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Pushing The Boundaries Of The Leader Class Pricepoint…….. | #transformers Legacy Sandstorm

[@hyperdimensionbliss]

The fact his heli mode so strongly resembles a copyright-neutral Pave Low has me desperately wanting a Blackout redeco. Do it HasTak, I will absolutely double-dip this mold for Blackout.

[@Lopnawe]

He does kinda have the mega hench proportions to pull a blackout cosplay off lmao

[@ORLY911]

g1 ified blackout would be neat, like how they did Barricade with Siege prowl

[@larrychilders6599]

Or make it be based off the Animated Blackout ​@ORLY911

[@fennekin1750]

@@ORLY911 Barry deserves another go using the Chase mold. It'd be perfect. Replace the capture claw with a flail thing or buzzsaw; Make him black, white, transclearent purple, & maybe a little dark blue; Give him a G1-ified Bayverse head (similar to some art I've seen); then done.

[@fennekin1750]

I'd like that. That'd be cool. But, Sandstorm's a Triplechanger, Blackout's not, so thats the only thing that makes me not entirely sure. But, it'd still be cool!

[@yodaedits416]

The chest is actually a common problem

[@606Xentrax606]

I had the issue too. Putting Pledge Floor Polish on both of the side tabs thickened mine up enough to hold more securely.

[@toyscourge4983]

How do you apply it? I’ve heard this trick works but idk how exactly to put it down correctly I don’t want to mess up my copy

[@yodaedits416]

@@toyscourge4983 Look up Kiki Joint liquid

[@Lightninging63]

I like how in bot mode he looks like a rugged explorer with a backpack, and the other two modes basically reflect this. Helicopter mode is fire 🔥, might have to consider him just for that

[@LeeONardo]

Actually with his toy style face he actually looks just like a Motocross rider (with a backpack lol), if someone could pose him on Wreck Gar it'd look great.

[@spacegoji1954]

I’m surprised there were no jokes about the darude sandstorm song

[@autobotdrift7805]

A outdated classic

[@noahmartin7644]

How does sandstorm go again?

[@eternaldragon2745]

@@noahmartin7644dododododo dodododododo dodododododo dododododo

[@Drawzilla2810]

@@noahmartin7644dududududududu dududu dududud

[@legotransformershaun]

Well hasbro seems to know what molds are gonna be remolded So we might see a blackout from this in 2 years Well just Just sit And wait Or drop kick G1 drop kick and blackout

[@Butwhoisthedreamer]

Bro the Lego City intro has me ROLLING 😂

[@Slimey1984]

Springer is a Car thats pretending to be a Helicopter, and a Helicopter thats pretending to be a Car. Thats why hes only a Voyager and the others aren't.

[@HBRice17]

That about Voyager Sandstorm?

[@juliorodriguez9746]

​@@HBRice17 no he said springer

[@HBRice17]

@@juliorodriguez9746 I know, that’s why I’m asking about T30 Sandstorm

[@thecorbeauxking7342]

Man this comment didn't age well.

[@Slimey1984]

@@HBRice17 The T30 Sandstorm is nice, I do like it. Let me make it clear, this statement is talking about the recent takes on triple changers, Siege to now. Also, I can't really blame his looks for it, thats just the way he was in G1, so its for accuracy. That accuracy tho, that lack of difference is why its a Voyager and not a Leader like the others

[@somerelativleyuninterestin4763]

I love how it’s possible to use his transformation joints in the chest to fake an ab crunch

[@chevy-is-a-good-boy]

Hope his Decepticon buddy, Octane is on the way. Still love the Titans Return Octane.

[@sansywastaken]

This guy looks so much better irl than in the stock images, I may have to pick him up as my first Tripe Changer!

[@gregcervantes9268]

I'm shocked that you didn't bring up thrilling 30s Sandstorm, we could've seen the difference from G1 and the IDW comics

[@ThatToyGuy]

Cant seem to find it after I did a massive cleaning

[@ffnbbq]

I miss the old Ultra class pricepoint, Universe Onslaught/Hardhead was gigantic.

[@KodyCrimson]

Hasbro would have such a missed opportunity not turning this into a G1 version of BBM Dropkick.

[@fennekin1750]

Hmmm...that'd be interesting. I don't think it'd be too bad. Maybe retool the carmode some, at least.

[@ThePuff18]

Gotta pick this guy up. He looks like a blast, and I already have SO many fan mode ideas! I’m going to Newburry Comics tomorrow, hoping to pick up this guy, Shard, and Starscream!

[@BananaLock]

When you were picking up animated prime and sandstorm for the voyager vs leader comparison, when you put them both down, at least for me, prime was very noticeably lighter sounding and quieter than sandstorm who sounded louder and heavier

[@chromethang1911]

and that prime is pretty hefty as well

[@Twinkformer]

Wonder if the cage and winch accessory might end up reused later on for a rescue bots blades

[@gerbbabycare3771]

I was not expecting a Lego city reference, but I'm glad I got it. To me, the leader=more complex is great depending on the figure, like triple changers who need it or SS Primal

[@octobotimus]

I mean some leaders are also controversial because the figure started as being a voyager and was then bumped up to leader just because of some extra bits or paint. Something they admitted to with leader scourge. That’s also an issue.

[@AJOlaks]

I have to wait until June to get this guy I dont wanna have to wait that long he looks so good

[@TheLEGOguy7145]

That hilarious intro was exactly what I needed today! Thank you for this masterpiece.

[@officerbarbrady8387]

I would love this as some type of weird US Coast Guard crossover. That helicopter would look fantastic in orange and white.

[@MS_FORTUNE_BEST_CHARACTER]

I had the older Anniversary version of sandstorm, Don't remember what year, But he was one of my First transformers figures, I remember loving how his Rotors turned into his buggy tires! I miss that figure.

[@CayeDaws]

Thrilling Thirty?

[@MS_FORTUNE_BEST_CHARACTER]

@@CayeDaws Yes!

[@CayeDaws]

@@MS_FORTUNE_BEST_CHARACTER glad to help

[@etonymous1632]

Normally I would not be happy that this toy had a g1 toy head, but in this case, I’m happy so happy that they went with the toy head. It looks WAY better than his handsome face in my opinion

[@LeeONardo]

Just mentioned in another comment but I came round to it also, it looks like a motorcross rider's helmet.

[@rhymesworthadime9555]

Just so you know, there is a gap between the tab you mentioned that might be keeping the chest from tabbing in, so it is NOT the problem, it's just a shallow peg hole (try using floor polish on the pegs and 5mm port on the chest) Also glad to see a fellow canadian get him early to stop the "leader triple changer too small that mean not worth price and is bad" thing

[@davidct1157]

Hes mine favorite auto bot triple changer to and ever review I seen had the chest issue but no feet issue . I seen one with the whole front of the buggy wouldnt lay flat one side was off the ground . The mold does have issues with warping still hope stock hold we never get enough and I need him .

[@tfcrossroads]

Loved the intro!!!

[@thatrussianguy116]

Y know he does kinda look like a firefighter Edit: A Lego firefighter

[@DragmaKerp]

G1 Sandstorm was my first transformer ever… so this release is important to me :( Also I wanted 3 things for the longest time… Sandstorm remake, Beast Wars remakes… and those were have now… So only one more wish to come true…. Hasbro please… Thunderclash when?

[@ascensionindustries9631]

That looks awesome. Totally worth it here.

[@2Viking43]

That LEGO City skit was freakin great!

[@jonahlink987]

You can give the small blaster to a megatron like in the scene in the 86 movie

[@Chokun-Gaming]

On average a leader class costs 70€ here in Finland, that is if you can even find one, since transformers are extremely rare, and one of the few stores that consistently sells them charges even more (90€ :( )

[@gentalrobots3988]

this is probably going to be a pegwarmer whenever they do a small leader its usually an iconic character like shockwave or astrotrain but i don't know anyone who brings up sandstorm as a favorite character or even a popular one

[@razorwave95]

Sandstorm is love sandstorm is life

[@LeeONardo]

Being G1 will give him collector points. He does stand out also with that colour scheme, I remember as a kid always wanting him on G1 leaflets.

[@TransformingTriumph-kg2iu]

this would be PERFECT for a Battleslash recolor!

[@gojiboy69]

The intro is absolutely baller lmfao

[@mitchsantona]

nice review buddy. sandstorm needed a good update. this thing is cool.

[@CheezyFreezy]

The new Evac intro is crazy

[@scatterbrain8764]

Liked for the intro alone, that was really creative. I like me a Triple-Changer, and as a complete package, I think this is my favourite one I've gotten so far. He does what Legacy Blitzwing set out to do, which was to blend the G1 toy and toon stylings together into a happy medium, and in my opinion he pulls it off even better. I don't mind Triple-Changers being 'Leaders by default' either. When you factor in how the number of transformations exponentially increases with the addition of a second alt. mode - robot to alt. A, plus robot to alt. B, and alt. A to alt. B - you're basically getting two extra Transformers in one, for roughly the combined price of a Voyager and a Deluxe. (At least where I live, anyway) Plus, the toy being at Voyager size works for me, since I mainly collect Voyagers, and I like my Transformers to all be a similar size.

[@Danimatronicspeed]

the intro was just peak!

[@illithid2003]

Regarding the chest being loose issue, the waist seems to be slightly misassembled and the mushroom pegs needs to be pushed more backward. Doing so will hamper the waist poseability but will make the chest tab properly, at least that is what happen with my copy.

[@dgray3771]

Still got to get mine out of the box, Ill check that out. Good point.

[@rubiconprime1429]

I just got the thrilling 30 figure, so I think I’ll sit this one out, but if HasTak ever repaints this as some version of Blackout I might just give it a shot

[@hauntedartworks]

They really love the siege seeker arms lol

[@jeffleake1960]

I bought some articulated hands for ROTF leader class prine from shspeways back in the day that id forgotten all about and it was a nice surprise to find them in my junk draw and eventually fit them . There awesome by the way

[@NovexusNui777]

Between this and T30, I'm at a crossroads

[@bpboo9222]

Not the Lego city intro looking like a hero factory commercial 😂

[@nickel-bolas951]

I was super down on this guy when i saw the promo shots but this video has convinced me to get him and earned you a sub. Good show.

[@nfortyeight]

Obligatory “How did you get this?”

[@MatrixHolder]

can't wait to get my sandstorm, he looks fantastic. I had the same knee issue with my animated prime, there is a gap filler kit on tfsafari for this prime that has gap fillers for the knees and that tightened up the knees to where its no longer an issue anymore, i just put a little tape in the gap before i put the filler in so it sticks out just a little bit so there is more friction at the joint and its perfectly tight now.

[@coffeeinhandproductions3238]

Intro was really fun and super unexpected. Definitely excited for this one even at the LC price point. While subjectively I think Blitzwing does everything slightly better, this a decent attempt and update. For me the plastic quality, and durability is definitely worth the price over a lesser price point. Complexity isn't anywhere as crazy as the Blitwing but still manages some clever ideas in how it basically turns inside out to form the helicopter. Lose chest plate I think is universal from most of the reviews I've seen. I think I have this one preordered for June. Now could we please get a LC Legacy Octane.

[@CHASEPRODUCTIONS18]

That intro 😂

[@j0hn00]

The way I look at the prices is this. Transformers is, and always has been, a fantastic deal for the money. Prices have gone up pretty evenly with inflation in their main market, the US. But Deluxes are still the same price as Marvel Legends and Star Wars Black Series. Those are action figures that regularly share parts and designs and don't super often get new stuff. Deluxe Transformers are almost always unique, interesting, and every single one is _at least_ two toys in one, plus generally having far better QC across the board than other action figure lines (and design always getting better), all while being the same price as those other lines. We can tell just from that, that Deluxes are a superb deal all around, and the bigger or more complex figures being more expensive, but not unreasonably so, and the smaller ones being reasonably cheaper... So yes, like any collecting hobby, Transformers tends to wreck the wallet regularly, but it's so worth it anyway because thats just a part of a collecting hobby. Prices will have to get a fair bit worse, or the quality of figures go down, before I start complaining That all being said, I know this whole conversation is different when we bring in the insane Canadian prices

[@RedHood3308.]

For some reason at both my local targets he's priced like a voyager at $35 US instead of $55, and they had a 30% all transformers promotion going on so I got him for $24.50, so I basically got a Leader for the price of a deluxe!!!

[@herringstheseries]

Same here!

[@Ultra_rocketmus]

13:52 same thing with my legacy drag strip, bro literally disappeared and I have no idea where I put him

[@Kaporeview_qlqr12]

Try putting a little bit of super glue on the chest tabs to increase friction and get a firmer fit.

[@S0n0fG0D]

If this pushes the boundaries of leader class, then we've really gone downhill.

[@Rollout_12]

YOURE MY FAVOURITE KZbinR

[@thantrus]

I really do like this figure as well, and it's honestly shot up to one of my favorites from the Legacy United line. As for the price point, well, yeah, I paid it obviously. Not gladly, mind you, like I did for a SS86 Grimlock. I kind of have mixed feelings about Sandstorm, but predominantly positive, mostly because of the toy quality itself. I agree with you that he does need a little extra oomph his kit to justify his price point.

[@Goldtendo27]

Damn. That was fast

[@TFfangeek]

Fantastic review That Toy Guy!!! I was going to order Sandstorm from an eBay scalper, but I think I will wait until he appears on the shelves for retail price. lol Keep on being amazing.

[@TomMSTie1138]

The chest is a common problem AFAIK. I'm sure someone will figure out a way to tab the chest in better.

[@Amerac133]

So far I have the two leader triple changers that are out and do plan to get this one as well even if price point is not the best I do enjoy the figures and your honest review helped me decide fully. I do hope the rest of the triple changers get new figures cause I would enjoy an octane and broadside and a new springer as well

[@Mistercheifprume]

Peak intro 😂😂

[@dr4wform4tion]

I have a philosophy now with newer copies of figures now a days due to many of my purchases being loose and tabs not tabbing in the places they’re supposed to plug into. As much as I want something when it first comes out I wait towards the very end when it’s not as relevant I unfortunately have to wait for the better copies. Worked for when I got kingdom Galvatron! It was the only copy from what I know that didn’t have the messed up shoulders 😱🤯

[@MojusPrime]

It would be cool if they put the toon Sandstorm head with leader Octane since they’re good buds.

[@theaether3124]

I picked him up today (i had to, i loved the toy growing up) and I love him!

[@MicFish456]

Best intro ever

[@fennekin1750]

I need to grab this guy really soon! Hopefully I can! Sandstorm looks sick! Perfect altmodes & perfect botmode! Love him! He has a gun, despite being a pacifist in G1, but its fine. Its cool. I love the rope-cage thing. Thats a cool accessory. I really want a Legacy/Legacy-style Octane! Hes one of my fav Triplechangers! & he'd look great with Sandstorm!

[@ryanspees2857]

You mentioned your animated Optimus having a loose right knee and I got a copy today and mine also has that issue

[@Alongo_s]

1:45 I also have the same problem with the chest and it might be the peg not being big enough for the whole

[@Krystof_animation]

What was that Lego city intro.😂😂😂by the way nice video.🎉

[@fastbear9681]

if you push on the back and chest of the figure, his chest will tab into place

[@Prime.studios]

Nice intro👍

[@Mecha82]

I must say that from Dorvak duo Sandstorm was always most TF looking one and they nailed it with this new leader class version.

[@bobagorof]

Could you blu-tack an extra bit onto the chest peg and see if that helps the chest stay? That way you could figure out if the peg is too short or if the side tabs are the issue.

[@user-Miha.]

HeloChopper, Buggy This guy is clearly trying to hint at One Piece

[@mechamax7919]

those rotors kinda trigger me, like they really couldn't make it look any smoother and less of a cluster in heli-mode?

[@Guatdefook]

I love the G1 Sandstorm toy to death, really wanting to pick this up.

[@DanielBoyMan1]

A HELICOPTER HAS FALLEN INTO A MAN IN LEGO CITY, START THE NEW RESCUE RIVER! HAY! BUILD THE RIVER! TRANSFORM INTO THE HELICOPTER, FALL INTO THE MAN!! ONLY IN LEGO CITY!

[@OptimusMonk01]

Got line in SG.Chest doesn't want to stay in place when being handled but no feet problems. Getting buggy mode to line up a challenge.

[@Alexprime-ve1od]

You forgot to split the tail fin in two four dune-buggy mode.😢😅

[@straker454]

Hellachopper? I'm going to start calling them that now XD

[@zachmillspaugh9743]

Perfect intro

[@IHatfield]

the intro 🤣

[@xamedprotocol8749]

the intro got me xddd

[@RodimusMinor1987]

Sandstorm is my favorite Triple Changer too

[@fennekin1750]

I like him, but I think Octane's mine, or at least hes up there.

[@dgray3771]

Always Blitzwing. Least favorite being Springer. The guy just annoys me. Like a third wheel.

[@jamesvoiles364]

Hey toy guy, my copy also has the chest tab issue would you recommend sending an email to good old hasbro??

[@SpartanDara]

I somehow found him for $25 at my target. I bought it because I'm a sucker for a good deal, but eh... he's one of the first figures where i'm like "I should sell him"

[@captainducktape689]

I just got mine on sale from target for 35 USD. First transformer I’ve gotten in years, good choice

[@Xenobears]

I ordered this guy, the Galaxy Starscream, and Infernac Shard off of the Hasbro store.

[@godzillamaster077]

Do you think this would be a good transformer for someone starting a collection?

[@fishpop]

Assortment prices really hamper sales cos of the whole varying sizes but same price issue. Stuff like Gunpla prices things by kit. So a standard Zaku II is £8 while something like the Nightingale is almost £37 despite both being in the same line. Granted this is retail prices, not Amazon/eBay resellers.

[@corey-cg01]

To be fair tho, I don't think that comparison works because the nightingale is huge and if it costed the same amount as a Zaku 2 it'd probably suck.

[@fishpop]

@@corey-cg01 That wasn't my point. What i meant was how both Zaku and Nightingale were from the same line but had different prices. In retrospect it's more like if the TF Studio Series didn't have classes at all, just everything in the same line.

[@corey-cg01]

@@fishpop oh sorry. Things just fly over my head sometimes.

[@ostrichthekid1308]

I got this dude at a target today and it rang up at 35$ US!

[@legotransformershaun]

The fallen has fallen to a river On cybertron Build the nemesis to save him

[@TheTFGoat]

Notice the new sound effects in the vid, I dig it- If you can add in different sound effects rather then just using the woosh it be a nice change!

[@twelvevirus9479]

I'm pretty sure the tires are actually rubber. I was very surprised, mine had a stuck wheel and it was just because the tire was off the track

[@twelvevirus9479]

I found mine at target about an hour ago. He was on sale for 35 u.s.

[@jeremiahsacks2868]

Uhm ackshooly the arms are stolen from the titans return jumpstarter mould, it just so happens that they are done so in the same way that the seige seeker stole them from the titans return jumpstarter.

[@IaconSanitationDepartment]

I am so glad I got my blitzwing at clearance price. It's a punch in the gut when hasbro, dose this to the fans that are willing to pay leader class for a voyger or deluxe, they could have gave him articulated fingers and a few more accessories and a blast effect. I know it's all about money, but they are nickel and diming us to death.

[@BlackHoleAtron]

Good review! This looks like a very nicely made deluxe+. I wouldn't go so far to say it's as big as a full-fledged voyager like reactivate optimus or something like that. It reminds more of a deluxe+. I would like one of these, but for any more than $25-ish I'd pass. The chest not pegging in is concerning. If that issue is widespread, it becomes a $10 purchase to me - gotta be well-made or it's pure clearance to me.

[@finlay8346]

man really hoping we get a more toon accurate version soon maybe in a 2 pack with a 86 arcee lifeline repaint

[@chemica7vortex921]

good intro