New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking

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We have some cool news to share tonight that might play a deciding role in your future Transformers purchases! Cheftron, always one of the earliest toy reviewers on YouTube, put out a video today covering the upcoming Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking! This is the first English video review we've seen, and it takes you through a close look at the upcoming figure. The new titan has been quite controversial as far has his design goes, so does this video change your mind or opinion on the figure, for better or for worse? Will you be picking him up when he releases later on this year? Please let us know down in the energon pub forums below this article!

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Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965021)
Posted by Black Bumblebee on June 14th, 2018 @ 12:12pm CDT

It looks to be the same issue as with Devastator--even though the sizes are large, the transformations are what you would expect from a deluxe figure. What's the point of turning into a beast mode if the mouths and legs are not going to do anything? They just turn into animal shaped bricks.

The only way I am going to purchase this one is if I see it on clearance at Ollie's or something for $50.

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965029)
Posted by gothsaurus on June 14th, 2018 @ 1:05pm CDT

Yeah, while I agree... I DO understand that Hasbro has to wrestle with a few challenges:

1. Ensuring stability with such heavy figures (ie. no ball and socket joints, etc.)
2. Passing the "drop test" at such a large size
3. Keeping price down enough that it can be affordable to a kid audience

Dealing with all of those means simplifying design AND sadly some hollow parts. I think with all the challenges they had, they've put together a really good looking figure.

Seeing the video and more recent photos, I think my hesitation is gone. Will definitely be picking up the figure. Looks like it displays really well with Devastator.

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965036)
Posted by Overcracker on June 14th, 2018 @ 2:03pm CDT

If anything can be said about it, is the combination is rather unique.

With Tantrum (I refuse to call him Torox) and Headstrong actually transforming into the complete leg, rather than just shins, and Divebombs wings actually forming part of the crotch and lower torso.

This unfortunately means the Wings are non-removable. So any 3P Chromed Set will need to account for that.

I'm sure in person he'll look quite imposing though. The thin waist was not as distracting in the video as it had been in previous pictures.

My only gripe is the lack of BF Sword. What's a Predaking without his massive sword?

I'm sure 3rd parties, or even Shapeways will take care of that though.

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965037)
Posted by gothsaurus on June 14th, 2018 @ 2:21pm CDT

Agreed, I think we all need to be prepared to drop a paycheck on new sword and wings and fists. LOL.

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965041)
Posted by Emerje on June 14th, 2018 @ 2:50pm CDT

Overcracker wrote:My only gripe is the lack of BF Sword. What's a Predaking without his massive sword?

G1 toy accurate?

Emerje

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965042)
Posted by gothsaurus on June 14th, 2018 @ 3:03pm CDT

OH SNAP! You're right. I think we are all remembering fantastic art and all of the tiny individual swords for each member.

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965043)
Posted by Overcracker on June 14th, 2018 @ 3:10pm CDT

Emerje wrote:
Overcracker wrote:My only gripe is the lack of BF Sword. What's a Predaking without his massive sword?

G1 toy accurate?

Emerje

Well played. :lol:

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965067)
Posted by Anonymous on June 14th, 2018 @ 4:37pm CDT

Just ordered mine to arrive next week, cant wait!

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965117)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 14th, 2018 @ 10:20pm CDT

Overcracker wrote:
Emerje wrote:
Overcracker wrote:My only gripe is the lack of BF Sword. What's a Predaking without his massive sword?

G1 toy accurate?

Emerje

Well played.

And G1 cartoon accurate.

Only one episode ever had him use a sword in just one scene, and it was a purple lightsaber-type sword that looked nothing like the big golden broadsword we often associate with Predaking.

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965119)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on June 14th, 2018 @ 11:10pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Overcracker wrote:
Emerje wrote:
Overcracker wrote:My only gripe is the lack of BF Sword. What's a Predaking without his massive sword?

G1 toy accurate?

Emerje

Well played.
And G1 cartoon accurate.

Only one episode ever had him use a sword in just one scene, and it was a purple lightsaber-type sword that looked nothing like the big golden broadsword we often associate with Predaking.

Yes, that's the 3P sword I want, because I don't think that's been done yet.

And I indeed wanted G1 toy accuracy way back when, so I bought the reissue! Regardless of whatever design flaws PotPredaking has, as long as it attempts to be more accurate to his media appearances than another toy that's relatively easy to acquire, I'll still seriously consider buying it. They had me at "shoulder cannons".

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965139)
Posted by Agamemnon on June 15th, 2018 @ 8:21am CDT

Predaking up for preorder at BBTS. $159.99

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965142)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 15th, 2018 @ 8:46am CDT

Agamemnon wrote:Predaking up for preorder at BBTS. $159.99

I wonder why Amiami's preorder(discounted 29% less) price of Y 19050 (today's fx exchange rate) is US $12.00 more than that? :???:

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965144)
Posted by YoungPrime on June 15th, 2018 @ 8:53am CDT

Black Bumblebee wrote:It looks to be the same issue as with Devastator--even though the sizes are large, the transformations are what you would expect from a deluxe figure. What's the point of turning into a beast mode if the mouths and legs are not going to do anything? They just turn into animal shaped bricks.

The only way I am going to purchase this one is if I see it on clearance at Ollie's or something for $50.

Bingo!!!

The Beast modes are all terrible and the Bot modes are okay at best so if they're only redeemable in one mode (combined) then they're only worth one 3rd price IMO!

A portion of the other $100.00 could go to 3P add on's that'll likely clean up Hasbro's mess...

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965230)
Posted by RustedCross on June 15th, 2018 @ 11:23pm CDT

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Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965231)
Posted by Va'al on June 16th, 2018 @ 2:10am CDT

RustedCross wrote:

Deheehhehehe

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965260)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 16th, 2018 @ 9:08am CDT

RustedCross wrote:

That buffalo ain't gonna get Strongarm very far with those bricky legs.

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965520)
Posted by gothsaurus on June 18th, 2018 @ 11:16am CDT

Wow. I just rewatched possibly every appearance of Predaking in the G1 cartoon, and wow. That guy has consistently had a really thin waist. How did I not notice? >:oP

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965524)
Posted by o.supreme on June 18th, 2018 @ 1:13pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:That buffalo ain't gonna get Strongarm very far with those bricky legs.

Just a thought based on this. I remember during season 3's "From the files of Teletran 2", they did a feature on The Predacons/Predaking, and they referred to Tantrum as a "Buffalo", now immediately of course I thought of the American Buffalo (Bison), which he looks nothing like, but I guess he could pass for an African Water Buffalo (seeing as how that would match with Headstrong being a Rhino), but to me, he always looked more like a standard Bull.

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965539)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 18th, 2018 @ 3:38pm CDT

o.supreme wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:That buffalo ain't gonna get Strongarm very far with those bricky legs.

Just a thought based on this. I remember during season 3's "From the files of Teletran 2", they did a feature on The Predacons/Predaking, and they referred to Tantrum as a "Buffalo", now immediately of course I thought of the American Buffalo (Bison), which he looks nothing like, but I guess he could pass for an African Water Buffalo (seeing as how that would match with Headstrong being a Rhino), but to me, he always looked more like a standard Bull.

Admittedly, it was because of that file that I've been calling him a "buffalo" instead of "bull" all these years.

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965543)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 18th, 2018 @ 4:08pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
o.supreme wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:That buffalo ain't gonna get Strongarm very far with those bricky legs.

Just a thought based on this. I remember during season 3's "From the files of Teletran 2", they did a feature on The Predacons/Predaking, and they referred to Tantrum as a "Buffalo", now immediately of course I thought of the American Buffalo (Bison), which he looks nothing like, but I guess he could pass for an African Water Buffalo (seeing as how that would match with Headstrong being a Rhino), but to me, he always looked more like a standard Bull.
Admittedly, it was because of that file that I've been calling him a "buffalo" instead of "bull" all these years.

*whistles as she looks up the instructions*

Buffalo. G1 Tantrum is a Buffalo. Buffalo buffalo buffalo. :lol:

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965544)
Posted by o.supreme on June 18th, 2018 @ 4:14pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
o.supreme wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:That buffalo ain't gonna get Strongarm very far with those bricky legs.

Just a thought based on this. I remember during season 3's "From the files of Teletran 2", they did a feature on The Predacons/Predaking, and they referred to Tantrum as a "Buffalo", now immediately of course I thought of the American Buffalo (Bison), which he looks nothing like, but I guess he could pass for an African Water Buffalo (seeing as how that would match with Headstrong being a Rhino), but to me, he always looked more like a standard Bull.
Admittedly, it was because of that file that I've been calling him a "buffalo" instead of "bull" all these years.

*whistles as she looks up the instructions*

Buffalo. G1 Tantrum is a Buffalo. Buffalo buffalo buffalo.

I looked up the tech spec and the Marvel TF Universe Bio, (which didn't state anything) figured that would have been enough. Still

Tantrum (Torox) looks more like

vs.

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965545)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 18th, 2018 @ 4:21pm CDT

A common design trick is to make a general shape of a group of animals, then slap an obscure or fancy name of a specific one on it for appeal. Look at BW Cheetor :lol:

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965549)
Posted by william-james88 on June 18th, 2018 @ 5:26pm CDT

I always thought he was a bull as well. it's not like all of these are African animals anyway.

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965550)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 18th, 2018 @ 5:29pm CDT

Whether Torox (ne Tantrum) is a buffalo or a bull doesn't change the fact that neither is really what you would call a predatory animal. :lol:

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965551)
Posted by william-james88 on June 18th, 2018 @ 5:44pm CDT

Wolfman Jake wrote:Whether Torox (ne Tantrum) is a buffalo or a bull doesn't change the fact that neither is really what you would call a predatory animal.

Ha ha, but I always thought that they were called Predacons because the characters themselves are predators as opposed to their alt modes.

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965559)
Posted by Agamemnon on June 18th, 2018 @ 8:23pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:Whether Torox (ne Tantrum) is a buffalo or a bull doesn't change the fact that neither is really what you would call a predatory animal.

Ha ha, but I always thought that they were called Predacons because the characters themselves are predators as opposed to their alt modes.

Indeed. I figured it didn't really matter that a buffalo (or bull) and rhino were not carnivores. Instead, they looked really mean, causing any autobot standing in their path to immediately lose control of their oil and shudder in fear before getting utterly trampled. Plus, I always thought of a sky full of Tantrums when listening to Johnny Cash singing Riders in the Sky...

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965567)
Posted by Cobotron on June 18th, 2018 @ 9:17pm CDT

Well technically, whether he's a water buffalo, a yak, longhorn steer, or a Holstein, he's a bull. Because all males of any bovine species are called bulls, and we know he's male because most cows don't have horns that large.

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965569)
Posted by Bronzewolf on June 18th, 2018 @ 10:16pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
o.supreme wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:That buffalo ain't gonna get Strongarm very far with those bricky legs.

Just a thought based on this. I remember during season 3's "From the files of Teletran 2", they did a feature on The Predacons/Predaking, and they referred to Tantrum as a "Buffalo", now immediately of course I thought of the American Buffalo (Bison), which he looks nothing like, but I guess he could pass for an African Water Buffalo (seeing as how that would match with Headstrong being a Rhino), but to me, he always looked more like a standard Bull.
Admittedly, it was because of that file that I've been calling him a "buffalo" instead of "bull" all these years.

*whistles as she looks up the instructions*

Buffalo. G1 Tantrum is a Buffalo. Buffalo buffalo buffalo.

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965572)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 18th, 2018 @ 10:46pm CDT

Ah, here we go:

Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo

:lol:

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965574)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 18th, 2018 @ 11:00pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Ah, here we go:

Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo

Hey JZGR you sure you're not a hare? 8-}

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965576)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 18th, 2018 @ 11:08pm CDT

Agamemnon wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:Whether Torox (ne Tantrum) is a buffalo or a bull doesn't change the fact that neither is really what you would call a predatory animal.

Ha ha, but I always thought that they were called Predacons because the characters themselves are predators as opposed to their alt modes.

Indeed. I figured it didn't really matter that a buffalo (or bull) and rhino were not carnivores. Instead, they looked really mean, causing any autobot standing in their path to immediately lose control of their oil and shudder in fear before getting utterly trampled. Plus, I always thought of a sky full of Tantrums when listening to Johnny Cash singing Riders in the Sky...

When they were originally designed, the Predacons were actually going to be the "Anibots," a team of Autobots. A rhino and a buffalo didn't seem out of place along with a lion, a puma, and a hawk, as they are all animals. However, when they were reassigned as Decepticons and their team name was changed, Hasbro didn't consider that two of the five members didn't fit the new "Predacon" monicker all that well.

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965597)
Posted by Emerje on June 19th, 2018 @ 6:54am CDT

o.supreme wrote:Tantrum (Torox) looks more like

vs.

I don't know, they may be pointed the wrong way, but otherwise the way the horns come together in the middle does remind me a lot more of the African water buffalo.

Emerje

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965605)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 19th, 2018 @ 8:09am CDT

Attack Buffalo :-B

http://botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965606)
Posted by Cobotron on June 19th, 2018 @ 8:15am CDT

WOW! Look how easy those instructions are to see.

What a novel idea to print them on a white back ground creating a contrast that easily conveys the intended information.

8-}

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965607)
Posted by Evil Eye on June 19th, 2018 @ 8:36am CDT

Cobotron wrote:WOW! Look how easy those instructions are to see.

What a novel idea to print them on a white back ground creating a contrast that easily conveys the intended information.

Not to mention in an easy to handle sheet format rather than a blurry ribbon of uselessness.

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965640)
Posted by bluecatcinema on June 19th, 2018 @ 2:00pm CDT

Wolfman Jake wrote:Whether Torox (ne Tantrum) is a buffalo or a bull doesn't change the fact that neither is really what you would call a predatory animal.

I like to think the in-universe explanation for Tantrum/Torox and Headstrong's choice of animal forms was because they knew so little about Earth animals that they actually believed rhinos and buffalo were predatory species.

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965671)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 19th, 2018 @ 6:47pm CDT

fenrir72 wrote: Attack Buffalo

http://botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/

Let's just call it Tatanka and call it a day

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1965721)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 19th, 2018 @ 11:08pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
fenrir72 wrote: Attack Buffalo

http://botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/

Let's just call it Tatanka and call it a day

Well, we can't call it both "Tatanka" and "a day", so which one should we choose to call it? 8-}

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1966034)
Posted by Anonymous on June 22nd, 2018 @ 3:08am CDT

Received my set yesterday and have to say i absolutely love it. The way most of predaking comes from the bots is great,even if its resulted in blocky-ness of the leg bots. The poseability of predaking is top notch.

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1966771)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 25th, 2018 @ 7:50pm CDT

Thanks to a heads up from Seibertronian Hellscream9999, we have word that Titan Class Predaking, the Titan figure for Power of the Primes, is going to be offered at Target. This news is big, seeing as how Toys R Us is going, going, going, or gone for everyone except Canada, and they were one of the lone brick and mortar stores to offer the Titan Class figures. Predaking was found in the Target DCPI index, and can be found using the code 087 16 4185. The figure is shown in the Target database to be $159.99, the same price found on pretty much every pre-order for the mighty beast combiner.

So what do you think of this news? Is it a good sign that Predaking will be coming to Target? Let us know in the comments section below!

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1966775)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 25th, 2018 @ 7:58pm CDT

This is good news. In my area, Target seems to be the store that gets the newer waves quicker than Walmart or Kmart. It used to be TRU, but, well... you know. Any idea when the big guy can be expected to hit the shelf?

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1966787)
Posted by Aimless Misfire on June 25th, 2018 @ 9:43pm CDT

Definitely not worth that price. This thing is nowhere near as awesome as Metroplex or Trypticon & has no business being priced in the same category. It's big in combined mode, that's the only thing it has going for it.

I will definitely wait for Ollie's on this one. $50 - $60 is the right price for this unimpressive piece of shit.

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1966789)
Posted by RiddlerJ on June 25th, 2018 @ 9:59pm CDT

It would be good news if my Target ever stocked anything.

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1966795)
Posted by Randomhero on June 25th, 2018 @ 10:33pm CDT

Aimless Misfire wrote:Definitely not worth that price. This thing is nowhere near as awesome as Metroplex or Trypticon & has no business being priced in the same category. It's big in combined mode, that's the only thing it has going for it.

I will definitely wait for Ollie's on this one. $50 - $60 is the right price for this unimpressive piece of ****.

Yeah. We know. You can’t wait for Ollie’s. Everyone knows because you say it all the time. Good for you.

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1966804)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 25th, 2018 @ 11:37pm CDT

Aimless Misfire wrote:Definitely not worth that price. This thing is nowhere near as awesome as Metroplex or Trypticon & has no business being priced in the same category. It's big in combined mode, that's the only thing it has going for it.

I will definitely wait for Ollie's on this one. $50 - $60 is the right price for this unimpressive piece of ****.

If it's an unimpressive piece of shit, then shouldn't it be worth nothing to you? Do you regularly drop $50-60 on pieces of shit?

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1966838)
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 26th, 2018 @ 3:23am CDT

I wonder if symths will be the only UK retail to sell it, if at all. Despite misgivings about beast modes, he himself looks like a fun beast to play with.

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1966863)
Posted by Rodimus Knight on June 26th, 2018 @ 7:05am CDT

I'll bet it'll be an online only item at target.

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1966865)
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on June 26th, 2018 @ 7:10am CDT

I do hope that Target either gets him in adds (if not preferably in stores). I feel that part of the reason the Combiner War box sets didn't do too hot, was they were rarely stocked in Brick and Mortar... the downside to that strategy is they *do* take up a lot of space. I still couldn't believe Target put the Star wars Black 6" scale tie-fighters on the shelf...

I still think Predaking will be just as good, of not better, than Devastator. Though part of me is curious what "would have been" if Takara could go ham with their preferred release (like the extra mile they did for Devastator).

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1966866)
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on June 26th, 2018 @ 7:12am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:Whether Torox (ne Tantrum) is a buffalo or a bull doesn't change the fact that neither is really what you would call a predatory animal.

Ha ha, but I always thought that they were called Predacons because the characters themselves are predators as opposed to their alt modes.

Perhaps he's gone a bit *mad* (cow) sorry.... not sorry.

Re: New English Language Review for Transformers Power of the Primes Predaking (1966884)
Posted by SG Roadbuster on June 26th, 2018 @ 8:15am CDT

i'll believe it when I see it. my Target has nothing but leftover RID and TLK figures.

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