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New Images of Latest Studio Series Reveals Give a Good Look at Where Scavenger's Treads Go
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Aug 25, 2019 at 10:09pm CDT
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Re: New Images of Latest Studio Series Reveals Give a Good Look at Where Scavenger's Treads Go
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I think what you are noticing are problems with the mold in general, albeit a bit extreame. The initial release was plagued with problems too. Pieces fall off of everyone's. I know Kanrabat had a terrible experience with Nitro Zeus. He returned his too. The wings are made of a thin plastic and there being lots of parts, there are many places where quality can be faulty. Sorry to hear about yours but sadly, it's not an isolated case.
Comment by william-james88
Aug 25, 2019
Unicron Magnus wrote:Picked up the KSI Boss, and I think I lost the QC lottery as hard as possible. Nothing actually pegs together. Not sure if it's misassembled, or extremely terrible tolerances. The wing panels were even bent when I unfolded them. I wish Hasbro/Takara went back to packaging TFs in vehicle mode, it'd probably prevent things like this. I really wanted to like this figure, and I would, if not for seeming to get the worst possible copy. One of the only TFs I've returned.
I think what you are noticing are problems with the mold in general, albeit a bit extreame. The initial release was plagued with problems too. Pieces fall off of everyone's. I know Kanrabat had a terrible experience with Nitro Zeus. He returned his too. The wings are made of a thin plastic and there being lots of parts, there are many places where quality can be faulty. Sorry to hear about yours but sadly, it's not an isolated case.
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Comment by Randomhero
Aug 25, 2019
I think I see where Devys head is now on mixmaster. Was driving me nuts
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Comment by Sabrblade
Aug 25, 2019
Mixmaster's claws are sticking out from the back end of his vehicle mode. 
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Comment by Archforce
Aug 25, 2019
Wonder if there's any chance we'll see Scavenger redecoed as Demolisher (since Demolisher was the one who transformed into robot mode in RotF) and Rampage into Skipjack for a more movie-accurate yellow leg (not misassembled this time please)?
Re: New Images of Latest Studio Series Reveals Give a Good Look at Where Scavenger's Treads Go
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I think there's a fair chance. It's a memorable moment and there arent many leaders in this scale.
Just curious of something though, are they the same sized vehicles? Like while they look the same, are we sure they are the same? Demolisher looks way bigger than this Scavenger, according to movie scale.
Comment by william-james88
Aug 25, 2019
Archforce wrote:Wonder if there's any chance we'll see Scavenger redecoed as Demolisher (since Demolisher was the one who transformed into robot mode in RotF) and Rampage into Skipjack for a more movie-accurate yellow leg (not misassembled this time please)?
I think there's a fair chance. It's a memorable moment and there arent many leaders in this scale.
Just curious of something though, are they the same sized vehicles? Like while they look the same, are we sure they are the same? Demolisher looks way bigger than this Scavenger, according to movie scale.
Re: New Images of Latest Studio Series Reveals Give a Good Look at Where Scavenger's Treads Go
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Yeah, RotF concept IDs the Wheelbot design used for both Scavenger and Demolisher (whose unique color scheme seems to have been a last-minute change, judging by the merch and concept art that used Scavenger's colors) as transforming into a Terex RH400s. I'd surmise that the scale was just messed up in the film proper and that actual figures of the two should be identical aside from deco.
Comment by Archforce
Aug 25, 2019
william-james88 wrote:Archforce wrote:Wonder if there's any chance we'll see Scavenger redecoed as Demolisher (since Demolisher was the one who transformed into robot mode in RotF) and Rampage into Skipjack for a more movie-accurate yellow leg (not misassembled this time please)?
I think there's a fair chance. It's a memorable moment and there arent many leaders in this scale.
Just curious of something though, are they the same sized vehicles? Like while they look the same, are we sure they are the same? Demolisher looks way bigger than this Scavenger, according to movie scale.
Yeah, RotF concept IDs the Wheelbot design used for both Scavenger and Demolisher (whose unique color scheme seems to have been a last-minute change, judging by the merch and concept art that used Scavenger's colors) as transforming into a Terex RH400s. I'd surmise that the scale was just messed up in the film proper and that actual figures of the two should be identical aside from deco.
Re: New Images of Latest Studio Series Reveals Give a Good Look at Where Scavenger's Treads Go
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I had to look that up, and behold, the top of the waist ratchet is flipped. Nothing major in functionality, just looks for the bulldozer mode. Fixing it... nope, rivets.
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Aug 25, 2019
Archforce wrote:Wonder if there's any chance we'll see Scavenger redecoed as Demolisher (since Demolisher was the one who transformed into robot mode in RotF) and Rampage into Skipjack for a more movie-accurate yellow leg (not misassembled this time please)?
I had to look that up, and behold, the top of the waist ratchet is flipped. Nothing major in functionality, just looks for the bulldozer mode. Fixing it... nope, rivets.
Re: New Images of Latest Studio Series Reveals Give a Good Look at Where Scavenger's Treads Go
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Right? It's one thing if you can just pop off a ball joint or unscrew something to fix a misassembly, but things like this sorta compromise my enjoyment of a figure because they're all forever imperfect and there's nothing we can do about it.
Comment by Archforce
Aug 25, 2019
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Archforce wrote:Wonder if there's any chance we'll see Scavenger redecoed as Demolisher (since Demolisher was the one who transformed into robot mode in RotF) and Rampage into Skipjack for a more movie-accurate yellow leg (not misassembled this time please)?
I had to look that up, and behold, the top of the waist ratchet is flipped. Nothing major in functionality, just looks for the bulldozer mode. Fixing it... nope, rivets.
Right? It's one thing if you can just pop off a ball joint or unscrew something to fix a misassembly, but things like this sorta compromise my enjoyment of a figure because they're all forever imperfect and there's nothing we can do about it.
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Comment by MaverickPrime
Aug 26, 2019
That appears to be just one of the two wheels...and the treads are nowhere to be seen on the robot mode...My bet is that one of the big wheels is actually formed by the treads, you can kinda see them on the lower one
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Comment by RK_Striker_JK_5
Aug 26, 2019
Out of the four big guys, I'm looking forward to Demolisher and Mixmaster the most. I really want Devastator on my Studio Series shelf. 
Megatron, sort of. I've felt his 2007 Leader-class toy was fairly underrated, got some undeserved hate. As for Shockwave, yeah. I've always been underwhelmed at best by his DOTM toy. I'm looking forward to a new one of him. Hopefully this one doesn't have a damned bicep curl like the first DOTM toy did. 
Megatron, sort of. I've felt his 2007 Leader-class toy was fairly underrated, got some undeserved hate. As for Shockwave, yeah. I've always been underwhelmed at best by his DOTM toy. I'm looking forward to a new one of him. Hopefully this one doesn't have a damned bicep curl like the first DOTM toy did.
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Comment by Bucky
Aug 26, 2019
Okay. These photos are pretty helpful. They’ve put me a little more at ease. If I had any lingering doubts on Shockwave and Scavenger, they’re all put to bed now. And what little there is of Mix shown here, is helping to reassure me some. I do have to keep reminding myself that he’s a Combiner, and odds are overwhelming that all SS Constructicons will stay in their combined form in the long run. I still have my RotF figures to stand out as individual on screen bots, and their redecos as extra fodder.
I’ll need to see some more of Megatron before I make up my mind. I don’t think he’ll be a “gotta have it,” but he may wind up being an in store impulse buy, or if I see him at a reduced price sometime down the line.
I’ll need to see some more of Megatron before I make up my mind. I don’t think he’ll be a “gotta have it,” but he may wind up being an in store impulse buy, or if I see him at a reduced price sometime down the line.
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I didn't even know that Rampage was misassembled. But looking at it, it doesn't bother me at all.
Pictures look nice! The constructicons look so gooooooooooooood!
Comment by D-Maximal_Primal
Aug 26, 2019
Archforce wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Archforce wrote:Wonder if there's any chance we'll see Scavenger redecoed as Demolisher (since Demolisher was the one who transformed into robot mode in RotF) and Rampage into Skipjack for a more movie-accurate yellow leg (not misassembled this time please)?
I had to look that up, and behold, the top of the waist ratchet is flipped. Nothing major in functionality, just looks for the bulldozer mode. Fixing it... nope, rivets.
Right? It's one thing if you can just pop off a ball joint or unscrew something to fix a misassembly, but things like this sorta compromise my enjoyment of a figure because they're all forever imperfect and there's nothing we can do about it.
I didn't even know that Rampage was misassembled. But looking at it, it doesn't bother me at all.
Pictures look nice! The constructicons look so gooooooooooooood!
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Comment by Victinoko
Aug 26, 2019
The more I look at them the more I want them. As I saw them in person (and took these photos) I can say that they look gorgeous in person. Shockwave’s a beaut, Scavenger is an absolute unit, and I quite like Mixmaster. I’ve never been a fan of ‘07 Megs, but he still is stunning. Shame about the chest though. Am I the only one who wishes he had that weird prototype head the toys had instead?
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Comment by EagleBot13
Aug 27, 2019
Not sure if anyone else has noticed but Leader Shockwave is an extensive retool of Voyager DOTM Megatron. If you don't believe me look at the hips and the upper left arm.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Aug 27, 2019
Different molds can share the same parts. We don't know at this point if Shockwave is a retool or new mold.EagleBot13 wrote:Not sure if anyone else has noticed but Leader Shockwave is an extensive retool of Voyager DOTM Megatron. If you don't believe me look at the hips and the upper left arm.
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Comment by Sentinel_Primal
Aug 28, 2019
I found DOTM Prime at the Target near my house, and I gotta say, it looks pretty nice. I still wish the weapons were painted and that the windows weren't painted over, but it definitely looks better in hand
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Comment by Carnivius_Prime
Aug 28, 2019
Got Hightower today (and Siege Springer)
Such a strange lil Transformer but kinda charming. Can't really do much about his Devastator arm form until I find Scrapmetal. But yeah I like this lil t-rex armed dork.
Such a strange lil Transformer but kinda charming. Can't really do much about his Devastator arm form until I find Scrapmetal. But yeah I like this lil t-rex armed dork.
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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal
Aug 28, 2019
Damn Hightower looks great! Nice pics Carn!
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Comment by Evil Eye
Aug 30, 2019
Hightower is such a characterful dude, I want him a lot. I like the idea that out of all the Contructicons he's the one who enjoys building the most...but is sadly limited in his ability to do so by his puny arms.
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Comment by Plutoniumboss
Aug 30, 2019
Bit of a heads-up about Studio Jetfire, I left his axe in his hand overnight and when I went to transform him the next day the plastic had started to bind together. It took some careful persuasion to get it back out and it left behind some faint stress marks on the rim of the hand socket. Oddly, the same thing did not happen to his cane.
