Siege Leader ASTROTRAIN: EmGo's Transformers Reviews N' Stuff

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[@spinyjustspiny3289]

I love that everyone's armor kits make them into big quadruple armed monsters or stoic brick house superheroes, but Astrotrain is so simple in his desires he just kind of settles for "A crapton of guns and then some counterbalance to keep the recoil from knocking him on his back"

[@messagenabottle2668]

Factoring in the comparison triple changers. That was a lot of transforming. You work hard at this. Thank you.

[@emgo316]

appreciate it :)

[@automotiverenderings]

caboose parts should have formed rest of shuttle rear to fill in the space. Big missed opportunity to fix the space shuttle mode

[@oriondurdaller3349]

Definitely

[@SigmAnalog]

Honestly, the only reason I can think of that HasTak didn't go that route is because it'd be a bitch and a half to engineer, but...I mean, look at the rest of the engineering on this guy! They otherwise did a pretty bang-up job of making things fit into where you wouldn't expect them to fit and making parts that definitely didn't look like they belonged on a steam locomotive or space shuttle look at home on a steam locomotive and space shuttle, all while having a clean, screen-accurate robot mode. If anyone could pull that kind of engineering magic off, it's HasTak's design department. Ah, well--their missed opportunity opens up an opportunity for third-party creators. I'm not a betting man, but I'd put good money on an unofficial upgrade kit comin' out somewhere down the line (d'oh hoh!) that'll fix the shuttle mode and, in all likelihood, beef up the super mode somethin' fierce.

[@Ninja_Geek]

Honestly, the amount of engineering that goes into these things is insane. When I first saw it, I could tell that it was probably because of how the train mode was formed and trying to not have massive holes in the body.

[@robertschulz1234]

Probably could use those feet things and put them on the back of the shuttle. If those pegs with fit into the ports.

[@alexandermondro5281]

When i saw d caboose spilt in parts for armor it got me pissed because it really could have been used to fill in the space in space shuttle mode😐

[@mcart4762]

Glad the train mode isn't a train wreck. I'll get my coat

Boo! Boo!

[@gyrrakavian]

He does come with a _rail_ gun.

[@stevenjordan3839]

Gyrre as he doesn’t split into multiple pieces like galaxy upgrade prime, his overall difficulty is in line with traditional triple changers even at the seige range as the figure seems to retain the general dynamic of the G1 toy

[@gyrrakavian]

@@stevenjordan3839 .....That was a pun. A rail gun is a type of magnetic cannon often used in sci-fi. Trains drive on rails. Pun.

[@stevenjordan3839]

Gyrre I see and I get it I was thinking of going. After him as I never owned a triple changer is all at the seige line is he as relatively consistent as Triple changers have been over the years or is he a little harder?

[@SigmAnalog]

I was kinda scratchin' my head when I first saw the super robot mode, too...but, then I remembered something: he's the Decepticons' logistics specialist. Of _course_ his super mode's just a pair of skates and a backpack--his whole job's just ferrying troops and gear! Those probably aren't even his guns! They're probably goin' to Brawl or Apeface or somesuch, but here he is, surrounded by Autobums who'd very much like to rob and/or kill him, so he might as well go all Galaxy Express on their aft-ends! I mean, sure, Megatron's probably gonna beat him senseless for delivering weapons that've had most of their ammunition reserves spent before they even reached the front lines... Astrotrain needs a vacation.

[@jadeimusprime2158]

This makes so much sense and I'm surprised no one has thought of it before

[@jasonrhome710]

I just picked one up that was on sale. I've got G1 Kickback hitching a ride so I'd the Battle Masters and/or Micromasters could likewise do the same. I think I'm going to try to take the pronged hinge that connects to the feet enhancements off and sand it down some to see if I can get the shuttle transport modes to actually lay flat. The bowing... upsets me a bit. (Which is silly, considering plastic tolerances and the otherwise nifty amount of engineering going on with this dude.)

[@Webshooters1]

@@jadeimusprime2158 If you watch Freddery's Geewun Redone then you'll see Australian Astrotrain is something we never knew we needed xD

[@jadeimusprime2158]

@@Webshooters1 thanks! I'll be sure to check it out!

[@prycronix8439]

"Jettison some weight or I'll never make it to Cybertron!"

[@KadesKove]

*Cybertron And I believe he means "Jettison some MASS or I'm not gonna make it to Cybertron"

[@TerryTurner]

*Megatron:* I still function! 😂

[@KadesKove]

*starscream yeets Megatron off of the ship*

[@mcart4762]

I'm feeling the same way after the holidays!

[@KGAStudios]

RedRabbit 1987 no he means weight

[@wobblewokgaming655]

It just sounds like you're slowly descending into madness.

[@emgo316]

already been there for a looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong time

[@wobblewokgaming655]

@@emgo316 I'm not surprised at all. We're ALL mad in our own rights.

[@TyphonMar]

We all start with a spark of madness. We musn't lose it

[@Quantum_Magnus]

I think this guy’s pricing is more justified than Shockwave. He’s never had that armor before, whereas at least steam locomotives actually do have tenders.

[@trulythelongestnameinthisc8779]

Then again Shockwave IS a mad scientist.

[@CarnoReviews]

He’s also probably a leader because of engineering. In order to not need to shaft a third mode a leader budget could help them engineer more to make all modes better

[@Edjs2004]

2019 year of the Bloooooosh.

[@KadesKove]

*2020

[@thedragonslayer7294]

I find it hilarious that Hasbro showed both Robot Modes for Shockwave and Ultra Magnus because they were both really awesome, but they realized Astrotrain’s “Second Robot Mode” was so bad and shameful they didn’t even bother to display on the back of the box.

[@PagesOfSun]

Before 2019 ends emgo needs to make a bloosh compilation

[@toonistiny]

Yes

[@matthew_natividad]

Please

[@medikor9190]

I don't mind the shuttle mode. It reminds me of a Y-wing, looking like its been through a lot.

[@technounionrepresentative4274]

I was thinking the same thing Its a war i would think he would look a bit worn down

[@ThyDungeonman2]

My sentiments exactly

[@allendeglow9714]

You could have him carry some battle masters in his "back pack"

[@DestronGaming]

I got this guy for Christmas, and I LOVE HIM SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Quantum_Magnus]

You go, dude! Astrotrain is awesome!

[@johannlafond4156]

Lucky I just got omega supreme and prime :I

[@DestronGaming]

@@johannlafond4156 once I get a job, I'm ABSOLUTELY going to get Omega!!! Also, which Prime did you get?

[@vertik7]

wow.. you so fake Proctorus... so fake...

[@skeletonsinsuits6445]

Lucky ;-;

[@alandrak3227]

dont u love it when Hasbro actually put some effort into their toys?im loving this Siege line,cant wait for Earthrise!

[@blackstone1a]

Fun fact, the train mode is based off of the Japanese D-51 Class mikado, but sci-fi’d to hell and with a 2-4-4-2 wheel arrangement instead of 2-8-2

[@Dearnen]

Astrotrain has always been one of my favorites, and I'm glad to see he's getting a good G1-like new version. The shuttle mode does look a bit anemic in the rear half, and the front end of the locomotive doesn't work for me (the wheels aren't lined up with the rest of the wheels, so they wouldn't be on the rails), but the robot mode looks great. The addition of the tender (you called it a "caboose", but it's where the fuel and water for the engine are carried) is also neat with the way it transforms in to a launch pad - though I agree it doesn't work well as a backpack for robot mode. All-in-all, however, it looks great!

[@FatherOfET]

I bought this figure from amazon, and I can already tell I’m gonna enjoy it. -shuttle mode is a bit wonky but it’s alright -the coal car added to train mode is a good addition to the model -the robot mode is great, it’s tall and sturdy, and exactly how i remember Astro train from transformers G1 - all the weapons Astro train is given makes him look powerful and cool, and the fire too Highly recommend buying this toy 👌

[@zazaranger5]

Great looking Astrotrain, I definitely am getting him, hopefully a 3rd party will make some upgrade parts for him, especially gap fillers for his arms and legs

[@TerryTurner]

I wonder if all the Decepticon can fit inside Astrotrain like in the movie. 😂

[@ratbat1072]

He would scale well with wst transformers

[@acoote1701]

Shoulda been a Commander Class figure like Jetfire..

[@rjc7289]

They had this on the shelves at my local Target, and when I went to checkout, they said it wouldn't be for sale until mid September. Why they had it on the shelves if they couldn't sell it until September is beyond me! The same went for a lot of the newer figures in this line, including a really cool Thundercracker / Skywarp 2-pack.

[@TatsuoMusashi]

So much Blooshing, he changed his name to John Blooshi!!! Awesome figure! I wasn't able to find the Titans Return Astrotrain in stores, so I hope I have an easier time finding him!

[@THEShoky]

Seems like he was meant for Earth rise since he's definitely more Earth vehicle.

[@acoote1701]

Yep. Earthrise will get a "Leader Class" Astrotrain figure as well.. guess what? Same figure, in the same colours and same accessories/weapons.. just a different looking box is the only change.

[@TerrorMaskHost234]

Diggin' the new logo look emgo,and as always a great review

[@robdrabkowski2708]

Great review! I find that I now automatically insert Emgo-isms into every other TF review I watch. The reviewer shows what he's reviewing and I say "and here we are and there he is and first and foremost let's have a look at the packaging!" Or when they talk about how well the figure rolls I say "it rolls as rolling things should... Hurray for rrrrolling!" And to think I used to NOT be an emgo fan at one time, lol

[@Vanix_Gamma]

I ordered this guy on Christmas Day, and he will be here tonight, and this video helped me decide on it. Thanks Emgo, I really like this guy!

[@mudsticks2099]

I enjoyed your reviews. Its always an honest review. And also, those little dialogs at every end of the reviews. Its fun to watch. Keep it up Emgo. I loved it. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@raymondreyes5850]

Great review, love the side by side with the other version...so precious 😂

[@Ryan-mh5ge]

Thanks for the great review as always. Found it my walmart clearance today and grabbed it

[@darrenbent7601]

Looks amazing, I'm glad that you got it in before the new year.

[@Skullgrin.]

The backpack gives me a Gundam Ground-Type vibe.

[@EviltheNub]

I'm worried that Hasbro is doing this voyager with extra stuff as a leader thing to eventually just sell voyagers at leader class prices. They'll gradually come with fewer and fewer extras until they eventually phase out the voyager class and start selling basic voyagers as leaders.

[@dracosodozir7607]

22:35 had me laughing so hard I was coughing. XD BLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH! (Love the new logo, by the way. :3)

[@Moggermark]

I love how it changes from grey to purple

[@nine_tails137]

This is the first Modern day Astro Train Figure I've seen. Also that "Blooosh" part got a laugh outta me. XD

[@JoseFlores-xc7wu]

He actually looks good standing next to his triple changers comrades even though he is the shortest one

[@iminpain4770]

XD MY SCREEN SAYS "56 minutes ago"

[@marvinpasumbal9077]

Have an awesome new year emgo and lori. God bless always.

[@grahf4215]

They kinda dropped the ball with the tender's versatility. It's perfect for train mode obviously but it should've come apart into the rest of the rear of the shuttle mode. For robot mode, those parts would then become shields and extra wings or something. It's not like they didn't already know that shields was going to be the theme in the next line and since Astrotrain is bridging the gap by being in both, he could've also bridged both thematically as well. A ton of guns and a ton of shields.

[@SabbatarianSundayer.]

I'm glad you did this video; so I can see you transform that; so I can see.

[@worldlysaint]

I like this astrotrain. Scooped him up. Welcome addition to the collection

[@Kantus42]

Just got this one delivered today and he's badass!

[@Chosenhorse2]

Good job on the video review Emgo a whole year of training has finally paid off. 🚂

[@devinleber5604]

It's because the connection ramps on the launch pad is what got this guy rereleased in Earthrise. He looks virtually the same except for the packaging.

[@dvdjkaufmn]

This guy is so sick. Best Astrotrain ever made. I LOVE the train car mode with the addition on the back. actually looks like a toy train this time! 💪

[@Grail_Quest]

"Ayyy... He's his own satellite too?" That was funny!

[@darrickderleth4635]

22:38 quadruple blooooooosshh!!!

[@MrYagbolls]

Happy new year em go

[@BearRanger]

Pretty awesome Transformer. I might have to check this and other Siege figures.

[@edwardimusprimal7330]

When I was a kid I had my uncle's G1 astrotrain toy but I didn't know his name so I actually called him space train. So what mascot said at the beginning brought back those memories. Great review as all ways emgo, you rock!

[@fabianrocha9924]

I believe everyone called him Spacetrain or Spacebus at least once lol

[@ultramadness3786]

New logo?!?! LOVE IT, BROTHER!!!!

[@ReconWarrior26]

You did a very good job reviewing this (and other reviews as well), I had an idea though for the caboose "armor up" robot mode. get the caboose to the point of attaching it to the back, but before you do, fold the bottom flap with the "wings" fully up behind the robot when attached (so it looks like what is done for the top connection part, if possible), then you can move the "wings" to different angles. And that would be about it, and as I said, just an idea I had, don't know if it would work or not; if it does, however, please reply so I know if it did, that would be awesome, thanks! And I know your busy with making these videos, and they are great, but when you have a chance, this would be cool to find out!

[@jimmyngx5155]

I noticed that you improved your face better for the intro. 👌🏻

[@TheSorcererAhrimanahsul]

I definitely love his Murder Train Look!

[@Ceeperiod]

The earth rise astrotrain looks exactly like the siege astrotrain but he has visable head syndrome in rocket mode which makes the back half of it look even worse

[@ToaPaul959]

I absolutely love this figure! I actually really like the shuttle mode despite the unarmored back section, frankly I like it better than the train mode which is still really cool. I really like all the weapons and the coal car that becomes a shuttle carrier/launch pad is a fantastic idea and works pretty well imo. Best official Astrotrain hands-down!

[@finalbladecrisis]

Maybe I have missed it till now, but the new artwork for the face in the opening looks awesome.

[@caseysshenanigans708]

"Leader Class" is a bit of a stretch for this guy.... ...oh, what the hell? He's VOYAGER CLASS at best!

[@lindaboreham3633]

Same as shockwave?

[@TyphonMar]

They've been doing that a lot lately

[@EviltheNub]

@@lindaboreham3633 at least with Shockwave you can get a sort of super mode with is. All Astrotrain gets is a backpack and flip flops. Ultra Magnus is really the only one who pulls it off though.

[@lindaboreham3633]

@@EviltheNub Agreed.,but I display my siege Shockwave G1 style.,right next to Megs and Soundwave

[@theaveragenerd3610]

I agree I like this figure but refuse to pick it up for the leader class price

[@ReinaHW]

Ordered this figure along with Siege Crosshairs this morning, UK time, should arrive on Friday. It's silly that a folding panel couldn't have been designed that could have acted as a shield in robot mode, a roof addition in train mode and been designed to fold out and slot in place at the back part of the shuttle mode so to make the mode look more cohesive.

[@davidanttila9305]

All it needs is a replacement caboose that can enclose the back of the shuttle mode to look it cleaner and link onto the back of robot mode to be wings instead of a box..

[@AaronEdwards]

Astro train is one of my favorite G1 Decepticons. Such a cool Transformer!

[@tyreekmurillo4524]

that’s really cool that they added a tender

[@delibirda9336]

Loved the "HEY, HOW YER DOIN'?"

[@ball_soup]

The shuttle -> train transformation is remarkably close to the G1 transformation. That’s kind of cool.

[@MEmoosetrax]

Been meaning to pick up an Astrotrain and I think I’m glad I waited, he’s very cool

[@MEmoosetrax]

I picked a Seige Astrotrain at Ross for $18 this week and this is the first review I came back to before I decide to open him. Great video, great toy, great reviewer!

[@kevindufour5044]

I figured out how to not make the shuttle mode look weird. Take the detachable pieces from the caboose and peg them in the holes towards the rear. The two blasters are going to be needed to help secure them in place, but it works and looks better.

[@Technic214]

Happy new year

[@thorharper3]

i gotta say i love the new improved emo face at the begining

[@destracener]

Hey Emgo, watch your videos often. Just picked up Astrotrain, been messing with it and I think I found a hack for the tender box transport mode where you can get astrotrain to peg in, if you flip astrotrains feet out they will peg into the front of the transport mode, check it out and see what you think. Hope you like the suggestion.

[@chipsthecat8924]

The intro Logo looks dope

[@jonahhollister2834]

The backpack, "Because that's what they want us to do." Laugh every time he says that!

[@RHM087]

As I said elsewhere I plan to use the caboose part as a Micromaster base; it even has the A.I.R. locks on the ramps to connect to Omega Supreme. (I just discovered the rounded tracks actually have Titans Return connector ports as well.)

[@MaksimT]

Thank you for this video.

[@AAX1975]

I finally got a brand new copy of this. Oh man...he's such a quality figure. So awesome.

[@michaelkopriva4131]

Happy new year!

[@SoundwaveSuperior1991]

Love him and agree with you on the shuttle mode but I turned his coal tender into a shield on his arm. It restricted any movement but for shelf life it looks much better then on his back

[@jgonzales0240]

Who is your favorite triple changer? Mine is Blitzwing

[@KingHendrixxx]

I like Blitzwing too

[@pious83]

Springer for Triple Changers, Sixshot as a Multiformer.

[@KamenGrayz]

Is it me or his backpack looks like an opened backpack of a Gundam Ground type.

[@JoshJenrayAK47]

1:00 This is where his tongue stops working...

[@offlinemedia1784]

You even think he ever got confused? “Astrotrain! Go!” “Yes lord megatron” Turns into a train mid-air

[@shadowmyst9661]

I like to have my Astrotrain hold the trailer as a shield in one hand and the super gun in the other.

[@ryanmetcalfmightycreatorvr4247]

happy day before new years eve y'all.

[@kevsil616]

So glad I waited to get this one. G1 Astrotrain was my first Transformer so always felt a bit nostalgic with him. I picked up the Classica which was a fine updated representation but the colors ehhh I figured they just made more sense and let it pass. 3rd parties came out and none seemed to hold a torch to him. Then Hasbro and Takara tried with Titans Return/Legends which was an ok figure, but now this Siege/Earthrise and for the first time I feel like I've got my G1 Astrotrain again

[@Ezilla82]

All aboard the space choo choo....WOO WOO!!!

[@stephenevangelista4371]

Shuttle mode looks like the back half was stripped by Jawas.

[@alphonsofrett2757]

I love the intro

[@rankinconwill6983]

I agree I got my ER Astrotrain, love his bot and train mode, shuttle, yuck!! However I look up on TFSAFARI matrix workshop they sell a back piece cover for about $15 that becomes a secondary weapon for him. I purchased one, maybe Shapeways will have an upgrade piece in the future.

[@PrinceTrunks26]

I finally got one yesterday, but I got the one in the Earthrise box.

[@antiseize11]

Mines too, wonder if the same as Seige

[@rip_megatron1016]

Coolest video ever I love ya transformer videos

[@fabianrocha9924]

People: Love the new Logo Me: So many that didnt watch his last Reviews

[@TheStreamingEnderman]

picked this guy up yesterday at a walmart for 39 Canadian dollars! don't know if he is on sale anywhere else, but i think that 39 is a much better price for this "leader" class figure, the voyager price is much better since he is not leader size

[@videopolice432]

The shuttle mode looks like it has all the back covering on the front.

[@Marvin_R]

he's just that unfinished Russian spaceshuttle that was only ever used to explore the inside of a hangar.

[@mrspeigel3593]

Hey, it took off orbited the earth and landed with no crew, fully automated, at the time it was a first, then it sat in a hanger and rusted for the next 30 years :(

[@logicallayman2267]

The backpack reminds me of the RX-79 (G) series backpacks

[@Firelord91021]

Never has any being been able to do not one, not two, but four blooshes at once, he is becoming more powerful than any jedi could ever imagine

[@thug-21]

I pre ordered this guy but I'm still waiting for it. Apparently Walmart also has a g1 classic version coming as well.

[@tripplexdark7734]

Eyyy AAHHH Some saddlelight too? AHHHH

[@kamgardner6085]

Astrotrain got a quad kill with that quad bloosh

[@jordangarner87]

The shuttle mode being so striped reminds me of the Y-Wing.

[@TheTrueMorse64]

22:46 No one man should have all that Blooshing!

[@tubetop123]

My two grey cover pieces won't stay closed together, always a big gap!