Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review
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Happy Friday fellow Seibertronians this just in from YouTube reviewer PrimeVsPrime it’s the review for the Transformers Studio Series #43 Last Knight KSI Boss! And wow, as far as straight repaints go, this fella is quite a winner. Talk about a knight and day difference.
As noted in the review there are inaccuracies from the movie character, to the box art which for this release uses Zeus’s stock art despite KSI Boss’s art being on file, to the actual figure - especially in regards to the antennas on the head sculpt, and KSI Boss’s pictured flail weapon on his left arm which is still just Zeus’s Gatling gun. Despite these differences there is no denying this looks like a much higher quality toy.
The paint applications follow the similar simplicity of the knight motif such as Cogman and Last Knight Megatron but with this effort we are treated to a deep grey accented by gold metallic and blue details. The paint which catapults this figure into a different class however is primarily dedicated to the front of the robot mode, with most of the back of the figure remaining unpainted. Also included is the Hong Kong pursuit background scaled to look appropriate for Voyagers.
The reviewer noted that for the third use of this mold (Nitro Zeus, Thundercracker, now KSI Boss) the joints appear to be very well put together and are quite tight. He also states the issue he’d had with his original Nitro Zeus’s thruster panels on his back coming off during transformation is no longer present.
This appears to be an overall touch up and improvement of the toy and not just a simple repaint which is always positive to hear. If anyone missed this on the original release and Thundercracker didn’t quite fill the bill here’s your chance. Let us know if you’ll be picking this one up or if it's a solid pass.
As noted in the review there are inaccuracies from the movie character, to the box art which for this release uses Zeus’s stock art despite KSI Boss’s art being on file, to the actual figure - especially in regards to the antennas on the head sculpt, and KSI Boss’s pictured flail weapon on his left arm which is still just Zeus’s Gatling gun. Despite these differences there is no denying this looks like a much higher quality toy.
The paint applications follow the similar simplicity of the knight motif such as Cogman and Last Knight Megatron but with this effort we are treated to a deep grey accented by gold metallic and blue details. The paint which catapults this figure into a different class however is primarily dedicated to the front of the robot mode, with most of the back of the figure remaining unpainted. Also included is the Hong Kong pursuit background scaled to look appropriate for Voyagers.
The reviewer noted that for the third use of this mold (Nitro Zeus, Thundercracker, now KSI Boss) the joints appear to be very well put together and are quite tight. He also states the issue he’d had with his original Nitro Zeus’s thruster panels on his back coming off during transformation is no longer present.
This appears to be an overall touch up and improvement of the toy and not just a simple repaint which is always positive to hear. If anyone missed this on the original release and Thundercracker didn’t quite fill the bill here’s your chance. Let us know if you’ll be picking this one up or if it's a solid pass.
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Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023183)
Posted by Flashwave on June 1st, 2019 @ 12:35pm CDT
Posted by Flashwave on June 1st, 2019 @ 12:35pm CDT
...but how does it look with TitanMaster Thunderwing?
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023198)
Posted by Inactive_____ on June 1st, 2019 @ 3:03pm CDT
Posted by Inactive_____ on June 1st, 2019 @ 3:03pm CDT
That video was pretty adorable. I want moar!
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023233)
Posted by Emerje on June 1st, 2019 @ 9:09pm CDT
If anyone is curious, that's a Zoids Death Rex at the end. I figured it was a Zoid from the feet and it didn't take long to find one on HLJ. I was hoping this would end with a SS Devastator full preview, but I guess not yet.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on June 1st, 2019 @ 9:09pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:"The footsteps of a sinister sound echoed in the distance."
To be continued...
If anyone is curious, that's a Zoids Death Rex at the end. I figured it was a Zoid from the feet and it didn't take long to find one on HLJ. I was hoping this would end with a SS Devastator full preview, but I guess not yet.
Emerje
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023245)
Posted by Trocheman on June 2nd, 2019 @ 8:20am CDT
Posted by Trocheman on June 2nd, 2019 @ 8:20am CDT
Walmart has Optimus prime (44) for preorder now. idk if thats old news but i just ordered one. ships August 15th, arrives the 17th.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff ... /517176157
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff ... /517176157
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023263)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 2nd, 2019 @ 3:20pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on June 2nd, 2019 @ 3:20pm CDT
As I still contemplate Blackout, a thought occurred: is Grindor larger than Blackout on screen? If so, will he ever get a SS figure? I thought about buying Blackout and just using him as Grindor, despite 'Blackout' being painted on his tail, in case a Grindor figure is out of the question and sticking with the original voyager Blackout figure.
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023266)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on June 2nd, 2019 @ 3:46pm CDT
I think Grindor might be bigger on-screen, not sure. Optimus' climbing up onto him makes it seem like that's the case but it's hard to tell. That said, a Leader Blackout nonetheless scales better with movie figures outside of SS than the Voyager, plus he's more accurate.
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on June 2nd, 2019 @ 3:46pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:As I still contemplate Blackout, a thought occurred: is Grindor larger than Blackout on screen? If so, will he ever get a SS figure? I thought about buying Blackout and just using him as Grindor, despite 'Blackout' being painted on his tail, in case a Grindor figure is out of the question and sticking with the original voyager Blackout figure.
I think Grindor might be bigger on-screen, not sure. Optimus' climbing up onto him makes it seem like that's the case but it's hard to tell. That said, a Leader Blackout nonetheless scales better with movie figures outside of SS than the Voyager, plus he's more accurate.
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023267)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 2nd, 2019 @ 3:48pm CDT
Grindor differs from Blackout in more ways than just his colors. While Blackout is a Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low, Grindor is the slightly different Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion. The former model was retired from active service in 2008.
For Grindor, some slight vehicle mode retooling may be in order.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 2nd, 2019 @ 3:48pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:As I still contemplate Blackout, a thought occurred: is Grindor larger than Blackout on screen? If so, will he ever get a SS figure? I thought about buying Blackout and just using him as Grindor, despite 'Blackout' being painted on his tail, in case a Grindor figure is out of the question and sticking with the original voyager Blackout figure.
Grindor differs from Blackout in more ways than just his colors. While Blackout is a Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low, Grindor is the slightly different Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion. The former model was retired from active service in 2008.
For Grindor, some slight vehicle mode retooling may be in order.
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023268)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on June 2nd, 2019 @ 3:51pm CDT
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on June 2nd, 2019 @ 3:51pm CDT
They might not bother, since Grindor's robot mode doesn't account for the differences. But then again they might, just to make him different beyond being silver.
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023270)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 2nd, 2019 @ 4:17pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 2nd, 2019 @ 4:17pm CDT
At this point, I'm not expecting a Grindor to come out until at least next summer/fall, if at all.
we know 2 Leader figures next year are Overload and Scavenger, so a 3rd would probably come out next year at the same time the leader Prime this year comes out.
I very much doubt we will get a Grindor
we know 2 Leader figures next year are Overload and Scavenger, so a 3rd would probably come out next year at the same time the leader Prime this year comes out.
I very much doubt we will get a Grindor
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023280)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 2nd, 2019 @ 5:03pm CDT
Hopefully that means it’ll be shipping from Pulse sooner than the September 1 estimate!
Also, there’s a 360 degree view of the figure on that page! That’s our first look at the back of the jet pack and weapons platform. The paint deco is the one from toy fair though (bright red and yellow fade), which is interesting because we now have no less than 3 different stock images of this Prime with slightly different decos.
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 2nd, 2019 @ 5:03pm CDT
Trocheman wrote:Walmart has Optimus prime (44) for preorder now. idk if thats old news but i just ordered one. ships August 15th, arrives the 17th.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff ... /517176157
Hopefully that means it’ll be shipping from Pulse sooner than the September 1 estimate!
Also, there’s a 360 degree view of the figure on that page! That’s our first look at the back of the jet pack and weapons platform. The paint deco is the one from toy fair though (bright red and yellow fade), which is interesting because we now have no less than 3 different stock images of this Prime with slightly different decos.
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023292)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on June 2nd, 2019 @ 7:24pm CDT
I dunno, it would be a way to get more money out of the Blackout mold.
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on June 2nd, 2019 @ 7:24pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:At this point, I'm not expecting a Grindor to come out until at least next summer/fall, if at all.
we know 2 Leader figures next year are Overload and Scavenger, so a 3rd would probably come out next year at the same time the leader Prime this year comes out.
I very much doubt we will get a Grindor
I dunno, it would be a way to get more money out of the Blackout mold.
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023298)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 2nd, 2019 @ 9:18pm CDT
Would be a good litmus test: if Grindor is released as a straight redeco of Blackout, how many fans will complain about the vehicle being inaccurate and talk down on the Studio Series as a whole?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 2nd, 2019 @ 9:18pm CDT
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:At this point, I'm not expecting a Grindor to come out until at least next summer/fall, if at all.
we know 2 Leader figures next year are Overload and Scavenger, so a 3rd would probably come out next year at the same time the leader Prime this year comes out.
I very much doubt we will get a Grindor
I dunno, it would be a way to get more money out of the Blackout mold.
Would be a good litmus test: if Grindor is released as a straight redeco of Blackout, how many fans will complain about the vehicle being inaccurate and talk down on the Studio Series as a whole?
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023313)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on June 2nd, 2019 @ 11:59pm CDT
They released this thing, didn't they?:
People hate this thing's guts for being inaccurate, and it is still shelfwarming since... December? Primus...
Either way, whether they retool the copter to leave an inaccurate robot, or redeco the mold to have an inaccurate copter mode, fans will still be bothered, so it all boils down to whatever you prefer.
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on June 2nd, 2019 @ 11:59pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:At this point, I'm not expecting a Grindor to come out until at least next summer/fall, if at all.
we know 2 Leader figures next year are Overload and Scavenger, so a 3rd would probably come out next year at the same time the leader Prime this year comes out.
I very much doubt we will get a Grindor
I dunno, it would be a way to get more money out of the Blackout mold.
Would be a good litmus test: if Grindor is released as a straight redeco of Blackout, how many fans will complain about the vehicle being inaccurate and talk down on the Studio Series as a whole?
They released this thing, didn't they?:
People hate this thing's guts for being inaccurate, and it is still shelfwarming since... December? Primus...
Either way, whether they retool the copter to leave an inaccurate robot, or redeco the mold to have an inaccurate copter mode, fans will still be bothered, so it all boils down to whatever you prefer.
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023314)
Posted by william-james88 on June 3rd, 2019 @ 12:05am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 3rd, 2019 @ 12:05am CDT
Its also not a great toy.
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023316)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on June 3rd, 2019 @ 12:20am CDT
I know that, but I wanted to focus on the criticism about his inaccuracy to the movie character, much like the discussion about whether or not Grindor should be a retool or redeco of Blackout.
And on the subject of Dropkopter, while it may be fiddly to handle and transform, it is nowhere near Bold Forms Gladius...
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on June 3rd, 2019 @ 12:20am CDT
william-james88 wrote:Its also not a great toy.
I know that, but I wanted to focus on the criticism about his inaccuracy to the movie character, much like the discussion about whether or not Grindor should be a retool or redeco of Blackout.
And on the subject of Dropkopter, while it may be fiddly to handle and transform, it is nowhere near Bold Forms Gladius...
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023322)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on June 3rd, 2019 @ 1:22am CDT
Which browser do you use? I use Firefox, most recent version, and if the picture was supposed to have any interactivity it was proving completely nonfunctional for me.
EDIT: I guess my browser was just misbehaving that time, possibly from the length of the session.
I tried it again just now, and this time the ALL the pictures loaded as well as the 360 view vid, and the "Large View" function actually functioned.
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on June 3rd, 2019 @ 1:22am CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Trocheman wrote:Walmart has Optimus prime (44) for preorder now. idk if thats old news but i just ordered one. ships August 15th, arrives the 17th.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff ... /517176157
Hopefully that means it’ll be shipping from Pulse sooner than the September 1 estimate!
Also, there’s a 360 degree view of the figure on that page! That’s our first look at the back of the jet pack and weapons platform. The paint deco is the one from toy fair though (bright red and yellow fade), which is interesting because we now have no less than 3 different stock images of this Prime with slightly different decos.
Which browser do you use? I use Firefox, most recent version, and if the picture was supposed to have any interactivity it was proving completely nonfunctional for me.
EDIT: I guess my browser was just misbehaving that time, possibly from the length of the session.
I tried it again just now, and this time the ALL the pictures loaded as well as the 360 view vid, and the "Large View" function actually functioned.
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023323)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on June 3rd, 2019 @ 1:30am CDT
I'm using the Walmart app, and while the preorder listing is there, there are only the stock photos on it, with no turn around video. Target has removed its listing from the app, which is strange considering it was there for like a month or two.
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on June 3rd, 2019 @ 1:30am CDT
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Trocheman wrote:Walmart has Optimus prime (44) for preorder now. idk if thats old news but i just ordered one. ships August 15th, arrives the 17th.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff ... /517176157
Hopefully that means it’ll be shipping from Pulse sooner than the September 1 estimate!
Also, there’s a 360 degree view of the figure on that page! That’s our first look at the back of the jet pack and weapons platform. The paint deco is the one from toy fair though (bright red and yellow fade), which is interesting because we now have no less than 3 different stock images of this Prime with slightly different decos.
Which browser do you use? I use Firefox, most recent version, and if the picture was supposed to have any interactivity it was proving completely nonfunctional for me.
I'm using the Walmart app, and while the preorder listing is there, there are only the stock photos on it, with no turn around video. Target has removed its listing from the app, which is strange considering it was there for like a month or two.
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023329)
Posted by Emerje on June 3rd, 2019 @ 6:45am CDT
Technically we have four variations going here:
Bright red with painted weapons (Toy Fair display)
Dark red with unpainted weapons (April Stock Photos)
Bright red with unpainted weapons (Walmart.com spinning video)
Painted abs, bright red with unpainted weapons (new Takara Tomy stock photos)
I don't think we'll actually know what we're getting until somebody has one in hand.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on June 3rd, 2019 @ 6:45am CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:The paint deco is the one from toy fair though (bright red and yellow fade), which is interesting because we now have no less than 3 different stock images of this Prime with slightly different decos.
Technically we have four variations going here:
Bright red with painted weapons (Toy Fair display)
Dark red with unpainted weapons (April Stock Photos)
Bright red with unpainted weapons (Walmart.com spinning video)
Painted abs, bright red with unpainted weapons (new Takara Tomy stock photos)
I don't think we'll actually know what we're getting until somebody has one in hand.
Emerje
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023345)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 3rd, 2019 @ 11:21am CDT
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 3rd, 2019 @ 11:21am CDT
I'm crossing my fingers for the Takara stock photos!
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023347)
Posted by Stargrave on June 3rd, 2019 @ 11:24am CDT
Posted by Stargrave on June 3rd, 2019 @ 11:24am CDT
Good morning and happy Monday fellow Seibertronians! To help kick start your day Seibertron member EvasionModeBumblebee found a treat over at Walmart.com - a very eye opening view of the new (take a deep breath) Studio Series 44 Leader Class Transformers: Dark of the Moon movie Optimus Prime with transforming trailer jet pack! You get a perfect clear view of the trailer in upright quartermaster mode fully loaded with Optimus’s movie rifle, shield, axe, standard orange bladed sword, and twin jet mode blasters! There’s in package views and you can zoom in on each individual image for a clear close up. Click on the play button for a 45 second long crisp 360 view of this amazing piece in all modes. There have been multiple Optimus Primes released in this line but this one has to take the cake for accessories! Is this the one Optimus you’ve been waiting for or will this be the centerpiece for your Studio Series Optimus collection? Take a view and share your thoughts with the Seibertron crew!
Credit: EvasionModeBumblebee
Credit: EvasionModeBumblebee
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023358)
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on June 3rd, 2019 @ 12:28pm CDT
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on June 3rd, 2019 @ 12:28pm CDT
Neat, but I think I'll pass. I don't feel like painting all of his accessories and his trailer to make him look right.
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023360)
Posted by Un_Chakal on June 3rd, 2019 @ 12:31pm CDT
Posted by Un_Chakal on June 3rd, 2019 @ 12:31pm CDT
Did he have that orange on his front of the truck in the movie?
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023367)
Posted by william-james88 on June 3rd, 2019 @ 12:47pm CDT
Yeah, but the fade in is better than on the toys
Posted by william-james88 on June 3rd, 2019 @ 12:47pm CDT
Un_Chakal wrote:Did he have that orange on his front of the truck in the movie?
Yeah, but the fade in is better than on the toys
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023368)
Posted by Quantum Surge on June 3rd, 2019 @ 12:48pm CDT
Posted by Quantum Surge on June 3rd, 2019 @ 12:48pm CDT
Do I really need to sharpie the hell out of this trailer? I'll get it on clearance as I did with Magnus and Shockwave from the Siege lines
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023369)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 3rd, 2019 @ 12:59pm CDT
One of the decos for SS leader Prime has a fade that matches the movie much better, we just have to hope that it’s the one on the final figure.
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 3rd, 2019 @ 12:59pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Un_Chakal wrote:Did he have that orange on his front of the truck in the movie?
Yeah, but the fade in is better than on the toys
One of the decos for SS leader Prime has a fade that matches the movie much better, we just have to hope that it’s the one on the final figure.
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023390)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 3rd, 2019 @ 6:12pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 3rd, 2019 @ 6:12pm CDT
All these different paint app images are giving me a headache. Make up your dang mind already!
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023399)
Posted by Hip-Hoptimus Rime on June 3rd, 2019 @ 9:08pm CDT
IIRC, the biggest visible differences are that Grindor should have 7 rotor blades instead of 6, a third engine above and behind the left one, and the tail fin and rotor angled to the right. I think it's to the right.
FWIW I added a third engine to ROTF Voy Grindor, but another rotor blade would be tricky.
Posted by Hip-Hoptimus Rime on June 3rd, 2019 @ 9:08pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:For Grindor, some slight vehicle mode retooling may be in order.
IIRC, the biggest visible differences are that Grindor should have 7 rotor blades instead of 6, a third engine above and behind the left one, and the tail fin and rotor angled to the right. I think it's to the right.
FWIW I added a third engine to ROTF Voy Grindor, but another rotor blade would be tricky.
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023409)
Posted by Bucky on June 4th, 2019 @ 1:53am CDT
Posted by Bucky on June 4th, 2019 @ 1:53am CDT
So many Optimuses. I haven’t been able to find SS38 BB movie version yet, but I want it. I haven’t seen SS32 around yet either, but I’m not entirely sold on it yet. I mean I want him, but mostly just to combine with Jetfire. And now there’s his flight tech version. And I never got around to pulling the trigger on Legendary OP. I’m gonna have to start a second movie OP shelf at this rate 
In terms of the variations in stock images, I’m hoping for bright red, painted abs, unpainted guns, but I’m expecting unpainted abs and unpainted guns. I already know there’s no way we’re getting painted weapon accessories.
I’d love it if they did Grindor. Just so long as they make the necessary retooling. SS Blackout is still my favorite SS figure, despite his panels.
In terms of the variations in stock images, I’m hoping for bright red, painted abs, unpainted guns, but I’m expecting unpainted abs and unpainted guns. I already know there’s no way we’re getting painted weapon accessories.
Hip-Hoptimus Rime wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:For Grindor, some slight vehicle mode retooling may be in order.
IIRC, the biggest visible differences are that Grindor should have 7 rotor blades instead of 6, a third engine above and behind the left one, and the tail fin and rotor angled to the right. I think it's to the right.
FWIW I added a third engine to ROTF Voy Grindor, but another rotor blade would be tricky.
I’d love it if they did Grindor. Just so long as they make the necessary retooling. SS Blackout is still my favorite SS figure, despite his panels.
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023445)
Posted by Inactive_____ on June 4th, 2019 @ 4:03pm CDT
Posted by Inactive_____ on June 4th, 2019 @ 4:03pm CDT
Honestly, this guy hasn't won me over. Honestly the wings don't look great, to me at least. Plus, the improved paint deco isn't extensive enough to warrant a purchase. A shame, more accessories are always fun, and the trailer does looks good with the truck.
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023450)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 4th, 2019 @ 5:01pm CDT
That trailer is the main reason I may skip #32 Optimus Prime, it's the same mold with a different belly, but the original RotF belly piece comes with Jetfire. I already have the two original Leaders, but the combination is so... clunky.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 4th, 2019 @ 5:01pm CDT
Gemstonegemini wrote:Honestly, this guy hasn't won me over. Honestly the wings don't look great, to me at least. Plus, the improved paint deco isn't extensive enough to warrant a purchase. A shame, more accessories are always fun, and the trailer does looks good with the truck.
That trailer is the main reason I may skip #32 Optimus Prime, it's the same mold with a different belly, but the original RotF belly piece comes with Jetfire. I already have the two original Leaders, but the combination is so... clunky.
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023455)
Posted by Inactive_____ on June 4th, 2019 @ 5:30pm CDT
Oh don't get me wrong, I think if you don't have ss38, or a movie Optimus in general, this is probably your best bet. It's a nice lookong toy, it just doesn't have enough to tempt me into double dipping, if you know what I mean. Plus the Jetfire combination being actually, you know, good this time is a nice bonus
Posted by Inactive_____ on June 4th, 2019 @ 5:30pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Gemstonegemini wrote:Honestly, this guy hasn't won me over. Honestly the wings don't look great, to me at least. Plus, the improved paint deco isn't extensive enough to warrant a purchase. A shame, more accessories are always fun, and the trailer does looks good with the truck.
That trailer is the main reason I may skip #32 Optimus Prime, it's the same mold with a different belly, but the original RotF belly piece comes with Jetfire. I already have the two original Leaders, but the combination is so... clunky.
Oh don't get me wrong, I think if you don't have ss38, or a movie Optimus in general, this is probably your best bet. It's a nice lookong toy, it just doesn't have enough to tempt me into double dipping, if you know what I mean. Plus the Jetfire combination being actually, you know, good this time is a nice bonus
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023465)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 4th, 2019 @ 5:50pm CDT
I know a bunch of people were gonna skip 32 and go straight for the Leader for this reason too.
But I went both both cause A) didn't get the first Prime and B) I want to have one separate standing by himself with no upgrades and 1 with his flight tech, and the leader can serve as both! I think my favorite part of the leader is that he comes with the axe
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 4th, 2019 @ 5:50pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Gemstonegemini wrote:Honestly, this guy hasn't won me over. Honestly the wings don't look great, to me at least. Plus, the improved paint deco isn't extensive enough to warrant a purchase. A shame, more accessories are always fun, and the trailer does looks good with the truck.
That trailer is the main reason I may skip #32 Optimus Prime, it's the same mold with a different belly, but the original RotF belly piece comes with Jetfire. I already have the two original Leaders, but the combination is so... clunky.
I know a bunch of people were gonna skip 32 and go straight for the Leader for this reason too.
But I went both both cause A) didn't get the first Prime and B) I want to have one separate standing by himself with no upgrades and 1 with his flight tech, and the leader can serve as both! I think my favorite part of the leader is that he comes with the axe
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Posted by Sentinel_Primal on June 5th, 2019 @ 12:38pm CDT
After seeing the potential paint applications placements for the leader I may get both and sell the leader's voyager component. Especially if the windows do end up being painted over
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on June 5th, 2019 @ 12:38pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Gemstonegemini wrote:Honestly, this guy hasn't won me over. Honestly the wings don't look great, to me at least. Plus, the improved paint deco isn't extensive enough to warrant a purchase. A shame, more accessories are always fun, and the trailer does looks good with the truck.
That trailer is the main reason I may skip #32 Optimus Prime, it's the same mold with a different belly, but the original RotF belly piece comes with Jetfire. I already have the two original Leaders, but the combination is so... clunky.
I know a bunch of people were gonna skip 32 and go straight for the Leader for this reason too.
But I went both both cause A) didn't get the first Prime and B) I want to have one separate standing by himself with no upgrades and 1 with his flight tech, and the leader can serve as both! I think my favorite part of the leader is that he comes with the axe
After seeing the potential paint applications placements for the leader I may get both and sell the leader's voyager component. Especially if the windows do end up being painted over
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023497)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 5th, 2019 @ 1:28pm CDT
Wait what?
*looks at pics of #32 and #44*
... the originally clear plastic parts of #32 are opaque on #44?!
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 5th, 2019 @ 1:28pm CDT
Sentinel_Primal wrote:Especially if the windows do end up being painted over
Wait what?
*looks at pics of #32 and #44*
... the originally clear plastic parts of #32 are opaque on #44?!
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023505)
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on June 5th, 2019 @ 2:58pm CDT
Depending on the paint apps. If I remember correctly, one of the prototypes had clear windows. The amount of paint variants here is so confusing
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on June 5th, 2019 @ 2:58pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Sentinel_Primal wrote:Especially if the windows do end up being painted over
Wait what?
*looks at pics of #32 and #44*
... the originally clear plastic parts of #32 are opaque on #44?!
Depending on the paint apps. If I remember correctly, one of the prototypes had clear windows. The amount of paint variants here is so confusing
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023506)
Posted by william-james88 on June 5th, 2019 @ 3:10pm CDT
FUCK! I really wanted those clear plastic windows. And I am only getting 44.
Posted by william-james88 on June 5th, 2019 @ 3:10pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Sentinel_Primal wrote:Especially if the windows do end up being painted over
Wait what?
*looks at pics of #32 and #44*
... the originally clear plastic parts of #32 are opaque on #44?!
FUCK! I really wanted those clear plastic windows. And I am only getting 44.
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023508)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 5th, 2019 @ 3:37pm CDT
We'll have to wait and see then. I'm fine with that, I'm waiting for the second set of Constructicons as it is.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 5th, 2019 @ 3:37pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Sentinel_Primal wrote:Especially if the windows do end up being painted over
Wait what?
*looks at pics of #32 and #44*
... the originally clear plastic parts of #32 are opaque on #44?!
****! I really wanted those clear plastic windows. And I am only getting 44.
We'll have to wait and see then. I'm fine with that, I'm waiting for the second set of Constructicons as it is.
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023549)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 5th, 2019 @ 8:52pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 5th, 2019 @ 8:52pm CDT
Thanks to In Demand Toys on Facebook, we have a bunch of new images of the upcoming Transformers Studio Series Drift, Dropkick, Hightower, and Long Haul!
Drift is an extensive retool of the original Dropkick figure, being almost entirely new save for some parts of the legs, and he is based on his helicoptor form from Age of Extinction.
Dropkick is a new mold that is modeled after his muscle car form from the Bumblebee movie, prior to his taking on the triple changing form that he held for the remainder of the movie.
Hightower is based on some Constructicon concept art and the smaller Hightower legion figure that came out with the tiny Legion class Devastator during Revenge of the Fallen. Hightower is a new mold, and he forms the upper left arm of Studio Series Devastator.
Long Haul is also a new mold Constructicon, and he forms the right foot of Studio Series Devastator. He and Hightower will make 4 of 8 members of Devastator released at retail.
Check out the pictures below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!
Drift is an extensive retool of the original Dropkick figure, being almost entirely new save for some parts of the legs, and he is based on his helicoptor form from Age of Extinction.
Dropkick is a new mold that is modeled after his muscle car form from the Bumblebee movie, prior to his taking on the triple changing form that he held for the remainder of the movie.
Hightower is based on some Constructicon concept art and the smaller Hightower legion figure that came out with the tiny Legion class Devastator during Revenge of the Fallen. Hightower is a new mold, and he forms the upper left arm of Studio Series Devastator.
Long Haul is also a new mold Constructicon, and he forms the right foot of Studio Series Devastator. He and Hightower will make 4 of 8 members of Devastator released at retail.
Check out the pictures below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023554)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 5th, 2019 @ 9:37pm CDT
Not exactly: he forms the left upper arm, with Scrapmetal forming the actual hand.
Comparing Long Haul's foot mode with Rampage's, there's no doubt that Devastator is gonna look "messy" head to toe, in an artistic sense.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 5th, 2019 @ 9:37pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Hightower is a new mold, and he forms the left hand of Studio Series Devastator.
Not exactly: he forms the left upper arm, with Scrapmetal forming the actual hand.
Comparing Long Haul's foot mode with Rampage's, there's no doubt that Devastator is gonna look "messy" head to toe, in an artistic sense.
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023558)
Posted by Stargrave on June 5th, 2019 @ 10:31pm CDT
Posted by Stargrave on June 5th, 2019 @ 10:31pm CDT
I read on tfwiki in the footnotes somewhere that this version of Devastator is bigger or smaller depending on how many Constructicons are merged. I think that’s a clever explain away for the jumbled mess that he became. Like with Rampage they’re each like a Deceptimonster in their own unique ways.
That chopper mode works way better on Drift I think it’s not great for either one but better on Drfift.
That chopper mode works way better on Drift I think it’s not great for either one but better on Drfift.
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Posted by Acolyte on June 6th, 2019 @ 2:46am CDT
Posted by Acolyte on June 6th, 2019 @ 2:46am CDT
Dropkick certainly doesn't look like a new mold. If anything, I'd say it's a slight retooling of War for Cybertron: Siege's Prowl/Barricade/Smokescreen.
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Posted by Inactive_____ on June 6th, 2019 @ 3:31am CDT
I doubt it. I imagine it's more that Dropkick design is fairly standard as carformers go (front becomes the chest, door wings, etc ad infinitum), so similarities are inevitable.
Posted by Inactive_____ on June 6th, 2019 @ 3:31am CDT
Acolyte wrote:Dropkick certainly doesn't look like a new mold. If anything, I'd say it's a slight retooling of War for Cybertron: Siege's Prowl/Barricade/Smokescreen.
I doubt it. I imagine it's more that Dropkick design is fairly standard as carformers go (front becomes the chest, door wings, etc ad infinitum), so similarities are inevitable.
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Posted by Bucky on June 6th, 2019 @ 4:04am CDT
Posted by Bucky on June 6th, 2019 @ 4:04am CDT
Pretty excited for this next wave, all in all. This is the first movie Drift toy that I actually want. It’s bound to be much better than Dropkick’s first figure. It’ll be great to have a good looking Dropkick, because like I said his first figure is pretty atrocious. He looks very solid. I doubt we’ll ever see him and Shatter as triple changers. I’m not sure if they could ever pull of all three modes without at least two of them looking like a kibbley mess.
The Constructicons are definitely the ones I’m looking forward to the most. I love for stubby and chunky Long Haul is. He’s certainly different enough from his RotF figure that I can have them together, and headcanon them into different but similar bots. I might be more excited for Hightower though? He’s got such a wonderfully unique and bizarre bot mode. Having another unorthodox looking Constructicon kind of makes Rampage’s and Demolisher’s appearance make more sense to me.
Speaking of him, are we getting a SS Demolisher???
The Constructicons are definitely the ones I’m looking forward to the most. I love for stubby and chunky Long Haul is. He’s certainly different enough from his RotF figure that I can have them together, and headcanon them into different but similar bots. I might be more excited for Hightower though? He’s got such a wonderfully unique and bizarre bot mode. Having another unorthodox looking Constructicon kind of makes Rampage’s and Demolisher’s appearance make more sense to me.
Speaking of him, are we getting a SS Demolisher???
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Posted by Grimlocktimus on June 6th, 2019 @ 7:23am CDT
Posted by Grimlocktimus on June 6th, 2019 @ 7:23am CDT
Are we going to end up seeing a jet mode Shatter? Honestly like her better than Dropkick...
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Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 6th, 2019 @ 7:50am CDT
No, not a retool, most likely a new mold that may share some transformation aspects. There are 2 areas that give it away that is it definitely not the Siege Prowl mold. First is the very front of the car. They have a similar panel in the hood where the head pops out, but for dropkick the front bumper is involved where for Prowl the whole hood and bumper is 1 solid piece. The other tell are the wheels, they end up on the shoulders and the forearms for Dropkick. For Prowl, the rear wheels stay on his feet.
It just wouldn't make sense to retool a mold with those changes to the transformation. It would just be easier going with a new mold that takes some aspects of the transformation from Prowl and other like him where the hood/bumper becomes the chest.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 6th, 2019 @ 7:50am CDT
Acolyte wrote:Dropkick certainly doesn't look like a new mold. If anything, I'd say it's a slight retooling of War for Cybertron: Siege's Prowl/Barricade/Smokescreen.
No, not a retool, most likely a new mold that may share some transformation aspects. There are 2 areas that give it away that is it definitely not the Siege Prowl mold. First is the very front of the car. They have a similar panel in the hood where the head pops out, but for dropkick the front bumper is involved where for Prowl the whole hood and bumper is 1 solid piece. The other tell are the wheels, they end up on the shoulders and the forearms for Dropkick. For Prowl, the rear wheels stay on his feet.
It just wouldn't make sense to retool a mold with those changes to the transformation. It would just be easier going with a new mold that takes some aspects of the transformation from Prowl and other like him where the hood/bumper becomes the chest.
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Posted by Ig89ninja on June 6th, 2019 @ 8:34am CDT
Posted by Ig89ninja on June 6th, 2019 @ 8:34am CDT
Man this wave can’t be released fast enough! I need those Constructicons along with Drift; and knowing my brother, if Dropkick is any improvement over Shatter he’s going pick him up.
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023601)
Posted by transformnerd114 on June 6th, 2019 @ 9:35am CDT
Technically, they are; the Constructicons that formed Devy in ROTF were different 'Cons, entirely separate from the ones that were fighting OP. This includes Scrapmetal; he did not die at the bottom of the ocean. I noticed all this when I recently rewatched the movie. Devastator is at the Pyramid, while Longhaul, Mixmaster, Scrapper, and Rampage are all fighting/dying near some ruins.
Posted by transformnerd114 on June 6th, 2019 @ 9:35am CDT
Bucky wrote:...The Constructicons are definitely the ones I’m looking forward to the most. I love for stubby and chunky Long Haul is. He’s certainly different enough from his RotF figure that I can have them together, and headcanon them into different but similar bots....
Technically, they are; the Constructicons that formed Devy in ROTF were different 'Cons, entirely separate from the ones that were fighting OP. This includes Scrapmetal; he did not die at the bottom of the ocean. I noticed all this when I recently rewatched the movie. Devastator is at the Pyramid, while Longhaul, Mixmaster, Scrapper, and Rampage are all fighting/dying near some ruins.
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023603)
Posted by Inactive_____ on June 6th, 2019 @ 10:10am CDT
Yes, him and Longhaul Overload are going to be Leaders that make up Devastator's torso.
EDIT: Thanks to everyone who corrected my mix up
Posted by Inactive_____ on June 6th, 2019 @ 10:10am CDT
Bucky wrote:
Speaking of him, are we getting a SS Demolisher???
Yes, him and Longhaul Overload are going to be Leaders that make up Devastator's torso.
EDIT: Thanks to everyone who corrected my mix up
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023604)
Posted by JoeIsNotCool on June 6th, 2019 @ 10:11am CDT
Did you by any chance mean Overload? Long Haul is a voyager!
Posted by JoeIsNotCool on June 6th, 2019 @ 10:11am CDT
Gemstonegemini wrote:Bucky wrote:
Speaking of him, are we getting a SS Demolisher???
Yes, him and Longhaul are going to be Leaders that make up Devastator's torso.
Did you by any chance mean Overload? Long Haul is a voyager!
Re: Transformers Studio Series KSI Boss Video Review (2023605)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 6th, 2019 @ 10:17am CDT
Actually, I believe Devy's component is going to be Scavenger (all red) instead of Demolisher (red and white) who was killed off before Devy made his appearance in the movie. But, there is a very good chance of getting a Scavenger redeco as Demolisher down the line somewhere.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 6th, 2019 @ 10:17am CDT
Gemstonegemini wrote:Bucky wrote:
Speaking of him, are we getting a SS Demolisher???
Yes, him and Longhaul are going to be Leaders that make up Devastator's torso.
Actually, I believe Devy's component is going to be Scavenger (all red) instead of Demolisher (red and white) who was killed off before Devy made his appearance in the movie. But, there is a very good chance of getting a Scavenger redeco as Demolisher down the line somewhere.
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