Hey all. Id just figure that I'd tell you that I've uploaded a video review of Transformers RiD Warrior class Strongarm. Link here -
Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
Robots In Disguise 2015 Warrior Class Strongarm Video Review
Posted by Autobot032
Dec 16, 2014 at 7:29am CST
52,268 views
View Discussion
Sign in
or
Join
to reply
Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
More Bots. More News. More Awesome.
Re: Robots In Disguise 2015 Warrior Class Strongarm Video Review
(view post)
Comment by Lockdownhunter
Dec 16, 2014
AWESOME!!!!! I mean your review of course 
Strongarm is OK but nothing really super awesome about her 
We all miss the FE line.While simplifying may be good, it kinda degrades the standard of the toys.But to all TF Fans(especially G1-ners) do not worry,be happy!You still have 3rd party toys,MPs ,and Combiner Wars.
Oh,by the way,why is the caption picture still the same?
Strongarm is OK but nothing really super awesome about her We all miss the FE line.While simplifying may be good, it kinda degrades the standard of the toys.But to all TF Fans(especially G1-ners) do not worry,be happy!You still have 3rd party toys,MPs ,and Combiner Wars.
Oh,by the way,why is the caption picture still the same?
Re: Robots In Disguise 2015 Warrior Class Strongarm Video Review
(view post)
Actually, after reading Ben Yee's review of Steeljaw, I will pick him up on sight. And dont worry of that caption picture, it will stay there for a looooong time.
Comment by william-james88
Dec 16, 2014
Lockdownhunter wrote:AWESOME!!!!! I mean your review of course
We all miss the FE line.While simplifying may be good, it kinda degrades the standard of the toys.But to all TF Fans(especially G1-ners) do not worry,be happy!You still have 3rd party toys,MPs ,and Combiner Wars.
Oh,by the way,why is the caption picture still the same?
Actually, after reading Ben Yee's review of Steeljaw, I will pick him up on sight. And dont worry of that caption picture, it will stay there for a looooong time.
Re: Robots In Disguise 2015 Warrior Class Strongarm Video Review
(view post)
Just take the "no" part.Steeljaw is awesome in cartoon.In toy form,he is OK and my second favourite after Green Grimlock.
Comment by Lockdownhunter
Dec 16, 2014
william-james88 wrote:Lockdownhunter wrote:AWESOME!!!!! I mean your review of course
We all miss the FE line.While simplifying may be good, it kinda degrades the standard of the toys.But to all TF Fans(especially G1-ners) do not worry,be happy!You still have 3rd party toys,MPs ,and Combiner Wars.
Oh,by the way,why is the caption picture still the same?
Actually, after reading Ben Yee's review of Steeljaw, I will pick him up on sight. And dont worry of that caption picture, it will stay there for a looooong time.
Just take the "no" part.Steeljaw is awesome in cartoon.In toy form,he is OK and my second favourite after Green Grimlock.
Re: Robots In Disguise 2015 Warrior Class Strongarm Video Review
(view post)
what a "G1-ner" (?) like me wants is a quality action figure.
i want something that isn't super simple, super hollow, tiny, and isn't $15-$17.
don't worry because of combiner wars?.. huh? those figures are just as hollow and just as simple.
third parties? yeah, because i want to have to spend that kind of money on a figure. no thanks.
masterpiece figures.. sure, i love them, but there are what, 3 new molds each year?.. yeah, that's definitely going to quench my need for new figures.
i LOVED animated, and i LOVED the figures, they were fantastic.
i thought TFP was great, and most of the toys were exceptional.
so... why can't we have that?.. why is EVERYTHING made for really young kids?.. and don't say "because they're toys" because every other franchise gets an adult oriented collector(ish) sub-line to go along with their little kids toys.
we have spider man legends figures, guardians of the galaxy legends figures, captain america legends figures, x-men legends figures, and star wars has their black series which contains figures in both 4" and 6" scales.. so.. where is transformers version of the black series?
generations certainly isn't that.. not anymore anyways.. those black series utilize modern articulation, the new generations figures are all lacking ankle and wrist joints. the star wars figures are sculpted and painted with accuracy in mind.. generations is sculpted and painted as cheaply as possible.
it's just not fair that all of these other franchises have recognizable adult oriented figures. .. and don't try to tell me that that's what masterpiece figures are for.. masterpiece figures are the equivalent of the sideshow star wars figures.. you get a few of them a year and they're fairly expensive. and masterpiece when it comes to hasbro is like playing pin the tail on the donkey.. who the hell knows what their plan is or if they even have one.
so.. i don't think it's too much to ask to get decent figures from this show.. i don't think it's too much to ask for a gigantic company like hasbro to not completely ignore a portion of their fan base.
check out the toy aisles this holiday season.. TMNT figures are moving like crazy.. the transformers section barely gets any attention. looks like something isn't working.
Comment by TimothyR
Dec 16, 2014
Lockdownhunter wrote:AWESOME!!!!! I mean your review of course
We all miss the FE line.While simplifying may be good, it kinda degrades the standard of the toys.But to all TF Fans(especially G1-ners) do not worry,be happy!You still have 3rd party toys,MPs ,and Combiner Wars.
Oh,by the way,why is the caption picture still the same?
what a "G1-ner" (?) like me wants is a quality action figure.
i want something that isn't super simple, super hollow, tiny, and isn't $15-$17.
don't worry because of combiner wars?.. huh? those figures are just as hollow and just as simple.
third parties? yeah, because i want to have to spend that kind of money on a figure. no thanks.
masterpiece figures.. sure, i love them, but there are what, 3 new molds each year?.. yeah, that's definitely going to quench my need for new figures.
i LOVED animated, and i LOVED the figures, they were fantastic.
i thought TFP was great, and most of the toys were exceptional.
so... why can't we have that?.. why is EVERYTHING made for really young kids?.. and don't say "because they're toys" because every other franchise gets an adult oriented collector(ish) sub-line to go along with their little kids toys.
we have spider man legends figures, guardians of the galaxy legends figures, captain america legends figures, x-men legends figures, and star wars has their black series which contains figures in both 4" and 6" scales.. so.. where is transformers version of the black series?
generations certainly isn't that.. not anymore anyways.. those black series utilize modern articulation, the new generations figures are all lacking ankle and wrist joints. the star wars figures are sculpted and painted with accuracy in mind.. generations is sculpted and painted as cheaply as possible.
it's just not fair that all of these other franchises have recognizable adult oriented figures. .. and don't try to tell me that that's what masterpiece figures are for.. masterpiece figures are the equivalent of the sideshow star wars figures.. you get a few of them a year and they're fairly expensive. and masterpiece when it comes to hasbro is like playing pin the tail on the donkey.. who the hell knows what their plan is or if they even have one.
so.. i don't think it's too much to ask to get decent figures from this show.. i don't think it's too much to ask for a gigantic company like hasbro to not completely ignore a portion of their fan base.
check out the toy aisles this holiday season.. TMNT figures are moving like crazy.. the transformers section barely gets any attention. looks like something isn't working.
Re: Robots In Disguise 2015 Warrior Class Strongarm Video Review
(view post)
I like your points but there is something I would like to add. I do not find it fair to compare Transformer toys to regular action figures. The costs involved with a transformer toy are not just paint aps and plastic usage. There is an additional engineering cost that no other figure sold at retail has, at least not to that level. TF toys do much more than any other figure you mentioned by being able to incorporate 2 totally different play styles. The product's life cycle from inception to distribution is thus longer than most other toys sold on the same aisle. I get that this line looks like a set back from Prime and I agree fully. But I dont find the other comparisons to other toylines fair because this is apples and oranges to me. It's more fair to compare to a previous line (If you compare this to Cybertron/Galaxy force, your head would explode).
And regarding the price, the Legends Marvel figures and Star Wars Black series sell for as much or more than Deluxe figures so the price statement was not a fair point. I would like them cheaper too, sure, but the increase in price is affecting all toys, not just TFs. I remember when marvel Legends first came out (the first line up had Cap, Iron Man and Hulk), and they were only 10$, it was a glorious time indeed. But those days are long gone. Tfs are still cheapest in the states as compared to anywhere else in the world. Unless you want to pay the same 25$ Japanese people pay for a deluxe that has better paint aps. Actually, that's my answer. You want the black series equivalent of Transformer figures, just get the Takara versions at 25-30$ US a figure.
Comment by william-james88
Dec 16, 2014
TimothyR wrote:
we have spider man legends figures, guardians of the galaxy legends figures, captain america legends figures, x-men legends figures, and star wars has their black series which contains figures in both 4" and 6" scales.. so.. where is transformers version of the black series?
generations certainly isn't that.. not anymore anyways.. those black series utilize modern articulation, the new generations figures are all lacking ankle and wrist joints. the star wars figures are sculpted and painted with accuracy in mind.. generations is sculpted and painted as cheaply as possible.
I like your points but there is something I would like to add. I do not find it fair to compare Transformer toys to regular action figures. The costs involved with a transformer toy are not just paint aps and plastic usage. There is an additional engineering cost that no other figure sold at retail has, at least not to that level. TF toys do much more than any other figure you mentioned by being able to incorporate 2 totally different play styles. The product's life cycle from inception to distribution is thus longer than most other toys sold on the same aisle. I get that this line looks like a set back from Prime and I agree fully. But I dont find the other comparisons to other toylines fair because this is apples and oranges to me. It's more fair to compare to a previous line (If you compare this to Cybertron/Galaxy force, your head would explode).
And regarding the price, the Legends Marvel figures and Star Wars Black series sell for as much or more than Deluxe figures so the price statement was not a fair point. I would like them cheaper too, sure, but the increase in price is affecting all toys, not just TFs. I remember when marvel Legends first came out (the first line up had Cap, Iron Man and Hulk), and they were only 10$, it was a glorious time indeed. But those days are long gone. Tfs are still cheapest in the states as compared to anywhere else in the world. Unless you want to pay the same 25$ Japanese people pay for a deluxe that has better paint aps. Actually, that's my answer. You want the black series equivalent of Transformer figures, just get the Takara versions at 25-30$ US a figure.
Re: Robots In Disguise 2015 Warrior Class Strongarm Video Review
(view post)
Comment by Sabrblade
Dec 16, 2014
As far as Hasbro's concerned, the Warriors and Legions are the collector-oriented toys.
But if it's any consolation, Rescue Bots doesn't have any collector-oriented toys despite Hasbro being well aware of that series having a fairly reasonably-sized adult-aged fanbase that they have yet to capitalize on. That line has transformable toys that aren't show-accurate, non-transformable toys that are show-accurate, but not a single show-accurate transformable toy. The closest there is to being one is Boulder's original toy, but that's only due to his animation model being the least-altered from the toy's design. But it was still changed.
But if it's any consolation, Rescue Bots doesn't have any collector-oriented toys despite Hasbro being well aware of that series having a fairly reasonably-sized adult-aged fanbase that they have yet to capitalize on. That line has transformable toys that aren't show-accurate, non-transformable toys that are show-accurate, but not a single show-accurate transformable toy. The closest there is to being one is Boulder's original toy, but that's only due to his animation model being the least-altered from the toy's design. But it was still changed.
Re: Robots In Disguise 2015 Warrior Class Strongarm Video Review
(view post)
I would not pick up Steeljaw right away, the legion figure maybe but the Warrior class no. Besides needing the tail to stand up it doesn't have elbows and is in a permanent hunch pose.
Comment by chuckdawg1999
Dec 16, 2014
william-james88 wrote:Lockdownhunter wrote:AWESOME!!!!! I mean your review of course
We all miss the FE line.While simplifying may be good, it kinda degrades the standard of the toys.But to all TF Fans(especially G1-ners) do not worry,be happy!You still have 3rd party toys,MPs ,and Combiner Wars.
Oh,by the way,why is the caption picture still the same?
Actually, after reading Ben Yee's review of Steeljaw, I will pick him up on sight. And dont worry of that caption picture, it will stay there for a looooong time.
I would not pick up Steeljaw right away, the legion figure maybe but the Warrior class no. Besides needing the tail to stand up it doesn't have elbows and is in a permanent hunch pose.
Re: Robots In Disguise 2015 Warrior Class Strongarm Video Review
(view post)
Your last point there seems appropriate for a werewolfish character, though. He's hunched over and ready to pounce!
Comment by Wolfman Jake
Dec 16, 2014
chuckdawg1999 wrote:william-james88 wrote:Lockdownhunter wrote:AWESOME!!!!! I mean your review of course
We all miss the FE line.While simplifying may be good, it kinda degrades the standard of the toys.But to all TF Fans(especially G1-ners) do not worry,be happy!You still have 3rd party toys,MPs ,and Combiner Wars.
Oh,by the way,why is the caption picture still the same?
Actually, after reading Ben Yee's review of Steeljaw, I will pick him up on sight. And dont worry of that caption picture, it will stay there for a looooong time.
I would not pick up Steeljaw right away, the legion figure maybe but the Warrior class no. Besides needing the tail to stand up it doesn't have elbows and is in a permanent hunch pose.
Your last point there seems appropriate for a werewolfish character, though. He's hunched over and ready to pounce!
Re: Robots In Disguise 2015 Warrior Class Strongarm Video Review
(view post)
Not when it effects balance and basic movement.
Comment by chuckdawg1999
Dec 16, 2014
Wolfman Jake wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:william-james88 wrote:Lockdownhunter wrote:AWESOME!!!!! I mean your review of course
We all miss the FE line.While simplifying may be good, it kinda degrades the standard of the toys.But to all TF Fans(especially G1-ners) do not worry,be happy!You still have 3rd party toys,MPs ,and Combiner Wars.
Oh,by the way,why is the caption picture still the same?
Actually, after reading Ben Yee's review of Steeljaw, I will pick him up on sight. And dont worry of that caption picture, it will stay there for a looooong time.
I would not pick up Steeljaw right away, the legion figure maybe but the Warrior class no. Besides needing the tail to stand up it doesn't have elbows and is in a permanent hunch pose.
Your last point there seems appropriate for a werewolfish character, though. He's hunched over and ready to pounce!
Not when it effects balance and basic movement.
Re: Robots In Disguise 2015 Warrior Class Strongarm Video Review
(view post)
Comment by Va'al
Dec 17, 2014
We have seen, so far, three of the four members of the first wave of Warrior class toys from the slowly but suddenly released Transformers: Robots in Disguise line. If you want to head back to Bumblebee, Strongarm, and Grimlock, click on those links - or head below to check out the video review for the first Decepticon of the bunch, thanks to fellow Seibertronian chuckdawg1999: Steeljaw.
It's two more figures from Wave 1 of RID! Bumble is fun with a pleasant transformation but Steeljaw just doesn't work on any level, the marbleized blue plastic is nice though. If you can only get one go with Bumblebee.
Re: Robots In Disguise 2015 Warrior Class Strongarm Video Review
(view post)
Comment by Lockdownhunter
Dec 17, 2014
Your audio has improved! 
So clear and easily understood!!!!!!
So clear and easily understood!!!!!!
Re: Robots In Disguise 2015 Warrior Class Strongarm Video Review
(view post)
Comment by Lockdownhunter
Dec 17, 2014
Double post
Why are you still seeing this?
Why are you still seeing this?
Re: Robots In Disguise 2015 Warrior Class Strongarm Video Review
(view post)
Comment by Ultra Markus
Dec 17, 2014
a little work i might get those elbows moving 
i was on the fence about these but these figures intrigue me now
i was on the fence about these but these figures intrigue me now
Re: Robots In Disguise 2015 Warrior Class Strongarm Video Review
(view post)
Comment by Ultra Markus
Dec 17, 2014
checked amazon and those prices are way way way outrageous 
ill wait till they hit the shelves 
ill wait till they hit the shelves
Re: Robots In Disguise 2015 Warrior Class Strongarm Video Review
(view post)
Comment by Seibertron
Dec 17, 2014
My quick thoughts on Steeljaw and Strongarm. I think they're the most under rated figures from this wave. I love both of them! Steeljaw is actually really awesome if you pose him with his legs like a wolf's legs. You absolutely do NOT need to use his tail for support like so many people keep saying in video reviews. Listening to chuckdawg's review right now and it sounds like he missed how to pose Steeljaw properly as well. Bummer! Can't wait to share pics of him posed properly in my gallery later tonight or tomorrow.
And he most definitely has elbow joints, Chuck!
And he most definitely has elbow joints, Chuck!
Re: Robots In Disguise 2015 Warrior Class Strongarm Video Review
(view post)
Cant wait for those galleries!
Comment by william-james88
Dec 17, 2014
Seibertron wrote:My quick thoughts on Steeljaw and Strongarm. I think they're the most under rated figures from this wave. I love both of them! Steeljaw is actually really awesome if you pose him with his legs like a wolf's legs. You absolutely do NOT need to use his tail for support like so many people keep saying in video reviews. Listening to chuckdawg's review right now and it sounds like he missed how to pose Steeljaw properly as well. Bummer! Can't wait to share pics of him posed properly in my gallery later tonight or tomorrow.
And he most definitely has elbow joints, Chuck!
Cant wait for those galleries!
Re: Robots In Disguise 2015 Warrior Class Strongarm Video Review
(view post)
Here are 3 images of Steeljaw properly transformed and standing with legs like a wolf and his tail in an upright position.
Comment by Seibertron
Dec 17, 2014
Seibertron wrote:My quick thoughts on Steeljaw and Strongarm. I think they're the most under rated figures from this wave. I love both of them! Steeljaw is actually really awesome if you pose him with his legs like a wolf's legs. You absolutely do NOT need to use his tail for support like so many people keep saying in video reviews. Listening to chuckdawg's review right now and it sounds like he missed how to pose Steeljaw properly as well. Bummer! Can't wait to share pics of him posed properly in my gallery later tonight or tomorrow.
And he most definitely has elbow joints, Chuck!
Here are 3 images of Steeljaw properly transformed and standing with legs like a wolf and his tail in an upright position.
Re: Robots In Disguise 2015 Warrior Class Strongarm Video Review
(view post)
Comment by crimsondeception
Dec 17, 2014
I was surprised when i saw BBTS sell out of some pre orders. I personally am not a fan of the art and the toys look even more cheaply made. Bumblebee looks like a jock to me for some reason. I dunno I guess its the big chin and neck. I might be interested in a leader Prime figure though
Re: Robots In Disguise 2015 Warrior Class Strongarm Video Review
(view post)
Glad to see Chuckdawg and some of the other early reviewers got it wrong with Steeljaw. He's the one figure from the line-up that I'm actually looking forward to, for obvious reasons. All the naysaying was apparently unfounded!
Comment by Wolfman Jake
Dec 17, 2014
Seibertron wrote:Seibertron wrote:My quick thoughts on Steeljaw and Strongarm. I think they're the most under rated figures from this wave. I love both of them! Steeljaw is actually really awesome if you pose him with his legs like a wolf's legs. You absolutely do NOT need to use his tail for support like so many people keep saying in video reviews. Listening to chuckdawg's review right now and it sounds like he missed how to pose Steeljaw properly as well. Bummer! Can't wait to share pics of him posed properly in my gallery later tonight or tomorrow.
And he most definitely has elbow joints, Chuck!
Here are 3 images of Steeljaw properly transformed and standing with legs like a wolf and his tail in an upright position.
Glad to see Chuckdawg and some of the other early reviewers got it wrong with Steeljaw. He's the one figure from the line-up that I'm actually looking forward to, for obvious reasons. All the naysaying was apparently unfounded!
Re: Robots In Disguise 2015 Warrior Class Strongarm Video Review
(view post)
I responded to Ryan on my youtube page but I'll paraphrase it here; I was applying an above average amount of force on the elbow to try and get it to bend. I even went back and took the recommendation of a viewer and tried bending the arm while pulling, the thin gray plastic making up the bicep was bending in a way that caused me concern it was going to break. I was also concerned the blue forearm piece was going to stress and possibly crack the pin. I'm haunted by memories of toys breaking in my hand, I know what plastic feels like when it's going to break. Now the balance issues just might be due to mine having loose hips but I still don't like the permanent knee bend.
For the record I didn't pay the scalper prices on Amazon. They've been floating in and out of stock since a week or so ago, I got lucky.
Comment by chuckdawg1999
Dec 18, 2014
Wolfman Jake wrote:Seibertron wrote:Seibertron wrote:My quick thoughts on Steeljaw and Strongarm. I think they're the most under rated figures from this wave. I love both of them! Steeljaw is actually really awesome if you pose him with his legs like a wolf's legs. You absolutely do NOT need to use his tail for support like so many people keep saying in video reviews. Listening to chuckdawg's review right now and it sounds like he missed how to pose Steeljaw properly as well. Bummer! Can't wait to share pics of him posed properly in my gallery later tonight or tomorrow.
And he most definitely has elbow joints, Chuck!
Here are 3 images of Steeljaw properly transformed and standing with legs like a wolf and his tail in an upright position.
Glad to see Chuckdawg and some of the other early reviewers got it wrong with Steeljaw. He's the one figure from the line-up that I'm actually looking forward to, for obvious reasons. All the naysaying was apparently unfounded!
I responded to Ryan on my youtube page but I'll paraphrase it here; I was applying an above average amount of force on the elbow to try and get it to bend. I even went back and took the recommendation of a viewer and tried bending the arm while pulling, the thin gray plastic making up the bicep was bending in a way that caused me concern it was going to break. I was also concerned the blue forearm piece was going to stress and possibly crack the pin. I'm haunted by memories of toys breaking in my hand, I know what plastic feels like when it's going to break. Now the balance issues just might be due to mine having loose hips but I still don't like the permanent knee bend.
For the record I didn't pay the scalper prices on Amazon. They've been floating in and out of stock since a week or so ago, I got lucky.
