First Look at Beast Combiner Optimus Prime and Lionblade from ROTB Line
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Posted by Perceptor1996 on April 17th, 2023 @ 12:40pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 17th, 2023 @ 1:00pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on April 17th, 2023 @ 8:23pm CDT
Emerje
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 17th, 2023 @ 8:24pm CDT
Posted by DeathReviews on April 18th, 2023 @ 9:32am CDT
Guess I'll have to wait for the push on these kiddie figures to ebb out before stores replenish the Legacy line and other figures for those of us looking for something a little less childish. That probably means another 6-8 months with unsold Coronation Starscreams and Studio Series 86 Blurr/Kup figures gathering dust on the pegs.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 18th, 2023 @ 1:28pm CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on April 18th, 2023 @ 5:48pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 18th, 2023 @ 6:45pm CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Finally found the Speed Series rereleases! I already have Bee so I planned on getting both Prime and Barricade, but at $9 a piece I ended up just getting Prime. It’s pretty cool! It’s actually Evasion Mode Optimus Prime from Age of Extinction in robot mode (which is why I was interested in it), I’m looking forward to painting it up! The sculpted detail is really nice for a figure of this size.
What kind of candy is that in the background?
Posted by william-james88 on April 18th, 2023 @ 7:05pm CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Finally found the Speed Series rereleases! I already have Bee so I planned on getting both Prime and Barricade, but at $9 a piece I ended up just getting Prime. It’s pretty cool! It’s actually Evasion Mode Optimus Prime from Age of Extinction in robot mode (which is why I was interested in it), I’m looking forward to painting it up! The sculpted detail is really nice for a figure of this size.
Where did you find him? Were there others from thar sibline in stores?
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on April 18th, 2023 @ 7:34pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:What kind of candy is that in the background?
Air Heads Extremes! These are the only ones I’ve seen so far but supposedly there’s a couple different types of Air Heads with Transformers branding.
william-james88 wrote:
Where did you find him? Were there others from thar sibline in stores?
Found him at a Meijer in Michigan, actually the same one I first found Studio Series wave 1 in all those years ago! The others from the same class were there (Bee, Barricade), but none of the larger Energon Igniters like ROTF Megatron and Orange Ironhide/Battletrap.
Here’s the packaging (Optimus is sitting loose inside since I already opened it)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 20th, 2023 @ 12:57pm CDT
I have been enjoying the new toys a lot. They are fun to mess with.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 20th, 2023 @ 1:50pm CDT
Posted by Ig89ninja on April 20th, 2023 @ 1:59pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Still waiting for that voyager Primal to appear in any local store.
Same, along with every other mainline Maximal.
Posted by william-james88 on April 21st, 2023 @ 12:02am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 21st, 2023 @ 6:40am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 21st, 2023 @ 5:22pm CDT
But that Cheetor shouldn't have a removable tail-weapon. The kid will lose this part instantly.
As for that horrible, horrible Scourge, I really want to buy it and to customise it into a Draugr from Skyrim. A Draugr who can change into a truck. That will be wicked!
Where did you find them, Will?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 21st, 2023 @ 6:23pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 21st, 2023 @ 7:17pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on April 21st, 2023 @ 8:46pm CDT
There was more in the toy aisle that's been there for a few weeks. Shame they didn't have any more Battle Masters.
Emerje
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 21st, 2023 @ 8:53pm CDT
Mine remains Tumbleweed City.
Posted by william-james88 on April 21st, 2023 @ 9:39pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:You are lucky with your Walmart, Will.
Mine remains Tumbleweed City.
While I did find them at Walmart, it wasn't in the tf aisle but in that random aisle they use to put overstock.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 21st, 2023 @ 9:45pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:You are lucky with your Walmart, Will.
Mine remains Tumbleweed City.
While I did find them at Walmart, it wasn't in the tf aisle but in that random aisle they use to put overstock.
I'll have to explore my Walmart a bit more then.
The TF aisle at my local Walmart barely have anything since months now. I have to be very lucky to land on anything relevant like I did with the G1 Hounds.
Posted by Emerje on April 22nd, 2023 @ 9:26am CDT
Emerje
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 22nd, 2023 @ 2:03pm CDT
I am having a lot of fun with the RotB line so far.
Posted by william-james88 on April 24th, 2023 @ 12:27am CDT
For those curious, we have review for the deluxe Bumblebee which is available in a Target exclusive 3 pack and sold on its own. We also have comparison images between that Bumblebee and the SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee, its counterpart in the Studio Series line. Knowing that both are available individually, which you do you prefer and which would you go for?
We thank Chuckdawg 1999 and Whirlkick for the images and reviews. Chuckdawg's review of Bumblebee also looks at the Flex Changers which was released in the US along with the initial wave of ROTB toys.
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Here's a unique look at the Japanese releases of the Flex Changers and Deluxe Class Bumblebee. These are exactly the same as the US releases but with stickers on the packaging for the Japanese market. What is different is the price, both figures shipped cost less than what Deluxe Bumblebee goes for on eBay. Flex Changers Bumblebee is really fun and is the definition of a desk toy. Deluxe Bumblebee, unfortunately, doesn't live up to my expectations and doesn't feel fun in my hands, stick with the Studio Series version.
Posted by Emerje on April 24th, 2023 @ 3:36am CDT
Emerje
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 24th, 2023 @ 5:38am CDT
But the fact that both the SS and main line Bees have a vehicle m9de tha5 are the same size, but the main line Bee is 1.5 times BIGGER than the SS one is pretty impressive.
I may be more interested in getting the main Bee than the SS one. The SS already have some undercarriage in vehicle mode with h8s arms anyway. So might as well get a "proper" deluxe rather than a scout pretending to be a deluxe.
Posted by noctorro on April 24th, 2023 @ 1:11pm CDT
Question, will all the movie characters get this "Generations" like mainline release next to the Studio Series?
I noticed Studio Series is overly complicated in transformation and is flimsy, loose torso's and panels that will not peg into place.
I like my bots a little less academic, if the screen accuracy suffers a little because of it no problem. Not going as far as Energon Igniters or Fast Action Battlers, that's way overdoing it + those lines only had 1 scale for all the characters (Bumblebee as big as Constructicon Longhaul etc.).
27 April Trailer 2 guys!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 24th, 2023 @ 3:56pm CDT
noctorro wrote:Question, will all the movie characters get this "Generations" like mainline release next to the Studio Series?
So far, only the and will have mainline "normal" figure, and Nightbird who is the only villain.
I would have loved to see what a "voyager" Scourge would have been?
Posted by Overcracker on April 25th, 2023 @ 7:37pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 25th, 2023 @ 8:53pm CDT
So, allow me.
Posted by Emerje on April 27th, 2023 @ 8:50am CDT
Overcracker wrote:Found. Prime, but missing a peck. Hoooray for open boxes :
I'm honestly surprised we aren't seeing more missing heads in the line so far. Heck, I've knocked off Battle Master Cheetor's feet enough times that I wouldn't be surprised if they just fell off and out of the package on their own.
Emerje
Posted by Overcracker on April 27th, 2023 @ 10:41am CDT
Emerje wrote:Overcracker wrote:Found. Prime, but missing a peck. Hoooray for open boxes :
I'm honestly surprised we aren't seeing more missing heads in the line so far. Heck, I've knocked off Battle Master Cheetor's feet enough times that I wouldn't be surprised if they just fell off and out of the package on their own.
Emerje
Yep, and it's affecting other lines too. There was an Across the Spiderverse Spider-Punk figure without a head there too.
Also, who just walks by and rips off a window from Prime. Or did it fall off in transit somewhere?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 27th, 2023 @ 2:06pm CDT
Overcracker wrote:Also, who just walks by and rips off a window from Prime. Or did it fall off in transit somewhere?
I'd say so, I once saw a Cyberverse 3-pack at Target with Deluxe Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Cheetor... with the cheetah head popped off. Thankfully the head was still in the box so I popped it back on, just 'cause. Didn't get the set tho...
Posted by Overcracker on April 27th, 2023 @ 4:06pm CDT
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:Overcracker wrote:Also, who just walks by and rips off a window from Prime. Or did it fall off in transit somewhere?
I'd say so, I once saw a Cyberverse 3-pack at Target with Deluxe Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Cheetor... with the cheetah head popped off. Thankfully the head was still in the box so I popped it back on, just 'cause. Didn't get the set tho...
At least the head was still in the box. Nice of you to pop it back on.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 27th, 2023 @ 6:17pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 28th, 2023 @ 8:17am CDT
Man, that trailer really did turn on my desire to own so much RotB stuff.
Anyways, have some pictures of some fun RotB toys.
Posted by Barricade.it on April 28th, 2023 @ 10:19am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 28th, 2023 @ 2:59pm CDT
Barricade.it wrote:This is another figure which looks better in main line than in SS, IMHO.
Which one?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 30th, 2023 @ 6:35pm CDT
I kinda hope we get more honestly
Posted by william-james88 on May 1st, 2023 @ 10:00pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I am loving the toyline right now, and that trailer yesterday made me even more hyped.
That Optimus Primal is great for what he is. for $17 you get a deluxe figure with what used to be stardard articulation, back when deluxes were $17 plus you get a targetmaster animal. It's good value.
I also bought the voyager Optimus Primal and while obviously that one is better for a movie primal, I really don't feel I am getting as much with how much more it is. It isn't all that more complex. I would have liked if they at least made voyager primal able to be upright in gorilla mode as we see in the trailers since that would highlight the different chest detail, which is the only highlight of the transformation.
Posted by william-james88 on May 2nd, 2023 @ 8:40pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 3rd, 2023 @ 7:16pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 3rd, 2023 @ 8:05pm CDT
But if I find it on sale, that would be a nice repaint project.
Posted by william-james88 on May 3rd, 2023 @ 11:18pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:That Optimus is way too small, and unpainted. All these molded details, wasted.
But if I find it on sale, that would be a nice repaint project.
Funny how you are waiting for a sale while the market price for this guy is more than double. Primal is even worse. Very surprised by all this.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 4th, 2023 @ 1:11am CDT
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:That Optimus is way too small, and unpainted. All these molded details, wasted.
But if I find it on sale, that would be a nice repaint project.
Funny how you are waiting for a sale while the market price for this guy is more than double. Primal is even worse. Very surprised by all this.
I'm not.
It's the "early bird scalper" syndrome as usual.
Sooner or later, those will be all over the place like a Plague of Egypt.
I'll wait.
Posted by william-james88 on May 4th, 2023 @ 7:29am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:That Optimus is way too small, and unpainted. All these molded details, wasted.
But if I find it on sale, that would be a nice repaint project.
Funny how you are waiting for a sale while the market price for this guy is more than double. Primal is even worse. Very surprised by all this.
I'm not.
It's the "early bird scalper" syndrome as usual.
Sooner or later, those will be all over the place like a Plague of Egypt.
I'll wait.
Yeah and Prime is even repacked in wave 2. I didn't think this early bird thing would affect the main line.
Posted by kurthy on May 4th, 2023 @ 4:04pm CDT
Worried about the rubber bands breaking down.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 4th, 2023 @ 4:24pm CDT
kurthy wrote:Worried about the rubber bands breaking down.
Worry in Vintage GI Joe, Masters of the Universe, and so many others.
Posted by william-james88 on May 4th, 2023 @ 10:39pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:kurthy wrote:Worried about the rubber bands breaking down.
Worry in Vintage GI Joe, Masters of the Universe, and so many others.
The band on these toys is not rubber