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Video Review of Transformers Earthspark Deluxe Megatron
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Nov 3, 2022 at 10:38pm CDT
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Here is the review form PrimevsPrime along with some screenshots.
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Comment by william-james88
Nov 4, 2022
I agree, the face is weird
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Comment by RodimusPrimeUkraine1
Nov 4, 2022
I see it now that you mention it...
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Comment by DeathReviews
Nov 4, 2022
As a fan of the Megatron character, I gotta say I'm not impressed by the Earthspark offerings so far. I didn't really need the video review to conclude that the figures look cheap.
"But they're made for KIDS - ya gotta unnerstand!"
Yeah, I get that. But I've seen other kids toys that look a hekkuvva lot better than these. And poor Megatron - that face looks all gormless and simpering. A far fall for the leader of the Decepticons. Small, hollow, flimsy - all perfectly cruel and perfectly accurate descriptions. I skipped out on pretty much the entire Cyberverse line because the figures looked too child-like for my taste. But at least they had some that appear to have been decently engineered, and they seemed to give proper respect to Megatron. But I see little evidence of that so far for Earthspark. I hope the kids like 'em - but I sure don't.
"But they're made for KIDS - ya gotta unnerstand!"
Yeah, I get that. But I've seen other kids toys that look a hekkuvva lot better than these. And poor Megatron - that face looks all gormless and simpering. A far fall for the leader of the Decepticons. Small, hollow, flimsy - all perfectly cruel and perfectly accurate descriptions. I skipped out on pretty much the entire Cyberverse line because the figures looked too child-like for my taste. But at least they had some that appear to have been decently engineered, and they seemed to give proper respect to Megatron. But I see little evidence of that so far for Earthspark. I hope the kids like 'em - but I sure don't.
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Finally, a sane man! Everyone keeps telling me I expect too much from kids toys. But I just hate the prospect of ripping of kids, they don't know what's good or what's crap. There are some good kids transformers toys, but sometimes they are hard to see in a sea of cyberverse one steps shockwaves.
Comment by RodimusPrimeUkraine1
Nov 4, 2022
DeathReviews wrote:As a fan of the Megatron character, I gotta say I'm not impressed by the Earthspark offerings so far. I didn't really need the video review to conclude that the figures look cheap.
"But they're made for KIDS - ya gotta unnerstand!"
Yeah, I get that. But I've seen other kids toys that look a hekkuvva lot better than these. And poor Megatron - that face looks all gormless and simpering. A far fall for the leader of the Decepticons. Small, hollow, flimsy - all perfectly cruel and perfectly accurate descriptions. I skipped out on pretty much the entire Cyberverse line because the figures looked too child-like for my taste. But at least they had some that appear to have been decently engineered, and they seemed to give proper respect to Megatron. But I see little evidence of that so far for Earthspark. I hope the kids like 'em - but I sure don't.
Finally, a sane man! Everyone keeps telling me I expect too much from kids toys. But I just hate the prospect of ripping of kids, they don't know what's good or what's crap. There are some good kids transformers toys, but sometimes they are hard to see in a sea of cyberverse one steps shockwaves.
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Comment by Flashwave
Nov 4, 2022
I don't like the vehemence that he comes across with his complaints, never have. And every figure does not need to be an engineering Marvel. Complaining about a figure that has Ankle Tilts, and enough range for most normal humanoid poses because it doesn't tip far enough for your liking is bizarre. And complaining about its plane mode whilst you have it balanced on a flight stand by his Accessory and not a structural part of the figure seems counterintuitive. There aren't many figures I would trust would be supported by an attached piece like that.
But he raises some fair points this does feel overly simple for the price point. Maybe thT is a trade off for other figures in the wave, but given that one is a Retool and the other a redeco that seems unlikely.
But he raises some fair points this does feel overly simple for the price point. Maybe thT is a trade off for other figures in the wave, but given that one is a Retool and the other a redeco that seems unlikely.
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Same old excuses. Lack of ankle tilts and wrists swivels can be lived without. But megatron is the SAME PRICE as a deluxe figure, so shouldn't he meet those standards? The kids toy is the OTHER earthspark megatron, this one has no excuse for being short of the deluxe standard.
Comment by RodimusPrimeUkraine1
Nov 4, 2022
Flashwave wrote:I don't like the vehemence that he comes across with his complaints, never have. And every figure does not need to be an engineering Marvel. Complaining about a figure that has Ankle Tilts, and enough range for most normal humanoid poses because it doesn't tip far enough for your liking is bizarre. And complaining about its plane mode whilst you have it balanced on a flight stand by his Accessory and not a structural part of the figure seems counterintuitive. There aren't many figures I would trust would be supported by an attached piece like that.
But he raises some fair points this does feel overly simple for the price point. Maybe thT is a trade off for other figures in the wave, but given that one is a Retool and the other a redeco that seems unlikely.
Same old excuses. Lack of ankle tilts and wrists swivels can be lived without. But megatron is the SAME PRICE as a deluxe figure, so shouldn't he meet those standards? The kids toy is the OTHER earthspark megatron, this one has no excuse for being short of the deluxe standard.
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I think we should at least compare apples to apples. If you say a warrior class toy looks cheap compared to a legacy deluxe, well no shit sherlock, it's a cheaper toy. Regardless if its made for kids, we arent comparing the same thing.
However, comparing this deluxe megatron to a legacy deluxe (which I think you are doing) is fair game. The RID warrior class toys were great examples of toys made just for kids that were on par with toys of similar price points in the Generations line. And many, myself included, argued that they were the better product on the shelf at the time. I mean you had deluxe CW Deadend on the shelf at the same time as Warrior Class Thunderhoof and Fracture. Those were some of the best toys that year. So yeah, a deluxe Megatron should not be cheap, it should be as good a toy as a deluxe from Legacy or Studio Series. I personally really loved deluxe Cyberverse Bumblebee, Slag, Optimus, Arcee and Soundwave. All those toys were on par with similarly priced toys of other lines.
As for cheaper toys, like the one steps, I have 0 problems since they are a perfect stepstone drug for the harder stuff later, and some are very well made for the age group. And they are sold at a cheaper price point.
Comment by william-james88
Nov 4, 2022
DeathReviews wrote:As a fan of the Megatron character, I gotta say I'm not impressed by the Earthspark offerings so far. I didn't really need the video review to conclude that the figures look cheap.
"But they're made for KIDS - ya gotta unnerstand!"
Yeah, I get that. But I've seen other kids toys that look a hekkuvva lot better than these. And poor Megatron - that face looks all gormless and simpering. A far fall for the leader of the Decepticons. Small, hollow, flimsy - all perfectly cruel and perfectly accurate descriptions. I skipped out on pretty much the entire Cyberverse line because the figures looked too child-like for my taste. But at least they had some that appear to have been decently engineered, and they seemed to give proper respect to Megatron. But I see little evidence of that so far for Earthspark. I hope the kids like 'em - but I sure don't.
I think we should at least compare apples to apples. If you say a warrior class toy looks cheap compared to a legacy deluxe, well no shit sherlock, it's a cheaper toy. Regardless if its made for kids, we arent comparing the same thing.
However, comparing this deluxe megatron to a legacy deluxe (which I think you are doing) is fair game. The RID warrior class toys were great examples of toys made just for kids that were on par with toys of similar price points in the Generations line. And many, myself included, argued that they were the better product on the shelf at the time. I mean you had deluxe CW Deadend on the shelf at the same time as Warrior Class Thunderhoof and Fracture. Those were some of the best toys that year. So yeah, a deluxe Megatron should not be cheap, it should be as good a toy as a deluxe from Legacy or Studio Series. I personally really loved deluxe Cyberverse Bumblebee, Slag, Optimus, Arcee and Soundwave. All those toys were on par with similarly priced toys of other lines.
As for cheaper toys, like the one steps, I have 0 problems since they are a perfect stepstone drug for the harder stuff later, and some are very well made for the age group. And they are sold at a cheaper price point.
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admitting the worst, eh? One step chanhers dont need to be majic, I have and like repugnus, but when you look at a figure like Cyberverse one step bumblebee (the one made new for cyberverse), you know they could do better with the budget.
Comment by RodimusPrimeUkraine1
Nov 4, 2022
william-james88 wrote:As for cheaper toys, like the one steps, I have 0 problems since they are a perfect stepstone drug for the harder stuff later, and some are very well made for the age group. And they are sold at a cheaper price point.
admitting the worst, eh? One step chanhers dont need to be majic, I have and like repugnus, but when you look at a figure like Cyberverse one step bumblebee (the one made new for cyberverse), you know they could do better with the budget.
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Firstly, I was making a play on words.
Also, one step bumblebee is great, it's a fun design that works really well for younger kids (like 2 years old). My kid loves that toy and it got him into more transformers toys. They could add more paint if that's what you are getting at, but in terms of transformation design, they really hit a sweet spot for young kids.
Comment by william-james88
Nov 4, 2022
RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:william-james88 wrote:As for cheaper toys, like the one steps, I have 0 problems since they are a perfect stepstone drug for the harder stuff later, and some are very well made for the age group. And they are sold at a cheaper price point.
admitting the worst, eh? One step chanhers dont need to be majic, I have and like repugnus, but when you look at a figure like Cyberverse one step bumblebee (the one made new for cyberverse), you know they could do better with the budget.
Firstly, I was making a play on words.
Also, one step bumblebee is great, it's a fun design that works really well for younger kids (like 2 years old). My kid loves that toy and it got him into more transformers toys. They could add more paint if that's what you are getting at, but in terms of transformation design, they really hit a sweet spot for young kids.
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Optimus Prime move forward, point to his Autobot army then said in a dramatic tone:
"Megatron must be stopped. No matter the cost!."
The Autobots cheer!
Then Optimus cry:
"AUTOBOTS, TRANSFO...."
Silence.
"Hum. AUTOBOTS, MARCH!"
-- A child playing with Transformers, but with complex 3P and Masterpieces instead of the easy 1-steps, 3-steps, and Warrior class toys.
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Nov 4, 2022
william-james88 wrote:Also, one step bumblebee is great, it's a fun design that works really well for younger kids (like 2 years old). My kid loves that toy and it got him into more transformers toys. They could add more paint if that's what you are getting at, but in terms of transformation design, they really hit a sweet spot for young kids.
Optimus Prime move forward, point to his Autobot army then said in a dramatic tone:
"Megatron must be stopped. No matter the cost!."
The Autobots cheer!
Then Optimus cry:
"AUTOBOTS, TRANSFO...."
Silence.
"Hum. AUTOBOTS, MARCH!"
-- A child playing with Transformers, but with complex 3P and Masterpieces instead of the easy 1-steps, 3-steps, and Warrior class toys.
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Comment by RodimusPrimeUkraine1
Nov 4, 2022
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I don't wan't to restate my still valid point
I don't wan't to restate my still valid point
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At that point, you'll need a parachute to get off that sky-high horse you're riding.
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Nov 4, 2022
RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:...
I don't wan't to restate my still valid point
At that point, you'll need a parachute to get off that sky-high horse you're riding.
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Yes, it is a beautiful horse
Comment by RodimusPrimeUkraine1
Nov 4, 2022
-Kanrabat- wrote:you'll need a parachute to get off that sky-high horse you're riding.
Yes, it is a beautiful horse
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Thanks again for 100% supporting YouTubers with such specific moral compassary! They couldn't make it in life without places like Seibertron behind them all the way!
The TF community salutes you for such peachy tips!
...
Comment by primalxconvoy
Nov 5, 2022
william-james88 wrote:
Here is the review along with some screenshots.
Thanks again for 100% supporting YouTubers with such specific moral compassary! They couldn't make it in life without places like Seibertron behind them all the way!
The TF community salutes you for such peachy tips!
...
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Enjoy your Transformers knockoffs.
Emerje
Comment by Emerje
Nov 5, 2022
primalxconvoy wrote:william-james88 wrote:
Here is the review along with some screenshots.
Thanks again for 100% supporting YouTubers with such specific moral compassary! They couldn't make it in life without places like Seibertron behind them all the way!
The TF community salutes you for such peachy tips!
...
Enjoy your Transformers knockoffs. Emerje
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Thank you again for your off-topic post that repeats the same content from the past couple years at this point.
We'll be talking later in private, so kindly don't respond to this post or provide further commentary on youtube reviewers outside of their video content related to the quality of the TF being reviewed.
Comment by D-Maximal_Primal
Nov 5, 2022
primalxconvoy wrote:william-james88 wrote:
Here is the review along with some screenshots.
Thanks again for 100% supporting YouTubers with such specific moral compassary! They couldn't make it in life without places like Seibertron behind them all the way!
The TF community salutes you for such peachy tips!...
Thank you again for your off-topic post that repeats the same content from the past couple years at this point.
We'll be talking later in private, so kindly don't respond to this post or provide further commentary on youtube reviewers outside of their video content related to the quality of the TF being reviewed.
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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal
Nov 5, 2022
I think the new Megatron looks good. I like how the fusion cannon becomes part of the wings/turbines. and i like the sculpt, it looks good. i agree face looks a bit iffy, but i still like it.
I liked the Cyberverse Megatron, and this looks about on par with that, so i will be excited to handle the mold.
I liked the Cyberverse Megatron, and this looks about on par with that, so i will be excited to handle the mold.
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I will indeed continue to enjoy perfectly legal products whilst being upfront and honest about what they were procured and/or where they were bought from, thanks!
Comment by primalxconvoy
Nov 5, 2022
Emerje wrote:primalxconvoy wrote:william-james88 wrote:
Here is the review along with some screenshots.
Thanks again for 100% supporting YouTubers with such specific moral compassary! They couldn't make it in life without places like Seibertron behind them all the way!
The TF community salutes you for such peachy tips!
...
Emerje
I will indeed continue to enjoy perfectly legal products whilst being upfront and honest about what they were procured and/or where they were bought from, thanks!
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Not at all. I've simply given credit where credit is due. Nothing but positivity and support in the my previous post, which I think is worth doing so whenever possible. This is a great website, with fine, morally upstanding staff. The TF community is a better place with you all and your efforts posting YouTube reviews of this nature.
As for PMs, you could have done that with your post above. However, I regret that these days, I don't check this site as much as I used to, due to a focus on more relevant/recent TF news elsewhere. Still, is always a pleasure to highlight the hard work and robust moral backbone of this site. Keep it up!
Comment by primalxconvoy
Nov 5, 2022
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:primalxconvoy wrote:william-james88 wrote:
Here is the review along with some screenshots.
Thanks again for 100% supporting YouTubers with such specific moral compassary! They couldn't make it in life without places like Seibertron behind them all the way!
The TF community salutes you for such peachy tips!...
[color=#40BF00]Thank you again for your off-topic post that repeats the same content from the past couple years at this point.
Not at all. I've simply given credit where credit is due. Nothing but positivity and support in the my previous post, which I think is worth doing so whenever possible. This is a great website, with fine, morally upstanding staff. The TF community is a better place with you all and your efforts posting YouTube reviews of this nature.
As for PMs, you could have done that with your post above. However, I regret that these days, I don't check this site as much as I used to, due to a focus on more relevant/recent TF news elsewhere. Still, is always a pleasure to highlight the hard work and robust moral backbone of this site. Keep it up!
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Not according to your own sources you used to defend them that called them "probably illegal", but we've already gone around in circles over your paper thin defense and I'll always see you as a hypocrite for it. In Hasbro's eyes PvP is a perfectly acceptable and legit review channel and they're more than happy to provide him with thousands of dollars worth of review samples. As far as Hasbro is concerned you're the bad guy here.
Sounds genuine.
Emerje
Comment by Emerje
Nov 5, 2022
primalxconvoy wrote:Emerje wrote:primalxconvoy wrote:william-james88 wrote:
Here is the review along with some screenshots.
Thanks again for 100% supporting YouTubers with such specific moral compassary! They couldn't make it in life without places like Seibertron behind them all the way!
The TF community salutes you for such peachy tips!
...
Emerje
I will indeed continue to enjoy perfectly legal products whilst being upfront and honest about what they were procured and/or where they were bought from, thanks!
Not according to your own sources you used to defend them that called them "probably illegal", but we've already gone around in circles over your paper thin defense and I'll always see you as a hypocrite for it. In Hasbro's eyes PvP is a perfectly acceptable and legit review channel and they're more than happy to provide him with thousands of dollars worth of review samples. As far as Hasbro is concerned you're the bad guy here.
Not at all. I've simply given credit where credit is due. Nothing but positivity and support in the my previous post, which I think is worth doing so whenever possible. This is a great website, with fine, morally upstanding staff. The TF community is a better place with you all and your efforts posting YouTube reviews of this nature.
Sounds genuine.
Emerje
