I really love this figure. I actually noticed if you have low lights on and pull his head forward, he makes the predacon symbol on the ground. I thought that was awesome. But really awesome figure. I know he has a super easy transformation but in prime tv series, they transformer crazy fast. I would recommend it.
I agree, he’s my second biggest transformer figure, my biggest is ultimate class rotf Devastator. They look awesome when I display them next to each other.
I brought two of these, one for myself and one for my 8 yr old cousin. I think its awesome and the simple transformation is actually a good thing in my opinion. My cousin has trouble transforming his other Transformers and as a result either cant play with them or breaks them trying. He will be able to enjoy this toy fully which I am really pleased about.
Great review, and this is a definite buy for me when it comes out. I'm actually kind of happy about the simple transformation. My 4 year old is obsessed with Predaking and this will be perfect for him.
I have this figure, got him at Target, he was 50$ but he was on sale, and he was originally 100$, lucky me. And when I got him and transformed him, I transformed him the wrong way like you did without even knowing it, I’m glad I did it wrong. Never thought I’d say that.
Looking now through the whole video, this figure looks AMAZING in robot mode. Dragon-mode is cool, but I love the way he looks in robot mode. I can only hope that he's accurate to the way he looks in the show coming up. I'll definitely be picking this guy up soon.
After ROTF Optimus, Jetfire and DOTM Sentinel Prime leader classes, I actually am starting to appreciate his easy transformation. I just wish they skipped the lighting gimmick and had given him a much better neck/head articulation on dragon mode. But Wow! I totally dig this Predaking :)
The tail is missing the orange color, that's shown on the box. Just pick up 2 more of this guy at my local store for under $14 each (found in the clearance section! ) I like the fact that there was no battery, so it can be kept in the box forever n never have to worry about battery leak (acid) . If I had more money I would have pick up like the other 10+ of this guy
He's a predacon. They're sort of the spiritual successors of the decepticons but they have beast alt modes. If you remember Beast Wars they were the bad guys in that.
I agree, the scale on this guy is great. I'm like you when it comes to scale. In fact I'm waiting to buy any version of Predaking until I can pick up this one.
"Lunch box Optimus Prime" LOL! ...at 12:22 when u made that noise in dragon mode...sounds like a faucet drip! LOL! Great review dude! love this figure! :D
I was very on the fence about this guy cuz of transformation and the head issues, but that little fix you mentioned and now that I've seen a high def review, I totally want this! I love my voyager but this one I feel knocks it out of the park :)
I would have liked at least a roaring/fire spitting sound effect when you activated his flame breath, but just a light up head and a barely visible 'fire breath' light? Who's lame idea was that?
I remember I somehow got this when I was 9 or 8 and my stupid self lost the wings, the hands, the tail, and I don’t even remember a sword. I don’t know where it is now
Hi, excellent review. Got this for $45 (2,000.00 Philippine pesos, Yellow tag) at a local Toys R Us branch. Thanks for tipping me on the leg transformation; your method is way cooler than what the manual states.
Eh gotta be honest, I'll save my money on this one. He's a pretty toy, he looks good, but it's just not grabbing me. Too many flaws. It'd a real shame too, considering my love for the Predacons. I feel they could have done Predaking more justice.
I find it kinda funny how the picture of Predaking on boxes has 1 toe under the 3 toes on his hands while the figures of predaking have 2 toes under the 3 toes.
Just picked up the Target version. It's pretty cool. I had A LTO of luck today. I went to toys r us, found an Acid Storm sitting there. Then I go to Target to find the Predicons Rising line had come out. So, I picked up Predaking.
After watching the latest episode of Prime and seeing this figure compared to the voyager Prime and deluxe first edition Starscream, I am now certainly putting Predaking on my want list.
I really like this figure a lot. Even though it's gimmick probably sacrificed some clever engineering it's pretty impressive in it's own right. My biggest gripe though are the ankles. The ball joints allow the feet to pivot side to side, but the leg sculpt severely limits the up and down articulation. It's harder to balance than Ult. Prime and Predaking is relegated to mostly wide stances. Regardless, it's fun to pose, especially with the massive blade.
He is a badass figure :D But the only thing i don't like on him is his lack of possibility to position him :(. But all in all he is so awesome and so huge *_*. But his bio makes me kind of nervous...Great review as always :) Keep up the good work!
Just so you know. He reviews this for a living. When you review a toy you need to talk and share your pros and cons on the toy/item so people know to either buy or not buy it.
I feel the robot mode scales perfectly with the normal-sized figures, but as his dragon mode in the show is sooo much bigger than his robot mode, the cyberverse figures scale somewhat better with the dragon mode seeing as megatron is just a bit larger than predakings dragon head in the show.
Love the work, Optibotmus. Keep it up. I would prefer if you were a little more concise and repeated yourself less between takes but love that you tend to transform alternate to robot and back. cheers!
I Had seen this today in Spain, It costs 69 Euros in retail. I bought the voyager one in a Two-Pack with Optimus Prime at 3 Euros more than Voyager Optimus alone! I think I've done right...
Hi dude, I really dig your reviews and want to ask for advice. I can't wait for Predaking but his current price/quality ratio kinda bugs me. Today possible ways of getting him are eBay (~90bucks with shipping costs) and, for example, BBTS (only "predacons rising" labeled version), 90 bucks WITHOUT shipping (lolwut). There is no way of getting adequate price in local stores, if it ever makes it to Russia :D What price (with shipping) will you recommend for him? Thanks!
I think this figure is really good like how you said, however, it has LOTS of room for improvement. The gimmick should have been changed for articulation.
hi Optibotimus, I see that you changed Voyager Optimus' green windscreens. what did you use? a trusty old blue Sharpie? and I totally concur - scale wise, this is the Predaking adult collectors need.
NIce review, agree transformation is too simple for what we will be paying, but both mode look really cool, hey just two question, 1. Where did you bought it (is not on BBTS yet)?, 2. Do you know if is possible to remove the gimmick on the next so we can move the neck freely. Thx
I think prediking would go together with the cyborvers figures because in episode 7 u see prediking delivering the bone to Megatron and Megatron is about half the size of his head or starscream
I'm fine with it not having batteries as if it has batteries, the batteries might leak after a long time. Not having batteries allows us to keep it mint in box.
just a suggestion, you can use the rubber band that comes in its box and kinda extend it from its crotch piece to the level that pulls its head. that will kinda make his head bend down a little more. great review anyways!
I have viewed this video 3 or 4 times before, and yet TH-cam notifies me I have a new video to watch from my subscription. AAAARRRGGGHHHH! *pulls hair* This has been an ongoing issue for the past year, and I'm WAAAY beyond fed up.
Hi, firstly I think your reviews are brilliant and because of them have bought figures that you have recommended_This brings me to my second question I have recently purchased the beastfire predaking and on the left arm the joint joining the bottom part of the arm with the claw into the main arm is quite loose have tried to take of to apply some superglue but it wont come of_Do you have any advice on how to make this joint stronger
Beasthunters always did have the best intro and intro music
Yeah the theme song the beautiful.
I really love this figure. I actually noticed if you have low lights on and pull his head forward, he makes the predacon symbol on the ground. I thought that was awesome. But really awesome figure. I know he has a super easy transformation but in prime tv series, they transformer crazy fast. I would recommend it.
I agree, he’s my second biggest transformer figure, my biggest is ultimate class rotf Devastator. They look awesome when I display them next to each other.
All those versions of Predaking, and they never figured out what to do with the dragon head...
I brought two of these, one for myself and one for my 8 yr old cousin. I think its awesome and the simple transformation is actually a good thing in my opinion. My cousin has trouble transforming his other Transformers and as a result either cant play with them or breaks them trying. He will be able to enjoy this toy fully which I am really pleased about.
Picked one up today from Target on Clearance. Only $13.00. :)
Hell yes! Me too!
I had my doubts about this figure. But after purchasing it, it is incredible! The dragon mode looks awesome! Im very happy that i bought it.
Great review, and this is a definite buy for me when it comes out. I'm actually kind of happy about the simple transformation. My 4 year old is obsessed with Predaking and this will be perfect for him.
I have this figure, got him at Target, he was 50$ but he was on sale, and he was originally 100$, lucky me. And when I got him and transformed him, I transformed him the wrong way like you did without even knowing it, I’m glad I did it wrong. Never thought I’d say that.
Looking now through the whole video, this figure looks AMAZING in robot mode. Dragon-mode is cool, but I love the way he looks in robot mode. I can only hope that he's accurate to the way he looks in the show coming up. I'll definitely be picking this guy up soon.
I remember having this figure when I was younger, it was my favorite.
me too🥲
me too🥲
After ROTF Optimus, Jetfire and DOTM Sentinel Prime leader classes, I actually am starting to appreciate his easy transformation. I just wish they skipped the lighting gimmick and had given him a much better neck/head articulation on dragon mode. But Wow! I totally dig this Predaking :)
Predaking looks awesome. Definitely gonna get this guy.
Have a feeling the modders are going to have a field day with this figure. Especially that tail/sword.
The tail is missing the orange color, that's shown on the box.
Just pick up 2 more of this guy at my local store for under $14 each (found in the clearance section! )
I like the fact that there was no battery, so it can be kept in the box forever n never have to worry about battery leak (acid) .
If I had more money I would have pick up like the other 10+ of this guy
Jus got it yesterday at Botcon 👍 thank for the review.
He's a predacon. They're sort of the spiritual successors of the decepticons but they have beast alt modes. If you remember Beast Wars they were the bad guys in that.
I was under the impression that Optimus and Predaking were in scale. Thanks for pointing that out.
DAMN IT HASBRO
now I have to buy BOTH OF THEM !The voyager for robot scale AND the leader for bthe beast! AAAAARRRRRGGGGG!!!!
Predaking does look really impressive. Plus, I paid £22.48 for Predaking in September 2014.
I agree, the scale on this guy is great. I'm like you when it comes to scale. In fact I'm waiting to buy any version of Predaking until I can pick up this one.
50cm is roughly 19.6 something inches, here in Canada we use both systems
"Lunch box Optimus Prime" LOL! ...at 12:22 when u made that noise in dragon mode...sounds like a faucet drip! LOL! Great review dude! love this figure! :D
I was very on the fence about this guy cuz of transformation and the head issues, but that little fix you mentioned and now that I've seen a high def review, I totally want this! I love my voyager but this one I feel knocks it out of the park :)
i like that there is more detail on the wings on the ultimate
I was disapointed on his size and dragon mode, but robot mode sure is epic :D
Been holding out for this version, simply because of the scale!
Despite the dragon head on his back you sold me this figure. I was iffy on him for a while, thanks.
the figure in robot mode would be more accurate when the wing is remove from the back of the figure
On this week's episode, based on the commercial, Predaking will finally transform into robot mode and will also gain his speaking voice.
I would have liked at least a roaring/fire spitting sound effect when you activated his flame breath, but just a light up head and a barely visible 'fire breath' light? Who's lame idea was that?
I remember I somehow got this when I was 9 or 8 and my stupid self lost the wings, the hands, the tail, and I don’t even remember a sword. I don’t know where it is now
Hi, excellent review. Got this for $45 (2,000.00 Philippine pesos, Yellow tag) at a local Toys R Us branch. Thanks for tipping me on the leg transformation; your method is way cooler than what the manual states.
Awesome, The only thing I was looking foreward towards Beast hunters was a huge one.
The transformation reminds me the commander class.....except for the legs, but I love this Predaking looks.
I'm sure if you unscrew the head gimmick and remove the gears you'll be able to pose the head a lot easier in dragon mode.
Awesome review. I was really on the fence with this guy with his weird back leg thing and head. But I think i'm going to finally get him now.
When you said "Ultimate Lunchbox Optimus Prime" I was in the middle of drinking and proceeded to spit said drink out of my nose. Thank you for that.
I really miss the old leader class figures now...
Transmetal 2 beastwars Megatron was an awesome looking dragon fast forward to 2013 hasbro forgot how to make nice looking alt forms.
Eh gotta be honest, I'll save my money on this one. He's a pretty toy, he looks good, but it's just not grabbing me. Too many flaws. It'd a real shame too, considering my love for the Predacons. I feel they could have done Predaking more justice.
I find it kinda funny how the picture of Predaking on boxes has 1 toe under the 3 toes on his hands while the figures of predaking have 2 toes under the 3 toes.
dang it you got my hopes up! was hoping to get it at my toys r us in new york!
lol still congrats on finding it :)
I believe you did mention it. Wasn't sure if it was exclusive to target. Thanks for the reply
I tried so hard to like Voyager Predaking enough to buy him, but I just couldn't. But THIS Predaking, this one, I LIKE.
Thanks for sharing this, man. I'm definately gonna pick this up in the near future as soon as it hits the shelves here in Maine. ^^
I think the light would make more sense if it was in his chest, as it would replicate his fire breath powering up like it does in the show.
Predaking, even in his Robot Mode, looks way different from Scourge. They both have different colors you know. And also different body shape.
Just picked up the Target version. It's pretty cool. I had A LTO of luck today. I went to toys r us, found an Acid Storm sitting there. Then I go to Target to find the Predicons Rising line had come out. So, I picked up Predaking.
After watching the latest episode of Prime and seeing this figure compared to the voyager Prime and deluxe first edition Starscream, I am now certainly putting Predaking on my want list.
Weapons can fit on the arm holes instead of the hand holes. So you can have both missile launchers and sword in robot version.
I really like this figure a lot. Even though it's gimmick probably sacrificed some clever engineering it's pretty impressive in it's own right. My biggest gripe though are the ankles. The ball joints allow the feet to pivot side to side, but the leg sculpt severely limits the up and down articulation. It's harder to balance than Ult. Prime and Predaking is relegated to mostly wide stances. Regardless, it's fun to pose, especially with the massive blade.
He is a badass figure :D But the only thing i don't like on him is his lack of possibility to position him :(. But all in all he is so awesome and so huge *_*. But his bio makes me kind of nervous...Great review as always :) Keep up the good work!
Just so you know. He reviews this for a living. When you review a toy you need to talk and share your pros and cons on the toy/item so people know to either buy or not buy it.
Howdy Optibotimus!
50 centimeter are roughly 19.68 inches.
Oooo we're getting a Sandstorm figure!
I don't mind that his wings are removable because his wings don't always appear when he's just walking as a dragon.
I wasn't expecting to like the robot mode better
I feel the robot mode scales perfectly with the normal-sized figures, but as his dragon mode in the show is sooo much bigger than his robot mode, the cyberverse figures scale somewhat better with the dragon mode seeing as megatron is just a bit larger than predakings dragon head in the show.
We need a good predaking figure
Now we know why u r optibotimus. Awesome video..liked the way u transformed in ur way
Love the work, Optibotmus. Keep it up. I would prefer if you were a little more concise and repeated yourself less between takes but love that you tend to transform alternate to robot and back. cheers!
I Had seen this today in Spain, It costs 69 Euros in retail. I bought the voyager one in a Two-Pack with Optimus Prime at 3 Euros more than Voyager Optimus alone! I think I've done right...
I still own it and have box as well it's worth 50-75 on the mkt but I'm still keeping it along side his predacon homies....
Great review as always. Are you planning on getting the year of the snake Omega Supreme and Optimus?
Very nice. Think I'll be picking this figure up.
Where are the screenshots of Predaking in robot mode as he'll appear in the show?
Love the intro music from Tf:Prime
Hi dude, I really dig your reviews and want to ask for advice.
I can't wait for Predaking but his current price/quality ratio kinda bugs me. Today possible ways of getting him are eBay (~90bucks with shipping costs) and, for example, BBTS (only "predacons rising" labeled version), 90 bucks WITHOUT shipping (lolwut). There is no way of getting adequate price in local stores, if it ever makes it to Russia :D
What price (with shipping) will you recommend for him?
Thanks!
I think this figure is really good like how you said, however, it has LOTS of room for improvement. The gimmick should have been changed for articulation.
Prime really need to get a dragon look.. The good thing about no battery.. Is don't have to worry about 10 years down the line and battery leaks
This figure is really nice.
Sorry to say, but after studying the instructions you have the wings backwards. Also you missed the other holes to attach the launchers.
I bough both ultimates in combo, I sold Optimus, recovering my inversion, and kept Predaking
hi Optibotimus,
I see that you changed Voyager Optimus' green windscreens. what did you use? a trusty old blue Sharpie?
and I totally concur - scale wise, this is the Predaking adult collectors need.
your big toy, is the best transformers toy, ever created, FOREVER!!!!!!!
NIce review, agree transformation is too simple for what we will be paying, but both mode look really cool, hey just two question, 1. Where did you bought it (is not on BBTS yet)?, 2. Do you know if is possible to remove the gimmick on the next so we can move the neck freely.
Thx
Dissappointing how many Beast Hunters are transformed wrong or not compleately when fresh out of the box.
great review as always paul u rock keep up the great work. from a really big fan weedan p.s sorry for my bad spelling
18:07 - "Strike me again, and I will BURY that rod in your spark."
Can't for the next episode of transformers prime because we see Predaking in robot mode Nice review
Nice video I really enjoy watching your shows 😃
Your a nice man. All the other people just don't care what he does u know. your cool.
I think prediking would go together with the cyborvers figures because in episode 7 u see prediking delivering the bone to Megatron and Megatron is about half the size of his head or starscream
you have the wings upside down, it is suppose to have the Predacon insignias on the underside
wtf that looks awsome
He still needs to review the RIID dead end
Yes!!!! I've been waiting for this figure.
I HAVE THIS BADASS FIGURE
Target has this on clearance for $12.48!
If you place Predaking in a more crouching position he looks alot better and his head is pointing forward not upward.
Just got it today at Toys R Us for $44.77. It's so awesome! BTW I live in Canada.
Badass wingspan... 21" :-)
you have awesome reviews and i'm happy i subscribed to you
I'm fine with it not having batteries as if it has batteries, the batteries might leak after a long time. Not having batteries allows us to keep it mint in box.
Get it now. Target has them on clearance for $17.48
hahaha starscream's gonna really wish he never met predaking
just a suggestion, you can use the rubber band that comes in its box and kinda extend it from its crotch piece to the level that pulls its head. that will kinda make his head bend down a little more. great review anyways!
I have viewed this video 3 or 4 times before, and yet TH-cam notifies me I have a new video to watch from my subscription. AAAARRRGGGHHHH! *pulls hair* This has been an ongoing issue for the past year, and I'm WAAAY beyond fed up.
Hi, firstly I think your reviews are brilliant and because of them have bought figures that you have recommended_This brings me to my second question
I have recently purchased the beastfire predaking and on the left arm the joint joining the bottom part of the arm with the claw into the main arm is quite loose have tried to take of to apply some superglue but it wont come of_Do you have any advice on how to make this joint stronger
2013 really was the year of the dragon, wasn't it?
Just bought mine today for €30 (euro) here in Belgium. That would be like 40$ in the U.S.. And I like him a lot!