Very underrated release for sure. I think the transformation turns some people off, but the fact it looks perfect in both modes is a testament to the engineering.
Yeah! He looks absolutely Spectacular! I honestly can't see FT topping this. Not in the Articulation, not in the proportions, not even the sculpt. The only thing Fanstoys will win on is the overall quality. But that's it!! This is Ultra Magnus! Without question! Great video!
For me it all depends on how much eadier the transformation is for Fanstoys cause the Transformation for Commander stack is horrendous. Even though everything else about the figure looks absolutely amazing Still hevaily leaning towards this one just because how good it looks and how animation accurate it is
Well, a year later, I finally got this guy and I’m happy I did. XTB Kup and reissue of KFC Octane metallic version steered me away from XTB. This figure definitely changing my mind of the company. Hopefully they can keep this up.
You hit it on the head here. XTB’s Magnus curb stomps Tamara’s in every way other than ease of transformation. If you’re still deciding on a Springer, don’t sleep on MMC’s. The alt modes are less accurate than FT’s or XTB’s but it is a phenomenal figure. I have the FT and the MMC and while I like the FT, it’s not even a competition between them as to which one is a better figure.
Gotta say you know it will be a while before Xtransbots could ever take over the reigning King Spot of Fanstoys. And I am not a fans toys fan-boy by far. XTB Still has a lot to prove as far as consistency. Great vid as always!
Lol music is awesome. Would u say the paint is the same quality of Klantu? I have the metallic version and haven’t seen better paint quality from XTB since that figure. Great 👍🏼 vid.
I would say that the metal flake application is the same but cosmos is high gloss where magnus is semigloss flat so the quality is the same but appears different in the level of shine
My version of cosmos is the standard it appears to be a very high gloss super shiny but after Takara started going flat and semigloss everyone els did the same but the paint on my copy of magnus is well applied
Great review. This figure is without a doubt the best masterpiece ever. I’m getting this guy very soon. To compare this to fanstoys, the Fanstoys captures the toon look also but the figure uses a parts forming armor like g1 toy (which is cool), while xtb is whole (which I prefer). Plus the xtb alt mode looks better than the fanstoys alt mode. No doubt the parts forming will make ft transformation lil easy, but I prefer xtb transformation, like I prefer the ds01 transformation over mp52.
I was fronting on this thing, don’t need it I have the Takara . I watched this and your part 2 vid and felt compelled to pull the trigger. This figure is the real deal, luxurious which for XTransbots is high praise. I don’t always like their products but facts don’t care about feelings. 😂 Fans Toys has work to do to beat this!
Look when XTB announced this I wasn’t going to get it because just like you I have the Takara but! Takara is not toon aesthetic. Yes the XTB is a chad but it’s also toon aesthetic
Great thoughts…this is a “on the fence” bot for me. I was in and FT announced theirs so I had to take a step back. That and XTB has has QC issues in the past. Maybe next month. For me because I don’t have this bot, XTB Grabble mold is their best work.
I would suggest waiting for the Fanstoys if the looks of this ultra magnus doesn’t sway you. I keep hearing that the inferno grapple mold is great so I may be looking at it soon.
Yeah I bought two and I’m buying another because I really do like this figure. I know it’s not for everyone but it is for me and I think XTB deserves respect and recognition for this piece
I just got mines a few days ago. To me....this is my Ultra Magnus. I love toon accuracy. I won't get the FT version because I'm so satisfied with this guy. I love FansToys but IMO Xtransbots nailed it.
Nope don’t blame me I love this toy maybe before you buy it ask your self if you like Xtransbots if you already do you will like it but if not I wouldn’t advise it the transformation is a good puzzle not for most but it is for me !
Thank u for not basing this figure...I love FT figures but there are some out there that overlook FT issues & focus on them, no matter how small, with other companies...I don't like that & I appreciate true l, honest objectivity...by the way, if u haven't checked it out yet, the XTB Inferno mold is great as well
Detachable missiles are not a deal breaker for me I bought it twice and I’m buying the yellow translucent version as well. I really love this ultra Magnus
I’m not a Fanstoys fanboy but I admit they have an all star year last year but even then I got pieces from Fanstoys missing parts and other figures from Fanstoys with broken parts just like some other manufacturers! So they are top dog but not unbeatable
@@toysatthetable9826 that sucks you had missing parts and broken pieces, the only Fanstoys fig I had a missing part was beachcomber, the steering wheel was missing straight out of the box, other than that I haven't had anything break on me, my honest opinion, I know DS would be next in line behind Fanstoys, those seekers and Blaster were phenomenal, unfortunately 1 of their designers left and now made that dope looking blitzwing that's coming out, the XTB Magnus is great, I love it, transformation sucks with clearance issues but still a great fig, Fanstoys will obviously partsforn because that 1 will have the white Magnus inside and that's definitely gonna be heavy in bot mode, the parts forning aspect doesn't bother me though, we all have been dealing with that since the 80's.
The one incredibly minor gripe I have is that the neck does not quite sit flush on the top panel (it's almost 99% of the way there), and I don't know how to push it in. Otherwise, it is easily my favourite figure of the year. Also, people were bashing the transformation on this figure, but for how good the figure looks in both modes, coupled with its size, they really couldn't have done much better.
I can overlook the slight neck gape but you are right about another thing this is my figure of the year I thought it would be jazz from Fanstoys but I haven’t received my two copies yet but XTB magnus is the figure of the year yes I bought more fanstoys figures but I would trade them all for this thing wow it’s good
xtb megatron broke on me xtb hoist broke on me xtb wheelie is so loose ya i wont but xtb but they do make good looking toys but fans toys will be well bult !
I agree you know I never got those figure XTB megaton hoist or wheelie I have the Takara megs Fanstoys hoist and im waiting for Fanstoys to do a wheelie because I don’t like the XTB esthetics on those figures so I really do agree
@@toysatthetable9826 I sold my old collection 2018 it was all over the place masterpiece 3rd party and chug I sold to start over with only fans toys and official
@@israelmoreno3620 that’s a good place to be! I don’t do chug that much at all and every chug I have is custom. I think I have 12 pieces in chug total. Masterpiece and g1 are most of my collection. Fanstoys and XTB are fighting it out for second Mmc is a clear third buy volume and the stragglers like bad cube Dx9s older figures. The one values I hold above all is aesthetics if I don’t like the way it looks I don’t buy it second I’m in for toon g1 all of these companies are doing different things in there manufacturing so quality for me isn’t static. To me a figure can be good without diecast or paint if the aesthetic is real strong. But I do understand why you have chosen to only collect Fanstoys and official
He's a stunner. Definitely my favorite XTB figure to date 🔥
Absolutely agree he really wins man now I want to see what Fanstoys brings because it has to be good to stand next to this
Very underrated release for sure. I think the transformation turns some people off, but the fact it looks perfect in both modes is a testament to the engineering.
Yeah! He looks absolutely Spectacular! I honestly can't see FT topping this. Not in the Articulation, not in the proportions, not even the sculpt. The only thing Fanstoys will win on is the overall quality. But that's it!! This is Ultra Magnus! Without question! Great video!
Thanks and the quality is fucking good!
For me it all depends on how much eadier the transformation is for Fanstoys cause the Transformation for Commander stack is horrendous. Even though everything else about the figure looks absolutely amazing
Still hevaily leaning towards this one just because how good it looks and how animation accurate it is
@@EKOddLink I see your point
Well, a year later, I finally got this guy and I’m happy I did. XTB Kup and reissue of KFC Octane metallic version steered me away from XTB. This figure definitely changing my mind of the company. Hopefully they can keep this up.
You hit it on the head here. XTB’s Magnus curb stomps Tamara’s in every way other than ease of transformation.
If you’re still deciding on a Springer, don’t sleep on MMC’s. The alt modes are less accurate than FT’s or XTB’s but it is a phenomenal figure. I have the FT and the MMC and while I like the FT, it’s not even a competition between them as to which one is a better figure.
Thanks I will probably be doing swaps on one to get what I want
Gotta say you know it will be a while before Xtransbots could ever take over the reigning King Spot of Fanstoys. And I am not a fans toys fan-boy by far. XTB Still has a lot to prove as far as consistency. Great vid as always!
I do agree
You are right they have awhile to go but this is a step closer !
Lol music is awesome. Would u say the paint is the same quality of Klantu? I have the metallic version and haven’t seen better paint quality from XTB since that figure.
Great 👍🏼 vid.
I would say that the metal flake application is the same but cosmos is high gloss where magnus is semigloss flat so the quality is the same but appears different in the level of shine
My version of cosmos is the standard it appears to be a very high gloss super shiny but after Takara started going flat and semigloss everyone els did the same but the paint on my copy of magnus is well applied
Great review. This figure is without a doubt the best masterpiece ever. I’m getting this guy very soon. To compare this to fanstoys, the Fanstoys captures the toon look also but the figure uses a parts forming armor like g1 toy (which is cool), while xtb is whole (which I prefer). Plus the xtb alt mode looks better than the fanstoys alt mode. No doubt the parts forming will make ft transformation lil easy, but I prefer xtb transformation, like I prefer the ds01 transformation over mp52.
Thank you for watching and I agree with your analysis as you know. I’m still getting the Fanstoys because I too want to compare them
FT is taking their Magnus in a different direction with the build, so as far as traditional builds go, this may be the GOAT for now.
I agree
I was fronting on this thing, don’t need it I have the Takara . I watched this and your part 2 vid and felt compelled to pull the trigger. This figure is the real deal, luxurious which for XTransbots is high praise. I don’t always like their products but facts don’t care about feelings. 😂
Fans Toys has work to do to beat this!
Damn son!!!!!!!! 😂
You got me
😂😂, keep doing your thing fam, I love the unique takes! 💪🏿
Look when XTB announced this I wasn’t going to get it because just like you I have the Takara but! Takara is not toon aesthetic. Yes the XTB is a chad but it’s also toon aesthetic
Great thoughts…this is a “on the fence” bot for me. I was in and FT announced theirs so I had to take a step back. That and XTB has has QC issues in the past. Maybe next month. For me because I don’t have this bot, XTB Grabble mold is their best work.
I would suggest waiting for the Fanstoys if the looks of this ultra magnus doesn’t sway you. I keep hearing that the inferno grapple mold is great so I may be looking at it soon.
@@toysatthetable9826 I have two of the four bots that use the mold….planning on the others soon. Go for it.
@@DADooWALKER thank you I’m on it
X-transbot springer is the best springer out there now
I agree I’m about to put my order in I’m excited to see what I can do with him
X transbots really nailed this one. Hope they do the same with There Galvatron
We will see won’t we 👍
Oh they need to do better* with their Galvatron especially when it comes to transformation
@@walkers198 I don’t think the transformation is bad
I do think it’s complex
gosh this is beautiful
Yeah I bought two and I’m buying another because I really do like this figure. I know it’s not for everyone but it is for me and I think XTB deserves respect and recognition for this piece
Fan favorite of mine, looks amazing
Bro I love this thing
I just got mines a few days ago. To me....this is my Ultra Magnus. I love toon accuracy. I won't get the FT version because I'm so satisfied with this guy. I love FansToys but IMO Xtransbots nailed it.
Yeeeeeesssss! Meeee toooo lol
I wanna see xtb do a rodimus prime to go with him now! (Although mp9 still looks damn good for its age)
Ooooohh I think it’s coming
And I too love my mp09
Your making me buy it!
Nope don’t blame me I love this toy maybe before you buy it ask your self if you like Xtransbots if you already do you will like it but if not I wouldn’t advise it the transformation is a good puzzle not for most but it is for me !
Thank u for not basing this figure...I love FT figures but there are some out there that overlook FT issues & focus on them, no matter how small, with other companies...I don't like that & I appreciate true l, honest objectivity...by the way, if u haven't checked it out yet, the XTB Inferno mold is great as well
I will
Bro , I can see your xtb perceptor body combine with fanstoys perceptor head. Would you mind make a video to teach us how to modify it ?
Congratulations you’ve unlocked a video coming up
Good spot well done not many people see those eggs of Easter!
As I had this idea to modify it too.😆😆😆😆
Does Xtransbots Ultra Magnus have missiles on their shoulders?
Yes fully posable but not detachable
@@toysatthetable9826 Oh No
That's too bad :{
Detachable missiles are not a deal breaker for me I bought it twice and I’m buying the yellow translucent version as well. I really love this ultra Magnus
Good fig for sure, out due Fanstoys though? Yeah I doubt it.
We will see …..not all Fanstoys releases are perfect !
But they are top dog
I’m not a Fanstoys fanboy but I admit they have an all star year last year but even then I got pieces from Fanstoys missing parts and other figures from Fanstoys with broken parts just like some other manufacturers! So they are top dog but not unbeatable
@@toysatthetable9826 that sucks you had missing parts and broken pieces, the only Fanstoys fig I had a missing part was beachcomber, the steering wheel was missing straight out of the box, other than that I haven't had anything break on me, my honest opinion, I know DS would be next in line behind Fanstoys, those seekers and Blaster were phenomenal, unfortunately 1 of their designers left and now made that dope looking blitzwing that's coming out, the XTB Magnus is great, I love it, transformation sucks with clearance issues but still a great fig, Fanstoys will obviously partsforn because that 1 will have the white Magnus inside and that's definitely gonna be heavy in bot mode, the parts forning aspect doesn't bother me though, we all have been dealing with that since the 80's.
@@Sideswipe5236 damn right!
The one incredibly minor gripe I have is that the neck does not quite sit flush on the top panel (it's almost 99% of the way there), and I don't know how to push it in. Otherwise, it is easily my favourite figure of the year.
Also, people were bashing the transformation on this figure, but for how good the figure looks in both modes, coupled with its size, they really couldn't have done much better.
I can overlook the slight neck gape but you are right about another thing this is my figure of the year I thought it would be jazz from Fanstoys but I haven’t received my two copies yet but XTB magnus is the figure of the year yes I bought more fanstoys figures but I would trade them all for this thing wow it’s good
@@toysatthetable9826 On that note, do you know how to remove the neck piece?
@@adrianli7559 yep what’s your fancy? What are you trying to do?
@@toysatthetable9826 I want to fix the neck gap by putting something on the roof of the piece, so that it sits lower.
@@adrianli7559 hold up just a sec
I want to love it so bad but mine came missing thr mini figure loose joints in both legs loose ab crunch it's just sad and makes me so mad
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Also his matrix falls apart
xtb megatron broke on me xtb hoist broke on me xtb wheelie is so loose ya i wont but xtb but they do make good looking toys but fans toys will be well bult !
I agree you know I never got those figure XTB megaton hoist or wheelie I have the Takara megs Fanstoys hoist and im waiting for Fanstoys to do a wheelie because I don’t like the XTB esthetics on those figures so I really do agree
@@toysatthetable9826 I sold my old collection 2018 it was all over the place masterpiece 3rd party and chug I sold to start over with only fans toys and official
@@israelmoreno3620 that’s a good place to be! I don’t do chug that much at all and every chug I have is custom. I think I have 12 pieces in chug total. Masterpiece and g1 are most of my collection. Fanstoys and XTB are fighting it out for second Mmc is a clear third buy volume and the stragglers like bad cube Dx9s older figures. The one values I hold above all is aesthetics if I don’t like the way it looks I don’t buy it second I’m in for toon g1 all of these companies are doing different things in there manufacturing so quality for me isn’t static. To me a figure can be good without diecast or paint if the aesthetic is real strong. But I do understand why you have chosen to only collect Fanstoys and official
It looks good it just doesn’t play good. Transformation just got too much going on.
That’s valid