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News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 11:21 am

Seibertron.com sponsor Robotkingdom has filmed a video review of the Prime: Robots In Disguise Powerizers Thundertron figure, from the newest wave. It should be noted that this is Robotkingdom's first ever video review!

Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for all the latest news!

News Credits: 6 · by **BeastProwl** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 11:42 am

No locking Scimitar. Not pleased.
Amazing figure though.

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 11:46 am

I'm finding myself becoming swayed by this figure. I really like the transformation, for some reason. The way the robot pieces just disappear into the beast mode is stunning. It's seamless. You'd never know it was a robot. Which is just awesome. Even the pegleg is selling me.

He's not one I'll go out of my way to order, or spend extra on, but if I see him at retail, I'll nab him. I can't believe that one video review changed my mind. Grr.

Thankfully, Magnus still sucks. LOL

News Credits: 18 · by **leokearon** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 12:06 pm

It's not a review it's a product demo since the "reviewer" never gives his opinion about Thundertron.

Of course I would be suspicious of a shop doing a review of something it's selling. The video was still very good and gave a really good look of Thundertron.

News Credits: 1 · by **noodles2go** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 12:26 pm

I having a hard time believing this fits in the "Prime" universe... Maybe I'm just not keen in going back into the beast universe (though it seems imminent). At least he isn't too much of a shell former, he kind of reminds me of a beast machines toy. I'm only going to get him to complete the line, but my overall anticipation is rather low... He doesn't look terrible, I like the peg leg gimmick, just not feeling him right now. Looking forward to my imported Gaia Unicron though!

by **RAcast** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 12:29 pm

The more I see of Magnus the more disappointed I am by the lack of paint (and the poor quality of some o the ones that are there, particularly the truck cab roof. At the same time, the more I see of the captain the more I want him. Particularly with Cybertron Cannonball on the way.

News Credits: 1 · by **noodles2go** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 12:40 pm

RAcast wrote:The more I see of Magnus the more disappointed I am by the lack of paint (and the poor quality of some o the ones that are there, particularly the truck cab roof. At the same time, the more I see of the captain the more I want him. Particularly with Cybertron Cannonball on the way.

How interesting, for me it's the opposite. I'm very much looking forward to Magnus.

However, if they add the 3rd faction of purely beastforming space pirates, I would be more excited, as he'd have a crew to stand with.

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 1:31 pm

So. Much. Want.

It be fitting that this be released on Talk Like a Pirate Day. Arr.

News Credits: 15 · by **Ravage XK** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 3:07 pm

I'm glad the reviewer didn't praise the figure like it was best thing ever. I don't like reviews by people who want to sell you something.

Not really my thing but it looks smart for a beast based figure.

News Credits: 15 · by **PrymeStriker** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 3:29 pm

noodles2go wrote:I having a hard time believing this fits in the "Prime" universe... Maybe I'm just not keen in going back into the beast universe (though it seems imminent). At least he isn't too much of a shell former, he kind of reminds me of a beast machines toy. I'm only going to get him to complete the line, but my overall anticipation is rather low... He doesn't look terrible, I like the peg leg gimmick, just not feeling him right now. Looking forward to my imported Gaia Unicron though!

Thundertron and his Star Seekers are in the Exiles novel. Part of the Aligned universe that includes Prime.

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You know, the gimmick for that weapon is useless. Why not just turn the weapon backwards? Instant sword without locking. :roll:

As for the rest of the figure, I love it. I will display him with his epic peg leg. Hope to see the other 4 Star Seekers in Beast Hunters.

by **Megatronus27** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:10 pm

Wow... Maybe I'm in the minority but I'm actually shocked at just how BAD the LION mode is. Apparantly no head or jaw movement, locked shoulders, no real lower back body -just stupid robot hind legs, and a tail that appears to jet out the middle of the back. For a Scout Class... fine. Deluxe... disappointing. Voyager?!... really? If I want a tranforming Lion, I will stick to G1 Razorclaw and Voltron thank you. Robot seems cool despite the dreaded Powerizer non-locking folding weapon gimmick. Very disappointing for a Voyager.

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:17 pm

I want to like this figure but, unfortunately, I do not. Maybe he will grown on me when I have him in hand.

by **Gundamu** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 10:31 pm

Hell, yes! I don't care about the sword not locking out. I can fix that ish myself. Just like with Starscream's weapon. I can't wait to get my hands on this guy! Both he and U.Magnus look great to me. :KREMZEEK:

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 10:34 pm

SOLD!

WANT. SO. BAD!

MUST. OWN. NOW!

GIMME. GIMME. GIMMEEEEEE!!!

That is wonderful! A figure worthy of being called a must have. I will stop at nothing to get this! :KREMZEEK:

by **MightyGrimlock** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 4:43 am

Does anyone else think that this would make the most awesome steeljaw repaint?

News Credits: 15 · by **PrymeStriker** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 9:12 am

Sabrblade wrote:SOLD!

WANT. SO. BAD!

MUST. OWN. NOW!

GIMME. GIMME. GIMMEEEEEE!!!

That is wonderful! A figure worthy of being called a must have. I will stop at nothing to get this!

Retail distribution will stop you, unless you plan to buy online.

But I share your excitement.

by **Hotrodimust** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 12:54 pm

I ordered both him and Magnus and they should be here tomorrow or Saturday the latest Monday. I wasn't gonna order thundertron but now really seeing him in robot mode I really like him even know this review really didn't help me decide that lol.

by **Hotrodimust** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 1:00 pm

PrymeStriker wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:SOLD!

WANT. SO. BAD!

MUST. OWN. NOW!

GIMME. GIMME. GIMMEEEEEE!!!

That is wonderful! A figure worthy of being called a must have. I will stop at nothing to get this!

Retail distribution will stop you, unless you plan to buy online.

But I share your excitement.

I really don't have a problem finding figures in stores I've already found 3 dreadwings. The only figure I haven't seen in stores is airachnid but who cares lol

News Credits: 15 · by **PrymeStriker** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 10:33 pm

Hotrodimust wrote:I haven't seen in stores is airachnid but who cares lol

Me.

News Credits: 1 · by **Rhinox23** » Fri Sep 21, 2012 8:35 am

Hotrodimust wrote:I really don't have a problem finding figures in stores I've already found 3 dreadwings. The only figure I haven't seen in stores is airachnid but who cares lol

What store did you find Dreadwing at? Did you find all of them at the same time? I thought somebody said he was 1 to a case? I've had no luck and would appreciate the information for my hunt going forward! :???: