The amount of times I winced and looked away from the screen while you were twisting that chest around… Yikes! That was painful to watch. Thanks so much for looking at this monster.
Stuff like turning the windshield just to hide the wipers for toon accuracy is exactly the kind of stuff that drives me nuts. So unnecessary complicated just to hide a minor detail which in all honesty would have made the bot look more interesting if they kept it visible.
Accessories are abundant, and absolutely has my interest in joining my MP scale collection just for that alone. Loved my plethora of accessories with xtransbot Cliffjumper.
For some reason Bobby, every single time we get to the part in a video where you say "base pin knuckle" I find myself quietly nodding and grinning. Always have and I have zero idea why. That's all I've got to say. Not my most thrilling TH-cam comment, I admit.
@UberNoodle yeah, I'd say that I do prefer a toon look. But also, at least a small percentage can be stylized, as well as incorporate some knods to the old toy versions. It does need to be mostly toon for me. But like you said, it doesn't need to be fisher price lol. Ya never go full fisher price.
@@DamageInc86but the problem w that is that YOU think a certain percentage should be stylized... some want it more... some want it less. Then who decides the percentage? So... hard one way or the other.
After seeing the mess of a transformation on their Ultra Magnus (which thankfully I had already canceled my preorder on) I had no hope for this. Though the split-up chest glass was the reason, IMO a terrible aesthetic choice. I'm still planning on their cartoon-accurate Galvatron to go with his teammates on my shelf, to replace FansToys' version. But, I'm less sure after recent works.
I sure hope so. That would be pretty sad if Takara won; I don’t even hate the figure, but how many years ago did it come out? You’d think it would be a home run for XTB at this point.
Appreciate the video man after seeing that transformation. I definitely know this one’s probably not for me, think I’ll just wait for the fan toys, but I salute you for what you went through 🫡
Yes, i think the sled being a parts forming piece so they could have focused more on making the bot mode and transformation really shine. I wouldn't have minded that one bit.
Glad I watched this! great accessories, but still a no go for me, will stick with Takara. I like to flip my figures back and fourth, this one is just to much.
I was initially considering this but I’m definitely holding out for the FansToys version. I don’t like that head sculpt. Also I’ve seen several reviews where they express concern with that small thin plastic piece that is critical for transformation.
Neck has more range if you spin the head around 360 to seat it properly. I found that out with my copy of Ratliff. The elbows also hinge at the bottom of the shoulder "block" piece, which is clever but easy to miss.
This is how I wish Takara would do their recent Masterpiece figures. This has the proportions of the cartoon, but the metallic paint and vac-metallized mirror chrome finishes of the original toy. The flat, cartoon colors of Masterpiece figures nowadays just don’t work for me.
I got my copy of their Ratliff (Ratchet) figure in a couple of days ago. I think it's fine. It's not perfect, but it's good enough until I see how the FT looks when it's actually released in 2035. The transformation definitely looks daunting, but it's not QUITE as bad as it seems. My main issue is that the torso is SO heavy with the entire shell of the vehicle packed in there. Some of the leg/ankle joints on mine are a little loose, so it makes it very precarious to pose.
For all the crap folks give them, the Takara masterpiece Ironhide and Ratchet at least had a smooth and fun transformations. XTB on the other hand can make great looking bots, but their transformations are pure nightmare fodder.
The sheer number of accessories is impressive I guess, but I've had the Takara with the Shadow Fisher upgrade set for years and see nothing here that would make me change out for this
It looked off in the pics. In my opinion even worse in this vid. Then there is the transformation. I like my takara version with the fisher side panels. Not perfect but good enough and has an enjoyable transformation. Its a big no from me.
Oh my that chest transformation is awful such a tiny and thin armatures combine it with clearance issues and how it has ro float while you working on the legs that's just a bad design choices and I can see it breaking from stress over time. But I like how legs work, that's pretty neat
Those knee flaps. Seems there is no reason to have them long enough that you have to unhook them to bend the knee. I see no transformation point where their length is necessary. Typical over-engineered XTrans
This is one time when attempting to be 100 percent toon accurate just fails. Because they didn't realize that windshield looks like absolute shit. Especially with the damn gaps/lines in it! Whaaaaattt!? Everything else is phenomenal looking. Not too sure about the transformation though. Man. So close, yet so far. Love the accessories too. Jeez. What a conundrum.
Got the ratchet into vehicle mode and wasn't looking forward to transforming it back just left my ironhide in robot mode one transformation of this mode was enough
Proportions pretty decent, but maaaaaaan that chest with the lines in it and the blue paint is not the one. Will stick with the Takara for now and see how FansToys do.
Good effort on XTB on the sculpt, but the paint is just way too cartoony for my taste. The all baby blue windows makes it look like a toddler's toy car. Also with how close this is to the FansToys version that's just around the corner, it's hard to justify the purchase. Better off holding onto your old Takara figure for just a bit longer.
I don't really like the no real windows. I know it would have been too hard to do with this design, but still. I agree the chest doesn't look right. That said, the MP and FT chests don't look right either. FT's in particular is too narrow.
I don't know. I kind of still prefer the Takara one. It looks more visually interesting and imposing. This one just looks flat and bland. And the blue windows are weird. It looks like a toy but not in the good way of more "toyetic" masterpiece style TFs. The van looks like Fisher Price with those sky blue windows.
Nah, this ain't it mac. Thanks for the review. Interested to see Fanstoys, especially as they are doing the partsforming thing you mentioned. My favorite parts of the review were the lit karaoke, "this thing feels like it has been wanting to break all day," and "because it is such a.... Disaster"
does that waist/ab section lock at all? it''s floppin all over the place. if it doesn't that's it. it's D.O.A. i'd send that back to Jisk with a trash bag ready to go.
Im an XTB fan, but this piece is Junk...the colors are off, in a way you know it but cant pinpoint the reason. The whole thing is off like that, limbs are kinda skinny, the chest looks like the last thing they focused on, the Alt mode is Fugly and not MP looking...Voodoo toys looking but worse. The whole thing is just a Fail.
Typical xtb breakpoint engineering. And that hinge doesn't look too convincing as well. I think the whole titrating windscreen could have been left out. 12:40
The amount of times I winced and looked away from the screen while you were twisting that chest around… Yikes! That was painful to watch. Thanks so much for looking at this monster.
Stuff like turning the windshield just to hide the wipers for toon accuracy is exactly the kind of stuff that drives me nuts. So unnecessary complicated just to hide a minor detail which in all honesty would have made the bot look more interesting if they kept it visible.
Keith loves shit like that
@@AlphaTrion92 agreed
100%
WHY NOT DO IT LIKE MP33? ALTERNATE WINDOW WITH THE WIPERS PIECE
WHY DO THEY GOTTA OVERCOMPLICATE IT jesus lord
Accessories are abundant, and absolutely has my interest in joining my MP scale collection just for that alone. Loved my plethora of accessories with xtransbot Cliffjumper.
The part with the missile... haha. Well we *are* all getting older, Bobby.
Wow, these accessories also come with a figure!
Exactly.
At least we have another option for Ironhide now, transformation looked like a pain.
Remember when it seemed like X-transbots was improving, and then we ended up back here anyway?
99 panels to flip on the bot, 99 panels to flip. You slide one down, turn it around, 98 panels to flip on the bot.
For some reason Bobby, every single time we get to the part in a video where you say "base pin knuckle" I find myself quietly nodding and grinning. Always have and I have zero idea why. That's all I've got to say. Not my most thrilling TH-cam comment, I admit.
This comment wins 🤣
The body during the transformation process looks like the T-1000 Terminator with its body exploded 😂
Every time I see Bobby start wrenching on a part, I say a quick little prayer for the figure...
No Red Sled Redemption over here 😏
Get this man a drink
That chest really jumps out and looks awful. Such an iconic part of the character. This needed a little more attention before being released.
Sky blue windows just seems so weird to me. I just think the "toon accuracy" obsession goes too far when the car looks like Fisher-Price.
@UberNoodle yeah, I'd say that I do prefer a toon look. But also, at least a small percentage can be stylized, as well as incorporate some knods to the old toy versions. It does need to be mostly toon for me. But like you said, it doesn't need to be fisher price lol. Ya never go full fisher price.
@@DamageInc86 Hah hah. Very true.
@@DamageInc86but the problem w that is that YOU think a certain percentage should be stylized... some want it more... some want it less. Then who decides the percentage? So... hard one way or the other.
Holy fucking accessories, Batman.
Looks like a nightmare to transform.
Stayin’ with TT until we see an FT boi.
FT is already revealed and on pre order. It’s under their alt brand fantastic model where they also put prime and Magnus
@@andreyofdoom oh yeah, I’ve seen him, but I also saw FT Blitzwing 😂
Dennis likes the head sculpt.
Oh brother that transformation 😂
Genuinly why does the bumper work like that 😭😭😭
Already know what Bobby’s gonna say “tooooooo toon”
that torso connection is insane its asking to break but it is x transbots so no surprise.
After seeing the mess of a transformation on their Ultra Magnus (which thankfully I had already canceled my preorder on) I had no hope for this. Though the split-up chest glass was the reason, IMO a terrible aesthetic choice. I'm still planning on their cartoon-accurate Galvatron to go with his teammates on my shelf, to replace FansToys' version. But, I'm less sure after recent works.
I can't believe you didn't break this during transformation. It's a miracle.
I think it's a big upgrade when compared to the Takara one but I rather wait for the FT version.
Thanks for the review Mr. Skullfacw+e.
Should we be looking forward to a versus with the takara?
I sure hope so. That would be pretty sad if Takara won; I don’t even hate the figure, but how many years ago did it come out? You’d think it would be a home run for XTB at this point.
That's a great mention. Maybe keep the sled at the expense of parts forming paying homage to the toy while getting an accurate representation.
Been waiting for this review
I dont get why people hate this chest? This figure is meant to ve cartoon acurate... and it done it right.
Looks good and decent quality. Imo it is an upgrade over takara, not enough though. i will wait for the FT version.
Appreciate the video man after seeing that transformation. I definitely know this one’s probably not for me, think I’ll just wait for the fan toys, but I salute you for what you went through 🫡
Yes, i think the sled being a parts forming piece so they could have focused more on making the bot mode and transformation really shine. I wouldn't have minded that one bit.
Glad I watched this! great accessories, but still a no go for me, will stick with Takara. I like to flip my figures back and fourth, this one is just to much.
Wow. That’s ….something
Should've called him Rosebud.
I was initially considering this but I’m definitely holding out for the FansToys version. I don’t like that head sculpt. Also I’ve seen several reviews where they express concern with that small thin plastic piece that is critical for transformation.
Those painted windows are absolutely hideous.
Neck has more range if you spin the head around 360 to seat it properly. I found that out with my copy of Ratliff. The elbows also hinge at the bottom of the shoulder "block" piece, which is clever but easy to miss.
This is how I wish Takara would do their recent Masterpiece figures. This has the proportions of the cartoon, but the metallic paint and vac-metallized mirror chrome finishes of the original toy. The flat, cartoon colors of Masterpiece figures nowadays just don’t work for me.
Yes, finally someone else who says "screw the pooch!". And very nice rendition of that song lol.
Wonder if the picture on Tyger Track's hood is actually Bobby himself.
I know this isn't a total disaster of a figure but I have to wonder how this company is still in business. Who is buying x-transbots figures?
Not me any more. Compared to Fans Toys, the quality is so lacking
I got my copy of their Ratliff (Ratchet) figure in a couple of days ago. I think it's fine. It's not perfect, but it's good enough until I see how the FT looks when it's actually released in 2035. The transformation definitely looks daunting, but it's not QUITE as bad as it seems. My main issue is that the torso is SO heavy with the entire shell of the vehicle packed in there. Some of the leg/ankle joints on mine are a little loose, so it makes it very precarious to pose.
God, that transformation such painful to watch, I know XTB transformation isn't the best but this is whole another level
You see the sled being a parts-forming piece in the G1 cartoon (at least once, anyway). IT'S CANNON!
What do you thinknof magic square dipping their toes into masterpiece scale? The brawl looks fantastic but I need to see your review
For all the crap folks give them, the Takara masterpiece Ironhide and Ratchet at least had a smooth and fun transformations. XTB on the other hand can make great looking bots, but their transformations are pure nightmare fodder.
The sheer number of accessories is impressive I guess, but I've had the Takara with the Shadow Fisher upgrade set for years and see nothing here that would make me change out for this
Good gravy what a spaghettiformer that mess of a chest is. A chestburster would have left it cleaner..
That’s a lotta accessories.
It looked off in the pics. In my opinion even worse in this vid. Then there is the transformation. I like my takara version with the fisher side panels. Not perfect but good enough and has an enjoyable transformation. Its a big no from me.
Oh my that chest transformation is awful such a tiny and thin armatures combine it with clearance issues and how it has ro float while you working on the legs that's just a bad design choices and I can see it breaking from stress over time. But I like how legs work, that's pretty neat
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I like the silhouette of TT better
i felt some panels were forced to pass rotate some panels.
Remember how I said I was 100% out? Now I'm 110% out. NOOOOOOPE!
Poor tigertrack 😂
Those knee flaps. Seems there is no reason to have them long enough that you have to unhook them to bend the knee. I see no transformation point where their length is necessary. Typical over-engineered XTrans
Hi Ron nice to meet you 👋
pump up the jam!
The red on the body isn't paint. The flecks you see is in the plastic, which is why it doesn't look that good.
This is one time when attempting to be 100 percent toon accurate just fails. Because they didn't realize that windshield looks like absolute shit. Especially with the damn gaps/lines in it! Whaaaaattt!? Everything else is phenomenal looking. Not too sure about the transformation though. Man. So close, yet so far. Love the accessories too. Jeez. What a conundrum.
This one not breaking in hand should easily give you an extra 10 days bonus. This chest is stressing 😅
At least 5 times I was sure you must be showing the final accessorie
Got the ratchet into vehicle mode and wasn't looking forward to transforming it back just left my ironhide in robot mode one transformation of this mode was enough
Thanks!
Yeah. I just don't get it. Not any real improvement. TFing looks like a nightmare.
I think I'll keep my Takara with the hip panel fix.
Thanks Bobby
I’m going to hold out for the fans toys version, aesthetically this one isn’t doing it for me
Proportions pretty decent, but maaaaaaan that chest with the lines in it and the blue paint is not the one. Will stick with the Takara for now and see how FansToys do.
Good effort on XTB on the sculpt, but the paint is just way too cartoony for my taste. The all baby blue windows makes it look like a toddler's toy car. Also with how close this is to the FansToys version that's just around the corner, it's hard to justify the purchase. Better off holding onto your old Takara figure for just a bit longer.
That was hard to watch.
So the door is still open for a go to MP IH
I don't really like the no real windows. I know it would have been too hard to do with this design, but still. I agree the chest doesn't look right. That said, the MP and FT chests don't look right either. FT's in particular is too narrow.
To me X-transbot be coming up short
Great review my brother I'm pass on this one
The Takara Ironhide.does the job for $30 no need to spend $220 for this in my mind
I for sure thought this was gonna break. I used to love dancing to that song.
I don't know. I kind of still prefer the Takara one. It looks more visually interesting and imposing. This one just looks flat and bland. And the blue windows are weird. It looks like a toy but not in the good way of more "toyetic" masterpiece style TFs. The van looks like Fisher Price with those sky blue windows.
Nah, this ain't it mac. Thanks for the review. Interested to see Fanstoys, especially as they are doing the partsforming thing you mentioned. My favorite parts of the review were the lit karaoke, "this thing feels like it has been wanting to break all day," and "because it is such a.... Disaster"
does that waist/ab section lock at all? it''s floppin all over the place. if it doesn't that's it. it's D.O.A. i'd send that back to Jisk with a trash bag ready to go.
It does. With a very small tab that frequently comes unpegged
I hate mp transformations.
The old toys were fun because it took less than 20 second to transform them.
Ah yes, the trademark Bobby Disingenuous Laughter of Low Quality.
Im an XTB fan, but this piece is Junk...the colors are off, in a way you know it but cant pinpoint the reason. The whole thing is off like that, limbs are kinda skinny, the chest looks like the last thing they focused on, the Alt mode is Fugly and not MP looking...Voodoo toys looking but worse. The whole thing is just a Fail.
Feels like an older design rushed out to beat FT. Very disappointing.
This isn’t that much better than Takara’s. Im waiting for Fanstoys.
This is off the mark. Proportions aren’t bad but I think they interpreted the cartoon look wrong.
Typical xtb breakpoint engineering. And that hinge doesn't look too convincing as well. I think the whole titrating windscreen could have been left out. 12:40
Less accessories and lower price would gave been nicer, who is gonna use all that crap???
Genuine MESS.... not worth a buck fifty. XTRANSBOTS better keep the good flow with the Constructicons line
Is it me or is this and their Ratchet have off puttingly loooong forearms?
Pass
Honestly, this looks like a fail to me.
Looks cheap and nasty to me :(
XTB trash
Magic Square did it better
In my humble opinion, this looks like trash..I’m keeping my Takara…
No sir, I don't like it.