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Sowndwave76 wrote:I haven't seen a ton of photos, but does Rumble not have elbow joints?
I'd probably still get him either way, but man, if he doesn't that's kind of a bummer.

I think he does. I checked. hard to see, but looks like at least inward elbows.

Sowndwave76 wrote:I haven't seen a ton of photos, but does Rumble not have elbow joints?
I'd probably still get him either way, but man, if he doesn't that's kind of a bummer.

Looks like he doesn't. Seems like he's a partial of the siege counterpart, same arms but different legs for added height + toes + slightly different transformation. Head is on a balljoint which is so great because the swivel on the siege version is tight af. And they added some pegs in the back for the guns

At least that's what it looks like to me. Lack of elbow joint is the only gripe I have about this figure, otherwise I'm loving it

Razorbeast88 wrote:

Sowndwave76 wrote:I haven't seen a ton of photos, but does Rumble not have elbow joints?
I'd probably still get him either way, but man, if he doesn't that's kind of a bummer.

Looks like he doesn't. Seems like he's a partial of the siege counterpart, same arms but different legs for added height + toes + slightly different transformation. Head is on a balljoint which is so great because the swivel on the siege version is tight af. And they added some pegs in the back for the guns

At least that's what it looks like to me. Lack of elbow joint is the only gripe I have about this figure, otherwise I'm loving it

Yeah from what I see it looks like what could be an area for a joint is just the space to fold in the fists.
But I agree, overall he looks great, & I’m probably getting him regardless.

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:No! Sell it (Siege Frenzy from the Select 4 pack) on ebay for a tremendous profit!

I don't think that's how it works. Especially for a TF that is now pretty much "outdated". There will be no profits to be had. Add the eBay fees that eat a good chunk of the selling price. I'll be jumping through hoops just to make 5$ and to break the 4 pack set.

Not worth it at all.

This means that you could find it "for cheap" on eBay, but just adding shipping will bring the total cost to be more than the newer SS86.

So yeah, the only merit of the Siege Select Frenzy is that if someone who already own it just don't care about the newer one. By himself, Select Frenzy is worthless to sell and worthless to buy on the secondary market.

Razorbeast88 wrote:

Sowndwave76 wrote:I haven't seen a ton of photos, but does Rumble not have elbow joints?
I'd probably still get him either way, but man, if he doesn't that's kind of a bummer.

Looks like he doesn't. Seems like he's a partial of the siege counterpart, same arms but different legs for added height + toes + slightly different transformation. Head is on a balljoint which is so great because the swivel on the siege version is tight af. And they added some pegs in the back for the guns

At least that's what it looks like to me. Lack of elbow joint is the only gripe I have about this figure, otherwise I'm loving it

The arms on Rumble are new too, his fist don't have pegs, they fold into his forearms, and he also has 5 mm ports on his forearms, all things which the Siege one didn't have. Looks like it's a completely new mold. Love it and can't wait for the "Frenzy" version.

Ironhide is also excellent, but I'll wait for Ratchet. I hope he isn't an exclusive again, though he probably will be.

Rumble does not have elbows

william-james88 wrote:Rumble does not have elbows

I get the feeling that it's not much of deal breaker for some

Now that Rumble is done, and hopefully for a good long while before we see yet another updated version, they can move onto making a better version of Ravage. I just don't care for the Siege figure at all, way too bulky looking in alt mode.

Also, quick question. How come Rumble isn't up for preorder with the rest that were shown?

william-james88 wrote:Rumble does not have elbows

Fine me with me! It’s G1 with knees, after all, not G1 with elbows.

Till-all-R1 wrote:Now that Rumble is done, and hopefully for a good long while before we see yet another updated version, they can move onto making a better version of Ravage. I just don't care for the Siege figure at all, way too bulky looking in alt mode.

Also, quick question. How come Rumble isn't up for preorder with the rest that were shown?

None of the core classes are up for preorder.

Thoughts!

Ironhide
Eeeh, it's fine, looks good, both modes are sharp for sure but it's not calling my name. I'd probably get the black Selects Diaclone Earthrise repaint OR the Bee movie Ironhide before picking this one, is that weird?

Loving Rumble/Frenzy, Core class stuff has absolute piled up in my area so hopefully it'll be easy to pick this one up when the time comes

ZeroWolf wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Rumble does not have elbows

I get the feeling that it's not much of deal breaker for some

Elbows or not I will pick him up as soon as I find him.

M. Spector wrote:Ironhide
Eeeh, it's fine, looks good, both modes are sharp for sure but it's not calling my name. I'd probably get the black Selects Diaclone Earthrise repaint OR the Bee movie Ironhide before picking this one, is that weird?

Honestly, I'm kinda the same way. SS86 Ironhide looks good, but he's just on the small side. I have Siege and was gonna settle for him, but now I might get ER Ironhide if some people get rid of him in favor of this one. Yeah, the van mode is not good, but the robot mode is bulkier and looks a bit better to me.

Guessing that at this point there will be no yellow stripe on Ironhide? lol

Rumble is looking better with those in hand pics

Wolfman Jake wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Rumble does not have elbows

Fine me with me! It’s G1 with knees, after all, not G1 with elbows.

I almost spit out my drink.

ZeroWolf wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Rumble does not have elbows

I get the feeling that it's not much of deal breaker for some

WHAT! Speak for yourself, not only am I NOT going to buy Rumble now but I'm going to burn it on the shelves whenever I see one. NO STRAIGHT-ARMED RUMBLES FOR ANYONE!!!!!!

Rtron wrote:Ironhide is also excellent, but I'll wait for Ratchet. I hope he isn't an exclusive again, though he probably will be.

Same. I need a ratchet, but don't have budget space for ironhide (unless birthday or Christmas). The new one based off the never ironhide will of course be my choice, it'll stop me from being ripped off by a rid ratchet.

Got ss86 Perceptor today... If he has his tank mode then no reason £35 Ironhide couldn't have his sled.

Lmao thats a lot of reaching there
They put some treads on his legs and a little peg and a hole here and there for his "tank mode"

blackeyedprime wrote:Got ss86 Perceptor today... If he has his tank mode then no reason £35 Ironhide couldn't have his sled.

Wat

blackeyedprime wrote:Got ss86 Perceptor today... If he has his tank mode then no reason £35 Ironhide couldn't have his sled.

I'm sure you could give Ironhide a 3rd random fanmode at no extra cost.

Also, let's be clear, Perceptor does not have a tank mode and can't achieve it. No toy since G1 can achieve the tank mode. All this toy and the TR toy can pull off is the mobile laboratory mode which is different from the actual tank mode.

Tank mode:



Mobile laboratory mode:



The original microchange toy was a quadruple changer with those two modes being distinct from one another. An actual tank mode, like in G1, needs a third wheel on his back along with the ability to remove (or collapse) the magnifying knobs.

Very informative, but it's in the wrong thread.

Rodimus Prime wrote:Very informative, but it's in the wrong thread.

Ah, ****

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