If money isn't too much of a problem, ShowZ still has it for $300. That is only a little bit more than the reissue cost at preorder, so it is probably the cheapest it will be with the way FT prices are going up now.
I think it's worth mentioning to new collectors that prices on all new figures have skyrocketed over the past 12-18 months. That Skyfire you recommend is almost $400! Transformers is my favorite toy, franchise, universe, etc...of all time... but collecting masterpiece right now is very difficult. Some companies are price gouging, I believe, it's not just supply chain issues to blame. I started in 2018 and I'm just barely filling out my collection. I strongly recommend go legends scale, instead. They're small but they look even better, they're cheaper, easier to display, and there is good competition in that game right now. if I could start over... legends scale, for sure.
@@asaphmartinez4225 the clear version is $420, rerelease standard is $300. Either way, you need a significant amount of disposable income to collect Masterpiece presently.
Thanks for this video, I only really care about Seasons 1 and 2 of G1. XTB's Hoist and Trailbreaker look great but their track record is spotty and I may still hold out for FT's iterations.
Cliffjumper is waiting to hear his name called like some rookie falling down the board on NFL Draft day. He’s gonna play with a chip on his shoulder because of you.
"Piece brother, Masterpiece!" 😁 I'm going for MP's all from G1 Season 1 and a best of from Season 2 to 4 like the Masterpiece Beastking/Predaking Combiners from Cang Toys.
@@tydiriumhanger1320 I hope you reply i lost faith in fans toys when there released a unaccurate grey for there take on bombshell i want purple chest not grey
@@tydiriumhanger1320 oh absolutely! HOLY CRAP, even I had to slow it the F down. I just got my Zeta Superion last week, so I'm good for big bots and combiners for now.
I agree with most of your choices but as you say it is individual choice. One thing I particularly agree with is having separate versions of those Transformers who shared and original mould. Obviously you are only covering Autobots in this video but I set out having six unique moulds for the Seekers and Coneheads- my seekers I went the Takara route MP3 Starscream; MP11 Thundercracker and waiting on the latest mould for Skywarp. And third party for the Coneheads- Dirge- Toyworld, Ramjet or Thrust from MakeToys (when it happens) and waiting on som,eone else for the other one. I did the same thing for combiners- I don't think they should all be the same height and actually prefer the varied sizes I have from TFC, Generation Toy, Unique Toys, Transform Element; Warbotron etc. I don't want my transformers to all look the same.
My recommendations not factoring in availability or price. Prioritizing variety in molds and G1 appearance. Optimus Prime-Any of the Takara MPs are good. Ironhide/Ratchet-Takara, TFC for Ratchet for variety Inferno-Takara, MMC Maketoys WFC are decent subs Grapple-Maketoys, Takara MMC WFC are decent subs Trailbreaker-FT most likely, XTB is decent Hoist-Badcube or XTB Hound-Takara for G1 accuracy, Maketoys for sturdiness Tracks-Takara, WFC is a decent sub Sunstreaker-Takara, Badcube is decent Sideswipe-Takara Red Alert-Badcube looks the best but hard to change back to car, otherwise Takara Wheeljack-Takara, WFC is a decent smaller one Prowl/Bluestreak/Smokescreen-Takara Bumblebee-Takara MP45 if you don't mind the heels Cliffjumper-N/A Gears-Badcube Huffer-Badcube or FT Mirage-TFE, MMC is ok but kind of flimsy Dinobots-FT Zeta/TW Giga are all good options, Studio Series has been doing good too Warpath-FT, Badcube is an interesting alternative Brawn-FT Seaspray-FT 2.0, XTB is decent Beachcomber-FT Powerglide-DX9 Cosmos-XTB or TW depending on which picture you reference Skyfire-FT, WFC is a decent sub Jazz-Maketoys, Studio Series is a decent smaller one Skids-Takara Windcharger-XTB Aerialbots-FT probably Protectobots-XTB probably, Maketoys is ok Omega Supreme-Dx9 Blaster-KFC Perceptor-FT female Autobots-N/A
Great presentation! Zeta’s Superion looks awesome. Prowl looks amazing. I have a hard time deciding either original or animated. May need to pick up both. Can’t wait for the Decepticon’s list.
The plus looks best on Prowl IMO but I also think if you go plus with one you should with all to make them match but then there is Beev2 with clear windshield
I've mentioned this before, but in context of this I thought I would add something. Personally, I went with BC Sideswipe and Takara Red Alert, instead of the other way around. You lose out on Red Alert having cartoon-accurate arm flaps, but you get better proportions otherwise. Sideswipe's chest is small in the cartoon, and the BC chest actually compacts down. Meanwhile, the Red Alert toon design was more similar to the toy, so the chest is not compressed like the Takara. While all of that is a subjective matter of preference, what is not is availability. I don't know of anywhere you can buy MP-12 or MP-12+ outside of rolling the dice with eBay (and that has been true since I got back into collecting over a year ago), and the only store I know that has any of OTS-15 is Baba (and there is only one left). Meanwhile, OTS-14 seems to be endlessly restocked at ShowZ, and MP-14+ is still at least available at TFSource (although kind of pricey, and only 7 left). So if this is a service for new collectors, and the goal is just to recommend mixing and matching and not specifically to steer them toward the exact choices you made, I think maybe suggesting the option that is actually obtainable would be more helpful.
Man, the worst part of it all is if you missed one when they came out. That's what makes me feel bad for new collectors. I remember back when it was my turn to be a new collector.
I have the Voodoo Robots Ironhide/Ratchet. They look better than the Takara releases, but they have other issues. The plastic has a very bendy, noodly quality to it, and it makes you feel a little worried the first time you transform it until you know where all the clips are. The backpacks also don't have a way to clip in at all, but they stay put just fine. A few people don't like that Ironhide has windows on top of his feet, but it honestly isn't something I ever notice. Honestly, the biggest problem I have is that Ratchet (but not Ironhide for some reason) has ratcheted joints in the legs out to the side, and it feels like you either need to go straight legs or extreme A-stance. All of the downsides out of the way, the two best things are the look and the price. I got them for very cheap from ToyDojo back on Black Friday, and they are still only $10 more than the sale price I paid there (although it says Ironhide is almost sold out). Overall, they are fine and will fill the hole better than Takara until FansToys or somebody else comes through.
Bought a magic square motormaster on ebay 2 weeks ago from a so called top seller with great reviews. Still waiting on a shipping notification and replies to my messages. A week ago the negative reviews started piling up. I think this might be my first "miss" when it comes to ebay purchases.
Cool 📹. Please do the DECEPTICONS next I have quite a few autobots already but my favorite is DECEPTICONs all the way especially GALVATRON and Cyclonus from Fanstoys thanks again Mike 🙏👍
Yeah, having a giant arm/ladder hanging down in the back to the point where you can see it from the front looks so non-premium. While some people think the Takara versions are too toon, what they did with having zero backpack was some really amazing engineering.
I have the KOs for Takara Hoist and Grapple and they are actually one of the better made KOs. You can nitpick the differences but on the shelf the KOs are quite good. Worth looking into.
@@theafroalien3169 Right, but he specified this was going to be pre-movie Autobots. Blaster, Perceptor, Omega Supreme and Cliffjumper would all fall into this category. I could see some people considering Blaster and Perceptor as movie bots because they were featured pretty prominently in and after the movie, and even Cliffjumper at least had a speaking role in the movie. I can't see anybody considering Omega Supreme in that category no matter what, though
@@slyrax4154 This is how I understood it also. Vol 2. will be something like Pre86 Con's, then Vol 3. will be Movie Bots+Cons and Season 3+4 might only be one video as figure representation is far less complete. I could be wrong.
Fans toys is killing it with the toon aesthetic. I can finally have the characters exactly how I want them to look. It's nice to be done with Brawn, Beachcomber, Seaspray and the rest. Buying place holders sucks. I think I'm going to stay with Badcubes Huffer, Swerve and Gears.
@@tydiriumhanger1320 I am starting to get to that point. I have changed my taste since I began collecting Masterpiece scale. I used to love getting reprolables and making the carbots look like the original bots. The technology has advanced and now we are really getting Masterpiece bots, they better be for the price points. I'm satisfied with what I have been buying lately and feel like they're permanent.
I would say you forgot about Cliffjumper, but there isn’t a version that is worth recommending at this point. If I don’t see someone revealing a Cliffjumper soon I’m just going to make a custom out of MP-45’s body.
@@tydiriumhanger1320 I think I’ve finally been pushed over the edge. I’ve been saying I’m gonna make a custom Cliffjumper for over a year. Well, I just placed the order for another MP-45 some epoxy clay and some paint. I’m gonna make a Cliffjumper I can proudly display. I’ll finally be able to say I have a complete G1 season 1 Transformers masterpiece collection. Mwhahahahaha! You know this is how supervillains are made right? So this is on you, Takara, Fans Toys, Make Toys, and every other company that can’t put out a decent Cliffjumper. Now look what you’ve done.
Idk takara/tomy and hasbro doesn't just work hand and hand with these 3rd party companies.... most of the 3rds obviously have love for the franchise. Maybe the big dogs need ppl like that at their company.
I just got burned trying to buy Zeta Bruticus on eBay, and got a little trinket in the mail instead. A bit furious someone would do this. Let me know if you want the seller's ID.
Sucks when it happens... you could refer to the below linked thread in the future to potentially avoid similar things happening in the future... www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/china-ebay-seller-check-new-comers-read-first-post.1064426/
@@MaVeRiCk77 I'm on the fence honestly. I currently have no place to display it, and although I would display it in combined mode I am not a fan of the individual bots.
I'd really like to see someone do a KO of Hound but undersized. His vehicle mode looks too big to me and he stands as tall as the other cars when he was often drawn as in between the car's and the minibot's heights. I know everyone has their own way of dealing with the dumpster fire which is scale but the fact that his Spike figure is so huge compared with every other MP from MP10 onwards just shows how wrong it is.
@@tydiriumhanger1320 I know, it plagues me constantly. But Hound bugs me more because I think he's a head too tall in his bot mode as well. I'm actually thinking of collecting non-transforming vehicle modes to display with the bots.
@@tydiriumhanger1320 yeah that’s true! Or maybe some guide lines, with comparisons between different bots. Like the datsuns from newage vs magic square or something🤔
Fanstoys usually does reissues like their Cyclonus and Insecticons but it takes awhile for them to reissue and somtimes I think they dont reissue a figure if it isnt popular
BRUUHHHH!! Ebay is shady as fugg right now. I got scammed on my last 3 3rd party masterpiece orders. 2 Gigapower dinobots and a Fans Toys Thomas. All from 2 different sellers, all with like 97% positive feedback over the past years with hundreds of sells and as recent as this month. I'm getting my money back but still. Never been scammed on Ebay in 15 years then scammed 3 times in one week, Wacky.. Buyer beware for sure.
@@ishida76 xtb had a cliffjumoer called Toro, and acetoys had a cliffjumper and hubcap called tumbler and hiccup. I didn't understand the hate acetoys got. I think bbts was clearancing them both for $30 not long after the hellion and Toro were out. Glad my multiples of the acetoy versions were fine. They had cool boxart and were the first to have cliffjumper's bazooka from the "I've got megatron in my optics" scene. Then of course Hasbro's recent deluxe mold with various repaints/reuses all had a bazooka... but I wasn't mad about it. More minibot options, without having to personally repaint/customize.
You forgot Blaster (I have KFC Transistor), Perceptor (FansToys Tesla), Cliffjumper (MMC Hellion is the one I have preordered), & Omega Supreme (he'd be very expensive but probably FansToys Aegis).
This one you just did is my favorite review..because you went over almost all the original..you did miss a few, like takara starscream..that's coming this month and thundercracker..and skywarp..they look to me like they will be the best..and fantoys blitzwing..and I m waiting for a thinner ultra magnus..I think fantoys hotrod, is still the best looking one.i still haven't got rodimus prime because I am waiting for a better one..I didn't like the first one..
I strongly suggest you dont use ebay right now I just got scammed for 270 USD for FT motormaster. Never buy from 1st_product. They refuse to refund my case.
Wait you got scammed and Ebay will not refund your money? You need to call them and get it straightened out. If Ebay lets you get screwed it would be the end of the platform
@@tydiriumhanger1320 it was the whole FT menasor team. One by one the store closed down and tracking never went past china. Worked with ebay and get three refunds to happen but the last one motormaster they restricted my account saying I was an aggressive buyer. I wansnt allowed to call or talk to anyone forced to text my complaints. Got a guy too confirm the refund was happening when they sent me a final message that my account was terminated and that I was no longer covered. Looks like 100-150$ they are ok refunding. Anything higher they side with the seller and keep your money. Buyer be warned a quick search revealed this scam has been going on for quite some time. I truly trusted ebay for protecting my funds but its all a lie. Sok I have a few accounts I will be getting my money back in some form or another if you get what I mean.
@@tydiriumhanger1320 just got the results of my appeal ebay is NOT refunding my case there is nothing I can do through them now im going paypal route see what I can do there but I dont have my hopes up. Never spending more then 50$ on ebay ever again. Buyers be warned.
Someone else needs to step up and do a MP Ironhide.
It's incredible that we have so many options
Nice guide. You remind me I totally forgot to get the Voodoo Robots Ratchet and Ironhide. Got them at Toy Dojo with release pricing. Few left now.
Thanks for the info
Awesome video, I wish I had either one of F.T. Jetfire. He looks so cool.
If money isn't too much of a problem, ShowZ still has it for $300. That is only a little bit more than the reissue cost at preorder, so it is probably the cheapest it will be with the way FT prices are going up now.
@@slyrax4154 hey, thanks I'll check it out.
@@slyrax4154 Sadly I bet any reissue would be near that $300 mark going forward
Thanks🎯💯🤙
Glad you enjoyed
@@tydiriumhanger1320 always do💯
I think it's worth mentioning to new collectors that prices on all new figures have skyrocketed over the past 12-18 months. That Skyfire you recommend is almost $400! Transformers is my favorite toy, franchise, universe, etc...of all time... but collecting masterpiece right now is very difficult. Some companies are price gouging, I believe, it's not just supply chain issues to blame. I started in 2018 and I'm just barely filling out my collection. I strongly recommend go legends scale, instead. They're small but they look even better, they're cheaper, easier to display, and there is good competition in that game right now. if I could start over... legends scale, for sure.
Yes Legends may take over for MP soon with all the pricing and space issues
Fanstoys JETFIRE is $299 @showZstore, nowhere near $400 whoever is telling u $400 is lying 🤥
@@asaphmartinez4225 the clear version is $420, rerelease standard is $300. Either way, you need a significant amount of disposable income to collect Masterpiece presently.
@@sean-gmcc oh yeah that clear version is going upwa8of $550 on some sites like Toydojo, I have the regular one(Ft-10) and he is awesome
Thanks for this video, I only really care about Seasons 1 and 2 of G1. XTB's Hoist and Trailbreaker look great but their track record is spotty and I may still hold out for FT's iterations.
I have had no issues with XTB molds of these guys
I think you miss Cliffjumper.. Great options 😎
Xtransbots Toro vs MMC Hellion
Need to do them next episode
Cliffjumper is waiting to hear his name called like some rookie falling down the board on NFL Draft day.
He’s gonna play with a chip on his shoulder because of you.
Thanks Cliff and Omega will get some love
"Piece brother, Masterpiece!" 😁 I'm going for MP's all from G1 Season 1 and a best of from Season 2 to 4 like the Masterpiece Beastking/Predaking Combiners from Cang Toys.
That will make a great looking display
@@tydiriumhanger1320 You like the toon versions huh this is why we never get a astortrain reissue yearly
@@tydiriumhanger1320 Also i like the orginals due to them being chunky
@@tydiriumhanger1320 I hope you reply i lost faith in fans toys when there released a unaccurate grey for there take on bombshell i want purple chest not grey
I'm a new collector, in fact I started collecting in April... you have pretty much listed every figure that I have pre-ordered and bought.
oh, I was supposed to hold off on the combiners?
***Awkwardly looks at my Zeta Bruticus and Dx9 Menasor***
Well I figure new collectors may get overwhelmed and combiners are big ticket items. Sounds like you are on a great path to an excellent collection
@@tydiriumhanger1320 oh absolutely! HOLY CRAP, even I had to slow it the F down. I just got my Zeta Superion last week, so I'm good for big bots and combiners for now.
I agree with most of your choices but as you say it is individual choice. One thing I particularly agree with is having separate versions of those Transformers who shared and original mould. Obviously you are only covering Autobots in this video but I set out having six unique moulds for the Seekers and Coneheads- my seekers I went the Takara route MP3 Starscream; MP11 Thundercracker and waiting on the latest mould for Skywarp. And third party for the Coneheads- Dirge- Toyworld, Ramjet or Thrust from MakeToys (when it happens) and waiting on som,eone else for the other one.
I did the same thing for combiners- I don't think they should all be the same height and actually prefer the varied sizes I have from TFC, Generation Toy, Unique Toys, Transform Element; Warbotron etc.
I don't want my transformers to all look the same.
Great point that variety on a shelf makes it look more interesting but seekers even more so!
My recommendations not factoring in availability or price. Prioritizing variety in molds and G1 appearance.
Optimus Prime-Any of the Takara MPs are good.
Ironhide/Ratchet-Takara, TFC for Ratchet for variety
Inferno-Takara, MMC Maketoys WFC are decent subs
Grapple-Maketoys, Takara MMC WFC are decent subs
Trailbreaker-FT most likely, XTB is decent
Hoist-Badcube or XTB
Hound-Takara for G1 accuracy, Maketoys for sturdiness
Tracks-Takara, WFC is a decent sub
Sunstreaker-Takara, Badcube is decent
Sideswipe-Takara
Red Alert-Badcube looks the best but hard to change back to car, otherwise Takara
Wheeljack-Takara, WFC is a decent smaller one
Prowl/Bluestreak/Smokescreen-Takara
Bumblebee-Takara MP45 if you don't mind the heels
Cliffjumper-N/A
Gears-Badcube
Huffer-Badcube or FT
Mirage-TFE, MMC is ok but kind of flimsy
Dinobots-FT Zeta/TW Giga are all good options, Studio Series has been doing good too
Warpath-FT, Badcube is an interesting alternative
Brawn-FT
Seaspray-FT 2.0, XTB is decent
Beachcomber-FT
Powerglide-DX9
Cosmos-XTB or TW depending on which picture you reference
Skyfire-FT, WFC is a decent sub
Jazz-Maketoys, Studio Series is a decent smaller one
Skids-Takara
Windcharger-XTB
Aerialbots-FT probably
Protectobots-XTB probably, Maketoys is ok
Omega Supreme-Dx9
Blaster-KFC
Perceptor-FT
female Autobots-N/A
Great list so many decisions and still many gaps to be properly filled
Great presentation! Zeta’s Superion looks awesome. Prowl looks amazing. I have a hard time deciding either original or animated. May need to pick up both. Can’t wait for the Decepticon’s list.
The plus looks best on Prowl IMO but I also think if you go plus with one you should with all to make them match but then there is Beev2 with clear windshield
I've mentioned this before, but in context of this I thought I would add something. Personally, I went with BC Sideswipe and Takara Red Alert, instead of the other way around. You lose out on Red Alert having cartoon-accurate arm flaps, but you get better proportions otherwise. Sideswipe's chest is small in the cartoon, and the BC chest actually compacts down. Meanwhile, the Red Alert toon design was more similar to the toy, so the chest is not compressed like the Takara. While all of that is a subjective matter of preference, what is not is availability. I don't know of anywhere you can buy MP-12 or MP-12+ outside of rolling the dice with eBay (and that has been true since I got back into collecting over a year ago), and the only store I know that has any of OTS-15 is Baba (and there is only one left). Meanwhile, OTS-14 seems to be endlessly restocked at ShowZ, and MP-14+ is still at least available at TFSource (although kind of pricey, and only 7 left). So if this is a service for new collectors, and the goal is just to recommend mixing and matching and not specifically to steer them toward the exact choices you made, I think maybe suggesting the option that is actually obtainable would be more helpful.
Great points I tried to find selections I have seen recently for sale but stock at these distributors change quickly. Great breakdown of availability
Man, the worst part of it all is if you missed one when they came out. That's what makes me feel bad for new collectors. I remember back when it was my turn to be a new collector.
It is even worse when you looked a Lupus for under $100 at 5 different retailers and still said not worth it.......til now LOL
Does the KO MP-44 come with the trailer?
Nope.
I have the Voodoo Robots Ironhide/Ratchet. They look better than the Takara releases, but they have other issues. The plastic has a very bendy, noodly quality to it, and it makes you feel a little worried the first time you transform it until you know where all the clips are. The backpacks also don't have a way to clip in at all, but they stay put just fine. A few people don't like that Ironhide has windows on top of his feet, but it honestly isn't something I ever notice. Honestly, the biggest problem I have is that Ratchet (but not Ironhide for some reason) has ratcheted joints in the legs out to the side, and it feels like you either need to go straight legs or extreme A-stance. All of the downsides out of the way, the two best things are the look and the price. I got them for very cheap from ToyDojo back on Black Friday, and they are still only $10 more than the sale price I paid there (although it says Ironhide is almost sold out). Overall, they are fine and will fill the hole better than Takara until FansToys or somebody else comes through.
def consider them
Bought a magic square motormaster on ebay 2 weeks ago from a so called top seller with great reviews. Still waiting on a shipping notification and replies to my messages. A week ago the negative reviews started piling up. I think this might be my first "miss" when it comes to ebay purchases.
Went rouge it happens and a risk we take now for a 2 month wait to get money back
MP 44 listed at $579.99 on tfsource, that's crazy
Nice video.
Thanks
Now that giga have the molds done. Will it take 5 years to collect them all again?
Wish zeta would continue with their combiners.
Cool 📹. Please do the DECEPTICONS next I have quite a few autobots already but my favorite is DECEPTICONs all the way especially GALVATRON and Cyclonus from Fanstoys thanks again Mike 🙏👍
They are next
for grapple and inferno, takara is still the best option. they have differences in transformation, i don’t see why go mmc for grapple
Yeah, having a giant arm/ladder hanging down in the back to the point where you can see it from the front looks so non-premium. While some people think the Takara versions are too toon, what they did with having zero backpack was some really amazing engineering.
More detailed truck modes on the MMCs. I got both of mine for way cheaper too.
Yes Takara is best but I love the break up of design and like offering alternatives
I have the KOs for Takara Hoist and Grapple and they are actually one of the better made KOs. You can nitpick the differences but on the shelf the KOs are quite good. Worth looking into.
Missed Blaster, Perceptor, and Omega Supreme. At least one of those is currently reasonable available.
Somebody also mentioned that Cliffjumper was missing.
It’s vol 1. I’m guessing he’s going to cover the others that were missing
@@theafroalien3169 Right, but he specified this was going to be pre-movie Autobots. Blaster, Perceptor, Omega Supreme and Cliffjumper would all fall into this category. I could see some people considering Blaster and Perceptor as movie bots because they were featured pretty prominently in and after the movie, and even Cliffjumper at least had a speaking role in the movie. I can't see anybody considering Omega Supreme in that category no matter what, though
@@slyrax4154 This is how I understood it also. Vol 2. will be something like Pre86 Con's, then Vol 3. will be Movie Bots+Cons and Season 3+4 might only be one video as figure representation is far less complete. I could be wrong.
Pushing Perceptor and Blaster to movie autos but did miss Cliff and Omega will do in the next volume
Regarding Red Alert, bear in mind the Takara Inferno has the cradle accessory so that he can carry Red Alert in that one scene from that one episode.
Takara did great work with this mold but I also like diversity on the shelf
Element Op leader is the best Prime for less money 💰
Great job'!
Fans toys is killing it with the toon aesthetic. I can finally have the characters exactly how I want them to look. It's nice to be done with Brawn, Beachcomber, Seaspray and the rest. Buying place holders sucks. I think I'm going to stay with Badcubes Huffer, Swerve and Gears.
I really feel there is a stopping point with some characters and no need to upgrade
@@tydiriumhanger1320 I am starting to get to that point. I have changed my taste since I began collecting Masterpiece scale. I used to love getting reprolables and making the carbots look like the original bots. The technology has advanced and now we are really getting Masterpiece bots, they better be for the price points. I'm satisfied with what I have been buying lately and feel like they're permanent.
I would say you forgot about Cliffjumper, but there isn’t a version that is worth recommending at this point. If I don’t see someone revealing a Cliffjumper soon I’m just going to make a custom out of MP-45’s body.
I agree with you! I did consider him but wanted to think about my recomendation then forgot about him LOL
@@tydiriumhanger1320 lmao! With the offerings we’ve had of him, I can see how you could forget about them.
@@tydiriumhanger1320 I think I’ve finally been pushed over the edge. I’ve been saying I’m gonna make a custom Cliffjumper for over a year. Well, I just placed the order for another MP-45 some epoxy clay and some paint. I’m gonna make a Cliffjumper I can proudly display. I’ll finally be able to say I have a complete G1 season 1 Transformers masterpiece collection. Mwhahahahaha!
You know this is how supervillains are made right? So this is on you, Takara, Fans Toys, Make Toys, and every other company that can’t put out a decent Cliffjumper. Now look what you’ve done.
Good review
Thanks
I don't care who made the figure as long as it looks almost faithful to the original character from the G1 era...and will not empty my bank account.
2 main guiding factors
An you do one for the movie collection please 🙏
coming soon!
Waiting on that grump from showz
Yes and still around the original price from years ago
Idk takara/tomy and hasbro doesn't just work hand and hand with these 3rd party companies.... most of the 3rds obviously have love for the franchise. Maybe the big dogs need ppl like that at their company.
I just got burned trying to buy Zeta Bruticus on eBay, and got a little trinket in the mail instead.
A bit furious someone would do this. Let me know if you want the seller's ID.
Sucks when it happens... you could refer to the below linked thread in the future to potentially avoid similar things happening in the future...
www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/china-ebay-seller-check-new-comers-read-first-post.1064426/
Are you still looking for one? I was thinking of selling mine.
@@MaVeRiCk77 I'm on the fence honestly. I currently have no place to display it, and although I would display it in combined mode I am not a fan of the individual bots.
@@MaVeRiCk77 I originally ordered it because it was showing up on pre-order through TF Source, but shopped around to find a better deal than they had.
@@scottcampbell9515 Yeah, TF Source are very expensive. I usually shop around before buying from them too.
I'd really like to see someone do a KO of Hound but undersized. His vehicle mode looks too big to me and he stands as tall as the other cars when he was often drawn as in between the car's and the minibot's heights. I know everyone has their own way of dealing with the dumpster fire which is scale but the fact that his Spike figure is so huge compared with every other MP from MP10 onwards just shows how wrong it is.
Well that would be cool but most collectors display in bot mode so that is their starting point
@@tydiriumhanger1320 I know, it plagues me constantly. But Hound bugs me more because I think he's a head too tall in his bot mode as well.
I'm actually thinking of collecting non-transforming vehicle modes to display with the bots.
Make one for legends scale!
Yes I need an update vid for them but legends are like electronics any vid I make today will be outdated in a month LOL
@@tydiriumhanger1320 yeah that’s true! Or maybe some guide lines, with comparisons between different bots. Like the datsuns from newage vs magic square or something🤔
Hope you make one for legend scale
Yes I need to update that
man, after looking at the VooDoo Ironhide and Ratchet, kinda regretting buying the Takara figures...
That makes me think we will oneday get a better Ironhide
@@tydiriumhanger1320 God I hope so
Hey Mike, what sells you on #xtransbots Trailbreaker over #mastermindcreations ?
I hope Fanstoys come out with a second run for the pre order ones that are all sold out… 😟
Fanstoys usually does reissues like their Cyclonus and Insecticons but it takes awhile for them to reissue and somtimes I think they dont reissue a figure if it isnt popular
@@pqdzzz well Rig and Chomp seems to be very popular lol 😂
Their reissues are getting more expensive than their new designs
@@tydiriumhanger1320 ain’t that the truth…. 😏
BRUUHHHH!! Ebay is shady as fugg right now. I got scammed on my last 3 3rd party masterpiece orders. 2 Gigapower dinobots and a Fans Toys Thomas. All from 2 different sellers, all with like 97% positive feedback over the past years with hundreds of sells and as recent as this month. I'm getting my money back but still. Never been scammed on Ebay in 15 years then scammed 3 times in one week, Wacky.. Buyer beware for sure.
Yes it is crazy out there and Ebay has been fighting scammers but there are just so many
I'm holding out for Takara's Skyfire and hoping that somebody will make a Cliffjumper some day, perhaps Takara or FansToys.
MMC has a Cliffjumper, I think they called it Hellion. I think there's one more 3rd party offering also (can't remember who)
@@ishida76 xtb had a cliffjumoer called Toro, and acetoys had a cliffjumper and hubcap called tumbler and hiccup. I didn't understand the hate acetoys got. I think bbts was clearancing them both for $30 not long after the hellion and Toro were out.
Glad my multiples of the acetoy versions were fine. They had cool boxart and were the first to have cliffjumper's bazooka from the "I've got megatron in my optics" scene. Then of course Hasbro's recent deluxe mold with various repaints/reuses all had a bazooka... but I wasn't mad about it. More minibot options, without having to personally repaint/customize.
Will cover Cliff options next round
Also I think kfc wreck gar is awesome its toon accurate..
He's post movie though
Yes he is great and will get to him soon
Dont bother with the bay unless you want to lose your money.
It is a risk every time
You forgot Blaster (I have KFC Transistor), Perceptor (FansToys Tesla), Cliffjumper (MMC Hellion is the one I have preordered), & Omega Supreme (he'd be very expensive but probably FansToys Aegis).
I am going to push bladter and Perceptor to movie line this list just got so long. DId miss Omega and Cliff though thanks
Yeah! 84-86
Some of the best years and what started it all
Could’ve swore this video was just made somewhere else.
This one you just did is my favorite review..because you went over almost all the original..you did miss a few, like takara starscream..that's coming this month and thundercracker..and skywarp..they look to me like they will be the best..and fantoys blitzwing..and I m waiting for a thinner ultra magnus..I think fantoys hotrod, is still the best looking one.i still haven't got rodimus prime because I am waiting for a better one..I didn't like the first one..
It was looking like and hour and half vid so I will break it up into 4 volumes and try to maintain sanity LOL
I strongly suggest you dont use ebay right now I just got scammed for 270 USD for FT motormaster. Never buy from 1st_product. They refuse to refund my case.
Wait you got scammed and Ebay will not refund your money? You need to call them and get it straightened out. If Ebay lets you get screwed it would be the end of the platform
@@tydiriumhanger1320 it was the whole FT menasor team. One by one the store closed down and tracking never went past china. Worked with ebay and get three refunds to happen but the last one motormaster they restricted my account saying I was an aggressive buyer. I wansnt allowed to call or talk to anyone forced to text my complaints. Got a guy too confirm the refund was happening when they sent me a final message that my account was terminated and that I was no longer covered. Looks like 100-150$ they are ok refunding. Anything higher they side with the seller and keep your money. Buyer be warned a quick search revealed this scam has been going on for quite some time. I truly trusted ebay for protecting my funds but its all a lie. Sok I have a few accounts I will be getting my money back in some form or another if you get what I mean.
@@tydiriumhanger1320 just got the results of my appeal ebay is NOT refunding my case there is nothing I can do through them now im going paypal route see what I can do there but I dont have my hopes up. Never spending more then 50$ on ebay ever again. Buyers be warned.