I did forget Hot Toys Optimus existed, but the wing pack connection reminded me of it, as well as the utter commotion it caused for some people who were upset because they thought that movie Optimus's homicidal tendencies were going to be the norm.
These are really well made. I'm not huge on Screamer's aesthetic here... no articulation on the wings, those hoof-y feet... the null-rays being solid black. I wish his wing-blades had energon blade effects. And yes, he needed a stand. That price, oof. Getting three seekers is a big investment. I really, reeeeally want to see their Soundwave.
The wing pack on mine can get knocked off but it’s not loose at all, and I’ve only had it fall off once or twice. He’s by far my favorite of the line so far, I love the design and he feels great in hand. I can’t wait to fill out more of the line, sideswipe and Jazz look perfect and I hope we get soundwave and shockwave after the other seekers to fill out the decepticons. I also wouldn’t mind a sunstorm out of this mold, always loved that color scheme.
Unfortunate that the Hot Toys prime didn't include a Starscream head to fully do the disguise so this more than beats it, doubly so if MDLX prime can wield the nullrays for the full "I beat up Starscream and stole his stuff" look.
Great review. The ankles on this guy really frustrate the heck out of me. They appear to be a double ball joint almost like the ankle is a neck joint and the figure is incredibly back heavy even without the wing pack. In addition, I can't get one of his feet, or rather the toes of the feet to lay quite flat. it's odd. I have no eyesight and trying to understand how to put those wing blades on is a nightmare. I think they go at the bottom of the pack in the slightly thinner sections, but they're incredibly wobbly and don't lock into place. I also have a loose wing pack so the whole thing feels quite fragile. I might end up tightening the pack with some of my wifes nale varnish and leaving the blades either off, or in his hands. Overall though loving this line, just have bumblebee and rodimus to get now.
I love your stuff man, but I'm pretty sure those double ball barbell balls joints could be called dumbells. That's what they were called way back in the ago. Plus, it might be easier to spit out. Peace!
Oh he is wearing some gundam shorts
I'm pretty sure the "Creepy Face" is supposed to be the smirk he does when he says "Wanna bet?" in the TF:86 movie .
I don’t want this to be misconstrued as anything perverse but I really like the design of his feet.
valid and respectable
I did forget Hot Toys Optimus existed, but the wing pack connection reminded me of it, as well as the utter commotion it caused for some people who were upset because they thought that movie Optimus's homicidal tendencies were going to be the norm.
good times~
These are really well made. I'm not huge on Screamer's aesthetic here... no articulation on the wings, those hoof-y feet... the null-rays being solid black. I wish his wing-blades had energon blade effects. And yes, he needed a stand. That price, oof. Getting three seekers is a big investment. I really, reeeeally want to see their Soundwave.
Has ThreeZero pulled an Evanescence and brought my guy Vangelus back to life? Either way its a good look
Nice ground smash camera shake near the end of the vid.
The wing pack on mine can get knocked off but it’s not loose at all, and I’ve only had it fall off once or twice. He’s by far my favorite of the line so far, I love the design and he feels great in hand. I can’t wait to fill out more of the line, sideswipe and Jazz look perfect and I hope we get soundwave and shockwave after the other seekers to fill out the decepticons. I also wouldn’t mind a sunstorm out of this mold, always loved that color scheme.
thank you for the positive wing pack report!
“Another point of girth” - Vangelus, 2024
Clearly the wings are meant to be used like a goblin glider.
Wings didn't change.
Clearly, I haven't watched enough G1 episodes to know about Starscream disguising as Optimus Prime.
Unfortunate that the Hot Toys prime didn't include a Starscream head to fully do the disguise so this more than beats it, doubly so if MDLX prime can wield the nullrays for the full "I beat up Starscream and stole his stuff" look.
the Hot Toys one didn't have a Starscream head?! I was just running with assumptions off vague memories that it did, haha
*Strokes own chin in thought* OH WAIT...
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Great review as always. Do we unlock a special secret once we get to 100 counts of "double-ball barbell" across all videos?
Great review. The ankles on this guy really frustrate the heck out of me. They appear to be a double ball joint almost like the ankle is a neck joint and the figure is incredibly back heavy even without the wing pack. In addition, I can't get one of his feet, or rather the toes of the feet to lay quite flat. it's odd. I have no eyesight and trying to understand how to put those wing blades on is a nightmare. I think they go at the bottom of the pack in the slightly thinner sections, but they're incredibly wobbly and don't lock into place. I also have a loose wing pack so the whole thing feels quite fragile. I might end up tightening the pack with some of my wifes nale varnish and leaving the blades either off, or in his hands. Overall though loving this line, just have bumblebee and rodimus to get now.
Wait, there's no transformation?
I love your stuff man, but I'm pretty sure those double ball barbell balls joints could be called dumbells. That's what they were called way back in the ago. Plus, it might be easier to spit out. Peace!
the letter B paid me more
@@Vangelus I can't believe you actually saw and responded!!!! I am very honored!! Thank You!!
Isn't it the 3rd MDLX Con since they made a Nemesis Prime?
my brain always has an exclusive-repaints filter on for some reason lol
Yeah same, I feel ya there. Lol
But I've convinced myself that he counts since he's had enough of a history.
Too much chin-stroking can lead to the paint coming off, so please stroke responsibly.
Why are they racist against Starscream? Starscream isn't bright Grey colored in the face, he's dark Grey aka if he was a human, black.
Well he isn't human, so cry about it, I guess.
@_V.Va_ Trump voter
@@zilvertron Lmao, you wish, buddy. Your lame politics card didn't work, cry about it again.
I dunno what they were thinkin' with the hooves here. No a fan