Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Toy Products and Merchandise
Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 11:04 am
by Sabrblade
ZeroWolf wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Emerje wrote:They really should have saved one of those Optimus repaints/repacks for Grimlock. It's weird that they all turn into bots except for him. Or better yet, make a new one.
Emerje
I think its because there's already grimlock in the RB line. And Grimlock, so far, does not transform into a humanoid robot at any time.
Interesting, does he appear in any of the cartoons?
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Toy Products and Merchandise
Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:03 pm
by ZeroWolf
As I never caught up on rid 2015 did they ever disclose why the decepticon Grimlock used that name?
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Toy Products and Merchandise
Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:08 pm
by Sabrblade
ZeroWolf wrote:As I never caught up on rid 2015 did they ever disclose why thay con used the name Grimlock?
"why thay con used"?
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Toy Products and Merchandise
Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:11 pm
by ZeroWolf
Sabrblade wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:As I never caught up on rid 2015 did they ever disclose why thay con used the name Grimlock?
"why thay con used"?
Sorry, I mistyped. Dealing with full on covid so I'm a bit scatter brained. Edited my original post for a bit more clarity.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Toy Products and Merchandise
Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:20 pm
by Sabrblade
ZeroWolf wrote:As I never caught up on rid 2015 did they ever disclose why the decepticon Grimlock used that name?
Hasbro simply wanted the Dinobot in the show to be Grimlock, even though he was originally conceived by the showrunners to be a brand new red Stegosaurus character. But with AOE out at the time, Hasbro wanted to capitalize on that movie's release by having the big name recognition of Dinobot T-Rex Grimlock spread across the board and requested the RID 2015 showrunners change their new Dinobot character into a new Grimlock.
This Grimlock then became the one seen in RBA despite the obvious G1-based redesign he was given as part of the brand's new implementation of evergreen designs.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Toy Products and Merchandise
Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:24 pm
by ZeroWolf
Sabrblade wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:As I never caught up on rid 2015 did they ever disclose why the decepticon Grimlock used that name?
Hasbro simply wanted the Dinobot in the show to be Grimlock, even though he was originally conceived by the showrunners to be a brand new red Stegosaurus character. But with AOE out at the time, Hasbro wanted to capitalize on that movie's release by having the big name recognition of Dinobot T-Rex Grimlock spread across the board and requested the RID 2015 showrunners change their new Dinobot character into a new Grimlock.
This Grimlock then became the one seen in RBA despite the obvious G1-based redesign he was given as part of the brand's new implementation of evergreen designs.
Right, I see, thanks for the explanation
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Toy Products and Merchandise
Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 7:03 pm
by D-Maximal_Primal
I adore those. I should really get that motorbike Grimlock
Transformers Rescue Bots G1 Dinobots Redecos Found at Toysrus Canada
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 7:18 am
by william-james88
Well that didn't take long. We just learnt of brand new Rescue Bots products coming out way and the ones people were most excited about have been found at Canadian retail. These are part of the Dinobots Adventures subline and are redecos to turn previously released Resce Bot toys into G1 Snarl, Sludge, Slag and Swoop. Those were some of my kid's favourite toys and since he had misplaced some of the original releases (because he is 3) you can bet your bottom dollar we took some home with us. All four have a quick conversion and a simple but satisfying action gimmick in dino mode. Slag does require some shaving of the plastic to make the one step transformation easier to do. This specific sighting is from a Toysrus in Montreal Canada. Unlike other Rescue Bots toys, these were not in the Playskool section but rather the main Transformers section.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Toy Products and Merchandise
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 7:44 am
by khrome
look at those fully stocked pegs.. its beautiful!.. Meanwhile in most of the US Walmarts and Target stores...
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Toy Products and Merchandise
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 12:24 pm
by Flashwave
khrome wrote:look at those fully stocked pegs.. its beautiful!.. Meanwhile in most of the US Walmarts and Target stores...
Haven't seen Roddy yet, but I myself think WfC has had the best distribution Central Indiana has seen in quite a while.and really most of the current TF Toylines
EDIT: I refer specifically to WFC Rodimus because that's what is in the attached picture. I do realize tjis is supposed to be a Rescue Bots thread
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Toy Products and Merchandise
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2021 3:15 pm
by william-james88
khrome wrote:look at those fully stocked pegs.. its beautiful!.. Meanwhile in most of the US Walmarts and Target stores...
At least you have Rodimus, we usually have loads of old stuff.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Toy Products and Merchandise
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 9:37 am
by khrome
no rodimus.. it was just a... netflix mirage
In Hand Images of Optimus Prime Jumbo Jet Wing Racer Transformers Toys
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 6:28 am
by william-james88
Griffin from Ozformers got the Optimus Prime Jumbo Jet Wing Racer toy and has taken mages of it. While it is not branded as a Rescue Bots toy, it is the same aesthetic and the plane mode further converts into a carrying tray for Rescue Bots figures. This toy was found in Australia about a month ago and has yet to show up in America.
It also comes with a simplified Bumblebee figure. Here is the product description:
Little heroes can imagine going on daring missions with one of their favorite TRANSFORMERS characters! The 15-inch OPTIMUS PRIME figure converts from jet mode to Jumbo Jet Wing Racer mode in just a few simple steps, perfect for little heroes. Jet mode features spinning propellers, rolling wheels and can store up to 4 figures in vehicle mode. With the playset in bot mode, kids can push figures up the OPTIMUS PRIME figure’s jet wings, then release to watch them race towards the finish line! The figure also comes with a 4.5-inch BUMBLEBEE figure that features simple 1-step conversion from robot to racecar mode.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Toy Products and Merchandise
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 10:34 am
by TulioDude
The idea of Optimus carrying your Autobots is pretty cool.
Day 567 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Toy Products and Merchandise
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:12 pm
by Rodimus Knight
I guess it resembles a jumbo jet.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Toy Products and Merchandise
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:40 pm
by PhunkJunkion
Aerodynamic Seriously, though, I think it would be lots of fun for my nephew.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Toy Products and Merchandise
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 1:10 pm
by cloudballoon
There are toys so stupid it's awesome, and there are toys just plane plain stupid. This is the latter, and I'm not looking it from a collector point of view.
Easy play pattern improvements. Propellers should be jet engines befitting a jumbo JET and add voice chips w/ OP classic/RescueBots phrases, jet engines swoosh noises, transforming sound, etc. Make the ramp spring loaded so pressing a button can launch the cars out of the ramps so the "RACER" part in the name makes sense (I think the yellow piece on the wings work with gravity in OP bot mode only, realease it and the car slide down the ramp vertically. But they do nothing in jumbo jet mode?). Simple changes that add a buck or two to the cost but make kids, parent & TF fans alike super happy and get a ton more sales because it's a better toy. Is that too hard?
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Toy Products and Merchandise
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 1:57 pm
by Hokutron
I-it’s basically a glorified box... At least give it an action feature, like spring loaded car launchers, or lights and sounds. Anything to up the play value.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Toy Products and Merchandise
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 3:12 pm
by Overcracker
Hokutron wrote:I-it’s basically a glorified box... At least give it an action feature, like spring loaded car launchers, or lights and sounds. Anything to up the play value.
Wings convert to Racetracks is not enough of a play feature? They also have a release mechanism for the cars so they can speed down the wing ramps .
"Articulation" who needs articulation when your wings can be racetracks.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Toy Products and Merchandise
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 8:48 pm
by -Kanrabat-
WHY A PLANE? It's just doesn't make any sense. This concept would be just perfect for a huge cargo ship. But noooooooooo, sea ships are uncool. Better have a jumbo jet with CAR CARRIERS as wings.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Toy Products and Merchandise
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 2:19 pm
by primalxconvoy
The plane mode looks like a hot mess. Most kids will want to pick that up and go "neeeeyyooooow!" with it, but won't be able to, due to the size. They should have made into a base, massive lorry, or ship, do kids could push it around in the ground/keep it stationary.
New Video Reviews of Re-released Rescue Bot Dinobot Adventures Figures
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:48 pm
by ZeroWolf
Greetings Seibertronians! Thanks to fellow Seibertron user, and toy reviewer, Chuckdawg1999, we now have video reviews of the recently re-released Transformers Rescue Bots toys (now under a Dinobot Adventures branding). These figures are all ones that have been seen on store shelves before but are perfect for those little fans who might have missed out on them the first time.
Let's see what Chuck has to say:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Rescue Bots are fun Transformers with simpler transformations that are made for smaller hands. The Dinobot Adventures version of Bumblebee with his partner Lance is a fun set that will charm fans both young and old.
And:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Now, these are squad goals I can get behind! Continuing our look at the Dinobot Adventures subline of Rescue Bots is the Dinobot Squad pack of Grimlock, Snarl, and Predaking; one of these things is definitely not like the other. All three feature simple transformations and static posing but Predaking is the stand-out with articulated dragon heads. Definitely worth a look for younger fans.
Stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Toy Products and Merchandise
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2021 11:08 am
by Mkdlmr
What is the biggest rescue bots toy? Anything approaching titan class?
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Toy Products and Merchandise
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2021 11:24 am
by -Kanrabat-
Mkdlmr wrote:What is the biggest rescue bots toy? Anything approaching titan class?
There is that big mind-boggling Optimus plane whose wings are inexplicably car carrier trailers.
Then there'e that huge Optimus base playset where smaller bots can fit inside like carrion devouring a corpse.
Finally there's that pretty big Optimus with a sizeable trailer that can carry many "deluxes". However, the only way to get that is through Ebay.
Re: Transformers: Rescue Bots Toy Products and Merchandise
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2021 11:26 am
by Sabrblade
Mkdlmr wrote:What is the biggest rescue bots toy? Anything approaching titan class?
Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 11:04 am
Seriously, though, I think it would be lots of fun for my nephew.
