the transforming versions are a bigger engineering challenge that require some compromises. . It's no surprise that these pale in comparison to the regular versions.
came to see if you have the same issues i have with the loose lower knee joint, mine wont even stand up in robot mode, after seeing this i am debating whether i should transform it at all
@@TMReviews oh interesting. Mine is super super tight. So tight I wish it was loose and would need to loosen the screws Maybe you can tighten your screws?
@@toomuchnewtoys I tried, the screw hole cover won't come off so I can't access the screw. The calf cover also keeps falling down. Pretty disappointing
@@TMReviews ah yeah my calf cover is like that too actually. This figure... I just really wish it was all metal. Even if it cost more. Their other figures show they know what they are doing with metal. But this figure shows they don't know what they are doing with plastic
Hi, just happen to view this video when i was searching for transformation guide since mine just arrived today. So from what i saw on some other videos, most fail on transforming due to not bending the elbow enough. The elbow CAN bend past 90 degrees since it's double jointed. But out of the box, the top part of the joint on the elbow is VERY, VERY TIGHT. And that if you don't bend it inwards during step 37 of the transformation on the manual, you won't be able to correctly fit the hip and legs part during the transformation. It's a bit scary to bend the elbow at first, but i can assure you it can bend
That is good to know! Thank you. As a whole this figure is very scary to transform so I can only recommend being way more careful than you think you need to be
@@toomuchnewtoys yeah, i spent hours literally trying to transform this kit, and all the while trying to be extra careful with the ankle and shoulder joint. As much as i love the car and robot mode of this one, i can't recommend it due to the various issues that i've experienced first handed, as you have mentioned in your video
@@vince7202 yeah it's a real shame... The concept and the look is so stellar but the mechanics of the transformation and the build of the figure with the various clearances, paint sticking, the screws often way too tight. It's just a huge pain. They sent me a replacement leg part but I haven't even switched it on yet cuz I'm afraid that anything I do with this figure more it's just going to break in other places or the same place again
@@toomuchnewtoys nice ! A bit odd that no one else is making any review videos on this…if it’s a wider issue, believe people should be informing heatboys.
@@toomuchnewtoys Please....Keep us updated. For me it's $200.00 + $100.00 extra on handling and shipping to my Country. It's half my monthly incomes... And I still need to save for MOTU Creations and Haslab this 2024.... 😢
Yeah they have two lines. Mecha heat. That don't transform. In that line Leo and Mikey are out. Raph is next followed by don. And then the Mecha Tran line. Where we only have this leo
Was this your first high end transforming figure? I agree, the plastic looks weak by comparison (gives me MP Hound vibes) but you were also haphazardly pulling amd tugging on parts reminiscent of a newbie haha sorry man, that sucks. I'll Def wait for more reviews to see if they're experiencing breakage as well. Glad I held off on this guy as creating a good transforming figure is hard, especially for first timers like heatboys
Lol yeah it was. So 100% I'm sure I did it badly. But one thing I didn't convey as much as I should have is how incredibly tight every part is. Way tight. So as I went through it trained me to have to use more force. Should I have known better? I guess but I still think the material quality isn't strong enough. I hope it is just me and the few others who've had the same problem.. that would be awesome. But I suspect more people will run into this. That foot connection is definitely a very critical spot and you can very easily break it so folks have to be super careful
I have a question about bombusbee, so say I want three figures from it and I put them all in my cart and then buy them, when they arrive will they all come in one big box or will they come in separate boxes?
@@yusifahmad8797 that I don't know. I've only ever ordered and gotten a single item at a time. I guess it depends on how big the items you are buying. If they are big just by themselves to me I'd guess they each get a seperate box instead of one giant one
This mess is so nerve-wracking That's why I don't fool with those. I ordered the Transformer Sky Atlas Optimus Prime and ended up breaking a piece trying to transform it into the truck. Once I finished transforming him. I reversed him back into the figure form and just glued the piece back on and left him like it.
Got mine adn I didnt break it but I am SUPER disappointed in the QC. Had to cut a few parts with an X-acto blade to make the pegs fit. The sword holder that holds the front of the van together was the worst offender. As good as the mecha turtles are, this is that bad. I only go it because teh leo was sold out, but my seller was able to get me a copy. I should have cancelled this immediately. OH and that leg part. I completely removed the screw and it was still super tight, which means their tolerances in the mold are off or something.
@@doro626 yeah I got my sword stuck in that sword holder. Yeah this figure is really cool but the material quality isn't there for what they are doing with it and the screws are just so insanely tight. Many of mine came stripped or almost stripped. I know people think I am being a jerk on this figure, but I love heat boys and just think this figure has some real issues
@@toomuchnewtoys No. For this price point these are very unforgivable issues. I collect masterpiece transformers and when you spend over 150-200 for a figure , you shouldnt be encountering THESE problems. Especially since the other ones ( mecha) are so perfect. Must be two teams or factories.
I think its more just the material of the figure. It as if they designed it and built it like its made of all metal, but its plastic so its just weaker than what they are wanting it to do
@tonyt9562 First i had to watch as many transformation videos as possible. Second, the leg position, especially the hips placement is important. I also could not transform him with the position they said to leave the arms in. My Leo head wouldnt fit. I basically have the figures arms and legs in a position like he is sitting on a Ferris wheel seat holding the lap bar. The crotch gave me trouble flattening out as well. I had to rotate it a few times, to make sure everything was pointing in the correct direction. The screw holes on my forearms are showing and they are resting on the yellow tan crotch and a screw hole is showing in the middle of the crotch ( so I guess that is the back of the robot, not the front). The thighs go down at about a 45 degree angle and the shins are parallel to the ground front the blue knee pads. Some of the "puzzle pieces" of the top and the roof to the cab are still a bit bumpy, but transforming Fanstoys transformers is great practice. Again turning the feet into the front of the cab is where I had to go the slowest. After three weeks I finally got teh weapons to stop falling off if i looked at the van too hard. I really had to push and rock them back and forth to fit att the way into their slots. i scrapped the inside of teh hole with a xacto blade to remove mold flashing. Light scraping. I'm terrified to transform it back, so its going to stay in van mode for a while.
So I’ve been wanting this figure for a while but after seeing this video im like hesitant, do you recommend if I should get it? And if I do get it what should I do to prevent it from breaking? Edit: I’ve also had years of experience with masterpiece figures so im used to complex transformations so would that make a difference?
If you are used to these kind of figures and transformations im sure that will help. I would recommend using a screw driver to loosen the screws. And then be very mindful what you are doing with each piece. Especially the ankle connection
omg I'm sorry this isn't a cheap figure too. sucks that it broke. I was going to pick these up to stand next to the heatboys mech turtles but after hearing this broke and how tight everything is I might stay away. I was more excited for Donatello into a helicopter so maybe they will fix the Q&A for him. But I think I'll hold off on the transforming line and just stick to the mech ones.
If you do end up getting it id recommend using. A screw driver to loosen him up if he feels tight and then just be very careful and aware of how the pieces are moving at all times
@@toomuchnewtoys yeah if he goes on sale I think I might get him or like you said just loosen up the screws. Since yours is the only video I have seen I'm waiting to see if it was just your copy or is this a problem across all the figures.
@@roonis418 I've seen another person in a facebook group have both their feet tear off in the same way so I suspect its an issue with the strength of the plastic and how the joint works. Have to be very careful
@@toomuchnewtoysfk... I think I'm a loose my preorder money... Do you consider it's worth it? I really was expecting more diecast and that impressive high quality tier stuff like their previous releases 😢
@@nosoyyo6961I’d say a big NO, I haven’t even transformed mine yet and the tolerances are all over the shop, I tried to tighten one of the knees as it was so loose I couldn’t pose it and doing so has caused the plastic to begin to break. It feels like a KO MP transformer to me.
This is so disconcerting. So I guess to only stick to teh mecha figures. I got overly excited at the transforming ones. I think Donny transforming into a turtle copter or blimp is next. I had a Ko for a fans toys do that. Instead of rotating on a joint, the plastic actually tore off.
@@doro626 yeah it sucks. I've seen it happen to other people but I've also had people tell me theirs is fine and I just messed it up. So who knows. They are sending a replacement part though. But either way have to be super careful especially with that joint
My misgivings with most "Masterpiece" type transforming figures, right here. Highly engineered... but ultimately, it's pins, screws, plastic, tabs, slots and panels that have to stand up to various rigors. With a transforming thing you are encouraged to ... transform it. Figures like this, I would just leave in bot mode, and at that point I would be better off buying their big mecha version.
Yeah... This has definitely put me off of any of this type of high end transformers. If it's all solid metal pieces I can see it standing up to the stresses but with how intricate and thin the pieces get, when they are plastic, all it takes it's one bad turn or pressure in the wrong spot and it's just over. So if you have to be worried every time you touch it .... Eeeeeeh that's no fun
Sorry bud - that's gutting for u Knowing how excited I have been for the 4 mech turtles - I have 2 but am incredibly careful of them ....... sorry bud Does feel like these are display only tbf
Looks like a simple and cheap shellformer with an overall amazing and clean robot and alternate design (with just a bit of partsforming that I disliked) but with some delicate materials compared to their other releases that make it feel quite a bit unpolished due to de lack of diecast or harder plastic connections (for what I just watched). Once again, this just My opinion. I'll rather pay a couple dozen $ more, for better quality. I'm still hesitant to get it, even though I'll loose mi preorder money with BBTS.
Yeah there are some metal parts like in the actual foot and such but most is plastic. Id have preferred all diecast even if it cost more. It's still cool but... Have to be much more careful with it and it's not as good an experience as their normal mechs
I had bought it, too. Yeah, and I regret it. I'm not gonna buy any Heatboys figures ever again. I'll just stick to Motor Nuclear, Moshow, Cang Dao, Cang Toys, Blitzway, and other well-known companies that uses metal inner-frames.
@@toomuchnewtoys I received it yesterday and I was already in the middle of transforming it until I saw your video. I got so darn scared of it's fragility.
@@kirbymarchbarcena if it's tight try loosening the screws and then use be very careful and aware how that foot/ankle connection is moving. Most of it I found to be pretty solid, just the leg that gets dicey
Make sure you transform all the wayw vehicles transform properly all the parts go to together Teenage mutant ninja Turtles Leonardo make sure you fixe your Leonardo leg properly make sure you can fixing leg wont saty still fixing the problem solve add Glue to the leg It will to stay strong 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
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I will definitely be careful with the feet. Should we loosen screws on the tight joints?
Yes I would do that. If it feels at all tight. Loosen it a bit. Can always tighten it again if needed
Well still congratulations for being the first person (at least in English) to have the review for this mecha !
I tried my best lol! Thanks for checking it out
the transforming versions are a bigger engineering challenge that require some compromises. . It's no surprise that these pale in comparison to the regular versions.
Yeah that's true. Id rather them really go for it and use more metal. At least in these thinner connections and charge more
For the price point there should be more diecast in this thing.
@@doro626 I would love that even if it means increasing the price. Would just be so much more reliable
@@toomuchnewtoys Im also a bit disappointed with those open mushroom pegs for the hands to attach to the wrists.
That does look very Masterpiece-esque transformation. I probably just leave it as a robot.
Yeah I've never had a masterpiece but it's definitely on the upper end of a complicated transformation
This is giving me 2nd hand stress 🤣 i want it now for the challenge💚 good video man
Haha thank you! If you do try it out just be very careful, that piece broke before I even had a hint of what was going on
came to see if you have the same issues i have with the loose lower knee joint, mine wont even stand up in robot mode, after seeing this i am debating whether i should transform it at all
@@TMReviews oh interesting. Mine is super super tight. So tight I wish it was loose and would need to loosen the screws
Maybe you can tighten your screws?
@@toomuchnewtoys I tried, the screw hole cover won't come off so I can't access the screw. The calf cover also keeps falling down. Pretty disappointing
@@TMReviews ah yeah my calf cover is like that too actually. This figure... I just really wish it was all metal. Even if it cost more. Their other figures show they know what they are doing with metal. But this figure shows they don't know what they are doing with plastic
Hi, just happen to view this video when i was searching for transformation guide since mine just arrived today. So from what i saw on some other videos, most fail on transforming due to not bending the elbow enough. The elbow CAN bend past 90 degrees since it's double jointed. But out of the box, the top part of the joint on the elbow is VERY, VERY TIGHT. And that if you don't bend it inwards during step 37 of the transformation on the manual, you won't be able to correctly fit the hip and legs part during the transformation. It's a bit scary to bend the elbow at first, but i can assure you it can bend
That is good to know! Thank you. As a whole this figure is very scary to transform so I can only recommend being way more careful than you think you need to be
@@toomuchnewtoys yeah, i spent hours literally trying to transform this kit, and all the while trying to be extra careful with the ankle and shoulder joint. As much as i love the car and robot mode of this one, i can't recommend it due to the various issues that i've experienced first handed, as you have mentioned in your video
@@vince7202 yeah it's a real shame... The concept and the look is so stellar but the mechanics of the transformation and the build of the figure with the various clearances, paint sticking, the screws often way too tight. It's just a huge pain. They sent me a replacement leg part but I haven't even switched it on yet cuz I'm afraid that anything I do with this figure more it's just going to break in other places or the same place again
I'm sorry to hear that you was broke
@@santyrosa1438 yeah.. it sucks but it happens. They replaced the part. I just haven't switched it yet. I'm nervous it will break again
Very few doing a video about this. Kudos to be the first
@@DonCamua I love me some heatboys so I try to get my hands on em as soon as possible lol
Just got my mecha tran today. Will play with it soon carefully heheh
Hi, did you contact Bombusbee and did they refund or replace? I am just curious to know how their customer service is like?
I contacted them and I put in a ticket for a replacement. Dunno if it will be just the leg or foot or what
Bombusbee customer service is great
@@toomuchnewtoys nice ! A bit odd that no one else is making any review videos on this…if it’s a wider issue, believe people should be informing heatboys.
@@toomuchnewtoys Please....Keep us updated. For me it's $200.00 + $100.00 extra on handling and shipping to my Country. It's half my monthly incomes... And I still need to save for MOTU Creations and Haslab this 2024.... 😢
Fk... It kracks me out seeeing something like this... 🤢😭😡🤯
I getting all these guys but only the non transforming ones. Donatello doesn't transform so I'm hyped for that one fore sure.
Yeah they have two lines. Mecha heat. That don't transform. In that line Leo and Mikey are out. Raph is next followed by don. And then the Mecha Tran line. Where we only have this leo
Was this your first high end transforming figure? I agree, the plastic looks weak by comparison (gives me MP Hound vibes) but you were also haphazardly pulling amd tugging on parts reminiscent of a newbie haha sorry man, that sucks. I'll Def wait for more reviews to see if they're experiencing breakage as well. Glad I held off on this guy as creating a good transforming figure is hard, especially for first timers like heatboys
Lol yeah it was. So 100% I'm sure I did it badly. But one thing I didn't convey as much as I should have is how incredibly tight every part is. Way tight. So as I went through it trained me to have to use more force. Should I have known better? I guess but I still think the material quality isn't strong enough. I hope it is just me and the few others who've had the same problem.. that would be awesome. But I suspect more people will run into this. That foot connection is definitely a very critical spot and you can very easily break it so folks have to be super careful
I would even recommend people take a screw driver and loosen it up
I have a question about bombusbee, so say I want three figures from it and I put them all in my cart and then buy them, when they arrive will they all come in one big box or will they come in separate boxes?
@@yusifahmad8797 that I don't know. I've only ever ordered and gotten a single item at a time. I guess it depends on how big the items you are buying. If they are big just by themselves to me I'd guess they each get a seperate box instead of one giant one
@@toomuchnewtoys oh okay, thank you
@@yusifahmad8797 I would reach out to them and ask how they would ship. Sorry I can't answer that question though
@@toomuchnewtoys its okay, thank you!
This mess is so nerve-wracking That's why I don't fool with those. I ordered the Transformer Sky Atlas Optimus Prime and ended up breaking a piece trying to transform it into the truck. Once I finished transforming him. I reversed him back into the figure form and just glued the piece back on and left him like it.
Yeah live and learn I guess. I will be sure to baby my transformers going forward lol.
Got mine adn I didnt break it but I am SUPER disappointed in the QC. Had to cut a few parts with an X-acto blade to make the pegs fit. The sword holder that holds the front of the van together was the worst offender. As good as the mecha turtles are, this is that bad. I only go it because teh leo was sold out, but my seller was able to get me a copy. I should have cancelled this immediately. OH and that leg part. I completely removed the screw and it was still super tight, which means their tolerances in the mold are off or something.
@@doro626 yeah I got my sword stuck in that sword holder. Yeah this figure is really cool but the material quality isn't there for what they are doing with it and the screws are just so insanely tight. Many of mine came stripped or almost stripped. I know people think I am being a jerk on this figure, but I love heat boys and just think this figure has some real issues
@@toomuchnewtoys No. For this price point these are very unforgivable issues. I collect masterpiece transformers and when you spend over 150-200 for a figure , you shouldnt be encountering THESE problems. Especially since the other ones ( mecha) are so perfect. Must be two teams or factories.
I think its more just the material of the figure. It as if they designed it and built it like its made of all metal, but its plastic so its just weaker than what they are wanting it to do
@tonyt9562 First i had to watch as many transformation videos as possible. Second, the leg position, especially the hips placement is important. I also could not transform him with the position they said to leave the arms in. My Leo head wouldnt fit.
I basically have the figures arms and legs in a position like he is sitting on a Ferris wheel seat holding the lap bar. The crotch gave me trouble flattening out as well. I had to rotate it a few times, to make sure everything was pointing in the correct direction.
The screw holes on my forearms are showing and they are resting on the yellow tan crotch and a screw hole is showing in the middle of the crotch ( so I guess that is the back of the robot, not the front).
The thighs go down at about a 45 degree angle and the shins are parallel to the ground front the blue knee pads. Some of the "puzzle pieces" of the top and the roof to the cab are still a bit bumpy, but transforming Fanstoys transformers is great practice.
Again turning the feet into the front of the cab is where I had to go the slowest. After three weeks I finally got teh weapons to stop falling off if i looked at the van too hard. I really had to push and rock them back and forth to fit att the way into their slots. i scrapped the inside of teh hole with a xacto blade to remove mold flashing. Light scraping.
I'm terrified to transform it back, so its going to stay in van mode for a while.
So I’ve been wanting this figure for a while but after seeing this video im like hesitant, do you recommend if I should get it? And if I do get it what should I do to prevent it from breaking?
Edit: I’ve also had years of experience with masterpiece figures so im used to complex transformations so would that make a difference?
If you are used to these kind of figures and transformations im sure that will help. I would recommend using a screw driver to loosen the screws. And then be very mindful what you are doing with each piece. Especially the ankle connection
@@toomuchnewtoys okay, thank you so much!
omg I'm sorry this isn't a cheap figure too. sucks that it broke. I was going to pick these up to stand next to the heatboys mech turtles but after hearing this broke and how tight everything is I might stay away. I was more excited for Donatello into a helicopter so maybe they will fix the Q&A for him. But I think I'll hold off on the transforming line and just stick to the mech ones.
If you do end up getting it id recommend using. A screw driver to loosen him up if he feels tight and then just be very careful and aware of how the pieces are moving at all times
@@toomuchnewtoys yeah if he goes on sale I think I might get him or like you said just loosen up the screws. Since yours is the only video I have seen I'm waiting to see if it was just your copy or is this a problem across all the figures.
@@roonis418 I've seen another person in a facebook group have both their feet tear off in the same way so I suspect its an issue with the strength of the plastic and how the joint works. Have to be very careful
@@toomuchnewtoysfk... I think I'm a loose my preorder money... Do you consider it's worth it? I really was expecting more diecast and that impressive high quality tier stuff like their previous releases 😢
@@nosoyyo6961I’d say a big NO, I haven’t even transformed mine yet and the tolerances are all over the shop, I tried to tighten one of the knees as it was so loose I couldn’t pose it and doing so has caused the plastic to begin to break. It feels like a KO MP transformer to me.
This is so disconcerting. So I guess to only stick to teh mecha figures. I got overly excited at the transforming ones. I think Donny transforming into a turtle copter or blimp is next. I had a Ko for a fans toys do that. Instead of rotating on a joint, the plastic actually tore off.
@@doro626 yeah it sucks. I've seen it happen to other people but I've also had people tell me theirs is fine and I just messed it up. So who knows. They are sending a replacement part though. But either way have to be super careful especially with that joint
@@toomuchnewtoys I will. I will probably transform it once/back and then rebox it.
My misgivings with most "Masterpiece" type transforming figures, right here. Highly engineered... but ultimately, it's pins, screws, plastic, tabs, slots and panels that have to stand up to various rigors. With a transforming thing you are encouraged to ... transform it. Figures like this, I would just leave in bot mode, and at that point I would be better off buying their big mecha version.
Yeah... This has definitely put me off of any of this type of high end transformers. If it's all solid metal pieces I can see it standing up to the stresses but with how intricate and thin the pieces get, when they are plastic, all it takes it's one bad turn or pressure in the wrong spot and it's just over. So if you have to be worried every time you touch it .... Eeeeeeh that's no fun
Sorry bud - that's gutting for u
Knowing how excited I have been for the 4 mech turtles - I have 2 but am incredibly careful of them ....... sorry bud
Does feel like these are display only tbf
Yeah I still enjoy looking at it lol. I'll have the replacement part soon so then will try again
Looks like a simple and cheap shellformer with an overall amazing and clean robot and alternate design (with just a bit of partsforming that I disliked) but with some delicate materials compared to their other releases that make it feel quite a bit unpolished due to de lack of diecast or harder plastic connections (for what I just watched). Once again, this just My opinion. I'll rather pay a couple dozen $ more, for better quality. I'm still hesitant to get it, even though I'll loose mi preorder money with BBTS.
Yeah there are some metal parts like in the actual foot and such but most is plastic. Id have preferred all diecast even if it cost more. It's still cool but... Have to be much more careful with it and it's not as good an experience as their normal mechs
Damn I canceled my per order I can’t risk it
It could just be im bad at this kinda figure and also got a bad one, but yeah... Definitely a figure you have to be super careful with.
I had bought it, too. Yeah, and I regret it.
I'm not gonna buy any Heatboys figures ever again. I'll just stick to Motor Nuclear, Moshow, Cang Dao, Cang Toys, Blitzway, and other well-known companies that uses metal inner-frames.
Have you tried transforming yours?
@@toomuchnewtoys I received it yesterday and I was already in the middle of transforming it until I saw your video. I got so darn scared of it's fragility.
@@kirbymarchbarcena if it's tight try loosening the screws and then use be very careful and aware how that foot/ankle connection is moving. Most of it I found to be pretty solid, just the leg that gets dicey
Make sure you transform all the wayw vehicles transform properly all the parts go to together Teenage mutant ninja Turtles Leonardo make sure you fixe your Leonardo leg properly make sure you can fixing leg wont saty still fixing the problem solve add Glue to the leg
It will to stay strong 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
@@eduardomartinez8328 lol they are sending me a new leg piece so I will try again then once I replace it