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In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys

Posted by william-james88 Jul 26, 2016 at 1:20pm CDT 33,372 views
Our podcast star xRotorstormx went wild on these new Alt Modes figures and bought the entire first wave and sent us pictures. While they are blindbagged, there is a small hole in the back where you can try to figure out which character is in the box. A video review after the images will show you how to find the one you want. You will also be able to get an idea of the scale of these when looking at the reviewer handling them. Thse are small 2.5 inch one step figures and the first wave features:

Megatron
Ultra Magnus
Optimus Prime
Prowl (who looks super grumpy)
Nemesis Prime
Starscream
Skywarp
Thundercracker

Here are a few words from Rotorstorm regarding her new purchase:

Last night I was able to get my hands on these adorable (yes, I said adorable!) little figures from my local Toys R Us. To me, they are more of a display piece, much like Kreos, as they are simple 1-step figures but I found them quite enjoyable to play with.

They come in blind boxes, similar to the Loyal Subject figures, but much cheaper ($6.99 each). On the plus side, there is a small hole in the back of the box that allows you to see inside a bit so you can try and figure out what character is inside.

In vehicle mode, they look like Micro Machine versions of the G1 vehicle modes and have little wheels that you can drive them around :D which I got a kick out of. Be careful though with your Starscream nosecone, as I ended up somehow being able to spin him in the wrong direction and scuffed the tip a little. :(

In robot mode, they are a little top heavy...no surprise there... so it takes a little finagling to get them to stand without any support but it can be done!

and...if you feel compelled...decapitate your prowl to form PROWLASTATOR!

Overall, I think they all look good. Megatron and Prowl could use a little more paint detail but I love that the trucks remind me Micro Machines, Starscream has sparkly blue paint, and how can you not love sad face Prowl?

If you're looking for something simple and fun, I say pick some up. I'm definitely looking forward to wave 2!

//grumpy prowl out
























Our other pocastig star, Tigertrack, got Prowl and took some comparison images to giv you a sense of scale.
















Lastly, here is a video review of Optimus Prime and a quick quide on how to find the one you want.

In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
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In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
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In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys
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Re: In Hand Images and Review for Transformers Alt Modes Toys (view post)
Comment by whacko Jul 26, 2016
These might actually be kind of cool, if not for those big stupid logo tabs on the top of the head. For me that just ruins what would otherwise be a neat little inexpensive toy.
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Comment by william-james88 Jul 26, 2016
Sabr, this is the section I was referring to. Not sure if they will show up there or in the transformer aisle, but Toysrus does have a novelty blinbag collectables section:

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Comment by Tyrannacon Jul 26, 2016
OOC: Are these blind-bagged or whatever?
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Comment by Bumblebee21 Jul 26, 2016
william-james88 wrote:Sabr, this is the section I was referring to. Not sure if they will show up there or in the transformer aisle, but Toysrus does have a novelty blinbag collectables section:

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They would be in the transformer section if they had any
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Comment by Sowndwave76 Jul 26, 2016
Can the symbols on the heads be hidden away??

Overall, I don't mind the look, but seriously... Blind boxes. :BANG_HEAD:
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Comment by Bumblebee21 Jul 26, 2016
Sowndwave76 wrote:Can the symbols on the heads be hidden away??

Overall, I don't mind the look, but seriously... Blind boxes. :BANG_HEAD:

There is a hole in the box so that you can see who it is
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Comment by LOST Cybertronian Jul 26, 2016
Sowndwave76 wrote:Can the symbols on the heads be hidden away??

Overall, I don't mind the look, but seriously... Blind boxes. :BANG_HEAD:


They can be folded back to lay back on the head
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Comment by Lucky Logician Jul 26, 2016
Why do some have colored logos but most have gray logos? Are the color ones the chase figures...?
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Comment by xRotorstormx Jul 27, 2016
Lucky Logician wrote:Why do some have colored logos but most have gray logos? Are the color ones the chase figures...?


I was wondering that myself. Both Magnus and Prowl have red autobot logos but Primes is Grey like the other decepticon logos.

Yes, the logos can be folded back onto the head to make them less noticeable.


The hole in the box makes for a pretty easy process. I ended up getting one of each with no duplicates but I took the time to shake the box while staring into the hole to see who was in there. It's pretty easy when a defining feature lands in the hole like one of the jet cockpits or just by the color
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Comment by reluctantyouth Jul 27, 2016
Wow...Just wow are these stupid.

The large emblem on top is enough to turn me off. Then you add in them being top heavy and they're garbage. It's as if the designers initially thought these would be cute "transforming" Christmas ornaments. Then that idea was scrapped for mainline production. Couldn't you just see a small hole in the emblems for Christmas hooks? You could drill holes yourself I'm sure. :???: :-?

~reluctantyouth~ :BOT:
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Comment by no-one Aug 1, 2016
I picked up the last Prowl at my TRU.

Has anyone notices these guy auto transform by pulling the insignia on top of their head? They are all geared up to do so, the hanging down tab on the right side their head is housing part of the mechanism.

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These are fun little work distraction toys and can even be transformed in one hand, manually or via the pull tab.

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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Oct 5, 2016
New York Comic Con keeps on trucking along, and we now bring to you images of the upcoming Transformers: Alt Modes figures! These little dudes have massive heads and tiny bodies, and the 8 on display at New York Comic Con included: Megatron, Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Bluestreak, Hound, Starscream, Cliffjumper, and an eighth figures that is a grey redeco of Optimus Prime. Check out the images below, and stay tuned for all your New York Comic Con information!

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Comment by RAR Oct 6, 2016
Maybe If I trip over one at a Car Boot Sale -but otherwise I can't see me buying these.
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Comment by Tyrannacon Oct 6, 2016
I really want to get a Megatron, but I hate the blind-pack way these things come packaged. You can't really see much to identify it through the tiny hole on the side of it. I spent like 30 minutes in TRU here trying to get an identification going and still couldn't.
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Comment by ScottyP Nov 23, 2016
Tyrannacon wrote:I really want to get a Megatron, but I hate the blind-pack way these things come packaged. You can't really see much to identify it through the tiny hole on the side of it. I spent like 30 minutes in TRU here trying to get an identification going and still couldn't.
Phone flashlight might help? It should at least get you the plastic color, which is often enough, and if it isn't try shaking it.

In other news, my TRU had a case of these marked as Wave 2 on the Hasbro shipping box. It was opened, so I looked in it and it looked like Wave 1 again so I skipped it. Looking back at some old images though, I think it might have been the case with Bee and Cliffjumper in lieu of Magnus and Prowl or something like that? Anyone else seen this around?
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Comment by Tyrannacon Dec 7, 2016
ScottyP wrote:
Tyrannacon wrote:I really want to get a Megatron, but I hate the blind-pack way these things come packaged. You can't really see much to identify it through the tiny hole on the side of it. I spent like 30 minutes in TRU here trying to get an identification going and still couldn't.
Phone flashlight might help? It should at least get you the plastic color, which is often enough, and if it isn't try shaking it.

In other news, my TRU had a case of these marked as Wave 2 on the Hasbro shipping box. It was opened, so I looked in it and it looked like Wave 1 again so I skipped it. Looking back at some old images though, I think it might have been the case with Bee and Cliffjumper in lieu of Magnus and Prowl or something like that? Anyone else seen this around?


Aye. I actually went third party on this one and bought a Megatron one direct from a seller on eBay (decently priced too). So I have Megatron now and I'm content with it. It's a neat little toy though. Last time I went to TRU they weren't as well-stocked. So they must be selling a bit better than I initially thought they would. They're great desktop toys. Like having one of those POP's or whatever on your desk.
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Comment by WreckerJack Dec 7, 2016
Cliffjumper and Bee are kinda cute but these aren't really my thing.
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Comment by Rainmaker Dec 20, 2016
How many times are they going to repaint bumblebee red and think it's cliffjumper? It looks like a red bumblebee, not a cliffjumper. Cliffjumper isn't a straight repaint.

I still want them, though.


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