Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys
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Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys
Remember that scene in the Transformers movie where Unicron transformed? The whole time you just saw a big planet that destroyed other planets ala Death star. But then it Transformed and our notions of the limit to Transformers flew out the window. This was the instance where we all gazed at the wonder of this brand and saw that it was boundless. Since then, there have been many giant Transformers in the fiction and better yet, we eventually got their toys.
And this is what this list is all about. This is about those awe inspiring towering Transformers from the fiction and their wonderful toys. A quick note, this post was started January 2015. But with Hasbro announcing a yearly Titan class toy, I figured I should wait. Turns out nothing really changed from my initial thoughts of over 3 years ago.
5. Transformers G1 1987 Scorponok (Megazarak)
One of the largest G1 Decepticon toy ever, he pulls off his three modes pretty well despite how simple he is and has loads of fun play features. His robot mode is huge and menacing, his scorpion mode looks very much like a giant mechanical scorpion, with moving legs and ratcheted pincers, and his base mode looks as good as any other base mode of the era with fun ramps for your cars to climb and exit from.
4. Transformers Armada Unicron
It is still crazy to think that we actually got a Unicron toy in the end. Not getting G1 Arcee was nonsensical since it was all about business and not getting any female transformer toys. But we all knew that a Unicron toy was unfeasible on a whole other level. And yet we got one, a HUGE one, and he was quite accurate (though not perfect) with a bunch of action features, a nice beard, and an actual planet mode that had pincers and a mouth. My personal favourite aspect is how they were able to give the planet rings and have them transform into his wings. He is also the most complex toy of his (supreme) size class.
Transformers Generations Unicron (25th Anniversary) (Universal Dominator Unicron) Gallery
Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Ultra Magnus Gallery
3. Transformers Energon Omega Supreme
I just love everything about this toy. It is an excellent homage to Omega Supreme while also being a totally new take. The transformation is simple, as is the case for many of these bigger bots, and yet feel dynamic. It brings back the element of parts-forming the original had but tones it down. The alt modes which serve double duty as weapon platforms can also fuse together to get you a really long armoured train which looks kinda crazy but in a fun way. Plus you have a headmaster unit which can interact with the two combining alt modes and its modeled after the Omega Supreme G1 Action Master. So this is homaging all interpretations of the past (at the time). While headmasters have come back in a big way since, it was a real treat to see a bot like this back in the day. This mold has also been very successful in different decos with Omega Sentinel and War for Cybertron Omega Supreme (which is still the de facto G1 Omega Supreme for CHUG enthusiasts).
Transformers Energon Omega Supreme Gallery
Transformers Energon Omega Sentinel Gallery
Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Snake Omega Supreme Gallery
2. Transformers Cybertron Primus
Can you believe it, there is actually a Primus toy out there for any Transformers fan to own! And he doesnt disappoint. He is the best planet former out there with really cool details in that mode (including the city of Iacon and Kaon) and it is pretty incredible to get such a traditional looking robot mode from a spherical alt mode, with much less kibble than Unicron. The transformation is neat and uses the key gimmick well, you really feel you are unlocking the secrets to Cybertron with the Omega Lock. And as a true defender of the Cybertronian race, he is loaded with cannons and missile launchers (definitely puts Titans Return Fortress Maximus to shame in that department). And I cannot get over just how cool the robot detail is with the designers going out of their way to show you that he is made of Cybertron's inner workings. On the shoulders, for instance you can see beams, tubes and vents along with Cybertronian writing. The headsculpt is one of the best conveying hints to both Optimus Prime (with the antenna) and Rodimus (with the V shape crest), which ties into the very first appearance of Primus having callbacks to Rodimus. This toy is one for the ages.
1. Transformers G1 1987 Fortress Maximus
I didn't think a G1 toys would be number one on this list. You would think that after all these years, Hasbro and Takara could outdo themselves with a nice new city transformer but Fort Max is still the undisputed champion of that category. Unlike the other G1 city formers, he is truly massive and also looks like an actual city, or at least the small downtown section of one (he actually reminds me of a level from Zone of the Enders: 2nd Runner). Just put him next to Metroplex or Trypticon and they just pale in comparison. Plus, this city transformers into a battle station, filled with an insane amount of weaponry and hidden guns, making him really a fortress. He also comes with smaller bots and fiddly bits which make him as much a playset as a figure. And not just any figure, but a headmaster. And not just any headmaster but a double headmaster. Which means the head of the big city robot transforms into a robot who's head also transforms into a smaller figure. And since an Encore version exists, a complete FortMax is now more a possibility to have than ever before. Also, to those who like to go one step beyond, feel free to substitute this number 1 pick with Grand Maximus.
Honourable mentions: Quite a few actually. Even though there are fewer giant Transformers than any other size class, the few that get approved are usually very good. As you can see, none of the Metroplexes are there and that is simply because I do not find that any of them have had a decent alt mode thus far that doesn't just look like them in some odd pose. Tidal Wave is pretty awesome but rather small compared to other bots that are supposed to be giant and while I like Trypticon fine, there was nothing truly mind blowing about him. His base mode has always been, at best, as good as Scorponok's to me. Yet that is his main alt mode, while Scorponok has a whole robot mode and beast mode as well.
Transformers Titans Return Trypticon Gallery
Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys
Remember that scene in the Transformers movie where Unicron transformed? The whole time you just saw a big planet that destroyed other planets ala Death star. But then it Transformed and our notions of the limit to Transformers flew out the window. This was the instance where we all gazed at the wonder of this brand and saw that it was boundless. Since then, there have been many giant Transformers in the fiction and better yet, we eventually got their toys.
And this is what this list is all about. This is about those awe inspiring towering Transformers from the fiction and their wonderful toys. A quick note, this post was started January 2015. But with Hasbro announcing a yearly Titan class toy, I figured I should wait. Turns out nothing really changed from my initial thoughts of over 3 years ago.
5. Transformers G1 1987 Scorponok (Megazarak)
One of the largest G1 Decepticon toy ever, he pulls off his three modes pretty well despite how simple he is and has loads of fun play features. His robot mode is huge and menacing, his scorpion mode looks very much like a giant mechanical scorpion, with moving legs and ratcheted pincers, and his base mode looks as good as any other base mode of the era with fun ramps for your cars to climb and exit from.
4. Transformers Armada Unicron
It is still crazy to think that we actually got a Unicron toy in the end. Not getting G1 Arcee was nonsensical since it was all about business and not getting any female transformer toys. But we all knew that a Unicron toy was unfeasible on a whole other level. And yet we got one, a HUGE one, and he was quite accurate (though not perfect) with a bunch of action features, a nice beard, and an actual planet mode that had pincers and a mouth. My personal favourite aspect is how they were able to give the planet rings and have them transform into his wings. He is also the most complex toy of his (supreme) size class.
Transformers Generations Unicron (25th Anniversary) (Universal Dominator Unicron) Gallery
Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Ultra Magnus Gallery
3. Transformers Energon Omega Supreme
I just love everything about this toy. It is an excellent homage to Omega Supreme while also being a totally new take. The transformation is simple, as is the case for many of these bigger bots, and yet feel dynamic. It brings back the element of parts-forming the original had but tones it down. The alt modes which serve double duty as weapon platforms can also fuse together to get you a really long armoured train which looks kinda crazy but in a fun way. Plus you have a headmaster unit which can interact with the two combining alt modes and its modeled after the Omega Supreme G1 Action Master. So this is homaging all interpretations of the past (at the time). While headmasters have come back in a big way since, it was a real treat to see a bot like this back in the day. This mold has also been very successful in different decos with Omega Sentinel and War for Cybertron Omega Supreme (which is still the de facto G1 Omega Supreme for CHUG enthusiasts).
Transformers Energon Omega Supreme Gallery
Transformers Energon Omega Sentinel Gallery
Transformers Platinum Edition Year of the Snake Omega Supreme Gallery
2. Transformers Cybertron Primus
Can you believe it, there is actually a Primus toy out there for any Transformers fan to own! And he doesnt disappoint. He is the best planet former out there with really cool details in that mode (including the city of Iacon and Kaon) and it is pretty incredible to get such a traditional looking robot mode from a spherical alt mode, with much less kibble than Unicron. The transformation is neat and uses the key gimmick well, you really feel you are unlocking the secrets to Cybertron with the Omega Lock. And as a true defender of the Cybertronian race, he is loaded with cannons and missile launchers (definitely puts Titans Return Fortress Maximus to shame in that department). And I cannot get over just how cool the robot detail is with the designers going out of their way to show you that he is made of Cybertron's inner workings. On the shoulders, for instance you can see beams, tubes and vents along with Cybertronian writing. The headsculpt is one of the best conveying hints to both Optimus Prime (with the antenna) and Rodimus (with the V shape crest), which ties into the very first appearance of Primus having callbacks to Rodimus. This toy is one for the ages.
1. Transformers G1 1987 Fortress Maximus
I didn't think a G1 toys would be number one on this list. You would think that after all these years, Hasbro and Takara could outdo themselves with a nice new city transformer but Fort Max is still the undisputed champion of that category. Unlike the other G1 city formers, he is truly massive and also looks like an actual city, or at least the small downtown section of one (he actually reminds me of a level from Zone of the Enders: 2nd Runner). Just put him next to Metroplex or Trypticon and they just pale in comparison. Plus, this city transformers into a battle station, filled with an insane amount of weaponry and hidden guns, making him really a fortress. He also comes with smaller bots and fiddly bits which make him as much a playset as a figure. And not just any figure, but a headmaster. And not just any headmaster but a double headmaster. Which means the head of the big city robot transforms into a robot who's head also transforms into a smaller figure. And since an Encore version exists, a complete FortMax is now more a possibility to have than ever before. Also, to those who like to go one step beyond, feel free to substitute this number 1 pick with Grand Maximus.
Honourable mentions: Quite a few actually. Even though there are fewer giant Transformers than any other size class, the few that get approved are usually very good. As you can see, none of the Metroplexes are there and that is simply because I do not find that any of them have had a decent alt mode thus far that doesn't just look like them in some odd pose. Tidal Wave is pretty awesome but rather small compared to other bots that are supposed to be giant and while I like Trypticon fine, there was nothing truly mind blowing about him. His base mode has always been, at best, as good as Scorponok's to me. Yet that is his main alt mode, while Scorponok has a whole robot mode and beast mode as well.
Transformers Titans Return Trypticon Gallery
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Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945265)
Posted by Evil Eye on March 10th, 2018 @ 9:48am CST
Posted by Evil Eye on March 10th, 2018 @ 9:48am CST
Good list as always! Nice to see G1 Fort Max at #1, he really is the best. Really exemplifies the "Transforming playset" concept and does it so well.
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945269)
Posted by Randomhero on March 10th, 2018 @ 10:17am CST
Posted by Randomhero on March 10th, 2018 @ 10:17am CST
Didn’t Overlord have the title of biggest decepticon till TR trypticon came out?
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945270)
Posted by BumbleDouche on March 10th, 2018 @ 10:23am CST
Posted by BumbleDouche on March 10th, 2018 @ 10:23am CST
lol Where did you find that "Trypticon's Titan Master Crunch" thing?
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945275)
Posted by Sabrewing on March 10th, 2018 @ 10:42am CST
It's close, but yes. But Overlord is not G1.
Posted by Sabrewing on March 10th, 2018 @ 10:42am CST
Randomhero wrote:Didn’t Overlord have the title of biggest decepticon till TR trypticon came out?
It's close, but yes. But Overlord is not G1.
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945277)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 10th, 2018 @ 10:46am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 10th, 2018 @ 10:46am CST
It's not surprizing to see no TR titans here. They are big, sure, but there's always an issue. TR Fortmax and Metroplex only have a great robot mode with altmodes so lame it's pointless transforming them. Only TR Trypticon could have made the list, but there was indeed better stuff out there.
For once, I have at least one version of ALL the toys on a list. Got my G1 Scorponok a while ago when I sold some Magic cards. That was a great Ebay deal at 405$CAN shipped, 100% complete.
I own Cybertron Primus and the Takara 2010 versions. Cybertron is missing a missile unfortunately while the 2010 one was bought when it came out. 160$CAN shipped. Sure, it was expensive, but compared to today's price...
Armada Unicron is in planet mode using the now extremely rare THRONE OF CHAOS. Man, that thing is awesome. I also got the Amazon Unicron in bot mode that I bought for less than 100$CAN shipped at the time. Not counting all the scrap Unicrons I used for my customs.
As for Omega Supreme, I never owned the original, but I did bought the YOTS version. I bought it at BBTS for 100$US on clearance. That was at the time when 1$US = 1$CAN. Plus, no customs! And recently, I got the Maketoys city upgrade for 20$US as part of a shipping deal. I'm really glad to have that set and the overall city mode look GLORIOUS. Especially for the price I paid compared to what you have to pay right now. My local geek store have a used YOTS Omega Supreme with the Maketoys upgrade for sale and he ask around 400$CAN plus taxes for it!
And finally, I'm very glad that G1 Fortmax is #1. Thanks to the Encore edition I FINALLY have mine. At almost 400$CAN shipped with customs it was expensive as balls, but that's way better than the 2000-ish dollars I would have had to pay otherwise. For me, he's the ultimate giant TF. Glorious and MASSIVE bot mode, plus a city mode that look like an actual city, not a bot sitting down. Plus that diecast and SOLID plastics make for a toy that is very satisfying to handle. Any "serious" TF collectors should consider getting at least the Encore G1 Fortress Maximus. It's still plenty available for a relatively reasonable price.
For once, I have at least one version of ALL the toys on a list. Got my G1 Scorponok a while ago when I sold some Magic cards. That was a great Ebay deal at 405$CAN shipped, 100% complete.
I own Cybertron Primus and the Takara 2010 versions. Cybertron is missing a missile unfortunately while the 2010 one was bought when it came out. 160$CAN shipped. Sure, it was expensive, but compared to today's price...
Armada Unicron is in planet mode using the now extremely rare THRONE OF CHAOS. Man, that thing is awesome. I also got the Amazon Unicron in bot mode that I bought for less than 100$CAN shipped at the time. Not counting all the scrap Unicrons I used for my customs.
As for Omega Supreme, I never owned the original, but I did bought the YOTS version. I bought it at BBTS for 100$US on clearance. That was at the time when 1$US = 1$CAN. Plus, no customs! And recently, I got the Maketoys city upgrade for 20$US as part of a shipping deal. I'm really glad to have that set and the overall city mode look GLORIOUS. Especially for the price I paid compared to what you have to pay right now. My local geek store have a used YOTS Omega Supreme with the Maketoys upgrade for sale and he ask around 400$CAN plus taxes for it!
And finally, I'm very glad that G1 Fortmax is #1. Thanks to the Encore edition I FINALLY have mine. At almost 400$CAN shipped with customs it was expensive as balls, but that's way better than the 2000-ish dollars I would have had to pay otherwise. For me, he's the ultimate giant TF. Glorious and MASSIVE bot mode, plus a city mode that look like an actual city, not a bot sitting down. Plus that diecast and SOLID plastics make for a toy that is very satisfying to handle. Any "serious" TF collectors should consider getting at least the Encore G1 Fortress Maximus. It's still plenty available for a relatively reasonable price.
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945278)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 10th, 2018 @ 10:49am CST
How come it's not G1? It may have never appeard in an American cartoon, but Masterforce and Victory are still part of G1
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 10th, 2018 @ 10:49am CST
Sabrewing wrote:Randomhero wrote:Didn’t Overlord have the title of biggest decepticon till TR trypticon came out?
It's close, but yes. But Overlord is not G1.
How come it's not G1? It may have never appeard in an American cartoon, but Masterforce and Victory are still part of G1
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945280)
Posted by william-james88 on March 10th, 2018 @ 11:05am CST
It does not matter guys. In any case, I changed my wording to be more encompassing.
Posted by william-james88 on March 10th, 2018 @ 11:05am CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:Sabrewing wrote:Randomhero wrote:Didn’t Overlord have the title of biggest decepticon till TR trypticon came out?
It's close, but yes. But Overlord is not G1.
How come it's not G1? It may have never appeard in an American cartoon, but Masterforce and Victory are still part of G1
It does not matter guys. In any case, I changed my wording to be more encompassing.
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945281)
Posted by Galactic Prime on March 10th, 2018 @ 11:41am CST
Overlord most certainly is G1
Posted by Galactic Prime on March 10th, 2018 @ 11:41am CST
Sabrewing wrote:Randomhero wrote:Didn’t Overlord have the title of biggest decepticon till TR trypticon came out?
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It's close, but yes. But Overlord is not G1.
Overlord most certainly is G1
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945283)
Posted by Randomhero on March 10th, 2018 @ 12:28pm CST
100% G1. The takara trilogy was a continuation. It’s g1
Posted by Randomhero on March 10th, 2018 @ 12:28pm CST
Galactic Prime wrote:Sabrewing wrote:Randomhero wrote:Didn’t Overlord have the title of biggest decepticon till TR trypticon came out?
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It's close, but yes. But Overlord is not G1.
Overlord most certainly is G1
100% G1. The takara trilogy was a continuation. It’s g1
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945284)
Posted by Randomhero on March 10th, 2018 @ 12:32pm CST
Well it does matter. Before you changed it your reason for making him number 5 was “he’s the biggest decepticon.” So it does matter. I mean you edited to change the reasoning for him but you can’t say it doesn’t matter.
Still a great list as usual keep it up!
Posted by Randomhero on March 10th, 2018 @ 12:32pm CST
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Sabrewing wrote:Randomhero wrote:Didn’t Overlord have the title of biggest decepticon till TR trypticon came out?
It's close, but yes. But Overlord is not G1.
How come it's not G1? It may have never appeard in an American cartoon, but Masterforce and Victory are still part of G1
It does not matter guys. In any case, I changed my wording to be more encompassing.
Well it does matter. Before you changed it your reason for making him number 5 was “he’s the biggest decepticon.” So it does matter. I mean you edited to change the reasoning for him but you can’t say it doesn’t matter.
Still a great list as usual keep it up!
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945286)
Posted by DeathReviews on March 10th, 2018 @ 12:56pm CST
Posted by DeathReviews on March 10th, 2018 @ 12:56pm CST
Titan Master Crunch - Love that Crunch!
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945287)
Posted by Cryhavok on March 10th, 2018 @ 12:57pm CST
How you define biggest G1 Decepticon? Sure, Overlord is slightly taller than Scorponok but he is less thick all around and weights less.
Posted by Cryhavok on March 10th, 2018 @ 12:57pm CST
Randomhero wrote:william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Sabrewing wrote:Randomhero wrote:Didn’t Overlord have the title of biggest decepticon till TR trypticon came out?
It's close, but yes. But Overlord is not G1.
How come it's not G1? It may have never appeard in an American cartoon, but Masterforce and Victory are still part of G1
It does not matter guys. In any case, I changed my wording to be more encompassing.
Well it does matter. Before you changed it your reason for making him number 5 was “he’s the biggest decepticon.” So it does matter. I mean you edited to change the reasoning for him but you can’t say it doesn’t matter.
Still a great list as usual keep it up!
How you define biggest G1 Decepticon? Sure, Overlord is slightly taller than Scorponok but he is less thick all around and weights less.
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945288)
Posted by transformers_va on March 10th, 2018 @ 1:18pm CST
Posted by transformers_va on March 10th, 2018 @ 1:18pm CST
No mention of G1 Omega Supreme, G1 Metroplex, or Titans Return (Legends) Metroplex?!?! 
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945292)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on March 10th, 2018 @ 2:02pm CST
Posted by Megatron Wolf on March 10th, 2018 @ 2:02pm CST
Not even a mention of supreme cheetor, i dont care what anybody says that toy is still great. He may be simple but both modes are screen accurate and hes a solid figure.
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945296)
Posted by ZeroWolf on March 10th, 2018 @ 3:02pm CST
Posted by ZeroWolf on March 10th, 2018 @ 3:02pm CST
Good list will, and I commend you for your #1 spot with my only nitpick being you forgot to mention forts 2nd repaint Brave (I know you mentioned grand, I just thought I'd be pedantic 
) giant transformers are something I've wanted but ultimately found no room for, a shame indeed.
(I know you mentioned grand, I just thought I'd be pedantic ) giant transformers are something I've wanted but ultimately found no room for, a shame indeed.
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945300)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on March 10th, 2018 @ 3:16pm CST
This makes no sense. G1 Fort max looks like he's either laying down, or laying down and about ready to do sit-ups.
I wouldn't have put him at number one, but I would've had G1 Metroplex on this list. His transformations and alternate modes are a lot better than Fort Max's.
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on March 10th, 2018 @ 3:16pm CST
william-james88 wrote:Honourable mentions: Quite a few actually. Even though there are fewer giant Transformers than any other size class, the few that get approved are usually very good. As you can see, none of the Metroplexes are there and that is simply because I do not find that any of them have had a decent alt mode thus far that doesn't just look like them in some odd pose.
This makes no sense. G1 Fort max looks like he's either laying down, or laying down and about ready to do sit-ups.
I wouldn't have put him at number one, but I would've had G1 Metroplex on this list. His transformations and alternate modes are a lot better than Fort Max's.
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945306)
Posted by shajaki on March 10th, 2018 @ 4:11pm CST
Posted by shajaki on March 10th, 2018 @ 4:11pm CST
Mine! Starting with Enercon being 5, and Brave being 1.
5) Enercron! Black dead zombie Unicron. So hot right now.
4) Last Knight Cybertron. Those colors just POP!
3) TR/L Trypticon. Sorry Will, I whole heartedly disagree with him being an honorable mention. He is easily the stand-out modern city-former
2) G1 Scorponok. The only one up here I don't own, but I know greatness when I see it.
1) Car Robots Brave Maximus. Dem colors are just so much better than big brudder Fort.
5) Enercron! Black dead zombie Unicron. So hot right now.
4) Last Knight Cybertron. Those colors just POP!
3) TR/L Trypticon. Sorry Will, I whole heartedly disagree with him being an honorable mention. He is easily the stand-out modern city-former
2) G1 Scorponok. The only one up here I don't own, but I know greatness when I see it.
1) Car Robots Brave Maximus. Dem colors are just so much better than big brudder Fort.
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945310)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 10th, 2018 @ 4:26pm CST
G1 Omega Supreme is nice, but it's not a transformer. It's a FREAKING LEGO SET. I'm not against parts-forming, but when a TF is ONLY parts-forming, I draw the line.
G1 Metroplex is indeed nice, but he's so, so tiny.
And even though Gen Metroplex have a rocking bot mode, that altmode is way too sad. Still, I'll never sell mine.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 10th, 2018 @ 4:26pm CST
transformers_va wrote:No mention of G1 Omega Supreme, G1 Metroplex, or Titans Return (Legends) Metroplex?!?!
G1 Omega Supreme is nice, but it's not a transformer. It's a FREAKING LEGO SET. I'm not against parts-forming, but when a TF is ONLY parts-forming, I draw the line.
G1 Metroplex is indeed nice, but he's so, so tiny.
And even though Gen Metroplex have a rocking bot mode, that altmode is way too sad. Still, I'll never sell mine.
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945315)
Posted by TheForgottenTaxi on March 10th, 2018 @ 5:00pm CST
Posted by TheForgottenTaxi on March 10th, 2018 @ 5:00pm CST
Not a bad list, but I would take TR Trypticon over any figure on it except Fort Max and maybe Scorponok.
Take Unicron. Yeah, it's cool we got a Unicron. I was thrilled at the time. But it's not a satisfying Unicron -- Too small, crappy planet mode, etc. Whereas I don't think I'll ever need another Trypticon figure. He's not perfect, but he's suitably close.
Take Unicron. Yeah, it's cool we got a Unicron. I was thrilled at the time. But it's not a satisfying Unicron -- Too small, crappy planet mode, etc. Whereas I don't think I'll ever need another Trypticon figure. He's not perfect, but he's suitably close.
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945322)
Posted by Ultra Markus on March 10th, 2018 @ 5:55pm CST
Posted by Ultra Markus on March 10th, 2018 @ 5:55pm CST
i always thought the g1 fortress/grand/brave maximus had the ultimate play-ability factor and has not ever been topped! now heres hoping that with POTPs we get a titan scorponok or omega supreme that will 
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945324)
Posted by ZeroWolf on March 10th, 2018 @ 6:11pm CST
We are only getting titan class predaking with potp...though what titan class we get with war for cybertron is the question we can look forward to answering. My money is on omega supreme as the last couple of titan classes have been cons, and devy needs his rival.
Posted by ZeroWolf on March 10th, 2018 @ 6:11pm CST
Ultra Markus wrote:i always thought the g1 fortress/grand/brave maximus had the ultimate play-ability factor and has not ever been topped! now heres hoping that with POTPs we get a titan scorponok or omega supreme that will
We are only getting titan class predaking with potp...though what titan class we get with war for cybertron is the question we can look forward to answering. My money is on omega supreme as the last couple of titan classes have been cons, and devy needs his rival.
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945325)
Posted by kurthy on March 10th, 2018 @ 6:14pm CST
Posted by kurthy on March 10th, 2018 @ 6:14pm CST
Nice list, Will. I probably would have put Unicron and Primus on the same line though.
My list is almost entirely G1 because the city bots there can't be beat by modern part counts.
1. G1 Maximus mold, doesn't matter which one you get. The new pales in comparison.
2. G1 Trypticon - walking dinosaur, hello!??
3. G1 Scorponok - that mold was so much fun as a kid.
4. Unicron/Primus fun and you can play basketball with it!
5. G1 Metroplex mold - not only does he play really well with the minibots, but he is also compatible with the scramble City bots.
Honorable mention - TR trypticon and G1 Omega supreme.
My list is almost entirely G1 because the city bots there can't be beat by modern part counts.
1. G1 Maximus mold, doesn't matter which one you get. The new pales in comparison.
2. G1 Trypticon - walking dinosaur, hello!??
3. G1 Scorponok - that mold was so much fun as a kid.
4. Unicron/Primus fun and you can play basketball with it!
5. G1 Metroplex mold - not only does he play really well with the minibots, but he is also compatible with the scramble City bots.
Honorable mention - TR trypticon and G1 Omega supreme.
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945327)
Posted by Burn on March 10th, 2018 @ 6:20pm CST
Were you able to finish that post without laughing?
Posted by Burn on March 10th, 2018 @ 6:20pm CST
Megatron Wolf wrote:Not even a mention of supreme cheetor, i dont care what anybody says that toy is still great. He may be simple but both modes are screen accurate and hes a solid figure.
Were you able to finish that post without laughing?
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945331)
Posted by Acesmcgee on March 10th, 2018 @ 6:52pm CST
Posted by Acesmcgee on March 10th, 2018 @ 6:52pm CST
Good list William, can't say I disagree with this list. If only for the simple fact I wanted all.of these over the years for how good they looked.
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945337)
Posted by Rated X on March 10th, 2018 @ 7:30pm CST
Posted by Rated X on March 10th, 2018 @ 7:30pm CST
Im suprised nobody has mentioned that big ass Cybertron Starscream figure that got a platinum reissue a few years back...
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945339)
Posted by Ultra Markus on March 10th, 2018 @ 7:33pm CST
fortress maximus needs his rival too and would be the last of the citybots to be made
i think there shouldn't be any reason why we shouldn't get Scorponok with POTP
Omega Supreme i would think would be appropriate for War for Cybertron because of the fact hes an original guardian
but the powers that be make the decisions and we have to go along with it
Posted by Ultra Markus on March 10th, 2018 @ 7:33pm CST
ZeroWolf wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:i always thought the g1 fortress/grand/brave maximus had the ultimate play-ability factor and has not ever been topped! now heres hoping that with POTPs we get a titan scorponok or omega supreme that will
We are only getting titan class predaking with potp...though what titan class we get with war for cybertron is the question we can look forward to answering. My money is on omega supreme as the last couple of titan classes have been cons, and devy needs his rival.
fortress maximus needs his rival too and would be the last of the citybots to be made
i think there shouldn't be any reason why we shouldn't get Scorponok with POTP
Omega Supreme i would think would be appropriate for War for Cybertron because of the fact hes an original guardian
but the powers that be make the decisions and we have to go along with it
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945340)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 10th, 2018 @ 7:44pm CST
I have both and really love them. However, the mold lose points for being a simple upscale of the voyager. Having better articulations and panels to hide the hollows of the legs would have helped a lot.
...Well, some 3P did it, but it's MP scaled.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 10th, 2018 @ 7:44pm CST
Rated X wrote:Im suprised nobody has mentioned that big ass Cybertron Starscream figure that got a platinum reissue a few years back...
I have both and really love them. However, the mold lose points for being a simple upscale of the voyager. Having better articulations and panels to hide the hollows of the legs would have helped a lot.
...Well, some 3P did it, but it's MP scaled.
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945341)
Posted by Zeedust on March 10th, 2018 @ 7:52pm CST
I seem to recall Hasbro saying that RotF Devastator was (up to that point) the biggest Decepticon released. How does he (and CW Devastator, for that matter) actually stack up size-wise?
Posted by Zeedust on March 10th, 2018 @ 7:52pm CST
Randomhero wrote:Didn’t Overlord have the title of biggest decepticon till TR trypticon came out?
I seem to recall Hasbro saying that RotF Devastator was (up to that point) the biggest Decepticon released. How does he (and CW Devastator, for that matter) actually stack up size-wise?
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945354)
Posted by Ultra Markus on March 10th, 2018 @ 9:45pm CST
I'm surprised Overlord didn't make the list or at least an honorable mention
He was big he was fun and had a base mode that rivaled scorponok and Fortress Maximus
Posted by Ultra Markus on March 10th, 2018 @ 9:45pm CST
Zeedust wrote:Randomhero wrote:Didn’t Overlord have the title of biggest decepticon till TR trypticon came out?
I seem to recall Hasbro saying that RotF Devastator was (up to that point) the biggest Decepticon released. How does he (and CW Devastator, for that matter) actually stack up size-wise?
I'm surprised Overlord didn't make the list or at least an honorable mention
He was big he was fun and had a base mode that rivaled scorponok and Fortress Maximus
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945355)
Posted by william-james88 on March 10th, 2018 @ 10:01pm CST
Why would that toy be mentioned when only looking at the best?
Posted by william-james88 on March 10th, 2018 @ 10:01pm CST
Rated X wrote:Im suprised nobody has mentioned that big ass Cybertron Starscream figure that got a platinum reissue a few years back...
Why would that toy be mentioned when only looking at the best?
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945369)
Posted by Emerje on March 11th, 2018 @ 12:17am CST
So Metroplex should replace Fortress Maximus because one of his alt modes is him laying on his back when both of Metroplex's alt modes is literally him sitting down (just one has his legs upside down)?
Plus he really is a surprisingly small figure.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on March 11th, 2018 @ 12:17am CST
RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:william-james88 wrote:Honourable mentions: Quite a few actually. Even though there are fewer giant Transformers than any other size class, the few that get approved are usually very good. As you can see, none of the Metroplexes are there and that is simply because I do not find that any of them have had a decent alt mode thus far that doesn't just look like them in some odd pose.
This makes no sense. G1 Fort max looks like he's either laying down, or laying down and about ready to do sit-ups.
I wouldn't have put him at number one, but I would've had G1 Metroplex on this list. His transformations and alternate modes are a lot better than Fort Max's.
So Metroplex should replace Fortress Maximus because one of his alt modes is him laying on his back when both of Metroplex's alt modes is literally him sitting down (just one has his legs upside down)?
Plus he really is a surprisingly small figure.
Emerje
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945383)
Posted by ZeroWolf on March 11th, 2018 @ 4:46am CDT
The main reason we're not getting another titan class for the line is that it's ending this year so that war for cybertron can begin at the very beginning of next year...unless we're very lucky and get the new releases early like what happened in the past. We must certainly will get a scorponok in the next three years* it's just patience we need now.
*well as certain as I can be disregarding factors out of my control like hasbro throwing us a curve ball with an unexpected titan of some sort.
Posted by ZeroWolf on March 11th, 2018 @ 4:46am CDT
Ultra Markus wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:i always thought the g1 fortress/grand/brave maximus had the ultimate play-ability factor and has not ever been topped! now heres hoping that with POTPs we get a titan scorponok or omega supreme that will
We are only getting titan class predaking with potp...though what titan class we get with war for cybertron is the question we can look forward to answering. My money is on omega supreme as the last couple of titan classes have been cons, and devy needs his rival.
fortress maximus needs his rival too and would be the last of the citybots to be made
i think there shouldn't be any reason why we shouldn't get Scorponok with POTP
Omega Supreme i would think would be appropriate for War for Cybertron because of the fact hes an original guardian
but the powers that be make the decisions and we have to go along with it
The main reason we're not getting another titan class for the line is that it's ending this year so that war for cybertron can begin at the very beginning of next year...unless we're very lucky and get the new releases early like what happened in the past. We must certainly will get a scorponok in the next three years* it's just patience we need now.
*well as certain as I can be disregarding factors out of my control like hasbro throwing us a curve ball with an unexpected titan of some sort.
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945402)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 11th, 2018 @ 6:38am CDT
Maybe he forgot how the G1 looked and confused it with the TR version. Because G1 Fortmax's city mode is a COMPLETE transformation.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 11th, 2018 @ 6:38am CDT
Emerje wrote:RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:william-james88 wrote:Honourable mentions: Quite a few actually. Even though there are fewer giant Transformers than any other size class, the few that get approved are usually very good. As you can see, none of the Metroplexes are there and that is simply because I do not find that any of them have had a decent alt mode thus far that doesn't just look like them in some odd pose.
This makes no sense. G1 Fort max looks like he's either laying down, or laying down and about ready to do sit-ups.
I wouldn't have put him at number one, but I would've had G1 Metroplex on this list. His transformations and alternate modes are a lot better than Fort Max's.
So Metroplex should replace Fortress Maximus because one of his alt modes is him laying on his back when both of Metroplex's alt modes is literally him sitting down (just one has his legs upside down)?
Plus he really is a surprisingly small figure.
Emerje
Maybe he forgot how the G1 looked and confused it with the TR version. Because G1 Fortmax's city mode is a COMPLETE transformation.
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945406)
Posted by Emerje on March 11th, 2018 @ 6:57am CDT
I think he's referring to his battle station/space battleship mode which isn't much more than laying him flat on his back and flipping around the tower halves.
And hey, even though Scorponok's city mode is just laying on his back with his legs split and his arms in the air he does a better job of hiding his bot features than Metroplex possibly could which to me secures Scorponok's place on the list over Metroplex.
You are right though, a lot of people don't seem to realize just how compact and fully transformed Fort Max is in city mode.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on March 11th, 2018 @ 6:57am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Maybe he forgot how the G1 looked and confused it with the TR version. Because G1 Fortmax's city mode is a COMPLETE transformation.
I think he's referring to his battle station/space battleship mode which isn't much more than laying him flat on his back and flipping around the tower halves.
And hey, even though Scorponok's city mode is just laying on his back with his legs split and his arms in the air he does a better job of hiding his bot features than Metroplex possibly could which to me secures Scorponok's place on the list over Metroplex.
You are right though, a lot of people don't seem to realize just how compact and fully transformed Fort Max is in city mode.
Emerje
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945423)
Posted by BATTLEMASTER IIC on March 11th, 2018 @ 8:18am CDT
Posted by BATTLEMASTER IIC on March 11th, 2018 @ 8:18am CDT
I'm surprised CW Devastator didn't make the list. I think he's the most poseable of the Titan-Class figures Hasbro/TT has released.
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945430)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 11th, 2018 @ 8:37am CDT
Combiners don't count because they are not a single bot.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 11th, 2018 @ 8:37am CDT
BATTLEMASTER IIC wrote:I'm surprised CW Devastator didn't make the list. I think he's the most poseable of the Titan-Class figures Hasbro/TT has released.
Combiners don't count because they are not a single bot.
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945470)
Posted by BATTLEMASTER IIC on March 11th, 2018 @ 11:34am CDT
Bah! Technicalities
Posted by BATTLEMASTER IIC on March 11th, 2018 @ 11:34am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Combiners don't count because they are not a single bot.
Bah! Technicalities
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945526)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on March 11th, 2018 @ 3:32pm CDT
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on March 11th, 2018 @ 3:32pm CDT
I would disagree with you about the original Metroplex toy's altmodes looking more like him in awkward pose, Will. The Cybertron incarnation (if you count him as giant enough)? Kinda. The Titan-class one's city mode? Abso-slagging-lutely. But not the G1 version's. The G1 version is also quite a delight to play with and arm in robot mode (For example, you can get delightfully ridiculous by plugging Slammer in as an arm cannon on one arm, and have him hold the entirety of Six-Gun as a huge cannon with the other). And he has playset value, having been designed to act as one for the "Scramble City"-type combiners like Bruticus and Superion to the point of even having attachment ports for the limbs (Poor planning on HasTak's part that the Titan one didn't have CW limb ports in the same spots, IMO). I find that his battleship mode looks good carrying the Aerialbots.
I think G1 Overlord is worth honorable mention, and perhaps even being on the list in Energon Omega Supreme's stead. Plenty of gimmick and playset value, plenty of weapons.. And he's the one and only citybot designed for Powermasters.
TR Fort Max also deserves honorable mention in my opinion. His city and battleship modes are a bit lacking compared to the original, but he gives an alright playset for the modern versions of the Autobot Headmasters, and benefits from the major-league articulation upgrade compared to the original if one wants to arm him with some form of his sword.
Also, why would you say Trypticon's main mode is his city mode? His main mode - his robot mode - is the Tyrannosaurus mode. He's like Soundwave's animal cassettes in that regard.
Ah, him. Well, I'm certainly glad his aft wasn't on the list! I own him and I'm fond of him and all, but he is a contender for worst giant Transformers toy. Design-wise he's a scale-up of the Voyager version - whose articulation was merely passable (at best) - and the only substantial improvement made is that his pectoral cannons can actually move. Meaning his articulation is barely better than G1 Scorponok. Beyond that... His electronic light-up eyes are the wrong color. His paint is "eh" for a Supreme class figure, and the US releases of some of the toys in the same line took an accuracy hit (key type for a few, and color-wise for the Voyager version. Which was also relegated to a 2-pack with Vector Prime rather than getting a single release) to try and make him more special, since he was released waaaay before Starscream got giant in-show. Not that that effort helped much, he still shelfwarmed for quite a while because most people still wrote him off as an obnoxiously oversize novelty before the giant size was reflected in the show. I know I had no desire for him whatsoever before I finally got to see the second half of the series.
I think G1 Overlord is worth honorable mention, and perhaps even being on the list in Energon Omega Supreme's stead. Plenty of gimmick and playset value, plenty of weapons.. And he's the one and only citybot designed for Powermasters.
TR Fort Max also deserves honorable mention in my opinion. His city and battleship modes are a bit lacking compared to the original, but he gives an alright playset for the modern versions of the Autobot Headmasters, and benefits from the major-league articulation upgrade compared to the original if one wants to arm him with some form of his sword.
Also, why would you say Trypticon's main mode is his city mode? His main mode - his robot mode - is the Tyrannosaurus mode. He's like Soundwave's animal cassettes in that regard.
Rated X wrote:Im suprised nobody has mentioned that big ass Cybertron Starscream figure that got a platinum reissue a few years back...
Ah, him. Well, I'm certainly glad his aft wasn't on the list! I own him and I'm fond of him and all, but he is a contender for worst giant Transformers toy. Design-wise he's a scale-up of the Voyager version - whose articulation was merely passable (at best) - and the only substantial improvement made is that his pectoral cannons can actually move. Meaning his articulation is barely better than G1 Scorponok. Beyond that... His electronic light-up eyes are the wrong color. His paint is "eh" for a Supreme class figure, and the US releases of some of the toys in the same line took an accuracy hit (key type for a few, and color-wise for the Voyager version. Which was also relegated to a 2-pack with Vector Prime rather than getting a single release) to try and make him more special, since he was released waaaay before Starscream got giant in-show. Not that that effort helped much, he still shelfwarmed for quite a while because most people still wrote him off as an obnoxiously oversize novelty before the giant size was reflected in the show. I know I had no desire for him whatsoever before I finally got to see the second half of the series.
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Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on March 11th, 2018 @ 3:42pm CDT
Nope. there's a lot[/] more to Metroplex's transformation. there's unfolding his legs, spinning his upper body around, unfolding chunks of it, moving around his arms and sliding one back. [i]Maybe his battle-station mode, but that's still a lot more complex than Fort Max doing his daily exercises.
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on March 11th, 2018 @ 3:42pm CDT
Emerje wrote:RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:william-james88 wrote:Honourable mentions: Quite a few actually. Even though there are fewer giant Transformers than any other size class, the few that get approved are usually very good. As you can see, none of the Metroplexes are there and that is simply because I do not find that any of them have had a decent alt mode thus far that doesn't just look like them in some odd pose.
This makes no sense. G1 Fort max looks like he's either laying down, or laying down and about ready to do sit-ups.
I wouldn't have put him at number one, but I would've had G1 Metroplex on this list. His transformations and alternate modes are a lot better than Fort Max's.
So Metroplex should replace Fortress Maximus because one of his alt modes is him laying on his back when both of Metroplex's alt modes is literally him sitting down (just one has his legs upside down)?
Plus he really is a surprisingly small figure.
Emerje
Nope. there's a lot[/] more to Metroplex's transformation. there's unfolding his legs, spinning his upper body around, unfolding chunks of it, moving around his arms and sliding one back. [i]Maybe his battle-station mode, but that's still a lot more complex than Fort Max doing his daily exercises.
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945555)
Posted by Ultra Markus on March 11th, 2018 @ 5:15pm CDT
POTP barely got off the ground and now your saying it will end next year? i would think it would have lasted as long as TR besides they didnt give us Trypticon until the very end anyway
hopfuly they will throw us that curve ball
Posted by Ultra Markus on March 11th, 2018 @ 5:15pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:i always thought the g1 fortress/grand/brave maximus had the ultimate play-ability factor and has not ever been topped! now heres hoping that with POTPs we get a titan scorponok or omega supreme that will
We are only getting titan class predaking with potp...though what titan class we get with war for cybertron is the question we can look forward to answering. My money is on omega supreme as the last couple of titan classes have been cons, and devy needs his rival.
fortress maximus needs his rival too and would be the last of the citybots to be made
i think there shouldn't be any reason why we shouldn't get Scorponok with POTP
Omega Supreme i would think would be appropriate for War for Cybertron because of the fact hes an original guardian
but the powers that be make the decisions and we have to go along with it
The main reason we're not getting another titan class for the line is that it's ending this year so that war for cybertron can begin at the very beginning of next year...unless we're very lucky and get the new releases early like what happened in the past. We must certainly will get a scorponok in the next three years* it's just patience we need now.
*well as certain as I can be disregarding factors out of my control like hasbro throwing us a curve ball with an unexpected titan of some sort.
POTP barely got off the ground and now your saying it will end next year? i would think it would have lasted as long as TR besides they didnt give us Trypticon until the very end anyway
hopfuly they will throw us that curve ball
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945563)
Posted by kurthy on March 11th, 2018 @ 5:25pm CDT
No, they already announced that POTP is only 4 waves. They wanted to start a new year with a new line rather than having the new line start in the middle of the year. The only thing left to reveal are exclusives.
I hope they reveal a Titan for WFC that will actually make this list.
Posted by kurthy on March 11th, 2018 @ 5:25pm CDT
Ultra Markus wrote:POTP barely got off the ground and now your saying it will end next year? i would think it would have lasted as long as TR besides they didnt give us Trypticon until the very end anyway
hopfuly they will throw us that curve ball
No, they already announced that POTP is only 4 waves. They wanted to start a new year with a new line rather than having the new line start in the middle of the year. The only thing left to reveal are exclusives.
I hope they reveal a Titan for WFC that will actually make this list.
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Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on March 11th, 2018 @ 5:28pm CDT
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on March 11th, 2018 @ 5:28pm CDT
Well, I think Fortress Maximus' altmodes are still alright, esp. the city mode. And he has a lot of fun value thanks to all the play features (ramps, launchers, a freakin' elevator, turrets, etc). But how you can see the original Metroplex toy's city mode just as him "just sitting down"? That... That is mind-boggling. Half his torso has folded out, one of his arms is behind his back and pointing up, and he has assorted towers attached to him. And there's plenty of interactivity to this mode too. Smaller robots can use the upper garage. His kneecaps become turrets that his rifles mount to to be used by "Scramble City"-type limb robots, and his unfolded legs have spots certain base modes can hook to.
You want to talk giant robots whose altmode looks like them in an awkward pose? Go look at Diaclone's Fortress X and Great Robot Base.
You want to talk giant robots whose altmode looks like them in an awkward pose? Go look at Diaclone's Fortress X and Great Robot Base.
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945568)
Posted by Relic0037 on March 11th, 2018 @ 5:53pm CDT
Posted by Relic0037 on March 11th, 2018 @ 5:53pm CDT
Too bad Black Zarak suffered from GPS, otherwise I might try to argue for him taking Scorponok's place. Owned G1 Metroplex & Trypticon at one time, but would have liked to have Scorponok, Fort Max or Overlord (if I had found out about him sooner).
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945570)
Posted by Ultra Markus on March 11th, 2018 @ 5:57pm CDT
Hopefully waves 3 and 4 will have certain figures in desperate need of an update
But I'm also excited for what WFC will bring
Posted by Ultra Markus on March 11th, 2018 @ 5:57pm CDT
kurthy wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:POTP barely got off the ground and now your saying it will end next year? i would think it would have lasted as long as TR besides they didnt give us Trypticon until the very end anyway
hopfuly they will throw us that curve ball
No, they already announced that POTP is only 4 waves. They wanted to start a new year with a new line rather than having the new line start in the middle of the year. The only thing left to reveal are exclusives.
I hope they reveal a Titan for WFC that will actually make this list.
Hopefully waves 3 and 4 will have certain figures in desperate need of an update
But I'm also excited for what WFC will bring
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945574)
Posted by kurthy on March 11th, 2018 @ 6:03pm CDT
Here's 2 articles to get you caught up along with the discussion thread for it before someone starts yelling about the thread.
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... con/39484/
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... ges/40301/
I strongly encourage further discussion in that thread.
Stay here if you want to keep talking about the content of Will's top 5.
Posted by kurthy on March 11th, 2018 @ 6:03pm CDT
Ultra Markus wrote:kurthy wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:POTP barely got off the ground and now your saying it will end next year? i would think it would have lasted as long as TR besides they didnt give us Trypticon until the very end anyway
hopfuly they will throw us that curve ball
No, they already announced that POTP is only 4 waves. They wanted to start a new year with a new line rather than having the new line start in the middle of the year. The only thing left to reveal are exclusives.
I hope they reveal a Titan for WFC that will actually make this list.
Hopefully waves 3 and 4 will have certain figures in desperate need of an update
But I'm also excited for what WFC will bring
Here's 2 articles to get you caught up along with the discussion thread for it before someone starts yelling about the thread.
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... con/39484/
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... ges/40301/
I strongly encourage further discussion in that thread.
Stay here if you want to keep talking about the content of Will's top 5.
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945611)
Posted by Ultra Markus on March 11th, 2018 @ 7:20pm CDT
i already know about those and it seems we are not seeing everything that will be coming out
but whatever
Posted by Ultra Markus on March 11th, 2018 @ 7:20pm CDT
kurthy wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:kurthy wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:POTP barely got off the ground and now your saying it will end next year? i would think it would have lasted as long as TR besides they didnt give us Trypticon until the very end anyway
hopfuly they will throw us that curve ball
No, they already announced that POTP is only 4 waves. They wanted to start a new year with a new line rather than having the new line start in the middle of the year. The only thing left to reveal are exclusives.
I hope they reveal a Titan for WFC that will actually make this list.
Hopefully waves 3 and 4 will have certain figures in desperate need of an update
But I'm also excited for what WFC will bring
Here's 2 articles to get you caught up along with the discussion thread for it before someone starts yelling about the thread.
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... con/39484/
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... ges/40301/
I strongly encourage further discussion in that thread.
Stay here if you want to keep talking about the content of Will's top 5.
i already know about those and it seems we are not seeing everything that will be coming out
but whatever
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945626)
Posted by Zeedust on March 11th, 2018 @ 8:01pm CDT
I kinda like Generations Metroplex's "rolling aircraft carrier" mode, even if they could have dealt with the arms better. (But I would agree that his base mode is terrible.)
The only list that thing's gonna make is "top 5 Figures that can't stand up".
Posted by Zeedust on March 11th, 2018 @ 8:01pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:As you can see, none of the Metroplexes are there and that is simply because I do not find that any of them have had a decent alt mode thus far that doesn't just look like them in some odd pose./]
I kinda like Generations Metroplex's "rolling aircraft carrier" mode, even if they could have dealt with the arms better. (But I would agree that his base mode is terrible.)
Megatron Wolf wrote:Not even a mention of supreme cheetor, i dont care what anybody says that toy is still great. He may be simple but both modes are screen accurate and hes a solid figure.
The only list that thing's gonna make is "top 5 Figures that can't stand up".
Re: Top 5 Best Giant Transformers Toys (1945639)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on March 11th, 2018 @ 9:31pm CDT
Or 'top five broken promises', since IIRC he's not really all that show-accurate.
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on March 11th, 2018 @ 9:31pm CDT
Zeedust wrote:Megatron Wolf wrote:Not even a mention of supreme cheetor, i dont care what anybody says that toy is still great. He may be simple but both modes are screen accurate and hes a solid figure.
The only list that thing's gonna make is "top 5 Figures that can't stand up".
Or 'top five broken promises', since IIRC he's not really all that show-accurate.
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Posted by Emerje on March 11th, 2018 @ 11:03pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on March 11th, 2018 @ 11:03pm CDT
When it comes to Metroplex it really doesn't matter how many little things you do to get him into his modes when the first thing that comes to mind when looking at either mode is "a sitting robot". The only big difference between both of his alt modes is how his legs are positioned. The minor looking differences in his alt modes don't compare to the radical differences in both of Fort Max's and Scorponok's alt modes. That's why they're on the list and Metroplex isn't.
For the record I own both the Japanese Encore Metroplex and Japanese Generation (Titan) Metroplex, I don't have a problem with the figures outright, I just agree with Will that they aren't better than the 5 on this list.
No, but he was more show accurate than the only other Cheetor mold we had for several years before we (accidentally) got something better (though too short to fit with BM figures).
But Supreme Cheetor pulls off the technorganic look better than any other BM Cheetor does.
Emerje
For the record I own both the Japanese Encore Metroplex and Japanese Generation (Titan) Metroplex, I don't have a problem with the figures outright, I just agree with Will that they aren't better than the 5 on this list.
RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:Zeedust wrote:Megatron Wolf wrote:Not even a mention of supreme cheetor, i dont care what anybody says that toy is still great. He may be simple but both modes are screen accurate and hes a solid figure.
The only list that thing's gonna make is "top 5 Figures that can't stand up".
Or 'top five broken promises', since IIRC he's not really all that show-accurate.
No, but he was more show accurate than the only other Cheetor mold we had for several years before we (accidentally) got something better (though too short to fit with BM figures).
But Supreme Cheetor pulls off the technorganic look better than any other BM Cheetor does.
Emerje
