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[GuyIncognito]

After having all weekend to play with my AoE figures:

Scorn is brilliant in all aspects. Love both modes and the transformation. Only nit to pick is the head - in bot mode he has "looking down syndrome".

Slag has limited posability, but is still cool. His biggest issue is his rubbery swords and the fact that there's nowhere to store them in alt mode except sticking straight out of his sides.

Crosshairs is good; better than the 2007 Movie cars, for sure. Like the basic, simple, old-school transformation.

Evasion Mode Prime is awesome. The cab transformation is a little tricky, but the bot mode is excellent. Great leg articulation makes up for the limited arm articulation. (What's with the weird fake elbows?)

Overall, I think these figures are better than what we were accustomed to in the original movie lines.

[Va'al]

The official Transformers YouTube channel have uploaded four new demo videos for the Transformers: Age of Extinction Robots in Disguise line, featuring Construct-Bots, One Step changers, Power Battlers/Attackers and the two Flip/Smash and Change big 'uns - though not the biggest in the line. Click on any of the links so far to check out their respective Seibertron.com galleries, and take a look at the four embedded clips below!

[Wageboo]

In the first video, they cheated out of Optimus' vehicle mode by using the one from the original movie(s)!

[Optimizzy]

I can understand why they went with the quick change toys. Kids want to mimic the stuff they see on screen. What bothers me is how SO MANY of the toys are like this. There are only a few toys for AoE I think I'm getting. I'll get the one-step Optimus because Optimus but the rest look awful. That's unfortunate.

[TheMuffin]

I can understand why they went with the quick change toys. Kids want to mimic the stuff they see on screen. What bothers me is how SO MANY of the toys are like this. There are only a few toys for AoE I think I'm getting. I'll get the one-step Optimus because Optimus but the rest look awful. That's unfortunate.

This is my concern as well being in the engineering field. I love complicated but well done transformations and from what I've seen that seems to be lacking in every figure from this line. Actually, now that I think about it, DOTM had the same problem and I bought nothing from that line either.

[Va'al]

Here's something different for you: the folks over at Innovation First International, developers of the Hexbug nanorobot toys, have just sent us information about their recently released Transformers sub-line, with an Age of Extinction spin - check out the official press releases and images from the arena combat style bug-like toy micro-robots below!

HEXBUG® Warriors TRANSFORMERS
HEXBUG Warriors are tiny, collectible, micro robots that use the physics of vibration to propel forward and battle with competitors with interchangeable weapons and armor. Now the series brings you more action than ever with the HEXBUG Warriors TRANSFORMERS! HEXBUG warriors TRANSFORMERS are the ultimate battling bots in the age old conflict between AUTOBOT and DECEPTICON. The HEXBUG Warriors TRANSFORMERS collection includes 6 individual models with customizable armor and weapons that emerge from their backs and transform for engaging battle action.

Outfit your HEXBUG Warriors TRANSFORMERS with a strategic combination of mechanical weapons and armor to outmaneuver rivals, and battle to control the fate of your fleet! These battery powered robots have intelligent battle sensors inside that register damage as the fight rages on. Swap out the armor combinations for epic TRANSFORMERS action!

There are 6 assorted HEXBUG Warriors TRANSFORMERS ($9.99) for fans to collect, including:
BUMBLEBEE, CROSSHAIRS, DRIFT, GALVATRON, LOCKDOWN and OPTIMUS PRIME. Two button cell batteries AG13 (LR44) are included with each Warrior. HEXBUG Warriors TRANSFORMERS is
compliant with CPSIA standards. Ages: 6 years and up. Available Fall 2014 at major retailers nationwide or at http://www.hexbug.com.

HEXBUG® Warriors TRANSFORMERS Battle Stadium
HEXBUG Warriors TRANSFORMERS are the ultimate battling bots in the age old conflict between
AUTOBOT and DECEPTICON. Each HEXBUG Warriors TRANSFORMERS has a hidden pop-up door,
revealing whether the character is AUTOBOT or DECEPTICON. Each Warrior’s Indicator Light is shaped to represent the TRANSFORMERS character’s ALLSPARK.

The HEXBUG Warriors TRANSFORMERS Battle Stadium is the ultimate battleground for the HEXBUG Warriors and comes with two HEXBUG Warriors TRANSFORMERS, six characters of armor, and an interactive air-locked battle platform.

Kids can operate their HEXBUG Warriors TRANSFORMERS in Training Mode, with unlimited health, for scrimmages and testing purposes. Once the Warriors are ready for battle, they can be powered into Match Mode and are set to enter into competition, where they crash, jab and jostle with their opponents until they win or lose by running out of health, at which point they deactivate. In Match Mode, each robot’s Shock Sensor activates its Damage Indicator Light which changes colors from green to red and blinks more rapidly as its health decreases.

Two button cell batteries AG13 (LR44) are included with each Warrior. HEXBUG Warriors
TRANSFORMERS Battle Stadium ($39.99) is compliant with CPSIA standards. Ages: 6 years and up.
Available Fall 2014 at major retailers nationwide or at http://www.hexbug.com.

HEXBUG Warriors TRANSFORMERS are the ultimate battling bots in the age old conflict between AUTOBOT and DECEPTICON. Each HEXBUG Warriors TRANSFORMERS has a hidden pop-up door,
revealing whether the character is AUTOBOT or DECEPTICON. Each Warrior’s Indicator Light is shaped to represent the TRANSFORMERS character’s ALLSPARK.

The HEXBUG Warriors TRANSFORMERS Battle Arena is the perfect stage for HEXBUG Warriors to hone their skills. Each HEXBUG Warriors TRANSFORMERS Battle Arena features a different opposing pair of Warriors TRANSFORMERS. Armor and weapons are cross-compatible with the original HEXBUG Warriors. In addition, each Battle Arena includes 2 Battle Arena pieces and 3 standoffs.

Kids can operate their HEXBUG Warriors TRANSFORMERS in Training Mode, with unlimited health, for scrimmages and testing purposes. Once the Warriors are ready for battle, they can be powered into Match Mode and are set to enter into competition, where they crash, jab and jostle with their opponents until they win or lose by running out of health, at which point they deactivate. In Match Mode, each robot’s Shock Sensor activates its Damage Indicator Light which changes colors from green to red and blinks more rapidly as its health decreases.

Two button cell batteries AG13 (LR44) are included with each Warrior. HEXBUG Warriors Transformers Battle Arena ($19.99) is compliant with CPSIA standards. Ages: 6 years and up. Available Fall 2014 at major retailers nationwide or at http://www.hexbug.com.

HEXBUG® Nano TRANSFORMERS
HEXBUG Nano, a tiny, energetic micro robotic bug that uses the physics of vibration to skitter along and explore its environment is back and ready for battle! HEXBUG Nano TRANSFORMERS are the ultimaterobotic drones in the age-old conflict between AUTOBOT and DECEPTICON robots. Each HEXBUG Nano TRANSFORMERS comes with transformable clip-on armor backpacks inspired by popular TRANSFORMERS characters including OPTIMUS PRIME and BUMBLEBEE. Swap out the armor combinations for epic TRANSFORMERS action!

Powered by a tiny motor, and 12 fixed, angular legs, the HEXBUG Nano explores its environment, moving with life-like bug behavior. When coming into contact with an object in its path, the energetic insect will switch directions and scurry away on a new path due to its persistent random behavior.

There are 6 assorted HEXBUG Nano TRANSFORMERS ($7.99) for fans to collect, including:
BUMBLEBEE, CROSSHAIRS, DRIFT, GALVATRON, LOCKDOWN and OPTIMUS PRIME. One button
cell batteries AG13 (LR44) is included with each Nano. This product is compliant with CPSIA standards. Ages: 3 years and up. Available Fall 2014 at major retailers nationwide or at http://www.hexbug.com.

[Mkall]

I got a couple of these as a small Christmas present last year. They're kinda fun to watch.

[Spleenzorio]

My cat loves these, I might have to buy them for her

[Primeultimus]

Transformers 4 AOE Voyager Slog and Drift Boxed pictures

From Transformers Colombia: https://www.facebook.com/groups/17611371999/

[Primeultimus]

Platinum Edition AOE Silver Knight Optimus Prime

From Transformers Colombia: https://www.facebook.com/groups/17611371999/

[Noideaforaname]

According to the presentation...

- No molds from previous movie-based lines will be in Age of Extinction.

:roll:

Not a fan of the Skyhammer mold, and Drift being a helicopter and a car raises all kinds of scale issues (and before you start, Movieverse has been pretty good at avoiding blatant mass-shifting; not perfect but helicopter->car is definitely something they'd not do).

So it looks like Slog's weapons are removable. Cool!

[mooncake623]

The Transformers Columbia Facebook page gives us first look at the Platinum Edition Silver Knight Optimus Prime a repaint of the First Edition Optimus Prime leader class mold that was made available on Amazon.com. Please take a look at the images mirrored below.

[prjkt]

That's not silver. That's just a lazy excuse not to use much paint.

[mooncake623]

That's not silver. That's just a lazy excuse not to use much paint.

Box art is silver =P

[BluavalancheZ71]

Repaint? Where's the paint, I cold be ok with silver paint, but there is only a few dabs of paint.

[sixshot20]

Great now they decide not to use chrome . I feel like this would actually look nice with a ton of chrome or some silver paint.

[-Kanrabat-]

That's weird. The original FE AoE OP blinded you with it's chrome overkill. The redeco where it is SUPPOSED to burn your eyes out with it's shine is more drab than the Voyager Galvatron.
The very awesome box art is a goddamn LIE. Yet one more excuse to not own the FE AoE mold.

[The Thuggernaut]

It's got paint amounts comparable to the One-change Optimus, or atleast I think that's what it's called... All I can say is that I like his weapons, they don't look bad.

[Autobot032]

Transformers Colombia, a Facebook fan page, has provided the first official in and out of package images of the upcoming Age Of Extinction Voyagers Drift and Slog, courtesy of group member Felipe León Nájera.

Drift, as a helicopter, has been speculated by the fans and they felt they were onto something and now they finally have confirmation with visual proof. Drift, will in fact make an appearance (at least as a toy) in a helicopter alt mode. It should be noted that Drift is a redeco/remold of DOTM Skyhammer.

Slog is Sludge reimagined, and he looks pretty massive and strong. And packin' a lot of heat! Hopefully he and the other Dinobots will get a chance to tear up the scenery on the big screen and the audience will have fun going along for the ride!

We've mirrored the images below:













Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

[BluavalancheZ71]

On the Silver Optimus Prime I was kinda expecting to see a 100% chromed figure kinda like this

[The Thuggernaut]

Transformers Colombia, a Facebook fan page, has provided the first official in and out of package images of the upcoming Age Of Extinction Voyagers Drift and Slog, courtesy of group member Felipe León Nájera.

Drift, as a helicopter, has been speculated by the fans and they felt they were onto something and now they finally have confirmation with visual proof. Drift, will in fact make an appearance (at least as a toy) in a helicopter alt mode. It should be noted that Drift is a redeco/remold of DOTM Skyhammer.

Slog is Sludge reimagined, and he looks pretty massive and strong. And packin' a lot of heat! Hopefully he and the other Dinobots will get a chance to tear up the scenery on the big screen and the audience will have fun going along for the ride!

We've mirrored the images below:













Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

Me likey! too bad this guy won't stand on my shelf as drift, gonna have to change his name! And maybe do slight customizations

[Noideaforaname]

SILVER Knight PLATINUM Edition SILVER Knight (yeah that's written twice) Optimus... is plain grey.

According to the presentation...

- No molds from previous movie-based lines will be in Age of Extinction.

:roll:

Not a fan of the Skyhammer mold (the knees suck), and Drift being a helicopter and a car raises all kinds of scale issues (and before you start, Movieverse has been pretty good at avoiding blatant mass-shifting; not perfect but helicopter->car is definitely something they'd not do).

So it looks like Slog's weapons are removable. Cool!

[-Kanrabat-]

DotM Skyhammer was a great mold. However, I'm not sure if it work Drift.

[The Thuggernaut]

When I get Drift he is facing off Rotf Voyager Bludgeon on my shelf. I'm thinking of putting a Whirl head on him to make a good Masters of Metalliko rematch!

[MGrotusque]

Is there a lot going wrong here with Slog or is it just me?