Studio Series '86 Leader SPRINGER: EmGo's Transformers Reviews N' Stuff

[@directorscarlett1932]

The designers said on the live stream that they had room left on the sprue and decided to throw in the hammer because why not

[@jerometsowinghuen]

It is a good idea to give the Wrecker hammer since Springer is a member of the Wreckers.

[@EffigeeWhiz]

Well yeah, they increased the price by $20 from the original figure. I would hope there was enough room in the budget for a 1 cent hammer.

[@izzik2781]

​@@EffigeeWhizand all the other improvements, larger size, and all the other accessories. So yeah, makes sense he costs more

[@OkThisllbeMyName]

I'd rather they do something with the back of the legs than having that hammer or the old guns actually, like those Siege blasters don't even look they belong there, look at the color

[@jgvillan01]

Just how did the Decepticons NOT take control of the City?! Springer got other things to do, and Ultra Magnus just can't deal with anything. Doesn't anything get done there?

[@Rodshark75]

Blur... he absolutely, positively, definitely got the job done warning everyone else.

[@happybuttersblast8334]

Because optimus was a bad ass and got there seconds before the take over was gonna happen

[@choppergunner8650]

Is this the guy that Arcee had the hots for? Damn, Arcee, I expected more...

[@josephmarten6822]

If you want a proper answer look up Optimus prime you got The touch G1 movie

[@schlieffenman957]

Well, the initial assault on Autobot city was supposed to be a surprise attack, with the Decepticons hiding in the ship and only coming out to attack once they've landed. However, Hot Rod spotted them and shot up the shuttle enough that it began to crash. The Decepticons all lept out of the shuttle and attacked the city in broad daylight, thus displaying themselves for all the autobots to see. Blurr just had to alert the Autobots who were inside. While, yes, the main Autobot forces were staging on the moon bases for a counterinvasion of Cybertron, Autobot City was well-guarded too as it was an energon manufacturing plant, with all the newer Autobots, and likely most of the Season 2 autobots too. We know the Autobot combiners and titans were at the Ark, drawing off the Decepticon combiners (save Devastator). Also, Autobot City was either part or all of Metroplex, so while Metroplex didn't transform the Autobots managed to convert Autobot City to fortress mode. Already the Decepticons are at the advantage as they're likely outnumbered, they lack combiners and titans save for devastator, and the Autobots are holed up in a pretty strong fort. The Decepticons obviously anticipated this and that's why they brought Devastator and the Insecticons: to breach their defenses. However, it took all night for Devastator to break in, and the overnight siege was likely not kind to the Decepticons who had no cover. The Dinobots, a few reinforcements, and Prime showed up, with the former taking on Devastator just as he broke into the fortress, intercepting him before he could do further damage and kill anyone inside, and weakening him enough for Magnus, Sideswipe, and Red Alert to uncombine them (in a deleted scene). Prime broke the low morale of the Decepticons, who made a last-ditch effort to stop him in vain (the cut dogpile scene), and with the fatal wounding of the Megatron, the only one keeping on the assault, they pulled out.

[@rudyvalle9022]

Gotta love the random hammer. There should be a random weapon packed with every figure.

[@ethanphi]

lol

[@nericen82nd]

Technically not random, because Springer does use a hammer that looks pretty much like that one way down the timeline...

[@chrismorris477]

I'm ordering Springer tomorrow morning from Amazon. EmGo, you're my go-to guy for Transformers reviews and Transformation tutorials! Thanks!

[@jameszetterman4487]

I appreciate the remolded pieces, but I really feel like they could've made a whole new mold.

[@fulcrumagent]

Especially for 20 extra dollars

[@Windrave]

The lower legs and most of the forearms are the same but the rest is new but it follows the same pattern. Surprised me on a comparison video as I thought the side parts were the same but were different.

[@meierlinksd4996]

I agree. For starters, starting with maybe Siege, "Leader" class has long left the building from what it once was. Now we are just getting unnecessary accessories like the hammer. And as other critics point out, it is just to justify the price point. I think a new design/mold would have great, particularly if we had Springer going back to the size of the Thrilling 30 Springer. You know, something more reasonable. And yes, I don't like re-using the same mold again. I have flash backs of the Combiner Wars Dead End mold that was used for so many recolors or remold. Oh well.

[@saysoun752]

We're talking about Hasbro, the king of using the same mold and just repainting it to turn it into a new figure. Every so often, they'll slightly remold it.

[@johnj.doublej8721]

I don’t even transform the legacy version back to robot…

[@raydenlord]

I’m getting this almost entirely just to get the proper sword/helicopter blade. The crap the Siege one came with killed that one for me.

[@justinneese4449]

YES! And the Backpack boosters.... DON"T forget the backpack boosters!! LOL

[@bluewolffpsfn8424]

"So springy" 1:48

[@martynpie]

My collection is basically about dozen oddbods that are either “ones I loved/wanted as a kid” or “ones I love from IDW/MTMTE”. My boy Springer falls squarely in both camps. I have T30 Springer, Seige Springer, and I shall have SS86 Springer. Because he is my precious. 🥰

[@justinneese4449]

Same same! I live my life by "I got better things to do today than ....."

[@samellis4563]

No OG G1 Springer?

[@martynpie]

@@samellis4563 as a kid I did, but alas he did not survive the onslaught of childhood play.

[@miguelybarra5126]

“I’ve got better things to do tonight than die.”

[@samurexatlas7373]

HE BETTER DO HIS JOB!

[@redalert923]

Except poker night

[@jeremywurm6613]

Still one of the many great one-liners from 86.

[@MrAnthem123]

Did you feel that the transformation was different at all? Transforming my Siege Springer is like trying to give a cat a bath. There’s sweat, frustration, and by the end of it, I’m bleeding somehow.

[@EclipseWarlord]

Man that sucks to hear. I have a few parts that are annoying with mine, but that's it.

[@MrAnthem123]

@@EclipseWarlord I haven’t messed with it in a while, but from what I remember, the pieces that flip out from the chest to make room for the shoulder try to pop out like it’s their job and flipping the legs under the backpack for car mode and getting the backpack to clip to them flush is just pain. It’s why I preordered this 86 Springer, though if it’s the same I might just cancel it. Edit: 9:54- those panels on my Siege figure pop off too easily. They’re on a friction hinge but hopefully they’re pinned in on the 86 figure, I can’t tell. 11:22- getting the backpack to clip into the feet or whatever is where I’ve managed to draw blood from myself because it wouldn’t stay together. Like, it struggles to line up somehow? Looks like Emgo had no trouble with the 86 one. I like the look of the siege figure but man I don’t like touching it.

[@ZedMazaus480]

Horrorifying anoligy but accurate. LOL

[@michaelsolyom9095]

@@MrAnthem123the hinges on mine would pop off too. Can anyone confirm if they’re pinned?

[@hotwheelsbrothers687]

Looks like a fun figure to mess with.

[@MrZaku-rh4qt]

Generations Springer is still the GOAT Springer design, so cool

[@makswolanski5549]

On one hand i love this version, the new remoulded pieces add to toon acuracy, and the new accessories are great. But on the one i much prefer the look of the chest and shoulders on the wreck n' rule one i own. I think i'll wait on this one till a bigger sale. Again, great review, finally got to have an in depth look on this dude

[@WickedPhotography59]

I love this mold and this new repaint but he is really loose from his arms but all around great figure.

[@JTMotion84]

Ah the 86 crew also known as having the most used quotes ever (besides ironhide) love the review

[@MrGojira95]

- Iconic Ironhide quotes from 86: “Every time I look into a monitor, Prime, my circuits sizzle. When are we gonna start busting Deceptichops?” “Your days are numbered now, Decepticreeps!”

[@RAFMnBgaming]

@@MrGojira95 "NOOO!"

[@JTMotion84]

@@MrGojira95 “BUT PRIIIIIMMMME” “Will do spike” “nNOOOOooOOO”

[@kylo-juju3796]

17:28 🎶helicopter, helicopter

[@bphater31]

Great review, great figure. But already have siege Springer and that is enough for me. But..... Ss86 Optimus prime is a must buy. Not matter the cost

[@laurencebraitman3065]

I'm gonna stick with my Thrilling 30 Springer.

[@davidm4566]

Same. It was a great figure.

[@martynpie]

I’m choosing both 😅

[@Edowin-jz2sj]

Nice! I'm pleasantly surprised by the amount of remolding they did after the disappointing SS86 Blaster. Plus, no more annoying battle-damage.

[@aaronmp8]

Thank you for this review. I will be purchasing this Springer, and applying the good old floor wax to his ankles.

[@mr.robokat7993]

I picked him up today at Target, for $34. Showed them the price on Amazon because of the sale, and got another $10 off for the Target circle coupon. For $34 I am really pleased with him, it’s a good representation of Springer.

[@flaffel57]

I passed on ordering him… gonna grab him on sale some time. Upgrade from my siege version. LOVE the car storage mode. Looks like a station wagon with a roof rack on moving day!

[@RR_1138]

Looks cool, I prefer the IDW tho. I have the Siege in the box while IDW Springer is on my desk . $54.99 🤔 maybe

[@kenmasters5172]

Another great review my good Sir! This mold is better than the Siege mold due to the new backpack design and No paint scruffs. Wish Hasbro would stop calling their Voyager sized molds as Leader class due to the extra weapons. Would have been better if they instead used a new design like the War for Cybertron UNUSED FILE Springer. Looks absolutely futuristic with the Springy tires and minigun on top, the flight mode also looks like the one on Avatar. If Hasbro made that mold then it can be truly considered as Leader class.

[@yukonphiltoyhunter]

Not worth the 55 dollar leader class price. Hasbro is crazy for charging a leader price and justifying it with a few updates and some weapons. I'm good with my siege springer

[@nmiles123]

I am going to stay with my Gen30 version

[@finlayyyyy]

never owned a springer, super hyped for mine to arrive!

[@leonigama5597]

awesome job about Studio Series 86 30 Leader Class SPRINGER Action Figure from Transformers

[@JasonSawyer]

I love me some Springer, so I'll buy it and be happy. I'm such a sucker.

[@deang5386]

I have Thrilling 30 Springer and Wreck n Rule Springer. So the new SS86 will fit right in with those two versions.

[@Gemini_Samura1]

I have siege Springer. Im getting this one. It hits all the checkmarks that i felt were missed with Siege.

[@thecasualknight2647]

86 Springer is definitely worth the upgrade in my opinion better accessories , better tooling and definitely better swords , I have always hated the siege Springer swords .

[@skyatollah2skyharder276]

Nothing justifies that massive price jump.

[@N3m3s1sP]

​@@skyatollah2skyharder276 the price is justified tho

[@thecasualknight2647]

@@skyatollah2skyharder276 hers the thing you don't like don't buy it , it's really that simple for me I'm selling my siege Springer and getting this Springer for my G1 collection .

[@fennekin1750]

Cool. Awesome. Perfect. Now, gimme. "I've got better things to do tonight that die."

[@dragonbotx372]

Hey emgo best transformer reviewer there is have you seen the images of 86 Optimus prime?

[@kenkaku3989]

while i do like the textures to the wheels and the new shoulders, i still love the wreck n rule springer the best, especially with the wrecker symbol

[@qtmo3455]

does anyone think springer had better things to do tonight? no? just me?

[@emgo316]

I do

[@OmegaII]

Going by how many time he fell over, I think one of the better things was a trip to the bar.

[@thesupertroodon14]

as someone who don't have any Springer, I see this as an absolute win

[@partyneverstops]

Hahahaha Springer holding everything got me good 😅😂😂😂

[@Dekaar]

I still absolutely love my Generations Springer but gotta admit that this one is adorable. Might consider getting it.

[@johnnyscoundrel1]

Just ordered this off Walmart online for $40. I got back into collecting a little under two years ago, and got too into getting modern versions of characters that I had when I was young. (True G1 og) But, then I thought why not get characters that I've always wanted, but could never find? Which I started doing, but I did find Springer when I was little, and where I thought he was really cool in the movie, and season three his G1 toy looked so horrible to me, that it was a very hard pass for me, so I'm glad for this modern version of him. Where it's still not the best, I'm excited to get him in.

[@roxaclock]

I THOUGHT HE WASNT MEANT TO BE OUT UNTIL DECEMBER

[@KingPrintmaker]

Hasbro’s been lending figures early to you channels as an f-you to the unofficial leakers. Not sure if that’s the case here but possibly.

[@emgo316]

@KingPrintmaker I said where I got him in the video. Not from Hasbro.

[@MPMeterman]

Different countries = different release dates. Robot Kingdom is in Hong Kong.

[@SixshotRevan]

My Hasbro Pulse preorder arrived last week. I think he's shipping out early in general.

[@schmidington]

I don't have a Siege version, so I'm excited about this one. The colors are better, and the figure looks better overall.

[@TheVileOne]

I think it’s a nice improvement

[@joemcgonagle7177]

Well now I know I have seriously mistransformed this guys shoulders. Badly. Thanks Emgo!

[@JamesMosesJr-y8h]

Springer looks good

[@juancabeza5809]

6:45 Hasbro said this mini gun was BLOOSH compatible! But it was a little tricky to get a blast effect there!

[@draigon]

Looks great, but yeah, just can't justify this as an upgrade. Now the new Prime coming out...

[@ZedMazaus480]

I hear that. At least Prime got a whole new mold. Poor Springer was announced back at the begining after the first SS86 figures came out, but we got this in the end. They talked like it was a whole new mold design planned, and then when they reveald it we got a remold with added accesories for a higher price point. This has me second guessing on wether to drop my Pre-order or not.

[@draigon]

@@ZedMazaus480 If you aren't an avid collector of everything, then upgrading is just a matter of whether you feel it would enhance your collection. The new Ultra Magnus is great, but I like him having a core bot. New hound looks good, but I prefer the Siege look. New Bumblebee has it's faults, but my Netflix version broke. I love Earthrise Prime, but it's showing it's age, especially after I got Rodimus. Just got to decide what works for you.

[@ZedMazaus480]

@@draigon True, and ouch! Sorry to hear about your netflix Bumblebee. I hate it when a figure breaks. The last two figures that broke on me was my kingdom primal & and legacy inferno. Inferno's leg peg connector broke. which was minor as breakage goes, but Primal's on the other hand not so much. Somehow a very short fall onto a pretty plush rug busted the loop on the outside of his right hand that holds in his fingers. Doh! As for the Ultra Magnus with the little core figure. That was the Combiners war one wasn't it? That was a throwback to one of the comic Ultra Magnuses I remember correctly. Or were you refering to Ultra Magnus having a white cab Optimus Prime that folds away in the chest? That particular design is the Kind of Ultra Magnus I prefer. Not the Siege/kingdom style though. While the siege wasn't to bad it wasn't what I look for in a Ultra Magnus. But kind of gives that fans project city commander trailer for classics voyager Ultra Magnus vibes. Which was a pretty awesome 3rd party upgrade set.

[@StrikerFX47]

I love this new retooled figure. I must get him.

[@LegoPack99]

My biggest problem with the siege version was the super floppy ankles as well as the hinges below the knee, does this release tighten those up at all?

[@marcbrunson6986]

First Sandstorm and now Springer. Possibly Broadside next? Springer is a carry 10 bags of groceries in the house at once ha ha. Probably not worth the price point but it looks better than the Siege. Not sure what the bunker buster bomb is for though ha ha.

[@punaforager]

I wish they would switch up the autobot tampograph with a toon styled symbol, for the ‘86 line.

[@shaunhandley3050]

Have they sorted the tabs in the legs? They had a problem with breaking very easily

[@emgo316]

I had no issues with them

[@ShaneSkaalerud-nk2jk]

I'm so glad I got the studio 86 version. Instead of the KO

[@Damiandelta5]

'86 Prime is coming. Please review

[@aeghty8]

Having Siege Springer. I just want 86’s accessories.

[@Darkus_Da_Arcadian-Dragon]

I keep forgetting Springer exists as a character I don’t even think he or Hot Rod were in Transfomers One 😂

[@KotuWasHere]

the hammer really is just a bonus accessory they included lol, personally im glad it came with him theres nothin wrong with a wreckers hammer imo

[@hugemegamanx3568]

I much prefer the IDW design but this figure is amazing

[@franzise3605]

The one thing that bugs me about this version is the mismatched hubcaps. I really wish they'd colored the back ones green too, not just to match them but because it'd bring a bit more green to the rear of the vehicle modes and help unify the overall coloring a bit more; as it is the front 2/3 of the alt modes are bright green and the back third is all gray, like they forgot to finish painting it. Other than that admittedly minor nitpick though, he looks pretty good, tempted to swap my Siege version out.

[@AsheBailey]

They definitely improved the transformation

[@Dj_Dedf1sh117]

For me i owed the original seige version of springer and at the time just like seige Optimus prime the figure was an absolute banger but sadly he and my entire seige collection, plus my custom siege skywarp repainted from a starscream fig (r.i.p my skywarp) got left in new york at my aunt's place where i used to live but honestly if you told me i had to give up my old collection for a bunch of the newer earthrise and 86 movie figures id say take my money as this fig of my boi springer is definitely leaps and bounds above the original seige mold,more accessories, better paint job,extra features and the sword/helicopter blades is an actual transforming piece rather then being two individual swords attached to a spinning bracket piece,to me that alone already makes this new fig a better opinion so yeah overall if i gotta rebuild my transformers collection again from scratch imma do it right

[@sejagaming]

A really good thing that they kept the transparent cockpit, instead of painting it blue like they do now, because that looks awful. Transparent is waaaaay better.

[@sidekicka7x]

Great review, as always. I just got mine in the mail and I'm kinda wondering why he is advertised as 8.5 inches (even Hasbro said so) we he most definitely is not. Size does in fact matter 😂

[@Transfixed]

It's a great upgrade, i just wish they'd do it right the first time. I ordered one but feel like a sucker.

[@Sparkbomber]

Looks way better than both the Siege version and the old Generations figure tbh.

[@Cn-4966]

Man, they kept the car shell piece clear plastic. That piece scares me, because at some point it sheared itself off on my siege copy just sitting on the shelf.

[@TyphonMar]

I want to like this, i love when they do the helicopter blades into a sword thing, but in this case one of the blades faces the wrong way in helicopter mode! It's a small nitpick but it's enough to drive me nuts

[@Waldek1983]

Sticking with my Siege one.

[@altarikeverett1885]

Springer is a Autobot Autobot.

[@therealspaceninja27]

Great comparison segment! Whats with the 2 different wheels on the studio series?

[@sailordaigurren8225]

Frustrated that I got the last one only for this to now come out and be juuuuuust a little more accurate

[@SuperAntiPaladin]

Is it just me or does the plastic on the Leader Class version seem sturdier than the one on the voyager class? The one I got was from the Wreck N' Rule collection and has the loosest feet/ankles I've likely had in a figure. If the Leader class comes without that issue then I say it's worth picking up.

[@aarononeil9832]

If I'd missed out on the Siege figure (and I damn near almost did) then I'd be very happy with this release and the visual improvements it makes. But the improvements are relatively minor, the accessories add very little value to me, and and frankly I don't think the figure is different enough for me to want it for voyager price, let alone leader. If anything, how little they actually changed it is somewhat a testament to how well they did with Siege anyway

[@Michchall]

Very cool, not worth 55$. I hope he will hit discounts that "86" Starscream reached.

[@Brlt]

The main characters from the 1986 G1 Movie is completed.

[@DerpyDude777]

I'm getting this Springer since it's a tad more accurate, has the correct weapons, and I just never had Seige Springer in the first place.

[@ichiko_sakura]

Tho this might be a remold of seige springer, i will definitely will get this for the sake of my collection

[@RodimusPrime1982]

Yes I will be hunting for him at conventions

[@steveb19111978]

Apart from the lower legs everything else appears to have been very subtly remoulded. I really wasn’t expecting this to be as nice as it is, definitely an improvement over the Siege version.

[@happybuttersblast8334]

OK so whoever did the comparison pictures from over a month ago had an agenda because they had it to where it looked the same size and this you can clearly tell the SS86 is taller.

[@johnreel0161]

I prefer the look of the siege version.

[@BanditStopMotions]

TWO MONTS AFTER I GOT THE WRECK N RULE ONE

[@wamingopublishing674]

I’ll relegate the Siege Springer to my G1 Wreckers collection and keep this one for my ‘86 collection.

[@ToaDrakua]

7:15 Rodimus Prime looking like he's seen some things.

[@ethanphi]

People's search histories

[@TheServantSlayer7]

Ok, he definitely looks better in camera

[@kka4life]

I think I'll trade my siege springer for this one this one looks better

[@nujevad28]

This is a leader class now.

[@Grneclipse]

Still waiting to transform my Ignis, and Viper Emgo-style!

[@EclipseWarlord]

I honestly am disappointed that they didn't really do anything that justifies the modern "Leader" price. Don't get me wrong, the retooling is good. Fixed transformation issues. Less hollow areas. More movie accurate. More accessories. Just not a Leader value though. This is the quality and value a Voyager should be.

[@AlGinrai]

I'm guessing the "Hammer" is for Transformers One's Orion Pax. ⚡⚡⚡

[@JoybuzzerX]

I hope one day to see him with earth modes

[@reci2002]

It makes me laugh when there's the issue of too many accessories with no way to comfortable store them.

[@josephmulry7874]

Now that you’ve handled both, the biggest issue I have with Siege Springet is I feel like his transformation is a royal pain. It seemed like you had an easier time, but that might just be because you’re familiar with the mold by now. Was it a lot easier, kinda easier or about the same?

[@Asher_Tye]

I'll be honest I was gonna skip this one, but he does look so good. Maybe it's time to replace Siege

[@mflegend2426]

No base of displayage? I’m shocked!

[@driftwood9705]

What’s with the white on the hands, thighs and hammer ? It looks like it’s “glow-in-the-dark” color, is it ?

[@MichaelJones-rz5sw]

Is this worth buying if I have his Siege already? Because I'm pretty satisfied with the one have.

[@Brlt]

The new version is look exactly like he does in G1 Cartoon.

[@rng_toy_ch]

How are his feet joints, my seige one had really floopy ankle/heel joints that made standing him a nightmare, i'm hoping for tighter joints overall and I'm in..

[@dg4545]

I like this one better than the siege.

[@antiseize11]

Man the transformation is difficult on this guy