Transformers Robots in Disguise Hyperchange Steeljaw sighted at retail

He looks like something Takara would have coughed up in 1991... Dear god help me... I WANT IT.

RhA wrote:He looks like something Takara would have coughed up in 1991... Dear god help me... I WANT IT.

Haha, you are not the only one to say/think that. He really does look like one of those late 80s early 90s G1 Takara bots. I think their articulation was slightly better though.

william-james88 wrote:

RhA wrote:He looks like something Takara would have coughed up in 1991... Dear god help me... I WANT IT.

Haha, you are not the only one to say/think that. He really does look like one of those late 80s early 90s G1 Takara bots. I think their articulation was slightly better though.

All he needs is a base mode. Those early 90's guys had some poor articulation, what can Prime move- his arms? Seems about the same. Even his legs are a single block! Screw it, I need this guy on my shelves!

According to leaked screenshots (the same ones that confirmed Megatronus in the show) Optimus does upgrade to this form with the same colors (red and black).


The upgrade turns his name into Optimus Supreme (Dear god help us)

RhA wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

RhA wrote:He looks like something Takara would have coughed up in 1991... Dear god help me... I WANT IT.

Haha, you are not the only one to say/think that. He really does look like one of those late 80s early 90s G1 Takara bots. I think their articulation was slightly better though.

All he needs is a base mode. Those early 90's guys had some poor articulation, what can Prime move- his arms? Seems about the same. Even his legs are a single block! Screw it, I need this guy on my shelves!

I was thinking of that. You are right on the money for trypticon. But Scorponok was surprizingly quite articulated for a G1 toy. He felt the more modern of the bunch.

I have no desire for a non-retro toy with such limited articulation but he reminds me of Star Convoy... I'm also tempted to get him for the horde of minicons... Particularly that scorpion. ..

NuclearConvoy wrote:I have no desire for a non-retro toy with such limited articulation but he reminds me of Star Convoy... I'm also tempted to get him for the horde of minicons... Particularly that scorpion. ..

I dont know if he will come with all of them. It does say that he comes with some in the listing but his price looks awfully cheap for a gigantic figure with all these extras, especially when they are priced at 5$ each at least. I think he might come eith either 2 or the listing itself is an error. If he came with all of these, then what would be the point of selling them individually?

william-james88 wrote:

What's with the new pucks?

Is the green one a clip-on nail or a shield?

I miss Armada's Mini-Cons.

Metroplex79 wrote:Is the green one a clip-on nail or a shield?
I miss Armada's Mini-Cons.

Neither, it's a torpedo.

william-james88 wrote:

Metroplex79 wrote:
I miss Armada's Mini-Cons.

Neither, it's a torpedo.

Shouldn't it be attached a la Armada Hot Shot placement?

Eecch.... I hope this line does well, simply as a supporter of the franchise. But the RiD line just isn't doing anything for me, any more than the Power Core combiner line, or any of the movie toys.

TFA is the only breakaway line from Classics/Universe/Generations figures that I've liked. I don't see people breaking down doors or hounding retailer websites to get the RiD figures. On the other hand, they can't keep Combiner War figures on the shelves, they're selling so fast.

Shockwave7 wrote:Eecch.... I hope this line does well, simply as a supporter of the franchise. But the RiD line just isn't doing anything for me, any more than the Power Core combiner line, or any of the movie toys.

TFA is the only breakaway line from Classics/Universe/Generations figures that I've liked. I don't see people breaking down doors or hounding retailer websites to get the RiD figures. On the other hand, they can't keep Combiner War figures on the shelves, they're selling so fast.

My area is super over saturated with Combiner Wars stuff. It was spotty at first but now i just see the same stuff all the time.

william-james88 wrote:

RhA wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

RhA wrote:He looks like something Takara would have coughed up in 1991... Dear god help me... I WANT IT.

Haha, you are not the only one to say/think that. He really does look like one of those late 80s early 90s G1 Takara bots. I think their articulation was slightly better though.

All he needs is a base mode. Those early 90's guys had some poor articulation, what can Prime move- his arms? Seems about the same. Even his legs are a single block! Screw it, I need this guy on my shelves!

I was thinking of that. You are right on the money for trypticon. But Scorponok was surprizingly quite articulated for a G1 toy. He felt the more modern of the bunch.

Will, I think RhA is talking about Star Convoy- this sucker is an almost dead on match

Desslok2201 wrote:
Will, I think RhA is talking about Star Convoy- this sucker is an almost dead on match

Ha! Thanks! Though I think there is a more dead on match for star convoy with this following RID Optimus:



Aside from the aesthetic comparions to Starconvoy, this version can interact with other smaller figures and ...happen to be Japan exclusive. That's even more like Star Convoy

Shockwave7 wrote:TFA is the only breakaway line from Classics/Universe/Generations figures that I've liked. I don't see people breaking down doors or hounding retailer websites to get the RiD figures. On the other hand, they can't keep Combiner War figures on the shelves, they're selling so fast.

Distribution is so much all over the place that I wouldnt use local anecdotal sightings as clear evidence. In my toysrus, there is so damn much of combiner wars but the RID one step stuff is selling out quick. There are no more Hyperchange Optimus figures, they all sold out, and they had a truckload. Here is the entire TF section, with very very few RID figures left.





Also, while the Hasbro figures may still be available online, on Takara's side of things it's completely different. Preorders for the Takara RID figures (called TAV) sell out in less than a day while the preorder Combiner Wars counterparts at the very same discount are still available to preorder after months of being online and available.

Here's an example of when their version of Drift came out. Shajaki gave us this amazing post the day he was available:

shajaki wrote:

followed by

shajaki wrote:

william-james88 wrote:I know I shouldnt laugh at your current situation but that was a hilarious way to pass the message. Sorry to hear you couldnt get it. Did it happen the same day it went live?

S'ok. I was trying to be funny and get across frustration

I saw the pre-order notice on the boards here while I was at work, and thought "meh, I can wait till tonight when I get home from work". BUT NO. They're gone. S'not a big deal though, I'll just snap up HLJ's pre-order whenever it pops up.

Nice pics. I think my local TRU just got MP Acid Storm and wave 2 of TF Animated

william-james88 wrote:Shajaki gave us this amazing post the day he was available:

It was amazing?

While we're on the subject of TAV Drift...

those minicons are neat looking

I want the Takara Giant Optimus Prime.
Overall this RID and TAV lines just doesnt do it for me

Desslok2201 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

RhA wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

RhA wrote:He looks like something Takara would have coughed up in 1991... Dear god help me... I WANT IT.

Haha, you are not the only one to say/think that. He really does look like one of those late 80s early 90s G1 Takara bots. I think their articulation was slightly better though.

All he needs is a base mode. Those early 90's guys had some poor articulation, what can Prime move- his arms? Seems about the same. Even his legs are a single block! Screw it, I need this guy on my shelves!

I was thinking of that. You are right on the money for trypticon. But Scorponok was surprizingly quite articulated for a G1 toy. He felt the more modern of the bunch.

Will, I think RhA is talking about Star Convoy- this sucker is an almost dead on match

Star Convoy, yes. But it's more than just that. He fits neatly in with guys like Sky Garry, Roadfire, Sonic Bomber and all of those bots. So much so that I'd REALLy dig a similar packaging style in order to seal the deal.

I will get this guy. It's amazing what a bit of paint can do to improve this mold.

I just want the gorilla mini-con. And the scorpion. And the other mini-cons too, I guess. Dammit....I will not buy this Prime just for the mini-cons. I won't. Or I probably will. Hasbro did it again.... they packed something I really want with a shelf warmer I have no desire for.... I suddenly realized that I just argued with myself...and lost. Again. Dammit.

RhA wrote:

Desslok2201 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

RhA wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

RhA wrote:He looks like something Takara would have coughed up in 1991... Dear god help me... I WANT IT.

Haha, you are not the only one to say/think that. He really does look like one of those late 80s early 90s G1 Takara bots. I think their articulation was slightly better though.

All he needs is a base mode. Those early 90's guys had some poor articulation, what can Prime move- his arms? Seems about the same. Even his legs are a single block! Screw it, I need this guy on my shelves!

I was thinking of that. You are right on the money for trypticon. But Scorponok was surprizingly quite articulated for a G1 toy. He felt the more modern of the bunch.

Will, I think RhA is talking about Star Convoy- this sucker is an almost dead on match

Star Convoy, yes. But it's more than just that. He fits neatly in with guys like Sky Garry, Roadfire, Sonic Bomber and all of those bots. So much so that I'd REALLy dig a similar packaging style in order to seal the deal.

I will get this guy. It's amazing what a bit of paint can do to improve this mold.

It's too bad that we are very likely never going to see modern technology-using, drastically more poseable versions of those classic characters from Takara's late G1 run.

Death to the quote train!

NuclearConvoy wrote:It's too bad that we are very likely never going to see modern technology-using, drastically more poseable versions of those classic characters from Takara's late G1 run.

The current trend is backing away from poseability in favor of... Size? Errrrr.... Something. While that does get us some interesting toys (as is the case with this OP), the blockyness seems less inspired than the later Takara G1 toys. Less inidividual designs and less features to go with with you oversized TF. I can't say I hate what Hasbro is doing, but if we continue down this road... Pimp out those bricks already! Evelators! Mini-companions! Ramps! Bases!

On the other hand, I'd love to see more late G1 updated. Skygarry would be sweet as well as (maybe) a Dai Atlas. He featured in the IDW comics, right? At least we got Blackshadow in mass retail and MP Starsaber.

Fuhzimota wrote:I just want the gorilla mini-con. And the scorpion. And the other mini-cons too, I guess. Dammit....I will not buy this Prime just for the mini-cons. I won't. Or I probably will. Hasbro did it again.... they packed something I really want with a shelf warmer I have no desire for.... I suddenly realized that I just argued with myself...and lost. Again. Dammit.

The Mini-Cons are sold separately. This Prime comes with none of them.

Thanks for the save, Sarblade! In the "I gotta have it/don't need it" knee-jerk reaction to seeing the photos, I overlooked that the Prime was sold seperately. Great news for me...now mebbe I can plan to buy even more mini-cons....

Sabrblade wrote:

Fuhzimota wrote:I just want the gorilla mini-con. And the scorpion. And the other mini-cons too, I guess. Dammit....I will not buy this Prime just for the mini-cons. I won't. Or I probably will. Hasbro did it again.... they packed something I really want with a shelf warmer I have no desire for.... I suddenly realized that I just argued with myself...and lost. Again. Dammit.

The Mini-Cons are sold separately. This Prime comes with none of them.

So it was a mistake in the listing then?

william-james88 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Fuhzimota wrote:I just want the gorilla mini-con. And the scorpion. And the other mini-cons too, I guess. Dammit....I will not buy this Prime just for the mini-cons. I won't. Or I probably will. Hasbro did it again.... they packed something I really want with a shelf warmer I have no desire for.... I suddenly realized that I just argued with myself...and lost. Again. Dammit.

The Mini-Cons are sold separately. This Prime comes with none of them.

So it was a mistake in the listing then?

I missed that. I was going by what was shown at... Was it Toy Fair? Anyway, if they've since changed their stance and decided to include some Mini-Cons with the figure, I was not aware.

But the Mini-Cons themselves will still see individual releases, last I recall.

Fuhzimota wrote:Thanks for the save, Sarblade! In the "I gotta have it/don't need it" knee-jerk reaction to seeing the photos, I overlooked that the Prime was sold seperately. Great news for me...now mebbe I can plan to buy even more mini-cons....

I look forward to these minicons. My only problem is that 2 of them dont seem to be coming out individually but with their designated deployer instead. You might not know this Fuhzimota, but all the little sprue gear that comes with the minicons can be connected to form 2 extra non transforming figures. And I would really like to be able to make that figure without needing to buy the deployer kits.

william-james88 wrote:

Fuhzimota wrote:Thanks for the save, Sarblade! In the "I gotta have it/don't need it" knee-jerk reaction to seeing the photos, I overlooked that the Prime was sold seperately. Great news for me...now mebbe I can plan to buy even more mini-cons....

I look forward to these minicons. My only problem is that 2 of them dont seem to be coming out individually but with their designated deployer instead. You might not know this Fuhzimota, but all the little sprue gear that comes with the minicons can be connected to form 2 extra non transforming figures. And I would really like to be able to make that figure without needing to buy the deployer kits.

I might buy the Deployers, keep the minicons and give the Deployers bricks to a kid in my circle.

Back to the "thing I want with the thing I don't", I guess.... Thanks for the reminder, NuclearConvoy .... I had forgotten all about the launchers and the sprue-build-a-bots... this is gonna be a rough year on the old wallet....

Shockwave7 wrote:TFA is the only breakaway line from Classics/Universe/Generations figures that I've liked. I don't see people breaking down doors or hounding retailer websites to get the RiD figures. On the other hand, they can't keep Combiner War figures on the shelves, they're selling so fast.

Distribution is so much all over the place that I wouldnt use local anecdotal sightings as clear evidence. In my toysrus, there is so damn much of combiner wars but the RID one step stuff is selling out quick. There are no more Hyperchange Optimus figures, they all sold out, and they had a truckload. Here is the entire TF section, with very very few RID figures left.





Also, while the Hasbro figures may still be available online, on Takara's side of things it's completely different. Preorders for the Takara RID figures (called TAV) sell out in less than a day while the preorder Combiner Wars counterparts at the very same discount are still available to preorder after months of being online and available.it[/quote] it sucks i tried looking for motormaster every where only to find several optimus primes and silverbolts WTH! i guess ill stick with online shopping!

I find myself surprisingly stoked for these lil mincon fellers. Especially that gorilla looking one. I think I read his name is Beastbox or something like that.

Does anyone know if they are sold individually or the more likely two pack?

I'm bummed that some of them are only packed with their deployer. They seem like an easy and fun little collection.

carytheone wrote:Does anyone know if they are sold individually or the more likely two pack?

Individually - http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transformers:_Robots_in_Disguise_(2015_toyline)#Mini-Cons

Sabrblade wrote:

carytheone wrote:Does anyone know if they are sold individually or the more likely two pack?

Individually - http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transformers:_Robots_in_Disguise_(2015_toyline)#Mini-Cons

Cool cool, thanks. I guess I should have hit the wiki first.

They've got some nice images over there with some of the accessories and such. Neato burrito.

The newest Hyperchange (3 step) figure added to the line, Steeljaw, was found at retail today by yours truly. He was found at Toysrus in Montreal, Quebec, Canada for 21.57$ cdn. This is usually a great indication that he would be hitting US shelves soon if not already. If you spot him, make sure to report him in your respective toy sightings threads.

william-james88 wrote:The newest Hyperchange (3 step) figure added to the line, Steeljaw, was found at retail today by yours truly. He was found at Toysrus in Montreal, Quebec, Canada for 21.57$ cdn. This is usually a great indication that he would be hitting US shelves soon if not already. If you spot him, make sure to report him in your respective toy sightings threads.

That 3 step looks a helluva lot like Hot Spot to me?

Edit: hehe caught ya before the fix

I actually saw the 3 step Steel jaw at our TRU a few weeks ago and didn't realize it was news until it was front paged.

carytheone wrote:
Edit: hehe caught ya before the fix

I actually saw the 3 step Steel jaw at our TRU a few weeks ago and didn't realize it was news until it was front paged.

You ever have a doubt, take a pic and send it in. No one reported it so far.

william-james88 wrote:

carytheone wrote:
Edit: hehe caught ya before the fix

I actually saw the 3 step Steeljaw at our TRU a few weeks ago and didn't realize it was news until it was front paged.

You ever have a doubt, take a pic and send it in. No one reported it so far.

A week late and $3 short; story of my life.

Cool find though. He actually caught me eye as looking pretty good.

Huh, Yanno I just saw one of these AND Warrior class Jazz at a Toys r us in south florida, keep an eye out.

william-james88 wrote:The newest Hyperchange (3 step) figure added to the line, Steeljaw, was found at retail today by yours truly. He was found at Toysrus in Montreal, Quebec, Canada for 21.57$ cdn. This is usually a great indication that he would be hitting US shelves soon if not already. If you spot him, make sure to report him in your respective toy sightings threads.

Saw those guys in Toronto starting last week. I guess I give so few effs about these ugly things I failed to realize that it might be news.

william-james88 wrote:This is usually a great indication that he would be hitting US shelves soon if not already.

Um... http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... ail/33072/

ScottyP wrote:

william-james88 wrote:This is usually a great indication that he would be hitting US shelves soon if not already.

Um... http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... ail/33072/

Thats what happens when you try to do two posts at once (Hotspot and this guy)

I saw Hyperchange Steeljaw the other day at Target as well. I gotta say the paint apps on his face look really good.

Cobotron wrote:I saw Hyperchange Steeljaw the other day at Target as well. I gotta say the paint apps on his face look really good.

I'll give it that, but that's the only thing that is good on that toy.

Cobotron wrote:I saw Hyperchange Steeljaw the other day at Target as well. I gotta say the paint apps on his face look really good.

I can confirm he has hit the states as well. Saw him again at the TRU today. He is a pretty good looking 3 step changer to boot. They also restocked those gigantic 3 step Bees. Good grief that is one massive toy.

carytheone wrote:

Cobotron wrote:I saw Hyperchange Steeljaw the other day at Target as well. I gotta say the paint apps on his face look really good.

I can confirm he has hit the states as well. Saw him again at the TRU today. He is a pretty good looking 3 step changer to boot. They also restocked those gigantic 3 step Bees. Good grief that is one massive toy.

Haha, well we also did news it when it happened the first time: http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-robots-in-disguise-hyperchange-steeljaw-sighted-at-retail/33072/

william-james88 wrote:Haha, well we also did news it when it happened the first time: http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-robots-in-disguise-hyperchange-steeljaw-sighted-at-retail/33072/

I knew I saw that somewhere. I couldn't find it on my phone. Anyways, I thought you were the first confirmed sighting on seibertron. hahaha

Now let's talk about them minicons. I feel an irrational need to own those.

carytheone wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Haha, well we also did news it when it happened the first time: http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-robots-in-disguise-hyperchange-steeljaw-sighted-at-retail/33072/

I knew I saw that somewhere. I couldn't find it on my phone. Anyways, I thought you were the first confirmed sighting on seibertron. hahaha

Now let's talk about them minicons. I feel an irrational need to own those.

Man me too! And I am dying to know what that secret figure looks like and how it works with the clear extra gear.

I have no clue why I am this excited for this. I like when a collect them all aspect is rewarding like this. I remember the podcast was talking about Hasbro adapting their build a figure model from the Marvel Legends line and this is kind of it in a small way.

And yeah, my sighting was the first at Canadian retail, probably wasn't necessary on second thought since so few care for these 3 steps that you'd imagine the amount of canadians caring would be even smaller.

william-james88 wrote:secret figure

Dang it, now I have to go find news on that. I missed it the first time.

william-james88 wrote:so few care for *insert any TF product line here*

I butchered your quote for a reason. Across the various threads I'm following; I have the hardest time reading what TF fans care about. It seems like such a split between love and hate with no in between.

I've said it before and I will say it again. If I find something fun and interesting, I will comment on it. If not, I ignore it. Why rain on someone else's parade?

I'm really enjoying the RID15 line. I didn't think so at first, but with each new figure I get, I like it more and more. They are fun, feel good in hand and have a real eye catching color scheme. I just picked up Bee when he was on sale at KMart and I'm really glad I did. Of course, now I've gotten myself in trouble and I want them all.

carytheone wrote:

william-james88 wrote:secret figure

Dang it, now I have to go find news on that. I missed it the first time.

william-james88 wrote:so few care for *insert any TF product line here*

I butchered your quote for a reason. Across the various threads I'm following; I have the hardest time reading what TF fans care about. It seems like such a split between love and hate with no in between.

I've said it before and I will say it again. If I find something fun and interesting, I will comment on it. If not, I ignore it. Why rain on someone else's parade?

I'm really enjoying the RID15 line. I didn't think so at first, but with each new figure I get, I like it more and more. They are fun, feel good in hand and have a real eye catching color scheme. I just picked up Bee when he was on sale at KMart and I'm really glad I did. Of course, now I've gotten myself in trouble and I want them all.

Here, let me help out:

Featuring single-step transformations, Mini-Cons transform into weapons (buzzsaws for the Autobots and torpedoes for the Decepticons), and can interact with larger figures. They include a number of clear-plastic accessories, packaged on the sprue, which can be pegged into various sockets on their bodies. Some of the figures' accessories can be combined with those from their wavemates to form an "energy animal": a big cat for Wave 1, and a shark for Wave 2.

There is no other info on this and it is driving me bonkers when it really shouldn't. I think it is super cool though.

Also, yes, it is hard to assess what fans want or like. I still dont know what the general opinion on Generations Whirl is since I hear so many different things. I think he is just ok but works surprisingly well as Shockwave.

Also, if we didnt have people raining on others' parade, these would be very quiet boards

I dont know much about this line yet since I am buying the takara versions only, because they are the same price as the Hasbro version now, and they come out a bit later than the Hasbro versions (and are part of another thread). I look forward to experiencing them, they remind me of the Galaxy Force line in terms of their blockyness and vehicle kibble integration.

william-james88 wrote:

carytheone wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Haha, well we also did news it when it happened the first time: http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-robots-in-disguise-hyperchange-steeljaw-sighted-at-retail/33072/

I knew I saw that somewhere. I couldn't find it on my phone. Anyways, I thought you were the first confirmed sighting on seibertron. hahaha

Now let's talk about them minicons. I feel an irrational need to own those.

Man me too! And I am dying to know what that secret figure looks like and how it works with the clear extra gear.

I have no clue why I am this excited for this. I like when a collect them all aspect is rewarding like this. I remember the podcast was talking about Hasbro adapting their build a figure model from the Marvel Legends line and this is kind of it in a small way.

And yeah, my sighting was the first at Canadian retail, probably wasn't necessary on second thought since so few care for these 3 steps that you'd imagine the amount of canadians caring would be even smaller.

I love the looks of the minicons and they are awesome in the show. To be honest, I am beginning to want that Warrior Drift. Originally all I wanted was Strongarm, Sideswipe and legion Fixit, but now that he's a regular, I kinda want that Drift and to get the 2 minicons too. Me Wants!