English reviews of WFC Siege Decepticon Phantomstrike Squadron and Commander Class Jetfire
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Chefatron also has a review up for up for Jetfire, and we can truly see how big he is once again, compared to an upgraded Unite Warriors Computron, who is the same height. We also see an undocumented feature not in the instructions, where he has a removable engine, where a Titan Master/Prime Master could take his place. Chefatron shows to be very pleased by the figure, and also gives the figure a 10 out of 10. The review can be view below!
Tell us your new thoughts on these figures if you've seen the reviews in the Pub forums below!
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Posted by no-one on July 3rd, 2019 @ 3:07pm CDT
I'm seriously looking forward to completing the Seeker set.
I used to not care for Chefatron, but I like how playful he's gotten
It's nice to see Red Wing and Skywarp has fixed the chest popping action.
Posted by ThunderThruster on July 3rd, 2019 @ 3:14pm CDT
YRQRM0 wrote:Man, I just don't get what I'm missing about this Megatron, every time I look at him he seems like the weakest mold out of Siege, but everyone seems to love him.
You're not alone. I'm quite happy with TR Megatron, so have no desire to replace him with Siege Megs.
Posted by Manterax Prime on July 3rd, 2019 @ 3:28pm CDT
ThunderThruster wrote:YRQRM0 wrote:Man, I just don't get what I'm missing about this Megatron, every time I look at him he seems like the weakest mold out of Siege, but everyone seems to love him.
You're not alone. I'm quite happy with TR Megatron, so have no desire to replace him with Siege Megs.
Same here. TR Megs is a great figure.
I do want Selects Megatron, but he'll be Megaplex in my collection.
That Jetfire though.......
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 3rd, 2019 @ 3:32pm CDT
Love, Cap'n Obvious wrote:Sideswipe needs his 3D glasses for that oneWolfman Jake wrote:"Rad Racer"
Yep, that's exactly where I was going with that, lol! 80's nerds!
Posted by GeekyGamer Gal on July 3rd, 2019 @ 3:56pm CDT
notirishman wrote:Fans were quaking in their boots for War for Cybertron: Siege Titan Class Omega Supreme coming out in August 2019, however, it seems that there may be a potential delay for the set of the year.
Hasbro Pulse has the release date set for October 1st, Amazon has it for October 4th, but, Big Bad Toy Store still has Omega Supreme slated for August 2019. It's hard to exactly pinpoint what this could be due to, but hopefully, more details will stroll in during San Diego Comic-Con.
The madness continues for Siege Voyager Class Thundercracker, who on Hasbro Pulse awaits release on October 1st, and on Target on October 6th. Meanwhile, Amazon has him set for August 1st, and Big Bad Toy Store is set to release in July.
What is your take on this madness? Let us know, as well as if you're disappointed, in the Pub forums below.
Hey, I know I'm really late to this, but haven't had internet all day until now. I would like to point out:
Y'know and maybe get some news credits... I know I kinda buried it in the bottom of the post, and I have no idea on how to submit things to the news staff...
Posted by SgtNateV on July 3rd, 2019 @ 4:17pm CDT
Posted by notsoalex on July 3rd, 2019 @ 4:22pm CDT
GeekyGamer Gal wrote:notirishman wrote:Fans were quaking in their boots for War for Cybertron: Siege Titan Class Omega Supreme coming out in August 2019, however, it seems that there may be a potential delay for the set of the year.
Hasbro Pulse has the release date set for October 1st, Amazon has it for October 4th, but, Big Bad Toy Store still has Omega Supreme slated for August 2019. It's hard to exactly pinpoint what this could be due to, but hopefully, more details will stroll in during San Diego Comic-Con.
The madness continues for Siege Voyager Class Thundercracker, who on Hasbro Pulse awaits release on October 1st, and on Target on October 6th. Meanwhile, Amazon has him set for August 1st, and Big Bad Toy Store is set to release in July.
What is your take on this madness? Let us know, as well as if you're disappointed, in the Pub forums below.
Hey, I know I'm really late to this, but haven't had internet all day until now. I would like to point out:
Y'know and maybe get some news credits... I know I kinda buried it in the bottom of the post, and I have no idea on how to submit things to the news staff...
Technically, you are the first one to mention that, to my knowledge, so I will hand ya a news credit!
On the top right hand side of the website, one option should say "Submit News."
Posted by GeekyGamer Gal on July 3rd, 2019 @ 4:30pm CDT
notirishman wrote:
Technically, you are the first one to mention that, to my knowledge, so I will hand ya a news credit!
On the top right hand side of the website, one option should say "Submit News."
Thank you!
And now I know!
Posted by o.supreme on July 3rd, 2019 @ 4:47pm CDT
GeekyGamer Gal wrote:Thank you! And now I know!
Posted by GeekyGamer Gal on July 3rd, 2019 @ 4:55pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:GeekyGamer Gal wrote:Thank you! And now I know!
The great coincidence with that picture is that I'm going to meet Dan Gilvezan at the end of this month.
Posted by Ironhidensh on July 3rd, 2019 @ 8:01pm CDT
I really kinda want this guy, but the Siege line has been so incredibly disappointing to me, I’m afraid of opening it and being let down.
Posted by SgtNateV on July 3rd, 2019 @ 8:24pm CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:Got my jet fire in the mail today. I’m still undecided on if I’m keeping him, or making a few bucks on eBay.......
I really kinda want this guy, but the Siege line has been so incredibly disappointing to me, I’m afraid of opening it and being let down.
I'm sure a good deal of Siege's budget has gone into making Jetfire a good figure, there's a high chance you'll like him.
Posted by transformers_va on July 3rd, 2019 @ 8:27pm CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:Got my jet fire in the mail today. I’m still undecided on if I’m keeping him, or making a few bucks on eBay.......
That's kinda uncool to say that... there are a lot of other people who have had their order delayed, and you come along with a ho-hum attitude on whether or not you'll even keep him
Posted by Ironhidensh on July 3rd, 2019 @ 8:44pm CDT
transformers_va wrote:Ironhidensh wrote:Got my jet fire in the mail today. I’m still undecided on if I’m keeping him, or making a few bucks on eBay.......
That's kinda uncool to say that... there are a lot of other people who have had their order delayed, and you come along with a ho-hum attitude on whether or not you'll even keep him
That's the way the cookie crumbles, son.
Posted by transformers_va on July 3rd, 2019 @ 8:48pm CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:transformers_va wrote:Ironhidensh wrote:Got my jet fire in the mail today. I’m still undecided on if I’m keeping him, or making a few bucks on eBay.......
That's kinda uncool to say that... there are a lot of other people who have had their order delayed, and you come along with a ho-hum attitude on whether or not you'll even keep him
That's the way the cookie crumbles, son.
If that's the energy you want to emit into this world...
Posted by Skritz on July 3rd, 2019 @ 8:49pm CDT
Posted by Nickster563 on July 3rd, 2019 @ 9:00pm CDT
notirishman wrote:Fans were quaking in their boots for War for Cybertron: Siege Titan Class Omega Supreme coming out in August 2019, however, it seems that there may be a potential delay for the set of the year.
Hasbro Pulse has the release date set for October 1st, Amazon has it for October 4th, but, Big Bad Toy Store still has Omega Supreme slated for August 2019. It's hard to exactly pinpoint what this could be due to, but hopefully, more details will stroll in during San Diego Comic-Con.
The madness continues for Siege Voyager Class Thundercracker, who on Hasbro Pulse awaits release on October 1st, and on Target on October 6th. Meanwhile, Amazon has him set for August 1st, and Big Bad Toy Store is set to release in July.
What is your take on this madness? Let us know, as well as if you're disappointed, in the Pub forums below.
Thundercracker is actually available now in a revision case with Megatron over at Entertainment Earth!
https://www.entertainmentearth.com/prod ... /hse3418c2
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 3rd, 2019 @ 9:08pm CDT
Skritz wrote:Has QC truly been that bad for Siege? Beside the odd loose single ankle on figures I've had no crummy ones compared to POTP where it seemed like everything was a factory error.
I think they're just perceiving it that way because of brand unification knocking the lenses out of their Cult of Takara goggles.
Only Siege figure I've had QC issues with was my Skytread; everything else has had great QC.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 3rd, 2019 @ 9:10pm CDT
Posted by Stargrave on July 3rd, 2019 @ 9:17pm CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:Got my jet fire in the mail today. I’m still undecided on if I’m keeping him, or making a few bucks on eBay.......
I really kinda want this guy, but the Siege line has been so incredibly disappointing to me, I’m afraid of opening it and being let down.
Aww man that’s a bummer I’ve been hardcore diggin’ it so far. What specifically have been the disappointments? The price increase or Legends going away or...?
Everyone’s got a point gang give him a chance to make one. There’s being belligerent and negative or deliberately stirring a hornets nest and the there’s just a guy saying he’s giving the line a chance and has been let down.
And he’s trying to maybe make someone else’s day who got skunked, who knows. I’m just sayin’.
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 3rd, 2019 @ 9:23pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Apparently Omega is delayed because it failed a drop test. This is coming from Kapow Toys Facebook page courtesy of In Demand toys
Looks like Hasbro's sales reps need to be grabbed by the collars of their 3-piece suits and reminded to hold off on the megahyping until after a figure has been satisfactorily tested.
Posted by Stargrave on July 3rd, 2019 @ 9:56pm CDT
The case is listed as in stock and ready to ship with a price tag of $59.99 for the two items together over at Entertainment Earth
Click on any of the images below to jump to Entertainment Earth and happy hunting! As this week has seen its ups and downs, rushes and delays be sure to stay tuned to Seibertron for the latest in Transformer news, and note this current listing should be considered highly subject to change.
It even says so in the product description:
"The War for Cybertron is on! Big robots join the Siege with Transformers Generations War for Cybertron: Siege Voyager toys! Each figure has a futuristic alternate mode, a dirty paint job, and a grizzled look. Accessories are compatible with blast effect accessories (sold with Battle Masters figures, sold separately.) Ages 8 and up.
Case includes 2 individually packaged 6-inch action figures:
1x TRA GEN WFC VOYAGER MEGATRON
1x TRA GEN WFC VOYAGER THUNDERCRAKER
(subject to change)"
Posted by Stargrave on July 3rd, 2019 @ 10:10pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Apparently Omega is delayed because it failed a drop test. This is coming from Kapow Toys Facebook page courtesy of In Demand toys
Shoot Chuck I checked both Kapow and In Demand and I'm not seeing it anywhere. Do you think they took it down or am I not looking in the right place maybe?
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on July 3rd, 2019 @ 10:20pm CDT
Posted by Microbot on July 3rd, 2019 @ 10:53pm CDT
transformers_va wrote:Ironhidensh wrote:Got my jet fire in the mail today. I’m still undecided on if I’m keeping him, or making a few bucks on eBay.......
That's kinda uncool to say that... there are a lot of other people who have had their order delayed, and you come along with a ho-hum attitude on whether or not you'll even keep him
Agree
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 3rd, 2019 @ 11:48pm CDT
I don't. So far the Siege line has been knocking it out of the park, except for this dud. It's not horrible, but it's the weakest of a near-flawless line.YRQRM0 wrote:Man, I just don't get what I'm missing about this Megatron, every time I look at him he seems like the weakest mold out of Siege, but everyone seems to love him.
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 4th, 2019 @ 12:03am CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:I don't. So far the Siege line has been knocking it out of the park, except for this dud. It's not horrible, but it's the weakest of a near-flawless line.YRQRM0 wrote:Man, I just don't get what I'm missing about this Megatron, every time I look at him he seems like the weakest mold out of Siege, but everyone seems to love him.
Same, he feels like a carry-over from potp, as far as quality and plastic density; plus the design has so many cut-corners that I just find myself liking it less and less
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 4th, 2019 @ 12:08am CDT
Maybe he'd have worked better as a "submarine".
Posted by transformers_va on July 4th, 2019 @ 12:13am CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:So far the Siege line has been knocking it out of the park ... a near-flawless line.
So true!
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on July 4th, 2019 @ 2:06am CDT
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Maybe he'd have worked better as a "submarine".
That brings up a point that's been plagueing my mind for a while now.
Would it have been better for Hasbro to BS a Voyager Shockwave's vehicle mode so it could be sold at the price point without issue and make Megatron a leader class figure similar to Shockwave with potential attachments that would evoke a "Galvatron Armor"?
Because I'm still hoping we see all the Evolution designs from POTP at some point with "deluxe" class Megatron turning into leader class Galvatron
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 4th, 2019 @ 2:09am CDT
This might have been answered before, either here or in the comics forum, but I don't remember. Was the figure designed first, and the comic had to use it, or did the comic character concept get finalized and the toy had to conform to it? (I would think it's the former, I don't see Hasbro bending to IDW's will, but I had to ask.)Hellscream9999 wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:I don't. So far the Siege line has been knocking it out of the park, except for this dud. It's not horrible, but it's the weakest of a near-flawless line.YRQRM0 wrote:Man, I just don't get what I'm missing about this Megatron, every time I look at him he seems like the weakest mold out of Siege, but everyone seems to love him.
Same, he feels like a carry-over from potp, as far as quality and plastic density; plus the design has so many cut-corners that I just find myself liking it less and less
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 4th, 2019 @ 2:17am CDT
That would have been nice, but I think since there were separate Megatron and Galvatron figures, Voyagers no less, I doubt there were plans for a PoTP leader Megalvatron. Besides, I think Hasbro reserves those special gimmicks to characters *they* think are the "coolest" or most popular. (Hence the PoTP Hot Rodimus Evolution leader figure, which was, quite frankly, severely underwhelming to me.)Sentinel_Primal wrote:Because I'm still hoping we see all the Evolution designs from POTP at some point with "deluxe" class Megatron turning into leader class Galvatron
As for the "leader" class Siege Shockwave, I would have taken a BS vehicle mode at the Voyager price as opposed to what we got, because it couldn't have looked much worse and it would have been almost half price. And they nailed the robot mode so well, my Siege Shockwave is probably staying in robot mode permanently. He's seen vehicle mode only once, just because I wanted to see it for myself in hand. Once again, severely underwhelming.
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 4th, 2019 @ 3:52am CDT
Oh, I'm pretty sure there were plans for everybody on the poll (although since Super Megatron is a thing you may be right about there not being a Megalvatron evolution design). And in fact, I'm pretty sure SIEGE Shockwave is a quick reworking of his PotP evolution design into C.O.M.B.A.T. Leader armor, hence why the armor looka like his limbs.Rodimus Prime wrote:That would have been nice, but I think since there were separate Megatron and Galvatron figures, Voyagers no less, I doubt there were plans for a PoTP leader Megalvatron. Besides, I think Hasbro reserves those special gimmicks to characters *they* think are the "coolest" or most popular. (Hence the PoTP Hot Rodimus Evolution leader figure, which was, quite frankly, severely underwhelming to me.)Sentinel_Primal wrote:Because I'm still hoping we see all the Evolution designs from POTP at some point with "deluxe" class Megatron turning into leader class Galvatron
Speaking of the poll, I still wish Thunderwing had beaten out Primal (Whom {i]I[/i] consider to be the underwhelming one, slightly worse than Optimus Prime even - neither took to the gimmick well IMO and both have color conflict issues; I find the truck somewhat more appealing than the munky albeit only for the Matrix and Orion Pax's robot mode. I passed up the regular version of Primal and only want the Throne version for the smegging Prime Masters). Thunderwing would have adapted well to the Evolution gimmick since it's basically what his old toy did. Plus he could use a bigger & badder update, and heck his big claim to fame in the Marvel comics was stealing the Matrix.
What makes Roddy so underwhelming for you? Is it the Hot Rod component? Takara's bad habit of boring Leader-class Autobots' fistholes a smidgen too wide? *narrows eyes very hard at the Legends Super Ginrai mold* I think of all of them Rodimus is the only one to implement the Evolution gimmick well, and his Rodebago mode beats the heck out of Titrod's IMO. And hey, finally a Rodimus Prime big enough to throw down with the original Galvatron mold as opposed to...
*cue If the Price is Right losing horns*
Rodimus Prime wrote:As for the "leader" class Siege Shockwave, I would have taken a BS vehicle mode at the Voyager price as opposed to what we got, because it couldn't have looked much worse and it would have been almost half price. And they nailed the robot mode so well, my Siege Shockwave is probably staying in robot mode permanently. He's seen vehicle mode only once, just because I wanted to see it for myself in hand. Once again, severely underwhelming.
Once again, what makes it underwhelming to you? I'm sincerely curious, since it looks to me like a clever downsize with reworked legs that still passes as a toy raygun to hold - or to blast a convenient exit hole for Skyfire (it's been a few years since I last saw that episode, and Skyfire's smug "I can now" still makes me laugh). And your disregard for the larger modes does not erase their parts' cost or mass
I think they made Shocky Leader-class because A. his evolution design probably adapted more readily to C.O.M.B.A.T. than whatever they had planned for Megs and B. they doubtless wanted to sell Megs opposite Optimus, who was at the Voyager price point.
Posted by blackeyedprime on July 4th, 2019 @ 3:53am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 4th, 2019 @ 5:21am CDT
blackeyedprime wrote:Still feels kind of weird for jetfires backpack to not do much, it could have had a couple of seats in there or be used for storage of some of his bits. I like the two hidden tabs and maybe they can be usedto carry troops into battle but not sure how well that will work out trying to support a deluxe figure hanging off them.
The TonTon Review from a month or so ago shows exactly that, its great for a play feature for kids.
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 4th, 2019 @ 6:01am CDT
Well this is the Siege thread, so let's keep it Siege related. All I'll say is that the Hot Rod component was pretty much the only part I liked. I wish it was sold separately.ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:What makes Roddy so underwhelming for you? Is it the Hot Rod component? Takara's bad habit of boring Leader-class Autobots' fistholes a smidgen too wide? *narrows eyes very hard at the Legends Super Ginrai mold* I think of all of them Rodimus is the only one to implement the Evolution gimmick well, and his Rodebago mode beats the heck out of Titrod's IMO.
I like the base Shockwave figure itself. I even use the extra parts as a glider. But in vehicle mode, he just doesn't make sense. I know what he's supposed to be, but it's just not Shockwave to me. I don't know, maybe it's G1 bias? I mean, I'm not a Geewunner per se, though I did grow up on it and it's the biggest reason I like Siege so much. It's a true update on G1 figures. (Except Ravage.)Rodimus Prime wrote:As for the "leader" class Siege Shockwave, I would have taken a BS vehicle mode at the Voyager price as opposed to what we got, because it couldn't have looked much worse and it would have been almost half price. And they nailed the robot mode so well, my Siege Shockwave is probably staying in robot mode permanently. He's seen vehicle mode only once, just because I wanted to see it for myself in hand. Once again, severely underwhelming.
Once again, what makes it underwhelming to you? I'm sincerely curious, since it looks to me like a clever downsize with reworked legs that still passes as a toy raygun to hold - or to blast a convenient exit hole for Skyfire (it's been a few years since I last saw that episode, and Skyfire's smug "I can now" still makes me laugh). And your disregard for the larger modes does not erase their parts' cost or mass
I think they made Shocky Leader-class because A. his evolution design probably adapted more readily to C.O.M.B.A.T. than whatever they had planned for Megs and B. they doubtless wanted to sell Megs opposite Optimus, who was at the Voyager price point.
Posted by Mindmaster on July 4th, 2019 @ 7:38am CDT
Posted by Stargrave on July 4th, 2019 @ 8:35am CDT
Mindmaster wrote:What’re the DCPIs/UPCs for Siege Wave 3? I just returned to El Paso, Texas from deployment in Korea and am itching to find Reflector!
I was expecting a ‘and boy are my arms tired’ but no only a TF fan would say I just got back from deployment and need a Reflector!
Happy 4th everyone and thanks for your service dude!
Posted by Sabrblade on July 4th, 2019 @ 8:37am CDT
The former.Rodimus Prime wrote:This might have been answered before, either here or in the comics forum, but I don't remember. Was the figure designed first, and the comic had to use it, or did the comic character concept get finalized and the toy had to conform to it? (I would think it's the former, I don't see Hasbro bending to IDW's will, but I had to ask.)Hellscream9999 wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:I don't. So far the Siege line has been knocking it out of the park, except for this dud. It's not horrible, but it's the weakest of a near-flawless line.YRQRM0 wrote:Man, I just don't get what I'm missing about this Megatron, every time I look at him he seems like the weakest mold out of Siege, but everyone seems to love him.
Same, he feels like a carry-over from potp, as far as quality and plastic density; plus the design has so many cut-corners that I just find myself liking it less and less
Posted by Stargrave on July 4th, 2019 @ 8:39am CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:Well this is the Siege thread, so let's keep it Siege related. All I'll say is that the Hot Rod component was pretty much the only part I liked. I wish it was sold separately.ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:What makes Roddy so underwhelming for you? Is it the Hot Rod component? Takara's bad habit of boring Leader-class Autobots' fistholes a smidgen too wide? *narrows eyes very hard at the Legends Super Ginrai mold* I think of all of them Rodimus is the only one to implement the Evolution gimmick well, and his Rodebago mode beats the heck out of Titrod's IMO.I like the base Shockwave figure itself. I even use the extra parts as a glider. But in vehicle mode, he just doesn't make sense. I know what he's supposed to be, but it's just not Shockwave to me. I don't know, maybe it's G1 bias? I mean, I'm not a Geewunner per se, though I did grow up on it and it's the biggest reason I like Siege so much. It's a true update on G1 figures. (Except Ravage.)Rodimus Prime wrote:As for the "leader" class Siege Shockwave, I would have taken a BS vehicle mode at the Voyager price as opposed to what we got, because it couldn't have looked much worse and it would have been almost half price. And they nailed the robot mode so well, my Siege Shockwave is probably staying in robot mode permanently. He's seen vehicle mode only once, just because I wanted to see it for myself in hand. Once again, severely underwhelming.
Once again, what makes it underwhelming to you? I'm sincerely curious, since it looks to me like a clever downsize with reworked legs that still passes as a toy raygun to hold - or to blast a convenient exit hole for Skyfire (it's been a few years since I last saw that episode, and Skyfire's smug "I can now" still makes me laugh). And your disregard for the larger modes does not erase their parts' cost or mass
I think they made Shocky Leader-class because A. his evolution design probably adapted more readily to C.O.M.B.A.T. than whatever they had planned for Megs and B. they doubtless wanted to sell Megs opposite Optimus, who was at the Voyager price point.
I think of the Decepticon vehicles like Tron vehicles - there’s not a focus on aerodynamics it’s different to be sure but Shockwave? Just turn him upside down and he’s the spittin’ image of his G1 toy I mean he’s a gun. He’s a gun they flipped upside down but we all know what it is. And unlike Megatron they just said ok he’s going to be a gun just flip him over. Because he’s a gun. A tiny gun, but a gun.
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on July 4th, 2019 @ 11:08am CDT
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Skritz wrote:Has QC truly been that bad for Siege? Beside the odd loose single ankle on figures I've had no crummy ones compared to POTP where it seemed like everything was a factory error.
I think they're just perceiving it that way because of brand unification knocking the lenses out of their Cult of Takara goggles.
Only Siege figure I've had QC issues with was my Skytread; everything else has had great QC.
Likewise. The only QC issue I've had with Siege is a slightly bent back cannon on Sixgun.
Posted by sol magnus on July 4th, 2019 @ 11:20am CDT
Wireless_Phantom wrote:ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Skritz wrote:Has QC truly been that bad for Siege? Beside the odd loose single ankle on figures I've had no crummy ones compared to POTP where it seemed like everything was a factory error.
I think they're just perceiving it that way because of brand unification knocking the lenses out of their Cult of Takara goggles.
Only Siege figure I've had QC issues with was my Skytread; everything else has had great QC.
Likewise. The only QC issue I've had with Siege is a slightly bent back cannon on Sixgun.
I've not had any. Like, at all.
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on July 4th, 2019 @ 11:21am CDT
Stargrave wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:Well this is the Siege thread, so let's keep it Siege related. All I'll say is that the Hot Rod component was pretty much the only part I liked. I wish it was sold separately.ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:What makes Roddy so underwhelming for you? Is it the Hot Rod component? Takara's bad habit of boring Leader-class Autobots' fistholes a smidgen too wide? *narrows eyes very hard at the Legends Super Ginrai mold* I think of all of them Rodimus is the only one to implement the Evolution gimmick well, and his Rodebago mode beats the heck out of Titrod's IMO.I like the base Shockwave figure itself. I even use the extra parts as a glider. But in vehicle mode, he just doesn't make sense. I know what he's supposed to be, but it's just not Shockwave to me. I don't know, maybe it's G1 bias? I mean, I'm not a Geewunner per se, though I did grow up on it and it's the biggest reason I like Siege so much. It's a true update on G1 figures. (Except Ravage.)Rodimus Prime wrote:As for the "leader" class Siege Shockwave, I would have taken a BS vehicle mode at the Voyager price as opposed to what we got, because it couldn't have looked much worse and it would have been almost half price. And they nailed the robot mode so well, my Siege Shockwave is probably staying in robot mode permanently. He's seen vehicle mode only once, just because I wanted to see it for myself in hand. Once again, severely underwhelming.
Once again, what makes it underwhelming to you? I'm sincerely curious, since it looks to me like a clever downsize with reworked legs that still passes as a toy raygun to hold - or to blast a convenient exit hole for Skyfire (it's been a few years since I last saw that episode, and Skyfire's smug "I can now" still makes me laugh). And your disregard for the larger modes does not erase their parts' cost or mass
I think they made Shocky Leader-class because A. his evolution design probably adapted more readily to C.O.M.B.A.T. than whatever they had planned for Megs and B. they doubtless wanted to sell Megs opposite Optimus, who was at the Voyager price point.
I think of the Decepticon vehicles like Tron vehicles - there’s not a focus on aerodynamics it’s different to be sure but Shockwave? Just turn him upside down and he’s the spittin’ image of his G1 toy I mean he’s a gun. He’s a gun they flipped upside down but we all know what it is. And unlike Megatron they just said ok he’s going to be a gun just flip him over. Because he’s a gun. A tiny gun, but a gun.
First thing I do when I get him is going to be trying to get Bruticus to hold him.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 4th, 2019 @ 11:26am CDT
Wireless_Phantom wrote:ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Skritz wrote:Has QC truly been that bad for Siege? Beside the odd loose single ankle on figures I've had no crummy ones compared to POTP where it seemed like everything was a factory error.
I think they're just perceiving it that way because of brand unification knocking the lenses out of their Cult of Takara goggles.
Only Siege figure I've had QC issues with was my Skytread; everything else has had great QC.
Likewise. The only QC issue I've had with Siege is a slightly bent back cannon on Sixgun.
I have two: part of the back of Skytread's tank portion is smoothed out, and on Whisper the pin on the cockpit isn't pushed in all the way through so it scrapes against the plastic.
Posted by Lore Keeper on July 4th, 2019 @ 11:34am CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:Got my jet fire in the mail today. I’m still undecided on if I’m keeping him, or making a few bucks on eBay.......
I really kinda want this guy, but the Siege line has been so incredibly disappointing to me, I’m afraid of opening it and being let down.
I would definitely keep him. I understand your hesitance. The packaging renders don't do him justice. Jetfire is the most solid figure I've seen in a very long time. His level of detail is astounding, and he's absolutely huge! Definitely worth the cost of entry.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 4th, 2019 @ 3:11pm CDT
Stargrave wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Apparently Omega is delayed because it failed a drop test. This is coming from Kapow Toys Facebook page courtesy of In Demand toys
Shoot Chuck I checked both Kapow and In Demand and I'm not seeing it anywhere. Do you think they took it down or am I not looking in the right place maybe?
I never saw the original post so I'm not sure where to look
Posted by Cyberpath on July 4th, 2019 @ 3:44pm CDT
Here's something cool I found though, don't think it's been posted yet..?
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 4th, 2019 @ 3:47pm CDT
Posted by Cyberpath on July 4th, 2019 @ 4:19pm CDT
CW forced everyone into combiners -- and TR, while I appreciated getting the Rebirth cast, forcing the Headmaster gimmick on everyone was frustrating -- and PP was kind of without real identity and more like leftover of the former two run. Siege feels more cohesive. The war paint doesn't even bother me anymore.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 4th, 2019 @ 4:55pm CDT
Cyberpath wrote:Gotta say, other than Masterpiece, SIEGE has to be the best line yet. The likeness is good, there's attention to scale in robot-mode, the decos are more precise than before (for Hasbro), they keep getting creative with the transformation steps, and.. it's fun! All those pegs ports and different options, and the Weaponizers... Hasbro also seems determined to complete the cast.
CW forced everyone into combiners -- and TR, while I appreciated getting the Rebirth cast, forcing the Headmaster gimmick on everyone was frustrating -- and PP was kind of without real identity and more like leftover of the former two run. Siege feels more cohesive. The war paint doesn't even bother me anymore.
You hit the nail on the head. The price went up and I can clearly see where the money went.