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Greetings Seibertronians! Site sponsor, Entertainment Earth, has revealed some new items from Super7! The figures are an expansion on their ReAction line. These four non-transforming, articulated figures stand 7" tall and come with accessories.

The intriguing part of this is the character selection. Optimus Prime is a given, but the next two are a blast from the past for those who remember/collect Action Masters: Banzai-tron and Bombshell! While of course Bombshell was introduced before as the leader of the Insecticons, this figure is directly inspired by the European only Action Naster release, down to the Scarab robot Needler! Banzai-tron on the other hand, first appeared as an Action Master, but captured fans imagination enough that he went on to appear in other Transformers media. Like Bombshell, he also comes with his robot partner, Razor-sharp.

Lastly, we have the Ghost of Starscream, recreating the character when he makes his glorious return in Season 3 of the original cartoon! Starscream even comes with a different head so you can re-create his G1 toy look of you so wished.

Transformers Ultimates Optimus Prime 7-Inch Action Figure
http://q.entertainmentearth.com/?l=y7t3t
Price: $54.99

Description: There is no better way to roll out a new collection of Transformers than with the leader of the Autobots, Optimus Prime! Based on his look from the original G1 cartoon, this 7" highly-articulated deluxeaction figure is made-to-order and includesa variety of unique interchangeable parts,like his G1 toy-accurate head, Sideswipe's jetpack, a surfboard, and a basketball! Recreate Optimus Prime's basketball game from "The Master Builders" episode, catch a giant wave as seen in "The Ultimate Doom,"or get him under control with Energon restraints as seen in "SOS Dinobots!" His amazing set of accessories also include an Energon Axe, Matrix of Leadership, and Ion Blaster. Last but certainly not least, Optimus Prime is accompanied by a miniature Spike Witwicky!

























Transformers Ultimates Banzai Tron 7-Inch Action Figure
http://q.entertainmentearth.com/?l=55zqwg
Price: $54.99

Description: This master of Crystalocution will dismantle you in seconds then sell off your scraps! Based on the original Transformers Action Master figure from the ‘90s, Banzai-Tron comes with his Action Master partner Razor-Sharp, and his Photon Neutralizer that combine to form his massive Semi-Automatic Gun! This 7-inch highly-articulated deluxe action figure ismade-to-order and includes a variety of interchangeable parts.

























Transformers Ultimates Bombshell 7-Inch Action Figure
http://q.entertainmentearth.com/?l=p61jzj
Price: $54.99

Description: Don't bug out, but Insecticon baddie Bombshell is just itching to use his cerebro-shells to start causing mayhem! Based on the original Transformers European Action Master figure from the ‘90s, Bombshell is accompanied by his Robot Scarab partner Needler! This 7-inch highly-articulated deluxe action figure is made-to-order and includes a variety of interchangeable parts, like his Twin Ion Impulse Blasters and Short Burst Stinger Rifle.

























Transformers Ultimates Ghost of Starscream Action Figure
http://q.entertainmentearth.com/?l=tyhcjx
Price: $54.99

Description: It's your old buddy Starscream! Once relegated to the Decepticon Crypt, now the Ghost of Starscream is free to haunt your Transformers lineup. Based on the episode "Starscream's Ghost" from the original The Transformers cartoon, Starscream returns as a sparkling robo-ghost after being blasted into oblivion by Galvatron in The Transformers: The Movie. This figure features glitter injected directly into the translucent plastic to achieve this hauntingly beautiful, sparkly look. This 7-inch highly-articulated deluxe action figure is made-to-order and includes a variety of interchangeable parts, such as a G1 toy-accurate head.























What do you think of these figures? Are you happy to see the Action Masters remembered like this? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!

Not at those prices egads.

Having said that I do want the insecticons, it's not as though they will ever do them titan sized so it will have to do. Even if Hasbro did leader class insecticons they might be smaller

these are odd imho. On the one hand, love seeing the action masters version of bombshell and bonzaitron. But something about optimus and starscream seem off. kinda baloonish proportions. Guessing they are using the action masters as a base for them as well. still neat though.

Talk about attention to detail. At first I thought Bombshell's "horn" was missing but lo and behold, it's accurate to the original Action Master figure:



Nice job on including Bombshell's and Banzai-tron's partners!

I would rather see Action Masters in the ReAction line (ReAction Masters is right there as a name!), but I couldn't resist picking up Banzai-Tron. Here's hoping that the next wave includes other characters without alt-modes like Alpha Trion.

Obviously Banzai-Tron's the standout for me, though I really like Action-Master Bombshell getting a redo of all things (why him specifically?). But at 55 bucks for what's basically a Voyager-size Action Master, I'll have to pass.

Why does Optimus come with a shiny intestine?

Instead of making $55 dollar P.O.S. figures, how about we get a updated Voyager sized Banzai-Tron?? Jeebus Cricket.. this is atrocious. I can't believe how overpriced these garbage heaps are. I'd say maybe 12 dollars max but wtf. Glad someone out there will like them tho! But if we don't buy them maybe they'll stop making them and allocate resources to better figures. Ugh.

Well, this is an interesting first assortment. Super7 does things like this, mixing up popular characters with more obscure ones. I'm happy but, what do I have to do to get a gun mode Megatron in this scale?

A couple of things...

cruizerdave wrote:Why does Optimus come with a shiny intestine?

Its supposed to be energon restraints from the SOS Dinobots episode

toycave_studios wrote:Instead of making $55 dollar P.O.S. figures, how about we get a updated Voyager sized Banzai-Tron?? Jeebus Cricket.. this is atrocious. I can't believe how overpriced these garbage heaps are. I'd say maybe 12 dollars max but wtf. Glad someone out there will like them tho! But if we don't buy them maybe they'll stop making them and allocate resources to better figures. Ugh.

Its not Hasbro making them though, its Super7, hasbro isn't going to give third party companies a licence for Transformable figures. Actually, Super7 have paid for the licence. The company have their own style of doing things, and the fact they've gone bigger, means they must have done something right.

Optimus is a huge "meh" and that Starscream is an abomination.

However, Bombshell is magnificent and Banzaitron is a must have!
Too bad the prices are too high for my tastes. Especially for the small size.

Can anyone explain to me what the use is of "Transformers" that do not transform?
I see them everywhere. It just doesn't make any sense to me.

Are you trying to act like Action Masters aren't Transformers? They're G1, which everyone knows is the only real Transformers. Kids these days, no respect for the history.

Sculyblast wrote:Can anyone explain to me what the use is of "Transformers" that do not transform?
I see them everywhere. It just doesn't make any sense to me.

Not everyone that's a fan of these Robots in Disguise has the... je ne said quoi... to deal with the actual transforming toys. With these Super7 and R.E.D. releases, as well as other merchandise, one can still own something relating to the series they like so much.

If you're going to re-do Action Masters, then maybe I dunno ... make them affordable and not hard to get?

Burn wrote:If you're going to re-do Action Masters, then maybe I dunno ... make them affordable and not hard to get?

The previous Hero Masher line would have been a perfect opportunity.

Burn wrote:If you're going to re-do Action Masters, then maybe I dunno ... make them affordable and not hard to get?

It's Super7's modus operandi. They release one or two BIG characters in a wave with the rest padded out with cult favorites. It gets people invested for more than one wave and helps them pad out the line. For example, their Playmates style TMNT line would've been over after the first wave if they did all four Turtles.

AcademyofDrX wrote:Are you trying to act like Action Masters aren't Transformers? They're G1, which everyone knows is the only real Transformers. Kids these days, no respect for the history.

Dude... they were a dumb concept then and they are now. Why take away the main gimmick of a toy and still say it's that? Yes, they had transforming items with them, but... any regular toy can have equipment that changes forms, so that's not even special.

Nexus Knight wrote:

AcademyofDrX wrote:Are you trying to act like Action Masters aren't Transformers? They're G1, which everyone knows is the only real Transformers. Kids these days, no respect for the history.

Dude... they were a dumb concept then and they are now. Why take away the main gimmick of a toy and still say it's that? Yes, they had transforming items with them, but... any regular toy can have equipment that changes forms, so that's not even special.

Articulation, show-accuracy, and re-releasing old characters. Give that some thought.

Nexus Knight wrote:

AcademyofDrX wrote:Are you trying to act like Action Masters aren't Transformers? They're G1, which everyone knows is the only real Transformers. Kids these days, no respect for the history.

Dude... they were a dumb concept then and they are now. Why take away the main gimmick of a toy and still say it's that? Yes, they had transforming items with them, but... any regular toy can have equipment that changes forms, so that's not even special.

Says you.

Fact is non-changing Transformers sell well so there's definitely a market for them out there. Super7 Re:Action figures fly off the shelves plus their Super Cyborg lines sells well enough to support their $75 price tag, Hero Mashers sold well enough to get 4 waves, RED sells out almost as fast as Walmart can stock it, those stupid Titan Guardians that Walmart insists on stocking since 2013, Robot Replicas from the first two movies, all the stuff done in Japan (Revoltech, SCF, Mega SCF, etc.), Flame Toys various figures and model kits, and all those super expensive statues and $300 statue-like figures that most people wouldn't dare move too much.

Not everybody cares if their figures can actually transform, they just want a nice looking figure for the shelf. Hell, a lot of us that do like transforming figures stick them on a shelf in robot mode and never touch them again so they may as well not be able to transform. Most of the lines mentioned above were made with adult collectors in mind, not kids.

Alright, that said, Banzaitron and Bombshell look fantastic as updated Action Masters (please do Treadshot next!), but man, 7", that doesn't scale well at all for those two IMO. 5" or 6" would have been ideal. I might get Banzaitron because he doesn't get enough love and he and Treadshot (please do Treadshot next!) are my favorite AMs. Price doesn't bother me, I paid $65 plus shipping for the smaller Figure Complex (powered by Revoltech) Convoy in 2019. Still a whole year away so who knows... maybe if they also do Treadshot. (please do Treadshot next!)

Emerje

Nexus Knight wrote:

AcademyofDrX wrote:Are you trying to act like Action Masters aren't Transformers? They're G1, which everyone knows is the only real Transformers. Kids these days, no respect for the history.

Dude... they were a dumb concept then and they are now. Why take away the main gimmick of a toy and still say it's that? Yes, they had transforming items with them, but... any regular toy can have equipment that changes forms, so that's not even special.

I 100% agree with you, BUT ... Action Masters exist. If every other gimmick is getting a modern take, then why not Action Masters?

Having collected several last year, they have NOT held up well at all (much like a few G1 figures), so a modern update with decent joints would not go astray at all.

On seeing a photo of Action Master Bombshell earlier in the thread, I have to say it looks much better than the $50+ collector-targeted remake.

I collect transforming figures etc etc, but yikes. They may be called "ultimates," but these figures seem to be anything but!

Burn wrote:

Nexus Knight wrote:

AcademyofDrX wrote:Are you trying to act like Action Masters aren't Transformers? They're G1, which everyone knows is the only real Transformers. Kids these days, no respect for the history.

Dude... they were a dumb concept then and they are now. Why take away the main gimmick of a toy and still say it's that? Yes, they had transforming items with them, but... any regular toy can have equipment that changes forms, so that's not even special.

I 100% agree with you, BUT ... Action Masters exist. If every other gimmick is getting a modern take, then why not Action Masters?

Having collected several last year, they have NOT held up well at all (much like a few G1 figures), so a modern update with decent joints would not go astray at all.

Amen.

And I think with that Banzaitron, they nailed it. Even with the "transforming" pet.
Too bad that for me and you, it's a 100$ figure.
If a Canadian online retailer pick him up and the overall price is cheaper than importing from the USA, I'm thinking of getting him regardless. I'll wait for a video review though, to see if he'll be a kind of "Masterpiece" Banzaitron.

Ehhhhhhhh...

The idea of Actionmaster remakes itself? Sure, why not. But these don't look great, to me at least. Articulation looks very, very limited- single jointed elbows and knees, no torso joints at all, no bicep swivels etc. And for a minimum of $55 a figure, there's better things I could be buying for that money. I feel like if you're gonna do non-transforming Transformers for that price they should be super-articulated to compensate.

Banzaitron does LOOK cool though, I will say that.