New Video Reviews of Transformers x Top Gun Maverick
Saturday, October 17th, 2020 5:37PM CDT
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Greetings Seibertronians! Well hot on the heels of the Back to the Future x Transformers crossover figure Gigawatt, came the Top Gun x Transformers crossover figure, Maverick! There has been a lot of discussion over the third collaboration figure, due to its deco and the plastic quality seen in a few of the pictures. Well thanks to some intrepid YouTube toy reviewers, we can now see the toy in motion and get their in hand opinions of the toy.
First up, we head to the YouTube account of The Mr Stan Show, who has done this review of the figure:
Next, and thanks to fellow Seibertron user, Tuned Agent, for sending this in to us,we come to PrimeVsPrime, a regular for providing timely reviews.
Has any of these reviews convinced you to get the figure? Or are you taking the next exit from the highway to the danger zone? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
First up, we head to the YouTube account of The Mr Stan Show, who has done this review of the figure:
Next, and thanks to fellow Seibertron user, Tuned Agent, for sending this in to us,we come to PrimeVsPrime, a regular for providing timely reviews.
Has any of these reviews convinced you to get the figure? Or are you taking the next exit from the highway to the danger zone? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
Credit(s): The Mr. Stan Show, PrimeVsPrime on YouTube
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Re: New Video Reviews of Transformers x Top Gun Maverick (2084413)
Posted by Immortal Starscream on October 17th, 2020 @ 7:03pm CDT
Posted by Immortal Starscream on October 17th, 2020 @ 7:03pm CDT
I am so tempted to buy this guy and repaint him into g2 cyberjet Hooligan
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Posted by Immortal Starscream on October 17th, 2020 @ 7:05pm CDT
Posted by Immortal Starscream on October 17th, 2020 @ 7:05pm CDT
did a quick digibash
Re: New Video Reviews of Transformers x Top Gun Maverick (2084520)
Posted by zatara1701 on October 18th, 2020 @ 10:26pm CDT
Posted by zatara1701 on October 18th, 2020 @ 10:26pm CDT
I canceled my pre-order about a month ago...
Nostalgia almost sucked me in. It's a shame when the box is one of the coolest things about it. I just couldn't justify spending $50 on a drab colored kinda-voyager. While some of the details are pretty cool, it just doesn't say "Transformers" to me. Gigawatt and Ectotron pulled off nostalgia and looking like they belong on the TF Universe... they just missed something on this one.
I am still waiting for my Enterprise Titan crossover Hasbro!! Or at least a Commander class...
Nostalgia almost sucked me in. It's a shame when the box is one of the coolest things about it. I just couldn't justify spending $50 on a drab colored kinda-voyager. While some of the details are pretty cool, it just doesn't say "Transformers" to me. Gigawatt and Ectotron pulled off nostalgia and looking like they belong on the TF Universe... they just missed something on this one.
I am still waiting for my Enterprise Titan crossover Hasbro!! Or at least a Commander class...
Re: New Video Reviews of Transformers x Top Gun Maverick (2084554)
Posted by cloudballoon on October 19th, 2020 @ 2:13pm CDT
Posted by cloudballoon on October 19th, 2020 @ 2:13pm CDT
Enterprise X TF.... I can only imagine Hasbro will come up with a "Cosmos with chicken legs" design and call it a day since they dared to turn an awesome F-14 into this Maverick turd...
Re: New Video Reviews of Transformers x Top Gun Maverick (2084560)
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 19th, 2020 @ 2:46pm CDT
The design that people mention is the one that featured in the star trek x Transformers crossover comic last year but I don't think that will ever get made due to the design needing to keep to the laws of physics. The comic design mass-shifts a great deal to work so isn't practical.
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 19th, 2020 @ 2:46pm CDT
cloudballoon wrote:Enterprise X TF.... I can only imagine Hasbro will come up with a "Cosmos with chicken legs" design and call it a day since they dared to turn an awesome F-14 into this Maverick turd...
The design that people mention is the one that featured in the star trek x Transformers crossover comic last year but I don't think that will ever get made due to the design needing to keep to the laws of physics. The comic design mass-shifts a great deal to work so isn't practical.
Re: New Video Reviews of Transformers x Top Gun Maverick (2084598)
Posted by cloudballoon on October 19th, 2020 @ 5:23pm CDT
Posted by cloudballoon on October 19th, 2020 @ 5:23pm CDT
The comic bot's design is just lazy & not forward-looking (toy design do-able) compared to Ectotron & Gigawatt. The latter 2 had the transformation logic in mind, and the toys can pulled off the looks exactly.
If you look at the Enterprise bot design... it made no sense (without mass shifting). The propulsion units are the back pack, which is fine. Part of the primary hull (where the bridge is located) is split into the torso. The whole secondary hull (lower part of the ship, where the hangar and sensor are attached at each end) is missing! But the arms & legs don't look anything like any part of the Enterprise.
So that's why I think Hasbro will have to design something different... the "Cosmos with chicken legs" instead. The propulsion units are the chicken legs. The secondary hull is collapsed and become the waist and backpack, the primary hull can be divided into upper torso, head and arms (this part can transform just like Cosmos except the legs).
If you look at the Enterprise bot design... it made no sense (without mass shifting). The propulsion units are the back pack, which is fine. Part of the primary hull (where the bridge is located) is split into the torso. The whole secondary hull (lower part of the ship, where the hangar and sensor are attached at each end) is missing! But the arms & legs don't look anything like any part of the Enterprise.
So that's why I think Hasbro will have to design something different... the "Cosmos with chicken legs" instead. The propulsion units are the chicken legs. The secondary hull is collapsed and become the waist and backpack, the primary hull can be divided into upper torso, head and arms (this part can transform just like Cosmos except the legs).
Re: New Video Reviews of Transformers x Top Gun Maverick (2084711)
Posted by cruizerdave on October 20th, 2020 @ 11:58am CDT
Posted by cruizerdave on October 20th, 2020 @ 11:58am CDT
What a piece of crap. It looks like they used all the paint app budget on the helmet and the motorcycle. And a volleyball? Really?
It just looks like a cheap knockoff. Hasbro should be ashamed.
It just looks like a cheap knockoff. Hasbro should be ashamed.
Re: New Video Reviews of Transformers x Top Gun Maverick (2085115)
Posted by First-Aid on October 24th, 2020 @ 9:48am CDT
Posted by First-Aid on October 24th, 2020 @ 9:48am CDT
His Transformation reminds me a bit of Cybertron THundercracker...
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Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on November 18th, 2020 @ 1:20pm CST
Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on November 18th, 2020 @ 1:20pm CST
Inhand images with normal lighting, not sure why PrimeVsPrime's copy is tan, mine's grey in normal lighting also He is out at AgesThreeandUp
Now... Cue the Sun
Now... Cue the Sun
Re: New Video Reviews of Transformers x Top Gun Maverick (2087264)
Posted by First-Aid on November 18th, 2020 @ 7:54pm CST
Posted by First-Aid on November 18th, 2020 @ 7:54pm CST
IS anyone else slightly concerned that he has the complete Becker series on DVD?
Re: New Video Reviews of Transformers x Top Gun Maverick (2087270)
Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on November 18th, 2020 @ 9:55pm CST
she, I identify as a she, and why would they? I also got the complete series of Third rock from the sun and Mork and mindy on Dvd, besides I like Ted Danson as an actor,
Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on November 18th, 2020 @ 9:55pm CST
First-Aid wrote:IS anyone else slightly concerned that he has the complete Becker series on DVD?
she, I identify as a she, and why would they? I also got the complete series of Third rock from the sun and Mork and mindy on Dvd, besides I like Ted Danson as an actor,
Re: New Video Reviews of Transformers x Top Gun Maverick (2087298)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 19th, 2020 @ 7:15am CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 19th, 2020 @ 7:15am CST
Honestly, those in-hand images make me happier I cancelled. It's doing nothing for me in hand that other pictures hadn't done.
Thank you for sharing them!
Thank you for sharing them!
Re: New Video Reviews of Transformers x Top Gun Maverick (2089472)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on December 9th, 2020 @ 9:03pm CST
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on December 9th, 2020 @ 9:03pm CST
I finally got this guy in a couple of days ago. I hummed and hawed about cancelling, but the preorder came in anyway.
I do kinda like him in-hand. The transformation is different from what I'm used to mainly from the Seekers and the Areialbots.
It's just the plastic choice and inconsistent weathering that really brings him down. I don't mind a bland color scheme; it makes me a bit nostalgic for Leader-1. It's just too light and if they weren't going to paint the underside they shouldn't have added weathering at all.
Anyway ... don't feel bad for getting him. But I can't blame you if you didn't either. He's pricy for what they're asking for.
I do kinda like him in-hand. The transformation is different from what I'm used to mainly from the Seekers and the Areialbots.
It's just the plastic choice and inconsistent weathering that really brings him down. I don't mind a bland color scheme; it makes me a bit nostalgic for Leader-1. It's just too light and if they weren't going to paint the underside they shouldn't have added weathering at all.
Anyway ... don't feel bad for getting him. But I can't blame you if you didn't either. He's pricy for what they're asking for.
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Posted by TF-fan kev777 on December 9th, 2020 @ 9:42pm CST
Actually I think that is an accurate paint job to the actual jets. I think the weathering is actually cammo which is typically only put on the top and sides of military aircraft, with the bottom being light and solid.
The thinking is so that if you are flying above an enemy with cloudy skies, a light solid underside helps hide you. If you are flying below an enemy over land, a splotchy cammo helps hide you better than a solid color. Blue skies above you or water below and solid vs. splotchy/cammo doesn't really matter.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on December 9th, 2020 @ 9:42pm CST
Gauntlet101010 wrote:It's just too light and if they weren't going to paint the underside they shouldn't have added weathering at all.
Actually I think that is an accurate paint job to the actual jets. I think the weathering is actually cammo which is typically only put on the top and sides of military aircraft, with the bottom being light and solid.
The thinking is so that if you are flying above an enemy with cloudy skies, a light solid underside helps hide you. If you are flying below an enemy over land, a splotchy cammo helps hide you better than a solid color. Blue skies above you or water below and solid vs. splotchy/cammo doesn't really matter.
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Posted by Gauntlet101010 on December 10th, 2020 @ 6:19am CST
If that's the case then I feel better about it ... do you have any supporting pics?
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on December 10th, 2020 @ 6:19am CST
TF-fan kev777 wrote:Gauntlet101010 wrote:It's just too light and if they weren't going to paint the underside they shouldn't have added weathering at all.
Actually I think that is an accurate paint job to the actual jets. I think the weathering is actually cammo which is typically only put on the top and sides of military aircraft, with the bottom being light and solid.
The thinking is so that if you are flying above an enemy with cloudy skies, a light solid underside helps hide you. If you are flying below an enemy over land, a splotchy cammo helps hide you better than a solid color. Blue skies above you or water below and solid vs. splotchy/cammo doesn't really matter.
If that's the case then I feel better about it ... do you have any supporting pics?
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Posted by TF-fan kev777 on December 11th, 2020 @ 6:34pm CST
I couldn't find anything easily on the google machine. My knowledge on this comes mainly from building WWII era model planes with my dad when I was younger and the reasoning for cammo up top, blue/grey on the bottom color scheme used then. I'm guessing the same overall thinking would apply today (or at least in the 80's).
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on December 11th, 2020 @ 6:34pm CST
Gauntlet101010 wrote:TF-fan kev777 wrote:Gauntlet101010 wrote:It's just too light and if they weren't going to paint the underside they shouldn't have added weathering at all.
Actually I think that is an accurate paint job to the actual jets. I think the weathering is actually cammo which is typically only put on the top and sides of military aircraft, with the bottom being light and solid.
The thinking is so that if you are flying above an enemy with cloudy skies, a light solid underside helps hide you. If you are flying below an enemy over land, a splotchy cammo helps hide you better than a solid color. Blue skies above you or water below and solid vs. splotchy/cammo doesn't really matter.
If that's the case then I feel better about it ... do you have any supporting pics?
I couldn't find anything easily on the google machine. My knowledge on this comes mainly from building WWII era model planes with my dad when I was younger and the reasoning for cammo up top, blue/grey on the bottom color scheme used then. I'm guessing the same overall thinking would apply today (or at least in the 80's).
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Posted by Supreme Convoy on December 20th, 2020 @ 4:30pm CST
Posted by Supreme Convoy on December 20th, 2020 @ 4:30pm CST
I received mine a couple of weeks ago. It was pricey for me at the time but it's the first Transformers toy I bought in a long time.
I'll probably just keep it in the box for now. But as someone who was hyped for Top Gun: Maverick since the SDCC 2019 reveal, this toy delights me to no end.
I'll probably just keep it in the box for now. But as someone who was hyped for Top Gun: Maverick since the SDCC 2019 reveal, this toy delights me to no end.
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Posted by Gauntlet101010 on December 20th, 2020 @ 4:45pm CST
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on December 20th, 2020 @ 4:45pm CST
I got mine too, even as I was mulling over whether I wanted it or not.
It's actually a really nice TF. The transformation is intuitive and unique (at least from what I've experienced). It hides all it's robot bits really well in both modes. The only thing holding it back is plastic choice.
It's actually a really nice TF. The transformation is intuitive and unique (at least from what I've experienced). It hides all it's robot bits really well in both modes. The only thing holding it back is plastic choice.
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Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on December 25th, 2020 @ 1:49am CST
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on December 25th, 2020 @ 1:49am CST
I got him and overall... I like him. Well, I like the toy.
He's a nice solid toy. I like his accessories and transformation. It's just... far as I can tell he has no background, no other material. Ectotron and Gigawatt, both of which I have, have comics and backgrounds. Maverick... doesn't. Honestly without the helmet he could be any generic Transformer.
He's a nice solid toy. I like his accessories and transformation. It's just... far as I can tell he has no background, no other material. Ectotron and Gigawatt, both of which I have, have comics and backgrounds. Maverick... doesn't. Honestly without the helmet he could be any generic Transformer.
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Posted by william-james88 on May 14th, 2022 @ 10:07am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 14th, 2022 @ 10:07am CDT
To go with the Top Gun film coming out very soon, Hasbro is rereleasing the Transformers Crossover Maverick figure. This toy is being released exclusively at Walmart.
The order page is not up but this here is the link: https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/133379442?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
It will be available for preordering in July.
The toy is $44.99.
The order page is not up but this here is the link: https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/133379442?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
It will be available for preordering in July.
The toy is $44.99.
Transformers: Collaborative: Top Gun Mash-Up, Maverick Robot
(Ages 8 and Up/ Approx. Retail Price: $44.99/ Available: October 2022)
Worlds collide in this TRANSFORMERS-Top Gun mash-up pack! The iconic Grumman F-14 Tomcat jet from the original Top Gun film is a TRANSFORMERS robot, called MAVERICK (not to be confused with that other guy)! Who makes a better wingman than a TRANSFORMERS robot? MAVERICK stands at 7 inches in robot mode and can convert from robot to classic Grumman F-14 Tomcat jet mode in 25 steps. He includes a screen-inspired miniature motorcycle accessory. This bot is always ready to go vertical in jet mode. This Maverick robot figure also features folding jet wings, movie-inspired details, a helmet design inspired by the 2022 Top Gun: Maverick film, and 4 missile accessories that can be mounted on the figure’s arms in robot mode, and under wings in jet mode.
TRANSFORMERS robots have always been MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE, but now, through the TRANSFORMERS Collaborative, fans can experience these larger than life characters as they team-up, mash-up, and meet up with other characters, teams, and people who share this same special quality. Available for pre-order July 21 exclusively at Walmart.com
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 14th, 2022 @ 12:26pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 14th, 2022 @ 12:26pm CDT
Worth noting, if you read the project description, the re-release excludes the motorcycle, volleyball, and volleyball hands. Basically, the only good things about it
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Posted by william-james88 on May 14th, 2022 @ 1:09pm CDT
Thanks
Posted by william-james88 on May 14th, 2022 @ 1:09pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Worth noting, if you read the project description, the re-release excludes the motorcycle, volleyball, and volleyball hands. Basically, the only good things about it
Thanks
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Posted by ZeroWolf on May 14th, 2022 @ 1:52pm CDT
The motorcycle is still in it, just the volley ball and hands that's gone
Posted by ZeroWolf on May 14th, 2022 @ 1:52pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Worth noting, if you read the project description, the re-release excludes the motorcycle, volleyball, and volleyball hands. Basically, the only good things about it
The motorcycle is still in it, just the volley ball and hands that's gone
Re: New Video Reviews of Transformers x Top Gun Maverick (2133548)
Posted by SpaceEagle on May 14th, 2022 @ 2:50pm CDT
Greatly appreciated, I thought I wouldn't need to get the original but now it seems like I gotta!
Posted by SpaceEagle on May 14th, 2022 @ 2:50pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Worth noting, if you read the project description, the re-release excludes the motorcycle, volleyball, and volleyball hands. Basically, the only good things about it
Greatly appreciated, I thought I wouldn't need to get the original but now it seems like I gotta!
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Posted by primalxconvoy on May 14th, 2022 @ 11:53pm CDT
Posted by primalxconvoy on May 14th, 2022 @ 11:53pm CDT
So, it's even WORSE than before. The original is still warming a shelf at my local Yamada Denki.
Anyway, at least the jet mode can still fulfil its rightful role of hauling rubber dog-shit from Hong Kong..
Anyway, at least the jet mode can still fulfil its rightful role of hauling rubber dog-shit from Hong Kong..
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Posted by Emerje on May 15th, 2022 @ 8:48am CDT
I guess that explains why I see it on Mandarake regularly for 3500JPY ($27).
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on May 15th, 2022 @ 8:48am CDT
primalxconvoy wrote:So, it's even WORSE than before. The original is still warming a shelf at my local Yamada Denki.
I guess that explains why I see it on Mandarake regularly for 3500JPY ($27).
Emerje
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Posted by darthravage07 on May 15th, 2022 @ 12:22pm CDT
Posted by darthravage07 on May 15th, 2022 @ 12:22pm CDT
So basically 3 months after the movie release, you can preorder in July for October release with less extras than the original, and not riding in with the "Thunder" of release date. Come on Hasbro big miss indeed.
And why not release the F-18 Hornet Crossover as Rooster or other pilots. Give them less, charge more, and afterthought 5 months later is not good marketing plan.
I know this will not happen, but Imagine having 4 pack of Transformable Cross Over Raptors using Dinobot Mold (Blue, Delta, Charlie, Echo). Collectors and fans of Jurassic Park would be down with it. But someone probably thought lets not put it on the shelves with the new movie release, just wait 6 months after hype is down.
It would be neat if they had Transformers Crossovers ready at release instead as after thought.
And why not release the F-18 Hornet Crossover as Rooster or other pilots. Give them less, charge more, and afterthought 5 months later is not good marketing plan.
I know this will not happen, but Imagine having 4 pack of Transformable Cross Over Raptors using Dinobot Mold (Blue, Delta, Charlie, Echo). Collectors and fans of Jurassic Park would be down with it. But someone probably thought lets not put it on the shelves with the new movie release, just wait 6 months after hype is down.
It would be neat if they had Transformers Crossovers ready at release instead as after thought.
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Posted by primalxconvoy on May 15th, 2022 @ 3:07pm CDT
Not the greatest price. Perhaps it too is warming the same shelves there? Most Binaltech/Alternators, the last time I visited, were also bought/sold for really low prices there.
Posted by primalxconvoy on May 15th, 2022 @ 3:07pm CDT
Emerje wrote:primalxconvoy wrote:So, it's even WORSE than before. The original is still warming a shelf at my local Yamada Denki.
I guess that explains why I see it on Mandarake regularly for 3500JPY ($27).
Emerje
Not the greatest price. Perhaps it too is warming the same shelves there? Most Binaltech/Alternators, the last time I visited, were also bought/sold for really low prices there.
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Posted by Emerje on May 16th, 2022 @ 9:12am CDT
They just put one up for 2500JPY ($19.37). They say it's opened and used, but it's clearly still tied in.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on May 16th, 2022 @ 9:12am CDT
primalxconvoy wrote:Emerje wrote:primalxconvoy wrote:So, it's even WORSE than before. The original is still warming a shelf at my local Yamada Denki.
I guess that explains why I see it on Mandarake regularly for 3500JPY ($27).
Emerje
Not the greatest price. Perhaps it too is warming the same shelves there? Most Binaltech/Alternators, the last time I visited, were also bought/sold for really low prices there.
They just put one up for 2500JPY ($19.37). They say it's opened and used, but it's clearly still tied in.
Emerje
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Posted by primalxconvoy on May 16th, 2022 @ 9:16am CDT
I've heard that such shops usually have to state legally that it's used, as they're not selling them from (wholesale) sources. Basically "used" means "second hand" in Japan. Regardless, the price still seems cheaper than the price at my local shop and much cheaper than comparatively sized TFs at places like Madarake.
Posted by primalxconvoy on May 16th, 2022 @ 9:16am CDT
Emerje wrote:primalxconvoy wrote:Emerje wrote:primalxconvoy wrote:So, it's even WORSE than before. The original is still warming a shelf at my local Yamada Denki.
I guess that explains why I see it on Mandarake regularly for 3500JPY ($27).
Emerje
Not the greatest price. Perhaps it too is warming the same shelves there? Most Binaltech/Alternators, the last time I visited, were also bought/sold for really low prices there.
They just put one up for 2500JPY ($19.37). They say it's opened and used, but it's clearly still tied in.
Emerje
I've heard that such shops usually have to state legally that it's used, as they're not selling them from (wholesale) sources. Basically "used" means "second hand" in Japan. Regardless, the price still seems cheaper than the price at my local shop and much cheaper than comparatively sized TFs at places like Madarake.
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Posted by william-james88 on November 23rd, 2022 @ 8:34am CST
Posted by william-james88 on November 23rd, 2022 @ 8:34am CST
So I got this toy finally and I it's quite the underrated little bugger. I have the other crossovers and was never impressed. The toys always suffered from being retools and always felt inferior to the original use of the molds for various reasons. There would also be issues with loose pieces and joints. But here all those problems go away. The mold itself is very good, like a budget Macross, with a satisfying transformation. And all the joints are nice and tight. It does lack artculation, especially for a bot that size (no wrists, ankles or waist) and I hate the colour of the base plastic, and overall deco which looks so plain, boring and ugly, so it's not a 100% winner. But as a new transformer toy to experience, I'm very satisfied and it's easily my favourite crossover figure thus far.
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 12th, 2023 @ 3:28pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 12th, 2023 @ 3:28pm CST
Well, that was EPIC! 
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Posted by Nemesis Destron on February 13th, 2023 @ 12:15pm CST
Posted by Nemesis Destron on February 13th, 2023 @ 12:15pm CST
It would be awesome if 
chose to reuse this mold! 
chose to reuse this mold!
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 17th, 2023 @ 7:35am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 17th, 2023 @ 7:35am CDT
So I got the reissue Maverick as part of the Pulse warehouse sale, and he surprised me. He is much more sturdy in hand than I was anticipating, and he feels much more fun too. i flipped him back and forth last night a couple times, and he is pretty fun. I'm glad I got him on sale mind you, but overall he is a surprisingly good experience. I like him.
And you can definitely see that Hooligan DNA in him, it's neat.
And you can definitely see that Hooligan DNA in him, it's neat.
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Posted by william-james88 on March 17th, 2023 @ 7:39am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on March 17th, 2023 @ 7:39am CDT
Yeah, he's very solid and has a great transformation. My only issue is the plastic used doesn't look good.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 17th, 2023 @ 7:41am CDT
Thats my only issue too, I really don't like that color, and the only real breakup of it are the feet, biceps, and his head, which rocks in hand BTW
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 17th, 2023 @ 7:41am CDT
william-james88 wrote:Yeah, he's very solid and has a great transformation. My only issue is the plastic used doesn't look good.
Thats my only issue too, I really don't like that color, and the only real breakup of it are the feet, biceps, and his head, which rocks in hand BTW
Re: New Video Reviews of Transformers x Top Gun Maverick (2158115)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 17th, 2023 @ 10:56am CDT
It was made at the same time as Siege Apeface with if I remember.
Too bad I skipped pre-ordering it when it was mistakenly priced as a deluxe at Walmart.ca.
Unless those pre-orders were cancelled?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 17th, 2023 @ 10:56am CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:william-james88 wrote:Yeah, he's very solid and has a great transformation. My only issue is the plastic used doesn't look good.
Thats my only issue too, I really don't like that color, and the only real breakup of it are the feet, biceps, and his head, which rocks in hand BTW
It was made at the same time as Siege Apeface with if I remember.
Too bad I skipped pre-ordering it when it was mistakenly priced as a deluxe at Walmart.ca.
Unless those pre-orders were cancelled?
Re: New Video Reviews of Transformers x Top Gun Maverick (2158174)
Posted by william-james88 on March 18th, 2023 @ 10:08pm CDT
They were honored, I got my deluxe priced copy mailed to me.
Posted by william-james88 on March 18th, 2023 @ 10:08pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:william-james88 wrote:Yeah, he's very solid and has a great transformation. My only issue is the plastic used doesn't look good.
Thats my only issue too, I really don't like that color, and the only real breakup of it are the feet, biceps, and his head, which rocks in hand BTW
It was made at the same time as Siege Apeface with if I remember.
Too bad I skipped pre-ordering it when it was mistakenly priced as a deluxe at Walmart.ca.
Unless those pre-orders were cancelled?
They were honored, I got my deluxe priced copy mailed to me.
Re: New Video Reviews of Transformers x Top Gun Maverick (2158177)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 18th, 2023 @ 10:36pm CDT
Goddammit.
I dropped the ball on that one.
So that means that the Maverick priced "Vintage" Beast Wars Terrosaurs were too?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 18th, 2023 @ 10:36pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:william-james88 wrote:Yeah, he's very solid and has a great transformation. My only issue is the plastic used doesn't look good.
Thats my only issue too, I really don't like that color, and the only real breakup of it are the feet, biceps, and his head, which rocks in hand BTW
It was made at the same time as Siege Apeface with if I remember.
Too bad I skipped pre-ordering it when it was mistakenly priced as a deluxe at Walmart.ca.
Unless those pre-orders were cancelled?
They were honored, I got my deluxe priced copy mailed to me.
Goddammit.
I dropped the ball on that one.
So that means that the Maverick priced "Vintage" Beast Wars Terrosaurs were too?
Re: New Video Reviews of Transformers x Top Gun Maverick (2159472)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 14th, 2023 @ 11:26am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 14th, 2023 @ 11:26am CDT
Some more Maverick shots, since he is so nice.
Re: New Video Reviews of Transformers x Top Gun Maverick (2159495)
Posted by Emerje on April 14th, 2023 @ 4:09pm CDT
You know, I never made the connection before because I had Hooligan on my mind, but now that I have the Macross "God of Flame" figure I can't help but see Jetfire in that mold.
Not a perfect 1:1 likeness, more like a an attempt to skirt licensing that didn't quite pass with the legal department so they went all in on realism instead. Kinda want to see that mold in Jetfire colors now.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on April 14th, 2023 @ 4:09pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Some more Maverick shots, since he is so nice.
You know, I never made the connection before because I had Hooligan on my mind, but now that I have the Macross "God of Flame" figure I can't help but see Jetfire in that mold.
Not a perfect 1:1 likeness, more like a an attempt to skirt licensing that didn't quite pass with the legal department so they went all in on realism instead. Kinda want to see that mold in Jetfire colors now.
Emerje
Re: New Video Reviews of Transformers x Top Gun Maverick (2159593)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 16th, 2023 @ 12:09pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 16th, 2023 @ 12:09pm CDT
Jetfire colored Maverick would look pretty sweet!
