I keep imagining this figure jumping out of Sky Lynx from the upper atmosphere into an active warzone and proceeds to annihilate the Cons while Thunderstruck plays in the background
When u said „like how all insects evolve into crabs“ my inner zoologist screamed „NO ITS CRUSTATIONS THAT DO THIS NOT INSECTS!“. Still an amazing video as always even if ill never be able to get this since 3p companys dont sell theyr stuff in denmark
Look if the internet taught me anything, it's that all mammals are turning into Weasels, and everything else become crab. And I'm glad you liked it so much.
I’m glad you’re making more on this set! This summer I hope to buy myself the rest of the MMC Combaticons. Please make more reviews on MMC stuff, I need honest reviews on the rest of these fantastic figures!
Oh I absolutely KILLED my self to make this. Normally I'd have saved something like this for the Sunday video, that way I have like 4 days to work on it. But I didn't want to miss out on this bolt of Inspiration, so instead I had 2 and I suffer for my hubris.
@@PerspectiveEnd Oh, by the way, I was very much inspired by a couple of your videos about MS-01 and MS-02. I'll try to get both of them. 01 I will look in the glossy version and for 02 I will look for the nemesis version (I think this version has fewer problems with plastic) I don't expect any reaction. I just wanted to say thank you and share the news
It's nice to see you so enthusiastic about a review - listening to you rant may be amusing, and calling out the bummer figures definitely helps make better buying decisions, but really, the point of a toy is to have fun playing with it. Why even bother with collecting them if you're not? In any case, cheers! You found a great one!
I really love how you review third party toys in the same way you review Hasbro's toys. Even if it SEEMS obviously skewed, it's just because the 3P offerings you go for you are often CLEARLY passionate about. In fact, your passion for what makes these toys good is one of the most enjoyable parts of your videos. Sure you get heated and angrier than I'm even physically capable of or familiar with, but that emotion comes from the same well as your absolute joy, and idk, it makes your reviews feel less clinical and more indulgent.
I was thinking the same thing. I usually do not buy the same mp figure twice. But if they retooled onslaught with the lessons they learned here, I would be pretty tempted to buy an update.
I mean Onslaught was already pretty poseable. Really the biggest difference here, is how much articulation you get out of the hands, and forearms, plus how good the sculpt looks.
@@PerspectiveEnd oh 100 percent agreed, but I just recently started messing with my bruticus after having him posed for a while and found if I rotate the knee swivel 90 degree bruticus’ combined mode silhouette looks way better in my opinion and after seeing how incredibly proportionate the defensor body is I’d love to see that applied to the bruticus set
I kind of love the idea of hotspot being just this beefcake of an autobot who would absolutely take grimlock to the floor in an arm wrestling match, but then just not using it for more than rescue because fighting isnt his thing
Do you mean the lightbox, or the shelving that's behind me while I'm on camera, because neither of those is new. The Shelving is just set to red right now, and the Box just has 50 cents worth of Black Card Stock in it to keep it from blowing out the camera.
When I see figures like this, I can't help but think that the 3rd Party companies are bigger Transformers fans than the actual team working at Hasbro/Takara. This is the best and most definitive version of Hot Spot I've ever seen.
Man, I always liked Defensor and the Protectobots. But I was reluctant on getting an MP 3rd party combiner... After this video... My mind got blown I always liked Hotspot... But Buffwsome Spot! Amazing!
man so far the battle between the two sets of MMC combiners resembles their fight in the episode B.O.T (aka defensor blasted bruticus to pieces and swindle was the only one not reduced to a pile of scrap)
“Hot Spot leads by example. Whether it's a raging battle or a raging fire, he's right in the thick of things-and that's where he's happiest. While many Autobots get into trouble by not thinking in combat, Hot Spot is a natural warrior who excels at fighting on instinct alone. His fellow Protectobots find his endless energy inspiring (though a bit exhausting), letting Hot Spot command even the most philosophically different of robots like Blades and First Aid as a tight and effective unit. He's a tough fighter to boot-strong, well-armed and well-armored” Oh yes. This figure. *This* is that man. That’s our Hot Spot 🤘
Once again, MMC has gifted the world with such a majestic feat of engineering, with the ability to rip your face off if you piss him off. Damn, MMC is doing good for my favorite combiner team Edit: also the black background threw me off somehow
I look at this figure and the only thing i can imagine is Optimus calling them in, them dropping in like god damn helldivers, combining, and tearing open the decepticon fortress like it were soggy paper, with their bare hands.
@@PerspectiveEnd You already made that joke so i tried to avoid it. Plus the protectobots, being all service vehicles, dropping in to spread democracy is funnier.
Have you ever heard of Archcore? It's another high end line of converting toy robots that can be accurately described as "Mad Max meets 40K meets Transformers meets Vikings." That line goes every bit as hard as it sounds like it does and just for the sake of it also features little figures of Norse Space Marines that can be seated in the vehicles the robots turn into as well as possibly addictive pieces and panels to build entire bases for them all to hang out in.
I agree it sucks that leaders are now 2-3 inches shorter. I remember collecting Bayverse figures leader class with the electronic lights and sounds with the spring loaded gimmicks. That was my childhood that I want back.
Hey Perspective, How do you join the Discord? I'd like to join the server and bring my brand of mischief with me. Also, YES SPACE MARINE TRANSFORMER. He's definitely a Space marine apothecary
Do you mean the Main one or the Patreon one. The main one has a link in every video description, the Patreon one you get through becoming a paid member. More like a Space Marine Dreadnought.
@@PerspectiveEnd sir you the ultimate wise guy that I love listening to, you are the epitome of beautiful criticism. If we were Wise guys I would be the Joe pesci to your Robert de Niro. LOL but thank you for replying back to me, your servant Warren
I mean if you compare him to other Masterpiece sized figures then yeah he's the size of a big leader in comparison, but in comparison to regular figures yeah he's bigger than Commander.
I forgot Hotspot existed for a moment and when I first saw the video title thought “Wait, MMC is doing an armada Hotshot figure? I thought they did combiners, but it’s MMC I’m sure PE will like this.”
I wish i could afford this thing! The combiner wars protectobots started my love for transformers and collecting and Hotspot has always been a favourite of mine!
This figures head is just Optimus’ helmet with Magnus ears. I care about Masterpiece and third party stuff! I think that stuff is super interesting. Holy hell this thing is awesome! The shoulders look slightly weird, but everything else is awesome. Liking the new lightbox too, gives much better contrast.
So what you are telling me, this is more inner core white Magnus, than inner core white Magnus. You pretty quickly get over the shoulders when you realize he's a Space Marine.
I’ve never really been into masterpiece collecting, but I’m legit thinking of getting the Bruticus and defensor from this set because they’re both my favorite combiner teams
I like hotspot but don't like defensor. I hate the wreckers but this guy feels like he could be on that team and be an amazing leader also fuck prime wheeljack.
When you’re mad, you’re a little scary, but when're happy, you're really scary. This was a very scary day and I'm here for it.
Then I hope I continue to terrify you even harder.
This guy is basically a 40k Transformer
That's what I'm saying.
Hes white like a white scar, but built like a fraggin’ Salamander
I keep imagining this figure jumping out of Sky Lynx from the upper atmosphere into an active warzone and proceeds to annihilate the Cons while Thunderstruck plays in the background
That sounds like a Really Cool Scene.
Dude takes the “burly fireman” trope to the next level
His arms are so big they could contain several burly firemen each... Literally, they are the cab of a Fire truck, those can hold like 5 firemen.
For the emporer haaaaaah
Though the constructive criticism vids are great, the enthusiastic happy reviews are utterly hilarious!
Really? I think I tend to be boring in those because I don't come up with anything creative to say.
Imagine how happy the creator of the magic square optimus must be for the comic artist using it as inspiration
Yeah, if he knows, I'm sure he's Thrilled, though someone probably told him, if people know who the creator even was.
6:02 “MMMM,GUUURL!”
Can’t believe you didn’t add the finger wag.
I more think of that as banging to music, not being sassy.
This was my first MMC figure. No regrets.
Man, you need to get into their Back Catalogue. I have equal confidence you will have no regrets.
Absolutely getting the rest of the Protectobots and praying for an Assaultus reissue 🙏
Mine too!
The sequel we ALL been waiting for!
Was it worth the wait?
@@PerspectiveEnd Yes!
It's really nice to see this set hasn't let you down so far, it's shaping up to be a really good combiner
I too am so happy.
When u said „like how all insects evolve into crabs“ my inner zoologist screamed „NO ITS CRUSTATIONS THAT DO THIS NOT INSECTS!“. Still an amazing video as always even if ill never be able to get this since 3p companys dont sell theyr stuff in denmark
Look if the internet taught me anything, it's that all mammals are turning into Weasels, and everything else become crab.
And I'm glad you liked it so much.
How you say crab will always crack me up
It's too fun to say it like that. Crayeb.
I actually really enjoy the articulation segments as I am absolute dogwater at posing my figures and this gives me inspiration.
I’m glad you’re making more on this set! This summer I hope to buy myself the rest of the MMC Combaticons.
Please make more reviews on MMC stuff, I need honest reviews on the rest of these fantastic figures!
I've reviewed a huge amount of their stuff, but yes I will do more as it comes and inspires me.
Love the zooom-thud, zooom-thud of the rolling section
Rolling section?
you can tell he really likes this as he has put A LOT More effort into this review, Plus it's shaming onslaught
Oh god this might be best of 2024
Oh I absolutely KILLED my self to make this. Normally I'd have saved something like this for the Sunday video, that way I have like 4 days to work on it. But I didn't want to miss out on this bolt of Inspiration, so instead I had 2 and I suffer for my hubris.
Im start fucking crying on "unz unz unz" head movement moment
I'm proud to hear that.
@@PerspectiveEnd Oh, by the way, I was very much inspired by a couple of your videos about MS-01 and MS-02. I'll try to get both of them. 01 I will look in the glossy version and for 02 I will look for the nemesis version (I think this version has fewer problems with plastic)
I don't expect any reaction. I just wanted to say thank you and share the news
Nice! I think you will love both.
I love the MMC videos because they are one of my favorite 3p groups ever since I got their Assulticus in hand. Absolutely the best.
Same here. Their Assaultus is so good I probably wouldn't be a youtuber without that set.
It's nice to see you so enthusiastic about a review - listening to you rant may be amusing, and calling out the bummer figures definitely helps make better buying decisions, but really, the point of a toy is to have fun playing with it. Why even bother with collecting them if you're not? In any case, cheers! You found a great one!
I find more figures to be good than bad, but it's rare one inspires me this much.
I really love how you review third party toys in the same way you review Hasbro's toys. Even if it SEEMS obviously skewed, it's just because the 3P offerings you go for you are often CLEARLY passionate about. In fact, your passion for what makes these toys good is one of the most enjoyable parts of your videos. Sure you get heated and angrier than I'm even physically capable of or familiar with, but that emotion comes from the same well as your absolute joy, and idk, it makes your reviews feel less clinical and more indulgent.
Thank you so much. That's incredibly nice to hear, and I'm glad that my care really comes through, and that you enjoy that about me.
I love MMC onslaught, but I love this hotspot so much I’d go out of my way to buy an updated onslaught with this level of amazing built into it
I was thinking the same thing. I usually do not buy the same mp figure twice. But if they retooled onslaught with the lessons they learned here, I would be pretty tempted to buy an update.
I mean Onslaught was already pretty poseable. Really the biggest difference here, is how much articulation you get out of the hands, and forearms, plus how good the sculpt looks.
@@PerspectiveEnd oh 100 percent agreed, but I just recently started messing with my bruticus after having him posed for a while and found if I rotate the knee swivel 90 degree bruticus’ combined mode silhouette looks way better in my opinion and after seeing how incredibly proportionate the defensor body is I’d love to see that applied to the bruticus set
@@PerspectiveEnd i think that onslaught could use a better connection point with the legs bots in combined mode.
Holy smoke you got a new review space?! It looks good!
Also that figure looks awesome!
It's the old Big Light Box, I just put in some black card stock to keep it from blowing out the camera.
I would call that type of neck articulation “Giggity head”
This is why I like the protectobots
When they like Space Marines they can rock.
It’s nice to see perspective happy with a figure
I was happy with the previous figure.
@@PerspectiveEnd yes and it’s nice when your happy
A dream come true. Literally. I still can't get over that dream
Well the good news is now, you don't have to.
This looks absolutely fantastic and how described it made me want this to be my first 3p
If you get it, I expect you will love it.
@@PerspectiveEnd an I probably will
Just preordered mine cause of you!
You are going to love it.
Saw this during lunch when trying to show a meme to a friend, only watching it now because I am now at house
And how do you like it now that you've seen it all the way through?
@@PerspectiveEnd haha funi gooberman go brrrr
Loved the Siege Omega Supreme callout lol. We just got ours this week. Our first Titan, and WOW.
Nice! Yeah it rocks. Some how it makes Partsforming fun.
I kind of love the idea of hotspot being just this beefcake of an autobot who would absolutely take grimlock to the floor in an arm wrestling match, but then just not using it for more than rescue because fighting isnt his thing
I don't know that this would take Grimlock to the floor, but it would probably be closer than Grimlock is comfortable with.
New display looks awesome.
Is it new? I’m not sure,
Do you mean the lightbox, or the shelving that's behind me while I'm on camera, because neither of those is new. The Shelving is just set to red right now, and the Box just has 50 cents worth of Black Card Stock in it to keep it from blowing out the camera.
@@PerspectiveEnd The light box looks different. I prefer the black to the blue.
@@iblamerichey Ahh, this is the BIG Lightbox, normally it's pure white, the Blue Light box is the small one.
@@PerspectiveEnd ahhhhh. Thank you for the clarification
A blue firetruck hits different this guy is insane, nice review and I hope they finish the set
I don't see why they wouldn't.
When I see figures like this, I can't help but think that the 3rd Party companies are bigger Transformers fans than the actual team working at Hasbro/Takara. This is the best and most definitive version of Hot Spot I've ever seen.
I think you are just correct sadly.
What the sigma, I loved your first aid video
Why "What the sigma"?
And thank you so much, I hope you liked this one as well.
@@PerspectiveEnd I honestly don't know
Can’t wait to see the combined mode
I'll keep you in suspense until then.
@@PerspectiveEnd good idea
Awesome keep doing this great reviews brother.
Thank you so much! I will keep at it!
Looks like the dig light box got an upgrade, lesssss gooooo
Not so much an upgrade, as it is two pieces of 25 cent, black card stock that help it not BLOW OUT the camera.
Man, I always liked Defensor and the Protectobots. But I was reluctant on getting an MP 3rd party combiner... After this video... My mind got blown I always liked Hotspot... But Buffwsome Spot! Amazing!
I've ruined yet another wallet.
Oh okay. Canceling all Hasbro "To Buy" and just buy this! Damnn.... IT looks awesome. Thanks for the reviewing this!
man so far the battle between the two sets of MMC combiners resembles their fight in the episode B.O.T (aka defensor blasted bruticus to pieces and swindle was the only one not reduced to a pile of scrap)
Indeed, as much as I love their Bruticus, they are definitely trying to turn this into an Asskicking on Defensors side.
I don’t know why but I weirdly love the color of blue he is, I feel like I’ve never seen a figure that color before.
It's a delicate shade, not matching his design.
i always gotta watch your videos at .75 speed, but its a good video!
I'm glad you have that option if it helps you enjoy my videos, and I'm proud that you liked this one.
Beautiful Figure, If I had the money, I would absolutely buy this! I still am happy with having enough to buy the Jinabo Gravity Builder, the 18” one.
18 Inches of Gravity Builder.
Yeah, it’s the coolest looking Devastator I’ve ever seen.
He looks so good
To an insane degree yeah.
Happy for you man ^_^
Thank you!
What a total beast.
Terrifying and powerful.
“Hot Spot leads by example. Whether it's a raging battle or a raging fire, he's right in the thick of things-and that's where he's happiest. While many Autobots get into trouble by not thinking in combat, Hot Spot is a natural warrior who excels at fighting on instinct alone. His fellow Protectobots find his endless energy inspiring (though a bit exhausting), letting Hot Spot command even the most philosophically different of robots like Blades and First Aid as a tight and effective unit. He's a tough fighter to boot-strong, well-armed and well-armored”
Oh yes.
This figure.
*This* is that man.
That’s our Hot Spot 🤘
Once again, MMC has gifted the world with such a majestic feat of engineering, with the ability to rip your face off if you piss him off.
Damn, MMC is doing good for my favorite combiner team
Edit: also the black background threw me off somehow
Why did the background throw you off?
@@PerspectiveEnd I’m used to the white void
I never thought I'd be sold on a hotspot before today but here I am
Nor did I.
I look at this figure and the only thing i can imagine is Optimus calling them in, them dropping in like god damn helldivers, combining, and tearing open the decepticon fortress like it were soggy paper, with their bare hands.
You mean dropping like Space Marines.
@@PerspectiveEnd You already made that joke so i tried to avoid it. Plus the protectobots, being all service vehicles, dropping in to spread democracy is funnier.
I know almost nothing about Warhammer, but giving Hot Spot's charismatic personality and how he protects human life he is a Salamander
Let’s gooooo, mc on top!
I never realized how thick mmc onslaught was
You know I didn't either. It kind of shocked me looking back on him like this.
Well, thanks to this review I bought this figure
I expect you will love it when you get it in hand.
I will edit the comment with my opinion on the figure, hope it excepts my expectations
The awesomeness of mmc has almost convinced me to sell a bunch of figures to get bruticus
I understand why you might feel motivated to do that.
6 months later, I finally caved. I bought bruticus, as well as mmc’s first aid and streetwise. I’m so glad I did.
I bought SS Sunstreaker today.
Even if his water cannons dont look like water cannons,you could say that just his presence puts the fire out.
The fire is scared of him and runs.
"Probably a Salamander"
...is that sound clip from something other than NonePiece? Cuz I remember it from NonePiece, which used a LOT of clips.
No that is just Nonepiece. I'm assuming the Fire Sound is stock, but that is PurpleEye's voice there.
As always a great review!
Has MMC Reinvented the wheel yet agai-
*Yes.*
And also shockingly no.
@@PerspectiveEnd It‘s mmc. Need i say more?
Didn't know the artist used a 3rd party Optimus figure for the Skybound comic as a reference for posing. Learn somethng new every day!
Yeah, it makes stupid sense too, because that Optimus is the most poseable figure of all time.
Have you ever heard of Archcore?
It's another high end line of converting toy robots that can be accurately described as "Mad Max meets 40K meets Transformers meets Vikings."
That line goes every bit as hard as it sounds like it does and just for the sake of it also features little figures of Norse Space Marines that can be seated in the vehicles the robots turn into as well as possibly addictive pieces and panels to build entire bases for them all to hang out in.
I have. I've considered buying some but never done it my self. I have limited funds and it already gets mostly eaten up by Transformers.
Skulls for golden, God blood for his Golden throne
I might need to call the Commissar, we might have some heresy here.
@@PerspectiveEnd it's not hersy that's what the zealot says in warhammer darktide
@@PerspectiveEnd "Under charges of HERESY, you are sentenced to death!!!"
Truly, a man to end all metal gears, bro gives Raiden a run for his money
Truly a weapon to surpass an Imperator Titan.
I agree it sucks that leaders are now 2-3 inches shorter.
I remember collecting Bayverse figures leader class with the electronic lights and sounds with the spring loaded gimmicks. That was my childhood that I want back.
I mean I appreciate the greater accuracy, better articulation, and Higher quality, but I miss big dumb silly stuff.
The continuity where hotspot becomes a prime
More like where he becomes Unicron.
OMFG YOU'RE RIGHT! HE IS A SPACEMARINE!
I know. I just about crapped my guts out when I realized just what he was. And he burns Onslaught in holy fire.
Hey Perspective, How do you join the Discord? I'd like to join the server and bring my brand of mischief with me. Also, YES SPACE MARINE TRANSFORMER. He's definitely a Space marine apothecary
Do you mean the Main one or the Patreon one. The main one has a link in every video description, the Patreon one you get through becoming a paid member.
More like a Space Marine Dreadnought.
4:34 with this issue I actually fixed it by putting a spring into the head behind the head and it works perfectly
What type of spring? Just one you had laying around, or one you know the code of?
If Helldivers 2 was a transformer....
No if DOOM was a Transformer.
@@PerspectiveEndE1M1? No, more like EMS1
What's the S standing for?
@@PerspectiveEnd EMS, as in Emergency Services
I'm about to get Siege Optimus today I'm just waiting for it to be delivered and I'm actually really excited cause of what you've said about it
I'm so glad you picked that thing up.
I realyyyy hope they give this the toy deco along side the rest. The figure is perfection but the deco is killer for me and my interests
What's wrong with this Deco?
@@PerspectiveEnd it’s great but I need even more shiny plus the extra splashes of red
6:01 This may be a god from the deepest and hottest fires of war possessing the body of hotspot, but that doesn’t mean he can’t jam to some tunes
The God of fire loves to dance.
so is it good? heheheh😂love your channel, love what you do.
You wise guy...
And thank you so much.
@@PerspectiveEnd sir you the ultimate wise guy that I love listening to, you are the epitome of beautiful criticism. If we were Wise guys I would be the Joe pesci to your Robert de Niro. LOL but thank you for replying back to me, your servant Warren
Albina Shores
Hell yeah!!! Finally!!!
Did it live up to the Anticipation?
@@PerspectiveEnd yes. A million times yes.
Hotspot Lois like he going to LITERALLY fight a fire and win
damn, hes big. i remember saying he was "the size of a big leader" WHAT A FOOL I WAS!!!!
I mean if you compare him to other Masterpiece sized figures then yeah he's the size of a big leader in comparison, but in comparison to regular figures yeah he's bigger than Commander.
@@PerspectiveEnd i meant a big modern leader lol, i was so wrong
This man is the frank horrigan of the transformers and could probably seriously damage bruticus by himself
Damn! You right!
MMC Hotspot is what i would expect Optimus Primal to look like if he didn’t have a beast mode
That would make a degree of sense. Though probably not as Swole. That's Rhinox's business.
Perfection
Indeed it is.
Arise Ignis Prime
(Sorry couldn't help it once you mentioned the "what if Optimus" part)
Nah. It'd be Ignimus Prime, because they stupid... The people who wrote the line not Ignis or MMC.
I am so ready to get mine. My First Aid and Streetwise are getting lonely
You are going to love it.
I forgot Hotspot existed for a moment and when I first saw the video title thought “Wait, MMC is doing an armada Hotshot figure? I thought they did combiners, but it’s MMC I’m sure PE will like this.”
Oh I more than like it.
I wish i could afford this thing! The combiner wars protectobots started my love for transformers and collecting and Hotspot has always been a favourite of mine!
This figures head is just Optimus’ helmet with Magnus ears.
I care about Masterpiece and third party stuff! I think that stuff is super interesting.
Holy hell this thing is awesome! The shoulders look slightly weird, but everything else is awesome. Liking the new lightbox too, gives much better contrast.
So what you are telling me, this is more inner core white Magnus, than inner core white Magnus.
You pretty quickly get over the shoulders when you realize he's a Space Marine.
He looks like he uses his fireman's axe to fight the fire itself
He's about to go punch the fire fr
This should have come with an axe.
Protectobot fans keep winnin’
Apparently.
Siege Omega is a great choice, I'm hoping to GOD that they reissue it soon so I can get my hands on it
They did put out the Guardian Robot colorscheme for it.
I’ve never really been into masterpiece collecting, but I’m legit thinking of getting the Bruticus and defensor from this set because they’re both my favorite combiner teams
I like hotspot but don't like defensor. I hate the wreckers but this guy feels like he could be on that team and be an amazing leader also fuck prime wheeljack.
I understand all the places you are coming from.
I don't know if that is an insult or what but still fuck prime wheeljack.
You must give him slammer's chain saw sword
Unfortunately, he's way too big for that.
This man looks like he's ready to jump into battle and yell, I AM HERE!
You aint wrong.
Am I the only one that feels like this guy and the reactivate optimus would be best buds?
Also nice new light box
Oh for sure, they both have a VIOLENT energy.
"The awesome train" sounds like a 5 year old wrote it, and i love it
It does make sense. After all I was playing with this like I was a little kid again in the video.
Would love to see a mmc fortmax
When you say Fortmax, do you mean the Titan or the IDW guy?
@@PerspectiveEnd idw
I just finished Doom Eternal and then watched this
Phenomenal game. Also, Doom x Transformers sounds amazing.
I can just hear Patrick warburton’s voice coming out of this Chonky dude. BRING IT ON!
For a second there I thought you were crazy until you said Bring it on and I realized you were right.
looks pretty cool, wish i could afford an MMC combiner
They are some of the more Affordable 3P ones out there, as the limbs tend to be around 100 per figure as opposed to the 200 of other companies.