I always preferred the leader class Bulkhead for it's bigger size and cool (if inaccurate) bonus weapons. And when it comes to figures this old, I consider that level of paint chipping to be pretty much par for the course. Its a 15 year old toy, of course its going to have seen better days.
I've had my Bulkhead since he was released way back when and those side panels that cover the wheels in robot mode have NEVER stayed put, so yeah it would've been nice to have them tab in some how
Just for anyone wondering the difference of a flail and mace, as far as I know. A mace is the spikey thing on the end of a stick, like WFC Megatron has. A flail is when you have that spikey thing on a chain or rope of some sort like Bulkhead and movie 1 Megatron. Took me ages to figure out, hope it’s helpful definition
It took me a couple seconds to realize, I didn’t even know what a flail was before I knew the difference but thanks to the Lego hobbit game I found out quickly both what it is and the differences are
Bulkhead is one of those figures that you have to get the one size class up to display with other toys. I had my Voyager Bulkead with my Activators for the longest time.
Because of animateds inconsistent scale in the show it's kinda hard to say what figures are ideal. If scale is important I'd recommend using scout class prowl and bee, deluxe Optimus and ratchet, voyager bulkhead as the main cast. I know that's not really the best when put next to secondary character autobots, but I do think it works well with the most main decepticon figures. Certainly helps the voyager lugnut out.
It may not be perfect and maybe it’s nostalgia because I actually love this thing so much. I wish it didn’t have the weird gimmick in the arm that leaves a black hinge, it just looks like an eyesore. The leader class is a lot better but it is a bit more inaccurate
One thing I had found out by just messing with the toy, he has a second head swivel. I just noticed it because it was misaligned one day. I got a used Hasbro copy, but in good conditions and everything stays in its place. I really like this figure, because I love Bulkhead.
I have thus bulkhead (the normal hasbro version) and I have no issue with loose joints or standing him up. So i think you just go an old, chipping, QC issue bulky
man i use to have this guy as a kid.I remember loving him so much. All the loose joint here weren't prevalent on my copy(no shit it was brand new). I remember not understanding how his hand gimmicks worked and breaking one in the process...i miss this toy
I own the hasbro copy of him sealed for years at pretty much retail. The ratchet on one leg did wear off unfortunately but the tolerance was very good for mine at least
Really neat how closely the transformation of the voyager mirrors that of the Leader class figure. Given there was a choice between the two back in the day I straight up went for the Leader class, as it worked better in scale with other characters, looked better, and had fun light and sounds and bizarre mouth movement. The hands though weren't much better as he only had one with a weak grabbing gimmick, and a spinning saw built into the other. Headmaster was also a fun inclusion which I think gave Bulkhead an alternate voice clip. Really good value for everything packed into it for the time of release.
Animated was my first transformers form of media. I'm gonna buy a figure but I don't know which is cheapest and good quality so I'm looking for suggestions
I still have mine from like 10 years ago and he still doesnt fall over. He actually stands quite solid. Might be different from toy to toy. Also i always removed the side pieces that go over the wheels, because i just hated how they looked and i still do. AND one Thing that gets a pain in the ass is the turning head plate, because it doesnt stay in place anymore and it just always stays in an unfinished state dragged down by the head
Man I wish there was a live-action of Bulkhead we never seen one in Transformers movies I think it's time some of the Transformers be added in the movies
Ok I'm just dumb, on the short I asked "Who was that teal/aqua recolor of Bulkhead" without thinking it was Bulkhead, because Bulkhead is WAAAAY more green... I am just dumb
All because of ROTF's toyline and Hasbro wanting to own a TV channel (which failed because it couldn't stand against the likes of the already-established Disney Channel and Nickelodeon).
I remeber buying the original TFA Bulkhead figure, sure I admit it's not perfect but that doesn't stop me for having Bulkhead as one of my favorite Autobots lol.
I just picked up the hasbro version of this guy while I wish he was taller the leader class bulkhead just doesn’t feel in character with all the weapons attached to him.
I have a random TFA Prowl and Lockdown that I got years ago. They're in reasonable condition, though Prowl's hip breaks every time I transform him to either mode. So for now he sits on the shelf, half leaning on my Lego Optimus until I figure out a better solution for him.
I own the non metallic version and all those loose panels on mine are nice and secure so it's not a feature of the mold. I suspect the Takara version compensated for the paint in joints, which has worn away with time
Stinkers?? You forgot one: Swindle, with his clear plastic at major joints. Now that...that guy's a stinker!! On the other hand, it makes a great way to set up a battle damage scene, like have somebody having chopped his arm off. (I did that with different figures: LGEX God Ginrai dashed past and chopped Cool Become Brave Devastator's left arm off)
@@DragoonMS The useless gimmick that activates every time you even try to bend the arm is no issue and the límited leg bend that doesn't even reach 90 cause of how it's sculpted is no issue? And the automorph that got the head stuck on mine BRUH
Just statically standing there he does look really good. Definitely do see legacy bulkhead in the altmode. I bet if they gave him squat legs then ppl would have liked the legacy better as bulkhead....though I do like the legacy look as a new bulkhead but certainly not prime 😂
I used to have this one bulkhead figure that had the headmaster gimmick and it had lights and sounds and it was massive, I don't know what happened to that figure but I wish I could find it again, last time I seen it was a few years ago and now it's just gone.
I hope you get the Leader version one of these days. I chose that one over this because it doesn't have the arm-rood gap. It's still with me after all these years.
I never understood why, but for some reason, the alt modes for the animated transformers are extremely visibly pleasing. 90% of them are my preferred versions of their alt modes, like Bulkhead's here and Megatron's Helicopter mode.
Ok, I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who had this thought, but after watching this video, I'm definitely convinced that Legacy Bulkhead was supposed to be based on Animated, but was changed to be based off Prime Bulk because of content starved Prime fans(of which I am one, I will not deny that). That or Legacy Bulkhead is a mash-up of the two. Probably the latter, but who knows?
Yeah, I do believe the loose joints is cause its used (as mine isn't that bad compared to yours). I do wonder why Takara gave most of the Animated figures metallic plastic/paint. I mean, it looks cool, but not that accurate. Was annoying with Jetpack Bumblebee as they gave the vehicle mode metallic paint, but everything else (besides the head) is just a mustard colour ^^;
Guys someone is selling an Animated Bulkhead Vs Soundwave 2 pack for 40 bucks, do you guys think I should get it? It's out of the box but it's still in the plastic card
Yo question from a fellow Canadian, Are you perhaps gonna be buying Tf rotb studio series Cheetor when they get on shelves? Or will you be ordering online, tryna see my options on a time to rely on for when I wanna get my hands on Cheetor
@@ThatToyGuy true, I don’t have that benefit tho so I guess I’ll be searching through Toys R us, GameStop, and Walmart for the time being. Also, what time do u think they’ll be putting him on shelves?
I would have to dig my copy to check, but if my memory's right, he is nowhere this floppy, all the mentioned parts that don't lock have this "soft click" lock, but it seems like your copy got those rendered useless due to too much/rough playing The heels definitely had a soft click thing going on that is most likely due to plastic rubbing on plastic or some loose pin while the side door is sculpted slightly squared off to hold, but on one of yours seems like it ended up being sanded round
Personally, I liked this version’s design way more than the leader class because its more accurate to the show minus the size…. But man those side panels were so crap. it has gotten so loose and mine didn’t have the pins (If it did have pins) so it actually just pops off.
hate to say, but i have he same issue with my copy of the toys r us animated shockwave figure about the loose joint problem and i had my copy sealed...yeah...$100CAD! i guess it really depend on what copy you get. pain.
Wow Jesus that floppiness is really bad. My copy of the toy holds together really well on all accounts ,but tbf i got it back in 2019 and it was sealed, none of the joints wore off overtime either so this could very well be QC, not necessarily playwear.
I opted for this one over the Leader. While the Leader Class version is a better size, I hate the long legs, the buzzsaw and lack of a wrecking ball, and the arm cannons. Plus, I wanted a Bulkhead in scale with Lugnut.
Bulkhead is one of my favorite characters in Transformers Animated, and the fact that he was going to get replaced in the cancelled fourth season pisses me off.
Bro got done dirty with this copy yikes dude really has the worst luck when it comes to loose transformer joints and tabs I had the original flat version those side had sorts stiff click and the top wing had slightly more friction in em if you gonna keep him all 4 panel can be removed to add something to help the looseness it as for the wheel feet that’s a rip also enjoying the reviews
no idea what you're talking about. voyager bulkhead is awesome and much better than the leader. Think you'd like him better if you had the US release without chipped paint or loose joints.
I completely disagree with this metallic paint working here. If it were closer to the show colour maybe, but this is just an entirely different and extremely wrong colour
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He might not be the greatest, but his paint job looks really good.
Took the words out of my mouth…
I don't blame him, Bulkhead's one of my favorite Autobots after all XD
That's because it's the Tomy variant of the mould.
Fair point
@@dannystavs2003 Ik
I always preferred the leader class Bulkhead for it's bigger size and cool (if inaccurate) bonus weapons. And when it comes to figures this old, I consider that level of paint chipping to be pretty much par for the course. Its a 15 year old toy, of course its going to have seen better days.
is leader-class bulkhead the one that can sit on himself like in the show? that's such a great gimmick.
@@Mr.Maguro Yep! Even comes with a Headmaster accessory.
I have never understood how tf animated toys even transform
Uh-oh stinky
I've had my Bulkhead since he was released way back when and those side panels that cover the wheels in robot mode have NEVER stayed put, so yeah it would've been nice to have them tab in some how
Just for anyone wondering the difference of a flail and mace, as far as I know.
A mace is the spikey thing on the end of a stick, like WFC Megatron has.
A flail is when you have that spikey thing on a chain or rope of some sort like Bulkhead and movie 1 Megatron.
Took me ages to figure out, hope it’s helpful definition
Correct.
Thank you for explaining this! I kept getting confused by this, given many people using them interchangeably, so I really appreciate the clarification
It took me a couple seconds to realize, I didn’t even know what a flail was before I knew the difference but thanks to the Lego hobbit game I found out quickly both what it is and the differences are
Bulkhead is one of those figures that you have to get the one size class up to display with other toys.
I had my Voyager Bulkead with my Activators for the longest time.
4:45 headmaster: TOTAL OWNAGE!
_One of the few times I actually watch through the opening sequance, for that sweet TF:A opening, that is such a bop_
the japanese one slaps though
Because of animateds inconsistent scale in the show it's kinda hard to say what figures are ideal. If scale is important I'd recommend using scout class prowl and bee, deluxe Optimus and ratchet, voyager bulkhead as the main cast. I know that's not really the best when put next to secondary character autobots, but I do think it works well with the most main decepticon figures. Certainly helps the voyager lugnut out.
It may not be perfect and maybe it’s nostalgia because I actually love this thing so much. I wish it didn’t have the weird gimmick in the arm that leaves a black hinge, it just looks like an eyesore. The leader class is a lot better but it is a bit more inaccurate
I wish you would've done a double review on this one and the leader. Im interested to hear your thoughts on that one too
One thing I had found out by just messing with the toy, he has a second head swivel. I just noticed it because it was misaligned one day. I got a used Hasbro copy, but in good conditions and everything stays in its place. I really like this figure, because I love Bulkhead.
This videos just unlocked a memory I didn’t even know I had. I suddenly remember playing with an incomplete version of this figure when I was a kid.
I have thus bulkhead (the normal hasbro version) and I have no issue with loose joints or standing him up. So i think you just go an old, chipping, QC issue bulky
man i use to have this guy as a kid.I remember loving him so much. All the loose joint here weren't prevalent on my copy(no shit it was brand new). I remember not understanding how his hand gimmicks worked and breaking one in the process...i miss this toy
I own the hasbro copy of him sealed for years at pretty much retail.
The ratchet on one leg did wear off unfortunately but the tolerance was very good for mine at least
Really neat how closely the transformation of the voyager mirrors that of the Leader class figure. Given there was a choice between the two back in the day I straight up went for the Leader class, as it worked better in scale with other characters, looked better, and had fun light and sounds and bizarre mouth movement. The hands though weren't much better as he only had one with a weak grabbing gimmick, and a spinning saw built into the other. Headmaster was also a fun inclusion which I think gave Bulkhead an alternate voice clip. Really good value for everything packed into it for the time of release.
I found this version on a great Japan visit, so have very fond memories of this guy
Animated was my first transformers form of media. I'm gonna buy a figure but I don't know which is cheapest and good quality so I'm looking for suggestions
I still have mine from like 10 years ago and he still doesnt fall over. He actually stands quite solid. Might be different from toy to toy.
Also i always removed the side pieces that go over the wheels, because i just hated how they looked and i still do.
AND one Thing that gets a pain in the ass is the turning head plate, because it doesnt stay in place anymore and it just always stays in an unfinished state dragged down by the head
Man I wish there was a live-action of Bulkhead we never seen one in Transformers movies I think it's time some of the Transformers be added in the movies
It’s still crazy how show accurate this things are
Ok I'm just dumb, on the short I asked "Who was that teal/aqua recolor of Bulkhead" without thinking it was Bulkhead, because Bulkhead is WAAAAY more green... I am just dumb
The regular matte finish version is the one I had and ADORED as a kid. You could say it made me who I am today.
And they discontinued it. The only toy line accurate to the animation itself
All because of ROTF's toyline and Hasbro wanting to own a TV channel (which failed because it couldn't stand against the likes of the already-established Disney Channel and Nickelodeon).
I almost bought myself a regular Bulkhead today. Fitting that this video pops up later on my day.
Voyager Bulkhead is one of the greatest Animated toys! get it! he's wonderful-
I used to own the Hasbro variant of this mould when I was a kid. Kinda wished I had the leader class figure.
I remeber buying the original TFA Bulkhead figure, sure I admit it's not perfect but that doesn't stop me for having Bulkhead as one of my favorite Autobots lol.
I just picked up the hasbro version of this guy while I wish he was taller the leader class bulkhead just doesn’t feel in character with all the weapons attached to him.
I have a random TFA Prowl and Lockdown that I got years ago. They're in reasonable condition, though Prowl's hip breaks every time I transform him to either mode. So for now he sits on the shelf, half leaning on my Lego Optimus until I figure out a better solution for him.
I want that Drift figure u used in comparison
Me too TuT
I own the non metallic version and all those loose panels on mine are nice and secure so it's not a feature of the mold. I suspect the Takara version compensated for the paint in joints, which has worn away with time
Wait, if Bulkhead was called "Ironhide" in the Japanese version, then what did they Call Ironhide when he showed up?
I think they called him armourhide
I live how the worst TFA figure is stil so much better than some stuff that its coming out now
ikr? their line of toys all slap
My bulkhead has a much different green to that one and the doors on the back have never stayed put
Stinkers?? You forgot one: Swindle, with his clear plastic at major joints. Now that...that guy's a stinker!! On the other hand, it makes a great way to set up a battle damage scene, like have somebody having chopped his arm off. (I did that with different figures: LGEX God Ginrai dashed past and chopped Cool Become Brave Devastator's left arm off)
I don't have a swindle to speak on it but I have heard the horror stories
Ratchet also sucks soo hard
@@harleenquinzel5365 RATCHET!? I haven't heard anything about that mold having issues...
@@DragoonMS The useless gimmick that activates every time you even try to bend the arm is no issue and the límited leg bend that doesn't even reach 90 cause of how it's sculpted is no issue? And the automorph that got the head stuck on mine BRUH
I got my version from buyee too. I have the same issues however the wing things don’t stay up on mine…
Just statically standing there he does look really good. Definitely do see legacy bulkhead in the altmode. I bet if they gave him squat legs then ppl would have liked the legacy better as bulkhead....though I do like the legacy look as a new bulkhead but certainly not prime 😂
I got this guy when animated was coming out, I had no idea he had an upper cut feature till now
I used to have this one bulkhead figure that had the headmaster gimmick and it had lights and sounds and it was massive, I don't know what happened to that figure but I wish I could find it again, last time I seen it was a few years ago and now it's just gone.
It's the Animated Leader Class one, if I recall correctly- good luck hunting!
I just want a bulkhead at leader class scale with the wrecking ball function instead of all the weapons
I just got the Takara one recently, I love him despite his flaws
I will NOT STAND FOR THIS SLANDER!!! Animated Bulkhead is a good figure.
I hope you get the Leader version one of these days. I chose that one over this because it doesn't have the arm-rood gap. It's still with me after all these years.
I never understood why, but for some reason, the alt modes for the animated transformers are extremely visibly pleasing. 90% of them are my preferred versions of their alt modes, like Bulkhead's here and Megatron's Helicopter mode.
Ok, I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who had this thought, but after watching this video, I'm definitely convinced that Legacy Bulkhead was supposed to be based on Animated, but was changed to be based off Prime Bulk because of content starved Prime fans(of which I am one, I will not deny that). That or Legacy Bulkhead is a mash-up of the two. Probably the latter, but who knows?
WHAT! This might be my favorite toy from the entire line!!
I completely agree with you- he's one of the best Animated toys!!! it's a universal truth!!!!❤
What keywords do you use for TFA on Buyee
The animated theme is unironically my ABSOLUTE favorite theme EVER
The robot mode looks like an over-sized Q-Transformer!
I had this once upon a time. Mine wasn't as glossy though
what about the Takara version of the Leader Class
Yeah, I do believe the loose joints is cause its used (as mine isn't that bad compared to yours). I do wonder why Takara gave most of the Animated figures metallic plastic/paint. I mean, it looks cool, but not that accurate. Was annoying with Jetpack Bumblebee as they gave the vehicle mode metallic paint, but everything else (besides the head) is just a mustard colour ^^;
Guys someone is selling an Animated Bulkhead Vs Soundwave 2 pack for 40 bucks, do you guys think I should get it? It's out of the box but it's still in the plastic card
1:22 there's a mercari US !?
Ain't I a stinker- weird teal bulkhead
Yo question from a fellow Canadian, Are you perhaps gonna be buying Tf rotb studio series Cheetor when they get on shelves? Or will you be ordering online, tryna see my options on a time to rely on for when I wanna get my hands on Cheetor
Hoping to find it in stores at Gamestop cause they give discounts to edge platinum members and it really helps after the price increases.
@@ThatToyGuy true, I don’t have that benefit tho so I guess I’ll be searching through Toys R us, GameStop, and Walmart for the time being. Also, what time do u think they’ll be putting him on shelves?
4:40 basically the plot of the headmaster episode xD
I would have to dig my copy to check, but if my memory's right, he is nowhere this floppy, all the mentioned parts that don't lock have this "soft click" lock, but it seems like your copy got those rendered useless due to too much/rough playing
The heels definitely had a soft click thing going on that is most likely due to plastic rubbing on plastic or some loose pin while the side door is sculpted slightly squared off to hold, but on one of yours seems like it ended up being sanded round
The punch gimmick was from Sound and Fury when he killed Soundwave but i wished it was for Lugnut
i’d kill for a retool of legacy bulkhead with animated’s colors and head
man he's so loose, mine is solid as f, as while there aren't tabs the joints still lock into place using the shape of the joints
Personally, I liked this version’s design way more than the leader class because its more accurate to the show minus the size…. But man those side panels were so crap. it has gotten so loose and mine didn’t have the pins (If it did have pins) so it actually just pops off.
I actually got the Complete leader size toy a few years ago. I love it.
I have this same figure and my copy has had the loose side flaps for years
Wait ..wasnt bulkhead taller than optumus in animated2007?
hate to say, but i have he same issue with my copy of the toys r us animated shockwave figure about the loose joint problem and i had my copy sealed...yeah...$100CAD! i guess it really depend on what copy you get. pain.
Cna you please help me and give me some ideas how to get the original age of extinction stinger toy I cat get is on Buyee it doesn’t work
Might as well add swindle, deluxe megatron, and voyager class megatron
The possessive form of its does not have an apostrophe.
Ree.
Didn't even notice. Uploaded this vid from my phone this time cause pc issues so that was probably autocorrect and I just didn't catch it. Thanks!
7:23 - I have Energon Bulkhead!!
Wow Jesus that floppiness is really bad. My copy of the toy holds together really well on all accounts ,but tbf i got it back in 2019 and it was sealed, none of the joints wore off overtime either so this could very well be QC, not necessarily playwear.
0:54
Does anyone know what Optimus Prime that is?
Takara BBM leader prime
@@ThatToyGuy Thank you! Though it seems that I was thinking of a different figure...
I opted for this one over the Leader. While the Leader Class version is a better size, I hate the long legs, the buzzsaw and lack of a wrecking ball, and the arm cannons. Plus, I wanted a Bulkhead in scale with Lugnut.
Bulkhead is one of my favorite characters in Transformers Animated, and the fact that he was going to get replaced in the cancelled fourth season pisses me off.
Now you just need the Hydrodive Bee so he has his “lil buddy”
Y E S
@@ThatToyGuy and I need that ~~Ironhide~~ Bulkhead to go with my Bee… We should trade…. wait 😜
Bro got done dirty with this copy yikes dude really has the worst luck when it comes to loose transformer joints and tabs I had the original flat version those side had sorts stiff click and the top wing had slightly more friction in em if you gonna keep him all 4 panel can be removed to add something to help the looseness it as for the wheel feet that’s a rip also enjoying the reviews
If you want a good animated bulkhead I recommend the leader class even though it’s out of scale
the leader is on scale . only the vehicle is too big. for the voyager is the opposite
Hey, he can do the headmaster thing from that one episode :D
I'd argue TFA Slug is worse but at least the joints are strong on that figure
Doesn't the hasbro one have that headmaster gimmick? I noticed this one doesn't.
That's the leader
Oh. Thanks for the clarification
Good thing I don't collect this line.
0:37 what does he mean
I think his name was ironhide in the jp dub?
I just got him today but the normal version
We know how to fix loose joints now, it should no longer take up so much talking time.
You should get the leader bulkhead from animated
we do not tolerate this bulkhead slander
I have the leader version but I like this version
no idea what you're talking about. voyager bulkhead is awesome and much better than the leader. Think you'd like him better if you had the US release without chipped paint or loose joints.
Im sorry. I watched the video and IM NOT AN ADULT COLLECTOR. im turning myself into the police now 😢
i still have my bulkhead and i love him
Give me First Edition Prime Bulkhead any day.
Great video👍
You should do bumblebee or the mother bike
Aka the transforming green gutsman.exe....
I completely disagree with this metallic paint working here. If it were closer to the show colour maybe, but this is just an entirely different and extremely wrong colour
paint job is tight
mine is dark green colour
*"its stinkers", surely
You should throw it away then
Wow that's a weird lookin optimus prime