11-12-23 Fun fact, this figure was given the Code Name "Project Waffles". It's like how Gigawatt was "Project Future" and Ectotron was "Project Mullet".
I kinda wish the engineering for this could’ve been used on an alternative deluxe Earthrise van mold. Just leave the windows attached to the arm and there. This is like deluxe engineering at a voyager size
I picked this up yesterday..and as far as the head goes... its got at least 3 easter eggs in the sculpt.... 1. The headset and micro phone is Justin's when he used it to communicate via radio. 2..the head has then brain wave scanner Eleven had OK during experiments in the lab. 3. It's wearing the safety goggles Joyce had on.. So pretty good really
This looks like an extremely heavy retool of the disappointing Earthrise Ironhide / Ratchet mold. Look at that back and how it works; it's basically an integrated version of the riot shield. It's really impressive how much new molding there is in this figure. I wouldn't have thought all of that was necessary, but due to the way ER Ironhide transforms I guess it was since Ironhide's shoulders stick out from his vehicle mode (his feet are more of an easy fix as a few 3Ps have shown). Maybe it's a case where they started off thinking it wouldn't be too much work (almost a reshell) and wound up designing almost an entirely new figure by the time they were done. TBH, I like it more when the robot modes aren't based on any one character. Gigawatt and Ectotron, the two gold standards, look like a TF just came down and plopped themselves into those stories. A new TF character that fit into those mythos. As opposed to the older Star Wars crossovers where they tried to make specific characters into TFs and I don't think it worked out so well. So I'm happy enough they he has a light homage to the headgear Elle wears as opposed to having the face of a given character. Anyway I have this guy on preorder. Really excited for him.
Honestly, I've been thinking of picking this toy up despite never watching the show due to just enjoying the look of the alt mode, and while the robot mode is a bit generic, the accessories increase the play value to an extent where I'm still considering picking this guy up.
As others are pointing out this mold is such a vast improvement over the recent ironhide. That lack of an ugly hinge by the front doors really helps it.
You're straight-up crazy if you don't recognize this as an homage to Dennis Henderson and the radio headset he was always wearing through the show. Stranger Things is a really great show, I fully recommend you watch it.
Story/character bio-wise, I think we could spin that this is a pop culture savvy (terran) Autobot who is so mesmerized by Stranger Things as a show, that he modelled his alt mode and weapon shapes after the van and props in the show.
There's quite a few references in this figure sculpt. The helmet has details from the brain analyzer 11 wears, the pads on the hips reference the suit 11 wears in the sensory deprivation tank, and then there's all the obvious stuff.
It’s interesting to note that some of the details on the forearms and the feet match up with that of the siege/Earthrise van mold. Perhaps the designers stripped those assets from the model and reutilized them?
I think they some times pinch some design elements to save time, sometimes the resurface them sometimes they don't. so yeah this does appear to be a lot of shared engineering with Earthrise Ironhide.
I don't know why but I thought this was a repaint/retool of the SS Wheeljack as they're very similar vehicles but this is completely different in both look/transformation. Really like how tall he stands, and the weapons are very cool inclusions. Robot reminds me a lot of the generic Autobot design both the Ecto 1, and JP Explore received. That Reactivate Prime looks pretty hype. Great tease.
I think it's a great figure,but I think it's one I'd probably keep in the box and display on my shelf instead of posing with the rest of my collection. Purely aesthetics for me.
I liked how you complained the lack of recognition with the face sculpt eventhought not all of the collab heads are like that? Example whose Giggawatt face suppose to repersent? Doc Brown? Maybe I can see it a little bit in the one scene when he has goggle cos Giggawatt has those goggles like eyes? Same with Echotron but he does look "part of the team" with his goggles being able to rotate into and out of his eyes so there's that. Loved how you didn't see the mic thing that Code Red has, something which Justin wear when communicating with the other via radio/ comm links!
engineering and transformation on this figure really seems like a simplified ss86 ironhide. similar vehicle shape and results in a slightly similar body too, although with ironhide being much more complex. i think the best character they could have made this resemble is hopper, but thats just my opinion. cool figure. might pick up some day.
You already have the Reactivate Prime!? WOW! Also, pizza with pineapple and jalapeño? This guy is an undercover Decepticon, no Autobot would be so evil!
That would be awesome but I am sure hasbro would screw it up again (yup remember that one with a turtle head?) and do a scooby head. Yup autobot from cybertron who has a dog head? Eh....
Look and scale it's a perfect representation of Ironhide's body type. New head and a paint job and it could be the new 86 Ratchet and Ironhide. Always thought 86 Ironhide was too short and stocky, in most offical animation models Optimus and Ironhide were about the same hight.
I believe the characters head is based on Dustin. He wears the head set in the show. He was also one of the warriors that aided Eddie. If you squint, it bares a slight resemblance, lol.
Hey, surf's up my brochachos. I never thought that I'd see this. And, if it wasn't for the ham, Hawaiian would be my favourite Pizza. What a brilliant idea, even having Easter Egg images in the "Pizza stains". You can probably tell I'm a fan of both franchises, I definitely want to get my hands on this one. Pity that they couldn't make the head look like Argile. I wonder what a TF crossover Demogorgon (and the different variants, Demodogs, bats...), Mind Flayer and Vecna would look like?
Outstanding review PrimeVsPrime!! I was going to pass on this figure, but you're review has changed my mind, especially with the transformation of Code Red going from a deluxe sized VW bus to a voyager class sized Autobot. :D Keep on being amazing.
They didn't base ectotron or gigawatt on a character, if the vehicle transformed in the show he would be his own character so it makes perfect sense that he ain't based on anyone from the show.
He’s got the drive through window headset that Argyle wore when working at the Pizza shop. They couldn’t give him Argyle’s long hair, because hair on a transformers has never worked! I think he’s supposed to be Argyle without his long hair. His hair was his biggest trait, but again Transformers don’t do hair. 😅
This transformer is decent but I think that previous crossovers (Back to the future, Jurassic Park) did their “only job” better. I feel like this one is slightly blander than the previous crossovers… but that’s just my opinion.
pineapple and jalapeno mixed on a pizza would probably cause a hate crime and i imagine him coming to takedown shatter and dropkick also will contact autobots after he is done like jp12 using his for whoever he calls
I don't think Volkswagon would be happy, but we are due a Volkswagan van still from The Last Knight maybe he can be made into that one as he's licensed.
i was able to pre order it for 35 USD which is pretty on par with most transformers of this size. I do wish they had put a small demogorgon or demo-dog in the packaging just like they do with the dinobots. just to feel like your getting that little bit extra value. however as a big fan of the show I would have bought it even if it was 50-60 USD. This kinda falls in the category of: "I've spent more on less." so i'm happy.
Just got it today, its weird but in a good way. Its definitely not worth the price but the transformation is enjoyable. hopefully they do another figure from this series because I'm curious what they could make.
The robot mode literally looks fine? I think PvP was a bit harsh on this one, as someone who isn't interested in this show at all, I think this is a pretty cool looking toy, just as a transformer
You know if they make another Stranger Things Transformers Collab. They should use a Demo-dog using the body of mold of the upcoming Legacy United Tasmanian Kid.
The van looks awesome. I really don't like looking through the windscreen into the hollow chest of the robot form. That's where the soul (or spark, if you will) should be, and this figure clearly has none. I agree that the other x-over figures carried some personality over from their respective shows, and that's what this 'bot lacks (in addition to a few much-needed fillers).
🎮REACTIVATE!🎮
Hey pvp when are you going to review tigerhawk
Yes please!
I saw that optimus
I need the game
My suspension is confirmed 2:45
In my opinion, I feel they could have put a deception in the packaging and maybe it could have transformed into a demogorgon
They might as a separate one
11-12-23
Fun fact, this figure was given the Code Name "Project Waffles". It's like how Gigawatt was "Project Future" and Ectotron was "Project Mullet".
Would be cool if we get one named Project Knight to hint at either a Knight Rider or Batman crossover in the future
If there was a transformer sly cooper crossover I'd be not surprised if it be project ringtail
This mold looks way better than the Ironhide mold does. Didn't think I needed another Ironhide, but this would change my mind
Imagine if there was a Transformers figure that transformed into the Pizza Planet truck (Pixar)
I always thought of a Pixar Cars version of the Pizza Planet truck!
I kinda wish the engineering for this could’ve been used on an alternative deluxe Earthrise van mold. Just leave the windows attached to the arm and there. This is like deluxe engineering at a voyager size
It's a deluxe-class figure according to TFWiki. Just with a Leader Class price tag.
I picked this up yesterday..and as far as the head goes... its got at least 3 easter eggs in the sculpt....
1. The headset and micro phone is Justin's when he used it to communicate via radio.
2..the head has then brain wave scanner Eleven had OK during experiments in the lab.
3. It's wearing the safety goggles Joyce had on..
So pretty good really
This looks like an extremely heavy retool of the disappointing Earthrise Ironhide / Ratchet mold. Look at that back and how it works; it's basically an integrated version of the riot shield. It's really impressive how much new molding there is in this figure. I wouldn't have thought all of that was necessary, but due to the way ER Ironhide transforms I guess it was since Ironhide's shoulders stick out from his vehicle mode (his feet are more of an easy fix as a few 3Ps have shown). Maybe it's a case where they started off thinking it wouldn't be too much work (almost a reshell) and wound up designing almost an entirely new figure by the time they were done.
TBH, I like it more when the robot modes aren't based on any one character. Gigawatt and Ectotron, the two gold standards, look like a TF just came down and plopped themselves into those stories. A new TF character that fit into those mythos. As opposed to the older Star Wars crossovers where they tried to make specific characters into TFs and I don't think it worked out so well. So I'm happy enough they he has a light homage to the headgear Elle wears as opposed to having the face of a given character.
Anyway I have this guy on preorder. Really excited for him.
It's actually a mixture of both the Earthrise AND the 86' versions.
@@Xenous8 Where's 86 in there? I see ER, but not 86.
@@jasonregimbal-kung6154 the side panels and torso.
Tl;|dr - no. And just… no to pretty much everything you said. Not even remotely accurate and has absolutely dickshit-all to do with this toy.😂
@@gialanamoon5094 to what or who is this directed to, because I'm confused.
8:42 you are not alone on the matter that is why I put this guy in my ironhide playlist if I get him one day I may customize him to look like ironhide
This could definitely be remolded into an ironhide
I absolutely agree! It would be cool too!
Earth Mode Bumblebee movie Ironhide??
This toy makes me hope we can see Earthrise Hoist retooled into Hopper's Chevy truck! (Yes ik the original g1 toy was a Toyota)
@@デストロイアGood idea
Honestly, I've been thinking of picking this toy up despite never watching the show due to just enjoying the look of the alt mode, and while the robot mode is a bit generic, the accessories increase the play value to an extent where I'm still considering picking this guy up.
A Transformers and Stranger Things crossover.... That doesn't sound so bad.
As others are pointing out this mold is such a vast improvement over the recent ironhide. That lack of an ugly hinge by the front doors really helps it.
I really like the mould for Ironhide! I hope they reissue it in the future 🤩
You're straight-up crazy if you don't recognize this as an homage to Dennis Henderson and the radio headset he was always wearing through the show.
Stranger Things is a really great show, I fully recommend you watch it.
Story/character bio-wise, I think we could spin that this is a pop culture savvy (terran) Autobot who is so mesmerized by Stranger Things as a show, that he modelled his alt mode and weapon shapes after the van and props in the show.
There's quite a few references in this figure sculpt. The helmet has details from the brain analyzer 11 wears, the pads on the hips reference the suit 11 wears in the sensory deprivation tank, and then there's all the obvious stuff.
I see you cheekily tease the reactivate prime! Cannot wait for that review!
It’s interesting to note that some of the details on the forearms and the feet match up with that of the siege/Earthrise van mold. Perhaps the designers stripped those assets from the model and reutilized them?
Maybe so! Or maybe this was the original mould for them? It’s interesting because I think this would work really well as an Ironhide/ratchet
I think they some times pinch some design elements to save time, sometimes the resurface them sometimes they don't. so yeah this does appear to be a lot of shared engineering with Earthrise Ironhide.
I don't know why but I thought this was a repaint/retool of the SS Wheeljack as they're very similar vehicles but this is completely different in both look/transformation. Really like how tall he stands, and the weapons are very cool inclusions. Robot reminds me a lot of the generic Autobot design both the Ecto 1, and JP Explore received. That Reactivate Prime looks pretty hype. Great tease.
I think it's a great figure,but I think it's one I'd probably keep in the box and display on my shelf instead of posing with the rest of my collection. Purely aesthetics for me.
I liked how you complained the lack of recognition with the face sculpt eventhought not all of the collab heads are like that?
Example whose Giggawatt face suppose to repersent? Doc Brown? Maybe I can see it a little bit in the one scene when he has goggle cos Giggawatt has those goggles like eyes? Same with Echotron but he does look "part of the team" with his goggles being able to rotate into and out of his eyes so there's that.
Loved how you didn't see the mic thing that Code Red has, something which Justin wear when communicating with the other via radio/ comm links!
I did notice the mic device but besides that there’s very little connection between the robot form and the show
Elevenses brain scanner net thing she wore during the lab experiments... ans the saftry goggles Joyce wore on one scene.
PrimevsPrime, what are the fire effects from?
This crossover figure is brilliant! While the mold was reused, it executes perfectly. I hope they’ll make BTTF Transformers figures soon…
tf is bttf
@@mothman20back to the future
Yeah! Like that truck that was revealed to be a decepticon at the end of Part 3 of the comics series that Gigawatt was in
They already did wit gigawatt who turned into the DeLorean
@@mothman20 I know that, but what about some figures of Transformers/Back to the Future?
Now that we know you have Reactivate Optimus Prime, I NEED to see a review for it, cause' that would be awesome!
Hopefully this week along with Soundwave! 🔥
What Earthrise Ironhide should’ve been.
Haha absolutely! 🔥
First thing I'm doing is painting him red so I can have a licensed Ironhide lol
This is by far my favorite transformers crossover figure to come out. I love Stranger Things and transformers, so this figure is awesome!
Code-red looks amazing i love the robot mode and the weapons now I'm thinking of a few more crossovers that could work like
Gundam × Transformers
The weapons are so cool! & omg a gundam crossover would be incredible!
Star saber? 😂
Can’t wait for the Magmatron review!
engineering and transformation on this figure really seems like a simplified ss86 ironhide. similar vehicle shape and results in a slightly similar body too, although with ironhide being much more complex. i think the best character they could have made this resemble is hopper, but thats just my opinion. cool figure. might pick up some day.
1:43 straight up wouldn’t be able to tell that’s a transformers toy not a delicious pizza 🤤😂
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You already have the Reactivate Prime!? WOW!
Also, pizza with pineapple and jalapeño? This guy is an undercover Decepticon, no Autobot would be so evil!
4:44 I here Argyle say: "Why does my pizza van have weapons on the sides of it?!"
Ninja Turtle Van remold, calling it now.
Wasn’t a fan of ST4 but I love when transformers have quirky alt modes. Wish we got more unique stuff like this from main transformers things
I agree! It would be really cool if more characters from the mainline were licensed vehicles 🙏🏻🔥
Can you imaged if they use this for the Mystery Machine?!
That would be awesome but I am sure hasbro would screw it up again (yup remember that one with a turtle head?) and do a scooby head. Yup autobot from cybertron who has a dog head? Eh....
@@adriantrela I guess you’re right. But you never know.
Look and scale it's a perfect representation of Ironhide's body type. New head and a paint job and it could be the new 86 Ratchet and Ironhide. Always thought 86 Ironhide was too short and stocky, in most offical animation models Optimus and Ironhide were about the same hight.
Yes I agree! The mould could arguably suit Ironhide better than his most recent SS86 version
How long before its repainted into the Mystery Machine, for a Scooby Doo crossover do you think ?
This is what Earthrise Ironhide/Ratchet should have been like
Completely agree! It’s a really solid mould!
I'm amazed at how much of a departure. It is from ironhide. I was convinced it was gonna be a very slight retoil, and i'm wrong
Thank you for these videos they have helped me out through my mother's death
I’m very sorry to hear about your loss mate 😔
I believe the characters head is based on Dustin. He wears the head set in the show. He was also one of the warriors that aided Eddie. If you squint, it bares a slight resemblance, lol.
Can’t wait to get this Transformer!👍👍👍👍👍🤩🤩🤩🤩
Hey, surf's up my brochachos. I never thought that I'd see this. And, if it wasn't for the ham, Hawaiian would be my favourite Pizza. What a brilliant idea, even having Easter Egg images in the "Pizza stains". You can probably tell I'm a fan of both franchises, I definitely want to get my hands on this one. Pity that they couldn't make the head look like Argile. I wonder what a TF crossover Demogorgon (and the different variants, Demodogs, bats...), Mind Flayer and Vecna would look like?
This is a very good review. Are you gonna start doing more stop motion?
They gotta keep coming out with more of these! (pls hasbro bring us fnaf transformers.)
I agree! & omg! A FNAF crossover would be crazy good!
This (at least for me) is a MUST HAVE
I am really cool with it, the head mold reminds me of a security unit person which eleven’s dad unit works for.
If they had a demigorgen deception
(demigorgon)
That would be awesome!
So then when is metagate shatter gonna be reviewed then? You said it would be next
Outstanding review PrimeVsPrime!! I was going to pass on this figure, but you're review has changed my mind, especially with the transformation of Code Red going from a deluxe sized VW bus to a voyager class sized Autobot. :D Keep on being amazing.
will you make a vid on the nemesis prime studio series? i seen it once on the internet in a youtube shorts but never saw it again
First and also do you think they will re-issue studio series 86, grimlock
I would hope so! The Dinobots conclude in 2024 so would be nice for those who originally missed out
@@PrimeVsPrime
That is what I thought to you. I just wanna make sure you thought the same thing.
I’m pretty sure their gonna do a legacy menasor and make a Dinobot box set(hopefully)
They didn't base ectotron or gigawatt on a character, if the vehicle transformed in the show he would be his own character so it makes perfect sense that he ain't based on anyone from the show.
Already got that Reactivate Prime, ur a savage primevsprime 👍
Totally getting two. One for pizza truck, and one to mod into the mystery machine. lol
Just got this today with frankentron, SS ROTB cheetor and air razor and the Jada die cast mini figures series 1 and absolute love them all
He’s got the drive through window headset that Argyle wore when working at the Pizza shop. They couldn’t give him Argyle’s long hair, because hair on a transformers has never worked! I think he’s supposed to be Argyle without his long hair. His hair was his biggest trait, but again Transformers don’t do hair. 😅
Haha he really needed the hair to be argyle 😆 it’s his signature trait 🔥
Love these crossovers!!!
Me too!
So when are you doing the Reactive Prime??
This week :)
Awesome review PvP. Sure, this looks like it could work well for Ironhide and Ratchet, but I really do like their current SS86 versions.
Finally, something that looks like a Volkswagen T2
Do you know what would make another good crossover set? A Knight Rider crossover set, with Autobot K.I.T.T. vs Deceptocons K.A.R.R. and Goliath.
Got this guy at target for 9$
I'll gladly waste my entire wallet on this. I wasn't expecting it when it was revealed, but it's an amazing welcome for me.
The vehicle mode is awesome! The robot mode I’m not so sure on 🤔
I find the cross-over forced but the figure looks good.
Suggested cross-overs:
- KITT (Knight Rider)
- A-Team van
- Batmobile
This transformer is decent but I think that previous crossovers (Back to the future, Jurassic Park) did their “only job” better. I feel like this one is slightly blander than the previous crossovers… but that’s just my opinion.
I completely agree. The figure is quite bland in comparison to previous entries
in LOVE with this man I need it😭
So no one is gonna talk about how good the box is??? Honestly that is my favorite part
Pretty neat figure.... Nice review PrimeVsPrime!
Thank you mate! 👊🏻🔥
Not a bad figure, from about a Deluce size vehicle to a voyager bot mode? Impressive! They don't do that very often anymore.
When did this release?
What Optimus was used in the vehicle mode segment?
I’m fine with references to characters, but I like these crossovers to be there own character.
Personally I like he's not a specific character. In my head canon he's an autobot who got sent to the stranger things universe.
Where did you get that portal?
Cool 😎 autobot😊
Totally could see this used as an energon Inferno!
I loved Stranger things
Me too! 🤩
I cant help but seeing energon towline . I would cry
pineapple and jalapeno mixed on a pizza would probably cause a hate crime and i imagine him coming to takedown shatter and dropkick also will contact autobots after he is done like jp12 using his for whoever he calls
Nice figure, and good review !
Thanks so much! 🙏🏻🔥
Alright you convinced I’m definitely going to be buying this figure just because for the pizza box
The ace reminds me of the axe that came with slug I think. Cyber roses also 404 comments nice
That looks impressive good, in my opinion.
It’s a solid robot, but could be better IMO
It be nice if they use this mold for Ironhide and Ratchet!
I don't think Volkswagon would be happy, but we are due a Volkswagan van still from The Last Knight maybe he can be made into that one as he's licensed.
Las partes de las ruedas como terminan en las piernas me recuerda la transformación de los core class de studio series 86 de ratchet y Ironhide
The robot looks animated exactly like the masterpiece Aron hide with the long ahh legs the tubby chest. And the blocky arms
i was able to pre order it for 35 USD which is pretty on par with most transformers of this size. I do wish they had put a small demogorgon or demo-dog in the packaging just like they do with the dinobots. just to feel like your getting that little bit extra value. however as a big fan of the show I would have bought it even if it was 50-60 USD. This kinda falls in the category of: "I've spent more on less." so i'm happy.
The demon head is the hellfire club badge 👍
Ah thank you for reminding me! 🤩
@PrimeVsPrime Your welcome and keep up the great content. 👍
Just got it today, its weird but in a good way. Its definitely not worth the price but the transformation is enjoyable. hopefully they do another figure from this series because I'm curious what they could make.
Hoppers truck, and maybe a Demogorgon themed one.
The robot mode literally looks fine? I think PvP was a bit harsh on this one, as someone who isn't interested in this show at all, I think this is a pretty cool looking toy, just as a transformer
The robot mode is cool as a stand-alone robot but I think for a crossover it doesn’t have all the Easter Eggs like we’ve seen with previous ones 🥲
ghost busters collab next??? also good job on the vid
I want to see a Mystery Machine out of this mold. Hasbro please give me a Scooby-Doo crossover
@2:45 .... the optimus prime... may I know from which series?
You know if they make another Stranger Things Transformers Collab. They should use a Demo-dog using the body of mold of the upcoming Legacy United Tasmanian Kid.
Now that are Going to make the Demogorgon one.
I just hope we get a cod zombies one like the Tranzit bus as a transformer in the future
I must see pablo!
(the new figure)
The van looks awesome. I really don't like looking through the windscreen into the hollow chest of the robot form. That's where the soul (or spark, if you will) should be, and this figure clearly has none.
I agree that the other x-over figures carried some personality over from their respective shows, and that's what this 'bot lacks (in addition to a few much-needed fillers).
I'm tempted to get it. don't think it actually will go on sale. Stranger Things is pretty popular..... Pre-order might be smart if you want it.