Video Reviews of Dracula Transformers Crossover Draculus Figure
Thursday, September 30th, 2021 4:05PM CDT
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Anyone in the UK or US can get it here: https://hasbropulse.com/products/transf ... p-draculus
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Posted by DeathReviews on September 30th, 2021 @ 4:20pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 30th, 2021 @ 4:26pm CDT
DeathReviews wrote:If it doesn't use any better plastic than TR Mindwipe, then I won't be getting this one. That one always felt kind of cheap since many of the parts were made of that flimsy rubber/plastic. and the 'cape'? Well, good they added something extra, but cloth is notoriously hard to make look good, especially on a figure that small. It doesn't really look 'majestic' because a patch that small won't drape or flow the way a full sized cape should....
That cape could be modded with a bendy wire inside.
One thing is sure though. The wings-legs are still rubber and it's clearly NOT worth the asking price. Especially the Canadian price.
Also, LOL scalpers asking 120$CAN for that common (or soon to be common) toy.
Posted by william-james88 on September 30th, 2021 @ 4:40pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:DeathReviews wrote:If it doesn't use any better plastic than TR Mindwipe, then I won't be getting this one. That one always felt kind of cheap since many of the parts were made of that flimsy rubber/plastic. and the 'cape'? Well, good they added something extra, but cloth is notoriously hard to make look good, especially on a figure that small. It doesn't really look 'majestic' because a patch that small won't drape or flow the way a full sized cape should....
That cape could be modded with a bendy wire inside.
One thing is sure though. The wings-legs are still rubber and it's clearly NOT worth the asking price. Especially the Canadian price.
Also, LOL scalpers asking 120$CAN for that common (or soon to be common) toy.
I feel safe calling it a common toy in Canada
Posted by Mistaken_Table on September 30th, 2021 @ 4:48pm CDT
On a side note, after the Ghostbusters and Back to the Future crossovers, boy did Universal get scammed with this...
Posted by Hellscream9999 on September 30th, 2021 @ 8:07pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 30th, 2021 @ 8:23pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:It's a shame to hear that draculus addresses none of the issues the former mold had, I was rather looking forward to this figure as someone who has skipped all the uses of mindmaster so far, but the fact that the head just hangs out on his rear is almost insulting, which further compounds the disappointment
With just a bit more effort, that bat head could have folded into the chest cavity.
Posted by william-james88 on October 1st, 2021 @ 8:54am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:It's a shame to hear that draculus addresses none of the issues the former mold had, I was rather looking forward to this figure as someone who has skipped all the uses of mindmaster so far, but the fact that the head just hangs out on his rear is almost insulting, which further compounds the disappointment
With just a bit more effort, that bat head could have folded into the chest cavity.
Or with a bit more effort than that, put the dracula head inside the chest cavity, which I think would be better.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 1st, 2021 @ 3:36pm CDT
Anyone bidding deserves to be shamed.
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on October 1st, 2021 @ 4:48pm CDT
All those other Universal monsters? Just leave them be. We don't need more like this.
If I wasn't getting this as a birthday present from my wife (who's a big Drac fan and put in a preorder) I might have just passed. I think the bot mode is very strong, but there was no need to have the head do that. They would have been better served just leaving it as a Headmaster. It might have even made better lore!
Posted by Wolfman Jake on October 2nd, 2021 @ 12:03am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 4th, 2021 @ 7:20pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on November 23rd, 2021 @ 3:39pm CST
So good, he’s making a second appearance! Now that #Halloween is behind him, Draculus is heading to shelves (as well as online) on November 28th. Parents check those at Target collector spot endcaps or check out our stories to bookmark the link for the restock coming this weekend.
This figure features details inspired by the 1931 Universal Pictures film, Dracula, including black and white deco inspired by the black and white movie release.
Here is an image of him being found at Target from @vicegripx along with a video review if you are still hesitating.
Posted by Rodimus Prime on November 23rd, 2021 @ 4:18pm CST
Posted by transformers_va on November 23rd, 2021 @ 4:49pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 23rd, 2021 @ 6:20pm CST
Rodimus Prime wrote:It's the only crossover I was really interested in. Hopefully I can get 1 at Target soon, I missed all the preorders before.
As long that you guys don't have to pay MORE THAN A LEADER for it like us Canadian...
Posted by william-james88 on November 23rd, 2021 @ 6:43pm CST
transformers_va wrote:Is Target themselves street dating this? I thought I recalled other stores selling this already
The post shows Hasbro talking about that specific date and Target.
Dont remember any other US brick and mortar store selling it, do you?
Posted by transformers_va on November 23rd, 2021 @ 7:29pm CST
william-james88 wrote:The post shows Hasbro talking about that specific date and Target.
Dont remember any other US brick and mortar store selling it, do you?
Thanks, but I don't use Instagram, so I wasn't aware of that. Did they give a reason in that post?
I thought it had been found at GameStop(?), but can't say for certain where exactly.. I was under the impression it was in the US, but not 100% sure
Posted by william-james88 on November 23rd, 2021 @ 8:18pm CST
transformers_va wrote:william-james88 wrote:The post shows Hasbro talking about that specific date and Target.
Dont remember any other US brick and mortar store selling it, do you?
Thanks, but I don't use Instagram, so I wasn't aware of that. Did they give a reason in that post?
I thought it had been found at GameStop(?), but can't say for certain where exactly.. I was under the impression it was in the US, but not 100% sure
Hasbro's post is copy pasted entirely in the article so you can see what they wrote.
And it was not found in US Gamestops
Posted by transformers_va on November 23rd, 2021 @ 9:20pm CST
william-james88 wrote:Hasbro's post is copy pasted entirely in the article so you can see what they wrote.
And it was not found in US Gamestops
Wow! Thanks for your completely useless responses then
Back to what I HAD originally asked: Is Target themselves street dating this? Meaning is the date completely up to Target, or does Hasbro (or others) dictate the date?
Posted by william-james88 on November 23rd, 2021 @ 10:08pm CST
transformers_va wrote:william-james88 wrote:Hasbro's post is copy pasted entirely in the article so you can see what they wrote.
And it was not found in US Gamestops
Wow! Thanks for your completely useless responses then
Back to what I HAD originally asked: Is Target themselves street dating this? Meaning is the date completely up to Target, or does Hasbro (or others) dictate the date?
If you read the article, you would have your answer.
Posted by DeathReviews on November 23rd, 2021 @ 11:19pm CST
Posted by TOO MUCH ENERGON! on November 24th, 2021 @ 11:21am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 24th, 2021 @ 12:41pm CST
TOO MUCH ENERGON! wrote:These things have been shelfwarmers at my local GameStops for the past couple of months.
No s#it at that price.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on November 30th, 2021 @ 7:41am CST
I'm thinking if I find him in stores, I'd better snag him just in case. I'm just not sure about trusting shipping right now.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on November 30th, 2021 @ 3:40pm CST
https://goto.target.com/c/1137247/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftransformers-c ... nk=sametab
I snagged one today and will be returning my pre-ordered one for a full price refund.
Posted by sol magnus on November 30th, 2021 @ 7:13pm CST
TF-fan kev777 wrote:Most of the Target exclusive transformers are now on sale online including Draculus at 20% off.
https://goto.target.com/c/1137247/81938/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftransformers-c ... nk=sametab
I snagged one today and will be returning my pre-ordered one for a full price refund.
Just grabbed one.
Posted by Emerje on November 30th, 2021 @ 11:41pm CST
Emerje
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 1st, 2021 @ 5:16pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 9th, 2021 @ 7:47pm CST
Posted by Overcracker on December 9th, 2021 @ 8:07pm CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I got Draculus for $21.70 thanks to the 30% off at Target and my Target Red Card. And he is really nice. I think this is a really nice figure, the new tooling and paint work is exquisite. He just looks so good, especially in a neutral pose. I love him.
Nice pictures. The Scourge claw hands really work well for him.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on December 11th, 2021 @ 7:55pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 12th, 2021 @ 7:55am CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Is it me or is his box REALLY hard to open?
I dunno. Because for the price this damn thing go for in Canada (leader price), it's hard to BUY to begin with.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on December 12th, 2021 @ 8:40am CST
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Is it me or is his box REALLY hard to open?
If you mean the pull out VHS tape portion, I don't think that was intended to pull all the way out. Instead I think you are intended to cut the tape on the other side and open it that way. There are flaps on the top and bottom of the VHS portion that catch on the outer sleeve preventing it anyone form pulling the VHS portion all the way out.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on December 12th, 2021 @ 10:04pm CST
TF-fan kev777 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Is it me or is his box REALLY hard to open?
If you mean the pull out VHS tape portion, I don't think that was intended to pull all the way out. Instead I think you are intended to cut the tape on the other side and open it that way. There are flaps on the top and bottom of the VHS portion that catch on the outer sleeve preventing it anyone form pulling the VHS portion all the way out.
That I got, but even opening it that way is hard, and then getting the tray back in to close, my God it's a workout.
Posted by sol magnus on December 13th, 2021 @ 7:59am CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I bought Draculus on sunday when Target first had him in stock, and then I got them to price match the 30% off sale they had on him for an hour yesterday, so my Draculus ended up being $21.79 after tax. That is very good for me, he should arrive tomorrow
I did the same, and I don't normally regret Transformers purchases (or any purchases, but that's a long story), however I do sort of regret this one even at the deal I got on it. All that said, I love Transformers, and I love Dracula. So I bought him.
There's nothing wrong with the figure, I just can't work him into my 'head canon' which means I'd have to set him up in a different type of display.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 13th, 2021 @ 6:20pm CST
sol magnus wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I bought Draculus on sunday when Target first had him in stock, and then I got them to price match the 30% off sale they had on him for an hour yesterday, so my Draculus ended up being $21.79 after tax. That is very good for me, he should arrive tomorrow
I did the same, and I don't normally regret Transformers purchases (or any purchases, but that's a long story), however I do sort of regret this one even at the deal I got on it. All that said, I love Transformers, and I love Dracula. So I bought him.
There's nothing wrong with the figure, I just can't work him into my 'head canon' which means I'd have to set him up in a different type of display.
Funny thing is, I would have been happy with him at retail price. I love this toy! They did a really nice job with the new look for the mold, and I am very happy with it. I don't know Dracula worth crap, but this has been a surprise sleeper for me
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on December 13th, 2021 @ 8:16pm CST
sol magnus wrote:There's nothing wrong with the figure, I just can't work him into my 'head canon' which means I'd have to set him up in a different type of display.
Shockwave created a spark programming machine that could pull figures from Earth media and create new cybertronians that took on some of the persona of the source figure. However, Shock discovered he couldn't control whether the new bot would become good or evil so he changed his selection over time. Ectotron, Gigawatt, X-Pants and JP-93 side with the Autobots while Rexy and Draculus side with the cons.
At least that's how I worked them in.
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on December 13th, 2021 @ 8:59pm CST
A headcanon suited for Draculus...a quick wiki search shows me the Ancient Decepticons from Transformers Cybertron and an ask vector Prime entry says "When asked why Transformers based on Dracula and other classic monsters exist, Vector Prime replied that they were seen as fearsome and potent alternate forms. Evidently, robot-Dracula is actually the alternate form of an unknown Cybertronian, not the real Dracula. Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/10"
So Draculus could be an ancient Decepticon who landed on Earth and remade himself in Dracula's image in order to sow fear into humans. Maybe he even modified himself to suck Energon from living Cybertronians as a real Vampire would do.
If we're mixing our continuities we could say that a Decepticon landed on Earth and came into contact with Dark Energon, making him undead and changing the way he consumes Energon. From there he could have adopted the name Draculus for the previously stated reasons.
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on December 15th, 2021 @ 3:07am CST
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on December 25th, 2021 @ 6:49pm CST
I think he's alright. Could they have done a better job? Yes. I think they either should have kept the Headmaster gimmick or allowed his heads to store in his torso. But I knew what he was before I opened him and I appreciate what he does. He has an excellent colour scheme in both modes. And he's very much Dracula and NOT Mindwipe. So I'm glad to have him as part of my growing crossover display.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 27th, 2021 @ 2:47pm CST
Gauntlet101010 wrote:he's very much Dracula and NOT Mindwipe.
I think the extend of the work they did on him, while not as dramatic as say Gigawatt is, was in the right spots. I don't feel Mindwipe here like you said, he truly feels different and more like his own thing, like this base mold was made for him and he only needed a few tweaks to be totally different
Posted by RiddlerJ on December 28th, 2021 @ 12:14pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 28th, 2021 @ 12:31pm CST
RiddlerJ wrote:Has anyone noticed if he has the wing breakage issue that Mindwipe had?
I have TR Mindwipe and it's the first time I've ever heard of this.
Posted by sol magnus on December 28th, 2021 @ 12:35pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:RiddlerJ wrote:Has anyone noticed if he has the wing breakage issue that Mindwipe had?
I have TR Mindwipe and it's the first time I've ever heard of this.
I have the Walmart reissue and this is the first I've heard of it as well.
Posted by RiddlerJ on December 28th, 2021 @ 1:58pm CST
From the wiki: A materials error on the wings of the figure has caused many copies to crack and shatter along its wing hinges after some years, possibly due to the interaction of soft and hard plastic.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 28th, 2021 @ 2:23pm CST
RiddlerJ wrote:I heard that the wings on Mindwipe were fragile.
From the wiki: A materials error on the wings of the figure has caused many copies to crack and shatter along its wing hinges after some years, possibly due to the interaction of soft and hard plastic.
Looks like I'll have to revisit my old TR Mindwipe.
Posted by Emerje on December 29th, 2021 @ 12:52am CST
RiddlerJ wrote:I heard that the wings on Mindwipe were fragile.
From the wiki: A materials error on the wings of the figure has caused many copies to crack and shatter along its wing hinges after some years, possibly due to the interaction of soft and hard plastic.
It's only been out for a few months, how would anyone know?
Emerje
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 7th, 2022 @ 4:38pm CST
So I finally bought mine.
I've yet to transform him.
Toyhax has just crated a set of Reprolabels for him. The set looks bad-ass so I think I'll buy it. At 10$US, the stickers seems expensive, but it's standard fare.
(Left with Repros, right is the normal one.)
Posted by blackeyedprime on September 5th, 2023 @ 10:25am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 5th, 2023 @ 10:36am CDT
blackeyedprime wrote:Frankensteins monster is next Images out online and preorders up today, from impactor mold), just means they will get to reuse Arcee for a fifty billionth time or the legacy bike for the bride.
I bet that like the previous one, they will sell this at LEADER price in Canada.