Great video. Both are amazing figures and it appears that you won't be disappointed with either. I do love my Quietus for my collection but I can't wait to see Eligos in hand. Glad you did this
I really hope this means xtransbots is learning and we continue to see their products get better and better. I have multiple preorders in for figures and this gives me hope. Can’t wait for Runabout and Runamuck. We need as many good companies as we can get all competing so we all win. Great versus really appreciate it!
Great Comparison per usual, but Im Biased about this one. FTs Cyclonus is my Fav FTs Figure followed by Their Wild Rider. Having both the Old XTB and FTs Cycloni I cant say XTBs is close to FTs. To me XTBs feels and looks like a KO of FTs that drank to much soda. Even in this Refresh I can only see XTBs as a BB 9mm to FTs actual 9mm handgun. Like I said Im Biased on this one. LOL...
Something about XTB that screams Season 3.. I think overall a Tie.. can't go wrong with either. I still feel like they haven't captured that Purple yet. I have to check every companies Cyclonus. Great VS. 🌟🤓
Very fair review! I went with FT but XTB is solid here. Its the added bulk of Eligos that kept me away, the lower legs in particular. Well that and my accumulated distrust of the quality of Keith's products. I'll never preorder another of Keith's products but I'll happily add one if it reviews well and, like you said, this was a contender!
Great review. Xt looks more “super hero ish” to me. And ft looks more…I don’t know…like, “galvatron can boss him around with no lip”. They both look great! If I could I think I’d have ft in ship mode displayed and xt in robot mode. Thanks again! Btw…broken horn is just too slavish for me anymore.
@@TMReviews always, I appreciate the responses back. It’s nice and I think separates you in a great way from other reviewers. I cant imagine the toll it takes time wise, and won’t always expect it. But. It makes me like your channel even better! Keep up the difficult job of pleasing the transformers fandom!
I just got this Eligos for $70 so I'm happy. It'll be next year's Christmas present as I like to buy when they're on sale. I've already got Fans Toys so I don't need him.
I feel like articulation is a tie - a double jointed knee doesn't mean all too much, since most of us pose him standing (probably). I also feel like an argument could be made for transformation being a tie, since Quietus could chip when the knee guards hit the chest piece. Overall, you can't go wrong with either. I prefer the aesthetic of Quietus (and it as a whole), but I completely understand why others prefer Eligos.
If I start judging whether articulation is meaningful then where does it end? Do I ignore ab crunch or waist swivel or anything else? I can't arbitrarily choose what articulation matters and what doesn't. Also for transformation, the reason I gave FT the point was because you have to bend the plastic to transform XTB, that is actually in the instructions and not a user specific thing. The paint chipping on the FT chest is user specific if you transform it out of order (chest is the last step, check my instructions video).
FansToys did a fix to Quietus' kneepads with the FT-29T animation recolor. They did a bit of resculpt to make sure there's clearance for the kneepads not to scratch the chest. Used to have an Eligos before I got Quietus, and the transformation is much more livable with Quietus.
The beauty of this character is that when you buy every iteration of it (just 2, hopefully more in the future) for army building, there is that random looking to an army. I hate it when I army build that they all look alike. Kinda like sharkticons, its a perfect army building character; I re-imagine that there are different sizes and looks to it, so you can mix and match all of them.
Sorry to say the idea that they fixed the tolerance issues on the Eligos is a wishful dream. I got one recently, MX-3+ version and too many joints are stupid tight, the default face has too long a chin to actually fit inside the compartment it has when transformed into vehicle mode... so the only option is to remove the head or just go with another face... frustrating of course when you are trying to transform the damn thing for the first time. Then there's the two pegs that hold the top part in place over the cockpit. For no valid reason that I can find the right peg got stuck in and refused to come out, I was able to use a separator tool to get the left one out but the only way the right one got out was by me applying enough force to basically tear the peg out. To add insult to injury simply putting the peg in the hole so it'll cover up the gap doesnt work... it falls back out! Final annoyance is that getting the fists to fit inside the little engine nozzles that cover them up when in ship mode is the mother of all frustrations... there is only One possible way for it to fit and there's nothing to really show you what that way is... It's like the hands needed a 10% or 5% reduction in size... In short, X-transbots MX-3+ was hands down the worst transformers toy I have ever had the displeasure of trying to transform... it literally forced me to break a piece to go back from vehicle to robot mode... I cant recommend staying away from it enough. The features just arent worth it for the absolute murder this thing will do on your enjoyment. It looks good but the designer needs to go back to school and learn how to engineer these things with some god damn margins for the tolerances because if this is the "improved" version? The original must have been just unplayable if you got anything but a lucky miracle instance of it.
Great video. For my money, FT is the clear winner here. Something about the XTB just looks too… puffy? Cyclonus is my favorite G1 Decepticon and I think Quietus just knocks it out of the park in terms of likeness. Easily a top 5 MP figure for me. The XTB is definitely improved over the older Eligos but I can’t get past the face sculpt. Anyway, keep up the good work
On the X-transbots Cyclonus did they fix the cockpit canopy part, I use to have the original and I never got to transform it into jet mode because the one of the tabs broke on me?
You forgot to add the category "best Transforming Transformers figure of all time, period." Only one of these figures wins that one, but one definitely wins that one. Edit: As I was typing that you actually said something regarding this statement. I love it.
You can't lose with either as both look really good. The best version would be if Fans Toys designed the figure but, with the robot of the Xtransbot. That's my perfect figure right there. Everything else is Fans Toys. However, X-transbots is way cheaper and looks great as well. Well, after all this, I decided to go with the Fans Toys Quietus. Overall appearance from robot and alt mode won it for me.
I’m glad I waited for Quietus and I’m waiting for the FT Scourge. It’s too bad all the companies don’t do their version of Scourge. Like they did Springer. Like that we can collect them and they will all have their distinctive looks. But who will be Scourge or a Sweep.
The main thing I don't like about the XTB version is the fact that they couldn't fully hide the plane's tip/needle. They should've re-worked it with this release. It unfortunately sticks out of his rear-end (@ 6:00 you see what I mean). Worst kibble ever. Anyway nice review and comparison, I almost want to pick up the new XTB plus version...almost. Maybe a pair of flush cutters can shorten that tip about a quarter inch.
It looks like your xtb is missing a paint app on the wing on its right shoulder. The rudder area should be black, like on the opposite side. It’s just purple on the side facing forward in robot mode 😢
Eligos looks more like Cyclonus than Quietus. Both in bot and alt mode. Quietus too thin.. can’t remember Cyclonus looks like a whimp lol😅 but Quietus alt mode is a beauty.
For me, the one peeve with FT-Quietus is I feel like they went a little too light on the pink forearms/highlights/whatever-you-call-'em. I actually prefer the colour scheme on the new XTB version, but FT is still the clear overall winner. I've dealt with a lot of FT transformations & I feel Quietus is easily one of their most intuitive. The last thing I had from XTB was full of gaps, holes & brittle plastic 😒
What’s great about this if you wanna army build I think both can work for any collect her to have a cyclone us that looks slightly different instead of having the same figure over and over again
No offense, but I think this is the fairest comparison I've ever watched you do between these two companies. XTB does usually make masterpiece quality pieces, which isn't reflected in the usual score disparities. 1-3 points behind FT makes total sense. I have usually picked XTB's offerings because I'm a poor and good value is usually good enough. But I still know what's up. They are never the same.
I've been asked about including "value" in these comparisons before and the problem is there is no way to score it. I can't decide what a person will value more, so I just go with cost. But I do hear you, XTB has a value with what they offer per dollar
Right off top, the X transbots face looks horrible. Looking at that cartoon image the fans toys is clearly more cartoon accurate and comic book accurate.
@@TMan978 I understand and appreciate your opinion on it. I would agree that the mold could be seen as a stylized representation...I also think it comes down to how one sees the character..is he more convening, mustache twirling, toadie...or is his this brooding quiet bruiser, the strong arm for Galvatron? Both versions are seen in the cartoon and comics. I do like a hulking version for some elements..Again, Either works great in a collection...there is subjectivity...but some prefer to wear blinders and brand loyality.
I don’t get how you can prefer the look of the FT in both modes, but tie them in sculpt. Then you give FT the nod in build, articulation, transformation and alt-mode, but XTB gets a point for being less expensive? It’s clearly an inferior figure. It should cost less. It felt like you were pulling your punches on the XTB. Like you, I have and prefer the FT (so we both win). Personally, I think the XTB looks like Bizarro Cyclonus, so I’d have given toon accuracy to FT as well, but I understand that that is subjective.
Great video. Both are amazing figures and it appears that you won't be disappointed with either. I do love my Quietus for my collection but I can't wait to see Eligos in hand.
Glad you did this
Yep, both worthy of MP collection
I really hope this means xtransbots is learning and we continue to see their products get better and better. I have multiple preorders in for figures and this gives me hope. Can’t wait for Runabout and Runamuck. We need as many good companies as we can get all competing so we all win. Great versus really appreciate it!
Same here, let's hope this is a trend
@@TMReviews Friends don't let friends buy XTB. Don't do it. Just say no.
I'm noping their Galvatron ends up being awesome. Also really excited for their Ultra Magnus.
learning? This is just a repaint...the Eligos mold is like 5 years old now.
@@Posit_Zero_Blue did you not pay attention to the video?
Great Comparison per usual, but Im Biased about this one. FTs Cyclonus is my Fav FTs Figure followed by Their Wild Rider. Having both the Old XTB and FTs Cycloni I cant say XTBs is close to FTs. To me XTBs feels and looks like a KO of FTs that drank to much soda. Even in this Refresh I can only see XTBs as a BB 9mm to FTs actual 9mm handgun. Like I said Im Biased on this one. LOL...
Something about XTB that screams Season 3.. I think overall a Tie.. can't go wrong with either. I still feel like they haven't captured that Purple yet. I have to check every companies Cyclonus. Great VS. 🌟🤓
Thanks G, yeah pretty darn close this time, XTB improved for sure
That’s your mind playing tricks. It looks like Cyclonus died and he body started to swell up. Horrible
@@Scro10m in season 3 he basically looks like that 🤣
@@Scro10mthe fanstoys obviously-not-cyclonus looks anorexic, but I agree the legs of the xtb throws me off, way too stumpy.
Wow! really great comparison review! I completely agree! with everything said! thank you for being fair with Xtb. 🐱👓🐱🚀
Thanks for watching
Nice summary of the pair, if i didn't have Quietus 29 + 29T I would of definitely gotten this one for the alt mode. Great video!
Thanks
Very fair review! I went with FT but XTB is solid here. Its the added bulk of Eligos that kept me away, the lower legs in particular.
Well that and my accumulated distrust of the quality of Keith's products. I'll never preorder another of Keith's products but I'll happily add one if it reviews well and, like you said, this was a contender!
Thanks
Great review. Xt looks more “super hero ish” to me. And ft looks more…I don’t know…like, “galvatron can boss him around with no lip”. They both look great! If I could I think I’d have ft in ship mode displayed and xt in robot mode. Thanks again! Btw…broken horn is just too slavish for me anymore.
Thanks for watching
@@TMReviews always, I appreciate the responses back. It’s nice and I think separates you in a great way from other reviewers. I cant imagine the toll it takes time wise, and won’t always expect it. But. It makes me like your channel even better! Keep up the difficult job of pleasing the transformers fandom!
@@grimlock6017 that means a lot, Thanks! I try to reply if I can especially if the person took the time to compliment me, so I take the time to reply
I own both. To me there is no comparison at all. Its like the difference between a Rolls Royce and Chrysler 300.
Which one is the Rolls? To me, it's FT.
@@bpo1975 obviously
I just got this Eligos for $70 so I'm happy. It'll be next year's Christmas present as I like to buy when they're on sale. I've already got Fans Toys so I don't need him.
I feel like articulation is a tie - a double jointed knee doesn't mean all too much, since most of us pose him standing (probably).
I also feel like an argument could be made for transformation being a tie, since Quietus could chip when the knee guards hit the chest piece.
Overall, you can't go wrong with either. I prefer the aesthetic of Quietus (and it as a whole), but I completely understand why others prefer Eligos.
Exactly.. perfect insight
If I start judging whether articulation is meaningful then where does it end? Do I ignore ab crunch or waist swivel or anything else? I can't arbitrarily choose what articulation matters and what doesn't.
Also for transformation, the reason I gave FT the point was because you have to bend the plastic to transform XTB, that is actually in the instructions and not a user specific thing. The paint chipping on the FT chest is user specific if you transform it out of order (chest is the last step, check my instructions video).
FansToys did a fix to Quietus' kneepads with the FT-29T animation recolor. They did a bit of resculpt to make sure there's clearance for the kneepads not to scratch the chest. Used to have an Eligos before I got Quietus, and the transformation is much more livable with Quietus.
The beauty of this character is that when you buy every iteration of it (just 2, hopefully more in the future) for army building, there is that random looking to an army. I hate it when I army build that they all look alike. Kinda like sharkticons, its a perfect army building character; I re-imagine that there are different sizes and looks to it, so you can mix and match all of them.
That xtransbots looks like he can take on Magnus than the Ft.
Sorry to say the idea that they fixed the tolerance issues on the Eligos is a wishful dream. I got one recently, MX-3+ version and too many joints are stupid tight, the default face has too long a chin to actually fit inside the compartment it has when transformed into vehicle mode... so the only option is to remove the head or just go with another face... frustrating of course when you are trying to transform the damn thing for the first time. Then there's the two pegs that hold the top part in place over the cockpit. For no valid reason that I can find the right peg got stuck in and refused to come out, I was able to use a separator tool to get the left one out but the only way the right one got out was by me applying enough force to basically tear the peg out. To add insult to injury simply putting the peg in the hole so it'll cover up the gap doesnt work... it falls back out! Final annoyance is that getting the fists to fit inside the little engine nozzles that cover them up when in ship mode is the mother of all frustrations... there is only One possible way for it to fit and there's nothing to really show you what that way is... It's like the hands needed a 10% or 5% reduction in size...
In short, X-transbots MX-3+ was hands down the worst transformers toy I have ever had the displeasure of trying to transform... it literally forced me to break a piece to go back from vehicle to robot mode... I cant recommend staying away from it enough. The features just arent worth it for the absolute murder this thing will do on your enjoyment. It looks good but the designer needs to go back to school and learn how to engineer these things with some god damn margins for the tolerances because if this is the "improved" version? The original must have been just unplayable if you got anything but a lucky miracle instance of it.
Great review.
Having got Quietus on order I could still be tempted by Eligos as well...
Cyclonus is such a great character, why not have both 😆
Thanks
Somehow i feel that Eligos proportions are better in alt mode, especially the wings section.
Awesome comparison. I have to agree overall and I'm happy with my FT figure. I want XTB to do better (long-term) and push FT.
For sure
Great video. For my money, FT is the clear winner here. Something about the XTB just looks too… puffy? Cyclonus is my favorite G1 Decepticon and I think Quietus just knocks it out of the park in terms of likeness. Easily a top 5 MP figure for me. The XTB is definitely improved over the older Eligos but I can’t get past the face sculpt. Anyway, keep up the good work
Thanks for watching
@@TMReviews i would love to see fanstoys and x transbots
make Optimus prime
I'm getting this XTB version but I truly can't decide whether to display them both as G1 or use 1 as IDW...good comparison video...
Thanks
On the X-transbots Cyclonus did they fix the cockpit canopy part, I use to have the original and I never got to transform it into jet mode because the one of the tabs broke on me?
You forgot to add the category "best Transforming Transformers figure of all time, period." Only one of these figures wins that one, but one definitely wins that one.
Edit: As I was typing that you actually said something regarding this statement. I love it.
Lol!
You can't lose with either as both look really good. The best version would be if Fans Toys designed the figure but, with the robot of the Xtransbot. That's my perfect figure right there. Everything else is Fans Toys. However, X-transbots is way cheaper and looks great as well. Well, after all this, I decided to go with the Fans Toys Quietus. Overall appearance from robot and alt mode won it for me.
Great review but I think Xtrans alt mode looks way better to me. Just my opinion but on camera on this review the FTs looks Scrawny
Thanks, yeah totally a subjective thing on the alt mode, both work as MP
I’m glad I waited for Quietus and I’m waiting for the FT Scourge. It’s too bad all the companies don’t do their version of Scourge. Like they did Springer. Like that we can collect them and they will all have their distinctive looks. But who will be Scourge or a Sweep.
Xtransbots takes the lead for me ....jet mode, xtransbots all day it has that 1986 "Tansformers the Movie " vibe ..to each his own!
Definitely a good bot from XTB
The main thing I don't like about the XTB version is the fact that they couldn't fully hide the plane's tip/needle. They should've re-worked it with this release. It unfortunately sticks out of his rear-end (@ 6:00 you see what I mean). Worst kibble ever. Anyway nice review and comparison, I almost want to pick up the new XTB plus version...almost. Maybe a pair of flush cutters can shorten that tip about a quarter inch.
XTB alt mode is the more accurate... easily! I picked up KO Quietus for the IDW option solely. ;-)
Uh oh I see you Xtransbots…🤔
Hopefully this trend continues, virtus coming in a few days
@@TMReviews yes and excited to see some shots of Abbadon (Galvatron).
It looks like your xtb is missing a paint app on the wing on its right shoulder. The rudder area should be black, like on the opposite side. It’s just purple on the side facing forward in robot mode 😢
Eligos looks more like Cyclonus than Quietus. Both in bot and alt mode. Quietus too thin.. can’t remember Cyclonus looks like a whimp lol😅 but Quietus alt mode is a beauty.
For me, the one peeve with FT-Quietus is I feel like they went a little too light on the pink forearms/highlights/whatever-you-call-'em. I actually prefer the colour scheme on the new XTB version, but FT is still the clear overall winner. I've dealt with a lot of FT transformations & I feel Quietus is easily one of their most intuitive. The last thing I had from XTB was full of gaps, holes & brittle plastic 😒
What’s great about this if you wanna army build I think both can work for any collect her to have a cyclone us that looks slightly different instead of having the same figure over and over again
Very true
Great job as always
Thanks, saw your video recently
The main thing I really don't like about the XTB figure is the face. Proportions look goofy. That chin would make Bruce Campbell jealous.
Is you getting the K.O.
Nah
Fanstoys Is just better in every way for me.. Do I still own both? You bet I do because I have issues lol
Lol
No offense, but I think this is the fairest comparison I've ever watched you do between these two companies. XTB does usually make masterpiece quality pieces, which isn't reflected in the usual score disparities. 1-3 points behind FT makes total sense. I have usually picked XTB's offerings because I'm a poor and good value is usually good enough. But I still know what's up. They are never the same.
I've been asked about including "value" in these comparisons before and the problem is there is no way to score it. I can't decide what a person will value more, so I just go with cost. But I do hear you, XTB has a value with what they offer per dollar
Eligos looks like he ate too many energon cubes, he doesn't even look like a g1 Cyclonus. FT for the win!
Lol, don't fat shame him
Believe it or not it doesn't look as big in person as it appears on camera. I didn't agree with TMR on that
I forgot to say I had the same brake on my you said you had on your
Yeah. Sadly it wasn't unique
Right off top, the X transbots face looks horrible.
Looking at that cartoon image the fans toys is clearly more cartoon accurate and comic book accurate.
It depends on what you're using as a reference
I wish I could like this comment more than once. Feel the same exact way, XTB looks terrible, doesn't even look like Cyclonus.
@@MWRogers those faces are way off and the porportions. X-Transbots is clearly old school stylized just like Fans Hobby
There are about 8 faces with different variations so you can choose one that looks more like what you envision, personally I prefer FT but that is me
@@TMan978 I understand and appreciate your opinion on it. I would agree that the mold could be seen as a stylized representation...I also think it comes down to how one sees the character..is he more convening, mustache twirling, toadie...or is his this brooding quiet bruiser, the strong arm for Galvatron? Both versions are seen in the cartoon and comics. I do like a hulking version for some elements..Again, Either works great in a collection...there is subjectivity...but some prefer to wear blinders and brand loyality.
You need to get your eyes checked, the fanstoys colors are spot on. You may be slightly color blind
It depends what cell of the animation you look at, some show white and some show pink, using the animation I have it was slightly off
I don’t get how you can prefer the look of the FT in both modes, but tie them in sculpt. Then you give FT the nod in build, articulation, transformation and alt-mode, but XTB gets a point for being less expensive? It’s clearly an inferior figure. It should cost less. It felt like you were pulling your punches on the XTB. Like you, I have and prefer the FT (so we both win). Personally, I think the XTB looks like Bizarro Cyclonus, so I’d have given toon accuracy to FT as well, but I understand that that is subjective.
Buying both? Try buying all 4 (both versions of both) 😵💫🫨