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[@JoseCastillo-ln3oj]

Emgo is a very good instructor of instruction...step by step... precise and well versed on how to transform a figure....just one of many

[@jamesburr25]

I think Emgo is one of the best for instructional processes, I generally don’t look at the instruction I go to Emgo

[@gibbie80s61]

He does the transformation both ways too, which really helps.

[@julito32]

@@gibbie80s61 and those "just transform it" vids of no talking, JUST LITERALLY doing it, are gold. Got me through a couple of 3rd party offerings.

[@daddysbabygirl9620]

Same here and I use 4k downloader to download his videos in case I need to transform again in the future so I do not have to depend on KZbin staying online or expect all these channels to be available years down the road.

[@TheShadowKarl]

Me too. He does a great job of pointing out tab points and small sliders and other details. Also his lighting work is excellent so we can see those hard to see places between joints. He also is great at letting you see what is going on in the transformation without his hands getting in the way. Aside from him I love the guy that does stop motion transformations where you can't see the person's hands at all. Those are awesome.

[@jamesburr25]

Andrew I think 1st and 3rd party companies could take a lot from the way that emgo does his transformation only videos. Paik4life does MMC’s transformation videos and they are good aswell but emgo is very particular and methodical with his approach. I think these companies would be better served to produce KZbin based instructional videos than producing paper based instructions, as you can pause the video slow the video down, it’s just another way that these companies can improve and develop the product they sell to the consumer

[@iamtheomnimonkey]

EmGo is by far the best for step by step instructions. Especially his J.T.I.(Just Transform It) series. I just checked out T2RX6 for the 1st time. His transformation is also very good.

[@Bigtonesmallz]

Agreed EmGo is really good

[@CAMZAB]

I go to EmGo. I’ll have a look at T2RX6 too.

[@mdkfuzz187]

Definitely agreed. His JTI video for Maverick made me realize I had mistransformed a couple small pieces behind his shoulders. Now he's proper and proudly placed on the shelf

[@jon9550]

Emgo is great because he does the transformation both ways, and he clearly points out the parts that need to move for each step. Plus his review talks you through the transformation if the JTI isn9 clear.

[@robertharley4730]

i know im randomly asking but does someone know a trick to log back into an instagram account? I was stupid forgot my account password. I would love any tips you can give me.

[@julito32]

There was that period of Hasbro Transformers where every instruction manual was shades of gray. It was terrible and completely hard to follow. They've improved since, to their credit.

[@PaulSpurgeon]

Robert...watch Emgo for transformations.

[@alc4528]

Emgo has the best videos for instructions in my opinion. He does a good job in the actual video and then he has the just transformation video.

[@Bigtonesmallz]

EmGo is very good. He can be really detailed in his videos sometimes and he also finds certain things that are not in the instructions

[@Qc4073]

Bobby is my instructions. If that doesn’t get me where I need to be I go to Emgo. I don’t even look at instructions. It’s not even worth the headache. A cool thing I noticed is on the official Transformers page they are doing transformations of the siege line.

[@CAMZAB]

I had a little laugh at the detolf for the mint instruction collection. The ad straight after it was like a little laugh break, after the the ad though the mood had gone. I would move that ad break forward to prolong the good instruction display atmosphere to follow.

[@WarBuilder5426]

Though it would take some money to do, one thing that could be nice is if there were digital instructions that you could download that gives a full 360 perspective of the instructions and small animations of each step that you can play at your own pace. Lego Digital Designer's auto-gen instructions is a good example of this.

[@CAMZAB]

I agree with that if it’s an extra you don’t need, certain companies could even do it to stand out. I believe the box should have everything still and not rely on using the internet.

[@dorian9257]

I agree, Emgo is great for transformations. Bobby is great for reviews because the things he looks for in a figure are the same as what I look for, paint, sculpt, a little less toony and a little more line work etc.

[@FeelinKindaGrey]

I very rarely need to look at the instructions. G-Creations prime was the last one I couldn't figure out on my own. Its rare, but it does happen. I enjoy figuring out the engineering behind the figures.

[@halite_g]

In my experience Lego's instructions are pretty great

[@mfdoomtree3753]

Fanstoys: from package to robot...brilliant idea. Sun of the empire and Benscollectables are my go to instructional videos.

[@PixelKappa_HD]

I'm very fond of TMAN978's video reviews and part of that is because of the way he shows and explains the transformation processes. He'll also let you know ahead of time which parts are scary and which you need to be careful manipulating so you don't end up breaking the things.

[@shaejohnston6339]

Ive definitely given up on instructions. The best review you can watch is T2RX6, he does a great job explaining imo. Sorry Bobby you do a bit of cleaning up and it seems like some steps missed. 😉

[@tiger-_-stripe7170]

Yo! I'Il check the step by step while transforming. Then go Bobby then Emgo. But shout out to all the reviewers. That bit about the step by step looking the same and I missed 2 steps is so true😤🤬. The reviewers help with those little inside pieces that twist one way or turn the other between modes. I broke my first 3rd party (Apollyon). Thanks to Bobby and the reviewers taking those lumps🤕though transformation to help us, that was the last I've broken😃. Great topic✌

[@klinikle5445]

I like to watch Bobby for instructions cos if something is going to potentially break, he's going to find it (not that I find it somehow entertaining when they break, I just like to know where to take extra care)

[@Prime-qd6nl]

Sun of the empire and paik4life are my go to for transformation they point out every step and great lighting

[@Kmation]

Some of the best instructions I’ve ever seen comes from mega constructs. Hasbro instructions suck sometimes. It’s a good thing we have KZbin.

[@directorscarlett1932]

8:09 Bobby: "I actually went to school..." Me: "Are you sure?"

[@tferno1productions216]

make sure you come back to listen to his they love me they love me not video where he will read this comment and laugh at you

[@CliffJacker]

I’ve found emgo to be the best guy for a tutorial of transformation. Clean visual and brilliantly explained. There is some truth in what Robert Detolf said about watching your transformation tutorials too. When emgo transformers them everything works smoothly and seems to go well for him, it’s all perfect for the most part. Where as shit can and goes go wrong in your transformation videos which has happened to me on multiple accessions making yours a more relatable review.

[@THEWATCHERISLOOKING]

I look at a few reviews and then transform them. If i get stuck ill look at a review and go step by step. Roadking and that recent warpath. The one with the shield. Were so far were nightmarish.

[@jimmyrich426]

First, love your reviews and watch many different channels. For step by step transformations, I usually go with Tman978 and Emgo. I watch a ton of reviewers, but those two are my definite go to on “ how to do this”.

[@TransformsIntoAGuitar]

I don't use instructions either. If I get stuck I'll look at pictures, if that doesn't help I'll use a video. I generally find the instruction booklet to be really unclear and leaving out loads of things. Sometimes they're just wrong.

[@mdkfuzz187]

Had to laugh as I completely understand what you mean about the PB sandwich. Had to do that test last year in my IT support course. Also wanted to mention I was surprised you didn't mention MMC, they've been more recently posting instruction videos, at least for the ox combaticons that I've seen. Not sure if they've done it for others or not

[@aaronmauer7225]

Emgo is my favorite for transformation. Bobby is my favorite reviewer but transformation wise is a no go

[@je2bot298]

I kinda fall in the same category where I don't use instructions. I've always seen transformers for the most part as puzzles to be solved and after you transform it completely for the first time you kind of lose a lot of that sense of curiosity in the figure. Whenever I see early preview pics of transformers I'm always first thinking "woah how does that transform?" Then after a while I finally get my hands on a peice and transform it myself ,9 times out of 10 what usually happens afterwards is that I lose that sense of wonder and curiosity.

[@rjohnson80100]

I watch you most of the time for transformations. If your ham hands can do it. I'm good. I used to use Emgo's transformation vids, but he always starts from vehicle mode. None of these figures come in vehicle mode!

[@gibbie80s61]

He does the 'Just Transform It' videos for everything he reviews now. It covers both transformations.

[@Bigtonesmallz]

@@gibbie80s61 Right

[@wheelbite14]

Even Hasbro who's been doing this since 1985 or whatever still sucks from time to time, and I think it's mostly like Bobby said, it's those weird small things where you're like what happened? Step 9 looks just like step 8. And I agree, pics of the actual product would probably help.

[@marvinonstage]

As a follow up to this video for 4 dummies you should do a segment about wish Transformers you in show a transforming and which Transformers you hate to transform

[@suprasport9118]

I never open the instructions. I try to transform as much as i can looking at the pictures and when I hit a road Block it's KZbin time! Maybe you should do a video on the Scariest Transformers to Transform. I think MP-44 wins! ..As always great video!

[@DetectiveBarricade]

I don't have MP44 Prime, but I suspect MP47 Hound may be scarier. That might have more to do with the weird plastic they used for it, though.

[@suprasport9118]

@@DetectiveBarricade yeah, I definitely understand! But the Prime is $450+ so definitely something you don't want to brake forsure. :0)

[@DetectiveBarricade]

@@suprasport9118 I don't want to break a $160+ figure either. It's not like I could just buy another one at Walmart or something.

[@suprasport9118]

@@DetectiveBarricade lol this is True! And i agree my friend 😺

[@johngavin1175]

I have always used instructions pretty much. The last thing I transformed was Maketoys Cupola,which actually had decent instructions. Dx9 Richthofen had some too,sucks that my figure's back halves wont tab in. I think both Paik and Skull do a good job showing you how to transform a figure. I have BadCube Sunstreaker unopened, so I may try to transform it without instructions if I get super bored. I actually like Wardog's transformation, but the instructions were so so. The ones for Dx9's Salmoore and Cocamone are hot garbage. When I finally get my Maketoys Thrust and FT Sheridan, I may not use the instructions. Fun fun.

[@aaronmauer7225]

I think the toy companies need to just setup their own KZbin channels with all of their instructions

[@MrBrianSalinas]

IF i don't have a figure with the same exact mold (ie: Iron hide and ratchet), i look up videos from here , Emgo and if i can't one then i open up the instructions. I just got MP 36 and the instructions were crap and the videos i found were crap. But i still enjoyed the complicated engineering

[@SuperSperm2010]

Emgo or Three Sixty Hobby are my go to channels for transformations. Three Sixty has a severely underrated channel imo. Go check him out if you can. I don't use the instructions in wich come with the figure and I'm not going to try on my own. Buying an mp is a pretty big investment for me and I don't want to risk breaking one of them.

[@jameslohr4943]

I prefer the instructions to be in booklet form rather than the big unwieldy map style that a lot of them come in.

[@jasonreyes1342]

Wotofa is pretty good even though it’s in Japanese. But, my go to reviewers are Emgo, Paik, TMan Reviews and Bobby. I watch them all anyways since I like their content.

[@2dbeats3d]

For most reviews I watched for a figure I ordered would have the reviewer saying “they don’t show this in the instructions” or “Do it this way, it’s a lot easier than the way the instructions does”. Hearing that over and over about instructions just pushed me farther and farther from ever using instructions

[@existentialismtyrant5722]

I just use KZbin. Haven’t opened one instruction booklet in a decade

[@cybertronianexchange595]

I am in the no instructions needed camp. I just need a photo of each mode like on a Hasbro box and I can get it there. I only use the instructions if I cant figure out how the weapon is stored.

[@dannycarrion8160]

It would be nice if the instructions came with a QR code to a video link from the designer or someone from said company doing the transformation how much money n time would be saved on packaging

[@MisaelCastilloBrenes]

I let you guys suffer, then I watch your transformation videos if I have to do a transformation. Fanstoys figures usually come in robot mode, and I keep them that way. I may transform one every other month or so, but not too frequently. Only if I want to change the order in the shelf to have a different scene. I like that MMC does instruction videos with paik4life, and the chosen prime with peolesdru. Sometimes I referred to emgo and of course our friend Mr Skullface. So, there are plenty of great options to skip the instructions manual.

[@daddysbabygirl9620]

Not a fan of MMC but I think they have the right idea with video tutorials. I get more out of watching someone do the transformation (without edits) than trying to interpret poorly designed drawings which amount to partial instruction. If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video is worth millions.

[@THEShoky]

I totally agreed with Jisk. I've taken to just transforming it with no instructions until I reach a stuck point. Since yeah most new instructions are garbage.

[@jeroenmeester9528]

I don't use instructions, to me Transformers are more than just action figures that change into vehicles, they are puzzles too.

[@doro626]

I used to go to Emgo, Ben (and whomever else yoututbe had as a search result), but when I want to know how much pressure I can put on something without breaking it, i go to a Bobby Skullface video. ( I took a peek at the comments, and Bobby's gonna be like, WHo asked you guys for your opinion of who you watch, this was 4 dummies. lol). Who else has seen a part in the instructions highlighted a color, then there is an arrow pointing at an angle and you have NO idea which direction that part is supposed to be manipulated?

[@ethanackroyd5944]

I personally never use the instructions, I prefer to figure it out myself aswell

[@CAMZAB]

Depends for me. I don’t hate doing it that but for certain things like a megatron gun mode I’ve watched someone else or multiple people talk me through it on a video in a monkey see monkey do style because I don’t want to push something the wrong way and break it and I know certain moves won’t be instinctual. I always do cars myself for some reason. Sometimes I mix it up and get halfway on something and then double check what I’m going to do next against the instructions or a video if instructions are not helping, you should at least do this option sometimes, but I do kind of get people who like to do them all 100% themselves out the box because that is part of the ‘game’ of buying a transformer.

[@deadso]

I never use instructions. But if something doesn't feel right I look it up on KZbin first, to see if I'm doing it right (ie. not forcing something).

[@rob-n-roll]

If there was no risk of breaking stuff (just like the old transformer from the 80s), figuring out myself the transformation would be enjoyable; instead, videos + instructions are absolutely necessary to avoid (and not always) breakages

[@rob-n-roll]

(the problem with the instructions from x-transbots is that the pictures are veeeery small! And it's a pain to keep the pages open)

[@RRankin29]

I watch review for the first time transforming a masterpiece then I do it myself. every other type of transformer, legends or chug I just figure out myself.

[@mark4flair376]

Instructions? That's what youtube is for.

[@rockwilderzero]

Can the 4 dummies discuss. At what point do you ask for a refund/ open a claim, against a private seller. Who didn't discuss broken pieces, loose joints, and/or scratched paint, but puts "as is" in the description. Probably knowing the faults of the figure. They won't answer, or respond to emails....In particular eBay. Or have you already touched on this subject?

[@Abarise]

following instructions had me break the foot off my KFC Ditka because the figure was the v.2 where the foot doesn't move but the instructions where from v.1

[@jon9550]

I call bullshit on your FansToys segment. FT Jabber makes a liar of you all. That transformation doesn't get easier when you know what you're supposed to do. Hell, having the toy designer standing over your shoulder and telling which parts to love and how wouldn't make that transformation easier. Sometimes a bad transformation is a bad transformation no matter how good the instructions are.