You're in luck (sort of) as the next Walmart exclusive line is the Starseekers according to leaks, though if you don't live in the U.S., it might be a little tricky to get
@qtarocujoh yeah im hoping the leader comes with either the minicons, the requiem blaster as a whole akin to the star saber that came with armada starscream, or enough accessories to warrant the price bump. Otherwise it's going to be the easiest skip of the year.
Dude, I also feel ya on the whole "used to them having backpacks" thing. Like say Tarn and Bludgeon.. well, Tarn really, I store the cannons on Bludgeons back, but him, and maybe 86 Kup, even ER Prime to an extent, since I took off the front wheels. But they do kinda feel more action figure than robot in disguise sometimes.
Hi Brazilian here. There was a most easier way to open the passatempo. On the side of the package there was an abra aqui (open here) with a fita that you can pull.
Man what could had been if prime got a 4th seasons *shakes head* well at least the books are on the Internet archives for everyone to read for free and they are good stories
Anyone else think Thundertron's lion mode kinda looks like something out of Mega Man Battle Network? I'm kinda tempted to get him purely based on that.
Great review, discovered this character directly from this new release! Also, Brazilian mentioned! Aéé!! Those snacks are amazing, grew up eating most of them!
I had the original as a kid but as many toys have happen, it was lost to time. I was super happy when they made this guy in legacy, it was an instant buy for me.
Brazil Mentioned!!! (Also passatempo is a banger, if they send to you paçoca you definitely should try, but keep it in mind that they are made with peanuts)
If you got legacy animated Optimus prime, you could use a cover of the theme song instead of the real theme. That would be a good alternative to the copyright issue
Bought this because it's SO different from anything they've put out in recent years. The alt mode has a Voltron feel to it. And he just has SO much character even though I never read the story, which means I have to now.
This figure is honestly an early contender for my toy of the year, just out of how effortless he feels. Articulation is a bit limited in places but what moves REALLY moves, the transformation is like butter and you can actually open the range of articulation of the lion by just not doing the last step of plugging the front arms in. This is on top of him looking absolutely gorgeous (i put him with my velilocitron override, and they compliment so good). For a character that was met with resignation, confusion, and doubt, i was not expecting to find a contender for at least the top 15 generations style figures.
Great review That Toy Guy!!! I never thought Transformers pirates would be their own faction, but the Star Seekers are among the best villains of the Transformers comics. Really enjoyed that opening shot of Thundertron on the Black Pearl. :D Keep on begin amazing.
That intro has to be one of the best yet. Not a huge beast mode but I absolutely love the gruff pirate aesthetic and vibes Thundertron gives off. And given he can be either interpreted as either a Wolf or Lion he'd be a great contender for a Legacy G1 Carnivac. Really curious to know why this guy would get both a Voyager, and Leader Class release in the same year.
Tfwiki said season 3 of transformers prime was gonna be pirate themed and feature thundertron, but hasbro chose dragons instead because they thought beasts and dragons were more popular to kids(basically boys) instead of pirates.🏴☠️🚫🐉👍
TBH, Idk if I'm gonna get him, I'm not that big into transformers that turn into animals but don't commit to it. Because then the alt mode reminds me of the VTech Knock Off Transformers...
I waited in vain for him to show up in Prime. I even originally thought when they were teasing Beast Hunters with the Predacon symbol that they were going to introduce the Star Seekers.
Bangerrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!! This is a neat little figure. Definitely kinda different, but in a good way. I like his little pirate cape and he reminds me of Sentinel Prime's design in the Bayverse.
I've warmed to him a bit since, but the wrist swivels being completely blocked and the other limitations (especially as a lion) meant he's one of the very few TFs I've ever been genuinely disappointed by when I got him.
Huge heads up btw. Be careful with the feet. The section that flips around for the lion mode is held in by basically a giant c clip. But that clip can break and did on my copy (it cracked pretty significantly) I need to contact hasbro for a replacement still but idk how
This could very easily be a problem with just my copy but given the way the part is constructed And where the breakage was I figured I should provide warning
That toy guy, Thundertron is a star seeker nor autobot or decepticon. Created before Optimus Prime. Leads the star seekers and uses the ship Tidal Wave (not the actual character) and was also the last of his kind.
I don't know too much abt Thudertron, but he is definitely cool! Idk if I want this guy, but he looks really good! I actually have an idea for a TFP Season 4, which would take place after the movie. Its more of a basic layout. Basically, Optimus would still be dead, Knockout would be kinda doing his own thing, neither 'Bot nor 'Con, The main characters would be Bumblebee, Smokescreen, Ultra Magnus, Arcee, Bulkhead, & Wheeljack, but Bee, Smoky, & Arcee would be (even more) major characters. The basic setting would be on Cybertron, mainly, while Ratchet would still be on Earth (he went back after the movie). & the season would take place a few years after the movie. The human characters; Agent Fowler, Jack, Miko, & Raf would _AT THE VERY LEAST_ be mentioned, but they _could_ show up if the story allowed it. & Thundertron & his Crew aboard the Tidalwave would be major antagonists/characters, Idk abt full-on villains, cuz again, Idk Thundertron too well, but still. & the season would have a few bits like what are the Predacons doing now, where did Galvatron (hes Galvatron to me) go after the movie?, etc etc. But, nothing much of that, the season's story & plot would mainly be everything else I mentioned. & ofc new characters could be introduced. Does anyone like my idea/basic layout for a potential Season 4 of TFP? I like it alot. It would be really cool! Also, I don't remember when, but quite a bit ago, I read the Exodus novel, but never finished it. Again, its been quite a bit ago since the last time I read it, so I honestly don't know what to do.
I thihnk I like the idea of Thundertron better than the execution, but you reminded me I still want tio get Holler so that's okay. What do yoiu mean, that's not how it's spelt? Just look at that face sculpt!
I just re-watched the first two Pirates of the Caribbean movies and refused to watch the next one without this guy to play during the movie. So I just ordered one, because I really want to finish the movies again. 🤣 I was actually still thinking about buying the old toy, I found it sealed for 45€ on ebay. But this version has a bit more of this Davy Jones vibe I was looking for.
Does the sword store on his hip panels? Cause that's probably the reason why it doesn't store on his back since most pirates have their swords on their hips
My nan bought me the original while my dad was in hospital. Was cool and distracted me well.
Hope your dad recovers quickly and your nan sounds wonderful.
Hope your dad does well sending prayers 🙏🙏
I hope your dad recovers man 🙏🙏
Oh shit no he's cool now, this was a while back. Just a happy memory from a not so happy time
So glad he's alright. Truly is a cool figure and your nan is awesome for getting it for u!
I like how this year we get
Thundertron
Star Seekers
And Tidal Wave.
We can’t pretend like Hasbro wasn’t looking to make a pirate crew this year.
Remind me again who the star seekers are?
@@Kuwagattai space pirates
@@frenchfriedbagel7035 I meant like.. who, like the members that have been made :')
@@Kuwagattai none of them yet, but we got leaks that they’ll be the Walmart exclusive figures.
@@frenchfriedbagel7035 ohhhh cool cool, thanks for the info
Hell yeah robo pirates with a fucking aircraft carrier as their pirate ship
"who even is Thundertron" he's my favourite character that's who
I had the OG toy when I was wee and now I am very hyped for his new incarnation
Shepherds pie ahh
He can also store his sword on his hips like an actual pirate, which is neat. (He can on his back, like in alt mode, but it looks messy)
Was looking for this comment! Might think about picking him now
He was a badass in the novels . We need Thundertron and his StarSeekers to apear in a future series as a third faction , they had so much potential
You're in luck (sort of) as the next Walmart exclusive line is the Starseekers according to leaks, though if you don't live in the U.S., it might be a little tricky to get
@@qtarocujoh That's great if those leaks are true. I was hoping Hasbro would flesh out the team a bit to reinforce Thundertron their captain.
Sadly the "star seekers" we are getting have no relation to thundertron
@@purplewolfranger22 there’s 2 more that haven’t been revealed yet, being Roadpig and a leader Thundertron
@qtarocujoh yeah im hoping the leader comes with either the minicons, the requiem blaster as a whole akin to the star saber that came with armada starscream, or enough accessories to warrant the price bump. Otherwise it's going to be the easiest skip of the year.
4:34 He can store it on his back.
On his "coat tail" to be more precise. There's a peg on the side of the sword that allows you to do so.
He did that for Lion mode, but didn't mention it in bot mode. Which is a teeny bit odd.
The sides of the feet flip backwards in lion mode to make them look a little bit different from robot mode
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Dude, I also feel ya on the whole "used to them having backpacks" thing. Like say Tarn and Bludgeon.. well, Tarn really, I store the cannons on Bludgeons back, but him, and maybe 86 Kup, even ER Prime to an extent, since I took off the front wheels. But they do kinda feel more action figure than robot in disguise sometimes.
Hi Brazilian here. There was a most easier way to open the passatempo. On the side of the package there was an abra aqui (open here) with a fita that you can pull.
Hasbro finally acknowledges the novels
Crazy times we live in
I miss the shoulders and head form the original. Bro looks like Santa now
Hasbro need to expand the Star Seekers. Very poseable and creative design. Design of the first toy of Thundertron was created by Emiliano Santalucia.
Man what could had been if prime got a 4th seasons *shakes head* well at least the books are on the Internet archives for everyone to read for free and they are good stories
Anyone else think Thundertron's lion mode kinda looks like something out of Mega Man Battle Network? I'm kinda tempted to get him purely based on that.
Great review, discovered this character directly from this new release!
Also, Brazilian mentioned! Aéé!!
Those snacks are amazing, grew up eating most of them!
I had the original as a kid but as many toys have happen, it was lost to time. I was super happy when they made this guy in legacy, it was an instant buy for me.
9:19 Lion gerwalk mode
Brazil Mentioned!!! (Also passatempo is a banger, if they send to you paçoca you definitely should try, but keep it in mind that they are made with peanuts)
If you got legacy animated Optimus prime, you could use a cover of the theme song instead of the real theme. That would be a good alternative to the copyright issue
Thats an option!
My thoughts exactly lol. I LOVE THE PAINT JOB ON THIS GUY!!!
and what they did with the lion face is genius
Bought this because it's SO different from anything they've put out in recent years. The alt mode has a Voltron feel to it. And he just has SO much character even though I never read the story, which means I have to now.
This figure is honestly an early contender for my toy of the year, just out of how effortless he feels. Articulation is a bit limited in places but what moves REALLY moves, the transformation is like butter and you can actually open the range of articulation of the lion by just not doing the last step of plugging the front arms in. This is on top of him looking absolutely gorgeous (i put him with my velilocitron override, and they compliment so good). For a character that was met with resignation, confusion, and doubt, i was not expecting to find a contender for at least the top 15 generations style figures.
I'm glad you like him, but calling him figure of the year is most definitely a stretch.
In the lion mode, you can fit the fangs into the grooves around the sword hilt to have him securely hold it that way, which is just great
Great review That Toy Guy!!! I never thought Transformers pirates would be their own faction, but the Star Seekers are among the best villains of the Transformers comics. Really enjoyed that opening shot of Thundertron on the Black Pearl. :D Keep on begin amazing.
0:14 after seeing this I'd like to see him standing on my Skull's Eye Scooner
Nice, literally exactly what i was looking for "who IS Thundertron?" Cuz i had zero idea
I kinda wish he still had the shoulder claws.
That intro has to be one of the best yet. Not a huge beast mode but I absolutely love the gruff pirate aesthetic and vibes Thundertron gives off. And given he can be either interpreted as either a Wolf or Lion he'd be a great contender for a Legacy G1 Carnivac. Really curious to know why this guy would get both a Voyager, and Leader Class release in the same year.
You'd hope the leader figure has more than just some added extras, because anyone who picked up the voyager is going to feel ripped off.
YOOO BRASIL SNACKS!!!
I used to eat so much passatempo as a kid, but also awesome figure, shame they're both hard to find and expensive here
Okay call me crazy but Prime universe Alpha Trion out of this guy
I'm still remember Thundertron he supposed set to appear TF Prime it was scrapped
As a Brazilian, I've never eaten most of these snacks lol
Fico feliz em ver outro brasileiro.
@@OAnalista-l9g Transformers unem nações
eu real nunca vi esses sinhas e vovozinha
@@pepbricks3182 Então
Eu reconheci o Passatempo, Bis, Ouro Branco, Baton e o Yogurte 100.
imo the old shoulder design looks far better, the claws were my fav design aspect. They should have kept it
I 'store' the sword in the lion's mouth Zoro-style; it's not super secure but it's also not going anywhere, plus it looks cool :)
The sword pegs into the grey coattails
Thundertron is pretty cool
but really the Deluxes and Cores are where this wave really shines (note I haven't gotten Animated Prime yet)
This needs to become thunderhowl
the feet can transform a little too in lion mode, you flip back the robot spikes
Eu n tankei o pai dele abrindo o passatempo kkkkkkkkk, que bom que gostou! Eu adoro!
You can untab the lion mode elbows from the body and have some extra poseability in beast mode
3:23 Ayo what's that sky byte?
Hellwarp. He was only released in Japan about 10 years ago.
Tfwiki said season 3 of transformers prime was gonna be pirate themed and feature thundertron, but hasbro chose dragons instead because they thought beasts and dragons were more popular to kids(basically boys) instead of pirates.🏴☠️🚫🐉👍
I don't know rly anything about him. But I. FUCKING. LOVE. PIRATES.
wow, I'm from Brazil!! I really like the passa tempo!!
He feels like a throwback to older voyagers in both size and aesthetic. I don't hate that.
Every time i see thundertron i think of the commander bosses from elden ring
I've never heard of him before this toy was released.
It’s a good thing I bought Titan Class Tidal Wave 🤣
9:21 this step reminds me of siege apeface, whose gorilla arms were hidden in the back section of legs
The beast mode made me think of Blade Wolf from Metal Gear Rising. It was because of the paws, and I had been playing a lot of MGRR at the time
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TBH, Idk if I'm gonna get him, I'm not that big into transformers that turn into animals but don't commit to it. Because then the alt mode reminds me of the VTech Knock Off Transformers...
I gotta see the rest of the star seekers before I commit lol
This guy is cool just his alt mode front is just bulky
I waited in vain for him to show up in Prime. I even originally thought when they were teasing Beast Hunters with the Predacon symbol that they were going to introduce the Star Seekers.
Bangerrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!! This is a neat little figure. Definitely kinda different, but in a good way. I like his little pirate cape and he reminds me of Sentinel Prime's design in the Bayverse.
1:10 the fact we are also getting a tidal wave figure
Also you had both those figures just put thunderstorm on the shipwould be the coolest thing ever
This guy is called tf prime tundertron he was suppose to appera instead of predaking.
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Nice. Probably gonna pick this up
My brother had the old one. And I had no idea what he was. I do remember finding pieces of him in my bionicle bin though
He’s a Liger not lion, The fact that they confirmed he went to the Zoids planet, and scanned a liger made me very happy
Yes I am completely biased, he is my favourite figure of all time
Yeah passatempo i love it ,brazillian cookie
My has been good except that the insignia has scratched off
I've warmed to him a bit since, but the wrist swivels being completely blocked and the other limitations (especially as a lion) meant he's one of the very few TFs I've ever been genuinely disappointed by when I got him.
Sandstorm is that for me.
Now I want a Cyberverse Thunderhowl, remold it, Hasbro.
Dude, I wanna hang out with your dad lmao. He's cool AF! Probably closer to my age than you as well, although you got the cool af thing goin on too.
Brazil mentioned
im actually getting thundertron toy flashbacks
Huge heads up btw. Be careful with the feet. The section that flips around for the lion mode is held in by basically a giant c clip. But that clip can break and did on my copy (it cracked pretty significantly) I need to contact hasbro for a replacement still but idk how
This could very easily be a problem with just my copy but given the way the part is constructed And where the breakage was I figured I should provide warning
That toy guy, Thundertron is a star seeker nor autobot or decepticon. Created before Optimus Prime. Leads the star seekers and uses the ship Tidal Wave (not the actual character) and was also the last of his kind.
I know who he is, I said who he was at the beginning of the video
do yall just comment without letting the video play for even like a literal minute lol
BRASIL MENTIONED
I remember being 5 and having this . To this day i dont know where his head is 😂
A bring back figure
Я думаю cybertron leobreacker будет на основе этой модели
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I don't know too much abt Thudertron, but he is definitely cool! Idk if I want this guy, but he looks really good!
I actually have an idea for a TFP Season 4, which would take place after the movie. Its more of a basic layout. Basically, Optimus would still be dead, Knockout would be kinda doing his own thing, neither 'Bot nor 'Con, The main characters would be Bumblebee, Smokescreen, Ultra Magnus, Arcee, Bulkhead, & Wheeljack, but Bee, Smoky, & Arcee would be (even more) major characters. The basic setting would be on Cybertron, mainly, while Ratchet would still be on Earth (he went back after the movie). & the season would take place a few years after the movie. The human characters; Agent Fowler, Jack, Miko, & Raf would _AT THE VERY LEAST_ be mentioned, but they _could_ show up if the story allowed it. & Thundertron & his Crew aboard the Tidalwave would be major antagonists/characters, Idk abt full-on villains, cuz again, Idk Thundertron too well, but still. & the season would have a few bits like what are the Predacons doing now, where did Galvatron (hes Galvatron to me) go after the movie?, etc etc. But, nothing much of that, the season's story & plot would mainly be everything else I mentioned. & ofc new characters could be introduced. Does anyone like my idea/basic layout for a potential Season 4 of TFP? I like it alot. It would be really cool!
Also, I don't remember when, but quite a bit ago, I read the Exodus novel, but never finished it. Again, its been quite a bit ago since the last time I read it, so I honestly don't know what to do.
Can't wait to see him on screen one day...
Is your original Thundertron the Transformers GO! Thundertron repaint, cause I found Thundertron in Transformers Prime that has different accessories
I thihnk I like the idea of Thundertron better than the execution, but you reminded me I still want tio get Holler so that's okay. What do yoiu mean, that's not how it's spelt? Just look at that face sculpt!
Is he related to Voltron😂 now there’s an idea for a crossover!
Just so you know.... the peg leg is effects parts compatible!
3:00 to skip the sponsor
Cos even toy reviews have sponsored segments now...
I just re-watched the first two Pirates of the Caribbean movies and refused to watch the next one without this guy to play during the movie. So I just ordered one, because I really want to finish the movies again. 🤣 I was actually still thinking about buying the old toy, I found it sealed for 45€ on ebay. But this version has a bit more of this Davy Jones vibe I was looking for.
For a price like that I'd have to pick it up, but no way in hell I would open it.
I don't want to be that guy, but I hope the sponsor box is afforable because is 2 dollars or less for the contends of that box
I need an alpha trion repaint of this mold in my life
I already have 3 robocats.
I don't think I need a 4th tbh
Just like real cats, you can never have enough robocats.
just fyi, zoids were ligers which are very interesting looking creatures in real life
Does the sword store on his hip panels? Cause that's probably the reason why it doesn't store on his back since most pirates have their swords on their hips
It stores on both.
The pirates intro goes HARD 👌🏻🔥
Cool AF. Still though he fought Megs and didn't die? How? (I don't own the books.)
(Stonks guy) kontinewety
Anyone else notice the odd slots on his right shoulder pad?
I just got mine over the weekend
Is it just me or does this character feel like a nod to Pirate Lion from Battle Beasts? Do people even remember Battle Beasts?
It's just you.
I want him to be retooled into Leobreaker.
You should make the Lion hold the sword in its mouth to make a Kamen Rider Reference.
Seems nice to me, Toy Guy!
There should be a big boat transformer like tidelwave