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Transformers Authentics Toyline Thread

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Re: Transformers Authentics Toyline Thread

Postby -Kanrabat- » Fri Apr 01, 2022 6:21 pm

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I got the "deluxe" Optimus and Megs.

I'm impressed. Both feel nice in hands, have decent paint aps, relatively good articulations (especially Megs) and are fun and quick to transform.

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A bit unfair that Optimus don't have any gun. Both Optimus and Megs have the "hollow lower legs syndrome" but I forgive it for the pricepoint. That Optimus backpack is ridiculous, but still...

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The transformation is satisfying for both. Optimus is surprisingly big and solid. The surprise is the same with Megs who become tiny and a bit flimsy.

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As you can see, Optimus is more hollow while Megs get very compact.

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Overall, both are fun and feel right in hand. I recommend them for a child, or the adult who just want a no-nonsense transformers for cheap to fiddle with.
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Re: Transformers Authentics Toyline Thread

Postby Emerje » Fri Apr 01, 2022 8:12 pm

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Seriously, I like that Megatron more than Core Megatron, he borrows a lot from Legends class Megatron. It's nice to see a Megatron that knows how to integrate its treads and not have a ridiculously restrictive backpack. I wish his torso was a little bulkier, but he makes for a nice futuristic tank.

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Authentics Wheeljack Found in the US and Authentics Arcee found in Chile

Postby william-james88 » Mon Apr 11, 2022 8:05 am

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Here's a little Transformers Authentics news roundup for you. We knew we were getting two new molds in the Authentics line, this is thetoyline made for emerging economies and it can also be found in the US at discount/dollar stores (so family Dollar rather than Walmart). Wheeljack is 7 inches while Arcee is closer to a Scout class size. They are also far more affordable than Transformers found in Walmart and Target. Earlier in April, a sighting and in hand images were posted of Arcee on the Transformers Chile group on Facebook. You can see those images below.
And jus the other day, we got wind of a sighting of Wheeljack in the US. He was found at a Kroger in Indianapolis by TF fan undertaker who posted in the TFW boards.

If you have found them, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.

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Re: Transformers Authentics Toyline Thread

Postby Emerje » Mon Apr 11, 2022 8:20 am

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Shame that Arcee doesn't have actual knees thinks to the weird ball joint system they used where you have to spin the legs twice, which I have to admit I've never seen done before. Still curious how she'll look with Core figures.

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Re: Transformers Authentics Toyline Thread

Postby Bumblevivisector » Mon Apr 11, 2022 12:23 pm

Ah, so Arcee's gun mounts on top to serve as the...um, crest(?) usually found on the rear of her car mode, making it less likely to get lost than if it just stored underneath. Well done. Will probably pick both of these up on sight.
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Re: Transformers Authentics Toyline Thread

Postby Windsweeper » Mon Apr 11, 2022 1:04 pm

Simplified as it looks at first glance, I think that Arcee will look great with the G1 Autobot cars like Jazz and Skids.
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Re: Transformers Authentics Toyline Thread

Postby william-james88 » Mon Apr 11, 2022 1:47 pm

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Windsweeper wrote:Simplified as it looks at first glance, I think that Arcee will look great with the G1 Autobot cars like Jazz and Skids.


Yeah, I've been hearing quite a few say this actually works as a G1 arcee since the transformation style fits late G1. So in the end, the simplicity and lack of articulation works to its merrit from that perspective.
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Re: Transformers Authentics Toyline Thread

Postby -Kanrabat- » Mon Apr 11, 2022 3:12 pm

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Usual hollow legs syndrome aside, that Arcee looks VERY good.
When I'll see her at my local Canadian Tire, I'd be sure to get her.
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Video reviews for Transformers Authentics Arcee

Postby william-james88 » Wed Jun 15, 2022 11:08 am

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Transformers Authentics bravo class Arcee has been found t Dollar General locations in the US since the begining of June. In case you saw it and were not sure if it was worth your hard earned coin or not, we have 2 video reviews for you below. One is from Alex Reynard and the other from Chuck, who also writes about the toy, enjoy!

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Authentics Arcee is a mixed bag. On the one hand, it's a neat figure that transforms without being a shell former, and it has some good articulation. On the other hand, due to the nature of Authentics, there are some tolerance issues with the legs and arms coming together, while the articulation could be a bit more functional. In general, the plastic doesn't feel as good as it could be. If you're looking for a simple Arcee then the Authentics version might be worth the look.




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Re: Transformers Authentics Toyline Thread

Postby First-Aid » Wed Jun 15, 2022 1:15 pm

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Cute. Decent attempt.
It finally happened. The Chicago Cubs won the World Series. Yes, I cried.

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First-Aid wrote:Okay, did anyone else notice that we all get a wonderful shot of Starscreams crotch anytime he sits in that throne? That's unnerving. Couldn't they have put n extra flap in there? It's....weird.


Its kind of like Basic Instinct, but not in a good way...


Goddammit, now I can't unsee it.
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Re: Transformers Authentics Toyline Thread

Postby -Kanrabat- » Wed Jun 15, 2022 4:43 pm

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Amazing that this "G1" Arcee is the one with the less backpack.
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Re: Transformers Authentics Toyline Thread

Postby Gauntlet101010 » Wed Jun 15, 2022 8:06 pm

I like the overall concept more than this particular execution of it, if that makes sense.

Really though, I think there's been enough G1 Arcees now. For a character that used to be famous for not having any toys there's a glut of them now.
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Re: Transformers Authentics Toyline Thread

Postby -Kanrabat- » Tue Jun 21, 2022 2:10 pm

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I just got "deluxe" Shockwave and he's great! Decent posing, not much hollow spaces compared to the rest, and the transformation is simple yet effective.

Stock pictures show the spaceship flipped over. In the proper orientation, it's great!

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Re: Transformers Authentics Toyline Thread

Postby Sabrblade » Tue Jun 21, 2022 2:13 pm

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That robot mode is just straight up Cyberverse Shockwave, complete with the angry eye.
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Re: Transformers Authentics Toyline Thread

Postby -Kanrabat- » Tue Jun 21, 2022 2:26 pm

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Sabrblade wrote:That robot mode is just straight up Cyberverse Shockwave, complete with the angry eye.


Yup, pretty much. But instead of going full Exorcist, he just lay on his back and chill.
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Re: Transformers Authentics Toyline Thread

Postby Sabrblade » Tue Jun 21, 2022 2:28 pm

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-Kanrabat- wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:That robot mode is just straight up Cyberverse Shockwave, complete with the angry eye.


Yup, pretty much. But instead of going full Exorcist, he just lay on his back and chill.
Looks a lot like the transformation of the Cyber Series Shockwave.
"When there's gold feathers, punch behind you!!"

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Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
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Re: Transformers Authentics Toyline Thread

Postby chuckdawg1999 » Tue Jun 21, 2022 6:09 pm

Motto: "The man, the myth, the legend... yeah right."
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Sabrblade wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:That robot mode is just straight up Cyberverse Shockwave, complete with the angry eye.


Yup, pretty much. But instead of going full Exorcist, he just lay on his back and chill.
Looks a lot like the transformation of the Cyber Series Shockwave.


I like the Cyber Series version more than the Authentics.
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Re: Transformers Authentics Toyline Thread

Postby D-Maximal_Primal » Thu Jun 23, 2022 8:42 pm

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Sabrblade wrote:That robot mode is just straight up Cyberverse Shockwave, complete with the angry eye.

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Optimus Primal gets Added to Line of $20 Leader Sized Figures for Kids

Postby william-james88 » Sat Aug 20, 2022 10:49 pm

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Maybe some of you have see them in stores, but Hasbro has a line of Transformers toys aimed at people who want an affordable larger Transformer. This is the Titan Changer line under the Authentics umbrella and so far we have had G1 mainstays like Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, ect. But now, we have our first Beast Wars character too, Optimus Primal. We have an image of the robot mode from The Entertainer website but not the alt mode. While obviously aimed at families on a budget, I'd advise against knocking on these as they do the job fine for kids interested in larger figures and are easy to transform back and forth. I speak from experience as a dad of a four year old who plays with these toys. And it's cool to see Primal get that status of reliable sellers within the TF brand, appealing to younger kids (and most importantly their parents buying the toy). We have also put images of the others in the line to show how the proportions are shared across the line.

Interestingly enough, while Primal will be a big part of the ROTB toyline and there are ROTB Titan Changers coming, this particular toy is not from that line. So we will get more of these soon, but looking more like their movie counterparts.

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Re: Transformers Authentics Toyline Thread

Postby -Kanrabat- » Sat Aug 20, 2022 10:59 pm

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That Primal looks like a satyr with his thin proportion and his... HOOVES.
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Re: Transformers Authentics Toyline Thread

Postby RodimusPrimeUkraine1 » Sun Aug 21, 2022 12:08 am

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Why do all the tit!n changers look like simplified cyberverse warrior class that was then upscale into a Voyager no changes, and stretched until it was leader height?

Primal is so skinnyIm sure his alt mode looks like a literal monkey
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Re: Transformers Authentics Toyline Thread

Postby Emerje » Sun Aug 21, 2022 12:19 am

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RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:Why do all the tit!n changers look like simplified cyberverse warrior class that was then upscale into a Voyager no changes, and stretched until it was leader height?

Because both are based on the Evergreen designs.

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Re: Transformers Authentics Toyline Thread

Postby william-james88 » Sun Aug 21, 2022 12:36 am

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RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:Why do all the tit!n changers look like simplified cyberverse warrior class that was then upscale into a Voyager no changes, and stretched until it was leader height?

Primal is so skinnyIm sure his alt mode looks like a literal monkey


They all transform differently than the warrior toys.
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Re: Transformers Authentics Toyline Thread

Postby blackeyedprime » Sun Aug 21, 2022 11:53 am

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Literal waste of plastic. Scores one less for the environment.

Unless it's one hundred percent recyclable..and then it is just a literal waste of time.
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Re: Transformers Authentics Toyline Thread

Postby -Kanrabat- » Sun Aug 21, 2022 12:19 pm

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blackeyedprime wrote:Literal waste of plastic. Scores one less for the environment.

Unless it's one hundred percent recyclable..and then it is just a literal waste of time.


For YOU, maybe.
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