That’s interesting. Jabber is one of my favorite releases and I love everything about him. I feel collectors are very spoiled and overly demanding these days. They want 100% cartoon accuracy all around, yet smooth, not-to-complex engineering. Articulation needs to be human-like and everything must be painted perfectly. Lastly, the figure must be affordable. Outrageous...
Ah, another Fanstoys figure to mess around with for five minutes, realize how abysmal the transformation is, then put on the shelf and never touch again. Like Rouge. And Koot. And Hoodlum...
Thanks for the review! I think sculpt alone puts this over UT (at least for those who want to be as close to the cartoon as possible), but can't wait for the versus.
"This would be a $250 toy from Takara" - I think you're bang on the money, it's like Takara's loss of Pokemon caused them to jack up their prices beyond what was reasonable and now 3rd party is producing toys that are as good or better for a fraction of the price. I'm skipping Hound because I think Fanstoys Willis is the better figure. There's a reason Hasbro shut down Zeta's Unicron - they just can't compete in the space they created. Great review as always Skully.
Great review. I love this guy. I love how clean he is from any angle in bot mode. He feels really good and looks great on my shelf, which is all I'm looking for. Still looking forward to your comparison video despite knowing who wins for my collection. Have fun at the con!!
It is an old design, it was featured at a convention panel quite a few years back now. I believe it was at Vancouver but it seems the knowledge of this figure being shown has faded into obscurity. So I find it strange it appearing now with not that many changes done to it from what my memory has it.
I was as gentle as possible transforming while following your instructions. I don't know...I must have lucked out and everything just slid and fit into where they were supposed to go without too much finagling.
That crotch piece seems to get a lot of complaints but it’s toon accurate. I thought that’s what the majority of people want. Great review as usual! I absolutely love mine, I bought two so that I can display in both modes.
It falls into a certain category of debate regarding whether figures should be 100% true to their source OR true to their source purely by core design but only to the extent of taking parts that are generally perceived as "oddly proportioned" and making them "normal sized" or "normal looking." All it takes is a little bit of spice from the creators who could have changed the crotch piece, and thats probably why people are griping, though I'm with you on the point of toon accuracy. It's not an issue at all. Not sure why people are bothered by it.
Butt flap is correct out of the box. He had that look in cartoon and g1 toy. They made it flip up for some that don’t want that look I guess. Crotch while unsightly is also toon accurate.
Hey Bobby, you used it in your poses, but didn’t mention it: the lovely ratcheted waist-swivel! (360 all the way round) And I am still wondering if the light-blue parts are really painted... Also, to me, when you have them head-on, side-by-side, the G1 toy in vehicle mode actually looks better!! Love the alt-mode though.
This figure looks great! My only minor complain is that in vehicle mode, Fanstoys should have done with wheels like the old Kenner’s Star Wars Luke’s Landspeeder toy gimmick.
The shoulder and the type writing hands are my only negative. I like the size with the rest of their bots. I wonder now if they are going to make a Wheelie or even a Ultra Magnus. So now what are we missing. A Sharkticon, alligator thing. Scourge is a given. Rodimus. But what I would really like for them to make is a set of Quintessons. All versions in the movie. Judges, Guards, that speaker guy with the arms and the thing that pulled down the level. Diecast and plastic with many interchangeable faces.maybe a light up gimmick.
For me there are 3 main factors to any transformer figure but particularly masterpiece style ones, Robot mode, alt mode/s and the transformation. Now in the vast majority of cases one of those is going to end up being sacrificed or difficult somewhat and personally I would much rather it be the transformation. If the bot and alt modes are good and it takes a difficult or frustrating transformation to get between them then so be it.
I picked on up and i am excited to have it in my collection. I have Koot and Hoodlum in route. I am hoping to find an Apache and a Rouge at some point. But he looks like he junped out of the movie. Great review as always
I keep hearing about nostalgia marketing to sell crappy new Star Wars movies. Would love a video about how TF related nostagia, with the superior products, is different
Lol! Exhaust Ports, "I'll get the other one off camera". You didn't get the first one on camera homie! I'm just playin, love your vids! He looks great, hes sitting on my desk and I'm trying to decide if I want to attempt to transform him. It does not look fun so it may just not be worth the risk. There are many reports of breaking the light blue leg parts so I'm a bit apprehensive to try. As far as colors go, Dalinj (sorry if spelled wrong) has flat out said that they changed the color. That probably would have been fine if that had been communicated to the consumers prior to release but thats not the case. For my part, I think Jabber looks great but not as great as those promo pics. I guess I'm okay with the outcome but the path they chose to get there leaves a bit of a bait and switch aftertaste. I still have a half dozen FT bots on pre-order so I guess I'm a fool.
How does anyone keep those side panels on Jabber from breaking? Usually Fanstoys is so good at making their transformers strong, but those side panels are so poorly attached. It is a major stress point with those complex hinges on a tiny post of plastic, it will inevitably break. I am selling my broken Jabber and holding on to the much stronger Unique Toys Buzzing.
Looks like Fans Toys had a big bowl of Bad Cube 'explodery transformation' before designing this figure. I've got the Unique toys version so this is an easy pass. Thanks for the review though Bobby. Always fun to watch!
I recommend just messing with him more and dont force the side panels. Play around with the arm position and pull the knees out some. it will give clearance to get the panels around the arms with hinge room to connect and then collapse. I've transformed mind 6 + times now without stress or breakage. And the color isn't dark blue it's "Blurrple"
Good review. I have the feeling that I'd be just fine with this if I didn't already have (and quite enjoy) UT Buzzing. Looking forward to the comparison video!
I for one would really love to see a comparison with Unique toys Buzzing/Runman. So far, from what I've seen, Jabber looks more acurate, but I'm also curious how they compare as an action figure.
I’ve got it, and the paint looks right on. But agree with you, it’s defo an older model/mould. Hence the lack of articulation. Not really that surprising though, this guys been in the pipeline since the transformers landed on earth 4 million years ago.
Possible SDS or 4Dummies topic: how do we feel about companies that sit on designs for years and years and then release a figure that’s not up to date with the current trends or standards? Should that affect the way we treat or review this figures? I know on one hand they’ve paid for the design and want a return on their investment, but on the other hand, if it’s not in line with your current bar you raised, maybe it’s not worth your reputation to release that old figure?
I’m looking forward to comparison even though I’m all in on this dude. Haywire blows away Hasbro’s mini cons, it like he’s a mini deluxe class, his detail and articulation are pretty amazing for a bot that size.
The "blue" kills this figure for me, especially with the light where i display it, it's purple. I compared him to Quietus, and they are almost the exact same color.
Bobby "fall-time activities" Face with the green wrist band mack. I'm guessing haunted house, apple orchard, or water park. Great figure by the way, definitely looking forward to the versus video.
My copy dropped over the weekend. It is definitely an older design as having looking at the original concepts and grey prototypes it hasn’t changed. The type writer hands/fingers are the same on Koot and Hoodlum which surprised me but again being an older design and with so much coming out in the near future they likely didn’t want to revisit and redesign the figure. It’s by no means their best but he looks great with the rest of the 86 movie crew especially if they are made up of FT figures. I’m hoping that in the near future they will release their version of Magnus. Great job with the transformation, better than Paik4life I’d say, it’s definitely easier going back into robot mode. Enjoy TFCon.
I got mine from TheToyGuy as well. Great guy. I like the bot mode. I like the colors, but remember colors killed iGears minibots with their "Salmon" colored Gears. I would like to see a pic of what they showed up until release against what we got as I personally don't see the issue. The hinges on those alt mode parts that fill in the side are prone to breakage, so be cautious. I really don't remember when FT teased their MP Blurr, but I would agree with your opinion that this is an older design. I really, really, really, really, really, really hope they don't release a repaint in the colors that they originally announced or this will confirm what you speculated in your 4 Dummies episode. Good review, but yikes on the just force it statement.....
What a god awful transformation experience. Was super hesitant to get this guy but I did. He’ll be going back into bot mode later and will never go into alt mode. Hopefully I haven’t broken anything.
My good sir. I have to say that after this review I went on to TFW and noticed that message board for Jabber went from talking about this figure to talking about YOU reviewing this figure. I have to say that Positive or Negative, you are making some waves in the fandom. To see the amount of disdain and anger that went into some of those comments, I have nothing else to say but BRAVO. I appreciate the honesty in your reviews, unbiased opinion is what a real review should be, regardless how you feel about the company putting out the product. So to you Mr. Skullface, keep kicking that hornets nest because its fun to watch them buzz lol. Great review as always.
Gotta say I like the more stylized UT better too, but on shelf, with the toon aesthetic...110% fits better, since Magnus is plainer too. Color is dope, as always, on FT. Transformation is kinda...meh...as always.^^ But you made it show how complicated it is. Good to see also: the diecast. I got the feeling that there won´t be much breaking on it...
The older design shows here sadly. Doing a comparison with my UT I did overturn my initial meh impressions of it, it's good but flawed. PSA, those covering side pieces have potential to break and there are reports of the hinges cracked out of the box. Use caution.
While this figure does have flaws, he definitely fits in better with the other movie figures and is more screen accurate than the UT version. For me this was one of your most fair, possible the absolute most fair, Transformers reviews you've ever done. Looking forward to the UT comparison. I think UT will win in some places and this will win others for a total score that's very close. I think it's gonna come down to personal taste for the look.
I am no fanstoys fanboy. They make good stuff, but generally overrated (and I have most of them). But for me, this one blows away every other blurr made. Of course, my priority is sculpt/appearance. And this one just looks amazing to me.
Shout out to QC #31. Built to be Bobby-Proof! Haha! Great review. Jabber looks great, but that transformation just sucks. As much as I like the looks, I can't get past that. I'll just keep my UT Buzzing Metallic. I'm happy with that one.
My feelings exactly, Mr Skullface, about it being an older design. I was telling a buddy of mine a few months back, that it appears like it was worked out shortly after their (FT's) HotRod. I feel maybe FT got cold feet when UT teased their Blurr? But, tin foil hats an all.
Not sure how Bobby PaintKing Skullface could review Jabber and fail to address the issue of the purple-infused metallic blue they changed to without warning instead of the bright blue that was shown up to the day of release and which everyone was expecting. But you did. Guess you're losing your color perception in your old age, Bubbeh.
If it was an old design, they'd've thrown up their renders against UT Buzzing. I don't recall them doing that. :-) ;-) Whilst he was a childhood fave, Blurr is the least inspiring of the new TF:TM characters. Maybe they phoned this one in a bit? In fairness to them, I don't think FT have ever made a figure I'd describe as "bad" so I think it's fair for you to characterise them as consistent.
I don’t like the type writer fingers and the eyes not being painted metallic blue. Funny how small details like that is what a lot of people like and sets Fanstoys apart from other companies.Rest of the figure looks great. Mine will be here today😃
I love you and your videos Bobby... but come on ... are we not gonna address the fact that FT decided to switch the colour without letting people know before he started to ship? I'm not sure if you misunderstood the problem people have or something, but you said that people are saying it doesn't look like the pictures and then go ahead and say that its because pictures do funny things to colours, but that isnt the point people are making dude :( People are complaining because they changed the blue colour( which was NOT metallic btw) that were shown in the promo pics to this metallic blurple. Not only did they change it to a colour that most people do not like as much as the blue in the promos (now its this weird purplish blue), they went from a flat colour to a metallic colour and on top of that they did both of these things WITHOUT letting the people who already bought it know, and by the time they said something these were already shipping out... sooo yeah, I am not sure if you've understood the issue people have here.
That's funny, I was just talking about "My Buddy" and singing the song from the 80s with a friend, and yes, even Kid Sister that came out a bit later. Fantastic review of a fun figure, well-done man!
Good review and breakdown of this 'burple' jibber jabber. Got him on Saturday, and overall he's a great figure, I agree not one of Fanstoys best and as you speculated, he may be from an older design (which I agree with). Maybe it's just me, but I do think they progressed somewhat with their engineering, especially with Motormaster (ok I know, he was Mr FoldMaster with the trucks trailer). Overall, jabber looks the part and as you said, he looks great on the shelf - just ashame about some frustrations in terms of the articulation and engineering. Looking forward to your comparison and hope you enjoy TF con. P/S - good job on the transformation, I may actually try giving it a go, having seen your good tutorial
My God, these just don't look fun anymore. They stopped being fun for me 3 years ago, and they seem to get worse and worse. I had no patience for these types of transformations back then.
Fans Toys taking more backward steps than ones progressing forward past the competition with most recent releases. 🤨 Bad moove not showing image changes before release date bad customer relations. Astrotrain an Blaster bring your A game FT!
The head is so much better on this vs. UT. UT has a terrible face sculpt and definitely takes liberties with the body sculpt. This is more evocative of the character, but...ffs Fans Toys just do action figures if we aren't really supposed to transform this shit my dudes.
MP style Fanstoys get no respect, What does Hasbro do that they neglect? something, something, whatever other words I need to finish converting that ska song to be about this figure...
Fans Toys feels like its on a down turn for me. Hoodilum killed me due to the poseability. This looks like the same thing. I'm still looking forward to the Blitzwing, Braun, and Warpath.
That’s interesting. Jabber is one of my favorite releases and I love everything about him.
I feel collectors are very spoiled and overly demanding these days. They want 100% cartoon accuracy all around, yet smooth, not-to-complex engineering. Articulation needs to be human-like and everything must be painted perfectly. Lastly, the figure must be affordable.
Outrageous...
Epykk Dyzastur I ordered mine today can’t wait 😊
Famous last words: "Just force it, man"
Yikes!
An old design was exactly what i was thinking on this guy.
I love the color blue on Jabber 😊
Ah, another Fanstoys figure to mess around with for five minutes, realize how abysmal the transformation is, then put on the shelf and never touch again.
Like Rouge. And Koot. And Hoodlum...
I would add Cyclonus and Silverbolt to that list.
I found all of those transformations to be quite fun actually.
@@XSwordStoneX Good point. I dread to think what the Fanstoys combiners will be like. You'll probably need an engineering degree to transform them.
@@XSwordStoneX can't speak for Silverbolt but Cyclonus isn't to bad imo.
Giantwaspface hopefully it’ll just be bolt on parts forming, because I’ve gone in on Aerialbots and Stunticons 😅😂
i feel like FT is turning into the old XTB where the bot and alt mode are spot on but getting between them is frustrating.
My buddy doll😂. Super throwback right there.
U might need to change your name to "Mr. Comprehensive". The depth and breadth you go into is SICK!!!!!!
Ive got the moves like jabber!
Maroon 5
Thanks for the review! I think sculpt alone puts this over UT (at least for those who want to be as close to the cartoon as possible), but can't wait for the versus.
I'm calling these "spaghetti-formers" because that's what it looks like halfway through transformation.
That's some good thumb articulation
Nice Ace Ventura reference. You do know how to jabber.
"This would be a $250 toy from Takara" - I think you're bang on the money, it's like Takara's loss of Pokemon caused them to jack up their prices beyond what was reasonable and now 3rd party is producing toys that are as good or better for a fraction of the price. I'm skipping Hound because I think Fanstoys Willis is the better figure. There's a reason Hasbro shut down Zeta's Unicron - they just can't compete in the space they created.
Great review as always Skully.
Cool review. Love the Paula Abdul ref xD
Great review. I love this guy. I love how clean he is from any angle in bot mode. He feels really good and looks great on my shelf, which is all I'm looking for. Still looking forward to your comparison video despite knowing who wins for my collection. Have fun at the con!!
It is an old design, it was featured at a convention panel quite a few years back now. I believe it was at Vancouver but it seems the knowledge of this figure being shown has faded into obscurity. So I find it strange it appearing now with not that many changes done to it from what my memory has it.
I was as gentle as possible transforming while following your instructions. I don't know...I must have lucked out and everything just slid and fit into where they were supposed to go without too much finagling.
That crotch piece seems to get a lot of complaints but it’s toon accurate. I thought that’s what the majority of people want. Great review as usual! I absolutely love mine, I bought two so that I can display in both modes.
It falls into a certain category of debate regarding whether figures should be 100% true to their source OR true to their source purely by core design but only to the extent of taking parts that are generally perceived as "oddly proportioned" and making them "normal sized" or "normal looking."
All it takes is a little bit of spice from the creators who could have changed the crotch piece, and thats probably why people are griping, though I'm with you on the point of toon accuracy. It's not an issue at all. Not sure why people are bothered by it.
Butt flap is correct out of the box. He had that look in cartoon and g1 toy. They made it flip up for some that don’t want that look I guess. Crotch while unsightly is also toon accurate.
Hey Bobby, you used it in your poses, but didn’t mention it: the lovely ratcheted waist-swivel! (360 all the way round) And I am still wondering if the light-blue parts are really painted... Also, to me, when you have them head-on, side-by-side, the G1 toy in vehicle mode actually looks better!! Love the alt-mode though.
The crotch piece is unsightly yet 100% line art accurate.
Good video, Im glad to finish off these movie bots. Noticed that similar "scrunch" noise in alt mode that the recent takara figures.. 🤔
Great review, maybe one of your best transformation videos, while doing it on a time crunch
Love FansToys metallic paint. I hope they continue to keep the metallic paint consistent on their future releases. It pops on the shelf.
This figure looks great! My only minor complain is that in vehicle mode, Fanstoys should have done with wheels like the old Kenner’s Star Wars Luke’s Landspeeder toy gimmick.
hi bobby looking forward to the comparison of the unique toys and fantoys. could you do a group photo of the movie bots for both plz and thank you
The shoulder and the type writing hands are my only negative. I like the size with the rest of their bots. I wonder now if they are going to make a Wheelie or even a Ultra Magnus. So now what are we missing. A Sharkticon, alligator thing. Scourge is a given. Rodimus. But what I would really like for them to make is a set of Quintessons. All versions in the movie. Judges, Guards, that speaker guy with the arms and the thing that pulled down the level. Diecast and plastic with many interchangeable faces.maybe a light up gimmick.
For me there are 3 main factors to any transformer figure but particularly masterpiece style ones, Robot mode, alt mode/s and the transformation. Now in the vast majority of cases one of those is going to end up being sacrificed or difficult somewhat and personally I would much rather it be the transformation.
If the bot and alt modes are good and it takes a difficult or frustrating transformation to get between them then so be it.
Solid review....as usual
I picked on up and i am excited to have it in my collection. I have Koot and Hoodlum in route. I am hoping to find an Apache and a Rouge at some point. But he looks like he junped out of the movie. Great review as always
I keep hearing about nostalgia marketing to sell crappy new Star Wars movies. Would love a video about how TF related nostagia, with the superior products, is different
Lol! Exhaust Ports, "I'll get the other one off camera". You didn't get the first one on camera homie! I'm just playin, love your vids!
He looks great, hes sitting on my desk and I'm trying to decide if I want to attempt to transform him. It does not look fun so it may just not be worth the risk. There are many reports of breaking the light blue leg parts so I'm a bit apprehensive to try.
As far as colors go, Dalinj (sorry if spelled wrong) has flat out said that they changed the color. That probably would have been fine if that had been communicated to the consumers prior to release but thats not the case. For my part, I think Jabber looks great but not as great as those promo pics.
I guess I'm okay with the outcome but the path they chose to get there leaves a bit of a bait and switch aftertaste. I still have a half dozen FT bots on pre-order so I guess I'm a fool.
There are some reviews broke theirs .....You did great Bobby lol you weren't heavy handed .
How does anyone keep those side panels on Jabber from breaking? Usually Fanstoys is so good at making their transformers strong, but those side panels are so poorly attached. It is a major stress point with those complex hinges on a tiny post of plastic, it will inevitably break. I am selling my broken Jabber and holding on to the much stronger Unique Toys Buzzing.
Awesome review
Looks like Fans Toys had a big bowl of Bad Cube 'explodery transformation' before designing this figure. I've got the Unique toys version so this is an easy pass. Thanks for the review though Bobby. Always fun to watch!
I recommend just messing with him more and dont force the side panels. Play around with the arm position and pull the knees out some. it will give clearance to get the panels around the arms with hinge room to connect and then collapse. I've transformed mind 6 + times now without stress or breakage.
And the color isn't dark blue it's "Blurrple"
Good review. I have the feeling that I'd be just fine with this if I didn't already have (and quite enjoy) UT Buzzing. Looking forward to the comparison video!
I for one would really love to see a comparison with Unique toys Buzzing/Runman. So far, from what I've seen, Jabber looks more acurate, but I'm also curious how they compare as an action figure.
I’ve got it, and the paint looks right on. But agree with you, it’s defo an older model/mould. Hence the lack of articulation. Not really that surprising though, this guys been in the pipeline since the transformers landed on earth 4 million years ago.
My Buddy? What, no love for Kid Sister? *goes back to playing with micromachines*
Possible SDS or 4Dummies topic: how do we feel about companies that sit on designs for years and years and then release a figure that’s not up to date with the current trends or standards? Should that affect the way we treat or review this figures? I know on one hand they’ve paid for the design and want a return on their investment, but on the other hand, if it’s not in line with your current bar you raised, maybe it’s not worth your reputation to release that old figure?
Hey Bobby do you have the the booth number you’re at for TFCON? I would love to swing by and get a picture if possible
I will have to see this item cheaper or the second run with fixes to be able to decide On getting it.
Love the delirious review
For what reason the Targetmaster has a small peg in one of his forearms and a hole mach the peg size in the other forearm. Do you know?
I’m looking forward to comparison even though I’m all in on this dude. Haywire blows away Hasbro’s mini cons, it like he’s a mini deluxe class, his detail and articulation are pretty amazing for a bot that size.
The "blue" kills this figure for me, especially with the light where i display it, it's purple. I compared him to Quietus, and they are almost the exact same color.
Bobby "fall-time activities" Face with the green wrist band mack.
I'm guessing haunted house, apple orchard, or water park.
Great figure by the way, definitely looking forward to the versus video.
Did yours not come with the clear window option?
My copy dropped over the weekend. It is definitely an older design as having looking at the original concepts and grey prototypes it hasn’t changed. The type writer hands/fingers are the same on Koot and Hoodlum which surprised me but again being an older design and with so much coming out in the near future they likely didn’t want to revisit and redesign the figure. It’s by no means their best but he looks great with the rest of the 86 movie crew especially if they are made up of FT figures. I’m hoping that in the near future they will release their version of Magnus. Great job with the transformation, better than Paik4life I’d say, it’s definitely easier going back into robot mode. Enjoy TFCon.
Another good review brother.
I think it's definitely an older design, like Hoodlum, they should have revisited some elements with their new experience but I still like it.
I got mine from TheToyGuy as well. Great guy. I like the bot mode. I like the colors, but remember colors killed iGears minibots with their "Salmon" colored Gears. I would like to see a pic of what they showed up until release against what we got as I personally don't see the issue. The hinges on those alt mode parts that fill in the side are prone to breakage, so be cautious. I really don't remember when FT teased their MP Blurr, but I would agree with your opinion that this is an older design. I really, really, really, really, really, really hope they don't release a repaint in the colors that they originally announced or this will confirm what you speculated in your 4 Dummies episode. Good review, but yikes on the just force it statement.....
What a god awful transformation experience. Was super hesitant to get this guy but I did. He’ll be going back into bot mode later and will never go into alt mode. Hopefully I haven’t broken anything.
My good sir. I have to say that after this review I went on to TFW and noticed that message board for Jabber went from talking about this figure to talking about YOU reviewing this figure. I have to say that Positive or Negative, you are making some waves in the fandom. To see the amount of disdain and anger that went into some of those comments, I have nothing else to say but BRAVO. I appreciate the honesty in your reviews, unbiased opinion is what a real review should be, regardless how you feel about the company putting out the product. So to you Mr. Skullface, keep kicking that hornets nest because its fun to watch them buzz lol. Great review as always.
Hrm.. now if it had the micro machine guys voice.. this is one of the non season 1 TFs I recall well from my childhood. We called him Mr ADHD..
hope mine arrives today.
& hope they do a metallic version.
i like robots.
I like robots too. Come to think about it, everyone who watches this video or reads this comment likes robots too.
Gotta say I like the more stylized UT better too, but on shelf, with the toon aesthetic...110% fits better, since Magnus is plainer too.
Color is dope, as always, on FT.
Transformation is kinda...meh...as always.^^
But you made it show how complicated it is. Good to see also: the diecast.
I got the feeling that there won´t be much breaking on it...
The older design shows here sadly. Doing a comparison with my UT I did overturn my initial meh impressions of it, it's good but flawed. PSA, those covering side pieces have potential to break and there are reports of the hinges cracked out of the box. Use caution.
Micro Machines? My Buddy? Sick references, man!!
Looking forward to the versus video ... I own them both so i win
Nicknames for Dr. Skyhook Jabbar. Jabber, Big Lew, Buck, Alcylinder, Kareem of the crop.
While this figure does have flaws, he definitely fits in better with the other movie figures and is more screen accurate than the UT version.
For me this was one of your most fair, possible the absolute most fair, Transformers reviews you've ever done.
Looking forward to the UT comparison. I think UT will win in some places and this will win others for a total score that's very close. I think it's gonna come down to personal taste for the look.
I am no fanstoys fanboy. They make good stuff, but generally overrated (and I have most of them). But for me, this one blows away every other blurr made. Of course, my priority is sculpt/appearance. And this one just looks amazing to me.
Shout out to QC #31. Built to be Bobby-Proof! Haha! Great review. Jabber looks great, but that transformation just sucks. As much as I like the looks, I can't get past that. I'll just keep my UT Buzzing Metallic. I'm happy with that one.
My feelings exactly, Mr Skullface, about it being an older design. I was telling a buddy of mine a few months back, that it appears like it was worked out shortly after their (FT's) HotRod. I feel maybe FT got cold feet when UT teased their Blurr? But, tin foil hats an all.
Not sure how Bobby PaintKing Skullface could review Jabber and fail to address the issue of the purple-infused metallic blue they changed to without warning instead of the bright blue that was shown up to the day of release and which everyone was expecting. But you did. Guess you're losing your color perception in your old age, Bubbeh.
Face looks a little too gaunt for me, nice bot but I'm sticking with Buzzing for now.
Buzzing looks better in both modes to me.
If it was an old design, they'd've thrown up their renders against UT Buzzing. I don't recall them doing that. :-) ;-)
Whilst he was a childhood fave, Blurr is the least inspiring of the new TF:TM characters. Maybe they phoned this one in a bit?
In fairness to them, I don't think FT have ever made a figure I'd describe as "bad" so I think it's fair for you to characterise them as consistent.
Looks good aaaaaaahh
I don’t like the type writer fingers and the eyes not being painted metallic blue. Funny how small details like that is what a lot of people like and sets Fanstoys apart from other companies.Rest of the figure looks great. Mine will be here today😃
I think for a figure his size typewriter fingers are kinda disappointing to have.
What a floppy mess. Fans Toys has outdone themselves. Next they'll just hold the parts together with pieces of string.
I feel like I’ve seen this review already
The waist is the wrists and the wrists are the waist
Jabber the hut
Seems like the feet are a nightmare…good thing I got UT Buzzing…
Jesus christ that leg transformation. This thing is XTB levels of frustrating.
Gah, why don't reviewers cover the pec flye range on figures with 'tall shoulders'?
I love you and your videos Bobby... but come on ... are we not gonna address the fact that FT decided to switch the colour without letting people know before he started to ship? I'm not sure if you misunderstood the problem people have or something, but you said that people are saying it doesn't look like the pictures and then go ahead and say that its because pictures do funny things to colours, but that isnt the point people are making dude :( People are complaining because they changed the blue colour( which was NOT metallic btw) that were shown in the promo pics to this metallic blurple. Not only did they change it to a colour that most people do not like as much as the blue in the promos (now its this weird purplish blue), they went from a flat colour to a metallic colour and on top of that they did both of these things WITHOUT letting the people who already bought it know, and by the time they said something these were already shipping out... sooo yeah, I am not sure if you've understood the issue people have here.
That's funny, I was just talking about "My Buddy" and singing the song from the 80s with a friend, and yes, even Kid Sister that came out a bit later. Fantastic review of a fun figure, well-done man!
Passssssssssssssssssss!
Good review and breakdown of this 'burple' jibber jabber. Got him on Saturday, and overall he's a great figure, I agree not one of Fanstoys best and as you speculated, he may be from an older design (which I agree with). Maybe it's just me, but I do think they progressed somewhat with their engineering, especially with Motormaster (ok I know, he was Mr FoldMaster with the trucks trailer). Overall, jabber looks the part and as you said, he looks great on the shelf - just ashame about some frustrations in terms of the articulation and engineering. Looking forward to your comparison and hope you enjoy TF con.
P/S - good job on the transformation, I may actually try giving it a go, having seen your good tutorial
I got mine yesterday and you ante lying only way to describe it use force love the looks of the toy but dam he’s a pain
My God, these just don't look fun anymore. They stopped being fun for me 3 years ago, and they seem to get worse and worse. I had no patience for these types of transformations back then.
Yea I would want another blue, wont buy this the blue its too off for my taste, even though its nicely painted!
Fans Toys taking more backward steps than ones progressing forward past the competition with most recent releases. 🤨
Bad moove not showing image changes before release date bad customer relations.
Astrotrain an Blaster bring your A game FT!
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The head is so much better on this vs. UT. UT has a terrible face sculpt and definitely takes liberties with the body sculpt. This is more evocative of the character, but...ffs Fans Toys just do action figures if we aren't really supposed to transform this shit my dudes.
MP style Fanstoys get no respect,
What does Hasbro do that they neglect?
something, something, whatever other words I need to finish converting that ska song to be about this figure...
So what? Who cares? They doin' it how they like.
The horror.
Man that crotchplate looks fine at first until the moment you started swiveling the waist. Not a fan.
Another brick just like their hotrod..
This bot looks like Triggerhappy.
Fans Toys feels like its on a down turn for me. Hoodilum killed me due to the poseability. This looks like the same thing. I'm still looking forward to the Blitzwing, Braun, and Warpath.
d walk Crazy talk. Have you seen their upcoming figures?
That ain't blue, it's purple... Big disappointment that it was changed without any warning beforehand.
You work to hard Bobby you should take some time for yourself once in awhile