Studio Series discussion

[CoffeeHorse]

Of all things, Aaron Archer’s reason for exiting has become rather prophetic as I’ve seen the actual KIDS toys in the brand (along with most other Hasbro brands, TBH) slide down in quality and execution as the distinction between what is “for kids” and what is “For collectors” becomes an ever widening gulf.

I would dispute one part of this. The kid lines do suck now but the collector lines have become more toyetic and fun than they used to be. Combiner Wars got boring after a while (and to be fair they didn't plan on it going on as long as it did, but it just sold too well) but it started as a breath of fresh air after how fiddly and annoying some earlier Generations transformations could be. Titans Return turned every toy into a playset to some degree or another. Siege cemented the current budget MP direction but still had Weaponizers because fun.

 

[Confuzor]

I'm still perfectly content with T30 Arcee (Hasbro ed.) Sure the belly looks a bit weird and she has no waost rotation or ankle tilts, but that color sceme POPS in a way I've yet to see another G1ish Arcee do. Maybe Studio BB Arcee comes close.

 

[LordGigaIce]

I would dispute one part of this. The kid lines do suck now but the collector lines have become more toyetic and fun than they used to be. Combiner Wars got boring after a while (and to be fair they didn't plan on it going on as long as it did, but it just sold too well) but it started as a breath of fresh air after how fiddly and annoying some earlier Generations transformations could be. Titans Return turned every toy into a playset to some degree or another. Siege cemented the current budget MP direction but still had Weaponizers because fun.

TR remains my favourite "modern" line due to how fun it was.

 

[CoffeeHorse]

TR was our first glimpse of what Kingdom would finally deliver. Skullcruncher's beast mode neck makes such a difference in how lively it looks.

 

[Sabrblade]

The kid lines do suck now but the collector lines have become more toyetic and fun than they used to be.

Basically, what is considered "for collectors" nowadays is what used to be the design/engineering standard for every line (save for the most "bricky" toys of Armada) from 1996 to 2015, and all of those were aimed at kids.

 

[lastmaximal]

 

[Undead Scottsman]

Weird we're getting a look at Wheelie, but not Rumble, who has a full product description already.

 

[TheSupernova]

I would hazard a guess that this Wheelie will hold better than TR Wheelie, but I'd say (initially) Titans Return wins in the looks department.

 

[Superomegaprime]

He looks ok but man look at all those hollow parts on his legs, no attempt to cover them up!

 

[Donocropolis]

He looks ok but man look at all those hollow parts on his legs, no attempt to cover them up!

Empty spaces in my thigh
keep me a low priced guy!

 

[Dekafox]

The new Transformers subline: Thighmasters.

 

[Donocropolis]

The new Transformers subline: Thighmasters.

Megatron: "Behold, Optimus. I have harnessed the power of Thighmasters! My thighs are far too seductive for you and your chicken-legged Autobots! "

 

[Superomegaprime]

The new Transformers subline: Thighmasters.

The Mighty Thighmasters must battle the evil Elowbow Lunattacks to save the body from destruction!!

 

[Platypus Prime]

I'd been wondering what the sublime imprint for Bishoujo Optimus and Megatron was called...

 

[Sciflyer]

He looks ok but man look at all those hollow parts on his legs, no attempt to cover them up!

That's okay, a 3rd party company will release a "gap filler" kit that will cost just as much as this Wheelie sells for.

 

[Dekafox]

Vehicle mode is out and I do NOT like the way the front end comes out. (Maybe it's mistransformed?) I could nitpick a bit too, but that's the only real failure to me. Still looks like a good option if you don't have or want the Legends version.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1547572165540581381

 

[Donocropolis]

Vehicle mode is out and I do NOT like the way the front end comes out. (Maybe it's mistransformed?) I could nitpick a bit too, but that's the only real failure to me. Still looks like a good option if you don't have or want the Legends version.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1547572165540581381

It was clearly designed with the chest as part of the canopy, but they painted it for robot mode accuracy instead of vehicle mode. That would have been better, but the old Titans Return version is still the better vehicle by far. Studio series has a slightly better robot mode, though, if that's your priority.

 

[The Phazer]

What an embarrassingly awful attempt.

 

[Robogeek1973]

This is a side-step from TR Wheelie.

At least this version has a slingshot though.

 

[Sabrblade]

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Even uses the old promo CG art from 2007 for its box art.