Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language)
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Seibertron.com member PrimeVsPrime has published our first English language review of the upcoming Studio Series SS-34 Dark of the Moon Leader Megatron on his YouTube channel! We had reported on a Chinese language review by Kevin Liu previously. This review by PrimeVsPrime showcases the converstion of Megatron from robot mode to vehicle mode, a licensed Mack M915 Line-Haul Replacement Tractor. PrimeVsPrime also shows off some of the articulation in robot mode and provides us with plenty of comparisons to other Studio Series figures in robot mode (SS-32 Voyager Optimus Prime, SS-31 Voyager Battle Damaged Megatron, SS-08 Leader Blackout, and SS-35 Leader Jetfire). We also get some nice comparisons with other Studio Series vehicle modes, in particular, SS-32 Voyager Optimus Prime and SS-29 Deluxe Sideswipe. Watch the review for yourself below.
Speaking of Studio Series 35 Leader Jetfire, PrimeVsPrime has also uploaded of that highly anticipated figure to his YouTube channel. You may recall that we newsed a video review recently by TonTon of YouTube. PrimeVsPrime's review features English language narration, whereas the TonTon review is almost strictly visual and without narration of any kind. The PrimeVsPrime video is available below for your curiosity.
What do you think of the first two new Leader Class figures for the Studio Series of 2019? Are they worth your purchase? Is the focus on screen-accurate robot mode scale paying off for this new joint venture of Hasbro and Takara Tomy? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest news on all things Transformers!
Speaking of Studio Series 35 Leader Jetfire, PrimeVsPrime has also uploaded of that highly anticipated figure to his YouTube channel. You may recall that we newsed a video review recently by TonTon of YouTube. PrimeVsPrime's review features English language narration, whereas the TonTon review is almost strictly visual and without narration of any kind. The PrimeVsPrime video is available below for your curiosity.
What do you think of the first two new Leader Class figures for the Studio Series of 2019? Are they worth your purchase? Is the focus on screen-accurate robot mode scale paying off for this new joint venture of Hasbro and Takara Tomy? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest news on all things Transformers!
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Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004062)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on January 11th, 2019 @ 1:55pm CST
Yup. Well I already got Jetfire before that review but Megatron looks fun too and I almost got him at same time but there's only so much money in my bank account.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on January 11th, 2019 @ 1:55pm CST
Wolfman Jake wrote:What do you think of the first two new Leader Class figures for the Studio Series of 2019? Are they worth your purchase?
Yup. Well I already got Jetfire before that review but Megatron looks fun too and I almost got him at same time but there's only so much money in my bank account.
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004065)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on January 11th, 2019 @ 2:01pm CST
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on January 11th, 2019 @ 2:01pm CST
i wondering how much it costs to license so many real world vehicles for Studio Series. Does Hasbro make enough money from this line? Compared to something like Siege where all the alt-modes are made up sci-fi stuffs.
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004086)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on January 11th, 2019 @ 2:39pm CST
If it wasn't sent to us to news, it might have gotten overlooked. Was it posted here in the thread?
Posted by Wolfman Jake on January 11th, 2019 @ 2:39pm CST
itscramtastic wrote:Waitasecond, Ben's Collectibles did that review a week ago?
If it wasn't sent to us to news, it might have gotten overlooked. Was it posted here in the thread?
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004089)
Posted by william-james88 on January 11th, 2019 @ 2:43pm CST
And you only tell us this now?
Posted by william-james88 on January 11th, 2019 @ 2:43pm CST
itscramtastic wrote:Waitasecond, Ben's Collectibles did that review a week ago?
And you only tell us this now?
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004090)
Posted by galvatron00 on January 11th, 2019 @ 2:44pm CST
Posted by galvatron00 on January 11th, 2019 @ 2:44pm CST
I thought errybody knew!!
I'll send it to news!
I'll send it to news!
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004092)
Posted by william-james88 on January 11th, 2019 @ 2:50pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on January 11th, 2019 @ 2:50pm CST
FYI, we only need to news english language reviews once so there is no need to populate the thread with more.
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004100)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on January 11th, 2019 @ 3:05pm CST
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on January 11th, 2019 @ 3:05pm CST
Jetfire looks fantastic in that review! The beard sticking out from under the jet mode still bugs me, but the kibble other than that isn’t too bad. It’s crazy how much improved it is from the ROTF Leader.
I guess that extra chest piece means DOTM Optimus will be metallic red, which would be really disappointing after SS MV1 Prime got the red right. Guess we’ll have to wait and see!
Also, fun fact: the claw in DOTM Crankcase’s Mechtech weapon lets Ironhide store it on his back in a not-so-bad stand in for the heavy iron rifles, at least until a third party company makes some proper ones. It doesn’t tab in or anything, but I thought it looked kinda cool!
I guess that extra chest piece means DOTM Optimus will be metallic red, which would be really disappointing after SS MV1 Prime got the red right. Guess we’ll have to wait and see!
Also, fun fact: the claw in DOTM Crankcase’s Mechtech weapon lets Ironhide store it on his back in a not-so-bad stand in for the heavy iron rifles, at least until a third party company makes some proper ones. It doesn’t tab in or anything, but I thought it looked kinda cool!
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004115)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on January 11th, 2019 @ 3:26pm CST
I dunno. I think I'd be fine with a metallic paint job on DotM Prime. Would be a nice variant to make the main figure different enough from SS32 (thought I wish paint budget could give him his damn robot mode flames!) and I presume they'd be interchangable so you could put SS32 with the DotM trailer thingy and obviously (from what we assume) DotM Prime with Jetfire if you want. I just find it a bit strange that the ab piece is included with Jetfire and not as an extra with the DotM Prime. Cos at the moment it's completely unnecessary (and confused some people who switched the piece with the ab piece on SS32 cos they thought it needed to connect Prime to Jetfire when it isn't) and just a strange extra piece to put in the accessory box. Maybe DotM Prime is gonna max out the Leader class budget and Jetfire had a smidgey bit left in his? I dunno how it all works.
More weapons for Ironhide always fun. Heck, more weapons for any character is fun.
As long as they are cool looking weapons. Like guns that actually look like guns and not two small car robots doing weird things to each other (I'm looking at your Roadhandler and Thingy from Siege). Would quite happily buy a weapons pack from Hasbro full of guns and swords and stuff that are styled to look great with any main Transformers line whether it Studio or Siege or whatever. You always get some figures who are seriously lacking in firepower these days.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on January 11th, 2019 @ 3:26pm CST
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:I guess that extra chest piece means DOTM Optimus will be metallic red, which would be really disappointing after SS MV1 Prime got the red right. Guess we’ll have to wait and see!
I dunno. I think I'd be fine with a metallic paint job on DotM Prime. Would be a nice variant to make the main figure different enough from SS32 (thought I wish paint budget could give him his damn robot mode flames!) and I presume they'd be interchangable so you could put SS32 with the DotM trailer thingy and obviously (from what we assume) DotM Prime with Jetfire if you want. I just find it a bit strange that the ab piece is included with Jetfire and not as an extra with the DotM Prime. Cos at the moment it's completely unnecessary (and confused some people who switched the piece with the ab piece on SS32 cos they thought it needed to connect Prime to Jetfire when it isn't) and just a strange extra piece to put in the accessory box. Maybe DotM Prime is gonna max out the Leader class budget and Jetfire had a smidgey bit left in his? I dunno how it all works.
More weapons for Ironhide always fun. Heck, more weapons for any character is fun.
As long as they are cool looking weapons. Like guns that actually look like guns and not two small car robots doing weird things to each other (I'm looking at your Roadhandler and Thingy from Siege). Would quite happily buy a weapons pack from Hasbro full of guns and swords and stuff that are styled to look great with any main Transformers line whether it Studio or Siege or whatever. You always get some figures who are seriously lacking in firepower these days.
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004124)
Posted by Bucky on January 11th, 2019 @ 3:47pm CST
Posted by Bucky on January 11th, 2019 @ 3:47pm CST
I can’t wait to pick up Jetfire. He’s an automatic buy.
As for Megatron....eeeeeh....I want to like him. I was hoping that maybe I wouldn’t mind his huge blocky legs as much, after having so much fun playing with Siege Magnus. His legs are huge blocks. But I feel like the aesthetics are just too different. What works for Magnus might not work for Megs. I’m also disappointed to see how little articulation Megatron has, and some of those clearance issues. That’s a real bummer.
I was immensely impressed with his shotgun! Until we saw the reverse side. I just don’t get going all out to make a finely painted, highly detailed sculpt, but for only one side of an object. Igor is awesome though.
If someone like DNA comes out with a real good upgrade that fixes some of the issues, then I’ll probably pick him and the upgrade up at some point, but as of right now, I feel no rush to get him.
As for Megatron....eeeeeh....I want to like him. I was hoping that maybe I wouldn’t mind his huge blocky legs as much, after having so much fun playing with Siege Magnus. His legs are huge blocks. But I feel like the aesthetics are just too different. What works for Magnus might not work for Megs. I’m also disappointed to see how little articulation Megatron has, and some of those clearance issues. That’s a real bummer.
I was immensely impressed with his shotgun! Until we saw the reverse side. I just don’t get going all out to make a finely painted, highly detailed sculpt, but for only one side of an object. Igor is awesome though.
If someone like DNA comes out with a real good upgrade that fixes some of the issues, then I’ll probably pick him and the upgrade up at some point, but as of right now, I feel no rush to get him.
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004233)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 12th, 2019 @ 7:03am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 12th, 2019 @ 7:03am CST
After seeing both video reviews of Leader DOTM Megatron and ROTF Jetfire, I still haven't changed my mind over Megatron. Sure the engineering is fantastic, but those HUGE boots just ruin with scrawny legs just ruin the whole figure for me.
However, I did change my mind over Jetfire. This is a pure MASTERPIECE who blow the previous ROTF version out of the water with a friggin' NUKE. This will certainly be a buy for me.
However, I did change my mind over Jetfire. This is a pure MASTERPIECE who blow the previous ROTF version out of the water with a friggin' NUKE. This will certainly be a buy for me.
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004234)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 12th, 2019 @ 7:29am CST
Yeah, considering he's a 'second round' on this figure, instead of a 'sixth round' like starscream, they got him surprisingly well done
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 12th, 2019 @ 7:29am CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:After seeing both video reviews of Leader DOTM Megatron and ROTF Jetfire, I still haven't changed my mind over Megatron. Sure the engineering is fantastic, but those HUGE boots just ruin with scrawny legs just ruin the whole figure for me.
However, I did change my mind over Jetfire. This is a pure MASTERPIECE who blow the previous ROTF version out of the water with a friggin' NUKE. This will certainly be a buy for me.
Yeah, considering he's a 'second round' on this figure, instead of a 'sixth round' like starscream, they got him surprisingly well done
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004258)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on January 12th, 2019 @ 2:03pm CST
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on January 12th, 2019 @ 2:03pm CST
Amazing what can be done when the stupid AA battery box is no longer a factor.
Megatron on the other hand is a total disappointment.
Like, here's the DOTM Voyager:
Yeah, the chest isn't quite as good and the cloak is restrictive because of being made of plastic rather than cloth. But his limbs are much better. More consistently proportioned and nowhere near as excessively chunky. And this is a Voyager figure. A Leader-class toy cf him could have and should have more refined and complicated engineering to pull off the design even better.
But no.
Megatron on the other hand is a total disappointment.
Like, here's the DOTM Voyager:
Yeah, the chest isn't quite as good and the cloak is restrictive because of being made of plastic rather than cloth. But his limbs are much better. More consistently proportioned and nowhere near as excessively chunky. And this is a Voyager figure. A Leader-class toy cf him could have and should have more refined and complicated engineering to pull off the design even better.
But no.
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004259)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 12th, 2019 @ 2:04pm CST
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 12th, 2019 @ 2:04pm CST
I'm impressed with how they utilized every part of the plane mode into the robot mode. I love the original leader class figure, but he had too much back kibble. My only complaint with SS Jetfire is that his head and face are way too big. If it was proper sized, it wouldn't be an eyesore in jet mode. Otherwise, great figure, I'm probably going to pick it up.
I agree about Megatron. Aesthetically, the Voyager figure is better. If they simply increased the dimensions of that figure into leader size, it would have been perfectly fine. I wouldn't have been mad.
I agree about Megatron. Aesthetically, the Voyager figure is better. If they simply increased the dimensions of that figure into leader size, it would have been perfectly fine. I wouldn't have been mad.
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004425)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 13th, 2019 @ 11:16am CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 13th, 2019 @ 11:16am CST
With the Apartment properly cleaned and re-organized, I ended up with 2 shelves showing off the Movie 1+2 toys of the cast beside the DotM and on cast (minus Dinobots, Knights, and the Ultimate Optimus and the Leader Jetfire/Optimus RotF combination), because the DotM on works pretty dang good scale wise. I'm looking forward to adding WWII Bee, Sideswipe, and the new Jet Optimus to my shelves. They're gonna look pretty good with the rest of the cast.
Also wanted to show this off to see how the scale has changed over the years, and that's ok, cause I have a large scale Movie 1 cast with a nice smaller modern scale
EDIT: There are 2 more layers of shelves with Cogman, Nemesis Prime, and a few more in front of books.
Also wanted to show this off to see how the scale has changed over the years, and that's ok, cause I have a large scale Movie 1 cast with a nice smaller modern scale
EDIT: There are 2 more layers of shelves with Cogman, Nemesis Prime, and a few more in front of books.
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004430)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 13th, 2019 @ 11:33am CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 13th, 2019 @ 11:33am CST
Alright, sorry to double post like this, but could not cope with only showing off 2 movie Autobot shelves.
Also taking these pictures shows off what we really need from Studio Series to fill out the ranks from the movies.
Notably missing for me Autobot wise is a Deluxe Leadfoot and Dino, as well as some good Arcee triplets, a Voyager Slug, mini figures of Brains and Wheelie coming with another figure, and kinda a want but not need would be WWII Hot Rod. Decepticon wise, the new updated Devastator coming will be a hugely welcomed addition, as will the Bonecrusher and Shatter figures; missing still but welcome would be a TLK Leader Infernocus, good voyager Sentinel Prime (I just traded mine, wasn't good and I do despise that character for his role in the movie, but still), and some toys of the Con crew from TLK like Onslaught (from Long Haul) and Mohawk.
Also taking these pictures shows off what we really need from Studio Series to fill out the ranks from the movies.
Notably missing for me Autobot wise is a Deluxe Leadfoot and Dino, as well as some good Arcee triplets, a Voyager Slug, mini figures of Brains and Wheelie coming with another figure, and kinda a want but not need would be WWII Hot Rod. Decepticon wise, the new updated Devastator coming will be a hugely welcomed addition, as will the Bonecrusher and Shatter figures; missing still but welcome would be a TLK Leader Infernocus, good voyager Sentinel Prime (I just traded mine, wasn't good and I do despise that character for his role in the movie, but still), and some toys of the Con crew from TLK like Onslaught (from Long Haul) and Mohawk.
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004433)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 13th, 2019 @ 11:46am CST
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 13th, 2019 @ 11:46am CST
Nice shots! And speaking of the Arcee sisters, how do you think they should be packaged and sold? 3 deluxes in one package for maybe leader price? Or individually? Weren't they supposedly able to combine?
I see you're also a big Cussler fan.
I see you're also a big Cussler fan.
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004436)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 13th, 2019 @ 11:53am CST
Considering their size and if they would go with the concept stage ability to combine, I feel maybe a Voyager pricepoint with the 3 sisters would probably suffice. the ability to combine would be awesome but is not essential to me.
And hell yeah Cussler!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 13th, 2019 @ 11:53am CST
Rodimus Prime wrote:Nice shots! And speaking of the Arcee sisters, how do you think they should be packaged and sold? 3 deluxes in one package for maybe leader price? Or individually? Weren't they supposedly able to combine?
I see you're also a big Cussler fan.
Considering their size and if they would go with the concept stage ability to combine, I feel maybe a Voyager pricepoint with the 3 sisters would probably suffice. the ability to combine would be awesome but is not essential to me.
And hell yeah Cussler!
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004446)
Posted by Ig89ninja on January 13th, 2019 @ 12:19pm CST
Posted by Ig89ninja on January 13th, 2019 @ 12:19pm CST
Nice collection you have there, points for having the Universal Studios exclusive Evac
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004686)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on January 14th, 2019 @ 3:15pm CST
Posted by Wolfman Jake on January 14th, 2019 @ 3:15pm CST
Thanks to Seibertron.com member Grimyeal, we've been tipped off to yet another early look at an upcoming Transformers Studio Series figure from YouTube channel TonTon Review! TonTon gives us a good look at SS-37 Constructicon Rampage, the first Voyager Class member of Devastator to be released in 2019! Rampage will be made available at retail, along with seven other movie series Constructicons, over the course of the next two years (2019-2020). These eight figures will combine to form the mighty Devastator as featured in the 2009 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen film. Of note, this Rampage is decorated in red, like in his battle with Bumblebee in Egypt, instead of yellow, as he appearance when combined with his compatriots as Devastator's right leg in the movie.
TonTon shows off the conversion of Rampage from bulldozer to unipedal robot and back, as well as how to transform Rampage into Devastator's right leg. Rampage comes with a four-point black plastic stand to help him stay upright in robot mode. TonTon also provides size comparisons to various other figures in the Studio Series and other Transformers lines in both vehicle and robot modes. The review is narrated in English via computer voice. Take a look for yourself below!
Are you excited for Constructicon Rampage and the other seven members of Devastator? Can you wait two years to complete an entire combiner team? Tell us in the comments below, and keep tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest news on all things Transformers!
TonTon shows off the conversion of Rampage from bulldozer to unipedal robot and back, as well as how to transform Rampage into Devastator's right leg. Rampage comes with a four-point black plastic stand to help him stay upright in robot mode. TonTon also provides size comparisons to various other figures in the Studio Series and other Transformers lines in both vehicle and robot modes. The review is narrated in English via computer voice. Take a look for yourself below!
Are you excited for Constructicon Rampage and the other seven members of Devastator? Can you wait two years to complete an entire combiner team? Tell us in the comments below, and keep tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest news on all things Transformers!
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004689)
Posted by ZeroWolf on January 14th, 2019 @ 3:29pm CST
Posted by ZeroWolf on January 14th, 2019 @ 3:29pm CST
I'm completely fine with the two year release plan, helps me afford them
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004703)
Posted by homicide on January 14th, 2019 @ 4:19pm CST
Posted by homicide on January 14th, 2019 @ 4:19pm CST
I agree, spreading them out like this makes the prospect of completing the set less daunting & not quite as stressful on the wallet.
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004709)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on January 14th, 2019 @ 4:41pm CST
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on January 14th, 2019 @ 4:41pm CST
Not only is the 2 year roll out of the SS constructicons a bit easier on the wallet than taking a $250+ hit all at once, but this also is probably the furthest into the future that Hasbro has let us fans into on their plans for a line.
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004714)
Posted by Immortal Starscream on January 14th, 2019 @ 5:58pm CST
Posted by Immortal Starscream on January 14th, 2019 @ 5:58pm CST
seems tonton has an ant problem. I'm not feeling rampage here. but then again, I am more interested in the devastator as a whole, so it works.
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004720)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 14th, 2019 @ 6:19pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 14th, 2019 @ 6:19pm CST
I'm disappointed they didn't work in elbows for him. He literally has everything else, why not elbows man???
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004721)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 14th, 2019 @ 6:22pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 14th, 2019 @ 6:22pm CST
More stability for leg mode?D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I'm disappointed they didn't work in elbows for him. He literally has everything else, why not elbows man???
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004727)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 14th, 2019 @ 6:25pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 14th, 2019 @ 6:25pm CST
I don't buy that too much. They could have had a locking elbow or something.Sabrblade wrote:More stability for leg mode?D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I'm disappointed they didn't work in elbows for him. He literally has everything else, why not elbows man???
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004728)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 14th, 2019 @ 6:27pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 14th, 2019 @ 6:27pm CST
Budgetary limits for the whole combiner, then?D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I don't buy that too much. They could have had a locking elbow or something.Sabrblade wrote:More stability for leg mode?D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I'm disappointed they didn't work in elbows for him. He literally has everything else, why not elbows man???
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004729)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 14th, 2019 @ 6:29pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 14th, 2019 @ 6:29pm CST
considering how simple this guy ends up being in comparison, there really shouldn't be a reason that a standalone voyager like this should be without elbowsSabrblade wrote:Budgetary limits for the whole combiner, then?D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I don't buy that too much. They could have had a locking elbow or something.Sabrblade wrote:More stability for leg mode?D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I'm disappointed they didn't work in elbows for him. He literally has everything else, why not elbows man???
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004732)
Posted by megamanfan on January 14th, 2019 @ 6:42pm CST
Posted by megamanfan on January 14th, 2019 @ 6:42pm CST
good lord devastator's going to be HUGE
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004734)
Posted by william-james88 on January 14th, 2019 @ 6:44pm CST
Funny how that always happens with Hasbro's Devastators.
Posted by william-james88 on January 14th, 2019 @ 6:44pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:More stability for leg mode?D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I'm disappointed they didn't work in elbows for him. He literally has everything else, why not elbows man???
Funny how that always happens with Hasbro's Devastators.
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004737)
Posted by SFBglord on January 14th, 2019 @ 7:43pm CST
Just want to ask a few questions if you don't mind:
1) What's the model of the Sideswipe in front of Night Leader Optimus Prime?
2) Is that Voyager Class TLK Megatron in the 3rd picture?(in the middle)
3) Is it Studio Series Blackout at the back in the 3rd picture?
4) What's the model of ROTF Starscream next to The Fallen (also 3rd picture)?
5) Is that the Voyager Starscream from the first movie behind Galvatron (also in 3rd picture)?
I plan to buy some of the figures mentioned and I'm using your pictures as reference for height comparison because I want my figures to scale well among each other, so I'm asking these questions to clarify the models of these figures. Btw that is one awesome collection , keep it up! (I spotted figures from Transformers Animated in the 3rd picture 
)
Posted by SFBglord on January 14th, 2019 @ 7:43pm CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Alright, sorry to double post like this, but could not cope with only showing off 2 movie Autobot shelves.
Also taking these pictures shows off what we really need from Studio Series to fill out the ranks from the movies.
Notably missing for me Autobot wise is a Deluxe Leadfoot and Dino, as well as some good Arcee triplets, a Voyager Slug, mini figures of Brains and Wheelie coming with another figure, and kinda a want but not need would be WWII Hot Rod. Decepticon wise, the new updated Devastator coming will be a hugely welcomed addition, as will the Bonecrusher and Shatter figures; missing still but welcome would be a TLK Leader Infernocus, good voyager Sentinel Prime (I just traded mine, wasn't good and I do despise that character for his role in the movie, but still), and some toys of the Con crew from TLK like Onslaught (from Long Haul) and Mohawk.
Just want to ask a few questions if you don't mind:
1) What's the model of the Sideswipe in front of Night Leader Optimus Prime?
2) Is that Voyager Class TLK Megatron in the 3rd picture?(in the middle)
3) Is it Studio Series Blackout at the back in the 3rd picture?
4) What's the model of ROTF Starscream next to The Fallen (also 3rd picture)?
5) Is that the Voyager Starscream from the first movie behind Galvatron (also in 3rd picture)?
I plan to buy some of the figures mentioned and I'm using your pictures as reference for height comparison because I want my figures to scale well among each other, so I'm asking these questions to clarify the models of these figures. Btw that is one awesome collection
, keep it up! (I spotted figures from Transformers Animated in the 3rd picture )
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004738)
Posted by jtanimator on January 14th, 2019 @ 7:43pm CST
Posted by jtanimator on January 14th, 2019 @ 7:43pm CST
Ya know there's something suspicious goin' on when a studio series voyager has a near exact likeness in transformation to his $6 legion class counterpart... 
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004783)
Posted by Rainmaker on January 15th, 2019 @ 12:55am CST
Uh. no? They have a near exact transformation because they're the same character?
Posted by Rainmaker on January 15th, 2019 @ 12:55am CST
jtanimator wrote:Ya know there's something suspicious goin' on when a studio series voyager has a near exact likeness in transformation to his $6 legion class counterpart...
Uh. no? They have a near exact transformation because they're the same character?
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004784)
Posted by Zeedust on January 15th, 2019 @ 1:46am CST
Posted by Zeedust on January 15th, 2019 @ 1:46am CST
Would it have killed them to make it so you can do something with the stand when he's not in robot mode, store it somewhere or something so you don't lose it?
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004790)
Posted by JazztfLaw on January 15th, 2019 @ 5:11am CST
1. OG ROTF Deluxe Sideswipe
2. Yes
3. Yes
4. SS Starscream Tattoos
5. Yes
Posted by JazztfLaw on January 15th, 2019 @ 5:11am CST
SFBglord wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Alright, sorry to double post like this, but could not cope with only showing off 2 movie Autobot shelves.
Also taking these pictures shows off what we really need from Studio Series to fill out the ranks from the movies.
Notably missing for me Autobot wise is a Deluxe Leadfoot and Dino, as well as some good Arcee triplets, a Voyager Slug, mini figures of Brains and Wheelie coming with another figure, and kinda a want but not need would be WWII Hot Rod. Decepticon wise, the new updated Devastator coming will be a hugely welcomed addition, as will the Bonecrusher and Shatter figures; missing still but welcome would be a TLK Leader Infernocus, good voyager Sentinel Prime (I just traded mine, wasn't good and I do despise that character for his role in the movie, but still), and some toys of the Con crew from TLK like Onslaught (from Long Haul) and Mohawk.
Just want to ask a few questions if you don't mind:
1) What's the model of the Sideswipe in front of Night Leader Optimus Prime?
2) Is that Voyager Class TLK Megatron in the 3rd picture?(in the middle)
3) Is it Studio Series Blackout at the back in the 3rd picture?
4) What's the model of ROTF Starscream next to The Fallen (also 3rd picture)?
5) Is that the Voyager Starscream from the first movie behind Galvatron (also in 3rd picture)?
I plan to buy some of the figures mentioned and I'm using your pictures as reference for height comparison because I want my figures to scale well among each other, so I'm asking these questions to clarify the models of these figures. Btw that is one awesome collection
1. OG ROTF Deluxe Sideswipe
2. Yes
3. Yes
4. SS Starscream Tattoos
5. Yes
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004791)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on January 15th, 2019 @ 5:28am CST
I dunno. They'd have to be Legends/Legion sized bikes to scale well correctly in vehicle mode (picture a human sitting on one of them who could fit through the door of a SS car figure if the doors opened). I'd really like a much smaller version of 2007 Arcee cos she's one of my fave figures ever but way too big for Studio (and kinda too big even for MPM in vehicle mode). But that's probably never gonna happen and now I wish I hadn't sold that Legion class TFP Arcee I could probably hacked and painted into an approximation of 2007 Arcee (though it was 7 years ago i sold that tiny figure so i couldn't have known)
That reveal pic of MPM 2007 Megatron has me wondering if they'll use any of it's design and engineering for a Studio figure.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on January 15th, 2019 @ 5:28am CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:Nice shots! And speaking of the Arcee sisters, how do you think they should be packaged and sold? 3 deluxes in one package for maybe leader price? Or individually? Weren't they supposedly able to combine?
I see you're also a big Cussler fan.
Considering their size and if they would go with the concept stage ability to combine, I feel maybe a Voyager pricepoint with the 3 sisters would probably suffice. the ability to combine would be awesome but is not essential to me.
And hell yeah Cussler!
I dunno. They'd have to be Legends/Legion sized bikes to scale well correctly in vehicle mode (picture a human sitting on one of them who could fit through the door of a SS car figure if the doors opened). I'd really like a much smaller version of 2007 Arcee cos she's one of my fave figures ever but way too big for Studio (and kinda too big even for MPM in vehicle mode). But that's probably never gonna happen and now I wish I hadn't sold that Legion class TFP Arcee I could probably hacked and painted into an approximation of 2007 Arcee (though it was 7 years ago i sold that tiny figure so i couldn't have known)
That reveal pic of MPM 2007 Megatron has me wondering if they'll use any of it's design and engineering for a Studio figure.
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004793)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on January 15th, 2019 @ 5:42am CST
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on January 15th, 2019 @ 5:42am CST
Why do I sometimes get a notification of a new post and I click and I come here and my post (before this one) is the last post? It just happened.
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004814)
Posted by Cobotron on January 15th, 2019 @ 7:56am CST
It's because the post before yours, by JazztfLaw, was approved by a Mod. Any time a new user's post is approved, the system sends a notification for the thread even if posts have been made since.
Posted by Cobotron on January 15th, 2019 @ 7:56am CST
Carnivius_Prime wrote:Why do I sometimes get a notification of a new post and I click and I come here and my post (before this one) is the last post? It just happened.
It's because the post before yours, by JazztfLaw, was approved by a Mod. Any time a new user's post is approved, the system sends a notification for the thread even if posts have been made since.
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004815)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on January 15th, 2019 @ 7:59am CST
Ah okee. Thanks Cobotron. Welcome by the way, JazztfLaw.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on January 15th, 2019 @ 7:59am CST
Cobotron wrote:Carnivius_Prime wrote:Why do I sometimes get a notification of a new post and I click and I come here and my post (before this one) is the last post? It just happened.
It's because the post before yours, by JazztfLaw, was approved by a Mod. Any time a new user's post is approved, the system sends a notification for the thread even if posts have been made since.
Ah okee. Thanks Cobotron. Welcome by the way, JazztfLaw.
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004847)
Posted by jtanimator on January 15th, 2019 @ 10:51am CST
Oh yeah totally. Which is why legion class Leadfoot and Human Alliance Leadfoot have pretty much the exact same transformation, right?
Posted by jtanimator on January 15th, 2019 @ 10:51am CST
Rainmaker wrote:jtanimator wrote:Ya know there's something suspicious goin' on when a studio series voyager has a near exact likeness in transformation to his $6 legion class counterpart...
Uh. no? They have a near exact transformation because they're the same character?
Oh yeah totally. Which is why legion class Leadfoot and Human Alliance Leadfoot have pretty much the exact same transformation, right?
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004853)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 15th, 2019 @ 11:46am CST
I’m not sure what point you’re trying to make, but I’m pretty sure you’re grasping at straws
An effective transformation is all that matters, the legion class figure came out much later and used a much more elegant transformation, this simply takes something that worked well and improves on it
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 15th, 2019 @ 11:46am CST
jtanimator wrote:Rainmaker wrote:jtanimator wrote:Ya know there's something suspicious goin' on when a studio series voyager has a near exact likeness in transformation to his $6 legion class counterpart...
Uh. no? They have a near exact transformation because they're the same character?
Oh yeah totally. Which is why legion class Leadfoot and Human Alliance Leadfoot have pretty much the exact same transformation, right?
I’m not sure what point you’re trying to make, but I’m pretty sure you’re grasping at straws
An effective transformation is all that matters, the legion class figure came out much later and used a much more elegant transformation, this simply takes something that worked well and improves on it
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004854)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on January 15th, 2019 @ 12:01pm CST
Sounds bit like how they made SS Starscream by taking the deluxe DotM toy which was far more elegant than previous voyager attempts, making it bigger and adding more detail and stuff. But ok a legion figure tends to be more simple than a deluxe. But if it works well then why not i suppose.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on January 15th, 2019 @ 12:01pm CST
Hellscream9999 wrote:An effective transformation is all that matters, the legion class figure came out much later and used a much more elegant transformation, this simply takes something that worked well and improves on it
Sounds bit like how they made SS Starscream by taking the deluxe DotM toy which was far more elegant than previous voyager attempts, making it bigger and adding more detail and stuff. But ok a legion figure tends to be more simple than a deluxe. But if it works well then why not i suppose.
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004870)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 15th, 2019 @ 1:28pm CST
I mean he is a triangle with a head and the treads have to be the arms... only so many ways you can translate that to plastic
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 15th, 2019 @ 1:28pm CST
Carnivius_Prime wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:An effective transformation is all that matters, the legion class figure came out much later and used a much more elegant transformation, this simply takes something that worked well and improves on it
Sounds bit like how they made SS Starscream by taking the deluxe DotM toy which was far more elegant than previous voyager attempts, making it bigger and adding more detail and stuff. But ok a legion figure tends to be more simple than a deluxe. But if it works well then why not i suppose.
I mean he is a triangle with a head and the treads have to be the arms... only so many ways you can translate that to plastic
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004871)
Posted by Evil Eye on January 15th, 2019 @ 1:34pm CST
Posted by Evil Eye on January 15th, 2019 @ 1:34pm CST
I'm not sure what to think of Rampage. He looks nice, and the fact he combines whilst doing a surprisingly good approximation of the movie model is impressive, but I wish he wasn't so...simplified. I have no idea how they would have made him more accurate/less kibbly whilst still combining though, and if I'm in a position to get him and his chums I will. I'll be keeping my ROTF Rampage though just because he's a pretty fun little toy in his own right.
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004872)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 15th, 2019 @ 1:39pm CST
I think it would have been cool to have his jack hammer part be on ball joints to mimic the organic movements he made in the movie, but that might affect his solidity for the leg mode; I imagine that, beyond being big, devs is gonna be really heavy...
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 15th, 2019 @ 1:39pm CST
Black Hat wrote:I'm not sure what to think of Rampage. He looks nice, and the fact he combines whilst doing a surprisingly good approximation of the movie model is impressive, but I wish he wasn't so...simplified. I have no idea how they would have made him more accurate/less kibbly whilst still combining though, and if I'm in a position to get him and his chums I will. I'll be keeping my ROTF Rampage though just because he's a pretty fun little toy in his own right.
I think it would have been cool to have his jack hammer part be on ball joints to mimic the organic movements he made in the movie, but that might affect his solidity for the leg mode; I imagine that, beyond being big, devs is gonna be really heavy...
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004874)
Posted by Evil Eye on January 15th, 2019 @ 1:42pm CST
Yeah, I honestly wouldn't mind a non-combining Rampage from somebody with better cleanup and full articulation. He was a damn cool design, I'd love to see him appear in something new.
Posted by Evil Eye on January 15th, 2019 @ 1:42pm CST
Hellscream9999 wrote:Black Hat wrote:I'm not sure what to think of Rampage. He looks nice, and the fact he combines whilst doing a surprisingly good approximation of the movie model is impressive, but I wish he wasn't so...simplified. I have no idea how they would have made him more accurate/less kibbly whilst still combining though, and if I'm in a position to get him and his chums I will. I'll be keeping my ROTF Rampage though just because he's a pretty fun little toy in his own right.
I think it would have been cool to have his jack hammer part be on ball joints to mimic the organic movements he made in the movie, but that might affect his solidity for the leg mode; I imagine that, beyond being big, devs is gonna be really heavy...
Yeah, I honestly wouldn't mind a non-combining Rampage from somebody with better cleanup and full articulation. He was a damn cool design, I'd love to see him appear in something new.
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004890)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 15th, 2019 @ 3:43pm CST
Yeah his not having elbows kinda sucks again, but unlike cw devs, this one probably actually needs the structural integrity, this devs is gonna be massive and really top heavy
Posted by Hellscream9999 on January 15th, 2019 @ 3:43pm CST
Black Hat wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Black Hat wrote:I'm not sure what to think of Rampage. He looks nice, and the fact he combines whilst doing a surprisingly good approximation of the movie model is impressive, but I wish he wasn't so...simplified. I have no idea how they would have made him more accurate/less kibbly whilst still combining though, and if I'm in a position to get him and his chums I will. I'll be keeping my ROTF Rampage though just because he's a pretty fun little toy in his own right.
I think it would have been cool to have his jack hammer part be on ball joints to mimic the organic movements he made in the movie, but that might affect his solidity for the leg mode; I imagine that, beyond being big, devs is gonna be really heavy...
Yeah, I honestly wouldn't mind a non-combining Rampage from somebody with better cleanup and full articulation. He was a damn cool design, I'd love to see him appear in something new.
Yeah his not having elbows kinda sucks again, but unlike cw devs, this one probably actually needs the structural integrity, this devs is gonna be massive and really top heavy
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004909)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 15th, 2019 @ 6:48pm CST
Nailed it in one!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 15th, 2019 @ 6:48pm CST
JazztfLaw wrote:SFBglord wrote:Just want to ask a few questions if you don't mind:
1) What's the model of the Sideswipe in front of Night Leader Optimus Prime?
2) Is that Voyager Class TLK Megatron in the 3rd picture?(in the middle)
3) Is it Studio Series Blackout at the back in the 3rd picture?
4) What's the model of ROTF Starscream next to The Fallen (also 3rd picture)?
5) Is that the Voyager Starscream from the first movie behind Galvatron (also in 3rd picture)?
I plan to buy some of the figures mentioned and I'm using your pictures as reference for height comparison because I want my figures to scale well among each other, so I'm asking these questions to clarify the models of these figures. Btw that is one awesome collection
1. OG ROTF Deluxe Sideswipe
2. Yes
3. Yes
4. SS Starscream Tattoos
5. Yes
Nailed it in one!
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004923)
Posted by SFBglord on January 15th, 2019 @ 8:03pm CST
Alright thanks man!
Posted by SFBglord on January 15th, 2019 @ 8:03pm CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:JazztfLaw wrote:SFBglord wrote:Just want to ask a few questions if you don't mind:
1) What's the model of the Sideswipe in front of Night Leader Optimus Prime?
2) Is that Voyager Class TLK Megatron in the 3rd picture?(in the middle)
3) Is it Studio Series Blackout at the back in the 3rd picture?
4) What's the model of ROTF Starscream next to The Fallen (also 3rd picture)?
5) Is that the Voyager Starscream from the first movie behind Galvatron (also in 3rd picture)?
I plan to buy some of the figures mentioned and I'm using your pictures as reference for height comparison because I want my figures to scale well among each other, so I'm asking these questions to clarify the models of these figures. Btw that is one awesome collection
1. OG ROTF Deluxe Sideswipe
2. Yes
3. Yes
4. SS Starscream Tattoos
5. Yes
Nailed it in one!
Alright thanks man!
Re: Video Review of Studio Series 34 Leader Class Dark of the Moon Megatron (English Language) (2004925)
Posted by Manterax Prime on January 15th, 2019 @ 8:09pm CST
Plus, the rotation joint for the leg mode transformation doesn't exactly allow for an elbow joint to be there.
From what I can tell, it was either elbow joint or correct leg mode, and they went with the latter.
Posted by Manterax Prime on January 15th, 2019 @ 8:09pm CST
Hellscream9999 wrote:Black Hat wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Black Hat wrote:I'm not sure what to think of Rampage. He looks nice, and the fact he combines whilst doing a surprisingly good approximation of the movie model is impressive, but I wish he wasn't so...simplified. I have no idea how they would have made him more accurate/less kibbly whilst still combining though, and if I'm in a position to get him and his chums I will. I'll be keeping my ROTF Rampage though just because he's a pretty fun little toy in his own right.
I think it would have been cool to have his jack hammer part be on ball joints to mimic the organic movements he made in the movie, but that might affect his solidity for the leg mode; I imagine that, beyond being big, devs is gonna be really heavy...
Yeah, I honestly wouldn't mind a non-combining Rampage from somebody with better cleanup and full articulation. He was a damn cool design, I'd love to see him appear in something new.
Yeah his not having elbows kinda sucks again, but unlike cw devs, this one probably actually needs the structural integrity, this devs is gonna be massive and really top heavy
Plus, the rotation joint for the leg mode transformation doesn't exactly allow for an elbow joint to be there.
From what I can tell, it was either elbow joint or correct leg mode, and they went with the latter.
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