When first revealed I was curious how Slug would be adapted into the One-Step line since the deluxe toy was rather bulky. Unfortunately the technique of splitting the head and chest open more often than not leads to the legs getting stuck on the back plate resulting in a less than smooth transformation.
Video Review - Transformers: Age of Extinction Products Discussion Thread
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Comment by BERSEKAEL
Nov 27, 2014
If this guy was closer to "screen" colors, I def pick it up... otherwise is just another "little pony" rainbow colors transformers


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Comment by BERSEKAEL
Nov 27, 2014
Just a reminder for Hasbro... Red and Purple? what movie you guys are looking at?


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If they ever make a MLP/TF Xover line, I'll be camping outside the store for a week to get them!
No, really.
BTW, I love my fruity dinos and I have no intents to pay extra for a even gray. Movie accuracy be damned.
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Nov 27, 2014
BERSEKAEL wrote:If this guy was closer to "screen" colors, I def pick it up... otherwise is just another "little pony" rainbow colors transformers
If they ever make a MLP/TF Xover line, I'll be camping outside the store for a week to get them!
No, really.
BTW, I love my fruity dinos and I have no intents to pay extra for a even gray. Movie accuracy be damned.
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Colorful Dinobots > grey Dinobots
The onscreen Dinobots did actually have a spot of color (if via rust, patina, etc.), though Slug should be blue and gold and Grimlock green.
Comment by Noideaforaname
Nov 27, 2014

Colorful Dinobots > grey Dinobots
The onscreen Dinobots did actually have a spot of color (if via rust, patina, etc.), though Slug should be blue and gold and Grimlock green.
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I agree, if they go rainbow colors, they should choose G2, but random? big pass until they hit clearance then I will think it twice.
Comment by BERSEKAEL
Nov 27, 2014
Noideaforaname wrote:
Colorful Dinobots > grey Dinobots
The onscreen Dinobots did actually have a spot of color (if via rust, patina, etc.), though Slug should be blue and gold and Grimlock green.
I agree, if they go rainbow colors, they should choose G2, but random? big pass until they hit clearance then I will think it twice.
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Comment by OptimalOptimus2
Nov 27, 2014
Chuck, I can imagine your Slug falling into a million pieces. It looks incredibly loose.
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The springs are quite tight so I don't see it falling apart any time soon.
Comment by chuckdawg1999
Nov 27, 2014
OptimalOptimus2 wrote:Chuck, I can imagine your Slug falling into a million pieces. It looks incredibly loose.
The springs are quite tight so I don't see it falling apart any time soon.
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Comment by Ultra Markus
Nov 27, 2014
these colors make them unique, yes screen accurate would be nice and i often wonder what goes though these toy designers minds as to why choose these colors over the screen accurate ones but as usual they never give accurate colors on toys anyway 
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Comment by shajaki
Nov 27, 2014
the basis for the fruity dinobots is pretty simple.
screen accurate dinobots are bland. and gunmetal. wont catch the eyes of kids. so make em colorful. then later on, give us the gunmetal/silver/clear set for us collectors at a premium.
screen accurate dinobots are bland. and gunmetal. wont catch the eyes of kids. so make em colorful. then later on, give us the gunmetal/silver/clear set for us collectors at a premium.
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Comment by william-james88
Nov 28, 2014
I was at tru today looking at their black friday sales (I ended up buying more online since there was more variety), and I saw a bunch of mothers picking up Smash and Change Optimus toys. Thinking about it, I can see the appeal for parents. They get to buy a large scale figure at a much cheaper price than the other ones available in that scale. It is also durable and wont be frustrating to the child. I was kind of happy to know some kids might be getting their first transformer (or Optimus) this christmas, even if its not a figure I like or would recommend.
While I feel the dinosparkers were useless and didnt work, I must say that the simplified transformation approach may have worked out for Hasbro.
While I feel the dinosparkers were useless and didnt work, I must say that the simplified transformation approach may have worked out for Hasbro.
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Comment by Autobot032
Nov 30, 2014
With the Age Of Extinction toyline coming to a close, news of finding new toys for it isn't exactly something you'd expect to see right now, but considering it's a Construct Bot set? Even more surprising. Well, that's exactly what we have to share with you today!
Now, we present the Wal*Mart exclusive Construct Bots Bumblebee with Strafe VS Decepticon Stinger set, found by Seibertron staffer ScottyP and he included an image, of course. Here's what he had to say on his find:
If you're looking for this set, now's the time to search, and if you do find it, share your sightings with us by posting it in the sightings forum! Remember, if you find something new and exciting, send an email to us at sightings@seibertron.com so you can receive credit for the find and you'll get your name posted in the article for all to see!
Keep your optics tuned to Seiberton.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
Now, we present the Wal*Mart exclusive Construct Bots Bumblebee with Strafe VS Decepticon Stinger set, found by Seibertron staffer ScottyP and he included an image, of course. Here's what he had to say on his find:
Oh look, something else I didn't know existed! Walmart exclusive AOE Construct Bots Bumblebee with Strafe vs. Stinger. BB Rider figure is a slight redeco. Strafe has a G2 style deco similar to the Target exclusive Grimlock Construct Bot but it's not a direct homage to a canceled toy like that one was.
Bought at a Walmart in Raleigh, NC for 19.98. UPC is 653569983408
If you're looking for this set, now's the time to search, and if you do find it, share your sightings with us by posting it in the sightings forum! Remember, if you find something new and exciting, send an email to us at sightings@seibertron.com so you can receive credit for the find and you'll get your name posted in the article for all to see!
Keep your optics tuned to Seiberton.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
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Comment by william-james88
Nov 30, 2014
It's really interesting how the 3 major chains each have their own theme for exclusives. Target has the White Knight Optimus (and not just on toys), Walmart has the Stinger and BB fight, and TRU has the evolution of the charaters (my personal favourite theme of the three).
I feel target got the bum deal of the three, even if their (foc) grimlock and (dotm) optimus redeco 2 pack is one of the best things to come out of the entire movie line. I am sure they were told it would represent a scene where Optimus takes on this knight armour/look, but that scene was probably toned down as the movie evolved. We still see him change ever so slightly when he takes the sword from the spaceship, but it is nowhere near what I am sure was told to Target when this promotion was set up.
Here is some more exclusive Target merchandise.


I feel target got the bum deal of the three, even if their (foc) grimlock and (dotm) optimus redeco 2 pack is one of the best things to come out of the entire movie line. I am sure they were told it would represent a scene where Optimus takes on this knight armour/look, but that scene was probably toned down as the movie evolved. We still see him change ever so slightly when he takes the sword from the spaceship, but it is nowhere near what I am sure was told to Target when this promotion was set up.
Here is some more exclusive Target merchandise.
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It looks like Strafe comes with some new parts if it's dual wielding sword tails.
Comment by chuckdawg1999
Dec 1, 2014
Autobot032 wrote:With the Age Of Extinction toyline coming to a close, news of finding new toys for it isn't exactly something you'd expect to see right now, but considering it's a Construct Bot set? Even more surprising. Well, that's exactly what we have to share with you today!
Now, we present the Wal*Mart exclusive Construct Bots Bumblebee with Strafe VS Decepticon Stinger set, found by Seibertron staffer ScottyP and he included an image, of course. Here's what he had to say on his find:Oh look, something else I didn't know existed! Walmart exclusive AOE Construct Bots Bumblebee with Strafe vs. Stinger. BB Rider figure is a slight redeco. Strafe has a G2 style deco similar to the Target exclusive Grimlock Construct Bot but it's not a direct homage to a canceled toy like that one was.
Bought at a Walmart in Raleigh, NC for 19.98. UPC is 653569983408
If you're looking for this set, now's the time to search, and if you do find it, share your sightings with us by posting it in the sightings forum! Remember, if you find something new and exciting, send an email to us at sightings@seibertron.com so you can receive credit for the find and you'll get your name posted in the article for all to see!
Keep your optics tuned to Seiberton.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
It looks like Strafe comes with some new parts if it's dual wielding sword tails.
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Comment by Va'al
Dec 1, 2014
HasbroToyShop.com appears to have listed three more of the Transformers Age of Extinction Platinum sets on its Transformers page: Autobots United, featuring the main robot-to-vehicle-and-back cast (Hound, Optimus, Drift, Bumblebee and Crosshairs) is in stock and priced at $124.99; the Optimus Prime and Sideswipe set is also in stock, priced at $159.99 and includes Leader Class Optimus, a trailer and a redeco of Revenge of the Fallen Sideswipe; finally, the Dinobots Unleashed set, with the fearsome (chrometastic) fivesome of Grimlock, Strafe, Slug, Slog and Snarl, is listed as 'coming soon', and priced at $119.99. Click on the images to head to the respective listings!
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Comment by Bounti76
Dec 1, 2014
The only one I really want is the Dinobots pack. I wonder why we can't pre-order it like other recent hot items.
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Comment by Henry921
Dec 1, 2014
Awfully convenient these listings go up the day after Hasbrotoyshop's promotional discount comes to an end...
I have some interest in the Autobots United set, because of the repainting (and the face plate on Evasion Optimus), but not quite enough to drop $125 and tax.
I have some interest in the Autobots United set, because of the repainting (and the face plate on Evasion Optimus), but not quite enough to drop $125 and tax.
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Comment by RhA
Dec 1, 2014
Ah, sir Not-Appearing-In-This-Movie Mc Wheelfeet the 15th presents himself.
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i have 7 versions of EMOP now, and the AU one is probably the best one (not to mention one of the few with the faceplate).
Comment by shajaki
Dec 1, 2014
well, if i can attest (having just got the AU set yesterday), its worth it, especially if you dont have the molds yet.Henry921 wrote:Awfully convenient these listings go up the day after Hasbrotoyshop's promotional discount comes to an end...
I have some interest in the Autobots United set, because of the repainting (and the face plate on Evasion Optimus), but not quite enough to drop $125 and tax.
i have 7 versions of EMOP now, and the AU one is probably the best one (not to mention one of the few with the faceplate).
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Woah, 7 versions? (I am trying to come up with them all in my head). What do you do with all of them?
Comment by william-james88
Dec 1, 2014
shajaki wrote:well, if i can attest (having just got the AU set yesterday), its worth it, especially if you dont have the molds yet.Henry921 wrote:Awfully convenient these listings go up the day after Hasbrotoyshop's promotional discount comes to an end...
I have some interest in the Autobots United set, because of the repainting (and the face plate on Evasion Optimus), but not quite enough to drop $125 and tax.
i have 7 versions of EMOP now, and the AU one is probably the best one (not to mention one of the few with the faceplate).
Woah, 7 versions? (I am trying to come up with them all in my head). What do you do with all of them?
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Comment by reluctantyouth
Dec 1, 2014
Hmmm...pretty tempted to get the AU set since there is a 20% off and free shipping discount going on right now. The total comes out to $106.49 with tax. I have just had realy really bad luck ordering many things from Hasbro. Three times now I have gotten figures with two left fists, two right legs, or the latest was sending me the Kreo Botcon pack in a super large box without ANY of that crappy brown paper they put in there. The box was beyond damaged and my replacement (smaller box with paper) still arrived damaged. Is it worth the hassle to save about $30? I'm perplexed 



