The Most Disappointing Pickups of 2024!

[@Final_State]

Want gonna mention since its not a transformer but since the con has that anime figure. My most disappointing figure was loose collector greatwolves. From beginning to end i was disappointed. Delayed for 6 months into it being unable to stand. It still looks cool laid on the table though.

[@BigBotBodega]

James you was a little hard on Magmatron lol. I wasn't planning on getting it and then I got it on a discount I couldn't pass on. I was surprised how much I like that figure.

[@jalalnasser9525]

Thanks for another awesome show, you guys are hugely appreciated, planning to become a paying member asap and want to support the channel. Nothing but love to you both but I have to disagree with Bobby on mobian studios star commander Grimlock, at least in the robot mode which is massive with decent ractcheted joints, light up features and the hammer/spear/and the two hammer pieces that can be separated and used as guns in the robot mode and the pterodactyl which turns to a shield or wings/backpack for the robot mode.... I love him and he scales pretty well with Monocrat Megatank and an oversize MP10 Optimus too. Peace and blessing always, can't wait for the next show 🙏🏼❤️👊🏼

[@botvscon]

Thank you very much wet really appreciate it. I'm glad you like the figure. I was disappointed in it after getting the sniper rifle by NBK which seemed to be better in all modes. I agree that the bot mode is good. The Dino mode is decent as well. I did not like the rifle mode. It felt flimsy. But hey if you love it that is all that matters.

[@jalalnasser9525]

Thanks for the feedback bro and I totally agree with you on the rifle mode for sure, I mainly got him for the bot mode as Grimlock is my boy, so have to admit I am totally biased. Dude I am so hyped to get the Gatling Gun! Love the oversize figs, if any others come to mind please let me know. God bless peace and best wishes, speak soon 👌🏼👍🏼🙏🏼❤️

[@ryandubeau5298]

Shadow striker. I like the way it looks that. It's just something about just off to me.

[@botvscon]

I would be more disappointed if I paid full price

[@BigBotBodega]

I agree the Bless (Cerebros) Good figure, I got the red one. My paint did get messed up transforming. SIDEBURN RID is terrible. The only reason I got it was I got Omega Prime. Thundertron I think the Star Raider version is better than the first one. My worst fig of 2024 is Definatley RID SIDEBURN. The only thing good on that figure is the head.

[@botvscon]

The Bless figures look great. They just aren't functional as anything but bot mode. You should be getting that Omega Prime pretty soon

[@scythe4277]

We know you guys are always honest, even when it’s difficult

[@peace4myheart]

For James, it's not that difficult. He's the Con after all. JAJAJA

[@botvscon]

Yeah that is our montra I guess

[@Peshi80]

Can't disagree with most of these disappointing Hasbro figures. Steeljaw was the only one I bought as a placeholder of hopefully a Dr. Wu version releasing sometime soon. But that, Shadow Striker, Lockdown and #1 being Slipstream.

[@botvscon]

Send they're were a lot of common thoughts around some figures

[@thetitan914]

Considering this list I think Bobby meant "dishonorable" mentions...... "Disappointing" is extremely fair in my view as it's your individual perspectives, which is a big reason I watch you guys. I appreciate your perspectives (even if James is a Con....lol). I fortunately passed on most of the bots on your lists. However, I was more surprised, after James' Magmatron pick, that the Hasblow part was so short...... In Legends, the Mod Fans Cerebros was disappointing for me. The paint chipping and the scale not matching with any other Legends I have disappointed me.

[@botvscon]

Yes dishonorable mentions is what I meant. I'm not sure what I called it 🤦🏾‍♂️. Creek was a bummer. I liked the way it looked but that's about it. Not transforming them

[@scythe4277]

I hate 86 Steeljaw but I still want him cause I love the character. Never saw him at retail 🤷🏻‍♂️I’ll buy your spare Bobby 🤣

[@botvscon]

It's up for sale. Email me and we can make it happen

[@Scoobyprime]

Retry transforming your sideswipe....something is off. I have that figure, and everything should be flush no gaps in alt mode. He and Sunstreaker I keep in alt mode as if they are still driving around on Cybertron. They look great together in alt mode...worth redoing yours

[@botvscon]

I don't know what's going on with mine!

[@maui_idw7644]

Worst for me was Wonderful-Trans Optimus. Stuff came broken. Had to wait on a replacement part got it and fixed it but the figure feels like it's made of Lays plain potato chips

[@botvscon]

Oh wow. I liked that figure. It has so much articulation. Mine also didn't come broken so I get the frustrating with that alone.

[@BigBotBodega]

I will say that the Fanshobby Tidal wave Galvatron combination is waaaaaaay better than Hasbros.

[@botvscon]

Thanks for letting us know. I haven't done it yet with FH and I don't own the Hasbro version.

[@polarisrustinpeace1797]

I must agree, FH has been way more miss than hit for a while now. Those FH jets are very disappointing. I'm VERY, VERY selective with hasben, so I avoided all their garbage.

[@botvscon]

It's sad because FH was rising on my list of companies

[@peace4myheart]

No disappointment from me from Hasbro bc what's there to be disappointed when you don't buy any. JAJAJA Kidding. I only started buying Hasbro's and am going back to buy a few old figures for my collection, those that have been tested and reviewed by others. As for 3rd party, the only mildly disappointing figure for me is the Windcharger/Tailgate combo. Their legs are a bit finicky due to their tiny size. I really wanted them just to complete my minibots collection. I'm only slightly disappointed bc it's not to the high standard I'd expected from Newage. They're fine for what they are as they are not really my favorite characters.

[@botvscon]

They were so tiny. Felt weird. They were also my early introduction to Legends figures especially minibots.

[@msquaredstl]

Each bot and con is important to a collection in its own way. That being said, yeah that FH Jetfire was something special...

[@botvscon]

Haha

[@warrenlafnear3384]

😂 bumblebee shockwave doing yoga poses

[@botvscon]

I was so disappointed

[@klinikle5445]

I want to know what James looks like without facial hair.

[@johnbattle5796]

I just ordered the last 2 figures for if leo Kaiser

[@botvscon]

Nice!

[@SlowQQSlow]

Can i have the blaster speaker so i don't have to spend another $10?😂 Being sold at Amazon for $27..what?????

[@botvscon]

That is crazy.

[@ManumusMaximus]

My Spock has two right legs

[@botvscon]

Ohhhhh that's terrible. Hopefully you opened up a ticket to get that resolved

[@Norrisc761]

James, didn't you get the legends blue Sandstorm in '24?

[@peace4myheart]

I think that figure was released in late 2023

[@Norrisc761]

@@peace4myheart Yeah, released at the tail end of '23, but he may not have received it until '24. But, I could wrong. Maybe he listed it in last year's video. I don't remember

[@another_mike5]

I'm so glad it wasn't xtb, xtb, xtb, great show as always, thanks.

[@botvscon]

No there was enough bad to go around this year

[@warrenlafnear3384]

😅 you mean you have some dishonorable mentions Mr Bobby😅

[@botvscon]

Haha yes that's it

[@johnbattle5796]

So Bobby, what I'm hearing you say is my repaint of Sunstreak is a better Sideswipe. Thank you, I feel the same😅

[@botvscon]

It's a nice way of putting it.

[@punaforager]

Thanks I’ll stay clear of fans hobby. Steel jaw was so bad. Magmatron was high on many lists this year, I’m surprised to hear it looks bad and feels cheap.

[@botvscon]

The FH was a big disappointment especially since I chose it over the Hasbro. Wondering if I should go back and grab that one now.... On discount of course

[@Scoobyprime]

First lol

[@botvscon]

Funny