Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage
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Top 5 Transformers with best weapon storage
The title is pretty self explanatory. Sadly, as you might guess, there are no G1s on this list.
5. Transformers Generations Arcee
It's a good thing I got the Takara version simply because its instructions showed how to store the weapons in alt mode. You had to guess for the Hasbro version, since they didn't say. And that's a pity since the weapons storage is really smart. Arcee comes with several weapons for a deluxe figure, including two guns of different shapes and sizes. They can both be stored at specific spots under the car mode but the best part of this is that the smaller gun also helps you tab the hands so that everything is solid under there.
Transformers Legends Arcee Gallery
4. Transformers Cybertron Vector Prime
Vector Prime is a Transformer toy that just keeps giving and giving. Never mind him having an intricate design and excellent paint, and being a great toy all around, he also has really awesome weapon storage. His minicon is also a spaceship/blaster and there is a perfectly shaped indentation on his vehicle mode to store him. The best part though is the sword. It is big and can be stored on the side of the spaceship. The little detail that just brings it over the top is how his sword has a nice artisinal hilt to drive home the ancient theme and it sticks out of the side of the ship when the sword is lokcked in. For this not to look out of place, there is a molded in hilt detail sticking out on the other side of the ship, completing the uniform look and totally hiding the sword since that extra hilt detail now becomes a detail of the ship.
3. Transformers Generations Scourge
Scourge is known for his big wings and Hasbro gave them a lot more functionality with this toy, by having them open up to store his two weapons. I also like how you have to transform the weapons a bit to have them fit properly within his wings. It looks even cooler on the translucent versions of this mold where you can see the guns there as if he is passing through an airport scanner.
2. Transformers Beast Wars Rhinox
I had this toy as a kid and the weapon storage was the best part of Rhinox. I loved how it makes you become a mini MacGyver taking random bits from here and there and then putting them together to give him a chaingun of doom. It was even more fun than actually transforming the figure. Plus his tail became a weapon as well.
1. Transformers Beast Wars Optimus Primal (Beast Convoy)
This monkey the Boss when it comes to weapon storage, bar none. He's got two swords stored in his back, heightwise, and two springloaded shoulder cannons that spring out from his backside. These cannons have missiles, which are also stored inside the figure's back behind his head. But that's not all, he has more weapons up his sleeves, literally. One of his forearms has a springloaded double barreled blaster and his other forearm stores a mace shaped like a skull! This Maximal leader is a one man army all on his own and if he gave in to his Gorilla Warefare side we all know the Predacons would have been history and the beast Wars would have been over quite early on.
Honourable Mentions: Lots of Beast Wars; Dinobot, cheetor, all do it very well but it's nothing compared to Rhinox and Optimus Primal
Top 5 Transformers with best weapon storage
The title is pretty self explanatory. Sadly, as you might guess, there are no G1s on this list.
5. Transformers Generations Arcee
It's a good thing I got the Takara version simply because its instructions showed how to store the weapons in alt mode. You had to guess for the Hasbro version, since they didn't say. And that's a pity since the weapons storage is really smart. Arcee comes with several weapons for a deluxe figure, including two guns of different shapes and sizes. They can both be stored at specific spots under the car mode but the best part of this is that the smaller gun also helps you tab the hands so that everything is solid under there.
Transformers Legends Arcee Gallery
4. Transformers Cybertron Vector Prime
Vector Prime is a Transformer toy that just keeps giving and giving. Never mind him having an intricate design and excellent paint, and being a great toy all around, he also has really awesome weapon storage. His minicon is also a spaceship/blaster and there is a perfectly shaped indentation on his vehicle mode to store him. The best part though is the sword. It is big and can be stored on the side of the spaceship. The little detail that just brings it over the top is how his sword has a nice artisinal hilt to drive home the ancient theme and it sticks out of the side of the ship when the sword is lokcked in. For this not to look out of place, there is a molded in hilt detail sticking out on the other side of the ship, completing the uniform look and totally hiding the sword since that extra hilt detail now becomes a detail of the ship.
3. Transformers Generations Scourge
Scourge is known for his big wings and Hasbro gave them a lot more functionality with this toy, by having them open up to store his two weapons. I also like how you have to transform the weapons a bit to have them fit properly within his wings. It looks even cooler on the translucent versions of this mold where you can see the guns there as if he is passing through an airport scanner.
2. Transformers Beast Wars Rhinox
I had this toy as a kid and the weapon storage was the best part of Rhinox. I loved how it makes you become a mini MacGyver taking random bits from here and there and then putting them together to give him a chaingun of doom. It was even more fun than actually transforming the figure. Plus his tail became a weapon as well.
1. Transformers Beast Wars Optimus Primal (Beast Convoy)
This monkey the Boss when it comes to weapon storage, bar none. He's got two swords stored in his back, heightwise, and two springloaded shoulder cannons that spring out from his backside. These cannons have missiles, which are also stored inside the figure's back behind his head. But that's not all, he has more weapons up his sleeves, literally. One of his forearms has a springloaded double barreled blaster and his other forearm stores a mace shaped like a skull! This Maximal leader is a one man army all on his own and if he gave in to his Gorilla Warefare side we all know the Predacons would have been history and the beast Wars would have been over quite early on.
Honourable Mentions: Lots of Beast Wars; Dinobot, cheetor, all do it very well but it's nothing compared to Rhinox and Optimus Primal
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Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900534)
Posted by Kurona on July 29th, 2017 @ 9:22am CDT
Posted by Kurona on July 29th, 2017 @ 9:22am CDT
I enjoy CW Brawl's storage -- in that they included an extra peg to make his HFG mimic his old G1 toy's twinturret.
It's nowhere near this list, but it's the only weapon storage I could think of off the top of my head and it's always a neat little reference I enjoyed. Especially compared to most other CW Deluxes' methods of 'storing' their HFG.
It's nowhere near this list, but it's the only weapon storage I could think of off the top of my head and it's always a neat little reference I enjoyed. Especially compared to most other CW Deluxes' methods of 'storing' their HFG.
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900536)
Posted by BattleConvoy on July 29th, 2017 @ 9:49am CDT
Posted by BattleConvoy on July 29th, 2017 @ 9:49am CDT
Nice list, I would add MP-10 for his gun storage.
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900537)
Posted by Desslok2201 on July 29th, 2017 @ 9:52am CDT
Posted by Desslok2201 on July 29th, 2017 @ 9:52am CDT
How about MP-10 or Cybertron Wing Saber?
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900538)
Posted by Randomhero on July 29th, 2017 @ 9:52am CDT
Posted by Randomhero on July 29th, 2017 @ 9:52am CDT
I didn't know Arcee's storage wasn't in instructions. I just figured it out when I got her.
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900540)
Posted by Ig89ninja on July 29th, 2017 @ 9:55am CDT
Posted by Ig89ninja on July 29th, 2017 @ 9:55am CDT
Interesting, but did you consider how perfectly DOTM Megatron's fusion cannon integrates into his alt-mode?
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900541)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 29th, 2017 @ 9:57am CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 29th, 2017 @ 9:57am CDT
Is this about just storing the weapons rather than integrating them as part of the alt-mode?
I'll go with a few ones when the weapons are completely hidden away.
I liked how 2007 Concept Camaro Bumblebee has a nice chunky gun (which opened up into a stabby blade weapon) and could hide completely within the back of the vehicle.
Sidearms Sideswipe is a huge fave of mine because not only does the toy look fantastic and have a fun transformation but the guns hide nicely away in alt-mode but can also still be revealed as weaponry for the car if required.
RotF Bludgeon. The long sword becomes the tank turret and that's cool but needed for the alt-mode but the small sword stores away inside the turret in a lovely bit of engineering that probably didn't even need to be that a complex (but simple to use) mechanism but I love that it does. Also the fact both swords can be positioned on his left hip in robot mode when not placed in his hands, which is true to his samurai influence is a lovely extra. I always like when weapons can be sensibly put away on the robot mode when not in combat.
AoE Drift stores his weapons away nicely too. I think a fair few movie ones did well that didn't come with Mechtech or similarly overly large gimmicky weaponry.
And not movie but RTS Jazz hid his weapons well, his gun folds up and away and his speakers slot back in behind the doors. Big improvement on the G1 figure there. Same with RTS Tracks.
Probably not related but something I loved seeing regarding weapons in alt-modes was automatically-filling weapon ports. Like on Dark of the Moon Deluxe Bumblebee you can insert a 5mm post weapon into his roof like a lot of TF toys but when you take it out, the gap is filled in all by itself leaving just a faint circular seam much more preferable to a gaping obvious hole. I wish more TF toys did that.
(not sure how I knew Arcee's weapons stored away if it didn't say it on instructions... Actually mine was 2nd hand and I not sure I even haaad the instructions. The swords don't really hide at all though and I often don't even bother using them as I don't like how they look anyways. Although on my larger KO one I often tab them into her arms in robot mode like some kinda armour thing. I dunno. But yeah no good place in car mode for them).
I'll go with a few ones when the weapons are completely hidden away.
I liked how 2007 Concept Camaro Bumblebee has a nice chunky gun (which opened up into a stabby blade weapon) and could hide completely within the back of the vehicle.
Sidearms Sideswipe is a huge fave of mine because not only does the toy look fantastic and have a fun transformation but the guns hide nicely away in alt-mode but can also still be revealed as weaponry for the car if required.
RotF Bludgeon. The long sword becomes the tank turret and that's cool but needed for the alt-mode but the small sword stores away inside the turret in a lovely bit of engineering that probably didn't even need to be that a complex (but simple to use) mechanism but I love that it does. Also the fact both swords can be positioned on his left hip in robot mode when not placed in his hands, which is true to his samurai influence is a lovely extra. I always like when weapons can be sensibly put away on the robot mode when not in combat.
AoE Drift stores his weapons away nicely too. I think a fair few movie ones did well that didn't come with Mechtech or similarly overly large gimmicky weaponry.
And not movie but RTS Jazz hid his weapons well, his gun folds up and away and his speakers slot back in behind the doors. Big improvement on the G1 figure there. Same with RTS Tracks.
Probably not related but something I loved seeing regarding weapons in alt-modes was automatically-filling weapon ports. Like on Dark of the Moon Deluxe Bumblebee you can insert a 5mm post weapon into his roof like a lot of TF toys but when you take it out, the gap is filled in all by itself leaving just a faint circular seam much more preferable to a gaping obvious hole. I wish more TF toys did that.
(not sure how I knew Arcee's weapons stored away if it didn't say it on instructions... Actually mine was 2nd hand and I not sure I even haaad the instructions. The swords don't really hide at all though and I often don't even bother using them as I don't like how they look anyways. Although on my larger KO one I often tab them into her arms in robot mode like some kinda armour thing. I dunno. But yeah no good place in car mode for them).
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900542)
Posted by Black Bumblebee on July 29th, 2017 @ 10:02am CDT
Posted by Black Bumblebee on July 29th, 2017 @ 10:02am CDT
I'm going to go with Alternator's Hound. While most of the Alternator toys had weapon storage, I thought it was pretty cool how it went in his spare tire, and ended up close to his hand in robot mode.
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900543)
Posted by Kotori_Sonoda on July 29th, 2017 @ 10:05am CDT
Posted by Kotori_Sonoda on July 29th, 2017 @ 10:05am CDT
Agreed with the Arcee mold! Although at least with my experience with it (nightbird shadow) the guns do peg in rather tight, so it's a bit of a struggle to get out.
Off the top of my head, from my collection, I can also think of:
-TLK Berserker (the spike weapon things peg underneath the vechicle)
-Animated Lockdown (the hook weapon becomes the front of the car)
-T30 Armada Starscream (sword folds in half, pegs underneath wings)
Off the top of my head, from my collection, I can also think of:
-TLK Berserker (the spike weapon things peg underneath the vechicle)
-Animated Lockdown (the hook weapon becomes the front of the car)
-T30 Armada Starscream (sword folds in half, pegs underneath wings)
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900548)
Posted by Kurona on July 29th, 2017 @ 10:23am CDT
Posted by Kurona on July 29th, 2017 @ 10:23am CDT
Oh, before I forget; TR Rewind's gun/tank turret becoming a stylus in tablet mode is downright genius.
I don't have it, but the same amount of genius applies to G1 Soundwave's weapons becoming batteries.
I don't have it, but the same amount of genius applies to G1 Soundwave's weapons becoming batteries.
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900549)
Posted by Deathsanras on July 29th, 2017 @ 10:32am CDT
Posted by Deathsanras on July 29th, 2017 @ 10:32am CDT
One word:
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900559)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 29th, 2017 @ 11:00am CDT
My list:
5. Armada Cyclonus
4. RoTF Megatron (voyager or leader)
3. Armada Jetfire
2. WfC Megatron
1. Tie: G1 Megatron and TFA Arcee/Dragstrip
Could we put most of the Armada figures on this list, especially if the Mini-cons are considered weapons? I put Jetfire on there specifically because both his gun and his Mini-con integrate into the shuttle mode perfectly. And now that I think about it, most Megatrons can go on the list, because more often than not, Megatron' cannon becomes his weapon in his alt mode as well (most often a tank barrel). Honorable mention to Galaxy Force Megatron/Galvatron for his gatling gun becoming a wheel.
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 29th, 2017 @ 11:00am CDT
Yeah, that's pretty much the gold standard for weapon integration/storage. I disagree with this Arcee because the swords are still not hidden, they're "stored" in plain sight and it takes away from the aesthetic of the alt mode. You know which Arcee did it much better? TFA Arcee.Deathsanras wrote:One word:
My list:
5. Armada Cyclonus
4. RoTF Megatron (voyager or leader)
3. Armada Jetfire
2. WfC Megatron
1. Tie: G1 Megatron and TFA Arcee/Dragstrip
Could we put most of the Armada figures on this list, especially if the Mini-cons are considered weapons? I put Jetfire on there specifically because both his gun and his Mini-con integrate into the shuttle mode perfectly. And now that I think about it, most Megatrons can go on the list, because more often than not, Megatron' cannon becomes his weapon in his alt mode as well (most often a tank barrel). Honorable mention to Galaxy Force Megatron/Galvatron for his gatling gun becoming a wheel.
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900560)
Posted by Overcracker on July 29th, 2017 @ 11:11am CDT
Posted by Overcracker on July 29th, 2017 @ 11:11am CDT
I disagree heavily with this list except for Primal, he stores his weapons with style.
Here's my top 5 of best stored weaponry.
5. Energon Red Alert.
Granted its part of his gimmick, but while not in use in either mode, it stored away, unobtrusively, and seamlessly blends in with his alt mode.
4. R.I.D 2001 X-Brawn. Again, seamless integration to vehicle mode, and nice and cromey weaponry in robot mode.
3. Optimus Primal, as I said I agree with this pick, just not so high up.
2. Movie Longarm. Its hidden and actually transforms into part of the vehicle mode and makes for a fairly impressive gun in robot mode. Yes it technically not removable in Robot mode, but a small screw is the only thing between it and removal, and transformation is not affected in any way.
1. Recon Ironhide. There blatantly there in vehicle mode, but they are meant to be there. He also has a few actually hidden, like his bumper crossbow. Much like Age of Extinction hound, the guns are stored yet serve a purpose in vehicle mode.
Here's my top 5 of best stored weaponry.
5. Energon Red Alert.
Granted its part of his gimmick, but while not in use in either mode, it stored away, unobtrusively, and seamlessly blends in with his alt mode.
4. R.I.D 2001 X-Brawn. Again, seamless integration to vehicle mode, and nice and cromey weaponry in robot mode.
3. Optimus Primal, as I said I agree with this pick, just not so high up.
2. Movie Longarm. Its hidden and actually transforms into part of the vehicle mode and makes for a fairly impressive gun in robot mode. Yes it technically not removable in Robot mode, but a small screw is the only thing between it and removal, and transformation is not affected in any way.
1. Recon Ironhide. There blatantly there in vehicle mode, but they are meant to be there. He also has a few actually hidden, like his bumper crossbow. Much like Age of Extinction hound, the guns are stored yet serve a purpose in vehicle mode.
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900568)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 29th, 2017 @ 11:27am CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 29th, 2017 @ 11:27am CDT
Also since G1 Megatron was brought up, and Willy J said he didn't think any G1 figure would make the list, how about G1 Prime? To store his gun, all we have to do is put it in the trailer.
Ooh, I just thought of a few more: RoTF leaders Optimus Prime (along with the Buster and HFTD versions) and Jetfire, as well as voyager RoTF Prime.
Ooh, I just thought of a few more: RoTF leaders Optimus Prime (along with the Buster and HFTD versions) and Jetfire, as well as voyager RoTF Prime.
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900570)
Posted by ubertenorman on July 29th, 2017 @ 11:27am CDT
Posted by ubertenorman on July 29th, 2017 @ 11:27am CDT
Um, someone forgot to close the strikethrough tag at the end of the news post HTML file...
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900574)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 29th, 2017 @ 11:34am CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 29th, 2017 @ 11:34am CDT
There seems to be quite a few different opinions on what is sensible and logical weapon storage. 
Are we counting alt-mode integration as storage? I mean for example, I love how the Buster Prime and later versions take the RotF Prime fuel tanks and turn them into a gun but if you lose the gun you lose a noticable part of the alt-mode too.
Are we counting alt-mode integration as storage? I mean for example, I love how the Buster Prime and later versions take the RotF Prime fuel tanks and turn them into a gun but if you lose the gun you lose a noticable part of the alt-mode too.
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900577)
Posted by Rated X on July 29th, 2017 @ 11:39am CDT
Posted by Rated X on July 29th, 2017 @ 11:39am CDT
Im suprised nobody mentioned thrilling 30s waspinator where the gun forms the stinger in his butt.
Botcon 2009 Kup (cybertron red alert mold I think) also has great weapon storage in his legs.
ROTF Skystalker has some pretty cool axes that are part of the wing.
I grew up with G1 so I really dont care much about parts storage. But I can appreciate it if its done right. If its going to be annoying peg holes to peg swords on the side of a car, I would rather have nothing at all and throw them in my parts box.
Botcon 2009 Kup (cybertron red alert mold I think) also has great weapon storage in his legs.
ROTF Skystalker has some pretty cool axes that are part of the wing.
I grew up with G1 so I really dont care much about parts storage. But I can appreciate it if its done right. If its going to be annoying peg holes to peg swords on the side of a car, I would rather have nothing at all and throw them in my parts box.
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900580)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 29th, 2017 @ 11:51am CDT
It's because I grew up with G1 that I love the attempts at parts storage on more recent figures cos I remember how bloody annoying it was to have loose parts in one or more modes. Like Ultra Magnus's gun, fists (both small and large pairs), chest plate and head. At least with Powermaster Prime I could hide that big robot head in the back of the trailer legs (though still wish it had been integrated into the smaller robot/cab).
(also to make things worse my Ultra Magnus had too left large robot fists and no right ones)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 29th, 2017 @ 11:51am CDT
Rated X wrote:t are part of the wing.
I grew up with G1 so I really dont care much about parts storage.
It's because I grew up with G1 that I love the attempts at parts storage on more recent figures cos I remember how bloody annoying it was to have loose parts in one or more modes. Like Ultra Magnus's gun, fists (both small and large pairs), chest plate and head. At least with Powermaster Prime I could hide that big robot head in the back of the trailer legs (though still wish it had been integrated into the smaller robot/cab).
(also to make things worse my Ultra Magnus had too left large robot fists and no right ones)
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900583)
Posted by Kurona on July 29th, 2017 @ 11:59am CDT
It depends on what you like, I guess. For me personally I prefer it when the weapon's integrated in some way -- hiding it away or just making it a general gun of the alt-mode is cool and all, but it's really cool when they can do something clever with it. Like, as noted above, Rewind's stylus or Soundwave's batteries. Those sort of things are really cool touches to me.
Posted by Kurona on July 29th, 2017 @ 11:59am CDT
Carnivius_Prime wrote:There seems to be quite a few different opinions on what is sensible and logical weapon storage.
Are we counting alt-mode integration as storage? I mean for example, I love how the Buster Prime and later versions take the RotF Prime fuel tanks and turn them into a gun but if you lose the gun you lose a noticable part of the alt-mode too.
It depends on what you like, I guess. For me personally I prefer it when the weapon's integrated in some way -- hiding it away or just making it a general gun of the alt-mode is cool and all, but it's really cool when they can do something clever with it. Like, as noted above, Rewind's stylus or Soundwave's batteries. Those sort of things are really cool touches to me.
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Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 29th, 2017 @ 12:03pm CDT
Yeah I guess it's a personal thing because those examples make no sense to me from a logical viewpoint (not even sure how a tablet and tank can even be the alt-modes of the same robot realistically)
I think one of the ones that bugged me like crazy during G1 was Springer's rotor blades. Yes it's cool it could become his sword... but if he's fighting in battle and his sword is broken or knocked from his hands he's lost his flying alt-mode (though not sure why helicopters are even a thing on cybertron as his form would appear to be since it doesn't look like any earth chopper).
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 29th, 2017 @ 12:03pm CDT
Kurona wrote:It depends on what you like, I guess. For me personally I prefer it when the weapon's integrated in some way -- hiding it away or just making it a general gun of the alt-mode is cool and all, but it's really cool when they can do something clever with it. Like, as noted above, Rewind's stylus or Soundwave's batteries. Those sort of things are really cool touches to me.
Yeah I guess it's a personal thing because those examples make no sense to me from a logical viewpoint (not even sure how a tablet and tank can even be the alt-modes of the same robot realistically)
I think one of the ones that bugged me like crazy during G1 was Springer's rotor blades. Yes it's cool it could become his sword... but if he's fighting in battle and his sword is broken or knocked from his hands he's lost his flying alt-mode (though not sure why helicopters are even a thing on cybertron as his form would appear to be since it doesn't look like any earth chopper).
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Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 29th, 2017 @ 12:29pm CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 29th, 2017 @ 12:29pm CDT
I'm doing it again aren't I?
Overthinking things and being annoying. I caught myself wondering why Soundwave would disguise his weapons as batteries cos if in tape player form undercover as some human's deck that human might decide he wants batteries for something and take them out of Soundwave thus disarming him completely and then I got too bothered by how much I haaaate that darn mass shifting stuff in the first place cos it never made much sense (why couldn't a small robot like Bumblebee get some mass shifting so he could become bigger than any decepciton but then they could get bigger and then everyone gets bigger and argh).
I shush now and leave you all to it. Sorry.
Overthinking things and being annoying. I caught myself wondering why Soundwave would disguise his weapons as batteries cos if in tape player form undercover as some human's deck that human might decide he wants batteries for something and take them out of Soundwave thus disarming him completely and then I got too bothered by how much I haaaate that darn mass shifting stuff in the first place cos it never made much sense (why couldn't a small robot like Bumblebee get some mass shifting so he could become bigger than any decepciton but then they could get bigger and then everyone gets bigger and argh).
I shush now and leave you all to it. Sorry.
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Posted by Seibertron on July 29th, 2017 @ 1:22pm CDT
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Posted by Seibertron on July 29th, 2017 @ 1:22pm CDT
ubertenorman wrote:Um, someone forgot to close the strikethrough tag at the end of the news post HTML file...
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Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900617)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on July 29th, 2017 @ 2:15pm CDT
Posted by Megatron Wolf on July 29th, 2017 @ 2:15pm CDT
I dont think arcees storage is that great you just flip her upside down and slap the weapons in, they're not hidden or integrated at all. Plus the swords just hang off the car, all weapons for the figure should be taken into account for this list just not one or two. Also think beast wars should be mentioned in general because most of the toys (especially the early ones) had really great weapon storage/integration. Last but not least, wheres animated prowl? First figures i thought of when i read the title were original cheetor, BW insecticon & animated prowl.
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900623)
Posted by shajaki on July 29th, 2017 @ 2:38pm CDT
AOE Drift... I don't even really recall that. Generations drift however? Those giant blades having spots to go in car mode is pretty great.
Someone mentioned MP-5 and G1 Megatron? How? The both come with things that DON'T integrate into that gun mode.
Besides commenting on other comments, I'm wracking my brain and can't come up with anything of my own to add. I agree though, OG Primal is probably the king
Posted by shajaki on July 29th, 2017 @ 2:38pm CDT
BattleConvoy wrote:Nice list, I would add MP-10 for his gun storage.
MP-10's gun storage, yes. But there's nowhere for that axe to go so....Desslok2201 wrote:How about MP-10 or Cybertron Wing Saber?
Bludgeon! Yes! His weapon integration was brilliant.Carnivius_Prime wrote:RotF Bludgeon.
AoE Drift
AOE Drift... I don't even really recall that. Generations drift however? Those giant blades having spots to go in car mode is pretty great.
Mmmm yes. That Megatron is a very impressive specimen.Ig89ninja wrote:Interesting, but did you consider how perfectly DOTM Megatron's fusion cannon integrates into his alt-mode?
Someone mentioned MP-5 and G1 Megatron? How? The both come with things that DON'T integrate into that gun mode.
Besides commenting on other comments, I'm wracking my brain and can't come up with anything of my own to add. I agree though, OG Primal is probably the king
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900625)
Posted by shajaki on July 29th, 2017 @ 2:53pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on July 29th, 2017 @ 2:53pm CDT
Hold the phone! I got something!
When I saw the #1, I thought "well there's an MP so!" but I quickly realized that the MP actually didn't stand up to the original in that regard. The mace doesn't store, and I don't think his swords store (in gorilla mode).
Who does though? MP Cheetor. Not only do his weapons store with the same spirit of the original, but he keeps that incredible cheetah silhouette to boot.
When I saw the #1, I thought "well there's an MP so!" but I quickly realized that the MP actually didn't stand up to the original in that regard. The mace doesn't store, and I don't think his swords store (in gorilla mode).
Who does though? MP Cheetor. Not only do his weapons store with the same spirit of the original, but he keeps that incredible cheetah silhouette to boot.
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900635)
Posted by Emerje on July 29th, 2017 @ 3:52pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on July 29th, 2017 @ 3:52pm CDT
Yeah, Universe Drift/Blurr are definitely towards the top of this list for me. I would probably replace Vector Prime on the list with the two of them together. You're only integrating one rather visible sword into VP, but you're hiding three swords or three guns completely on Drift and Blurr. Not only are they well hidden in car mode, the're also stored away properly in bot mode without just hanging off an arm or leg. Heck, you don't even have to remove the weapons from storage to transform into either mode! Plus their large sword and gun are massive, almost car length, and don't need to be folded in half to store away. They definitely pull it off much, much better than Arcee does.
Emerje
Emerje
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Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on July 29th, 2017 @ 3:59pm CDT
Yup. The gun can peg onto the top of Roller, and the fists have two spots they can peg into on either side of the command tower IIRC. That's perfect storage.
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on July 29th, 2017 @ 3:59pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:Also since G1 Megatron was brought up, and Willy J said he didn't think any G1 figure would make the list, how about G1 Prime? To store his gun, all we have to do is put it in the trailer.
Yup. The gun can peg onto the top of Roller, and the fists have two spots they can peg into on either side of the command tower IIRC. That's perfect storage.
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900642)
Posted by no-one on July 29th, 2017 @ 4:07pm CDT
...and would like to add...
Ratdong!
And this snazzy little trick!
Posted by no-one on July 29th, 2017 @ 4:07pm CDT
I was totally thinking that...Rated X wrote:Im suprised nobody mentioned thrilling 30s waspinator where the gun forms the stinger in his butt.
...and would like to add...
Ratdong!
And this snazzy little trick!
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900664)
Posted by Burn on July 29th, 2017 @ 5:40pm CDT
Posted by Burn on July 29th, 2017 @ 5:40pm CDT
You can tell what era Billy-Jim was raised in considering his on-going favouritism of Beast Wars figures.
No G1 figures will make the list.
ooooo what's that tingly feeling? It's the feeling of proving someone wrong ...
Say hello to the Skyscorchers, Axelerators (transitional) and to an extent, Triggercons and Triggerbots.
No G1 figures will make the list.
ooooo what's that tingly feeling? It's the feeling of proving someone wrong ...
Say hello to the Skyscorchers, Axelerators (transitional) and to an extent, Triggercons and Triggerbots.
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900671)
Posted by shajaki on July 29th, 2017 @ 6:11pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on July 29th, 2017 @ 6:11pm CDT
I had Eagle Eye as a kid! Loved him so much I got a MOSC one a few months agoBurn wrote:Say hello to the Skyscorchers, Axelerators (transitional) and to an extent, Triggercons and Triggerbots.
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900723)
Posted by Bradimus on July 30th, 2017 @ 1:30am CDT
This right here ^^^
Not only does the kibble make for cool looking samurai armor, the hip skirts double as sheaths/holsters. Brilliant!
Posted by Bradimus on July 30th, 2017 @ 1:30am CDT
Emerje wrote:Yeah, Universe Drift/Blurr are definitely towards the top of this list for me. I would probably replace Vector Prime on the list with the two of them together. You're only integrating one rather visible sword into VP, but you're hiding three swords or three guns completely on Drift and Blurr. Not only are they well hidden in car mode, the're also stored away properly in bot mode without just hanging off an arm or leg. Heck, you don't even have to remove the weapons from storage to transform into either mode! Plus their large sword and gun are massive, almost car length, and don't need to be folded in half to store away. They definitely pull it off much, much better than Arcee does.
Emerje
This right here ^^^
Not only does the kibble make for cool looking samurai armor, the hip skirts double as sheaths/holsters. Brilliant!
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900739)
Posted by WreckerJack on July 30th, 2017 @ 4:56am CDT
Posted by WreckerJack on July 30th, 2017 @ 4:56am CDT
Always liked TFP Wheeljack's storage.
And his tusks!
And his tusks!
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900765)
Posted by no-one on July 30th, 2017 @ 8:39am CDT
and in alt mode the small swords stay on the inside of the roof (backpack)
and the large blades tab into the bottom
I'd like to add a little something to the Gen Arcee argument. While one gun just pegs to the under carriage the other integrates into the transformation and adds stability the swords have nowhere "good" to go... in alt mode. For the most part I don't mind backpacks, but if you give me one, I'm going to try and shove something into it.
Quite a few car bots have places where you can peg their gun to underside of the alt mode (WfC Bumblee), but I feel like we are talking about best/most clever. How about this guy
Not only is it a compartment just for weapon storage but it could be interpreted as a homage to the G1's weapons becoming the battery and the tape deck
Probably should also mention Generations Wheeljack.
Now we're talking weapon storage not integration right? That could be it's own list
hint hint
Posted by no-one on July 30th, 2017 @ 8:39am CDT
All his blades can store on his back in bot mode in various configurations.shajaki wrote:AOE Drift... I don't even really recall that
and in alt mode the small swords stay on the inside of the roof (backpack)
and the large blades tab into the bottom
Realy, no mention of this guy?Burn wrote:Some G1 Stuff
I'd like to add a little something to the Gen Arcee argument. While one gun just pegs to the under carriage the other integrates into the transformation and adds stability the swords have nowhere "good" to go... in alt mode. For the most part I don't mind backpacks, but if you give me one, I'm going to try and shove something into it.
Quite a few car bots have places where you can peg their gun to underside of the alt mode (WfC Bumblee), but I feel like we are talking about best/most clever. How about this guy
Not only is it a compartment just for weapon storage but it could be interpreted as a homage to the G1's weapons becoming the battery and the tape deck
Probably should also mention Generations Wheeljack.
Now we're talking weapon storage not integration right? That could be it's own list
hint hint
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1900799)
Posted by Bradimus on July 30th, 2017 @ 11:56am CDT
Posted by Bradimus on July 30th, 2017 @ 11:56am CDT
I think this could have been a top 10 with or without integration. I do hope we'll see a list of best weapon integration in the future as RotF Skystalker and a number of other figures have brilliant integrations as mentioned in this thread.
As for Generations Thrilling 30 Arcee, since she is clearly a G1 homage I consider the swords to be bonus weapons, not primary weapons. Thus it doesn't bother me that they don't hide away in alt mode since she did not have them in G1. Including the swords instead of the guns in the SDCC Combiner Hunters 3 pack is actually the reason I got the regular releases of those characters instead of the very cool but pricey redecoes. With the upcoming release of Titans Return Windblade and presumably Arcee I am starting to regret that decision, but hindsight is what it is.
As for Generations Thrilling 30 Arcee, since she is clearly a G1 homage I consider the swords to be bonus weapons, not primary weapons. Thus it doesn't bother me that they don't hide away in alt mode since she did not have them in G1. Including the swords instead of the guns in the SDCC Combiner Hunters 3 pack is actually the reason I got the regular releases of those characters instead of the very cool but pricey redecoes. With the upcoming release of Titans Return Windblade and presumably Arcee I am starting to regret that decision, but hindsight is what it is.
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Posted by Burn on July 30th, 2017 @ 3:43pm CDT
He doesn't really "store" his weapons though.
Posted by Burn on July 30th, 2017 @ 3:43pm CDT
carytheone wrote:Realy, no mention of this guy?Burn wrote:Some G1 Stuff
He doesn't really "store" his weapons though.
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Posted by Kurona on July 30th, 2017 @ 3:54pm CDT
Posted by Kurona on July 30th, 2017 @ 3:54pm CDT
Was looking around my room at the few TFs I have displayed right now... and how can I forget Classics Prime?! 
His guns become the smokestacks and windvane of his truck mode. And they have enough transformation to be very convincing in both modes!
His guns become the smokestacks and windvane of his truck mode. And they have enough transformation to be very convincing in both modes!
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Posted by Bradimus on July 30th, 2017 @ 5:40pm CDT
I can't believe I forgot that one too. I like to flip and tab in the rifle/smokestacks upside down to make a jet pack for robot mode. Hasbro still hasn't topped Classics Optimus Prime and I'm starting to think they never will.
Posted by Bradimus on July 30th, 2017 @ 5:40pm CDT
Kurona wrote:Was looking around my room at the few TFs I have displayed right now... and how can I forget Classics Prime?!
His guns become the smokestacks and windvane of his truck mode. And they have enough transformation to be very convincing in both modes!
I can't believe I forgot that one too. I like to flip and tab in the rifle/smokestacks upside down to make a jet pack for robot mode. Hasbro still hasn't topped Classics Optimus Prime and I'm starting to think they never will.
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Posted by Kurona on July 30th, 2017 @ 5:50pm CDT
I personally find myself preferring TR Laser Prime since I got him a couple days ago. At the same time they kinda go for different things -- Classics Optimus remains my 'standard' Optimus, while Laser is him when he's ****ing pissed
Though talking of which, man Laser had bad weapon storage. He only comes with one gun and there's only ports on the side of the truck rather than in the middle so any symmetry is destroyed, and the sword just looks awkward outside of Robot mode no matter what you do with it.
Posted by Kurona on July 30th, 2017 @ 5:50pm CDT
Bradimus wrote:Kurona wrote:Was looking around my room at the few TFs I have displayed right now... and how can I forget Classics Prime?!
His guns become the smokestacks and windvane of his truck mode. And they have enough transformation to be very convincing in both modes!
I can't believe I forgot that one too. I like to flip and tab in the rifle/smokestacks upside down to make a jet pack for robot mode. Hasbro still hasn't topped Classics Optimus Prime and I'm starting to think they never will.
I personally find myself preferring TR Laser Prime since I got him a couple days ago. At the same time they kinda go for different things -- Classics Optimus remains my 'standard' Optimus, while Laser is him when he's ****ing pissed
Though talking of which, man Laser had bad weapon storage. He only comes with one gun and there's only ports on the side of the truck rather than in the middle so any symmetry is destroyed, and the sword just looks awkward outside of Robot mode no matter what you do with it.
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Posted by SureShot18 on July 30th, 2017 @ 8:16pm CDT
Posted by SureShot18 on July 30th, 2017 @ 8:16pm CDT
Can't say I really agree either. Scourge and Primal are really good ones though. I think if someone wanted to pick their favorite line they could easily pick a top five examples that would be just as good as someone else's.
RID Drift is as good at storage as the other Drifts and Wheeljack. RTS Laser Prime has a nice bit of transformable altmode integration with his sword. RTS Wreck Gar stores his axe-saw seamlessly. Animated Prowl, Jazz, and Oil Slick all hide the weapons in plain sight but you couldn't tell they were there. AoE Scorn's sword slides right into his tail. TLK Barricade has two of his three weapons hidden in altmode and they can be left there through transformation to robot mode where they are already in place. Heck you could shove the Gatling gun into the cavity in vehicle mode. RotF Brawn's pistols stay in his hands through transformation and his shoulder cannon ends up on the roof of the armored car.
And I just got those by looking at my shelves for a bit.
RID Drift is as good at storage as the other Drifts and Wheeljack. RTS Laser Prime has a nice bit of transformable altmode integration with his sword. RTS Wreck Gar stores his axe-saw seamlessly. Animated Prowl, Jazz, and Oil Slick all hide the weapons in plain sight but you couldn't tell they were there. AoE Scorn's sword slides right into his tail. TLK Barricade has two of his three weapons hidden in altmode and they can be left there through transformation to robot mode where they are already in place. Heck you could shove the Gatling gun into the cavity in vehicle mode. RotF Brawn's pistols stay in his hands through transformation and his shoulder cannon ends up on the roof of the armored car.
And I just got those by looking at my shelves for a bit.
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1901027)
Posted by william-james88 on July 31st, 2017 @ 1:09pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on July 31st, 2017 @ 1:09pm CDT
I see a lot of talk about weapon integration over weapon storage. Thats cool, it gives me an idea for a list about that. And we can all keep talking about that, I just hope people understand that the reason those toys aren't there is because I was really looking at storage. And fun storage, original stuff. That Arcee's swords might not store properly, but I just loved the way they integrated the storage of that smaller gun, making it part of the finalized transformation for the hands to clip together and not hang loose. Plus, I love the asymmetry of the other gun's integration. To me, that is much more inventive and fun than just dumping all the extra accessories in Prime's G1 trailer. But that's my opinion.
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Posted by Evil Eye on July 31st, 2017 @ 3:19pm CDT
Posted by Evil Eye on July 31st, 2017 @ 3:19pm CDT
Whilst he's perhaps not the greatest toy ever created, TLK Barricade's weapon storage is pretty neat, with the weapons able to stay attached through transformation and the truncheon and pistol ending up on his hips. The shotgun mandala can even (sort of) squeeze under the roof in car mode if you're careful!
Energon Cruellock and Divebomb both work pretty well. Divebomb's shuriken can form slashing fins in bird mode, and Cruellock's tail weapon storage is ingenious.
And of course, there's the entire Alternators/Binaltech line, with the rather clever way the weapons formed fairly realistic engine bits.
Energon Cruellock and Divebomb both work pretty well. Divebomb's shuriken can form slashing fins in bird mode, and Cruellock's tail weapon storage is ingenious.
And of course, there's the entire Alternators/Binaltech line, with the rather clever way the weapons formed fairly realistic engine bits.
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Posted by Bradimus on July 31st, 2017 @ 5:37pm CDT
Looking forward to the weapons integration list. I have a few transformers with brilliant weapons integration (Classics OP, RotF Skystalker to name two) and I know there are a lot more (like Generations Deluxe Class Megatron/Dreadwing). If you are looking for parameters I think you should include the figures who not only integrate the weapons into their alt modes but whose weapons still look like weapons when handheld (so I would not include RotF Mindwipe because while the integrations is cool the cockpit doesn't frighten me as daggers). Good luck!
Posted by Bradimus on July 31st, 2017 @ 5:37pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:I see a lot of talk about weapon integration over weapon storage. Thats cool, it gives me an idea for a list about that. And we can all keep talking about that, I just hope people understand that the reason those toys aren't there is because I was really looking at storage. And fun storage, original stuff. That Arcee's swords might not store properly, but I just loved the way they integrated the storage of that smaller gun, making it part of the finalized transformation for the hands to clip together and not hang loose. Plus, I love the asymmetry of the other gun's integration. To me, that is much more inventive and fun than just dumping all the extra accessories in Prime's G1 trailer. But that's my opinion.
Looking forward to the weapons integration list. I have a few transformers with brilliant weapons integration (Classics OP, RotF Skystalker to name two) and I know there are a lot more (like Generations Deluxe Class Megatron/Dreadwing). If you are looking for parameters I think you should include the figures who not only integrate the weapons into their alt modes but whose weapons still look like weapons when handheld (so I would not include RotF Mindwipe because while the integrations is cool the cockpit doesn't frighten me as daggers). Good luck!
Re: Top 5 Transformers Toys With Best Weapon Storage (1902642)
Posted by Optimum Supreme on August 7th, 2017 @ 6:11pm CDT
Posted by Optimum Supreme on August 7th, 2017 @ 6:11pm CDT
NEST Bludgeon is the best of what I've seen mentioned. Not only the long sword stored/dual purposed as the cannon, the opening turret to get the other one is easy to use but super fun to play with, then on top of that he's got places to hang them on his hips in robit mode. One of the coolest bayverse molds I've ever had.
Interpreted as? If that's not a homage there's no such thing.
BTW g1 Soundwave definitely belongs in this list, now that you've brought him up. Definitely before most of the other g1's (Megatron, are you kidding me, that's just kibble the marvel/sunbow writers just found a happy coincidence to repurpose as a weapon, the toy's REAL weapon is that weird chrome thing. No hiding/storing that in gun mode )
Not only is it a compartment just for weapon storage but it could be interpreted as a homage to the G1's weapons becoming the battery and the tape deck
Interpreted as? If that's not a homage there's no such thing.
BTW g1 Soundwave definitely belongs in this list, now that you've brought him up. Definitely before most of the other g1's (Megatron, are you kidding me, that's just kibble the marvel/sunbow writers just found a happy coincidence to repurpose as a weapon, the toy's REAL weapon is that weird chrome thing. No hiding/storing that in gun mode
)
