8:51 Well, he seems pretty happy about his Falcon mode... I mean, _really_ happy. _Really, _*_really_* happy. And to be honest, I can't say I blame him - I'd be happy too, if I could strike that pose...
For G1, it’s not a bad falcon mode. I mean other G1 examples are Cutthroat, Lazerbeak/Buzzsaw, Swoop (granted he’s a pterodactyl), Divebomb, and Wingspan.... Really, Doubledealer issn’t bad for G1.
Boy, I did not expect this coming. So I was looking for second-hand Transformers on eBay and came across the Earthrise version of this character. Those purple wings that transform into themselves into the rectangular compartment looked extremely familiar to a toy I played with as a kid. Looking more into Doubledealer's design on the eBay pictures, I also found the front of the vehicle oddly familiar. I looked up a review of the Earthrise toy on YT and found someone commenting about their memories of the G1 toy. That led me to this video by Emgo, a RUclipsr that only recently I've started watching videos from on Transformers toys that also I've recently started to collect here and there (I did buy a few Transformers when I was a kid but not that many). The way the giant head can move forward on a bit of thin plastic is even more familiar, and the collapsable purple wings too. Up until now, I thought my first time experiencing Transformers was the 2007 Michael Bay movie. I swear I've played with this toy but I was born almost 2 decades after the airing of the Transformers G1 show? Did I just find my childhood toy? Does my history with the Transformers franchise date even further back and I'm only realising this now? Recently My father and I were discussing a toy that I played with a long time ago but we couldn't quite place our finger on it. Is this the toy we were talking about? Emgo, thank you for making this video review because I wouldn't have found myself in this interesting predicament otherwise.
Welcome to the Double Dealer club! I still have mine from when I was a kid. To answer your question, not that I know of about getting the power masters out. Glad to see him make your channels reviews! Looking forward to seeing what you review next. I enjoy watching your channel with my kids.
Absolutly one of the better g1 toys in terms of holding up over time. I like that the earthrise version has a removable engine block for either of the power master characters(now soundwave minion repaints) so they look like the original a bit more. Such a unique g1 toy.
Complete he's generally $150-200. Skar is $25. Knok is $35. His chest piece usually missing. And his missile is $45. He's up there with G1 Prime and Megatron as far as cost.
I got one complete with both his powermasters on Transformerland.com for $90. He was just missing his chest piece which is gonna be a pain in the ass to find, probably.
Damn! I paid $96 back in 1996 mint in box! I didn’t know if that was a fair price😢 so maybe I got scammed. It felt that the like it’s been over a decade and when you’re 18 it feels like a lifetime. I thought that perhaps the price was too high but then again I felt it was my last opportunity to own it. I still have it in the box in new condition. I’ve played with it and transformed it only a few times.
My brother and I had this figure when we were young. You can fold his arms out to help get out the bat power-master, but those clips are though and never broke. you could also use your nail or spugger to pop it out from between the legs, the same spot the humanoid power-master has a tab. And yes the original instruction had you stick scar in the butt for storage, IIRC
In the super god masterforce cartoon his 1st appearance episode is called “ the appearance of the final godmaster” and he’s one person that can turn into a autobot or a decpticon
7-0-SAVAGE There’s also Punch, an Autobot spy infiltrating the Decepticons using a disguise(the double spy gimmick in his toy) under the name Counterpunch. His bio states that he may be developing multiple personalities, as Counterpunch is sorta becoming his own person.
Transformers: Super-God Masterforce makes him the opposite of Punch - a double-agent who’s a little less trustworthy than Punch. Different take on Knok/Skar, too.
Great review Emgo316. This was my favorite G1 toy as a kid but was lost to time. Broke down 2 yrs ago and pieced one together on ebay. Not cheap but it makes me happy every time I transform it. And now that we're getting a completely new figure (the bastard version of generations blitzwing is nonexistent in my book) I can hardly wait for my preorder. Looking forward to what HasTak can accomplish with modern engineering.
Is this the first time G1 Megatron is not told anything about the location of his trigger? I guess bots with awkward parts placement really get and respect each other.
Ooh I’ve been away for a while- love the turntable! Also, my brother and I each got Powermaster Optimus Prime one Christmas and had no clue the point of the lil’ dude was to UNLOCK a feature. We totally broke the locking tabs on ours wondering why his legs wouldn’t go down... doh! Still played beautifully
Speaking as someone who does own a G1 Doubledealer, I've found the best way to remove his powermaster figures from vehicle mode is to lift up his head section, move the folded arm sections to a 45 degree angle, grasp the powermaster top and bottom (as best you can) and pull the powermaster top loose first, after which the bottom comes loose more or less on its own.
This is nostalgic. When I was younger, Double Dealer was one of the last Transformers I had. Along with Nosecone, Starscream (minus all of his accessories), and one of the automatic transforming twin bots. Then shortly after we ended up giving all of my toys to a Goodwill, and I didn't start collecting Transformers again until I was an adult. Was happy to hear he was getting a new figure in Earthrise, because I have fond memories of this figure.
Not gonna lie, even if you HAD only got this guy cause of the Earthrise one, it's legit awesome to see some of these guys finally. I got into collecting when I was 15 and getting anything G1 was already nearly impossible by then, so these G1 Funday videos are some of my faves just cause it helps to know which G1 bots are truly cool and which ones are just very...... very nostalgic. lol
He is absolutely amazing. I had one that was not complete for years... Last year Bert the Stormtrooper sent out a thing about the chest piece and I sent him my Doubledealer and between his and mine, he now has a complete Doubledealer. The love for this character is still strong with many. We were done dirty with the Blitzwing remold, so glad he is getting a new figure of his own!
If I remember rightly, the missile warhead was supposed to go on the shoulder of the humanoid mode per instructions, with the back half being a hand weapon.
Doubledealer is the only bot I have left from my childhood (was always my favourite) after my parents sold my toys. Skar was lost for over 20 years and turned up in a box of Lego. I asked my my mum to look for it and he was right on top of the lego pile.
Always one of my more favourite Transformers I have had. I remember trying to figure out how the different modes unlock and changing it up, so I could give the robot mode wings. And yes, getting the powermasters out has always been a pain, even when new.
i wish i had that because i have the generations doubledealer and it is a good figure and i was surprised that a new one was announced and they went back to his g1 look man thats gonna be so AMAZING
15:48 imagine doubledealer was working for the autobots but megatron secretly paid him more, and he “accidentally” fires when he drops the missile and just so happened to shoot prime
Earthrise doubledealer brought me here. I've had this figure when I was a kid but never got chance to know what it is called and never keep this in my memory. Today I got the memory back. It transforms exactly same as how I remembered.
That would make a great video. Putting the repro labels on any one of your transformers. To see the b4 and after. Kinda like what you do with the senti candy toys. Just no candy or the candy burps lol.
Could we get an "Emgo Build Stuff" Video of Double Dealer when you get the Toyhax stickers? Would be cool to see you at work and get any tips and tricks you have for reprolabels.
My "want" is the reverse of yours. I reacquired a box of my old toys, and my collection is getting current releases of the toys I still have. I was so happy when the Earthrise version of this one was announced! My only problem is that I didn't pack the box, so it didn't contain everything. I'm still missing Skar. :(
0:40 NutriGrain is very different in the US, apparently (in Australia it's a multigrain cereal--Nutrigrain bars here are literally nutrigrain cereal glued together with chocolate)...what in the name of Primus is the American Nutrigrain supposed to be?
"I want you to poop in his pizza bagels. That's all."
Best Megatron quote ever.
I love how DoubleDealer's face just kind of looks like he's screaming internally "WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE!?" with those wide eyes of his.
Fortress Maximus is like, don’t mind my little brother, he’s... special. 😂
I always love these G1 Friday reviews.
Me too
Me three
Well back in the day we did not get this like review. So getting this is so awesome. I hope we keep getting them.
Me 4
8:51 Well, he seems pretty happy about his Falcon mode... I mean, _really_ happy. _Really, _*_really_* happy. And to be honest, I can't say I blame him - I'd be happy too, if I could strike that pose...
Loved having this guy when I was a kid. The falcon mode was so cool.
Oke
For G1, it’s not a bad falcon mode. I mean other G1 examples are Cutthroat, Lazerbeak/Buzzsaw, Swoop (granted he’s a pterodactyl), Divebomb, and Wingspan.... Really, Doubledealer issn’t bad for G1.
@@ronaldpaterni5081 Fs
Emgo must be having a ball with reviewing all these G1 toys
Boy, I did not expect this coming. So I was looking for second-hand Transformers on eBay and came across the Earthrise version of this character. Those purple wings that transform into themselves into the rectangular compartment looked extremely familiar to a toy I played with as a kid. Looking more into Doubledealer's design on the eBay pictures, I also found the front of the vehicle oddly familiar.
I looked up a review of the Earthrise toy on YT and found someone commenting about their memories of the G1 toy. That led me to this video by Emgo, a RUclipsr that only recently I've started watching videos from on Transformers toys that also I've recently started to collect here and there (I did buy a few Transformers when I was a kid but not that many). The way the giant head can move forward on a bit of thin plastic is even more familiar, and the collapsable purple wings too.
Up until now, I thought my first time experiencing Transformers was the 2007 Michael Bay movie. I swear I've played with this toy but I was born almost 2 decades after the airing of the Transformers G1 show? Did I just find my childhood toy? Does my history with the Transformers franchise date even further back and I'm only realising this now?
Recently My father and I were discussing a toy that I played with a long time ago but we couldn't quite place our finger on it. Is this the toy we were talking about? Emgo, thank you for making this video review because I wouldn't have found myself in this interesting predicament otherwise.
I had similar experience with starscream I knew I played with it as kid ,and saw it online last year
So, so precious
18:22 Same.
G1 Punch/Counterpunch: Am I a joke to you?
Welcome to the Double Dealer club! I still have mine from when I was a kid. To answer your question, not that I know of about getting the power masters out. Glad to see him make your channels reviews!
Looking forward to seeing what you review next. I enjoy watching your channel with my kids.
15:48 I am ashamed, kind of, to admit how many times I replayed that. It was hilarious.
Ah, Powermasters.
'Twas everyman's dream to live as an engine block clingin for one's life right o'er somebot's crotch. Fascinating.
I love the style of your videos, funny and relaxing.
Definitely among the best figures from the latter end of G1 when it was in its decline. It's strange that this character isnt more popular.
Based on their knees, Knok and doubledealer must have wanted to turn into crabs but got a military truck and a bird instead
Absolutly one of the better g1 toys in terms of holding up over time. I like that the earthrise version has a removable engine block for either of the power master characters(now soundwave minion repaints) so they look like the original a bit more. Such a unique g1 toy.
Wow never failed to enjoy this
your a awesome youtuber and I bet your overload review and transformation is gonna be so sweet too
I'm scared to find out how high that "decent" price was
I've seen him complete going for 100 to 120
agreed
Complete he's generally $150-200. Skar is $25. Knok is $35. His chest piece usually missing. And his missile is $45. He's up there with G1 Prime and Megatron as far as cost.
I got one complete with both his powermasters on Transformerland.com for $90. He was just missing his chest piece which is gonna be a pain in the ass to find, probably.
Damn! I paid $96 back in 1996 mint in box! I didn’t know if that was a fair price😢 so maybe I got scammed. It felt that the like it’s been over a decade and when you’re 18 it feels like a lifetime. I thought that perhaps the price was too high but then again I felt it was my last opportunity to own it. I still have it in the box in new condition. I’ve played with it and transformed it only a few times.
My brother and I had this figure when we were young. You can fold his arms out to help get out the bat power-master, but those clips are though and never broke. you could also use your nail or spugger to pop it out from between the legs, the same spot the humanoid power-master has a tab. And yes the original instruction had you stick scar in the butt for storage, IIRC
I didn’t see that in the instructions
@@emgo316 Could just be 20 yr old memory playing tricks.
OmegaII I’m not sure about the instructions, but the TF wiki does say to plug Skar on his butt
In the super god masterforce cartoon his 1st appearance episode is called “ the appearance of the final godmaster” and he’s one person that can turn into a autobot or a decpticon
That was Doubleclouder.
Damian Skyfire Yeap I have the super god masterforce dvd
Damian Skyfire maybe I’ll do a dvd review on it
Prime: hey that’s not a sausage on my pizza bagel!
Had this figure when I was young. Memories.. i might go look for this guy along with getting EarthRise 🤑😊
hey emgo I have been a fan for 3 years now and I love your content and i hope you never stop
0:37 Nobody's gonna talk about the spongebob and patrick picture on the left corner of the nutri bar box?
Spongebob and Patrick are on the nutri grain box
emgo316 ayyyyyyyyyeee
Never heard of Doubledealer on account of being a 2000s kid
Well, Doubledealer was a Powermaster. A double agent who was on both sides at once. An Autobot *and* a Decepticon.
This character is somewhat similar to Punch and Counterpunch, which came before Doubledealer.
7-0-SAVAGE There’s also Punch, an Autobot spy infiltrating the Decepticons using a disguise(the double spy gimmick in his toy) under the name Counterpunch. His bio states that he may be developing multiple personalities, as Counterpunch is sorta becoming his own person.
Transformers: Super-God Masterforce makes him the opposite of Punch - a double-agent who’s a little less trustworthy than Punch. Different take on Knok/Skar, too.
Yeah, you missed out.
Glad you were able to get one off your bucket list! Great review as always, I look forward to G1 Friday every week
Great review Emgo316. This was my favorite G1 toy as a kid but was lost to time. Broke down 2 yrs ago and pieced one together on ebay. Not cheap but it makes me happy every time I transform it. And now that we're getting a completely new figure (the bastard version of generations blitzwing is nonexistent in my book) I can hardly wait for my preorder. Looking forward to what HasTak can accomplish with modern engineering.
Is this the first time G1 Megatron is not told anything about the location of his trigger? I guess bots with awkward parts placement really get and respect each other.
This means you'll have a precious comparison that I wasn't expecting you to have?
i had a knock off version of this in my childhood... EarthRise Doubledealer, i'm coming for you!
best g1 transformer ever made
The bird is very endowed lol
Indeed~
Great video
Gotta love finding a bucket list figure for a great price! I did the same recently with a complete not yellowed G1 Jetfire at a toy show!
Me too. Had that same problem too, finding a complete g1 Doubledealer. I also got it at a decent price too.
You are a very lucky man to own one of these. This really is a G1 Legend. Rare AF too.
Ooh I’ve been away for a while- love the turntable! Also, my brother and I each got Powermaster Optimus Prime one Christmas and had no clue the point of the lil’ dude was to UNLOCK a feature. We totally broke the locking tabs on ours wondering why his legs wouldn’t go down... doh! Still played beautifully
I had Double Dealer as a kid. I used to call the falcon mode the vulture mode. Seemed more accurate.
Speaking as someone who does own a G1 Doubledealer, I've found the best way to remove his powermaster figures from vehicle mode is to lift up his head section, move the folded arm sections to a 45 degree angle, grasp the powermaster top and bottom (as best you can) and pull the powermaster top loose first, after which the bottom comes loose more or less on its own.
Emgo, great review, as always. If you’re near an Ollie’s store, they were selling large boxes of blueberry flavor.
Wow... one is my transformers from childhood. Thank you ☺️
decepticon double dealer giving new meaning to the term crotch rocket
Did not need that picture in my head.
This is nostalgic. When I was younger, Double Dealer was one of the last Transformers I had. Along with Nosecone, Starscream (minus all of his accessories), and one of the automatic transforming twin bots. Then shortly after we ended up giving all of my toys to a Goodwill, and I didn't start collecting Transformers again until I was an adult. Was happy to hear he was getting a new figure in Earthrise, because I have fond memories of this figure.
Not gonna lie, even if you HAD only got this guy cause of the Earthrise one, it's legit awesome to see some of these guys finally. I got into collecting when I was 15 and getting anything G1 was already nearly impossible by then, so these G1 Funday videos are some of my faves just cause it helps to know which G1 bots are truly cool and which ones are just very...... very nostalgic. lol
He is absolutely amazing. I had one that was not complete for years... Last year Bert the Stormtrooper sent out a thing about the chest piece and I sent him my Doubledealer and between his and mine, he now has a complete Doubledealer. The love for this character is still strong with many. We were done dirty with the Blitzwing remold, so glad he is getting a new figure of his own!
I don't have that figure (definitely getting the new one though), but I think you can pull the red clips back to get the Powermaster out safely.
If I remember rightly, the missile warhead was supposed to go on the shoulder of the humanoid mode per instructions, with the back half being a hand weapon.
ok not gonna lie this guy look amazing. And I never grew up with g1 but, I did watch it and honestly he is one on personal favs
Doubledealer is the only bot I have left from my childhood (was always my favourite) after my parents sold my toys. Skar was lost for over 20 years and turned up in a box of Lego. I asked my my mum to look for it and he was right on top of the lego pile.
I had this guy as a kid. Fun figure. I always thought he was a buzzard or condor.
I just remembered that I owned a transformers toy that was a triple changer , and I thought he was a vulture xD
Always one of my more favourite Transformers I have had.
I remember trying to figure out how the different modes unlock and changing it up, so I could give the robot mode wings.
And yes, getting the powermasters out has always been a pain, even when new.
I cant wait for the Earth Rise Doubledealer, he looks so great. I never had g1 Doubledealer here, its a shame.
i laughed so hard at 18:00 🤣
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this is very true
i wish i had that because i have the generations doubledealer and it is a good figure and i was surprised that a new one was announced and they went back to his g1 look man thats gonna be so AMAZING
Good review. His bird head looks more like a vulture than a falcon.
Looking forward to Earthrise D. Dealer
15:48 imagine doubledealer was working for the autobots but megatron secretly paid him more, and he “accidentally” fires when he drops the missile and just so happened to shoot prime
I had this as a kid.. but did not remember this toy at all untill saw this videos thumbnail.
Was a great fig. Can’t wait to get my hands on the earthrise version
I love my G1 DoubleDealer even though the only thing left is his Bird mode parts.
Earthrise doubledealer brought me here. I've had this figure when I was a kid but never got chance to know what it is called and never keep this in my memory. Today I got the memory back. It transforms exactly same as how I remembered.
This skit's going to come back in some form when the EarthRise version comes out, isn't it?
I still have my G1 DoubleDealer with both powermasters. I just got the new Knok & Skaar. Now just need the Earthrise verison
"He can bite you and also poke you at the same time" doubledealer🤣🤣🤣
Nice
A phenomenal and fun toy for back in the day. Megatron's master plan indeed lol.
That would make a great video. Putting the repro labels on any one of your transformers. To see the b4 and after. Kinda like what you do with the senti candy toys. Just no candy or the candy burps lol.
Could we get an "Emgo Build Stuff" Video of Double Dealer when you get the Toyhax stickers?
Would be cool to see you at work and get any tips and tricks you have for reprolabels.
There are no tricks to applying stickers. It’s pretty much:
Step 1) apply sticker
Step 2) repeat step one lol
He was definitely one of my favorite figs when I was a kid. And I honestly thought he looked more like a buzzard than a falcon, but thats just me.
So, if DoubleDealer is both an Autobot and Decepticon, would that make him....
An Autocon?????
Just a heads up emgo you'll need the generations selects 4 pack spy patrol team so you can have skar and knoc for the earthrise doubledealer
Nice double dealer
My "want" is the reverse of yours. I reacquired a box of my old toys, and my collection is getting current releases of the toys I still have. I was so happy when the Earthrise version of this one was announced!
My only problem is that I didn't pack the box, so it didn't contain everything. I'm still missing Skar. :(
16:52
dammit emgo
His soul is hollow, but that's just by design. Nice !
the falcon mode eyes in certain lights throughout the review make it seem to have pupils
Is it me or does his vehicle mode look like the vehicle mode that Red Alert had in the last part of the Cybertron show or is it just me ?
Still have mine on my desk.
Double Dealer looks like he is having a Veitnam flashback
More like a Cybertron flashback....
Is he a DECEPTICON or is he just happy to see you? XD
Doubledealer looks nice, this is my favorite G1 toy.
Best video ever 👍
Nice. I've always wanted him, but I know I wont ever get him.
Forgot to plug my deviantart here at DelfromTeamRAD, whoops! Now it's done.
Can't you store his chest plate and other power master on the back of his truck?
Still have mine when I was a kid! In the garage somewhere
0:40 NutriGrain is very different in the US, apparently (in Australia it's a multigrain cereal--Nutrigrain bars here are literally nutrigrain cereal glued together with chocolate)...what in the name of Primus is the American Nutrigrain supposed to be?
It's funny; the infamous missile in his falcon mode is attached to his robot mode epidermis. So he's literary a *cue transformers segway music*
I actually have this toy as a kid. Brings back memories!!
Glad we have upgrade kits to fill in the gaps. I especially love the thigh fillers for my new ish powermaster Optimus Prime.
G1 Friday is best day
This figure is like animated shockwave that have a autobot look and a decepticon look and alt mode
I have the Gen Blitzwing retool, like it but shoulders are still terrible.
Want the updated Earthrise figures pretty bad.
Wow, I guess this is the longest G1 video I have ever seen XD
Have this one. Missing Both power master and the chest piece. Also missing power master primes head and power master
Can't wait for the new Doubledealer.
Maybe you can put the bat one in the chest plate when he's in robot mode
1988 was when I exited Transformers as a teen, so I never got this guy, but the Earthrise one looks cool, I've pre-ordered it.
This is the nost complicated transformers toy eve tbh