It's a shame that DX9 isn't making new molds ...this is a pretty good showing for a company that was never considered in the running to make toys that compare to FT.
They make more playable figures, too. Definitely miss DX9 / Unique Toys. They were getting there. I think the biggest issue was the pricing was too close to FT back then. The prices now are much more reasonable and practical, relatively to FT.
Interesting comparison with a pleasant surprise. As an individual who went the DX9 route for this team, dragstrip was a surprise compared to the other members who the group. While breakdown, who has die-cast, but has paint issues...wildrider is another mixed bag. All that being said, these two are closer than some really want to say. DeFANsters will ride or die. Ratchets are always nice, but the DX9 doesn't hinder by not having them. The paint breakup makes the DX9 a better look. I get the love for fanstoys, I do because I have their mini bots and they are nice, even with Sheridan weak knee , hunks lack of articulation, and dunerider having a wheel issue.. All in saying that there is no perfect figure or brand. They are comparable with enough of their own uniquely aspects to appreciate Again, which way you go, you win.
Although the instructions do not mention it, if you open up the little flap on the forearm to make some space and position the forearm at 45 degrees to the wheels, so the space is below the wheels, you can use the space to rotate the wheels with the bottom wheel going toward the front of the bot. Then you can straighten the forearm as the wheels continue to rotate so they are flat like in the cartoon mode. I got both and I prefer the FansToys, but I have the DX9 G2 one as well, and I like that black paint job more than either of the G1 ones.
Thanks for this info. Can you please provide a picture of this configuration on my Facebook page post for this video? facebook.com/341487586060728/posts/1490384084504400/
This was definitely a nice surprise. DX9 coming in strong against FT. This is very good to see DX9 to be good in vehicle mode, since I’m planning on having them displayed in vehicle mode and FT in robot mode. After all this time I still feel that the MP car bots have been undersized and should be slightly bigger. Good comparison video overall. Thanks again TM.
Awesome 👏🏼 comparison. Majority of my collection is FT and just by looks I got to say Dx9 is right there along with Smokey. Maybe it was the poses at the end, but the proportions on the shoulders and back look better of the DX9. Great comparison, keep up the good work. See u Saturday on the live chat.
Nice Review per usual...and YES you are Absolutely correct in your review. Some may Disagree but, I actually have Dx9 over FTs by 1 point. This comes from Scalp. FTs head is small for the body, the waist purportions are wrong especially with the awkward wide back and the placement of the engine is accurate as the chest than the stomach. I do like the Extra Hardware and paint in the FTs but this Does Not take away from the Dx9 as it's joints are tight and paint is more Accurate. Altmode no ? Dx9 real car to FTs Go cart Looks. And icing on the cake is We actually get the Name Dragstrip with Dx9...thats a point in itself. Dx9 7 over FTs 6. Don't get me Wrong the Loser here is Not FTs, the Loser here is Takara Tomy...
Thanks a lot! Your videos are very helpful! I bought FT Dragstrip and I think he is amazing, but his flat colours are the one minus pf the toy. But still!
Really is a tough call. That gold on the Dx9 looks better, but the overall proportions and paint on the head on the fanstoys looks better. But I went in on the xtb and ft sets.
DX Combiner. Extra DX Dragstrip for bot mode along with FanToys. Have two DX9 Deadends already, but might have to sell one if the FanToys version is impressive, for the bot mode presentation. The DX Motormaster should do since I don't plan on converting it to a cube in Mensaor.
Tie is a bit unexpected. I am still glad I skipped the DX9, although I don't think there is a bad route to go with any of the three options. Thanks for the excellent comparison. I have not had a chance to have the DX9 on hand.
Die cast and ratches don't matter? Hmmm. To each their own I guess. I personally scored it 9-3 FT, giving too accuracy, build, and alt. mode to FT. Thanks for the comparison and content. Keep it up.
Diecast and ratchets definitely matter, but in this case I didn't see dx9 having a lack of build quality by leaving out the diecast. Thanks for watching and providing your thoughts
all the DX( figs are good but their capone is out of stoc kand ahs been for ages and been trying to pick him up. Isaw at TCHP he was only 120, wtf!! glad i have hte entire FT set, just waiting for their Bandit or "not"Deadend
It's a trade off...plastic can bleach out, but diecast can end up looking like a dinged up washing machine. Both can get brittle. There's too many people that think "moar diecast is gooder!" It's a great material so long as the metal is high quality, but if you're asking it to do what's outside its application, then things can get messy. Case in point: Is it nice having die cast hinges in the nose section of FT Phoenix...but it's not so nice when the weight of that die cast ends up higher than the center of gravity on a bot that's already top heavy.
Both good bots but DX9’s visible face on alt mode is a big mistake by today’s standards. Mass shifting transformation also a bonus for Fanstoys. Think Smokey takes it. Great review
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So why use die cast if it serves no purpose? Also, it seems like you give DX-9 “mercy” points, to keep yourself from having an opinion that not be in line with some of your viewers. You and I both know that FansToys did not tie with DX9. Dang, this sounds like a Ben’s review.
Definitely prefer the DX9 to the XTB - I like the way the carbots are the right size and you can buy more than 50% of the total combiner for the price of the XTB trailer. I never got the trailer because of the price. I plan to pick up the re-release of Attila @ showz. I have him pre-ordered for $395. I don't know how FT missed the color break-up but I suppose they will re-release Smokey with the correct color scheme.
It's a shame that DX9 isn't making new molds ...this is a pretty good showing for a company that was never considered in the running to make toys that compare to FT.
Agreed
They make more playable figures, too. Definitely miss DX9 / Unique Toys. They were getting there. I think the biggest issue was the pricing was too close to FT back then. The prices now are much more reasonable and practical, relatively to FT.
They just announced two new figures a few months ago. . Prowl and Sideswipe
Interesting comparison with a pleasant surprise. As an individual who went the DX9 route for this team, dragstrip was a surprise compared to the other members who the group. While breakdown, who has die-cast, but has paint issues...wildrider is another mixed bag.
All that being said, these two are closer than some really want to say. DeFANsters will ride or die. Ratchets are always nice, but the DX9 doesn't hinder by not having them. The paint breakup makes the DX9 a better look.
I get the love for fanstoys, I do because I have their mini bots and they are nice, even with Sheridan weak knee , hunks lack of articulation, and dunerider having a wheel issue..
All in saying that there is no perfect figure or brand.
They are comparable with enough of their own uniquely aspects to appreciate
Again, which way you go, you win.
Although the instructions do not mention it, if you open up the little flap on the forearm to make some space and position the forearm at 45 degrees to the wheels, so the space is below the wheels, you can use the space to rotate the wheels with the bottom wheel going toward the front of the bot. Then you can straighten the forearm as the wheels continue to rotate so they are flat like in the cartoon mode.
I got both and I prefer the FansToys, but I have the DX9 G2 one as well, and I like that black paint job more than either of the G1 ones.
Thanks for this info. Can you please provide a picture of this configuration on my Facebook page post for this video? facebook.com/341487586060728/posts/1490384084504400/
Hoping to get all of the DX9 stunticons soon. Im waiting for a reissue. Price is a bit much at the moment.
🤯 Wow didn't know it would be a tie.. Definitely a great comparison. 😎
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A first-rate comparison video of two awesome versions of Dragstrip! 🏎️
Thanks Aaron
@@TMReviews You're doing awesome work! 👍
Good morning big guy and god bless u and ur family. That was a great and professional video
Thanks
Great review, I personally like the fans toys a bit better
Same
I love the chrome on the Fanstoys but the Dx-9 doesn’t look bad at all, i might go all in on the dx-9 set if I can get at a decent price
Yup
This was definitely a nice surprise. DX9 coming in strong against FT. This is very good to see DX9 to be good in vehicle mode, since I’m planning on having them displayed in vehicle mode and FT in robot mode. After all this time I still feel that the MP car bots have been undersized and should be slightly bigger. Good comparison video overall. Thanks again TM.
Nice looking transformers
Both are cool....Fans Toys takes the checkered flag 🏁
DX9's front shoulder wheels will rotate around to be more toon accurate.
A few people mentioned this. I'll have to look into it unfortunately I sent it back to the owner.
Awesome 👏🏼 comparison. Majority of my collection is FT and just by looks I got to say Dx9 is right there along with Smokey. Maybe it was the poses at the end, but the proportions on the shoulders and back look better of the DX9.
Great comparison, keep up the good work. See u Saturday on the live chat.
Thanks man
Nice Review per usual...and YES you are Absolutely correct in your review. Some may Disagree but, I actually have Dx9 over FTs by 1 point. This comes from Scalp. FTs head is small for the body, the waist purportions are wrong especially with the awkward wide back and the placement of the engine is accurate as the chest than the stomach. I do like the Extra Hardware and paint in the FTs but this Does Not take away from the Dx9 as it's joints are tight and paint is more Accurate. Altmode no ? Dx9 real car to FTs Go cart Looks. And icing on the cake is We actually get the Name Dragstrip with Dx9...thats a point in itself. Dx9 7 over FTs 6. Don't get me Wrong the Loser here is Not FTs, the Loser here is Takara Tomy...
Thanks a lot! Your videos are very helpful! I bought FT Dragstrip and I think he is amazing, but his flat colours are the one minus pf the toy. But still!
Glad I could help
So the paint category is amount of paint , and not quality or detail of paint ?
Both, amount and quality together
Really is a tough call. That gold on the Dx9 looks better, but the overall proportions and paint on the head on the fanstoys looks better. But I went in on the xtb and ft sets.
Same here
I’m all in on FT but I really do want that DX9 set for combined mode. Hopefully DX9 puts out a box set.
I doubt they will put out any more new packaging
@@TMReviews Brown box special baby! I don’t need new packaging. Just shove em in a box. Lol
True, that would be easy
DX Combiner. Extra DX Dragstrip for bot mode along with FanToys. Have two DX9 Deadends already, but might have to sell one if the FanToys version is impressive, for the bot mode presentation. The DX Motormaster should do since I don't plan on converting it to a cube in Mensaor.
Tie is a bit unexpected. I am still glad I skipped the DX9, although I don't think there is a bad route to go with any of the three options. Thanks for the excellent comparison. I have not had a chance to have the DX9 on hand.
Thanks man
You can angle the wheels like the cartoon. I have the DX9. You can angle it any way you want but I have mine flat across like the cartoon
Great comparison. For me Fanstoys is the best one. Like the looks better.
Same Here
Die cast and ratches don't matter? Hmmm. To each their own I guess. I personally scored it 9-3 FT, giving too accuracy, build, and alt. mode to FT. Thanks for the comparison and content. Keep it up.
Diecast and ratchets definitely matter, but in this case I didn't see dx9 having a lack of build quality by leaving out the diecast. Thanks for watching and providing your thoughts
I did my math wrong. 2-8 FT for me. I noticed the ratchets in the arms of the FT, so not just die cast, but I love ratchets. Thank you Sir
all the DX( figs are good but their capone is out of stoc kand ahs been for ages and been trying to pick him up. Isaw at TCHP he was only 120, wtf!! glad i have hte entire FT set, just waiting for their Bandit or "not"Deadend
Same here
Diecast will out last plastic. That one thing I liked about the original vintage transformers.
It's a trade off...plastic can bleach out, but diecast can end up looking like a dinged up washing machine. Both can get brittle. There's too many people that think "moar diecast is gooder!" It's a great material so long as the metal is high quality, but if you're asking it to do what's outside its application, then things can get messy. Case in point: Is it nice having die cast hinges in the nose section of FT Phoenix...but it's not so nice when the weight of that die cast ends up higher than the center of gravity on a bot that's already top heavy.
Both good bots but DX9’s visible face on alt mode is a big mistake by today’s standards. Mass shifting transformation also a bonus for Fanstoys. Think Smokey takes it. Great review
Wheels do rotate around to be show accurate...
DX9 just straight up used his name huh?
Yup lol
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Man I LOVE THAT INTRO BEAT 🔥🔥🔥 THANK U TM 🙏🙏🙏. GR8 REVIEW AND 📹. I JUST GOT MY SMOKEY FRIDAY LOVE HIM HE IS AWESOME NOT AS MUCH ARTICULATION AS BREAKDOWN BUT THE PAINT ON HIS FACE ESPECIALLY THE RED IS 🔥. CANT W8 4 DEAD-END 😎 📹🙏🙏 BRO. THANKS AGAIN 4 CHANGING THE 🎶 🎵 TO THE ORIGINAL 👍👍
So why use die cast if it serves no purpose? Also, it seems like you give DX-9 “mercy” points, to keep yourself from having an opinion that not be in line with some of your viewers. You and I both know that FansToys did not tie with DX9. Dang, this sounds like a Ben’s review.
This is the way it landed for me, I love the fans toys but its not the best in all categories based on my experience
Fanstoys se lo lleva de encuentro al dx9
Jajajaja hasta las huevas tu vídeo 👎🏼
Definitely prefer the DX9 to the XTB - I like the way the carbots are the right size and you can buy more than 50% of the total combiner for the price of the XTB trailer. I never got the trailer because of the price. I plan to pick up the re-release of Attila @ showz. I have him pre-ordered for $395.
I don't know how FT missed the color break-up but I suppose they will re-release Smokey with the correct color scheme.