Canadian Slag Episode 55 - Looking Forward, Backwards, and Upwards

[Decepticon Army]

Canadian Slag is here with its final episode of 2011. And what a year it's been for Transformers. The hosts take the time to reflect on some of their favourite memories this year as well as look ahead to 2012 and what it has to offer. Each host then lists their top five figures of the year and why we think they're awesome. So sit back, tune in, and feel free to chime in and post your top five lists here too.

Episode 55 - Looking Forward, Backwards, and Upwards
Host: Daniel w/ Phil and Wendel
- Looking back at Transformers in 2011
- Looking ahead to what is to come in 2012
- Top 5 Figures of the year

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[Decepticon Army]

Jawz. D
5) RtS Special Ops Jazz
4) Generations Scourge
3) RtS Wreak-Gar
2) RtS G2 'Lazer' Optimus Prime
1) RtS Lugnut
Hon. Mention - Classics Warpath
Worst - PCC Grimstone

Decepticon Army
5) DOTM Dark Steel
4) DOTM Laserbeak
3) Generations Warpath
2) TF:P Starscream
1) The Scan Series
Hon. Mention - Generations Sergent Kup
Worst - TF:P Bumblebee

Protoman
5) Cyberverse Ark
4) Classics Black Shadow
3) TF:P Starscream
2) DOTM Megatron
1) MP09 Rodimus Prime - Oct. Release
Hon. Mention - 25th Anniversary Unicron
Worst - TF:P Bumblebee/RtS Bumblebee

[Robimus]

My top 5:

5. RtS Jazz
4. Generations Grapple
3. DOTM Laserbeak
2. DOTM Hatchet
1. RtS Windcharger

I also just wanted to mention the PCC Grimstone as I don't think it is a fail at all. The show kinda gave the impression that it lacks articulation. While this may be true for the line in general(Grimstone is the only one I have) the Grimstone is actually fairly articulate.

It has knee, leg and hip articulation as well as arm, shoulder and head acticulation. As well the Raptor head can serve as a hand to hold stuff.

For something that combines from 5 different toys I think he's incredibly possable.

[UltraPrimal]

Holy shit! You guys blew my mind with the possible Beast Wars BotCon set ideas.

Depth Charge from Terradive
Obsidian from Tomahawk
Strika from Darkmount
Silverbolt(G1) from Black Shadow
Ironhide from WFC Megatron
Prowl from Drift
Ravage from Blurr
Onyx Primal from Scourge
Soundwave from Perceptor
Ramhorn from Warpath
Sea Clamp from Hailstorm
Cicadacon from Thunderwing
Jet drones from Cyclonus
Motorcycle drones from Brimstone
Tank drones from Warpath
And if they do Big Convoy out of RtS Prime and big him a big gun, they can do Apelinq out of the same mold, but give him the alternate head shown in the instructions.

Oh man! There's so many BW characters they could do. Some would work better than others, but I can see a Dawn of Futures Past 2 set being done.

[Malwave]

My top 5 toys;

5) DOTM Shockwave
4) TF: Prime Bulkhead
3) Hasbro MP Rodimus
2) Generations Warpath
1) RtS Special Ops Jazz
Hon. Mention - RtS Turbo Tracks
Worst - PCC Steamhammer with Constructicons

[Protoman]

Seems like if your a PCC toy or a Bumblebee toy, you didn't get a lot of love this year

[Malwave]

Originally Posted by Protoman

Seems like if your a PCC toy or a Bumblebee toy, you didn't get a lot of love this year

eh, there were some good PCC toys to be fair, but aside from the Cybertronian toy, I will agree with you on movie Bee.


but I should say, now looking at my RtS G2 Prime...I do see the Big Convoy in it.

And a Beast Wars Botcon set?

[zerocustom]

I don't get the hate for that Prime bumblebee I love it as a figure so much so that I bought 2..... now that I think o it maybe I'm part o the problem when it comes to how many bees Hasbro puts out.....

My top 5 figures this year:
5. Takara MP rodimus
4. DOTM Voyager prime (I just like how he looks in bot mode)
3. Prime starscream
2. generations warpath
1. Prime Arcee (I adore this figure)

Honerable mention and only because I got him yesterday Prime bulkhead.
Worst: Dark of the moon Barricade, I just find him terrible to deal with.

[Matrix_Holder]

That is Big Convoy!!!!!


My 2011 Top 5 TF's:

5) PE-11 SFX Scouting Force X Camera Set - Convention Exclusive TFCON2011 Loved the exclusives this year! great job guys.
4) United/Generation Scourge/Sweeps
3) Hasbro Version of MP Rodimus
2) Generations Kup with Igear Cygar head for the most perfect version of Kup ever.
1) MakeToys Battle Tanker with United G2 Prime, this is my absolute favourite Prime released so far...I cannot put him down.
I cannot wait to see what upgrade they come up with next.

Hon. Mention:TF Prime Bulkhead,1st to have one in Canada from retail lol. and TFCON 2011 Stronghold!
Worst: TF Prime Bumble Bee very craptacular, went through 4 of them QC ugh!....and every other BB this year.

I's sure that I would have the 25th anniversary Unicron in there but I don't get him until the 25th...sigh.

[Protoman]

Looks like I ain't alone with the MP Rodimus love. Mind you, I picked the Takara MP-09 Version 2 release.