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So with each wave these Titan Masters seem to keep getting better. I will say that Shuffler and Repugnus have some of the best Titan Master beast mode integration if not somewhat non traditional (more on that later). Both figures are are a lot of fun and a bit more complicated than I expected. I had to turn to the instructions to figure out exactly where and how the TMs plugged in.



Let's start with Repugnus as this was the figure I was most excited for. Hasbro done turned it up to 11 and painted Repugnus's head. The picture makes it look better than it really is.


Hey, they tried.



I'm not personally familiar with the G1 figure, but I feel this is a great representation. It's a lot of fun and has a decent amount of articulation. I did have to doctor the hip joint as it was all loosey goosey and he wouldn't stand up straight. I popped the legs off and slipped in a small piece of paper. Nice and tight and it doesn't affect transformation one bit.

Repugnus's TM integration is a bit non traditional because it doesn't peg in using the head or feet, but rather clips in using the shoulders. He just clips in there and the beast mode head holds it in place.




Makes a fun little seat

His vehicle mode is a a neat jet/hover/speeder thingie. Works well and doesn't have any of the normal kibbly-bits from the other modes awkwardly poking out that a lot of the other TMs have.



Weapon mode is a sort of bladed blaster?





Everyday I'm shuffling! To my surprise Shuffler is the stronger of the two. If Repugnus is a 9 then Shuffler is a 10. His beast mode is clean and does the previous Headmaster figure justice. Weapon mode looks fierce and has a few options to suit your tastes and needs. By far my favorite mode is his cool tank vehicle mode.

The TM's head has a cute/weird "trunk" of sorts but no paint apps.


That's Mr. Snuffleupagus to you

Because of the transformation joints, beast mode is quite expressive. It's very solid and just works great.







The TM plugs in the bottom of the beast mode and I had to check the instructions because it felt like it was going to take more force than I was comfortable with.



Tank mode is where this guy really shines. Again those transformation joints gives you a fully functional turret. That's more than most deluxe tank figures give you!







Weapon mode is super cool. Just a ton of blaster and missile pods, they went detail crazy here.



How about a closer look? The official transformation has the trunk down, but I like it folded up. I didn't take a picture, but you can also rotate it around for even more pew pew




The devil's in the details.

Oh yeah, they also turn into heads...



I give both these bots: out of

I still need to get DAT SWERVE, Cary!

I gotta say Shuffler is my favorite Titan Master of the bunch too! All modes just look great, especially the tank.

I thought I'd like Repugnus more, but besides the bug and bot, I don't even know wut that 3rd form is.

The upcoming Ramhorn, by extension, also looks good; I was hoping for a more mini-Con TMs, though -- more melee weapons, maybe?

Oh man those two look fun.

Looks like Repugnus and Swerve didn't really hit it off so great.

I sure hope a Bayou Fairy will hear the wish I made upon the Southern Star and make my dreams of new TMs come true!

Bodrock- I here you on more melee weapons. Always need more swords, axes, and hammers!

I just love watching Swerve struggle with Repugnus in the background of those images of Shuffler

Cobotron wrote:Oh man those two look fun.

Looks like Repugnus and Swerve didn't really hit it off so great.

I sure hope a Bayou Fairy will hear the wish I made upon the Southern Star and make my dreams of new TMs come true!

Bodrock- I here you on more melee weapons. Always need more swords, axes, and hammers!

Seriously, Cobo! I asked for TM melee weapons and all I got was a drill.

carytheone wrote:




I give both these bots: out of

I needs me a Shuffler.

Cobotron wrote:Looks like Repugnus and Swerve didn't really hit it off so great.

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:I just love watching Swerve struggle with Repugnus in the background of those images of Shuffler

This should be the new format for reviews: background shenanigans

BACKNANIGANS!!!!



Sharkticon Chorus Line, anyone?

Cobotron wrote:BACKNANIGANS!!!!



Sharkticon Chorus Line, anyone?

Love the Sharkticons chorus!! Sing it, Hound!

bodrock wrote:I was hoping for a more mini-Con TMs, though -- more melee weapons, maybe?

Cobotron wrote:Bodrock- I here you on more melee weapons. Always need more swords, axes, and hammers!

bodrock wrote:Seriously, Cobo! I asked for TM melee weapons and all I got was a drill.

Me, I'm happy with two solid modes. It amazes me they shoot for 3 modes from these little guys. The latest waves are much better than the first few and I wouldn't mind some axes or hammers myself

Cobotron wrote:I sure hope a Bayou Fairy will hear the wish I made upon the Southern Star and make my dreams of new TMs come true!

Just make a wish upon the cypress knees and Spanish moss

Va'al wrote:

carytheone wrote:

I needs me a Shuffler.

Yes, yes you do!

shajaki wrote:

Cobotron wrote:Looks like Repugnus and Swerve didn't really hit it off so great.

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:I just love watching Swerve struggle with Repugnus in the background of those images of Shuffler

This should be the new format for reviews: background shenanigans

Hahahaha Thanks, I had a lot of fun with that. It was like, here's a thing I'm talking about but look at the monkey

Cobotron wrote:BACKNANIGANS!!!!
Sharkticon Chorus Line, anyone?

I had to go back to your thread and check. How in the hell did I miss that? I must have picked up on it subconsciously, you're such a shenanigator


So I just found out that a single message has a smiley limit, Wut?!?


Thanks errybotty, I'm glad you enjoyed my tomfoolery.


I was thinking while doing yard work. These new TMs are kinda like modern day Pretenders you know, if your ignore the transforming

Well D, I guess you and Burn got me on your team after all

carytheone wrote:I was thinking while doing yard work. These new TMs are kinda like modern day Pretenders you know, if your ignore the transforming

Well D, I guess you and Burn got me on your team after all

I knew you couldn't resist

Also, still waiting on those 2 here, and I really want Shuffler. That little dude looks awesome!

And Cobo, your Hound with Ax is still driving me bonkers cause I need the ax

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:And Cobo, your Hound with Ax is still driving me bonkers cause I need the ax

The only thing I can think off at the moment, if a Lego ax is what you need, is this....
Lego Dimensions Gimli
There's extra ax heads on the little mine cart so you can make a double bladed Betty!

I see these at TRU still, and they're often on sale. A tad hefty bit of coin for a battle ax, but having a little Gimli to run around with/ride in/on your TFs might be worth the ticket too.

Cobotron wrote:

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:And Cobo, your Hound with Ax is still driving me bonkers cause I need the ax

The only thing I can think off at the moment, if a Lego ax is what you need, is this....
Lego Dimensions Gimli
There's extra ax heads on the little mine cart so you can make a double bladed Betty!

I see these at TRU still, and they're often on sale. A tad hefty bit of coin for a battle ax, but having a little Gimli to run around with/ride in/on your TFs might be worth the ticket too.

May have to surf around while looking for a knight Megatron

Just don't tell the elf...

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:

Cobotron wrote:

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:And Cobo, your Hound with Ax is still driving me bonkers cause I need the ax

The only thing I can think off at the moment, if a Lego ax is what you need, is this....
Lego Dimensions Gimli
There's extra ax heads on the little mine cart so you can make a double bladed Betty!

I see these at TRU still, and they're often on sale. A tad hefty bit of coin for a battle ax, but having a little Gimli to run around with/ride in/on your TFs might be worth the ticket too.

May have to surf around while looking for a knight Megatron

Just don't tell the elf...

That might be axing for too much.

Those Titan Masters are awesome!! I feel like I'm so far behind as I hope to find them out in the wild. Every one I've run into I've bought, so I don't see it NOT happening with these. I guess I haven't finished wave 2..I just don't want to pay more than the $5 they actually go for.

Backnanigans is where it's at!!

Also, your MtB Soundwave is already scratching?! Maybe I should spring for the Movie Advanced Darkside Soundwave instead..stick with the normal size classes..!

itscramtastic wrote:Also, your MtB Soundwave is already scratching?! Maybe I should spring for the Movie Advanced Darkside Soundwave instead..stick with the normal size classes..!

Mine isn't, but Will's is. I have a couple factory flaws but that's it's. Some of the places are pretty tight during transformation and painted surfaces do touch non painted plastic here and there. I'm super careful but I haven't transformed the figure very many times.

I wouldn't mind having that Darkside Soundwave either. That mold is tiny compared to this beast.

Dealin wit a couple badasses right here!


It's a shield!


No, it's a blaster!


Oh, nope, my bad, it's just a backpack...

BEST. G1BRAWN. EVER.

did you get him online or luck out and find him in a store?

bodrock wrote:BEST. G1BRAWN. EVER.

He's a great figures, highly recommended.

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:did you get him online or luck out and find him in a store?

A little bit of luck, but I got a heads up from a fellow local collector on the boards so I hustled over to the Target.

I was out of town and hit three others on the way in.

carytheone wrote:

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:did you get him online or luck out and find him in a store?

A little bit of luck, but I got a heads up from a fellow local collector on the boards so I hustled over to the Target.

I was out of town and hit three others on the way in.

Was that the only Brawn there? And was there a Roadburn?

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:

carytheone wrote:

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:did you get him online or luck out and find him in a store?

A little bit of luck, but I got a heads up from a fellow local collector on the boards so I hustled over to the Target.

I was out of town and hit three others on the way in.

Was that the only Brawn there? And was there a Roadburn?

The other three had nothing, but this one had 1 Brawn, 2 Roadburns, 2 Octanes and 1 Blitzwing.

Octane looks awesome, but I was a little underwhelmed with Blitzwing. I plan on picking both up though and maybe even RB.

Am I thinking a new series may start..#OnTheRoadWithBrawn?!

itscramtastic wrote:Am I thinking a new series may start..#OnTheRoadWithBrawn?!

You know I've been considering a replacement, but Swerve's been errywhere with me. It's kinda my schtick now and my pet project. He's even been out of the states and will be heading to a different continent later in the year.

I would like a more posable bot and will humor suggestions and/or auditions

carytheone wrote:

bodrock wrote:BEST. G1BRAWN. EVER.

He's a great figures, highly recommended.

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:did you get him online or luck out and find him in a store?

A little bit of luck, but I got a heads up from a fellow local collector on the boards so I hustled over to the Target.

I was out of town and hit three others on the way in.

U DOIN IT RITE, Cary!