HOW IS THIS SO GOOD?!?! | Transformers Legacy Evolution Deluxe NEEDLENOSE |

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[@Deceptiwolf]

Someone at Hasbro is finally having their day.

[@rm2569]

I love how NeedleNose is a F16XL, I really wish we got more weird planeformers that look real not commonly seen aircraft. Some WW2/Prop aircraft/Eariler cold war in particular i think would be lovely. Also would love BW2 starscream/BB. I just wish planeformers didn't have to be so much of the Entire rbot with plane hanging on their back., though needlenose is not the worst at it.

[@josiaharaki7310]

The Targetmasters are such a huge step back from what we had with Siege or even Prime Wars. Prime Wars had Triple-changing titan-masters and even Prime-masters, had arm articulation

[@hunterlangley8287]

To be fair, we did get both of the included with the figure. Sure, they're cheap, but they're there.

[@TyphonMar]

He's more involved than I thought he'd be, but I really dig the simple but fun transformations. Great review

[@moonwhooper]

That knight head sculpt is fantastic

[@ActeonEtharius]

I love mine, he's been sitting on my desk for ages. The colours are lovely, and he really pops with Spinister.

[@ReligiousPrime]

I can honestly say that I like the jet nose pointing upward look better than the other way. Kinda makes me think of Power of the Prime Dreadwind, which I currently have.

[@kasimirmaser99]

Good gracious, I'm glad to see finally Needlenose as a good figure! I was a Marvel-only fan growing up. I didn't even know there was a cartoon until the movie came out in '86, and the Matrix Quest was my favorite story arc. That Issue 62 cover especially was so iconic to me. (I'm a big gumshoe nerd, too.) Needlenose's design just always resonated with me, the helmet especially - I've always wanted my very own Decepticon Super Grover! My fingers are still crossed for a definitive Thunderwing. One day! Since Hasbro and Takara Tomy seem to be on a pretender kick lately, maybe that day is coming soon. A proper Leader Thunderwing and a Commander Class Depth Charge are two wishes I dare to dream with Legacy and beyond. Thanks for another great review!

[@triphazard6802]

Actually I really like Sunbeam and Zig Zag like that, jointless and brick like. It's a cool throwback to the originals and anyway, the ball joints in the WFC ones wear down pretty fast leaving the figures really floppy.

[@IsilmeTuruphant]

I just got this guy myself. And I have to agree that there's just something about him. He has a presence that is apparent both in person and in photography. The headsculpt is full of character, the actual design is full of detail, the color choices are good, and the transformation, while just your standard 'Jet mode on top of folded up robot torso', does enough unique things to have that 'aha!' moment Dr. Lockdown talks about. The locking taps in particular are good, and though individual tabs might not lock in so great, once you get it together in either mode it's rock solid. I kinda wish the2y had dispensed with the Targetmasters and just gave us regular guns and put the budget back into the figure. Then maybe sold better versions of the TMs as a two pack, so those who really really want them could pay the little bit extra and get better targetmasters.

[@Zambles]

I like that he has bionicle axel ports on his neck, i wonder what masks fit

[@sadierobotics]

I wish this were G1 Dreadwind. Its so close! It just needs more teal, and a different head sculpt. Even the combining with other jets gimmick is something G1 Dreadwind did.

[@kingslayerx1716]

4:43 😂 you got me

[@Martynde]

Better guns would have requires a larger budget which wouldn't have happened, or a weaker Needlenose which shouldn't happen. Think of these as regular guns with a little robot (Nebulan) underneath.

[@uainjansun]

Yeah apparently chefatron tried to combine both but on skyquake the tabs are big so it isnt possible

[@kray97]

Hopefully there will be an upgrade kit with some leg and arm fillers.

[@micahh9351]

We haven't had needlenose in years.

[@aph1dqueen]

I cant wait to get this dude, I have a feeling hes gonna get turned into Windsweeper eventually as the tail fin is the same one Windsweeper had, and not Needlenose's tailfin

[@jignat]

Great review! I'm glad the figure turned out like this . Simple but fun. Taller than most deluxes, wrist/waist and ankle joint articulation and has both target masters!. Yes it suffers from. Silverbolt esque alt mode underside and the tms are basically G1 in complexity. I was fully expecting Hasbro to leave them out like Spinister. I'll probably have to wait 2 -3 months to see him at local retail.

[@moomanchu608]

Idk how you think this is better than leo prime. My only complaint for Leo Prime is that the “evo” gimmick just needs to lock in and i would’ve preferred his sword. Edit: and the lion face

[@khoonkitlim5963]

I never seem to stop gasp in shock whenever you snaped whichever pieces off while transforming them. But coolest looking Needlenose even though his jet mode is blocky undercarriage (but not as chunky as Bayverse Starscream.)

[@Windrazor8403]

I want him cause has such a wonderful g1 feel and look to him just like his old g1 toy even his targetmasters are still g1

[@Beedo_Sookcool]

Great review! Thank you! Gotta admit, I'm torn between getting this guy and just keeping my Combiner Wars version.

[@Puzzledtraveller]

I like the G1 style targetmasters, I hope they continue with the trend. Mines coming on Tuesday from Amazon and I can't wait to get those targetmasters out.

[@pessie83]

Or the Powermasters Darkwind and Dreadwing?

[@MiXVoy]

His jet mode looks like it came from a bullet hell shmup

[@MarkTyger]

The G1 Needlenose was from the Dual Targetmaster subline that has smaller bots and smaller targetmasters. So these new mini-targetmasters being so simple actually fits the G1 original style.

[@Puzzledtraveller]

Precisely and I love it!

[@davidm4566]

It's an excuse to make it cheap that the G1 was also cheap. Everything else has been about improving the G1 with this line. A robot-painted stick that turns into a gun is ridiculous. Even as a little kid I recognized that it would have been better to have only 1 Targetmaster but put the budget into doing it right.

[@SpiderHam]

He doesn’t combine. Cheifatron already showed that they don’t connect at all. I’m excited for the figure!! Love me some good decepticons!

[@craigwoodman4964]

I hope people see your comment. Lots of people in this community like to spread misinformation like that even after it has been proven wrong.

[@haydenreviewscustomcombos]

I’d say with that third leg, you could pull off some poses from the TV show. Like the “half kneel and blaster firing“ one that you have him in.

[@meowskull]

Hasbro just can't settle on a consistent design for the target masters. First we had the g1 designs with zero articulation which was understandable at the time. Then we get the target masters that came with Scoop in generations. Then we get Takara's Legends target masters.Then we get the battle masters from siege. And now we are back to square 1 with g1 style. I just want consistency...

[@Snugrot]

I'm pleasantly surprised weird the transformation here. For some reason I thought it'd share a lot of engineering with CW Silverbolt.

[@bishop4063]

Do blast effects fit the target masters? Maybe after burners form with them on the back.

[@Riptor25]

This feels a LOT like PotP Starscream, but better without the combiner gimmick

[@udhayveersingh1855]

Chest needs more paint 😅🎨

[@miguelarcachero6103]

This will later as Legacy Smokescreen of the Generation 2 Universe.

[@90lancaster]

He's one of my fav's of the past few months too, he has lots of good points, he should be even better once I get him some gap fillers too.

[@jehb8945]

I've seen one other review of this and I need to have this even simple stupid aspects of this thing are actually endearing For what a small figure it is it does so much And ask for the Target Masters I don't pose my Target Masters in robot mode anyways they usually just stand there or better still become guns

[@hotwheelsbrothers687]

Getting Hotshot and Needlenose

[@DredgeX97]

I put off getting this guy. And good folly, is he great! Don't know why I waited so long to buy him.

[@MrRobot1984]

Looks similar to a Prime Wars figure. Looks like there could have been a connector in his chest at one point to make him a combiner.

[@finlayyyyy]

the qc on my figure is so good i was really shocked

[@Sparkbomber]

I already wanted this figure. I loved the original Needlenose figure, have it in my collection anew since last year, but this one is so much better. Otoh, Needlenose was the best Targetmaster Junior of the bunch. Innovative arms meant that he had a lot of articulation (they folded into the sides for the transformation) even if the legs were mostly solid plastic. Not such a brick there, but ehh... Do wish the targetmaster partners were better though.

[@PG2994]

Regarding the combining thing, it's more likely for remakes of the Predators, European G1 exclusives from the early 90s, of which the original Skyquake was one.

[@90lancaster]

I guess The Double Targetmasters had some issues but they are not outliers in anyway for that period of G1 they are quite typical.

[@vustvaleo8068]

Legacy got a budget for two Targetmaster partners but no Minicon partner for the Unicron Trilogy characters?

[@transformersbountyhunter7567]

Love it

[@kray97]

Very Optimus Primey head sculpt.

[@jackdavis9678]

Come on Hasbro Legacy Beast Wars second Starscream and BB we want it so much

[@AndrewSnake]

May ask if the stand is 3 or 5 mm port?

[@vthings001]

You don't need to turn the head around in transformation. Since it's covered by the chest panel it's completely unnecessary. I think it's an alright figure, decent for a deluxe. If you're not a completionist or tight on cash I would pass it up. Unless of course you like the figure.

[@razorshark6790]

I wonder how he would of been if he came in siege

[@omegamaximus1727]

I looked at your channel, there is no review of Leo Prime .

[@hotwheelsbrothers687]

The micromasters are actually accessories than siege targetmasters

[@myang12003]

When are we getting his brother, dreadwind?

[@pessie83]

Dreadwind wasn't a Targetmaster but a Powermaster, which was a duo with Darkwing.

[@alinadiego8302]

Needlepoint prime?

[@VAULT-TEC_INC.]

I thought this guy as from IDW?

[@lorcannagle]

He's in the IDW comics but he's originally from G1. Was in the old Marvel comics as well. They toy was in the same subset of Targetmasters as Quake, Spinister, Scoop, Landfill and Quickmix.

[@Joseph_Drew_III]

Not a big fan of one-steppers, but I’m happy this exists for those who do want it.

[@omegamaximus1727]

I feel like Needlenose will make a great Aerialbot remold/Repaint. We can get Air Raid ,Fire Flight , Skydive and Slingshot out of this mold . As for Silverbolt I want him to be a Commander Class.

[@neometallX]

More like the G2/G1 Predators, as he [SPOILER ALERT] can combine with the upcoming Skyquake leader.

[@craigwoodman4964]

@@neometallX Why do you keep saying that when it's not true?

[@razorblademask]

I love how you brag about how great the figure is and all you're really showing is how awful the back kibble is and how it gets in the way 🤣. It's like a typical modern deluxe just with a backpack that gets in the way 🤣

[@eugenegodzilla946]

Hot shot

[@michaellombardi1620]

surprising, I keep hearing good things, despite his original reveal seeming lackluster. I owned the g1 version...so maybe I'll get him. I think it's a see in person type of toy

[@BobTheAwesomeBob]

I feel like you already did a review of this but hay good bid Edit: it was longs toys vid

[@jordanrisko3853]

This figure looks rather cheap tbh I'm not gonna be picking this up anytime soon

[@craigwoodman4964]

I imagine you will be able to get this one on clearance /discount pretty easy.

[@shaunhandley3050]

You think this is good? Wait untill you get tarn in hand, all I will say is wow!

[@malaconusprime2338]

haha you fools watch chefatrons videos especially the sky quake video both needlenose and sky quake are not compatible to each other needlenose's slots on his chest are to small to fit on sky quake

[@malaconusprime2338]

I'm not being negative i'm just making a point

[@craigwoodman4964]

Someone else said the same thing and I will reply the same. I hope people see your comment because other people love to spread misinformation.

[@devilg11]

To be honest, I don't like the hollowness of the figure. It's basically every where, back of arm, back of fist, inside of thigh, back of leg, bottom of foot. It's hollow in every potential hollow point of all transformer figures.

[@davidm4566]

Even when I was a little kid, I couldn't stand those style Targetmasters. Cheap and lazy and useless as robots.

[@user-qm9vr7dm8p]

Decepticons SUPERIOR Autobots INFERIOR!!

[@ah08223]

transforming looks really fun but other then that i didn't like it

[@zacharyzwickl5860]

The waffle house has found its new host

[@tatt4music]

Should have been a voyager. This looks awful in alt mode and cheap in robot mode. Headsculpt and the colors are good.

[@BobTheAwesomeBob]

I think it’s amazing but I don’t get your hate with the plane but I do get it is just a flat ass plane with a giant robot under it

[@craigwoodman4964]

Plus hasbro is asking way to much for stuff like this. Other companies are not constantly increasing prices the way Hasbro has been.