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Transformers: Robots in Disguise Power Surge Bumblebee and Sideswipe Sighted at US Retail
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Jul 3, 2016 at 1:32am CDT
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Re: Transformers: Robots in Disguise Power Surge Bumblebee and Sideswipe Sighted at US Retail
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Comment by Rainmaker
Jul 3, 2016
So? Power Surge Sideswipe has been here for the past few weeks
Re: Transformers: Robots in Disguise Power Surge Bumblebee and Sideswipe Sighted at US Retail
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Did you report it? Because I presume this is the first reported sighting of the figure, hence it being newsed.
Comment by King Kuuga
Jul 3, 2016
Raintime Rainmaker wrote:So? Power Surge Sideswipe has been here for the past few weeks
Did you report it? Because I presume this is the first reported sighting of the figure, hence it being newsed.
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No, I don't have anything to take a picture of it.
Comment by Rainmaker
Jul 3, 2016
That Bot wrote:Raintime Rainmaker wrote:So? Power Surge Sideswipe has been here for the past few weeks
Did you report it? Because I presume this is the first reported sighting of the figure, hence it being newsed.
No, I don't have anything to take a picture of it.
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Comment by chuckdawg1999
Jul 3, 2016
I'm kinda iffy on these. I think I'd like Sideswipe more for the sword
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Comment by Va'al
Jul 4, 2016
Another toy sighting from Cobotron (via his brother) in the Transformers Robots in Disguise later waves - as Power Surge Optimus Prime shows up on the shelves of the Glendale, CA, Toys R Us store, for $49.99! The new version of the big bot comes with lights, sounds, and the power up action brought on by the minicon application. Check out photo proof below, and make sure to flag any new sightings in our database and forums, too!
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Comment by Fires_Of_Inferno
Jul 4, 2016
Watched a video review of this guy. More for people who are into simple transformers, or people who only want it for the robot mode. For real, there are gobots with more involved transformations.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Jul 4, 2016
Despite the Hanna-Barbera cartoon's lower quality than the G1 Transformers cartoon (though, it wasn't pure garbage as it did have a few episodes and characters that were genuinely good), the GoBots toy molds were generally well done for the time, so it's not really a bad comparison to make.Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:For real, there are gobots with more involved transformations.
Re: Transformers: Robots in Disguise Power Surge Bumblebee and Sideswipe Sighted at US Retail
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True enough. The toys can be pretty awesome. Like Tux. Still waiting on someone to do a custom of him using the TF:P Knockout figure!
Comment by Fires_Of_Inferno
Jul 4, 2016
Sabrblade wrote:Despite the Hanna-Barbera cartoon's lower quality than the G1 Transformers cartoon (thoughm it wasn't pure garbage as it did have a few episodes and characters that were genuinely good), the GoBots toy molds were generally well done for the time, so it's not really a bad comparison to make.Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:For real, there are gobots with more involved transformations.
True enough. The toys can be pretty awesome. Like Tux. Still waiting on someone to do a custom of him using the TF:P Knockout figure!
Re: Transformers: Robots in Disguise Power Surge Bumblebee and Sideswipe Sighted at US Retail
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I didn't realize this was news. TRU in Mishawaka has had this guy for a couple of weeks now.
Comment by Ironhidensh
Jul 4, 2016
Dr Va'al wrote:Another toy sighting from Cobotron (via his brother) in the Transformers Robots in Disguise later waves - as Power Surge Optimus Prime shows up on the shelves of the Glendale, CA, Toys R Us store, for $49.99! The new version of the big bot comes with lights, sounds, and the power up action brought on by the minicon application. Check out photo proof below, and make sure to flag any new sightings in our database and forums, too!
I didn't realize this was news. TRU in Mishawaka has had this guy for a couple of weeks now.
Re: Transformers: Robots in Disguise Power Surge Bumblebee and Sideswipe Sighted at US Retail
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If you see something thats new to you in a store and that you havent seen on the boards, then its always good to take a chance, take a pic and let us know.
Also, I think Gobots are just as good as G1 TF toys. They have more diecast too!
Comment by william-james88
Jul 4, 2016
Ironhidensh wrote:I didn't realize this was news. TRU in Mishawaka has had this guy for a couple of weeks now.
If you see something thats new to you in a store and that you havent seen on the boards, then its always good to take a chance, take a pic and let us know.
Also, I think Gobots are just as good as G1 TF toys. They have more diecast too!
Re: Transformers: Robots in Disguise Power Surge Bumblebee and Sideswipe Sighted at US Retail
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Was also easier to smuggle them around in your pocket when you go to movies, grocery shopping with your parents, to church, and many other places! Try fitting Optimus Prime in your pocket!
Comment by Fires_Of_Inferno
Jul 4, 2016
william-james88 wrote:Also, I think Gobots are just as good as G1 TF toys. They have more diecast too!
Was also easier to smuggle them around in your pocket when you go to movies, grocery shopping with your parents, to church, and many other places! Try fitting Optimus Prime in your pocket!
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Such a wonderful post, beaming with childhood joy and innocence. I too took small toys to church
Comment by william-james88
Jul 4, 2016
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:william-james88 wrote:Also, I think Gobots are just as good as G1 TF toys. They have more diecast too!
Was also easier to smuggle them around in your pocket when you go to movies, grocery shopping with your parents, to church, and many other places! Try fitting Optimus Prime in your pocket!
Such a wonderful post, beaming with childhood joy and innocence. I too took small toys to church
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Growing up I always had an armada minicon or two in my pocket. My buddy and I would sit in the back pew and use hymnals as bases. Awww, Now I kind of wish these rid minicons had vehicle alt modes.
Comment by LE0KING
Jul 4, 2016
william-james88 wrote:Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:william-james88 wrote:Also, I think Gobots are just as good as G1 TF toys. They have more diecast too!
Was also easier to smuggle them around in your pocket when you go to movies, grocery shopping with your parents, to church, and many other places! Try fitting Optimus Prime in your pocket!
Such a wonderful post, beaming with childhood joy and innocence. I too took small toys to church
Growing up I always had an armada minicon or two in my pocket. My buddy and I would sit in the back pew and use hymnals as bases. Awww, Now I kind of wish these rid minicons had vehicle alt modes.
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Comment by AbdullahQ
Jul 6, 2016
Honestly out of all the toylines over the years that Hasbro has put out, the 2015 RID line has been the worst in quite awhile. The toys look and feel cheap, they leave most of the main Decepticons out of the toyline and there are just too many repaints of molds that aren't even that old yet.
Seriously did we really need a G1 Grimlock repaint?
Seriously did we really need a G1 Grimlock repaint?
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Comment by william-james88
Jul 6, 2016
If we are talking about bad and chap toylines, RID doesnt hold a candle to Fall of Cybertron. That line had the smallest deluxes, the cheapest plastic, and a ton of redecos/retools. The transfrmations were also shitty and the alt modes didnt look good (and the robot modes wither for some). At least RID has great transformations (the best on the shelves right now) and some of the best alt mode and robot designs we've seen in a while.
Transformers Fall of Cybertron Ultra Magnus Gallery
Transformers Fall of Cybertron Air Raid Gallery
Transformers Fall of Cybertron Sideswipe Gallery
Transformers Fall of Cybertron Ultra Magnus Gallery
Transformers Fall of Cybertron Air Raid Gallery
Transformers Fall of Cybertron Sideswipe Gallery
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Comment by william-james88
Jul 6, 2016
Robots in Disguise Power Surge Prime has recently hit US shores and if any of you are unsure about getting him, fellow Seibertronian Chuckdawg1999 has reviewed this figure for us fans.
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Here's a little lemon sorbet to cleans the pallet between Titans Return reviews, Power Surge Optimus Prime. The big bot is the central figure in the Weaponizer sub line featuring lights and sounds, that are somewhat hard to control and can go off at random. Transformation is simple, but not simple enough to justify the small sheet of instructions, that are only one sided. Overall the figure looks cool, and thanks to some well placed swivels, can get into some good sword wielding positions. Most collectors will turn their noses up at this figure, but Prime cuts an imposing pose and is a lot of fun.
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Did the Soundwave mold just come out as the lucky gem in the rough, then? Because I've got Soundblaster & Buzzsaw and they're really solid and large.
Then again it is the Takara version so maybe they had different plastic? It just feels almost Cybertron/Galaxy Force quality to me.
Comment by Kurona
Jul 6, 2016
william-james88 wrote:If we are talking about bad and chap toylines, RID doesnt hold a candle to Fall of Cybertron. That line had the smallest deluxes, the cheapest plastic, and a ton of redecos/retools. The transfrmations were also shitty and the alt modes didnt look good (and the robot modes wither for some). At least RID has great transformations (the best on the shelves right now) and some of the best alt mode and robot designs we've seen in a while.
Transformers Fall of Cybertron Ultra Magnus Gallery
Transformers Fall of Cybertron Air Raid Gallery
Transformers Fall of Cybertron Sideswipe Gallery
Did the Soundwave mold just come out as the lucky gem in the rough, then? Because I've got Soundblaster & Buzzsaw and they're really solid and large.
Then again it is the Takara version so maybe they had different plastic? It just feels almost Cybertron/Galaxy Force quality to me.
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Comment by Cobotron
Jul 6, 2016
My brother who spotted the sighting of PS Prime dicribed it as very "Playschooly" feeling. Not nessicarly a bad thing. This toy is totally meant for the kids. And that's fine. Some 7 year old is definitely going to have an AWESOME Christmas.
Oh, and God forbid a toy company make kid's toys.
Oh, and God forbid a toy company make kid's toys.
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I see him in the same vein as that giant Beast Hunters Optimus they released last time. This is the same thing. What sucks though is that due to that removeable cab, I dont think I will ever find one in decent shape at a thrift store
Comment by william-james88
Jul 6, 2016
Cobotron wrote:My brother who spotted the sighting of PS Prime dicribed it as very "Playschooly" feeling. Not nessicarly a bad thing. This toy is totally meant for the kids. And that's fine. Some 7 year old is definitely going to have an AWESOME Christmas.
I see him in the same vein as that giant Beast Hunters Optimus they released last time. This is the same thing. What sucks though is that due to that removeable cab, I dont think I will ever find one in decent shape at a thrift store
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If that is the feeling you get when touching them then they are definitely made of different plastic. Hasbro's Soundwave was porous, its really a slimey feeling compared to other plasics I have felt when collecting. He is extremely light too. And that gimick didnt work as intended, the disks always get stuck in my version. And he too wasnt spared of a cheap redeco.
Comment by william-james88
Jul 6, 2016
Kurona wrote:Did the Soundwave mold just come out as the lucky gem in the rough, then? Because I've got Soundblaster & Buzzsaw and they're really solid and large.
Then again it is the Takara version so maybe they had different plastic? It just feels almost Cybertron/Galaxy Force quality to me.
If that is the feeling you get when touching them then they are definitely made of different plastic. Hasbro's Soundwave was porous, its really a slimey feeling compared to other plasics I have felt when collecting. He is extremely light too. And that gimick didnt work as intended, the disks always get stuck in my version. And he too wasnt spared of a cheap redeco.
