I gotta give XTB allot of credit, this is the best MP Springer and what’s impressive is that all three modes look good which we hardly see with triple changers. Yes it has its issues like the diecast shoulders paint chipping( XTB is making plastic ones replacement) still worth owning.
@@arjinderkaur9960I think Saltus goes too much for robot mode and it ruin his other modes, especially his helicopter mode. This is probably the best as it hits on all 3 modes without much sacrifices. If you display him mostly in robot, Saltus is a great option as I like the robot and car mode butt not so much the helicopter.
Helicopter mode is incredibly good, and a fantastic facesculpt on bot mode. Those are the two details that really struck me as setting this apart from the other options out there
I think this has sold me on the figure. He really does look like how I want Springer to look. A lot of the other ones make him look like a roided-up behemoth (ESPECIALLY Unique Toys Allen). But yeah, I think I'm gonna swipe some clear coat across the edges of those shoulder slabs.
He has a double jointed knee, when the grey plastic folds together their is a peg that tabs into the knee joint if you pull the leg out or undo the foot you can unplug the peg and there is a secondary hard ratchet located within the upper shin for a double jointed knee that is almost as good as the MMC
I order mine on the BIG BAD TOY STORE Friday sale. I saved 40% on this guy. Emgo, thanks for your videos. Without your reviews and transformations I'd be freaking lost. Much love brother
Man i love your review cause you can make frustrated transformation seems so easy, especially in those shoulder section, other reviewer i watched has problem with it but you handle it smooth like butter...
I guess I'm the odd person out cause I think the Open Play Big Spring redo (can't remember what they changed the name to) is the best Springer. And I agree about the die cast is overdone in this one, you have to be careful how you use it so that the figure isn't too top heavy.
Thank you for this. I got the XTB Springer because the others just had too many things i didnt like and your comparisons helped me confirm that I made the right decision.
I still like the FT better for bot mode - XTB does two things that I just have a hard time overlooking: the chest not really tabbing in and the leg ratchets being too wide. I'm guessing the chest is die-cast so it won't move around as much even without locking in.
Yes it's also painted poorly though, which is a little annoying, like those shoulder pauldrons chipping paint. Virtus is not a horrible figure, but those things detract from it being a homerun. With some poor design choices for the ankles.
Nought to fifteen, that's a lot of sad onions next to the Sad Pacman there. I know Springer stuck with his Cybertronian vehicle modes, but I always found the rear of the car mode bing so much narrower to be a little wonky for me. But that's an issue with the character model that this toy works to emulate (along with the G1 toy). Still, it looks pretty good, and if I were going for MP-class figures, I would consider this one.
Actually ao happy that it has the different styles for the headsculpt cause one of the things that was keepking from getting this was that face sculpt but the alternste faces are much more animation accurate. Now literally the onky thing that's better on the fanstoys is the chest. I REALLY wish they made the chest vents have more depth like thr Fanstoys because if they did it'd be the definitive Springer
My daughter loves watching your reviews with me 😎 Btw.. flying things do roll as they should. I’ve been in a Blackhawk helicopter while the pilots were practicing “touch-and-go’s”! Hey, I didn’t know those were a thing for them, either! 😮
Nice review as always. Same pose I display mine in. Regarding the diecast, and specifically the pauldrons, that paint is coming off regardless. I haven't scraped mine and it was just flaking off, and even yours are missing paint in the close-ups. Just a terrible decision to make them diecast to begin with (so much so they XTB is issuing plastic replacement parts). I had a litany of QC issues with mine. I had to disassemble the legs to fix misaligned ratchets, the lot (there's actually a secondary knee joint that requires you to open the leg to use). Loose sword, weapons not tabbing, paint scraping in other areas, bits not extending or tabbing properly. Very typically XTB unfortunately. I find that extending the landing gear on the feet in bot mode makes him more stable as well, but it's definitely a pose and leave on the shelf piece. Well, until my replacement parts get here.
Anyone here a bit concerned that the feet is held together by a tiny plastic bar, that have to support the weight of the entire figure? Looks like it'll break eventually due to all the weight burden
This guy looks really cool, tbh. I'm still more likely to hunt down the Generations /Thrilling 30 version of him, but if I had the money. I'd swing for this dude.
Emgo the side blades on his legs they turn..and on his side arms has that pop up gun on both arms..i am glad you change your mind ..to me he's the best..
I love the look of this one so much. I think it's by far the best looking MP scale Springer. It's just too bad there are so many QC and build quality issues. Typical XTB: looks gorgeous, great accessories, good articulation....but so many problems. :(
Love the alt modes the bot is good in places but the back pack is a no for me. And not fond of the chest piece. I'll stick with robot hero. Maybe MMC might give it a try or fantoys will give him another go?
There are actually a few prototype flying cars that kinda transform between a 'car' mode and a 'flight' mode, admittedly most are planes rather than helicoptors. Toyworld are also working on a dropkick and shatter from Bumblebee that transform into both earth modes
Had this guy on preorder for 4yrs with TFSOURCE till they screwed me by canceling my pre-order which would have been for $125 and now it’s $199. Thanks TFSOURCE!
Mmm... I think I still like the Ocular Max better for 3p MP scale... and T30 overall, despite having never been into the comics. Its robot mode isn't G1-y but it is pretty cool, and the vehicle modes actually look like vehicles rather than a wad of random geometric shapes.
The only thing I don't like about the look of his robot mode is his chest , I think the green part should have been bigger but other than that great figure and review
Mine was chipped already in package..not something I did. I took pictures before I even transformed it. 🧐 Do they in fact send some reviewers hand selected copies?
For me I feel like the best overall Springer package is the Robot Hero KO of Open & Play Big Spring. Other companies do have advantages in certain categories, but as a total package I felt O&P got the most right, then Robot Hero fixed the face and added paint. I haven't actually bought Robot Hero though since I have O&P but keep thinking about it, so I don't know how it's quality came out (never did watch videos either). Personally I rarely feel like XTB figures look good, but I considered this one because I feel like the translucent blade effect for helicopter mode looks awesome. In the end I decided it was too expensive for just that gimmick, but seeing even you not bother showing it on camera I'm inclined to be glad I didn't. Of all the reviewers I watch you tend to be the most willing to do troublesome or annoying things. I would guess it was due to not wanting to take it back apart to put back together again. Not being able to store it back into the box easily would bother me.
@@emgo316 I apologize, my wording wasn't clear enough it seems. I was specifically referring to showing putting it together. You showed it assembled and described putting it together. Of course it could very easily be me reading to much into it.
This vid was already long enough with everything I had to show. It takes a little patience and finesse to put it together and take it apart, but it’s no insurmountable task. Sometimes a brief explanation of these accessories will suffice.
The video was uploaded less than 10 minutes ago, in other words: not enough time to watch the entire thing to find out where he got it from (because he normally says where he got it from near the end)
All that diecast just gives off the illusion of quality and durability. In reality you're going to have issues with joints becoming a floppy mess and paint chipping off. Mine already needs to be propped up so it wont fall over.
emgo i wanna thank you for your video,s thanks to you i,m also collector. trust me this is sicknis .i want more more more, every buck is for transformers,only promblem is it is verry diffecult to get titans return metroplex it is everywhere sold out.like fortres maximus you can get it but you pay top dollar. be blessed thank you
Oh, there can be. I bought the 2004 Predaking reissue, and as much as I love it, I would have actually preferred the all-plastic variants. The die-cast bits make Rampage and Divebomb so heavy that they sag in combined mode, and put major stress on those shoulders.
Nope...unique toys Allen looks better in car mode and helicopter mode....this looks more like open and plays springer and we all know where that figure lies with the toy world or fans toys springers
I’m not sure when it happened but I’m so sick of g1 takes. Star Wars doesn’t have this problem. Cause the tech in that series is already basically the top of the top. Their figures are all humans in armor. Transformers should evolve with the times. I’m tired of seeing g1. Have the mainline character a in deluxe or smaller classes. Why do third parties always do the same figure out very few years. Market saturation is a real problem. The tf fans are staring to age out. G1 should be revised ever other decade if that. But man there are so many show based series that should get some recognition. Beast machines were wild. The figure design is crazy and I think we have reached a level of engineering that could make some of the more wild transformers designs really shine. Transformers transtech the third line in the beast wars is a perfect example of this. Some of those designs were out rite insane looking.
G1's the easiest sell right now. you see several companies like Planet X and Iron Factory doing very different takes so we are seeing them. Then there's Fans Hobby (I think) doing UT stuff, so it's only a matter of time before we see more non-G1. I have 0 attachment to G1 so I agree on the oversaturation of it though. I much prefer stuff like Planet X's Fall of Cybertron styled stuff.
Your pose for Springer was epic! Can't wait for Punch/Counterpunch. I might buy that toy.
"QC, MY ONLY WEAKNESS"
-Xtransbots, probably
I gotta give XTB allot of credit, this is the best MP Springer and what’s impressive is that all three modes look good which we hardly see with triple changers. Yes it has its issues like the diecast shoulders paint chipping( XTB is making plastic ones replacement) still worth owning.
What's their customer service email ? I tried and it didn't go through ?
And what about saltus by occ
@@arjinderkaur9960I think Saltus goes too much for robot mode and it ruin his other modes, especially his helicopter mode. This is probably the best as it hits on all 3 modes without much sacrifices. If you display him mostly in robot, Saltus is a great option as I like the robot and car mode butt not so much the helicopter.
I have better things to do tonight than die...Such as watching this review! Always happy to see a new Springer, especially one this cool.
Helicopter mode is incredibly good, and a fantastic facesculpt on bot mode. Those are the two details that really struck me as setting this apart from the other options out there
4:56 Oh hi, Confused Phil Collins.
I think this has sold me on the figure. He really does look like how I want Springer to look. A lot of the other ones make him look like a roided-up behemoth (ESPECIALLY Unique Toys Allen). But yeah, I think I'm gonna swipe some clear coat across the edges of those shoulder slabs.
He has a double jointed knee, when the grey plastic folds together their is a peg that tabs into the knee joint if you pull the leg out or undo the foot you can unplug the peg and there is a secondary hard ratchet located within the upper shin for a double jointed knee that is almost as good as the MMC
Absolutely love the big effects parts of the blades spinning. About time something adds that so it can be displayed as actual flying.
I order mine on the BIG BAD TOY STORE Friday sale. I saved 40% on this guy. Emgo, thanks for your videos. Without your reviews and transformations I'd be freaking lost.
Much love brother
Brilliant on the ab crunch to avoid the paint scrapping on the shoulders, I followed your advice and worked amazingly well. Thank you!
I would love to have seen a comparison between open and play big spring
The legend has returned
SAD PACMAN!!!!!!!!!!!
Man i love your review cause you can make frustrated transformation seems so easy, especially in those shoulder section, other reviewer i watched has problem with it but you handle it smooth like butter...
This is specifically the MAIN reason why I have been waiting for emgo's review... how to avoid "the dreaded paint chipping!" :P
I guess I'm the odd person out cause I think the Open Play Big Spring redo (can't remember what they changed the name to) is the best Springer. And I agree about the die cast is overdone in this one, you have to be careful how you use it so that the figure isn't too top heavy.
I have all the springers and the updated open play springer is underrated for sure. I even like the alt modes on it
I think it was RH-02 Airwolf. I have one and I really like it.
@@DoctorOfSpice the RH is OandP with a better paint job.
Not too far out. I really like my Big Spring too.
Aka maketoys springer
Thank you for this. I got the XTB Springer because the others just had too many things i didnt like and your comparisons helped me confirm that I made the right decision.
I still like the FT better for bot mode - XTB does two things that I just have a hard time overlooking: the chest not really tabbing in and the leg ratchets being too wide. I'm guessing the chest is die-cast so it won't move around as much even without locking in.
Yes it's also painted poorly though, which is a little annoying, like those shoulder pauldrons chipping paint. Virtus is not a horrible figure, but those things detract from it being a homerun. With some poor design choices for the ankles.
Fanstoys is inaccurate. Very wide upper body.
Nought to fifteen, that's a lot of sad onions next to the Sad Pacman there.
I know Springer stuck with his Cybertronian vehicle modes, but I always found the rear of the car mode bing so much narrower to be a little wonky for me. But that's an issue with the character model that this toy works to emulate (along with the G1 toy). Still, it looks pretty good, and if I were going for MP-class figures, I would consider this one.
It's funny how many springer toys exist, official, 3rd party, knock-off, remolds, and repaints
Excellent review as always! Thanks for sharing!
"Too much die-cast" - something no one thought they would ever hear!
Emgo you were my childhood and now I am returning to your channel
I have this figure love it!!! This is my G1 Springer , great review emgo316
Actually ao happy that it has the different styles for the headsculpt cause one of the things that was keepking from getting this was that face sculpt but the alternste faces are much more animation accurate. Now literally the onky thing that's better on the fanstoys is the chest. I REALLY wish they made the chest vents have more depth like thr Fanstoys because if they did it'd be the definitive Springer
I like the recent war for Cybertron figure, but I gave him the the generations figure's sword.
My daughter loves watching your reviews with me 😎 Btw.. flying things do roll as they should. I’ve been in a Blackhawk helicopter while the pilots were practicing “touch-and-go’s”! Hey, I didn’t know those were a thing for them, either! 😮
Nice review as always. Same pose I display mine in.
Regarding the diecast, and specifically the pauldrons, that paint is coming off regardless. I haven't scraped mine and it was just flaking off, and even yours are missing paint in the close-ups. Just a terrible decision to make them diecast to begin with (so much so they XTB is issuing plastic replacement parts).
I had a litany of QC issues with mine. I had to disassemble the legs to fix misaligned ratchets, the lot (there's actually a secondary knee joint that requires you to open the leg to use). Loose sword, weapons not tabbing, paint scraping in other areas, bits not extending or tabbing properly. Very typically XTB unfortunately.
I find that extending the landing gear on the feet in bot mode makes him more stable as well, but it's definitely a pose and leave on the shelf piece. Well, until my replacement parts get here.
XTB nailed it with their springer over all others that came before it including fanstoys version as well!!! XTB wins the springer wars hands down.
I *knew* MP Hot Rod would fall over. I *knew*.
Anyone here a bit concerned that the feet is held together by a tiny plastic bar, that have to support the weight of the entire figure? Looks like it'll break eventually due to all the weight burden
This guy looks really cool, tbh. I'm still more likely to hunt down the Generations /Thrilling 30 version of him, but if I had the money. I'd swing for this dude.
Emgo the side blades on his legs they turn..and on his side arms has that pop up gun on both arms..i am glad you change your mind ..to me he's the best..
I showed the guns on his arms.
@@emgo316 yes you did my apologies
I believe in Unique Toys Allen supremacy!
Ah gotta love the foreshadowing
I love the look of this one so much. I think it's by far the best looking MP scale Springer. It's just too bad there are so many QC and build quality issues. Typical XTB: looks gorgeous, great accessories, good articulation....but so many problems. :(
Love the alt modes the bot is good in places but the back pack is a no for me. And not fond of the chest piece. I'll stick with robot hero. Maybe MMC might give it a try or fantoys will give him another go?
MMC already put one out
Hi emgo
I doubt Fanstoys is gonna vist Springer again !
One day, I'd love to see a version of Springer with Earth vehicle forms
There are actually a few prototype flying cars that kinda transform between a 'car' mode and a 'flight' mode, admittedly most are planes rather than helicoptors.
Toyworld are also working on a dropkick and shatter from Bumblebee that transform into both earth modes
Had this guy on preorder for 4yrs with TFSOURCE till they screwed me by canceling my pre-order which would have been for $125 and now it’s $199. Thanks TFSOURCE!
Was it worth the wait since it was announced like 3 years ago? YES!
Mmm... I think I still like the Ocular Max better for 3p MP scale... and T30 overall, despite having never been into the comics. Its robot mode isn't G1-y but it is pretty cool, and the vehicle modes actually look like vehicles rather than a wad of random geometric shapes.
It got paint ship. Its crazy. Mine had paint chip out of the box
Nice one Emgo🎉🎉🎉
Hey emgo just found out x-transbot is making new shoulder for springer yay..it the right color to..hope its plastic like you said
Great review
That thing is awesome
I personally am very happy with my ocular Max Springer
Color scheme and chest is so much better on this one
The only thing I don't like about the look of his robot mode is his chest , I think the green part should have been bigger but other than that great figure and review
Mine was chipped already in package..not something I did. I took pictures before I even transformed it. 🧐 Do they in fact send some reviewers hand selected copies?
I bought mine from BBTS. it's not a review sample.
Human springer is doing the sheesh stance
Hes better in all modes.
High budget siege springer actually
Was never a huge Springer fan, I do like the rotor disc effects part.
I agree EMGO. This Springer is awesome, so awesome I bought four (1 for each mode and 1 MISB).
🙃 can't wait to get mine
Interesting how they managed to not use the tires as the tail rotor like most Springers?
I found out how to fix the legs. open the Ratchet springs on the knees and adjust the leg so it is straight and not....
how many Springers is this now?
For me I feel like the best overall Springer package is the Robot Hero KO of Open & Play Big Spring. Other companies do have advantages in certain categories, but as a total package I felt O&P got the most right, then Robot Hero fixed the face and added paint. I haven't actually bought Robot Hero though since I have O&P but keep thinking about it, so I don't know how it's quality came out (never did watch videos either).
Personally I rarely feel like XTB figures look good, but I considered this one because I feel like the translucent blade effect for helicopter mode looks awesome. In the end I decided it was too expensive for just that gimmick, but seeing even you not bother showing it on camera I'm inclined to be glad I didn't. Of all the reviewers I watch you tend to be the most willing to do troublesome or annoying things. I would guess it was due to not wanting to take it back apart to put back together again. Not being able to store it back into the box easily would bother me.
the clear helicopter blade gimmick? I did show that. 18:20
@@emgo316 I apologize, my wording wasn't clear enough it seems. I was specifically referring to showing putting it together. You showed it assembled and described putting it together. Of course it could very easily be me reading to much into it.
This vid was already long enough with everything I had to show. It takes a little patience and finesse to put it together and take it apart, but it’s no insurmountable task. Sometimes a brief explanation of these accessories will suffice.
Emgo hope you show how to put the upgrade shoulder for us
Strangely I feel like if springer here had a beast mode it'd be a scorpion. Without the blade I really got scorpion vibes for some reason
I like the fans version
AWESOME 👏🏾 😎
Sad Pac-Man!😂
How did you fix that tab in the shoulders?
Is that a Homer?
So Green!
This is not the "Premium" version right? Seems like the Premium version is the only one available right now.
厳しい事を書くので、あえて日本語で失礼。
日本のファンでここ覗いてる人も相当数いると思いますし
他にコメントしてる方もいるけど・・・
正直な話、RobotHero RH-02 AIRWOLF（OpenandPlay BigSpringのリメイク)の方がずっといいですよね、安いし。
少なくともロボットモード時の造形はNo1だと思う
なお、FANSTOYS FT-19 APACHEもOcularMax PS-12 Saltusもすべて所有した上で判断してます。
三形態のバランスだって取れてるし、変形はクリーンで遊びやすい
ロボットモードのバックスタイルがとてもすっきりしてるしね、可動性も悪くない
ナイロン樹脂製で若干素材のチープさはあるけど、各形態のロックもしっかりしてる
あの造りこそTFトイの王道だと思う。
（胸パーツのハメあいが悪かったりウインドウのピンが出てたり問題がないわけではないが、修正するのにそんなに手間はかからない）
X-transbotsは変形が無駄に複雑な上、ロボットモードのスタイルに不満がある
悪くはないと思うが、もっと上半身にボリュームが欲しいのと、胸部腹部のノッペリした所は気になる。
ヒーロー体型すぎてキャラクター性に合わない。ゴツいガチムチ兄貴でいいんですって
全体的に見た感じ、構造的に凝った作りにしたかったのはわかるけど、唯一ヘリモードが抜群に良いだけでそこに大部分を振ってる印象かな。
ここ数年のX-transbots製品全般に共通して言えることだけど、複雑さと精緻さをはき違えてる。
設計構造上脆弱な部分が多くなりすぎている
MX-11 Lockeの時はまだスタイルがいいから、構造の脆弱性と変形時にクリアランスの困難を抱えててもなんとか我慢できたけど・・・
なにかと不良品率が高いのは完全に繊細すぎる設計のせいでしょうね、実際の製造ラインの生産能力、検品体制が追い付いていない。
設計部門の暴走に近いものがあります。
そもそも、カーモードとヘリモードのスキッド部分を腕にも変形させず、まんまバックパックにするとか、無駄に容積増やしてるだけでしょ。
そりゃ背面のスタイルが悪くなって当たり前。
かなりの後発商品でこの出来だとすると
今後リリース予定のMX-22のウルトラマグナスも心配になってくるな、こりゃ
Yay new sad pac man
ok the joke in this episode was uncaled for
Did you get it from big bad toy store
The video was uploaded less than 10 minutes ago, in other words: not enough time to watch the entire thing to find out where he got it from (because he normally says where he got it from near the end)
They just don't make synthetic-a-soid like they used to SSSsss
its a Sad Onion.
In my world it's a sad pac-man :)
This is what I would want if a SS Spinger was a thing.
Ss stinger? That’s already a thing. Do u mean ss springer?
@@etonymous1632 yes lol😂
You couldn’t compare it to transformers generations springer
Cool
cool
i prefer RH-02 (KO Big Spring)
All that diecast just gives off the illusion of quality and durability. In reality you're going to have issues with joints becoming a floppy mess and paint chipping off. Mine already needs to be propped up so it wont fall over.
Great vid as always but you forgot to show the arm cannons
I did show them. 33:04
Are we watching the same vid? lol
emgo i wanna thank you for your video,s thanks to you i,m also collector. trust me this is sicknis .i want more more more, every buck is for transformers,only promblem is it is verry diffecult to get titans return metroplex it is everywhere sold out.like fortres maximus you can get it but you pay top dollar. be blessed thank you
"Too much die cast."
BLASPHEMY there is no such thing
There is to me, but to each their own
@@emgo316 I would say maybe an even balance between die cast and plastic might work better.
@Matthew Elliott Die cast in the legs for stability is best (and maybe some internal structure) and that's it. The rest, plastic.
Die-cast, it's a lost art.
-Optimus Primal
Oh, there can be. I bought the 2004 Predaking reissue, and as much as I love it, I would have actually preferred the all-plastic variants. The die-cast bits make Rampage and Divebomb so heavy that they sag in combined mode, and put major stress on those shoulders.
I got better things to night then die
For me the chest puts me off… just seems too flat…
I've got better things to do than watch this review rn, YT recommendations!
Too much Diecast just makes a figure weird for me. That’s why I never liked the titanium series, it’s just not right lol
Nope...unique toys Allen looks better in car mode and helicopter mode....this looks more like open and plays springer and we all know where that figure lies with the toy world or fans toys springers
I’m not sure when it happened but I’m so sick of g1 takes. Star Wars doesn’t have this problem. Cause the tech in that series is already basically the top of the top. Their figures are all humans in armor. Transformers should evolve with the times. I’m tired of seeing g1. Have the mainline character a in deluxe or smaller classes. Why do third parties always do the same figure out very few years. Market saturation is a real problem. The tf fans are staring to age out. G1 should be revised ever other decade if that. But man there are so many show based series that should get some recognition. Beast machines were wild. The figure design is crazy and I think we have reached a level of engineering that could make some of the more wild transformers designs really shine. Transformers transtech the third line in the beast wars is a perfect example of this. Some of those designs were out rite insane looking.
G1's the easiest sell right now. you see several companies like Planet X and Iron Factory doing very different takes so we are seeing them. Then there's Fans Hobby (I think) doing UT stuff, so it's only a matter of time before we see more non-G1.
I have 0 attachment to G1 so I agree on the oversaturation of it though. I much prefer stuff like Planet X's Fall of Cybertron styled stuff.