A vintage holy grail! | Transformers G1 1989 Black Shadow

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  • @TheNewSam
    @TheNewSam 14 годин тому +8

    Just seeing Black Shadow and Blue Bacchus together is a delight!

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  13 годин тому +1

      @@TheNewSam agreed!

  • @HidaAtarasi
    @HidaAtarasi 14 годин тому +8

    I can appreciate the care to keep a figure’s hairline intact.
    Some of the plastic looks related to gold plastic, so this makes me appreciate my Black Sky Shadow, as well as him being a Titanmaster now.
    Also much more economic than a vintage version.

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  13 годин тому +2

      @@HidaAtarasi there’s no gold plastic here - just gold paint!

    • @HidaAtarasi
      @HidaAtarasi 9 годин тому

      @ the silver plastic, I mean.
      Like Transmetal Megatron, not all GPS is actually gold.
      I worry about my Fire Convoy for the same reasons.

  • @ZimMan2
    @ZimMan2 13 годин тому +5

    I'm always down for your coverage of vintage pieces. You have some of the best production value of anyone who talks about G1 stuff.

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  6 годин тому

      Aw thank you!

  • @goldenltd1970
    @goldenltd1970 15 годин тому +6

    I so hope that they bring back Pretenders with modern articulation!
    Like a small deluxe with a big shell that's not a brick anymore

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  13 годин тому +1

      @@goldenltd1970 I’d be interested to see it

  • @lekanraposte6732
    @lekanraposte6732 10 годин тому +3

    Indeed, along G1 Metalhawk, this is a TRUE "Holy Grail."
    When that thing pop on eBay, it's always complete with box and all papers for THOUSANDS of dollars.

  • @mikekz4489
    @mikekz4489 16 годин тому +5

    Bumblebee, Grimlock and Jazz are such good inner robots. I have to wonder how much better the Pretenders line would have been if Hasbro/Takara tried to put more effort into the original characters.

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  16 годин тому +1

      Fwiw I really like the standard Pretenders too!

  • @dominicpaul1
    @dominicpaul1 15 годин тому +3

    Your lighting and camera work are absolutely fantastic 😄💥❤️

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  13 годин тому

      @@dominicpaul1 thank you! That’s very nice to read :)

  • @AleytiaDarogue
    @AleytiaDarogue 15 годин тому +6

    I would love to see a real attempt at a modern pretender. A shell with modern articulation with a coresize bot that turns from bot-veichle to maybe a block or something so it can fit in the chest without hindering the shell.

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  13 годин тому +1

      Same!

  • @andrewgrant2990
    @andrewgrant2990 7 годин тому +1

    I had that one for many years & I bought it from the original owner; it was basically mint in box. I loved this toy! Then we moved, my job didn't pan out & we needed $- so bye bye Black Shadow! It was a good price I got (a little less as the market dipped). It is an awesome toy & love that it's gotten more love lately!

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  6 годин тому +1

      Ah sorry to hear that - but yes, definitely an awesome piece!

    • @andrewgrant2990
      @andrewgrant2990 Годину тому

      @@SixoTF No worries, but thanks & Merry Christmas to you! I @ least had him for nearly 20 years & made a profit when it sold.

  • @strato991
    @strato991 17 годин тому +2

    the shot of Black Shadow and Blue Bacchus together, ah so good!

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  16 годин тому

      It's something!

  • @matthewlist221
    @matthewlist221 16 годин тому +1

    I loved that showcase of many of the various Pretender figures from the G1 era. I had a couple of 'em and it brought back some pleasant memories!

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  16 годин тому

      I'm really pleased you enjoyed it! I had thought to include more but worried it would be too much

  • @SSSS.HYPERAGENT
    @SSSS.HYPERAGENT 10 годин тому +1

    Shadow and Bacchus aren’t actually maketed as Pretenders in Victory, but as “Crossformers”. Their Pretender shells look so robotic, because they actually are robotic, rather than organic

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  6 годин тому

      All true and something I did initially think to mention

  • @Luke_Stoltenberg
    @Luke_Stoltenberg 18 хвилин тому

    Very stylish robot. Hope he gets a generations interpretation one day

  • @Lazrael32
    @Lazrael32 6 годин тому

    I litterally just got the titans return one (for a decent price) I actually really like it and seeing the original is a very nice treat. thank you.

  • @MrJermeyp
    @MrJermeyp 3 години тому

    Fkn NOICE Black Shadow is one of my fav figures/characters Blue Bacchus too great score mate!!!

  • @earthmanbrick
    @earthmanbrick 9 годин тому +2

    Man, so good to see these bots getting more appreciation. Solid vid

  • @jaysonlee4394
    @jaysonlee4394 7 годин тому

    Pretenders are my absolute favorite G1 line.Black Shadow ,Blue Baccus,And Grand Maximus are going for some serious coin..And the rarest of the line.Top 3 holy grail pieces for me.

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  7 годин тому

      Yeah they’re pretty special!

  • @brentsimard977
    @brentsimard977 8 годин тому

    Top Tier Content right here. Much love! Happy Christmas Mate

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  6 годин тому

      Thanks so much! And to you

  • @Blackheart7310
    @Blackheart7310 10 годин тому

    at 9:42, first thing i thought was are Splashdown, Skyhigh and Groundbreaker related to the Battle Beasts line somehow? Groundbreaker sort of looks like the tiger vehicle from Battle Beasts and Skyhigh looks sort of like the Blazing Eagle vehicle playset. Those 2 are kind of a stretch, i know, but Splashdown's chest armor is a dead ringer for the Shocking Shark playset from Battle Beasts.

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  6 годин тому +1

      Definitely a similar vibe but just coincidence afaik!

  • @martynbrooker7116
    @martynbrooker7116 14 годин тому +1

    Great video Sixo, do you have any of the Japanese exclusive Autobot Dino-combiner tapes?

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  13 годин тому

      @@martynbrooker7116 just the recent reissues!

    • @martynbrooker7116
      @martynbrooker7116 13 годин тому

      Still cool, I’m sure I speak for everyone here when I say we’d like to see your take on them!

  • @TheMatthewCraig
    @TheMatthewCraig 13 годин тому

    I dig the alternate mode for the shell. Puts me in mind of Cybertron-Mode Laserbeak (or "Condor," right?) feel, almost like he caught an Insecticon mid-flight.
    Surprised Blokees hasn't gotten around to making Pretenders. Could have some slick Centurions-style build and play patterns. Inagine getting Chris Cloudburst in his very excellent grey sweatshirt, like that time an enormous girl lopped his head off.

  • @AllegedOrder
    @AllegedOrder 16 годин тому

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Sixo!

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  13 годин тому +1

      @@AllegedOrder same to you! 🎄

  • @ZZtheDark
    @ZZtheDark 3 години тому

    1:17, the stuff of legends~
    You got that right, man.
    5:50, that's a very Marvel UK Megatron-looking face there.
    7:02, too bad him and his partner weren't seen in the show often.
    7:24, though Blue Bacchus' design looks very unique and not very TF-like tbh. It's a change of pace I dig.
    9:50, Metal Heroes but close 'nuff.
    10:50, and then there's Baikanfu from Machine Robo Cronos who may as well be the most powerful of all Pretenders.
    13:40, pretty sweet jet mode tho.

  • @andrewbersin
    @andrewbersin 15 годин тому

    Submarauder continues to be one of my favorite transformer names. Right up there with Ripper Snapper

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  13 годин тому

      @@andrewbersin haha yes

  • @BerzerkDC
    @BerzerkDC 9 годин тому

    Mega pretenders feel more like powered armor, imagine if the whole line was like this and promoted that way

  • @Enbeanie
    @Enbeanie 13 годин тому

    I'll admit, id never heard of this toy before but he is a very handsome looking figure

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  6 годин тому

      For sure

  • @ShaunStephens777
    @ShaunStephens777 15 годин тому

    I do like black shadow. Would’ve loved to got the G1 version or Titans return version. But I’m happy with the generations version.

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  13 годин тому

      I’m kinda tempted by the TR now…

  • @fiblin483
    @fiblin483 17 годин тому +1

    Shadow like the hedgehog woah

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  16 годин тому

      It all syncs up

  • @user-zs1km5wu1r
    @user-zs1km5wu1r 7 годин тому

    in 2003 you promised shocker a pint when we met up. well shocker now owns a pub. pints on shocker, let me know if you venture north.

  • @sethputnamsghost
    @sethputnamsghost 13 годин тому

    We desperately need a new Thunderwing figure.👍

  • @davewire87
    @davewire87 15 годин тому

    That’s wild. I’ve been hoping to at least find a Thunderwing for years with no luck. I have the Generations Sky Shadow and my one complaint is that he’s too small. I skipped the TR version because as a pretool of Overlord, it just didn’t feel right. I keep hoping Hasbro blesses us with a new Thunderwing/Black Shadow that are properly sized and mold mates. And I wouldn’t mind a Blue Bacchus. HasLab Deathsaurus needs his troops.

  • @sidbeckett5655
    @sidbeckett5655 17 годин тому +1

    Well Thunder my Wing, you only went and did it!

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  16 годин тому

      Was there ever any doubt? :D

    • @sidbeckett5655
      @sidbeckett5655 15 годин тому

      @SixoTF you're gonna need that white one that Rocklordsrock made

  • @NightmareZerogbs
    @NightmareZerogbs 14 годин тому +1

    Sixo? More like Flexo!

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  13 годин тому

      Oh I’ve been called that before!

  • @DragoonMS
    @DragoonMS 12 годин тому

    13:36 Surprised that you didn't compare this to that Titans Return Skyshadow (goofy Overlord pretool that surprisingly never saw a Thunderwing retool) or the Generations Deluxe Skyshadow (equally goofy Generations Thunderwing retool).

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  12 годин тому

      I mention them both earlier in the vid

  • @danghile6136
    @danghile6136 17 годин тому +1

    What a handsome boy

  • @catfacepoetry3211
    @catfacepoetry3211 8 годин тому

    what is so good about this figure in term of design, appearence and play value??

  • @Fredbob392
    @Fredbob392 8 годин тому

    Beautiful figure! Would love to know how much it cost you, if you're comfortable sharing that

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  6 годин тому +1

      A gentleman never collects & tells… but suffice it to say it was both a lot and yet still surprisingly a good deal!

  • @Cinemaniac0811
    @Cinemaniac0811 16 годин тому +1

    This is like a Japanese headmaster

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  16 годин тому +1

      Kinda - even more elusive in this case!

    • @Cinemaniac0811
      @Cinemaniac0811 15 годин тому +1

      @SixoTF yeah, I'm not sure if you remember me but I'm that guy who suggested transforming the legs first on your legacy g1 Optimus prime 😁

  • @ryanbryancyan
    @ryanbryancyan 12 годин тому

    Man I've always hated the human faces on some of the pretenders. It's so weird.

  • @legendaryhamster2027
    @legendaryhamster2027 12 годин тому

    Thanks for the video I'LOVE to see more like this please ❤❤❤

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  6 годин тому

      Noted! Thank you

  • @ragamuffin66
    @ragamuffin66 16 годин тому

    Congrats.

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  16 годин тому

      Thanks!

  • @arazyr
    @arazyr 12 годин тому

    I think you slipped and called a bunch of the other Pretenders "Headmasters" during the comparisons.
    Despite that, really good look at Black Shadow.
    His shell's jet mode gives me Laserbeak vibes. 8^)

    • @SixoTF
      @SixoTF  12 годин тому

      Oh yeah, very likely - it’s done off the cuff so perfection isn’t guaranteed!

    • @arazyr
      @arazyr 12 годин тому

      @@SixoTF No worries. Just wanted to mention in case it was an issue. Enjoyed the video anyway. 8^)

  • @Galacticbreaker
    @Galacticbreaker 15 годин тому

    Nice

  • @ACookie3994
    @ACookie3994 17 годин тому +1

    0:04 you guys know what else is massive? 💇‍♂️