Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Mega Five-Step Megatronus
Posted by Va'al
Jul 17, 2015 at 5:16am CDT
71,245 views
View Discussion
Sign in
or
Join
to reply
More Bots. More News. More Awesome.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Mega Five-Step Megatronus
(view post)
I find fake rake worse than fake windows for this particular toy. I find a Fake rake undermines the creativity of the character's design.
Comment by william-james88
Jul 17, 2015
Lockdownhunter wrote:That is why the Legion class version is better.No faux windows hanging around in alt mode.
BTW,I wonder whether this is mistransformed.Hopefully it is.
I find fake rake worse than fake windows for this particular toy. I find a Fake rake undermines the creativity of the character's design.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Mega Five-Step Megatronus
(view post)
Comment by ScottyP
Jul 17, 2015
Yeah I pondered it but then remembered that they probably don't actually have it, just the listing, and I'd end up getting another Bumblebee or something.chuckdawg1999 wrote:I did good? I can haz cookie? Seriously though it looks like this figure transforms the same way as the one-step changer. Also as a reminder, DO NOT ORDER FROM KMART! That is all.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Mega Five-Step Megatronus
(view post)
Comment by RhA
Jul 17, 2015
3-step Thunderhoof again hits my sweet spot. First Optimus, now this guy... Well... Guess I gotta hunt this guy down when he shows up.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Mega Five-Step Megatronus
(view post)
Wait what?! They do that?!
Comment by william-james88
Jul 17, 2015
ScottyP wrote:Yeah I pondered it but then remembered that they probably don't actually have it, just the listing, and I'd end up getting another Bumblebee or something.chuckdawg1999 wrote:I did good? I can haz cookie? Seriously though it looks like this figure transforms the same way as the one-step changer. Also as a reminder, DO NOT ORDER FROM KMART! That is all.
Wait what?! They do that?!
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Mega Five-Step Megatronus
(view post)
Also a sign this is a premature listing: the scan code on him is not recognized by the app.
Comment by ScottyP
Jul 17, 2015
They have done that in the past, though not with RiD toys specifically, but that is enough for me to avoid itwilliam-james88 wrote:ScottyP wrote:Yeah I pondered it but then remembered that they probably don't actually have it, just the listing, and I'd end up getting another Bumblebee or something.chuckdawg1999 wrote:I did good? I can haz cookie? Seriously though it looks like this figure transforms the same way as the one-step changer. Also as a reminder, DO NOT ORDER FROM KMART! That is all.
Wait what?! They do that?!
Also a sign this is a premature listing: the scan code on him is not recognized by the app.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Mega Five-Step Megatronus
(view post)
Well that is an odd thing that I didnt mention in the article: this 3 step Thunderhoof wasn't/isn't in the app. I believe that is the very first revealed RID toy since the app came live that didnt first appear there (which makes sense since the whole deal is that every toy would be scan-able). He also wasnt on any preorder listings. He really is out of the blue.
Comment by william-james88
Jul 17, 2015
ScottyP wrote:They have done that in the past, though not with RiD toys specifically, but that is enough for me to avoid itwilliam-james88 wrote:ScottyP wrote:Yeah I pondered it but then remembered that they probably don't actually have it, just the listing, and I'd end up getting another Bumblebee or something.chuckdawg1999 wrote:I did good? I can haz cookie? Seriously though it looks like this figure transforms the same way as the one-step changer. Also as a reminder, DO NOT ORDER FROM KMART! That is all.
Wait what?! They do that?!
Also a sign this is a premature listing: the scan code on him is not recognized by the app.
Well that is an odd thing that I didnt mention in the article: this 3 step Thunderhoof wasn't/isn't in the app. I believe that is the very first revealed RID toy since the app came live that didnt first appear there (which makes sense since the whole deal is that every toy would be scan-able). He also wasnt on any preorder listings. He really is out of the blue.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Mega Five-Step Megatronus
(view post)
Comment by Cobotron
Jul 17, 2015
So the lesson is, don't shop Kmart online. But thanks for the leak! 
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Mega Five-Step Megatronus
(view post)
This happened to me. Not with this toy but during HFTD. Basically they have the store staff filling orders and they just grab whatever is on the shelf. Customer Service is a pain too.
Comment by chuckdawg1999
Jul 17, 2015
ScottyP wrote:Yeah I pondered it but then remembered that they probably don't actually have it, just the listing, and I'd end up getting another Bumblebee or something.chuckdawg1999 wrote:I did good? I can haz cookie? Seriously though it looks like this figure transforms the same way as the one-step changer. Also as a reminder, DO NOT ORDER FROM KMART! That is all.
This happened to me. Not with this toy but during HFTD. Basically they have the store staff filling orders and they just grab whatever is on the shelf. Customer Service is a pain too.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Mega Five-Step Megatronus
(view post)
I had a similar experience trying to order Generations figures on their website in 2011. They basically tried to fill my order with shelf warming figures at the time. Thankfully I was able to get a full refund. However, I will still find my way to the actual brick and mortar stores to try my luck at what I may find.
Comment by Fox Thiagarajan
Jul 17, 2015
chuckdawg1999 wrote:ScottyP wrote:Yeah I pondered it but then remembered that they probably don't actually have it, just the listing, and I'd end up getting another Bumblebee or something.chuckdawg1999 wrote:I did good? I can haz cookie? Seriously though it looks like this figure transforms the same way as the one-step changer. Also as a reminder, DO NOT ORDER FROM KMART! That is all.
This happened to me. Not with this toy but during HFTD. Basically they have the store staff filling orders and they just grab whatever is on the shelf. Customer Service is a pain too.
I had a similar experience trying to order Generations figures on their website in 2011. They basically tried to fill my order with shelf warming figures at the time. Thankfully I was able to get a full refund. However, I will still find my way to the actual brick and mortar stores to try my luck at what I may find.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Mega Five-Step Megatronus
(view post)
Comment by Fox Thiagarajan
Jul 17, 2015
Also, I really want that 3-Step Thunderhoof.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Mega Five-Step Megatronus
(view post)
Comment by Stuartmaximus
Jul 18, 2015
Argos website have the minicon deployers....Drift & Fracture! as well as mega Optimus Prime(Smyths Toys have those on their website too).
Weird thing is....the Fracture deployer is his Cybertronian cycle form....While the one step is his earth form
Weird thing is....the Fracture deployer is his Cybertronian cycle form....While the one step is his earth form
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Mega Five-Step Megatronus
(view post)
I dont find it weird, I think it adds variety.
Comment by william-james88
Jul 18, 2015
Stuartmaximus wrote:Argos website have the minicon deployers....Drift & Fracture! as well as mega Optimus Prime(Smyths Toys have those on their website too).
Weird thing is....the Fracture deployer is his Cybertronian cycle form....While the one step is his earth form
I dont find it weird, I think it adds variety.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Mega Five-Step Megatronus
(view post)
Aye true
Comment by Stuartmaximus
Jul 18, 2015
william-james88 wrote:Stuartmaximus wrote:Argos website have the minicon deployers....Drift & Fracture! as well as mega Optimus Prime(Smyths Toys have those on their website too).
Weird thing is....the Fracture deployer is his Cybertronian cycle form....While the one step is his earth form
I dont find it weird, I think it adds variety.
Aye true
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Mega Five-Step Megatronus
(view post)
Well,he looks weird.
Comment by Lockdownhunter
Jul 19, 2015
william-james88 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:He did in Japan.Lockdownhunter wrote:All these and not another new? Steeljaw does not even get a repaint.
Phantomjaw
I can confirm that he is awesome!
Well,he looks weird.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Mega Five-Step Megatronus
(view post)
Comment by ScottyP
Jul 19, 2015
Man, US distribution on this stuff is just not like it is elsewhere. We get no Kre-o (aside from a trickle into discount women's clothing stores), no sign of the TRU exclusives yet, no deployers yet, one wave behind the UK on Warriors, and barely any Minicons out and about. They should rename the line "Transformers: Hey US fans, this is what we always put the UK fans through. Fun, right?"Stuartmaximus wrote:Argos website have the minicon deployers....Drift & Fracture! as well as mega Optimus Prime(Smyths Toys have those on their website too).
Weird thing is....the Fracture deployer is his Cybertronian cycle form....While the one step is his earth form
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Mega Five-Step Megatronus
(view post)
I can, as you imagine, very much sympathise with you. But from the CW side of things.
Comment by Va'al
Jul 19, 2015
ScottyP wrote:Man, US distribution on this stuff is just not like it is elsewhere. We get no Kre-o (aside from a trickle into discount women's clothing stores), no sign of the TRU exclusives yet, no deployers yet, one wave behind the UK on Warriors, and barely any Minicons out and about. They should rename the line "Transformers: Hey US fans, this is what we always put the UK fans through. Fun, right?"Stuartmaximus wrote:Argos website have the minicon deployers....Drift & Fracture! as well as mega Optimus Prime(Smyths Toys have those on their website too).
Weird thing is....the Fracture deployer is his Cybertronian cycle form....While the one step is his earth form
I can, as you imagine, very much sympathise with you. But from the CW side of things.
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Mega Five-Step Megatronus
(view post)
From the video reviews of those Deployers I've seen...they're not getting great reviews....so I wouldn't get too disheartened
Comment by Stuartmaximus
Jul 19, 2015
ScottyP wrote:Man, US distribution on this stuff is just not like it is elsewhere. We get no Kre-o (aside from a trickle into discount women's clothing stores), no sign of the TRU exclusives yet, no deployers yet, one wave behind the UK on Warriors, and barely any Minicons out and about. They should rename the line "Transformers: Hey US fans, this is what we always put the UK fans through. Fun, right?"Stuartmaximus wrote:Argos website have the minicon deployers....Drift & Fracture! as well as mega Optimus Prime(Smyths Toys have those on their website too).
Weird thing is....the Fracture deployer is his Cybertronian cycle form....While the one step is his earth form
From the video reviews of those Deployers I've seen...they're not getting great reviews....so I wouldn't get too disheartened
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Mega Five-Step Megatronus
(view post)
Comment by D-Maximal_Primal
Jul 19, 2015
Well, that came out of nowhere. things escalated quickly...
Still, NEED WARRIOR THUNDERHOOF!!!
That is all
Still, NEED WARRIOR THUNDERHOOF!!!
That is all
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Mega Five-Step Megatronus
(view post)
Comment by D-Maximal_Primal
Jul 19, 2015
Also, cause I just caught this: Op, Sides and Bee look pretty cool with the season finale armor. Now if only they had done a slight bit of retooling...
Re: Video Review - Transformers Robots in Disguise Mega Five-Step Megatronus
(view post)
Yeah, especially since they spent some extra dollars (quite a bit I would assume) on retooling the 3 steps. That feels like such a waste to me. I dont mind 3 steps, but I dont feel the target audience would take notice of these changes.
Comment by william-james88
Jul 19, 2015
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Also, cause I just caught this: Op, Sides and Bee look pretty cool with the season finale armor. Now if only they had done a slight bit of retooling...
Yeah, especially since they spent some extra dollars (quite a bit I would assume) on retooling the 3 steps. That feels like such a waste to me. I dont mind 3 steps, but I dont feel the target audience would take notice of these changes.
