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News Credits: 436 · by **Sabrblade** » Sun May 21, 2017 10:59 pm

PrymeStriker wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
PrymeStriker wrote:To be brought back into the story with these WFC-esque designs, it's a bit offsetting, especially for Soundwave given he's already returned once with his old model.
Maybe this new body is what will come about after Soundwave's Mini-Con minions finish gathering up all three Decepticon Hunters for him. Recall that three Decepticon Hunters brought together result in body upgrades that Takara's toys called "Supreme Modes". Maybe we'll see Soundwave somehow figure out how to make his new body a permanent upgrade instead of the temporary ones that Bee, Swipe, and Strongarm had in "Battlegrounds", and which Steeljaw and Bee again had in "Decepticon Island" (or like what Starscream and Optimus had in "Worthy").

That'd be a nice way to work it into the plotline, unlike Starscream's design change. Here's hoping. I'm still very satisfied with the Starscream weaponizer arc, mind you. Steve Blum is God.

I am glad that they at least acknowledged Starscream's new look rather than have us just pretend that his new look was just his Prime look run through an aesthetic filter like with Bumblebee's and Optimus's RID looks (and I'm especially glad that they were able to tie in back in with his WFC/FOC look, as a nice subtle nod to that era of the timeline). 8-)

But yeah, since we saw Soundwave in his Prime design in this show before, his new look is gonna need some sort of concrete onscreen explanation.

News Credits: 54 · by **Deadput** » Mon May 22, 2017 12:31 pm

Sabrblade wrote:I am glad that they at least acknowledged Starscream's new look rather than have us just pretend that his new look was just his Prime look run through an aesthetic filter like with Bumblebee's and Optimus's RID looks (and I'm especially glad that they were able to tie in back in with his WFC/FOC look, as a nice subtle nod to that era of the timeline).

But yeah, since we saw Soundwave in his Prime design in this show before, his new look is gonna need some sort of concrete onscreen explanation.

I still like to think that Bee got an upgrade to explain his look and that Prime's look is an afterlife remodel or something.

Starscream's new look is great and much nicer then the skinny frail and dull colored Prime look I just don't understand why Starscream would "upgrade" from a clearly Superior armor design to his weak inferior Prime armor unless he was forced to.

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Tue May 23, 2017 12:25 pm

The Transformers: Robots in Disguise line has had some sightings across the US, but one toy had eluded American stores until now - thanks to Seibertronian Bounti76, Crash Combiner Skyhammer is now proven to be out there; this particular one (See image below) is from Walmart in Centerville, Utah.

If you come across any new or old toy sightings, make sure to use our fully up to date Sightings Tool, and join the regional conversations in the Energon Pub - happy hunting!

News Credits: 10 · by **Terrsolpix** » Tue May 23, 2017 1:46 pm

I saw this the other day and thought, "I'll use the integrated search to see if it was seen yet." "Ok, spotted in NA, guess someone beat me to it." I love how I didn't read it was found in Canada. :HEADHURTS:

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Tue May 23, 2017 2:21 pm

Fellow Seibertronian chuckdawg1999 has once more found an early set of an upcoming toy, this time featuring the Robots in Disguise Combiner Force Ultra Bee - the Autobot Combiner of almost the entire Team Bee: Grimlock, Strongarm, Bumblebee, and Sideswipe! Check it out below.

Many collectors aren't going to be into this due to the simplified nature of the figure. I can't tell you that's wrong, but what I can tell you is that Ultra Bee is a solid combiner, that has a unique look that makes it stand out. Yes, the individual figures are simple, but the ritual of transforming them into their limb modes is fun while the figure comes together with a satisfying click at every point.

News Credits: 10 · by **Terrsolpix** » Tue May 23, 2017 2:29 pm

Va'al wrote:Fellow Seibertronian chuckdawg1999 has once more found an early set of an upcoming toy, this time featuring the Robots in Disguise Combiner Force Ultra Bee - the Autobot Combiner of almost the entire Team Bee: Grimlock, Strongarm, Bumblebee, and Sideswipe! Check it out below.

Many collectors aren't going to be into this due to the simplified nature of the figure. I can't tell you that's wrong, but what I can tell you is that Ultra Bee is a solid combiner, that has a unique look that makes it stand out. Yes, the individual figures are simple, but the ritual of transforming them into their limb modes is fun while the figure comes together with a satisfying click at every point.

Quite the clever combiner. I was afraid the entire thing would be extremely hollow and cheap. This might become a buy solely for the purpose of standing next to rid Galvatronus. Also, isn't this technically a 7 bot combiner, since jetstorm and slipstream because the "core" of the sword :-?

by **Grahf_** » Tue May 23, 2017 4:59 pm

How did they go backwards from Power Core Combiners? At least each core figure was a fully functioning Transformer. Not to mention that the combined modes actually had some decent articulation. They could also be upgraded with Minicons as well.

If they had just upgraded the PCC limbs into what they have here (or rather Menasor and Galvatronus) but kept the base figure style from PCC, these would've been awesome instead of just somewhat cool.

Minicon upgradable, articulated combined modes made from a complete base Transfromer with simple robot mode limbs that don't autotransform into horribly mismatched spindly messes.

I love combiners so I'll pick these up but they're not a priority. At least for me though, Power Core Combiners are much better overall. Especially when you mirror the drones to make the limbs work better as some limbs (legs especially) don't mix with well others.

News Credits: 1641 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Tue May 23, 2017 6:23 pm

Ultra Bee looks really cool, and there are some really clever things happening with Grimlock and Bee. I really do like it, and I can't wait to get it myself!

News Credits: 2 · by **BERSEKAEL** » Tue May 23, 2017 7:51 pm

Pass on that one, but "Menasor" looks promising!

News Credits: 12 · by **nycPrime** » Tue May 23, 2017 8:00 pm

Agreed. I don't collect RiD but I may pick up Menasor.

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Tue May 23, 2017 8:03 pm

Just watched the review; that's quite the clever transformation on Bee - comes out really clean and it looks fun to do. If only it was a little more articulated I might have wanted it...

News Credits: 4499 · by **william-james88** » Tue May 23, 2017 9:10 pm

We had in box images for Transformers Robots in Disguise Activator Optimus Prime & Hi-Test, which was our first look at the figure and the first time we even knew it was coming. Thanks to Scotty P, we now have official images to get a better look at this two pack and how it looks in both modes. This image was found on a hidden Amazon listing.

Enjoy!

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by **Ultra Markus** » Tue May 23, 2017 9:28 pm

even the g1 combiners had more articulation

News Credits: 3554 · by **Seibertron** » Tue May 23, 2017 9:36 pm

Anyone know where you can get Ultrabee?

News Credits: 4499 · by **william-james88** » Tue May 23, 2017 9:56 pm

Seibertron wrote:Anyone know where you can get Ultrabee?

No where official yet. Chuck got it off a seller on facebook.

News Credits: 11 · by **RAR** » Wed May 24, 2017 7:43 am

I hope somewhere gets the RID (Hotwheels like) cars of the newer kind as the Grimlock-mobile is fun and i'd like to get one (since they use that design across their product line) - I may even get that bigger remote control one just for the car mode too - as it's daft.

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Wed May 24, 2017 1:07 pm

Found on the cross-sell section of Combiner Force Menasor's box by fellow Seibertron user chuckdawg1999, we bring to you the first image of the Crash Combiner Shocknado toy! First found on the Robots in Disguise app a few months ago, this is the first time we're seeing the character in toy form and it is currently not known who they're combined from, but feel free to speculate on the boards after taking a look at the picture below!

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Wed May 24, 2017 1:27 pm

Shocknado is a redeco/retool of Skyhammer it looks like. I'm expecting the individual names to be "Shockblast" and "Tornado", or something among those lines.

News Credits: 436 · by **Sabrblade** » Wed May 24, 2017 1:29 pm

What's odd is that Shocknado's 2D artwork is the same as Riotgear's art from the Galvatronus set.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Wed May 24, 2017 1:45 pm

On the side, check this little discovery:

Toy swappers still exist... :shock:

News Credits: 13 · by **kurthy** » Wed May 24, 2017 2:01 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:On the side, check this little discovery:

Toy swappers still exist...

I'm not certain I wouldn't giggle a lot and buy that box immediately.

by **Silverwing** » Wed May 24, 2017 4:05 pm

Shocknado?! Best name ever! :lol:

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Wed May 24, 2017 5:03 pm

Fellow board member chuckdawg1999 once again has another new Combiner Force review for us; Menasor being the figure of choice this time! Check out said review of the Aligned continuity's take on the classic gestalt below and tell us what you think on the boards!

News Credits: 1641 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Wed May 24, 2017 5:44 pm

2 Combiners that are pretty good. Each offers something a little bit different and both pull it off well. I think I like Ultra Bee a bit more, but Menasor is no slouch. They both look cool!