Great comparison! Just a little biased 😉. I'm one of the lucky ones that got a good copy of the xtb. With the cartoon accurate bot mode and the price I'm happy with Janssen, but Fans Toys did do a superb job. Thanks for sharing!
It’s not bias, is statical. You have a higher chance of getting a broken figure with XTB. Just because you won the QC lottery doesn’t mean it’s overall problem free.
I'm gonna be picking up a Janssen down the line just because I really do love how the Robot mode looks, so praying I also get lucky and get a solid copy of the figure
I think you hit it on the nail. IF I wanted quality and stability, I would go for Fanstoys but since I plan on displaying this and maybe playing with its transformation once or twice; there's no justification for me to pay an extra hundred for Fanstoys. I think xtransbots knew they were outclassed thus the mini-figures. There's no other reason to have those with a Perceptor figure. Even with that they knew their product is just another mess. They needed to get ahead of any problems with that much, MUCH lower price. On that note, this is the reason why I never believed that companies had to jack up their prices by $80 to $100 per figure due to rising costs of production. No company would ever sell their product below cost and even at this price, Xtransbot will make a small profit. Granted that material, labor and shipping prices have gone up but I truly believe that 75% of all that higher price are simply from market demand. Companies know their product will still sell at their over-inflated prices. $130 for Janssen the same price we would have paid for this type of product 3 or 4 years ago.
I have to agree...Fans toys lacking the butterfly joint, XTB should really take that category. Janssen just looks better IMO and while build is important, how it looks and posing options on my shelf are what count for me. So far no issues with my Janssen, but I had some close calls while transforming him. I have XTB winning 5 to 3, as I give sculpt and articulation to them. FT almost always wins IMO so this is a step in the right direction for XTB. Its nice to have choices.
@@mikecesca5187Yeah, a few very odd “scoring” comparisons in this video where it kind of looks like the decision to make the robot you *want* to win then actually end up doing so shines through. I’m likely in the Tesla camp, but giving it the articulation point late in the comparison is a bit transparent.
You gave articulation to FanToys? No butteryfly joint (which you missed to mention and IMO, a must for a masterpiece), need to mess with the shoulder to get full 90, need to remove waist tab to get a waste swivel (lots say its optional but it takes away from Toon Aesthetic) , need to un-tab the chest piece to get a ab crunch. It takes a lot of engineering make this work. XTB is the more highly articulated figure by a landslide.
Something I don't see mentioned much is that Janssen also has a waist tab. It has to be pushed down manually but it doesn't impede the waist swivel and it slides back up so as not to impede the ab crunch.
@@TMReviews Slightly less articulation doesn't outweigh missing articulation. Plus you gave FT a pass on the shoulders and ab crunch which I would not have. To be fair, you did disclose your biasness.
Nice review. I have to say that FT is the better figure but XTB is the better Perceptor. For a figure to just go on the shelf and not be transformed much if at all, Janssen would be the better pick, and the fun accessories give it so much more value. The build quality is a shame, but I feel as long as you are aware of what they are and the little bits like the front flaps sticking sometimes, they are just annoyances.
@@TMReviews Always love the comparisons, it's helped me to decide on figures from two companies before. Just a suggestion, but during the articulation or maybe as a different segment related to it, but would a posing category make sense for these kinds of reviews? Because articulation by itself is nice and useful, seeing the figures posed while utilizing the articulation can offer more insight on the benefits or limitations of them. Like an ankle rocker without forward or backward tilt is very limiting when you want to do certain poses.
Damn, XTB looking like a real KO company in this comparison. But if you wanna save $100 and all you're gonna do is pose your character and never touch it again (as most of us do with our MP displays) then XTB seems a good option. Either way I'll wait to replace my Tesla V1 - either for XTB to improve their 2nd batch, or for FT to actually be in stock again.
Please feel free to disagree, but i think a mistake was made when scoring the articulation. The XTB has additional hands swivels for in/out as well as a butterfly joint for the shoulders.
Fair assessment. Articulation is closer than I think some mention...moving pieces for extra angles can sometimes break the illusion. Butterfly is something that is a nice to have, personally it should be on more figures, and could be a judge factor. Pins are a pain due to loosening over time but overly tight tolerances can be an issue as well. I'm anticipating images of arms being stressed on both due to transformation Look wise...Janssen has it IMHO..but having both in hand, not at the same time yet, one really can't go wrong. But that's the "fun" about having an opinion.
Great Comparison, and you made a lot of good(Bad) statements about XTB. Having both, well all 3...FT is the More Premium Product. With that said, I believe XTB wins Overall. Not by much, but a win is a win. Many if not the Majority of MP collectors are looking for the more Perfect Perceptor and XTB nailed it with Skulp, Paint/colors, Asseccories, and Price. My results would be 4 to 4 and anytime XTB can tie FTs...Its a win for XTB.
I agree with your point 💯💯...the problem with the thighs that all reviewers point to isn't a problem for displaying collectors which is the vast majority although some MP collectors might "play" with their figures...for me, the mainline is for playing & MP is for displaying...Janssen's thighs do not separate on the shelf & mine is in a dynamic pose...FT is a better overall product but price point for a figures use is a factor...maybe use XTB for toon & FT for IDW
As someone who likes to regularly transform my masterpiece collection, I care most about durability and engineering, and toon accuracy second. FT was an easy pick for me.
Thanks Sony. These vs are always appreciated. The vs turned out much like I expected, FTS having better quality. I know I have said it again, but I just don't care about the character as much as FTs is charging. I really don't care about the alt modes either, they are pretty dumb, so I will never transform him. I have had Tesla 1.0 since it came out, and have never felt the need to transform it, and never really had ant issues with it. The only reason I even really ordered Jansen is I really like the mini figures. I would actually really prefer if either of these companies would put out a figure of a character I don't already have a version of. Have a fantastic day Sony.
IMO It was a very Fair, Honest Review and Comparison of the two Companies product offerings. What I take away from this, XTB is nipping at FTs heels. They are NOT there yet, but Janssen clearly shows they are on the right path. I really thought that XTB, might HIT it out of the Park with this one and steal the WIN. Especially after their Kupp fiasco. A closer loss that many realize. Maybe XTB gets them next time, and they might, should they take what they have learned from this and apply it to their next several products that are in the pipeline due to be released. If they can keep the Price Point where it is, or even a slight increase but still noticeably cheaper than FT, with the Improvements needed, Spit and Polish if you will, on the FINAL PRODUCT, FT will have no choice but to either attempt to step up their game somehow, or perhaps lower their Price Point to compete with a company that will be on equal footing. Thank you for the review, although you may be somewhat bias, you are by far more unbiased than several of the other Big Name reviewers out there. You know, the ones that tend to be overly HARSH on certain companies, and sometimes rightly so, while being kid gloves with other certain ones.
Great Comparison! 👍 I'm still leaning towards XTB simply because I feel he nails the Toon Aesthetic, and that's worth an extra 10 Points on my Scorecard 🤣🤣🤣
Great review and very fair. Janssen looks great in bot mode, really nails the toon aesthetic. Fanstoys looks amazing in alt modes. Wish XTB would just sharpen up in their build. Would quite happily pay somewhere in between the two price points for an XTB that was just right! That said it is Fanstoys second attempt so roll on XTB Janssen 2.0!!
Please know, Sony that you are doing great work on you channel, it’s respectful and thorough and you’re helping your fellow collectors. In my case, I feel pulled in the direction of FT not only because they are pretty consistently high quality but also pretty consistent in their style and presence in a collection because I want my ENTIRE collection to look consistent (not just one or two standouts) That (in effect) is my personal bias, just wanted to share that because collectors have biases too! (Not just reviewers)
Great VS. Vid 🌟😎.. I think it's a tie IMO.. I actually have a good copy of Janssen. The build of Tesla 2.0 is why it kept up with Janssen. Hopefully XTB comes out with better builds because they are doing a great job. Love the accessories 😀
Love your reviews. I have the Jassen and I must be lucky. Usually go with FT, but wanted the more G1 animation look. No QC issues you described have appeared on my figure.
Thanks for this review! I honestly pose them all in robot mode, except the dinos of course, so I'll have to go for XTB since FT really fucked up the face for me something about it just looks so bad, and I can't with the color mishap on the for arms but I really liked the chest for FT sadly can't win them all
I got the FT on sale, and it's a fantastic figure. Classic FT build quality, and just feels so good to handle. That being said, judging solely by the way they look I actually prefer the XTB - as is often the case. Sadly it's yet another case of XTB having an absolutely fantastic sculpt that's brought down by build quality and engineering issues.
Janssen for me, the price was a huge difference, 75 quid difference aka 101 dollars i can live with the faults he goes on the shelf changes the odd pose now and then he does that job perfectly, sure those faults do annoy me but then having 100 dollars in my pocket for the next figure kinda eases that pain ; )
FT has an actual tranforming lower body whereas XTB just did the same lazy thing the studio series did so FT wins no contest. The only flaw of the FT is price and color, the design though is leaps ahead.
My copy of XTB doesn't have any problems with the feet & I kno, as a reviewer, u get earlier copies so maybe that's the problem...XTB does have separation in the thighs but as a collector that displays my figures rather than play with them, Jansen sits solid on the shelf...NONE of my comments are meant to say FT isn't a better figure cuz I believe it is but to me FT isn't the definitive choice as they usually are...at $100 more, it should be $100 better...again, for collectors that transform back & forth or that constantly change positions I can see XTB being a little frustrating...I move my figures maybe twice a month & XTB has been stiff so far...
I couldn’t decide between the two so I paid off my Tesla PO and ordered Janssen too. I like the metallic blue and the faces much better on XTB and I love doing my own comparisons so I just went for both of them.
I discovered something with the tesla 2.0 figure. So it is tight on there but you can make the gun more cartoon accurate by removing the scope on his gun. I just tried it and it worked I will have him reviewed if you want to see what I do to remove it but it's tighr as hell to remove
Great comparison overview. And as usual, fair. Personally, I stopped buying XTB back with Savant. Their quality is just mediocre at best. I used to buy most of their stuff... everything has broken at least once at some point and I don't figit with my collection hardly at all. They are typically behind a magnetically sealed Moducase just for display... Yet they still break at some point. Just no matter how they look at this point, I will never buy XTB again.
You do a great job in all your videos, and this is no exception. I agree with all your points except on sculpt and articulation. Sculpt I like the added details on the thighs and the legs which are still cartoon accurate, but I see your point about the panel breakup. Articulation is where I really disagree, the articulation is the same except you don't have to move anything out of the way to utilize it on Janssen, and Janssen has butterfly joints that tesla doesn't.
I'd go FT if I went but I like my original FT Perceptor. With the updated face you got thrown in w/ a later figure they sold. I don't see why there's a need for another. Fair battle though
But you forgot the Xtransbots has Butterfly joints! Still fair comparison. Am glad you said in the beginning that all reviews are Bias and it's a matter of preference. Thank you for being honest! TMR! ♥️
i like them both. great video. i went with the xtb cause of the price. (deluxe axe battler is getting the money i might have used on the FT). I got solid joints on mine..i have issues with my left hand ..its so loose. outside of that my legs work and hold while being manipulated. i got lucky i think.
I don't think a comparison is biased since you held two Janssen's in hand and you basically had the same build and qc issues. I bought Janssen but I'm scared to transform it and I definitely don't want to keep any figure I can't transform. Tesla has a better engineering, the transformation is similiar but simpler and smoother, and shows that you can achieve the same results than X-transbots without overcomplicating things. The way the arms retract into the chest is the perfect example. But, since they are very similar, anyway, there is really no justification fot the 100$ price difference.
Great comparison. I think the quality standards for collectors should be set by companies like Fanstoys, not XTB. I realise more & more that today in the toy collecting world, high quality figures is a niche market unfortunately.
I only bought Janssen for the Microbot accessories. I didn't think of it until it was too late, I wish I had just bought the accessories on their own from someone who doesn't care about them instead of buying the whole figure.
@@TMReviews While that is true it is also more unnecessary work if I'd just thought ahead better. I've also never been comfortable trying to select boxes to ship figures in.
I think AVAILABILITY should be an additional comparison category. I feel this should be 5 to 4 result because FT Tesla is sold out at most retailers. If price is a category why not Availability?
Interesting. I always known him to be chunky since I never watched the Japanese media. From the G1 toy to the cartoon to more modern takes, especially in the Machininma series where I remember how blocky he is, he's always been beefy moreso than a heroic stature.
I don’t really use all the extra parts. I get all of them from China directly by preorder, I only pay $20 more for FT compare to XTB. So it’s not a very hard choice for me to make 😊
Good comparison. I do like Perceptor,and thought that XTB was getting better as far as quality,but I was wrong. XTB needs to step up,as they have alot of figures that are on the way,they cant afford to keep dropping the ball. I do like the way Janssen looks over Tesla 2.0,but that's it. And personally,I dont mind the dark red on Tesla 2.0. But to me,Tesla here just looks too lanky. But of course,the materials and build are better. Too bad there isn't a way to merge both figures together,ha ha.
@@TMReviews Ha ha,yea,and merge with Maketoys,so we can get those damn Coneheads. FT needs some competition. XTB needs to tighten up. I will admit to most of my 3p figures being FT,but the company isn't perfect. And XTB has alot of good stuff planned-but they need to put more bite with their bark.
I do prefer the XTB proportions, but loose/fragile joints are a big turn off. The price of the FT is making me hesitate though. It's not like Perceptor is my favourite character or anything. He's only a little bigger than Koot, who only cost me $99. I'd be okay with $140. These rising prices are telling me it's about time to wrap up my TF collection.
Great comparison. I think you were definitely more fair to Janky than he deserves. I really do hope they get a better engineer, designer, and QC department some day.
Good review but am happy with x-transbots janssen he wins in accurate toon colors , accurate G1 toon especially in alt-mode , Accessories and the PRICE!!!!!! but I have pre-order fanstoys jazz he's a must have
Really good comparison I enjoyed it. I guess I am super biased.. because there is no comparison to any fans toys transformer. they are like a brick and they are beautiful. No Kiki ever necessary!!
@@jtyw27 do u have him in hand, cause I do and there's nothing loose about him or any Fanstoys figure,(Kiki never needed) stop listening to 🤡 on Facebook and experience it for urself and if u don't have it inhand it AINT A FACT BUDDY and Iam a Fanstoys Fanboy cause they will always MAKE THE SUPERIOR PRODUCT...Im just saying, thats how u said it right 🤣🤣
It's a massive tossup IMO... There's a lot I like on the FT version (paint, arms and leg cleanliness, waist), but the XTB version has a lot of its own merits too like a cleaner waist swivel, G1 accuracy, and price... I also like how XTB did the tank treads in a different color than the leg (something I won't ever be keeping him in anyway, but...).
Yes! I don’t know why so many people saying XTB has good paint job😂 looks are the surface, you can see some texture on its not flat 🥲 I personally building modelkits, I airsl spay myself, so I can tell XTB paint job is NOT good, that texture is caused by too much/ too thick of layer of paint.
@@pandamant666 that’s exactly what I noticed when held up close, weird like the texture was rough and not even. Like they used a water color brush or something.
I went with Fans toy But I like X-Trans Accessories they Nailed it the min Figures remind ÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷ Me of the episode they went In Meg Chest I love the Chemistry Set too but felt FT Was more soild.
Fans Toys shill. Just kidding. lol. I also prefer tight over loose and floppy. Good comparison. Thanks. So many nice things for the XTB and it's sad that they dropped the ball on build quality and design flaws.
Do you work for fanstoys?? I have both of these figures and my Jansen is nothing like yours common theme with your comparisons fanstoys always wins bias is for what you like best but more often with these reviewers they seem to like the company fanstoys best instead of what's nice for their collection. I have tons of fanstoys in my collection maybe 20 to 25 but I also have many other figures. when you do comparisons right from the start your viewers already know who you will choose from the way you treat each figure your bias is apparent from the start why even bother like i said i have both and they are about equal and your Jansen is screwed up mine is not what did you do to it
Fans toys has lost multiple times, so that tells me you don't watch my videos, I also stated right up front that every video has bias including mine, so you just don't watch or listen but leave comments anyways
Janssen's legs will fold back at the knee far enough to touch his butt. There is a clip in the knee, and if you keep bending it back or pull it back intentionally the clip will release and the knee will fold all the way back. Bringing the knee back down will cause the clip to automatically re-engage.
It sound honest at first that you'll try an objetive comparison.... But it was really clear that your subjetive visión win. The way you Review every inch of XTB looking for fails make You a classic Fanstoys defensor
Not only is it obvious that you didnt watch this video,its also apparent that you that you never watched any of his videos. He tells it at is is; the XTB here is not built very well,its not just his opinion,but seems to be a general consensus among most of those who have reviewed it.
@@TMReviews I think an option when you compare articulation is to compare without having to move any piece etc to get the articulation. Only think that makes sense are hip skirts where you allow for that piece to move out of the way. That would be most objective and fair as some will say oh moving this piece to get access to this articulation is fair/not fair.
Great comparison! Just a little biased 😉. I'm one of the lucky ones that got a good copy of the xtb. With the cartoon accurate bot mode and the price I'm happy with Janssen, but Fans Toys did do a superb job. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks memo
It’s not bias, is statical. You have a higher chance of getting a broken figure with XTB. Just because you won the QC lottery doesn’t mean it’s overall problem free.
@@Scro10m it kinda is biased, everyone has a biased opinion. This guy chose a favorite and regarded it the winner in the end
@@Scro10m did you not notice the 😉😉😉?
I'm gonna be picking up a Janssen down the line just because I really do love how the Robot mode looks, so praying I also get lucky and get a solid copy of the figure
I think you hit it on the nail. IF I wanted quality and stability, I would go for Fanstoys but since I plan on displaying this and maybe playing with its transformation once or twice; there's no justification for me to pay an extra hundred for Fanstoys.
I think xtransbots knew they were outclassed thus the mini-figures. There's no other reason to have those with a Perceptor figure. Even with that they knew their product is just another mess. They needed to get ahead of any problems with that much, MUCH lower price.
On that note, this is the reason why I never believed that companies had to jack up their prices by $80 to $100 per figure due to rising costs of production. No company would ever sell their product below cost and even at this price, Xtransbot will make a small profit. Granted that material, labor and shipping prices have gone up but I truly believe that 75% of all that higher price are simply from market demand. Companies know their product will still sell at their over-inflated prices.
$130 for Janssen the same price we would have paid for this type of product 3 or 4 years ago.
I have to agree...Fans toys lacking the butterfly joint, XTB should really take that category. Janssen just looks better IMO and while build is important, how it looks and posing options on my shelf are what count for me. So far no issues with my Janssen, but I had some close calls while transforming him. I have XTB winning 5 to 3, as I give sculpt and articulation to them. FT almost always wins IMO so this is a step in the right direction for XTB. Its nice to have choices.
@@mikecesca5187Yeah, a few very odd “scoring” comparisons in this video where it kind of looks like the decision to make the robot you *want* to win then actually end up doing so shines through.
I’m likely in the Tesla camp, but giving it the articulation point late in the comparison is a bit transparent.
Money is always a factor, and we can’t put other down because of it. That’s being said, Jansson is the figure we need, Tesla is the figure we DESERVE
You gave articulation to FanToys? No butteryfly joint (which you missed to mention and IMO, a must for a masterpiece), need to mess with the shoulder to get full 90, need to remove waist tab to get a waste swivel (lots say its optional but it takes away from Toon Aesthetic) , need to un-tab the chest piece to get a ab crunch. It takes a lot of engineering make this work. XTB is the more highly articulated figure by a landslide.
I definitely agree with in regards to articulation. Janssen is far better. The build quality shouldn’t take away from that fact.
Janssen has less articulation in the hip, knee and scope, I still give it to FT even with the butterfly
Something I don't see mentioned much is that Janssen also has a waist tab. It has to be pushed down manually but it doesn't impede the waist swivel and it slides back up so as not to impede the ab crunch.
@@TMReviews Slightly less articulation doesn't outweigh missing articulation. Plus you gave FT a pass on the shoulders and ab crunch which I would not have. To be fair, you did disclose your biasness.
Nice review. I have to say that FT is the better figure but XTB is the better Perceptor. For a figure to just go on the shelf and not be transformed much if at all, Janssen would be the better pick, and the fun accessories give it so much more value. The build quality is a shame, but I feel as long as you are aware of what they are and the little bits like the front flaps sticking sometimes, they are just annoyances.
Thanks for watching
@@TMReviews Always love the comparisons, it's helped me to decide on figures from two companies before.
Just a suggestion, but during the articulation or maybe as a different segment related to it, but would a posing category make sense for these kinds of reviews? Because articulation by itself is nice and useful, seeing the figures posed while utilizing the articulation can offer more insight on the benefits or limitations of them. Like an ankle rocker without forward or backward tilt is very limiting when you want to do certain poses.
Damn, XTB looking like a real KO company in this comparison. But if you wanna save $100 and all you're gonna do is pose your character and never touch it again (as most of us do with our MP displays) then XTB seems a good option. Either way I'll wait to replace my Tesla V1 - either for XTB to improve their 2nd batch, or for FT to actually be in stock again.
Hes instock everywhere, Toydojo, tfsource the chosen prime is the only 1 sold-out
Please feel free to disagree, but i think a mistake was made when scoring the articulation. The XTB has additional hands swivels for in/out as well as a butterfly joint for the shoulders.
Fair assessment. Articulation is closer than I think some mention...moving pieces for extra angles can sometimes break the illusion. Butterfly is something that is a nice to have, personally it should be on more figures, and could be a judge factor.
Pins are a pain due to loosening over time but overly tight tolerances can be an issue as well. I'm anticipating images of arms being stressed on both due to transformation
Look wise...Janssen has it IMHO..but having both in hand, not at the same time yet, one really can't go wrong. But that's the "fun" about having an opinion.
xtb has butterfly joint. that’s a big plus for articulation
Great Comparison, and you made a lot of good(Bad) statements about XTB. Having both, well all 3...FT is the More Premium Product. With that said, I believe XTB wins Overall. Not by much, but a win is a win. Many if not the Majority of MP collectors are looking for the more Perfect Perceptor and XTB nailed it with Skulp, Paint/colors, Asseccories, and Price. My results would be 4 to 4 and anytime XTB can tie FTs...Its a win for XTB.
I agree with your point 💯💯...the problem with the thighs that all reviewers point to isn't a problem for displaying collectors which is the vast majority although some MP collectors might "play" with their figures...for me, the mainline is for playing & MP is for displaying...Janssen's thighs do not separate on the shelf & mine is in a dynamic pose...FT is a better overall product but price point for a figures use is a factor...maybe use XTB for toon & FT for IDW
Thanks for watching
@@TMReviews always!!!! & please understand that I do agree with u that FT are the better of pretty much all figures across the board...
I dont remember seeing Perceptor wide in the cartoon as a kid LOL..I went with FT as its how i remember seeing him.. Nice comparison.
As someone who likes to regularly transform my masterpiece collection, I care most about durability and engineering, and toon accuracy second. FT was an easy pick for me.
Totally happy and no issues with my Janssen. I had more fun with the mini figs tbh.
Thanks Sony. These vs are always appreciated. The vs turned out much like I expected, FTS having better quality. I know I have said it again, but I just don't care about the character as much as FTs is charging. I really don't care about the alt modes either, they are pretty dumb, so I will never transform him. I have had Tesla 1.0 since it came out, and have never felt the need to transform it, and never really had ant issues with it. The only reason I even really ordered Jansen is I really like the mini figures. I would actually really prefer if either of these companies would put out a figure of a character I don't already have a version of. Have a fantastic day Sony.
Thanks Lowell
IMO It was a very Fair, Honest Review and Comparison of the two Companies product offerings.
What I take away from this, XTB is nipping at FTs heels. They are NOT there yet, but Janssen clearly shows they are on the right path.
I really thought that XTB, might HIT it out of the Park with this one and steal the WIN. Especially after their Kupp fiasco. A closer loss that many realize.
Maybe XTB gets them next time, and they might, should they take what they have learned from this and apply it to their next several products that are in the pipeline due to be released.
If they can keep the Price Point where it is, or even a slight increase but still noticeably cheaper than FT, with the Improvements needed, Spit and Polish if you will, on the FINAL PRODUCT, FT will have no choice but to either attempt to step up their game somehow, or perhaps lower their Price Point to compete with a company that will be on equal footing.
Thank you for the review, although you may be somewhat bias, you are by far more unbiased than several of the other Big Name reviewers out there. You know, the ones that tend to be overly HARSH on certain companies, and sometimes rightly so, while being kid gloves with other certain ones.
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A first-rate comparison of two awesome versions of Preceptor and their super cool accessories!
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@@TMReviews You're doing awesome work! 👍
Why is no one showing the Ft 1.0 vs 2.0. No side by sides.
XTB for me 👍
Great Comparison! 👍 I'm still leaning towards XTB simply because I feel he nails the Toon Aesthetic, and that's worth an extra 10 Points on my Scorecard 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for watching
Great review and very fair. Janssen looks great in bot mode, really nails the toon aesthetic. Fanstoys looks amazing in alt modes.
Wish XTB would just sharpen up in their build. Would quite happily pay somewhere in between the two price points for an XTB that was just right!
That said it is Fanstoys second attempt so roll on XTB Janssen 2.0!!
Thanks for watching
Please know, Sony that you are doing great work on you channel, it’s respectful and thorough and you’re helping your fellow collectors. In my case, I feel pulled in the direction of FT not only because they are pretty consistently high quality but also pretty consistent in their style and presence in a collection because I want my ENTIRE collection to look consistent (not just one or two standouts) That (in effect) is my personal bias, just wanted to share that because collectors have biases too! (Not just reviewers)
Thanks for watching and sharing
Great VS. Vid 🌟😎.. I think it's a tie IMO.. I actually have a good copy of Janssen. The build of Tesla 2.0 is why it kept up with Janssen. Hopefully XTB comes out with better builds because they are doing a great job. Love the accessories 😀
Thanks G
Love your reviews. I have the Jassen and I must be lucky. Usually go with FT, but wanted the more G1 animation look. No QC issues you described have appeared on my figure.
Glad you got a good one
Thanks for the comparison! I may have missed it, but do either of these magnify at all?
Not really, FT you can't see at all, XTB you can see but it doesn't do anything
@@TMReviews Thanks so much for the reply, shame they didn't include the magnifying feature! Great figures, though.
Good morning everyone
Thanks for this review! I honestly pose them all in robot mode, except the dinos of course, so I'll have to go for XTB since FT really fucked up the face for me something about it just looks so bad, and I can't with the color mishap on the for arms but I really liked the chest for FT sadly can't win them all
Thanks for watching
One thing I picked up on is xtb head is a touch too small needs to be bigger.
Thanks for the comparison 👍🤙
Thanks for watching
Thank you sir for the comparison video.
Thanks for watching
I got the FT on sale, and it's a fantastic figure. Classic FT build quality, and just feels so good to handle. That being said, judging solely by the way they look I actually prefer the XTB - as is often the case. Sadly it's yet another case of XTB having an absolutely fantastic sculpt that's brought down by build quality and engineering issues.
i went with FT, XTB has to many qc issue on this toy and on many past release sooooo i past on but i do love the mini bots XTB comes with
Janssen for me, the price was a huge difference, 75 quid difference aka 101 dollars i can live with the faults he goes on the shelf changes the odd pose now and then he does that job perfectly, sure those faults do annoy me but then having 100 dollars in my pocket for the next figure kinda eases that pain ; )
FT has an actual tranforming lower body whereas XTB just did the same lazy thing the studio series did so FT wins no contest. The only flaw of the FT is price and color, the design though is leaps ahead.
Is it just me or do the feet (cue Bobby Skullface) on Janssen look a little off? They remind me of MP44's, how they seem detached from the leg.
My copy of XTB doesn't have any problems with the feet & I kno, as a reviewer, u get earlier copies so maybe that's the problem...XTB does have separation in the thighs but as a collector that displays my figures rather than play with them, Jansen sits solid on the shelf...NONE of my comments are meant to say FT isn't a better figure cuz I believe it is but to me FT isn't the definitive choice as they usually are...at $100 more, it should be $100 better...again, for collectors that transform back & forth or that constantly change positions I can see XTB being a little frustrating...I move my figures maybe twice a month & XTB has been stiff so far...
I couldn’t decide between the two so I paid off my Tesla PO and ordered Janssen too. I like the metallic blue and the faces much better on XTB and I love doing my own comparisons so I just went for both of them.
As I was watching this video, my FT-46 was delivered. I now see why people love FansToys.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Alway wait for this
someone vs someone
Thank you sir
Thanks for watching
@@TMReviews with pleasure
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I discovered something with the tesla 2.0 figure. So it is tight on there but you can make the gun more cartoon accurate by removing the scope on his gun. I just tried it and it worked I will have him reviewed if you want to see what I do to remove it but it's tighr as hell to remove
I made a video about that little feature, it's a neat gun
@@TMReviews Didn't realize you did. But hey it's just cool to figure it out. Wish it wasn't tight as hell though
Yup same here
I hope this is a trend that xtransbots directly competes against ft for each figure as we get more value from ft
I think given the problems you has with XTB you still managed to be pretty fair in this comparison
Thanks!
Great comparison overview. And as usual, fair.
Personally, I stopped buying XTB back with Savant. Their quality is just mediocre at best. I used to buy most of their stuff... everything has broken at least once at some point and I don't figit with my collection hardly at all. They are typically behind a magnetically sealed Moducase just for display... Yet they still break at some point. Just no matter how they look at this point, I will never buy XTB again.
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Bro, drop some pledge on that pin to tighten it.
You forgot to tell the viewers again that FT blaster/gun can extend to a sniper rifle
Mine was stuck closed, I didn't forget it just doesn't work
You do a great job in all your videos, and this is no exception. I agree with all your points except on sculpt and articulation. Sculpt I like the added details on the thighs and the legs which are still cartoon accurate, but I see your point about the panel breakup. Articulation is where I really disagree, the articulation is the same except you don't have to move anything out of the way to utilize it on Janssen, and Janssen has butterfly joints that tesla doesn't.
Thanks
I'd go FT if I went but I like my original FT Perceptor. With the updated face you got thrown in w/ a later figure they sold. I don't see why there's a need for another. Fair battle though
FT winning for sculpt is very surprising
But you forgot the Xtransbots has Butterfly joints! Still fair comparison. Am glad you said in the beginning that all reviews are Bias and it's a matter of preference. Thank you for being honest! TMR! ♥️
Thanks supra. I did miss the butterfly but I still give articulation to FT due to the knees, hips and scope. But of course this is a subjective call
@@TMReviews 🙏♥️
i like them both. great video. i went with the xtb cause of the price. (deluxe axe battler is getting the money i might have used on the FT). I got solid joints on mine..i have issues with my left hand ..its so loose. outside of that my legs work and hold while being manipulated. i got lucky i think.
Great great review! TMR...Definitely XTB is the clear winner here! yes, having a preference is okay. Its part of being Whoman! 🐱👤
Thanks for watching
我仔细对比过，我认为：FT人形讨好，X社变形形态还原更好一点。
應該4：4 ，因為articulation 是xtb比較有優勢
What about Fanstoys FT-09 Tesla?
Too old, it would lose easily to either of these
I don't think a comparison is biased since you held two Janssen's in hand and you basically had the same build and qc issues. I bought Janssen but I'm scared to transform it and I definitely don't want to keep any figure I can't transform.
Tesla has a better engineering, the transformation is similiar but simpler and smoother, and shows that you can achieve the same results than X-transbots without overcomplicating things. The way the arms retract into the chest is the perfect example. But, since they are very similar, anyway, there is really no justification fot the 100$ price difference.
Great comparison. I think the quality standards for collectors should be set by companies like Fanstoys, not XTB. I realise more & more that today in the toy collecting world, high quality figures is a niche market unfortunately.
Thanks
I only bought Janssen for the Microbot accessories. I didn't think of it until it was too late, I wish I had just bought the accessories on their own from someone who doesn't care about them instead of buying the whole figure.
Meh, you can always sell the figure off
@@TMReviews While that is true it is also more unnecessary work if I'd just thought ahead better. I've also never been comfortable trying to select boxes to ship figures in.
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I think AVAILABILITY should be an additional comparison category. I feel this should be 5 to 4 result because FT Tesla is sold out at most retailers. If price is a category why not Availability?
Tesla is still available from my partner toy dojo
toydojo.com/collections/fans-toys/products/fans-toys-ft-46-tesla-2-0
@@TMReviews Thanks for the link Sony...
The Japanese animation shows him much slimmer than the American version. Especially when God Ginrai, is reformatted into Victory Leo.
Interesting. I always known him to be chunky since I never watched the Japanese media. From the G1 toy to the cartoon to more modern takes, especially in the Machininma series where I remember how blocky he is, he's always been beefy moreso than a heroic stature.
I don’t really use all the extra parts. I get all of them from China directly by preorder, I only pay $20 more for FT compare to XTB. So it’s not a very hard choice for me to make 😊
Where did u order from?
Wow. Where from?
I’d really like to see a comparison between the FT-09 Tesla and the FT-46 Tesla 2.0
It's not really a contest, the original Tesla is inferior to both new XtB and FT products
Thank you sir! Xtb seems to be rushing things out these days, not my fav way of busi ne
Good comparison. I do like Perceptor,and thought that XTB was getting better as far as quality,but I was wrong. XTB needs to step up,as they have alot of figures that are on the way,they cant afford to keep dropping the ball. I do like the way Janssen looks over Tesla 2.0,but that's it. And personally,I dont mind the dark red on Tesla 2.0. But to me,Tesla here just looks too lanky. But of course,the materials and build are better. Too bad there isn't a way to merge both figures together,ha ha.
FansTransbots?
@@TMReviews Ha ha,yea,and merge with Maketoys,so we can get those damn Coneheads.
FT needs some competition. XTB needs to tighten up. I will admit to most of my 3p figures being FT,but the company isn't perfect. And XTB has alot of good stuff planned-but they need to put more bite with their bark.
I do prefer the XTB proportions, but loose/fragile joints are a big turn off. The price of the FT is making me hesitate though. It's not like Perceptor is my favourite character or anything. He's only a little bigger than Koot, who only cost me $99. I'd be okay with $140. These rising prices are telling me it's about time to wrap up my TF collection.
Great comparison. I think you were definitely more fair to Janky than he deserves. I really do hope they get a better engineer, designer, and QC department some day.
Lol janky, thanks for watching
The thing about X-Transbots is that they do all the repaints now, and the QC has always been a problem and its up and down.
Good review but am happy with x-transbots janssen he wins in accurate toon colors , accurate G1 toon especially in alt-mode , Accessories and the PRICE!!!!!! but I have pre-order fanstoys jazz he's a must have
It’s Human nature to prefer one example over another on the basis of value. I myself would probably prefer the X-Transbots as well 😌
Just started watching…. BUT NICE TOUCH PUTTING THE RED CHEST PLATE ON TESLA to match them up further…
Yup. Tried to get them as close as possible
Really good comparison I enjoyed it. I guess I am super biased.. because there is no comparison to any fans toys transformer. they are like a brick and they are beautiful. No Kiki ever necessary!!
Thanks
That makes you a fanboi then.
Apache reissue needs kiki on the ankles...many people have mentioned that on groups in Facebook...just saying..
@@jtyw27 do u have him in hand, cause I do and there's nothing loose about him or any Fanstoys figure,(Kiki never needed) stop listening to 🤡 on Facebook and experience it for urself and if u don't have it inhand it AINT A FACT BUDDY and Iam a Fanstoys Fanboy cause they will always MAKE THE SUPERIOR PRODUCT...Im just saying, thats how u said it right 🤣🤣
@@asaphmartinez4225 I do have it on hand and yes the ankles are a bit loose
I'd get the Hasbro Studio Series Perceptor before the looming disaster the XTB one is.
Lol
It's a massive tossup IMO... There's a lot I like on the FT version (paint, arms and leg cleanliness, waist), but the XTB version has a lot of its own merits too like a cleaner waist swivel, G1 accuracy, and price... I also like how XTB did the tank treads in a different color than the leg (something I won't ever be keeping him in anyway, but...).
won a ebay bid for FT -46 last week $145 CND brandnew Let me tell you the weight of the fanstoys FT-46 is amaZING
Agreed
Up close, Jansen’s paint doesn’t look that great🤔
Yes! I don’t know why so many people saying XTB has good paint job😂 looks are the surface, you can see some texture on its not flat 🥲 I personally building modelkits, I airsl spay myself, so I can tell XTB paint job is NOT good, that texture is caused by too much/ too thick of layer of paint.
@@pandamant666 that’s exactly what I noticed when held up close, weird like the texture was rough and not even. Like they used a water color brush or something.
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lets see how many times you will say fanstoys even when not no matter u choose fanstoys
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Fans Toys shill. Just kidding. lol. I also prefer tight over loose and floppy. Good comparison. Thanks. So many nice things for the XTB and it's sad that they dropped the ball on build quality and design flaws.
Thanks sportimus
I'd say you can be unbiased on a reveiw it's just going to be all objective statements that majority agree with and might be a bit boring of a reveiw.
Do you work for fanstoys?? I have both of these figures and my Jansen is nothing like yours common theme with your comparisons fanstoys always wins bias is for what you like best but more often with these reviewers they seem to like the company fanstoys best instead of what's nice for their collection. I have tons of fanstoys in my collection maybe 20 to 25 but I also have many other figures. when you do comparisons right from the start your viewers already know who you will choose from the way you treat each figure your bias is apparent from the start why even bother like i said i have both and they are about equal and your Jansen is screwed up mine is not what did you do to it
Fans toys has lost multiple times, so that tells me you don't watch my videos, I also stated right up front that every video has bias including mine, so you just don't watch or listen but leave comments anyways
You get what you pay for. I would rather pay for better build quality than end up with an X-trashbot.
Lol
Xt looks like a 60 dollar figure. Ft looks like a 120 figure. IMO.
MX-27 Janssen (AKA Perceptor) looks better. FT is too tall.
Sad tesla dont have butterfly joint..anyway..mine ft..
Janssen's legs will fold back at the knee far enough to touch his butt. There is a clip in the knee, and if you keep bending it back or pull it back intentionally the clip will release and the knee will fold all the way back. Bringing the knee back down will cause the clip to automatically re-engage.
Mine don't unclip, either this is not how it works or again poor QC
The B team threw everything they had at the Varsity but the Varsity easily won....
It sound honest at first that you'll try an objetive comparison.... But it was really clear that your subjetive visión win. The way you Review every inch of XTB looking for fails make You a classic Fanstoys defensor
You clearly didn't watch the whole review because I addressed this in the review
Not only is it obvious that you didnt watch this video,its also apparent that you that you never watched any of his videos. He tells it at is is; the XTB here is not built very well,its not just his opinion,but seems to be a general consensus among most of those who have reviewed it.
I also admitted I am biased and this is my opinion, never claimed it was completely objective altho I try my best
@@TMReviews I think an option when you compare articulation is to compare without having to move any piece etc to get the articulation. Only think that makes sense are hip skirts where you allow for that piece to move out of the way. That would be most objective and fair as some will say oh moving this piece to get access to this articulation is fair/not fair.