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[-Kanrabat-]

Dat 1-Step Elicopter Drift!

[chuckdawg1999]

Dat 1-Step Elicopter Drift!

I know right? I go back and forth about which one I like more, Drift or Galvatron.

[-Kanrabat-]

Dat 1-Step Elicopter Drift!

I know right? I go back and forth about which one I like more, Drift or Galvatron.

I'm looking forward for that Galvatron. So far the pictures I've seen look promising. If you already made a video review of him, link please?

Also, what do you think about that ultra/leader sized 1-step changer Lockdown? Appart the blue "side mirrors" in vehicle mode and the lack of posability of the legs, I think he's sweet looking, fun, and a great stand-in for the Leader Lockdown figure that will never be.

[chuckdawg1999]

Dat 1-Step Elicopter Drift!

I know right? I go back and forth about which one I like more, Drift or Galvatron.

I'm looking forward for that Galvatron. So far the pictures I've seen look promising. If you already made a video review of him, link please?

Also, what do you think about that ultra/leader sized 1-step changer Lockdown? Appart the blue "side mirrors" in vehicle mode and the lack of posability of the legs, I think he's sweet looking, fun, and a great stand-in for the Leader Lockdown figure that will never be.

If you're looking for Galvatron, look around here on Wednesday. Do you mean the flip and change Lockdown? I've heard that the toy has a flaw where the head gets stuck going into robot mode. I have and reviewed drift but wasn't that thrilled with it, especially when I almost smacked myself in the face.

[william-james88]

Age of Extinction Wave 3 figures have been spotted at Canadian retail. Here is a picture of Hot Shot taken at Walmart in Laval (on boulevard Saint Martin).

The other figures that come with this figure in the box are Bumblebee (in his updated form) and Snarl were already sold at the time this picture was taken.



Also of note, fellow fan and video reviewer Felzbug has posted a video review of Age of Extinction Hot Shot. (G1 Tracks deco)

[-Kanrabat-]

Good news! Walmart always seem to have the new stuff first.

BTW, the Target Exclusive deluxe Silver Knight Optimus Prime with voyager FOC G1ed Grimlock 2-pack is back at Target. Still only 17$. They have a couple of boxes that remain untouched by the scalpers.

[chuckdawg1999]

Hey folks stupid question, does anyone know what happened to the Constructbots Dino Riders we were supposed to get of Starscream and other characters from the movieverse? For that matter has the Wal-Mart Strafe with Stinger and Bumblebee set been released yet?

[Bubbah]

Hey folks stupid question, does anyone know what happened to the Constructbots Dino Riders we were supposed to get of Starscream and other characters from the movieverse? For that matter has the Wal-Mart Strafe with Stinger and Bumblebee set been released yet?

Not sure about the Dino Riders of Starscream and such, but I do know the WM Strafe w/ BB & Stinger is out. It's kinda shelf warming here because of the hefty price tag, $29.99 (for a deluxe & 2 legends?!?)

[Bounti76]

Hey folks stupid question, does anyone know what happened to the Constructbots Dino Riders we were supposed to get of Starscream and other characters from the movieverse? For that matter has the Wal-Mart Strafe with Stinger and Bumblebee set been released yet?

If you're talking strictly Construct-Bots as far as this post then I can't help you- 'cause I don't know. If the Bumblebee/Stinger/Strafe set you mean is the Deluxe Strafe with Legion 'Bee and Stinger, I've seen that one at a couple of different local Walmarts for several weeks now.

[chuckdawg1999]

Hey folks stupid question, does anyone know what happened to the Constructbots Dino Riders we were supposed to get of Starscream and other characters from the movieverse? For that matter has the Wal-Mart Strafe with Stinger and Bumblebee set been released yet?

If you're talking strictly Construct-Bots as far as this post then I can't help you- 'cause I don't know. If the Bumblebee/Stinger/Strafe set you mean is the Deluxe Strafe with Legion 'Bee and Stinger, I've seen that one at a couple of different local Walmarts for several weeks now.

Strictly Constructbots. Strafe is done in the same colors as that exclusive Grimlock and Stinger is a repaint of Bumblebee.

[Samsonator]

Worth noting I just saw the same figure in a Walmart here in Surrey

[Va'al]

Almost at the end of the simplified Transformers: Age of Extinction line, fellow Seibertron.com user chuckdawg1999 has shared another video review, hitting the Decepticon-but-not-quite-spot with Galvatron. Check out the clip below, and leave a comment on the line - if you picked any up - in the Energon Pub!

I've gone back and forth but I have to say, Galvatron is the best One-Step changer from the AOE line. It has a really unique transformation that's a lot of fun to work back and forth. The details and paint are solid too. If there's one figure to get from this simplified line it really is Galvatron.

[-Kanrabat-]

Wow. I mean, wow. That 1 step Galvatron is one incredible feat of engeneering! If I ever see him in stores, along with HelocoDrift, I'll pick them up without waiting for any sales.

Know what? At first, I hated the idea of these 1step changers. The early ones were kinda bad too. However, the more they create them, the more they come up with some nifty ideas that end up with some cool results! I'd never thought I would say this, but I'm looking foward to see what will they come up next.

[RhA]

I was doubting if I ever would pick up a one-step figure, but if it's ever going to be the case... Galvatron would top the list.

[Autobot032]

Galvatron looks amazing. That head is even better than the one on the Voyager. I'd say he is up there on the list in terms of One-Step figures, but Steeljaw, while very simplistic even in One-Step terms, is a really nice figure in both modes. Stinger is painfully simplistic, but it looks SO good.

Galvatron, though...you sexy beast.

[william-james88]

I know its not intentional but I can't help it.

In the box with all that kibble raised above his shoulders, AOE Hotshot reminds me of one of his predecessors:

[william-james88]

Wow. I mean, wow. That 1 step Galvatron is one incredible feat of engeneering! If I ever see him in stores, along with HelocoDrift, I'll pick them up without waiting for any sales.

Know what? At first, I hated the idea of these 1step changers. The early ones were kinda bad too. However, the more they create them, the more they come up with some nifty ideas that end up with some cool results! I'd never thought I would say this, but I'm looking foward to see what will they come up next.

I dont see how Galvatron is better than that one step Drift. That helicopter drift is so sleek while Galvatron has this giant backpack.

[Solrac333]

Wow. That price is reason enough to stop collecting. I'd rather save up and get 3rd party figures.

[william-james88]

Wow. That price is reason enough to stop collecting. I'd rather save up and get 3rd party figures.

Which toy are you referring to?

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Wow. That price is reason enough to stop collecting. I'd rather save up and get 3rd party figures.

If you're looking at AoE TracksHot Shot, I'll say one thing: Canadian, not US. Though I will agree prices are high wherever you go.

[william-james88]

Wow. That price is reason enough to stop collecting. I'd rather save up and get 3rd party figures.

If you're looking at AoE TracksHot Shot, I'll say one thing: If you read the post in addition to looking at the pretty picture, you'd have known that's the Canadian price, not the US one.

Imagine he knew the Euro Price? And in Japan, they spend 25$ per deluxe at retail. And I just learnt that in England, MP Grimlock was selling for 99 pounds. Thats 157 $ US!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Wow. That price is reason enough to stop collecting. I'd rather save up and get 3rd party figures.

If you're looking at AoE TracksHot Shot, I'll say one thing: If you read the post in addition to looking at the pretty picture, you'd have known that's the Canadian price, not the US one.

Imagine he knew the Euro Price? And in Japan, they spend 25$ per deluxe at retail. And I just learnt that in England, MP Grimlock was selling for 99 pounds. Thats 157 $ US!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Euro prices are nuts, but the 20%-off promo in the Netherlands soften the blow: €22 instead of €27 for a Deluxe is closer to the original level. I hope it's a permanent change, I'll find out by next week.

[william-james88]

Wow. That price is reason enough to stop collecting. I'd rather save up and get 3rd party figures.

If you're looking at AoE TracksHot Shot, I'll say one thing: If you read the post in addition to looking at the pretty picture, you'd have known that's the Canadian price, not the US one.

Imagine he knew the Euro Price? And in Japan, they spend 25$ per deluxe at retail. And I just learnt that in England, MP Grimlock was selling for 99 pounds. Thats 157 $ US!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Euro prices are nuts, but the 20%-off promo in the Netherlands soften the blow: €22 instead of €27 for a Deluxe is closer to the original level. I hope it's a permanent change, I'll find out by next week.

Still, at 22 euros, thats about the same price Japanese retailers sell their deluxe Takaras. But they get the better deco. Man, I will remember those prices the next time I think I am paying too much for a deluxe here in Canada. But arent you coming over to the US soon? You will finally get these low low prices.

[william-james88]

Wow. That price is reason enough to stop collecting. I'd rather save up and get 3rd party figures.

If you're looking at AoE TracksHot Shot, I'll say one thing: Canadian, not US. Though I will agree prices are high wherever you go.

Also, while the color scheme does look like G1 tracks, it is also quite reminescent of Cybertron Hot Shot

[ScottyP]

Way back at Botcon we had a glimpse of a two pack being released containing the Smash and Change Optimus Prime along with Flip and Change Grimlock from Age of Extinction. This set has finally been sighted at a Kohl's store in Grand Blanc, Michigan by site owner Seibertron's dad Kevin Yzquierdo.



This set is another opportunity to grab these up if you missed these upon their first release, or if you're looking for a fun gift for the younger Transformers fan in your life this holiday. There don't appear to be any deco changes to either toy in this set, at least not to this Seibertronian! You can also order the set online for $44.99 at Kohls.com, however be warned that their sale price is actually higher than the retail price of buying these two separately at many other outlets.

We've got extensive Galleries of both Smash and Change Optimus Prime and Flip and Change Grimlock available to help you find out if these are right for you.

Keep it tuned right here to Seibertron.com for all the latest news, and if you've got a sighting of a new toy yourself, be sure to let us know at sightings@seibertron.com, use our Toy Sightings resource tool, and be sure to post in your local Toy Sightings thread too!