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These weren't "special editions", but Final Editions do (did?) have a pretty limited manufacturing run so your best bet is to catch them right when they're released -- or even on preorder. Aftermarket hikes are pretty common for Beastboxes though; even figures that were once widely available but no longer sold at retail.

Awesome! I'd like to know how you like it, if you care to share. I hope I get some cards with my Dummy (it's shipping now)... it's a pretty sweet bonus that they're including them with figures!

@@XMattingly its a really cool figure, id rate it probably my fourth or third favorite beast drive so far(which i have all the current beast drives, including the bot con exclusives, my favorite one so far being the lightning wyvern), rating it out of 10, i would probably give it a 7.5/10 it has ALOT of parts, which increased its fun value for me(with beast drives you have to build the figures, which i find really fun) transformation is simple but fun(like any other beast drives), its posing is kind of hard(not because of the figure its self, I'm just bad at posing), all of the joints/bends are "ratchet joints" so that's a massive plus, because the arms wont drop when posing or anything like that on the instruction book, it says there's gonna be 2 more versions of this figure, which I'm 100% gonna get, not only to complete the collection, but because its also just generally a pretty cool figure

I think so, too!

@@Fang2021 There is most likely a part or two that’s either not folded up or connected correctly. You might follow along with the instructions carefully, or if it helps I did a step by step transformation demo in my full review video of this figure.

Paz, mi amiga ✌😎

Awesome! Hope you like your (unfortunately named) Dummy; mine is still on preorder. I'm curious if it'll also come with trading cards.

I’ve collected trading cards a few times throughout my life - I’ve always had the urge to get the complete collection, and boy, that’s how they get ya. 😅 I think these would be the complete experience if each pack came with a stick of gum.✌️

Thanks! Definitely a lot more planned; I’ll look forward to talking more in the comments. ✌️😎 I have a Dummy coming as soon as it’s in stock as well; it looks like a great release. That Cyclops figure looks pretty cool, and yes it is _HUGE!_ 🤯

@@XMattingly hopefully your channel blows up and gets more recognition, you definitely deserve the views and stuff

@unknownunknown-cd7rx I appreciate the thought; I honestly never had anything in mind beyond sharing some Beastbox videos, and it turned into a fun hobby. I definitely like talking to people about these things & appreciate your feedback! ✌️😎

I appreciate the encouragement -- I do my best!

There's almost no question there'll be an alternate version in the future; I would expect whatever that is (limited release or otherwise) will have fine-tuned tolerances, not unlike Deep Purple, Lotus, etc. I didn't explicitly spell it out in this review, but I kind of feel like Kommando is a linear heir to Jawbreaker, both by color & style, and being evolutionary siblings. So a slightly different take from Dio/Megadio, Delta/Sigma, that sort of thing.

Thanks! Yeah, I think this is one of those releases where the manufacturing tolerances wasn't super consistent, but I think I'd have rather had what you go than one with a floppy neck that won't stay up.

Much appreciated, Deluxe! I would definitely still like to do a live chat, and will have to get back to you. It's unbelievable how fast this summer came and went. 🫤

There are definitely some cool Beastdrive designs; I just never got into them. I would certainly be open to reviewing them if 52Toys wanted to send demo pieces or whatever, but time isn't really favorable to me these days. 🤷‍♂️

If this helped, I'm glad it was useful! Yeah, I found those tail/quarter panel tabs to be pretty fiddly, as well. It's a pretty good transformation overall, other than that part and those midsection panels that don't connect the way it seems like they should.

Thank you! I appreciate you watching; I had a lot of fun putting this tree review together.

Definitely; I'm actually mesmerized by both. Although I do wish they'd dip back into the more simplified, fidget toy designs every so often.

Lol, that's accurate. 😄🐧🐧🐧🐧📦

Yeah, Cheetah is sleek as hell but I’d definitely give this one originality and style points. 😎

Thanks! Gazelle still seems to be in somewhat short supply for retail, and I found this through another seller on Aliexpress who only had a few for sale; so that was completely luck.

Generally, most retailers actually offer two versions of a Beastbox for sale: a standard release, and one that you pay a little extra to include a bonus item. They don't all offer that though; it can depend on who you bought it from.

I'll say this much: GT & The Destroyers is one of those bands that I'd always been kind of interested in seeing live, and I'm _SO_ glad I finally did! They were _fantastic,_ and tore the roof off that place. 🤘😎🤘

Thank you! I still have a ton of ideas I want to get out there; currently working on one for the Komodo dragon. ✌️😎

Yep, I know those promos are automated, but it's also not a good look within the only way you have of communicating with a seller. It's as good as saying "Aren't happy with the package we shipped? Why not just buy some other stuff!". The increased complexity might have something to do with price increases, but the jump from $25 to almost $40 is well beyond that higher level of sophistication, IMO. It's a complex topic - and whether or not anyone thinks it's justified is probably an individual question, but what I think is _not_ justified is increasing the price of these figures and then shipping them in the cheapest cardboard available, with almost no protection whatsoever. One way or the other, there are always brighter days ahead and I'm still having fun putting together videos about these things. Appreciate your feedback! ✌️

@@XMattingly " what I think is not justified is increasing the price of these figures and then shipping them in the cheapest cardboard available, with almost no protection whatsoever." ya i 100% agree, ive had a few damaged packages come(not nearly as bad as yours though, what happened with yours is just unacceptable)

I've actually seen worse than this -- I've seen one guy's packages torn wide open & just taped up by the shipper. I know a lot of that is shipping malpractice and you can't lay all the blame on the seller, but I think they do need to be vigilant and crack some coconuts when this kind of thing happens.

I don't think you'll be disappointed! It's absolutely beautiful, totally unique color application as far as Beastboxes go. The only thing I'd caution about is, it _is_ mostly painted, so you'll probably want to handle it somewhat delicately to avoid any possible chipping paint.

Jesus... that is no way to ship merchandise. I hope you at least brought that to Amazon's attention; their customer service department doesn't play, at all. Haven't had a whole lot of opportunity to play around with Cheetah, but between these two I agree: the Racing Team is a _REALLY_ cool set! I'm very much looking forward to messing around with both of these, when I can. I think these two are a seriously awesome followup to the jet fighters. 😎 I did actually blur out my address on the Kommando box; I think it was only on-screen for a few seconds at most, anyway.

@@DJSound-wave There are a lot of online retailers that have this one: Big Bad Toystore, Amazon, JoyToyWorld, AliExpress, etc.

Should’ve come with a tiny Michael Keaton Batman figure. 😄

Thank you!

It’s a nice one to get! 🐉

@@williamhadi7033 Thanks! Absolutely; it might be 2 or 3 months before I’m able to get to it, but I put it on the list. 📝👍

​@@XMattingly thank you so much!! Looking forward to your box grade 😆😆

@@williamhadi7033 Hey, dude -- I'm working on a full review for Golden Dragon; since you asked for it, would you mind if I give you a shout out? I always like to give recognition where I can!

Awesome! Yeah, this show might have been the most fun I've had all summer... at least the most memorable.

St. Charles, MO. 🤘😎🤘

@@XMattingly I saw Him in Gilford NH this Year and He said the same thing. When I heard Him say it , people in the Crowd were calling it The Piss on Saul Zaentz Tour. Justifiably so. 😂

@@smittyinwootown5640 Haha, agreed. 😂 I’m just grateful that Fogerty is finally getting his due, and taking it in tour to share it with the world. 2nd time I saw him live, 1st was absolutely a dream come true & I hope I’ll have a chance to see him again. Either way I’ll remember both of those shows for the rest of my life… his music really does mean a lot to me.

@@XMattingly that was like my 20th time seeing him. All around Boston. I started in 97 around the Blue Moon Swamp Tour. With the Fairfield Four. AWSOME.

@@smittyinwootown5640 Wow, respect. ✊ My uncle summed up Fogerty the best: “He’s the real deal.” ✌️

Heck yes he is! One of the few true rock legends who’s still alive and actively touring. 😎🎸

Awesome! I have no doubt Thorogood brought the house down there, also. ✌️😎

Absolutely! Crazy to think that these two musicians represent _over 100 years_ of live performances, and Fogerty + Thorogood are _both_ still bringing the house down. 🔥👍

@@Bradley656 Cool - I’m glad you found some figures you wanted! ✌️😎

@@XMattingly hey man just because some people don’t like your videos it doesn’t mean give up do the things you love bye

I have no complaints, and yours are words to live by!

@@phongle1772 I’ve actually seen a photo of a transparent blue prototype. I believe they tried that color scheme several years ago before Trident went into production, and abandoned it.

@@jarettramagos8399 Thanks! 🍻🦑

@@jarettramagos8399 Thanks, man! I’m genuinely excited to make more videos; I still have a lot of ideas & things I’d like to get out there. Hope you had a great weekend. 😎

@XMattingly I can't wait to see what you have planned. Yeah my weekend went pretty good.

Thanks, I really appreciate it! It may take a couple of years, but I think I'll get there.

@@XMattingly dont worry about how long it takes, just enjoy the journey to it, who knwos what 52toys will come up with in the future! with how complex some of the figures are getting, it gets me excited to see what they come up with next! i also heard that they opened an officla 52toys store in the US but sadly its reallky far away so my hope is that sometime in the future they will open more stores in the US, i would LOVE to go to a 52toys store

@@unknownunknown-cd7rx Absolutely, and I appreciate that: it’s more about telling a story the way I want to do it than cranking out videos to meet a quota, or whatever. I’m like you; it’s cool to be in on a series that’s still pretty new and evolving quickly, and look forward to what might be around the corner. I did hear about that new store, which is pretty awesome - although Georgia is probably out of my range. If they open the one in the Midwest, might be time for a road trip. ✌️😎

Thanks! I really appreciate that, and hope you're having an awesome weekend. 😎👍

Thank you, sir! Hope you're having a great weekend. 😎🥂🎉

Awesome! I'm glad this one wasn't a dud for you, and I agree -- I think Hasbro would've ruined it with weird materials, cheap (or no) paint, and hollowed out parts. In a lot of ways, as a toymaker 52Toys is a tough act to follow and I think Downspiral is a great example of that.

I don't know where you're at, but we do have wild boars in the US, mostly in the midwest and south. I get that; there are certain Beastboxes that may very well never wind up in my collection. 🙂

@@XMattingly I'm from the UK. Technical we do got Boar but they are rare in certain places in the first. That being said, I am nowhere near those forest.

I like that idea! At the very least they didn't use this as an excuse to raise prices (again!), but still -- I think it's a fair bet that longtime collectors would _much_ rather have the original style, given the choice. I know I would.

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@@Renkencen There’s a komodo dragon coming out soon that’s got a really long tail.