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[leokearon]

At this point, I'm going to say that the only internal consistency with TF:RID is strictly with the TF:Prime cartoon and NOTHING else. No comics, video games, packaging bios, pack-in stories, or ANYTHING ELSE ancillary to the TF:Prime cartoon, even if otherwise regarded as official or cannon stories.

I agree, but there's one problem. In TF:Prime, Unit E was set up specifically to deal with Decepticon threats on Earth. I believe a prison ship crashing on Earth would be exactly what they're meant to deal with. But instead, the TF:RID allies are a dad and his kid who run a junkyard?

They'd better explain that awful quick when the series starts.

The prison ship crashed on top of them all.

[william-james88]

At this point, I'm going to say that the only internal consistency with TF:RID is strictly with the TF:Prime cartoon and NOTHING else. No comics, video games, packaging bios, pack-in stories, or ANYTHING ELSE ancillary to the TF:Prime cartoon, even if otherwise regarded as official or cannon stories.

I agree, but there's one problem. In TF:Prime, Unit E was set up specifically to deal with Decepticon threats on Earth. I believe a prison ship crashing on Earth would be exactly what they're meant to deal with. But instead, the TF:RID allies are a dad and his kid who run a junkyard?

They'd better explain that awful quick when the series starts.

The prison ship crashed on top of them all.

[shajaki]

*was falsely excited about cosmos repaint*

[Tsutsukakushi]

Hoping that the Rid Minicon deployers bigger figures are Voyager class and are fully articulated. If they are, Then I plan to buy Fracture. The skeptic in me thinks The bigger figures are only Deluxe class toys.

Have plans to buy that Three step Transformation Voyager class Steeljaw toy. Think the character design from the Deluxe toy will translate nicely into a Three step Voyager toy.

Probably going to be picking up a few minicons. Especially the ones named after the 1986 Predacons. Just hoping they look like the characters.

Still on the fence whether I want to buy the Warrior Deluxe class Steeljaw toy or not. Might be tempted to buy a black Repaint called Ravage. Think if Hasbro doesn't do it, TFCC will.

[william-james88]

Hoping that the Rid Minicon deployers bigger figures are Voyager class and are fully articulated. If they are, Then I plan to buy Fracture. The skeptic in me thinks The bigger figures are only Deluxe class toys.

Have plans to buy that Three step Transformation Voyager class Steeljaw toy. Think the character design from the Deluxe toy will translate nicely into a Three step Voyager toy.

Probably going to be picking up a few minicons. Especially the ones named after the 1986 Predacons. Just hoping they look like the characters.

Still on the fence whether I want to buy the Warrior Deluxe class Steeljaw toy or not. Might be tempted to buy a black Repaint called Ravage. Think if Hasbro doesn't do it, TFCC will.

Takara already has a steeljaw warrior repaint announced, they have yet to reveal it though

[Grahf_]

Still on the fence whether I want to buy the Warrior Deluxe class Steeljaw toy or not. Might be tempted to buy a black Repaint called Ravage. Think if Hasbro doesn't do it, TFCC will.

If it helps in any way, I love Steeljaw.

Contrary to what every reviewer has shown other than Seibertron, it stands perfectly fine. It's just that people keep mis transforming the legs and it throws the balance off. Once you realize where the legs need to and WANT to be (there is an indicator as to where the legs should be for it to stand), it stands pretty well. It seems most people go past this point and have problems because of it. If you go backwards from the point I just mentioned and move the legs slightly (like a millimeter) back into vehicle mode it can even stand with it's tail and arms pointed straight back and not fall over. The legs also want to stand at an "A" stance because that's where the flat parts of the feet are. Most reviewers seemed to ignore that just so they could have something to complain about. Speaking of complaining, the arm flaps don't matter. So what if they're a little loose, it's not like you're going to be smacking them around once it's displayed on a shelf. I've seen people brush off hips that are so loose that they do the splits every single time you stand the figure but loose arm flaps are what sets everyone off? Just stop people and cut it out, the arm flaps are far from a real problem.

What is bad though are the arms but even then they're not THAT bad. When you try to bend them normally at the elbow, the pin in the elbow will begin to slide back as if it were transforming into vehicle mode. Just remember to give a slight pull on the arms to make sure it's lined up properly before bending the elbow. Also while the shoulders do have good range of motion, they look weird when you move the arms outward because of where they put that hinge. However, it needed to be like that in order to get that joint due to how the arms transform but it is unsightly.

Are there a LOT of questionable and bad design choices with Steeljaw? Yes, absolutely. There are many things that could have and should have been done better.

Is the figure bad because of them? Hell no. Most problems people are having with it are user based and not necessarily the fault of the design choices.

[Tsutsukakushi]

Takara already has a steeljaw warrior repaint announced, they have yet to reveal it though

Speculating it will be a G1 Autobot Steeljaw update toy done in Yellow.

Guessing if anyone does the Black repaint and calls it Ravage it will be TFCC.

[william-james88]

Takara already has a steeljaw warrior repaint announced, they have yet to reveal it though

Speculating it will be a 1985 Autobot Steeljaw update toy done in Yellow.

Guessing if anyone does the Black repaint and calls it Ravage it will be TFCC.

I wouldnt bet on that yellow repaint since he is being called "Snarl".

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Takara already has a steeljaw warrior repaint announced, they have yet to reveal it though

Speculating it will be a 1985 Autobot Steeljaw update toy done in Yellow.

Guessing if anyone does the Black repaint and calls it Ravage it will be TFCC.

I wouldnt bet on that yellow repaint since he is being called "Snarl".

A "Steel Joe" he's not

This listing may not necessarily be correct however. Either that, or TAV10 Snarl (the Animated Dinobot) may need to get renamed.

[william-james88]

Takara already has a steeljaw warrior repaint announced, they have yet to reveal it though

Speculating it will be a 1985 Autobot Steeljaw update toy done in Yellow.

Guessing if anyone does the Black repaint and calls it Ravage it will be TFCC.

I wouldnt bet on that yellow repaint since he is being called "Snarl".

A "Steel Joe" he's not

This listing may not necessarily be correct however. Either that, or TAV10 Snarl (the Animated Dinobot) may need to get renamed.

Ha, I love that Steel Joe and Load Block. Yeah, that might be an error, but they changed it recently. He used to just be called "Wolf".

[Peridot]

Looks like my hive/swarm of Bumblebees has a new leader... *wrings hands like a cartoon villain*

[GuyIncognito]

What's that gigantic hunk of kibble attached to the purple figure?

[Jelze Bunnycat]

What's that gigantic hunk of kibble attached to the purple figure?

That's Fracture's Deployer gimmick. Kinda looks like a disc shooter to be honest, the discs being the Mini-Cons. Drift will have the same gimmick.

[Sabrblade]

Oy, the way they're using the term "Deployer" is gonna confuse a lotta people. The term is meant to refer to the kind of TF (usually a Minicon) that is bonded to a larger TF like Soundwave or Blaster. It's essentially a modern day replacement for "Cassette" since none of them turn into cassettes.

To put it into more understandable terms, Rumble, Frenzy, Ravage, Laserbeak, etc. are all Minicons who are Soundwave's Deployers.

[Mindmaster]

Was really excited for the Deployers... but if they look like that, no thanks. I'll just stick with the standard Warrior versions.

[Va'al]

NOTE: Please refrain from posting images linked to this news (from other sources) - we will have Seibertron.com photos and content on the front page soon!

[william-james88]

If you haven't heard the news we posted yesterday, or have yet to catch up on our coverage of the Hasbro panel - read on below to find out more about the upcoming Robots in Disguise products.

Info from Hasbro Panel:

The show debuts March 14th (back to back episodes) on Cartoon Network

There will be a McDonalds promotion

Legion wave 3 includes Fixit and Underbite

1 step Drift, Thunderhoof, Fracture revealed

Warriors Sideswipe and Jazz revealed: Jazz is very G1 looking.

3 Step Steeljaw revealed

Deployers: Drift and Fracture will be released fall 2015, but their show debut is episode 12. They can launch the minicons.

Minicons: These are sold as single packs. 8 were shown but only a few names were revealed. Drift goes with Jetstorm and Slipstream while Fracture goes with Airrazor. Beast Box is another confirmed name. The Mini-Con single packs feature clear, removable peg armors.

Mega Optimus: can hold 10 minicons.

Super Bumblebee revealed: Biggest Bumblebee toy ever released.

Here are all the pictures from the event displaying everything written above.

[Va'al]

In addition to the previous Transformers: Robots in Disguise news post, featuring the main toy line for the animated series, check out below Hasbro's Toy Fair 2015 showcase of the Hero Mashers for the same characters, all mixed and matched for their/our own entertainment! Featuring both Decepticons and Autobots, from Steeljaw to Strongarm via Clampdown and Bumblebee.

[griftimus prime]

now we are talking. liking some of these rid figures. the warriors i mean. not sure about that minicon launcher thing.

[MGrotusque]

I will be skipping this entire line. Super uninterested in any of it.

[william-james88]

Updated with a picture of more Minicons

[Deadput]

Jazz and Swipe are bought.

[shajaki]

SS, jazz, and antler-man are pretty cool looking

[PrymeStriker]

Jazz would be cool if he wasn't under detailed like that. I mean, what was I expecting? The mold looks great, though.

Sideswipe looks fantastic all around.

[Tigertrack]

These minicons remind me of the Blaster and Soundwave data disks. Also the blue dinosaur one so reminds me of Dial's dinocassette partner. Not good wih the names of those guys but yeah, I get a definite vibe there.

I'm liking that Prime actually. He's reminding me of like a Star Convoy, Grandus mix, but the outline reminds me of Sky Garry in bot mode.