New Video Reviews for Transformers: The Last Knight Leader Class Dragonstorm, Showing Fatal Neck Issues
Sunday, August 6th, 2017 1:04PM CDT
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The other video comes to us via YouTube channel Pancrazi,
and through a tip from Seibertronian Kotori_Sonoda. It's an English video detailing a major flaw in some of the Dragonstorm toys. It's unknown if it affects all figures, but it is definitely something to look out for when considering purchasing the Dragon duo-con. Check out both videos below!
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Posted by EagleBot13 on August 6th, 2017 @ 1:30pm CDT
Posted by TFmonkeybiz on August 6th, 2017 @ 1:39pm CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 6th, 2017 @ 2:34pm CDT
EagleBot13 wrote:Um, he didn't cut the tie holding the head in place. I don't have the toy in hand yet, so I could be wrong, but i'm going to assume that's why it broke.
Shouldn't break that easily but yeah the tie is still attached to the head before he starts pulling it out.
TFmonkeybiz wrote:First the Steelbane/Skullitron moulds floppiness and now this guy's fragile neck joints? What is it with Hasbro and faulty dragonforemrs recently?
And Trypticon's dodgy legs?
Steelbane mold is an easy fix. I haven't got it yet (never seen it for sale) but my friend's sorted his out with some nail polish and it poses superbly even on one foot.
Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on August 6th, 2017 @ 8:38pm CDT
Posted by Manterax Prime on August 6th, 2017 @ 8:44pm CDT
Hey, , I think you fools should find new factories, because the ones you have contracted right now seem to have lazy QC departments.
Posted by triKlops on August 6th, 2017 @ 9:01pm CDT
Posted by SpyX370 on August 7th, 2017 @ 2:17am CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 7th, 2017 @ 2:24am CDT
Posted by WreckerJack on August 7th, 2017 @ 2:39am CDT
Posted by RAR on August 7th, 2017 @ 2:38pm CDT
It's a bit like how Hasbro Transmetal Megatron's are more prone to breaking that the Takara ones are. the slight changes make a lot of differences.
Speaking of Manufacturing though - have we heard any more about what lines Hasbro plans to make in India - will it include any Transformers lines I wonder ? It did cross my mind they might make Micronauts toys there (if they ever actually get around to making some).
Posted by william-james88 on August 8th, 2017 @ 12:58pm CDT
Posted by BG the Robit on August 8th, 2017 @ 1:41pm CDT
Posted by Stuartmaximus on August 8th, 2017 @ 2:04pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Kotori_Sonoda wrote:heads up for those planning to buy, dragonstorm, apparently the dragon heads get broken easily.
Well, that's nasty.
It's now confirmed that I'll wait for the Weijiang version.
(By the way, just quote me to see how to embed YouTube)
is there gonna be a Wei Jiang version coz i haven't heard anything
i know that there's already the OS Voy Megs, but dunno if they'll continue(or not?) to do more
Posted by william-james88 on August 8th, 2017 @ 2:30pm CDT
Bee's Girlfriend wrote:Um... Sorry, but what's the difference between this one and the TLK Bee I've had since a little before the movie came out? I've been looking at these pics and my bot and I'm just not seeing a difference.
Nothing, you had the variant all along
The is the standard retail release:
Posted by BG the Robit on August 8th, 2017 @ 3:58pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Bee's Girlfriend wrote:Um... Sorry, but what's the difference between this one and the TLK Bee I've had since a little before the movie came out? I've been looking at these pics and my bot and I'm just not seeing a difference.
Nothing, you had the variant all along
The is the standard retail release:
Huh. Never seen that one before. Cool, thanks, I thought I was missing something.
Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on August 8th, 2017 @ 4:00pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on August 8th, 2017 @ 4:40pm CDT
Bee's Girlfriend wrote:Huh. Never seen that one before. Cool, thanks, I thought I was missing something.
No worries. What I find crazy is that Takara didnt even bother with this variant's more accurate paint apps either. This is their version, which is the same as the standard one:
So yeah, this variant is better than the takara version
Posted by Rodimus277 on August 8th, 2017 @ 5:01pm CDT
Rodimus277 wrote:I found some reviews of wave 3 Bee and Crosshairs! No word on Cogman or Strafe but I will notify you if I see them.
Bee
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=owSX9rZPenY
Crosshairs
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BxwQMiwxBpY
Posted by RAR on August 8th, 2017 @ 5:06pm CDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yUezqOQjjw
Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on August 8th, 2017 @ 5:06pm CDT
Posted by RAR on August 8th, 2017 @ 6:02pm CDT
GrandGalvatronG1 wrote:how can you tell if you got a variant in the store? is the barcode different or anything?
The one with the black roof has the effect of partly showing through the roof (behind his back in packaging) if it's a normal one the yellow plastic is as normal if it's a black roof you can see the black colour bleed through (not literally) but you can tell it's different to the rest of the yellow that isn't partly painted black.
Posted by Qwan on August 8th, 2017 @ 6:06pm CDT
GrandGalvatronG1 wrote:how can you tell if you got a variant in the store? is the barcode different or anything?
IIRC, it's pretty hard to tell on this Bumblebee. Your best bet is to shine a strong light through the front of the packaging and see if you can notice black paint on the other side of his backpack (the light'll shine through the plastic less if there's black paint on the other side). There might be other ways too that I'm unaware of, but as far as I know that's the easiest and most reliable way (for given values of "easiest" and "reliable") to check without opening the package.
EDIT: Dang, outsped as I was writing. Well, it's good to know I'm not remembering the concept of the process incorrectly.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 9th, 2017 @ 2:25am CDT
Crazy stuff. When's newBee out?
Posted by ebo716 on August 9th, 2017 @ 8:05am CDT
The new bumblebee is in wave 3 so it will probably be a while before you see it because wave 2 hasn't completely saturated yetCarnivius_Prime wrote:Still don't get how hasbro have the nerve to charge £23 for that figure with or without the black roof when the superior AoE version could be found for ages for just £9.99 at Toys R Us and even had a bonus Generations Legends Bumblebee and mechtech gun included for extra value. It's the pack I bought even though I didn't even want the Legends Bee figure.
Crazy stuff. When's newBee out?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 9th, 2017 @ 1:11pm CDT
The first review is a full english review of Leader Dragonstorm, as posted by Chefatron. You can find the previous Asian language review and Chefatron english neck issue video HERE.
Up next are a pair of Asian language reviews, complete with English subtitles, for the upcoming deluxe class Crosshairs and Bumblebee! These reviews come from Kevin Liu, and can be found below. Check them all out, and let us know what you think of them in the comments section below!
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on August 9th, 2017 @ 1:26pm CDT
They went through all the work to give Bumblebee a plasma cannon arm just to have it only work on the WRONG ARM?! Bee's plasma cannon is a part of his right arm, not his left. I'm still getting the figure, It still looks great, but I may have to do some modding or something because that's really annoying.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 9th, 2017 @ 1:35pm CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Waitwaitwaitwaitwait. . .
They went through all the work to give Bumblebee a plasma cannon arm just to have it only work on the WRONG ARM?! Bee's plasma cannon is a part of his right arm, not his left. I'm still getting the figure, It still looks great, but I may have to do some modding or something because that's really annoying.
I can't watch the vid at moment (just gaze lovingly at the main pic it shows) but does it say the right forearm can't be removed the same way the left can? Like are they not done the exact same way of joining to the upper arm? If it can then no problem I guess.
I just want that figure here so I can play with it already.
Posted by dragons on August 9th, 2017 @ 2:13pm CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Waitwaitwaitwaitwait. . .
They went through all the work to give Bumblebee a plasma cannon arm just to have it only work on the WRONG ARM?! Bee's plasma cannon is a part of his right arm, not his left. I'm still getting the figure, It still looks great, but I may have to do some modding or something because that's really annoying.
Looks like it may work on both arms for fans have been fans of transformers you think they would know how all deluxe, leader voyager figures articulation is by now they all move same way same with legend class all they do is transform differently
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on August 9th, 2017 @ 5:14pm CDT
Carnivius_Prime wrote:EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Waitwaitwaitwaitwait. . .
They went through all the work to give Bumblebee a plasma cannon arm just to have it only work on the WRONG ARM?! Bee's plasma cannon is a part of his right arm, not his left. I'm still getting the figure, It still looks great, but I may have to do some modding or something because that's really annoying.
I can't watch the vid at moment (just gaze lovingly at the main pic it shows) but does it say the right forearm can't be removed the same way the left can? Like are they not done the exact same way of joining to the upper arm? If it can then no problem I guess.
I just want that figure here so I can play with it already.
It seems like the cannon can go on his right arm, but the elbow won't bend in that direction. Hopefully there'll be more details on exactly how it works soon.
Posted by Qwan on August 9th, 2017 @ 6:36pm CDT
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Thanks to notifications from several Seibertronians, we have news of 3 new video reviews from Transformers: The Last Knight for you to check out!
The first review is a full english review of Leader Dragonstorm, as posted by Chefatron. You can find the previous Asian language review and Chefatron english neck issue video HERE.
Up next are a pair of Asian language reviews, complete with English subtitles, for the upcoming deluxe class Crosshairs and Bumblebee! These reviews come from Kevin Liu, and can be found below. Check them all out, and let us know what you think of them in the comments section below!
Hooray, a review of Crosshairs! I missed him the first time round during AoE and I've been thinking that this might be a good opportunity to get a hold of him (and not even at a higher price, given that Deluxe prices were already so crazy here that the Premier line isn't actually any more expensive than AoE toys were). I guess now I can make a proper assessment on the alterations to the figure and see if he'll be worth picking up when I see him 6 months from now.
(Also, you've got an extra dash in that first URL link D-Max. It's not really an issue honestly but if you're like me, I thought you'd want to be made aware that it's broken.)
Posted by william-james88 on August 9th, 2017 @ 7:53pm CDT
Posted by Terrsolpix on August 9th, 2017 @ 8:20pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on August 9th, 2017 @ 8:43pm CDT
Terrsolpix wrote:Glad I was able to aid in this story, but has this Optimus even been found a true Targets? I saw the sextuple pack of shelfwarms there the other week, but I don't recall seeing Spotimus.
Nope, and technically it was never confirmed taht the Reveal teh Shield line would be target exclusive, we just assumed it based on the big red dot on the box.
All we know is taht these toys are exclusive to a specific retailer and it turns out that some from that subline are exclusive to target and some are exclusive to TRU.
Posted by Sabrblade on August 9th, 2017 @ 10:31pm CDT
But in that case, I brushed it off as someone having simply returned it to the wrong store.
Posted by Overcracker on August 10th, 2017 @ 9:59pm CDT
Seems Emgo's Dragonstorm arrived missing Dragomicus' robot mode head.
Posted by Terrsolpix on August 10th, 2017 @ 10:02pm CDT
Overcracker wrote:More QC issues with Dragon Storm.
Seems Emgo's Dragonstorm arrived missing Dragomicus' robot mode head.
I many be blind, but it looks like the dragon heads on his copy have two extra rings per.
Posted by Bronzewolf on August 10th, 2017 @ 10:34pm CDT
The figure is a redeco and remold of the Age Of Extinction Lockdown Flip And Change figure, and is an exclusive to Wal-Mart stores in the US, as he's a part of Wal-Mart's Autobots Unite subline. Check out the provides photo of the sighting below, and report any new toys you find anywhere in the world via the sightings tab in the "Toys" menu!
Posted by Prime Target on August 10th, 2017 @ 10:44pm CDT
Posted by Bronzewolf on August 10th, 2017 @ 10:46pm CDT
Prime Target wrote:Has Anyone seen the Deluxe Hot Rod yet
Nope, but if you spot him, PLEASE let us know.
Posted by william-james88 on August 10th, 2017 @ 11:03pm CDT
GrandGalvatronG1 wrote:how can you tell if you got a variant in the store? is the barcode different or anything?
Its all the same. The only way to see if its a variant is to look at the very bottom of the clear plastic roof that you see unfolded in the packaging. If its really black at the bottom that means that what is on top of that clear plastic piece is also black and thus you know you have a fully black roof all across the top of the car. I hope this pic helps, you can see that the bottom fo th back section is all black in the package:
Posted by Rodimus277 on August 11th, 2017 @ 12:45am CDT
Posted by Bronzewolf on August 11th, 2017 @ 12:52pm CDT
It also reinforces the fact that while the Autobots Unite subline is a Wal-Mart exclusive in the US, it will be exclusive to ASDA in the UK.
This makes sense, as Wal-Mart is ASDA's parent company.
Check out the photographic proof below, and let us know in the forums if you've seen any new toys in stores near you.
Posted by RAR on August 11th, 2017 @ 1:50pm CDT
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Oh and Chefatron has reviewed Wave 3 Deluxe Bumblebee if anyone is interested to see his review it's here :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpAtI1EoZms
[I won't embed it in case the toy has been linked to with another review]
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 11th, 2017 @ 2:47pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 11th, 2017 @ 3:11pm CDT
By, you guessed it, Chefatron.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 11th, 2017 @ 3:49pm CDT
This is also why I am glad I wait on figures. It's almost always the first ones that have issues.
Oh and Leader and voyager Megatron and voyager Hound are in-stock at HTS. I got all 3 with the 20% off thanks to emails
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 11th, 2017 @ 4:42pm CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 11th, 2017 @ 5:20pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on August 11th, 2017 @ 6:51pm CDT
Posted by Bronzewolf on August 11th, 2017 @ 6:57pm CDT