Cang Toys Thunderking Transformation Sequence

Figures purchased from ShowZStore: showzstore.com/
Figure Note:
Stop-Motion Transformation of Cang Toys Thunderking. Amazing set. What a monster. You may note that I didn’t use the knee braces. I think it looks better without them and they don’t really help it stand any better than without them. The thing is just too top-heavy to really do crazy poses. This took multiple shoots over three days because of how long and arduous the transformation process was. You’ll note that this video finally includes the feet. I didn’t shoot these guys using a primordial, so there are some sequences that just don’t exist. For example, there is no Landbull robot mode to combined mode sequence, at least not without going through the animal mode. So I cheated a bit when splicing the necessary sequences together. My other combiners I have in production have all employed primordials, so those supercuts should be a bit more logical.
Support Note:
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Beast Turnaround: 0:09
--Wolves to Robots: 0:15
--Bull to Robot: 0:41
--Gorilla to Robot: 1:44
--Panther to Robot: 2:28
--Eagle to Robot: 3:30
--Lion to Robot: 4:22
--Rhino to Robot: 5:02
Robot Turnaround: 5:57
--Wolves to Feet: 6:03
--Bull to Shin: 6:47
--Gorilla Robot to Hips: 7:15
--Panther Robot to Arm: 8:19
--Eagle Robot to Arm: 9:07
--Lion to Torso: 9:50
--Rhino to Shin: 11:04
Combine!: 11:49
Thunderking: 12:00
End Credits: 12:46
Production Note: Lot of work to do all the modes for the turn-arounds. Also shot the sequences for the feet/wolves. My internal code for this was “CT-10” since there are 9 animals and the combined mode is the 10th entity. Also I had a hideous kink in my neck so it was a real hoot shooting the whole thing today without moving my head. I decided to skip some sort of speed run because the video was long and pedantic enough as it was.
Viewing Note:
If you want to follow along, I recommend skipping to the speed run and using your , and . keyboard keys to advance by single frames. Every step of the transformation is documented in the frames of the video, in what I consider to be the best sequence. With minimal rubbing and minimal parts-parking.
Music: The music is by Ethan Meixsell - www.ethanmeixsell.com
Songs: “Demise”, “Angel of Mercy”, “By the Sword”, “March On” and “Pride Before the Fall”

[@frankenwolf8975]

What an absolute beast of a set. Gotta say having the hands and feet be robots on their own is a really clever solution to combiner kibble, beats having *just* the parts lying around by a longshot. And splitting the torso into two bots was also a good move, I hope that's another thing Hasbro "takes inspiration" from for a potential future Predaking, similar to how they nabbed the trailer/combined mode from general 3rd party for Legacy Motormaster. Also love the camera work and smaller details, having the Lion stand on his hind legs going to torso mode, the tail wag on the wolves, and the *beautiful* pan on the final combined mode. You fill a very specific niche but by god do you fill it perfectly.

[@peolesdru]

Thank you very much. I was also pleased how that pan came out.

[@taylorvanhorn5594]

@@peolesdru The only thing that would have made it even better would have been if you showed the combination of the weapons for the sword and gun, and if you showed how the Scorpion turned into the hands. Otherwise, incredible animation. Loved every second of it.

[@peolesdru]

@@taylorvanhorn5594 I had considered that. I had wanted to show them assembling onto him, but he pretty much can't hold the sword upright in a stable enough manner and the gun requires multiple parts to "fly" at once, so I abandoned that idea to preserve my sanity.

[@TManDude291]

The engineering on this collection is almost orgasmic in how awesome it is.

[@bigfroggo2434]

i hate the use that adjective, but its spot on.

[@comosixfilm1]

party level transformation screen...the video is amazing

[@nameforcomments4092]

Man, this set is pushing the limits of what’s feasible with our current materials in terms of scale and complexity. Absolutely stunning and incredible.

[@dominicfeliciano9462]

Name: Predaking. Faction: Decepticon. Function: Warrior. Subgroup: Predacons. Motto:" Destroy first, ask questions later."

[@kenwright233391]

Best looking combiner ever.

[@matthewrobinson2442]

This set is probably my favorite solution to the classic "How do we make the combiner work without too much of a size problem" And their answer was "Add more members to the team with enough visual cohesion they vanish into the other team members"

[@peolesdru]

Exactly.

[@Asher_Tye]

Who knew plastic and metal could be so beautiful. 😍

[@sephiroth2776]

All hail a master peice of a giant king 🔥🦏🐅🦍🐃🦁🦅🐺🐺

[@nameforcomments4092]

🦀

[@bobbycortes2422]

Good god that looks exhausting. Awesome, but exhausting. Great work.

[@peolesdru]

It was!

[@bignapolean3068]

I don't usually watch videos like this but the music and ani-motion is top notch.

[@peolesdru]

Thanks! The music is by Ethan Meixsell - amazing guitarist.

[@calsonic1]

The most magnificent gestalt I've ever seen. "Well done" is an understatement.

[@cyberprime9355]

I've no clue what Cang Toys was on when they made this set.....but it is absolutely.... god-like

[@nevermoreraven4746]

This isn't a measly Predaking, this is a Predagod!

[@Sealhunt]

Prey on the weak for the Preda-God!!

[@mohdzulhilmi9521]

Yea.. 3 more zord as aditional

[@numbertwelve9359]

Just 1000 dollars, not much

[@daneyal7162]

​@@mohdzulhilmi9521 With how these Predacons are designed...they might as well be zords, because they look AMAZING!😊

[@mohdzulhilmi9521]

@@daneyal7162 Too creative!! For sure... I want to buy it but it's too expensive for me... I surveyed.. it cost over rm 3000!!! I can buy a motorcycle with that amount.. Hahaha

[@tungthanh4297]

the lion guy looks pretty cool

[@number_one007]

Best Predaking toy. Very high quality made

[@kociarzultimate384]

I love how it is not following show model to unhealthy degree, but makes its own spin on it in newer style

[@alexandercandicedad1355]

What show?!?!

[@kociarzultimate384]

@@alexandercandicedad1355 Transformers

[@alexandercandicedad1355]

@@kociarzultimate384 gee, thanks! There's only been 20 transformers shows that have made it to the U.S, most of which I've already seen! And even more that are Japan exclusive transformers shows that all have different names! Care to be more specific?!

[@kociarzultimate384]

@@alexandercandicedad1355 it is original take on Predaking

[@shaziqmehmood7736]

K

[@Shadow-jz6rs]

predazords combine! Predaking megazord ready!

[@evextechreviews]

Holy S H I T. THAT THING LOOKS MASSIVE!! THATS AMAZING!

[@peolesdru]

It's crazy big. Weighs 11 pounds!

[@evextechreviews]

@@peolesdru IT WEIGHS WHAT?! How much Die-Cast does this thing have!

[@peolesdru]

@@evextechreviews It's not just the diecast, which isn't excessive - but also a lot of the primary structural components are made from that dense nylon plastic.

[@edwardpogi1422]

1st time I'm seeing such a beautifully done Combiner. Drop dead articulation and detail. Great vid!

[@peolesdru]

Thanks! He's great. But he's a bit too heavy to hold all the poses his joints would otherwise allow.

[@earloverbay7580]

Best looking Predaking (Thunderking) to date. Beast mode for sure!

[@peolesdru]

Yeah. They transform from beast mode to robot mode and then combine into BEAST MODE.

[@roaropgard8575]

All gangs is here Oh yeah 😎

[@MotoroidARFC]

The only way to give you two thumbs up. 👍

[@daneyal7162]

A shame that Thorilla dosen't have an original G1 counterpart. On the other hand, it's really cool how this company managed to create an original predacon, that feels like he was always part of the team! Plus, the idea to make the feet and hands into additional "backup soldiers" is a really cool idea! I don't like it when combiner parts are exclusive only for the combination, and are not a part of the combining members' bodies in any way, so this idea is the best of both worlds, and I really love it!😊

[@peolesdru]

The first figure of the matching Dinobot set just shipped; the Stegasaurus.

[@videoboyashkan4956]

This transformer is fire

[@NameName2.0]

It's so stupidly over the top. I love it.

[@peolesdru]

It is rather garish isn't it?

[@backtopurrrfectagain6681]

Thunderbeast transform into each part of the thunderking body, before then combining. The monster: "guess I will have a sip of the coffee while waiting you guys done."

[@Zero0806]

They have a very big Zoids feel to them.

[@universalflamethrower6342]

They do

[@GamiCross]

I wouldn't call this a Transformer as much as a beautiful feat of engineering and art~! I'm in awe of the talent and complexity went into making this thing.... Even more what went into FILMING that ludercrious sequence 🥰

[@frost-fire7774]

The last set arrived today, can not wait to combine mine.

[@peolesdru]

Congratulations! Be aware that like all large-scale combiners the resulting combiner isn't terribly poseable.

[@frost-fire7774]

@@peolesdru just having it combined is enough for me.

[@adamkidman]

Meeting these guys and seeing them combine in front of ones eyes... I think even Optimus would spring an oil leak :P Fr tho, these figures are almost too well done, they bring awesomeness to a completely different level, as did this video :D

[@peolesdru]

They are all very uber.

[@adamkidman]

@@peolesdru indeed, VERY uber

[@user-oc9zd8cz1q]

nice video, clear and detailed

[@peolesdru]

Thanks! For the individual figures I have longer individual videos for each one.

[@automotiverenderings]

Your magnum opus transformation sequence. Amazing!

[@peolesdru]

Glad you liked it!

[@andrewroberts8882]

Transformers + zoids + power rangers, that's a win 😁👍

[@Sealhunt]

These designs are so shiny and chrome! Edit: Imagine if they created motorized versions of these like they did for Grimlock?! Transforming all on their own?! Now THAT would be chrome!

[@peolesdru]

Witness me!

[@Sealhunt]

@@peolesdru Witness!!

[@jordimolina6304]

No me cansaré de ver esta maravilla 😎👍

[@aprioramadhani4053]

Tats is insane!!!

[@galaxycamerata]

I love the way you animate these. It feels kind of like Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos's sequences with the snappy movements combined with smoother rotation/panning shots.

[@cainantony9794]

That's a perfect megazord combination

[@JadStaAna]

*Predaking, Online!*

[@yizhouyang1676]

An incredible amount of work to put into these stop motions.

[@utiub86]

What a magnificent engineering on this. Beast to robot to combine. Cartoon is just an idea, but to realized the possibility of transforming is just brilliant. Also, cool stop motion

[@giorgost7669]

wow

[@zarakikon6352]

Wow, just amazing toys. And kudo's on the video aswell. I felt like I was watching Robot gymnastics LOL.

[@demonking7723]

I absolutely need this!!!!

[@KeisterKhan]

The fact that third party companies consistent for fantastic work and put more love, care, and effort into transformations and designs than Hasbro is honestly depressing

[@peolesdru]

Hasbro has to hit safety regulations because they target US retail. It changes everything.

[@404PageNotF0und]

The stop motion is amazing.

[@themaninred33]

Heelllll yeah brother!

[@residentrump3271]

Awesome action figures! the stop motion photography was impressive as well 💯💯💯

[@drswag0076]

wow, Thunderking looks like it puts the Transformers Dino-Bot set to shame.

[@TransDrummer1312]

Holy crap

[@mapachitomapachosodelamapacher]

First time I see one of your vids, don't know how much it took to do this, but your work in the slow mo and the positions is absolutely amazing!

[@peolesdru]

Thanks!

[@rakadean39]

EXCELLENT FIGURES

[@satupertujuhdemon]

i really love this.... seriously, the stop motion is so mindblowing... but it much more better if the background was white brother...

[@peolesdru]

I have my reasons.

[@ConvoyGTR]

I feel out of collecting TFs a few years ago and seeing what was possible with stuff like Unique Toys Peru Kill to this, is really jaw dropping. Wow. And equally impressive is being able to clearly and cleanly doing a shot motion video. Double wow!

[@viralthret]

One of the best showcases I have seen so far. Thank you so much!!

[@user-uo3ff3yp2v]

Cool

[@ivorynebula]

this is F insane holy shit

[@jedder]

The ultimate stage of evolution: synthesis between cybertronians, gundams, and megazords.

[@derekclay9314]

More like the ultimate fusion of transformers gundam and zoids Cyberzodian gundamformers?

[@Sliferzero]

This is So Damn Coolest my friends. Thanks.

[@user-cr1xc3nq8s]

언제나온 장난감인지는 모르겠지만 요새 나오는 비싸기만하고 조잡한 장난감들과 다르게 퀄리티도 높고 기믹이 엄청 숨어져있네요.... 멋있습니다.

[@user-og3fm1qs7y]

와??? 멋지네 한국에서도 멋진 전대물이 나오면 좋겠다

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

Hasbro can never be able to top this.

[@kahtrellscott1436]

Awesome

[@williamrodriguezquispe2620]

Excelente animación 🥺😍🤩👍👍👍👍😍💯

[@PhuLiss]

So cool 😮

[@peolesdru]

They're doing a set of six dinobots next (with the feet turning into raptors)

[@TheWingknight101]

I regret not getting these guys as they came out. It looks so damn good and the edgier points on it look more fierce like touching it would stab you

[@peolesdru]

They can be painful to manipulate.

[@522eds]

Man, the engineering that goes into this one is next level❗

[@daneyal7162]

Some power rangers would WISH that their zords would look like that!

[@Hangryman9038]

This set pleases my inner edgelord. And what a monster of a combiner! Just in time for Rise of the Beasts as well. I cannot WAIT to see what the third party companies do with those designs.

[@helluvagooddrawer2027]

Best music ever

[@chimpyd5382]

Good God!!!!

[@1world1heartjake]

Put it at 1.5 times speed and its moving as fast as the long form transformations from the cartoons

[@ambientlight3876]

Now I want one. I've always wanted to get a version of Predaking...

[@peolesdru]

This would be the one to get!

[@gregoryd.robinson8610]

It's the "Jungle Five" Predicons plus company.

[@robbal7204]

If you do every single step, you can do anything.

[@Magnus_Caramelo_55]

Predaking, a true Colossus

[@wolkaiserdrake9946]

now if cang toys would just release the rest of the legends set already

[@atzysytlerizbenio9476]

GG, to much work and Time for edit this video 👍👍👍 Love for the HARD WORK🔥🔥

[@hoangphuongtrinh7098]

wow, I never expect Chinese toys can be that good. :D

[@knightofelemia1567]

Predaking on steroids so bad ass looks like the G1 Predacons got an upgrade. Kicked 3 members off their team used Optimus Primal and two other Maximals to join the team.

[@peolesdru]

Who is kicked off?

[@peolesdru]

There are all the original members plus a gorilla, two wolves and a crab. All the original members are there: lion, panther, eagle, rhino, bull.

[@finnover9781]

I've just worked out, there are now THREE Predacons that don't actually turn into predators, with the addition of Thorgorilla.

[@josephdolman]

I had to stop and think for a second but the bull and the rhinoceros duh silly me

[@mpawn]

I didn't know they'd all released

[@peolesdru]

I did the sixth one, the rhino, last week.

[@aozf05]

The last one came out very recently

[@aozf05]

I've been waiting for this finale a long time and it didn't disappoint. This set looks so good. I can't wait to have them myself. And I'm also looking forward to their Dinobot set done in this style. I noticed for the wolves, you left the hind legs straight rather than bent like in the instructions and the foot mode also has extra bits that flip out from the back to fill out the toes. Minor details but there's so much going on with these figures that it still works either way.

[@peolesdru]

I knew I'd forget something with those feet..

[@nevermoreraven4746]

Also, those little cannon pieces on Razorclaw's shoulders can come off and go into the longer shoulder mounted cannons of Predaking's shoulders to make them bigger/flashier.

[@marvinm8446]

I love it 🫶🏽💕🥰🤖

[@y27m47]

うん、見るだけでイイわ。 触ってたら絶対頭おかしくなる。 カッコいいのは間違いないけどね？こういうの変形させれる人凄いと思う。

[@peolesdru]

手が痛いかもしれませんが、とても楽しいです。

[@y27m47]

I didn't expect a reply. Sorry for my bad language. thank you for the beautiful video.

[@Bobsheaux]

Jesus Tap-Dancing Christ, this thing is so big that it had two robots just for the FEET?? You think that's ENOUGH??

[@SchwermetallischTV]

looks dope but i lack the patience to assemble just one of those

[@Solfury]

Predaking by way of Dancougar, I like it!

[@akshayy_xd]

Why is this a thousand bucks plus man cmonnmnn I want it I need it

[@bloodasp8028]

Amazing work on the stop motion. These figures are absolute badass!

[@peolesdru]

Thanks!

[@exostudios8563]

That thing is actually bigger than Studio 1 Cell, a third-party Unicron which is 18inches tall. That thing is probably somewhere in the high 20s low 30s inches tall.

[@mechanwhal6590]

I think I can tell them apart now!

[@viejowaterfall2]

grat job !

[@ForchinBrewer]

You know, when I saw them combine, all I thought was that one scene from the Fall of Cybertron Trailer where Bruticus with Humbling River playing in my head.

[@normanpaschke52]

Holy. Shit. How is anyone able to plan and build this? Stunning.

[@arthurbrandonnielsen]

I feel like I'm watching either the transformation sequences from Transformers Cybertron/Galaxy Force, or from the old Power Rangers series, and it's very satisfying.

[@peolesdru]

Nice!

[@jordimolina6304]

Que grande el combiner y tú artista 😎👍 disfrútalo por años 😎👍

[@peolesdru]

Gracias!

[@enderborn6860]

That gorilla SCREAMS Optimus Primal

[@peolesdru]

They are both gorillas.

[@pandae86_7]

For a super shiny combiner like them, it's too bad that they are Decepticon.

[@peolesdru]

They're doing Dinobots next.