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News Credits: 19 · by **Fires_Of_Inferno** » Mon Jul 04, 2016 4:38 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:For real, there are gobots with more involved transformations.
Despite the Hanna-Barbera cartoon's lower quality than the G1 Transformers cartoon (thoughm it wasn't pure garbage as it did have a few episodes and characters that were genuinely good), the GoBots toy molds were generally well done for the time, so it's not really a bad comparison to make.

True enough. The toys can be pretty awesome. Like Tux. Still waiting on someone to do a custom of him using the TF:P Knockout figure!

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Mon Jul 04, 2016 6:04 pm

Dr Va'al wrote:Another toy sighting from Cobotron (via his brother) in the Transformers Robots in Disguise later waves - as Power Surge Optimus Prime shows up on the shelves of the Glendale, CA, Toys R Us store, for $49.99! The new version of the big bot comes with lights, sounds, and the power up action brought on by the minicon application. Check out photo proof below, and make sure to flag any new sightings in our database and forums, too!

I didn't realize this was news. TRU in Mishawaka has had this guy for a couple of weeks now.

News Credits: 4504 · by **william-james88** » Mon Jul 04, 2016 6:22 pm

Ironhidensh wrote:I didn't realize this was news. TRU in Mishawaka has had this guy for a couple of weeks now.

If you see something thats new to you in a store and that you havent seen on the boards, then its always good to take a chance, take a pic and let us know.

Also, I think Gobots are just as good as G1 TF toys. They have more diecast too!

News Credits: 19 · by **Fires_Of_Inferno** » Mon Jul 04, 2016 6:28 pm

william-james88 wrote:Also, I think Gobots are just as good as G1 TF toys. They have more diecast too!

Was also easier to smuggle them around in your pocket when you go to movies, grocery shopping with your parents, to church, and many other places! Try fitting Optimus Prime in your pocket!

News Credits: 4504 · by **william-james88** » Mon Jul 04, 2016 7:23 pm

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Also, I think Gobots are just as good as G1 TF toys. They have more diecast too!

Was also easier to smuggle them around in your pocket when you go to movies, grocery shopping with your parents, to church, and many other places! Try fitting Optimus Prime in your pocket!

Such a wonderful post, beaming with childhood joy and innocence. I too took small toys to church

by **LE0KING** » Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:25 pm

william-james88 wrote:
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Also, I think Gobots are just as good as G1 TF toys. They have more diecast too!

Was also easier to smuggle them around in your pocket when you go to movies, grocery shopping with your parents, to church, and many other places! Try fitting Optimus Prime in your pocket!

Such a wonderful post, beaming with childhood joy and innocence. I too took small toys to church

Growing up I always had an armada minicon or two in my pocket. My buddy and I would sit in the back pew and use hymnals as bases. Awww, Now I kind of wish these rid minicons had vehicle alt modes.

by **AbdullahQ** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 6:39 am

Honestly out of all the toylines over the years that Hasbro has put out, the 2015 RID line has been the worst in quite awhile. The toys look and feel cheap, they leave most of the main Decepticons out of the toyline and there are just too many repaints of molds that aren't even that old yet.

Seriously did we really need a G1 Grimlock repaint?

News Credits: 4504 · by **william-james88** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 7:52 am

If we are talking about bad and chap toylines, RID doesnt hold a candle to Fall of Cybertron. That line had the smallest deluxes, the cheapest plastic, and a ton of redecos/retools. The transfrmations were also poopy and the alt modes didnt look good (and the robot modes wither for some). At least RID has great transformations (the best on the shelves right now) and some of the best alt mode and robot designs we've seen in a while.

Transformers Fall of Cybertron Ultra Magnus Gallery

Transformers Fall of Cybertron Air Raid Gallery

Transformers Fall of Cybertron Sideswipe Gallery

News Credits: 4504 · by **william-james88** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 8:00 am

Robots in Disguise Power Surge Prime has recently hit US shores and if any of you are unsure about getting him, fellow Seibertronian Chuckdawg1999 has reviewed this figure for us fans.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Here's a little lemon sorbet to cleans the pallet between Titans Return reviews, Power Surge Optimus Prime. The big bot is the central figure in the Weaponizer sub line featuring lights and sounds, that are somewhat hard to control and can go off at random. Transformation is simple, but not simple enough to justify the small sheet of instructions, that are only one sided. Overall the figure looks cool, and thanks to some well placed swivels, can get into some good sword wielding positions. Most collectors will turn their noses up at this figure, but Prime cuts an imposing pose and is a lot of fun.

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 8:12 am

william-james88 wrote:If we are talking about bad and chap toylines, RID doesnt hold a candle to Fall of Cybertron. That line had the smallest deluxes, the cheapest plastic, and a ton of redecos/retools. The transfrmations were also poopy and the alt modes didnt look good (and the robot modes wither for some). At least RID has great transformations (the best on the shelves right now) and some of the best alt mode and robot designs we've seen in a while.

Transformers Fall of Cybertron Ultra Magnus Gallery

Transformers Fall of Cybertron Air Raid Gallery

Transformers Fall of Cybertron Sideswipe Gallery

Did the Soundwave mold just come out as the lucky gem in the rough, then? Because I've got Soundblaster & Buzzsaw and they're really solid and large.
Then again it is the Takara version so maybe they had different plastic? It just feels almost Cybertron/Galaxy Force quality to me.

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 8:13 am

My brother who spotted the sighting of PS Prime dicribed it as very "Playschooly" feeling. Not nessicarly a bad thing. This toy is totally meant for the kids. And that's fine. Some 7 year old is definitely going to have an AWESOME Christmas.

Oh, and God forbid a toy company make kid's toys. :roll:

News Credits: 4504 · by **william-james88** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 8:31 am

Cobotron wrote:My brother who spotted the sighting of PS Prime dicribed it as very "Playschooly" feeling. Not nessicarly a bad thing. This toy is totally meant for the kids. And that's fine. Some 7 year old is definitely going to have an AWESOME Christmas.

I see him in the same vein as that giant Beast Hunters Optimus they released last time. This is the same thing. What sucks though is that due to that removeable cab, I dont think I will ever find one in decent shape at a thrift store

News Credits: 4504 · by **william-james88** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 8:34 am

Kurona wrote:Did the Soundwave mold just come out as the lucky gem in the rough, then? Because I've got Soundblaster & Buzzsaw and they're really solid and large.
Then again it is the Takara version so maybe they had different plastic? It just feels almost Cybertron/Galaxy Force quality to me.

If that is the feeling you get when touching them then they are definitely made of different plastic. Hasbro's Soundwave was porous, its really a slimey feeling compared to other plasics I have felt when collecting. He is extremely light too. And that gimick didnt work as intended, the disks always get stuck in my version. And he too wasnt spared of a cheap redeco.

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 8:53 am

william-james88 wrote:
Kurona wrote:Did the Soundwave mold just come out as the lucky gem in the rough, then? Because I've got Soundblaster & Buzzsaw and they're really solid and large.
Then again it is the Takara version so maybe they had different plastic? It just feels almost Cybertron/Galaxy Force quality to me.

If that is the feeling you get when touching them then they are definitely made of different plastic. Hasbro's Soundwave was porous, its really a slimey feeling compared to other plasics I have felt when collecting. He is extremely light too. And that gimick didnt work as intended, the disks always get stuck in my version. And he too wasnt spared of a cheap redeco.

Oh yeah, the gimmick's pretty terrible; but I really just wanted a CHUG Soundwave/Soundblaster. And for that he works very well - better than anything bar Music Label right now.

News Credits: 4504 · by **william-james88** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 9:04 am

Kurona wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Kurona wrote:Did the Soundwave mold just come out as the lucky gem in the rough, then? Because I've got Soundblaster & Buzzsaw and they're really solid and large.
Then again it is the Takara version so maybe they had different plastic? It just feels almost Cybertron/Galaxy Force quality to me.

If that is the feeling you get when touching them then they are definitely made of different plastic. Hasbro's Soundwave was porous, its really a slimey feeling compared to other plasics I have felt when collecting. He is extremely light too. And that gimick didnt work as intended, the disks always get stuck in my version. And he too wasnt spared of a cheap redeco.

Oh yeah, the gimmick's pretty terrible; but I really just wanted a CHUG Soundwave/Soundblaster. And for that he works very well - better than anything bar Music Label right now.

Agreed. I am looking forward to see how he looks next to the upcoming Voyager Megatron.

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Wed Jul 06, 2016 10:04 am

william-james88 wrote:
Kurona wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Kurona wrote:Did the Soundwave mold just come out as the lucky gem in the rough, then? Because I've got Soundblaster & Buzzsaw and they're really solid and large.
Then again it is the Takara version so maybe they had different plastic? It just feels almost Cybertron/Galaxy Force quality to me.

If that is the feeling you get when touching them then they are definitely made of different plastic. Hasbro's Soundwave was porous, its really a slimey feeling compared to other plasics I have felt when collecting. He is extremely light too. And that gimick didnt work as intended, the disks always get stuck in my version. And he too wasnt spared of a cheap redeco.

Oh yeah, the gimmick's pretty terrible; but I really just wanted a CHUG Soundwave/Soundblaster. And for that he works very well - better than anything bar Music Label right now.

Agreed. I am looking forward to see how he looks next to the upcoming Voyager Megatron.

Most certainly; that Megsy looks beautiful

Though... on the subject of CHUG in a way that doesn't detract from the thread, is anyone else thinking of using the upcoming Ratchet as their CHUG/MTMTE Ratchet? I mean, he'd probs need some reprolabels, but...

News Credits: 174 · by **Hellscream9999** » Sun Jul 10, 2016 9:23 pm

Fellow Seibertronians, courtesy of yours truly, there appears to be a new Transformers Robots in Disguise Minicon Mega Pack available for pre-order on Robot Kingdom, priced at $55, it includes: Beastbox, Velocirazor, Sawback, Sandsting, Ratbat, Swelter, Divebomb, Back, Hammer, Lancelon, Tricerashot, Lord Doomitron, Bashbreaker, Undertone and Anvil - but it does not, seemingly, include the sprue's with the armor and weapons. So what do you think of this new pack? Planning on getting it? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

News Credits: 419 · by **Bronzewolf** » Sun Jul 10, 2016 9:30 pm

Those almost seem like new decos, though it's really hard to tell. This might be interesting to watch.

News Credits: 79 · by **Sigma Magnus** » Sun Jul 10, 2016 9:35 pm

Interesting...don't get me wrong, I like these Mini-Cons too, but I kinda miss the days when they actually turned into things.

by **Railbomb** » Sun Jul 10, 2016 9:35 pm

As someone who doesn't have any of the minicons I might have to get this. Looks like it has a wide variety in there including some of the weapons.

News Credits: 174 · by **Hellscream9999** » Sun Jul 10, 2016 9:41 pm

Bronzewolf wrote:Those almost seem like new decos, though it's really hard to tell. This might be interesting to watch.

They do not seem to be new deco's, but we will see, as the pic is a bit sh|t

News Credits: 1 · by **Gauntlet101010** » Mon Jul 11, 2016 7:58 am

I like the ball minicons, but not enough to buy individual toys just to get those. So this is great for that.

by **gothsaurus** » Mon Jul 11, 2016 9:08 am

Seems like this may be a hodge-podge of minicons. (I see one sand colored one, but not its partner) If it were a complete set, I might be tempted by it. As is, I'm still on the fence.

While I liked the notion of the add-on weapons, after trying them out... there were just too many tiny pieces. I couldn't remember where they tabbed in or keep up with them. For people like me, this may be the better option.

I think that's where they went wrong compared with Energon weapons. (I loved those.) There were only a few pieces to contend with, and the weapons were interchangeable.

I hope Hasbro takes note where this was a near-miss as they look to the future.

I did love how they came on an insignia shaped sprue. That aspect was a home run. I hated breaking those up to play with the accessories.

News Credits: 4504 · by **william-james88** » Mon Jul 11, 2016 9:32 am

Sigma Magnus wrote: I kinda miss the days when they actually turned into things.

The new ones turn into weapons so I am happy with that.

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Tue Jul 12, 2016 11:59 am

Greetings Seibertron, thanks to blogger Blacklai we now have some new in-hand shots of Transformers Robots in Disguise (RID) Warrior Class Scorponok and Windblade! Scorponok strangely changes the trend of Decepticons in this line (turning from vehicles to animalistic robots) by being a straight beast-former. And the fan-pole originated Windblade gets herself a brand new mold as well. Have a look at them in and out of package below, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com: home for the best Galleries and Conversation around!