Ham-Man Reviews -Transformers Legacy Evolution Armada Powerlinx Hot Shot and Minicon Jolt

I hate that a Minicon and a couple of guns was enough to make me bite, but here we are.
At least this ones a canonical repaint? right? Let me know what you think, are you baited by this dude? hit me up in the comments below and let's get Nerdy with it!
intro song: Gameover by Mixla
FREESTYLE RAP INSTRUMENTAL BEAT. Check out this hard hip hop rap gangsta piano slim shady type freestyle instrumental beat - called "Game Over" made as collab with Obiedaz Beats. If you like it give it a thumbs up!
---------------------------------------------
Social Media:
● Facebook : / mixlabeats
● Instagram : / mixlaproduction
● SoundCloud : / mixla

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Man why does this look cooler on your cameras than it does in product photography. I didn't want this till now.

[@bradensmith8682]

I don't know, but every video I've seen of this repaint, makes this figure look way better. Maybe it's the whole package. Maybe it's shiny thing good.

[@michaelpapp5518]

Happens often with Hamman. With your vids too! You guys are dangerous for my wallet. Ha ha!

[@HamManReviews]

The secret ingredient is love ❤️

[@HamManReviews]

This guy! Always with the compliments 😚

[@HamManReviews]

Maybe it’s maybelline

[@alexlemonds2838]

When Hot Shot finally got serious and became a professional soldier.

[@HamManReviews]

It was a pretty cool character turn. Armada had some cool concepts and developments but man are the kids annoying.

[@genyakozlov1316]

​@@HamManReviewsHow? They don't even do anything! In fact, I really wish more focus was put on the kids so Carlos and Rad actually got some development and character.

[@Tailgate009]

I just got this guy yesterday, very fun posing him with those extra guns and the blast effects. I have Jolt with the original release as it just completes his look so much better, whereas Powerlinx just looks like a cool stand alone figure with his arsenal. I can't wait for Galvatron's figure to stand against him or to recreate Hot Shot's plea to unite the autobots and decepticons against Unicron.

[@HamManReviews]

I chucked the original into storage. Can’t resist the powerlinx power up

[@TFfangeek]

Great review Ham-Man!! Jolt's arms hanging down when he's placed on the back of Hot Shot's alt mode is something the original figure(s) did. lol I hope we get more Mini-cons in the Legacy line, especially Sparkplug, Leader-1, and Swindle to partner with Armada Optimus Prime, Megatron, and Starscream. Keep on being amazing.

[@HamManReviews]

Thanks my dude! my original was second hand so I never had Jolt. I can't wait for more partnered minicons. I think I'll defs get the inevitable Nemesis and I really cant wait for Wheeljack.

[@TFfangeek]

@@HamManReviews You're welcome. I have the original Armada Powerlink Hot Shot, but missed out on the original figure back in 2003.

[@RogueTwo]

Glad I had to wait because of financial issue. Both versions of Hot Shot are currently in Hasbro Pulse's outlet section on sale here in the US. I already got the yellow one a couple months back for $15 -- and for that price, he's satisfying enough, even without a Minicon, but the recently added this version as well for $31. With his extras and better paint scheme, he certainly feels much more worth it at that prince. So, that you for an excellent review to show me what I have to look forward to when I get mine in.

[@HamManReviews]

Glad I could help my dude! Thanks so much for watching. I wish I’d never got the yellow one but at that time this one wasn’t a thing. I keep waiting for them to do the same thing with starscream but it hasn’t popped up yet. That I wouldn’t mind double dipping on the mold at all

[@michaelpapp5518]

3:59 yes! So satisfying!

[@HamManReviews]

Oh so satisfying

[@Michchall]

So we have 2 minicons now, I will laugh if Megatron in United (Galvatron for Armada fans) will have his micron. We had some rumours that we will have multipack in the future.

[@HamManReviews]

I think they're defs are planning on doing all the armada repaints with a minicon, it's a great way to forces us die hards to double dip. It'll work cos I'll defs get Starscream at the very least.

[@hobartpaving8986]

I'm such a rube that after deciding I wanted the Hot Rod Super Mode version I went out and bought the standard Hot Rod to go with him. At least he was cheap...

[@HamManReviews]

Hahaha that’s a definite plus. At least now you can do the power up if he needs the battle boost

[@gudakoalter]

hope they also make a recolored starscream with swindle.

[@HamManReviews]

It’s such a good mood they’d be crazy not to

[@shaunhandley3050]

I just got mine today, the first was 24.99 and this was 44.99 here in the UK and I totally did not mind paying it

[@HamManReviews]

I still think it was a slightly inflated price point but I’m right there with ya cos I obviously bought it

[@shenron101]

I ordered my copy can't wait to check it out

[@HamManReviews]

The guns add so much more to it than they have any right to

[@shenron101]

@@HamManReviews yeah

[@robfranklin6412]

The original Hotshot looked and transformed the way he did, because of the Minicon gimmicks. Subsequent Hotshot figures that try to capture the original aesthetic, but without the gimmicks, tend to look a tad awkward. If they had created a Legacy Hotshot, but made it more with a G1 aesthetic, like they did with Prime Bulkhead, then there would have been more of a backlash from the Armada fans.

[@HamManReviews]

Damned if they do, damned if they don’t :/

[@llamadum6363]

I love the idea of this release but when it came to execution the only things that felt worthwhile were the accessories, jolt and the powerlinx vehicle deco, which doesn't justify the price point. His face's sculpt and shiny paint seemed to detract imo. Also the tolerances on my copy were terrible - every joint waist down is so much more loose than the original release which is such a shame given the price point. Still happy they gave us this version tho - love the flames on the vehicle homaging the original powerlinx release (which in turn is a nod to 86 hotrod) his alt mode is perfect. Jolt also perf, weapons and blast effects awesome but they don't tab in super well on the back

[@HamManReviews]

That’s so interesting cos my copy is tighter from the waste down. It’s would have been nice if it had jus been voyager price. But I guess they got away with cos I took the bait.

[@krizilid]

I will when I am able, he's the best release

[@HamManReviews]

I know it shouldn't be as big a draw as it is but I love some extra accessories.

[@GoldenFenrir]

It's almost the price point of 2-3 deluxe figures so yeah nah. I'm not paying an extra 30+ for accessories

[@HamManReviews]

Nor should you! That said, I obviously did, and have no regrets

[@casualknight8962]

Just got this guy in and while i understand this figure is definitely not the best out of evolution figure but compared to the previous armada hot shot figures the evolution one is definitely way better than what came before . Also Jolt is what the micromasters and target master should have been .

[@HamManReviews]

Yeh Jolt really is a cut above the rest

[@imgoodatwarcraft3]

I was trying to resist...but god damn I want that Mini-Con spinning action

[@HamManReviews]

The spin is hypnotic, I get it. Did you end up getting first release Hotshot?if ya didn't I defs get this guy. He's at JBHIFI currently.

[@Chunacus]

Dang lucky you that it popped up in Australia first. I didn’t even see a preorder on Hasbro Pulse yet lol. Might definitely try to get him for sure being a big fan of Armada growing up. Yeah the base figure dose have some weird problems but I can’t help but forgive them for finally having a modern Armada Hotshot after years of waiting.

[@HamManReviews]

That's ultimately where I landed too, I'm a sucker for the Unicron Trilogy

[@iodaspark]

POWER review, mate! 🤩👍

[@HamManReviews]

Thanks homie! Glad ya dug it.

[@iodaspark]

@@HamManReviews Keep 'em comin', mate! 🤩

[@localblackman25]

I wasn’t gonna bother with it but now that I own armada prime and watching your awesome video I’ll just have two hot shots now including my seige hound version !

[@HamManReviews]

Thanks so much my dude! The extra accessories defs make this version more fun

[@PatriotPrimeReviews]

Dammit, I do not want Condiment Colored Hot Shot! Like you, I wasn't a fan of this figure to begin with...but extra goodies. DAMMIT!!!!!

[@HamManReviews]

They know how to get us to double dip now days. Jus a lil extra garnish and we be like “I’ll take two!”

[@michaelpapp5518]

3:59 Siege Jetfire came with them first.

[@HamManReviews]

Nice one

[@neosconvoy]

I'm still waiting for a Red Alert

[@HamManReviews]

It'd be cool to see what they do with him, it was a cool design but dud proportions on the original figure

[@publicprofilename4273]

I'm late on him, but he's $38US on Amazon, so he's on the way. I'm not into the Unicron trilogy, but have picked up a few of the enw ones, Prime, Screamer, Megs, Cybertron Screamer, so why not? Got him, and the new one Cybertron one, on the way. Unfortunately as well as a way overpriiced $80 Snarl. Leaves just Swoop, and a non neon Grimlock to round that team out. so yeah. I guess I'm not done afterall. I didn't buy a single transformers product last month, thought I was priced out, then the next month, I overpay for 2 figures, cuz, I'm consistant......ly inconsistant.

[@HamManReviews]

Hahahaha so often I’ll tell myself imma pass on a figure, then there will be a sale or I see them in person on a day where I need a pick me up and there they are

[@michaelpapp5518]

I want it for the blast effects, mainly. Also, did the mini con have a head swivel?

[@HamManReviews]

That’s a good question. I’ll check it out, I’d jus assumed not.

[@BushBabyL]

Did you manage to find out how much he would be sold for? I see others mentioning how the price is disappointing but I can't find a specific listing/preorder.

[@HamManReviews]

I dunno about other countries but in Australia he was 75. I don't think it was too bad but defs a lil inflated

[@TTMMH42]

It's a real shame they half-assed Jolt's main accessory but it might still be worth it for Jolt himself, the blast effects, and extra guns.

[@HamManReviews]

Any extra anything and I’m in!

[@haydenhowell9277]

What I want to know is who is the seaker in the box art I thought it was armada thrust but he has starcreams mold but with different wings a cone head and arm wings If it is armada thrust and if that's what he'll look like then I'll be super disappointed

[@HamManReviews]

Sadly I think your in store for some disappointment :(

[@BlazingLion2010]

Looks like the guns are on the same sprue as Jolt

[@HamManReviews]

That’d make sense

[@ToaKoran]

Have I just missed the release of this guy, or something? I've been stalking Amazon and Pulse for this figure, and I can't find him anywhere except eBay auctions. Is he released officially yet, is he not? I genuinely want this figure for that Minicon, but I can't find him ANYWHERE.

[@HamManReviews]

I’m pretty sure he’s gonna come out as a pulsecon exclusive. But cos pulse doesn’t ship in Australia it went to a retailer here called jbhifi and somehow they got it in well early.

[@ToaKoran]

@@HamManReviews Okay, so he'll hit the Pulse store at some point, but just hasn't yet. Alright, thanks for the input. Hopefully that ends up the case since I don't want to miss out on any of the Armada Minicons.

[@secretwyvernempire]

Not too hot on the Hot Shot mold either, just feels overly chunky in some areas and malnourished in others on top of the weird posing and tolerances. Probably gonna try to sell him off when I get the set for Jolt and the new guns.

[@HamManReviews]

Yeh the guns and minicon do a lot of the heavy lifting to making this guy worth it

[@robseman5212]

Did u get this thru Hasbro, or another retailer?

[@HamManReviews]

He came out at a store called JBHiFi in Australia cos we don’t get have pulse here.

[@robseman5212]

@@HamManReviews thanks! I'm here in the U.S., trying to figure out if it makes sense to wait to see if he hits other retailers