I always found something off on Downbeat's proportions but could never quite put my finger on it, until seeing these two next to each other. I really like Jive's overall proportions. I love how the arms fold in to the front end, very reminiscent of G1 transformations. I really would like to see what FTs would do with the Datsun brothers. Thanks for the review Sony. Can't wait to get mine in hand.
Can't wait to get this guy, one of the must have autobots as I don't typically care to get many others and I've been waiting for this toon accurate one. Next I am anticipating the Xtransbots Galvatron coming soon hopefully.
I had the TNR version, but upgraded to this. Your reviews are very helpful and entertaining! About the tab in the back to help keep the arm and backpack together, no spudger needed if you rotate the arm out. Use your fingers to get it in place and then just align the tab as you put the arm in place.
I am not a slave to the cartoon, if I was I wouldn't have all the extras on my Datsun brothers. My Jazz does not have door wings, but certainly has his shoulder rocket. 😀
I really appreciate how you take the time at the beginning to explain the steps to get the figure set up out of box. That’s super helpful. Mine should be here tomorrow and I can’t wait. I was personally never a fan of the MT. There were things I wanted from each figure to make the look I really wanted. Thankfully FT nailed what I wanted. I also hated the outward ratchets on the MT so he always had too wide of a stance. Great review TM but it definitely seems from your final recommendation it wasn’t a home run just a solid figure. Looking forward to the versus.
I have become disenchanted with fanstoys. My left leg in the back is missing two screws .his leg was disconnected from the big mushroom pegs.. also, my Aussie figure was missing two plates and screws to clip the legs together in Alternate mode . Thay sent me the parts. They are also sending screws to fix jive ! I’ve had a great experience with fanstoys up until now !
I have the Maketoys premium version which is one of my favorite figures in my collection but I think this beats it in bot mode. FT’s has a way of taking something and making it very G1 cartoon looking but their proportions and overall design always seems more refined and mature to me. I think Maketoys is going into vehicle mode now. Great review thank you
I didn't catch the notification up until it was already started.. didn't catch the first part🤣. But I am so stoked for this Jazz. He's almost perfect. It's nearly impossible to do the squared chest on him, the way the animation always showed. Which was a little odd to begin with. I saw in their video that foot movement attachment tilts the mechanics in the rear to move simultaneously.
Your reviews are always on point TM so objective 🙏🏿. Agreed, if you're looking for the toon aesthetic, this is the way to go. When you pulled up the G1 image, I was floored, by how accurate it is. That said, still keeping the premium Downbeat as that evokes the toy version Imho. Jive though absolutely looks spectacular.
Jive looks fantastic. I don’t mind the complex transformation or the stiff joints. Ultra toon and clean I don’t mind though having some more detail like MT which is more toy accurate would be nice but the tampo and paint together look great. Love the fact the doors can be displayed and articulated for a toy look and I love the metallic blue especially on the speakers and the articulation looks pretty good to get some decent poses. Jive is my most anticipated figure this year, but as I ordered through Terry it won’t be with me until January but that’s ok a few months break before the first release of 2023. Great video review and step by step transformation guide. Merry Christmas to you and your family from the U.K. man
Looks fantastic, just like XTB toys look fantastic, but both companies (and Takara too in some cases) need to work on their Transformations, I'm over panel forming and rotating fragile panels that look like they're about to snap off. The moment you started on the legs I let out an audible groan lol. It's MP44 and XTB Virtus rolled into a smaller package.
Thank you for your review. I actually know nothing about fanstoys. For a newbie like me watching for the first time, there are a couple basic information i am chasing, which heft and diecast contents. If you have addressed this, then I’m sorry i missed it.
What tool are you using to point out stuff? It looked like it had a flat side to separate parts, been needing something for that. Great review as always. Just got my dark gcreation six shot thanks to your video after finding it for $90 on Black Friday. Appreciate the details and honesty your reviews give!
Awesome review Sony thanku,I had downbeat the premium version(sold it) and I didn't realize how off he was compared to the animation and Jive as well still a good bot though, love how fanstoys is upping their articulation game but transformation doesn't look fun at all,can't w8 2 get mine in hand from Toydojo thanx again 👍
This is a good figure. It's just too bad they went hyper-toon. Works for the cartoon but not for a three dimensional collector piece. Not very visually interesting, but it IS impressive that they were able to replicate the cartoon so closely. I choose not to pay premium prices for something that looks like that, however. For those who enjoy that look, you've definitely got another winner for the shelf.
Have you had any issues with this figure? I don’t have the figure and I’ve never even held him in my hands. While reading the comments on several review videos, some people mentioned “sliding pins in the chest” falling out. Have you ever experienced that?
I haven't experienced that with either version that I own, but I know what they are talking about. if you force the chest slide it is possible to make the pins come out.
Robot mode looks excellent! Disappointed with alt mode because the clear windshield was a.bad choicy. Waaaay too much kibble visible in alt mode inside. I planned to display him in car mode but likely he'll remain I'm robot mode.
@@TMReviews Didn't help, because the technique necessary is clear, but the figure itself fights you. Things constantly popping loose and what not. It's just not a fun process.
Skullface didn't have a good time with it. He even said he was about to throw it. Reminds me of what I heard EmGo did to one of those Devil Saviour figures.
I'm still perplexed as to why FT decides to target certain characters instead of others... There's literally very little here that's going to get me to switch out my extremely solid MakeToys Downbeat, and instead of focusing on large gaps in people's collections they're going for targets that a lot of people have already taken down and put back into the closet.
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I always found something off on Downbeat's proportions but could never quite put my finger on it, until seeing these two next to each other. I really like Jive's overall proportions.
I love how the arms fold in to the front end, very reminiscent of G1 transformations. I really would like to see what FTs would do with the Datsun brothers. Thanks for the review Sony. Can't wait to get mine in hand.
Thanks Lowell
I agree, I’m waiting on mine to ship!
Dude you have pretty much taken the top spot of TF reviewers - amazing job as usual! Thanks for all your effort and time!!
Wow, thanks so much 🙏
Can't wait to get this guy, one of the must have autobots as I don't typically care to get many others and I've been waiting for this toon accurate one. Next I am anticipating the Xtransbots Galvatron coming soon hopefully.
I had the TNR version, but upgraded to this. Your reviews are very helpful and entertaining! About the tab in the back to help keep the arm and backpack together, no spudger needed if you rotate the arm out. Use your fingers to get it in place and then just align the tab as you put the arm in place.
Thanks 🙏
You have very quickly become my go-to favorite transformation/review channel. Thanks!!!!
Thanks so much, that means a lot
Doe's he come with a
Autobot snicker?
@@robertwilliams7842 No
I am not a slave to the cartoon, if I was I wouldn't have all the extras on my Datsun brothers. My Jazz does not have door wings, but certainly has his shoulder rocket. 😀
Which Jazz is that?
the one in my imagination, which will be made a reality when I get Jive 😀
Lol
I really appreciate how you take the time at the beginning to explain the steps to get the figure set up out of box. That’s super helpful. Mine should be here tomorrow and I can’t wait. I was personally never a fan of the MT. There were things I wanted from each figure to make the look I really wanted. Thankfully FT nailed what I wanted. I also hated the outward ratchets on the MT so he always had too wide of a stance. Great review TM but it definitely seems from your final recommendation it wasn’t a home run just a solid figure. Looking forward to the versus.
Thanks man, I'm glad it helps people out, yeah I don't think this is figure of the year, but it's still an awesome jazz figure that I recommend
I can’t wait for the combine video 🤞🏼
The shrink at 15:40 really had me stumped. This tutorial saved me. Thank you!
Glad I could help
I have become disenchanted with fanstoys. My left leg in the back is missing two screws .his leg was disconnected from the big mushroom pegs.. also, my Aussie figure was missing two plates and screws to clip the legs together in
Alternate mode . Thay sent me the parts. They are also sending screws to fix jive ! I’ve had a great experience with fanstoys up until now !
Wow, that's such a contrast to my experiences, where do you order from ?
@@TMReviews chosen prime .my QC 30.Must be going to lunch early.!!
Contact chosen prime thru the service portal on the website , they will take care of it
I have the Maketoys premium version which is one of my favorite figures in my collection but I think this beats it in bot mode. FT’s has a way of taking something and making it very G1 cartoon looking but their proportions and overall design always seems more refined and mature to me. I think Maketoys is going into vehicle mode now. Great review thank you
Thanks
Oh dang I was hoping FT would continue their trend of cleaner conversions, oh well.
Looks Cool! Love the paint. Great Review ✨️😀
Thanks G
Great review Sony. Definitely gonna pick this guy up.
I didn't catch the notification up until it was already started.. didn't catch the first part🤣. But I am so stoked for this Jazz. He's almost perfect. It's nearly impossible to do the squared chest on him, the way the animation always showed. Which was a little odd to begin with. I saw in their video that foot movement attachment tilts the mechanics in the rear to move simultaneously.
Amazing simply amazing! As always great video TMR.
Thanks 🙏
Your reviews are always on point TM so objective 🙏🏿. Agreed, if you're looking for the toon aesthetic, this is the way to go. When you pulled up the G1 image, I was floored, by how accurate it is.
That said, still keeping the premium Downbeat as that evokes the toy version Imho. Jive though absolutely looks spectacular.
Thanks man, and yeah I think I am also keeping Downbeat
I love the sound you get when handling a FT figure, you can tell it’s well made and sometimes parts of the transformation scare you a bit!
Lol true
Looks amazing. Can’t wait.
A well detailed review of the toy as always. Thank you
Welcome
Jive looks fantastic. I don’t mind the complex transformation or the stiff joints. Ultra toon and clean I don’t mind though having some more detail like MT which is more toy accurate would be nice but the tampo and paint together look great. Love the fact the doors can be displayed and articulated for a toy look and I love the metallic blue especially on the speakers and the articulation looks pretty good to get some decent poses. Jive is my most anticipated figure this year, but as I ordered through Terry it won’t be with me until January but that’s ok a few months break before the first release of 2023. Great video review and step by step transformation guide. Merry Christmas to you and your family from the U.K. man
Thanks, and merry Christmas
Wow! Really impressive. I really like Jazz so I will end up purchasing this figure as well. Thanks for the review
Thanks
Looks fantastic, just like XTB toys look fantastic, but both companies (and Takara too in some cases) need to work on their Transformations, I'm over panel forming and rotating fragile panels that look like they're about to snap off. The moment you started on the legs I let out an audible groan lol. It's MP44 and XTB Virtus rolled into a smaller package.
I will agree the transformation is definitely complex esp the legs, but it doesn't feel fragile like some XTB figures
Nice Review. Mine is still on pre-order status sadly
Thanks
Followed this vid for transformation, and FT-48's tranformation isnt that bad. Great video.
Thanks,glad I could help
Hé really looks stunning. Great review
Thanks
I'm from Tennessee and that backard sounds like something some of My Cousins would say Hahaha
Thank you for your review. I actually know nothing about fanstoys. For a newbie like me watching for the first time, there are a couple basic information i am chasing, which heft and diecast contents. If you have addressed this, then I’m sorry i missed it.
I didn't speak to the heft, but I did point out diecast. Thanks for watching
The recent FT releases for me have been a lot of "Oh neat, looks like the other ones released already".
Finally.. So long Maketoys "Let"Downbeat.. Looks great the blue winows meh..But it will work way better..
Great review 🔥
🙏
Great video can’t wait for mine, actually made the transformation look easy
Thanks, I will say I practiced more than usual on this one
3:43 The face of mine was crooked out of the box too. Weird.
What tool are you using to point out stuff? It looked like it had a flat side to separate parts, been needing something for that. Great review as always. Just got my dark gcreation six shot thanks to your video after finding it for $90 on Black Friday. Appreciate the details and honesty your reviews give!
It's a plastic spudger, available on Amazon for cheap, glad you found six shot for a good price
@@TMReviews awesome, thanks so much!
Awesome review Sony thanku,I had downbeat the premium version(sold it) and I didn't realize how off he was compared to the animation and Jive as well still a good bot though, love how fanstoys is upping their articulation game but transformation doesn't look fun at all,can't w8 2 get mine in hand from Toydojo thanx again 👍
Thanks, yeah seems like with FT if they go for more articulation we get complicated transformation. Nothing compared to Commander Stack tho
I cant see the tiny tabs in your video that need to be flipped out
“Jazz’d up…”. #iseewhatyoudidthere
Looks great -Im surprised it didnt get the full 5. This looks so much better than MakeToys (tiny head and stupid short thighs) -Great Review!
Thanks, only reason it didn't get 5 was the shoulder is too tight and unlocks the chest when you rotate ir
This really makes some of the older bots look really bad
This is a good figure. It's just too bad they went hyper-toon. Works for the cartoon but not for a three dimensional collector piece. Not very visually interesting, but it IS impressive that they were able to replicate the cartoon so closely. I choose not to pay premium prices for something that looks like that, however. For those who enjoy that look, you've definitely got another winner for the shelf.
Have you had any issues with this figure? I don’t have the figure and I’ve never even held him in my hands. While reading the comments on several review videos, some people mentioned “sliding pins in the chest” falling out. Have you ever experienced that?
I haven't experienced that with either version that I own, but I know what they are talking about. if you force the chest slide it is possible to make the pins come out.
@@TMReviewsThanks!
That transformation is just waaayy too much!
Iv been using the grappling hook to annoy my GF all day lol.
Lol
Robot mode looks excellent! Disappointed with alt mode because the clear windshield was a.bad choicy. Waaaay too much kibble visible in alt mode inside. I planned to display him in car mode but likely he'll remain I'm robot mode.
OK, this is very strange... Another reviewer that has Jive despite that its estimated release date is still unknown.
What? It's been out for weeks here in the US depending where you buy from
Can you tell me the release date of jazz
It's out already, this is a standard purchase from ToyDojo
Where can we get him?
I have this guy, his transformation sucks. 😢
Use my video 😂
@@TMReviews Didn't help, because the technique necessary is clear, but the figure itself fights you. Things constantly popping loose and what not. It's just not a fun process.
Yeah it takes at least two or three rounds to start loosening up and fitting
Skullface didn't have a good time with it. He even said he was about to throw it. Reminds me of what I heard EmGo did to one of those Devil Saviour figures.
I'm still perplexed as to why FT decides to target certain characters instead of others... There's literally very little here that's going to get me to switch out my extremely solid MakeToys Downbeat, and instead of focusing on large gaps in people's collections they're going for targets that a lot of people have already taken down and put back into the closet.
His name Jive 😂
In the black community that’s slang for
“Lame ass individual”
Not very fun, boo hoo baby cry...