I think the wheels on the shoulder connected to the rod, can move out of place in order to avoid clashing with the cab, when moving arms higher than shoulder level? Maybe….
I prefer my XTB Krank for a realistic truck mode for Huffer. But Pipes was a slightly retooled, possibly more modern/futuristic day cab truck with quad headlamps, so I like having this different mold for Pipes.
@@Paik4Life🤣🤣🤣🤣 it’s very relaxing to me, I definitely enjoy the process‼️ My Pipes finally arrived he’s officially my new favorite FT figure! I really enjoy animating him🎬🎬🎬‼️
Thanks again as always for the transformation tips dude, i for sure had forgotten about the toes. As he was waiting for me to transform, he was just standing on the shelf all wonky cuz i had forgot that the toes moved. 😂😂but yeah he's fun! I'm gonna take your advice & grab gears too
On the front wheels untabbing, isn't it just to allow for more outward shoulder movement? You just skipped that in articulation, and with the wheel moved there is clearly a joint there for fairly good range of motion if the wheels aren't blocking it.
Wonder why they didn't just go with a metallic white paint to match up with the Toon. Great review, always handy to know the steps required to get him right once out of the box.
Yeah just a little curious given that the colors they show in the artwork are clearly silvery. Again, not a huge deal on the champagne color, just an odd choice to me.
It looks like the same champagne-y silver that they used on the recent Lupus reissue. It works great on Lupus but I think I'm with you and would have preferred the same silver as Rig/Huffer for this one...vac-metal chrome would have been even better for super shiny pipes! :)
Toy Red Visor all the way! This one looks cool. I really hope Deadend is next. I am not in for the rest of the Stunticons but Deadend is one I have been waiting for.
Deadend will likely be next year. Schedule for the rest of 2023 is: Gears then Swerve then Scourge with Brawn reissue and Toy Jazz redeco slotted in somewhere :)
im going with the blue eys and he looks so good ! and the sound he makes when you put him down i can hear the heft to him cant to get mines ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
@@Paik4Life Right out of the box a wing panel wasn't attached..I was able to reattach it..surprised it didn't break..Apparently those QC stickers don't mean anything
@@kennethkiser6975 at least you were able to fix it. And even if you couldn’t, since it was broken out of the box, any reputable retailer should have taken care of you anyway.
You're entitled to your opinion about paint work, but if you was an '80s collector like myself you wouldn't care about paint work you just a picky person and like all you reviewers you expect perfection and I say to you if you want perfection go design your own if you can!!!!
Not sure what you mean. I grew up in the 80’s as well. To say that everyone who collected in the 80’s wouldn’t care is obviously a massively incorrect assumption. You can have your opinion and I’ll have mine. Why do people like you feel like you have to judge someone else opinion like theirs don’t matter? Also why broadly say all reviewers are the same in their opinion? This is one of the things about the fandom that I can’t stand. Fellow collectors should not be berating others for differing opinions. How is that at all helpful or beneficial to the community?
I think the wheels on the shoulder connected to the rod, can move out of place in order to avoid clashing with the cab, when moving arms higher than shoulder level? Maybe….
Yeah possibly.
Confirmed by TM reviews in his “short” You were right. Seems the arms can go all the way up. 🎉
Pipes is my favorite mini-bot and my God does this look amazing.
Wow Pipes is your favorite minibot? That’s pretty unique. Glad you’ll have an awesome version to add to your collection
@@Paik4Life Yeah he was one of the three Minibots I had as a kid, and I just loved him.
I prefer my XTB Krank for a realistic truck mode for Huffer. But Pipes was a slightly retooled, possibly more modern/futuristic day cab truck with quad headlamps, so I like having this different mold for Pipes.
Yeah to be honest I just assumed Pipes would be a retool but was happily surprised to find out he wasn’t. I do love me some realistic alt modes though
Great video‼️‼️‼️‼️ I can’t wait to do Stop Motion with this lil guy 🤩🎬🎬📸🎞️
Just checked out some of your work. Great job! Stop motion is really an art of patience and attention to detail. Neither of which I have!
@@Paik4Life🤣🤣🤣🤣 it’s very relaxing to me, I definitely enjoy the process‼️ My Pipes finally arrived he’s officially my new favorite FT figure! I really enjoy animating him🎬🎬🎬‼️
happy to see a fun transformation.I'd like more articulation . looks so🔥!
FT W!
Thanks again as always for the transformation tips dude, i for sure had forgotten about the toes. As he was waiting for me to transform, he was just standing on the shelf all wonky cuz i had forgot that the toes moved. 😂😂but yeah he's fun! I'm gonna take your advice & grab gears too
Nice. I liked Tubed but I think I like Variator more overall. I don't care about either character that much but they're both fun and solid.
I love these interpretations from fans toys. I see that they also did Gears(variator) and his twin Swerve different like Huffer and Pipes.
On the front wheels untabbing, isn't it just to allow for more outward shoulder movement? You just skipped that in articulation, and with the wheel moved there is clearly a joint there for fairly good range of motion if the wheels aren't blocking it.
Very well could be as simple as that!
Wonder why they didn't just go with a metallic white paint to match up with the Toon. Great review, always handy to know the steps required to get him right once out of the box.
Yeah just a little curious given that the colors they show in the artwork are clearly silvery. Again, not a huge deal on the champagne color, just an odd choice to me.
Just got my shipping notification on this one. Looking forward to it. Looks like it is a good one!
I’m pretty sure yours is shipping from my house tomorrow based on your username and one of the names on a label I put on one of the boxes here
@@Paik4Life looks like it, coming from VA. Thanks for not only the review which I enjoyed but shipping the order. Multi tasking Paik, Thanks again!
It looks like the same champagne-y silver that they used on the recent Lupus reissue. It works great on Lupus but I think I'm with you and would have preferred the same silver as Rig/Huffer for this one...vac-metal chrome would have been even better for super shiny pipes! :)
Yeah it’s a minor thing. Not a huge deal but it just makes me curious as to why.
@@Paik4Life left over Lupus paint in the factory 😂😂. Still looking forward to him arriving here in UK.
Looks like the white gold that they used for the Lupus reissue
Someone else said that in another comment. I didn’t buy Lupus reissue so I have no clue.
Toy Red Visor all the way! This one looks cool. I really hope Deadend is next. I am not in for the rest of the Stunticons but Deadend is one I have been waiting for.
Deadend will likely be next year. Schedule for the rest of 2023 is: Gears then Swerve then Scourge with Brawn reissue and Toy Jazz redeco slotted in somewhere :)
We are all anxiously awaiting Deadend lol
Great one.. Nice ✨️😀
toy style head looks best, they should have included the silver toy head version like on the early promo pics
Given the lack of other accessories, I agree they could have included it
im going with the blue eys and he looks so good ! and the sound he makes when you put him down i can hear the heft to him cant to get mines ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
He’s definitely solid. No major complaints vs say Warthog. Simple yet satisfying
@@Paik4Life yup on point I love the m in alt mold 🤣🤣🤣 thanks for what you do
The boob seats are hilarious.
It’s cold out there
With what I experienced with WARTHOG..I will never buy another FT product again..
Oof...I'm scared to ask what happened with yours.......I have read some breakages being reported with the wings and knees.
@@Paik4Life Right out of the box a wing panel wasn't attached..I was able to reattach it..surprised it didn't break..Apparently those QC stickers don't mean anything
@@kennethkiser6975 at least you were able to fix it. And even if you couldn’t, since it was broken out of the box, any reputable retailer should have taken care of you anyway.
Can tube haul mp 44 trailer like rig can ?
No there are no ports that allow for that
@@Paik4Life darn that sux 😒
You're entitled to your opinion about paint work, but if you was an '80s collector like myself you wouldn't care about paint work you just a picky person and like all you reviewers you expect perfection and I say to you if you want perfection go design your own if you can!!!!
Not sure what you mean. I grew up in the 80’s as well. To say that everyone who collected in the 80’s wouldn’t care is obviously a massively incorrect assumption. You can have your opinion and I’ll have mine. Why do people like you feel like you have to judge someone else opinion like theirs don’t matter? Also why broadly say all reviewers are the same in their opinion?
This is one of the things about the fandom that I can’t stand. Fellow collectors should not be berating others for differing opinions. How is that at all helpful or beneficial to the community?
You tell someone they are entitled to their opinion,then you bitch and whine at him like an elitist for having one. Please grow up.
lol?