Top 5 Best Toys from Transformers Robots in Disguise 2015-2017 Toyline
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Top 5 Best Toys from Robots in Disguise 2015-2017 Line
5. Warrior Thermidore
Warrior Class Thermidor just oozes quality in every way but the literal. His vehicle mode, clearly resembling the most stylish of stylish cars - or, if you'd rather, very Batmobile-esque. His robot mode, wonderfully creative, characterful and inspired (with a side note that his head looks suitably lobstery without resorting to the weird googly-eyes-on-stalks thing that Bisk had going). His transformation, economical and highly effective, with a touch of the sublime in his genius claw conversion. All tied together with luscious blue plastic and (of all things) matte black paint that happens to feel wonderful, and you have a toy that screams pure quality in a way that you mightn't expect a mass-retail toy to deliver, let alone one from the "children's line". - Qwan
4. Battlepack Grimlock
The Robots in Disguise Warrior Grimlock came out with little fanfare. It was the same size as a deluxe, so out of scale with Bumblebee and the gang, his elbows had a breakage issue and he didn't even come with any weapon. But then Hasbro fixed all that, at a smaller scale. The Battle Pack Grimlock is similar in size to a scout figure of old. He has all the complexity of the warrior but in a smaller bot which makes him have a nice high parts count for his height. Plus they fix some of the transformation from the warrior and he no longer has the breakage problem. Also, unlike the warrior, he ends up in a nice scale with the smaller Legion bots and looks good next to the battle pack prime (who is a beast on the show). And lastly, the clear plastic weapons are perfectly fine. They give him an awesome homage to the AOE Grimlock when worn as armour and they connect to become a dino head which can plug into his arm for him to have some BW Megs action going. So all the pluses of the warrior, no downside and great accessories that give him two different homages. I call that a winner. - William-James88
3. Transformers: Robots In Disguise Warrior Drift
This mold rocks. The alt mode is super sleek giving way to a gorgeous robot mode which takes pride in its Samurai callbacks, including some great facial hair (which Takara had the kindness to paint). I love that two sided chest panels which is a very efficient way to have new robot mode detail while using the alt mode kibble. This transformer reassures me that a simpler transformation doesn't mean lazier engineering and in fact ups the stakes. Along with the Combiner Wars figures, Hasbro and Takara have proven that there is just as much wit and originality in streamlining transformation and making these toys fun for both older fans and new young fans. Also, that Takara deco on TAV Drift is super sweet! Plus, if you like sweet decos, he also comes in his IDW deco - William-James88
2. Transformers: Robots In Disguise Thunderhoof
Thunderhoof is all the best parts of the stellar design and engineering work that accompanied most of this year's Warrior Class Decepticon releases from Robots in Disguise. Distilled within this blue and black antlered mobster is wonderful articulation and even the occasionally hard to find alt-mode weapon storage. Of course, then there's the transformation itself, which has multiple wild steps that truly involve him folding up and over himself in a way that must be experienced to be understood. The Adventure deco is a thing of beauty, so if you can track that down for a reasonable amount it's the recommended version here. - Scotty P
1. Transformers: Robots In Disguise Warrior Fracture
I remember very well getting this toy. The entire year leading up to it (2015) was Combiner Wars and by the time this toy came out, the deluxe class toys in the generations line were literally interchangeable. You could guess how a toy would transform in the Combiner Wars line by just looking at it and getting it in hand didn't yield too much in terms of surprises. The Robots in Disguise toys were fine but also on the rather standard side (especially since it was mainly Autobots/cars being released). But then you get this phenominal toy that reminded me of those beautiful days of engineering ingenuity of that golden era right between 2008 and 2010. He didnt have any gimmicks other than the fact that he could transform. He was super sleek in both modes minimal kibble showing in either form. The robot mode was dot discernible in vehicle mode and yet they both use the same parts (inorder to be this sleek, it's a must). This really felt perfect, in the sense that you have two very different and unique looking modes with an ingenius way to get from one to the next. He even had that weapon integration I like best (being a Beast Wars kid) where the gun converts into an exhaust port for the motorcycle, disguising it too. And plus, this is a wholly new character. I love Thunderhoof but part of his appeal is the novelty aspect (which a lot of the line has and the reason for which some fans avoided it) but Fracture just feels like a new character to be used again within the brand and introduced to us in a toy engineered as perfectly as possible for the price point. Also, unlike Thunderhoof, there is no need for importing the Takara version to enjoy the toy at maximum capacity.
Honourable mention: Warrior Bumblebee
I do not know where this toy would place if I had made a top 10 or if he would even be on it. But I did want to talk about it here. I personally feel this was a clever and efficient design and a great toy for the line's main character with a simple yet fun transformation. it is extreamly streamlined but in the best way possible. I really liked reading an interview from the Takara engineer who came up with the transformation. You'll notice below that ever surface of the robot mode from the front has very few details from the car mode (the shins, torso, pelvis, head ect), similarly to Cybertron HotShot. However, the designer wanted to make the transformation a little more dynamic, while still keeping the parts count as Hasbro wanted. So he added the fact that you had to rotate his waste at a 180 when converting from car to robot and having the robot torso actually under the car roof instead of it being seen easily under the car. I just found that fascinating that the idea was not just to get from a car to a robot but to do it in as fun a way as possible, and how certain transformation movement do indeed feel more dynamic (like turning the waste by 180 degrees). This added a deeper appreciation of these toys and it is all thanks to this Bumblebee.
Top 5 Best Toys from Robots in Disguise 2015-2017 Line
5. Warrior Thermidore
Warrior Class Thermidor just oozes quality in every way but the literal. His vehicle mode, clearly resembling the most stylish of stylish cars - or, if you'd rather, very Batmobile-esque. His robot mode, wonderfully creative, characterful and inspired (with a side note that his head looks suitably lobstery without resorting to the weird googly-eyes-on-stalks thing that Bisk had going). His transformation, economical and highly effective, with a touch of the sublime in his genius claw conversion. All tied together with luscious blue plastic and (of all things) matte black paint that happens to feel wonderful, and you have a toy that screams pure quality in a way that you mightn't expect a mass-retail toy to deliver, let alone one from the "children's line". - Qwan
4. Battlepack Grimlock
The Robots in Disguise Warrior Grimlock came out with little fanfare. It was the same size as a deluxe, so out of scale with Bumblebee and the gang, his elbows had a breakage issue and he didn't even come with any weapon. But then Hasbro fixed all that, at a smaller scale. The Battle Pack Grimlock is similar in size to a scout figure of old. He has all the complexity of the warrior but in a smaller bot which makes him have a nice high parts count for his height. Plus they fix some of the transformation from the warrior and he no longer has the breakage problem. Also, unlike the warrior, he ends up in a nice scale with the smaller Legion bots and looks good next to the battle pack prime (who is a beast on the show). And lastly, the clear plastic weapons are perfectly fine. They give him an awesome homage to the AOE Grimlock when worn as armour and they connect to become a dino head which can plug into his arm for him to have some BW Megs action going. So all the pluses of the warrior, no downside and great accessories that give him two different homages. I call that a winner. - William-James88
3. Transformers: Robots In Disguise Warrior Drift
This mold rocks. The alt mode is super sleek giving way to a gorgeous robot mode which takes pride in its Samurai callbacks, including some great facial hair (which Takara had the kindness to paint). I love that two sided chest panels which is a very efficient way to have new robot mode detail while using the alt mode kibble. This transformer reassures me that a simpler transformation doesn't mean lazier engineering and in fact ups the stakes. Along with the Combiner Wars figures, Hasbro and Takara have proven that there is just as much wit and originality in streamlining transformation and making these toys fun for both older fans and new young fans. Also, that Takara deco on TAV Drift is super sweet! Plus, if you like sweet decos, he also comes in his IDW deco - William-James88
2. Transformers: Robots In Disguise Thunderhoof
Thunderhoof is all the best parts of the stellar design and engineering work that accompanied most of this year's Warrior Class Decepticon releases from Robots in Disguise. Distilled within this blue and black antlered mobster is wonderful articulation and even the occasionally hard to find alt-mode weapon storage. Of course, then there's the transformation itself, which has multiple wild steps that truly involve him folding up and over himself in a way that must be experienced to be understood. The Adventure deco is a thing of beauty, so if you can track that down for a reasonable amount it's the recommended version here. - Scotty P
1. Transformers: Robots In Disguise Warrior Fracture
I remember very well getting this toy. The entire year leading up to it (2015) was Combiner Wars and by the time this toy came out, the deluxe class toys in the generations line were literally interchangeable. You could guess how a toy would transform in the Combiner Wars line by just looking at it and getting it in hand didn't yield too much in terms of surprises. The Robots in Disguise toys were fine but also on the rather standard side (especially since it was mainly Autobots/cars being released). But then you get this phenominal toy that reminded me of those beautiful days of engineering ingenuity of that golden era right between 2008 and 2010. He didnt have any gimmicks other than the fact that he could transform. He was super sleek in both modes minimal kibble showing in either form. The robot mode was dot discernible in vehicle mode and yet they both use the same parts (inorder to be this sleek, it's a must). This really felt perfect, in the sense that you have two very different and unique looking modes with an ingenius way to get from one to the next. He even had that weapon integration I like best (being a Beast Wars kid) where the gun converts into an exhaust port for the motorcycle, disguising it too. And plus, this is a wholly new character. I love Thunderhoof but part of his appeal is the novelty aspect (which a lot of the line has and the reason for which some fans avoided it) but Fracture just feels like a new character to be used again within the brand and introduced to us in a toy engineered as perfectly as possible for the price point. Also, unlike Thunderhoof, there is no need for importing the Takara version to enjoy the toy at maximum capacity.
Honourable mention: Warrior Bumblebee
I do not know where this toy would place if I had made a top 10 or if he would even be on it. But I did want to talk about it here. I personally feel this was a clever and efficient design and a great toy for the line's main character with a simple yet fun transformation. it is extreamly streamlined but in the best way possible. I really liked reading an interview from the Takara engineer who came up with the transformation. You'll notice below that ever surface of the robot mode from the front has very few details from the car mode (the shins, torso, pelvis, head ect), similarly to Cybertron HotShot. However, the designer wanted to make the transformation a little more dynamic, while still keeping the parts count as Hasbro wanted. So he added the fact that you had to rotate his waste at a 180 when converting from car to robot and having the robot torso actually under the car roof instead of it being seen easily under the car. I just found that fascinating that the idea was not just to get from a car to a robot but to do it in as fun a way as possible, and how certain transformation movement do indeed feel more dynamic (like turning the waste by 180 degrees). This added a deeper appreciation of these toys and it is all thanks to this Bumblebee.
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Re: Top 5 Best Toys from Transformers Robots in Disguise 2015-2017 Toyline (1971081)
Posted by Amelie on July 14th, 2018 @ 10:59am CDT
Posted by Amelie on July 14th, 2018 @ 10:59am CDT
This is a line that had I had a proper job the past two years (instead of being in college), Id have happily invested in as it pretty much had it all - new characters, a strong aesthetic of its own and some clever ideas for robot and alt modes, with Bisk being a really great example.
Always a good read, William, thanks.
Always a good read, William, thanks.
Re: Top 5 Best Toys from Transformers Robots in Disguise 2015-2017 Toyline (1971085)
Posted by TFanPage101 on July 14th, 2018 @ 11:03am CDT
Posted by TFanPage101 on July 14th, 2018 @ 11:03am CDT
Interesting, Fracture has always been what I consider the best from the line up. Yeah, it's simple, but there's nothing wrong with it.
Re: Top 5 Best Toys from Transformers Robots in Disguise 2015-2017 Toyline (1971090)
Posted by Va'al on July 14th, 2018 @ 11:13am CDT
Posted by Va'al on July 14th, 2018 @ 11:13am CDT
HOOF HOOF HOOF
Re: Top 5 Best Toys from Transformers Robots in Disguise 2015-2017 Toyline (1971100)
Posted by Flashwave on July 14th, 2018 @ 12:10pm CDT
Posted by Flashwave on July 14th, 2018 @ 12:10pm CDT
I agree with everythibg on here, but Takara's Voyager Grimlock needs to be an Honorable Mention. Probably not worth ranking because thats a shell of another toy, but Grimmy took that FOC Mold and really made it his own, and the resulting toy is a better TOY/represebtation of Rid Grim than the original mold was of FOC Grimmy
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Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 14th, 2018 @ 12:18pm CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 14th, 2018 @ 12:18pm CDT
Yeah, I really don't think this line was for me at all and feel like I didn't miss much since I had several of the figures cheap from charity shops and car boot sales and still didn't care much for them even at less than a quid each. Only I still have is Drift and that's only cos I haven't got around to getting rid of him yet. I find him quite ugly in both modes (robot mode being the worst and looks so dorky with those way too large lower legs and feet) and the orange plastic has a nasty cheap look to it. Definitely ranks as one of the worst modern TF figures I've ever had. The G1-esque retool/redeco of Warrior Grimlock was the one I liked most (even if the off-center insignia annoyed me like crazy, especially since the circle is indented into the chest so I couldn't even just scrape it off and apply a regular insigina in the center. Warrior Bumblebee was ok as a toy I guess, just wasn't keen on the chunky, blocky look of it all. Just felt TF toys were getting way too blocky and simplistic again for my tastes when comparing TF:Prime with this series (not that I liked a lot of Prime figures but they had some nicer design work and the best Wheeljack design so far)
Still better than cyberverse i guess.
What happened to Ultra Magnus?
Still better than cyberverse i guess.
What happened to Ultra Magnus?
Re: Top 5 Best Toys from Transformers Robots in Disguise 2015-2017 Toyline (1971104)
Posted by kurthy on July 14th, 2018 @ 12:20pm CDT
Posted by kurthy on July 14th, 2018 @ 12:20pm CDT
Re: Top 5 Best Toys from Transformers Robots in Disguise 2015-2017 Toyline (1971106)
Posted by What's Crackin'? on July 14th, 2018 @ 12:25pm CDT
Posted by What's Crackin'? on July 14th, 2018 @ 12:25pm CDT
I find the lack of Soundwave disturbing...
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Posted by Blitzwing is bae on July 14th, 2018 @ 12:48pm CDT
Posted by Blitzwing is bae on July 14th, 2018 @ 12:48pm CDT
As someone who doesnt give a shit about rid because its childish and ruined so many charecter desings I enjyed the list a bit! much better than the repeat list earlier today tho!
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Posted by ZeroWolf on July 14th, 2018 @ 12:52pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 14th, 2018 @ 12:52pm CDT
Never really had a chance to grab the rid figures as there was always a generations to wanting my attention. This lost though may be something I use to hunt down a few.
Re: Top 5 Best Toys from Transformers Robots in Disguise 2015-2017 Toyline (1971115)
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on July 14th, 2018 @ 1:16pm CDT
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on July 14th, 2018 @ 1:16pm CDT
Although I didn't get a copy of Fracture myself, I had heard good things about him some time ago and wound up giving a copy of him to Toys for Tots. I hope some kid out there got into the hobby because of it.
Re: Top 5 Best Toys from Transformers Robots in Disguise 2015-2017 Toyline (1971145)
Posted by no-one on July 14th, 2018 @ 6:10pm CDT
A little panel lining can go a long way
I was never fully into the RID figures and when I fell out of love, I fell hard. I sold Bee and Greenlock, but I do find the Decepticons interesting. They are fun toys for what they are and a few show true signs of brilliance.
I feel Scorponok, Stormshot, Soundwave, Quillfire and Starscream could use an honorable shout out. It's like the figures got better and better as the line progressed. My ass is still a little chapped that I'll never be able to complete the Seekers though.
My top 5:
5. Stormshot
4. Starscrem
3. Soundwave
2. Quillfire
1. Scorponok
The 'Cons were definitely the stand out of the toyline. There was just something cool and fresh about them having animal features in bot mode and pretty standard vehicle alt-modes. I never really cared for THoofer and while I like Fracture he just doesn't do it for me. I would put both in the top ten. Most of the Autobots were pretty boring.
Posted by no-one on July 14th, 2018 @ 6:10pm CDT
I never could stand those scannable RID insignias. I removed most of them especially figures I was keeping. The indents were annoying but still worked fine with a replacement sticker.Carnivius_Prime wrote:The G1-esque retool/redeco of Warrior Grimlock was the one I liked most (even if the off-center insignia annoyed me like crazy, especially since the circle is indented into the chest so I couldn't even just scrape it off and apply a regular insigina in the center.
A little panel lining can go a long way
I was never fully into the RID figures and when I fell out of love, I fell hard. I sold Bee and Greenlock, but I do find the Decepticons interesting. They are fun toys for what they are and a few show true signs of brilliance.
I feel Scorponok, Stormshot, Soundwave, Quillfire and Starscream could use an honorable shout out. It's like the figures got better and better as the line progressed. My ass is still a little chapped that I'll never be able to complete the Seekers though.
My top 5:
5. Stormshot
4. Starscrem
3. Soundwave
2. Quillfire
1. Scorponok
The 'Cons were definitely the stand out of the toyline. There was just something cool and fresh about them having animal features in bot mode and pretty standard vehicle alt-modes. I never really cared for THoofer and while I like Fracture he just doesn't do it for me. I would put both in the top ten. Most of the Autobots were pretty boring.
Re: Top 5 Best Toys from Transformers Robots in Disguise 2015-2017 Toyline (1971147)
Posted by Rogue-Primal on July 14th, 2018 @ 6:18pm CDT
Posted by Rogue-Primal on July 14th, 2018 @ 6:18pm CDT
Meh i dont have toys from this line and yet i only like autobots in this line. The Decepticons have so many weird Animal designs in the like the Crab. Just ugly but Steeljaw is a exception he's ok
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Posted by Burn on July 14th, 2018 @ 6:24pm CDT
#1 #1 #1
Posted by Burn on July 14th, 2018 @ 6:24pm CDT
Va'al wrote:HOOF HOOF HOOF
#1 #1 #1
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Posted by WreckerJack on July 14th, 2018 @ 7:00pm CDT
Posted by WreckerJack on July 14th, 2018 @ 7:00pm CDT
I will say that I agree very much on Thunderhoof. I read this just to see how he did as he is my fav toy from this line.
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Posted by Emerje on July 14th, 2018 @ 7:58pm CDT
What they said. It's almost scary how Thunderhoof puts so many Generations figures to shame.
I also have a soft spot for the scorpion mold, it's a little more complex than it looks and the claw gloves are a neat feature.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on July 14th, 2018 @ 7:58pm CDT
Burn wrote:Va'al wrote:HOOF HOOF HOOF
#1 #1 #1
What they said. It's almost scary how Thunderhoof puts so many Generations figures to shame.
I also have a soft spot for the scorpion mold, it's a little more complex than it looks and the claw gloves are a neat feature.
Emerje
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Posted by What's Crackin'? on July 14th, 2018 @ 8:53pm CDT
Posted by What's Crackin'? on July 14th, 2018 @ 8:53pm CDT
I find the lack of Soundwave disturbing...
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Posted by jungletron on July 14th, 2018 @ 9:31pm CDT
Posted by jungletron on July 14th, 2018 @ 9:31pm CDT
The hyperchange Decepticons are my favorites in this line. They're huge yet too easy to transform. 
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Posted by jungletron on July 14th, 2018 @ 10:06pm CDT
Posted by jungletron on July 14th, 2018 @ 10:06pm CDT
The originality of the eccentric (Steeljaw, Bisk) and downright insane (Springload, Quillfire) characters in this series got me so obsessed and excited in such a way that I haven't felt since G1 during the 80's and the simplicity of the toys literally turned me into a kid again. 
Oh, and I repurposed Real Gear Nightbeat into Aerobolt to lead my Weaponizers. And placed Generations Chop Shop in my RID display even though he isn't a combiner like in the cartoon.Best of all, I could use any old food container as "stasis pods," like this baklava container: And this plastic honey jar which more accurately represents what a stasis pod should look like:
Oh, and I repurposed Real Gear Nightbeat into Aerobolt to lead my Weaponizers. And placed Generations Chop Shop in my RID display even though he isn't a combiner like in the cartoon.Best of all, I could use any old food container as "stasis pods," like this baklava container: And this plastic honey jar which more accurately represents what a stasis pod should look like:
Re: Top 5 Best Toys from Transformers Robots in Disguise 2015-2017 Toyline (1971245)
Posted by Qwan on July 15th, 2018 @ 3:30am CDT
Posted by Qwan on July 15th, 2018 @ 3:30am CDT
Glad to see my boy Thermidor make the cut - and I'm flattered that my praise was accurate enough to make it into the list too! 
The only items I'd really dispute are Drift (but I never got him, so I can't really speak to the quality of that toy), and Fracture's placing. I like Warrior Fracture but I wouldn't personally call him the best of the line, not when there are so many other deserving candidates. Though I really only bought a few Decepticons and not much else from RID15, I think my list would go something like this:
The only items I'd really dispute are Drift (but I never got him, so I can't really speak to the quality of that toy), and Fracture's placing. I like Warrior Fracture but I wouldn't personally call him the best of the line, not when there are so many other deserving candidates. Though I really only bought a few Decepticons and not much else from RID15, I think my list would go something like this:- 5: Warrior Fracture
4: Warrior Thunderhoof
3: Warrior Starscream
2: Warrior Soundwave
1: Warrior Thermidor
Re: Top 5 Best Toys from Transformers Robots in Disguise 2015-2017 Toyline (1971258)
Posted by Rogue-Primal on July 15th, 2018 @ 5:28am CDT
Thats a lot like the Bohrok from 2002 in my favorite Lego toyline Bionicle
Posted by Rogue-Primal on July 15th, 2018 @ 5:28am CDT
jungletron wrote:And this plastic honey jar which more accurately represents what a stasis pod should look like
Thats a lot like the Bohrok from 2002 in my favorite Lego toyline Bionicle
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Posted by Whirlkick on July 15th, 2018 @ 5:29am CDT
Posted by Whirlkick on July 15th, 2018 @ 5:29am CDT
I'm really surprised Soundwave didn't make the cut, one of the best deluxe Transformers, heck, one of the best Transformers figures I've picked up in some time. I love how the design combines the WFC, Animated, G1 and RiD aesthetics to create this perfect Soundwave design, and how the toy captures this brilliantly. I also think that Skywarp should've been on the list as he has a great mold, the colours work better than Starscream's and Starscream was REALLY loose. Blurr, too, was fantastic, with a sleek robot and vehicle mode. How come there aren't any galleries for the newer RiD figures?
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Posted by Va'al on July 15th, 2018 @ 5:58am CDT
Posted by Va'al on July 15th, 2018 @ 5:58am CDT
Emerje wrote:Burn wrote:Va'al wrote:HOOF HOOF HOOF
#1 #1 #1
What they said. It's almost scary how Thunderhoof puts so many Generations figures to shame.
I also have a soft spot for the scorpion mold, it's a little more complex than it looks and the claw gloves are a neat feature.
Emerje
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Posted by Burn on July 15th, 2018 @ 6:52am CDT
Posted by Burn on July 15th, 2018 @ 6:52am CDT
Poor Thunderhoof, imprisoned in that suburban nightmare. Thunderhoof must run free with others of his kind!
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Posted by ZeroWolf on July 15th, 2018 @ 7:18am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 15th, 2018 @ 7:18am CDT
Just so I'm clear, but is thunderhoof the only one with an alt mode that's a tractor?
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Posted by bvzxa on July 15th, 2018 @ 1:42pm CDT
Posted by bvzxa on July 15th, 2018 @ 1:42pm CDT
What happened to Megatronus?
I liked him a lot and is the only one I bought from the line
I liked him a lot and is the only one I bought from the line
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Posted by Va'al on July 15th, 2018 @ 2:43pm CDT
This is the only place I live in these days, not much I can do about it!
Posted by Va'al on July 15th, 2018 @ 2:43pm CDT
Burn wrote:Poor Thunderhoof, imprisoned in that suburban nightmare. Thunderhoof must run free with others of his kind!
This is the only place I live in these days, not much I can do about it!
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Posted by Burn on July 15th, 2018 @ 3:12pm CDT
Posted by Burn on July 15th, 2018 @ 3:12pm CDT
#FreeVaalFromSuburbia
From memory, yes.
ZeroWolf wrote:Just so I'm clear, but is thunderhoof the only one with an alt mode that's a tractor?
From memory, yes.
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Posted by ZeroWolf on July 15th, 2018 @ 4:13pm CDT
Then he will be mine.
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 15th, 2018 @ 4:13pm CDT
Burn wrote:#FreeVaalFromSuburbiaZeroWolf wrote:Just so I'm clear, but is thunderhoof the only one with an alt mode that's a tractor?
From memory, yes.
Then he will be mine.
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Posted by Emerje on July 15th, 2018 @ 8:57pm CDT
Do it. The superior TAV version can still be found on Mandarake for less than retail sometimes, only 1,500 JPY (US$13.30 or £10, though shipping is going to hurt a bit). Same goes for quite a few figures in the TAV line.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on July 15th, 2018 @ 8:57pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Burn wrote:#FreeVaalFromSuburbiaZeroWolf wrote:Just so I'm clear, but is thunderhoof the only one with an alt mode that's a tractor?
From memory, yes.
Then he will be mine.
Do it. The superior TAV version can still be found on Mandarake for less than retail sometimes, only 1,500 JPY (US$13.30 or £10, though shipping is going to hurt a bit). Same goes for quite a few figures in the TAV line.
Emerje
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Posted by william-james88 on July 15th, 2018 @ 9:40pm CDT
He's good and I like his retool Bludgeon just as much, but I just found all the others better. If you liked Megatonus, I think you will like the other Decepticons just as much.
I liked Soundwave enough to choose him as the best RID toy of 2017 https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... ast/40447/
But when it came to a top 5, I just couldnt find a place for him. Other figures simply didnt have the exposed arms.
Also, the galleries will eventually come back. For now, our site owner was preoccupied with other things site related.
It was just a mistake, glad you liked this list!
I highly recommend them. They were a refreshing change to the mold fatigue in combiner wars (which transferred over to POTP) and there were no gimmicks. Just plain fun and new. And yes, grab that Takara TAV Thunderhoof when you can!
Great story, I am sure that made one happy kid!
They definitely got better in the second year when more Decepticons came out but I feel the last year had too many repaints/retools with the original molds not being as good as past ones.
I do also love Scorponok, Soundwave, Quillfire and Stasrcream (very original transformation on that last one) but Stormshot felt weak, especially the transformation. He did have cool panel lining on the wings though.
You should really try out the other decepticons. Megatronus, Fracture and Bludgeon dont even have animal designs.
@jungletron, thanks for all your additions to this thread!
Posted by william-james88 on July 15th, 2018 @ 9:40pm CDT
bvzxa wrote:What happened to Megatronus?
I liked him a lot and is the only one I bought from the line
He's good and I like his retool Bludgeon just as much, but I just found all the others better. If you liked Megatonus, I think you will like the other Decepticons just as much.
What's Crackin'? wrote:I find the lack of Soundwave disturbing...
Whirlkick wrote:I'm really surprised Soundwave didn't make the cut
I liked Soundwave enough to choose him as the best RID toy of 2017 https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... ast/40447/
But when it came to a top 5, I just couldnt find a place for him. Other figures simply didnt have the exposed arms.
Also, the galleries will eventually come back. For now, our site owner was preoccupied with other things site related.
Blitzwing is bae wrote:As someone who doesnt give a **** about rid because its childish and ruined so many charecter desings I enjyed the list a bit! much better than the repeat list earlier today tho!
It was just a mistake, glad you liked this list!
ZeroWolf wrote:Never really had a chance to grab the rid figures as there was always a generations to wanting my attention. This lost though may be something I use to hunt down a few.
I highly recommend them. They were a refreshing change to the mold fatigue in combiner wars (which transferred over to POTP) and there were no gimmicks. Just plain fun and new. And yes, grab that Takara TAV Thunderhoof when you can!
Wireless_Phantom wrote:Although I didn't get a copy of Fracture myself, I had heard good things about him some time ago and wound up giving a copy of him to Toys for Tots. I hope some kid out there got into the hobby because of it.
Great story, I am sure that made one happy kid!
carytheone wrote:I feel Scorponok, Stormshot, Soundwave, Quillfire and Starscream could use an honorable shout out. It's like the figures got better and better as the line progressed.
They definitely got better in the second year when more Decepticons came out but I feel the last year had too many repaints/retools with the original molds not being as good as past ones.
I do also love Scorponok, Soundwave, Quillfire and Stasrcream (very original transformation on that last one) but Stormshot felt weak, especially the transformation. He did have cool panel lining on the wings though.
Rogue-Primal wrote:Meh i dont have toys from this line and yet i only like autobots in this line. The Decepticons have so many weird Animal designs in the like the Crab. Just ugly but Steeljaw is a exception he's ok
You should really try out the other decepticons. Megatronus, Fracture and Bludgeon dont even have animal designs.
@jungletron, thanks for all your additions to this thread!
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Posted by Omega-Doom on July 15th, 2018 @ 9:49pm CDT
Posted by Omega-Doom on July 15th, 2018 @ 9:49pm CDT
No mention of Warrior Megatronus? How sad, that was a really good figure that surprisingly perfect in almost every way. Megatronus also gave us the wonderful toys of Blastwave and Bludgeon.
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Posted by kurthy on July 15th, 2018 @ 10:35pm CDT
I like Blastwave but never found a Bludgeon, much to my sadness. I did find it a little lacking in comparison to others.
Posted by kurthy on July 15th, 2018 @ 10:35pm CDT
Omega-Doom wrote:No mention of Warrior Megatronus? How sad, that was a really good figure that surprisingly perfect in almost every way. Megatronus also gave us the wonderful toys of Blastwave and Bludgeon.
I like Blastwave but never found a Bludgeon, much to my sadness. I did find it a little lacking in comparison to others.
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Posted by kurthy on July 15th, 2018 @ 10:41pm CDT
Posted by kurthy on July 15th, 2018 @ 10:41pm CDT
Very few duds in the warrior or legion classes. Warrior sideswipe was disappointing. Much like Generations, all the plane alts could use a lot less exposed arms. Fracture and Thunderhoof are just so much better. I wish they would have made a legion Fracture or a warrior crazybolt. Crazybolt not being released in the U.S. is a huge loss.
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Posted by Burn on July 15th, 2018 @ 10:45pm CDT
If you have trouble finding him, I can help out there. I got him, then forgot I'd pre-ordered the Japanese version.
Posted by Burn on July 15th, 2018 @ 10:45pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Burn wrote:#FreeVaalFromSuburbiaZeroWolf wrote:Just so I'm clear, but is thunderhoof the only one with an alt mode that's a tractor?
From memory, yes.
Then he will be mine.
If you have trouble finding him, I can help out there. I got him, then forgot I'd pre-ordered the Japanese version.
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Posted by ZeroWolf on July 16th, 2018 @ 3:15am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 16th, 2018 @ 3:15am CDT
Thanks burn 
I'll bare that in my mind, I do need to see what shipping will be like from manadrake though, though I think kapow still has a few TAV figures in if I remember right 
Are there any other recommends as well that I should watch out for? How do the deployers fare, as surprisingly there's still a few retailers who have them in stock over here.
I'll bare that in my mind, I do need to see what shipping will be like from manadrake though, though I think kapow still has a few TAV figures in if I remember right Are there any other recommends as well that I should watch out for? How do the deployers fare, as surprisingly there's still a few retailers who have them in stock over here.
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Posted by kurthy on July 16th, 2018 @ 5:33am CDT
The deployers are bad except for maybe crazybolt. Drift only fits one minicon. Fracture fits an extra on his left arm but both figures are severely compromised by the gimmick. Overload is a little better, holds three minicons, but his gimmick doesn't work in bot mode.
Posted by kurthy on July 16th, 2018 @ 5:33am CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Thanks burn
The deployers are bad except for maybe crazybolt. Drift only fits one minicon. Fracture fits an extra on his left arm but both figures are severely compromised by the gimmick. Overload is a little better, holds three minicons, but his gimmick doesn't work in bot mode.
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Posted by Qwan on July 16th, 2018 @ 6:35am CDT
It doesn't look like Kapow have Thunderhoof in either RID or TAV versions, unfortunately. They do appear to have a couple toys left from the line, but none of what I'd really call the True Standouts (aside from the Grimlock that Will listed)..
Though to piggyback on this a little bit, where would everyone rank some of the more "standard" Warrior figures (like Strongarm for example)? A couple stores around here are putting the more common ones on sale now, and I'm starting to get the itch to buy.
Posted by Qwan on July 16th, 2018 @ 6:35am CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Thanks burn
It doesn't look like Kapow have Thunderhoof in either RID or TAV versions, unfortunately. They do appear to have a couple toys left from the line, but none of what I'd really call the True Standouts (aside from the Grimlock that Will listed)..
Though to piggyback on this a little bit, where would everyone rank some of the more "standard" Warrior figures (like Strongarm for example)? A couple stores around here are putting the more common ones on sale now, and I'm starting to get the itch to buy.
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Posted by kurthy on July 16th, 2018 @ 7:31am CDT
Strongarm is ok. Ratchet is a little better version of the mold. The shoulders are wonky, but nails Strongarm. Windblade is better than the generations mold but not as good as the TR mold. OP is just meh. All the cons, Blurr, Bee, and Grimlock are better than OP with Soundwave being the best after the top 5, then Steeljaw being the worst. Sideswipe and Jazz are barely better than OP. The seekers are slightly better than Steeljaw.
Posted by kurthy on July 16th, 2018 @ 7:31am CDT
Qwan wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:Thanks burn
It doesn't look like Kapow have Thunderhoof in either RID or TAV versions, unfortunately. They do appear to have a couple toys left from the line, but none of what I'd really call the True Standouts (aside from the Grimlock that Will listed)..
Though to piggyback on this a little bit, where would everyone rank some of the more "standard" Warrior figures (like Strongarm for example)? A couple stores around here are putting the more common ones on sale now, and I'm starting to get the itch to buy.
Strongarm is ok. Ratchet is a little better version of the mold. The shoulders are wonky, but nails Strongarm. Windblade is better than the generations mold but not as good as the TR mold. OP is just meh. All the cons, Blurr, Bee, and Grimlock are better than OP with Soundwave being the best after the top 5, then Steeljaw being the worst. Sideswipe and Jazz are barely better than OP. The seekers are slightly better than Steeljaw.
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Posted by ZeroWolf on July 16th, 2018 @ 8:02am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 16th, 2018 @ 8:02am CDT
So is steeljaw a weak mold then as I always liked his design. I did see warrior drift in my net searches but it was the standard deco and I don't know whether to get it while it's there or hold off, save a bit more then splash out for origins drift. I found TAV Thunderhoof on amazon for £22ish
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Posted by Qwan on July 16th, 2018 @ 8:20am CDT
Wow, that's comprehensive! Thanks for the detailed rankings, that helps me a lot actually
Posted by Qwan on July 16th, 2018 @ 8:20am CDT
kurthy wrote:Qwan wrote:where would everyone rank some of the more "standard" Warrior figures (like Strongarm for example)? A couple stores around here are putting the more common ones on sale now, and I'm starting to get the itch to buy.
Strongarm is ok. Ratchet is a little better version of the mold. The shoulders are wonky, but nails Strongarm. Windblade is better than the generations mold but not as good as the TR mold. OP is just meh. All the cons, Blurr, Bee, and Grimlock are better than OP with Soundwave being the best after the top 5, then Steeljaw being the worst. Sideswipe and Jazz are barely better than OP. The seekers are slightly better than Steeljaw.
Wow, that's comprehensive! Thanks for the detailed rankings, that helps me a lot actually
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Posted by bacem on July 16th, 2018 @ 8:58am CDT
Posted by bacem on July 16th, 2018 @ 8:58am CDT
I am probably on the minority here, but fracture is my least favorite among all the warrior class that i own. I feel like the bike is too wide, considering the kind of bike he is going for, and his bot mode doesn't feel as unique as the other decepticons.
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Posted by william-james88 on July 16th, 2018 @ 9:04am CDT
That is an amazing assessment of the line, kurthy, we think the exact same way
Just to talk more about strongarm, the problem is her warrior figure isnt even the best toy of her. Her legion class figure is pretty good (made Cobotron's top 10 list) and her standout toy is the TAV battlepack.
By the way, speaking of Optimus, while the original warrior figure is not great, the retool is pretty awesome!
And if we are talking about Optimus figures, the best is probably this one:
Oh and Zero Wolf, I am not the only one to love that Grimlock, here is a review from another fan so you can see what is so great about him:
Posted by william-james88 on July 16th, 2018 @ 9:04am CDT
kurthy wrote:Qwan wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:Thanks burn
It doesn't look like Kapow have Thunderhoof in either RID or TAV versions, unfortunately. They do appear to have a couple toys left from the line, but none of what I'd really call the True Standouts (aside from the Grimlock that Will listed)..
Though to piggyback on this a little bit, where would everyone rank some of the more "standard" Warrior figures (like Strongarm for example)? A couple stores around here are putting the more common ones on sale now, and I'm starting to get the itch to buy.
Strongarm is ok. Ratchet is a little better version of the mold. The shoulders are wonky, but nails Strongarm. Windblade is better than the generations mold but not as good as the TR mold. OP is just meh. All the cons, Blurr, Bee, and Grimlock are better than OP with Soundwave being the best after the top 5, then Steeljaw being the worst. Sideswipe and Jazz are barely better than OP. The seekers are slightly better than Steeljaw.
That is an amazing assessment of the line, kurthy, we think the exact same way
Just to talk more about strongarm, the problem is her warrior figure isnt even the best toy of her. Her legion class figure is pretty good (made Cobotron's top 10 list) and her standout toy is the TAV battlepack.
By the way, speaking of Optimus, while the original warrior figure is not great, the retool is pretty awesome!
And if we are talking about Optimus figures, the best is probably this one:
Oh and Zero Wolf, I am not the only one to love that Grimlock, here is a review from another fan so you can see what is so great about him:
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Posted by kurthy on July 16th, 2018 @ 9:18am CDT
Ah, that Optimus is a little out of my price range for RID. I get these for my oldest who loved the show. Sadly, for American releases, anything bigger than warrior class just wasn't fun. Neither a puzzle box nor an action figure.
My biggest gripe about the warrior class is the lack of pegs for minicons. Launchers aren't necessary, just a couple of pegs. There were some places where the pegs just needed to be resized and they would have been perfect and not restrictive.
Posted by kurthy on July 16th, 2018 @ 9:18am CDT
william-james88 wrote:
And if we are talking about Optimus figures, the best is probably this one:
Oh and Zero Wolf, I am not the only one to love that Grimlock, here is a review from another fan so you can see what is so great about him:
Ah, that Optimus is a little out of my price range for RID. I get these for my oldest who loved the show. Sadly, for American releases, anything bigger than warrior class just wasn't fun. Neither a puzzle box nor an action figure.
My biggest gripe about the warrior class is the lack of pegs for minicons. Launchers aren't necessary, just a couple of pegs. There were some places where the pegs just needed to be resized and they would have been perfect and not restrictive.
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Posted by ZeroWolf on July 16th, 2018 @ 10:45am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 16th, 2018 @ 10:45am CDT
Thanks will, with that grimlock in mind, which is the best version? Domestic or TAV?
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Posted by william-james88 on July 16th, 2018 @ 11:04am CDT
Whichever is cheaper
The best part about him is the mold and accessories, the deco itself isnt really that big a deal (unlike with Strongarm).
Though I forget is Grimlock was released idividually in Japan or just in a two pack.
So yeah, whichever is the cheaper option for you, go for it.
Posted by william-james88 on July 16th, 2018 @ 11:04am CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Thanks will, with that grimlock in mind, which is the best version? Domestic or TAV?
Whichever is cheaper
The best part about him is the mold and accessories, the deco itself isnt really that big a deal (unlike with Strongarm).
Though I forget is Grimlock was released idividually in Japan or just in a two pack.
So yeah, whichever is the cheaper option for you, go for it.
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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 16th, 2018 @ 11:25am CDT
Both
The single release of the Battle Pack version (TAV42) has red clear parts and a yellow redeco of the Major Mayhem Mini-Con called Volcano, while the two-pack version (TAV45, with Optimus Prime) has blue clear parts and Volcano decoed like Grimlock.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 16th, 2018 @ 11:25am CDT
william-james88 wrote:Though I forget is Grimlock was released idividually in Japan or just in a two pack.
Both
The single release of the Battle Pack version (TAV42) has red clear parts and a yellow redeco of the Major Mayhem Mini-Con called Volcano, while the two-pack version (TAV45, with Optimus Prime) has blue clear parts and Volcano decoed like Grimlock.
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Posted by WreckerJack on July 16th, 2018 @ 5:24pm CDT
Posted by WreckerJack on July 16th, 2018 @ 5:24pm CDT
I have found the minicons are pretty fun to play with. They are super small and simple so they make great fidget toys. I plan on painting them to give them a little more color and detail but for now they are just nice to take around.
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Posted by jungletron on July 17th, 2018 @ 1:22am CDT
I agree 100%
Posted by jungletron on July 17th, 2018 @ 1:22am CDT
WreckerJack wrote:I have found the minicons are pretty fun to play with. They are super small and simple so they make great fidget toys.
I agree 100%
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Posted by ZeroWolf on July 17th, 2018 @ 4:40am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 17th, 2018 @ 4:40am CDT
Right...I'm now roughly £25 poorer but I've got warrior Fracture heading my way and the two pack grimlock. I've found plenty of TAV Thunderhoofs though none for less than £22 so he'll have to wait.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 17th, 2018 @ 7:07pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 17th, 2018 @ 7:07pm CDT
Will, decent list, but buddy, I don't agree past three!
Hoof should be #1, and Fracture #2, or your way, they are both amazing. But I truly, from the bottom of my heart, feel you missed out by not having Legion Springload as #3, Legion Fixit as #4, and Quillfire as #5.
Seriously, Springload is so much more fun as a legion than most any other figures over the past 3 to 4 years, he is steller! and tons of fun and makes for some great pictures, and he is 99% show accurate!
Fixit is also brilliant, cute, bouncy, cheerful, cute, adorable, posable, cute, etc. He is great.
And Quillfire is very solid, short, but really blocky and unique! He is adorable.
And since I saw the question about your standard warriors and not really your stand out types, I will attempt to rank every figure from RiD I got based on size class to answer that, in declining order of price.
Team Combiners
3) Menasor
2) Galvatronus
1) Ultra Bee
Warrior
21) Soundwave
20) Steeljaw
19) Sideswipe (TRU version)
18) Twinferno
17) Optimus Prime
16) Windblade
15) Strongarm
14) Paralon (now my BW Scorponok)
13) Blurr
12) Starscream
11) Jazz
10) Ratchet (now my IDW G1 Ratchet)
9) Grimlock
TAV-29 Bumblebee Supreme
7) Drift
6) Megatronus
5) Bludgeon
4) Bisk
3) Quillfire
2) Fracture
1) Thunderhoof
Crash Combiner
3) Primestrong
2) Skyhammer
1) Dragbreak
Deployers
2) Fracture
1) Overload
Battlepacks
2) Sideswipe
1) Grimlock
1-steps
1) Springload
Legions
5) Underbite
4) Clampdown
3) Groundpounder
2) Fixit
1) Springload
I'm not gonna try minicons, I liked Hammer, Slipstream, weapons Slipstream (as my Jetstorm), Divebomb, and Airazor, and that was about it. I got several, but those were the 5 I liked. Oh and Underbite wasn't bad either, and neither was Swelter. Dangit!
also, I really wanted to get Crazybolt, but he was never found in the US, and I did not want to pay the $38 that was being asked for anywhere, that was too much.
Hoof should be #1, and Fracture #2, or your way, they are both amazing. But I truly, from the bottom of my heart, feel you missed out by not having Legion Springload as #3, Legion Fixit as #4, and Quillfire as #5.
Seriously, Springload is so much more fun as a legion than most any other figures over the past 3 to 4 years, he is steller! and tons of fun and makes for some great pictures, and he is 99% show accurate!
Fixit is also brilliant, cute, bouncy, cheerful, cute, adorable, posable, cute, etc. He is great.
And Quillfire is very solid, short, but really blocky and unique! He is adorable.
And since I saw the question about your standard warriors and not really your stand out types, I will attempt to rank every figure from RiD I got based on size class to answer that, in declining order of price.
Team Combiners
3) Menasor
2) Galvatronus
1) Ultra Bee
Warrior
21) Soundwave
20) Steeljaw
19) Sideswipe (TRU version)
18) Twinferno
17) Optimus Prime
16) Windblade
15) Strongarm
14) Paralon (now my BW Scorponok)
13) Blurr
12) Starscream
11) Jazz
10) Ratchet (now my IDW G1 Ratchet)
9) Grimlock
TAV-29 Bumblebee Supreme7) Drift
6) Megatronus
5) Bludgeon
4) Bisk
3) Quillfire
2) Fracture
1) Thunderhoof
Crash Combiner
3) Primestrong
2) Skyhammer
1) Dragbreak
Deployers
2) Fracture
1) Overload
Battlepacks
2) Sideswipe
1) Grimlock
1-steps
1) Springload
Legions
5) Underbite
4) Clampdown
3) Groundpounder
2) Fixit
1) Springload
I'm not gonna try minicons, I liked Hammer, Slipstream, weapons Slipstream (as my Jetstorm), Divebomb, and Airazor, and that was about it. I got several, but those were the 5 I liked. Oh and Underbite wasn't bad either, and neither was Swelter. Dangit!
also, I really wanted to get Crazybolt, but he was never found in the US, and I did not want to pay the $38 that was being asked for anywhere, that was too much.
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