Astrotrain Afterparty! | Thew's Awesome Transformers Reviews 252

[@papersamurai00]

When I was talking with my wife about Siege Astrotrain and how his guns don't suit gum she pointed out how I describe him as more a weary logistics guy and suggested the guns are for other cons. He's doing his job. I find that figuring quite satisfying.

[@RetroVzqz9313]

Dude, that is seriously awesome You have a real keeper there

[@dtaylorondabeat]

The fact that you have a wife that can talk transformers with you is amazing, I wish my fiancé would watch the movies with me, don’t fuck it up brother she a keeper

[@AAX1975]

I absolutely love the extra guns. They help flesh out some of the loose figures I have that don't have proper guns. Very helpful as well when you're outfitting your figures with loads of weapons for shots.

[@SigmAnalog]

That's exactly what I've been sayin' about him since the figure first came out! Your wife's a clever one.

[@transformerstuff7029]

"When I was talking with my wife about Siege Astrotrain" There's a joke there somewhere.

[@AverageDrafter]

The transformation from shuttle to train might be my single most satisfying transformation of the original G1 line. It's like a reversible sweater.

[@elijahjarman2837]

I always felt the same about Blitzwing

[@AverageDrafter]

Rockets-On-Old-Timey-Train vs Artillery-Turret-On-MIG. We all win!

[@kylelangdon6724]

“We’re not here to find the perfect Astrotrain.” *pulls out Thomas* “Anyway here’s the perfect Astrotrian!”

[@camhedmr_5593]

When Thew finds a disappointing official figure, I just can HELP but feel the sadness, the emptiness and the unsatisfactory that we can't even beat them with a hammer like a knockoff.

[@brotquel1592]

"Very rare to see a submarine, I wonder how many are in the franchise!" * cries in Nautica *

[@itsahostiletakeover]

I've been begging for a real dedicated figure for her from ANYONE that isn't a hard to get half-assed Blurr retool. Even none of the third parties have touched her, fingers crossed on Mastermind Creations eventually getting to her in their Reformatted line since IDW style is basically the point of that line.

[@brotquel1592]

@@itsahostiletakeover I would also like a core/Iron Factory one... hell, Hasbro waited 'till IDW lost their licence to finally give us IDW Blurr and Tarn! Maybe it's about time! Actually, nevermind that... If hasbro was to do a Nautica, she'll probably be a half-assed retool...

[@itsahostiletakeover]

@@brotquel1592 Oh I'd 100% be down with an Iron Factory Nautica as well, I got into the 3P Legends-scale game somewhat early on 😁

[@Technodreamer]

I lucked into a Nautica toy from someone selling her individually, and she has a permanent place on my shelf.

[@NALTOHQ]

I only have one Nautica fig, that Blurr Repaint from the Chaos On Velocitron giftset, and that whole set is a QC issue. :(

[@cda133]

I won’t be satisfied until an Astrotrain toy can hold all of the deceptions and a fully formed Devastator but is only as tall as siege megatron in robot mode…

[@TyphonMar]

You'll need to break physics to do it

[@benreilly9513]

Y’know, it’s funny, I recently (finally) picked up a Siege Astrotrain for myself, and it landed in my possession a little over a week ago, and as I cracked open the damaged box and started playing with it and doing the alt modes, sometimes I like watching videos tangentially related to the new toy I’m handling, so I put on the Astrotrain video from five years ago and found myself wondering if it would ever get a sequel. And here we are!

[@TheBloodGod8]

The hype for the 3p giant masterpiece with the music and then just Thomas. Made me crack a good laugh.

[@ZacOllila]

To give even more credit to Thomas is the decal on it's side (see 36m50s) which is the door that Starscream used to boot Megatron out into space during the OG Transformers movie. Truly a beautiful action figure. Thanks Thew

[@sophieprime4669]

[36:50]

[@thecianinator]

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[@msol]

FT Thomas is the figure I show off to normal people. What’s wild is that going from bot to shuttle reveals almost nothing about how he also turns into a train. That round up being such a neat reveal for whoever I’m showing it to.

[@Martin-xd4jl]

You dropped it in there so casually, but 'Poppin' like a ski-mask on a porpoise' might be one of my new favourite sentences.

[@shadowscribe]

Love the vid. Love they felt like four full reviews sharing the stage (with some filler acts) instead of lightly trimmed synopses. Thank Primus Hasbro remembered Galaxy Shuttle, since it's become law Astrotrain isn't allowed to be pretty anymore. I hope they keep bringing him back just because.

[@Stormfin]

Astrotrain was my first ever Transformers toy, got him at a garage sale in 1995 for three bucks.

[@AfterAllWeAreHuman]

I've seen his G1 version in random places at times. But my first was the Classics 2007. That figure was great. It was like team bullet train. But I didn't really get much rid 2001 stuff.

[@matthewrobinson2442]

I remember one of the first times I saw Astrotrain was when he was escaping from a volcano on an alien planet. When asked what the aliens were supposed to do without him, he just bellows "DIE, LIKE THE WORMS YOU ARE" and fucks off into space. He legit made going "aw no im getting the fuck outta here" sound badass.

[@enderking5220]

with Thomas, the hands getting flipped in for the shiny thrusters would seem to work decently well for "flamethrower hands" fan mode thingie.

[@tomjames9681]

I still respect Dropkick as the con with the greatest surface area to decepti-badge ratio. He doesn’t have as much space for one as Astrotrain, but he gives as much as he can.

[@mpp8042]

That third party MP is really slick looking

[@miscuser5534]

"jettison some weight or I'll never make it back to Cybertron" - the best G1 decepticon

[@zeroshinkai957]

Wait I still function...

[@Mothbean]

I don't remember Shockwave saying that...

[@dinoduelist2219]

I had to smile at the unleash the archers bit. The post film dubbing, the totally inconspicuous covering of mouth with the notebook. Never change Thew never change

[@anvak6621]

I'd love to see a video about Thew's favorite toys, just like his top 10 of all time. He has so much fun quippy stuff to say about the one character I can only imagine what he could say about a whole lineup.

[@delaneymcdonell5774]

Literally every upload Thew makes makes my day better!!

[@sangheili4830]

My name is Thomas, and I was NOT expecting that! Hahaha. Great stuff as always Thew!!

[@elpizo1789]

Astrotrain, the guy guaranteed to get a participation award for every new entry in the franchise.

[@NutjobGTO]

... You know, I suddenly want a Sodor Blue version of Thomas with a much more cheerful robot mode face. Same helmet, same everything. Just blue, and smiley.

[@optimistprime3192]

Idk what Shattered Glass Astrotrain looks like, but in my head at this moment he wears this look. Big and blue and cheery just doing his best to be a Really Useful Decepticon.

[@Frosted_Moontips]

37:33 Did a double take right there XDD

[@danmccarthy4700]

Every time I start thinking about how we haven't heard from Thew in a while, he drops a new video.

[@Evaunit98]

The funny part of the armada toy was that I believe the colour scheme was originally destined for a figure known as “space warp” so the figure technically is a Skywarp however space warp has the original jetfire head

[@twistedgaming9185]

There was already an Armada Skywarp, which predates Spacewarp. Spacewarp (along with repainted Space Mini-Con Team) was supposed to be a Universe store exclusive which didn't pan out (because no store wanted it). FunPub tried to revive it, but because Hasbro didn't have the trademark for Spacewarp at first, the toy became Astrotrain (the Space Mini-Con Team was replaced with a repaint of the Giant Planet Mini-Con Team because, according to Takara, all the Armada Mini-Con molds became worn out/unusable).

[@benjaminjablon4631]

​@@twistedgaming9185 shockingly, I've heard that some people actually have it.

[@lowellmartens6135]

' . . . all that flat earth money.' Had me in stitches. Sorry Thew, can't bully you to stop, I loved the episode way too much.

[@fen4554]

WFC Astrotrain takes to paint really, really well. I hit the exterior edges of the detail in trainmode with a metal-silver gundam marker and it looks incredible. You just have to have a light touch and not overdo it.

[@violagreene4643]

The "exploded on ignition" line reminded me of something Dusty Rhodes said to Jim Cornette after a promo taping: "Don't joke about the Challenger, kid."

[@BWxEclipse]

Nothing better than a Thew Video first thing in the morning!

[@ShinGallon]

Armada Astrotrain is incredible. I love that giant-ass Decepticon badge, and it makes me realize how much I miss light and sound gimmicks in mainline figures. Bangin' video as always!

[@karimarvargas8603]

3:27 the face of disappointment when someone eats your last Dino nuggies if the fridge

[@curiouspeanut]

Finally, I know you've had issues with this video and I'm sure it'll be worth the wait! Keep up the good stuff 😁

[@pramusetyakanca1552]

Also remember Armada Megs had massive shoulders too. He basically wore pillars for shoulder armor.

[@hgc7000]

Always appreciate the love for Astrotrain. He's the best train/shuttle ever.

[@DalekTheSupreme]

Great video! I got the Earthrise release of Siege Astrotrain, and his problems aren't lost on me, but something about a Transformer that's a full steam engine with a tender makes me very happy with him.

[@jeffmoeller4522]

"But he brought the rest of the tunnel out with him." I choked on my morning OJ. Thank you , Thew 🤣

[@KamenriderCrusher]

I love it when a triple changers vehicle color changes entirely

[@NightmareZerogbs]

Man, I love how all the Astrotrain toys are the same at heart, it is kind of comforting in a way

[@kingstarscream3807]

Didn't know Galaxy Shuttle coming back was a thing. As a part-timer TF fan, I can always rely on Thew to enlighten me on the pulse of the TF fandom and industry.

[@LordArikado]

I'm not surprised, it barely made it to retail in the first place. It's right there with Cosmos and Hot Rod in terms of ridiculous scarcity outside of a handful of foreign markets, and if you're in the US, it has the Netflix Soundwave problem of "Sold out at preorder and then never made it to actual stores and never got restocked online".

[@michaelsmith2791]

If he did a skywarp one like this it wound be an hour long

[@kelmacett2456]

Have you seen his skywarp cabinet ? More than an hour surely.

[@crimsonkaiju7085]

This is such a great video for so many reasons. Mainly, I love how excited you get talking about a character you love, which re-reminded my why I love Transformers so much. Superb job!

[@Levitz9]

This was an amazing episode! I love Thew's energy and joy for his toys.

[@carsonbailey7090]

I think I speak for most of us when I say we’re here for you more than the transformers, Thew. More frequently released shorter episodes is just more of what we’re here for!

[@171QA]

I’ve grown to love that big purple doofus after I began to include him in my fanfic.

[@duoconprime2057]

Astrotrain: We’ll…. You coming? Me: Where? Astrotrain: why to Cybertron of course. THIS IS THE CYBERTRON EXPRESS!!!

[@wendyhotchkiss7772]

Aww~ Such a missed opportunity not using your “Choo Choo, Thomas! Woo Woo!” song during the FansToys review’s transformation sequences. Beyond that, I thoroughly enjoyed this video; it is structured beautifully.

[@lowellmartens6135]

Thomas is one of my favourite figures in my collection. It looks so good, in all modes.

[@stillfirebellows]

Just found this channel today and loving it!!!

[@80memes]

Birthday, snow day, and thew upload In the same day. Might be my best birthday in a while

[@LordFrigginAres]

I guess you could say that those minocons really got you, Hook, Line, and Sinker.

[@Beedo_Sookcool]

Hell, yeah! Excellent review! Thank you! Out of all of those, that Thomas looks amazingly good! And cripes, I miss Wispas -- and it's only been two months since I was last home in England . . . .

[@soundblaster1987reviews]

If I remember correctly, the original Galaxy Shuttle toy was one of the Japan exclusives retooled by the Brave series, as the Yellow Ranger's Zord from "Brave Command Dagwon". His new name in that series was Dag Thunder, and he combines with other components to form Thunder Dagwon.

[@Cdr2002]

I’d love to see them redo Micromasters at Core class. Sure they do small versions of the big guys when it comes to canonically smaller characters, the lineup always feels kinda small? I think if our Micromaster faves were upgraded to the modern definition of pocket toy that Core Class represents, it would be a lot more successful Also a Roadhandler that can actually strike wrestling poses

[@opsimathics]

That goofy Armada astrotrain never fails to bring a smile to my face

[@serina3872]

If his po box was still a thing within a couple of months someone would have probably sent him an original galaxy shuttle

[@SpectrumAnalysis]

When I was a kid, I had that astro sinker sub minicon in different colours, presumably a repaint or a different character. It was dark gray and blue. Loved it to death! No clue where he came from

[@windsweeper8002]

Great video as always. The Timelines Astrotrain has been a grail of mine for years. Some day...

[@6shot9]

10:06 that’s some armada tidalwave ass shit right there

[@gavin1837]

I have always thought it would make more sense for Astrotrain to be just as big as Jetfire in g1 because they basically severed the same purpose for there respective sides of the war

[@RileyZilla1001]

Wonderful stuff as always and i appreciate you deeply dude! Take a nap and keep on keeping on.

[@MatthewCable]

You get a shuttle! you get a shuttle!, EVERYBODY GETS SHUTTLES!!!

[@tetsoyabean228]

yep, name checks out

[@G7M9W]

Oooh dat Astrotrain! The A-train is my favorite Transformer so this vid is the soothing light at the end of a tunnel of a day. Thanks, Thew!

[@ALiteralLamp]

I loved watching your astrotrain video when I was bored dorming in college. Great video, and a great update

[@eyywannn8601]

29:30 Same, honestly. As I watch more and more of the video, I start to see Impactor’s face in Astrotrain’s.

[@TrueSavage555]

I like how this gets uploaded right after I am finished rewatching the last one.

[@ethanhughes3397]

We definitely need an update of the collection

[@flipflop67-yb6zl]

Definitely

[@flipflop67-yb6zl]

It'd be so cool

[@EclipseAtDusk]

Armada Powerlinx Jetfire was probs one of my most played with Transformers toys, as a kid - it’s just The Perfect Toy - I honestly rarely even ever combined it with Optimus, he was too good on his own

[@lekanraposte6732]

Is it just me, or the best Astrotain ever remains the G1 original? Simple transformation, perfect train and shuttle mode, and the bot ain't so bad for the times.

[@sidbeckett5655]

Man, I wish I had a quarter of your enthusiasm for Galaxy Shuttle, it just didn't click with me. You're also making me regret getting rid of the Armada Jetfire repaint, that's such a nice toy.

[@henryalberts539]

Glad you called out how good together Cyberverse Astrotrain and Dead End were. Since the show ended it’s been all about Dead End/Perceptor among the fans, but i for one love Dead End and his massive boyfriend who he flies around and bickers with. I think their favorite activity is going to parties and standing in the corner ruining the vibe.

[@aviv27a]

loved that beasties reference! well done, mate. keep fillin' your pockets with youtube dollar bills, sippin' pintes of ale on the window sill, and reviewin' transformers that's chilly-chill✊

[@miggypeso909]

Astro train and a Purple Rain reference on the t shirt….truly my favorite video today.

[@Cdr2002]

42:04 as a character Galaxy Shuttle is literally if Astrotrain was an Autobot, you’d love him

[@TheSandwhichman108]

Now I will forever picture the thomas and friends intro playing whenever I remember any scene in the g1 cartoon with astrotrain.

[@oliverrichardson4429]

Mechanic Studios’ Iron Sky is still my favorite Astrotrain figure I own

[@ProptimusPrime777]

Thanks to how Seige, ER. And legacy, I love mech fan toys (or whoever made it) Ironsky. Picked it up with their thunderbird and Posoin. Absolutely love the lads

[@FantogemeStudios]

Gimme some of them good Thew vibes. Need it today.

[@ELijAHN0EL]

We are all All Friends and over 40 and we are in this with Yew!!! Hell Yes Thew ❤️

[@matthewlist221]

I never picked up the WFC Astrotrain figure because he's just so dark...but I do love the redeco into Victory Shuttle. He looks so good in all three modes, a rarity for a triple changer.

[@tanukijessica]

"Don't know if I love the edging, first time I've said that" that got me to do a real spit take.

[@HashbrownMashup]

My G1 and 3P Legends (I call them micro-scale) shelves are now one and the same. I bought the MFT Astrotrain and Octane to go with my G1 Blitzwing and you can't friggin' tell.

[@CharonsNightmare]

I appreciate the fingernails fitting the vibes and colours of the video

[@McLongSausage]

Your Alliteration always brings a smile to my face

[@DADooWALKER]

5:20 Soft Sine Wave…I might have to use in my math class. Keep them coming.

[@maxaprettyboy6512]

Thank you for another fun and bright video in a stressful world, much-needed chortles!

[@ChikinPluker]

I love these videos where there’s a review of a bunch of the same bot, keep it up!

[@thebaker525]

“How many subs are there in transformers?” Thew, Starscream is _right_ there.

[@kR-qj7rw]

lmfao

[@Cdr2002]

Breakdown

[@XplodingTurtle]

@@Cdr2002Breakdown is a powerbottom

[@Cdr2002]

@@XplodingTurtle this is true

[@leftygurl]

i think galaxy shuttle wears the mold much more successfully than siege astrotrain. the velocitron collection is primarily about just giving us neat new toys, compared to the very publicized intent of siege being “realistic” and serious in space. the very earthly train mode feels more at home when it’s not trying to pretend it’s extraterrestrial in origin.

[@ac6903]

My takeaway after 46 minutes, thew knows a lot about trains

[@TheNynjspider]

Thew, your channel is a delight. Truly

[@EricTheKartoonKing]

At last, got my Thew fix! And what a fun and satisfying fix it was

[@MetalVII]

I’m still waiting for my FT44-Thomas reissue, it’ll be released sometime in March this year. I’ve managed to source a spare piece of track (which is also a flight stand) and I’ve bought the upgrade kit which includes a tender and new rifle.

[@thatwaffleguy4958]

8:18 Honestly, I'm glad Thew's keeping it wheel about the lack of wheels.

[@maxobyrne1474]

Love to see the bottle of scotch you promised at the end of the last astrotrain catch up!

[@jonathanulrich4905]

All my robot friends are in storage and i can’t for the life of me recall if I have siege astro train.nice video I’ve been suffering from lack of puns.thanks for the laughs and tf goodness

[@headhunterD]

The vertical wing add on kit for the siege astrotrain is definitely worth it! It makes it look way more solid and streamlined

[@gabrielchee8470]

Thew: lists the guys with big shoulders. *Forgets Minerva and Nightbeat's G1 toy*

[@TyphonMar]

Always a good day seeing a Thew video on my feed! Cheers man