Transformers 3rd Party BadCube Grump (Gears)

[@turbohusque]

Always a good review, but you seemed a little distracted, or bummed out, and not because of the figure. i wanted to apologize if my last comment was taken personally or as an insult. You're a great reviewer, and I've come to really count on your vids for my purchases. You're a man of integrity and it's shown in your past episodes. I appreciate a guy who isn't going to tell me to buy a piece of shit just because some company gave you a wad of cash. We might be nerds, but you're the reason that table is cool. Thanks for your work, Uncle Skullface.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

its all good buddy, I have broad shoulders ;) thanks

[@dylanstransformers9233]

I think i might pick this guy up. Thanks for another good review

[@damaridamien3367]

I guess I'm kinda randomly asking but do anyone know a good website to watch new tv shows online?

[@DolkkarToyznstuff]

I was watching and was like... why the long face? But then I figured, he's just a little grumpy. LOL! Fun review my man, thanks for sharing.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

hahaha

[@buttonsmcboom1650]

IDK about another gears down the road! We had to wait so long for this guy. Like all my Bad Cube figures so far, transform once and leave it alone.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

it'll happen, but like you say the question is when

[@frogman7874]

If it doesn't meet the skull face stamp of approval don't get it. Buyer beware! Great job as always Bobby I appreciate the honesty.

[@richardsugai55]

Haha, that's his special chip from changing gears. it made home nice. I really like all of these little bits from the original show.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

theyre a nice touch

[@Shockwave-ek1hx]

What! A bad cube figure with a pain in the ass transformation must be a day that ends with y lol awesome review

[@MythsAndHeroes]

lol

[@frogman7874]

If it doesn't meet the skull face stamp of approval don't get it. It's a proven fact ladies and gentlemen Great job as always Bobby I appreciate the honesty.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

many thanks

[@Transfixed]

I just got mine and don't know what you're talking about. I just watched your video to figure out how to transform it ;D Thanks for taking another one for the team.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

my pleasure

[@RealHipHopizOvaHere]

Bobby, you know I love your reviews best, but I can never agree with these complaints about complext transformations. I do agree that even though this is such a small bot they DID manage to pack a lot of engineering and moving parts in there, but to me that is to their credit. I was a little worried that it would transform like the original minibots, but I sat there for a good while trying to figure it out before I got it (no instructions of course, cuz I'm not a sucka). I think the transformation os super fun, and might be the most "transformation value" we have in the smallest package of any transformer toy in existance. We can also agree both modes hit their desired cues well: bot mode looks goofy as per screen appearance, and vehicle does not scale as for mass-shifting malfunction. Thanks as always for your review!

[@MythsAndHeroes]

hahaha its all good buddy, whats the point in having opinions if we all thought the same :)

[@CoffeePhilosophy]

I really appreciate your honesty.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

many thanks

[@jasonreyes1342]

Nice review as always. The transformation seems like a small pain in the ass, but after getting proficient with Lorry this shouldn't be bad. If you get MMC Tarn, hopefully, you'll enjoy the simple transformation.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

im looking forward to it lol

[@chrisgardner2052]

yet again, another Good review Bobby. shout out to flat Earth ball joints. Thanks for all you do.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

hahahah, thank YOU for watching dude

[@chrisgardner2052]

Bobby Skullface L I'm catching up as we speak.

[@hegga_nm]

You would expect to get better Gears later, yet almost 4 and a half years later people are happy to be able to pre-order re-release for this guy (and/or BadCube Insecticons), as prices rocketed and this is still the best Gears out there :)

[@jlg5890]

Great review Bobby, bot mode spot on, I think sold unless someone else makes one better!

[@MythsAndHeroes]

someone else will lol

[@michaelw3634]

I loved the throw away comment "it's badcube, so we're not expecting a fun easy transformation!" This is why I have decided that I think I'm done with Badcube. As my collection has grown I have become tired with EXPLODE formers with just flaps and tabs. I want more like Fanstoys or Maketoys. Mastermind creations are becoming the masters of easy tranformations with complex looks.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

i hear you

[@EmilyTempest81]

I got both grump and slick in a package deal. man no joke on the transformation. it takes patience to change both of them. The legs were easier than the upper body for me.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

agreed

[@Shockwave-ob2tx]

Grump and Peace.... Great review doc!

[@MythsAndHeroes]

lol many thanks

[@AZWADER]

His transformation... it's... beautiful

[@MythsAndHeroes]

agreed

[@crusher1432]

that truck mode is adorable lol, that's half the reason to get it, to me at least

[@MythsAndHeroes]

lol, im glad you like it

[@chojinacd]

Cool. didn't think u would review him 😁. Gj and thx as always

[@MythsAndHeroes]

:)

[@jaypillai001]

Churning through the reviews like a conveyor belt there Skullface! :)

[@MythsAndHeroes]

its going to be a busy couple of weeks, sir

[@jonv5355]

I wish I could say you're new at this, and this is an easy toy to transform, but... wow. Looks like an absolute nightmare. I love Gears, and bot mode looks spot on, but this is a TRANSFORMER, so I have to consider the conversion scheme when making a purchase. It pains me to wait it out, but I'm gonna see what the other big boys can bring to the table. Too bad.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

they say that patience can save pockets

[@sodawilly1971]

I find with transforming this figure, lining up the front last makes it easier to tab everything together... lock the legs in, front panels to the legs, wheels to pegs on chest panel, then the front center of vehicle mode hood... going in that order... it's A LOT easier to do.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

copy that

[@guyatherfold562]

Good review fella - pretty much summed up how i felt about him and Slick. The main bugging point was price - one figure is £55 here in the UK, yet there trail breaker version speed bump was only £80, heck FT's Willy was only £65. just can't see the justification of the expense and for it not to show in the character. shame as I was really eager for them.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

i was too

[@alsundayperry]

Good review Bobby S,I like Badcube figs but I feel you on this,small bot and they still giving us a hard transformation,Damn you Badcube lol,enjoy your day Mac.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

you do the same, mac!

[@rick-ry3kj]

love this little guy, the accessories are a nice touch from one of my favorite episodes, "changing gears".

[@Magikknight76]

Great review Skull Man!!! I love his look but holy cow is the transformation deceptively complex. In the end it has to be a pass do to the stress mark. No excuse for that kind of shoddy construction...

[@MythsAndHeroes]

getting every thing lined up is a burden

[@PFawlty]

Love the intro music! Great review too!

[@MythsAndHeroes]

thanks!

[@dominicfeliciano9462]

Name: Gears. Faction: Autobot. Occupation: Transport and reconnaissance. Vehicle mode: Ford 4x4 pickup truck. Motto:” Nobody wins a war... somebody loses.”

[@adzl8775]

Lol the book clip love were u licked your finger to turn the page even with your mask on classic also great review keep it up

[@MythsAndHeroes]

hahaha many thanks

[@rmadillo9148]

First video review of this guy I believe. Nice work Bobby. BadCube's minibots stand out on my MP shelf but not in a good way. I'm not sure why that is. There is something off about them.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

i hear you

[@lasafrog]

Darn it. I was really hoping they would knock this one out of the park. Not bad, I'm just not sure I need it after this review. I sure love their take on Sunstreaker though. I may still grab this, love Gears and need him on my shelf!

[@MythsAndHeroes]

i hear you

[@Qc4073]

I wish Badcube would figure out ways to do transforming better. Another fine review bro.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

me too

[@texasbeast239]

I disagree about manufacturers needing to downscale the alt modes in order to force the bot modes to meet the Sunbow not scale chart. I always though it was dumb for the cartoon to keep the Minibots mini, just because the toys were chibi style. The TFs were originally supposed to be robots in disguise, so their alt modes should have scaled right together. (Witness BC Warpath, who makes for a very satisfyingly big army tank.) I would not be butt hurt if MP Brawn was as big as MP Ironhide, since they're both light trucks. But it always rubbed me the wrong way that the mainline sports car bots were shown as bigger than macho truck bots.

[@babymoose69]

hi Bobby if you after a Cliffjumper i would recommend ACE-01 TUMBLER. it nice looking figure to go with the set you have there

[@MythsAndHeroes]

i cant stand the aesthetics of that one, unfortunately

[@caseyregent2984]

Something little that I started doing with this guy shaved off tons of frustration: Those flip out clips in his chest plate? Skip 'em! They don't actually hold the front together. They just keep the front wheels from collapsing. However, the wheels are plenty sturdy and all of the weight is in the back so it won't collapse. Skipping all of that headache actually leaves a relatively straightforward transformation.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

I hear you

[@mistagoat6713]

Another great review! You finish War & Peace yet? I don't know why 3rd partys have such a hard time with the mini-bots. XTBs minis are a pain in the ass too! They seem to over think it, transformation only needs to be a step above main line deluxes imho. Mp articulation, G1 aesthetics and a fun transformation, why is that so hard?!?!

[@MythsAndHeroes]

hahaha still working on it ;)

[@yellowgut]

Unfortunate. But the transformation can't be as bad as that wind charger. I Had to unscrew the arms to get the hands out!!

[@SuperAp0calypse]

Yeah, I thought I broke mine when the back sections that cover the screws at the back of the car popped off. Also those arms are a joke. No mini bot transformation can be worse than that figure!

[@MythsAndHeroes]

its a different sort of frustration

[@jon-580]

I'm coming into this guy years later, and honestly I found the transformation to be downright easy. I guess years of abuse from Fanstoys has made old Badcube figures seem easy by comparison. It all comes down to order of tabbing. For the front section pick a side to start and then tab the wheel into the grey tab on the chest panel, red panel into the blue tab from the fender and then the fender into the grill. Repeat on the other side. Once both sides are tabbed together the hood area becomes rock-solid. When you're doing the roof, fit the arms around the grey armature FIRST and then tab the roof into the hood. For the door panels, tab the rear fender into the door, fold out the running board and then take that whole assemble at an angle so you can tap the blue tab on the front edge of the door into the fender first, and then just tab the rest of the door tabs starting at the front and working your way to the back. Most will seat themselves. I actually think this guy is a fun little figure. He's goofy looking but Gears is a goofy looking character. And speaking from the distant future, despite your predictions no other company has tried their hand at a masterpiece Gears yet.

[@jirayasama7]

I wonder if the gun plugs in with the handle into the undercarriage? That way it's hidden better and the barrel is the tailpipe.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

im not too sure, but i think the way i did it is the way its recommended

[@ReynAnimations]

Hey Uncle Skullface, when will you be reviewing TFC Poseidon? Deathclaw's out, and I've heard lots of positive things about the final combination so I'd love to hear your input too.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

tomorrow

[@ricardoito6365]

the banner's letters are pretty good now.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

see? i took your critique to heart :)

[@ricardoito6365]

I'm glad to help you improve your content

[@poloskier1967]

I got mine last week. And it was annoying as hell. The worst part is trying to line up those tiny gray tabs. To lock into the front wheels. Mine kept moving. So i decided to not even bother locking them in.I used just the bumber tabs instead. And the back was annoying too. If they made him a little bit bigger and thicker. Say like brawny. Then he would be easier to transform.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

me too

[@Geewunner4life]

looks great but it looks like another pass from me. between XTB's QC issues and BC's complex transformations I'll wait for Toyworld's or even FT's future offerings. Good luck tackling War and Peace, 💀 Face. Thanks again for another solid review.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

its a long read ;)

[@booksy1a]

thank god it didnt come in truck mode cause i will never see it great review thanks

[@MythsAndHeroes]

hahahaha

[@kalron27]

Have you looked into the Ace Design Immortal Series Ace-01 Tumbler/Cliffjumper? IDK, might be a good finish to the Minibots...might be a piece of dung ;) Great review my good man.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

i have looked into it... its not for me lol

[@paulsyrah]

I gave up.. Decided to model my truck mode on what it would look like if Overlord stomped on him.... Very effective.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

hahahahah

[@astartespete]

He's fine? For the most part I don't mind BC transformations, I quite enjoyed Trailbreaker but I just find this obnoxious. Its straightforward really, but as you say its just such a bear to get everything lined up it removes any sense of fun. And that's a real shame cos if it tabbed together properly without effort it would have been a whole lot better. Still, bot mode is pretty nice. #placeholder perhaps. Great watch as always, thanks Bobby.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

thanks for watching

[@andrewquew2167]

Great review, shame as ever getting a degree in Quantum thermal dynamics is easier than a badcube transformation. I know i will never transform sunsurge back to car mode. But i do feel they tend to capture the essence of the character.. there is no mistaking its gears.. just will be another non transforming transformer on my shelf!

[@MythsAndHeroes]

hahahah

[@MultiJamesman]

Thanks, Bobby.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

my pleasure

[@JasonSawyer]

I've had this on pre-order for ages, and I'm always happy with how BadCube stuff looks.....but I hate that kind of annoying. Oh well, I'm a slave to the game. At least I realize it.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

me too...

[@toolala3908]

I'm sad he doesn't come with a G1 toy face, I always loved how his original toy looked. I really hope Badcube does a Tailgate and Windcharger, I always loved G1 Tailgate, and I was really excited for the Xtransbots one until it came out, and naturally, being Xtransbots, they botched it, horribly. G1 Tailgate needs more love.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

its funny man I always hated the toy faces when I was a kid... I was like "WTF IS THIS?!" lol

[@toolala3908]

hahaha I can see why if you had the cartoon as your first impression of the characters can't imagine what you thought when you saw Megatron's toy lol

[@chrisugz1532]

what!!??? no comparison to the SXS Continuously Variable or the Igear Cogs??

[@MythsAndHeroes]

lol

[@chrisjericho7123]

All that crazy transformation. Maybe its good the hands don't open. SOmething else that can go wrong.

[@christopherjohnson261]

shared as always

[@MythsAndHeroes]

many thanks

[@liegelord1971]

Is he different mould from Brawn?

[@MythsAndHeroes]

yes

[@THEWATCHERISLOOKING]

I wonder if they will re release brawn and outback. Or is someone else is doing them. I never got them the first time around.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

they would if they were smart

[@THEWATCHERISLOOKING]

+Bobby “Skullface” Skullface L thats how it was back when Quakewave first came out. I waited and waited till that second release came out. I think when they must have heard that crappy takara one was coming out. They released their variations. This Gears looks as if the factories got the scale wrong. And the designers said to just release it since the toy was already made. Its looks way to small. They should have Kept it Brawn sized.

[@benzanberry]

Leave it to Badcube to make a minibot transformation painful. Bot looks good, but not sure transforming it is worth it. Thanks for another review.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

thanks for watching

[@7tgm23]

Is he a masterpiece or an imposter chugsterpiece?

[@MythsAndHeroes]

id say hes a masterpiece with chug tendencies ;)

[@OrinThomas]

Is that *really* Tolstoy? How small is the print?

[@MythsAndHeroes]

lol no, its a star wars book

[@alsundayperry]

Where did you get your gears from?

[@MythsAndHeroes]

215 toyz right there in philly, my man!

[@gregformercy]

Man you missed a lick of paint. The tiny triangle on the chest has orange paint. Very small detail.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

lol

[@T2rx6]

Who is this Monty and how is he more flexible than Van Damme??

[@MythsAndHeroes]

hes a unick

[@burnnmylite]

I have to ask... What's up with their plastic? I have the warpath and idk he seems cheap on the plastic side to me compared to my fanstoys and dare I say Takara bots. Does it feel cheap to you? I notice when you do a lot of BC you have stress marks almost immediately... It's really been turning me off from Badcube lately. They also should consider changing their name to "NoFunCube" cause those transformations give me anxiety

[@MythsAndHeroes]

well... their plastic has changed some. the first 3 felt one way, sunsurge felt another, and trailbreaker and hoist were like a combination of the two. this one feels mostly like sunsurge to me. not the best, but far from the worst

[@darrencheong2231]

He looks nice in both modes, but Badcube strikes me as a one trick pony. It's like they discovered the 'magical' transformation technique of exploding-fillet-panels and they do the same thing for all their figures. Most 3p companies try to adopt something different, but badcube has been doing the same since Warpath (and to a lesser extent Brawny).

[@MythsAndHeroes]

fair point

[@The_Barroth]

I want a gears for my collection but I don't think I want to fork out $70 (From the guy that payed $95 for a Godzilla vinyl)

[@MythsAndHeroes]

i hear you

[@davidflynn666]

no wrist swivel in this day and age?! I normally buy bad cubes offerings but this is so poor. it could've been so much better. The clear windshield totally ruins the alt mode. why didn't they go for black? The chest flap seems annoying too. Other the that it's nice, but it could've been so much more. Seems like they were a bit lazy on this release. When you compare this to brawn it's really poor.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

i agree, but its worth noting that this is significantly smaller and less expensive than brawn, but i would have rather paid more and got more

[@njtxus]

kinda disappointing but prolly still going to get it. i'm stupid that way. 70$ though? really?

[@MythsAndHeroes]

im stupid that way too lol

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

lol you just tried to lick your finger through your mask. You cant do that bobby b. Stop playing. Oh good review bobby b. :)

[@IamGalvatron]

Deluxe Baldwin mask? He wears a mask?

[@MythsAndHeroes]

;)

[@frankmarzig1972]

i actually dont like the truck mode, looks off in a way i cant put my finger on. and that transformation, come on Badcube!! he's a minibot, why so complex? robot mode is great though. i'm on the fence about him.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

hes a very iffy release

[@frankmarzig1972]

a good placeholder until something better comes along.

[@johnlant1730]

I hate this companies transformations. Every figure is a nightmare.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

lol

[@oldskooljoypad]

he looks rad but I am finding hard to drop €70 on him .

[@MythsAndHeroes]

that does seem steep

[@race2thebottomii542]

LOL yup. That is me. Fuck reading the instructions, that's what your videos are for.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

hahah

[@joey159213]

man Xtransbots still the king of pain in da ass transformations. Badcube is right behind them tho,but they make nice looking bots tho. Badcube payoff to get there not always fun.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

idk, g-creations may have just taken the lead lol

[@oneeyexl]

I really had higher hopes for this and I know that the two of them were ones you were particularly looking forward to attaining. There is a bit of disappointment in your voice. Not hate, but definitely disappointment. To be fair, honest and true though, I still think they do a great job with their bots though. Complex overblown transformations aside, the end results are usually great. Great discussions on this on shattered cast uncut. You all should tune in. 5 stars.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

lol, wait until thursday

[@oneeyexl]

Bobby Skullface L for the swerve review or the shattered cast episode? I'm super curious now...

[@NekkidSnek420]

wow...I collect gunpla...and that transformation totally reminds me of like the MG Zeta 2.0 or the MG Delta Plus...what a horrible transformation sequence....and the end result(the robot) really isn't that nice to look at in my opinion...definitely going to skip this one..great skit btw..really smart..keep it up skully.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

will do, many thanks

[@jjtitus098]

Badcube always overengineers their figures. Not usually very fun to transform.

[@MythsAndHeroes]

agreed

[@ZetZatar]

While I appreciate their desire to honor the original's simple aesthetics, they should have also honored it's simpler transformation as well. :/

[@MythsAndHeroes]

hahaha i hear you

[@RodimusMinor1987]

This Transformation isn't fun at all. I like the figure but the Bonnet section is a total Nightmare to line up

[@MythsAndHeroes]

agreed

[@Transfixed]

Gears? They shoulda called him Panels AMIRITE?! Sigh, i'm still gonna buy it :/

[@MythsAndHeroes]

lol

[@ThePenanceStare]

We'll see what future companies attempt but this may be a tfcon purchase in october. Its really not an MP look overall, more like a nice classics toy, but gears is an ugly fuck so i dismiss it lol

[@MythsAndHeroes]

lol

[@sunnivab302]

It's cool but not much fun. Seems you're not really sure lol

[@MythsAndHeroes]

i think that might be the only thing im sure of is that im not sure lol

[@thousandwolves952]

swerves legs are to skinny

[@MythsAndHeroes]

we'll get there

[@antiguabossy]

That transformation doesn't look fun at all

[@MythsAndHeroes]

its far from their most complicated or anything but it is incredibly aggravating lol

[@AdriaCalais]

Sigh. Badcube needs to do another car. Trucks don't amuse me and this is like 4 in a row. :(

[@MythsAndHeroes]

lol solid reasoning

[@JommiGommi]

He must be a Trump Hater. And my new best friend.

[@YourTaintStinks]

WHY does badcube feel the need to be SO damned complicated?!?!

[@MythsAndHeroes]

not entirely sure

[@frogman7874]

If it doesn't meet the skull face stamp of approval don't get it. It's a proven fact ladies and gentlemen Great job as always Bobby I appreciate the honesty.

[@ReynAnimations]

Hey Uncle Skullface, when will you be reviewing TFC Poseidon? Deathclaw's out, and I've heard lots of positive things about the final combination so I'd love to hear your input too.