Review of Transformers Legacy Deluxe Skullgrin
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Aug 27, 2022 at 7:58pm CDT
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Comment by Quantum Surge
Aug 27, 2022
Chefatron, not PrimeVsPrime
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Yup yup
Though both chefatron and primevsprime put up reviews of crankcase as well
Comment by Razorbeast88
Aug 27, 2022
Quantum Surge wrote:Chefatron, not PrimeVsPrime
Yup yup
Though both chefatron and primevsprime put up reviews of crankcase as well
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Comment by primalxconvoy
Aug 27, 2022
I thought the Seibertron staff agreed that videos of potentially stolen TFs wouldn't be posted at the main news site, but only screenshots? If this has changed, I'll update the info section at the following link:
Anyway, can the head easily be removed and is it on a ball joint? If so, I might be able to cobble together a replacement robot head instead for it.
(Potentially) Stolen Transformers (& the YouTubers that Review Them)
https://www.allspark.com/forums/threads ... post-45224
Anyway, can the head easily be removed and is it on a ball joint? If so, I might be able to cobble together a replacement robot head instead for it.
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Comment by TK415
Aug 27, 2022
Hi,
"it has now been uncovered where people get toys early for reviews"
Sorry, I don't think I read that article.
Could someone post the link here?
Thanks
"it has now been uncovered where people get toys early for reviews"
Sorry, I don't think I read that article.
Could someone post the link here?
Thanks
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Comment by Sowndwave76
Aug 27, 2022
Amazon came through again today, this time with Blitzwing.
I know others have had issues with them in the past but they have earned my trust.
Blitzwing is incredibly good imo.
The robot mode is so good. Because it’s the most important mode of pretty much every character (outside of the Sharkticons) for me, this is the definitive version for my collection.
I’ll also mention that in-hand the tank mode is better than I expected.
This really has me wishing Hastak would go in on a re-do of Astrotrain in the next year. Fingers are crossed for a new Octane.
I can understand why some still would claim previous versions of Blitzy are better; Legacy’s jet mode is really bad overall. It had potential when you consider the main area of the jet— the proportions are very good.
But this figure has such a great bot mode, that the jet doesn’t ruin for me.
In fact, because I appreciate animation accuracy, this guy is one of the best for me, & is right up there with Cyclonus, & most of the SS86 line.
Sure, the Energon fists are beyond stupid, but I’m so happy to finally have this figure in my collection!!
I know others have had issues with them in the past but they have earned my trust.
Blitzwing is incredibly good imo.
The robot mode is so good. Because it’s the most important mode of pretty much every character (outside of the Sharkticons) for me, this is the definitive version for my collection.
I’ll also mention that in-hand the tank mode is better than I expected.
This really has me wishing Hastak would go in on a re-do of Astrotrain in the next year. Fingers are crossed for a new Octane.
I can understand why some still would claim previous versions of Blitzy are better; Legacy’s jet mode is really bad overall. It had potential when you consider the main area of the jet— the proportions are very good.
But this figure has such a great bot mode, that the jet doesn’t ruin for me.
In fact, because I appreciate animation accuracy, this guy is one of the best for me, & is right up there with Cyclonus, & most of the SS86 line.
Sure, the Energon fists are beyond stupid, but I’m so happy to finally have this figure in my collection!!
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Comment by Stormshot_Prime
Aug 27, 2022
My hopes for a proper Pretenders-gimmick-revival continues to diminish, but I'll be damned if I don't get this guy. Core Iguanus is pretty great, so I have no doubts this guy and Bombshell will be solid figures as well. At this point I hope Bludgeon is a hit, if not I might cry.
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Until the time comes when Hasbro makes Pretender armour/shells a thing, related characters will just be shoehorned into existing lines. They still need to do proper Headmaster Juniors and some other G1 characters correctly before they get around to Pretenders too...
Comment by primalxconvoy
Aug 28, 2022
Stormshot_Prime wrote:My hopes for a proper Pretenders-gimmick-revival continues to diminish, but I'll be damned if I don't get this guy. Core Iguanus is pretty great, so I have no doubts this guy and Bombshell will be solid figures as well. At this point I hope Bludgeon is a hit, if not I might cry.
Until the time comes when Hasbro makes Pretender armour/shells a thing, related characters will just be shoehorned into existing lines. They still need to do proper Headmaster Juniors and some other G1 characters correctly before they get around to Pretenders too...
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Will posted it a few weeks to a month ago, I can't find the post. The gist of it is that it's Hasbro's problem and if they aren't doing anything to fix it like getting the channels shut down, asking us not to post the videos or, you know, stopping the leaks out of the factory, all things they're capable of doing, then why should we care?
There's no one article, it's been mentioned in a few articles, the most upfront being the previous one on Magnificus.
Emerje
Comment by Emerje
Aug 28, 2022
primalxconvoy wrote:I thought the Seibertron staff agreed that videos of potentially stolen TFs wouldn't be posted at the main news site, but only screenshots?
Will posted it a few weeks to a month ago, I can't find the post. The gist of it is that it's Hasbro's problem and if they aren't doing anything to fix it like getting the channels shut down, asking us not to post the videos or, you know, stopping the leaks out of the factory, all things they're capable of doing, then why should we care?
TK415 wrote:Hi,
"it has now been uncovered where people get toys early for reviews"
Sorry, I don't think I read that article.
Could someone post the link here?
Thanks
There's no one article, it's been mentioned in a few articles, the most upfront being the previous one on Magnificus.
Emerje
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Comment by Burn
Aug 28, 2022
Guns are soft plastic? How soft are we talking here? Soft like Cybertron Vector Prime's sword?
Because that does not hold up well in the tropics.
Because that does not hold up well in the tropics.
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They posted what I stated above, or they posted what you said?
Comment by primalxconvoy
Aug 28, 2022
Emerje wrote:Will posted it a few weeks to a month ago, I can't find the post. The gist of it is that it's Hasbro's problem and if they aren't doing anything to fix it like getting the channels shut down, asking us not to post the videos or, you know, stopping the leaks out of the factory, all things they're capable of doing, then why should we care? Emerje
They posted what I stated above, or they posted what you said?
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I also want to add, WHY?
What's the logic behind those soft guns? I can understand melee weapons with lots of huge spikes and pointy bits, but standard cylindrical/flat guns?
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Aug 28, 2022
Burn wrote:Guns are soft plastic? How soft are we talking here? Soft like Cybertron Vector Prime's sword?
Because that does not hold up well in the tropics.
I also want to add, WHY?
What's the logic behind those soft guns? I can understand melee weapons with lots of huge spikes and pointy bits, but standard cylindrical/flat guns?
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Sorry, "it" being the official stance of the site. I found the post from Will, it was in the SS topic on August 15 so nearly two weeks ago.
Emerje
Comment by Emerje
Aug 28, 2022
primalxconvoy wrote:Emerje wrote:Will posted it a few weeks to a month ago, I can't find the post. The gist of it is that it's Hasbro's problem and if they aren't doing anything to fix it like getting the channels shut down, asking us not to post the videos or, you know, stopping the leaks out of the factory, all things they're capable of doing, then why should we care? Emerje
They posted what I stated above, or they posted what you said?
Sorry, "it" being the official stance of the site. I found the post from Will, it was in the SS topic on August 15 so nearly two weeks ago.
william-james88 wrote:Oh and FYI to anyone who was wondering, official stance on PVP has been stated to staff. Anything you may think is off is for Hasbro to look into it, not us. You can report it to Hasbro and if they tell us to take something down, we will comply. Aside from that, anything news worthy will be posted and proper links and credits will be given. If anyone has issues, they can contact the site owner through the "contact us" link at the top of the site. Any talk concerning this on the boards will be seen as not relevant to the toys and subject at hand, and will be dealt with accordingly to site rules. If anyone wants to start a separate topic where they can talk about the ethics of toy reviews, they can.
Emerje
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That's odd, because a site staff member posted the following statement below prior to the message you showed:
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Link: - studio-series-86-discussion-p2140777.php#p2140784
Comment by primalxconvoy
Aug 28, 2022
Emerje wrote:primalxconvoy wrote:Emerje wrote:Will posted it a few weeks to a month ago, I can't find the post. The gist of it is that it's Hasbro's problem and if they aren't doing anything to fix it like getting the channels shut down, asking us not to post the videos or, you know, stopping the leaks out of the factory, all things they're capable of doing, then why should we care? Emerje
They posted what I stated above, or they posted what you said?
Sorry, "it" being the official stance of the site. I found the post from Will, it was in the SS topic on August 15 so nearly two weeks ago.william-james88 wrote:Oh and FYI to anyone who was wondering, official stance on PVP has been stated to staff. Anything you may think is off is for Hasbro to look into it, not us. You can report it to Hasbro and if they tell us to take something down, we will comply. Aside from that, anything news worthy will be posted and proper links and credits will be given. If anyone has issues, they can contact the site owner through the "contact us" link at the top of the site. Any talk concerning this on the boards will be seen as not relevant to the toys and subject at hand, and will be dealt with accordingly to site rules. If anyone wants to start a separate topic where they can talk about the ethics of toy reviews, they can.
Emerje
That's odd, because a site staff member posted the following statement below prior to the message you showed:
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Link: - studio-series-86-discussion-p2140777.php#p2140784
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Comment by ZeroWolf
Aug 28, 2022
Yeah that's because new information was more or less given after I posted that.
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Thank you for the clarification.
Comment by primalxconvoy
Aug 28, 2022
ZeroWolf wrote:Yeah that's because new information was more or less given after I posted that.
Thank you for the clarification.
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Comment by CobraKai
Aug 28, 2022
Thanks for the Cliff’s Notes version of the review. Short, sweet, to the point and it saves me 12 min. Soft plastic guns are a real “WTF Hasbro?” moment. I was on the fence with this guy cuz I thought his bot mode looked cool, but the soft guns are a dealbreaker
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Comment by Nemesis Destron
Aug 28, 2022
That's 2 for 2 from Chefatron's recent unpleasant reviews for Pointblank and Burn Out. He definitely convinced me on skipping on both figures leaving more for YOU people. 
To bad Pointblank's 3rd Party counterpart is Masterpiece size.
To bad Pointblank's 3rd Party counterpart is Masterpiece size.
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Also ultra rare and ultra expensive.
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Aug 28, 2022
Nemesis Destron wrote:To bad Pointblank's 3rd Party counterpart is Masterpiece size.
Also ultra rare and ultra expensive.
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Comment by Nemesis Primal
Aug 28, 2022
JTPrime17 and Mr. Chaos over on TFW found the listing for the 3rd new retail Leader for next year: Prime Dreadwing.
Surprised to see him and Skyquake both at retail rather than 1 as an exclusive, hopefully that means that they both have their accurate weapon loadouts.
Surprised to see him and Skyquake both at retail rather than 1 as an exclusive, hopefully that means that they both have their accurate weapon loadouts.
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Really? He said the plastic on Burn Out felt 'cheap' next to Skids. Is that even credible? As far as Pointblank he MAY have a point on the plastic, which I'd need to verify myself anyway, he's on about Peacemaker that we know is how he is due to budget. How does he NOT know this?
Comment by sol magnus
Aug 28, 2022
Nemesis Destron wrote:That's 2 for 2 from Chefatron's recent unpleasant reviews for Pointblank and Burn Out. He definitely convinced me on skipping on both figures leaving more for YOU people.
To bad Pointblank's 3rd Party counterpart is Masterpiece size.
Really? He said the plastic on Burn Out felt 'cheap' next to Skids. Is that even credible? As far as Pointblank he MAY have a point on the plastic, which I'd need to verify myself anyway, he's on about Peacemaker that we know is how he is due to budget. How does he NOT know this?
