I'm glad you pointed out all the liberties that were taken with this design, I was never quite able to put my finger on why I never cared for the figure. Bulkhead is just too much of a sweetheart to be kitted up like this
This figure is kind of an interesting crossroads between the gentle giant of the original version of the Bulkhead character we know and the tough guy TF Prime turned him into
I see all these figures and now I REALLY want there to be a modern leader-class version in Legacy. With modern engineering and how much fun I've had with Bumblebee and Optimus, I really want to see my animated boys all together in one line. (Animated Prowl was okay, but not my favorite.)
You can also head-canon the extra weaponry as Bulkhead trying really hard to be badass but he's too clumsy and gentle to actually wield the weapons properly.
I feel like Bulkhead doesn’t understand social media Like, he’s on it, and he’s actually a big star, but he doesn’t understand it. Feel free to use that joke next time, Gav.
Oh boy your dredging up memories of 8 year old me standing in the toy aisle at Walmart pressing the talk button over and over because we couldn’t actually afford the toy proper God I wish the animated aftermarket wasn’t insane
I kinda wish I got the leader figures from Animated, though like with Human Alliance Bumblebee, it always bugged me you couldn't have the option of 2 proper hands and always stuck with one weapon hand
Honestly with all the extra sculpting and griebles this guy has, along with how his weird weaponised additions that bridge him from animated to Prime Bulkhead and Movie Hound, he would fit in pretty well with the new Legacy Animated bots.
The voyager was my first animated figure as a kid and the leader just never sat right with me. I had both, but I definitely know which one I preferred.
I still got the Leader Class Bulkhead since he first came out, and he has been one of my favourite Animated figures that I haven't given away. It's just a lot of nice shapes and a heaviness that just works in tandem. Has gotten a bit dusty, that it can have that oily feel to the plastic as many an old toy does. I think they also affect the transformation gimmick, too, which I only noticed on other Animated figures more so.
I own the smaller Bulkhead and prefer it for all the reasons you said. It does suck though in robot mode standing with the other lads but the vehicle doesn't look too out of place. I do like the chair gimmick though, however naff... kind of envious of having a big sit.
Do love this figure. Was my first TF Animated toy. Picked him up at TFN 2022 complete for, like, £25. Absolute bargain really. For some reason mine has stopped recognising the Headmaster when it's on him. Won't activate that one line. Bit of a shame but still a good lad. Do get the criticisms about all the weapons more now I've actually watched the show though.
I bought my leader Bulkhead along with the other leaders at retail too many years ago than I care to count. Unfortunately, I was that idiot who left the included AA batteries inside them for _way_ too long. 😅
There was a video by a guy called mattersmasher and he did a tutorial on how to replace the Buzzsaw arm with another normal hand. I don’t think it’s still up anymore as he’s gone MIA and some videos went down with him. Shame really as some of his tutorials helped in certain customs.
Ye ye, Gavin. Go ahead and unnecessarily put Elite guard Prime in the figure lineups. Oooowoweewow look at Gavin’s special, hard to find dollies. From anyone else it would be obnoxious but yunnoh what, we are dealing with the number #1 TFA fan of all time. Leader Bulkhead is my go-to “beat someone to death with” Transformers Figure. Just so incredibly dense.
I'm glad you pointed out all the liberties that were taken with this design, I was never quite able to put my finger on why I never cared for the figure. Bulkhead is just too much of a sweetheart to be kitted up like this
I do like that they explain it as the Headmaster taking over and upgrading him with weapons
But... Gaaaavin... The smaller Animated Bulkhead is the voyager, not the deluxe!!
Big DEAAAL
@@TRDQ It is, Gavin. It is. I know you are really interested in my opinion so wanna hear it??
Deluxe? He be a squat voyager, laddie!
This figure is kind of an interesting crossroads between the gentle giant of the original version of the Bulkhead character we know and the tough guy TF Prime turned him into
With the weaponry I could see this as Prime Bulkhead in his younger days.
Animated series is criminally underrated
Artfire finally sneaks in to TRDQ!
Most wholesome and true episode ever. 👍
I see all these figures and now I REALLY want there to be a modern leader-class version in Legacy. With modern engineering and how much fun I've had with Bumblebee and Optimus, I really want to see my animated boys all together in one line. (Animated Prowl was okay, but not my favorite.)
such a nostalgic piece
The turret parts do come off, as seen in almost all the second hand copies online that aren't super pricey missing them.
Nice way to... bulk up your playlist.
One of the best, if not the best animated figures.
You can also head-canon the extra weaponry as Bulkhead trying really hard to be badass but he's too clumsy and gentle to actually wield the weapons properly.
Unlike his Decepticon counterpart, Bulkhead just can't bring himself to use his brand-new, shiny *_PUNCH OF KILL EVERYTHING!!!_* feature.
Do NOT diss the lounge chair mode.
I feel like Bulkhead doesn’t understand social media
Like, he’s on it, and he’s actually a big star, but he doesn’t understand it.
Feel free to use that joke next time, Gav.
The torpedoes reminds me of Ruracell Batteries with the copper ends
Oh boy your dredging up memories of 8 year old me standing in the toy aisle at Walmart pressing the talk button over and over because we couldn’t actually afford the toy proper
God I wish the animated aftermarket wasn’t insane
GARFIELD MENTIONED ON TRDQ ALERT
SOMEBODY WAKE UP QUINTON REVIEWS!
I kinda wish I got the leader figures from Animated, though like with Human Alliance Bumblebee, it always bugged me you couldn't have the option of 2 proper hands and always stuck with one weapon hand
Shoot, missed this review! Love me Bulkhead!!!
Honestly with all the extra sculpting and griebles this guy has, along with how his weird weaponised additions that bridge him from animated to Prime Bulkhead and Movie Hound, he would fit in pretty well with the new Legacy Animated bots.
The voyager was my first animated figure as a kid and the leader just never sat right with me. I had both, but I definitely know which one I preferred.
I still got the Leader Class Bulkhead since he first came out, and he has been one of my favourite Animated figures that I haven't given away. It's just a lot of nice shapes and a heaviness that just works in tandem. Has gotten a bit dusty, that it can have that oily feel to the plastic as many an old toy does. I think they also affect the transformation gimmick, too, which I only noticed on other Animated figures more so.
I need an upgrade where the Headmaster says "Skibidi Ohio Rizz, LET HIM COOK!" or w/e.
I actually did modified mine so that he doesn't have the missile racks and guns. Also gave him two grabby hands
I own the smaller Bulkhead and prefer it for all the reasons you said. It does suck though in robot mode standing with the other lads but the vehicle doesn't look too out of place.
I do like the chair gimmick though, however naff... kind of envious of having a big sit.
That alt mode looks better than suspected. Seems solid with no fiddly panels & such. Just the loose missiles? Ah, he’s a chunk with charm it seems.
Ohhh Gaaaavin, thanks for another fun video!
I prefer the Voyager myself. It's on my want list, but the leader class looks good too.
Do love this figure. Was my first TF Animated toy. Picked him up at TFN 2022 complete for, like, £25. Absolute bargain really. For some reason mine has stopped recognising the Headmaster when it's on him. Won't activate that one line. Bit of a shame but still a good lad. Do get the criticisms about all the weapons more now I've actually watched the show though.
I got a Batman: Caped Crusader notification for this?!
Oh RUclips
Hello Gavin
TIME FOR THE BIG GUNS
Hello Lex!
Artfire is peak!
Hope you'll have a good day
I bought my leader Bulkhead along with the other leaders at retail too many years ago than I care to count. Unfortunately, I was that idiot who left the included AA batteries inside them for _way_ too long. 😅
One of those rare occasions when the deluxe is actually a better toy than the leader...What kind of topsy turvy madness is this!!!?
Subtle flex Elite Guard Optimus 🫡
There was a video by a guy called mattersmasher and he did a tutorial on how to replace the Buzzsaw arm with another normal hand. I don’t think it’s still up anymore as he’s gone MIA and some videos went down with him. Shame really as some of his tutorials helped in certain customs.
I always skipped this one because I had the deluxe and I never regretted it.
Why does nobody mention that unlike the voyager class figure, this one can turn his back kibble into a chair like he did in the cartoon.
Ye ye, Gavin. Go ahead and unnecessarily put Elite guard Prime in the figure lineups. Oooowoweewow look at Gavin’s special, hard to find dollies.
From anyone else it would be obnoxious but yunnoh what, we are dealing with the number #1 TFA fan of all time.
Leader Bulkhead is my go-to “beat someone to death with” Transformers Figure. Just so incredibly dense.
This is so skibidi
hes so chonky i love him!
I could've sworn you already reviewed him.
Mandela effect, spooky!
Ah, I remember what happened. I watched Gav's review of the deluxe and accidentally bought the Leader class figure.@russellharrell2747
something something shrinkflation something scale
I definitely want leader bulk some day. I got the smaller lad because of your review and I love him.