Nocturn's Obscure Transformers Reviews

[Nocturn]

So, as I find myself in large amounts of free time and in a generally creative spirit, I have decided to undertake a task of reviewing transformers. This, however, was instantly met with a large obstacle: most reviewers tend to review the new and notable. Well, the last time Calgary got anything first, it was Herpes. So I have chose to instead of strive to be the first opinion, rather take a retrospect on some of the losers of the transformers world. You know, toy's that were never in their respective media, the shelfwarmers, the background characters, the obscure.

Anyway, let's get cracking with...

[Nocturn]

#1

Transformers: The Movie
Toys 'R Us Exclusive
Inferno

Inferno is originally an Armada mold, Red Alert.

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs165.snc3/19248_300901016367_720896367_5111248_1576161_n.jpg

Despite not at all fitting in with the movie aesthetic, as this toy's giant voyager size, the truck mode is rather imposing.

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs165.snc3/19248_300901021367_720896367_5111249_2123034_n.jpg

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs185.snc3/19248_300901036367_720896367_5111250_5963284_n.jpg

His mini-con, Longarm.

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs185.snc3/19248_300901046367_720896367_5111251_5785566_n.jpg

Now we're getting somewhere: POWERLINX ACTION

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs185.snc3/19248_300901061367_720896367_5111252_1795130_n.jpg

For someone who's supposed to be a medic, he sure packs major heat.

Two of the four hardpoints in this mode are live. Place Longarm on the top one and push forward for LIGHTS AND SOUNDS WOWOWOWOWOWOOOO. Pull backward for BFG

Place Longarm on the hood one and his grill opens like a butterfly. Then, push him forward for DEATH DISC


*transformation noise*


http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs185.snc3/19248_300901066367_720896367_5111253_1088073_n.jpg

Looking nice and red. Shoulda kept your name, man.

Hey look-useful kibble!

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs165.snc3/19248_300901071367_720896367_5111254_7050602_n.jpg

Mini-con platform, in case one needs to touch down... The hardpoint is dead.
The other skirt piece stores his guns that plug into his left forearm, not interesting enough for a picture.

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs165.snc3/19248_300901086367_720896367_5111256_1363111_n.jpg

The gimmicks all transfer over. With the one on the helipad, there are now five hardpoints.

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs165.snc3/19248_300901091367_720896367_5111257_7776559_n.jpg

The BFG can also be held in hand, for such badassery as this.

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs185.snc3/19248_300901096367_720896367_5111258_212495_n.jpg

I'm still not sure how that catcher missile is intended to catch anything...

FIN.

[terrordrone]

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs185.snc3/19248_300901036367_720896367_5111250_5963284_n.jpg

His mini-con, Longarm.




now how cute is that?!
I do like small things.




you heard me.

[GMfan]

LIGHTS AND SOUNDS WOWOWOWOWOWOOOO


Don't you mean RED ALERT! WOWOWOWOWOWOOOO

? :p nice mold, one of my early ones getting back into collecting, I got the orange powerlinx version.

[Malwave]

awww snap, now I feel like an idiot for skipping on this one D:

lol nice review man ^^. Honestly wondering what the next one will be.

[Team Jetfire]

Herpes? Really?

Nice review and nice idea. Armada Red Alert was one of the shinning few stars od Armada.

[BadJeff]

Entertaining review... Tuck in those bedsheets though eh..

[chans formers]

Entertaining review... Tuck in those bedsheets though eh..
lolz!! atleast there's no visible "stains":eek::D
seriously though,nice review of a decent mold!!!:)

[Nocturn]

It's the best studio I got =P

#2

Energon Mega Class
Dreadwing

Note: When a toy has fewer gimmicks, it warrants fewer pictures.

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs185.snc3/19248_300901101367_720896367_5111259_7949244_n.jpg

But dayyyyyyyyum that's a sexy boat
The four missiles fire and the smaller ones under the front winglets detach.

This toy is a repaint of energon Mirage, who is an upgraded form of Energon Tidal Wave. Mirage was...

http://tfwiki.net/w2/images2/3/3d/Gayforgalvatron.jpg

...not the manliest of transformers.

But Dreadwing? Oh Yeah! So manly, all the stats on his biocard simply read "?"/10... spooky.

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs165.snc3/19248_300901106367_720896367_5111260_5504225_n.jpg

The wings can flip down for a mode... like this. The idea is to detach the entire back panel and lift it up in the air, like a real wing... too bad nothing can hold it there.

Doesn't matter, cause dude's got sick ink.

http://images.wikia.com/transformers/images/6/6d/Tf_sound.ogg

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs165.snc3/19248_300901111367_720896367_5111261_5575514_n.jpg

Disgusting pic... pretty toy.
(maybe I'll take better ones later... doubt it.)

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs165.snc3/19248_300901116367_720896367_5111262_523092_n.jpg

Hasbro 1: We need to make this toy badass.
Hasbro 2: Guns?
HI-FIVE

[Nocturn]

MOVING RIGHT ALONG

#3

Revenge of The Fallen
Scout Class
Depthcharge

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs165.snc3/19248_300901126367_720896367_5111263_37613_n.jpg

I'M ON A BOAT

Anyone who watched some later season beast wars should instantly recognize the name. ROTF Depthcharge, like many toys in the ROTF line, actually went through an extensize concept stage which may be indicative of a possible role in Micheal Bay's blockbuster (turd)

http://conceptartworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/ben_procter_rotf_22.jpg

*Completely stolen image

It's a shame his aquatic bot mode ended up so...
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs185.snc3/19248_300901136367_720896367_5111264_1859635_n.jpg

...yeah.

http://images.wikia.com/transformers/images/6/6d/Tf_sound.ogg

His actual bot mode though, is pretty kickin (and with those legs... kickin'd hurt)

Interestingly enough, his legs can be configured two ways:

Solid
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs185.snc3/19248_300901156367_720896367_5111265_8239424_n.jpg

And Bay
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs185.snc3/19248_300901181367_720896367_5111266_3373230_n.jpg

To me, those second legs look two spider-like for an Autobot.

Thankfully though, this guy's got wicked poseability out his ass thanks to these weird legs.

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs185.snc3/19248_300901186367_720896367_5111267_2504192_n.jpg
"Take THAT Revoltech!"

However, there's something else This little guy can do. Something awesome, something... very Canadian.

IT'S...

KAYAK/SLEDGE HOCKEY GIANT ROBOT

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs165.snc3/19248_300901191367_720896367_5111268_2168561_n.jpg

This is actually the mode I keep mine in. To get this mode, simply don't transform his legs, but fold up his feet like you'd do for bot mode.

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs165.snc3/19248_300901201367_720896367_5111269_5313743_n.jpg

AWESOME
ACTION
POSING

Fin.

[Code of Honor]

KAYAK/SLEDGE HOCKEY GIANT ROBOT

[SIZE=2]http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs165.snc3/19248_300901191367_720896367_5111268_2168561_n.jpg
[SIZE=2]
This is actually the mode I keep mine in. To get this mode, simply don't transform his legs, but fold up his feet like you'd do for bot mode.


Ok that is the most unique fan mode for a Transformers I have ever seen. Awesome!

[BadJeff]

Voyageur" mode ftw

[Uberman]

Dude, Downhill mode may make me reconsider my dislike for that figure.

Tobogganing. Trading pelts. Whatever he's doing, I'm proud that it's a part of my heritage.

[crimbot]

Loving these reviews. Very obscure. Keep it up:)

[Team Jetfire]

It's the best studio I got =P


Is that what you tell the ladies when they come calling?

Nice review on Dreadwing, makes me want to check out mine a bit more...

[Mumps]

Haha, awesome reviews, especially Depthcharge. Keep it up!

[Nocturn]

Thanks for the positives guys, here's another quickie for yas ;)

Stopped using facebook as an imagehost, switching to photobucket... bigger pics is the net result.

#4

Beast Wars Mega
Godless Killing Machine

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_0884.jpg?t=1264568662

Ok so it's just Polar Claw.

A quick little history lesson:
Polar Claw is quite the mystery wrapped in an enigma wrapped in deception. Though the Original use of his mold, promotional images spread by HasKen showed... a very different bear.

http://tfwiki.net/w2/images2/a/a4/BW-MegaPromo.jpg

COLLECT THEM ALL! What is this, pokemon? Doesn't matter because these toys were never made in these colours.

Well, that's not entirely true. BotCon gave us Sandstorm, and orange Scorponok, while BotCon Japan gave us Barbearian, who used Grizzly-1's colour scheme. The mold was repainted one more time as Survive for the Japanese series Beast Wars Neo, but I'm sure you already knew that.

Adding to this, Polar Claw's original commercial featured a CG rendering of the character, as discussed previously in Canadian Slag. This leads to rumors circulating that Polar Claw may have at one point been planned to join the show, much like the topic covered in a previous shitty thread of mine which was ultimately feautured in the same episode of CS.

But I'm getting off track here, because we're here to talk about toys.

The only real downside is the choice of Red... it doesn't get covered up much, so it sticks out worse than a toy collector in a nightclub.

But I'll be damned if he doesn't turn this around with awesome gimmicks.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_0889.jpg?t=1264568663

The first of such is his right front leg, which fires most of itself via springs and levers. The best part? the projectile is a bat.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_0886.jpg?t=1264568662

Much like Scorponok's Infamous Cyber-bees, Polar Claw has a Bat Drone. This gimmick is one I'd really like to see revisited, having a partner drone seperate from the main toy. I mean, we have Mini-cons, but those are separate transformers. This is more like another weapon in this guys arsenal.

NOT THAT HE NEEDS IT.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_0891.jpg?t=1264568663

Not only is he a godless killing machine, his left front leg can extend even further, in case he needs to kill you from a slightly further distance. Such overkill.

BUT WE'RE NOT DONE YET

The third, and perhaps physically most impressive, is this.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_0893.jpg?t=1264568665

You go from okay bear...

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_0892.jpg?t=1264568664

To furious rage death fang bear.

What's most impressive about this is the gimmick travels through his entire body, even mass that will end up transforming.

SPEAKING OF WHICH

http://images.wikia.com/transformers...d/Tf_sound.ogg (http://images.wikia.com/transformers/images/6/6d/Tf_sound.ogg)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_0946.jpg?t=1264568669

okay, so he's not much like

http://tfwiki.net/w2/images2/thumb/3/32/BWTheGathering1_PolarClaw_Spittor.jpg/575px-BWTheGathering1_PolarClaw_Spittor.jpg

But he's still PDC.

And with this mode, comes the standard fare 1996 head gimmick.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_0951.jpg?t=1264568669
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_0961.jpg?t=1264568669

TADA!

The other face is... mostly hidden.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_0964.jpg?t=1264568670


http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_0904.jpg?t=1264568665

MMM... those rippling robo-muscles.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_0937.jpg?t=1264568667

Eat feet you shelfwarmer!

Fin

[terrordrone]

lolz!! atleast there's no visible "stains":eek::D
seriously though,nice review of a decent mold!!!:)


CHANS!!!!!!

[GMfan]

Adding to this, Polar Claw's original commercial featured a CG rendering of the character, as discussed previously in Canadian Slag. This leads to rumors circulating that Polar Claw may have at one point been planned to join the show, much like the topic covered in a previous shitty thread of mine which was ultimately feautured in the same episode of CS.


Did....did we just get acronymated?

I'm....I'm touched. :P

[Mighty_Galvatron]

Me likes this thread. Good job.

Are you taking any requests?

[Phy]

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_0889.jpg?t=1264568663

The first of such is his right front leg, which fires most of itself via springs and levers. The best part? the projectile is a bat.


First thought:
"YOUR ARGUMENT IS INVALID, MY LEG IS A BAT"

Second thought:
"Whadda ya mean he's got a bat for a leg? Is he some kind of baseball pirat-OH SLAG IT'S IN MY HAIR GET IT OUT SWEET PRIMUS GET IT OUT"

Third thought:
Nana nana nana nana nana nana nana nana
*POW*
*honk*
*SHEEEEAAAAGH!*
Batleg!
Batleg!
BATLEG!
Batleg!
BATLEG! BATLEG! Batleg!

[Nocturn]

Me likes this thread. Good job.

Are you taking any requests?

I can try.

First thought:
"YOUR ARGUMENT IS INVALID, MY LEG IS A BAT"

Second thought:
"Whadda ya mean he's got a bat for a leg? Is he some kind of baseball pirat-OH SLAG IT'S IN MY HAIR GET IT OUT SWEET PRIMUS GET IT OUT"

Third thought:
Nana nana nana nana nana nana nana nana
*POW*
*honk*
*SHEEEEAAAAGH!*
Batleg!
Batleg!
BATLEG!
Batleg!
BATLEG! BATLEG! Batleg!

Those were lulz inducing. Thank you.

[Shepp]

"Why so serious?"

"Because I'm the GODDAMN BAT-LEG!"

[hinky_pickles]

Ah man, I had Polar Claw when I was a kid! Now I misses him! :(

[CyberMnky]

I was debating trying to find this toy and now I must have this. now. well, more when I have money, but then and no later.

Awesome reviews dude, totally liking this.

[Malwave]

XDD and I had a chance to grab one of these...confoundit!

[Vega-Starscream]

Nice reviews and nice choices,
I got the first version of Armada Red Alert and I like this figures for all its gimmicks
But my favorites here its energon dreadwing, whatever its dreadwing or energon mirage (that's the one I have) I just love the looks of the robot mode, and the alt mode is sleek too.
And I love that Canadian mode for Depthcharge lol!

[Richter]

This thread is awesome so far... keep going!
I don't own any of these guys yet, very cool to see some reviews on them

[Cheers Ian]

Hmm, I might actually buy a Polar Claw if I see him at TFcon this year.

Cheers!
-Ian

[Stapler]

Polar Claw was always a favorite of mine. Great review! :)

[Nocturn]

Still waiting on those requests, oy!

#5
&
#5A

Transformers: The Movie
Scout Class
Armorhide

&

Fucking pointless stupid pieces of plastic.

Ahem.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_0993.jpg?t=1264731349

So when the first transformers movie came out, the basic/scout size class was sort of shifted aside. At the same price were Real Gear Robots (which I love), however, south of the border, the Retail Giant Target was getting an exclusive line of scouts repainted from Energon and Cybertron toys. As I did not have many of these toys at the time, I was significantly sadface about the whole thing. However, one day a Superstore flyer came in the mail advertising these toys. As I am not allowed in Superstore, this made me sadface (don't ask... long story, skeletons in my closet, etc, etc.). But then they showed up everywhere and started clogging shelves like a Big Mac to TRU's arteries, which made me happyface!

This toy, Armohide, is a repaint of the original toy of the same name. Like many of these scout class TFTM toys, they lacked any sort of insignia for whatever reason. Though this guy's packaging depicted him as an Autobot, he really doesn't have any marking to distinguish him.

Evil Clone Armorhide? Hmmm....

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_0995.jpg?t=1264731350

So he's a cool little truck. I always wondered why huge altmodes get made at tiny scales like this (Cosmos, Seaspray, Powerglide, ROTF Depthcharge, etc.).

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1000.jpg?t=1264731350

He's got a tow-arm, which I guess manages to give him something other than just the bare hitch and whatnot.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1008.jpg?t=1264731352

BOOM.

Unlike most cyberkey gimmicks, this one is only active while the key remains in the slot; sometimes it'll be a bitch and spit the key right out.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1004.jpg?t=1264731352

Pretty little non-launching missiles, why can't every toy have you?

http://images.wikia.com/transformers...d/Tf_sound.ogg (http://images.wikia.com/transformers/images/6/6d/Tf_sound.ogg)

(PS: I'm expecting you guys to click this link, everytime. Yessssssss.)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1011.jpg?t=1264731353

So take a gander at this bad mothertrucker. Like I said: no insignia, save for the S7 on his gun (pow pow)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1013.jpg?t=1264731353

Bad. Ass.


SO

I said something about a 5A, didn't I? Well...

When I started taking pics for Armorhide, I remembered his damn picky gimmick that requires key shoved in his slot (dirty jokes, ahoy!), so I went to the drawer of unwanted accessories to find his, his being a unique one.

And...

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1020.jpg?t=1264731355

What. The. Fuck.

All these things really do it push a button, I could do that myself. Hasbro just needed a little collectible piece of shit, caus ethe kids love that. Honestly, look at them all. It's madness. Such a waste. Like, plastic and paint gets wasted on these and then we get a naked ROTF Jolt who has a grand total of like three paint apps? That plastic could've built me a bigger toy, dammit!

But, much as I like to bitch, these at least do something. Not like...

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_0982.jpg?t=1264731354

And those are just some of the ones in the drawer, I'm sure there are more scattered all over.

Like, what the hell.

These are completely worthless.

They do dick all.

I want to meet the exec who gave these things the okay and kick him square in the nards.

FIN

[Nocturn]

#6

Beast Wars
Transmetal 2
Deluxe
Scourge

First in the mini-series "Transmetal-wHO?"

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1026.jpg?t=1264733063

Now, I know what you're thinking: what the holy hell is this abomination? The overall impression people tend to give on this figure is... less than friendly. Yet, Nocturn over here considers this as one of his all-time favorite transformers. The more I play with it, the more I like it. I got this toy knowing full well public opinion of it, and there's a sort of charm this guy gives me. Maybe I just want to root for him because he's an underdog, but whatever. My only complaint is his flaky chrome. Still, in my eyes, he's gorgeous.

Speaking of eyes:

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1027.jpg?t=1264733064

Spark crystal! One of the better uses of this little gimmick, most times it was hidden somewhere stupid and pointless, but this one is cool.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1034.jpg?t=1264733065

He stands quite well actually, thanks to not having excessive joints in his insect legs.

You see that red plunger between his wings? Push it in and...

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1035.jpg?t=1264733066

Wham!
http://scrapetv.com/News/News%20Pages/Entertainment/images-5/george-michael.jpg

There are two missiles which each have their own wing. While the right one is just for storage, the left one is spring loaded and fires when the wings flip over, tres cool.

Fires hella far too.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1036.jpg?t=1264733066

I"m sure if the blankets weren't there, it would have flown right off the bed and hit MP Prime in the face. This was a ~5foot distance, fairly impressive IMO.

http://images.wikia.com/transformers...d/Tf_sound.ogg (http://images.wikia.com/transformers/images/6/6d/Tf_sound.ogg)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1039.jpg?t=1264733066

Clashing colours? What are those?

Honestly, it flows well enough for me. This guy also started the dog-leg craze which was used by BM Cheetor and half of the TFTM and ROTF bots. Just saying, real trendsetter.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1056.jpg?t=1264733069

The spark crystal is now in his left shoulderpad... as it that made any sense. Oh well. Not that you can tell from the pic anyway. Too... much.... zoom...

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1040.jpg?t=1264733068

Aw yeah. That's what I'm talking about. The missles can be held in his left hand as clubs/swords/other melee weapon. All the insect legs on his left are balljointed, so he can easily hold some smaller maximals, or even ones his size.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1043.jpg?t=1264733069

(Note: Multiple angles are always cool)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1052.jpg?t=1264734366

Clashing swords/Foreshadowing....?

FIN

[Malwave]

I'm with ya on the cyber keys man xD the only ones that I keep with the figure are Cybertron Snarl and Exillion

XD the rest are gathering dust on my desk XD

why didn't they just make like...a four pack with one of each planet in them so you only had to buy one of those and you could work all your Cybertron figures XD

[Detective Barricade]

Review #5: Hey! It's Shattered Glass Huffer!

And that's the sad, sad thing with TM2 Scourge. He molts like crazy if you even breathe near him.:(

Will the foreshadowing become reality? The suspense is KILLING me!;)

[Mighty_Galvatron]

Some requests huh?:)

How 'bout that BM bot you have as your avatar?

...mmmmm, how about Magmatron?

[Nocturn]

Mmm... yes, Snarl is particularily obscure... and he was on the short list already.

But Magmatron? HUGE in Japan!

(dick jokes)

[GMfan]

Review for Magmatron better have orgy mode.

[Mighty_Galvatron]

Review for Magmatron better have orgy mode.

L

O

L

The most righteous statement I've heard today.

[Stapler]

I don't mind the cyberkeys and energon chips so much. I like to pretend that the keys are some kind of data file while the chips are a lame energon cube stand-in.:D

[Nocturn]

#7
(by request)
Beast Wars Neo
Ultra Class?
Magmatron

*Disclaimer: I, from now on, will not resize the images, as I am simply too lazy
*note: Too many pictures for one post, Beast mode covered in this one
*note: toy is identical to beast machines version

NOW THAT ALL THAT'S OUT OF THE WAY

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1058.jpg?t=1264817355

That's right: three beast modes. Skysaur, Landsaur, and Seasaur (aka Quetzocoatlus, Gigantosaurus, Elasmosaurus). Real beauties, they's is.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1060.jpg?t=1264817356

STOP FIGHTING, I'M TRYING TO TAKE PICTURES OF YOU.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1065.jpg?t=1264817357

That's better.

Wait a minute, why is skysaur all the way back there?

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1070.jpg?t=1264817357

MISSILES! Red are stored under Skysaur's wings while round are stored within Seasaur. The knife-shaped one goes inside Landsaur's tail.

Five missiles, one launcher.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1071.jpg?t=1264817358

I am dead serious, the launcher is in his throat. BW Megatron was only 3 years old by this point, and still they couldn't resist the homage. Oy. :rolleyes:

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1080.jpg?t=1264817363

Flip-flip

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1083.jpg?t=1264817364

(squeeze rear flippers together)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1086.jpg?t=1264817365

Flap-flap

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1088.jpg?t=1264817366

(tug on tail)

COMBINED BEAST MODE.
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1078.jpg?t=1264817359

Aww fuck it. It's not any good and it takes to much to achieve it anyway. Godamned waste of time.

CONSENSUAL SEX MODE (FOR GMFAN101 <3)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1073.jpg?t=1264817358

Yes, Skysaur is a gurl

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1076.jpg?t=1264817359

To be continued...

[Nocturn]

IMMEDIATELY.

http://images.wikia.com/transformers...d/Tf_sound.ogg (http://images.wikia.com/transformers/images/6/6d/Tf_sound.ogg)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1092.jpg?t=1264817371

He's pretty BA. The chestplate is, unfortunately, highly-faux.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1094.jpg?t=1264817369


(Note: Multiple angles are always cool)

His weapon, with two handles, can, as such, be held two ways.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1101.jpg?t=1264817370

Gun.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1103.jpg?t=1264817370

And sword.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1114.jpg?t=1264817372

Oh, how horribly mistransformed thine chest is...

Though there is a swivel joint for the head to rotate on, having skysaurs legs pegged down inhibits this... so, fully together, or able to look at things.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1107.jpg?t=1264817372
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1105.jpg?t=1264817372
(Note: Multiple angles are always cool)

FIN

[terrordrone]

.....transformer toys having sex. on your bed. now i have seen it all.

[BeeBoy29]

awesome reviews nocturn!

[GMfan]

CONSENSUAL SEX MODE (FOR GMFAN101 <3)


Consensual? Where's the fun in that?

PS: The official Japanese name for that combo mode is actually orgy mode....ya.....I know.....

[Nocturn]

You can tell me where the fun is after 25 years of being on the receiving end.

WHOO penal system

[terrordrone]

WHOO penal system

heehee, you type penal.

[Batman]

PS: The official Japanese name for that combo mode is actually orgy mode....ya.....I know.....

Seriously? WTF?

[Nocturn]

#8

Beast Machines
Deluxe
Snarl

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1116.jpg?t=1264967421

Grr...

Snarl was the original use of his mold, though it was later repainted into.... Snarl, for Universe 1.0. It was also planned to be used as Alpha Trion for OTFCC.

http://tfwiki.net/w2/images2/b/ba/Alphalion.jpg

But that never came to be.

This toy is loaded with gimmickry.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1117.jpg?t=1264967420

Turn the lion head to the side and...

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1120.jpg?t=1264967424

His mouth opens.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1124.jpg?t=1264967424

The thigh of his left back leg contains a sliding panel that opens to reveal...

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1125.jpg?t=1264967425

Spark Crystal!

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1122.jpg?t=1264967424

Oh, cut that out! Dammit!

http://images.wikia.com/transformers...d/Tf_sound.ogg (http://images.wikia.com/transformers/images/6/6d/Tf_sound.ogg)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1133.jpg?t=1264967429

I can be robut nao?

His weapon pegs into his right hand, he cannot hold it in his left.

MORE GIMMICKRY

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1135.jpg?t=1264967432

Press the little trigger on his upper left arm...

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1139.jpg?t=1264967433

FOR AWESOME EXTENDO-ACTION!

...Yeah.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1140.jpg?t=1264967433

Roll the dial on his upper right arm...

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1144.jpg?t=1264967436

To raise his elbow!

(the actual gimmick here is to release the dial, causing the arm to slam down, as it is spring-loaded)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1147.jpg?t=1264967436

Push down the crest in the middle of his head...

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1151.jpg?t=1264967437

To let out a fierce BATTLE ROAR (battle roar not included. User must create own roar.)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1158.jpg?t=1264967437

Posing!

FIN

[Rietzey]

Push down the crest in the middle of his head...



To let out a fierce BATTLE ROAR (battle roar not included. User must create own roar.)





I lol'd.

These are marvelous.

[jackwacko]

OHH ... another obscure toy i'll probably never get my hands on... I love these reviews, keep them up~! .. You should totally review another obscure toy like RID Galvatron.. That thing's got too many alt modes.

[Nocturn]

RID Galvatron only has a robot mode, none of the others count (as I have extreme difficulty imagining that they actually look like anything)

[jackwacko]

Hey it's a decaformer, it could of turned out totally disturbingly bad.... Yes that mammoth mode is.. pathetic, but the bat mode.. sorta looks like a bat.. right..? T_T

[GMfan]

The only real alt mode that looks like anything decent on RiD Meg/Galvatron is his Dragon mode....

[Richter]

I just want to reiterate how much I enjoy these Nocturn :P

[Magnus]

eheheh never owned any of these or seen any of the shows they were in, but these reviews sure are entertaining!

[Pascal]

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs165.snc3/19248_300901191367_720896367_5111268_2168561_n.jpg



Céline Dion: "TAKE A KAYAK, TAKE A KAYAK!!!!".

(post #6,666!)

[Nocturn]

eheheh never owned any of these or seen any of the shows they were in

That's the point.

OBSCURE!

[chans formers]

CONSENSUAL SEX MODE (FOR GMFAN101 <3)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1073.jpg?t=1264817358

Yes, Skysaur is a gurl

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1076.jpg?t=1264817359

To be continued...

bwahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!lmfao!!!:D
i'll never look at magmatron the same ever again now....thanks!!:rolleyes::D

[Magnus]

That's the point.

OBSCURE!

To a certain degree, I guess. I mean someone who's watched the shows or owned the toys might not find them that obscure... of course to me, it's all shrouded in darkness

[Aernaroth]

The only real alt mode that looks like anything decent on RiD Meg/Galvatron is his Dragon mode....

The hand mode was pretty cool...

[Xmann1076]

Beware the giant HANDJOB OF DOOM!!!!!

[Nocturn]

To a certain degree, I guess. I mean someone who's watched the shows or owned the toys might not find them that obscure... of course to me, it's all shrouded in darkness

You know, toy's that were never in their respective media, the shelfwarmers, the background characters, the obscure.

From the original post, mate. Watching the shows would do nothing :D

Beware the giant HANDJOB OF DOOM!!!!!

Oh yes, this is a filthy, filthy thread.

I"ll try to do another tonight- no promises

[Nocturn]

(I just realized that snarl was listed as #6, as opposed to his proper #8... surprised no one called me on that.)

#9

Beast Machines
Basic/Scout
Battle Unicorn

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1162.jpg?t=1265160238

Yes, you! The bane of the dyslexic transformers collector! You!

From what I hear, this little bastard was dreadfully shortpacked. A shame, really, as this is the only Unicorn TF, save for his repaint which may or may not be him.

But what a shit name.

TIME FOR HIS GIMMICK

It's a decent one.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1164.jpg?t=1265160238

Twist this knob upwards to go from this...

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1166.jpg?t=1265160239

...to this.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1172.jpg?t=1265160240

(yet another shot including my GIANT FISTS OF HAM)

http://images.wikia.com/transformers...d/Tf_sound.ogg (http://images.wikia.com/transformers/images/6/6d/Tf_sound.ogg)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1175.jpg?t=1265160242

MAGNIFICENT.

For a toy with such a shit name, he sure does look good.

Oh, and what's this?

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1183.jpg?t=1265160243

A weapon?

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1186.jpg?t=1265160243

Not just a weapon, but a freaking battleaxe with a tail. Oh, Hasbro. I am so tickled by this bit of beauty.

SPEAKING OF BEAUTY

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1195.jpg?t=1265160247

This is, without a doubt, one of the best headsculpts I've ever seen. It's just so great.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1188.jpg?t=1265160244

Posing is okay, his knees are a bit limited and his arms really should be able to have the shaft of the axe cross his chest so he can pretend to two-hand it, but meh.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1190.jpg?t=1265160246

Oh yes. Always cool.

And the best part? SHINY CHROME THAT MAKES HIM LOOK TRES-ANIMU

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1197.jpg?t=1265160246

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAH

FIN

[Shepp]

The only real alt mode that looks like anything decent on RiD Meg/Galvatron is his Dragon mode....


Oh I don't know, RiD Megatron / Galvatron's 11th GERWALK mode is actually pretty cool.

edit:

My BWN Magmatron figure now looks very awkward when combined. lol

And as for the Energon Chips and Cybertron Keys, I like the chips better. If lost, the toy doesn't lose functionality. Plus in most cases you can just leave them on the figure and forget about them. They don't hinder transformations that I've noticed, and there's no spring loaded or latch or electronic light and sound feature to waste space within the figure.

The Cybertron Keys I find are large and cumbersome and they don't integrate well with the figures at all. They don't have a "storage" location, which is a pet peeve of mine for accessories. Plus, you pretty much need the keys to activate features, even stupidly simple features.

But yes, either way they were a waste of plastic. Especially compared to the gimmick in Armada, fully transformable figures that activated features, and in most cases were integrated well with their partner.

edit 2:

The Omega Lock that came with Primus was even worse than the Cyber keys, as they made it required to transform the figure to and from robot mode. Luckily the Unicron head made up for it. lol

[BeeBoy29]

wow i really want battle unicorn it looks so sick, it really was obscure to me i dint even kno it existed! =O

[Aernaroth]

So the horn just sticks out of his butt? What if he wants to sit down?

IS THERE NO SITTING IN A LIFE OF BATTLE?

[Nocturn]

Specially designed chairs.

[Scrapper6]

So the horn just sticks out of his butt? What if he wants to sit down?

IS THERE NO SITTING IN A LIFE OF BATTLE?

Actually, with a bit of clever maneuvering I believe it was actually designed to fold up in front of the Unicorn's skull, and then the skull folds up itself. I might need some pictures to explain that, but I transformed the guy recently using this method.

And of course nobody knew about him, that's why he was overstocked at BBTS for so many years. (Luckily I scored him at clearance prices. I loved that and really he makes a great addition to any BM collection.)

[jackwacko]

Oh ya, you should do that Beast Wars Neo .. Moon? figure.. He looks totally obscure... Actually everybody in Neo was awkward in some way.

[Nocturn]

Can't review what I don't have.

[jackwacko]

Awww.... but ya, a lot of the "obscure" TFs came from the Beast era... Though I still love Beast wars, because megatron is too awesome there.

[Malwave]

Oh ya, you should do that Beast Wars Neo .. Moon? figure.. He looks totally obscure... Actually everybody in Neo was awkward in some way.

xD dude that figure is a rare one to find, and Moon's a she actually lol

yo Nocturn, if you got K9 maybe review him...or B'Boom from the BW line xD

[Nocturn]

Can't do K-9 without his brother! I'll see if I can get some pics tonight, chiefs.

[Scrapper6]

xD dude that figure is a rare one to find, and Moon's a she actually lol

yo Nocturn, if you got K9 maybe review him...or B'Boom from the BW line xD

I so want a Moon, actually you are misinformed, Moon is MALE, his partner Artemis who didn't transform was a woman, one of those Anime characters they make for the sake of including hot babes in their shows. (Or something like that.)

Even IDW identifies Moon as being a Male character, or did you forget the source books?

DAMN, all this talk makes me want to start hunting rare and elusive Japanese BW figures again, my BW II and BW Neo collections are woefully inadequate. (But I do have LIO CONVOY! A BOOYEAH!)

[Mighty_Galvatron]

BW TRANSQUITO?

[Nocturn]

Ugh, Transquito is freaking awful. Not worth the battery life to photograph him.

#10
DUAL REVIEW SPECIAL!

Beast Wars
Deluxe
Wolfang and K-9

First in... a few dual reviews I plan to do. Same concept as usual, but applicable for toys that have an equally obscure repaint brother!


SO NOW THAT THIS BIT OF HOUSEKEEPING IS OUT OF THE WAY...

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1200.jpg?t=1265332208

Woof woof, awoooooooooooooo, other dog sounds, yadda yadda yadda.

HISTORY LESSON
Wolfang, as with Insecticon, was mentioned previously in a thread of mine as well as Canadian Slag, you all know the story. Wolfang was originally to hold Tigatron's role in the Beast Wars show, but Mainfram figured they could save money by tweaking Cheetor's character model into the new character instead.
This mold was released originally as Wolfang, then remolded to be K-9, then the Wolfang mold was remolded again to be the japanese Max-B. Wolfang saw rerelease in Japan for no real reason, with a colour scheme that essentially replaced the blue on him with red. Also, he was a predacon. Thanks to transliteration, he may actually be known as Wolfang, Volfang, Worfang, or even Vorfang. Almost as bad as Minelba!

K-9's remolding is so extensive, it actually changes not only the entire look of the Dog mode (which is a fairly rare alt mode, another plus for these guys), but he's noticeably bigger.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1205.jpg?t=1265332208

Look at that, he's got an easy half inch on his brother. (insert joke about length here... you know what I'm talking about)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1207.jpg?t=1265332209

It's pretty rare to see such a good beast head. Such extensive molding for what ultimately will only become kibble.

The articulation of these doggies isn't the best, as the front legs ... don't move. Oh well, still pretty.

http://images.wikia.com/transformers...d/Tf_sound.ogg (http://images.wikia.com/transformers/images/6/6d/Tf_sound.ogg)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1214.jpg?t=1265332210

Yup, K-9's major growth is in his torso, which vastly improves his proportions.

(Wolfang has no missiles... :()

Speaking of weapons:

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1210.jpg?t=1265332209

Though both tail guns and back shields, neither has anything in common with the other. The guns even use different projectiles - K-9s are too big to go in Wolfang's gun.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1224.jpg?t=1265332212

Arm yourselves!

TIME FOR THE ONLY GIMMICK

Oh mutant masks, you so silly.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1216.jpg?t=1265332211
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1218.jpg?t=1265332211

Let's get those off, shall we?

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1229.jpg?t=1265332217

THAT CHIN.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1225.jpg?t=1265332214

It's funny how with all the changed parts, the inner head is the same.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1232.jpg?t=1265332219

Despite small feet, these guys can pull some okay crouching-like-they-were-drawn-by-Pat-Lee poses. Surprisingly stable, really. The articulation is pretty good.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1234.jpg?t=1265332218
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1237.jpg?t=1265332221

FIN

[Cheers Ian]

Okay, I'm late to the party for this thread...

A few thoughts

1) Those were some disturbing poses with Magmatron

2) THERE'S A FREAKIN' UNICORN TRANSFORMER!?!?! WHY THE HELL DON'T I OWN THAT!?!

3) Beast Wars Neo Moon is an awful and boring figure. And this is coming from someone who loves goofy and annoying Transformers and characters!

Cheers!
-Ian

[Stapler]

BW Neo had some pretty cool figures that really should have come out in North America. I love Penguins so you can guess how much I would love to have Break.

[chans formers]

BW Neo had some pretty cool figures that really should have come out in North America. I love Penguins so you can guess how much I would love to have Break.you just want him cause he's also a targetmaster;):D

[snowtech]

Nice review man. The Battle Unicron is sick, I'll try to look for that when I get back home to my country this March.

[Scrapper6]

PEOPLE PEOPLE, I hate to be a nitpicking bastard, but MOON was released as part of BW II (Beast Wars The Second.) NOT BW Neo. (Maybe that's why he's not as good as the BW Neo original molds, cause, you know BW II was just full of repaints of existing BW and G2 molds with exception of Lio Convoy, Galvatron and the little playset spaceship thing, oh yeah and that awesome Takotank that came with Ikard.)

And now for my input on Nocturn's plans... I don't know if you've got him, but I've always dug the BW Skyshadow mold, maybe if you also had Drankron you could do them both together???

Actually all of the Fuzor Predacons were damn good molds, I can't tell you how many times I've had great adventures with Buzzclaw, Quickstrike, Terragator, Skyshadow and YES even Injector. The only Fuzor mold I don't like as much as the others is Noctorro, not because he's a bad mold perse or even a bad sculpt, it's just that CURMUDGEONLY Gimmick of his, those stupid spring loaded bat wings... WHO GIVES A MOLD SPRING LOADED BAT WINGS FOR FRONT LEGS!?

Optimus Minor, Sonar, Scarem, Spittor, Stinkbomb and Nightglider are all very good molds. TM2 Prowl is a wonderful mold, with really bad chrome falking issues, unless like me you have the packaging variant in black. (A white owl may be the official version of the two, but the black one looks just as good and I've always said he could be like TM2 Bluestreak or something.) I kept the variant and got rid of the white chrome flaky one in case you were wondering.

Beast Machines molds that are also sadly overlooked, Hammer Strike, Longhorn, Gekobot, Buzzsaw (My all time fav, the only figure I ever owned loose and MOSC at one time, before I sold off the MOSC one. Too bad Hasbro never repainted him, he's so funky... I'd love to see a new take on this mold design, maybe without the spring for an arm, which is really the only downside to this little guy.)
Beast Changer is an interesting deluxe mold. My Snarl is suffering form some really tight joints I think, I mean I can't even pop his spark crystal panel open without excessive force, I hope he's not starting to suffer from GPS.

Skydive was wicked cool, the Deluxe Thrust mold is one of the all time best among the Vehicons, even if it isn't show accurate and Tankorr (Yep spelled that way on the packaging.) who cares if he isn't show accurate? He's a great mold.

The Beast Riders were an interesting concept, a pity Hasbro hasn't revisted them in any of their current lines. With today's engineering I bet they could cook up some much improved versions of Beast Riders. The Deployers were an interesting concept too for their time, a pity none of the figures can actually hold them as like, WEAPONS. (You could fudge it with Supreme Cheetor or AAOP, but I doubt very much it'd look very good.)

Nobody reviews Mini-Spies.

And I'll shut up now... :D

[Nocturn]

you just want him cause he's also a targetmaster;):D

Oh lord, I have a hard enough time getting Break to stand up... tiny feet and top heaviness don't mix.

PEOPLE PEOPLE, I hate to be a nitpicking bastard, but MOON was released as part of BW II (Beast Wars The Second.) NOT BW Neo. (Maybe that's why he's not as good as the BW Neo original molds, cause, you know BW II was just full of repaints of existing BW and G2 molds with exception of Lio Convoy, Galvatron and the little playset spaceship thing, oh yeah and that awesome Takotank that came with Ikard.)

And now for my input on Nocturn's plans... I don't know if you've got him, but I've always dug the BW Skyshadow mold, maybe if you also had Drankron you could do them both together???

Actually all of the Fuzor Predacons were damn good molds, I can't tell you how many times I've had great adventures with Buzzclaw, Quickstrike, Terragator, Skyshadow and YES even Injector. The only Fuzor mold I don't like as much as the others is Noctorro, not because he's a bad mold perse or even a bad sculpt, it's just that CURMUDGEONLY Gimmick of his, those stupid spring loaded bat wings... WHO GIVES A MOLD SPRING LOADED BAT WINGS FOR FRONT LEGS!?

Optimus Minor, Sonar, Scarem, Spittor, Stinkbomb and Nightglider are all very good molds. TM2 Prowl is a wonderful mold, with really bad chrome falking issues, unless like me you have the packaging variant in black. (A white owl may be the official version of the two, but the black one looks just as good and I've always said he could be like TM2 Bluestreak or something.) I kept the variant and got rid of the white chrome flaky one in case you were wondering.

Beast Machines molds that are also sadly overlooked, Hammer Strike, Longhorn, Gekobot, Buzzsaw (My all time fav, the only figure I ever owned loose and MOSC at one time, before I sold off the MOSC one. Too bad Hasbro never repainted him, he's so funky... I'd love to see a new take on this mold design, maybe without the spring for an arm, which is really the only downside to this little guy.)
Beast Changer is an interesting deluxe mold. My Snarl is suffering form some really tight joints I think, I mean I can't even pop his spark crystal panel open without excessive force, I hope he's not starting to suffer from GPS.

Skydive was wicked cool, the Deluxe Thrust mold is one of the all time best among the Vehicons, even if it isn't show accurate and Tankorr (Yep spelled that way on the packaging.) who cares if he isn't show accurate? He's a great mold.

The Beast Riders were an interesting concept, a pity Hasbro hasn't revisted them in any of their current lines. With today's engineering I bet they could cook up some much improved versions of Beast Riders. The Deployers were an interesting concept too for their time, a pity none of the figures can actually hold them as like, WEAPONS. (You could fudge it with Supreme Cheetor or AAOP, but I doubt very much it'd look very good.)

Nobody reviews Mini-Spies.

And I'll shut up now... :D

1) Yeah, I was pretty sure on Moon... but I'm not saying nothing.

2) I'm actually still in limbo with the majority of Fuzor molds (buying them off a fried), so I only Have... Torca, Quickstrike, and Silverbolt.

3) Out of all those basics, I only actually have the Original Scarem (RID predacon trio and all that). But yeah, TM2 Prowl is wicked cool, he was on the short list too. And mine actually still has most of its chrome!

4)Yeah, I have a lot of off screen BM... short list. Skydive, I agree, is great.

5) No beast riders, no Mini-spies =P

[brr-icy]

wolfang was one of the few bw i actually had as a kid, nice to see a review on him

[Nocturn]

You guys need to stop requesting Beast era... I have 343 other transformers too... :p


#11

Beast Wars
Deluxe
Transmetal 2
Prowl 2

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1240.jpg?t=1265426813

This toy always makes me think of http://web.telia.com/%7Eu40101705/owlthink.jpg
I guess it's true, your first years really are the most formative.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1242.jpg?t=1265426814

A "landing" pose? His wings are out, I guess that's good enough.

Anyway, this toy exist is two versions, this one, and a black variant. This was the intent for his entire wave (Him, Dinobot 2, and Ramulus) but Ramulus' variant was never released so now, it's real rare shit.

Oh yeah, and his stupid name? Apparently they couldn't think of a new name, or just couldn't pass up the pun of having an owl named Prowl. But because we already had a BW prowl (The Magnaboss Lion)

Other than that, no repaints. I still think Hasbro needs to get on the ball and redeco some of these later BW and BM toys, for those who may have missed them at least.

As a Transmetal 2, he has the thrilling SPARK CRYSTAL GIMMICK.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1244.jpg?t=1265426814
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1249.jpg?t=1265426815

It is what it is.

There's also a lever on his back that you can push in for his head to spin around like crazy. Cause, you know, owls can do that.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1251.jpg?t=1265426815

Also DAT CHROME

http://images.wikia.com/transformers...d/Tf_sound.ogg (http://images.wikia.com/transformers/images/6/6d/Tf_sound.ogg)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1254.jpg?t=1265426816

You don't like how this toy looks? What's wrong with you?

Only complaint: wings don't clip down, they just sit there. The rotating joint isn't particularily tight, so the may flop around a bit. Still better than the official instructions, which told the user to LEAVE THE WINGS DANGLING IN FRONT OF HIM. What the hell is that about?

Again, much like Battle Unicorn, this guy has a magnificent head.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1257.jpg?t=1265426817

(Note: lighting trick that amplifies "two-face"ness unintentional, but awesome)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1263.jpg?t=1265426818

This guy has great articulation, as with most Beast Era toys.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1265.jpg?t=1265426819

Again, that head.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1294.jpg?t=1265426819

After taking this picture, I quickly dusted. Ick.

(Niteowl reference here)

FIN

[Stapler]

I used to have K-9 but he just vanished one day. I really miss that toy. :(

[Scrapper6]

Ah yes, the wings flip forward so that in robot mode you get the Spinning Hurricane Generating Shield of Death!

If you swap the lower arms, reverse the transformation so that the wings fold onto his Official Robot-Mod Chest, and turn the head backwards so that the huge back-panel thing becomes his chest, you can have an alternate version of his robot mode, with the Wings on his back and a really odd looking flip-up computer screen on his chest. (I did that a lot when I had both variants, to differentiate the two, it was like Universe Sideswipe/Sunstreaker years before they considered making that mold.)

343! Man there are that many ignored molds, some of those have to be the Beast Era stuff, but 343! What are a lot of Mini-Cons on that list???

If you wanted I could take a few quick snapshots of my Black Prowl variant and send'em your way via e-mail or something so you could add them here for comparisons sake? Just a thought.

[BeeBoy29]

Nocturn these reviews are so awesome, but i hate you for making me want to go and find them :P

[Nocturn]

Ah yes, the wings flip forward so that in robot mode you get the Spinning Hurricane Generating Shield of Death!

If you swap the lower arms, reverse the transformation so that the wings fold onto his Official Robot-Mod Chest, and turn the head backwards so that the huge back-panel thing becomes his chest, you can have an alternate version of his robot mode, with the Wings on his back and a really odd looking flip-up computer screen on his chest. (I did that a lot when I had both variants, to differentiate the two, it was like Universe Sideswipe/Sunstreaker years before they considered making that mold.)

343! Man there are that many ignored molds, some of those have to be the Beast Era stuff, but 343! What are a lot of Mini-Cons on that list???

If you wanted I could take a few quick snapshots of my Black Prowl variant and send'em your way via e-mail or something so you could add them here for comparisons sake? Just a thought.

420 transformers... I'm an addict. Not all are obscure though.

73 mini-cons (ack!).

Feel free to post the pics yourself if you want. Not like I"m in any position to go "you can't do that in MY thread!" (which I would like to say I wouldn't anyway...)

[Scrapper6]

420 transformers... I'm an addict. Not all are obscure though.

73 mini-cons (ack!).

Feel free to post the pics yourself if you want. Not like I"m in any position to go "you can't do that in MY thread!" (which I would like to say I wouldn't anyway...)

I have issues with using hosting sites for my JPEGs... By which I mean, is it possible to just a picture file from my harddrive in the thread itself or do we have a hosting function on the boards that supports uploading pictures from my harddrive, because doing it through third party is a pain in the skid plate and sucks. (After a few years most of the ones I'd put up on the host site turned into little red X's. I can't even remember which third party host site I used or what my bloomin' password was. :rolleyes:)

Oh it seems I can, uh, I think the picture is too big though. But we'll test it out first.

[chans formers]

i completely forgot about that spark crystal gimmick on tm2 prowl2:o:o

another nice review!!!:cool:

[Malwave]

Can't do K-9 without his brother! I'll see if I can get some pics tonight, chiefs.

xD ahh that's cool xD Can't do K9 without Wolfang x3

[Nocturn]

xD ahh that's cool xD Can't do K9 without Wolfang x3

Yeah, when I have repaints within the same continuity I tend to make them brothers in my mind, cause I"m crazy like that. Hence Dual Reviews.

Well, there i was bitching about doing so many Beast Era Toys, and what do I go photograph... Review should be up tomorrow evening, too lazy to put it up now.

[Malwave]

LAZY PEOPLE BAND TOGETHER...maybe another time XD

[Nocturn]

Or, you know, tonight works too.

#12

Beast Machines
Deluxe
Skydive

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1296.jpg?t=1265604266

Oh you, your beast mode photographs terribly.

Nothing particularily important for history, though he was repainted in uni1.0 as may-or-may-not-be G1 Swoop. Whatever.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1301.jpg?t=1265604267

Still not a looker.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1298.jpg?t=1265604266

I love the gash detail here, it's rare that we get TF's with any sort of battle damage. Kind of a missed opportunity, could've been done like Armada Wheeljack's scratched out Autobot.

There's some some of spring loaded neck/head gimmick for this mode... doesn't work well at all on mine.

http://images.wikia.com/transformers...d/Tf_sound.ogg (http://images.wikia.com/transformers/images/6/6d/Tf_sound.ogg)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1305.jpg?t=1265604267

SKYDIVE, YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO PRETTY

BUT damn those are long arms.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1307.jpg?t=1265604269
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1309.jpg?t=1265604270

Oh yes, he's a looker.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1312.jpg?t=1265604272

So... many.. ball joints...

Shoulder? Check
Elbow? Check
Wrist? Check
Neck? Check
Hips? Check
Knees? Check
Ankles? Check

Oh yes.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1314.jpg?t=1265604271

I love these weapons, half swords, half flipping you off. Combine this with his lanky body, and he's basically a cybertronian ballerina.

What's this?

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1326.jpg?t=1265604274
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1332.jpg?t=1265604274
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1336.jpg?t=1265604274

FIN

[Malwave]

ninja bot 3000 xD

this is sorta inspiring me to take a second look at a few of the BM figs ^^

;3 might get Charlie the Unicorn as well if I feel compelled too x3

[dak]

I LOVE Skydive. my Fav BM toy.

[Nocturn]

#13

Revenge Of The Fallen
Voyager/Mega
Stratosphere

This review was totally done to avoid doing more Beast Era toys =P

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1340.jpg?t=1265865459

DAT JET

I was seriously hyped for this toy, whereas most people seemed largely apathetic, I'm guessing due to the omitted shuttle-gun. Oh well, still one of the Best ROTF toys in my eyes.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1342.jpg?t=1265865459

It should be noted that this shot is only appropriate for GIGANTIC vehicles. How big? Well...

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1344.jpg?t=1265865460
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1346.jpg?t=1265865461
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1349.jpg?t=1265865466

That's right. Huge.

Teeny prime here is a little bundle of goodness unto himself. It's funny to see Hasbro make a legitimate attempt at scale for once. If Michael Bay had half a mind, they would have scrapped the whole turturro/balls/railgun bit and had this titan stomp devastator right into the sand.

His alt mode, as with many altmodes, is featured in the movie-even bigger there, carrying the entire Autobot team, and some GIs. So, yeah. Big.

This only makes it more humorous that his plane modes is only marginally larger than Blackout's Helicopter, not counting the wings.

NOT LIKE THAT STOPS HIM

http://images.wikia.com/transformers...d/Tf_sound.ogg (http://images.wikia.com/transformers/images/6/6d/Tf_sound.ogg)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1360.jpg?t=1265865467

Initially, I couldn't even think how to take a picture of this beast. To the top of his head, he's the same height as MP Skywarp. And he's a freaking Mega.

The instructions give him the hated chicken legs, but he can easily do more proper knees.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1364.jpg?t=1265865467
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1365.jpg?t=1265865470

He can still sorta store Prime in this mode, but...

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1355.jpg?t=1265865466

...the placement is rather unfortunate.

The molded arm detail, however, is exquisite.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1389.jpg?t=1265865474

For whatever reason, he has these... Rollerskates? I really have no clue what these are about. Are they for his alt mode?

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1379.jpg?t=1265865472

He's pretty. I seem to be taking closer looks at headsculpts recently, don't know what that's about.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1369.jpg?t=1265865471

Because of his giant feet and multitude of joints, this guy can hold some sick poses.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1371.jpg?t=1265865472

Cute, right?

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1383.jpg?t=1265865472

Not only does he have thumb, finger group, and wrist articulation, but he actually does have most of a 5mm peg hole on the inside of his thumb, so he CAN hold weapons.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1392.jpg?t=1265865474

Also, he can hold Prime IN ONE HAND.

FIN

[Richter]

Ok I'm buyin him at the next voyager sale :)

[Nocturn]

Yes, yes you are.

[Uberman]

Dude, Stratosphere [Leader-1] is the bomb. People hate on him for the pontoons but he's got so much else going for him. He's a great figure!

I was really obscure next.... do some Machine Wars!

[Mumps]

I can't see the pics at work :(

Maybe thats a good thing >.>

"Shawn, what are you laughing at?" *boss looks at awkwardly posed TF's on computer screen*
Awkward... *dies*

[Nocturn]

Dude, Stratosphere [Leader-1] is the bomb. People hate on him for the pontoons but he's got so much else going for him. He's a great figure!

I was really obscure next.... do some Machine Wars!

Why on earth would I own any of those :eek:

Although I do have the repainted flipchangers from RID... hmmm...

[Mumps]

*impatiently awaits more*
>.>

[Nocturn]

Wait no longer.

Funny, as I was about to 1. go the my profile 2. open my sig 3. click link to post this one.

DEDICATED TO THE EVER OBSERVANT CHANS FORMERS (who was unaware this toy had a gun)

#14

Beast Wars
Basic/Scout
Insecticon

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1394.jpg?t=1266197860

The prettiest bug around.

So, yeah, no repaints, no rerelease, therefore somewhat rare (and awesome). The character was slated to appear in the BW show, but was axed to cut costs associated with creating the animation model. CS covered this.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1396.jpg?t=1266197861

DOSE PINCERS

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1401.jpg?t=1266197862

Open up his abdomen, and you see these thruster looking things... chans...


http://images.wikia.com/transformers...d/Tf_sound.ogg (http://images.wikia.com/transformers/images/6/6d/Tf_sound.ogg)


http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1404.jpg?t=1266197862

His brilliant two tone colour scheme brings tears to my eyes... every time.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1411.jpg?t=1266197868

Rawr teeeeeeeeeeeth

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1415.jpg?t=1266197868

BALL JOINTS, GLORIOUS BALL JOINTS.

See the gun/crossbow now, chans? Stores in two pieces in his ass.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1421.jpg?t=1266197868

SEE THE GUN NOW?

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1417.jpg?t=1266197868

SEE THE GUN NOW?

Fin

[Whisky Tango Foxtrot]

I think Scarem can be considered to be a Transmetalised version of this guy.

[Nocturn]

But Scarab =/= stag beetle...

Also, the Predacons need whoever they can get. Thinning their ranks in such a way would land a projectile or two in my eye.

[Whisky Tango Foxtrot]

Scarem's not a scarab. He just has an odd name. He's got a Transmetalised version of Insecticon's altmode, a similar colour scheme (but with the bright green replaced with orange) and a very similar headsculpt.

[Nocturn]

Well, I stand corrected.

However, same Altmode does not same character make.

[Nocturn]

BRACE FOR REVIEW FLOOD

#15

Beast Wars
Mega
Transmetal Scavenger/Inferno

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1430.jpg?t=1266279415

So this guy may or may not be Inferno. According to Takara, he is. According to Hasbro/Kenner/IDW, he's a separate character. I vote for the latter, personally.

No repaints. Hasbro should get on that, there are lots of good BW molds that were only used once.

Unlike many insectoid beast modes, this one has articulated legs and can stand on them! Amazing!

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1437.jpg?t=1266279415

Erm, yeah, vehicle mode. At least there are a few devoted parts:

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1439.jpg?t=1266279416
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1442.jpg?t=1266279416


http://images.wikia.com/transformers...d/Tf_sound.ogg (http://images.wikia.com/transformers/images/6/6d/Tf_sound.ogg)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1444.jpg?t=1266279417

I freaking love this robot mode. I mean sure, he's got no hands, and his arms are slathered with kibble, but it works, in my eyes.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1448.jpg?t=1266279417

He even grins like Inferno!

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1451.jpg?t=1266279420

Articulation is surprisingly good, considering the bulk of his arms.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1454.jpg?t=1266279420
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1460.jpg?t=1266279421

Fin

[OneShallFall]

werd.

[Nocturn]

#16

Revenge of the Fallen
Deluxe
Breakaway & Thrust

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1463.jpg?t=1266279816

FWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH

Breakaway was the premiere mold, there was a darker variant, then there was Thrust. Got it?

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1465.jpg?t=1266279816

You can see their heads in vehicle mode, rather clearly.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1467.jpg?t=1266279816
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1470.jpg?t=1266279817

http://images.wikia.com/transformers...d/Tf_sound.ogg (http://images.wikia.com/transformers/images/6/6d/Tf_sound.ogg)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1472.jpg?t=1266279818

I don't have all that much to say about these guys, other than BUY THEM

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1478.jpg?t=1266279820http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1482.jpg?t=1266279821

Please note that these have been modified, out of the box they cannot turn their heads.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1485.jpg?t=1266279821

"Why won't you play with me?"

Breakaway = sadface

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1494.jpg?t=1266279822

This is how decepticons play, Breakaway.

Fin

[Nocturn]

#17

Beast Wars
Mega/Voyager
B'Boom

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1501.jpg?t=1266280233

This toy was released as two different characters in two different lines using the exact same deco and no remolding. The Japanese version from BW2 is Apache.

This guy is a walking contradiction.
http://media.mtvne.com/manual/intl/warner/2009/USREV0100015_640x480_01.jpg

In that his beast mode is a Mandrill, his name is B'Boom (baboon), and his function is Guerrilla Warfare specialist.

While the Madnrill and Baboon are close, the gorilla is a distantly related primate from the Hominids (chimps, humans).

Anyway, fiddle with his eyes, ears, or jaw, and you'll find that he goes from

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1506.jpg?t=1266280233

To

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1508.jpg?t=1266280233

Via a geared mechanism in his head.

But whats that stuck in his throat? Well...

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1516.jpg?t=1266280242

If you slide this forward...

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1511.jpg?t=1266280244

And you move one of the missles flanking the cannon into the cannon...

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1513.jpg?t=1266280244

And slide the lever back and forth again, you get yet another projectile puke attack. BW loved those. (B'Boom, Magmatron, Megatron, Quickstrike, Jetstrom...)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1523.jpg?t=1266280250

There's also this mode. Battle station? Monkey tank? Who knows? Lots of guns, though. And you can get a basic to ride it.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1525.jpg?t=1266280250
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1529.jpg?t=1266280251

http://images.wikia.com/transformers...d/Tf_sound.ogg (http://images.wikia.com/transformers/images/6/6d/Tf_sound.ogg)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1532.jpg?t=1266280251

Well, he does look suitably like a commando with his rifle, missile banks, and... anti air guns? Not the mention the spare missile/antenna coming out of his back.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1533.jpg?t=1266280252

We need to get more heads like this.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1540.jpg?t=1266280253

So freaking badass.

Fin

[Nocturn]

#18

Beast Wars
Basic/Scout
Claw Jaw

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1545.jpg?t=1266280887

Oh yes, tentacles.

This toy was released as Claw Jaw, Transmetal Claw Jaw in the UK, and Ikard and Scuba in Japan. 4 decos, still only one release over here.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1546.jpg?t=1266280888

What's this? Well, push it in!

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1551.jpg?t=1266280889
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1554.jpg?t=1266280889

http://images.wikia.com/transformers...d/Tf_sound.ogg (http://images.wikia.com/transformers/images/6/6d/Tf_sound.ogg)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1557.jpg?t=1266280890

Such... good... proportions...

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1560.jpg?t=1266280890

The gimmick is still active in this mode. His chest can chew you up and spit you out.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1569.jpg?t=1266280891

Jall Boints!

Fin

[Nocturn]

#19

Beast Wars
Basic/Scout
Armordillo

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1573.jpg?t=1266281266

My Armordillo has only one of his back feet/weapons. As such, i think it's better to pretend that he's hiding them than to have him gimped.

(If anyone is feeling generous, I still need the mace weapon/foot...)
(Actually, at that, I could use another pair of both feet 3 altogether, who's feeling like it's the season of giving all over again? :D)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1576.jpg?t=1266281266

Pointy teeth for such a creature. Can't say I recall seeing an armadillo eating meat... but then again, this is ArMORdillo.

http://images.wikia.com/transformers...d/Tf_sound.ogg (http://images.wikia.com/transformers/images/6/6d/Tf_sound.ogg)

FLIPCHANGE!

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1579.jpg?t=1266281267

I wish he had ankles of some kind, or at least bigger feet. I can get over the hands.

(foot part of gun is away because if he isn't going to wear it, he isn't going to shoot with it)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1582.jpg?t=1266281268

I love this smirk.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1584.jpg?t=1266281268

TUCK AND ROLL!

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1586.jpg?t=1266281269

*pew pew*

Fin

[Richter]

Man so many Beast Wars molds I knew nothing about.

B'Boom is awesome!

[Nocturn]

Indeed.

[Prowl_2009]

Great reviews. :cool: Really enjoy them. :D

[chans formers]

yah,yah, i'll always remember that bw insecticon has a "butt" gun now thanks to you:p:D

[Scrapper6]

Man so many Beast Wars molds I knew nothing about.

B'Boom is awesome!

For shame dude, for shame... This is the bulk of my BW collecting days. I mean...

1996
Cheetor
Dinobot
Optimus Primal/Megatron 2-Pack
Snapper
Armordillo
Razorbeast (I'm still looking for his weapon by the way, he looks stupid in beast mode without it.)
Insecticon
Iguanus
Terrorsaur
Megatron

Sadly I failed at owning most of the show characters, by the time I got back into Beast Wars because of the show (Star Wars having sucked my TF interest away when my dad introduced it to me.) there were just too many toys to collect and I could only cajole/beg my parents for so much. It took years before I finally had the Tarantulas, Waspinator, Rhinox and Tigatron molds as well as Scorponok. (Anybody got spare missiles for him I could use, or maybe a Cyberbee that actually will stay in claw mode. If you remove the spring inside of him will he stay in claw mode or forever remain in Cyberbee mode???)

1997
Airazor
Claw Jaw (Mine doesn't have tight joints like Nocturne's... Maybe I should try that Nailpolish trick on his arms socket joints???)
Snarl
Lazorbeak
Powerpinch
Spittor
Drill Bit
Razorclaw (Sadly I sold him off, but I really dig both decos of this mold and intend to buy him again.)
Grimlock (GPS has started to affect him a little, be wary of this dude.)
K-9
Bonecrusher
Cybershark
Jetstorm
Retrax
Manterror
B'Boom
Inferno
Transquito
Magnaboss
Tripredacus
Magnaboss (Yep I somehow managed to get two of him, I don't even know why I wanted two, maybe cause he was so cool. Traded the duplicate for BW II Tonbot and BW Neo Stampy back in the day.)

1998
Airhammer
Noctorro
Bantor
Quickstrike
Buzzclaw
Terragator
Silverbolt
Injector
Skyshadow
Torca (I'm nervous about all that gold plastic on this dude.)
Airazor W/Video
Razorclaw W/Video
TM Airazor
TM Rattrap
TM Waspiantor
TM Terrorsaur
TM Tarantulas
TM Optimus Primal
TM Megatron
Scavenger
Depth Charge
Rampage (I lost one of his missiles, does anybody have a spare?)
Optimal Optimus

1999
Sonar
Spittor
Scarem
Optimus Minor
Stinkbomb? (I can't recall if I got him from Galaxy Comics at this time or later.)
TM 2 Cheetor
TM 2 Prowl
TM 2 Prowl variant
TM 2 Dinobot
TM 2 Dinobot variant
Jawbreaker
TM 2 Iguanus
Ramulus
TM 2 Cybershark
TM 2 Megatron
Tigerhawk
Fox Kids TM Rattrap
Fox Kids TM Rhinox
Fox Kids TM Airazor
Icebird
Poison Bite
Razor Claw
Soundwave


The Beast Wars was a great time, I got my first job around TM/TM2 years working at my high school cafeteria during lunch and made enough money to get lots of the figures my parents refused to buy anymore.
I never found Blackarachnia at retail, it took a few years later during the Armada days I think that I got her along with the Fox Kids Rhinox mold. (My first ever Rhinox, he wasn't show accurate, but he was neat.)

It was a great time in my life... still a beloved series. The stuff Nocturne is discovering now about Beast Wars I always knew. And playtime was loads of fun, my limited G2 and G1 collection would always get involved and the battles of the Beast Wars would play out.

Back when we hadn't seen the Transmetals on the show yet I would pretend that a strange anomaly opened up and sucked up all the Transmetallized characters. (Since I didn't have Rattrap or Optimus' original bodies I kind of fudged it with them. It was kind of cool though having Bat Optimus fighting T-Rex Megs.)
Why did I throw out the mini-comic from the two pack though? UGH.
Razorclaw's two forms would be merged to create Rampage... it was all very creative. The Beast Wars really inspired my imagination, not so much some of the later stuff as I kind of grew out of playing and acting out with my toys. But the Beast Era was some of the best fun I ever had.

At one point I had doubles of Airhammer and Bantor for custom jobs I wanted to try out, but I kind of got discouraged in the custom department early on because I couldn't really figure out what to do. Or what to use. I wanted to turn Bantor into a Predacon called Frenzy... I forget what I wanted to do with Airhammer. (They were even the UK versions I picked up doubles of. I think I traded some spare Pokemon Promo cards from the first movie release for them.)

Anyway... I always knew Beast Wars was cool, it just took me a couple of months to a year to remember it when the Evil Empire swooped in and stole my Transformers attention away. And I owe it all to turning on YTV the day they said a new show was coming on called Beasties. (I was like, Beasties, what in the world is that about?) As soon as those opening credits came on with the Transformers logo I was hooked, pretty damn excited for like a thirteen/fourteen year old too at the time. :D

[Prowl_2009]

yah,yah, i'll always remember that bw insecticon has a "butt" gun now thanks to you:p:D

LOL, sadly...so will I. :p :D

[Nocturn]

LOL, sadly...so will I. :p :D

Yup.

[terrordrone]

#17

Beast Wars
Mega/Voyager
B'Boom

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1501.jpg?t=1266280233





NOT to be confused with Ren and Stimpy's Baboon nemesis

http://screwedthepooch.typepad.com/.a/6a00e5518e92c0883300e552bfaf478834-500pi

[GMfan]

What about I R Baboon?

[Nocturn]

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/10/061004-baboons.html

[terrordrone]

What about I R Baboon?
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:LROaVf1E6mmhaM:http://bazanye.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/ir_baboon_sniff.gif

[Whisky Tango Foxtrot]

Ninety-nine red baboons, floating in a summer sky!

[terrordrone]

Ninety-nine red baboons, floating in a summer sky!
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm312/kpopshare/Nena-99RedBalloons.jpghttp://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:UlA2AQN3p1bBcM:http://dsphotographic.com/g2/12649-3/Baboons%2B-004.jpg

[Nocturn]

This shit is bananas

B-A-N-A-N-A-S

[Nocturn]

We're baaaaaaaaaa-ack

#20

Transformers: The Movie
Wal Mart Exclusive
Deluxe
Big Daddy

Yes, Big Daddy.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1595.jpg?t=1268456807

See him there? That's Big Daddy. Ervrybuddy knows you dun mess with Big Daddy.

(Originally Cybertron Downshift, the mold bears some Wheeljack semblances. Name is reused from a micromaster.)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1598.jpg?t=1268456807

When Big Daddy rolls around, you knopw to get out of the way. You dun mess with Big Daddy. Even Prime dun mess with him. He's a like a lone wolf. But he's-a got so many acquaintances, he's like a real pack animal.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1601.jpg?t=1268456808

You though you were safe round here? Naw. Big Daddy's gonna get ya, and he don't care how he does it.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1603.jpg?t=1268456808

Ya see those guns? Big Daddy's always packin. Not only he's got those guns, but he's got the ones so firmly attached to his torso, too.

http://images.wikia.com/transformers...d/Tf_sound.ogg (http://images.wikia.com/transformers/images/6/6d/Tf_sound.ogg)

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1608.jpg?t=1268456809

See what I mean about the guns? Ya'd best think'n twice before crossin' Daddy B.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1609.jpg?t=1268456810

See, and he can blast your face off while he's at it. Big Daddy don't take nothing from nobody! And Trust me, he gets allllllllllll the ladies.

http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af256/NocturnTF/imagehostings/IMG_1624.jpg?t=1268456811

YOU DEAD

[Whisky Tango Foxtrot]

I'm sorry, but it's a well-known fact that Omega Spreem (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHVZneJTw90) gets all the wimmins. Big Daddy just gets the ones that Spreem's bored with.

[Mighty_Galvatron]

/\

Why is Energon (Armada? Whatever.) Arcee looking away from Big Daddy. She looks like she's not having a good time.

[Nocturn]

Who said she was?

[chans formers]

pimp'in ain't easy:D