Thanks for saying that… my first thought of Metalhawk was, “Who cares? I don’t know this guy from Adam!” But you said you like these obscure characters because it broadens your knowledge of the Transformer universe. You’re right! I’d never heard of Jhiaxus until now, and I love that character now. I’ve never heard of Metalhawk, but maybe I’ll grow to love him too, or maybe not, but either way, I’m learning about the comics, the pretenders toys from the 80’s, and who knows what’s next!
@@SamanthaS92 He's referring to a Japanese cartoon (they're called Animé) from 1988 called "Transformers: Super God Masterforce" (God means "power" in Japanese). After season 3 of the American Transformers cartoon ended, Japan skipped season 4 of the US show (the 3-parter "The Rebirth") and replaced it with their own cartoon shows. First "Headmasters" in 1987, then "Masterforce" (1988) and "Victory" (1989). They all had about 30 episodes. The Japanese Transformers cartoon continuity ended with a single episode show called "Transformers Zone" in 1990. They were all released on DVD some time ago by a company called Metrodome. This guy, Metalhawk, was initially the commander of the Autobots until Ginrai (who looks like Powermaster Optimus Prime) arrived.
I think you should definitely continue doing the reverse transformations as it's so nice to see how to go from Robot Mode to Vehicle Mode, and vice versa! :D
Personally all the Pretender shells should have been Legends scale so they all stand at the same height in robot mode as they did as characters in the show. They aren’t using the Pretenders gimmick so these really are just random bots. I like the smaller boys best.
I have to say, I once watched an episode of the Super-God Masterforce, and what got me into it was the music. I never heard such a melody like the one from the theme. Glad to see they are bringing this guy into the line!
It's surprising that there was effort to make Metalhawk's alt-mode be accurate to his alt-mode's appearance from the Super-God Masterforce anime (which was where Metalhawk debuted). And despite his flaws, Metalhawk is pretty good.
First of all, thank you for doing a slowed down transformation tutorial. Most channels fly through them. Second, I'm new to Transformers. I just picked up this figure at Ross. It's literally only like my 4th Transformer figure ever. The transformation on this one was so satisfying! I accidentaly chipped a little detail piece in the process though.
Awesome review. I look forward to buying him. Plus, if this mold becomes popular, I can see him being re-tooled into one of the Starscream clones from the Animated Universe, Animated Universe Blitzwing minus the tank mode, G1 Universe Jetfire in similar fashion to his 2006 Classics figure, Black Shadow, Cyberverse Slipstream, Cybertron Universe Thundercracker, Energon Universe Wing Dagger/Wing Saber, Cybertron Universe or Earthspark Soundwave (with the chest modified to hold Ravage or Laserbeak or Frenzy), Cybertron Sideways, the upcoming Devcon figure (to be released this Winter), the upcoming Windblade figure, Jet Vehicons (White and Black), Autobot Topspin, Broadside, Thunderwing, Brainstorm, Nitro Zeus in G1 format, Decepticon Stormcloud, Decepticon Wingstun, Decepticon Twirl (the pink female Seeker featured in the 2019 IDW comics), Armada Universe Thrust, Energon Skyblast and etc. 10/10! 😍
Interesting...am I the only one that thinks that you could get a really decent Starscream or other Seeker out of this mold? Like, the Rainmakers would be pretty awesome in Earth Mode vehicles using this mold.
That's some impressive retooling they did. Happy to see Masterforce getting some love in the new main line. Though with all that white/light grey, I'm very concerned about potential future yellowing on this figure.
I wanted to let you know that I appreciate how you try to highlight both the good and bad of the figures. Your reviews come off as more honest and fair than some contemporaries. Thanks for helping me decide what figures to seek out and which can be left on the shelf.
As somebody who adores random zed list transformers this warms my iron heart. I do agree that Cyclonus does look like the better figure, doesn’t mean metalhawk is bad Cyclonus just had that brilliant character design helping him out.
I genuinely think Cyclonus is the best figure of his size class in the last decade. Only Tarn has come close recently. Cyc is just so perfectly realised, and the balance he has in bot mode for posing is absolutely exceptional as well.
I like that both transformations are in the videos now. Before "Just transform it!" became a thing, I would watch PvsP to get a new bot into alt mode then I would watch Emgo for how to transform back from alt mode to bot. XD
I think if they wanted to make him look more accurate to the source material or the toy then yes painted gold or maybe just a darker gold plastic would help the old Titans Returns Metal Hawk was more or less the correct colours n that respect. This guy uses slightly lighter grey plastic than the original, but the original had unpainted weapons and the rear guns were also silver. weirdly when I look at him he strongly reminds me of Actionmaster Starscream. Also PVS P is right to point out the lack of landing gear as the original J-G1 Metal Hawk had them & so did Cyclonus so their lack here is very noticeable it also puts the Autobot logo on his chest at some additional risk too. But there seems to be some potential for aftermarket forearm fillers and landing gear here. It should be fun to try out his Primemaster Pretender shell in weapon mode with him too. I'll get him but I'm not in a huge hurry to do so I'm a bit to obsessed with Gi Joe Classified lately.
Yes, please keep the reverse Transformations in. Apart from always initially being satisfying to watch, they save heaps of time down the road!🤙(for me anyway), As I always end up coming back to your vids when I want to tform something quickly - and painlessly! - that I haven't for a while.🤘
Dudeeee I have a couple of months in the game not but when I started I would have killed for reverse transformation videos !!! Especially on third party
As a old school plastic model builder. I would use car radiators to fill in this knee gaps. I love customizing my robots. And this is a good one to get creative with.
I have definitely had my issues with too plastic-y looking Transformers and skip buying many of them for that reason, and or those mushroom peg wheels hanging in the air on a figure like Minerva. But… I love him! Super excited about this figure. I’m going to customize mine when I get him. I’m coming around to the yellow torso but I wish it was gold or painted. Aside from that I think he is a perfect Transformer. Looks so good from all angles and can’t wait to have him
Metalhawk in "Masterforce" was kinda like the forerunner of the modern take on Bumblebee being more like a warrior. I was introduced to the character in the IDW comics, thought he looked cool - they didn't use him much.
Sorry I'm late, but he was. Rather than being an autobot he was a neutral who fled during the war, when he returned to Cybertron he, bumblebee and starscream had to decide on a new governing council. He was actually anti bee as he felt the autobots were just as responsible for the war as the decepticons and became friends with starscream as he was honest about his crimes. Without spoiling the story for anyone who reads this I'll just add you should always trust starscream it has never ever ever backfired, such a trustworthy gentleman who doesn't even know the meaning of backstabbing
Did you know, if you have Metalhawk, you can also combine him with Needlenose (just like with Skyquake). Flip Metalhawk's sword around and it the two prongs also fit into Needlenose's chest.
Might get this. Kinda wish they made the yellow paint more gold if you know what I mean. Still a really cool one, defenietely looks good when being a retool
Metalhawk looks fabulous in robot mode! (Defo prefer Cyclonus in jet mode though - more finished) Fun to see him with Iguanus and Bombburst. Which just goes to show kids, either pick the inner robot or the outer Pretender shell or you wind up with Legacy Skullgrin...blech!!!!!
7:56 I don’t know, those kind of flaps make me nervous that I’ll break it. Edit: Also, while the sword could certainly be shinier, the rifles are of accurate color.
It's a real shame they couldn't have used that grey shade of plastic from Cyclonus for him, it would definitely have improved the look. Especially the weapons; that pale grey plastic looks really cheap, sadly. But what the hell is that Super Megatron figure? I've never seen it before!
I'm not really bothered by the colors, and you can always use paint pens on the sword to spiff it up a bit. The "hollow" areas are really at a minimum.
I am still waiting for a proper God Ginrai release. There are three other Autobot pretenders from The Supergod masterforce release namely Diver, Landmine and Phoenix. In the Japanese transformers universe, Autobots are called Cybertrons while Deceptions are called Destrons.
I definitely choose Cyclonus than Metalhawk attempt engineering. I also not really knowledge about Transformers Super God Masterforce, so i do not know to say about this figure. Hopefully Hasbro and Takara Tomy can create comic universe Metalhawk because i love Metalhawk use his jet wings as weapon in Transformers IDW comic book 😊. So it's depends on me to buy Legacy Evolution Metalhawk because i so many plans to pick up the newest Jurassic World Dinosaur figure 🦖🦕, so this chase is depends on prefect time to pick up this figure. Great video, PrimevsPrime 🤗.
Thanks for saying that… my first thought of Metalhawk was, “Who cares? I don’t know this guy from Adam!” But you said you like these obscure characters because it broadens your knowledge of the Transformer universe. You’re right! I’d never heard of Jhiaxus until now, and I love that character now. I’ve never heard of Metalhawk, but maybe I’ll grow to love him too, or maybe not, but either way, I’m learning about the comics, the pretenders toys from the 80’s, and who knows what’s next!
Absolutely agree! I really like this obscure character choices! 🤩
@@PrimeVsPrime in asia..metalhawk is famous
It’s a masterforce character.
@@explodingrubiescollectorof7888 oh! I don’t know what that means…
@@SamanthaS92 He's referring to a Japanese cartoon (they're called Animé) from 1988 called "Transformers: Super God Masterforce" (God means "power" in Japanese). After season 3 of the American Transformers cartoon ended, Japan skipped season 4 of the US show (the 3-parter "The Rebirth") and replaced it with their own cartoon shows. First "Headmasters" in 1987, then "Masterforce" (1988) and "Victory" (1989). They all had about 30 episodes. The Japanese Transformers cartoon continuity ended with a single episode show called "Transformers Zone" in 1990. They were all released on DVD some time ago by a company called Metrodome. This guy, Metalhawk, was initially the commander of the Autobots until Ginrai (who looks like Powermaster Optimus Prime) arrived.
Your action poses in the beginning of every video are just breathtaking!!!
Ah wow thanks so much! This one weren’t too great tho sadly :(
I think you should definitely continue doing the reverse transformations as it's so nice to see how to go from Robot Mode to Vehicle Mode, and vice versa! :D
An thanks for the feedback! Much appreciated! 🔥
I just got this figure, my very first transformer. He has a special place in my heart now
Personally all the Pretender shells should have been Legends scale so they all stand at the same height in robot mode as they did as characters in the show. They aren’t using the Pretenders gimmick so these really are just random bots. I like the smaller boys best.
I agree, but now I want them to go all in. Leader class Roadgrabber, please.
Womp womp
Honestly could see this as a better updated mold for the earth rise seekers mold, it being a more posable robot mode and a cleaner alt mode
I have to say, I once watched an episode of the Super-God Masterforce, and what got me into it was the music. I never heard such a melody like the one from the theme. Glad to see they are bringing this guy into the line!
He and cyclonus are big Ws of the line imo. You know what? Please hasbro retool this into a legacy depth charge new age did!
or a prime starscream could work
That would be really cool!
would be interesting to see if they did a prime starscream would it be a new mold or a retool of a existing mold
@@marshmello2019-m6c has to be a new mold
One of your Ws is a repaint?
It's surprising that there was effort to make Metalhawk's alt-mode be accurate to his alt-mode's appearance from the Super-God Masterforce anime (which was where Metalhawk debuted).
And despite his flaws, Metalhawk is pretty good.
Robot mode is definitely the win for me 💪🏻
I really like the use of the up and down panning shots for the recent videos on new figures, really nice way to show them proper
Thanks for the feedback! Much appreciated that you noticed 🙏🏻
Very nice use of the Cyclonus mold. The jet mode doesn’t even look anything similar
First of all, thank you for doing a slowed down transformation tutorial. Most channels fly through them. Second, I'm new to Transformers. I just picked up this figure at Ross. It's literally only like my 4th Transformer figure ever. The transformation on this one was so satisfying! I accidentaly chipped a little detail piece in the process though.
Your quality of videos and transformations are amazing. I, like my kids, enjoy transformers and your videos are always fun to watch. Thank you.
Yeahhh... The reverse transformation is quite useful! Keep the good job!
Thanks so much!
Awesome review. I look forward to buying him. Plus, if this mold becomes popular, I can see him being re-tooled into one of the Starscream clones from the Animated Universe, Animated Universe Blitzwing minus the tank mode, G1 Universe Jetfire in similar fashion to his 2006 Classics figure, Black Shadow, Cyberverse Slipstream, Cybertron Universe Thundercracker, Energon Universe Wing Dagger/Wing Saber, Cybertron Universe or Earthspark Soundwave (with the chest modified to hold Ravage or Laserbeak or Frenzy), Cybertron Sideways, the upcoming Devcon figure (to be released this Winter), the upcoming Windblade figure, Jet Vehicons (White and Black), Autobot Topspin, Broadside, Thunderwing, Brainstorm, Nitro Zeus in G1 format, Decepticon Stormcloud, Decepticon Wingstun, Decepticon Twirl (the pink female Seeker featured in the 2019 IDW comics), Armada Universe Thrust, Energon Skyblast and etc. 10/10! 😍
Interesting...am I the only one that thinks that you could get a really decent Starscream or other Seeker out of this mold? Like, the Rainmakers would be pretty awesome in Earth Mode vehicles using this mold.
That’s a very good idea! Would probably be better than the ER versions
@@PrimeVsPrime I like the Earthrise figures myself, but as an alternative I think these would be awesome!
That's some impressive retooling they did. Happy to see Masterforce getting some love in the new main line. Though with all that white/light grey, I'm very concerned about potential future yellowing on this figure.
I really hope he doesn’t yellow =(
I wanted to let you know that I appreciate how you try to highlight both the good and bad of the figures. Your reviews come off as more honest and fair than some contemporaries. Thanks for helping me decide what figures to seek out and which can be left on the shelf.
As somebody who adores random zed list transformers this warms my iron heart. I do agree that Cyclonus does look like the better figure, doesn’t mean metalhawk is bad Cyclonus just had that brilliant character design helping him out.
I genuinely think Cyclonus is the best figure of his size class in the last decade. Only Tarn has come close recently. Cyc is just so perfectly realised, and the balance he has in bot mode for posing is absolutely exceptional as well.
Preordering: Origin Jazz,Crosscut,Hot shot,Animated Prowl,Crashbar (junkion 2), Scraphook (junkion 1)
Good lineup!
I like that both transformations are in the videos now. Before "Just transform it!" became a thing, I would watch PvsP to get a new bot into alt mode then I would watch Emgo for how to transform back from alt mode to bot. XD
Ah thanks for letting me know!
The green blast effects look sick with this!
Yes definitely! They’re my favourite colour so far!
Just grabbed MetalHawk. I love the colors. My Actual first Voyager Class. I'm loving this Plane mode
I know Metalhawk from IDW and he looked awesome there, this figure looks pretty different to that one but still looks fun!
have this guy arriving in a couple days. can't wait to have him!
Diffinatly preordering this and the upcoming deluxe you have received already
Oh nice one!
You make very nice videos!
Thanks so much! Much appreciated mate!
Thank you for the reverse transformation! It saved me with my toddler 😅😅
Please share your customisation process if you do decide to. Great video as always!
Legacy Metalhawk:"Hasta la vista, Starscream!"
Kingdom Cyclonus:"I'm not dead yet!"
Loved this dude in the IDW comics this is a must cop for me
Oh nice one! Glad you like it!
Now I'm confused about if I want to get this Metalhawk or the Titans Return version for my Transformers Synergy series.
Personally I think this is a better figure
I think if they wanted to make him look more accurate to the source material or the toy then yes painted gold or maybe just a darker gold plastic would help the old Titans Returns Metal Hawk was more or less the correct colours n that respect.
This guy uses slightly lighter grey plastic than the original, but the original had unpainted weapons and the rear guns were also silver.
weirdly when I look at him he strongly reminds me of Actionmaster Starscream.
Also PVS P is right to point out the lack of landing gear as the original J-G1 Metal Hawk had them & so did Cyclonus so their lack here is very noticeable it also puts the Autobot logo on his chest at some additional risk too.
But there seems to be some potential for aftermarket forearm fillers and landing gear here.
It should be fun to try out his Primemaster Pretender shell in weapon mode with him too.
I'll get him but I'm not in a huge hurry to do so I'm a bit to obsessed with Gi Joe Classified lately.
Can’t wait to Metalhawk!👍👍👍😎
He’s nice!
@@PrimeVsPrime I agree with you!
Yes, please keep the reverse Transformations in. Apart from always initially being satisfying to watch, they save heaps of time down the road!🤙(for me anyway), As I always end up coming back to your vids when I want to tform something quickly - and painlessly! - that I haven't for a while.🤘
your best video "transformation" ever
I remember him and his sad fate from IDW comics universe (old one). It will be nice to have him on the shelf
Can’t wait to get this figure to paint the “null rays”. Red wings, blue body, and silver barrels.
yes please continue to do reverse transformation.
The robot mode & jet mode very nice transformers I want that sleek jet for myself nice collectible.
Cool video mister primevsprime
Thanks so much!
Dudeeee I have a couple of months in the game not but when I started I would have killed for reverse transformation videos !!! Especially on third party
I had to pull the pieces out of the wings. they snap in and out no harm . since I pulled them out i repainted them looks great.
When did they stop giving Voyager class figures landing gear? I had a deluxe armada starscream that had them but the legacy voyager doesn't.
honestly this guy looks pretty cool
I agree! Nice figure for sure!
yes good sir please do both the transformations. its pretty entertaining.
Ah thank you for letting me know!
As a old school plastic model builder. I would use car radiators to fill in this knee gaps. I love customizing my robots. And this is a good one to get creative with.
Great review! Did you get Shrapnel in yet? Excited to see that. Thanks!
I dont know why really but i just looked at him and was like "what a badass of an autobot" xD Must get for me, nice review as always!
Thanks so much!
Great review 👏🏻
Masterforce! Pretender!!
Thanks so much!
I have definitely had my issues with too plastic-y looking Transformers and skip buying many of them for that reason, and or those mushroom peg wheels hanging in the air on a figure like Minerva.
But… I love him! Super excited about this figure. I’m going to customize mine when I get him.
I’m coming around to the yellow torso but I wish it was gold or painted.
Aside from that I think he is a perfect Transformer. Looks so good from all angles and can’t wait to have him
Hey great videos can ask where u get those kool figures stands like those at?
"That gold plastic really doesn't look great."
I mean, on camera it looks sunshine yellow, which I think is fine.
For a guy that i don't have any idea of who the f he is, him being a remold of cyclonus makes me want him anyway
Me too
That’s what sold me too! Cyclonus was such a good figure I thought this can only be good too!
Damn! He looks fantastic! Honestly really makes me think of the wfc/foc jetfire. Would love to repaint it as such
That would be pretty cool!
Nice review! Just curious, can it do a Gerwalk mode half decently?
Metalhawk in "Masterforce" was kinda like the forerunner of the modern take on Bumblebee being more like a warrior. I was introduced to the character in the IDW comics, thought he looked cool - they didn't use him much.
I wish the seekers had a transformation this good
Wasn't this guy in the IDW comics series? I only remember in one copy seeing him being introduced in the Wfc series
Sorry I'm late, but he was. Rather than being an autobot he was a neutral who fled during the war, when he returned to Cybertron he, bumblebee and starscream had to decide on a new governing council. He was actually anti bee as he felt the autobots were just as responsible for the war as the decepticons and became friends with starscream as he was honest about his crimes. Without spoiling the story for anyone who reads this I'll just add you should always trust starscream it has never ever ever backfired, such a trustworthy gentleman who doesn't even know the meaning of backstabbing
I enjoy this guy, if the gray was a dark like the Cyclonus, it would be a world’s difference.
It’s crazy how there’s only like three different steps between metal hawk and cyclonus but in jet mode they look so different
wait, can that gimmick with skyquake be done with metalhawk also where you place needlenose to skyquake in jet mode with this figure?
No, Metalhawk doesn’t have the tabs needed to peg onto Skyquake.
Can't wait to get this
Its pretty nice!
The toy sizes nowadays is a bit smaller compared to the 2007 TF movie toys. 2007 Deluxe is about 7 inches but now it's the size of the Legacy toys 😞😕
man, if I were a parent, I'd be so excited to get this for my kid
and I wouldn't even be sure if they'd like it more than I would! 😆
de donde las consigues
Wow! I like a new action figure for same big size like Cyclonus.😎
PLEAAAASE DO A CUSTOM this figure looks practically made to paint the stomach detailing with a black wash would look incredible
I also knew you had this figure so do Twincast next plz 😂🙏
Sure!
Did you know, if you have Metalhawk, you can also combine him with Needlenose (just like with Skyquake). Flip Metalhawk's sword around and it the two prongs also fit into Needlenose's chest.
Amazing. Gonna get this one.
It’s pretty nice! I hope you enjoy it!
Great review. What kind of stand is that?
I'm actually shocked I got this figure before a PvP review came out.
Please continue to do reverse transformation!
looks super cool
I agree! Pretty sleek!
Reverse transformation is really helpful
8:24 can you put potp metalhawk inside?
I know absolutely nothing about this guy but he looks terrific and I need him on display.
Haha my thoughts exactly!
Great review as always dude. I’m liking the reverse transformations so hope you keep it consistent !
what is that intro theme pls
Don’t wanna let myself down
@@PrimeVsPrime thx
Alright, I think we need "THE BASICS on..." of this guy
I'm so excited for this figure!
Might get this. Kinda wish they made the yellow paint more gold if you know what I mean. Still a really cool one, defenietely looks good when being a retool
I agree! Definitely needed some gold paint!
Ngl, when this was first revealed, I thought it was supposed to be Wing Saber from Energon😂
The most rockstar name in the whole Autobot roster. I just... can't stop saying it. METALHAWK!
Haha my thoughts too! METALLLHAWKKKK!
Metalhawk looks fabulous in robot mode! (Defo prefer Cyclonus in jet mode though - more finished) Fun to see him with Iguanus and Bombburst. Which just goes to show kids, either pick the inner robot or the outer Pretender shell or you wind up with Legacy Skullgrin...blech!!!!!
Haha ikr?!
7:56 I don’t know, those kind of flaps make me nervous that I’ll break it.
Edit: Also, while the sword could certainly be shinier, the rifles are of accurate color.
It's a real shame they couldn't have used that grey shade of plastic from Cyclonus for him, it would definitely have improved the look. Especially the weapons; that pale grey plastic looks really cheap, sadly.
But what the hell is that Super Megatron figure? I've never seen it before!
Brilliant remolding by Hasbro Engineers
I'm more interested in Twincast, but my friend is psyched for him.
Ah fair enough!
Bro do a review on Thunderclash! Just so you can add him to the collection
i think they updated metal hawk color this year lol its more gold united version
Got my 6 year old this and blitz wing for Xmas I think im going to have more fun with them then he is 😅
Isn't master force part of the Japanese G1 time-line
This proves cyclonus is a basically perfect mold for the seekers
Want Metal Hawk! Love that Super Megatron.
Super Megatron is sooo nice!
@@PrimeVsPrime Oh yes! I pre ordered him as soon as he was announced.
I'm not really bothered by the colors, and you can always use paint pens on the sword to spiff it up a bit. The "hollow" areas are really at a minimum.
I am still waiting for a proper God Ginrai release. There are three other Autobot pretenders from The Supergod masterforce release namely Diver, Landmine and Phoenix. In the Japanese transformers universe, Autobots are called Cybertrons while Deceptions are called Destrons.
Actually looks better in your review than when they revealed him
Ah nice! Glad I did a good job haha
They could retool this into an animated starscream
I definitely choose Cyclonus than Metalhawk attempt engineering. I also not really knowledge about Transformers Super God Masterforce, so i do not know to say about this figure. Hopefully Hasbro and Takara Tomy can create comic universe Metalhawk because i love Metalhawk use his jet wings as weapon in Transformers IDW comic book 😊. So it's depends on me to buy Legacy Evolution Metalhawk because i so many plans to pick up the newest Jurassic World Dinosaur figure 🦖🦕, so this chase is depends on prefect time to pick up this figure. Great video, PrimevsPrime 🤗.