Hybrid Style THS-01 Galaxy Convoy | Transformers Cybertron | Doctor Lockdown Reviews 144

[@dedalionarts6077]

For starters... 17:09 Perspective End making an appirence, HELL YEA 🤟 And as for the figure it self, well.... It can be best described as a "REALLY good idea, with REALLY terrible execution" whitch is sad, since this had a lot of potencial. Especially with this desighn.

[@dedalionarts6077]

Also, Merry Christmas Doc. Hope to see ya in 2023 😉👋

[@OfficialFinnTDK]

7:30 The cartoon model has window frames on the truck. Only the Siege and OG toy missed that detail.

[@owljay3418]

A new review on a figure I will never see in person✔️ A cameo of another reviewer✔️ Makes me question my own opinion of quality of transformers ✔️ A good video✔️

[@SunsetDrifter]

Made the mistake of sleeping on Siege Galaxy Prime and got him for $85 this year, but since the figure is so cool and it's a Gen. scaled version of my absolute favorite Optimus design, I think it was worth it. He's a lot more dynamic than his chunky design appears to be at first, and the core robot, while not accurate, is still cool. I'll be using the core form as a G2 Comics Optimus in my photos going forward, as he kind of matches the more bulky way he was often drawn in the comics, plus the silver gun is somewhat similar to the one he wielded.

[@JomasterTheSecond]

I hate how I can't unsee the Amogus now. Thanks, Dr. Lockdown!

[@nothankyou9733]

Mp-01 is the first figure I owned that used that trick for the sliding rail, still the best way to do them

[@EternityKingdomsHeadHoncho]

I would honestly LOVE a repaint of Galaxy Upgrade Optimus as Hot Spot with "Defensor Armor" or as Motormaster with "Menasor Armor". Bonus points if either one gets the armor bits repainted to resemble the limbs of the combiner.

[@drsamquantum]

The way the head transforms is really cool, I'm surprised it wasn't used more.

[@amazingstudios7889]

When it comes to grading a legends scale figure, it's a bit hard to judge what is and isn't something these figures will struggle with (for example, less detail possible, less to do with budget, smaller more finicky, etc.). However, sometimes it feels the issues here could have been smoothed out with a bit more thought.

[@Kirby0189]

I remember when I found out this existed, I thought "ok, but why?" Like G1 Prime I can understand since they tend to make new versions of him all the time, but Cybertron/Galaxy Force wasn't even that old when this figure came out and it's really not all that different from the original Leader, not to mention how the show pretty much lifted the toy design right down to the lever on the back of his head for his mask, so not like the Hybrid Style could be any more accurate.

[@DrLockdown]

It was a poor choice for the line for sure

[@nathanielhernandez3584]

@@DrLockdown hey Dr lockdown just a quick heads up if you're planning on getting the studio series Galvatron figure I just want to let you know that sometimes the double hinge for the grill gets stuck actually on my figure just right before commenting the grill got stuck on my copy I tried getting it transformed all the way then it just popped off now I could've do something wrong but I followed emgo316 just transform it vid down to the letter so just want to let you know that's a major problem also I got it to pop back on and robot mode is where he's going to stay you know until I can find a transforming trick that will loosen the hinge a bit know of any tricks?

[@ThonnyTheNot]

Kind of wish hybrid style gets some kind of reboot that fixes a large amount of issues the old entries had, so that way the figures can at least match up to the 3P legends figures on the market

[@joeseiden4299]

I actually have the g1 Optimus Hybrid Style figure. Found it in a comic shop sealed, and thought it was a cool little figure, so I grabbed it with not knowing the history of the Hybrid Style line. Thankfully the leg sliders haven't given out on me yet, so I can still stand and pose him decently well. In fact, knowing the history of the Hybrid Style line makes me enjoy having the figure even more since I have a piece of Transformers history

[@Dekarowski25]

Had the hasbro version. Always wondered as a kid why it isn't just like on the picture. Didn't know about different ones.

[@angelriverasantana7755]

I noticed Galaxy Force 2 music when transforming the toy, lol. I mean, the original Transformers Cybertron show is called Galaxy Force, so it makes sense

[@Alcastar607]

I have the hybrid style galaxy convoy. I still enjoy it despite its flaws.

[@victor-primus9784]

That Black convoy could be better used like a background wrecked car in the desert or a ruined city set.

[@DrLockdown]

Most expensive set dressing ever

[@victor-primus9784]

@@DrLockdown you could just get sand from the beach and glue to look like rust or something. Just suggesting it's your toy your choice.

[@empmagde4999]

I have him mint in box and I don’t regret it love this hybrid style

[@ignite5329]

2:42 I I love how none of the pictures shown have galaxy convoy in the lists

[@DrLockdown]

Ah bugger. I used the wrong screenshots

[@ignite5329]

@@DrLockdown now it shows how much people like the Armada version more

[@animeking1357]

I'm of the opinion that all figures should be played with, no matter the scale. It's the reason why I didn't buy any figures for at least 15 years, I felt that I didn't enjoy playing with toys anymore. Now of course with how Masterpiece figures are that might not be feasible. It's the reason I'll probably never buy one as at those prices I'd be terrified of breaking a piece and having wasted so much money. Nice use of Metroid music in the background. Love me some Metroid.

[@infiniteds9353]

Head transformation is pretty smart, i can give them that

[@dobbear]

I have this figure however mine, the rubber tires have long since begun to break down and split in many places with each one.

[@DrLockdown]

Ah damn. Mine have fortunately been alright. Can't say the same for black convoy...

[@rubiconprime1429]

What are your thoughts on Core Lazerbeak? I’m personally not a big fan, but i do enjoy the many areas that can be painted (though I must question whose idea it was to paint the wheels black over cast them in black plastic. I transformed it maybe twice before the wheels started chipping)

[@DrLockdown]

I think it's rubbish. It somehow fails at a transformation scheme the Legion legends versions did right way back in ROTF and DOTM

[@BlitzkriegOmega]

So yesterday I christened my return to Transformers with the Shattered Glass Ultra Magnus, a figure that I feel is very deeply flawed, but still a very solid representation of Delta Magnus...and I've already ordered the labels to fully convert him into a Gaudy, beautiful Diaclone-inspired Autobot rather than the Skull-Faced Tyrant covered in Tribal Tats and cracks. also the core-robot is Magna Convoy, who introduces most of your videos, so that's just a sweet bonus. considering the Galaxy Upgrade is the same figure, but in GF Aesthetic, I may just go after that one next. though the upgrades and labels are going to get very expensive haha.

[@grimtnt5903]

Extended white frame on the windows was for show accuracy

[@DrLockdown]

...huh...you're right. I went back and looked, and they did change it. Can't say I like it.

[@ThatToyGuy]

so what ur saying is I have to get this at tfnation right in front of you just to cause pain 😆

[@DrLockdown]

...it got a 3/5...it's not thunder leader...

[@drillstevejr2290]

2:59 mount lady just pops in cause why not 😅

[@roostthecockatiel5227]

If this line went further, we could have had Optimus primal in that line

[@trailersic]

Legends scale isn't just for play, Mostly I have them for display, it's either than or posing them or transforming them back and forth. I'm 40+ I'm not gonna play with these toys. Much as I would like to think I would. Also The original figure is big, not everyone has the amount of space or budget to create a display of all the characters they want to in the Masterpiece scale or in the size of Cybertron Prime here. The original toy is much better to play with, but the Hybrid version is a nice scaled down version which doesn't look scaled down like the original Legends version does. You can use it in smaller backdrops for photographing where the full size one would be difficult. I got my Hybrid Galaxy Convoy for £50 about 10 years ago and at the time I thought I'd overpaid, but I did appreciate it's quality. The G1 Prime always looked crap.

[@Greyhoundsniper]

Man, us galaxy convoy fans get the shaft, like siege is fine but I do prefer the proportions of the OG, the OG is p pricey, the commander of stars 3rd party is a little more pricey than the OG and has 2 fixable issues but still annoying, and this review adding to the list on a figure I've been eyeing on since early highschool. At this point if legacy rereleased the siege one with no battle dmg, painted head wing fins, and for a bonus a different head for the core robot to mimic the normal mode of galaxy convoy I would just get that in a heartbeat now, I'm not financial stable to invest on the 3rd party that in looks, gimmicks and poseability is what I always dreamed of and seen galaxy convoy as ever since 2005 so I just pray for a rerelease for legacy.

[@julioayala9054]

Uh doc even though I mostly buy chug or masterpiece/3rd party I still don't own a legends figure so I was wondering if newage bumblebee and cliffy are pick up seeing how they're in stock at show z, and I'm asking you in particular since I know next to nothing about legends(sorry).

[@DrLockdown]

They're pretty good. Imagine MP45, but actually good, shrunken down and somehow really simple and enjoyable. It sounds like a recipe for disaster, but it really works.

[@GAMEPRODELTA]

@@DrLockdown not to mention we got bugbite and hubcap out of those molds too.

[@julioayala9054]

@@DrLockdown I mean, to quote you: "It's a f**king legends figure, so we can give the little guys more leeway 😄

[@DrLockdown]

I went with the SG ones. The paint is lush

[@julianangelogarcia]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I also got the figure this year for around the same price as well. I share all your sentiments. I unscrewed the cannons and removed the automorph gimmick so that they would face forward in flight mode. Because the screws are tiny there’s a risk of stripping the hole. I hope MMC or FansHobby would make one as the TR-02 Commander of Stars doesn’t feel like the definitive version. Nothing currently beats the original cybertron leader toy.

[@cheshire5065]

music from the gates of hell... a treat for the ears...

[@DrLockdown]

The bayo 3 remixes are really good

[@jerometrescott742]

The perspective cameo had me rolling 😂😁😜😂. Awesome review, did you see that new third party cybertron galaxy convoy ?

[@DrLockdown]

I did. Sometimes I look at it and it looks fantastic, others I look at it and it looks off. I...can't explain it...it's weird...

[@jerometrescott742]

@@DrLockdown it's honestly one of my favorite prime designs along with armada because its not your typical G1 despite growing up with G1, I find it to be redundant because G1 Seems to be all Hasbro banks on.

[@Greyhoundsniper]

Any thought's on the 3rd party legends scale for galaxy convoy? I'm just praying it doesn't crumble on it's own weight.

[@DrLockdown]

Same. Can't be much worse than this tho

[@StrykerPrimeProductions]

Merry Christmas Doc. Hope the new year treats you well.

[@isuckatusernames4297]

6:12 xenoblade 2 reference, guess that's a reminder that I should finish it.

[@Mevonite]

WOOO PERSPECTIVE END LETS FUCKING GO

[@pimagna]

Merry Christmas to you, Doc! Hope you have a great holiday. Side Note: Have you gotten your HasLab Victory Saber yet? I'm thoroughly enjoying mine over in the US (despite its flaws) but I haven't heard much about the Australian distribution.

[@DrLockdown]

Merry crimbus. I have, and it's okay

[@pimagna]

@@DrLockdown Wow...I guess I missed the shots of him in this video...whoops!

[@prismstar438]

A potential for a new Legends Galaxy Convoy/Cybertron Prime with proper Legends engineering but with all of the features could be big.

[@DrLockdown]

I reckon axing the cyber key features might be for the best. They worked this time, but most companies would fudge it.

[@prismstar438]

@@DrLockdown Oh yeah, that could be on the list of things to take away. Probably could just make them manual.

[@hobartpaving8986]

I'd be so up for an Iron Factory take on Galaxy Convoy that I would, quite literally, buy it.

[@masterfarr8265]

Merry Xmas you bloody aussie

[@DrLockdown]

Merry chromedome

[@jaredseager184]

I agree with your take that legends figures should be designed more for play than display, because as a 3rd party legends collector I find myself favoring simpler figures from the likes of mechsfanstoys over the modern mini-masterpieces released by Newage and Magic Square. HOWEVER, I do think saying that legend scale figures will always lose out to larger scale figures when it comes to shelf presence is a gross oversimplification, because as a collector with limited display space, I find decorating my shelf with an army of high quality compact figures to be much more appealing than having three MP scale figure that would take up the same amount of space. I know I’m in the minority on this, but I like more quantity over quality when it comes to my collections (plus it gives me an excuse to buy more figures😅).

[@DrLockdown]

Fairy nuff. I will say though: newage has that simplicity too. It's really just zeta and magic square that overcomplicate things

[@NearingLostLight]

I wish that thrird party would just make a legions of cybertron optimus jetpack. that toy would be a holy grail. I know the legions toy could never poll off the faceplate gimmick and the back of his legs can't become platform shoe. but I'd still buy it. Ok so I posted this comment 5 minutes in and you had the same idea at the 10 minute mark. All that means is it needs to happen Also this is galaxy convoy you are required by law to call those force chips.

[@cartkart1]

3:53 I live in the US, and a month or two ago i went into a used toy store and saw this figure in a case i asked the guy at the counter how much it was, so he takes it out, looks at the tag, and goes “$140.” all i said was “one hundred forty?” and he just went back to doing something else what happened to twin twist why’s he so expensive there’s even a new version of the mold out! i don’t understand!

[@DrLockdown]

Combination of shortpacking and desire for that kind in general. Titans return, for whatever reason, sells really well on the aftermarket. Furthermore, the jumpstarters were never sold in large quantities. I never saw them locally: I bought topspin from a random guy at a convenient and twintwist while I was passing through a Singaporean airport on the way to Greece. Neither showed up locally.

[@justdrums8273]

Drift shot out! LETS GOOOOOOOOO

[@hyperdimensionbliss]

If I may ask, what exactly is the story behind the clip of the burning house that apparently caused a lot of videos to be delayed and figures to no longer be in your collection to show for comparisons? In one of your other videos you did a whole skit there (even pointing out that the place shouldn't exist anymore) so I assume it wasn't a literal house fire? I'm just kinda confused.

[@DrLockdown]

Moving house. It took pretty much a whole year because the first agent was incompetent, the second agent was dodgy and trying to sell it to someone who shouldn't have had it sold to, and the third agent FINALLY let us take it.

[@hyperdimensionbliss]

@@DrLockdown Ah, makes sense. Also damn, that's always rough when you get bad agents.

[@theblackcrusader2195]

What Upgrade kit is that for siege Galaxy prime?

[@DrLockdown]

Just some 3D printed gap fillers I got off eBay.

[@0pt1tr0nD27]

19:36 sounds like gangsters paradise

[@CalderTF2]

I don't think hastak have jumped on legends for 2 reasons. 1. They have found great success with what they're doing with mp 2. For them to sell they'd have to make them equal to or better than current 3rd party legends figures.

[@huyphan7825]

""Why hasn't HasTak made high-end small-scale figures?" What're you talking about? Have you seen the sizes of the average modern deluxe? They're basically doing it already! Insert laugh track here.

[@supergoji2007]

I really enjoy the look of this figure, sure there is problems, but I dont hate it, it could of been better

[@DrLockdown]

It definitely isn't terrible. Just really isn't worth the aftermarket prices

[@happiaxxident]

Lol. Forgot I owned this. Thanks for the reminder!

[@Starsaber97]

the white window frames on the figure are accurate to the animation model used in the show so this complaint is just a nitpick.

[@springfnafreviews7476]

I hope Hasbro tries this design in core class

[@DrLockdown]

Seems they're playing it really safe and sticking to G1 and beast wars. They're only JUST starting to move into the movieverse

[@tcogproductions]

Oooo combiner time!

[@laslowislifeok3429]

10:16 Seriously I am begging for someone to actually do this, please I need this. I don’t have a 3D printer and I wouldn’t be smart enough to do this myself but I NEED THIS TO HAPPEN. If anything comes from this video let it be a transforming trailer for this guy. Please let me know if someone finally decides to do this

[@laslowislifeok3429]

Legends/core class need more upgrades like I would love a core class rodimus prime trailer upgrade. It’s super fun to just mess around with them

[@DrLockdown]

I wish I could, but my 3D modelling experience is for animation, not for physical objects

[@laslowislifeok3429]

@@DrLockdown one day, we will have what we deserve

[@icemanlj2k7]

Pfft, this review gets a 0/10, not once did you smash that figure with a rock to test its plastic quality...🙄 (Nah, this was a great video! Keep up the great work!)

[@shaldurprime7154]

I really want that seaspray, the boat mode is amazing

[@DrLockdown]

Iron factory. Pretty sure it's still available in most places

[@Jazz-cd5mu]

Love your reviews

[@DrLockdown]

George is that you?

[@Jazz-cd5mu]

@@DrLockdown perhaps 😎

[@thatnamelessguy4011]

Doc did you see the leak for next years animated Prowl

[@DrLockdown]

Yep. Looks great

[@williamgiambatista7925]

Merry Crimmus, to you and perspective. As a fan of both you and him, you too doing collabs is smth I wanted for a while. Also if there was one hasbro legends figure to get to try and get a family member or friend into transformers, which one would you recommend?

[@DrLockdown]

Most of the core class figures aside from hot rod and DOTM lazerbeak are good

[@williamgiambatista7925]

@@DrLockdown ah ok, thanks

[@kaisipe412]

Core seekers are a safe bet

[@fulltilt7270]

Marry Christmas Dr lockdown

[@DrLockdown]

No thanks. I haven't even taken Christmas on a date yet.

[@hobartpaving8986]

Marry Christmas, shag Halloween, kill Easter.

[@diabolos5382]

Oh hey perspective end nice

[@mrsamaritan6881]

Basic-scale Cybertron Prime. The term you're looking for is Basic-scale.

[@DrLockdown]

The line was literally called 'legends of Cybertron'

[@hobartpaving8986]

Galaxy Convoy. The name you're looking for is Galaxy Convoy. :)

[@SommeOne1129]

Iirc the window frame on the truck mode is accurate to the show

[@gumpy588]

So when will there be a full collab with you and perspective

[@DrLockdown]

Beats me. Depends if either of us come up with a good idea. Pretty sure we're both open

[@gumpy588]

@@DrLockdown I say you do a debate on a figure and what makes it good

[@DrLockdown]

Yeah, but it's a matter of timing and finding a figure that we disagree on.

[@hobartpaving8986]

What's that seafoam (??? I don't really know colours, the pale bluey-green one) Galaxy Convoy? I've got the GFOP black version, and the EZ Collection standard one, but have never seen that before! I don't think it's the one that came with Megalo Convoy, isn't that one metallic? Cheers. EDIT: Ah, I see it's Hot Spot from a Special Team Leaders box-set, and that the other one is a Motormaster. I'm now slightly less ignorant, cheers again!

[@DrLockdown]

It's aqua, and it's universe 2008 hot spot. Came in a multi pack

[@hobartpaving8986]

@@DrLockdown Ta!

[@RyuCommander]

7:27 are IF seaspray and newage delta Magnus good?

[@DrLockdown]

Yep. Both are fantastic

[@jfk5263]

Saw the iron factory soundwave and how is it

[@DrLockdown]

Pretty good

[@aci6737]

He's good, but the alt modes aren't great. The transformation is also only ok. Robot mode is really good though

[@DrLockdown]

Disagree. The truck mode is pretty neat. It's mainly the cassette player mode that had issues, but that's only because of a lack of tabs on the arms.

[@jfk5263]

Yeah it’s kind of annoying to get the tabs locked in perfectly but the truck mode is really good in my opinion. It’s kinda unique in my eyes.

[@officerpanda911]

Whoa Whoa are we calling Fire convoy a brick?

[@DrLockdown]

No, but his style of engineering greatly differs from how things are done today. Things move in huge chunks with heavy engineering. I would've used a better example, but given the move I was restricted to archival footage from previous reviews. Most of my collection is still in a storage facility. It was the closest I had.

[@TAAAKYON]

Perspectiveee

[@TransDrummer1312]

I feel like they could have put a clip or something on the tip of his crotch plate that holds up his legs in truck mode. It would have been at least an attempt.

[@DrLockdown]

They could and should have, but it was overlooked for some reason

[@JV-nm1fy]

Hey doc have you heard of a new third party galaxy convoy?

[@DrLockdown]

I have. Flip flopping between getting it and skipping it

[@sir.squishy6830]

4:51 is this blaster?

[@DrLockdown]

No. That's RID Optimus prime

[@sir.squishy6830]

@@DrLockdown he Looks a lot like blaster

[@DrLockdown]

Not really. Head maybe, but everything else hardly

[@sir.squishy6830]

@@DrLockdown it’s got the yellow box on the chest with a slanted angle on it and the autobot symbol there aswell

[@DrLockdown]

That's designed to look like metal strips tied to a matrix chamber

[@Chaospirex]

W video

[@Steve-em5xt]

Have you watch Scooby-Doo mystery Incorporated

[@DrLockdown]

Yes, I most certainly have. Watched that as it aired on n cartoon network

[@thegotlandisfarmer8774]

I going to honest now but… I am getting tired of seeing G1 style transformers… I would like something new that is not going after the G1 style like the Unitron trilogy did

[@DrLockdown]

Legacy is doing quite well in that regard

[@TheDaxter11]

Third party AND Hasbro have too much of a hard on for G1. Hasbro might be doing other shows in Legacy but they're still geewunnifying half of them. Prime and Animated are getting shafted, even if their new Dreadwing is 100 times better than Arcee, Bulkhead (which is good if you don't call it Prime Bulkhead) and *_especially_* Knockout, and their first Animated figure with Prowl looks like they actually tried and looks good because of it, (minus the head) they're still geewunnifying them instead of just using their original designs. And I don't wanna hear shit about how "tHe DeSiGnS aRe HaRd To MaKe FiGuReS oF" when the SS movie figures exist. Thats a terrible excuse that doesn't even work.

[@DrLockdown]

People are using that excuse? That's...a bit silly. Though I'm not opposed to them using the siege aesthetic. It's not real G1 toon or toy: just an aesthetic that works alongside the g1 characters in WFC and legacy. I don't mind the aesthetic as long as it's done well.

[@TheDaxter11]

@@DrLockdown I don't mind, like I said Prowl and Dreadwing look good, what I do mind is how Hasbro have been doing nothing but G1 for, what, 5 years? 4? Then when fans of things that aren't G1 finally get thrown a bone its a G1 themed bone. At least they're actually trying to be more accurate now, even if there is still G1 in the mix.

[@NewFerrett]

Our worlds are in Danger

[@DrLockdown]

To save them, and the Galaxy

[@EvexiansVideoworks]

@@DrLockdown -we must find the four Cyber Planet Keys…..

[@NewFerrett]

@@EvexiansVideoworks -before the decepticons can use them for evil.....

[@DrLockdown]

It is our mission!

[@EvexiansVideoworks]

@@DrLockdown Hotshot! Jetfire! Vector Prime! Landmine! Scattershot! Optimus Prime! TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT!!!!!

[@Boomerjojo79]

Black convoy isn't holding up too good that guy I'm not going to say better days. that guy has seen days

[@Alcastar607]

Core class energon megatron

[@DrLockdown]

This video was produced prior to the knowledge of that figure's existence being public.

[@Alcastar607]

Ok thanks for clearing that up.

[@BCchannel1993]

Cant wait for zeta superion! Lmao

[@winnieho3267]

F$&@ you send them to my door make me die of laughter

[@johnreel0161]

Isnt this review 144?

[@DrLockdown]

Right you are. Big whoops for the typo

[@TableTopTransformer]

$150??????

[@DrLockdown]

It's a super rare Japan-only figure. No chance of getting it for retail these days. And better than the eBay prices

[@TableTopTransformer]

@@DrLockdown going on what you've shown of it, I guess exclusivity can sell anything

[@DrLockdown]

Some toys just become expensive years after release. It's been a decade and a half already

[@TableTopTransformer]

@@DrLockdown ain't that true

[@DSPIC444]

#144000

[@springsaber]

Hi doc

[@ATMNS]

i missed the "edge" of the transformers animated/cartoon/anime/animations. Specifically the japanese side of things with Unicron Trilogy. Like i want a modern Optimus Prime saying "Shit, Dammit, Damn You, What The Hell, You Bastard, Master Galvatron!" ill go to my shaming corner for probably being the only one who thinks of that

[@Fred1032MC]

Why these videos are soo LOOONG?! It's to boring to me for what just should be a toy review about a down size ko of Cybertron Optimus Prime.