Video Review of Transformers Power of the Primes Titan Predaking
Sunday, June 3rd, 2018 8:37PM CDT
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The video goes over the transformation process to convert each individual Predacon into their combined mode, helpfully pointing out various locking points and little details of transformation along the way. After that we get a comparison to Combiner Wars Devastator (he's almost exactly as tall as that six-bot behemoth!) and Leader Megatron, and a run-down on Predaking's articulation. For the more critical among you, the review also reveals a few of the figure's potential foibles as well.
Check out the video embedded below, and if you missed it, Part 1 of this review (going over each individual Predacon) can be found here! Share your thoughts by posting in the Energon Pub forums, and as always, stay tuned to Seibertron.com for more exciting Transformers news!
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Posted by Randomhero on June 3rd, 2018 @ 9:51pm CDT
Answer?
No. They can’t be switched. There’s pegs in the back for the wings to attach and the shoulder canons.
Oh...well alright. Not a deal breaker or worth complaining just makes me ask still “Why we’re they switched? When was divebomb ever the right arm?’
Posted by transformers_va on June 3rd, 2018 @ 9:53pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 3rd, 2018 @ 9:54pm CDT
In virtually every single piece of visual fiction and non-toy artwork that Predaking has appeared in.Randomhero wrote:When was divebomb ever the right arm?
Posted by RiddlerJ on June 3rd, 2018 @ 10:16pm CDT
Posted by Reflector2000 on June 4th, 2018 @ 3:26am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 4th, 2018 @ 4:04am CDT
RiddlerJ wrote:It's funny how much of the load Divebomb takes on in forming Predaking.
I think it's novel (though I would have thought it better to have a larger razorclaw but I understand that wouldn't have worked for some fans)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 4th, 2018 @ 5:54am CDT
Reflector2000 wrote:Why, oh why, could Hasbro not have given us a Volcanicus like this???
Because the Titans are mainly aimed towards the adult collectors whereas the single releases are geared towards kids and collectors. What do you think would sell better towards kids, dinos, or 4 mammals and a bird?
Don't get me wrong, I'd love to have the dinobots in a larger scale, but from a potential sales standpoint, they made the right choice.
Posted by Evil Eye on June 4th, 2018 @ 6:47am CDT
Posted by padfoo on June 4th, 2018 @ 7:33am CDT
Posted by Roadbuster on June 4th, 2018 @ 7:51am CDT
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 4th, 2018 @ 9:29am CDT
Roadbuster wrote:Is this Predaking supposed come with stickers or do we have to wait for Reprolabels to give us something nice?
It comes with stickers but we have to apply them, as evidenced by some of those in Singapore that already have him and photos out of the box had no stickers. As to whether you find them nice enough, versus waiting for reprolabels, I can't answer that for you.
Posted by joevill on June 4th, 2018 @ 2:07pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Markus on June 4th, 2018 @ 9:25pm CDT
oh and i must have Predaking
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 4th, 2018 @ 9:35pm CDT
Ultra Markus wrote:its a shame that the rest of the combiners are not titan class that would be magnificent
oh and i must have Predaking
A voyager sized Groove...
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 4th, 2018 @ 10:26pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:its a shame that the rest of the combiners are not titan class that would be magnificent
oh and i must have Predaking
A voyager sized Groove...
Actually, I think I want that, just for the absurdity. Would probably scale well with my daughters ken dolls.
Posted by Ultra Markus on June 4th, 2018 @ 10:29pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:its a shame that the rest of the combiners are not titan class that would be magnificent
oh and i must have Predaking
A voyager sized Groove...
Heck YEA!
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 5th, 2018 @ 5:44am CDT
Posted by Emerje on June 5th, 2018 @ 6:48am CDT
Ultra Markus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:its a shame that the rest of the combiners are not titan class that would be magnificent
oh and i must have Predaking
A voyager sized Groove...
Heck YEA!
Then we'd just need a Leader Groove to have him in all of the standard sizes. Even...
...Cyberverse...
...and Micromaster Groove! OK, the Micromaster is technically a different character, but do we really care?
Emerje
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 5th, 2018 @ 7:19am CDT
Emerje wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:its a shame that the rest of the combiners are not titan class that would be magnificent
oh and i must have Predaking
A voyager sized Groove...
Heck YEA!
Then we'd just need a Leader Groove to have him in all of the standard sizes. Even...
...Cyberverse...
...and Micromaster Groove! OK, the Micromaster is technically a different character, but do we really care?
Emerje
Hell, if we are going to go that far, lets just jump to a Titan class groove with a working motor that 2 year olds could ride. Bought on site.
Posted by Qwan on June 5th, 2018 @ 7:23am CDT
I'll admit I'm warming up to this big lug a little. I'm still not in love like I was with Devastator, not by any means, but he's looking more acceptable at least. Maybe I'll pick him up eventually, depending what insane price he ends up going for down here
Posted by Ultra Markus on June 5th, 2018 @ 9:57am CDT
or at least radio controlledTF-fan kev777 wrote:Emerje wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:its a shame that the rest of the combiners are not titan class that would be magnificent
oh and i must have Predaking
A voyager sized Groove...
Heck YEA!
Then we'd just need a Leader Groove to have him in all of the standard sizes. Even...
...Cyberverse...
...and Micromaster Groove! OK, the Micromaster is technically a different character, but do we really care?
Emerje
Hell, if we are going to go that far, lets just jump to a Titan class groove with a working motor that 2 year olds could ride. Bought on site.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 5th, 2018 @ 6:44pm CDT
Qwan wrote:Now now everyone, as fun as this is, we are in the Predaking thread.
I'll admit I'm warming up to this big lug a little. I'm still not in love like I was with Devastator, not by any means, but he's looking more acceptable at least. Maybe I'll pick him up eventually, depending what insane price he ends up going for down here
Dunno why but I kinda have the "combiner fatigue". Enough that I may skip this release and even going as far as to sell my CW Devastator. With unaplied brand new reprolabels sheets.
Posted by fenrir72 on June 5th, 2018 @ 10:15pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:its a shame that the rest of the combiners are not titan class that would be magnificent
oh and i must have Predaking
A voyager sized Groove...
Hey K! What happened to your kawaii "A" gal avatar? I miss her "peace" sign!
Posted by Burn on June 5th, 2018 @ 11:26pm CDT
fenrir72 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:its a shame that the rest of the combiners are not titan class that would be magnificent
oh and i must have Predaking
A voyager sized Groove...
Hey K! What happened to your kawaii "A" gal avatar? I miss her "peace" sign!
If you could send such things via PM instead of posting off-topic that'd be great thanks.
Posted by Overcracker on June 13th, 2018 @ 11:02pm CDT
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 14th, 2018 @ 12:53am CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on June 14th, 2018 @ 1:07am CDT
Posted by Bronzewolf on June 14th, 2018 @ 2:21am CDT
Posted by Black Bumblebee on June 14th, 2018 @ 12:12pm CDT
The only way I am going to purchase this one is if I see it on clearance at Ollie's or something for $50.
Posted by gothsaurus on June 14th, 2018 @ 1:05pm CDT
1. Ensuring stability with such heavy figures (ie. no ball and socket joints, etc.)
2. Passing the "drop test" at such a large size
3. Keeping price down enough that it can be affordable to a kid audience
Dealing with all of those means simplifying design AND sadly some hollow parts. I think with all the challenges they had, they've put together a really good looking figure.
Seeing the video and more recent photos, I think my hesitation is gone. Will definitely be picking up the figure. Looks like it displays really well with Devastator.
Posted by Overcracker on June 14th, 2018 @ 2:03pm CDT
With Tantrum (I refuse to call him Torox) and Headstrong actually transforming into the complete leg, rather than just shins, and Divebombs wings actually forming part of the crotch and lower torso.
This unfortunately means the Wings are non-removable. So any 3P Chromed Set will need to account for that.
I'm sure in person he'll look quite imposing though. The thin waist was not as distracting in the video as it had been in previous pictures.
My only gripe is the lack of BF Sword. What's a Predaking without his massive sword?
I'm sure 3rd parties, or even Shapeways will take care of that though.
Posted by gothsaurus on June 14th, 2018 @ 2:21pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on June 14th, 2018 @ 2:50pm CDT
Overcracker wrote:My only gripe is the lack of BF Sword. What's a Predaking without his massive sword?
G1 toy accurate?
Emerje
Posted by gothsaurus on June 14th, 2018 @ 3:03pm CDT
Posted by Overcracker on June 14th, 2018 @ 3:10pm CDT
Emerje wrote:Overcracker wrote:My only gripe is the lack of BF Sword. What's a Predaking without his massive sword?
G1 toy accurate?
Emerje
Well played.
Posted by Anonymous on June 14th, 2018 @ 4:37pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 14th, 2018 @ 10:20pm CDT
And G1 cartoon accurate.Overcracker wrote:Emerje wrote:Overcracker wrote:My only gripe is the lack of BF Sword. What's a Predaking without his massive sword?
G1 toy accurate?
Emerje
Well played.
Only one episode ever had him use a sword in just one scene, and it was a purple lightsaber-type sword that looked nothing like the big golden broadsword we often associate with Predaking.
Posted by Bumblevivisector on June 14th, 2018 @ 11:10pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:And G1 cartoon accurate.Overcracker wrote:Emerje wrote:Overcracker wrote:My only gripe is the lack of BF Sword. What's a Predaking without his massive sword?
G1 toy accurate?
Emerje
Well played.
Only one episode ever had him use a sword in just one scene, and it was a purple lightsaber-type sword that looked nothing like the big golden broadsword we often associate with Predaking.
Yes, that's the 3P sword I want, because I don't think that's been done yet.
And I indeed wanted G1 toy accuracy way back when, so I bought the reissue! Regardless of whatever design flaws PotPredaking has, as long as it attempts to be more accurate to his media appearances than another toy that's relatively easy to acquire, I'll still seriously consider buying it. They had me at "shoulder cannons".
Posted by Agamemnon on June 15th, 2018 @ 8:21am CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on June 15th, 2018 @ 8:46am CDT
Agamemnon wrote:Predaking up for preorder at BBTS. $159.99
I wonder why Amiami's preorder(discounted 29% less) price of Y 19050 (today's fx exchange rate) is US $12.00 more than that?
Posted by YoungPrime on June 15th, 2018 @ 8:53am CDT
Black Bumblebee wrote:It looks to be the same issue as with Devastator--even though the sizes are large, the transformations are what you would expect from a deluxe figure. What's the point of turning into a beast mode if the mouths and legs are not going to do anything? They just turn into animal shaped bricks.
The only way I am going to purchase this one is if I see it on clearance at Ollie's or something for $50.
Bingo!!!
The Beast modes are all terrible and the Bot modes are okay at best so if they're only redeemable in one mode (combined) then they're only worth one 3rd price IMO!
A portion of the other $100.00 could go to 3P add on's that'll likely clean up Hasbro's mess...
Posted by RustedCross on June 15th, 2018 @ 11:23pm CDT
Posted by Va'al on June 16th, 2018 @ 2:10am CDT
RustedCross wrote:
Deheehhehehe
Posted by Sabrblade on June 16th, 2018 @ 9:08am CDT
That buffalo ain't gonna get Strongarm very far with those bricky legs.RustedCross wrote:
Posted by gothsaurus on June 18th, 2018 @ 11:16am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on June 18th, 2018 @ 1:13pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:That buffalo ain't gonna get Strongarm very far with those bricky legs.
Just a thought based on this. I remember during season 3's "From the files of Teletran 2", they did a feature on The Predacons/Predaking, and they referred to Tantrum as a "Buffalo", now immediately of course I thought of the American Buffalo (Bison), which he looks nothing like, but I guess he could pass for an African Water Buffalo (seeing as how that would match with Headstrong being a Rhino), but to me, he always looked more like a standard Bull.
Posted by Sabrblade on June 18th, 2018 @ 3:38pm CDT
Admittedly, it was because of that file that I've been calling him a "buffalo" instead of "bull" all these years.o.supreme wrote:Sabrblade wrote:That buffalo ain't gonna get Strongarm very far with those bricky legs.
Just a thought based on this. I remember during season 3's "From the files of Teletran 2", they did a feature on The Predacons/Predaking, and they referred to Tantrum as a "Buffalo", now immediately of course I thought of the American Buffalo (Bison), which he looks nothing like, but I guess he could pass for an African Water Buffalo (seeing as how that would match with Headstrong being a Rhino), but to me, he always looked more like a standard Bull.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 18th, 2018 @ 4:08pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Admittedly, it was because of that file that I've been calling him a "buffalo" instead of "bull" all these years.o.supreme wrote:Sabrblade wrote:That buffalo ain't gonna get Strongarm very far with those bricky legs.
Just a thought based on this. I remember during season 3's "From the files of Teletran 2", they did a feature on The Predacons/Predaking, and they referred to Tantrum as a "Buffalo", now immediately of course I thought of the American Buffalo (Bison), which he looks nothing like, but I guess he could pass for an African Water Buffalo (seeing as how that would match with Headstrong being a Rhino), but to me, he always looked more like a standard Bull.
*whistles as she looks up the instructions*
Buffalo. G1 Tantrum is a Buffalo. Buffalo buffalo buffalo.
Posted by o.supreme on June 18th, 2018 @ 4:14pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Admittedly, it was because of that file that I've been calling him a "buffalo" instead of "bull" all these years.o.supreme wrote:Sabrblade wrote:That buffalo ain't gonna get Strongarm very far with those bricky legs.
Just a thought based on this. I remember during season 3's "From the files of Teletran 2", they did a feature on The Predacons/Predaking, and they referred to Tantrum as a "Buffalo", now immediately of course I thought of the American Buffalo (Bison), which he looks nothing like, but I guess he could pass for an African Water Buffalo (seeing as how that would match with Headstrong being a Rhino), but to me, he always looked more like a standard Bull.
*whistles as she looks up the instructions*
Buffalo. G1 Tantrum is a Buffalo. Buffalo buffalo buffalo.
I looked up the tech spec and the Marvel TF Universe Bio, (which didn't state anything) figured that would have been enough. Still
Tantrum (Torox) looks more like
vs.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 18th, 2018 @ 4:21pm CDT