The moment I saw this comment I started checking out all of those bios haha shame not all of the figures have the QR code bios like the rock lord inspired ones
I've had the Hearts of Steel Prime and Shockwave for quite some time. The Prime is nice, similar to the Bumblebee one. But the Shockwave one is incredible. Yes, it's complicated to transform and can be a bit fiddly in some steps but both bot and alt modes look amazing.
@@PerspectiveEnd Yeah, that was like over a decade ago. If I'm remembering correctly, that is how I came across Big Bad Toy Store because I believe I ordered it from them. Again, over 10 years ago so who knows how to find one now, and even if you did, curious how much it would cost. Anyway, it's definitely a thing of beauty.
I mean they did. They made a follow up, where it turned out the characters in it were all gobots who just thought they were the characters they said they were.
@@PerspectiveEndThey weren’t actually Gobots, they were Maximals, which is worse, because IDWs take on Maximals is horendous. , (especially how they handed Primal and Megatron(who is also a Maximal for some reason) Gobots didn’t really show up in IDW bar some murder cameos.
This is honestly my favorite alternate universe in TF. I really want the Hearts of Steel Shockwave that turns into a giant armored steam ferry. (Knight Morpher Cyclops is the figure for those that want to look him up) It looks so cool, but nowhere has him anymore
3:54 weird thing but isn't it weird how bayverse bee didn't have a hammer for 4 movies and then is shown in the 5th one that he used to have a hammer in the past and then that same hammer magically comes back at end
@@yonderjamhos was actuelly the first of what would have been a whole line of what if stories called evolutions. The reason it never went fourther then hos was specificly bc idw were told to make comics for the bay films
Thank you for shoutout! Ive reached that sub goal. Also id say this figure looks pretty good and i'd like to see you reveiw another character in this design
My recent foray into OSKOs and 4th-party toys really only worked because despite the cost, I came into them (Jinbao's upscaled Feral Rex and Gravity Builder, plus an oversized Siege Megatron) as a DIY project; I ordered glue and sticks and supplies to arrive alongside them, and made them into fun projects where I learned a lot about modifying figures. It helps that these weren't PREMIUM 3P, just OSKO stuff, but still. It turned what could have been frustration into genuine fun!
The reason for HoS Bumblebee has a hammer is because on the Hearts Of Steel cover for issue 1, it shows Bumblebee with John Henry. And in the comics, Bumblebee does end up befriending John Henry. And if you know anything about John Henry, he is an American folk hero well known for using a hammer to build the C&ORR (Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad) Big Bend Tunnel.
I love the concept of Transformers waking up in the 1800's instead of the 1980's. These designs for the comic look awesome. I hope there's a Shockwave out there because he's got to have my favorite design in the series.
"at the speed of a sloth on cough syrup" 🤣 bro I swear to God you should do stand-up. you're genuinely one of the most quotable RUclipsrs I watch. not even just in the action figure community
I think Shard is Waspinator's mom, and he inherited the traits of the Death Crystals (from the season 3 episode "Chaos") as well as her ability to break apart. It's too perfect.
@PerspectiveEnd there was a mass leak of 2025 Transformers listings a couple months ago. The leak mentioned that there was going to be a Pulse exclusive Hearts of Steel Prime and Bumblebee. Like the OP said hopefully they’re good.
I've known about this figures since Thew's review on it,and as a Thomas and Friends fan i love this figure and the entire Hearts of Steel comic book line
I have the super old Hearts of Steal Thundercracker. He’s gorgeous but he’s also one of the first ever 3p figures so I’m worried he’ll disintegrate in my hands every time handle him.
7:03 Actually the QR codes were last seen in Evolution last year that no longer exist since Hasbro killed and redesigned their brand sites into a cold corporate catalog conglomeration. Bios on disposable websites don’t last like bios on disposable cardboard.
If I recall they have a hearts of steel cliffjumper which probably has another track like it, also they made a MASSIVE shockwave which is a boat of some sorts, it was like the first emgo review I ever saw, I think you might like it
Picked up this little engine that could at TFCon LA in March and have secretly loved him more that all the Hasbro Bees of the past decade. Glad to see he passed the PE test. Like, given.
They do two slightly different bumblebees a cliffjumper (not surprisingly) and a red and blue guy. I get the feeling I've seen a few other molds in this style as well.
I knew about this from Thew long ago. But I won't be buying it except for an Astrotrain filler arc version of Bumblebee. I had Chopshop ride Arcee. And I sent the pictures on Discord. I can't wait to pair Chopshop with Legacy Flamewar.
I’ve always loved the Hearts of Steel aesthetic. I haven’t got round to reading the OG comic yet because every single one of my interests are spoiled children, screaming for my attention.
So, with acception of not so great glue for the lights, this is more or less a perfect little yellow engine that could 😊👍 And as for the question of the video ... If interested, what HoS character would you like to see get a figure and why ?
I saw this at botch last year and TF con the year before, but I had no idea if it was good or not and the only reviews I could find were not really going into whether or not it was good. So now if I see one Ill be 100% sure to pick it up.
It is an alright figure.... I am fed up of so many Bumblebees... Thanks to Hasbro... But the Altmode sold it for me! Call me a Geewunner, but everyone keeps forgetting the Bumblebee Altmode in the G1 cartoon was based on a penny racer car, which was extremely cute. That is what a lot of people seems to be missing in all current G1 Bumblebees.
as a massive train nerd, I don't really vibe with some HOS alt modes (Like Optimus) But Bee's is cute enough I love it, feels like a very early engine like the Lion from 1838.
I had no idea those qr codes actually did anything. Ngl I'm not gonna read them because I'm perfectly content with my headcanons for the new Junkions at least.
The follow up comic isn't real and it can't hurt me. Also, I wish there was more 3P like this, but I understand that smaller economies of scale don't really work well with CHUG, which is why the lion's share of 3P is either Legends (you can make more of a smaller thing) or Masterpiece (If you're only going to make a few of them, you might as well go all out). Deffs gonna pick this guy up though. He looks like a ton of fun to mess around with, even if I'll need to grab my plastic cement for the headlights.
I actually own the Thomas the tank engine version of this figure. Got to say he's fun to mess with. (I really hope they do the hearts of steel insecticons) Plus there is also a way to fix the head looking up constantly. Just loosen the screw on the back of the head by a LITTLE bit, and you should be golden
Could u maybe give ur thoughts on that flame toys X takara tomy transforming idw hot rod and the repaints of mp optimus and jetfire in the shattered glass colors in the next looking forward?
Off topic for your video but I am currently waiting for masterpiece sound wave in the mail because of your recommendation hope it's worth the hype (that bumblebee looks so cool in a steampunk way)
Idk either way, Centurion can still be kinda cool and be a bucket for Bumblebees you want to not be Bumblebee, like the WWII Bumblebee, or NEST Bumblebee whose grey/gunmetal/silver, dark grey and clear green resemble Centurion's retcon original bot mode
@@PerspectiveEnd Im no expert, but its like model train scaling. So O scale(according to google) is 1/43.5 of a real train and HO scale is half of O scale. I guess since he isnt based off a real train, you just need to find the width of the train to find out which track he can go on. Also i find it really funny how lazy eyebrow has all the complicated numbers and stuff, and the rest of the reviewers are like ‘hmmmm big toy yes’
A long time ago my sister tried making her own Transformers story. Optimus was a B-17 Stratofortress, because he and Megatron were fighting in a museum. His scan was interrupted by a falling display if I recall, thus flier Optimus. Wait, what the fuck do you mean the Hearts of Steel Transformers aren't themselves? Who the fuck thought of that?
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I'd kill for a Haslab of literally ANYONE from Hearts of Steel, the entire thing deseves more recognition because the designs are awesome looking
We're seemingly getting some figures officially from that series at some point, so here's to hoping.
theres a hearts of steal 2 pack coming out next year according to the leaks
This is also a ko of the original hot soldier one and this company has four variants of this guy
I didn't know that.
@PerspectiveEnd yeah there's cliffjumper (of course) and a joke Thomas the tank engine
The fact they’ve been putting bios in the QR code is actually mind blowing. Wish I’d known sooner I’ve missed them!😭
I know. How is anyone supposed to figure that out. Who bothers scanning a QR Code.
@@PerspectiveEnd also, pretty bad for longevity. like in 5 to 10 years, I doubt the webpages with the bios will still be up
*signiture look of superiority*
The moment I saw this comment I started checking out all of those bios haha shame not all of the figures have the QR code bios like the rock lord inspired ones
As someone who takes Economics it was delightful to hear Perspective talk about the economics of scale in a video about a Victorian-era alien robot
I've had the Hearts of Steel Prime and Shockwave for quite some time. The Prime is nice, similar to the Bumblebee one. But the Shockwave one is incredible. Yes, it's complicated to transform and can be a bit fiddly in some steps but both bot and alt modes look amazing.
Back when I first got in to collecting again I really wanted that thing. But I could never find that version of shockwave.
@@PerspectiveEnd Yeah, that was like over a decade ago. If I'm remembering correctly, that is how I came across Big Bad Toy Store because I believe I ordered it from them. Again, over 10 years ago so who knows how to find one now, and even if you did, curious how much it would cost. Anyway, it's definitely a thing of beauty.
I recall seeing the Heart of Steel comic and liked, shame they never expanded more about this concept.
I mean they did. They made a follow up, where it turned out the characters in it were all gobots who just thought they were the characters they said they were.
@@PerspectiveEndThey weren’t actually Gobots, they were Maximals, which is worse, because IDWs take on Maximals is horendous.
, (especially how they handed Primal and Megatron(who is also a Maximal for some reason) Gobots didn’t really show up in IDW bar some murder cameos.
@@Blue1true4 For perspective; they made the Maximals drones in service of Unicron because Shockwave went back in time and impersonated Onyx Prime.
This is honestly my favorite alternate universe in TF. I really want the Hearts of Steel Shockwave that turns into a giant armored steam ferry. (Knight Morpher Cyclops is the figure for those that want to look him up) It looks so cool, but nowhere has him anymore
3:54 weird thing but isn't it weird how bayverse bee didn't have a hammer for 4 movies and then is shown in the 5th one that he used to have a hammer in the past and then that same hammer magically comes back at end
It is weird to find that out, because before this I didn't know that was a thing.
I didn't watch the fifth movie, I'm not insane.
Just imagine how big an oversized masterpiece metroplex Will be💀
I mean there is a company making one that's 4 foot tall.
@@PerspectiveEnd Now that's a titan lol
As a train fan, the heart of steel designs are soooo underrated. Really hope we see more in the future
As a train a hater myself, I also agree the designs are desperately underrated.
And I would love to see more the future.
I love how the mask has traits of the bayverse version's mouth, yet it doesn't serve as the mouth and instead serves as part of his helmet.
I'm pretty sure Hearts of Steel Predates Bayverse.
That's interesting. I didn't know that since I never read any of the comics.
@@yonderjamhos was actuelly the first of what would have been a whole line of what if stories called evolutions. The reason it never went fourther then hos was specificly bc idw were told to make comics for the bay films
hello, thank you for the mention 9:41
More than happy to do it.
@@PerspectiveEnd not me still sitting at 14 subs bc I haven't uploaded a review for like 3 weeks lmfao
While I have never read hearts of steel, I have always loved the designs for the characters, I may pick this up someday
This seems so much like that space bumblebee made by Maas Toys a few years ago. Would look great together
But who want's the Maas Toys when they can have the normal official one.
@@PerspectiveEnd Because the Maas Toys version is supposed to be a different cybertronian saucer bumblebee, not the one from G1
I haven't watched you in a few months, but im glad you're still yourself❤
Thank you so much. Honestly I try, though I feel like I've grown to be more calm... It makes me angry.
@@PerspectiveEnd 🗿
@@PerspectiveEnd no problem
Thank you for shoutout! Ive reached that sub goal. Also id say this figure looks pretty good and i'd like to see you reveiw another character in this design
Ive always found the hearts of steel designs so interesting, especially the decepticon designs. Great review and thanks for the shout out. Cheers.
I'm not much a fan of the hearts of steel seekers, but Shockwaves was sick.
@@PerspectiveEndif I recall they're vampires in the hearts of steel right?
My recent foray into OSKOs and 4th-party toys really only worked because despite the cost, I came into them (Jinbao's upscaled Feral Rex and Gravity Builder, plus an oversized Siege Megatron) as a DIY project; I ordered glue and sticks and supplies to arrive alongside them, and made them into fun projects where I learned a lot about modifying figures. It helps that these weren't PREMIUM 3P, just OSKO stuff, but still. It turned what could have been frustration into genuine fun!
I like how the head looks
It is very good.
The reason for HoS Bumblebee has a hammer is because on the Hearts Of Steel cover for issue 1, it shows Bumblebee with John Henry. And in the comics, Bumblebee does end up befriending John Henry. And if you know anything about John Henry, he is an American folk hero well known for using a hammer to build the C&ORR (Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad) Big Bend Tunnel.
I read the comics, I'm aware of the context. I'm just saying bubble be isn't known for hammers outside of this one instance.
Babe wake up, a new Perspective End video just dropped 😂
I love the concept of Transformers waking up in the 1800's instead of the 1980's. These designs for the comic look awesome. I hope there's a Shockwave out there because he's got to have my favorite design in the series.
Fun fact ww2 bumblebee came with a hammer and a cool like fint lock pistol
The second one is by far the more confusing of the two.
i feel like if its forearms were slightly larger with a smaller chest, it would look perfect on a legacy shelf
Potentially, though that would have really messed with the alamode.
I cant wait for the new one, heart of steel always appealed to me and I love the designs. Especially the fkn MONSTER shockwave is in those comics
That shockwave was an awesome design.
Heart of steel bee, I’m exited for next years one to release 😊
OK so so many people are talking about this that that has to be some kind of leak right?
Never knew that i need a steampunk bumblebee until now
And the good news is one is available.
hearts of steel designs are cool. Also the only times I can think of Bee having a melee weapon (hearts of steel & TLK) he had a hammer
It is indeed a super rare for him to use anything other than a gun.
"at the speed of a sloth on cough syrup" 🤣 bro I swear to God you should do stand-up. you're genuinely one of the most quotable RUclipsrs I watch. not even just in the action figure community
If I remember correctly, I think you can also store the hammer underneath the Alt-mode instead of having it straped to the back
I'm so glad I came across your channel 🙌 . Keep it up Man!
Thank you so much, I'm proud to hear the effect of my videos are having.
Thanks for the shout out!
Man I want more of these cool 1800s style vehicles. So cool
I think Shard is Waspinator's mom, and he inherited the traits of the Death Crystals (from the season 3 episode "Chaos") as well as her ability to break apart. It's too perfect.
He is adorable, maybe not for me but also can’t hate on it.
great review as always.
We need more hearts of steel figures and just more hearts if steel in general, let’s hope hasbro’s figures don’t suck
Is Hasbro making one of these? And yes agreed, to the first two points.
@PerspectiveEnd there was a mass leak of 2025 Transformers listings a couple months ago. The leak mentioned that there was going to be a Pulse exclusive Hearts of Steel Prime and Bumblebee. Like the OP said hopefully they’re good.
8:05 It’s me
I've known about this figures since Thew's review on it,and as a Thomas and Friends fan i love this figure and the entire Hearts of Steel comic book line
I don't remember Thew doing a video on this one.
@@PerspectiveEnd It was the Bumblebee Brouhaha 2.
If I knew the shout outs would be today, I would've sent one for my birthday, cuz it's today! Great review~ Bumblebee looks sweet.
I have the super old Hearts of Steal Thundercracker. He’s gorgeous but he’s also one of the first ever 3p figures so I’m worried he’ll disintegrate in my hands every time handle him.
Yeah, they didn't quite know how to make them yet. So that early stuff is at great risk of breaking.
3:47 As I remember they made Cliffjumper
I tried looking around but didn't see one.
so he's both a bee and a train, do you think he goes bzzzz or choo choo?
Buzza Buzza Buzza Choo Choo.
7:03 Actually the QR codes were last seen in Evolution last year that no longer exist since Hasbro killed and redesigned their brand sites into a cold corporate catalog conglomeration. Bios on disposable websites don’t last like bios on disposable cardboard.
If I recall they have a hearts of steel cliffjumper which probably has another track like it, also they made a MASSIVE shockwave which is a boat of some sorts, it was like the first emgo review I ever saw, I think you might like it
awesome
That is also on the shout outs.
I have three seekers of Hearts of Steele years ago. I wonder if its the same company?
Picked up this little engine that could at TFCon LA in March and have secretly loved him more that all the Hasbro Bees of the past decade. Glad to see he passed the PE test. Like, given.
Yay! Early bird special!
Congrats on being the second comment.
I need to read hearts of steel. I only have one comic and I think its somewhere in the middle so I have no idea what’s going on.
THE RIDE NEVER ENDS‼️
Also is it just me or am I getting Warhammer/Fallout vibes from this guy?
I wonder if tlk ww2 bee's hammer was meant as a reference to the hearts if steel version
They do two slightly different bumblebees a cliffjumper (not surprisingly) and a red and blue guy.
I get the feeling I've seen a few other molds in this style as well.
Rumor has it that we’ll be getting official Hearts of Steel figures in the next line after Legacy
Man if only they made a Goldbug out of this mold then maybe I would buy it 😊
That would be pretty cool.
There’s Hearts of Steel Starscream & Skywarp figures that have been released as well.
I know about those, but they wouldn't have a train tracks.
I wonder if Hasbro will ever use Hearts of Steal
A according to comment so I'm seeing on this video, there is a the leak that Hasbro is making their own version of this.
Honestly this bumblebee's hammer is pretty cool
I'm not too fond of bumblebee using hammers but this version does it way better.
Same, it makes sense here but not elsewhere.
Can’t wait for a new episode of back kibble tomorrow
I knew about this from Thew long ago. But I won't be buying it except for an Astrotrain filler arc version of Bumblebee.
I had Chopshop ride Arcee. And I sent the pictures on Discord.
I can't wait to pair Chopshop with Legacy Flamewar.
He is just about the exact right size to do that.
Good luck finding one of her, she's pretty rare.
I’ve always loved the Hearts of Steel aesthetic. I haven’t got round to reading the OG comic yet because every single one of my interests are spoiled children, screaming for my attention.
I know exactly what you mean about interests.
“And congratulations to 7 months of HErRtT”
So, with acception of not so great glue for the lights, this is more or less a perfect little yellow engine that could 😊👍
And as for the question of the video
...
If interested, what HoS character would you like to see get a figure and why ?
I saw this at botch last year and TF con the year before, but I had no idea if it was good or not and the only reviews I could find were not really going into whether or not it was good. So now if I see one Ill be 100% sure to pick it up.
It is an alright figure.... I am fed up of so many Bumblebees... Thanks to Hasbro... But the Altmode sold it for me! Call me a Geewunner, but everyone keeps forgetting the Bumblebee Altmode in the G1 cartoon was based on a penny racer car, which was extremely cute. That is what a lot of people seems to be missing in all current G1 Bumblebees.
as a massive train nerd, I don't really vibe with some HOS alt modes (Like Optimus) But Bee's is cute enough I love it, feels like a very early engine like the Lion from 1838.
I like the train look of anything and 50 bucks is not bad
I think it probably be pretty happy with it
Had to slow this man down to 0.75 speed because bro is nyooming while chatting. Yes I'm aware it's sped up.
I'm glad you have the option to do that if it helps you enjoy my videos. About 8% of my audience does that.
When wil you do magmatron?
Soon.
I think there is the shockwave and a cliff jumper from hearts of Iron. I'm not sure though. Might be thinking things
I say this bumblebee or idw centurion is the best I ever have it, it's truly the best one yet.
I'm glad you like it so much!
I had no idea those qr codes actually did anything. Ngl I'm not gonna read them because I'm perfectly content with my headcanons for the new Junkions at least.
I believe we're getting Hearts of Steel in mainline next year.
Also, SS86 Optimus thoughts soon?
I shattered a window yesterday, tried to kill a fly 🪰 didn't go as expected.
There is also a Hearts of Steel Optimus, but I don't remember who made it.
I'm still pissed this wasnt repainted into Tap-Out.
The follow up comic isn't real and it can't hurt me. Also, I wish there was more 3P like this, but I understand that smaller economies of scale don't really work well with CHUG, which is why the lion's share of 3P is either Legends (you can make more of a smaller thing) or Masterpiece (If you're only going to make a few of them, you might as well go all out).
Deffs gonna pick this guy up though. He looks like a ton of fun to mess around with, even if I'll need to grab my plastic cement for the headlights.
Also Hasbro is likely to sue you if you step on their toes in the chug market too much.
I only have the original Hot Soldiers one, does the hammer not store under the train in this version
I actually own the Thomas the tank engine version of this figure. Got to say he's fun to mess with. (I really hope they do the hearts of steel insecticons)
Plus there is also a way to fix the head looking up constantly. Just loosen the screw on the back of the head by a LITTLE bit, and you should be golden
All aboard the Pain Train!
Still chewing on getting the Thomas repaint. Also PE any chance you picked up Magic Square Grimlock? Wondering what your thoughts may be on it.
I did. I plan to make a review on it soon, but it will be a Thumbs up.
I needs an ultramagnus in this style
That would be so sick.
@@PerspectiveEnd what kind of train do you think he would be I think he would be a Allegheny.
I mean, he'd at least be similar to Hearts of Steel Optimus, if that counts for something
The company made a hearts of steal Cliff jumper and like two bumblebee repaints
Could u maybe give ur thoughts on that flame toys X takara tomy transforming idw hot rod and the repaints of mp optimus and jetfire in the shattered glass colors in the next looking forward?
I plan to yes.
Totally unrelated, but I saw a Tarn moc (bionicle) on the Ben Cossy yt channel and thought of you
Very cute little guy
i prefer Beef up Bumblebee with door wings than Dumpy Fat bumblebee
Honestly he shouldn't be either. He should be a normal dude, not dumpy at all.
Perspective what camera do you use for these fantastic videos
Ahh yes the toy that knockoffs used as a thomas the tank engine transformer
Brings a tear to my eye thinking about this things future.
1 minute and 0 likes, bro felled off
But seriously, this figure has a knockoff with a Thomas The Tank Engine face on it
I've heard that. Distressing.
I was about to say that
I have the knockoff with Thomas’s face, my friend grabbed it for me at TF Con
@@PerspectiveEndcorrection, peak
@@bruhdiconwassi5074He is a very good friend
I really like the head
It's a solid noggin.
Off topic for your video but I am currently waiting for masterpiece sound wave in the mail because of your recommendation hope it's worth the hype (that bumblebee looks so cool in a steampunk way)
Did you get your MP Soundwave yet?
@@PerspectiveEnd yeah but it turned out to be the worst knock off you can get
I would love to see a MMC Heart of Steel Seeker review if possible PerspectiveEnd.
Was it me, or did they put the live action speaker at his chin? Why would they do that!? I mean, I guess that´s how he looked in the comic...
Doesn't MMC have HOS figures? Isn't that where they started? Don't they have tracks? Does that track not line up?
I have been staring at my legacy shard box for 20 minutes and I can't find a qr code anywhere, I think I'm going blind.
Idk either way, Centurion can still be kinda cool and be a bucket for Bumblebees you want to not be Bumblebee, like the WWII Bumblebee, or NEST Bumblebee whose grey/gunmetal/silver, dark grey and clear green resemble Centurion's retcon original bot mode
I need this in my life omg
There is a great alien fan film on RUclips called no mans land it’s xenomorphs in world war 1 and damn it’s great
I've never heard of that, I'll check it out.
@@PerspectiveEnd it’s really good
I gotta know if this is like HO scale or O scale, cuz lazy eyebrow would go crazy for this
What is ho and o scale? It's the size of a big deluxe.
@@PerspectiveEnd Im no expert, but its like model train scaling. So O scale(according to google) is 1/43.5 of a real train and HO scale is half of O scale. I guess since he isnt based off a real train, you just need to find the width of the train to find out which track he can go on. Also i find it really funny how lazy eyebrow has all the complicated numbers and stuff, and the rest of the reviewers are like ‘hmmmm big toy yes’
A long time ago my sister tried making her own Transformers story.
Optimus was a B-17 Stratofortress, because he and Megatron were fighting in a museum.
His scan was interrupted by a falling display if I recall, thus flier Optimus.
Wait, what the fuck do you mean the Hearts of Steel Transformers aren't themselves?
Who the fuck thought of that?