Video Review - Transformers Collectors' Club 4.0 Mayhem Attack Squad Grabuge / Ruckus

Zeedust wrote:

Mr O wrote:

G.B. Blackrock wrote:I can't fathom where "ZPutty" comes from, or why it's the least bit appropriate as a substitute,

Is there one called "Do-Da"? 'cause that might explain it, but lead to another question.

Would you mind explaining that one?

I'll try. Like 'zippety doo-da' from the song. Bigger questions arise and they're best not asked.

I asked anyway, and only found this: http://powerrangers.wikia.com/wiki/Z_Putty_Patrollers
Maybe a reference to neither the original mould nor character having a Japanese version.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:Is this figure a part of a Combiner? Please don't mind me asking, I don't update myself with BotCon figures as much as I used to.

It's a TFSS 4.0 figure, and all figures in this series combine as they all use CW molds. They are collectively known as the Mayhem Attack Squad, the Decepticon equivalent to the Wreckers from the Marvel comics (including the fact their roster constantly changes), and this iteration consists of:

- Needlenose with Sunbeam and Zputty (aka "Zigzag")
- Grabuge (aka "Ruckus", using the French-Canadian name, so it's not France French)
- Spinister with Singe and Hairsplitter
- Windsweeper
- Bludgeon

They combine into this fellow, designed after the most important character in the Marvel comics, Thunderwing:



Impactor (a retool of CW Rook) is the sixth figure in the set, and he'll part of the Combiner in the next series. The 7th Mystery figure will be a CW Deluxe as far as we know.

Thank you. In fact that is the first time I've ever seen Thunderwing.

...Now that I see him, he looks disgusting. He makes me a little dizzy just looking at all the contrasting colors on the figure alone, and the background just makes it even worse. Why are the designers making the colors so bright? Why go through the trouble for another Transformer that looks like a bag of Skittles? How many times must we taste the rainbow?

Don't get me wrong, the individual figures are exquisite, but not when you put them together as a Gestalt.

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:Is this figure a part of a Combiner? Please don't mind me asking, I don't update myself with BotCon figures as much as I used to.

It's a TFSS 4.0 figure, and all figures in this series combine as they all use CW molds. They are collectively known as the Mayhem Attack Squad, the Decepticon equivalent to the Wreckers from the Marvel comics (including the fact their roster constantly changes), and this iteration consists of:

- Needlenose with Sunbeam and Zputty (aka "Zigzag")
- Grabuge (aka "Ruckus", using the French-Canadian name, so it's not France French)
- Spinister with Singe and Hairsplitter
- Windsweeper
- Bludgeon

They combine into this fellow, designed after the most important character in the Marvel comics, Thunderwing:



Impactor (a retool of CW Rook) is the sixth figure in the set, and he'll part of the Combiner in the next series. The 7th Mystery figure will be a CW Deluxe as far as we know.

Thank you. In fact that is the first time I've ever seen Thunderwing.

...Now that I see him, he looks disgusting. He makes me a little dizzy just looking at all the contrasting colors on the figure alone, and the background just makes it even worse. Why are the designers making the colors so bright? Why go through the trouble for another Transformer that looks like a bag of Skittles? How many times must we taste the rainbow?

Don't get me wrong, the individual figures are exquisite, but not when you put them together as a Gestalt.

With a team name like mayhem I wouldn't exactly think them to be unified.

What the hell is a Grabuge? C'mon hasbro.

I got Ruckus in today and I'm pretty disappointed with it. Lots of chipped tan paint already, and the teal/green color should have been metallic. Pretty 'meh' on this guy.

HilltopOfKaon wrote:What the hell is a Grabuge? C'mon hasbro.

Well it's funpub not Hasbro, but they couldn't use ruckus due to trademark issues so they used his French Canadian name instead.

steals_your_goats wrote:

HilltopOfKaon wrote:What the hell is a Grabuge? C'mon hasbro.

Well it's funpub not Hasbro, but they couldn't use ruckus due to trademark issues so they used his French Canadian name instead.

The name is certainly fitting as "Grabuge" (pronounced "Gra-booj") translates to "mayhem", "disorder", or "chaos".

For future reference, don't expect every replacement name to have English roots.

HilltopOfKaon wrote:What the hell is a Grabuge? C'mon hasbro.

What the hell is a Starscream?

The hell is a Jhiaxus?

The hell is a Galvatron?

The hell is a Quintesson?

The hell is a Alpha Trion?

The hell is a Emirate Xaaron?

The hell is a Moonrace?

The hell is a Catilla?

The hell is a Chromedome?

The hell is an Arcee?

The hell is a Kup?

The hell is a Omega Supreme?

The hell is a Wheeljack?

The hell is a Sunstreaker?

The hell is a Straxus?

The hell is a Octopunch?

The hell is a Bugly?

The hell is a Carnivac?

The hell is a Fangry?

The hell is a Cindersaur?

The hell is a Horri-Bull?

The hell is a Iguanus?

The hell is a Tentakil, Skalor, Nautilator and a Piranacon?

The hell is a Submarauder?

The hell is a Scorponok?

The hell is a Slugslinger?

The hell is a Hun-Grrr?

The hell is a Sinnertwin?

The hell is a Cyclonus?

The hell is a Weirdwolf?

The hell is a Ratbat?

The hell is a Motormaster?

The hell is a Trypticon?

The hell is an Astrotrain?

The hell is a Laserbeak?

The hell is a Thundercracker?

And what the hell is a Grimlock?

Deadput wrote:The hell is a Chromedome?

Bad example. That one's a real word. It refers to a baldheaded person or an intellectual, according to Dictionary.com.

The trademarks are all owned by Hasbro and run through all the legal checks by Hasbro Legal.

Fun Pub picks names that they hope will pass legal, always choosing the original names first. Sometimes those don't pass and replacements have to be found.

TF_JW wrote:The trademarks are all owned by Hasbro and run through all the legal checks by Hasbro Legal.

Fun Pub picks names that they hope will pass legal, always choosing the original names first. Sometimes those don't pass and replacements have to be found.

Silly question, but something I've been wondering. Can Hasbro use the trademarks they've acquired for FunPub for their own toys, or are they tied to a certain company?

Hasbro are the ones who own all the names and characters that Fun Pub use.

"Breakaway" is a name that comes to mind as something that Fun Pub used first and then Hasbro grabbed onto.

ScottyP wrote:I got Ruckus in today and I'm pretty disappointed with it. Lots of chipped tan paint already, and the teal/green color should have been metallic. Pretty 'meh' on this guy.

My issue with him is that if you were to attach the hand/foot gun in alt mode, the paint will tear off its tab.

Counterpunch wrote:

ScottyP wrote:I got Ruckus in today and I'm pretty disappointed with it. Lots of chipped tan paint already, and the teal/green color should have been metallic. Pretty 'meh' on this guy.

My issue with him is that if you were to attach the hand/foot gun in alt mode, the paint will tear off its tab.

It might happen eventually, and I certainly advise caution, but several folks have posted that they've done so without issue, despite their own fears.

Counterpunch wrote:

ScottyP wrote:I got Ruckus in today and I'm pretty disappointed with it. Lots of chipped tan paint already, and the teal/green color should have been metallic. Pretty 'meh' on this guy.

My issue with him is that if you were to attach the hand/foot gun in alt mode, the paint will tear off its tab.

Which tab?

Got charged for the next two figures, which makes me very happy. So, who do you think are the next two? My money's on Spinister and Windsweeper.

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:Got charged for the next two figures, which makes me very happy. So, who do you think are the next two? My money's on Spinister and Windsweeper.

It seems like they're releasing them in the same order they were revealed in so it'll be windsweeper next. I hope I'm wrong and It's someone else though because there's no mystery to it if they just go in order.

Prowl4 wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:

ScottyP wrote:I got Ruckus in today and I'm pretty disappointed with it. Lots of chipped tan paint already, and the teal/green color should have been metallic. Pretty 'meh' on this guy.

My issue with him is that if you were to attach the hand/foot gun in alt mode, the paint will tear off its tab.

Which tab?

Well, if it's being attached in vehicle mode, likely the tab on the pickup bed that slots into the space between the middle and ring fingers on the hfg (see below), which would mean that his lower legs are painted.

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Prowl4 wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:

ScottyP wrote:I got Ruckus in today and I'm pretty disappointed with it. Lots of chipped tan paint already, and the teal/green color should have been metallic. Pretty 'meh' on this guy.

My issue with him is that if you were to attach the hand/foot gun in alt mode, the paint will tear off its tab.

Which tab?

Well, if it's being attached in vehicle mode, likely the tab on the pickup bed that slots into the space between the middle and ring fingers on the hfg (see below), which would mean that his lower legs are painted.

I read one review that didn't have that problem, so I guess mileage will vary (read: it depends on how thick the layer of paint is).

steals_your_goats wrote:

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:Got charged for the next two figures, which makes me very happy. So, who do you think are the next two? My money's on Spinister and Windsweeper.

It seems like they're releasing them in the same order they were revealed in so it'll be windsweeper next. I hope I'm wrong and It's someone else though because there's no mystery to it if they just go in order.

Hmm, personally I don't care about any 'mystery'. I already know who six of the seven will be. I just want them for my shelves.

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:

steals_your_goats wrote:

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:Got charged for the next two figures, which makes me very happy. So, who do you think are the next two? My money's on Spinister and Windsweeper.

It seems like they're releasing them in the same order they were revealed in so it'll be windsweeper next. I hope I'm wrong and It's someone else though because there's no mystery to it if they just go in order.

Hmm, personally I don't care about any 'mystery'. I already know who six of the seven will be. I just want them for my shelves.

Fair enough, I just think it's fun to open a package and not know what's in it at first.

Thanks to Seibertronian Joevill we have word that Figure 3 for the TFSS 4.0 Subscription will be shipping out very soon. Joevill tells us that the shipping label for the next figure was created yesterday, which means that the figure should ship out within the next 3-5 days. We will keep you updated as to when the figures actually begin shipping.

So, Windsweeper or Spinister?

Doctor McGrath wrote:So, Windsweeper or Spinister?

My guess is Windsweeper. I don't think they'll release Bludgeon until last in the line before the "freebie" figure.

Bounti76 wrote:

Doctor McGrath wrote:So, Windsweeper or Spinister?

My guess is Windsweeper. I don't think they'll release Bludgeon until last in the line before the "freebie" figure.

I have the same suspicions. Normally who knows, but it would make sense to get Bludgeon last, have the complete combiner, and then get Impactor with his fellow CW deluxe Autobot.

That or Bludgeon is next to stick him on some legs.

Bounti76 wrote:

Doctor McGrath wrote:So, Windsweeper or Spinister?

My guess is Windsweeper. I don't think they'll release Bludgeon until last in the line before the "freebie" figure.

Agreed, that's why I chose Spinister or Windsweeper. I'd prefer it would be Spinister though before we get another straight repaint.

Doctor McGrath wrote:

Bounti76 wrote:

Doctor McGrath wrote:So, Windsweeper or Spinister?

My guess is Windsweeper. I don't think they'll release Bludgeon until last in the line before the "freebie" figure.

Agreed, that's why I chose Spinister or Windsweeper. I'd prefer it would be Spinister though before we get another straight repaint.

But Spinister is a straight repaint. All of the known 4.0 figures are, save for Bludgeon and Impactor.

Sabrblade wrote:

Doctor McGrath wrote:

Bounti76 wrote:

Doctor McGrath wrote:So, Windsweeper or Spinister?

My guess is Windsweeper. I don't think they'll release Bludgeon until last in the line before the "freebie" figure.

Agreed, that's why I chose Spinister or Windsweeper. I'd prefer it would be Spinister though before we get another straight repaint.

But Spinister is a straight repaint. All of the known 4.0 figures are, save for Bludgeon and Impactor.

Perhaps he means because of the targetmasters?

RNSrobot wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Doctor McGrath wrote:

Bounti76 wrote:

Doctor McGrath wrote:So, Windsweeper or Spinister?

My guess is Windsweeper. I don't think they'll release Bludgeon until last in the line before the "freebie" figure.

Agreed, that's why I chose Spinister or Windsweeper. I'd prefer it would be Spinister though before we get another straight repaint.

But Spinister is a straight repaint. All of the known 4.0 figures are, save for Bludgeon and Impactor.

Perhaps he means because of the targetmasters?

Yes, that's my fault. I should have been more clear. I was thinking along the lines of Needlenose vs Ruckus.

Now if we could ever get ramjet

durroth wrote:Now if we could ever get ramjet

Early summer. Summer is still over two weeks away.

If the paint work is done well on Spinister, I'll probably pick him up as I like the Alpha-Bravo mold and had G1 Spinister back in the way. Was turned off by the sloppy paint apps on Ruckus though.

Some of you may remember Last week when we mentioned that the next TFSS 4.0 figure was shipping? Well, it turns out we have a surprise for you. The next figure was not a TFSS combiner member at all, but rather the Armada Universe Ramjet Figure! Ramjet is a retool of Generations "Thrilling 30" Armada Starscream with a new head and paint job. The figure can be expected to reach your doors any day now, so keep an eye out! Seibertronians Doctor McGrath and Sabrblade alerted us to the arrivals and both provided pictures for you to check out below.

I think I've seen this before, that headsculpt looks familiar...

this is exciting, cant wait to recieve Unicron's minion

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:The next figure was not a TFSS combiner member at all, but rather the Armada Universe Ramjet Figure!

Universe is the correct term. His head is red, therefore he is a Universe figure.

Got mine today. Same blue spot on the inside of the box lid, but doesn't seem to be any paint damage anywhere. Now, when will the Armada Skywarp be available?

Ebonyleopard wrote:Got mine today. Same blue spot on the inside of the box lid, but doesn't seem to be any paint damage anywhere. Now, when will the Armada Skywarp be available?

Better look again. I got mine in and it does have paint wear as does the one in these pictures. Look at the front, top insides of the launchers/thrusters by the red inner pieces in this picture. The missing spots aren't very big but they are there on at least this one and mine. It's a lot of bullshit too considering that they know that things like this happen which was why they've been putting foam on top. Yet they didn't for this one. Not only that but that stupid extra piece they put into the foam to lift the front end of the jet up, pushes it up too high and into the bottom of the cardboard lid which is the main cause. If they hadn't put that piece in then the figure would've sat so far down into the foam that it never should've rubbed up against the cardboard.

I was thinking that maybe they'll just give us Skywarp for free as the "final year" incentive figure to everyone who signed up or was still signed up within that final timeframe. Maybe to everyone who ordered the TFSS 5.0 regardless of if they still had a valid membership? Wishful thinking but you never know.

Im a bit disappointed that it was packaged poorly and the blur paint rubbed off on the box lids. Don't remember this being an issue in the past.

And this goes on ebay while I wait for the rest of the FSS.

Very excited for this one.

I wrote the bio incidentally.

Randy

Really loving that they are completing the trio +1. This Ramjet played a major role in the comics, and I loved that depiction of him.

All that said, I'm bummed about the paint rubbing on the top. If anyone finds a perfect paint match or fix for this, PLEASE post below.

Thanks if so!

Just got mine today, and he is a beaut! Particularly happy with how the headsculpt turned out, considering the last two freebies were either slightly too small (even though there's a perfectly good explanation behind it) or the paint was a tad too sloppy on it (don't regret selling Lio Convoy. Wasn't attatched to it at all).

Just opened mine. I was excited to receive it but when I took him out I was extremely disappointed. Anybody else has one incomplete? Mine is missing his right arm, I double checked the box and it was not there.

puercoespin wrote:Just opened mine. I was excited to receive it but when I took him out I was extremely disappointed. Anybody else has one incomplete? Mine is missing his right arm, I double checked the box and it was not there.

I'd get into contact with the Club right away. I had an issue with a BotCon Wingspan back in February, and they were more than happy to send a replacement right away once they received the erroneous one.

Mindmaster wrote:

puercoespin wrote:Just opened mine. I was excited to receive it but when I took him out I was extremely disappointed. Anybody else has one incomplete? Mine is missing his right arm, I double checked the box and it was not there.

I'd get into contact with the Club right away. I had an issue with a BotCon Wingspan back in February, and they were more than happy to send a replacement right away once they received the erroneous one.

hes right, give them a call. needlenose and garbuge both had problem right legs, and i called them both times and got a replacment leg within a week in both cases. didnt have to send anything back. as long as the problem part is easy to remove and attach, you can just ask for the missing part

I tried but it ended up being about a minute after they closed. But I'll try again

Has anyone not gotten their Ramjet yet? I've been a member since the start of Tfss 4.0 so this'll be my first free figure.

im still waiting for mine. hope it gets here soon

The Transformers Collectors' Club releases just keep coming in. The Transformers Subscription Service 4.0 Spinister with Hinge and Hairsplitter is starting to hit mailboxes. Thanks to Phil Searle of Wichita Transformers Fans and TF Expo for reporting and providing images of this newest member of the Mayhem Attack Squad.