Always great reviews; thanks! For getting that lumbar piece to fit in: you have to raise the spoiler for clearance to rotate the lower piece *fully* until the bottom of it is horizontal. Then there are pegs that plug into the inside of the abdominal/torso wall.
That's a pretty good looking figure! My only gripe is the head, but that's an extension of the original design. He looks like he's wearing a bike helmet. Other than that, I think I'll try to get one!
Keanbo Garbanzo Honestly the issue is how his cgi model was designed with the head sculpt. They could just take his body and give him a better head for the reboot and we’d get a good Hot Rod 🤷🏻♂️
Ben, you're lighting setup is excellent, but that was a LOT of quick cuts during the transformation. I was struggling to keep up and understand where everything was going. Doubly so considering so much of it's black plastic that blends together.
@@BensKOllectables It takes an honorable man to pay heed to criticism. Pancrazi started doing the fast transformations a while ago and I almost went bonkers.
@@BensKOllectables Aside from that, you're doing good. Lighting's good. Size comparisons and articulation sections are informative. Stuff contrasts well against the background. Stuff's close enough to the camera to see. And your voice is as pleasant as a cup of tea. :)
Thank you Ben for this review. I pre ordered this one about 8 months ago. I can see it is worth the wait. Very nice job from both DX9 and Unique Toys. Au revoir.
Bravo Mr. Bens..thanks Like UT's output from Lockdown, Optimus Prime and Hot Rods, I like the camero transformation in TF4 age of Extinction. begs the Unique Toys to make Bumblebee TF4 version with a transformation similar to Lockdown ..
That looks great. Not my favorite head designs of the movie with the accurately large space between the eyes and the weird lips, but they did capture the image correctly. Great figure to have.
Hey Ben, loved the video, was wondering if you could maybe do a video of TFEEVO? I wanted to see the alt mode comparisons and also maybe a comparison with them next to Challenger as well? Thanks !
I have the Tfevo. It looks great in both modes. But there too many QC issues with it. The hands and head falls off. He's just less than a nightmare to transform. He just not enjoyable. BUT....as I said. He looks absolutely fabulous in both modes, and he's so movie accurate. He's more of a display not for play piece.
This a much better Movie HotRod than the Tfevo version. In vehicle mode and overall transformation. But, Tfevo looks more Movie accurate in Robot mode. More realistic. Where, the UT/DX9 looks a bit animated. However, if UT/DX9 had dropped first I would've chose the UT/DX9. it's simple yet unique (no pun intended) way of transformation is far more superior and looks fun. His vehicle mode is absolutely outstanding, with working suicide doors to boot, and you can put a figurine in the cockpit. Major plus. I wish they made more human figures to complete these MPM sized transformers. Anyway, I'm sold. Will be ordering him when he's available. Only thing I do not like is the thin tires. I think they could've made them a little thicker. But, he just proved what I've been saying for so long. The over sized mpm optimus fits the scale of the mpm sized vehicles. The official Has/tak mpm Prime is too small and is made to scale with the official deluxe class vehicles. Thanks Ben.
@@pootis9106 sorry dude. We agree to disagree. These are what Transformers with a realistic look and appeal should look like. You may like 80s designs. Ok thats cool. But for me. 80 is as 80s should be. Left in the 80s. Outdated, and doesn't play in a live action film. These are what i would honestly imagine them to look like. Not like shoe boxes with heads or giant walkman ejecting cassette tapes. Just the sound of it sound really idiotic. But whatever floats your boat.
It is a bit disappointing that you didn't showcase La Hire in vehicle mode next to MPM-3 Bumblebee in vehicle mode so we can really see them together in their alt modes. But overall I'm glad to see this figure looks very good and solid in both modes. I'm purchasing one for myself (if the vehicle mode isn't in scale with MPM-3's vehicle mode then I'll sell it). By the way, this figure is more in scale with the MPM line (hopefully in vehicle mode specifically, robot mode looks great but its vehicle mode scale I'm picky about) not the G1 Masterpiece line.
I'm actually on the verge of getting the TFEVO Hot Fire but the not-so-positive reviews prevented me from doing so. Guess it's a good thing that I did as this offering from DX9 seems a lot better then the predecessor even at the preproduction stage. Looking forward to the actual release. Thanks for the up front review Ben 👍🏻.
Just got mine today. The instructions are a little hard to follow when it comes to the waist area and legs. Maybe I'm just dumb. Anyways... awesome figure! Nice and sturdy. Hard plastic. My side view mirror had fallen off inside the package but was easily snapped back into the slot. Mine did come with the 'Vivian' figurine. She did NOT come with the staff that was pictured on the TFSOURE website. I might have to contact them and figure out what might have happened. He comes with his two guns and a magazine clip that snaps into either gun. He also comes with one blast effect for only one gun. Overall, very nice figure and easy to transform once you get the hang of it.
@benskollectables Just got this today. That piece in the mid section does lock in. You need to lift the tail section, flip the piece underneath and push the tail section back in. This lets it slide in. By tail section, I mean the part air flows through at the back of the car.
The driver figure kinda looks like The Baroness. Too bad they couldn't give her elbow joints, too. As for Hot Rod...daaamn, that's nice!! I won't say that it's nicer than their Lockdown, but it's very tempting to do so!!
Engineering for LA Hire truly is leaps and bounds better than Hot Fire. With that being said, I still gravitate towards Hot Fire by pure looks and aesthetics -- a bit more movie accurate, imho. Good thing I was able to get it on clearance, no way I'm paying full price for it. Lol
Perfect action figure from the movies, they should do the bumblebee movie BumbleBee character and the rest of the deceptions, that’s sounds pretty cool to see them come out!!!!
Damn it, I thought I didnt want more movie bots :') Didn't even know this was coming out! My local transformers etailer has this up as dx9 so I didn't pay attention to it. If it had said unique toys i wouldve clicked immediately.
Ben, have you checked out the KO version of this mold? It is all I seem to find for sale. I don't normally deal with KOs, but would like a version of this figure. Thanks for the content.
hotfire its more accurate but yeah, has too many floppy parts, i dont mind the transformation though this one has better paint and transformation and that interior sure is nice, but doesnt feel as accurate in robot mode... -_- either way no money for any of them...gotta get the mpm megatron
Hello Ben My name is Chris and I have a question for you, what scale is the human alliance bumblebee? Is it 1/24 scale? The reason I ask is they never made a human alliance Cliffjumper, and after watching Prime I want to change an extra Bumblebee into a Charger and paint it red. I know there is a little bit of remodeling to be done but I believe I can do it. Once I've finished the product I'd love to send u a video of it. Can you give me the correct scale please? As always u da man!!! Chris A
He looks so much better than hot fire! He also looks solid in both modes, hot fire looks like he will fall apart if you sneezed on him. On top of that, la hire looks more dynamic in any pose compared to hot fire, hot fire doesn't look terrible in either modes, but his transformation is just terrible
It’s predominantly a KO channel but if the KOllectables sponsors send me official items etc it still goes up on this channel , it was designed as more of an overflow but it’s kind of become it’s own thing now
The other 3rd party hot rod was tfevo hot fire, this one is la hire. Fire as in the tfevo was bad so it got fired and hire as in la hire got hired to replace hot fire. I see what they did there.
god dammit. i ALMOST ordered tfevo hot fire because i really want a mpm style hot rod (mainly for the centenario alt mode), but then saw all the bad stuff about it. I woould LOVE to get this, but wow, that rear wheel fitment looks SO BAD. the rear wheels are too big, and way too thin for how far they stick out of the arch. i wouldnt care if they were thin if they actually sat under the wheel arch, my alien attack dino's wheels are thin but it doesnt look out of place because theyre actually under the car..
THIS is the Hot Rod movie version we were waiting for. Looks good beside that Lockdown. Thank god for Unique Toys.
Always great reviews; thanks! For getting that lumbar piece to fit in: you have to raise the spoiler for clearance to rotate the lower piece *fully* until the bottom of it is horizontal. Then there are pegs that plug into the inside of the abdominal/torso wall.
That's a pretty good looking figure!
My only gripe is the head, but that's an extension of the original design. He looks like he's wearing a bike helmet.
Other than that, I think I'll try to get one!
Keanbo Garbanzo Honestly the issue is how his cgi model was designed with the head sculpt. They could just take his body and give him a better head for the reboot and we’d get a good Hot Rod 🤷🏻♂️
@@cahillrebel What would be REALLY cool is if they released this mold in different colors like G1 hotrod or Smokescreen with different heads.
I'd gladly take quality over accuracy. TFEvo's figure might look nice but that's it.
WOW THAT TRANSFORMATION IS SWEET ! Nice review Ben thankyou.
Ben, you're lighting setup is excellent, but that was a LOT of quick cuts during the transformation. I was struggling to keep up and understand where everything was going. Doubly so considering so much of it's black plastic that blends together.
AlexReynard noted
@@BensKOllectables It takes an honorable man to pay heed to criticism.
Pancrazi started doing the fast transformations a while ago and I almost went bonkers.
Good god I did a "you're" instead of "your".
Hey I’ll take any criticism as long as it’s constructive :)
@@BensKOllectables Aside from that, you're doing good. Lighting's good. Size comparisons and articulation sections are informative. Stuff contrasts well against the background. Stuff's close enough to the camera to see. And your voice is as pleasant as a cup of tea. :)
Thank you Ben for this review. I pre ordered this one about 8 months ago. I can see it is worth the wait. Very nice job from both DX9 and Unique Toys. Au revoir.
Is he worth getting 🤔🤔🤔
So I see the general consensus is Unique Toys over TFEVO's?
Bravo Mr. Bens..thanks
Like UT's output from Lockdown, Optimus Prime and Hot Rods, I like the camero transformation in TF4 age of Extinction. begs the Unique Toys to make Bumblebee TF4 version with a transformation similar to Lockdown ..
Semoga beneran dibuat...
Yeah I'd love them to make a bumblebee
Wow!, wish we can get this type of transformation in our MP line!
Are UniqueToys and DX9 one and the same toy company?
That looks great. Not my favorite head designs of the movie with the accurately large space between the eyes and the weird lips, but they did capture the image correctly. Great figure to have.
That is broody awesome. I can't wait. I wish it didn't have the wagon wheels, but that's an acceptable sacrifice given how gorgeous he is.
what would you say is the best version of lockdown out there? wasnt the unique toys version plagued with errors?
Hey Ben, loved the video, was wondering if you could maybe do a video of TFEEVO? I wanted to see the alt mode comparisons and also maybe a comparison with them next to Challenger as well? Thanks !
I have the Tfevo. It looks great in both modes. But there too many QC issues with it. The hands and head falls off. He's just less than a nightmare to transform. He just not enjoyable. BUT....as I said. He looks absolutely fabulous in both modes, and he's so movie accurate. He's more of a display not for play piece.
I had to plug the trigger on this one. It’s ramen noodles for the next two weeks but I’m ever so content!! ^_^
Is the transformation easier or harder than PeruKill?
This a much better Movie HotRod than the Tfevo version. In vehicle mode and overall transformation. But, Tfevo looks more Movie accurate in Robot mode. More realistic. Where, the UT/DX9 looks a bit animated. However, if UT/DX9 had dropped first I would've chose the UT/DX9. it's simple yet unique (no pun intended) way of transformation is far more superior and looks fun. His vehicle mode is absolutely outstanding, with working suicide doors to boot, and you can put a figurine in the cockpit. Major plus. I wish they made more human figures to complete these MPM sized transformers. Anyway, I'm sold. Will be ordering him when he's available. Only thing I do not like is the thin tires. I think they could've made them a little thicker. But, he just proved what I've been saying for so long. The over sized mpm optimus fits the scale of the mpm sized vehicles. The official Has/tak mpm Prime is too small and is made to scale with the official deluxe class vehicles. Thanks Ben.
BAYFORMERS ROCK!!!!
tfcollect 26 no!
@@pootis9106 sorry dude. We agree to disagree. These are what Transformers with a realistic look and appeal should look like. You may like 80s designs. Ok thats cool. But for me. 80 is as 80s should be. Left in the 80s. Outdated, and doesn't play in a live action film. These are what i would honestly imagine them to look like. Not like shoe boxes with heads or giant walkman ejecting cassette tapes. Just the sound of it sound really idiotic. But whatever floats your boat.
I have never seemed such a good figure in my entire life.
It is a bit disappointing that you didn't showcase La Hire in vehicle mode next to MPM-3 Bumblebee in vehicle mode so we can really see them together in their alt modes. But overall I'm glad to see this figure looks very good and solid in both modes. I'm purchasing one for myself (if the vehicle mode isn't in scale with MPM-3's vehicle mode then I'll sell it). By the way, this figure is more in scale with the MPM line (hopefully in vehicle mode specifically, robot mode looks great but its vehicle mode scale I'm picky about) not the G1 Masterpiece line.
I'm the same way and would have liked that mpm Bee alt mode comparison. But based on the comparison with Lockdown I think they'll work together.
Definitely looks awesome, thanks to 3rd party who made this figure
Looks great, I love Unique Toys.
I'm actually on the verge of getting the TFEVO Hot Fire but the not-so-positive reviews prevented me from doing so. Guess it's a good thing that I did as this offering from DX9 seems a lot better then the predecessor even at the preproduction stage. Looking forward to the actual release. Thanks for the up front review Ben 👍🏻.
Tan Lee Seng man, I have tfevo’s and hate it . You did well not buying it. Waiting for this one now...
Just got mine today. The instructions are a little hard to follow when it comes to the waist area and legs. Maybe I'm just dumb. Anyways... awesome figure! Nice and sturdy. Hard plastic. My side view mirror had fallen off inside the package but was easily snapped back into the slot. Mine did come with the 'Vivian' figurine. She did NOT come with the staff that was pictured on the TFSOURE website. I might have to contact them and figure out what might have happened. He comes with his two guns and a magazine clip that snaps into either gun. He also comes with one blast effect for only one gun. Overall, very nice figure and easy to transform once you get the hang of it.
Ben, what rotating base do you use? I am looking for a good version for my Challeger. Great review and keep up the great work!
I don't know if I'm getting that toyworld prime. I like Challenger and weijiang Commander. Quite honestly I'm primed out.
does the trunk open up too?
@benskollectables Just got this today. That piece in the mid section does lock in. You need to lift the tail section, flip the piece underneath and push the tail section back in. This lets it slide in. By tail section, I mean the part air flows through at the back of the car.
The driver figure kinda looks like The Baroness. Too bad they couldn't give her elbow joints, too.
As for Hot Rod...daaamn, that's nice!! I won't say that it's nicer than their Lockdown, but it's very tempting to do so!!
Hi Ben, did the side mirror break due to transformation? Pls. Advise.
Cisco Raymond Miranda no it broke due to my sausage fingers and it’s having huge stressmarks from being shipped loose
This transformation scheme seems ideal for a G1 deco version. You could easily pull off the black boots without having it show up in car mode.
Engineering for LA Hire truly is leaps and bounds better than Hot Fire. With that being said, I still gravitate towards Hot Fire by pure looks and aesthetics -- a bit more movie accurate, imho. Good thing I was able to get it on clearance, no way I'm paying full price for it. Lol
Thunder model just released this version of la hire hot rod.. Any differences?
the tyre is too thin
Excellent review! I found out about this figure the other day and will be getting him as well.
Shouldn't you get two flame accessories?
jp1357 possibly , remember this is a test shot hence I didn’t get a wand either
@@BensKOllectables hmm indeed that one is missing too. But nice review ;)
“MY WEAPON CAN STOP THE TIME”
The World!
Perfect action figure from the movies, they should do the bumblebee movie BumbleBee character and the rest of the deceptions, that’s sounds pretty cool to see them come out!!!!
Any idea of a potential release date? It's got to be soon
Looks like a pretty decent little figure
How did you work that transformation out without instructions?
James with great difficulty
you never compared it to lockdown/ peru kill
Only figure I have seen Merlin's Staff with is Challenger, full robot size and smaller human sized staffs
Damn it, I thought I didnt want more movie bots :')
Didn't even know this was coming out! My local transformers etailer has this up as dx9 so I didn't pay attention to it. If it had said unique toys i wouldve clicked immediately.
I beleive the lockdown was using the alternate visor head and u kept it that way to the transformation lmao
ArchCancer nope just his normal head , that’s actually the KO lockdown
Ben, have you checked out the KO version of this mold? It is all I seem to find for sale. I don't normally deal with KOs, but would like a version of this figure. Thanks for the content.
for ko, the tire were too thin
@@nedlan1857, how was the rest of the figure? Joint tolerances, plastic, paint?
@@lowellmartens6135 just same quality i guess..im not sure for other copy but ko seems a bit loose..except for thinner wheel, nothing outstanding..
@@nedlan1857, thanks for the information
Is this ever coming out?
I guess not 😔
Wait... 4:53 was that a Jobby reference?? :O
hotfire its more accurate but yeah, has too many floppy parts, i dont mind the transformation though
this one has better paint and transformation and that interior sure is nice, but doesnt feel as accurate in robot mode... -_- either way no money for any of them...gotta get the mpm megatron
Hey Ben does the mp 13 KO sound wave does it come with the kfc kp 07 hands or no
Yes
the movie maybe bad but this toy is supper good！
Pretty cool figure. Not bad.
4:53 jobby the hong reference
Hello Ben
My name is Chris and I have a question for you, what scale is the human alliance bumblebee? Is it 1/24 scale? The reason I ask is they never made a human alliance Cliffjumper, and after watching Prime I want to change an extra Bumblebee into a Charger and paint it red. I know there is a little bit of remodeling to be done but I believe I can do it. Once I've finished the product I'd love to send u a video of it. Can you give me the correct scale please? As always u da man!!!
Chris A
Unique toys con su ingeniería y magia negra lo hicieron otra vez!!! La figura de vivian, es compatible con el cetro que trae el Challenger?
I already preordered him from tfdirect
Hey look guys! Human alliance hot rod! Everyone wanted him XD
Oh my God.. thats so amazing toys!!! 😍😍😍
Any idea why this was delayed again?
Pre-ordered from Show Z Store!
He is Magic!
He looks so much better than hot fire! He also looks solid in both modes, hot fire looks like he will fall apart if you sneezed on him. On top of that, la hire looks more dynamic in any pose compared to hot fire, hot fire doesn't look terrible in either modes, but his transformation is just terrible
Okay unique toys, now make a crosshairs with a posable coat
I will stop the time!
I must have this figure
any ratchets?
Beautiful!!
The back tires... Lol
Does he double as a pizza slicer?
Pretty sure they had to make them thin because of transformation
Lol
You should review the tfevo version
Are you going to review unique toys megatron
I love it. Enjoy the review. Thank you.
4:52 SWIVEL HERE!!! ...I'm sorry
wiiiiihhh!
honestly i want them to do a movie ratchet and ironhide
OMG, a proper Ironhide would let me die happy.
Id love him with a alternate less Bey-ish head
The rear tyre is so thin... But overall is a nice figure
One Hot Rod 💪🔥🔥🔥
Why is this on the KO channel? Isn't this it's own mold and not a KO?
Feel like there have been a few third party figures on this channel and its confused me as well.
It’s predominantly a KO channel but if the KOllectables sponsors send me official items etc it still goes up on this channel , it was designed as more of an overflow but it’s kind of become it’s own thing now
Shame the tyres are so narrow.. 😕
Finally they stopped pushing it back
Does anyone else like how TFEvo looks better? If only he wasnt such a fragile mess :/
Also, why is there no review of him on this channel?
Lord of Murder haven’t reviewed him bud , you want me too ?
I think the same, tf evo has better transformation
@@Frambhueee it's very painful of going back to vehicle mode and I would not recommend buy that
Yes.. I think TFEVO is better.
@@BensKOllectables Yeah i'd like to see a review on him :)
is the human figure as big as a human alliance figure back in the day ?
The other 3rd party hot rod was tfevo hot fire, this one is la hire. Fire as in the tfevo was bad so it got fired and hire as in la hire got hired to replace hot fire. I see what they did there.
STAPH DA TIME
a collab between DX9 and UT?
this is Human Alliance + MPM class (y)
Can somebody tell unique toys to do a crosshairs ?😂
well THAT was quick...
Goodvideofreind
transformation really really satisfied but its kinda bad its hot rod just look at his face i like more G1 head design more like prime styles
I want it!!!! cool
The only thing that gets to me with this figure, is how narrow the rear wheels are. I understand why they are but it just messes with me.
the tyres are too thin for a supercar
Yes that was also my problem with UT Lockdown
Yes... because the main point of the figure is the car, definitely no robot or anything.
RIP Hasbro
Is he deluxe class
god dammit. i ALMOST ordered tfevo hot fire because i really want a mpm style hot rod (mainly for the centenario alt mode), but then saw all the bad stuff about it. I woould LOVE to get this, but wow, that rear wheel fitment looks SO BAD. the rear wheels are too big, and way too thin for how far they stick out of the arch. i wouldnt care if they were thin if they actually sat under the wheel arch, my alien attack dino's wheels are thin but it doesnt look out of place because theyre actually under the car..
it looks so bad omfg. the wheels dont even look like theyre on the right car
Hi am getting my hot rod
Unique toys better than hasbro
the tires look way too thin kek
"VIVIAN!"
Wtf this fugure got way too less attention. I hope unique toys creates an age of extinction bumblebee