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News Credits: 30 · by **DeathReviews** » Fri Dec 02, 2016 4:06 pm

WreckerJack wrote:Our own ScottyP brings us this tasty sighting of Transformers Robots in Disguise themed Pez Dispensers from ToysRus in Raleigh, NC, and confirmed in PA too. Perfect for holiday stocking stuffers, we can see Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Grimlock are available for $2.29 each. They appear to be sculpted busts from the Robots In Disguise series - take a look below.

Pez? Do mortals still eat those medicine-flavored, compressed sugar chunklets?

News Credits: 11 · by **RAR** » Fri Dec 02, 2016 4:07 pm

Should anyone be interested you might find they sell the Larger Bumblebee & Sideswipe with Mini-cons on sale in UK TK Maxx I just got them both for £12.99 each. They also had Combiner Wars Voyagers for £9.99 (but only Hotspot & Cyclonus).

Another oddity I noticed today was that The Hotspot ARGOS was selling (could be the one on it's own number they just added or it could be the generic voyager code) it was sealed in a shrink wrap cover. I've never seen that before - but it might be something they did at the warehouse for some inexplicable reason or other.

Still no sign of Titans Returns Voyager in any Argos stores around me though.

News Credits: 295 · by **WreckerJack** » Fri Dec 02, 2016 4:50 pm

DeathReviews wrote:Pez? Do mortals still eat those medicine-flavored, compressed sugar chunklets?

When I get one as a gift I do. Its kind of like a sweet tart without the sour.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 1:34 pm

WreckerJack wrote:
DeathReviews wrote:Pez? Do mortals still eat those medicine-flavored, compressed sugar chunklets?

When I get one as a gift I do. Its kind of like a sweet tart without the sour.

There's a Collector's Market for Pez Dispensers, don't you know? Not to mention my local Jo-Ann Fabrics and Bed, Bath and Beyond carry Transformers Pez of G1 Optimus Prime and Megatron.

News Credits: 3 · by **Decepticon Stryker** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 2:06 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
WreckerJack wrote:
DeathReviews wrote:Pez? Do mortals still eat those medicine-flavored, compressed sugar chunklets?

When I get one as a gift I do. Its kind of like a sweet tart without the sour.

There's a Collector's Market for Pez Dispensers, don't you know? Not to mention my local Jo-Ann Fabrics and Bed, Bath and Beyond carry Transformers Pez of G1 Optimus Prime and Megatron.

To quote Mystery Science Theater 3000 (One of the best shows of all time):
Joel:"And it dispenses real Pez."
:CROW:

Crow:"Hey! Tastes like real chalk!"
Joel:"Yeah, like I said: real Pez."
:SERVO:

News Credits: 30 · by **DeathReviews** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 3:31 pm

Decepticon Stryker wrote:To quote Mystery Science Theater 3000 (One of the best shows of all time):
Joel:"And it dispenses real Pez."
Crow:"Hey! Tastes like real chalk!"
Joel:"Yeah, like I said: real Pez."

Or a Pixie Stix Bo staff, filled with delicious straight SUGAR....

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Sat Dec 03, 2016 9:23 pm

DeathReviews wrote:
Decepticon Stryker wrote:To quote Mystery Science Theater 3000 (One of the best shows of all time):
Joel:"And it dispenses real Pez."
Crow:"Hey! Tastes like real chalk!"
Joel:"Yeah, like I said: real Pez."

Or a Pixie Stix Bo staff, filled with delicious straight SUGAR....

Straight sugar is delicious!

Also, got a whole box of these in a Secret Santa gift exchange 8-}

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 10:24 pm

The Transformers Instagram has decided to give us a teaser into what is in store with Robots in Disguise: Combiner Force with a teaser image of the upcoming Soundwave! The new Soundwave is based on his Fall of Cybertron, Prime, and slightly Animated appearances, and can be seen in the image standing alongside his Titans Return counterpart. Check out the image, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!

Different shows, different generations, each in a class of their own - but always the strong, silent type. #Soundwave

News Credits: 8 · by **Autobot Roadburn** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 10:35 pm

Maybe could have gotten a better angle on him, but that still looks pretty great! I definitely want to pick him up when he comes out.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 10:36 pm

With Soundwave having been teased, we bring you to the next Combiner Force Teaser: in-package images of the Activator Combiner and the Crash Combiners! These new images come to us courtesy of the UK's A.B.Gee online store, and can be seen below. The images include the Crash Combiners of: Bumblebee and Sideswipe to form Beeswipe, and Optimus Prime and Strongarm to form Prime Strong. Also included are the Activator Combiners of: Bumblebee with Stuntwing, and Strongarm with Trickout. Check out the images and descriptions below, and let us know what you think in the comments section!

Transformers RID Combiner Force Activator Combiners Bumblebee and Stuntwing

Bumblebee is about to bring in another Decepticon. Oh no, the Decepticons take off into the sky. But wait, it's Stuntwing teaming up with Bumblebee, they're right on their tails! They're flying!

Kids can combine forces and activate awesome pop-out battle modes with Transformers: Robots in Disguise Activator Combiner figures. This Activator Combiner 2-pack features one Bumblebee figure and one Stuntwing figure. Attach Stuntwing to Bumblebee to activate flight mode. Combine and activate!

The Bumblebee figure converts from robot to sports car in 4 steps; Stuntwing figure converts in 1. Activator figures work with other Activator Combiner figures (each sold separately). Scan the shields on these figures to unlock Bumblebee and Stuntwing characters in the mobile app.

Combine forces and join the battle with these figures based on the Transformers: Robots in Disguise animated series.

Transformers RID Combiner Force Activator Combiners Strongarm and Trickout

It's a high speed chase. The Decepticons brake right, leaving Strongarm in the dust. But wait, it's Trickout teaming up with Strongarm they're in pursuit again! With Trickout, Strongarm becomes supercharged!

Kids can combine forces and activate awesome pop-out battle modes with Transformers: Robots in Disguise Activator Combiner figures. This Activator Combiner 2-pack features one Stongarm figure and one Trickout figure. Attach Trickout to Strongarm to activate a super power boost. Combine and activate!

The Strongarm figure converts from robot to police car in 8 steps; Trickout figure converts in 1. Activator figures work with other Activator Combiner figures (each sold separately). Scan the shields on these figures to unlock Strongarm and Trickout characters in the mobile app.

Combine forces and join the battle with these figures based on the Transformers: Robots in Disguise animated series.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 10:48 pm

Just what is Crash Combiner Optimus Prime supposed to be in vehicle mode? :???:

Bumblebee looks... naked in both Classes, no black stripes. Activator Strongarm actually seems pretty cool with her gimmick, kinda the reverse of Cybertron Dirt Boss.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 10:55 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Just what is Crash Combiner Optimus Prime supposed to be in vehicle mode?

Bumblebee looks... naked in both Classes, no black stripes. Activator Strongarm actually seems pretty cool with her gimmick, kinda the reverse of Cybertron Dirt Boss.

We're not gonna talk about that Optimus. that is the worst truck mode we have gotten yet from him, and that is saying something considering some of the other efforts

News Credits: 54 · by **Deadput** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 11:12 pm

They can give us pictures of these guys yet have not revealed the pictures of deluxe Stormshot,Blastwave and the Drift repaint?

by **Rellko** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 11:39 pm

Combiner Force Optimus Prime! Now with half the looks... and twice the bust!

by **Ultra Markus** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 11:55 pm

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:With Soundwave having been teased, we bring you to the next Combiner Force Teaser: in-package images of the Activator Combiner and the Crash Combiners! These new images come to us courtesy of the UK's A.B.Gee online store, and can be seen below. The images include the Crash Combiners of: Bumblebee and Sideswipe to form Beeswipe, and Optimus Prime and Strongarm to form Prime Strong. Also included are the Activator Combiners of: Bumblebee with Stuntwing, and Strongarm with Trickout. Check out the images and descriptions below, and let us know what you think in the comments section!

Transformers RID Combiner Force Activator Combiners Bumblebee and Stuntwing

Bumblebee is about to bring in another Decepticon. Oh no, the Decepticons take off into the sky. But wait, it's Stuntwing teaming up with Bumblebee, they're right on their tails! They're flying!

Kids can combine forces and activate awesome pop-out battle modes with Transformers: Robots in Disguise Activator Combiner figures. This Activator Combiner 2-pack features one Bumblebee figure and one Stuntwing figure. Attach Stuntwing to Bumblebee to activate flight mode. Combine and activate!

The Bumblebee figure converts from robot to sports car in 4 steps; Stuntwing figure converts in 1. Activator figures work with other Activator Combiner figures (each sold separately). Scan the shields on these figures to unlock Bumblebee and Stuntwing characters in the mobile app.

Combine forces and join the battle with these figures based on the Transformers: Robots in Disguise animated series.

Transformers RID Combiner Force Activator Combiners Strongarm and Trickout

It's a high speed chase. The Decepticons brake right, leaving Strongarm in the dust. But wait, it's Trickout teaming up with Strongarm they're in pursuit again! With Trickout, Strongarm becomes supercharged!

Kids can combine forces and activate awesome pop-out battle modes with Transformers: Robots in Disguise Activator Combiner figures. This Activator Combiner 2-pack features one Stongarm figure and one Trickout figure. Attach Trickout to Strongarm to activate a super power boost. Combine and activate!

The Strongarm figure converts from robot to police car in 8 steps; Trickout figure converts in 1. Activator figures work with other Activator Combiner figures (each sold separately). Scan the shields on these figures to unlock Strongarm and Trickout characters in the mobile app.

Combine forces and join the battle with these figures based on the Transformers: Robots in Disguise animated series.

looks like stongarm is the pants in that relationship :lol:

News Credits: 6 · by **BeastProwl** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 12:00 am

These are SO dumb...I like them :lol:

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 12:03 am

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Just what is Crash Combiner Optimus Prime supposed to be in vehicle mode?

A mistransformed truck, from the looks of those pics.

Here's the correctly-transformed altmode:

News Credits: 9 · by **Rainmaker** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 12:12 am

BUT WHY THE STEELJAW MOLD
BUT WHY G1 COLOURS
BUT WHY DOES THE HEALDSCULPT LOOK SO BAD
BUT WHY COMBINER FORCE

:MAXIMAL:

News Credits: 295 · by **WreckerJack** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 12:13 am

Normally I try to be polite and contain myself but these look terrible. They look like happy meal toys.

News Credits: 54 · by **Deadput** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 12:21 am

Sabrblade wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Just what is Crash Combiner Optimus Prime supposed to be in vehicle mode?
A mistransformed truck, from the looks of those pics.

Here's the correctly-transformed altmode:

So a dump truck with a hole in the engine?

I know some people don't like Prime as a long nose but jeez you don't need to cut a hole out of him.

WreckerJack wrote:Normally I try to be polite and contain myself but these look terrible. They look like happy meal toys.

In this day and age they look better then happy meal toys which are atrocious these days.

by **DeadRatchet** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 1:36 am

Im a huge fan of RID2015, and have almost every action figure, but these really suck....

News Credits: 295 · by **WreckerJack** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 1:57 am

I honestly think it is the result of Hasbro trying to do too many things at once. They should have just stuck to combiner wars and kept RiD separate. It seems this could be a very fun concept but the proportions look really ugly.

Also I think the "cheap" happy meal toy feeling comes from the colors looking like they are under-painted. Bumblebee looks especially solid yellow in robot mode. I don't know about you, but for me I love when a figure has lots of colors and details.

I will say that Stuntwing and Trickout look really nice. Though I think their size and cuteness are winning them some points. I also think Strongarm has some great paint apps. Why can't the rest of them be painted that much? *grumbles*

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 2:02 am

Sabrblade wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Just what is Crash Combiner Optimus Prime supposed to be in vehicle mode?
A mistransformed truck, from the looks of those pics.

Here's the correctly-transformed altmode:

Ok, I retract my question then. But it's still pretty bad form if it's like that in package.

News Credits: 3 · by **Kyleor** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 9:56 am

Stuntwing and Trickout look moderately interesting, but the "expanding" gimmick looks dumb.

When Energon did the shirt/pants combiners they looked decent, these just look awful.

Looks like a hard pass on this sub-line.

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 10:18 am

Kyleor wrote:When Energon did the shirt/pants combiners they looked decent, these just look awful.

Looks like a hard pass on this sub-line.

There is a huge difference between these and the energon toys: The energon toys were the mainline toys. The energon line was made for everyone, kids and collectors. You didnt like the gimick, tough!

But this is whats replacing the one steps for the kids. I dont know why any of us care so much that they arent to our liking. The minaline toys are still around, we are getting super sweet new warriors and those who like seeker repaints are getting them too. These are just the next thing to get for people who liked the one steps.