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Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee

Transformers News: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee

Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 12:20AM CDT

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We thanks Razorbeast88 for sharing with us a review from Chefatron. This is a review of the newly revealed Transformers Legacy United deluxe Animated Bumblebee. Here we can see comparisons to the original, along with all the accessories and how the figure can handle them. You'll let us know what you think!


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Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169255)
Posted by f-primus-unicron on September 20th, 2023 @ 1:01am CDT
william-james88 wrote:Fans have been getting Legacy leader class Nova Prime for the past couple of weeks and for those who still don't have it yet and want as much info as possible, we have some reviews from the community to share. Below you will find a video review and a pictorial review from our community members.



-Kanrabat- wrote:Got the (Amazon exclusive?) Nova Prime!

First, that's big, sturdy box! The insides of the packaging must be quite premium.

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...Or not.

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I noticed that the whole thing was put face-down.

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The super bot looks awesome, except for the hollow firetruck things. I'll be looking forward an upgrade kit.

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The mini Prime is nice. Like a clone of Magnus.

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The transformation was full of TRAPS. The worst one being the legs-armor's "panels". Those are screwed in place and are not meant to be moved. As for the rest, it's so different than Siege/Kingdom Magnus that I had to look up the instructions to know what to do. That's rare.
The final truck is pretty damn nice.

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I'll be looking forward some upgrade kit and the Reprolabels.


technically the changes are from galaxy upgrade optimus which nova is closer to than the magnus figures
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169256)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 20th, 2023 @ 4:43am CDT
f-primus-unicron wrote:technically the changes are from galaxy upgrade optimus which nova is closer to than the magnus figures


The only molding changes are the new super head, super chest, and the wings.
That's still a lot.

I skipped on G.U Optimus because I already have the Galaxy Force original and saw no point with a DOWNGRADE.
But that Nova Prime make it worth it to own the mold. I'm sure with some filler parts and especially the Reprolabels, he will be ultimate. 8-)
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169268)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 20th, 2023 @ 6:34am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:The only molding changes are the new super head, super chest, and the wings.

New shoulders too
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169301)
Posted by william-james88 on September 20th, 2023 @ 10:06am CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:The only molding changes are the new super head, super chest, and the wings.

New shoulders too


There is lots of remolding in the abdomen as well. Pretty cool because the fact that both the abdomen and super chest are remolded makes the main nova prime mode look completely different from the waist up.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169305)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 20th, 2023 @ 10:33am CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:The only molding changes are the new super head, super chest, and the wings.

New shoulders too


Yup. Those too.

So overall, for those who already have G.U Optimus, getting Nova barely count as "double-dipping."
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169321)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 20th, 2023 @ 11:26am CDT
william-james88 wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:The only molding changes are the new super head, super chest, and the wings.

New shoulders too


There is lots of remolding in the abdomen as well. Pretty cool because the fact that both the abdomen and super chest are remolded makes the main nova prime mode look completely different from the waist up.
What's different about the abdomen from Galaxy Upgrade Optimus? Looking at pics of the two, I'm not seeing anything different but the colors.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169339)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 20th, 2023 @ 12:47pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:The only molding changes are the new super head, super chest, and the wings.

New shoulders too


There is lots of remolding in the abdomen as well. Pretty cool because the fact that both the abdomen and super chest are remolded makes the main nova prime mode look completely different from the waist up.
What's different about the abdomen from Galaxy Upgrade Optimus? Looking at pics of the two, I'm not seeing anything different but the colors.


It's minor, but the headlights have been retooled as well, probably owing to the windshield being replaced with an opaque piece. The rest of the detailing was already present on Galaxy Prime, but drowned out by the white paint.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169345)
Posted by william-james88 on September 20th, 2023 @ 1:11pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Looking at pics of the two, I'm not seeing anything different but the colors.


Jelze Bunnycat wrote:It's minor, but the headlights have been retooled as well, probably owing to the windshield being replaced with an opaque piece. The rest of the detailing was already present on Galaxy Prime, but drowned out by the white paint.


OOf, age gets to all of us, man ;)

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Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169370)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on September 20th, 2023 @ 6:43pm CDT
I just got an email from Hasbro Pulse saying that Nacelle is “no longer available” and that my order has been cancelled! I preordered immediately months ago, and was charged for the pre-order just last week. :(
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Posted by AcademyofDrX on September 20th, 2023 @ 6:45pm CDT
Same thing happened to me. They must be writing off the whole shipment due to the mystery substance. Amazon still has it, I'm taking my chances there. I guess Nacelle isn't too toxic for them.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169374)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 20th, 2023 @ 8:36pm CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:I just got an email from Hasbro Pulse saying that Nacelle is “no longer available” and that my order has been cancelled! I preordered immediately months ago, and was charged for the pre-order just last week. :(


Meh, it's in stock at Amazon.

USA:
https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-TRA ... 553&sr=1-1?tag=seibertron07-20&

Canada:
https://www.amazon.ca/-/fr/Transformers ... 182&sr=1-4?tag=seibertron0b-20&
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169406)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 21st, 2023 @ 6:37am CDT
We have some disappointing news for those who ordered their Transformers Legacy Nacelle from Hasbro Pulse: they are cancelling those orders.

For those who ordered this figure from Pulse, Pulse began charging customers last week for Nacelle, which usually leads to a shipping email within a couple of days. However, overnight Pulse began sending out cancellation emails for Nacelle, including a later notice of refund for the order. One of those emails, from Seibertron user Mindmaster, is included below.

While we have no way of knowing for sure or confirming what the reason would be for these cancellations, there were reports emerging when Nacelle was originally shipping from Amazon of white puffy substances found on multiple figures, which has been suspected to be everything from materials to help the plastic leave its factory mold to actual mold itself, with no concrete answer or confirmation as to what the substance really is. Again, we do not know if that is the reason Pulse is cancelling orders, but it is worth noting here.

Let us know if you were one of the unlucky members to have your Pulse Nacelle cancelled. And if you were, Amazon still has him in stock should you still desire one.

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Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169413)
Posted by ScottyP on September 21st, 2023 @ 7:52am CDT
I got the cancel notice overnight. Just bought one on Amazon instead. Bring on the mold!
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Posted by Sabrblade on September 21st, 2023 @ 8:58am CDT
Couldn't it just be a case of more people having placed orders with Hasbro Pulse than the amount they had in stock? It is, after all, and Amazon exclusive first and foremost, and Hasbro Pulse has typically had less stock of exclusives belonging to another retailer.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 21st, 2023 @ 9:10am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Couldn't it just be a case of more people having placed orders with Hasbro Pulse than the amount they had in stock? It is, after all, and Amazon exclusive first and foremost, and Hasbro Pulse has typically had less stock of exclusives belonging to another retailer.

Except that usually does not happen, this is the first case of Pulse charging people for a preorder and then having it cancelled up to 2 weeks after charging them (talked to a friend this morning who confirmed he was charged almost 2 week ago now). And historically, Pulse always has cancelled preorder stock plus some more available to purchase the Friday after it comes in stock.

Also, I now know of 5 people who have had theirs cancelled, and of them I know 3 are those who place preorders promptly, so I would doubt that all 5 would've been on the cutting room floor for fulfilled preorders.
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Posted by DeathReviews on September 21st, 2023 @ 11:26am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Couldn't it just be a case of more people having placed orders with Hasbro Pulse than the amount they had in stock? It is, after all, and Amazon exclusive first and foremost, and Hasbro Pulse has typically had less stock of exclusives belonging to another retailer.



It wouldn't be the first time. I had ordered two of the Studio Series Snarl figures. But Hasbro only delivered one, cancelled the second, and refunded the difference. I had thought that 'premier' membership on Pulse would mean that your orders were reserved in some way. I'm not sure exactly how Pulse amasses their inventory, but they definitely don't seem to have a lot of anything. And the in-demand items? You're lucky if you can even get one. Have they restocked Cosmos yet? Or the Centurion Drone weapon pack....?
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169438)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on September 21st, 2023 @ 11:38am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Couldn't it just be a case of more people having placed orders with Hasbro Pulse than the amount they had in stock? It is, after all, and Amazon exclusive first and foremost, and Hasbro Pulse has typically had less stock of exclusives belonging to another retailer.

They presumably would have cancelled them based on when they were ordered, and reported cancellations include people like me who ordered immediately after availability. Cancellation reports are incredibly widespread. Unless someone has confirmed Pulse shipped them Nacelle, I think the most likely explanation is that they cancelled the product on their end outright.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169440)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on September 21st, 2023 @ 12:42pm CDT
Been reading on FB and IG groups the thought is they are canceled right now due to some slipping out with some sort of mold release all over the wings that looks like fungus.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169451)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on September 21st, 2023 @ 1:29pm CDT
So would that not affect all the Nacelle figures or just the stock Pulse had?
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Posted by Sabrblade on September 21st, 2023 @ 1:30pm CDT
Cyber Bishop wrote:Been reading on FB and IG groups the thought is they are canceled right now due to some slipping out with some sort of mold release all over the wings that looks like fungus.
The mold/fungus news has been an ongoing discussion for quite a while, now.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169458)
Posted by SpaceEagle on September 21st, 2023 @ 1:37pm CDT
I just assumed it was probably due to not having enough stock to fulfil the orders - I know others in this thread have already mentioned this being uncommon of course, and there doesn't seem to be any reports (so far) of people actually receiving Nacelles to confirm that there were no more stock left.

I do somewhat wonder if it has anything to do with the health concerns of the wing substance(mold or not), though I also doubt that being the case too. Maybe they just done goofed!
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169466)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on September 21st, 2023 @ 2:50pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:
Cyber Bishop wrote:Been reading on FB and IG groups the thought is they are canceled right now due to some slipping out with some sort of mold release all over the wings that looks like fungus.
The mold/fungus news has been an ongoing discussion for quite a while, now.


Yup and maybe that is why I dunno as that is what collectors are speculating, just spitballing here.

SpaceEagle wrote:there doesn't seem to be any reports (so far) of people actually receiving Nacelles to confirm that there were no more stock left.


People on FB groups have been reporting getting him for several weeks now, our own counterpunch has one.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169468)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 21st, 2023 @ 3:04pm CDT
Cyber Bishop wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Cyber Bishop wrote:Been reading on FB and IG groups the thought is they are canceled right now due to some slipping out with some sort of mold release all over the wings that looks like fungus.
The mold/fungus news has been an ongoing discussion for quite a while, now.


Yup and maybe that is why I dunno as that is what collectors are speculating, just spitballing here.

SpaceEagle wrote:there doesn't seem to be any reports (so far) of people actually receiving Nacelles to confirm that there were no more stock left.


People on FB groups have been reporting getting him for several weeks now, our own counterpunch has one.


Nacelle is easy to get at Amazon.ca and Amazon.com.
Plus, the dirty ones may have been just a limited batch. Mine is pristine.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169469)
Posted by SpaceEagle on September 21st, 2023 @ 3:27pm CDT
Ah, good to know there are indeed reports of acquiring Nacelles, guess it really is just no more stock. :lol:
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 21st, 2023 @ 3:44pm CDT
SpaceEagle wrote:Ah, good to know there are indeed reports of acquiring Nacelles, guess it really is just no more stock. :lol:


Still, why bother with Pulse when Amazon have plenty?

Especially for Canadians, who must pay 25$US of shipping minimum.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169486)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on September 21st, 2023 @ 7:55pm CDT
So will a confirmed non-fungal Nacelle become a high-priced collector's item on the 2ndary market? Or will Hasbro rerelease the figure clean in the near future?
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Posted by SpaceEagle on September 21st, 2023 @ 7:56pm CDT
Is it weird that I expect Toyhax to make some joke stickers of Nacelle being "infected" with fungus?
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Posted by william-james88 on September 21st, 2023 @ 8:24pm CDT
It seems like almost the entirety of the Legacy Evolution line is now available in some form or another, be it online or in stores. We are still missing a few, but with the recent sightings, we are now well into wave 4 of the Legacy Evolution line in terms of sightings. The wave 4 deluxes have now been found at the Plaza Bonita Target in California by ApocalypseThruster. Those are Detritus, Bombshell, Strongarm and Shadow Striker. This adds to the recent sighting of the wave 4 voyagers, Bludgeon and Trashmaster, at Gamestops in both the US and Canada. This wave's leader, Dreadwing has not appeared in stores yet, but is available at online retailers, like cdmstore.

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You can see video reviews for all those figures below.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Bombshell completes the Legacy Evolution updates to the G1 Insecticons and I have to admit that I feel underwhelmed. Bombshell is a repaint/retool of Shrapnel and while it works well, I'm disappointed that we're denied three unique molds for the Insecticons. I do enjoy Bombshell and it's a worthy addition to your Insecticon army.



chuckdawg1999 wrote:If you were to ask me to list 10 figures that I don't think would get updates in a modern Transformers line, Detritus wouldn't make the list because I just wouldn't think of it. Imagine my surprise that our first experience with the SS86 Hound mold is Detritus here in the Legacy Evolution line. The mold is fantastic and the best modern Hound mold we've gotten, much easier to handle than the Masterpiece. While I can't say this is a must-have figure, if you want to experience the SS86 mold Detritus is a solid purchase, on sale, which will probably be before we see the release of Hound.



chuckdawg1999 wrote:Shadow Striker is a great figure but there are lots of little things going on with it that might turn some people off. First, I feel labeling the figure from the Cyberverse Universe is a disservice as the use of this mold is clearly meant to homage the TFCC convention exclusive. That leads to the second point, this mold is meant for Robots In Disguise Sideburn who we know is coming at a later point. With that said I find it hard to recommend this figure since once Sideburn is released most of this version will become redundant.



chuckdawg1999 wrote:What some new parts and paint can do for a mold is fantastic. Elita-1 and Minerva were ok, but Strongarm is the best use of this mold. Outside of an entirely new mold, this is the best modern interpretation of Strongarm we'll get and it's my favorite figure of the wave.





chuckdawg1999 wrote:It's incredible how some different colors can make you appreciate a mold and realize what it's for. While we all thought that the mold was intended for Tarn, with these new colors and details of the mold pop, I believe that Bludgeon was the intended use all along. I also have to point out that a Voyager Transformer has enough articulation to do a proper two-handed sword pose, something that figures double or triple the price can't do. If you tend to favor Tarn then I'm not sure I can recommend the double dip, but this is the best Bludgeon figure since the original G1 mold.



chuckdawg1999 wrote:It's nice to see Hasbro reach across all Transformer lines for Legacy. Prime was an exciting show coming in the wake of the live-action movies. Skyquake and Dreadwing were two of the stand-out characters from the show and it's nice to see them in Evolution. The base mold that they share is meant to homage the Predator Skyquake, a character from the European Generation One period. Skyquake and Dreadwing are fun figures and either or both would fit well in your collection.

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Posted by Rtron on September 21st, 2023 @ 8:24pm CDT
SpaceEagle wrote:Is it weird that I expect Toyhax to make some joke stickers of Nacelle being "infected" with fungus?


I hope this becomes a "thing" in fiction or something. Like a recurring gag with Nacelle and unknown substances.
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Posted by AcademyofDrX on September 21st, 2023 @ 8:29pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:So will a confirmed non-fungal Nacelle become a high-priced collector's item on the 2ndary market? Or will Hasbro rerelease the figure clean in the near future?

The difference between "fungal" and non-fungal versions is a cotton swab and five minutes of work.
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 21st, 2023 @ 8:40pm CDT
Rtron wrote:
SpaceEagle wrote:Is it weird that I expect Toyhax to make some joke stickers of Nacelle being "infected" with fungus?


I hope this becomes a "thing" in fiction or something. Like a recurring gag with Nacelle and unknown substances.


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Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169492)
Posted by SpaceEagle on September 21st, 2023 @ 10:33pm CDT
Hah, yeah, maybe Nacelle will have something in common with Skalor after contracting this "space fungus"...
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Posted by Bumblevivisector on September 22nd, 2023 @ 12:46am CDT
SpaceEagle wrote:Hah, yeah, maybe Nacelle will have something in common with Skalor after contracting this "space fungus"...
Agreed, if he designed the wings for the Coneheads, he could've also invented Pretender Shells to heal his own infection, then given one to Finback to fight his metal-wasting disease.

Has the actual fungus proven "curable" with warm water, like space-barnacles in Animated?
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 22nd, 2023 @ 7:36am CDT
SpaceEagle wrote:Ah, good to know there are indeed reports of acquiring Nacelles, guess it really is just no more stock. :lol:

From Amazon, not Pulse. Pulse was the one in discussion relating to them cancelling their orders for Nacelle.

Anyways, Nemesis looks good in her ship mode

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Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169533)
Posted by Omegatron. on September 22nd, 2023 @ 8:41am CDT
SimianProphet wrote:I have been collecting the Legacy Junkions, in anticipation of their eventual combined mode, only to be pretty disappointed by the semi-official Junkasaurus build, once I had it in hand.

I searched around to see if anyone had any more interesting combinations, and I found nothing.
So I tinkered a bit, and came up with this, completely unofficial, but improved (In my opinion) Junkasaurus.

I used a Trashmaster, an Axlegrease, and a Scraphook, along with all of their components.

If anyone has any other cool Junkions combos, I'd love to see them! (I still have yet to find any really good 'Evo-Fusion' ideas for Trashmaster's parts, other than just swapping out the trucks front end)



I found this design on Reddit, which uses all components from Trashmaster, Scraphook, and Crashbar. I think it works well.
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Posted by AcademyofDrX on September 22nd, 2023 @ 10:38am CDT
Watching the livestream now. I love how excited these guys get about what they're showing off. My collection is very G1-based but I might need the entire first wave of United.
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Posted by Emerje on September 22nd, 2023 @ 10:39am CDT
Pulsecon is live! Legacy United poster features both Magmatron and Tidal Wave! Not revealed, but the poster show TW connected to Armada Megatron maybe we're getting two Commanders?

Core Energon Megatron looks great, in cartoon colors, has his tank sword and wing guns.

Tasmania Kid is amazing! Done in a sort of cartoon style.

Apparently the Rocks aren't Rocklords so much as rock vehicles, apparently inspired from rock beings from Transformers Headmasters. They're modular and transform, except for the Core Bouldercrash which turns into a weapon instead of armor.

Deluxe Magneous is neat, looks like a rocky Junkion. Just a really cool looking figure!

Deluxe Animated Bumblebee we've seen.

Deluxe Rescuebots Chase is a surprising figure. Teased a second use something amazing.

Deluxe Cyberverse Windblade is OK, but the proportions are weird, especially the jet.

Voyager Thundertron is nice, more articulated than the original. Mention Zoid Liger inspiration.

Voyager Animated Optimus Prime we've seen. Lightbar is removable.

Leader Tiger Hawk looks cool in bot mode, beast mode has really scrawny back legs. Cartoon colors!

Leaders now have open boxes like the rest of the figures!

Talking about Robosen Grimlock now.

Talking PulseCon exclusive Hot Shot.

Hall of fame is up:
Human - Takio Ejima
Evolution figure - Armada Optimus Prime
RID Character - Sky-Byte

Q&A
Can we get Prime video game characters in Gamer Edition - absolutely

Best Dinobot - All three gushed over a figure that hasn't been revealed (SS86 Swoop most likely).

Deathsaurus update - Figure is in production, have their sample at the RI offices (they're in MA), video coming.

Transformers HasLab in 2023 - No, maybe next year.

Emerje
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Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on September 22nd, 2023 @ 11:04am CDT
Emerje wrote:
Tasmania Kid is amazing! Done in a sort of cartoon style.

Emerje


Which is odd. Considering the alteration to the design aesthetic made with the Beast Era figures so far ala Kingdom and Legacy. Featuring more "realistic" Beast Modes.
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Posted by Sabrblade on September 22nd, 2023 @ 11:10am CDT
Legacy United
  • Poster that shows Magmatron and Tidal Wave among many other new faces. They're probably the Commander and Titan, respectively.

Core class
  • Energon Megatron - cartoon-based colors, tank-sword, "if you like Energon or Superlink, let us know and we might make more"
  • Beast Wars Tasmania Kid - Evan corrected himself that it is "Beast Wars Second" not "Beast Wars Two", and noted that this figure also works as Snarl, realistic Tasmanian devil sculpt
  • Infernac Universe Armorizer Bouldercrash - rock-based motorcycle bot, based on rock creatures from The Headmasters episode "My Friend Sixshot", and slightly from Rock Lords, can convert into a rock weapon, Armorizers are the new gimmick toys like the other "-izer" figures, based on red quartz rock
Deluxe class
  • Infernac Universe Armorizer Magneous - solid black rock truck bot, similar to Scraphook's altmode
  • Animated Universe Bumblebee - the figure we've seen already, originally had a different head design that wasn't Animated enough, final head hues closer to Derrick J. Wyatt's style
  • Rescue Bots Universe Chase - looks like a retool of Earthrise Runabout/Runamuck, they hint at something else big planned for this figure to be revealed six months from now
  • Cyberverse Universe Windblade - looks like just the traditional Windblade design rather than anything particularly Cyberverse-based, but really good, fan-blades spin around to let people choose between the silver or black sides of the fan-blades
Voyager class
  • Prime Universe Thundertron -looks pretty close to his original design, and actually looks like a better figure than the original, really big shoulder pads but no vertical claws on them, they compare him to a Liger from Zoids
  • Animated Universe Optimus Prime - they acknowledged the choice to go without the mouthplate for this one, was "essential" for them get the blue and red tints on his lightbar, wanted to conceal the front wheels as much as possible
Leader class
  • Tigerhawk - show-accurate purple instead of blue, called a Fuzor repeatedly, Kingdom sculping, very show-accurate robot mode, they acknowledge the lack of shiny paint ("We'll get there!")
  • Laser Optimus Prime rerelease - open-window box so you can see the figure this time

PulseCon exclusive
  • Powerlinx Hot Shot & Jolt - Jolt was colored orange because he was orange in the cartoon, Hot Shot has a new connection point on his back that the first release didn't have

Q&A
  • There is a game for TF: Prime. Could we get Prime characters in SS: Gamer Edition? - Absolutely. Studio Series at this point, it could be anything.
  • Who is the best Dinobot? - Evan likes Sludge, but everyone always says Grimlock.
  • Any news on HasLab Deathsaurus? - He is in production, an unboxing video is coming soon.
  • Any HasLab for Transformers this year? - Nope! Next year, however, is the 40th anniversary, and an "omega-type reveal" is coming.

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Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169557)
Posted by Munkky on September 22nd, 2023 @ 11:17am CDT
A few thoughts from the panel:

- First, and this is very important to point out, MAGMATRON!!!!!!!
- Tasmania Kid has turned out great, it looks different enough that I can't tell if it's an original mould or a very heavy retool of Kingdom Rattrap. Either way I might get him.
- The Rocks are definitely not what I imagined, the designs are nice and creative, and it's neat that they took inspiration from Japanese G1 for them. I probably won't buy any of them, but they do look very cool.
- I'm pleasantly surprised by Thundertron, I did think he was going to be a heavy retool of Lio Convoy, so not only am I happy that he's an original mould, but he looks pretty damn good too. I'm definitely buying one, and I can't wait for the other Star Seekers.
- I'm also definitely buying both Animated Optimus and Bumblebee, I'm not 100% decided on Windblade because I'm not a huge fan of the character but the toy does look decent, and while I'm not a big enough Rescue Bots fan to buy Chase, I do think that mould would make a good Evergreen style Barricade.
- The United artwork confirms that we are definitely getting Tidal Wave (in show colours to boot!) and he is able to combine with Megatron, that's one I'm very excited about!
- Tigerhawk does look a bit odd, I don't like the chicken legs or that weird looking tiger head. I feel as if I should buy him because I have Transmetal 2 Megatron, but I'm undecided as of yet.
- Finally, and this is extremely important to point out,

MAAAAAAAGMAAAAAAAATROOOOOOOOOOOON!!!!!!!!!
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169558)
Posted by Emerje on September 22nd, 2023 @ 11:22am CDT
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:
Emerje wrote:
Tasmania Kid is amazing! Done in a sort of cartoon style.

Emerje


Which is odd. Considering the alteration to the design aesthetic made with the Beast Era figures so far ala Kingdom and Legacy. Featuring more "realistic" Beast Modes.

The alt mode is still fairly realistic, but the bot mode proportions feel a little more cartoon like to me. I wish he was done in black instead of gray like the toy, but I'm sure Takara will give us the right colors since only his bot shoulders are visible in alt mode, they can still make him two toned brown. I really like the way he turned out.

Emerje
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169563)
Posted by Emerje on September 22nd, 2023 @ 11:28am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Poster that shows Magmatron and Tidal Wave among many other new faces. They're probably the Commander and Titan, respectively.

Wouldn't that make Tidal Wave an awfully small Titan since the poster shows him connected to Armada Megatron?

Emerje
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169573)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 22nd, 2023 @ 11:40am CDT
My own thoughts, catching up with the reveals:

Tasmania Kid: I adore it, he looks good, glad to see more smaller beasts being used for Core class.

Energon Megatron: He looks neat! I like the design, and I have the OG legends Cybertron megatron, so he will go good paired up with that Megatron.

Bouldercrash: I didn't know what to expect, but he looks really interesting, they got me with the armorizers.

Magneous: same as bouldercrash, but I like him more, I love the wheelpecks

Bumblebee: already shared thoughts, but I dig him

Chase: he feels a bit off to me, like he needed the flared boots like Bee did. I wonder what could be so huge from his mold to mention that 6 months early.

Windblade: nothing really screams "cyberverse" to me, but she looks good, and I will gladly let her go with Bee and Shadowstriker on the Cyberverse shelf.

Prime: already said how much I love him, well done.

Thundertron: looks really solid, I like it a lot. He still feels super random in terms of getting another toy, but they nailed him.

Tigerhawk: I am so unbelievably happy he is happening, my favorite Beast finally gets another chance!

The poster: Titan Tidal Wave, about what I expected and I am glad for it. Commander Magmatron is out of left field, but super awesome! Love that we will get that!

2024 Haslab prediction: Animated Omega Supreme or RiD2001 Omega Prime.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169574)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 22nd, 2023 @ 11:41am CDT
Emerje wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Poster that shows Magmatron and Tidal Wave among many other new faces. They're probably the Commander and Titan, respectively.

Wouldn't that make Tidal Wave an awfully small Titan since the poster shows him connected to Armada Megatron?

Emerje
Well, if he's the Commander instead, then what's Magmatron? A measly Leader class?
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169576)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 22nd, 2023 @ 11:44am CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:2024 Haslab prediction: Animated Omega Supreme or RiD2001 Omega Prime.
I hadn't considered Omega Prime. I suppose he could work for the 40th anniversary. But it was said at some point that the next HasLab wouldn't be an Optimus, and Omega is made of an Optimus.

Conversely, Animated Omega checks the "not an Optimus" box, but doesn't really seem representative of the 40th anniversary, which the HasLab will be celebrating.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169577)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 22nd, 2023 @ 11:46am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:
Emerje wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Poster that shows Magmatron and Tidal Wave among many other new faces. They're probably the Commander and Titan, respectively.

Wouldn't that make Tidal Wave an awfully small Titan since the poster shows him connected to Armada Megatron?

Emerje
Well, if he's the Commander instead, then what's Magmatron? A measly Leader class?

JTPrime just confirmed titan Tidal Wave and Commander Magmatron
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169578)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on September 22nd, 2023 @ 11:48am CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Magneous: same as bouldercrash, but I like him more, I love the wheelpecks

Wheelpecks, n., pectoral muscles formed by the combination of fenders and wheels on the chest of a Transformer. Like with all of the robotic muscles on characters from the Infernac universe, Magneous's are rock-hard.
Love it.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169579)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 22nd, 2023 @ 11:48am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:2024 Haslab prediction: Animated Omega Supreme or RiD2001 Omega Prime.
I hadn't considered Omega Prime. I suppose he could work for the 40th anniversary. But it was said at some point that the next HasLab wouldn't be an Optimus, and Omega is made of an Optimus.

Conversely, Animated Omega checks the "not an Optimus" box, but doesn't really seem representative of the 40th anniversary, which the HasLab will be celebrating.

3rd Guess while doing some thinking: Omega = Omega Lock, which wakes up Primus AKA Cybertron, thus the Haslab will be a Titan G1-ified Cybertron Primus.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169580)
Posted by blackeyedprime on September 22nd, 2023 @ 11:50am CDT
Maybe Titan tidal wave comes with additional tidal wave chunks to attach to megatron.

Magmatron is a must for me if it is a decent toy. one of the few beast figures I never had the original or rerelease of back when all the 'dinobots' and other beastmachine figures were dirt cheap.

Tigerhawk might get some loving form has..third party companies to give it the old toy bird hood. Looks liek a buy even though I passed on TM2 megatron.

Piratecat looks pretty zoid like but I think I'll wait for an energon Ravage repaint.

Windblade is an easy pass, when you have one windblade you have all the windblades needed.

Chase might get reused for a collab? Dunno, he looks cool enough to pick up anyways. *I cant unsee him as t.j hooker. just needs a shatner head.

I'm liking the rock guys but thinking transparent plastic would help them look more crystally and shiny rather than them just going lava/obsidian. Shame we neever got to see what the eenergon monsters would have been like.
Re: Video Review for Transformers Legacy Animated Bumblebee (2169582)
Posted by TulioDude on September 22nd, 2023 @ 11:55am CDT
Some of those reveals are avaliable on the facebook page
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