Dammit, Open: Pre-TFN Power Half-Hour! Transformers unboxing chillout sesh!

[@gregorylieber8362]

"3 years ago?.. That's almost 5 years ago" hahahahahahaha

[@VRHyoumaru]

There's something wonderful about legitimate Thew joy, whilst Unicron looms in the background, plotting.

[@ryancarrell3186]

one of my favorite thing to see is when Thew just holds something up, looks at it, processes what it is, and just starts chuckling to himself. such a good vibe.

[@SarcyBoi41]

Unicron represents the state of the world while Thew represents all of us fawning over plastic toys to distract ourselves

[@optimistprime3192]

He’s just standing there..... *menacingly!*

[@henryfanforever1414]

@@optimistprime3192 *WEE WOO! WEE WOO!*

[@OmegablueWolf]

the white mech with the dude inside is an E-Frame from exo squad, specifically a pirate E-frame piloted by Jonas Symbaca the pirate leader!

[@G7M9W]

A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one!

[@LaBambaMan]

God, I wish we could get some sort of collectors series Exo-Squad stuff. I'd buy a nicely made, posable high end e-frame or two.

[@G7M9W]

@@LaBambaMan I'm not really a 6" collector, but it would be great to see a 6" scale J.T. Marsh w/ e-frame.

[@mechamax7919]

9:35 just the escalation of emotion on his face, from "oh" ok, to "Oh!" didn't expect that, "(gasp) can it be?!", and lastly, "AH! YES!"

[@soundblaster1987reviews]

That blue beetle is the original pre-G1 version of Barrage, from "Armoured Insect Battalion Beetras" by Bandai.

[@redlion-paladin4609]

That's what I thought when Thew transformed it. So is the GPS one also the pre-G1 (Pre-1) version?

[@TwentySeven1337]

It's actually the Select Convertors version of Beet-Gadol/Barrage mold called Crawler. Beet-Gadol (the Beetras verison) was black and had slightly different detailing and the Convertors version has much lower quality plastic and no metal parts. The GPS one is Morphus, the Select Convertors version of Beet-Vadam/Ransack.

[@DatHarlequinOni]

The pure unfettered joy exhibited by Thew when Sidewalk Vinagarette got their combiner jammies is probably an ingredient in the cure for cancer.

[@Da_ComputerMonster]

Video was basically *"Arise, Road Caesar. Light our Darkest Hour!"*

[@HobbieswithJose]

Woooo! Happy to see my custom finally arrived! 😁👍🏼 BTW, you can totally tilt the wings back for a more natural look. I had to tilt them forward to fit in the package, lol. Glad you enjoyed it man!

[@felixmanigbas3922]

I felt secondhand excitement when the Road Caesar bits showed up. I saw the Motorvators review a while ago, and I was randomly wondering if you ever got the bits. Glad to see you finally have a completed Road Caesar in your collection! Also, I think that tiny Macross Valkyrie was a Select Convertor. I vaguely remember seeing that from toy stores as a kid. Love your content. Keep up the good work!

[@garrettcannon2120]

Right? I’m not Euro (and 26 years younger), so I have no nostalgia but I absolutely knew when he said “Road Caesar” how much it meant.

[@SilverHairedFreak25]

The Motorvators review was actually the first Re-Thew I watched so I definitely share the sentiment lol

[@theuhohstory8995]

Man I genuinely feel better after watching these videos.

[@awesomeguy9513]

Roadceaser (the combine that got thew excited) would be a cool thing to have in legacy like gripper is a leader and the other 2 are maybe voyagers/deluxes and it would be a cool 3 bot combiner if it ever happens

[@BlitzkriegOmega]

I'd be down for the Motorvators being a thing. a simple 3-bot combiner with some extra bits to spruce him up something nice. Maybe a Leader and 2 Deluxe?

[@davewaren270]

That fist box was nuts! Glad to see you back Thew.

[@somerandomboiyt1587]

That intro never gets old. Love you Thew, from the Philippines

[@spinyjustspiny3289]

That Road Ceasar repro box was magical. I always love seeing people's eyes light up seeing something they were looking for for years. Also, the Skywarp-palette nail polish is fucking choice.

[@originaluddite]

The way you can just transform things you've never encountered before is great. I guess it's a skill developed over time by many a TF fan. I'm always a bit scared to try despite having been in this thing since the start. Having said that, there are times I'll just see random manufactured items out and about and start to see how they _could_ transform. I bet I'm not the only one afflicted with this perceptual state.

[@hostiledodo1150]

I just remembered something from my childhood. I had a knockoff deluxe insecticon just like the blue beetle one as a kid. I could never get it to transform correctly because it didn't come with instructions and it was definitely missing key joints.

[@MathewHaswell]

If TFWiki is anything to go by, the ones with missing joints tend to be Polyfect's KOs. The ones often associaed with Big Lots.

[@sos_legio_primus]

I loved the first-person dungeon exploring mode that turned into a 3rd-person 3d brawler for the fights in Tobal #1

[@GuzziHeroV50]

The Gundam series mech at 25:08 is an RGC83 GM Cannon II ;)

[@krazyguy1234]

The mini-con police car is named Armstrong. I got it as part of the Classics line in the 3-pack Night Rescue Team. First ever Mini-cons I ever got, and I still have a go at them today!

[@gushers114]

Close; his name is actually Strongarm.

[@krazyguy1234]

Lol my brain reversed it haha

[@wbennin]

The white mech guy-thing is Exo Squad

[@ninjauser3808]

Love the way you did your nails, they look fabulous

[@sigt4202]

4:44 I think that battle mech thing is from a toyline called exo-squad! Toy galaxy did a video on it a while ago, and it looks pretty similar.

[@joshshields9229]

Yes. You were right. It's actually the leader of the pirate faction that later became the co-leader of the human forces in Exo Squad.

[@sigt4202]

@@joshshields9229 figured!

[@sebastiancasas115]

My gosh, every time i think "sheesh... perhaps i should quit to collect transformers, i cant afford them... my country its so complicated for this..." Thew release a super happy video with a Road Cesar moment and he with a lot of joy completing it and my mind goes like "DUDE I LOVE TRANSFORMERS!" Thanks Thew

[@Noveler00]

Second figure is a toy from "Exo-Squad". An animated space opera with with alot political stuff about equality and war, from the early to mid 90s That figure I beleived belongs the space pirate leader. It was released in the latter end of the franchise run where they were making suits for obscure characters that appeared in the show(suit an character), as well gimmick retools that weren't in the show.

[@LoveSixk56]

Dude I swair that was the best arnald swartsinager impersonation I’ve ever heard

[@williamcrisp6032]

The Euro-Road Caesar was great to see

[@danmccarthy4700]

I haven't seen Thew this happy since he got that Super Gobot Cy-Kill in the mail.

[@RegalRoyalWasTaken]

Seeing Thew in just absolute childlike glee has made my day immediately great.

[@AlexanderAgungWirabumi]

4:58 & 8:36 I didn't expect you to get Rocket and Classic Mini version from Tobot V Series

[@ReaverPrime]

Oh man... Massive nostalgia boner from the mech suit. Captain Jonas Simbaca, leader of the pirate clans from ExoSquad. Easily one of the best stories any animated show ever cranked out, but it was never finished. It ended on a huge cliffhanger that, nearly 30 years later, STILL has me salty as hell.

[@warhammertrash1626]

The green and white Gundam with two cannons is an RGC-83 GM Cannon II, a very delightful and slightly obscure lad

[@fishpop]

The blue beetle seems like a Barrage bootleg. Barrage is the Rhino Beetle, Chop Shop is the Stag Beetle, Ransack is the Locust and Venom is the Cicada.

[@MalWave]

The prophecy has come to pass. Sidewalk Vinegrette: Balsamic Mode

[@Kyrasis]

Oh! 7:25 I get casually name dropped, how nice :) Glad that Prowl makes you happy, and that the ageing plastic that broke could be replaced. Miss you my d00d!

[@DairXV]

The Mobile Suit at 25:04 is the GM Cannon II, so the Guncannon wasn't too far off. It's a "descendant" meant for limited production while also incorporating advancements from the NT-1 Alex Gundam, and a partner unit to the GM Custom. GM in all these instances is pronounced "Jim."

[@JunkyardGod]

I'd take a GM over a Gundam any day haha

[@BoardGameHeaven]

@24:00 that black gun is from Ransack. (Too many comments to search if it had already been answered). I loved the Deluxe insecticons. They were among my very first Transformers as a kid, I had Chop Shop, Barrage and Ransack. Never had Venom sadly. Great video as always! Thanks!

[@chaospxl_]

Can i just say i love how much you are amazed by the things that your fans send you. I wish i had anything to send out. Instead i will send out my cheers online!

[@606Xentrax606]

My favorite guy on KZbin uploading on my birthday 🎉 Thank Thew very much! 🥳

[@puzzlefischer1205]

8:47 those are Shuttle and Paragon from Tobot V, there's a big version and a small version, and these are the small ones

[@TyphonMar]

Wow I could feel the excitement for the Road Caesar gear through the screen!

[@machotron5429]

I used to have that gold KO of Ransack and it ended up in about as many pieces too. Loved the sheer glee at the Rad Caesar parts. Also digging the nails!

[@itsyagurluwu5084]

Thoroughly impressed and delighted that Thew was able to fix his childhood G1 Soundwave so that it functions properly once again. Well done Thew! 😊

[@daverage4729]

Always good to see a toy get completed...and what a stunner! Love Road Caeser!

[@ShadowUnifiedGaming]

The minicon at 20:15 is Strong-arm from the Cybertron portion of the unicron trilogy :)

[@ex-bahamutgamer8381]

The Battle mechs are called EXO Squard Robotech. which there are rare toys

[@OtakuUnitedStudio]

The white mech suit with the geezer inside is Exosquad! You definitely want to give it a go, it was one of the first American cartoons to try to do the long-form story thing in an anime-like way. It cribs a lot from Macross and Yamato, but in a good way. Kinda like how Stranger Things didn't do a lot of original stuff at first but did what it did well.

[@patrickdungo9556]

Never knew we are of the same age. So glad that our generation was full of cool stuff.

[@beedrillfreak]

Absolutely excited that you repaired your G1 Soundwave, hearing your story of it from way back when and seeing you managed to fix it now is really great.

[@vustvaleo8068]

technology has advanced so far that somebody just 3D printed an accurate replica of G1 toy parts in their home.

[@BlitzkriegOmega]

25:02 That is the GM Cannon II from Stardust Memory. Basically they took a GM Custom, covered it in Tank Armor, and then gave it a couple of big fuckoff cannons and called it a night.

[@Mewchu14]

I just love your energy so much. It’s always a joy to watch you sit down and talk about robits and robutts for however long at a time.

[@fen4554]

4:20 Dude that is an exosuit from Exosquad! Mid 90's Kenner I think. Must be rare, because it was a short line and that guy was not on the back of any box I ever saw.

[@dbelleman]

Black and gold car is Tobot V mini classic

[@GR-ic7mt]

Finely the motivater has returned still one of my favorite vids on the channel

[@nedinnis6752]

In case you didn't see the other comment, figure at 25:00 is the GM Cannon II from Gundam 0083: Stardust Memories

[@fishpop]

24:59 That would be the GM Cannon 2. GM being said like Jim rather than Gee-Em. By the looks of it; that might be an old Mobile Suit In Action figure.

[@noodlelegend5434]

The nails are 10/10 love them

[@FantogemeStudios]

Still one of my favorite Thew moments in this vid. Even after all this time.

[@FortressMunkimus1985]

Excellent, A Thew Unboxing to get us in the TF Nation spirit. I hope to see you there as I always seem to miss you in the bar.

[@seekerplex1880]

I just got a haul as well consisted of the creatures collide pack the buzzworthy terrosaur and mpm blackout and some minor bankruptcy but still great figures and great video love the haul ones

[@troyplayzgames]

3:35 it's been a year I know I know, but that looks extremely like a certain Tobot that I've seen a long time ago.

[@coolfightlady2434]

Hearing Thew talk about Parappa was absolutely incredible and my day is better because of it

[@janetcremeens1517]

I love your nails. They kind of got beast wars megatron colors

[@Beedo_Sookcool]

Fun video! Thank you! Oooh, that first Art Deco Roadster-Bot looks bloody amazing! And thanks to tfrWLDNAS, I should have one of my own on the way, very soon. And that Super Couper is a great piece! You paying attention, Hasbro? More of those classy old-time alt-modes, please!

[@wtfpantera]

Holy shit, an E-Frame from Exo Squad! (the second item) That's Simbacca!

[@zetamagnus101]

Super cool that you used the broken Soundwave to repair your old one.

[@autobotzapof0002]

20:20 I was looking to get that guy! He’s a cybertron figure that was apart of a rescue patrol triple pack with other rescue vehicles.

[@KeroKeroKuraido]

it wasn't until I saw the skywarp colors on your nails that I realized he's Ace Flag colored. What an icon.

[@Rodsuper]

Looks like an Exo-squad that 2nd figure as my brother owned those figures when they came out.

[@TomTubesYou]

Oh hey that pirate mech guy is from Exo Squad!

[@drewlovelyhell4892]

4:40 Thats gotta be an ExoSquad toy. It looks pretty vintage.

[@leespike2744]

Everything you do is entertaining mate

[@leespike2744]

For some reason my replies not staying here I did message back straight away

[@leespike2744]

Was also great to see you at tfnation

[@DesertSandSailor]

Needed a dose of nostalgia today and this hit the spot. Have no idea who the cop bot is but I've got him somewhere in the home.

[@TekuJames]

So glad to watch another vid from you, Thew! Today's probably the 5th anniversary that I've been watching your videos - I think I'll send you a note. I'm not sure I have any figures to send that you'd be interested in (or willing to give up). Also, I've never heard of Tobal No 1. That's Akira Toriyama art for sure, so I think I'll check it out when I've got time. Have fun at TFNation!!

[@bertoancila1721]

I also have that MSIA grandpa Gundam but with a slightly different deco. Amazing!

[@jameslauramore4277]

Absolutely love the nails I just painted my a simple dark green nothing special Keep being thew and always enjoy yourself

[@helpineedmoresleep2911]

Can’t wait for TFN, so close !!!

[@sillyslambo8527]

Those TFNation showcase videos are some of my favourite recent trends (couple years is recent?) It's like a mega compilation of rapid-fire mini reviews and banter peppered in. Worth the edit crunch for lil old me!

[@ZenbuParadox]

I believe the mech suit was from the show Exo Squad. I had some as a kid. Amazing toy line. The cartoon was by the same company that made the 90s X-Men cartoon.

[@ITweeaboo]

Mech suit is the Pirate Captain E-frame from exo squad! I loved that series!

[@LordofEnumclaw]

4:43 that looks like something from ether gi joe or a gi joe knockoff

[@weaselwolf]

The geezer in the mech suit is Jonas Simbacca, leader of the space pirates from Exo Squad

[@__whitehawk__]

That cop minicon came with the TF Cybertron Primus I believe. I still have him kicking about somewhere.

[@D.r.a.c.0_bass]

As a younger Englishman with a flair for the heavier side of music. I'm so glad that our humour matures like a fine wine.

[@lowellmartens6135]

Excellent!! I can use some Thew today.

[@avryotter9252]

Oh shit, never thought I'd see Tobots on this channel, that black and gold classical car guy is like a mini simplified version of a larger toy that is the same guy what turns into a car

[@ting2006jd]

I remember playing Tobal No. 1. when I was younger. Most characters use power bomb (the wrestling move) as their special attack.

[@mitchgreene570]

Love the self expression with the nails! I want to paint mine again!

[@louking9045]

First off nice nails love them the second remember in the b-list movie toys you talking about you I had a dream about a third Transformer named Extinction well I took that and ran with it and I think you'd like it

[@aph1dqueen]

that police car minicon is Strongarm, I only know this because he had a taxi repaint called Overcharge and that thing is endlessly funny to me. also the blue rid2015 minicon is Galcius

[@benjaminzirker7557]

looking forward to meeting you at tfn

[@WynterStormYT]

That Mini-Con is Universe Strongarm! Was redecoed later as a taxi and called Overcharge. Fitting name!

[@krystalplush]

I won't lie, the nails looks amazing ✨

[@birddale5523]

why thou?

[@Xortrider]

I have that knock off gold deluxe insecticon in my bits from when I was a kid. It’s defo vintage.

[@Dogasupreme]

Ah yes, Final Fishing 15 Representation. Great game, 9/10. Also, Carmen Rider. Also also, 25:06, that's the RGC-83 GM Cannon II, sporting the chunky Chobham/Composite Armour.

[@Guatdefook]

That Tobot V Mini Classic is a banger. Enjoy it!

[@tfrwldnas9725]

That first black car Bot is Korean Tobot V Mini Classic (or Paragon in the english dub) as is that white Mini Shuttle Bot Tobot V Mini Rocket/shuttle, just thought I'd wade in before KRBrickbot tells you what it is 😉

[@Beedo_Sookcool]

Thanks for that! I should now have one on the way to me from Amazon. Greatly appreciated, mate!

[@MellowGaming]

Where the flip does anyone find a Tobal No.1 mug? That's amazing.

[@jasondutcher2699]

That black gun you asked about belongs to Ransack. He came with that and a tiny, yellow shield.

[@fellowchucker7224]

Second one was an Exo squad toy from the 90s cartoon awesome