Video Review of Generations Voyager Roadbuster
Posted by Mindmaster
Jul 2, 2014 at 2:58pm CDT
21,780 views
View Discussion
Sign in
or
Join
to reply
More Bots. More News. More Awesome.
Re: Video Review of Generations Voyager Roadbuster
(view post)
Comment by Sabrblade
Jul 2, 2014
Aw man, is he really shorter than Springer and Whirl? 
Re: Video Review of Generations Voyager Roadbuster
(view post)
Comment by reluctantyouth
Jul 2, 2014
Thanks for the in depth review. Springer is the best of the three for sure. I will probably pick this guy up but avoid Sky Byte. I do like the stickers and the effectiveness of the simplistic transformation. This doesn't scream $24.99 to me though or whatever the heck Walmart will be charging by the time I see him here in Central Illinois. I doubt I will find him if I try to wait. I was hoping Hasbro would have some new pre orders up during the summer no shipping charge promo...maybe they have learned not to do that.
~reluctantyouth~
~reluctantyouth~
Re: Video Review of Generations Voyager Roadbuster
(view post)
Bought on sight...
Comment by Cyber Bishop
Jul 2, 2014
Mindmaster wrote:
Bought on sight...
Re: Video Review of Generations Voyager Roadbuster
(view post)
Comment by chuckdawg1999
Jul 2, 2014
Got mine on pre-order at BBTS
Re: Video Review of Generations Voyager Roadbuster
(view post)
Comment by Stormrider
Jul 2, 2014
Looks like a fun toy.
Re: Video Review of Generations Voyager Roadbuster
(view post)
Comment by Nemesis Maximo
Jul 2, 2014
Kick ass! I'm super glad his clown shoes were only the result of Hasbro's hilariously inept photographer. 
At first I was kinda bummed that he lacks the serious bulk that Roadbuster has had in the comics, but the athletic look is growing on me.
At first I was kinda bummed that he lacks the serious bulk that Roadbuster has had in the comics, but the athletic look is growing on me.
Re: Video Review of Generations Voyager Roadbuster
(view post)
Anybody know how this matches up to the original toy or the CMS corp version?
Comment by chuckdawg1999
Jul 2, 2014
Nemesis Maximo wrote:Kick ass! I'm super glad his clown shoes were only the result of Hasbro's hilariously inept photographer.
At first I was kinda bummed that he lacks the serious bulk that Roadbuster has had in the comics, but the athletic look is growing on me.
Anybody know how this matches up to the original toy or the CMS corp version?
Re: Video Review of Generations Voyager Roadbuster
(view post)
Comment by Stormrider
Jul 2, 2014
Does Takara have any plans to release Roadbuster or Whirl?
Re: Video Review of Generations Voyager Roadbuster
(view post)
So far, there are none as those characters. The closest Whirl is getting to Japan is being redecoed as Shockwave for their Cloud line.
Comment by Mindmaster
Jul 2, 2014
Stormrider wrote:Does Takara have any plans to release Roadbuster or Whirl?
So far, there are none as those characters. The closest Whirl is getting to Japan is being redecoed as Shockwave for their Cloud line.
Re: Video Review of Generations Voyager Roadbuster
(view post)
Could there be issues with the figures releases as Roadbuster and Whirl due to the fact the original toys were made by another company... who I believe is now owned by Tomy so never mind unless I'm wrong about the Tomy thing.
Comment by chuckdawg1999
Jul 2, 2014
Mindmaster wrote:Stormrider wrote:Does Takara have any plans to release Roadbuster or Whirl?
So far, there are none as those characters. The closest Whirl is getting to Japan is being redecoed as Shockwave for their Cloud line.
Could there be issues with the figures releases as Roadbuster and Whirl due to the fact the original toys were made by another company... who I believe is now owned by Tomy so never mind unless I'm wrong about the Tomy thing.
Re: Video Review of Generations Voyager Roadbuster
(view post)
The original toys of Whirl and Roadbuster were originally licensed to Hasbro by Takatoku Toys, which is owned by Bandai, a major competitor of Takara Tomy's in Japan. Releasing any of these guys as their intended characters could probably mean some serious trouble.
Comment by Mindmaster
Jul 2, 2014
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Mindmaster wrote:Stormrider wrote:Does Takara have any plans to release Roadbuster or Whirl?
So far, there are none as those characters. The closest Whirl is getting to Japan is being redecoed as Shockwave for their Cloud line.
Could there be issues with the figures releases as Roadbuster and Whirl due to the fact the original toys were made by another company... who I believe is now owned by Tomy so never mind unless I'm wrong about the Tomy thing.
The original toys of Whirl and Roadbuster were originally licensed to Hasbro by Takatoku Toys, which is owned by Bandai, a major competitor of Takara Tomy's in Japan. Releasing any of these guys as their intended characters could probably mean some serious trouble.
Re: Video Review of Generations Voyager Roadbuster
(view post)
I forgot Bandai owned them. Snatched them up after Devorak tanked just for Macross probably.
Comment by chuckdawg1999
Jul 2, 2014
Mindmaster wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Mindmaster wrote:Stormrider wrote:Does Takara have any plans to release Roadbuster or Whirl?
So far, there are none as those characters. The closest Whirl is getting to Japan is being redecoed as Shockwave for their Cloud line.
Could there be issues with the figures releases as Roadbuster and Whirl due to the fact the original toys were made by another company... who I believe is now owned by Tomy so never mind unless I'm wrong about the Tomy thing.
The original toys of Whirl and Roadbuster were originally licensed to Hasbro by Takatoku Toys, which is owned by Bandai, a major competitor of Takara Tomy's in Japan. Releasing any of these guys as their intended characters could probably mean some serious trouble.
I forgot Bandai owned them. Snatched them up after Devorak tanked just for Macross probably.
Re: Video Review of Generations Voyager Roadbuster
(view post)
@ Mindmaster
If that's the case, how come these two were released as Roadbuster?
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/review ... agecnt%3D1
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/review ... agecnt%3D1
Maybe Bandai won't go bonkers like Harmony Gold?
I sure hope somewhere down the road, they get the Tomy paint treatment. And a 3rd party battle armor pack.
Comment by fenrir72
Jul 3, 2014
Mindmaster wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Mindmaster wrote:Stormrider wrote:Does Takara have any plans to release Roadbuster or Whirl?
So far, there are none as those characters. The closest Whirl is getting to Japan is being redecoed as Shockwave for their Cloud line.
Could there be issues with the figures releases as Roadbuster and Whirl due to the fact the original toys were made by another company... who I believe is now owned by Tomy so never mind unless I'm wrong about the Tomy thing.
The original toys of Whirl and Roadbuster were originally licensed to Hasbro by Takatoku Toys, which is owned by Bandai, a major competitor of Takara Tomy's in Japan. Releasing any of these guys as their intended characters could probably mean some serious trouble.
@ Mindmaster
If that's the case, how come these two were released as Roadbuster?
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/review ... agecnt%3D1
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/review ... agecnt%3D1
Maybe Bandai won't go bonkers like Harmony Gold?
I sure hope somewhere down the road, they get the Tomy paint treatment. And a 3rd party battle armor pack.
Re: Video Review of Generations Voyager Roadbuster
(view post)
Comment by fenrir72
Jul 3, 2014
Just released in my neck of the woods. Asia north of the Equator. What sucks (just got mine) is that it's just 2 units per box together with Skybite in Toys R Us...........
Verrrrrry limited.
Verrrrrry limited.
Re: Video Review of Generations Voyager Roadbuster
(view post)
Comment by Sabrblade
Jul 3, 2014
Whirl and Roadbuster aren't the only Genertions toys Takara hasn't released.
None of the following got released by Takara:
None of the following got released by Takara:
- FOC Impactor
- FOC Twintwist
- FOC Autobot Topspin
- FOC Roadbuster
- FOC Autobot Whirl
- Swerve & Flanker
- Autobot Cosmos & Payload
- Skrapnel & Reflector
- Tailgate & Groundbuster
- Dreadwing
- Autobot Skids
- Goldfire (the new tooling for this mold, that is)
- Autobot Scoop
- Tankor
- Decepticon Doubledealer (aside from Cloud Starscream)
Re: Video Review of Generations Voyager Roadbuster
(view post)
Comment by ScottyP
Jul 3, 2014
^ Yikes, you're right, the list is that long now. Some of that stuff I can see them not touching, but things like Skids still not even scheduled for release (that we know of) is surprising.
Re: Video Review of Generations Voyager Roadbuster
(view post)
If you mind, would you provide us with photographic evidence (the figure itself plus the receipt), as well as where you got it, so we can report it on the front page? You can either submit it in this thread, or alert us at news@seibertron.com
Comment by Mindmaster
Jul 3, 2014
fenrir72 wrote:Just released in my neck of the woods. Asia north of the Equator. What sucks (just got mine) is that it's just 2 units per box together with Skybite in Toys R Us...........
Verrrrrry limited.
If you mind, would you provide us with photographic evidence (the figure itself plus the receipt), as well as where you got it, so we can report it on the front page? You can either submit it in this thread, or alert us at news@seibertron.com
Re: Video Review of Generations Voyager Roadbuster
(view post)
Comment by fenrir72
Jul 3, 2014
@ Mindmaster
I'm uploading a scan of the TRU receipt and picture. Its costs xcurrency equivalent of $ 34.90
The TRU coding only identifies him as a "Voyager". Purchased 07/03/2014
Btw, here is my take on him
"Roadbuster love!
Great face sculpt based on art by Guido Guidi from AHM. Original Mugen Calibur(classic design) looks stiff and bulky, this version more proportional macho (in human terms)
About issues with paint mentioned by another poster, correct......right on! Trouble is, the lower ankle is kind of hidden by the die-cut art of the packaging as mine has some slight paint issues.
His sniper rifle is AMAZING! the modular nature is genius.
His rocket launcher has some issues......it keeps on launching prematurely
Ratcheted joints on the shoulders! Static wrist (acceptable) at least we won't have the Wreck-gar thumb syndrome because he's got closed but very detailed mecha fists.
You "can" adjust his feet so as not to appear to spindly.(Thanks to the youtube tip)
Last.....I love the transparent decals ala Takatoku 1980 style. But there is one issue I have with it. The font's letters should have used white color instead of black for some areas to enhanced its effects. It works well on Whirl because he is light blue but on Roadbuster, who's got a lot of green and brown, you'll be hard pressed to see them.
He has an alternate Wrecker sigil........kick @ss!
Good thing I waited for this instead of the FP version. Maybe that fig's price will start dropping like a hot potato lol!
In a scale of 1 to 5...........he gets a 4."
I'm uploading a scan of the TRU receipt and picture. Its costs xcurrency equivalent of $ 34.90
The TRU coding only identifies him as a "Voyager". Purchased 07/03/2014
Btw, here is my take on him
"Roadbuster love!
Great face sculpt based on art by Guido Guidi from AHM. Original Mugen Calibur(classic design) looks stiff and bulky, this version more proportional macho (in human terms)
About issues with paint mentioned by another poster, correct......right on! Trouble is, the lower ankle is kind of hidden by the die-cut art of the packaging as mine has some slight paint issues.
His sniper rifle is AMAZING! the modular nature is genius.
His rocket launcher has some issues......it keeps on launching prematurely
Ratcheted joints on the shoulders! Static wrist (acceptable) at least we won't have the Wreck-gar thumb syndrome because he's got closed but very detailed mecha fists.
You "can" adjust his feet so as not to appear to spindly.(Thanks to the youtube tip)
Last.....I love the transparent decals ala Takatoku 1980 style. But there is one issue I have with it. The font's letters should have used white color instead of black for some areas to enhanced its effects. It works well on Whirl because he is light blue but on Roadbuster, who's got a lot of green and brown, you'll be hard pressed to see them.
He has an alternate Wrecker sigil........kick @ss!
Good thing I waited for this instead of the FP version. Maybe that fig's price will start dropping like a hot potato lol!
In a scale of 1 to 5...........he gets a 4."
Re: Video Review of Generations Voyager Roadbuster
(view post)
That's what she said! Thank you, I'll be here all week!
Comment by chuckdawg1999
Jul 3, 2014
fenrir72 wrote:His rocket launcher has some issues......it keeps on launching prematurely
That's what she said! Thank you, I'll be here all week!
Re: Video Review of Generations Voyager Roadbuster
(view post)
Comment by Sabrblade
Jul 3, 2014
chuckdawg1999 wrote:fenrir72 wrote:His rocket launcher has some issues......it keeps on launching prematurely
That's what she said! Thank you, I'll be here all week!
