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[D-Maximal_Primal]

Look who i found at a local Target



I'm actually digging him so far. I really like the Ape mode, and the robot mode aesthetic is really nice

[SiegeFan]

Also another Spinister; that dude's brilliant in both modes, really dynamic in every way and the colours that might look initially horrible really are great when he's posed.

How DARE you bismirch the neon glory of late G1?!

Heh, I'll have the late 80s ski jacket community after me too if I'm not careful.

[aronjlove]

Look who i found at a local Target



I'm actually digging him so far. I really like the Ape mode, and the robot mode aesthetic is really nice

He is such a nice update. For all his perceived flaws, the positives are far greater. I like how his chest plate even looks like it should be opened to see his stats like the original Apeface. He feels really solid in hand. And as much as I miss not having waist swivel, I'm starting to realize it probably wouldn't have worked with the ape mode. And it is such a nice ape mode.

[Sentinel_Primal]

Look who i found at a local Target



I'm actually digging him so far. I really like the Ape mode, and the robot mode aesthetic is really nice

He is such a nice update. For all his perceived flaws, the positives are far greater. I like how his chest plate even looks like it should be opened to see his stats like the original Apeface. He feels really solid in hand. And as much as I miss not having waist swivel, I'm starting to realize it probably wouldn't have worked with the ape mode. And it is such a nice ape mode.

Honestly, Apeface is probably my toy of the year. He's a great update, plus I love the design. I can't wait for Snapdragon to be announced. Granted, the major flaw of his, I tend to avoid. The second I tried to remove the shield and it didn't easily budge, I grabbed something that I could slide under the shield to the base of the post to try and gently get it out, and that's the only way I ever try to get it out. The only flaw my copy has that I can't avoid is that his gun doesn't like staying pegged into the nosecone of the jet

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I'm glad to see you both having such positive thoughts on Apeface. I too am really enjoying here!

robot mode aesthetic is really nice, and I love the battle damage look for the figure. i also love how all the alt mode pieces come together and tab together.

Ape mode is the best mode to me, I love the posable head and beefy body. He is really expressive. The one thing i wish he had had that he doesn't is another hinge or swivel for his ape arms, but otherwise it is really good.

Jet mode is blocky but still really fun to swoosh around, I enjoy it as well.

He also goes really well with his TR mini-Me: gun for robot, ape duo, and then mother ship and fighter escort. Really good pair.

Overall, I think Apeface is my favorite voyager of the line. Prime may be better technically to me, but Apeface is proving to be more fun than the seeker, Prime, and Megatron molds to me. He is really enjoyable.

[aronjlove]

Since we are talking Apeface, I started looking at his ape hands. I wouldn't leave him this way for an extended period of time, but the shoulder joint is strong enough to hold his body weight so he can hang for a photo.

[Bounti76]

He's shown up at online retailers, we've had video reviews but now we finally have a sighting of the original Cybertronian ape himself, Siege Apeface! Seibertronian D_Maximal-Primal found him at a Targét in Robinson, Pennsylvania. Yours truly found him the same day at a Walmart in Centerville, Utah. Included below is D-Max's photo proof and unboxed figure, and I've included some comparison photos with my own G1 Apeface, and his Titans Return incarnation. While you're enjoying this Apefacefest, why not check out Seibertron's own, high-quality galleries of the triple-changer Horrorcon by clicking here?














If you're out and about, and spot a new and/or anticipated figure, and there hasn't been a news item about it yet, just snap a picture as D_Max has done, and send it to us! Don't forget to post in your state's sightings forum as well, and let's see if we can get this figure into the hands of everyone who wants him.

[SGMLordMirage]

Good find, I found him over the weekend at two Targets where I am at in Virginia. I posted that under the Sightings Forum for Virginia.

SGM

[Lore Keeper]

Walmarts are carrying him too. Spotted one in Kentucky last week.

[o.supreme]

I thought Apeface had been out for a while, saw him at Walmart yesterday. I fear I won't be seeing Astrotrain soon though as stores in my area are overstocked with Leaders. Something I haven't seen in years

[Aimless Misfire]

I got him at Walmart a few days ago. I put the TR head on him, looks much better.

[Dr. Caelus]

I found him day before Thanksgiving at Target... One day after I finally opened the one I got from Amazon. Same Target has also had the new micromasters, Spinister, and Crosshairs, but no new battlemasters.

[sol magnus]

I picked up mine on 11/30/19. I thought I was late!! I've seen like 10 of them in Baltimore, MD since then.

I've not seen any of the new wave besides him, though.

[worldsgreatest]

You guys SERIOUSLY need a general news forum like TFW. Relying on people to fill out a form for sightings or having people contact news crew is just not working for you.

This dude, like most of your sightings, has been out for weeks.

[autbotfelks]

Central Florida had some in stock in stock and a great add to my collection.

[Randomhero]

You guys SERIOUSLY need a general news forum like TFW. Relying on people to fill out a form for sightings or having people contact news crew is just not working for you.

This dude, like most of your sightings, has been out for weeks.

This.

The way news is handled is a train wreck on here and it’s probably the same reason news is sometimes a week or two behind other sites

[SGMLordMirage]

[AcademyofDrX]

Is there anything more useless than sightings news stories though? "I'm the first one to find Botbots series 4 in a Target in Arizona!" Good for you? I don't live in Arizona, so who cares?

Sightings are just taking "first" comments in the replies and making them into a post.

[no-one]

Is there anything more useless than sightings news stories though? "I'm the first one to find Botbots series 4 in a Target in Arizona!" Good for you? I don't live in Arizona, so who cares?

Sightings are just taking "first" comments in the replies and making them into a post.

Yerp, way better to frequent the sightings section to track figure movement

https://www.seibertron.com/sightings/location.php

and/or follow your local sightings thread (assuming anyone updates/posts there)

toy-sightings-and-local-meetups-f57.php

[Ultimate Weapon1]

I found him in Missouri at a Walmart, not a bad figure, I picked him up along with Mirage.

[X3ROhour]

APEFACE has been sighted at US retail since 11/30.

the "NEWS" is a bit late.
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[Ultra Markus]

Did anybody notice jetmode has a face :lol

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[D-Maximal_Primal]

Did anybody notice jetmode has a face :lol

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I did, and it is quite hilarious. I love teeth on a jet like this.

I'm super glad I didn't take many of the first Apeface impressions to heart, he is really fun. Still enjoying just swinging him from mode to mode

[Ultra Markus]

Did anybody notice jetmode has a face :lol

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I did, and it is quite hilarious. I love teeth on a jet like this.

I'm super glad I didn't take many of the first Apeface impressions to heart, he is really fun. Still enjoying just swinging him from mode to mode

Reminds me of those WW2 planes with the shark paint job

[Sabrblade]

Did anybody notice jetmode has a face :lol

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I did, and it is quite hilarious. I love teeth on a jet like this.

I'm super glad I didn't take many of the first Apeface impressions to heart, he is really fun. Still enjoying just swinging him from mode to mode

Reminds me of those WW2 planes with the shark paint job

Along with G1 Skyquake and Machine Wars Starscream.