RP-44 Thomas KO Fans Toys FT-44 Transformers Masterpiece Astrotrain Review
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It's pretty remarkable how close this is in both appearance and quality to the authentic FT product. Between this and the FT reissue, there's no reason not to own an iteration of this amazing figure.
Very tempted by this; I know Thomas is a great figure but in my mind I don’t think I can justify spending over £200 for a single standard-sized Masterpiece figure - this is a much more affordable option.
Buy it, it's fantastic. Transformed it and still perfect.
I got my RP-44 in the mail, ZERO complaints, it is a tremendous figure. If you want a MP Astrotrain in your collection, this KO is a worthy addition.
I'm glad they went with an obvious KO box, so there's no distrust about future resale. For display though this looks great, wish I hadn't spent so much on the original now! Definitely think I'll pick up their Cyclonus for alt mode. THEY NEED TO DO JABBER!!! (Blurr)
The box says fans toys in the corner so to the new person coming in, it will trick them
I hope to get this and I’m in the same boat as you with FT. I haven’t transformed my Thomas yet cause of the issues you pointed out. It would be nice to have one that I can actually transform without worrying about breaking something since the FT Thomas cost so much. I’ve only transformed my FT mini bots which were fun and easy to transform where as their other figures can be very fragile.
A couple of tips for train mode :
The 3 connected top pieces, specifically the one he could not tab in: insert the small tab first, at an angle and then push/angle down and it should go into place. Then tab in the middle piece and the boilers top should sit flush.
The front cow catcher - make sure you have those wing pieces pulled as far forward as possible. If they're not they'll pull the trains front apart.
That squeak is just very mild friction, nothing to worry about. If it bothers you use silicone oil on plastic joints, that will fix it. Do not use regular household DIY oils or WD40! They eat plastic!
Agreed use pure cylicone oil
Or some lubricants used in the rubik cubes
Beautiful robot and vehicle modes…”nightmarish’ transformation. Thanks for the video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I love Thomas, this may give me a chance to have more then one copy of the mold. All the modes look so good it would be nice to another. Thanks Ben.
They should scale them double/tripple avoiding damage, Astrotrain definitely one of my favorites❤️
Reeeeeeeeeally tempted with this... I get paid for part of my track supervision money at the start of next month and at slightly under half the price of the "official" it's pushed some other things I was looking at off the map.
/edit - Got paid, bought train. Well this, the BMB LS-03F figure, and the two BeastBox Kirin and Chinese Dragon figures...
it's a very nice and solid figure. the transformation is somewhat complex and challenging, it is interesting though. overall the figure is great! you won't feel that much of difference between the KO and FT itself. AMAZING!
Great review. I always wonder before tackling a transformation like this, is there a Reviewer's warmup workout? Something to get the wrists and fingers flexing and ready to wrangle these parts into place? Honestly felt tired watching you push and pull it into place!
There's plenty of hand/finger stretches you can find online
I’m getting this since I missed out on FT
You didn't really show it so I have to ask... did they fix FT's "oopsie" on the chest panel hinges? The original used screws as sliders which caused more than one person to break the chest panels as the threads caught on the metal armatures (must have been enthusiastic as that's decent plastic and not much leverage). I replaced mine's screws with some cut down nails as a precaution but the ideal would have been screws with a long shank to act as a slider and only a small amount of thread at the bottom to keep it in place.
The answer is yes. I saw EMGO's review and saw the threads. This one has threads but it's smaller and a different screw. Much easier to move.
I just ordered this one not long ago. I'll try and come back here to give my own very quick sum up once it arrives and I've played with it a bit.
So?
Bro did not come back
Ah yes the FFFAAANNNSSSTTTOOOYYYSSSS squeak 🤣 you gotta love it 👍,nice comparison video thanku. I have the Fanstoys version but other than the face sculpt if this was on a shelf u couldn't tell the difference at 1st glance
I'll gladly get this over the Fanstoys. I just can't spend over 200 dollars on a standard sized MP right now. I have my KO Acoustic Wave on the way as well and I'm very excited! It's just too bad he doesn't come with Rumble/Frenzy (whichever one is red, I prefer to call him Rumble). Hopefully the same company or another one makes him like an accessory pack or something
You could probably put the ft screaming face on the ko, right?
Yep it would fit
Nice!!.. where can I buy it?. (I not saw it at Show Z store) Thanks
With Cyberverse and IDW comics scaling Astrotrain to be this massive brute who towers over everyone else, This seems like a good figure to demonstrate that scale with other generations figures.
I always prefered the idea of Astrotrain being a huge bot, considering he turns into two huge vehicles. He'd make a good adversary for Jetfire as well!
Hi Ben would you say the quality is on the same level as the Fanstoys one? Cheers
In my opinion yes , if I didn’t know it was a knock off then I wouldn’t be able to tell
I like this one I just got it not difficult very heavy I got to work more on transformation to make things fit but I like it not a bad price too
How has this held up after 2 years?
Thanks for the review.
Just got notice that mine finally arrived in country, the figure looks great, shame though you weren't able to do a full lock on the parts in train mode, will be interesting if it's on all copies or if some will get luckier!
Since I own the official version of Thomas I'll wait for a FT Bliztwing KO !
Well first you'll have to wait for them to make ft blitzwing lol
Hi Ben! Are you planning to get the T11 oversized MPM Ratchet?
Reviewing it as we speak
Nice! Waiting for the video. Thanks
I got mine the other day and the joints are extremely loose.
you know everywhere i see is selling the fantoys for $600-700 NZD noway am i spending that much on one figure, i definitely order a KO
does he still have the non smooth screws on his chest
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Hey Ben, great video. Would you have any idea where to get an after market track/flight stand??
Not off the top of my head I’m afraid
@@BensKOllectables I've got the reissue and the American and Japanese version coming, and I've been told that all 3 won't have the tracks!
I don't know if it's worth to wait for the MHZ ko or go for this one... I hope one of the 2 can make a toy reprint...
I just got the ko version. Where do we shave? The head will not move up and down.
Found a fix from Chinese videos. Apparently the clearance issue is at the bottom of the hole where you put the screw in; the ring is too big and blocks the bar from moving freely. Shaved off the bottom part of the screw ring of the back cover to unblock it and the head will tilt up again just like the FT. Just did it myself and works like a charm.
@@honsho4933 Do you have a video or link?
It was time for Thomas to leave he'd seen everything
hey ben, did u ever figure out a fix for the head?
anybody?
im hoping they do the toy colored versions, i really want the US one
amazing engineering. it's funny that hasbro can't accomplish such quality and creativeness like this.. it's funny that they're the "licensed" company to make tf toys and yet, they're not the best at it
Souvent tu arrives à la version finale...mais tu te trompes systématiquement sur un détail ou deux....
Yeah I'm glad I got the real deal. I wouldn't be happy settling for that. It's like a really good Rolex KO. It looks really close but at the end of the day it's not real.
Exactly I don’t get people who praise KOing FT if they keep this up there will be no FT to KO. Lol the logic is dumb.
Sure but it's not even a legit Astrotrain to begin with, FT make high quality bootlegs. I have no moral or ethical qualms about buying a KO of a bootleg.
@@RarebitFiends FT makes 3p it’s not the same as KO. FT makes original figures with original designs and engineering based off a pre existing IP. KO IS JUST A STRAIGHT RIP OFF. lol please don’t make me explain this to you.
@@RarebitFiends without FT I wouldn’t be collecting period they make the best transformable figures on the market. It’s like if you worked very hard on your own Batman painting.. sure it’s a painting of a pre established and copyrighted IP but it’s your hard work and original design based off batman. Now imagine someone comes and traces your drawing/painting line for line…would you be happy?
@@PSYCHOWORLD I am not FT, nor do I care about their survival as a company. I am a lifelong Transformers (the brand) fan, and I care about Takara-Tomy surviving as they created this IP.
I have far more respect for Big Firebird than I do FT. I know Nicee started as an Arcee bootleg, but by the time she hit the market she was clearly her own character, Mooka even more so. I would like to see Big Firebird stick around for this reason. But FT? If they go under it doesn't matter, the engineers will get jobs at the next bootleg company, their work will still be in the market, all that happens is an IP stealing company will go away and be replaced by a new name.
Also I really don't care if you collect Transformers or not, that was easily the weakest of the arguments you gave in defense of FT.
As for your one-off batman painting vs a factory produced retail product that rips off IP... really dude? Did you think before writing? 🤦♂️
i like how *not astrotrain* is named Thomas and they are both trains I mean engines
Now if they can do a KO of the Fans Toys insectacons
Which of both is the heaviest?
Ft...I suppose...am I OK?
Same weight
@@BensKOllectables thanks a lot
Astro train ko should had been a bullet train alt mode...
Seriously thinking that this is just Fanstoys double dipping
That would be genius on their part
I doubt it since they know they can often sell out reissues even at higher prices.
Lol def not , they are refusing to let any stores selling these stock their items lol 😂
I think I'll just wait for someone else to try a new MP Astrotrain.
I've said it before on someone else's review when the FansToys figure came out, and I completely stand behind it even now: great lookin' figure with cool vehicle modes, but those transformation sequences just DO NOT look fun at all!!
And maybe it's just me, but it looks like there's some dumb design decisions going on...like why does there have to be two of those three thrusters in each of the forearms? (Idk about anyone else, but I've never seen Astrotrain do that...)
KO Rule !
Anyone have the comparison scale of this with DX9 Astrotrain?
That's ugly
Is it just me or is there also a slight height difference?
TT and hasbro double dip AND charge too much.
I can afford! It ! But why only a fool would over pay!!!!!!
Good video but I do not condone KO BEING MADE for smaller companies. TT can take the hit but even a larger 3p company like FT will be effected by KO. I refuse to touch this just because I respect FT and honestly Thomas is worth every penny of the 200 retail price. It’s just principles for me. Do I thin FT should lower their price a bit? Ehhhj kinda I guess but honestly they are making the best TF figures on the market in my opinion and when you’re the best you charge what you want. It’s not their fault there is no competition. Maybe instead of people complaining about FT rather start complaining about the other 3p companies that can’t get their shit together(XTB). Just my thoughts but I’m glad this makes people happy nonetheless…