Transformers Prime Robots in Disguise Voyager Starscream & Bulkhead In-Hand Images
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Posted by worldsgreatest on April 12th, 2012 @ 8:32pm CDT
Posted by Lord Onixprime on April 12th, 2012 @ 8:32pm CDT
Scale doesn't bother me either.
Posted by grimdragon2001 on April 12th, 2012 @ 8:35pm CDT
still ill get him, just cause the mold looks pretty good
Posted by worldsgreatest on April 12th, 2012 @ 8:38pm CDT
Posted by DeceptiCobra on April 12th, 2012 @ 8:44pm CDT
Posted by Blurrz on April 12th, 2012 @ 8:48pm CDT
Posted by worldsgreatest on April 12th, 2012 @ 8:48pm CDT
Posted by Twitchythe3rd on April 12th, 2012 @ 9:13pm CDT
Posted by Counterpunch on April 12th, 2012 @ 9:16pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 12th, 2012 @ 9:17pm CDT
The Robot mode, however, looks way too skeletal and kibble-laden. And, like others have said, he's too tall. At this point, I'm now skeptical about getting him as I own the FE Deluxe and he is SO GOOD a figure!
Posted by Hypershock on April 12th, 2012 @ 9:22pm CDT
Posted by worldsgreatest on April 12th, 2012 @ 9:24pm CDT
Posted by Noideaforaname on April 12th, 2012 @ 9:46pm CDT
And just look at that headsculpt. Gorgeous!
Hypershock wrote:the scale is absolute crap though
Going by robot mode, yeah, but jet mode he's much better. Actually, probably still too small.
Posted by Sabrblade on April 12th, 2012 @ 9:49pm CDT
What about all his kibble and his bony ribcage?Noideaforaname wrote:Can't wait to get this guy. Just about every complaint I have can be easily fixed. No red crest? Paint it. Big ugly gun? Toss it. 1-per-case? Uh... internet?
Posted by worldsgreatest on April 12th, 2012 @ 9:56pm CDT
Posted by Noideaforaname on April 12th, 2012 @ 9:58pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:What about all his kibble and his bony ribcage?
I like kibble and don't at all mind bony ribcages (I don't really see much of a ribcage, at least nothing like DotM Shockwave's).
Posted by Megatron Wolf on April 12th, 2012 @ 10:04pm CDT
Posted by timcourtois on April 12th, 2012 @ 10:17pm CDT
Fig looks decent. Nice head sculpt. And the leg kibble in alt-mode looks less distracting than it did on the FE version.
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on April 12th, 2012 @ 10:59pm CDT
Posted by Fistful of Energon on April 12th, 2012 @ 11:29pm CDT
Posted by Autobot032 on April 13th, 2012 @ 12:28am CDT
Counterpunch wrote:That...does not look very good at all.
We agree, yet again.
I'll give this figure one point: The head sculpt. Seriously, an awesome job.
The rest of it is just a horrible mess and it looks incredibly simplistic.
First Edition is the right scale (to Megatron and Optimus), right colors, no clear plastic crap, and he has show accuracy this one couldn't even hope to come close to.
WTH Hasbro? Seriously? The First Edition is not a complicated figure. Couldn't just upsize it??
Posted by LiKwid on April 13th, 2012 @ 1:19am CDT
Posted by kirbenvost on April 13th, 2012 @ 2:40am CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on April 13th, 2012 @ 3:12am CDT
Posted by RhA on April 13th, 2012 @ 3:19am CDT
Posted by CrimsonPrime on April 13th, 2012 @ 3:39am CDT
1) Back-kibble : Seriously so the cockpit just simply sit at the back with the front part folded? Wow...Lame -.-...
2) Feet-kibble : It looks horrible...And here I thought Deluxe DOTM Starscream's chicken feet was bad -.-...
3)Bony ribcage : Gotta admit with Sabrblade on this one. That chest looks...In every way possible...Ugly >.>...
4) Scale : Wow that guy is huge. The only way they can fix this if they give us Leader Megatron. But other than that...Fail.
5) Translucent plastic : I thought this guy can pull it off like Voyager Megs did but apparently I thought wrong. It looks simply horrible @_@...
6) Secondary weapon : I dont give a shit about the mechtech weapon but they even manage to screw up the secondary weapon. That missile looks small as hell. G1 Starscream would laugh his ass off if he sees this lol.
But just like all crappy toys, there's some merit if not atleast a few :-
1) Headsculpt : That headsculpt is gorgeous ! The only thing it's missing is some red paint.
2) Jet mode : That jet mode looks beautiful compare to FE Starscream's jet mode.
But that's it. Sure he have an awesome alt mode and epic headsculpt but that doesnt justify spending 35 dollars on this guy. Pass.
PS : And yes you read my comments right. Here at Malaysia retail price of Voyagers is 35 dollars. Sigh and here you Americans claim it's expensive to collect TFs nowadays -.-...If I were at America I can literally buy an extra Deluxe everytime I bought a Voyager but here? Nope. Only 1 Voyager and that's it. Cue the long sigh....Sighhhhhhhhh......
Posted by Mykltron on April 13th, 2012 @ 5:17am CDT
Fistful of Energon wrote:I love the figure...but seriously, what the hell is going on with all the translucent plastic forearms that all the voyagers are getting?
I think the weapon is supposed to light them up when you activate the LED. It probably only works in dark conditions.
Posted by GuyIncognito on April 13th, 2012 @ 7:41am CDT
Of course, I say that now, but when I see this in the store I'll probably give in to temptation.
Posted by Sabrblade on April 13th, 2012 @ 8:07am CDT
1) Back-kibble : Seriously so the cockpit just simply sit at the back with the front part folded? Wow...Lame -.-...
2) Feet-kibble : It looks horrible...And here I thought Deluxe DOTM Starscream's chicken feet was bad -.-...
3)Bony ribcage : Gotta admit with Sabrblade on this one. That chest looks...In every way possible...Ugly >.>...
4) Scale : Wow that guy is huge. The only way they can fix this if they give us Leader Megatron. But other than that...Fail.
5) Translucent plastic : I thought this guy can pull it off like Voyager Megs did but apparently I thought wrong. It looks simply horrible @_@...
6) Secondary weapon : I dont give a shit about the mechtech weapon but they even manage to screw up the secondary weapon. That missile looks small as hell. G1 Starscream would laugh his ass off if he sees this lol.
But just like all crappy toys, there's some merit if not atleast a few :-
1) Headsculpt : That headsculpt is gorgeous ! The only thing it's missing is some red paint.
2) Jet mode : That jet mode looks beautiful compare to FE Starscream's jet mode.
But that's it. Sure he have an awesome alt mode and epic headsculpt but that doesnt justify spending 35 dollars on this guy. Pass./quote]
Posted by GuyIncognito on April 13th, 2012 @ 8:34am CDT
CrimsonPrime wrote:A word came to mind when I see this...Fail !! Here's why :-
1) Back-kibble : Seriously so the cockpit just simply sit at the back with the front part folded? Wow...Lame -.-...
2) Feet-kibble : It looks horrible...And here I thought Deluxe DOTM Starscream's chicken feet was bad -.-...
...
[blah blah blah]
Cue the long sigh....Sighhhhhhhhh......
I'm so glad I can simply enjoy a fun toy without being as bitter and cynical as you are!
Posted by Lockdown91 on April 13th, 2012 @ 8:47am CDT
1) I couldnt be bothered waiting for this thing, i needed me a prime starscream!
2) Because i didn't think it would be this good.
People need to get creative, just think of it as Starscream got upgraded or something, simple
But i'm not sure if i'll get it, simply because i got the first edition, maybe i'll get Bulkhead first and if i somehow find this cheap i'll get it then.
Posted by paul053 on April 13th, 2012 @ 8:55am CDT
Bulkhead also looks better than before but I think FE is still much better. Only this version got the shoulder color right.
Weapons? Sigh.....
Posted by Lord Onixprime on April 13th, 2012 @ 9:10am CDT
GuyIncognito wrote:CrimsonPrime wrote:A word came to mind when I see this...Fail !! Here's why :-
1) Back-kibble : Seriously so the cockpit just simply sit at the back with the front part folded? Wow...Lame -.-...
2) Feet-kibble : It looks horrible...And here I thought Deluxe DOTM Starscream's chicken feet was bad -.-...
...
[blah blah blah]
Cue the long sigh....Sighhhhhhhhh......
I'm so glad I can simply enjoy a fun toy without being as bitter and cynical as you are!
Agreed
Also, I'm not seeing the hate for the dark-purple transparent plastic. Sure, I'd prefer it all be painted, but the dark-purple is a lot nicer on Starscream than that light blue was on Optimus. It is at least dark enough to not look too far off from the normal dark gray that would be there.
Plus, he did once infuse himself with Dark Energon.
Posted by Requiem Prime on April 13th, 2012 @ 9:24am CDT
Bulkhead is alright at a glance, but next to the FE he's just looks weird. If they redeco him into someone else I wouldn't mind.
Mechtech continues to be a necessary evil that keeps the gimmicky compromises out of the figure itself.
Posted by Godzillabot Primal on April 13th, 2012 @ 9:43am CDT
BH: ...................For Gods sake give him seroids!
Posted by RAcast on April 13th, 2012 @ 10:23am CDT
Posted by Lord Onixprime on April 13th, 2012 @ 11:00am CDT
Of course, FE is better, but I'm not in any position to spend $100 bucks on a voyager class figure. I will have to settle for the PRID Bulk for my collection. It's definitely not the best figure of the line, but it represents him well enough, and he is tall enough to stand behind my Deluxes so that is good. Mechtech garbage will be going into the drawer where it will sit forever with all the others.
Posted by DEMEXICONZ on April 13th, 2012 @ 11:35am CDT
Posted by Hypershock on April 13th, 2012 @ 11:45am CDT
CrimsonPrime wrote:A word came to mind when I see this...Fail !! Here's why :-
1) Back-kibble : Seriously so the cockpit just simply sit at the back with the front part folded? Wow...Lame -.-...
2) Feet-kibble : It looks horrible...And here I thought Deluxe DOTM Starscream's chicken feet was bad -.-...
3)Bony ribcage : Gotta admit with Sabrblade on this one. That chest looks...In every way possible...Ugly >.>...
4) Scale : Wow that guy is huge. The only way they can fix this if they give us Leader Megatron. But other than that...Fail.
5) Translucent plastic : I thought this guy can pull it off like Voyager Megs did but apparently I thought wrong. It looks simply horrible @_@...
6) Secondary weapon : I dont give a shit about the mechtech weapon but they even manage to screw up the secondary weapon. That missile looks small as hell. G1 Starscream would laugh his ass off if he sees this lol.
But just like all crappy toys, there's some merit if not atleast a few :-
1) Headsculpt : That headsculpt is gorgeous ! The only thing it's missing is some red paint.
2) Jet mode : That jet mode looks beautiful compare to FE Starscream's jet mode.
But that's it. Sure he have an awesome alt mode and epic headsculpt but that doesnt justify spending 35 dollars on this guy. Pass.
PS : And yes you read my comments right. Here at Malaysia retail price of Voyagers is 35 dollars. Sigh and here you Americans claim it's expensive to collect TFs nowadays -.-...If I were at America I can literally buy an extra Deluxe everytime I bought a Voyager but here? Nope. Only 1 Voyager and that's it. Cue the long sigh....Sighhhhhhhhh......
Most of this i agree with, including the pass. But the kibble isnt even that bad, just the jet wings are bigger, and theres a way to make his foot kibble look like his high heels
Posted by DEMEXICONZ on April 13th, 2012 @ 11:53am CDT
Posted by Autobot032 on April 13th, 2012 @ 12:23pm CDT
The robot mode is terrible because it cheats and it doesn't even look good while doing so.
Look to PRID Ratchet as a prime example of how to cheat and make it look good. (No pun intended)
The transformation is...odd, too. Dat backpack... Why do these PRID figures all have to have such giant backpacks? (I know why they have them, but it's a question I'd like answered. Some of the most complex engineering designs have come from these people and they come up with this, all of a sudden? Sloppy.)
Posted by Hotrodimust on April 13th, 2012 @ 12:41pm CDT
Posted by Thrust400 on April 13th, 2012 @ 1:05pm CDT
Posted by Lord Onixprime on April 13th, 2012 @ 1:23pm CDT
Hotrodimust wrote:These figures look like crap bulkhead not so much but starscream is another rid prime seriously is everyone just giving in and accepting the crap hasblow is putting out
Not everyone is a cynical when it comes to plastic toys.
I thought a deluxe figure could never be better than its voyager version
Deluxe Armada Optimus, Nightslash Cheetor, 2 figures that spring to mind that are deluxe figures that outshine their larger versions.
Seriously hasblow is putting out shit toys that are made for kids not collectors the chug figures were for collectors. It's sad how everyone is just settling but I guess we have to because 3rd party doesn't put out enuf stuff plus it's to much money. So if a collector that doesn't have a lot of cash has to get what ever he could like that crap bruticus they are putting out
We are NOT and NEVER will we be Hasbro's main audience. Of course these toys are made for kids, THEY ARE TOYS!
Not every line can be the Masterpiece line. There are conflicting issues. Complexity sits well with collectors, but lines like RID (the original RID) and ROTF, which were chalk full of complex designs, also meet hard criticism from Transformers main market, that being kids and their parents buying them. Kids need figures that are easy enough for them to transform and play with. I remember being a kid when RID was out, and while I thought the world of the designs like Opitmus and Sideburn, I found it to be an absolute chore to play with them because they took way too long to transform. ROTF has extremely well engineered figures, but there was no way in the world that a kid is going to transformer leader class Prime, or leader class Jetfire. Heck, I can hardly transform leader class Jetfire.
If you don't like a line, don't buy it. Personally, I've liked just about every PRID figure I own, Cliff being the only one I find myself extremely disappointed with. I've got all of wave 1 and 2 deluxe and voyager figures. I think the line is great. I don't think complexity makes a line good or bad.
Posted by BeastProwl on April 13th, 2012 @ 1:43pm CDT
Posted by Hotrodimust on April 13th, 2012 @ 1:47pm CDT
Posted by Hotrodimust on April 13th, 2012 @ 1:55pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 13th, 2012 @ 1:55pm CDT
Night Slash Cheetor was a Beast Machines toy, not Unicron Trilogy.Hotrodimust wrote:And sorry about not knowing about the other deluxe figures because I didn't collect any of the figures from the shitty unicron trilogies.
You're forgetting one key factor that has been around since the very beginning of the franchise: The selling of toys in toy stores, which kids save up their allowances to to go shop at, or have their parents buy the toys for them. The same about ordering toys online. I had my parents buy me toys online as a child.Hotrodimust wrote:And I refuse to believe that children are the main audience because as a child you cannot go on a website and pre-order a figure and buy it with a credit card you don't own yet. Pre-orders sell out all the figures collectors are looking for are all bought up but the ones we aren't looking for shit on the shelves aka peg warmers. Go on eBay whose buying all the over priced figures not kids and not their parents.
BotCon is not as big a portion of this franchise as the toy line is. But kids do go to that too, accompanied by their parents. There wasn't even Botcon until 1994, ten years after the franchise began.Hotrodimust wrote:What kids do you know that can afford bot con tickets or parents that will pat $1200 for a trip for 2 this year because thats how much it cost me. Look at YouTube videos of conventions and shows mostly adults.
Seriously? Unless they're around toddler age, 7:30's quite early for bedtime. And on a Saturday night, no less. My bedtime as a child was 9pm, with 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays (as they weren't school nights).Hotrodimust wrote:The prime show airs at 830 at night my kids are in bed by 730 so who's up adults ya it airs on Saturday mournings.
Now you're just trolling. 3rd party stuff isn't official, therefore not part of this franchise, and therefore not Transformers product.Hotrodimust wrote:Who buys all the 3rd party stuff oh let me guess kids shell out hundreds of dollars to own fansproject of tfc toys come on now stop sucking hasblows d#ck and realize who is the main consumer
And, at the end of it all, no matter how you factor it, we are adults buying children's toys. Deal with it.
Posted by Counterpunch on April 13th, 2012 @ 3:01pm CDT
Autobot032 wrote:The transformation is...odd, too. Dat backpack... Why do these PRID figures all have to have such giant backpacks?
Because the design team has changed and is quite frankly, not very good. Not when compared to pretty much everything up to and including First Edition.
Posted by Autobot032 on April 13th, 2012 @ 3:22pm CDT
Counterpunch wrote:Autobot032 wrote:The transformation is...odd, too. Dat backpack... Why do these PRID figures all have to have such giant backpacks?
Because the design team has changed and is quite frankly, not very good. Not when compared to pretty much everything up to and including First Edition.
I'm assuming this news tidbit was released and I'm just forgetting it. Which is entirely possible.
I'm rather disappointed. I thought for sure we'd see better than First Edition once the line came out. Dumbing down the toys for kids is bad enough (because most kids are smarter than this), but making them inaccurate and ugly while they're at it? That worries me. That tells me that Hasbro IS dropping the ball and now they just don't care.
I do think we'll see the end of TF toys in the US, again.