I dunno if this is an older design. I'm more inclined to think that, trying to get Powerglide's robot proportions and vehicle proportions perfect was never going to be anything more than an eldritch implausibility.
Such a shame. Powerglide is one of my favorite mini bots. I can only imagine how the comparison to the DX9 Powerglide video will turn out (if there is one coming).
The saturation of the red in the ending montage did NOT go unnoticed... Another good and honest review in the bag. Is it bad that I actually want the figure more now, given the notoriety?
Dr. Ian Malcolm: "Your engineers were so preoccupied with whether or not they could that they didn't stop to think if they should." **A pack of FT-54 Warthogs shriek menacingly in the distance**
You're not too old to have a favorite jet. You're too old to allow anything to change your mind about your favorite jet. That placement was set decades ago
I was on the fence with ordering this figure but after this review, an easy pass. I'll keep my DX9. Had no idea the feet were like that and transformation.....😮. Also, I'm not feeling the jet mode. Good video Bobby
There was a ton of ambition in this figure, but some compromise would've been good. More secure locking points would've benefited the experience and maybe some temporary pegs for the wings to hold in place during transformation.
I don't have the Fans Toys version but, just looking at pictures and reviews, it should be an easy win for DX9 as it's much cleaner and the paint is the same color. Build quality is also very good for DX9 as well. Alt mode, if transformed properly, goes to Fans Toys though as that plane looks amazing.
I was really impressed with how FT managed to get the realistic jet out of the chunky bot like Powerglide, but it seems they were focused to much on making that possible they pretty much forgot about everything else... :/ It was strange to see it next to that, fairly old DX9 bot and think that DX9 looks cleaner... Usually it's the opposite. Oh well, I have a Hunk re-issue to look forward to! :D
I'm keeping my DX9 Powerglide, although I did try to preorder the Fans Toys version but, while checking out, it sold out. Oh well, guess I was lucky as several reviews in, and I think I dodged a bullet. I'm also looking forward to me Fans Toys Brawn.
Friend of mine has this figure and the arm broke while trying to transform it. Transformation looks like a nightmare though, and glad I gave this a pass and will stick with my DX9.
I got lucky as I was actually checking out when it sold out. I was going to wait to see if it came back in stock but, after watching 3 video reviews, it's a super easy pass as I'll be keeping my DX9 as well.
Man, I was so excited for a FT Powerglide after all their other minibots kept turning out so great.I can so easily imagine what a FT Powerglide could look like if it had the style of the other FT minibots. But then they had to abandon all that for the sake of a realistic alt mode, resulting in this compromised, over-engineered mess, Such a shame.
Sheesh, bet this guy's grade school nickname was Eddy Spaghetti. A-10s are my favorite too. My old man called'em tank killers, and that blew my 3rd grade mind back then. Still enjoying your reviews, Mr. Skullface.
@@ChristopherGreen-wf8qc I was just quoting a movie line that I was reminded of by something that was said in the review. However, based on what I saw in this review, yes, it looks like a piece of junk to me. And that's coming from someone who's always been Fanstoys "fanboy". As they say, "if you like it, you win."
OH MY GOD. PLEASE, everybody... Stop trying to flaten the wings. They are designed to be at a slight angle after the landing geat pylons, just like the real A-10. You are all stressing the joints.
[sudden realization] I'll bet it's backheavy in plane mode because the actual plane had that ridiculously gigantic gun in the front offsetting the weight.
05:10 Ratchets? Has FT had ratcheted joints on anything in the last few years? They're mostly known for their tight friction joints hence the infamous FT squeak.
I was kicked out the FT's Fanatics group, but I bet there are a some people saying: "Fans Toys did it again!!! My favorite figure since the last Fans Toys figure I bought!!!". Then someone will say: "I'm not convinced, I will stick to my DX..." POW!!! Kicked out from the group for blasphemy!! 😅😁 Don't worry Bobby, you are not alone.
I learned my lesson transforming Rouge. Gonna leave this guy in bot mode....DX9 for jet mode. I figure once you transforrm Warthog, it won't be the same in bot mode....
It's OK to have a favorite jet. I'm torn between the A-10 and F-14 though. Obviously I am that old now. I really want this guy for alt mode but I'm starting to worry a little.
The juice isn’t worth the squeeze especially at the that price and when I already have the DX9. Background character that I don’t care too much about - preorder cancelled. Thanks Bobby. I’ll put the $ towards the Maketoys Contactshot reissue and be a lot happier.
Is really a shame that Fans Toys didn't built a good Powerglide, I think that we expected an amazing figure as they already show us before. Now I will have to wait until mine arrive in.
Still hoping one of his Legends-scale Dummies compadres sends him a NA Michael. I think he’d be very happy messing with that. Especially after this nightmare.
Mines on its way so too late to do anything about it, but everything I've seen makes me think I'll be keeping the DX9. I'm expecting the vs to be interesting.
Maybe some day FT will develop a sense for which joints and connections should tight and which should be looser... but it is not this day. Also, structural tabs on a flimsy ass tension clip... wow. It's too bad about this one. I like the look and I like the size, but since I lose patience with the engineering on the GOOD fans toys releases I can't imagine putting up with this.
Dude, when are companies going to put heads on a pull-up joint to then allow upwards and downwards movement? Very few figures have done it, DX9 Gabriel comes to mind, but it’s long overdue.
Reminds me of the frustration with Parkour, just needed Bobby to drop a fidilybits comment. Gotta say this is the first time I’m not excited for the figure to come in the mail. Left thinking 2.0 to come like Seaspray. Shame, this one looks like a big miss.
I don’t get the mismatch paint & no ratchets on this figure. I do like the alt mode though. With that aside do you think all transformers should have a “easy” or rather natural transformation that could be done without instructions kind of like FT’s Dinobots. Are we just doomed due to most wanting accuracy in both modes, which this figure fails at.
That’s a shame, Powerglide Is one of my favorite characters. I think he looks pretty good, but that build being poor is such a bummer, Cliff also had build issues another favorite of mine. Not sure why they make ‘em’ this way these days.
This is the absolute worst. Never have I ever regretted a Fanstoys purchase. NEVER!!! This one I regret 110%. I will not say that I will not buy another Fanstoys because at this point they’re probably 85% of my overall collection. I can say that this guy will never see the light of day on my shelf. The lack of ratchet joints, the lack of thought that seems to have went into the design of this thing, make this the worst Fanstoys release of all time. That wouldn’t be that big of a deal we’re it sandwiched or following really great releases, but it’s really not for me. Disappointing really. Thanks for the video Bobby. At least you made the depression entertaining 😊
Well, it's either this one or DX9 Richthofen, which is an older but excellent version of the character. If you don't mind the slightly smaller size and less "premium" finish, the DX9 bot is an great looking Powerglide.
Guess I'm keeping my DX9. Shame, I like the way the bot and alt modes look. But after the transformation of FT Jazz and Cliff, and this one seems even worse, I'm gonna have to pass.
Agreed. 2022 figures from this company looked good AND transformed easily and fluidly. UNTIL JIVE...that POS broke on me..and Parkour was bo bo as well...this looks along those same shitty lines of tranforming....Fanboys will still praise it because all they will do is plop it on their shelf in an A stance and say ...darrrr FT is great darrrrr pew pew
They focused so heavily on a realistic alt-mode that the transformation is noodle-y and fiddly, gross, there's still mismatched colors, and the bot mode has all that jank. This is FansToys, really?
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You're never too old to have a favourite anything! The A-10 is pretty awesome
My first thought when you pulled the feet out was that it looked like something out of the movie “The Fly” Goldblum version of course.
I dunno if this is an older design. I'm more inclined to think that, trying to get Powerglide's robot proportions and vehicle proportions perfect was never going to be anything more than an eldritch implausibility.
On point Bobby! Love the mass-shifting, but everything else is a no-go. DX-9 is a far superior Powerglide.
REALLY hoping they pull a seaspray and make a v2 of this.
Such a shame. Powerglide is one of my favorite mini bots. I can only imagine how the comparison to the DX9 Powerglide video will turn out (if there is one coming).
Glad you're not giving them the rear, Bobby. (@4:06) 😂 Lol
"And awaaaaay we go".....into the trash
You are never too old to have a favourite jet.
You enjoy your favourite jet with my blessing!
👍
First FT release I've skipped in a long time and, especially after watching this, I'm glad I did.
so this is the fanstoys version of Xtransbot Kupp in terms of quality
Not even close.
@@Daniel-mw7puIMO 86 kup is trash has an awful face sculpt
Not at all
i'm so glad i canceled my preorder a couple weeks ago. I have fond memories of picking up my dx9 at a tfcon. happy to keep him over this
The saturation of the red in the ending montage did NOT go unnoticed...
Another good and honest review in the bag.
Is it bad that I actually want the figure more now, given the notoriety?
"Am I too old to have a favorite jet?" Hell no!! F-14 Tomcat for me.
Dr. Ian Malcolm: "Your engineers were so preoccupied with whether or not they could that they didn't stop to think if they should."
**A pack of FT-54 Warthogs shriek menacingly in the distance**
I'm impressed they got an accurate looking jet mode, but I think I'll just stick with the DX9 Powerglide I already own.
You're not too old to have a favorite jet. You're too old to allow anything to change your mind about your favorite jet. That placement was set decades ago
If this was any other company, certain members of the fanbase (you know what I mean) would have a field day in roasting the figure.
I was on the fence with ordering this figure but after this review, an easy pass. I'll keep my DX9. Had no idea the feet were like that and transformation.....😮. Also, I'm not feeling the jet mode. Good video Bobby
There was a ton of ambition in this figure, but some compromise would've been good. More secure locking points would've benefited the experience and maybe some temporary pegs for the wings to hold in place during transformation.
I can’t wait for the verses, this is going to be a landslide, DX9 may be smaller, but it certainly holds together better
I don't have the Fans Toys version but, just looking at pictures and reviews, it should be an easy win for DX9 as it's much cleaner and the paint is the same color. Build quality is also very good for DX9 as well. Alt mode, if transformed properly, goes to Fans Toys though as that plane looks amazing.
I was really impressed with how FT managed to get the realistic jet out of the chunky bot like Powerglide, but it seems they were focused to much on making that possible they pretty much forgot about everything else... :/ It was strange to see it next to that, fairly old DX9 bot and think that DX9 looks cleaner... Usually it's the opposite. Oh well, I have a Hunk re-issue to look forward to! :D
I'm keeping my DX9 Powerglide, although I did try to preorder the Fans Toys version but, while checking out, it sold out. Oh well, guess I was lucky as several reviews in, and I think I dodged a bullet. I'm also looking forward to me Fans Toys Brawn.
I really hope they revisit powerglide one day like they did with seaspray. Has potential!
Friend of mine has this figure and the arm broke while trying to transform it. Transformation looks like a nightmare though, and glad I gave this a pass and will stick with my DX9.
I got lucky as I was actually checking out when it sold out. I was going to wait to see if it came back in stock but, after watching 3 video reviews, it's a super easy pass as I'll be keeping my DX9 as well.
I agree with you on this here! It’s trash really! Probably one of the worst ones for FT! Seemed rushed!
yeah seems rush except the price tag
Man, I was so excited for a FT Powerglide after all their other minibots kept turning out so great.I can so easily imagine what a FT Powerglide could look like if it had the style of the other FT minibots. But then they had to abandon all that for the sake of a realistic alt mode, resulting in this compromised, over-engineered mess, Such a shame.
I really hope the fanstoys gears doesn’t suck, that’s the one I’ve been looking forward to
Sheesh, bet this guy's grade school nickname was Eddy Spaghetti. A-10s are my favorite too. My old man called'em tank killers, and that blew my 3rd grade mind back then. Still enjoying your reviews, Mr. Skullface.
"What a peice of junk!" as a young farm boy once said. Thanks for the honest review!
Except it wasn't a piece of junk...was it.
@@ChristopherGreen-wf8qc I was just quoting a movie line that I was reminded of by something that was said in the review. However, based on what I saw in this review, yes, it looks like a piece of junk to me. And that's coming from someone who's always been Fanstoys "fanboy". As they say, "if you like it, you win."
Their Warpath was good. Glad I got the DX9 AOD KO for my Powerglide. This looks like $hit...
OH MY GOD. PLEASE, everybody... Stop trying to flaten the wings. They are designed to be at a slight angle after the landing geat pylons, just like the real A-10. You are all stressing the joints.
I'll give it you that you really tried with this one. I love both modes but getting there looks like quite the chore.
[sudden realization] I'll bet it's backheavy in plane mode because the actual plane had that ridiculously gigantic gun in the front offsetting the weight.
Great video! All the best to you and yours! God bless!
I absolutely agree with Bobby…. Fanstoys missed so badly with this figure
4:08 I’m not gonna give them the rear. (Insert so to speak) lmao
Agreed! I hate the build of this figure, and that (for me) is what makes the transformation more frustrating.
My lord all that creeking is so uncomfortable lmao! 😂
05:10 Ratchets? Has FT had ratcheted joints on anything in the last few years? They're mostly known for their tight friction joints hence the infamous FT squeak.
I was kicked out the FT's Fanatics group, but I bet there are a some people saying: "Fans Toys did it again!!! My favorite figure since the last Fans Toys figure I bought!!!". Then someone will say: "I'm not convinced, I will stick to my DX..." POW!!! Kicked out from the group for blasphemy!! 😅😁 Don't worry Bobby, you are not alone.
I did cancel mine I could not deal with the feeeet! and I could not pretend that there were ratchets.
Bobby at 18:53 sounded so deflated. Still loved the review!
the double whammy of Overdrive and now this must not sit well with Bobby I bet.
This looks great! As long as you don’t touch it or look at it from anything other than the front. This is like the MP Bumblebee 2.0, but FT’s version
MP Bumblebee 2.0 is sweet you seriously don’t have a clue on what you’re talking about!
looks like a nightmare wings barly held on
Wow. I was happy with DX9 Richthofen, but I was still suffering from some degree of FOMO... looks like I dodged a bullet
Damn, I have this one on the way to me. Thanks for keeping it 100. Can't wait to give this MF'er the side eye whenever I walk past it.
This comment wins!
I learned my lesson transforming Rouge. Gonna leave this guy in bot mode....DX9 for jet mode. I figure once you transforrm Warthog, it won't be the same in bot mode....
Fanstoys channeling some MP Bumblebee 2.0 with this release. So panely and fiddly with a crazy amount of over-engineering.
Great ASMR during the transformation! 11 days, let’s go! 😂
It's OK to have a favorite jet. I'm torn between the A-10 and F-14 though. Obviously I am that old now. I really want this guy for alt mode but I'm starting to worry a little.
Spend a year in jail, or stay in jail until you can solve this rubix's cube of a figure...IYKYK
one helluva nifty arm transformation
Shout out for the Pesci Goodfellas reference @Bobby. Haha
Great review , just got my copy and I can’t do these damn knees, keep thinking I’m gonna break him
The juice isn’t worth the squeeze especially at the that price and when I already have the DX9. Background character that I don’t care too much about - preorder cancelled. Thanks Bobby. I’ll put the $ towards the Maketoys Contactshot reissue and be a lot happier.
Is really a shame that Fans Toys didn't built a good Powerglide, I think that we expected an amazing figure as they already show us before.
Now I will have to wait until mine arrive in.
Still hoping one of his Legends-scale Dummies compadres sends him a NA Michael. I think he’d be very happy messing with that. Especially after this nightmare.
Still waiting for the world to stop fetishizing Fans Toys as a co and toon accuracy in general. This thing is atrocious.
Mines on its way so too late to do anything about it, but everything I've seen makes me think I'll be keeping the DX9. I'm expecting the vs to be interesting.
Same.
Thank you BSF. I dont like the floppyness and fiddlelyness of the panels. No leg ratchets? Im SUPER happy w my DX-9. TY again. For all you do...
Damn Bobby! I got mine today and now I am scared to open it.
Maybe some day FT will develop a sense for which joints and connections should tight and which should be looser... but it is not this day. Also, structural tabs on a flimsy ass tension clip... wow. It's too bad about this one. I like the look and I like the size, but since I lose patience with the engineering on the GOOD fans toys releases I can't imagine putting up with this.
the different reds are glaring, aren't they?
Dude, when are companies going to put heads on a pull-up joint to then allow upwards and downwards movement? Very few figures have done it, DX9 Gabriel comes to mind, but it’s long overdue.
You’re only too old to have a favourite jet if you served in WW2!
Heard the waist broke on one person's copy
Your scaring me Bobby!!!
Seems like this guy was overcomplicated for no reason
What's the deal with DX9 powerglide colors? What should be painted?
I was rooting for you to break it. This guy is TFC Hound bad.
Is this an affect of fanstoys designers leaving?🤔
But do you LIKE it?
Sounds crunchy.
Reminds me of the frustration with Parkour, just needed Bobby to drop a fidilybits comment. Gotta say this is the first time I’m not excited for the figure to come in the mail. Left thinking 2.0 to come like Seaspray. Shame, this one looks like a big miss.
Warthog? Idk man I think it looks more like a puma.
Is not Powerglide !
Is a Junkion 😂😆🤣
9:47 Haha Goodfellas.
I don’t get the mismatch paint & no ratchets on this figure. I do like the alt mode though.
With that aside do you think all transformers should have a “easy” or rather natural transformation that could be done without instructions kind of like FT’s Dinobots. Are we just doomed due to most wanting accuracy in both modes, which this figure fails at.
That’s a shame, Powerglide Is one of my favorite characters. I think he looks pretty good, but that build being poor is such a bummer, Cliff also had build issues another favorite of mine. Not sure why they make ‘em’ this way these days.
This is tragic, both modes look incredible but at what cost...
Is the video re-edited? The Bobby freakout seems to be missing.
Nope. Same video
Yeah, that's a definite disasterpiece. And mine's an F-15. 😁
This is the absolute worst. Never have I ever regretted a Fanstoys purchase. NEVER!!! This one I regret 110%. I will not say that I will not buy another Fanstoys because at this point they’re probably 85% of my overall collection. I can say that this guy will never see the light of day on my shelf. The lack of ratchet joints, the lack of thought that seems to have went into the design of this thing, make this the worst Fanstoys release of all time. That wouldn’t be that big of a deal we’re it sandwiched or following really great releases, but it’s really not for me. Disappointing really. Thanks for the video Bobby. At least you made the depression entertaining 😊
Poor PG. Sorry, man.
DX9 FTW
50 shades of red 🫠
Man il say it again, looks like they hired the KFC designer of Octane with those ankles. Sucks cause I really wanted this figure but not for 120$
Nice review on powerglide extransbot 🤣🤣🤣
So since this figure's a total wash, what third party Powerglide figure is considered the current top runner for a masterpiece Powerglide?
Well, it's either this one or DX9 Richthofen, which is an older but excellent version of the character. If you don't mind the slightly smaller size and less "premium" finish, the DX9 bot is an great looking Powerglide.
To be fair, it’s only $100-$120 figure
Oh. Man! I just got mine today and now I'm dreading the moment when I'll have to transform this thing. 😐😐😐
When a great Company goes too far left we get something like this. Another skip just like FTs minibots after Beach Comber.
Guess I'm keeping my DX9. Shame, I like the way the bot and alt modes look. But after the transformation of FT Jazz and Cliff, and this one seems even worse, I'm gonna have to pass.
Agreed. 2022 figures from this company looked good AND transformed easily and fluidly. UNTIL JIVE...that POS broke on me..and Parkour was bo bo as well...this looks along those same shitty lines of tranforming....Fanboys will still praise it because all they will do is plop it on their shelf in an A stance and say ...darrrr FT is great darrrrr pew pew
Update: I bought it anyway, lol. Nice to put on a shelf, nice alt mode, but that's it.
For now this is a strong pass
Looks great in jet mode but this figure just seems like way to much going on
I agree frustrating..not good
I'll keep my DX9.
They focused so heavily on a realistic alt-mode that the transformation is noodle-y and fiddly, gross, there's still mismatched colors, and the bot mode has all that jank. This is FansToys, really?
It looks good tho both modes
Good looking figure but they way over engineered it imo.
I wouldn't give them the rear either.