Kingdom Autobot Ark: Thew's Awesome Transformers Reviews 240

Total eclipse of the Ark.
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[@gregorylieber8362]

Jokes on you Thew: technically the Ark ship mode is a base.. you just have to put it under a large rock/mountain/volcano

[@misanthropologist]

VO: (largerockmountainvolcanosoldseparately termsandconditionsapply)

[@joaoandlucas5867]

Facts

[@_V.Va_]

THEW'S INTEREST IN THE ARK: 📉

[@lisaeames8031]

But you do realise that he won't do that

[@manjackson2772]

Put it next to your MASK Boulder Hill

[@tomjames9681]

No matter how cool a transforming Arc is, I’m afraid it will never live up to the idea of the nemesis transforming into Godzilla. Trypticon hits me differently.

[@MrGrimlocksmash]

Wfc Trypticon was intense.

[@rexemuwu]

@@MrGrimlocksmash but a planet that transform into Robo Satan are S E R I O U S L Y intense

[@_V.Va_]

@@rexemuwu Robo Satan ain't Godzilla so that's an L.

[@makotoplush9776]

@@MrGrimlocksmash If only I could own one

[@plantainsame2049]

How about both the ark and the Nemesis transforming and getting into a fist fight in space

[@Spatu10]

I love the idea that Mainframe’s alt mode before becoming an Action Master was a computer

[@IsiahTomas]

The G.I. Joe in me kept hoping there was a recoloured black and gray version with a laptop accessory.

[@cheeseburgerpaladin]

"It's kinda shit, but it's brilliant." me explaining any of the giant robots I own or their lore from any series to anyone

[@stevebazin127]

The main frame gimmick is so fun. They went the extra mile!

[@scorpioproductions7068]

I would love to see an aligned continuity inspired Trypticon that turns into the Nemesis

[@Brickerbrack]

Honestly, the Tryp we have is basically my Nemesis anyway, and he plays pretty well with Legion class figures...

[@ElGordoBandito]

@@Brickerbrack Agreed. He’s already a dinosaur themed space ship and I am NOT re-buying something in this scale for lore accuracy. Titans Trypticon is fun and huge and dumb and that’s good enough for me!

[@OverlyToasted]

WFC and FOC are both canon to the aligned continuity so technically trypticon did canonically turn into the nemesis in the aligned continuity

[@chang7347]

I'm totally down to see more non-Transformers reviews, especially if Thew is understandably feeling burnt out on Transformers. I just don't wanna live in a world without new Thew lol

[@MarvelandDC379]

I'd love to see that too. As much as I love Transformers, I've been burned out of it too recently. Thew has other interests so I'd like to see other kinds of videos. Variety is nice.

[@misterbadguy7325]

I'm very happy to see this got you to appreciate Titans! Have ever you messed around with Trypticon? He was probably one of the best takes on a Titan; the base is a lot better, the "third mode" is a lot more functional, and the fact that he turns into a dinosaur and not a dude gives him a lot of distinction from the rest of his crew.

[@blackkyurem1826]

@@Trollo_Swaggins Yes! I only own the 2 titans (had TR Trypticon first, 2 years ago, and got Siege Omega earlier this year), and As much as I like Trypticon more for the character, I absolutely am in love with Omega's figure over Trypticon's. But it's probably cause Trypticon has those legs/tail problems that everyone fears, including me, so your less prone to really play with him.

[@dgray3771]

I like Trypticon but Scorponok and Omega are better.

[@ElGordoBandito]

Trypticon also has light piping! I honestly consider his base mode the tertiary mode myself. I didn’t have a G1 Trypticon growing up, and completely love the Aligned Continuity’s plot of making him into The Nemesis, so the base mode kinda gets upstaged for me.

[@KilosFoxo]

i like to imagine the knee holes in ark mode as launching bays for shuttles

[@NightmareZerogbs]

As someone who can't afford Titans, I really hope they like make a Selects release of just Mainframe in blue and red, cause I really want that.

[@DragoonMS]

I'm annoyed that this hasn't been announced. Such a thing should've been a very easy choice!!

[@benvoliothefirst]

@@DragoonMS You know they save stuff like this for when they're not announcing a whole new line. People are freaking out because they didn't release Kingdom Wave 5 instead of Legacy Wave 1. They've gotta wait for a slowdown.

[@DragoonMS]

@@benvoliothefirst And funnily enough, here comes Kingdom wave 5 (Pipes, Slammer, Blaster). 😏😏 Not sure what they're doing, as it apparently drops on New Year's Day, when stores should be closed...

[@itsahostiletakeover]

Same, not really interested in the Ark but I'd love a G1 colored Mainframe for my Lost Light crew.

[@DoinItforNewCommTech]

I don't really have nostalgia for G1, but if they wanna make a white Ark with little red thingies and call it the Lost Light, I'd definitely be down. I feel like this toy is just dripping in repaint/retool potential in a way the other Titans arent: You could retool it for Tidal Wave, give it a new head for Animated Omega Supreme...

[@SudsyMedusa53]

When you pointed out that the shoulders look Gothic, a whole lot of things started clicking together for me. The whole thing has a very Warhammer 40K Titan look to it. To me that just makes it even better. Now I kind of want to get one and paint it up with crazy amounts of detail.

[@curiouspeanut]

Seeing the sheer glee on your face from Mainframe made the wait more than worth it!

[@Juggernuts]

Can we all just give Thew a shout out for looking healthy and fit as hell, you are looking good my man!, great review as always and whatever you are doing to take care of yourself keep that shit up, its noticeable and it looks good on ya!

[@masontheawesome9898]

“Agatha Ark-ness” is now my new favorite pun from you Thew.

[@megamasher3]

Favorite Thew line of the year: “Luckily it’s Transformers…and that’s what happens in that.”

[@James-mq8mh]

Animated Omega would be perfect for a selects now right? Since the whole point of the next line is taking something from another continuity and making it look all G1

[@kabelguy70]

What a franchise we've come to

[@spartanvenom5388]

A titan class Tidalwave in Legacy would be awesome.

[@risel56]

I could totally see Ark being reworked into Tidal Wave, the head and upper torso definitely remind me of it.

[@brodokamen]

Boy, do I have news for you :)

[@stevenpeven258]

The ark is definitely geared more towards fans of older (and to some extent obscure) lore and characters, rather than trying to make it the best thing since sliced bread.

[@ethanhayes9362]

Looking at this, I think it would be really neat if they made the Nemesis into a transformer. Yeah, they could just make it into Trypticon, but I think they could do something different than that.

[@Roctev]

I was genuinely overjoyed when the Teletran 1 figure was shown, as a kid in the 80's I actually did want them to release Teletran 1 as a toy because it felt so important in the cartoon, glad it got it's day. Great work Thew, when something renews your love you know it's done right.

[@old_man_dunsparce]

My ETB's FINALLY shipped and Thew uploaded all in one day! God i love Mondays sometimes

[@adamlouie1503]

"That's his ass, even better!" -Thew Adams, 2021

[@MellowGaming]

Fine! I'll become a Patron to hear you say words about the big space ship man. I so nearly went for this guy but I had already started getting the Studio Series Devastator guys and that's taking up a bunch of room already. Glad you've enjoyed the heck out of The Ark though. That's something I like to see. People enjoying their bots. Also, yeah, Beast Wars Kingdom figures. I got a few and they're good but I came to the conclusion that accurate good versions of them isn't what I want from Beast Wars. It's flip out guns and arm flailing actions and a T-Rex head spitting water.

[@reaperofburgers]

Having his face be shaped like the symbol is honestly genius.

[@ArcNeoMasato]

I totally understand not being too into the beast figures, but I will recommend Airazor. She's shockingly good actually, and even has a REALLY posable beast mode.

[@zetamagnus101]

Would love to see Hasbro give us a Titan Class Nemesis

[@arkayanon]

Not interested in the beasties!? You are temporarily dead to me. And you're back. That didn't take long.

[@sirscreamethbehemoth780]

It’s always a great day when Thew uploads, but it’s an even better day when he uploads on your birthday

[@BoisegangGaming]

Happy birthday! 🎂

[@toygrind]

Happy birthday!!!

[@sirscreamethbehemoth780]

@@toygrind thanks man, and keep the vibes real

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Happy Birthday!

[@sirscreamethbehemoth780]

@@PerspectiveEnd ah, a man of culture I see

[@matuasalas]

5:33 “No wonder it crashes so much” has me dead 😂💀

[@DanteSolablood]

The Ark does have a base mode.. its called "The Ark", literally their base for the whole show.. :D Seriously though, I agree. Most base modes are worse than fan modes.

[@beatrixwickson8477]

"It's kinda shit but it's brilliant!" This pretty much sums up the whole Transformers franchise IMO. Not gonna lie though, I hope someone does a non-transforming version of this for $30, I just want the ship.

[@Mojaxx]

Yes, we’re all here for the trademark Thew wordplay stuff, and we expect no less than top quality, but that segue into ‘Arklife’ is on a different level. Gobsmacking. Your masterpiece.

[@li32150]

The yellow glob (6:12) is supposed to be Vector Sigma, this is backed up, since as Thew pointed out at 13:60 it is present on Ark. (Or at least that what I think its supposed to be)

[@zilvertron]

Vector Sigma was on Cybertron, so that theory didn't hold water well.

[@mfsusanoo7238]

Looks like the planet map from TF Cyberton, the one that Starscream swiped from Vector Prime

[@Lans32485]

According to Tfwiki it's a navigation display.

[@elijahedwards1337]

"Mmmm... sixty-four slices of American Cheese..."

[@vectorconvoy1290]

Damn, I needed this today. You're one of the most upbeat and genuine youtubers I've seen, just radiating good vibes. Been needin the positivity. Rock on Thew👍

[@crimsondynamo615]

I mean you’re mostly getting this for the ship mode instead of the robot mode. But i also love to think this is the last Autobot.

[@OtakuUnitedStudio]

That really is what they were going for with that head sculpt.

[@MrCOLBSTAH]

I do definitely like how he seems like a bot for industry like a lot of the Titans originally were. That makes a lot of sense given the Autobots for mostly worker class people

[@roosjen]

Aww, you had me there with that bit about feeling like a child again. That really hit home, thank you! :)

[@geekinitwithjimclassic8240]

Thew, your video is helping me get through what is right now a crappy day of work. Thanks.

[@michaellombardi1620]

Great review and welcome back. This and a Halloween ep to still come? Amazing lad, amazing

[@midnightstorm2278]

I was so glad to have this toy announced, I've wanted an Ark toy pretty much since I started watching Transformers, it was always the coolest ship. That it now transforms and has even more history squished into the Mainframe toy attached is even better! Also, its probably gonna be pointed out elsewhere, but the burst effect parts can be used on the Ark's main engines. Though why they gave two burst effects for four engines baffles and kinda infuriates me. Oh well.

[@Lans32485]

Eh, between the Ark, Rodimus, and Skylynx, I have enough blast effect parts to give it a massive firey contrail.

[@francescocaselli1608]

Hey thew, no way you’re gonna read this but I wanted to let you know that especially today, I really needed one of your videos. You always make me smile and I can’t thank you enough. I won’t go into any details but I feel let down a lot lately and I really appreciate your happy vibe and you make me feel good. So thank you. You deserve the world thew. Thanks a lot for existing

[@toygrind]

I'm so glad! Stay strong out there x

[@francescocaselli1608]

❤️

[@LiterallyEveryone217]

Thew, your videos really are one of a kind! Swift and amazing it feels like barely a minute has passed by when the video ends

[@no-rm9wg]

its funny but my primary interest in this dude is mainframe/teletran, hes a qt

[@Tom-oz7wk]

"Big Ark Ruffalo" 😂 brilliant Great video, I really dig the music you used

[@sausagethegodofcurry]

I've been eyeballing this guy for a while, and I think you've convinced me to get him.

[@puttster3]

For a while, I was not sure if he was going to mention the Last Autobot.

[@Bakuopp]

Just recently got my own copy this week. You've pretty much encompassed everything I love about it as well as all of my critiques (minus the turrets not being able to turn and pew-pew), but cheers, mate!

[@stormsigma]

Man, you hit a lot of deep feels for me in this one. I own this guy, he's sitting there on my table right now, and I could not be happier with him, for all the reasons you described. The Ark!! We finally got the Ark in plastic form!!! God, what a time to be alive!!

[@grahf4215]

Am I the only one who wants this redone into Gobots Thruster? Hasbro owns that one outright due to their purchase of Tonka who created it. Now if only Sky Lynx was also a titan class figure (like he should've been) so he could be remade into the Guardian's Command Center to go against Thruster. Don't get me wrong, I love commander class Sky Lynx but he's too small. Especially to go against Predaking. That's the only pairing that aren't both titans. Hasbro did an incredible job with him at commander class but think of what he would've been like as a titan. Better legs for Sky. Transforming feet for Lynx. Better tails for both. Huge wings with multiple joints. Torso articulation for the two components. Better joints all around. And it would be large enough to at least look like he could go against PotP Predaking. And keep the same base mode. It doesn't take away from anything except possibly any torso articulation for Lynx that could've been added in. It would be fine to not have any for the decent base mode it has.

[@TheBloodGod8]

Hyped to see this in my feed. Been looking forward to a new Thew review and you didn't dissapoint mate! Keep it going!

[@ray847]

Very amusing video, lets watch it again to start off the weekend :P By the way last video you mentioned something about reviewing Transformers Animated leader class megatron, can't wait to see that one :) Loved that series second place after G1, since I whatched it when I was 7 or 8 or something (born 1977)

[@piecheese1214]

This is the first video of yours that I've seen, and I might just have to subscribe now.

[@Noveler00]

When you said Mainframe, I thought about the company that produced the Beast Wars series for TV.

[@santobell]

There's one of these just hanging out at my local and now I think I want it... Cheers Thew!

[@ToaBastignika]

Love how much you're loving this fig!

[@Adamt591]

I noticed the creaky joints on my copy's shoulders too, and I eventually took it apart to see what the issue might be, and found that a couple bits on the ratchet in there were assembled backwards compared to the other shoulder. Turned them around and put it back together and it sounds much healthier

[@jamescollins2199]

Good review. I love this figure. I was on the fence about buying it when I watched a couple first impression reviews but there was a certain temptation about it. Now I'm glad I got it at a local Target. This thing is AWESOME! I'm keeping it in ship mode and I LOVE the Mainframe Teletran One ! Pure Genius!

[@ApologeticPyro]

This toy is louder than a jet jeez transforming it late at night is hell lol

[@mjlee29]

I held off watching this until Friday night, just so I can start my weekend off the right way. Thew my brother, you did not disappoint!

[@kittfisto3135]

Please keep going. I look forward to your videos and reviews all the time. I'm sure I speak for most people out there too.

[@kenten]

I kept mine in the box, awaiting Thew's review of it. Now my appreciation will be at least 5x more as I open it and explore it all. Thanks, Thew!

[@garethwynwilliams9973]

hi Thew I have a small collection of Transformers thanks to your reviews and Ark is one that I have in said collection. Thank you for Awesome Transformers Reviews keep up the good work

[@metromorpher]

I got to the part where the music plays during the transformation bit and thought, "oh I wonder if Thew is gonna tell us about his drumming escapades?" And then I realized this is a review episode, not a Dammit Open and I got a little sad. I like hearing about Thew's life lol. Anyway, great video!

[@SigmAnalog]

They had me with Teletraan-1...and then it turned into _fraggin' Mainframe!_ Like...was that necessary? Nobody remembers Mainframe. Nobody cares about Mainframe. Mainframe is background static. And y'know what? That's exactly _why_ it was necessary. Now Mainframe gets to be relevant, and interesting, and have people care about him. Now Mainframe gets a chance to be somebody's favorite. I love it when the weird one-off characters who barely even showed up at all in fiction get brought in for an upgrade--it feels so much fresher than _another_ Bumblebee or Prime or Starscream. Not that I dislike the A-listers, mind you, I just think they feel more special (and less repetitive) after a few rounds of interesting, weird nobody-bots (nobotties?). I can't be the only collector who feels that way, right?

[@PyrozPlayground]

Ok, hands down my favorite quote from you is "Oh, potato potatrix!" 😆

[@Levitz9]

I love seeing Thew so happy with his Arc.

[@shindoushuichi0287]

Glad to see you back! don't trying to fight the flow, just swim with it and the reviews will happen.

[@RockNerdRadio]

Thew, your videos are so good. I love your puns as well. This was a great video and I smiled the entire time while watching it. Thank you for everything you do!

[@oliverrichardson4429]

I feel like the Titan class is a really good metaphor for relationships. Like Unicron is a Supermodel, with a rockstar bod and a cosplay career, who everyone goes nuts over. And they are fully aware of it, and expect to be pampered, and require a lot of upkeep. The Ark meanwhile, is a local nerd who’s a little out of shape, but who’s an amazing person who makes you laugh and will talk for hours about your favorite music together. They don’t care about fancy stuff, they just wanna spend time with you. Go find yourselves an Ark Gamers

[@SiennaReborn21]

I kinda like imagining the gaps on the side of the vehicle mode as hangars for little Autobot starships to fly out of. :)

[@MobTheKnight]

Second time after watching thus from a while ago and goddamnit, the Inhaling Optimus joke always gets me lmao

[@PhelesDragon]

I think the real problem with the Kingdom beasts is the change in Beast mode design. Whereas when you change the truck Optimus turns into, you’re just changing his alternate mode, but when you change the beast mode look and feel you change the personality of the character. I think we underestimate the charm of those clunky old 90s beast modes and what they contributed to the robots overall. Kind of like how the live action Lion King doesn’t convey the same level of personality that the cartoon did; the “realism” stifles it.

[@ShinRobjira]

HEH, that Beastie Boys pun gave me a good giggle! Happy to see another review out, Thew!

[@netacid11]

Been watching your vids since you had the choppy camera vids way back. Love the hair! Love the vids! Wish I got a Unicron too now that that Galvatron from HasbroPulse has little bot and ship extras!

[@davidsamet6969]

Technically there could be a base mode, all you really need is some sand, desert rocks, and some artistic flare.

[@fishpop]

When the pictures of this toy first showed up; i thought the bonus robot was just some new nobody we would all soon forget about. Turns out it's actually a new toy for an old Action Master dude, albeit recoloured in Ark/Teletraan-1 yellow, who's claim to fame is occasionally popping up in the comics but never doing anything of note.

[@bigbear4120]

Your enthusiastic bubblyness is loved.

[@waspshot23]

Never has the beeply booply music been more appropriate

[@OmegaViper]

Theres an amazing addon or two that adds fillers for those sides and some really fitting stickers.

[@blasterblaster1221]

Glad I'm not the only one wanting an animated omega

[@fen4554]

I swear I'm the only collect that not only loves base modes, but dedicates a large portion of his display for them. I've got a skyline happening and I love it.

[@RKStrikerJK5]

00:45 I HATE myself for how long it took me to get this joke. Thew, you madlad!

[@daverage4729]

Love the 'Iron Giant' vibes off this big guy. I'm totally on board with Thews appraisal of it reminding him of playing with your toys on the carpet as a kid. Any toy that does that to you as an adult is great to me.

[@StrewthStoatPirate]

"Donnie Ark-o" *chef's kiss*

[@johnreel0161]

oh damn i didnt expect you to review the ark

[@Transfixed]

I love this thing. Surprisingly in the bot mode too. I really hope the head is based The Last Autobot and not just the Autobot sigil.

[@OtakuUnitedStudio]

It is!

[@pelican7566]

cheeky little blur reference

[@magnachemmayhem]

I can safely agree and add to the pile that the addition of Mainframe was really, really nice. I mean heck, one hell of a glow up don'tcha think? His old figure implied he turned into some old fashioned big computer to fit his nerdy personality - now he turns into Teletraan-1 itself!! God, the amount of cheeky lil callbacks to TF lore AND an updated Action Master - this really is just a nice grab bag of fun.

[@magnachemmayhem]

You should still probably take a break if ya need to, Thew Your videos ain't you if you don't feel you! We like watching you in general, if you feel like doing something non-Transformers we'll still be there viewing whatever you wanna show us

[@forexed8948]

Now we just need the Decepticon warship Nemesis made into a transformer.

[@MiaraNamura]

My brother got this for my birthday but I'm limited on space so I'm just happy to see it transformed. Details I won't get to see for probably a year. And then I nearly had a heart attack while writing this when teletran-1 popped out.

[@bchuggs]

Nothing better than a Thew review, a Thewview

[@bingbongtoysKY]

great honesty brother! 😄🤘 great toy!

[@jedder]

DANG, Ark really does have that vibe of "simple toys from the 90s".

[@lesssolidlard83]

1st KZbin video I've watched on the new phone, seems fitting to me

[@bosscakethememegod2581]

Great video Thew keep up the good work

[@davidball8370]

You have to wonder what came first the animated version or the toy itself (or some kind of collaboration between the two.) I have to say It was a great surprised when the ARK transformed in the Kingdom series and even more surprised when they made a toy of it. Awesome review Thew, great to see you back! Please review armchairs, pizza or the weather I don't care it's just great to have your smiling bonce on the tube!

[@vustvaleo8068]

Mainframe also appears in TF Animated as a background character.

[@Lazer_Specter]

I have to say that I definitely see where you were coming from with the plastic not feeling as high quality. Heck, I could see that it doesn't feel high quality but a big space ship that holds big robots that transforms into an even bigger robot that is a toy that you can play with is pretty freaking awesome so I'm not complaining.

[@gordonmilne4323]

I bought this figure based on your review - great purchase!