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Product Description This edition of Armohide is a Basic Class (4") figure! Transforms from semi cab to Autobot and back! Use the Cyber Planet Key to unlock a special missile launcher system!
Customer Reviews:
great for a transformer addict (son)September 15, 2008 Bought this for my son who has a notable transformer addiction, as well as autism. He LOVES it.
Armorhide the ScoutJanuary 7, 2006 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Armorhide was a very hard Transformer to transform the first time. Then I figured out that you need to turn the arms. That was the part that I was stuck on. He is a very good quality toy. He is one of the best scouts that I ever had. The arms break off sometimes, but they can be snapped right back on.
Armorhide FunOctober 25, 2005 5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I like Armorhide because he has a hook. It turns into a gun. And I like him because the window of his truck opens up. He is really easy to transform too. And you can open up the front of him and there are cannons inside. I recommend it for other kids.
Armorhide: son of IronhideOctober 4, 2005 7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Wow. I don't even know where to begin. I wrote a review for Clocker a while back convincing myself that that was as good as the basics (scout class) were going to get. Then I bought Armorhide. So since I can't yell at the top of my lungs about how great I think this guy is and because I hate when people yell through excessive caps, I'll just have to try and break this down calmly.
First of all, vehicle mode. Out of all of the Earth based Autobots this series, Armorhide actually looks like an Earth vehicle. He's a big rig and while at a smaller scale than a big rig should be when compared to other bots of the same vehicular class (Optimus being a "fire truck" dwarfs this guy) the resemblance is quite uncanny excusing fine details. As such I'd like to see a Mega/Voyager class version of this mold, but I digress; The size does not detract at all. Playability in this mode is supplied by his weapon and the cyber planet key. His rifle attaches to the rear where a trailer would attach to form a towing hook. Inserting the Cyber Planet key in the rear of the cab unveils a secret cache of non-firing (insert imagination and make them fire yourself) missiles from behind the grill of the cab. Also this happens to be the first of the basics that actually has a place to store the Key other than the key's slot. In this case, the key is stored on the side of the towing hook/rifle but it does look a little awkward in terms of displaying. All things considered, there is some excellent play and display value in this mode.
Secondly, transformation and robot mode. This is where I really, really, reeeeaaaalllly start to like this toy. As far as Transformers, I'm a huge fan of intuitive, deceptively simple transformations that start with an excellent vehicle (beast/whatever) mode and end in an exquiste robot that you couldn't even have imagined emerging from said vehicle mode. Armorhide delivers this in excess. After a simple transformation you are left with a very possable, tough looking robot. This primarily blue, white and gray color schemed little guy is ball jointed at the neck enabling him to look up, left and right (down, not so much due to his chest being in the way), arms can move 360 degrees at ball jointed shoulder but movement from the shoulder outward is limited. Fortunatly part of transformation mechanism can be used to simulate outward shoulder movement well enough. He is ball jointed at the elbows and can move 360 there as well. He's ball jointed at the hips for forward, back and out movement (he can do the splits)and can move his lower leg back and forward at the knee. A note on the knee joint. It's a little loose from the get go but not horribly so (still stays in place/supports poses). The only thing lacking in terms of poseability would be him turning at the waist but you won't miss it too much.
Aesthetically, the toy delievers. Vehicle mode has already been covered as far as it's representation of an actual vehicle. It is primarily colored classic blue in this mode (lending itself well to an autobot) and in robot mode. The latter mode's appearance represents the character's bio superbly. He's a short, stocky, little scrapper who looks like he can really hand it to decepticons. Holding his rifle with one hand and positioning his other against his hip makes for a tough looking pose which is how I like to pose him. Inserting the Cyber Planet Key in to his back unveils the same cache of missiles from his chest although now you can pull of some cool poses with this feature.
Now for what I'll call the G1 factor. This will refer to how the designers insert G1 homages in current toys in the form of aesthetics. In the case of Armorhide, personally, I see a noticable resemblance to Generation 1's Ironhide (the cartoon representation btw) and Ultra Magnus. As far as Ultra Magnus the only real resemblance is in the color scheme and slightly in vehicle mode. However, aside from slight change in name, the head sculpt looks like a moderized version of Ironhide's. It has virtually the same helmet and facial apperance. Even the character's bio (and secondary online bio) describes a personality very similar to Ironhide's rough yet easy going nature. I can almost hear him asking, "When are we gonna bust some deceptichops?" I've kinda taken to calling him "Ironhide Jr." The toy could also lend itself to some great remold/recolor ideas. With a simple color change we could have a convincing Ironhide basic (too cool!). One new head sculpt and the addition of trailer and you have yourself a basic sized Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus, Scourge or Motormaster!! AHHHHHHHH!!!!
Okay I'll settle down. Time to wrap up. Vehicle mode: Excellent representation of an earth based vehicle plus great playability. Robot mode: Incomprable poseability and play value. G1 factor: All of you old TF fans who like Ironhide will like Armorhide. $7 gets you a fun poseable Autobot? Go buy him already.
The strongest little guy on the Earth PlanetOctober 1, 2005 He is the coolest scout robot there is on the Earth Planet. His cool 80's Engine Semi Cab mode is back in town! But no offence for Scattorshot and his robot mode, so leave it to me!!
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Takara Style MP Starscream Custom Box Seibertron member, Coolpop has found a interesting custom box for Masterpiece collectors, MP Starscream U.S. Edition in a TakaraTomy style box. Coolpop gives us his review:
Custom Made Takara Style Masterpiece MP-3 Package Set
This set is made by a Chinese TF fan and he only produced 50 sets of them (probably all sold out now). The fixed selling price was RMB150, plus all shipping and fees, it came out to be around RMB314 (I used Airmail for international shipping from China to USA), and this is about US$47.50 shipped.
The purpose of this custom package set is to convert US Masterpiece Starscream into Takara style Masterpiece packaging. Unlike another MP Starscream custom package set seen last year on eBay that only comes with outside color box (you put the whole US MP Starscream w/ original package into this custom box), this new set actually comes complete with inner plastic clampshell tray, plastic nose ; tail holder/divider, updated graphic/art instruction booklet ; character card.
US Masterpiece Starscream ; all accessories placed in the inner plastic clampshell tray
Side by side comparisons with origial Takara MP-3 Green Starscream:
Inner tray with toys ; accessories
Color instruction booklet ; character card (front). It's a pity that the creator decided to use actual toy shot instead of using toy art like the original booklet cover
Color instruction booklet ; character card (back)
First two inside pages of instruction booklet
Front of box
Back of box
Top of box
Bottom of box
Side of box (both sides are the same)
Another comparison photo
Final comparison shot
Overall the quality of this custom package set is very good, I am very impressed with the extent of details the creator has paid attention to match with the original MP Starscream box and inserts (reshoot of the toy with correct position, angle, distance, light source, reflection, placement, art, font, color, etc.). I consider myself very fortunate to have the opportunity to purchase this custom box set, and it will surely add that extra specialty to my complete Masterpiece collection.
Later comment: So much for the 50 sets limited run, hahaha. I just found out the Chinese seller I bought from just put out 10 more sets for sale, I guess the creator saw both bigger demand and extra income, and he decided to pump out more.
It can be found on Taobao but only open to Chinese residents. Panli does allow foreign transactions.
Seibertron.com's First "Buried Treasure" Review - Cybertron Cannonball! The year 2009 marks the 25th anniversary of the Transformers franchise. To celebrate this incredible milestone, Seibertron.com will look back at a quarter-century of great Transformers toys, bringing back into the limelight some brilliant figures that have fallen through the cracks over the years.
Once a week, a fan (be it a member of the staff or a user on the site) will have the opportunity to write about one of their favourite "hidden gems" of the Transformers Universe, and have their review posted on the site's front page.
We hope this feature will be a great success, and that many of you will be encouraged to look back at the last 25 years of Transformers and perhaps take a worthwhile second-look at some real unsung classics of the Transformers universe.
Buried Treasure - Cannonball (Cybertron series - 2006)
By Skowl
Avast ye Transformer fans! For the inaugural "Buried Treasure" Review, I decided to pick a figure that embodies the very notion of "buried treasure." Pirates have not been all that common in the franchise, and for years only the Beast Wars II Seacons could lay claim to that title. But all that changed during the amazing "Transformers Cybertron" line, when we were given a unique repaint of popular Autobot character.
The Red Alert mold had been released in the first wave of Deluxe figures and, from my memory, had been a decent hit with the fans. The mold was a vast improvement over the Armada Red Alert but still retained many of the character's traits. From the obvious "medic" element, to the sympathetic look on the head sculpt, to all the first aid tools and add-ons - it was obvious that the new Cybertron Red Alert mold was all-Autobot. Which is why many fans were so surprised to see the figure repainted later down the line... as a Decepticon!
Around the same time that the Autobot Red Alert got a massive upgrade, the deluxe-class Decepticon Cannonball was released. Perhaps the character, whose bio reveals him to be a looter of sorts, salvaged the old Red Alert toy and saw it as a good enough mold to use for himself!
It's difficult to write about any figure from the Cybertron line without mentionning the brilliant packaging. The series has come and gone, but it still had the most eye-catching packaging of any Transformers toy line I've ever seen. From the faction-shaped card backing to the brilliant character art, everything about the packaging was clean, sharp and just great to look at. With nice, dark colours and cool silver highlights, Cannonball blends in beautifully with the packaging, making him a great piece for any MOC/MIB collector.
But the real fun starts when you get this little buccaneer out of the packaging. It's amazing what a little paint can do, isn't it? Looking at Cannonball, it's difficult to tell he was once an Autobot ambulance (type thing). The dark colours give him a very menacing look, ressembling some sort of hearse, and the whole thing is beautifully decorated with sharp silver highlights, including silver trim and mag wheels, and wicked skull decals that really add alot of personality to the figure (as if a Transforming pirate wasn't cool enough already).
The old "Cyber Key" gimmick works just as well with Cannonball as it did with Red Alert. Just stick it in the slot at the rear end of the car and watch as some cannons flip out, ready to blow any landlubber to pieces (should I stop with the pirate jokes? They're just so easy to write!). Not an amazing feature, but still added value, especially since the key gimmick really doesn't get in the way of the toy's functionality.
His transformation, like Red Alert's, is unique and shows alot of creativity in the engineering. Cannonball's body is basically made from the middle of the car, while the front and back ends come together to form the legs.
Yes, Cannonball's vehicle mode is wicked, but it's his robot mode that really makes him shine. I doubt many people thought "pirate" when they first laid eyes on Cybertron Red Alert, but it works so well in robot mode you would think that's what the designers were aiming for all along. Red Alert's "gun-hand" and add-ons just scream pirate-y hook hanks and the black "eye-patch" over the left side of his visor is a real nice touch. The colours work really well in this mode, with the nice silver detailing continuing over his chest, shoulders and legs and the clear purple windows of his vehicle look great in the proper lighting. And don't forget how cool those blue skeleton decals look in robot mode - two on his shoulders and the big skull on his back. Sweet.
He is fairly poseable in robot mode, but lacks alot of movement in his legs. It's ok though, he more than makes up for it by having cool, interchangeable pirate weapons (handy for shooting blaggards in the face), a great colour scheme with lots of unique detail and an awesome bio. Heck, he doesn't need to be super-poseable, he looks great just standing there!
Cannonball is a brilliant figure and one of the best, most original repaints in the history of the franchise. His unique personality makes him a great addition to any collection, and a must have for pirate fans... if you can ignore the fact that this pirate transforms into a car of all things...
So set sail, collectors! This is one piece of Transformers treasure that should definately not stay buried!
You can visit the complete Cannonball gallery on Seibertron.com by clicking here, and find your own buried treasures by visiting all the galleries here!
If you would like to submit a review of an obscure or rare Transformer figure for our "Buried Treasure" feature, please contact me (Skowl) via private message! Mini-review new ROTF "Dead End" Figure Seibertron.com member Guyincognito has just informed us that a mini review of the recently revealed Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Scout Class figure Dead End has been posted on Cybertron.ca.
The review, performed by Pascal, gives us some great size comparison shots in both robot and alt mode, and discusses some of the major pros and cons of the figure.
Courtesy of Cybertron.ca
Courtesy of Cybertron.ca
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