English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster
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It's been two weeks since Studio Series Roadbuster was revealed, and thanks to Seibertroian PrimeVsPrime, we have an early review of this Scottish fella!
PrimeVsPrime showed great content for this figure, citing its superiority to the Deluxe Class Roadbuster, which is shown through comparisons. We also have a nice comparison between this and the other two Deluxe Wreckers from Dark of the Moon, in which the toy fits in nicely. Since this is an early review, there is unfortunately no view of the figure's backdrop or box.
If you have any interest in Roadbuster or PrimeVsPrime's reviews, than we suggest watching the video, and telling your thoughts in the Pub forums below!
PrimeVsPrime showed great content for this figure, citing its superiority to the Deluxe Class Roadbuster, which is shown through comparisons. We also have a nice comparison between this and the other two Deluxe Wreckers from Dark of the Moon, in which the toy fits in nicely. Since this is an early review, there is unfortunately no view of the figure's backdrop or box.
If you have any interest in Roadbuster or PrimeVsPrime's reviews, than we suggest watching the video, and telling your thoughts in the Pub forums below!
Credit(s): PrimeVsPrime's YouTube channel
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Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2047449)
Posted by william-james88 on December 20th, 2019 @ 2:10pm CST
I wonder about this. The others I can think that could be better are the Human Alliance, Battle Blade and Battle Ops. I'm not sure this one beats them.
Also, oddly enough, I have a soft spot for the AOE Bee, but I know that's just me. This new figure is objectively better than that one, I know.
Posted by william-james88 on December 20th, 2019 @ 2:10pm CST
Gemstonegemini wrote: It is arguably the best Bumblebee that exists outside of Masterpiece.
I wonder about this. The others I can think that could be better are the Human Alliance, Battle Blade and Battle Ops. I'm not sure this one beats them.
Also, oddly enough, I have a soft spot for the AOE Bee, but I know that's just me. This new figure is objectively better than that one, I know.
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2047453)
Posted by no-one on December 20th, 2019 @ 2:43pm CST
With most of them beeing so similar, "better" is pretty subjective. For me first and foremost is transformation/how well it tabs/pegs together, articulation, general aesthetics/shelf presence, deco, plastic feel/build quality - in that order.
As far as SS49 is concerned, I don't need any more Camaro Bees (even though alt mode looks nice) and the always on battle visor bugs me.
Posted by no-one on December 20th, 2019 @ 2:43pm CST
I've never been a fan of the AoE design. Of the non MP options, the SS Bee movie Bee and the TLK Premiere Bee are my faves. They do feel like transforming the same figure though, which is basically what you've been saying.william-james88 wrote:I wonder about this. The others I can think that could be better are the Human Alliance, Battle Blade and Battle Ops. I'm not sure this one beats them.Gemstonegemini wrote: It is arguably the best Bumblebee that exists outside of Masterpiece.
Also, oddly enough, I have a soft spot for the AOE Bee, but I know that's just me. This new figure is objectively better than that one, I know.
With most of them beeing so similar, "better" is pretty subjective. For me first and foremost is transformation/how well it tabs/pegs together, articulation, general aesthetics/shelf presence, deco, plastic feel/build quality - in that order.
As far as SS49 is concerned, I don't need any more Camaro Bees (even though alt mode looks nice) and the always on battle visor bugs me.
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2047464)
Posted by Treetop Maximus on December 20th, 2019 @ 5:08pm CST
Watch them remove the battle mask and call it Bumblebee- ROTF version.
Posted by Treetop Maximus on December 20th, 2019 @ 5:08pm CST
carytheone wrote:I've never been a fan of the AoE design. Of the non MP options, the SS Bee movie Bee and the TLK Premiere Bee are my faves. They do feel like transforming the same figure though, which is basically what you've been saying.
With most of them beeing so similar, "better" is pretty subjective. For me first and foremost is transformation/how well it tabs/pegs together, articulation, general aesthetics/shelf presence, deco, plastic feel/build quality - in that order.
As far as SS49 is concerned, I don't need any more Camaro Bees (even though alt mode looks nice) and the always on battle visor bugs me.
Watch them remove the battle mask and call it Bumblebee- ROTF version.
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2047466)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on December 20th, 2019 @ 5:13pm CST
lol, i actually always hated his normal face, so this would bee optimal for me, plus, I haven't bought a bb since battle blades anyways, so it might be time for an update
But I really miss the liberties the movie lines always took with the bee repaints, one of the biggest things that I think this line misses out on, I would love an inverted color scheme of yellow stripes on black, or the murder-bee deco
Posted by Hellscream9999 on December 20th, 2019 @ 5:13pm CST
Treetop Maximus wrote:carytheone wrote:I've never been a fan of the AoE design. Of the non MP options, the SS Bee movie Bee and the TLK Premiere Bee are my faves. They do feel like transforming the same figure though, which is basically what you've been saying.
With most of them beeing so similar, "better" is pretty subjective. For me first and foremost is transformation/how well it tabs/pegs together, articulation, general aesthetics/shelf presence, deco, plastic feel/build quality - in that order.
As far as SS49 is concerned, I don't need any more Camaro Bees (even though alt mode looks nice) and the always on battle visor bugs me.
Watch them remove the battle mask and call it Bumblebee- ROTF version.
lol, i actually always hated his normal face, so this would bee optimal for me, plus, I haven't bought a bb since battle blades anyways, so it might be time for an update
But I really miss the liberties the movie lines always took with the bee repaints, one of the biggest things that I think this line misses out on, I would love an inverted color scheme of yellow stripes on black, or the murder-bee deco
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2047476)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on December 20th, 2019 @ 6:49pm CST
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on December 20th, 2019 @ 6:49pm CST
I would say that Human Alliance Bee was the best movie Bumblebee until the MPM came along, I unfortunately never got a hold of the battle blade Bee, and it does have some really cool features, but also has some weird proportions. The DOTM deluxe was my go-to Bee for a long time, and is still pretty good. The TLK mold had some good upgrades going for it, like the smaller wings and more compressed backpack, but the chest was really wide and wasn’t very screen accurate.
My favorite deluxe Bumblebee is currently the SS 76 Camaro, it takes all the good things from the TLK mold but has a more compressed chest and an easier way to remove plasma cannon. The only gripes I really have with the mold are the arms are thin and the head sculpt is a little off.
The new Bee looks really cool, can’t wait to get it. I am hoping it shows up in stores really soon though so I can paint it up while I have a chance.
If it’s a new head sculpt like the one on WWII Bee (and some slight mold tweaks for the ROTF Camaro) I’d be on board. I’d prefer a DOTM remold, but I’d be up for that.
Also, here’s some of today’s progress. Loving the silver!
My favorite deluxe Bumblebee is currently the SS 76 Camaro, it takes all the good things from the TLK mold but has a more compressed chest and an easier way to remove plasma cannon. The only gripes I really have with the mold are the arms are thin and the head sculpt is a little off.
The new Bee looks really cool, can’t wait to get it. I am hoping it shows up in stores really soon though so I can paint it up while I have a chance.
Treetop Maximus wrote:Watch them remove the battle mask and call it Bumblebee- ROTF version.
If it’s a new head sculpt like the one on WWII Bee (and some slight mold tweaks for the ROTF Camaro) I’d be on board. I’d prefer a DOTM remold, but I’d be up for that.
Also, here’s some of today’s progress. Loving the silver!
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2047484)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 20th, 2019 @ 7:25pm CST
The AOE deluxe is one of my favorites, I love the ninja design. I liked the unique one shot look.
The new bee looks pretty dang good too. Also, it's perfectly ok with me that he has a full time face mask. Almost all of his other figures have had his normal face, or the facemask option
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 20th, 2019 @ 7:25pm CST
william-james88 wrote:I have a soft spot for the AOE Bee, but I know that's just me. This new figure is objectively better than that one, I know.
The AOE deluxe is one of my favorites, I love the ninja design. I liked the unique one shot look.
The new bee looks pretty dang good too. Also, it's perfectly ok with me that he has a full time face mask. Almost all of his other figures have had his normal face, or the facemask option
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2047517)
Posted by NTESHFT on December 21st, 2019 @ 4:17am CST
Posted by NTESHFT on December 21st, 2019 @ 4:17am CST
Slightly off topic but I was out yesterday hunting for a Siege Astrotrain (no luck) and I came across a Studio Mixmaster....I thought these guys weren't due out until around March...
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2047522)
Posted by william-james88 on December 21st, 2019 @ 7:51am CST
Their official releaae date is January 1st so it makes sense that some retailers already have them.
Posted by william-james88 on December 21st, 2019 @ 7:51am CST
NTESHFT wrote:Slightly off topic but I was out yesterday hunting for a Siege Astrotrain (no luck) and I came across a Studio Mixmaster....I thought these guys weren't due out until around March...
Their official releaae date is January 1st so it makes sense that some retailers already have them.
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2047524)
Posted by Inactive_____ on December 21st, 2019 @ 9:09am CST
Ultimately, I don't really think there'll ever be a clear cut 'best Bumblebee' as what makes something 'best' is going to be subjective.
Por ejemplo, I don't like the battle Blades Bee for his weird elbows, and he's too big. Whereas with this Bee, I quite like his smaller size and the perma battle mask, which I prefer more, helps differentiate between ss49 & ss01.
Unfortunately, I think this is an issue with the line as a whole with it striving for accuracy.
Posted by Inactive_____ on December 21st, 2019 @ 9:09am CST
william-james88 wrote:Gemstonegemini wrote: It is arguably the best Bumblebee that exists outside of Masterpiece.
I wonder about this. The others I can think that could be better are the Human Alliance, Battle Blade and Battle Ops. I'm not sure this one beats them.
Also, oddly enough, I have a soft spot for the AOE Bee, but I know that's just me. This new figure is objectively better than that one, I know.
Ultimately, I don't really think there'll ever be a clear cut 'best Bumblebee' as what makes something 'best' is going to be subjective.
Por ejemplo, I don't like the battle Blades Bee for his weird elbows, and he's too big. Whereas with this Bee, I quite like his smaller size and the perma battle mask, which I prefer more, helps differentiate between ss49 & ss01.
Hellscream9999 wrote:
But I really miss the liberties the movie lines always took with the bee repaints, one of the biggest things that I think this line misses out on, I would love an inverted color scheme of yellow stripes on black, or the murder-bee deco
Unfortunately, I think this is an issue with the line as a whole with it striving for accuracy.
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2047527)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on December 21st, 2019 @ 10:05am CST
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on December 21st, 2019 @ 10:05am CST
Double post, sorry.
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2047528)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on December 21st, 2019 @ 10:05am CST
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on December 21st, 2019 @ 10:05am CST
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:But I really miss the liberties the movie lines always took with the bee repaints, one of the biggest things that I think this line misses out on, I would love an inverted color scheme of yellow stripes on black, or the murder-bee deco
What if they did Generations selects for Studio Series? That’d be a cool way to get updates on figures like Nightwatch Optimus, Recon/off-road Ironhide, or stealth Bumblebee.
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2047532)
Posted by Ig89ninja on December 21st, 2019 @ 12:23pm CST
That actually sounds awesome, I would personally love an update to Fireburst Optimus Prime
Posted by Ig89ninja on December 21st, 2019 @ 12:23pm CST
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:But I really miss the liberties the movie lines always took with the bee repaints, one of the biggest things that I think this line misses out on, I would love an inverted color scheme of yellow stripes on black, or the murder-bee deco
What if they did Generations selects for Studio Series? That’d be a cool way to get updates on figures like Nightwatch Optimus, Recon/off-road Ironhide, or stealth Bumblebee.
That actually sounds awesome, I would personally love an update to Fireburst Optimus Prime
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2047540)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 21st, 2019 @ 1:39pm CST
Me too, I love that deco!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 21st, 2019 @ 1:39pm CST
Ig89ninja wrote:EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:But I really miss the liberties the movie lines always took with the bee repaints, one of the biggest things that I think this line misses out on, I would love an inverted color scheme of yellow stripes on black, or the murder-bee deco
What if they did Generations selects for Studio Series? That’d be a cool way to get updates on figures like Nightwatch Optimus, Recon/off-road Ironhide, or stealth Bumblebee.
That actually sounds awesome, I would personally love an update to Fireburst Optimus Prime
Me too, I love that deco!
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2047547)
Posted by doz on December 21st, 2019 @ 3:14pm CST
Posted by doz on December 21st, 2019 @ 3:14pm CST
Hello, all. Here's a thought,
Has anybody talked about creating a third-party head for this? I have only a lukewarm interest in the Bayformer mold. But if a G1 style head could be swapped out for that one, this would be kind of an awesome CHUG Bumblebee at that scale and detail.
Has anybody talked about creating a third-party head for this? I have only a lukewarm interest in the Bayformer mold. But if a G1 style head could be swapped out for that one, this would be kind of an awesome CHUG Bumblebee at that scale and detail.
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2047552)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 21st, 2019 @ 4:45pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 21st, 2019 @ 4:45pm CST
If you just want a Movie-styled Bumblebee with a G1-styled head, then there exist many other official options, including the newly-released Deluxe class Cyberverse Bumblebee.doz wrote:Hello, all. Here's a thought,
Has anybody talked about creating a third-party head for this? I have only a lukewarm interest in the Bayformer mold. But if a G1 style head could be swapped out for that one, this would be kind of an awesome CHUG Bumblebee at that scale and detail.
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2047559)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 21st, 2019 @ 5:08pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 21st, 2019 @ 5:08pm CST
Finally got SS '07 Megatron and SS DOTM Soundwave. Both figures are absolutely fantastic and are fully painted, making the price worth it.
Soundwave was pretty intuitive to transform appart for the headlights parts that popped off the ball joints when transforming. Overall, the car mode is perfect appart the fact that tinted windows would have been better to hide the bot parts inside. The bot is also perfect if you conveniently ignore the obligatory car-top backpack.
Megatron was VERY impressive. It's beautiful all over and contrary to the ROTF version, there is absolutely NO empty spots at any angles appart the inner arms where the hands fold in. Poor outdated OG '07 version will go in storage.
The only fault I can give the bot mode is there's no way to give him his hand-cannon mode. A small sacrifice for the prefect package that this toy is. Transforming him without any instructions was challenging because Cybertronian thing, but once I noticed the pegs and tabs, everything went smooth. That spaceship mode is fantastic and sublime.
Now, only 2 bots need to be SSified to complete the Movie Megatrons. I call the AoE one to be a voyager and the TLK one to be a leader. AoE should need a complete redesign. However, the TLK could be just a slightly modded and oversized TLK voyager and this could be perfect.
Looking forward the next Megs!
Soundwave was pretty intuitive to transform appart for the headlights parts that popped off the ball joints when transforming. Overall, the car mode is perfect appart the fact that tinted windows would have been better to hide the bot parts inside. The bot is also perfect if you conveniently ignore the obligatory car-top backpack.
Megatron was VERY impressive. It's beautiful all over and contrary to the ROTF version, there is absolutely NO empty spots at any angles appart the inner arms where the hands fold in. Poor outdated OG '07 version will go in storage.
The only fault I can give the bot mode is there's no way to give him his hand-cannon mode. A small sacrifice for the prefect package that this toy is. Transforming him without any instructions was challenging because Cybertronian thing, but once I noticed the pegs and tabs, everything went smooth. That spaceship mode is fantastic and sublime.
Now, only 2 bots need to be SSified to complete the Movie Megatrons. I call the AoE one to be a voyager and the TLK one to be a leader. AoE should need a complete redesign. However, the TLK could be just a slightly modded and oversized TLK voyager and this could be perfect.
Looking forward the next Megs!
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2047562)
Posted by Inactive_____ on December 21st, 2019 @ 5:34pm CST
Posted by Inactive_____ on December 21st, 2019 @ 5:34pm CST
Agh, I'm so conflicted. On the one hand, this Megs is clearly so much better than the previous mold. But something is holding me back from considering him a definite purchase. I really want a movie Megs tho :c
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2047691)
Posted by Stargrave on December 23rd, 2019 @ 11:24pm CST
Posted by Stargrave on December 23rd, 2019 @ 11:24pm CST
Random note: saw a pic on Twitter I guess while they’re too small for Joes the sisters are size compatible with Human Alliance figures. Might make for some nice shelf decos.
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2047693)
Posted by william-james88 on December 23rd, 2019 @ 11:43pm CST
I would be too, but...... I can get him for $12.92 USD plus tax so that makes it a much easier purchase to make for something I am not sure of.
If anyone wonders, there is no deal on him specifically, but since all studio series voyagers have the same code at Toysrus in Canada, I was able to find a voyager at that price at a discount store so I can simply exchange it for this megs once he shows up
Posted by william-james88 on December 23rd, 2019 @ 11:43pm CST
Gemstonegemini wrote:Agh, I'm so conflicted. On the one hand, this Megs is clearly so much better than the previous mold. But something is holding me back from considering him a definite purchase. I really want a movie Megs tho :c
I would be too, but...... I can get him for $12.92 USD plus tax so that makes it a much easier purchase to make for something I am not sure of.
If anyone wonders, there is no deal on him specifically, but since all studio series voyagers have the same code at Toysrus in Canada, I was able to find a voyager at that price at a discount store so I can simply exchange it for this megs once he shows up
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2047694)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 24th, 2019 @ 12:46am CST
Therefore, the problem.
I have absolutely no trust in TrU to get new stuff. They are way too random and unreliable.
As for '07 Megs, why hesitate? He's completely flawless and the paintjob is insanely "premium" from the get go. With him in hand, I have absolutely no need for the 200$+ MPM version.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 24th, 2019 @ 12:46am CST
william-james88 wrote:once he shows up
Therefore, the problem.
I have absolutely no trust in TrU to get new stuff. They are way too random and unreliable.
As for '07 Megs, why hesitate? He's completely flawless and the paintjob is insanely "premium" from the get go. With him in hand, I have absolutely no need for the 200$+ MPM version.
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2047745)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on December 24th, 2019 @ 6:26pm CST
Posted by Rodimus Prime on December 24th, 2019 @ 6:26pm CST
He has arrived! I must say he looks very impressive and shiny! I'm with -Kanrabat-, if you get a chance to buy this piece, it's a must. It's next-to-MP quality. I'm gonna post a group shot after Christmas dinner.
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2047749)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 24th, 2019 @ 8:23pm CST
Hell yeah, that HUGE Voyager is very impressive. I'm also very grateful that he's correctly painted from the get go.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 24th, 2019 @ 8:23pm CST
Rodimus Prime wrote:He has arrived! I must say he looks very impressive and shiny! I'm with -Kanrabat-, if you get a chance to buy this piece, it's a must. It's next-to-MP quality. I'm gonna post a group shot after Christmas dinner.
Hell yeah, that HUGE Voyager is very impressive. I'm also very grateful that he's correctly painted from the get go.
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2047751)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on December 24th, 2019 @ 8:33pm CST
Posted by Rodimus Prime on December 24th, 2019 @ 8:33pm CST
Voyager, voyager, 'leader.'
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2047902)
Posted by LinaNui on December 28th, 2019 @ 3:45pm CST
Posted by LinaNui on December 28th, 2019 @ 3:45pm CST
So this Christmas I got the Jetpower Prime DNA upgrade kit and I just wanted to share some pics of it compared to the stocked combined form. I can 100% recommend this kit if you are a collector of Studio series/ movie toys! (sorry for the weird pictures, not sure what happened to them)
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2048085)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 30th, 2019 @ 6:44pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 30th, 2019 @ 6:44pm CST
Considering how vastly different the MPM and SS Megatrons are in terms of pretty much everything, someone could get both and there be no issues.
Oh and both are very well painted. Incredible
Oh and both are very well painted. Incredible
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2048129)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on December 31st, 2019 @ 8:40am CST
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on December 31st, 2019 @ 8:40am CST
I honestly can't wait for Scavenger and Mixmaster to show up for me. Because when I transform and combine them, Devastator is gonna be so much more real for me. I mean I've got Scrapmetal combined with Hightower right now, but with the head and upper body? Ho-ly scrap, you know? 
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2048183)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 31st, 2019 @ 5:48pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 31st, 2019 @ 5:48pm CST
I feel like it is totally on purpose that Overload is one of the last 2 to be released, systematically making our mouths water at the prospect of finally combining this behemoth.
i too am ready for Mixmaster and scavenger, I am ready to form the upper torso and left arm
i too am ready for Mixmaster and scavenger, I am ready to form the upper torso and left arm
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2048193)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 31st, 2019 @ 6:53pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 31st, 2019 @ 6:53pm CST
Not to mention that he's arguably the least known and least popular of the ROTF Constructicons, being the only one of the main seven (until Scrapmetal was added into the mix, that is) who doesn't have a G1 counterpart, so it does make sense to get the ones with the bigger names out first so that when last lesser known one comes out people will feel more compelled to get him to complete the set.D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I feel like it is totally on purpose that Overload is one of the last 2 to be released, systematically making our mouths water at the prospect of finally combining this behemoth.
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2048199)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 31st, 2019 @ 6:56pm CST
Which is funny, legacy wise, considering Scrapmetal came out in the first wave, and not many would know Hightower sort kinda = Hook
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 31st, 2019 @ 6:56pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Not to mention that he's arguably the least known and least popular of the ROTF Constructicons, being the only one of the main seven (until Scrapmetal was added into the mix, that is) who doesn't have a G1 counterpart, so it does make sense to get the ones with the bigger names out first so that when last lesser known one comes out people will feel more compelled to get him to complete the set.D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I feel like it is totally on purpose that Overload is one of the last 2 to be released, systematically making our mouths water at the prospect of finally combining this behemoth.
Which is funny, legacy wise, considering Scrapmetal came out in the first wave, and not many would know Hightower sort kinda = Hook
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2048210)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on December 31st, 2019 @ 7:46pm CST
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on December 31st, 2019 @ 7:46pm CST
The new Studio Series Bumblebee is fantastic.
The transformation was actually a lot more different than I thought it would be - a lot of ideas are used from the TLK/76 Camaro mold, but are done in new ways. The way the arms transform is actually the exact same way they did on DOTM Nitro Bumblebee!
The way they get the chest to compress is awesome, and I really like that you can angle the wings up. I thought the legs looked really skinny in pictures, but in person it doesn’t look bad at all. The plasma cannon is great (especially after some gunmetal paint), I really like that you don’t have to swap arms anymore.
Oh, and I finally finished repainting/ upgrading my SS DOTM Prime! It’s over in the customs forum if you want to check it out.
studio-series-ultimate-optimus-prime-ss-44-repaint-upgrades--p2048208.php#p2048208
(The saturation on these may be a little off because I’m increasing it to the counter the washed-out look a lot of my pictures have when I upload them).
The transformation was actually a lot more different than I thought it would be - a lot of ideas are used from the TLK/76 Camaro mold, but are done in new ways. The way the arms transform is actually the exact same way they did on DOTM Nitro Bumblebee!
The way they get the chest to compress is awesome, and I really like that you can angle the wings up. I thought the legs looked really skinny in pictures, but in person it doesn’t look bad at all. The plasma cannon is great (especially after some gunmetal paint), I really like that you don’t have to swap arms anymore.
Oh, and I finally finished repainting/ upgrading my SS DOTM Prime! It’s over in the customs forum if you want to check it out.
studio-series-ultimate-optimus-prime-ss-44-repaint-upgrades--p2048208.php#p2048208
(The saturation on these may be a little off because I’m increasing it to the counter the washed-out look a lot of my pictures have when I upload them).
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2048261)
Posted by william-james88 on January 2nd, 2020 @ 2:47am CST
Posted by william-james88 on January 2nd, 2020 @ 2:47am CST
We have news that the latest Transformers Studio Series deluxe class figures have been found at US retail. This includes Soundwave, 2007 Bumblebee, WWII Hot Rod and the Arcee triplets. SideSwipe75, from TFW2005, found then at a Walmart in Kentucky. We have a pictorial review for Bumblebee and Soundwave up for a while now and below you will also have video reviews for all four figures.
If you have found them, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.
We still have yet to see the leader class figures from this new wave, like Shockwave, at retail, so if you find them, let us know.
If you have found them, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.
We still have yet to see the leader class figures from this new wave, like Shockwave, at retail, so if you find them, let us know.
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2048265)
Posted by Ironhidensh on January 2nd, 2020 @ 3:37am CST
Posted by Ironhidensh on January 2nd, 2020 @ 3:37am CST
Leaders will take alot longer to show as a lot of Walmart's have stopped stocking g that size class, and the stores that do now have increased demand.
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2048307)
Posted by Ig89ninja on January 2nd, 2020 @ 10:44am CST
Posted by Ig89ninja on January 2nd, 2020 @ 10:44am CST
Now that we have a listing for SS Skipjack, who wants to bet that Demolishor, Payload, and Bulldozer #3 will make an appearance as well?
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2048330)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on January 2nd, 2020 @ 5:06pm CST
Demolishor is a certainly a possibility, I don’t recall Payload appearing on screen but I do like the idea of being able to swap multiple Devastator components to customize your own.
It’s good to get more confirmation on Sentinel, and I’m excited to see Blitzwing, particularly the vehicle mode. Does anyone know when the next convention is where we could see some of these new figures?
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on January 2nd, 2020 @ 5:06pm CST
Ig89ninja wrote:Now that we have a listing for SS Skipjack, who wants to bet that Demolishor, Payload, and Bulldozer #3 will make an appearance as well?
Demolishor is a certainly a possibility, I don’t recall Payload appearing on screen but I do like the idea of being able to swap multiple Devastator components to customize your own.
It’s good to get more confirmation on Sentinel, and I’m excited to see Blitzwing, particularly the vehicle mode. Does anyone know when the next convention is where we could see some of these new figures?
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2048340)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 2nd, 2020 @ 6:07pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 2nd, 2020 @ 6:07pm CST
NYCC is in like 6 weeks or so, so i expect to see more then, though it is certainly possible we will see reveals before then like the next wave of deluxes.
I am excited to see Blitzwing, it is about time. also looking forward to seeing what Sentinel looks like
I am excited to see Blitzwing, it is about time. also looking forward to seeing what Sentinel looks like
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2048343)
Posted by Ig89ninja on January 2nd, 2020 @ 6:16pm CST
https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Unknown_Constructicon_dump_truck
While the TFwiki doesn’t list Payload as the same character, it wouldn’t be too far of a stretch to claim that he was the yellow dump truck.
Posted by Ig89ninja on January 2nd, 2020 @ 6:16pm CST
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Ig89ninja wrote:Now that we have a listing for SS Skipjack, who wants to bet that Demolishor, Payload, and Bulldozer #3 will make an appearance as well?
Demolishor is a certainly a possibility, I don’t recall Payload appearing on screen but I do like the idea of being able to swap multiple Devastator components to customize your own.
https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Unknown_Constructicon_dump_truck
While the TFwiki doesn’t list Payload as the same character, it wouldn’t be too far of a stretch to claim that he was the yellow dump truck.
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2048344)
Posted by Ironhidensh on January 2nd, 2020 @ 6:27pm CST
Was Sentinel ever done at the Voyager size before?
Posted by Ironhidensh on January 2nd, 2020 @ 6:27pm CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:NYCC is in like 6 weeks or so, so i expect to see more then, though it is certainly possible we will see reveals before then like the next wave of deluxes.
I am excited to see Blitzwing, it is about time. also looking forward to seeing what Sentinel looks like
Was Sentinel ever done at the Voyager size before?
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2048345)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 2nd, 2020 @ 6:51pm CST
Yes, and it was not a good figure at all. I had it, it's one of the very few I have sold, and that was because I hoped we would eventually get one here
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 2nd, 2020 @ 6:51pm CST
Ironhidensh wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:NYCC is in like 6 weeks or so, so i expect to see more then, though it is certainly possible we will see reveals before then like the next wave of deluxes.
I am excited to see Blitzwing, it is about time. also looking forward to seeing what Sentinel looks like
Was Sentinel ever done at the Voyager size before?
Yes, and it was not a good figure at all. I had it, it's one of the very few I have sold, and that was because I hoped we would eventually get one here
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2048358)
Posted by william-james88 on January 2nd, 2020 @ 9:43pm CST
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... oys/33186/
Posted by william-james88 on January 2nd, 2020 @ 9:43pm CST
Ironhidensh wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:NYCC is in like 6 weeks or so, so i expect to see more then, though it is certainly possible we will see reveals before then like the next wave of deluxes.
I am excited to see Blitzwing, it is about time. also looking forward to seeing what Sentinel looks like
Was Sentinel ever done at the Voyager size before?
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... oys/33186/
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2048361)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on January 2nd, 2020 @ 10:52pm CST
Yeah, that could totally work! I’m not sure I ever noticed that Constructicon before.
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on January 2nd, 2020 @ 10:52pm CST
Ig89ninja wrote:EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Ig89ninja wrote:Now that we have a listing for SS Skipjack, who wants to bet that Demolishor, Payload, and Bulldozer #3 will make an appearance as well?
Demolishor is a certainly a possibility, I don’t recall Payload appearing on screen but I do like the idea of being able to swap multiple Devastator components to customize your own.
https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Unknown_Constructicon_dump_truck
While the TFwiki doesn’t list Payload as the same character, it wouldn’t be too far of a stretch to claim that he was the yellow dump truck.
Yeah, that could totally work! I’m not sure I ever noticed that Constructicon before.
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2048372)
Posted by no-one on January 3rd, 2020 @ 10:39am CST
Posted by no-one on January 3rd, 2020 @ 10:39am CST
Hahaha, 3/5 were movie figureswilliam-james88 wrote:https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... oys/33186/Ironhidensh wrote:Was Sentinel ever done at the Voyager size before?D-Maximal_Primal wrote:NYCC is in like 6 weeks or so, so i expect to see more then, though it is certainly possible we will see reveals before then like the next wave of deluxes.
I am excited to see Blitzwing, it is about time. also looking forward to seeing what Sentinel looks like
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2048409)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on January 3rd, 2020 @ 6:21pm CST
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on January 3rd, 2020 @ 6:21pm CST
Got SS-49 Bee all painted up! My new favorite deluxe of the line.
And here’s the updated Autobot group shot!
And here’s the updated Autobot group shot!
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2048426)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 3rd, 2020 @ 6:52pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 3rd, 2020 @ 6:52pm CST
Very nice! That is a great looking team.
got these 2 in the mail today, I'm expecting the deluxes and leaders soon. It will be nice to get them 2 at a time.
Megatron is wow, fantastic. He was the first package I opened, and thus is my first action figure/Tf of the year and decade, fitting for the design. The paint work is absolutely stunning, and I love the mace weapon. Jet mode is really swish too, he is faultless.
Mixmaster is a really cool 5th member of my Devastator team. The alt mode is solid, I enjoy the transformation, and the robot mode is really lanky and cool. I enjoy the colors too. And that Devastastor head is mean looking!
got these 2 in the mail today, I'm expecting the deluxes and leaders soon. It will be nice to get them 2 at a time.
Megatron is wow, fantastic. He was the first package I opened, and thus is my first action figure/Tf of the year and decade, fitting for the design. The paint work is absolutely stunning, and I love the mace weapon. Jet mode is really swish too, he is faultless.
Mixmaster is a really cool 5th member of my Devastator team. The alt mode is solid, I enjoy the transformation, and the robot mode is really lanky and cool. I enjoy the colors too. And that Devastastor head is mean looking!
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2048428)
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on January 3rd, 2020 @ 7:04pm CST
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on January 3rd, 2020 @ 7:04pm CST
I'm really regretting putting Studio Series on the back burner while I hunt down some older figures. I found Long Haul in stores once and he hasn't been back in stores since 
Hopefully he'll be the only one I miss at retail and have to pick up online but considering my local stores are still stocking Rampages and ROTF Megatrons, I'm not hopeful
Hopefully he'll be the only one I miss at retail and have to pick up online but considering my local stores are still stocking Rampages and ROTF Megatrons, I'm not hopeful
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2048429)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 3rd, 2020 @ 7:16pm CST
I'm confident you will see him again. Or look online, I'm sure you can find him for retail somewhere.
Plus, with Devastator about to be finished, I imagine we might get a re-release of him sometime this year
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 3rd, 2020 @ 7:16pm CST
Sentinel_Primal wrote:I'm really regretting putting Studio Series on the back burner while I hunt down some older figures. I found Long Haul in stores once and he hasn't been back in stores since
I'm confident you will see him again. Or look online, I'm sure you can find him for retail somewhere.
Plus, with Devastator about to be finished, I imagine we might get a re-release of him sometime this year
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2048451)
Posted by no-one on January 3rd, 2020 @ 9:27pm CST
Posted by no-one on January 3rd, 2020 @ 9:27pm CST
Looks great and I really like the pose with the angry looking wings. The more I see of this mold the more I like it.EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2048452)
Posted by william-james88 on January 3rd, 2020 @ 9:30pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on January 3rd, 2020 @ 9:30pm CST
I really hope to find leader prime at brick and mortar one day. Hasnt happened so far. Would be fun for him to be rereleased, primes sell regardless.
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2048459)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on January 3rd, 2020 @ 9:59pm CST
Thank guys! I would definitely recommend this mold, I’m sure we’ll be seeing more of it in the future and I’m totally on board.
I think I’ve only seen leader Prime once at retail, whenever I do see Leaders it’s always DOTM Megatron. I hope you find one, it’s an awesome figure!
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on January 3rd, 2020 @ 9:59pm CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Very nice! That is a great looking team.
carytheone wrote:Looks great and I really like the pose with the angry looking wings. The more I see of this mold the more I like it.EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:
Thank guys! I would definitely recommend this mold, I’m sure we’ll be seeing more of it in the future and I’m totally on board.
william-james88 wrote:I really hope to find leader prime at brick and mortar one day. Hasnt happened so far. Would be fun for him to be rereleased, primes sell regardless.
I think I’ve only seen leader Prime once at retail, whenever I do see Leaders it’s always DOTM Megatron. I hope you find one, it’s an awesome figure!
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2048462)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 3rd, 2020 @ 10:49pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 3rd, 2020 @ 10:49pm CST
Leader DOTM Optimus has recently been popping up all over the place, mostly at Walmarts, 'round these parts.
Re: English Review of Studio Series SS-58 Deluxe Roadbuster (2048467)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 3rd, 2020 @ 11:21pm CST
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 3rd, 2020 @ 11:21pm CST
I decided long ago to not collect all the SS figures, unless they're really appealing. A small part of me regrets it, because they're the definitive figures for each movie character. I have only a 5th of the released figures so far, but lucky for me about half the line are Primes and Bees, 2 characters I don't care much about and have only a couple of each. I see Devy components at Walmarts around here, but I don't collect them because I think Devy is an ugly figure. If he had been able to stand upright, I would have considered it. As for Leader Prime, I've only ever seen him once, and I bought him. That was about 6-8 weeks ago, and I haven't seen him since, anywhere.
