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Quick Review of Upcoming Legacy Deluxe Junkion Motorcycle Mold

Date: Wednesday, December 28th 2022 11:03pm CST
Categories: Toy News, Reviews
Posted by: william-james88

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It's news like this that shows you that production is so much further ahead of Hasbro's reveals for 2023. Of course, there's all the ROTB toys but it's happening with Legacy as well. What is funny here is that the listings never gave a proper name for the deluxe motorcycle Junkion we are getting in 2023 as part of the line's gimmick, so those getting them early on Shopee don't have the proper name for it. Hence the long winded title of this post. Also, not having proper instructions means that the reviewer botches the gimmick. Unlike previous years, the idea is not necessarily to use the Junkions as weaponisers but instead to merge them together to create different kinds of vehicles. This was shown on the poster for Legacy Evolution and it is not explored in the review even though the reviewer has 2 deluxe junkions that have that same gimmick. Instead we see it "combined" with Optimus Prime and, well, you'll see why that is not the intended function of them in this line.

Video of Walmart Exclusive G1 Hound Reissue in Cartoon Colours

Date: Sunday, December 25th 2022 2:08pm CST
Categories: Toy News, Reviews
Posted by: william-james88

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We had seen that the G1 reissue of Hound in cartoon colours was made available for fans wanting Transformers toys first (like Chefatron) through Asian retailers, so a video "review" was inevitable, and we now have one on Christmas day. While many know the classic transformation, this video will show you what the cartoon deco looks like in all angles in both modes. There are no comments, just music. While there is no chrome, the die cast has apparently not been replaced by plastic. This toy has yet to be revealed by Hasbro.

Video Review for Transformers Studio Series SS 100 ROTB Bumblebee

Date: Sunday, December 18th 2022 2:23pm CST
Categories: Movie Related News, Toy News, Reviews
Posted by: william-james88

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We have a video review for Transformers Studio Series Rise of the Beasts deluxe Bumblebee. This is how Bumblebee will look like in the second half of the film when he turns his Camaro alt mode into an offroad mode when the Autobots get to Peru. It comes to us from Prime vs Prime. Let us know what you think!

Lots of Reviews for the Transformers Haslab Victory Saber Set

Date: Saturday, December 17th 2022 9:16pm CST
Categories: Toy News, Reviews
Posted by: william-james88

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Many got their set and we wrote to show you what issues to look for. For those who didn't get their sets and are wondering if it's worth the secondary market prices you see, here are a handful of reviews including some from our own Seibertron community. We'll start with a transformation video from Chuckdawg which can help anyone who found the instructions too small or confusing, followed by two reviews and an extensive photo review.
Enjoy!

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:
HASLAB VICTORY SABER IS FINALLY HERE!

It came in a tight brown shipping box and within that box is the standard Hasbro brown shipping box.

Within that inner shipping box is the real box, but it was wrapped in thin paper for further protection.

The box have beautiful color pictures in shiny metallic colors all over.

The box is even reversible, with the other cover that hommage the original G1 gift set box. But I'm not risking tearing things up in reversing that cover.

In the open box is covered by a very nice cardboard poster.

The first tray got many accessories and the instructions manual.

That instruction manual suck harder than a black hole. The pictures are tiny and not that clear despite being in full colors. But the most insulting is that once again, instead of a nice booklet, the instructions are once again on a single giant sheet.

You also get that usual warning/copyrights sheet and a sheet that have two stickers.

Removing the top tray, we see Leo and Saber and all the rest of their accessories.

Once everything are unboxed, this is what you get:

Why those stickers? Those goes on Leo's wings. But why? There's paint all over everything so why? Maybe it was a last minute design oopsie that was fixed by including stickers?

There's just two and are easy enough to apply. Still an odd design decision though.

For some reasons, there's two micromasters included. Eh, why not? Those two are pretty similar to what we already got in Siege/Earthrise, but I'll take those free bonusses. Those bots have a surprisingly great amount of paint aps.

On to Star Saber himself. He looks absolutely stunning! Great amount of details, lots of paint, and he feels nice in hand.

Strangely enough, his poseability is limited. He can barely move like an old Cybertron or Universe toy. His calves panels for transformation are loosely tabbed and come undone easily. That transformation joint do help posing though.

Compared to the G1 original, the new HASLAB one is dwarfed.

Up next is Victory Leo. he's beautiful but they could have filled in the gaps under those canons. Unless I missed it, they didn't mentioned how to attach the giant railgun at his hips. There's clear notches for the black handle to clip on.

Comparison with the original G1. Once again, the G1 is a giant.

Unfortunately for Leo, he pose even less than Star Saber.

Leo and Saber:

Star Saber is a real matryoshka doll. There's Saber inside, who is roughly a small deluxe.

He loos fantastic and his poseability is not too bad.

The size difference with the G1 original is even more absurd.

And to Inception deeper, Saber is controlled by a Brainmaster, a micro mini Saber.

The Haslab one may be the tiniest Transforming transformers ever.

Half the size of a damn Titan Return Titan Master!

Saber can turn into a jet and the micro Brain can pilot it:

The jet mode is pretty much perfect despite having an obvious robot chest underneath.

Comparison with the big G1.

The big ship Star Saber is absolutely superb. The bonus shield and flames effects complete the package nicely.

Bizarrely enough, no landing gears at all.

With the G1. Too bad the G1 do not have a shield.

On to Victory Leo's lion form. He's beautiful, but his poseability is not really better than the original G1.

With the G1.

I didn't thought Leo could have an individual ship mode. It's a cube with wings but eh, why not? Dare I say, why not?

I didn't knew the G1 original could do it as well:

Once combined, the Victory Saber ship is enormous as expected.

I just find odd that we cannot center the giant railgun on the ship.

Still no landing gears, but that's where the stand comes into play:

For some reason, I forgot to take a picture comparing both giant ships...

Anyway, here's the final stretch, the complete robot of Victory Saber!

Obviously, it can barely pose, but making the combined mode was easy and it's pretty solid and stable.

Final G1 comparison:

The stand can be used for the bot mode and this allow us to be a bit mode crazy:

So in the end, was it worth the money?

HELL YEAH, EVERY SINGLE CENTS!

HASLAB Victory Saber is very deserving of the title "mini masterpiece". Compared to the original he may be small, but he may be in scale with generations toys. With how "complex"
this toy is and how many parts are compressed in this, HASLAB Victory Saber justify the Titan price.

You may be aware that many have been produced with factory defects, but it may be just a a few dozens out of 25K+ units. Mine is perfect with no misassembly, no missing parts, nor tolerance issues.

If you're a backer and you've yet to try your own HASLAB Victory saber, you have a nice preview here. If you're not and you're stuck in buying the set on eBay, good luck! Hope this review will help you swallow that huge pill!

Thank you for reading.

Transformers Studio Series Voyager Battletrap Transformation Video

Date: Friday, December 16th 2022 2:02pm CST
Categories: Movie Related News, Toy News, Reviews
Posted by: william-james88

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A few people have the upcoming Transformers Rise of the Beasts toys. One of them is Brett Rothe who posted this video of voyager Battletrap on Youtube. It is not an extensive review but it does show the transformation for those curious.

Video Reviews for Legacy Ev Tarn Showing Scale

Date: Friday, December 9th 2022 10:55pm CST
Categories: Toy News, Reviews
Posted by: william-james88

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We saw that Tarn was out in Asia so it was only a matter of time before reviewers would get their hands on them. Which leads us to these two reviews below. Fans asking for larger voyager figures would be really happy. Enjoy!

Video Review for Holiday Optimus Prime

Date: Saturday, December 3rd 2022 10:22am CST
Categories: Toy News, Reviews
Posted by: william-james88

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There is a review up for the upcoming Transformers Holiday Optimus Prime toy. This is a licenced Volvo truck, the same type used by Amazon. The product description is below the video for those wanting more info.

This 7-inch Holiday Optimus Prime action figure features holiday-inspired deco and details, including a Santa Claus Autobot faction logo on the trailer, green-tinted windows, and snow deco details. Comes with candy cane Ion blaster, Matrix of the Holiday Spirit, and truck trailer accessories. Trailer attaches to truck mode and opens to become a battle station.

Includes: Figure, 3 accessories, and instructions.

ROLLING THROUGH A WINTER WONDERLAND: Santa looks a little different this year! Naughty or nice, Optimus Prime is delivering holiday cheer to all sentient beings
HOLIDAY OPTIMUS PRIME: ‘Tis the season for this 7-inch Holiday Optimus Prime action figure, featuring holiday-inspired deco and details, including a Santa Claus Autobot faction logo on the trailer
FESTIVE CONVERSION: Figure converts from robot to licensed Volvo truck mode in 37 steps. Features green-tinted windows and snowy deco details. Open chest to insert Matrix of the Holiday Spirit accessory
HOLIDAY-THEMED ACCESSORIES: Comes with candy cane Ion blaster, Matrix of the Holiday Spirit, and truck trailer accessories. Trailer attaches to truck mode and opens to become a battle station
SPECIAL SEASONAL PACKAGING: This package will fit right in under the tree! Packaging artwork features festive nods to the holidays. A great gift for kids and adults ages 8 and up!

Review for Transformers Earthspark One Step Flip Changer Optimus Prime Shows New Gimmick

Date: Tuesday, November 29th 2022 8:12pm CST
Categories: Toy News, Reviews
Posted by: william-james88

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The one step class in the new Transformers Earthspark line is taking it up a notch by introducing a flip gimmick where, as advertised, a toy will transform after being flipped in the air. The review below shows you what that gimmick entails. As it turns out, while it does work, flipping the toy is not really needed. With this particular Optimus toy, simply pressing the knees in robot mode automatically releases the mechanism turning him back into truck mode. So there is no need to flip him to transform him. However, landing on the ground will trigger his knees and cause him to transform.

You can check it out below.

Video Review for Transformers Earthspark Warrior Class Optimus Prime and Elita-1

Date: Friday, November 25th 2022 11:33pm CST
Categories: Toy News, Reviews
Posted by: william-james88

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Elita-1 (or Elita-One) has a prominant role on the new Earthspark show and a new design, so fans may have been curious about her only toy known to exist so far. However, while warrior class Optimus Prime has decent articulation, as you can see in the review below, Elita-1 suffers in that department by having no articulation at the knee, neck and waist. No thigh swivel either and all of that greatly limits poseability. The transformation is satisfying though for a budget toy. She is the same size as a deluxe but only costs 2/3 the price and we can see why. Optimus on the other hand has a rather obvious transformation that we've all seen before but his articulation and proportions as very surprising for a warrior class figure making him a great choice for parents looking to buy their kid and Optimus Prime figure but not wanting to spend upwards of $20 USD on one.

Video Review for Transformers Earthspark Deluxe Bumblebee

Date: Friday, November 25th 2022 2:53pm CST
Categories: Toy News, Reviews
Posted by: william-james88

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Here we have a review, coming from me, for Transformers Earthspark deluxe Bumblebee, which will probably be a very popular toy for Christmas this year since it will be the main Bumblebee toy on shelves for the brand new show on air. This is a solid toy overall, with some neat transformation steps, a very compact backpack which will remind fans of Prime Vehicon, and a different kind of car for the alt mode, which is now remenescent of the second generation ford GT. Below you'll find the review along with the reviews for the other two wave 2 deluxe figures, if you want to get up to speed on what's just been released.

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