Transformers Robots in Disguise Minicon Mega Pack
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Jul 10, 2016 at 10:24pm CDT
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Comment by Bronzewolf
Jul 10, 2016
Those almost seem like new decos, though it's really hard to tell. This might be interesting to watch.
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Comment by Sigma Magnus
Jul 10, 2016
Interesting...don't get me wrong, I like these Mini-Cons too, but I kinda miss the days when they actually turned into things.
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Comment by Railbomb
Jul 10, 2016
As someone who doesn't have any of the minicons I might have to get this. Looks like it has a wide variety in there including some of the weapons.
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They do not seem to be new deco's, but we will see, as the pic is a bit sh|t
Comment by Hellscream9999
Jul 10, 2016
Bronzewolf wrote:Those almost seem like new decos, though it's really hard to tell. This might be interesting to watch.
They do not seem to be new deco's, but we will see, as the pic is a bit sh|t
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Comment by Gauntlet101010
Jul 11, 2016
I like the ball minicons, but not enough to buy individual toys just to get those. So this is great for that.
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Comment by gothsaurus
Jul 11, 2016
Seems like this may be a hodge-podge of minicons. (I see one sand colored one, but not its partner) If it were a complete set, I might be tempted by it. As is, I'm still on the fence.
While I liked the notion of the add-on weapons, after trying them out... there were just too many tiny pieces. I couldn't remember where they tabbed in or keep up with them. For people like me, this may be the better option.
I think that's where they went wrong compared with Energon weapons. (I loved those.) There were only a few pieces to contend with, and the weapons were interchangeable.
I hope Hasbro takes note where this was a near-miss as they look to the future.
I did love how they came on an insignia shaped sprue. That aspect was a home run. I hated breaking those up to play with the accessories.
While I liked the notion of the add-on weapons, after trying them out... there were just too many tiny pieces. I couldn't remember where they tabbed in or keep up with them. For people like me, this may be the better option.
I think that's where they went wrong compared with Energon weapons. (I loved those.) There were only a few pieces to contend with, and the weapons were interchangeable.
I hope Hasbro takes note where this was a near-miss as they look to the future.
I did love how they came on an insignia shaped sprue. That aspect was a home run. I hated breaking those up to play with the accessories.
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The new ones turn into weapons so I am happy with that.
Comment by william-james88
Jul 11, 2016
Sigma Magnus wrote: I kinda miss the days when they actually turned into things.
The new ones turn into weapons so I am happy with that.
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Comment by shajaki
Jul 12, 2016
Greetings Seibertron, thanks to blogger Blacklai we now have some new in-hand shots of Transformers Robots in Disguise (RID) Warrior Class Scorponok and Windblade! Scorponok strangely changes the trend of Decepticons in this line (turning from vehicles to animalistic robots) by being a straight beast-former. And the fan-pole originated Windblade gets herself a brand new mold as well. Have a look at them in and out of package below, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com: home for the best Galleries and Conversation around!
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That is an insanely obvious bit of extraneous back kibble on Windblade. Too bad the nosecone just ends up right there in back of her head. Its bigger than Grimlock's T Rex head hanging out of his back. The only plus I see is that this should finally put an end to people saying this is a retool of the Generations Windblade mold. New mold(yay), but I dont know if its any better (d'oh!).
Comment by william-james88
Jul 12, 2016
That is an insanely obvious bit of extraneous back kibble on Windblade. Too bad the nosecone just ends up right there in back of her head. Its bigger than Grimlock's T Rex head hanging out of his back. The only plus I see is that this should finally put an end to people saying this is a retool of the Generations Windblade mold. New mold(yay), but I dont know if its any better (d'oh!).
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Comment by Evil Eye
Jul 12, 2016
Scorponok looks great but I REALLY wish his tail was more articulated and less hollow. Perhaps a Shapeways upgrade is in order?
Windblade though...ech. What a sad sack of crap. The basic mold actually looks alright, but the lack of wrist articulation really hurts her and the paintjob is just pathetic. Hopefully the TAV release will give the girl a makeover, though the arms are probably gonna need Shapeways replacements.
Windblade though...ech. What a sad sack of crap. The basic mold actually looks alright, but the lack of wrist articulation really hurts her and the paintjob is just pathetic. Hopefully the TAV release will give the girl a makeover, though the arms are probably gonna need Shapeways replacements.
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Yeah, Scorponok is awesome, but nothing short of TT can save that windblade mold, shame the sword is just sh|t unpainted plastic, the entire thing screams 'crapped out as cheap as possible', it doesn't even resemble the rid deco as far as I can remember
Comment by Hellscream9999
Jul 12, 2016
Delta Magnus wrote:Scorponok looks great but I REALLY wish his tail was more articulated and less hollow. Perhaps a Shapeways upgrade is in order?
Windblade though...ech. What a sad sack of crap. The basic mold actually looks alright, but the lack of wrist articulation really hurts her and the paintjob is just pathetic. Hopefully the TAV release will give the girl a makeover, though the arms are probably gonna need Shapeways replacements.
Yeah, Scorponok is awesome, but nothing short of TT can save that windblade mold, shame the sword is just sh|t unpainted plastic, the entire thing screams 'crapped out as cheap as possible', it doesn't even resemble the rid deco as far as I can remember
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Comment by SureShot18
Jul 12, 2016
That deco on Windblade does ,what appears to be a decent new mold, no favors. What's worse is I'd buy the heck out of the figure if it looked like her actual color scheme. And that unpainted sword is terrible too, and the sword on the Generations versions is one of my favorite parts of that toy.
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Oh, yeah, that was easily the best part of her figure
Comment by Hellscream9999
Jul 12, 2016
SureShot18 wrote:The sword on the Generations versions is one of my favorite parts of that toy.
Oh, yeah, that was easily the best part of her figure
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Comment by Noideaforaname
Jul 12, 2016
I wish I liked the RiD aesthetic more, because the actual engineering on Scorponok looks pretty nice, especially for a figure that does only slightly more than "stand up" to transform. Squat and brutish scorpion to tall and lanky swashbuckling robot, now that's cool.
Windblade toys never not look horrible. A shame on it's own, but then they're so danged persistent about promoting the character it looks even worse when they cheap out.
Windblade toys never not look horrible. A shame on it's own, but then they're so danged persistent about promoting the character it looks even worse when they cheap out.
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Yeah. It's a real shame, because the base design is pretty cool, but when the best toy of her on the market is a £15 unofficial Legends scale toy, you know you dun goofed.
Comment by Evil Eye
Jul 13, 2016
Noideaforaname wrote:I wish I liked the RiD aesthetic more, because the actual engineering on Scorponok looks pretty nice, especially for a figure that does only slightly more than "stand up" to transform. Squat and brutish scorpion to tall and lanky swashbuckling robot, now that's cool.
Windblade toys never not look horrible. A shame on it's own, but then they're so danged persistent about promoting the character it looks even worse when they cheap out.
Yeah. It's a real shame, because the base design is pretty cool, but when the best toy of her on the market is a £15 unofficial Legends scale toy, you know you dun goofed.
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Comment by Kurona
Jul 13, 2016
Thanks to fellow Seibertronian Down_Shift, an entire wave of Transformers: Robots in Disguise toys - found by Cybertron.ca Xtreme987 user in a Toys'R'Us store in Ontario - we knew absolutely nothing about before have surfaced! This menagerie includes Deluxe Power Surge Optimus Prime in a deco that resembles Ultra Magnus in vehicle mode; a purple repaint of Scorponok called Paralon; and most surprisingly of all, an entirely new mold Starscream based very much on his G1 incarnation. All 3 are packaged in the "Clash of the Transformers" subline of packaging that has been previously exclusive to Toys R Us stores. Check out the image below and tell us what you think in the forums by clicking here.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Jul 13, 2016
Paralon we got a look at before with his BW Scorponok-esque head, but that Starscream WOW! His Vehicle Mode wings appear to be forward-swung like the Animated and WFC/FOC Starscream designs. The shoulders also kinda remind me of the coronation shoulder pads G1 Screamer wore in the 1986 movie.
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Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Jul 13, 2016
I can't quite make out the logo, but unless I'm mistaken, they're part of the "Clash of the Transformers" subline. Either that, or a new TRU-exclusive line.
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Comment by Grahf_
Jul 13, 2016
A new deluxe Starscream that's mostly in actual Starscream colors? Yes please! Paralon looks cool but I would've liked to have seen a color other than purple on it. Or at least another color mixed in that doesn't necessarily have to be green but green would've worked too obviously. Optimus looks ok too but I would've rather have had Ultra Magnus shades of red and blue in there instead of Optimus Prime shades to go with that white. Is there even a difference in the reds between the two? If not then there should be.
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Comment by Kurona
Jul 13, 2016
Also, is it just me, or does Starscream look to actually have good paint apps?
Considering the paint apps in this line have been a bit... ah... crap; he looks really standout from what I can see. I mean okay yeah, this is a blurry image and maybe it'll be a horror story once I actually see it, but right now he looks beautiful.
Considering the paint apps in this line have been a bit... ah... crap; he looks really standout from what I can see. I mean okay yeah, this is a blurry image and maybe it'll be a horror story once I actually see it, but right now he looks beautiful.
