New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade
Tuesday, March 27th, 2007 5:59PM CDT
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Our own megatroptimus has received the Transformers Movie Deluxe Barricade figure. Megatroptimus has been kind enought to share some new images of the figure along with a small review. Here is megatroptimus' mini review with new images:
"CAR MODE
Best deluxe car ever, the detailing on this Saleen is fantastic.
TRANSFORMATION
Nothing too unusual, fairly easy. Swing out sides of the car to form the arms, Split the rear end and connect the waist under the car, fold down down, split the hood in half, flip up the head, eject Frenzy from the chest (no spring action here) if you wish and unfold it and you're done.
ROBOT MODE
Looks very nice, the arms are spectacular (especially the hands - 3 fingers and one moveable thumb), gimmick is okay (left arm extends when you push a button), but the main thing is, Barricade is a pain in the ass to pose. It's top heavy and the legs cannot be straight, ankle joints are a bit loose. Head doesn't turn either. A bit of a let down in robot mode, but I've seen worse.
"
"CAR MODE
Best deluxe car ever, the detailing on this Saleen is fantastic.
TRANSFORMATION
Nothing too unusual, fairly easy. Swing out sides of the car to form the arms, Split the rear end and connect the waist under the car, fold down down, split the hood in half, flip up the head, eject Frenzy from the chest (no spring action here) if you wish and unfold it and you're done.
ROBOT MODE
Looks very nice, the arms are spectacular (especially the hands - 3 fingers and one moveable thumb), gimmick is okay (left arm extends when you push a button), but the main thing is, Barricade is a pain in the ass to pose. It's top heavy and the legs cannot be straight, ankle joints are a bit loose. Head doesn't turn either. A bit of a let down in robot mode, but I've seen worse.
"Credit(s): megatroptimus
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Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (66174)
Posted by Hotrod on March 27th, 2007 @ 6:06pm CDT
Posted by Hotrod on March 27th, 2007 @ 6:06pm CDT
Awsome. Thanks for sharing this! Front paged and credited!
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (66178)
Posted by 1337W422102 on March 27th, 2007 @ 6:11pm CDT
Posted by 1337W422102 on March 27th, 2007 @ 6:11pm CDT
Thanks for sharing, but a few tips: set your camera on Detail Mode, and turn off the flash. Make sure you have good lighting, though.
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (66187)
Posted by NightFall on March 27th, 2007 @ 6:25pm CDT
Posted by NightFall on March 27th, 2007 @ 6:25pm CDT
Are these it? Are they coming out with bigger ones? I guess I need better pics with less flash, to really see the details. Well, to each their own, but I"m not really impressed with any of these, expect Blackout and Starscream's alt mode only(which I'm trying kitbash his head and chicken feet.)
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (66191)
Posted by Kayevcee on March 27th, 2007 @ 6:31pm CDT
Posted by Kayevcee on March 27th, 2007 @ 6:31pm CDT
While Frenzy doesn't really add much (unless there are similarly-scaled human characters in the works for him to harass) but at the same time it doesn't seem to cost the mould anything either. It's a harmless wee addition that I'm sure kids will enjoy.
The balancing issue is a shame, as is the fact that he can't fully straighten his legs. Ah well. He's fairly well articulated, I like the gimmick, and I can't get enough of that car mode. He'll do.
-Nick
The balancing issue is a shame, as is the fact that he can't fully straighten his legs. Ah well. He's fairly well articulated, I like the gimmick, and I can't get enough of that car mode. He'll do.
-Nick
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (66213)
Posted by Zeedust on March 27th, 2007 @ 6:52pm CDT
Posted by Zeedust on March 27th, 2007 @ 6:52pm CDT
Decent looks, but the main selling point for me is that he's a decepticon cop car. All we need is a Decepticon ambulance now... And no, Cannonball doesn't count. 
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (66219)
Posted by jgilkinson on March 27th, 2007 @ 6:59pm CDT
Posted by jgilkinson on March 27th, 2007 @ 6:59pm CDT
whats the point of frenzy?
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (66275)
Posted by Ninja Sixshot on March 27th, 2007 @ 7:52pm CDT
Posted by Ninja Sixshot on March 27th, 2007 @ 7:52pm CDT
frenzy looks worse than his cgi look. barricades ok 
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (66310)
Posted by Chops13 on March 27th, 2007 @ 8:06pm CDT
Posted by Chops13 on March 27th, 2007 @ 8:06pm CDT
where are people getting these from ? is it ebay?
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (66314)
Posted by Redimus on March 27th, 2007 @ 8:08pm CDT
Yes.
And The more I look at that robot mode, the more I'm reminded of those god aweful robot modes that a fair few of the classics minicons have.
Posted by Redimus on March 27th, 2007 @ 8:08pm CDT
Chops13 wrote:where are people getting these from ? is it ebay?
Yes.
And The more I look at that robot mode, the more I'm reminded of those god aweful robot modes that a fair few of the classics minicons have.
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (66315)
Posted by Ninja Sixshot on March 27th, 2007 @ 8:08pm CDT
Posted by Ninja Sixshot on March 27th, 2007 @ 8:08pm CDT
i would guess so
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (66414)
Posted by Zeds on March 27th, 2007 @ 9:27pm CDT
Posted by Zeds on March 27th, 2007 @ 9:27pm CDT
Looks like an ungodly mess when in robot mode...and what the hell is that other figure...nasty! Best kept in car mode.
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (66419)
Posted by Anonymous on March 27th, 2007 @ 9:30pm CDT
Posted by Anonymous on March 27th, 2007 @ 9:30pm CDT
The other figure is Frenzy and turns into Barricade's front grill/engine. Barricade is the new Soundwave.
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (66432)
Posted by Basketball Jones on March 27th, 2007 @ 9:41pm CDT
Posted by Basketball Jones on March 27th, 2007 @ 9:41pm CDT
Car is great, robot is passable.
Since Barricade is largely a new character, he may be worth purchasing. I appreciate the Stunticon aesthetic.
Since Barricade is largely a new character, he may be worth purchasing. I appreciate the Stunticon aesthetic.
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (66439)
Posted by Mr.RobotoAutoMan on March 27th, 2007 @ 9:44pm CDT
Posted by Mr.RobotoAutoMan on March 27th, 2007 @ 9:44pm CDT
lol the doors on his back look like angel wings. pretty good, i like the chest.
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (66453)
Posted by sparkofchaos on March 27th, 2007 @ 9:59pm CDT
are you serious? my impression is actually the exact opposite where I think most of the tf toys are lacking in the robot mode and not in the alt modes (way too many examples to list, which i would not bother here). but i can't agree more with you here that the alt mode of FAB barricade is obviously the winner over its robot form.
Posted by sparkofchaos on March 27th, 2007 @ 9:59pm CDT
Overcracker wrote:This is one of those rare bots, where the Alt mode is everything, and the bot mode is nothing.
are you serious? my impression is actually the exact opposite where I think most of the tf toys are lacking in the robot mode and not in the alt modes (way too many examples to list, which i would not bother here). but i can't agree more with you here that the alt mode of FAB barricade is obviously the winner over its robot form.
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (66566)
Posted by Fang Wolf on March 28th, 2007 @ 12:15am CDT
Posted by Fang Wolf on March 28th, 2007 @ 12:15am CDT
The Head, the hands and the pelvis bother me a tad, but I like it. :/
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (66629)
Posted by Leonardo on March 28th, 2007 @ 2:31am CDT
But you love the Classics Minicons! I've bought you some for Easter...
I'll probably buy this, depending on its vehicle size.
Posted by Leonardo on March 28th, 2007 @ 2:31am CDT
Redimus wrote:Chops13 wrote:where are people getting these from ? is it ebay?
Yes.
And The more I look at that robot mode, the more I'm reminded of those god aweful robot modes that a fair few of the classics minicons have.
But you love the Classics Minicons! I've bought you some for Easter...
I'll probably buy this, depending on its vehicle size.
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (66639)
Posted by Redimus on March 28th, 2007 @ 3:26am CDT
Free transformers?... Now I'm torn.. lol
Posted by Redimus on March 28th, 2007 @ 3:26am CDT
Leonardo wrote:Redimus wrote:Chops13 wrote:where are people getting these from ? is it ebay?
Yes.
And The more I look at that robot mode, the more I'm reminded of those god aweful robot modes that a fair few of the classics minicons have.
But you love the Classics Minicons! I've bought you some for Easter...
I'll probably buy this, depending on its vehicle size.
Free transformers?... Now I'm torn.. lol
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (66651)
Posted by bagofbest on March 28th, 2007 @ 4:21am CDT
Posted by bagofbest on March 28th, 2007 @ 4:21am CDT
i love how someone felt that frenzy's transformation actually needed instructions.
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (66704)
Posted by Down_Shift on March 28th, 2007 @ 7:44am CDT
Posted by Down_Shift on March 28th, 2007 @ 7:44am CDT
I'm all for the movie, but I can do with out the figures. I still really don't like it. The car mode is good looking but Barricade and Frenzy look terrable.
Man am I ever glad people out there are buying these off of ebay to show the fans what they are really like.
Man am I ever glad people out there are buying these off of ebay to show the fans what they are really like.
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (66741)
Posted by Optimist_Prime on March 28th, 2007 @ 8:35am CDT
Posted by Optimist_Prime on March 28th, 2007 @ 8:35am CDT
They should of had it transform like a mustang alternator. Michael Bay, such a retardacon 
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (66791)
Posted by Anonymous on March 28th, 2007 @ 9:30am CDT
Posted by Anonymous on March 28th, 2007 @ 9:30am CDT
Actually, I got most of my movie toys privately and not on Ebay.
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (66956)
Posted by City Commander on March 28th, 2007 @ 1:43pm CDT
Posted by City Commander on March 28th, 2007 @ 1:43pm CDT
Meh. Not as nice as Bumblebee
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (67044)
Posted by homelessjunkeon on March 28th, 2007 @ 3:17pm CDT
Posted by homelessjunkeon on March 28th, 2007 @ 3:17pm CDT
Holy shit this line is going to save me some money. This is far and away the worst TF by whom I have ever had the tragic misfortune of having my eyes raped.
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (67048)
Posted by Flashwave on March 28th, 2007 @ 3:21pm CDT
Posted by Flashwave on March 28th, 2007 @ 3:21pm CDT
It's like a thousand Nebulans cried out, and were silenced. What a cruel thing to do to a Powermaster, that Frenzy
I love Barricade
I love Barricade
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (67057)
Posted by UFO on March 28th, 2007 @ 3:31pm CDT
Posted by UFO on March 28th, 2007 @ 3:31pm CDT
Frenzy looks silly.
Barricade looks a bit strange.
But his alt mode is kickarse.
Barricade looks a bit strange.
But his alt mode is kickarse.
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (67103)
Posted by Grimshock on March 28th, 2007 @ 4:26pm CDT
Posted by Grimshock on March 28th, 2007 @ 4:26pm CDT
Wow, those robots look terrible. I can't believe how bad they are. The car mode is nice, but it doesn't make up for it. I agree with sparkofchaos, most robot modes these days are bad. Alt modes are usually better. Which is kinda funny, then, that the movie producers chose such inappropriate alt modes for characters with the classic names (Bumblebee, Ratchet, Megatron, ...)
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (67108)
Posted by devil prime on March 28th, 2007 @ 4:35pm CDT
Posted by devil prime on March 28th, 2007 @ 4:35pm CDT
he is my favorite movie bot so far
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (67152)
Posted by Rijie on March 28th, 2007 @ 5:33pm CDT
Posted by Rijie on March 28th, 2007 @ 5:33pm CDT
I'm still on the fence. Realistic Alt modes rule...just, I'm just seeing too much of a spider in his bot mode. And that Frenzy...I just feel so conflicted all of a sudden...
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (67358)
Posted by Basketball Jones on March 28th, 2007 @ 9:11pm CDT
Posted by Basketball Jones on March 28th, 2007 @ 9:11pm CDT
Just noticed his resemblance to the unreleased G2 Streetwise:
http://seibertron.com/toys/gallery.php? ... =0&start=0
This was a great recolor, and it's nice to see certain aspects of it revived in the current franchise.
http://seibertron.com/toys/gallery.php? ... =0&start=0
This was a great recolor, and it's nice to see certain aspects of it revived in the current franchise.
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (78489)
Posted by Flashwave on April 8th, 2007 @ 8:43pm CDT
I think the "homage" only goes so far as Police cars are frequently black or white.
Posted by Flashwave on April 8th, 2007 @ 8:43pm CDT
Basketball Jones wrote:Just noticed his resemblance to the unreleased G2 Streetwise:
http://seibertron.com/toys/gallery.php? ... =0&start=0
This was a great recolor, and it's nice to see certain aspects of it revived in the current franchise.
I think the "homage" only goes so far as Police cars are frequently black or white.
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (78493)
Posted by skywarp-2 on April 8th, 2007 @ 8:48pm CDT
Posted by skywarp-2 on April 8th, 2007 @ 8:48pm CDT
I still think he looks okay, i just hate the stupid Frenzy grill, its probably one of the dumbest things to include on this toy, and i doi believe most kids are gonna be like what??? It shows how lame some designers can be..
Re: New Images of Movie Deluxe Barricade (78864)
Posted by *Soundwave* on April 9th, 2007 @ 9:39am CDT
Posted by *Soundwave* on April 9th, 2007 @ 9:39am CDT
Lol, the toy of Frenzy doesn't look like a radio thing like in the movie...its just a white rectangle that pops out of a police car. Weird. 
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