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We have a couple of pieces of news coming to us from Vietnamese Transformers fans, both pertaining the Studio Series line, and featuring different Voyager class figures: Studio Series 05 Optimus Prime and Studio Series 06 Starscream!
Optimus Prime has a gorgeous pictorial showcase, taken by Raikki07 and shared with us via Flickr here, and of which we've selected a sample below for your enjoyment. Starscream on the other hand comes as a video review, via fellow Seibertronian Hellscream9999, by user Đức Hiển Nguyễn. Check it all out below, and let us know what you think in the Energon Pub discussion!
Fellow Seibertron Sunstar has written up a review on her website for her latest addition to her Starsceam shrine, the Coronation Starscream Statue from Imaginarium Art. We rarely get the sense of scale of these figures, so seeing Sunstar unload the boxes and add it to his display area will give you a sense of how massive it is. She also took images of it with other Starscream toys, like the Masterpiece, to give us a good idea of scale.
Below are exerpts of her review along with several images she took. Many of us will never own this statue, but at least now we can get some great feedback of someone who has taken this plunge and indulge our eyes on the details!
This will be the single-most expensive purchase I have done for my collection outside of furniture – and I have no regrets. I'm going to cover some of my experience with this particular statue, there were some admittedly frustrating points in the progress of the day, but all in all its an outstanding figure
Price point: $1199 (USD) for a Canadian its about double with shipping.
Retailer: Big Bad Toy Store (BBTS)
Statue Edition: 115 of 400
Shipping weight: 95 pounds or 43.09kilograms
Shipping size: 44”x27”x25” 104cm x 60cm x 56cm
Shipping cost: Approximately $600+
Shipping duration: 3 Days (Sent on the 19th arrived on the 21st)
Shipping method: FedEx
Statue Set Up
Some assembly required...
The statue came with a beautiful instruction booklet, with full colour photos, clearly numbered and displayed in both complete and exploded form. Each part had a rare earth magnet in the joint that enabled it to snap together securely - this was amazing.
The set-up of the statue chugged along pretty nicely. As I stated earlier, each part was wrapped neatly and nestled away with loving care. My spouse helped by unwrapping each part, we started with the rockets to build up the base, and placed the paper and bags back in their original location. This kept the assembly clean and fairly quick. All was trucking along nicely until the right leg...
The right leg of doom... Resin, which this statue is made of, when removed from the mould sometimes may get a bit out of shape. This was a problem for the right leg and the left arm - to a lesser degree with the left arm. Some damage was caused to the joint while I attempted to remedy this problem. Instead of sharp 90° angles in the leg, it was rounded. I had to take a file and try to round off some edge on the leg joint at the body. Unfortunately I did some damage to the inside of the joint, however that is inside so it won't notice. The fact I had to file the statue to get the leg to fit, was a downer. It is fortunate I have tools at my disposal and I am quite acquainted with modifying things (such as war hammer) that I wasn't phased in the least. After a good amount of time filing, I had it fitting.
Another downer was a chip in the resin near this particular joint. We noticed it before I made my modification and after checking the bags and the area I was working with, we decided that this must have occurred prior to packaging. A little silver paint should fix it up, and its not that noticeable, however it is irritating all the same.
Another small problem we encountered, which is easily fixed, however a bit worrisome due to the fact resin is absolutely brittle and will shatter, is a rare earth magnet popped out of the left wrist. This was fixed with a small dab of Gel super glue.
Once these areas of trouble were addressed and rectified, the statue went together like bacon and eggs.
I have to say that as we went along that statue became heavier and heavier and I was grateful for my spouse's help as I needed a break from holding it. It has the size and the weight of a baby (a much smaller head though) The paint and feel of the figure is beautiful. Great details and a lovely addition to any collection, problems aside.
Once it was all set we gently moved the display into the corner of the room where it just looks amazing.
Statue: A++
Statue Problems: C (There should be no need for those quality issues for something with this price point.
Helpful Spouse: A++
I would rate this figure at about an A to A+ But I had problems and I may be an exception rather than the rule.
Fellow Seibertronian Kanrabat has shared with us another video review from the Transformers Studio Series line, this time from the Autobot side of the factions, in the shape of Bumblebee in his vaguely The Last Knight incarnation, complete with hammer.
The clip, embedded below from YouTube reviewer Baltmatrix, shows both modes and posability but also features some severe issues in terms of stability and solidity - which may not entirely be due to the toy's quality, though it obviously factors in, of course, as the second review by Ultrazilla Toys embedded below also demonstrates. In any case, take a look, and let us know what you think in the Energon Pub discussion
Fresh from his reveal at ToyFair and surprise availability right after, we have a review of Transformers Studio Series Wave 1 Deluxe Stinger, courtesy of fellow Seibertronian and regular reviewer Chuckdawg1999! Read on to find out what Chuck has to say, and then watch the review to see what you think of this figure.
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Hasbro does love doing the surprise drop every now and then don't they? Fresh from their NY Toy Fair panel comes the Studio Series line of movie figures. Stinger is the first original mold, deluxe class figure we've gotten of the Age of Extinction character and it's, ok. Transformation is the best part if a bit fiddly while robot mode is just ok. A few more tabs to lock things in here in there would've made me happier about the old bot mode. Maybe a transforming gun arm too? I can only recommend the figure for those die-hard Stinger fans as I think there might be better options for general movie fans elsewhere in wave 1.
Are you planning on picking Stinger up? Is he already on his way to your house? (Mine is.) Stinger and the rest of the Wave 1 Deluxes can be found here, but quantities are limited until a restock in April. Let us know what you think below!
We've already seen a review of Power of the Primes Blackwing (aka Darkwing), and now, from various sources, we have video reviews of the rest of his wavemates, Snarl, Sludge and Moonracer and Rippersnapper.
First up from fellow Seibertronian doublej102, we have a good review of Deluxe Class Snarl, showing off all the great detail on the figure.
And from regular Youtube reviewer Peaugh, we have a nice look at Deluxe Class Sludge!
Moving right along, we have a review from YouTubers 2toyboys, of the lone fembot (and shortpacked figure) in the Wave, Moonracer! While showing no transformation for her, they do show her off in combined mode as an arm.
And last, but not least, we have our first Deluxe Terrorcon of the Power of the Primes line, Rippersnapper, from YouTuber Shaxitron.
Take a look at these reviews and let us know what you think of these new Wave 2 figures! You can also help out your fellow Seibertronians by reporting your sightings of these figures in your local sightings forums and on each toy's individual page.
Got some news today from Seibertron user, LeAwesome1 that a YouTuber by name of TheTransformerGuy R&M got their hands on the new Power of the Primes Deluxe Class Rippersnapper that is being released as part of Wave 2 of the line. A reminder for the Deluxe class Wave 2 release is the assortment is made up of Dinobots Snarl, Sludge, Autobot Moonracer, and Decepticons Blackwing and Terrorcon Rippersnapper here. While Wave 3 is yet to be released, it is nice to hear that it is leaking out to market. Be sure to check out the video below here and as always, stay with us as we bring you the latest regarding Transformers. Also happy hunting to those interested in owning this figure.
Coming all the way from PrimevsPrime's YouTube channel we have an in-depth look at ThreeA Transformers: The Last Knight Sqweeks. 3A as you know makes highly-detailed and poseable non-transforming figures for collectors. Their past hits have ranged from Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, Starscream, and Dark of the Moon Megatron. Yes, they are all from the movie continuity. The review of this highly detailed and collectable figure details the highs and lows of the figure while also showing the figure off. Be sure to grab some popcorn to snack on while watching this video because the video itself is at least 12 minutes. Stay here at Seibertron for all the latest on Transformers!
Via fellow Seibertronian Abejorro1997, we have a new video review for a figure from the second wave of Transformers: Power of the Primes toys - one that we have seen in our in-hand images covered here: Blackwing, the second jet in the old Powermaster power couple with Dreadwind!
The video, from xcorpeo, shows the vehicle mode of the Deluxe class jet, its robot mode, superjet Dreadwing mode, comparisons with Combiner Wars Cyclonus and the figures arm mode for more combination opportunities, shown here with Dreadwind again, and using Cyclonus as the torso. Check it out below, and join the discussion in the Energon Pub!
From regular toy reviewer and fellow Seibertronian Chuckdawg1999, we have a video review of the latest Prime Masters to hit retail, Alpha Trion with Landmine Pretender armor and Alchemist Prime with Submarauder Pretender armor. Chuck shows us the differences between Alpha Trion/Landmine who's retooled from Vector Prime/Metalhawk, as well as giving us a good look at the new mold of Submarauder. Check out the review below and let us know what you think of the latest Prime Masters to hit retail!
BONUS!
After our post of a silent review of Power of the Primes Elita One-1 (which you can see here), we now have a talkie video review of the fembot jet from YouTube. courtesy of Baltmatrix! Please enjoy!
After the coverage of in-hand images for the latest voyagers in the Transformers Power of the Primes toyline, namely Hun-Gurrr and Elita-1, as you can see respectively here and here, we have another collection of images for the Carcerian/Autobot commander who will kill you with her forearms, and a silent video review, both courtesy of Atto Kempler on [url]Facebook[/url] and YouTube. The images, partially mirrored below, also show comparisons with other figures from the line, such as Optimus Prime, Grimlock and Starscream.
In addition, YouTube user Shaxitron has uploaded a video review of the Terrorcon double-headed torso Hun-Gurrr, after picking up the voyager at a Walmart store, and shows off robot, creature, and combiner torso mode on camera. Check it all out, and head to the Energon Pub to discuss!
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