MMC Ignis/Hotspot: FOR THE EMPEROR!!!

[@15oClock]

When you’re mad, you’re a little scary, but when're happy, you're really scary. This was a very scary day and I'm here for it.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Then I hope I continue to terrify you even harder.

[@SnazzySoundwave]

I keep imagining this figure jumping out of Sky Lynx from the upper atmosphere into an active warzone and proceeds to annihilate the Cons while Thunderstruck plays in the background

[@PerspectiveEnd]

That sounds like a Really Cool Scene.

[@AntiDecepticonCampaign]

6:02 “MMMM,GUUURL!” Can’t believe you didn’t add the finger wag.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I more think of that as banging to music, not being sassy.

[@juzoinui4627]

This guy is basically a 40k Transformer

[@PerspectiveEnd]

That's what I'm saying.

[@tomasmichaels642]

Hes white like a white scar, but built like a fraggin’ Salamander

[@Cent_Reviews]

Dude takes the “burly fireman” trope to the next level

[@PerspectiveEnd]

His arms are so big they could contain several burly firemen each... Literally, they are the cab of a Fire truck, those can hold like 5 firemen.

[@Kongcash]

For the emporer haaaaaah

[@steveplaceholder6522]

Imagine how happy the creator of the magic square optimus must be for the comic artist using it as inspiration

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Yeah, if he knows, I'm sure he's Thrilled, though someone probably told him, if people know who the creator even was.

[@AntiDecepticonCampaign]

Though the constructive criticism vids are great, the enthusiastic happy reviews are utterly hilarious!

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Really? I think I tend to be boring in those because I don't come up with anything creative to say.

[@Tri-bros3]

The sequel we ALL been waiting for!

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Was it worth the wait?

[@Tri-bros3]

@@PerspectiveEnd Yes!

[@zeekoid]

This was my first MMC figure. No regrets.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Man, you need to get into their Back Catalogue. I have equal confidence you will have no regrets.

[@zeekoid]

Absolutely getting the rest of the Protectobots and praying for an Assaultus reissue 🙏

[@Rocknrollrocker]

Mine too!

[@LEGONERD06]

When u said „like how all insects evolve into crabs“ my inner zoologist screamed „NO ITS CRUSTATIONS THAT DO THIS NOT INSECTS!“. Still an amazing video as always even if ill never be able to get this since 3p companys dont sell theyr stuff in denmark

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Look if the internet taught me anything, it's that all mammals are turning into Weasels, and everything else become crab. And I'm glad you liked it so much.

[@Skyguy29800]

It's really nice to see this set hasn't let you down so far, it's shaping up to be a really good combiner

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I too am so happy.

[@animeking1357]

I actually really enjoy the articulation segments as I am absolute dogwater at posing my figures and this gives me inspiration.

[@SkyLynx8888-ut6gq]

you can tell he really likes this as he has put A LOT More effort into this review, Plus it's shaming onslaught Oh god this might be best of 2024

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Oh I absolutely KILLED my self to make this. Normally I'd have saved something like this for the Sunday video, that way I have like 4 days to work on it. But I didn't want to miss out on this bolt of Inspiration, so instead I had 2 and I suffer for my hubris.

[@RHM087]

Love the zooom-thud, zooom-thud of the rolling section

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Rolling section?

[@shkilet8320]

Im start fucking crying on "unz unz unz" head movement moment

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I'm proud to hear that.

[@shkilet8320]

@@PerspectiveEnd Oh, by the way, I was very much inspired by a couple of your videos about MS-01 and MS-02. I'll try to get both of them. 01 I will look in the glossy version and for 02 I will look for the nemesis version (I think this version has fewer problems with plastic) I don't expect any reaction. I just wanted to say thank you and share the news

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Nice! I think you will love both.

[@MitchBam]

I’m glad you’re making more on this set! This summer I hope to buy myself the rest of the MMC Combaticons. Please make more reviews on MMC stuff, I need honest reviews on the rest of these fantastic figures!

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I've reviewed a huge amount of their stuff, but yes I will do more as it comes and inspires me.

[@steamedtoast64]

I kind of love the idea of hotspot being just this beefcake of an autobot who would absolutely take grimlock to the floor in an arm wrestling match, but then just not using it for more than rescue because fighting isnt his thing

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I don't know that this would take Grimlock to the floor, but it would probably be closer than Grimlock is comfortable with.

[@The_Nuuruhuine]

I love the MMC videos because they are one of my favorite 3p groups ever since I got their Assulticus in hand. Absolutely the best.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Same here. Their Assaultus is so good I probably wouldn't be a youtuber without that set.

[@dialNforNinja]

It's nice to see you so enthusiastic about a review - listening to you rant may be amusing, and calling out the bummer figures definitely helps make better buying decisions, but really, the point of a toy is to have fun playing with it. Why even bother with collecting them if you're not? In any case, cheers! You found a great one!

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I find more figures to be good than bad, but it's rare one inspires me this much.

[@zyphr07reviews83]

I love MMC onslaught, but I love this hotspot so much I’d go out of my way to buy an updated onslaught with this level of amazing built into it

[@markcastellanet9672]

I was thinking the same thing. I usually do not buy the same mp figure twice. But if they retooled onslaught with the lessons they learned here, I would be pretty tempted to buy an update.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I mean Onslaught was already pretty poseable. Really the biggest difference here, is how much articulation you get out of the hands, and forearms, plus how good the sculpt looks.

[@zyphr07reviews83]

@@PerspectiveEnd oh 100 percent agreed, but I just recently started messing with my bruticus after having him posed for a while and found if I rotate the knee swivel 90 degree bruticus’ combined mode silhouette looks way better in my opinion and after seeing how incredibly proportionate the defensor body is I’d love to see that applied to the bruticus set

[@markcastellanet9672]

@@PerspectiveEnd i think that onslaught could use a better connection point with the legs bots in combined mode.

[@falcon-wingaviation]

4:34 with this issue I actually fixed it by putting a spring into the head behind the head and it works perfectly

[@PerspectiveEnd]

What type of spring? Just one you had laying around, or one you know the code of?

[@dalekloaf143]

Holy smoke you got a new review space?! It looks good! Also that figure looks awesome!

[@PerspectiveEnd]

It's the old Big Light Box, I just put in some black card stock to keep it from blowing out the camera.

[@Chase_Productions_was_taken]

I would call that type of neck articulation “Giggity head”

[@Sillywalls]

Let’s gooooo, mc on top!

[@Anonymous_ButNot]

I don’t know why but I weirdly love the color of blue he is, I feel like I’ve never seen a figure that color before.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

It's a delicate shade, not matching his design.

[@Crissheeeelpmeeeee]

Awesome keep doing this great reviews brother.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Thank you so much! I will keep at it!

[@optimus_wide]

A dream come true. Literally. I still can't get over that dream

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Well the good news is now, you don't have to.

[@raphgreene8532]

It’s nice to see perspective happy with a figure

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I was happy with the previous figure.

[@raphgreene8532]

@@PerspectiveEnd yes and it’s nice when your happy

[@Kanguin2]

I really love how you review third party toys in the same way you review Hasbro's toys. Even if it SEEMS obviously skewed, it's just because the 3P offerings you go for you are often CLEARLY passionate about. In fact, your passion for what makes these toys good is one of the most enjoyable parts of your videos. Sure you get heated and angrier than I'm even physically capable of or familiar with, but that emotion comes from the same well as your absolute joy, and idk, it makes your reviews feel less clinical and more indulgent.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Thank you so much. That's incredibly nice to hear, and I'm glad that my care really comes through, and that you enjoy that about me.

[@Theonepory]

This is why I like the protectobots

[@PerspectiveEnd]

When they like Space Marines they can rock.

[@rhyperiorhunter7339]

man so far the battle between the two sets of MMC combiners resembles their fight in the episode B.O.T (aka defensor blasted bruticus to pieces and swindle was the only one not reduced to a pile of scrap)

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Indeed, as much as I love their Bruticus, they are definitely trying to turn this into an Asskicking on Defensors side.

[@CapriciousChill]

"Probably a Salamander" ...is that sound clip from something other than NonePiece? Cuz I remember it from NonePiece, which used a LOT of clips.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

No that is just Nonepiece. I'm assuming the Fire Sound is stock, but that is PurpleEye's voice there.

[@danielmedela8725]

What a total beast.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Terrifying and powerful.

[@titaniumemperor9981]

Hell yeah!!! Finally!!!

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Did it live up to the Anticipation?

[@titaniumemperor9981]

@@PerspectiveEnd yes. A million times yes.

[@thexivthlegion1713]

Just preordered mine cause of you!

[@PerspectiveEnd]

You are going to love it.

[@tomasmichaels642]

Hey Perspective, How do you join the Discord? I'd like to join the server and bring my brand of mischief with me. Also, YES SPACE MARINE TRANSFORMER. He's definitely a Space marine apothecary

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Do you mean the Main one or the Patreon one. The main one has a link in every video description, the Patreon one you get through becoming a paid member. More like a Space Marine Dreadnought.

[@finalbossgamer5481]

I look at this figure and the only thing i can imagine is Optimus calling them in, them dropping in like god damn helldivers, combining, and tearing open the decepticon fortress like it were soggy paper, with their bare hands.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

You mean dropping like Space Marines.

[@finalbossgamer5481]

@@PerspectiveEnd You already made that joke so i tried to avoid it. Plus the protectobots, being all service vehicles, dropping in to spread democracy is funnier.

[@MrSkeptic]

Loved the Siege Omega Supreme callout lol. We just got ours this week. Our first Titan, and WOW.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Nice! Yeah it rocks. Some how it makes Partsforming fun.

[@Cdr2002]

“Hot Spot leads by example. Whether it's a raging battle or a raging fire, he's right in the thick of things-and that's where he's happiest. While many Autobots get into trouble by not thinking in combat, Hot Spot is a natural warrior who excels at fighting on instinct alone. His fellow Protectobots find his endless energy inspiring (though a bit exhausting), letting Hot Spot command even the most philosophically different of robots like Blades and First Aid as a tight and effective unit. He's a tough fighter to boot-strong, well-armed and well-armored” Oh yes. This figure. *This* is that man. That’s our Hot Spot 🤘

[@LJ1st1]

This looks absolutely fantastic and how described it made me want this to be my first 3p

[@PerspectiveEnd]

If you get it, I expect you will love it.

[@LJ1st1]

@@PerspectiveEnd an I probably will

[@Generic_Commenter2397]

When I see figures like this, I can't help but think that the 3rd Party companies are bigger Transformers fans than the actual team working at Hasbro/Takara. This is the best and most definitive version of Hot Spot I've ever seen.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I think you are just correct sadly.

[@stevemartin7256]

Happy for you man ^_^

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Thank you!

[@xhairstargetmaster6338]

As always a great review!

[@omegaraver7399]

6:01 This may be a god from the deepest and hottest fires of war possessing the body of hotspot, but that doesn’t mean he can’t jam to some tunes

[@PerspectiveEnd]

The God of fire loves to dance.

[@Mechdestroyz974]

Even if his water cannons dont look like water cannons,you could say that just his presence puts the fire out.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

The fire is scared of him and runs.

[@sealordstopmotion77680]

A blue firetruck hits different this guy is insane, nice review and I hope they finish the set

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I don't see why they wouldn't.

[@steveplaceholder6522]

Looks like the dig light box got an upgrade, lesssss gooooo

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Not so much an upgrade, as it is two pieces of 25 cent, black card stock that help it not BLOW OUT the camera.

[@gleamingcolt]

Once again, MMC has gifted the world with such a majestic feat of engineering, with the ability to rip your face off if you piss him off. Damn, MMC is doing good for my favorite combiner team Edit: also the black background threw me off somehow

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Why did the background throw you off?

[@gleamingcolt]

@@PerspectiveEnd I’m used to the white void

[@jeremiahsacks2868]

Saw this during lunch when trying to show a meme to a friend, only watching it now because I am now at house

[@PerspectiveEnd]

And how do you like it now that you've seen it all the way through?

[@jeremiahsacks2868]

@@PerspectiveEnd haha funi gooberman go brrrr

[@Theonepory]

I never realized how thick mmc onslaught was

[@PerspectiveEnd]

You know I didn't either. It kind of shocked me looking back on him like this.

[@Scourgeisoptimusprimeyt]

Can’t wait to see the combined mode

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I'll keep you in suspense until then.

[@Scourgeisoptimusprimeyt]

@@PerspectiveEnd good idea

[@xavierwalko4175]

Perfection

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Indeed it is.

[@kukochad9446]

I never thought I'd be sold on a hotspot before today but here I am

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Nor did I.

[@skuffy4930]

Have you ever heard of Archcore? It's another high end line of converting toy robots that can be accurately described as "Mad Max meets 40K meets Transformers meets Vikings." That line goes every bit as hard as it sounds like it does and just for the sake of it also features little figures of Norse Space Marines that can be seated in the vehicles the robots turn into as well as possibly addictive pieces and panels to build entire bases for them all to hang out in.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I have. I've considered buying some but never done it my self. I have limited funds and it already gets mostly eaten up by Transformers.

[@iblamerichey]

New display looks awesome.

[@iblamerichey]

Is it new? I’m not sure,

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Do you mean the lightbox, or the shelving that's behind me while I'm on camera, because neither of those is new. The Shelving is just set to red right now, and the Box just has 50 cents worth of Black Card Stock in it to keep it from blowing out the camera.

[@iblamerichey]

@@PerspectiveEnd The light box looks different. I prefer the black to the blue.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

@@iblamerichey Ahh, this is the BIG Lightbox, normally it's pure white, the Blue Light box is the small one.

[@iblamerichey]

@@PerspectiveEnd ahhhhh. Thank you for the clarification

[@strangeapprentice]

Oh okay. Canceling all Hasbro "To Buy" and just buy this! Damnn.... IT looks awesome. Thanks for the reviewing this!

[@Skyusprime]

He looks so good

[@PerspectiveEnd]

To an insane degree yeah.

[@Achieme]

I agree it sucks that leaders are now 2-3 inches shorter. I remember collecting Bayverse figures leader class with the electronic lights and sounds with the spring loaded gimmicks. That was my childhood that I want back.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I mean I appreciate the greater accuracy, better articulation, and Higher quality, but I miss big dumb silly stuff.

[@Nolans_Stop_Motions_reviews_YT]

I bought SS Sunstreaker today.

[@zegop5736]

The continuity where hotspot becomes a prime

[@PerspectiveEnd]

More like where he becomes Unicron.

[@maxficarra8024]

I know almost nothing about Warhammer, but giving Hot Spot's charismatic personality and how he protects human life he is a Salamander

[@HaloDarkKnight117]

Truly, a man to end all metal gears, bro gives Raiden a run for his money

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Truly a weapon to surpass an Imperator Titan.

[@Iron_Blood_Enjoyer1933]

For years I've been wanting to get MMC's IDW comics inspired Whirl figure, but my sorry behind is broke.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

The good news is they already did one, the bad news is, it's on the IDW design he had before the one people actually care about.

[@SwedishSeacon]

Didn't know the artist used a 3rd party Optimus figure for the Skybound comic as a reference for posing. Learn somethng new every day!

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Yeah, it makes stupid sense too, because that Optimus is the most poseable figure of all time.

[@aaroncheda1680]

Hey perspectiveEnd I just noticed your about 3000 subscribers away for reaching 20,000 subs how do you feel about that? And also, what are you planning to do once you reach 20K? Is there a figure you’ve been saving for 20K? Or are you gonna roast a series other than Transformers like Pokémon or Power Rangers?

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Not to be too ungrateful, but I'm slightly frustrated by the rate. My Growth has never substantially changed, it's been 300 or so a month every month for so long now. I'd really hoped by this point I'd already be at about 20K. I'm not hoping for a million subs by now, but I thought at some point my growth would... Grow at all? I have a plan for 20k however don't you worry.

[@diegos7337]

Man, I always liked Defensor and the Protectobots. But I was reluctant on getting an MP 3rd party combiner... After this video... My mind got blown I always liked Hotspot... But Buffwsome Spot! Amazing!

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I've ruined yet another wallet.

[@13R-rd5ib]

What the sigma, I loved your first aid video

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Why "What the sigma"? And thank you so much, I hope you liked this one as well.

[@13R-rd5ib]

@@PerspectiveEnd I honestly don't know

[@rubiconprime1429]

I forgot Hotspot existed for a moment and when I first saw the video title thought “Wait, MMC is doing an armada Hotshot figure? I thought they did combiners, but it’s MMC I’m sure PE will like this.”

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Oh I more than like it.

[@Rubber_eater86]

3:04 why can I hear this even with the sound off

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Because you know the sound of Face Crunching in your soul.

[@honestmistake8167]

MMC Hotspot is what i would expect Optimus Primal to look like if he didn’t have a beast mode

[@PerspectiveEnd]

That would make a degree of sense. Though probably not as Swole. That's Rhinox's business.

[@darkmaster9245]

I realyyyy hope they give this the toy deco along side the rest. The figure is perfection but the deco is killer for me and my interests

[@PerspectiveEnd]

What's wrong with this Deco?

[@darkmaster9245]

@@PerspectiveEnd it’s great but I need even more shiny plus the extra splashes of red

[@Groovetwig]

The awesomeness of mmc has almost convinced me to sell a bunch of figures to get bruticus

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I understand why you might feel motivated to do that.

[@Groovetwig]

6 months later, I finally caved. I bought bruticus, as well as mmc’s first aid and streetwise. I’m so glad I did.

[@MyKokushiboDrawing]

Beautiful Figure, If I had the money, I would absolutely buy this! I still am happy with having enough to buy the Jinabo Gravity Builder, the 18” one.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

18 Inches of Gravity Builder.

[@MyKokushiboDrawing]

Yeah, it’s the coolest looking Devastator I’ve ever seen.

[@aidenmb7932]

I am so ready to get mine. My First Aid and Streetwise are getting lonely

[@PerspectiveEnd]

You are going to love it.

[@d.r.dproductions6519]

Would love to see a mmc fortmax

[@PerspectiveEnd]

When you say Fortmax, do you mean the Titan or the IDW guy?

[@d.r.dproductions6519]

@@PerspectiveEnd idw

[@teab0244]

Extremely hyped to get this figure. I already thought it looked good and looked like the transformation was fairly straightforward, but this video definitely made me know that I’m going to really like it. Already love the street wise and first aid. Side note, but where did you order this from, if you don’t mind my asking? Doesn’t seem to be in stock anywhere.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Sorry to say that's because it Sold Out already. I got mine at ShowZstore, but yeah they are just out. According to my contact at MMC they only ever do 3000 Figure first runs, so only 3K of these exist right now. But the second run is already in production, so best to Preorder that. And yes you will love it, when you can finally get one in hand.

[@zefmaka8603]

Do a which the best sandstorm Different lightbox.

[@Megatronus-productions]

Thrilling thirty probably dominates

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Same Big Lightbox as ever, just with Black Cardstock to keep it from blowing out the camera.

[@zefmaka8603]

​@@PerspectiveEndDid you have to change the lightbox because he's such a fucking UNIT he needs the different, Cooler, colour.

[@homie37]

I’ve never really been into masterpiece collecting, but I’m legit thinking of getting the Bruticus and defensor from this set because they’re both my favorite combiner teams

[@nfortyeight]

The comparisons at the beginning are making me think, how big would a Volcanicus figure be if it was made out of accurately scaled Dinobots?

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Gigantic, and it would be awesome.

[@damienperedia226]

I'm about to get Siege Optimus today I'm just waiting for it to be delivered and I'm actually really excited cause of what you've said about it

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I'm so glad you picked that thing up.

[@Hboy411]

Are you planning on reviewing more Masterpiece-scale figures, like this?

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I mean when the mood strikes, but as Predicted this video did badly.

[@JessicaLopez-lc4bb]

This man is the frank horrigan of the transformers and could probably seriously damage bruticus by himself

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Damn! You right!

[@Glhrgtzvbu]

You should check out the tiny core class-ish figures made by dr wu i believe? They are pretty cool and could look neat next to some giant transformers

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I have reviewed at least one if not 2 sets of theirs before.

[@davidsolano9486]

Well, thanks to this review I bought this figure

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I expect you will love it when you get it in hand.

[@davidsolano9486]

I will edit the comment with my opinion on the figure, hope it excepts my expectations

[@Dinosaur_News_Center]

Wait, what is your source of the current comic book artist using the Magic Square as art reference!? That's amazing.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

The artist himself said so, I think on twitter, but I'm not sure where.

[@EvexiansVideoworks]

Has MMC Reinvented the wheel yet agai- *Yes.*

[@PerspectiveEnd]

And also shockingly no.

[@EvexiansVideoworks]

@@PerspectiveEnd It‘s mmc. Need i say more?

[@kiwisbirb2687]

i always gotta watch your videos at .75 speed, but its a good video!

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I'm glad you have that option if it helps you enjoy my videos, and I'm proud that you liked this one.

[@stitchproductions3258]

What’s kind of funny you mentioned it in the beginning that Hotspot kind of looks like Optimus Prime, there’s actually a Cybertronian personality disorder that affects 2 percent of all Autobots and it’s called “Primus apotheosis”. obsessive need to specifically emulate Optimus Prime. Its major symptoms include the constant quoting of notable sayings by Prime, altering one's physical form to appear more similar to Prime, and sacrificing one's own life at the earliest opportunity for even the most remotely noble goal. What’s funny is Hotspot isn’t on the list of bots that have the disorder, lol

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I take it you were watching the video in the background while doing something else? I mentioned the Primus Apotheosis at the start of the video.

[@stitchproductions3258]

@@PerspectiveEnd Oh my bad lol, was working on a custom figure in the background.

[@MassterF]

This figures head is just Optimus’ helmet with Magnus ears. I care about Masterpiece and third party stuff! I think that stuff is super interesting. Holy hell this thing is awesome! The shoulders look slightly weird, but everything else is awesome. Liking the new lightbox too, gives much better contrast.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

So what you are telling me, this is more inner core white Magnus, than inner core white Magnus. You pretty quickly get over the shoulders when you realize he's a Space Marine.

[@markcastellanet9672]

I had some trouble with the ears too. Instead of pulling them sideways, try pulling them up. It's weird, but they just slide out that way.

[@JacobHunt-b1w]

Albina Shores

[@supersonicmario56]

If Helldivers 2 was a transformer....

[@PerspectiveEnd]

No if DOOM was a Transformer.

[@charlieseely3464]

​@@PerspectiveEndE1M1? No, more like EMS1

[@PerspectiveEnd]

What's the S standing for?

[@charlieseely3464]

@@PerspectiveEnd EMS, as in Emergency Services

[@lonewolf9578]

I’m tempted to get this purely for the space marine vibes

[@The_Nuuruhuine]

With a foot being a massive block, I can forgive the tiny toes because it's balance looks amazing and I have yet to see a transformer stand in any ballerina pose successfully.

[@ThomasKarisko]

dang thats good now idk if i should get mmc combaticons or these guys

[@PerspectiveEnd]

So far I'd say the Combaticons, as the worst figure on that team is still better than Streetwise, but this is still shaping up to possibly be the better set.

[@An0therBurner94]

Seeing you absolutely GUSH about this figure, it makes me wonder... Do you think MMC could actually make a Soundwave that somehow surpasses your currently best Soundwave, the MP-13? MP-13 already does so much right, I can't imagine it being topped, but it seems MMC can absolutely deliver on the SAUCE for a figure if given a chance.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Very possible, but at the same time that Soundwave is basically perfect. Really making it better would just entail making it look a little more accurate, and giving it an ab crunch.

[@Dinosaur_News_Center]

I was just wondering last night whether you would ever review this. So this is a pleasant surprise. I care about 3rd party and MP. This figure proves toon accuracy doesn't mean it needs a super complex transformation. That said, I think you're underselling a few other figures' transformation. The Magic Square 2.0 is magnificent and doesn't make me hate life. The Transart TM Megatron is another insanely easy transformation. How do the joints feel though? Are they too stiff or just right? This is my main concern with beefy characters. They are heavy so they need even tighter joints to hold a pose. Super tight joints can be a nightmare. I don't pose my Planet X Cacus. Also, articulation is my favorite segment of any review.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I think the MS1.0 had a better transformation, but yes, it's not bad at all. The hips can be too stiff, but the rest feels just right. Why? It's the section where I have the least personality, and make the fewest jokes?

[@spider-nerd0555]

He looks like he uses his fireman's axe to fight the fire itself

[@charlieseely3464]

He's about to go punch the fire fr

[@PerspectiveEnd]

This should have come with an axe.

[@rjmaksym7692]

I like that you’ve warmed up to the Earthrise Optimus, I agree the price point wasn’t awesome. My second question. You think we’ll see a mainline Superion or Brutacus anytime soon? (Within a few years?)

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I've not warmed up to it. My stance is the same as it ever was. I don't like it, but I fully admit it's a good figure, it's just not a Leader. We have leaks saying we are getting a Legacy Bruticus in the next line after United.

[@AliciaFytche]

I wish i could afford this thing! The combiner wars protectobots started my love for transformers and collecting and Hotspot has always been a favourite of mine!