His original bio said that he was a hard rock fan but he loves all Earth music. Plus, Blaster was in two of the episodes that featured "Cold Slither", which was a hard rock song written and performed by Cobra for the nefarious purpose of... Earning some money because they were broke.
Just the very mention of Vikings adds a great depth of metal to Blaster's bio, unusual that it should be attached to Blaster but it works somehow. Excellent stuff Thew.
Too bad that I never came across Blaster back then. I would have liked a Voyager figure that transforms well and has good height and weight to him. Hweight? His vehicle mode is one bite-sized war machine that looks awesome yet fun to hold at the same time. You may rock on with the groom.
SOLD!!! Been kinda on the fence about this guy, but I'm sufficiently knocked off and almost completely ready to head out and hunt him down. I have picked up Soundblaster and he's... Meh... No connection. Just picked up the new Springer and I have no problem admitting that he's got me all weak and mushy in the knees... Totally worth the grip. Glad to see you back, great video.
Have Springer and Sandstorm. Lee, I started a group chat to keep AA spirit until TFNation, are you on FB and can I add you as a friend so I can add you to the chat. You can unfriend after.
11 лет назад
The sculpted left hand trigger finger is for Soundwave's eject button pressing pose.
I'll admit I was on the fence, but when I saw it in store & read the bio. I ran off with it quicker than Blurr with Beachcombers stash. Been waiting to see you opinion on the bio, well done!
Interesting. You wonder why only his left is sculpted to hold the gun, and then you show this old Blaster picture...where he holds the gun in his left hand!! Mystery solved!! Unless I'm not the first to notice...
Hey Thew, the whole “Vikings into Metal” thing? That’s actually a reference to a historical document that suggests Vikings singing voices were responsible for the Death Growl. That’s not a joke, RUclips it.
You do the happiest TF reviews dude. And now you make me want to take Blaster and both Soundwaves out of the box and play with em. With some Quiet Riot or Meatloaf in the mp3 player..
I must admit, I didn't think they'd be able to pull Blaster off as a cybertronian truck but it looks pretty decent! Does the plastic feel a little flimsy and tacky like the Combaticons? I found that they were a little bit plastic like for their own good with their neon colours.
Blaster looks so good that I had to get 2 of him and both of them were removed out of the box. In the end, I managed to see 4 of Blaster sitting on the shelves.
I saw FoC Blaster along side Soundwave in B&M not too long ago, sadly by the time payday rolled around all the Blasters had sold but i did pick up FoC Soundwave for 10 quid
Thew, great to see another review bro. Also, perhaps you and some other TF reviewers that enjoy metal should create a playlist that Blaster would approve.
Never had a G1 or any proper representation of Blaster in the day so impulse buying this guy back in the day fit the bill. More or less a straight up upsize if the Soundwave deluxe, was really surprised how well the head worked, and the G1 era blaster rifle was always my favorite inclusion. Never a fan of the disc bots though or how the release literally sticks out of his back but everything else was great. Super excited for the Legacy Blaster I have ordered from BBTS as it's everything a G1 update should be and still retains the G1 era weapon. I'll always have a soft spot though for the FOC release as it's a retool done right and about as accurate as the original design could allow.
4:09 lmao I was thinking that too, but it guess it’d probably be because their descendants are REALLY into metal. So what’d sound more metal, saying “any Nordic person would approve” or just cutting the chase straight to Viking lol
Hahah! Oh, I have missed this! I really wish I could find a supplier of this now, just because I can't stand the stupid delivery fees from anywhere outside the Yorks & Humber area.
Your right Thew - that is a bad ass bio! LOL I'm seriously considering adding this figure to my classics collection to represent Blaster. The crappy red cybertron version was . . . well . .. I'm pretty sure I am going to treat myself to Generations Goldfire first though. :-)
+Graeme Pryce I did it. Blaster was added to my collection at the splendid price of £12.99 on monday this week. Everything Thew said was true. He IS a worthy investment for all G1 fans looking to update their 'inexplicably titanic' cassette-bot. :-)
His hand is posed like that so if you want, you can bring his hand up and make it look like -he's- the one who's ejecting the little disc-bot. Y'know, themantics. Thewmantics?
Its the best joke ive Heard this week, he meant Vikings would approve of the SOURCE of metal for their weaponry but also for many other things. If they would love it as a style of Music who knows too many people to ask Before being able to get a conclusion that is inconclusive
Awesome FOC Blaster review, Thew. I remember when I had to help Brent get his. Also, mind helping out? One guy is using my artwork without asking. He's already using copyrighted audio so, I'm probably gonna let RUclips take care of it.
Your not the only one, I get Rewind and Eject mixed up too!!! If you grab some paint markers or something you can detail him like the Takara version! I agree too, Steeljaw is lame on this figure :P
I just wish he had more, lots more. And timely with new releases. He needs to buy a house next to Peaugh and ambush him with an atomic wedgie at the front door whenever a delivery comes. ...of course he should then give it back when he's done because chocolate is still best with some vanilla.
Man, remember when we were impressed by more than 1 new part on a repaint?
Blaster seemed more old-school hip-hop than metal to me, like he should be blasting Run DMC instead of Slayer.
His original bio said that he was a hard rock fan but he loves all Earth music. Plus, Blaster was in two of the episodes that featured "Cold Slither", which was a hard rock song written and performed by Cobra for the nefarious purpose of... Earning some money because they were broke.
Just the very mention of Vikings adds a great depth of metal to Blaster's bio, unusual that it should be attached to Blaster but it works somehow. Excellent stuff Thew.
Blaster is an Amon Amarth fan and you can’t tell me otherwise
His seat is, actually, 100 percent in-scale with Diaclone pilots.
And titan masters, mostly
Before this review: "I'm not arsed about the FOC Soundwave mould."
After this review: "I NEED BLASTER IN MY LIFE!"
Yes when there is blaster there is always soundwave
2:09 the Mayan calendar is back and out for revenge!
The trigger finger is on his left hand because that can be used to push the button next to his head to open his chest. And his wheels are new too.
Good lord, that bio... Anyone else hearing The Ultimate Warrior skronking that out?
Too bad that I never came across Blaster back then. I would have liked a Voyager figure that transforms well and has good height and weight to him. Hweight? His vehicle mode is one bite-sized war machine that looks awesome yet fun to hold at the same time.
You may rock on with the groom.
SOLD!!! Been kinda on the fence about this guy, but I'm sufficiently knocked off and almost completely ready to head out and hunt him down. I have picked up Soundblaster and he's... Meh... No connection. Just picked up the new Springer and I have no problem admitting that he's got me all weak and mushy in the knees... Totally worth the grip. Glad to see you back, great video.
I think Blaster’s alt mode is the Cybertronian version of an armature band van that’s constantly blasting hard music inside.
100%
4:09 they’re Nords. They were into metal
Speaking of Scrounge, FINALLY getting him as a redeco (or maybe retool) of Thrilling 30 Cosmos with the Hasbro Computron giftset.
3:43-4:06 was great. You need to do more dramatic bio readings.
Just realised its not a trigger finger - its sculpted so he can press the shoulder button
4:33
Blast-phemous?
Look out 'n' shout, OW!
still looking for this one. spotted him twice at AA and missed him both times. love this figure.
+lee coombes And I happened to get one there, YOU NEED ONE
+Asgard Jones argh! very true. however I did just win Generations Blitzwing on EBay. it'll do for now
I got Springer on the first hour of AA.
Nice. Springer is just amazing. I got him as soon as he was released as Springers a favourite of mine.
Have Springer and Sandstorm. Lee, I started a group chat to keep AA spirit until TFNation, are you on FB and can I add you as a friend so I can add you to the chat. You can unfriend after.
The sculpted left hand trigger finger is for Soundwave's eject button pressing pose.
3:43 METAL!!!!!!!
i hurted myself trying to head bang
So how did the marriage work out?
I'll admit I was on the fence, but when I saw it in store & read the bio. I ran off with it quicker than Blurr with Beachcombers stash. Been waiting to see you opinion on the bio, well done!
Interesting. You wonder why only his left is sculpted to hold the gun, and then you show this old Blaster picture...where he holds the gun in his left hand!! Mystery solved!! Unless I'm not the first to notice...
I’m from 2020 pandemic era. You have a shaved head and a bigger beard then.
Sweeeeeeet! Wanted one of these since I got voyager soundwave and seeing it in hand in a non boring review has made me want it even more :D
Hey Thew, the whole “Vikings into Metal” thing? That’s actually a reference to a historical document that suggests Vikings singing voices were responsible for the Death Growl. That’s not a joke, RUclips it.
You do the happiest TF reviews dude. And now you make me want to take Blaster and both Soundwaves out of the box and play with em. With some Quiet Riot or Meatloaf in the mp3 player..
Some of the best TF reviews on RUclips: THIS GUY!
Argh! I thought this was a new video, I was not prepared for the hair!
Gosh, I remember when you were just using some horrible camera phone thing, now look at you! The big guy's all grown up! *tear*
"I'm not gonna get a fandom argument for getting Rewind and Eject's names wrong, am I?"
Nope. You got 'em right
I must admit, I didn't think they'd be able to pull Blaster off as a cybertronian truck but it looks pretty decent!
Does the plastic feel a little flimsy and tacky like the Combaticons? I found that they were a little bit plastic like for their own good with their neon colours.
EXCELLENTLY AWESOME HEAVY METAL STUFF DUDE!! Those to figs are suprisingly great. Btw, is that system of a down at end credits?
Points for channeling The Ultimate Warrior while reading the bio (but what was with the picture of The Shatterer?)
I posted this bio on your facebook wall like, months ago, awesome that you finally got your hands on him. :D
Blaster looks so good that I had to get 2 of him and both of them were removed out of the box. In the end, I managed to see 4 of Blaster sitting on the shelves.
No Rude Awakening of Optimus Prime reference, 0/10.
....
I need this figure now.
I saw FoC Blaster along side Soundwave in B&M not too long ago, sadly by the time payday rolled around all the Blasters had sold but i did pick up FoC Soundwave for 10 quid
Thew, great to see another review bro. Also, perhaps you and some other TF reviewers that enjoy metal should create a playlist that Blaster would approve.
Dude, I keep watching your reviews over and over, ya gotta do more. They are very unique and refreshing.
Never had a G1 or any proper representation of Blaster in the day so impulse buying this guy back in the day fit the bill. More or less a straight up upsize if the Soundwave deluxe, was really surprised how well the head worked, and the G1 era blaster rifle was always my favorite inclusion. Never a fan of the disc bots though or how the release literally sticks out of his back but everything else was great. Super excited for the Legacy Blaster I have ordered from BBTS as it's everything a G1 update should be and still retains the G1 era weapon. I'll always have a soft spot though for the FOC release as it's a retool done right and about as accurate as the original design could allow.
The legacy blaster is pretty tight if you fancy him
4:09 lmao I was thinking that too, but it guess it’d probably be because their descendants are REALLY into metal. So what’d sound more metal, saying “any Nordic person would approve” or just cutting the chase straight to Viking lol
What the foc
Could a new Titan Master sit in that tiny chair on is roof?
Yeah, well scaled, Won’t fit if the guns there though
Glad to see I'm not the only one who used a proper Reprolabels Autobot sticker to cover up the travesty of Blaster's subpar movie-esque symbol.
Thew the trigger finger is there to make it blaster look like he's releasing his data discs in a soundwave manner
So love the bit from Dreamevil on 4:05. Awesome!!!!!
Very very cool but I think I like sound wave better just because its Soundwave so ya and why didn't my sound wave come with the little discs?
Hahah! Oh, I have missed this! I really wish I could find a supplier of this now, just because I can't stand the stupid delivery fees from anywhere outside the Yorks & Humber area.
Do you have a link to that sound effect of the guy screaming METAL ?
His left hand is like that to pose him pushing the button to open his chest. Hope it helps :)
0:21 shit that’s the one I had as a kid, which one is that
What is the song at the part when METAL!!! is screamed out?
I think his wheels are new too with some Autobot logo looking hubcaps.
Goddamn! This guy makes HILARIOUS reviews and his TF collection kicks ass!
Your right Thew - that is a bad ass bio! LOL
I'm seriously considering adding this figure to my classics collection to represent Blaster. The crappy red cybertron version was . . . well . ..
I'm pretty sure I am going to treat myself to Generations Goldfire first though. :-)
+Graeme Pryce I did it. Blaster was added to my collection at the splendid price of £12.99 on monday this week.
Everything Thew said was true. He IS a worthy investment for all G1 fans looking to update their 'inexplicably titanic' cassette-bot. :-)
Hey, you've lost some weigt! Also the music to the transformation sequence was positively phenomenal. Blaster would be proud.
oh man, this video is even more metal than Blasters bio.
I wanna guess that you recorded the bit after you made friends with the whisky was after you transformed him.
very nice. that bio makes me want him even more now!
I never knew how much I wanted a Scrounge until now
yurrrrrsss beige! I didn't even bother with soundwave..it was the beige legs that sold me
Nice review Thew I'm guessing the Bot Discs haven't reached Our shores yet or have they
5:16-5:19
Who's the guy mumbling 'murr burr burr murr' in the background?
hey did you guys hear they are repainting the combaticons as autobots
Oh my god why did no-one think of Scrouge before?
He's like Blaster's bezzy mate... This needs to happen...
I believe the most appropriate term with this slab of extreme metalness is: YOINK!!!
Hey are you going to get combiner wars computron ?
He was gonna.
BUT THEN HE GOT HIGH BROW
His hand is posed like that so if you want, you can bring his hand up and make it look like -he's- the one who's ejecting the little disc-bot. Y'know, themantics. Thewmantics?
can't wait to see your review of Springer if ya find him
Aaah yes, back when Thew had hair.
24Finn he has hair now tho
Yeah NOW.
4 months ago he was still a lil' bit bald
You could probably wedge an old headmaster head into the tiny yellow seat.
I was fixated on your shirt throughout the video to actually register what you were saying...
I always forget you reviewed this fella
For some reason I want to call his alt-mode the "Thunder Bus".
Dream Evil reference for the win!!! Great review fella!
Awsome review mate. Btw looks spine bustingly awsome in 1080p
Dude, you do the best review's on the internet.
I think the viking bit is a nod to techno viking. He was a big youtube meme for a while.
Its the best joke ive Heard this week, he meant Vikings would approve of the SOURCE of metal for their weaponry but also for many other things. If they would love it as a style of Music who knows too many people to ask Before being able to get a conclusion that is inconclusive
There's a Blaster AND Soundwave at Walmarts RIGHT NEXT to each other... I guess I'm pickin em up now...
Awesome FOC Blaster review, Thew. I remember when I had to help Brent get his.
Also, mind helping out? One guy is using my artwork without asking. He's already using copyrighted audio so, I'm probably gonna let RUclips take care of it.
his left hand can actually push the button on collar bone
transformed mode reminds me of Omega Supreme's tank.
Awesome review.. always a blast watching your videos.
Your not the only one, I get Rewind and Eject mixed up too!!! If you grab some paint markers or something you can detail him like the Takara version! I agree too, Steeljaw is lame on this figure :P
Finally another awesome review, been waiting a long time for :)
I'm back for like, the third time, just to listen to that Bio.
Are there any viking autobots?
Could you review g1 megatron? XD
Honestly, Blaster should be a '50s Chopper Bike. That would definitely suit him.
Just how would that work when he also has little people living inside him?
Decepticon Deathwing?
It's weird they went with the toy accurate bage thighs when the cartoon accurate black would have looked much better
Thew needs to get generations voyager blitzwing
Great figure, but theres just too much RED in my transformer collection arghh.
Thew your the best transformer reviewer ever. Much Love.
Yet another Thewtastic vid by the beefiest reviewer ever Thew! Cheers mate!
That review was a total blast!
......
I'm so sorry
Just realised its not a trigger finger - its sculpted so he can press the shoulder button
Yeah Soundwave had it to
you realized that twice
HAH
@@KilosFoxo bruh, you're replying to a six year old comment
@@copperhead577 so?
I just wish he had more, lots more. And timely with new releases. He needs to buy a house next to Peaugh and ambush him with an atomic wedgie at the front door whenever a delivery comes.
...of course he should then give it back when he's done because chocolate is still best with some vanilla.
You're awesome Thew! Hope you enjoy the honeymoon...