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@Darth-vade1232 жыл бұрын
The real shame is their are only a few slipstream figures no tfp no war for Cybertron not even really animated cyberverse and legends give us more pls
@DrLockdown2 жыл бұрын
I'm sad cyberverse never gave us a deluxe version
@Darth-vade1232 жыл бұрын
@@DrLockdown indeed
@Darth-vade1232 жыл бұрын
@@DrLockdown I really wanted a fall of Cybertron and comics version there are not many toys of her sadly
@Diaboragon3 жыл бұрын
I remember back when I first found a Windblade at retail, I was ecstatic. That quickly turned to utter disappointment when she couldn't hold together in either mode. Maybe the overall fandom reaction was overblown, but I cannot say that first iteration is a good mold.
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
Maybe the paint helps
@Carlos-lq7ey2 жыл бұрын
@@DrLockdown how would paint help it hold together?
@DrLockdown2 жыл бұрын
Well the thing is covered in paint; a full metallic finish. This means the tabs are thicker. That could be the reason.
@TristenSarelvun Жыл бұрын
My Windblade (which I've had since release) has no issues staying together in either mode. It's only the heels that are a problem on mine. It's definitely not just Slipstream's paint holding it together.
@endersage35143 жыл бұрын
Man I was so lucky to get this figure for $60 back in 2018.
@ShayLeokra3 жыл бұрын
You better take care of it because it's a rare one I saw listing on eBay for $150 and maybe it will get higher in the next 2 years
@mephosto3 жыл бұрын
it always weirds me out when something sitting on my shelf or in a shelf is now worth a good bit of money. i see those numbers, look at her on my shelf, and say "really?".
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
Thats me with unicron right now :p
@cyberneticgeek3 жыл бұрын
6:19 thats a gnarly stress-mark.
@soniccooldude543 жыл бұрын
Snagged this girl on ebay for alittle over 70 two years ago. While those heals can be a pain in the ass, shes easily still one of my most prized figs in the collection and i LOVE the character just so much. Really wish hasbro would give her character some more propper toy representation in the future tho.
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
She got Cyberverse representation. The idea was good, but the toys sucked
@ThePhoto-VerseYT5 ай бұрын
Yeah, about that tangent regarding stand ports... Most action figures tend to use the clamp style rather than actual stand ports.
@DeathReviews3 жыл бұрын
Your younger self was NOT wrong... the mold is flimsy. It doesn't hold together well, the robot mode doesn't balance well, and getting the alt mode to tab together in any way that resembles something solid is impossible.
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
Worked for me
@HiperPivociarz3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah, Cyberverse sold me on Windblade. I thrive on those Windblade Bumblebee Friendship moments.
@colderthanice74573 жыл бұрын
You the best dr lockdown
@Shockwave-ob2tx3 жыл бұрын
I couldn't bring myself to get this figure, so I made my own....which is Studio Series Thundercracker with the Titan Master Overboard. It looks good, if a bit buff for the character. Although I think the Studies Series Blitzwing in Slipstreams colors and with a decent head would be great
@arkhamknightrider43613 жыл бұрын
It's a shame so many people shit on Windblade since her IDW g1 character is amazing and easily my favorite female character in all of comics.
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
I really liked her initial comics run. Gotta get back into it
@omarsalem12193 жыл бұрын
I didn't read any comics but I heard a lot of people call that version of the character a mary sue for some reason also i really liked her in Rid 2015 honestly the only character in that show that doesn't make me cringe
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
She was a bit of a Mary Sue in RID, but in the comics the story was about her using her intellect and communication skills to rise above in an oppressive society. She had faults such as her own confidence and a lack of physical strength.
@arkhamknightrider43613 жыл бұрын
@@DrLockdown RID 2015 Windbalde is emo edge lord cringe. IDW Windblade is awesome.
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
Well said
@mechamanblade84653 жыл бұрын
Slipstream really isn't a bad figure. She has just enough remolded parts to differentiate her from Windblade. My only gripe really ARE those annoying heels.
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
Yeah they were a pretty dumb idea
@caseysshenanigans7083 жыл бұрын
You better hope Starscream isn't watching this xD
@Kriviach2 ай бұрын
Ngl Im so glad that were getting a Slipstream retool from the pretty good Legacy Windblade mold later this year, Ill definitely pick her up, do however wonder how much theyre gonna retool tho, really hoping that it wont be a Shadowstriker/Sideburn situation where its just the head that gets changed, and Im hoping that itll be more of a Scraphook/Axelgrease where theyll retool not just robot mode but also alt mode bits, but only time will tell I suppose.
@sebatianmatospelaez7018 Жыл бұрын
I wish Legacy does her justice!!, It would be great to see her AND windblade get modern engineering.
@DrLockdown Жыл бұрын
No sign of slipstream yet, but for windblade...well...get your wallet ready for 2024.
@sebatianmatospelaez7018 Жыл бұрын
Eh..... At least it gives me haft hope...I guess.
@devilbringer110211 ай бұрын
@@sebatianmatospelaez7018Well well both are coming to Legacy year 3
@Hugme7782 жыл бұрын
As someone with both windblade and slipstream yeah those heels can fuck off but I like the actual asthetic of the mold though. So much that I am currently repainting my windblade into a proper decepticon colors so I can throw her into my decepticon squad.
@det.bullock44613 жыл бұрын
We are due for a new Generations Windblade. They can do better than the original mold. I also wonder if they can do a new specific slipstream mold, the current ER seeker mold is probably too bulky but they could easily do a new fembot jetformer mold that's up to WFC standards to reuse.
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't mind a retool of the siege seeker mould. New chest and head and badda bing badda boom you're all set
@soldierofevil16811 ай бұрын
I’m glad we’re getting a new one late next year according the leaks as I would rather not have to resort to eBay
@DrLockdown11 ай бұрын
Yeah it's also a chance to improve on this. She works, but she could be better
@diegodankquixote-wry32423 жыл бұрын
1:12 disappointed you didn't say "expect when they didn't" and show an image of united thunderwing which was trying to more toy actual then then rather then the Hasbro release trying to look in-between his marvel and idw2005 colors.
@alfa11343 жыл бұрын
Damn, am I glad that I got Slipstream before scalpers got out of control...
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's pretty sad how people put profit before selling manners
@alfa11343 жыл бұрын
@@DrLockdown Tell me about it! But considering that the figures with the absurd prices are still there on the site, most people aren't falling for that BS. And don't even get me started on the older Shattered Glass and CYBERTRON figures... Like I said before, I'm glad I managed to find the Henkei and Legends figures in the past.
@TomboyTommy3 жыл бұрын
Something seems different about the recording. Did you get a new camera?
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
Nope. Same as it's always been. Hoping to get a new camera soon; one with better stabilisation
@epicvsco7773 жыл бұрын
I own a Lg16 Slipstream and a takara reissued G1 megatron, I knew megatron was rare but wow slipstream has gone up in price.
@reyonXIII3 жыл бұрын
(scaled down comment) Luckily I got her for around $55, and that's with a 2000 yen discount store coupon, on a Japanese store. There's another one for around the same price on Yahoo Auction, if anyone wants to try their luck on Japanese proxy shopping sites like ZenMarket or Buyee. 2 days left as of this writing. Glad I got her, though, coz no custom would really be able to seem right enough for me to be happy with. Certainly wouldn't capture the swish wingspan of this look. Honestly, for her moldmate, even if TAV55 Windblade is good and much more accessible, the Takara version of this mold still has the best feel in terms of its look (though the head would have to be replaced with TR Windblade's face to make it truly perfect for comic or Prime Wars look, at least personally), especially the wings and jet mode. We'll see if I'm that crazy to hunt the Legends figure down or settle with the TAV one, or see which one's actually available. Gotta concede to the part about upgrade kits in my vaunting of CW Ultra Magnus' engineering, but it ust further convinces me that it was engineering they shouldn't have discarded over the armor pieces. If nothing else, I hope they bring it back with the improvements that the upgrade kits provided. And yes, the market is indeed beyond unkind to those late to the party.
@cutebagel353110 ай бұрын
here's hoping they retool the new windblade into slipstream
@DrLockdown10 ай бұрын
I think there was a listing somewhere for that
@dexterdexter82082 жыл бұрын
The design of this figure kind of reminds me of Iron Factory Starscream a bit.
@DrLockdown2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I guess I can see the resemblance
@OrionZaxs3 жыл бұрын
💲 Jeezuz Look At Those Prices Jack!💰 Excellent review as always Doctor! I love the old Takara repaint philosophy. Shame its such a pain in the but to get a hold of these beautys😓
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
It's what happens with limited releases; people think they can run amock.
@dialNforNinja Жыл бұрын
I actually quite like the Cyberverse Slipstream -- I forget what exactly they called it, but the 7" one with the silly flip-out spinny thing gimmick, that unlike any other spring loaded gimmick ever didn't cripple it in either mode, or force some awkward proportions or huge chunk of back or arm kibble. It could have used a bit more articulation and pinned ankles instead of the easy to pop out molded joints, but that's just the Cyberverse line design philosophy, and getting a VOY size figure for a DX price tag was a delightful inversion of recent trends.
@DrLockdown Жыл бұрын
I'm gutted they didn't do a more extensive collector lineup for cyberverse, because those designs are amazing. Hopefully we get more character redos after Shadowstriker in legacy evolution
@Alzeal073 жыл бұрын
this is still the best looking Slipstream we've got, don't get the hate. Though the Tfcc has the actual cockpit on its torso, more so the belly but still.
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
I hate the head on that one
@Alzeal073 жыл бұрын
@@DrLockdown me too, ended up doing a custom of the voyager prime Starscream with a movie Elita head. imma post it on your discord if you want to see it.
@dexterdexter82082 жыл бұрын
Ah yes, Legends. Where half of your purchase was the actual figure you wanted and the second half were comics that had you looking at Transformers a different way for a certain amount of time. Wanted Legends Triggerhappy? Beware of the manga. Wanted Kickback? Beware of the manga. Wanted Arcee? You guessed it. Wanted Powermaster Optimus Prime? You know what to do by this point. I had Legends Triggerhappy, and I looked at the cover art for the manga, wanting to see him kicking some ass, instead I found something Not Safe For Work, and immediately threw it away.
@TimeCircleBlue3 жыл бұрын
Currently have the Legends Windblade version of this mold and had the OG version before. Given I didn’t have much experience with the fanbase at that time I wasn’t aware of the roiling controversy going on. All I thought was: “oh hey they made a character using input from the fans. Cool!” And bought the thing. While I also do enjoy this mold, it is as you say: Posing it is a bitch, but through some finagling and determination I got something resembling the Vergil Judgment Cut Draw stance with her Katana so that’s pretty cool. Hopefully these heel upgrades will alleviate this problem a bit. Thank you for that info 👌
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
No prob. It's a shame they're needed in some instances, but I can't see myself hating this mould
@ShayLeokra3 жыл бұрын
My neighbour has this TL slipstream And it's still inside the box Man some people are lucky
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
I never get that, the whole MISB thing. I like to enjoy my toys
@Reviews2D3 жыл бұрын
Windblade sure was
@Rad_Crab3 жыл бұрын
I had to pause and go back to the SU Garnet upgrade kit..... I'm both confused and intruiged.
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
I actually bought the fists recently, to repurpose for Heatwave.
@LarySeeAircraft3 ай бұрын
While watching this I realised we could get some Really amazing jet formers from fembots since hasbros obsession with making all fembots super sleek and thin with no bulk it should lend itself to having some really nice clean slender jet modes with current engineering I hope we get some modern fembot jetformers
@NexusProductions-rz1sv3 жыл бұрын
6:17 yikes that plastic warping at the pin.
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
You think this is bad? Come back next Sunday...
@NexusProductions-rz1sv3 жыл бұрын
@@DrLockdown Oh boy, sounds like fun.
@FriendlyNeighborhoodGeek993 жыл бұрын
Great review i still want this figure and the other two fembots that were released at rhe time theres a video on youtube were some one actually made a custom animated slipstream using one the animated starscream body molds
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
I think I've seen it. Didn't he also do an animated windblade? Or am I thinking of someone else?
@casuallatecomer75973 жыл бұрын
@@DrLockdown Yeah, it's Badlamprey, right? He didn't do Windblade but he did do Lyzack, which I thought was well done.
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
I definitely saw an animated windblade custom somewhere. It used Arcee as a base, and Cybertronian Megatron's legs as the wings
@casuallatecomer75973 жыл бұрын
@@DrLockdown Think it musta been someone else then. But yeah that custom was great, even though I don't like the idea of Arcee toys being used for every other fembot transformer.
@ilikegiantrobots17753 жыл бұрын
I have a Windblade using this mold, it’s not fun at all to pose, and the arm joints are tight, don’t get me wrong, but some things that should tab in, don’t tab in. It’s a good figure, but it’s a little unenjoyable. But I still like it…it’s also the only fembot I have
@Firebyte272 жыл бұрын
Doctor Lockdown on may 1st, 2021: "You won't be able to find this on store shelves. It will require online hunting." Firebyte27 on May 14th, 2022: Hold my beer.
@DrLockdown2 жыл бұрын
I just saw on twitter. You lucky bastard
@Firebyte272 жыл бұрын
@@DrLockdown Leave my family out of this.
@Gridseeker Жыл бұрын
@@Firebyte27 I apologize for invading your privacy, but if you don't mind, how much did you pay for the figure?
@Firebyte27 Жыл бұрын
@@Gridseeker I think… 70$
@ArcNeoMasato3 жыл бұрын
I mean.... most retail action figures DO have stand ports, or rather base ports in their feet. That, or they do make little claws that go onto your stand and wrap around the figures waist. My issue is actually how freaking hard it is to GET those bases for figures. Like.... Hasbro alone makes about 6 lines of figures that ALL use the same side base port in the figures feet. NONE come with a 4 cent plastic circle with a nub on it.
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
I don't like the claws either. They're very hard to position. All they need is a hole in the back
@chickenmaster06363 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see your opinion on Nitro Zeus
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
Which one? I don't have the original. Only the kubianbao knockoff. I also don't really have an angle to tackle with the video. I don't have a way to make it interesting
@chickenmaster06363 жыл бұрын
@@DrLockdown well I like the figure because of how it transforms. and it doesn’t have to be the original figure, Thundercracker or KSI boss are the same mold, in fact KSI boss has the same head
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
I just don't have an idea that'll make the script come to life. Just saying "it's good "it's good" or "its bad" doesn't make for a very engaging video
@chickenmaster06363 жыл бұрын
@@DrLockdown I understand.
@HiperPivociarz3 жыл бұрын
I have no problem with a schmentai artist designing a pretty good Windblade kit. It was a good figure. I hate excessive fanservice, but it was hardly the worst. It was relatively tasteful. I'm surprised people had a problem with that, and not the fact that the best G1 styled Arcee to this day was designed by the man who made Transformers Kiss Players. *shudder*
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
I don't mind the artist choice either. I don't mind the new design, I didn't mind the old design, and I think the kit looks rad as hell
@izziewolf28342 жыл бұрын
I hate how even with all the new WFC trilogy seekers they never made a new figure of Slipstream from any of those molds even though they went as far as making Redwing a toy even though he was only a background character and making a modernized version of an unreleased G2 Sandstorm figure
@DrLockdown2 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing it's because she would need a new mould to do her justice, whereas the others can just be redecos
@grrrmlin3 жыл бұрын
as someone who spent the aftermarket price for it, im suprisingly happy with the figure
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
Wait, not over a hundred I hope...
@grrrmlin3 жыл бұрын
@@DrLockdowni think she was like 150? i had a lot of birthday money and decided to get her before she got even more expensive
@dedalionarts60773 жыл бұрын
Well, I can understand your points. But if you're not at least an Hardcore Slipstream fan, this won't be worth it.Especially with upgrade kits...
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
I'm not hardcore. I just think it's a pretty decent toy
@dedalionarts60773 жыл бұрын
@@DrLockdown true... But we can bouth agree, this is "not worth unless you have one /you're an Hardcore fan". Especially with prices now it days. Plus all the fixes...
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah the current price is definitely not worth it. I do occasionally see them go for around the price I recommended though.
@masterfarr82653 жыл бұрын
You should check out Irontrans starblade
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
Nah. Getting planet X kadmos soonish instead
@DrWhobertCh3 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, the manga where Megatron has a office lady fetiche... Genocidal maniac but at least he is a robot of culture.
@doctorprofessoroblivious12823 жыл бұрын
I can tell you right now 100% that the base color for ALL the newly tooled parts on Slipstream are clear transparent plastic just like the back of her head. When Takara retooled these ladies, they didn't actually "retool them" in the traditional sense. They created a single brand new mold that contained all the parts for all three of them, Nightbird, Slipstream, and Blackarachnia Then then painted the parts to match the figures they were meant for.
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
Huh. That's kinda clever. Not great with the clear plastic thing though
@yuki-hachi99353 жыл бұрын
So I got this figure in 2016, for a pretty good deal I think. She broke after my first transformation back into robot mode... The hinge on her stomach broke... I still have her, she's so pretty but everytime I look at her it makes me sad :(
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
Argh. Yeah, shame about the clear plastic
@xXSoulGeoXx3 жыл бұрын
11:39 either your copy is the best Or my Windblade is supposed to flop all around with a loose shoulder and feet that cannot help her stand in any way I don't know if this reused mold holds better But man Windblade ( first figure ) is just the worst.... Got thing I got Titans Return Windblade
@solbadguy90253 жыл бұрын
Good job as always Dr. Will you ever review your MP Star Saber?
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
Maybe. Funny you should mention that actually...
@quotastrider8012 жыл бұрын
12:28 that tiny slipstream is adorable, what mold is that? o3o
@quotastrider8012 жыл бұрын
Nvm found it
@DrLockdown2 жыл бұрын
Iron factory. So far the only 3p slipstream oh the market, sadly
@quotastrider8012 жыл бұрын
@@DrLockdown aww (╥﹏╥)
@stevehandley13 жыл бұрын
Read the disclaimer ya basstahhdd!
@gispyprime10173 жыл бұрын
Do anyone know where I can read TF manga because now this video makes me want to read em
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
I just googled a scan. I know there are translations, but sorry; I've got no idea.
@lonewolf95783 жыл бұрын
I recently got the windblade version of the mold and really my only complaint on it is the heels It’s an absolute bitch to pose it because of them
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it was a pretty poor design
@mattimusprimal6373 жыл бұрын
I believe all the retooled parts of LG16 Slipstream are actually clear plastic (her head, chest, and null-rays) that’s painted over. So be very careful with her!!
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's a real bad decision.
@gizzach9773 жыл бұрын
I have the original Windblade and it has not aged well
@lyokomajor3 жыл бұрын
"Better" paint job. 80's sunbow accuracy does not always equal "better". Sadly, I was never a fan of this use of Windblade. I prefer Slipstream be a seeker mold.
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
It wasn't always better, but often Takara just had more paint. It being better was more attributed to that than the specific source material. If Takara did toy accuracy I have no doubt it would look even better than what we got, but they went for what they went for
@chickenmaster06363 жыл бұрын
I keep on hearing stuff about springer, but I cant find a review on him
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
He's pretty good. I may end up doing another review on him, if the patrons end up voting for him.
@chickenmaster06363 жыл бұрын
Yeah I got him for my birthday this year and the only thing is his swords are bent, at first I thought that was supposed to be like that as it works on the helicopter blade, but apparently not.
@QuartzRoolz3 жыл бұрын
can I have your starsaber tho?
@grimlocksmash52422 ай бұрын
Who here is watching this review after the legacy reveal?
@DrLockdown2 ай бұрын
Lol. I still prefer this one TBH
@grimlocksmash52422 ай бұрын
@@DrLockdown I'm honestly thinking about going for that one myself.
@ignite53293 жыл бұрын
Wait does SO stand for second opinion? Because if yes than why is slipstream SO-10 and evasion prime SO-1 ?
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
Eyup, because those were the original review numbers
@ignite53293 жыл бұрын
Oh now i understand
@HiperPivociarz3 жыл бұрын
I hate how Takara Legends finally gave us representation for those Decepticon fembots, and yet the manga turned them into giggling clumsy fanservice moe secretaries for Megatron. No, that's not a matephor, guys, they are literally secretaries.
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
I know. It makes the suit and tie torso even funnier
@HiperPivociarz3 жыл бұрын
@@DrLockdown Right, I'm normally not the sort of person to xomplain about this, BUT I genuinely hate how these strong and characterful women have been degraded to purely sexual objects with no personality outside of looking cute and ditzy for the men, and how these powerful, dangerous characters have been casted as secretaries in the office enviroment, because they're women. Yeah, Blackarachnia was always sexualized but there is a difference between sexualized and objectified. Blackaraxhnia was a character. Threated like a person. In the Legends manga she's a vehicle for fanservice.
@internetaddict4433 жыл бұрын
Got this for $75 SGD
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
Ouch
@internetaddict4433 жыл бұрын
@@DrLockdown it was either that or $300 USD on ebay
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
I seriously hate how sellers like those overcharge for such things. Honestly unicron is the worst example; it's barely been two months and he's tripled in price
@agagagagag2352 Жыл бұрын
im gonna build a time machine just for this mf
@DrLockdown Жыл бұрын
Hasbro could always just do a new one
@agagagagag2352 Жыл бұрын
@@DrLockdown but would they really make a new one
@DrLockdown Жыл бұрын
Probably. Supposedly cyberverse windblade and shadow striker are coming, so a precedent for a cyberverse slipstream is there. Not to mention were getting WAY more fembots really. She's more likely than most.
@thegoldenpenguin45883 жыл бұрын
So all I can say is Grab a Wawa burger... Ads
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
What kind of ads are playing on these?!
@thegoldenpenguin45883 жыл бұрын
@@DrLockdown That’s what I want to know
@DrLockdown3 жыл бұрын
Welp, KZfaq will be KZfaq
@weik-29362 ай бұрын
I dislike this figure because it has made hasbro think its ok to make Slipstream out of Windblade Slipstream is a Seeker, she should be made from a Starscream
@colderthanice74573 жыл бұрын
First
@DevasiaMentalityGaming3 жыл бұрын
Odd, I found when Windbade was first making the rounds I was one of the ONLY voices of dissent. Like most people I knew were chastising me for thinking her entire concept from top to bottom was abhorrently awful and that she stood only as a tribute to why fan polls are always a bad idea... and I still am, but that's not the point. Where was this supposed outcry against Windbade that I completely missed!?