Top Ten Transformers of Twenty Twenty Three: TTToTTT

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[@ilikepigeons6101]

"i love the feet" - perspective end, 3/1/2024

[@conehead9796]

Damn bro is already living in March

[@DaLegoMan.]

ARCHIVE THIS!!!

[@ilikepigeons6101]

@@conehead9796 bro is an american HAAAAAA

[@MostLikelyPeterParker]

​@@conehead9796 It's the European way of writing the date

[@conehead9796]

@@MostLikelyPeterParker I know it's a joke

[@tweedydragon4986]

I knew you loved the nemesis but damn I didn’t expect it to take the number one spot. I’m yet to experience it myself (waiting for a sale like I do with most titans) but I guess it surprised me because it’s just rare for a titan to be that perfect. They’re typically good but not great in my book and quite a few others from what I’ve seen.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I'm sure that surprised a lot of people, but like I said, we've not needed something so much, and then had them deliver, the next closest thing was the Ark, and the Ark wound up Sucking.

[@tweedydragon4986]

@@PerspectiveEnd I think that the only thing keeping me from buying it at full price is the lack of a character, I've heard nothing bad about it. Hell, I've even been considering canceling my TR fort max reissue preorder to buy the nemesis instead. Only thing stopping me is the thought that I won't be able to get maximus again if I do.

[@Kuroketsu]

@@tweedydragon4986 Even if you end up missing Nemesis now and having to get it at secondary market price, the markup would be significantly lower than it would be for Fort Max in a reversed scenario

[@TFfangeek]

2023 was definitely a year of outstanding Transformers being unleashed. Thank you for sharing your top picks PerspectiveEnd!! :D Keep on being amazing.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I'm glad you enjoyed.

[@TFfangeek]

@@PerspectiveEnd All your reviews are extremely enjoyable!! :D

[@Nathaniel_dino2008-jz6gv]

Oh......

[@alexlemonds2838]

*sees thumbnail.* Y'know what I want? Kirk Cameron to narrate over Beast Machines because, as I've commented on many times in the past, it's just Left Behind but with robots.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I don't see how that would improve that show.

[@Nathaniel_dino2008-jz6gv]

are you blind it's because by flash bang

[@alexlemonds2838]

​@@PerspectiveEndImprove it?

[@ToaKoran]

Out of all the figures we’ve gotten this year, the many that I’ve enjoyed, Armada Optimus and Megatron truly are my everything. I stopped everything I was doing when they were out up for pre-order, even at work, and snagged them up. They both look amazing, they feel amazing, and I legitimately got a bit teary-eyed when I finally got Optimus especially in-hand since there was a good while where I genuinely believed he wouldn’t happen. When that prototype was shown off I didn’t even care that it was overly-stylized, I was just eager to finally get a new Armada Optimus in some form, to have that line acknowledged and given a new figure so we wouldn’t still be stuck calling the 2002 Deluxe the best Armada Optimus toy. I was so hyped, and with the prolonged silence and lack of any leaks I was heartbroken and uneasily certain Hasbro didn’t have enough faith to make him. I’m so happy I was wrong, though. These two are my childhood revived in their true glory with each figure only having minor downsides that I can only consider nitpicks. Megatron’s shoulders not having great articulation, and Optimus having a really weird waist swivel and crotch skirt, the former being sufficiently fixed by an amazing upgrade kit while the latter is partially fixed albeit in an expensive kit of mostly useless additions. Even the lacking paint on the feet Toyhax has covered, now. The only genuine critique I have is that Optimus’ shin flaps should have been better reinforced so they wouldn’t be such a breakage issue. Armada is my childhood, it’s my very first Transformers, my entry into this series and fandom, and I will never not love it. It sucks that Starscream and Hotshot were failures, but if two had to be sacrificed so two came out nearly perfect, then I’m at least happy the two faction leaders came out on top.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I totally get why, a lot of people have a huge amount of Fondness for that old show. I barely remember it, though I do remember liking it. I really liked that Initial Prototype, it was so cool looking. Megatron should have had better shoulders, but it doesn't ruin it for me. I'm glad you got two great representations of the Armada Characters this year.

[@Anonymous_ButNot]

Was not expecting the old timey prospector voice, but I liked it weirdly enough

[@V3r0nicle]

Lmao same

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I'm glad so many people thought that was funny.

[@wildetimes-anunofficialzoo5983]

All in favour of bringing it back for next year's list?

[@losisansgaming2628]

@@wildetimes-anunofficialzoo5983 i think a new voice each year would be good

[@kahlaarabbani2907]

From this list I'm hoping to find ultra magnus since i've always wanted a car carrier as a kid, and the fact that it's also a transformer is a big bonus for me. Also i'm glad that I got Transmetal megatron, with a 50% discount to top it off.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I think you will like it if you pick it up.

[@fortheloveofgodlaugh2981]

This list makes perfect sense. We've been getting mid ass voyagers and deluxes since all of the budget has been going to absolutely balling out for the Leader and Commander Class figures. It's not that you need to spend money for good stuff, but the BEST stuff is going to cost you a bit, but consider that a Leader is really just not buying 3 deluxes.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I mean back in like 2017 I would have put Triggerhappy as the Best of year, or dam near it.

[@iamnotme9995]

My top two are Armada Optimus and Armada Megs. A lot of the other stuff I bought this like the Legacy Motormaster, legacy Towline and CW Bruticus KO were definitely top ten material (for me).

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I do understand. They are great figures.

[@TCONDISCORD]

I love that nemesis has boosters on her feet, looks really cool. Awesome video as always! Keep up the great work!

[@senipain2785]

I really really need to get the Nemeses huh? Overall, great list! And I love the prospector voice lmao 🤣

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Prospector End is a real crowd pleaser.

[@15oClock]

Two Skyfires on the list at once? But Christmas is over 340 days from now!

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Truly it was a good year.

[@williamgiambatista7925]

Yeah, the nemesis truly is amazing. I’d probably say my favorite figure of the year was Motermaster (I know he came out last year but I got him in the menasor box set this year soo :P) but yeah holy cow she looks awesome. She pairs so well with the arc and I’m so glad I got her for Christmas

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I'm happy to hear I didn't steer you wrong about the Nemesis.

[@Cdr2002]

3:38 the only lost gimmicks I bemoan is that I wish the turret could go 360 so I could spin it around like a 5 year old when it’s in front of his chest and go “pew pew pew pew” and I think a 5MM shank for the claw hand would’ve been nice

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Yeah the Turret Spin is irritating.

[@nfortyeight]

My personal list (I have not yet bought Snarl or the commanders) Honorable Mentions - 86 Frenzy, Beachcomber, Needlenose, Code Red, Black Lio Convoy 10) Legacy Menasor - Great Combiner; not higher because of individual components being low tier 9) Legacy Bludgeon -Tarn was good and Bludgeon fixed his QC problems. 8) Toxitron Grimlock -Would be higher if I had the original instead of the repaint. 7) Legacy Metalhawk -has better accessories than Cyclonus;would be higher if he was his own figure. 6) 86 Ratchet - him and Ironhide justified the voyager price point better than a lot of modern voyagers. 5) 86 Brawn -Great representation of the character 4) Legacy Armada Megatron -Great figure in leader scale 3) Legacy Inferno - For the ROYALTY! 2) Legacy TII Megatron -Amazing update, even for people who didn’t watch Beast Wars (not #1 because he’s technically from last year) 1) ᵍᵃᵐᵉʳ edition Optimus Prime - Hasbro Blew the whole budget on this guy

[@PerspectiveEnd]

10 menasor was from last year. 8 Was a great way to get the Amazing 86 Grimlock, but is also a repaint and doesn't count. The rest are good pics and were all released this year for the first time, so it's an over all good list.

[@nfortyeight]

@@PerspectiveEnd technically menasor was completed this year

[@SnazzySoundwave]

Glad to see all the awesome figures you got. 2023 was a pretty good year for me too, I got the Nemesis, MP-13 Soundwave, even the Magic Square Light of Freedom in Nemesis Prime colors for less than $100. Here's to another year of (hopefully) great figures.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Nice! Happy to hear that, which one's your favorite.

[@SnazzySoundwave]

​@@PerspectiveEnd Definitely a tie between, Soundwave and the Light of Freedom. If I really had to choose it'd be the Light of Freedom, it's by far the best (and only) Prime mold I have that's at masterpiece scale. Only downside is that the screw holding the faceplate in stripped horribly when I was switching them out.

[@awesomeguy9513]

The legacy dreadwing was something I tried to hunt but in Canada stock is super wonky hopefully we get another repaint this year. Mainline prime is definitely a surprise with how good it is, rotb mainline was pretty good The commanders also pretty good this year armada prime is a joy and magnus I don’t have but looks very good. For me that legends armada star scream is awesome, core energon megatron pretty solid for a core class really want a full sized version, and tiger hawk very satisfying leader captures the character well and if they can do rampage or depthcharge at leader size 2023 was pretty good overall good titan, good commanders, and a good lot of core-leaders. 2024 united also looks to be on a strong start.

[@awesomeguy9513]

One trio I’ve been 50-50 on is the legacy insecticons. Kickback looks alright, shrapnel is mixed, then bombshell the head is wonky. I like the insecticons nice set of robot bugs but the legacy set is so mixed idk if it’s worth getting

[@PerspectiveEnd]

When you Say Legends Armada Starscream, you mean that one 3P one right? I wish the Legacy Insecticons were better.

[@awesomeguy9513]

@@PerspectiveEndyes the 3P one it’s not hasbro but it’s very nice it basically improves upon the legacy version at legends scale The insecticons weren’t the best, there was the retro ones but those are more expensive than the deluxes but they didn’t hit the mark as a trio. I’m curious if they’ll do repaint/tooling of them like chopshop or barrage that could salvage them but currently not worth it

[@dangipson5504]

I decided to buy the 86 sludge yesterday and I love it, it's now the second tallest figure I own and the heaviest I own, I don't have much problems with it other than some joints eighter being too tight of too loose, but other than that, it's fantastic, and I'm glad I finally have a dinobot to my collection

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I'm glad to hear I didn't steer you wrong about it. What's your Tallest figure?

[@dangipson5504]

@@PerspectiveEnd the studio series leader blackout, but only by a couple centimeters

[@banks9086]

Not sure if this was intentional, but the Mainline Optimus Prime was mistransformed in robot mode. You’re supposed to bring the neck up during transformation far enough that the front windows poke out slightly.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

It was intentional, I prefer it with the doors closed in his chest.

[@KodyCrimson]

Gotta say, getting a kit for Dragon Megs because he's so good is solid logic. I hate when people get kits for bad figures or mods for games to make them good. Because it enables the companies to keep cheaping out knowing others will do the work for them. And the point on gimmicks reminds of Thew Adams Armada Megatron video. Basically saying it wasn't anything remarkable because it lost all the gimmicks. I think the people sour about the gimmicks probably came from his video.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Exactly, the figure has to earn it's kit, not need fixing with it.

[@nameforcomments4092]

This video. This one right here. This is the video that finally cemented for me that I simply can’t try to get figures in stores anymore. Most of the list just never showed up for me and several probably never will. And if I’m only buying online, it’s just a fact that I’ll wind down and essentially stop collecting soon. Man, I really hate Hasbro sometimes.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I'm really sorry to hear that, there was still a lot of fun to come out this year, but it is unfortunate that the best were so hard to find.

[@nameforcomments4092]

@@PerspectiveEnd Well damn, I didn’t think anyone was actually going to read my comment. It was absolutely an “old man yells at cloud” moment. Great video, by the way. Had to be to give me such an imminent sense of FOMO.

[@floydforthought9998]

That take on Upgrade kits is so great. Figures definitely need to earn them if I’m going to pay for upgrades that are the same price of the figure itself. Only bought a few upgrade kits for the Bayverse stuff. I’m glad you enjoyed the Mainline ROTB Optimus, it was awesome to me too. Somehow it gets the job better then the Studio Series.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Exactly, I should be buying a working toy off the bat, I shouldn't be spending twice the price on a figure that was never good enough in the first place to get something worth the initial investment.

[@moosiefate]

Great list, as you said the biggest issue has been price. Nemesis is $300 MP Jetfire is over $500. I lucked out on getting transmetal Megs on clearance and bought Ultra Magnus with free Amazon vouchers, which was awesome.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Wait why is Skyfire over 500, I got mine for around 3?

[@moosiefate]

@@PerspectiveEnd Exhange rate. It’s about $550 here.

[@Nolan_Studios_OFFICIAL]

Alternate title: “What’s the Best Skyfire”

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I mean I already did that twice, and they didn't take the number 1 slot.

[@hackusprime]

Happy new year, mr.end. In the voice of Zapp Brannigan "Keep making that sweet sweet content. BAM"

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Thank you very much... BAM!

[@blastermaster3869]

The ProspectorEnd voice was hilarious. 😂

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I'm glad so many people liked it.

[@TheGreatSoundwave]

As someone who owns Studio Series Rise of the Beasts Optimus and the mainline figure I love both of them, Studio Series looks great, the articulation is great, Transformation is your typical Optimus transformation with a few added steps to keep things interesting. The vehicle mode has one visual issue and he does have Hot Rod shoulders But if you look past that you have yourself a pretty great Optimus figure

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I'm sure he's pretty good, but people act like it would be a slaughter in his favor to compare the two.

[@TheGreatSoundwave]

@@PerspectiveEnd I’d say the 2 are equal in most areas But studio Series does things just that little bit better

[@Blind_Prime]

man I wanted that Titan Class but the budget wasnt there last year. :( Too many commander classes and leader classes to pick up. Though I regret getting the wfc game megs and prime. Didnt enjoy them that much. I did enjoy Origins Jazz idk if you did or not. been awhile since I listened to your review of him. I was also surprised you didnt put Beachcomber or Brawn in this list. Those two deluxes were amazing. They will be in my list that is for sure lol. Be well mate and I really enjoyed this video. I love all the top tens of the year because everyone opinions of what is the best is diffrent. It is kinda fun. Happpy New Year!

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I do understand that, a LOT of really big really expensive figures to break the bank on. I'm glad you enjoyed the Jazz more than me. I really REALLY liked Brawn, but it didn't make the list just because it was too close, there are things even now I feel like should have made it over others. The Beach Comber is however a worse version of the Power of the Primes one, so I didn't care for it. And Happy New Year right back at you!

[@yonderjam]

Thoughts on the figures I cared about from this list: TMII Megatron: this figure is great. I hope we get more Transmetals and Quickstrike in the future now that we have both Silverbolt and Tigerhawk. Mainline Optimus Prime: I have both figures, and I can confirm that the posing is a million times better on the Mainline. 86 Snarl: This is perfect. I can't wait for the set to be complete. 86 Ultra Magnus: Can't wait to get this figure. He definitely looks like one of the bigger Commanders (not Jetfire scale but still) Also, the Reactivate Figures are so cool that I think the Decepticons should use similar designs in the ROTB sequels (and maybe the Autobots as well but they already have designs in that part of the live action continuity).

[@PerspectiveEnd]

They better do the other Fuzors I swear to God. And Rampage. 86 Snarl is great. And yes I'd say that while Magnus is not as big as the other Commanders he does feel like it fits the category.

[@Kuroketsu]

I DID buy Nemesis just for the alt mode 😆, which is why I waited as long as I could to get it on sale somewhere. Sadly it keeps selling out at full price all over the place and I had to bite the bullet and grab it off BBTS before I ended up stuck on the secondary market overpaying instead

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Do you have it in hand yet? If you do how do you feel about it over all?

[@Kuroketsu]

Still in my Pile of Loot unfortunately. Waiting to ship it out with some other bigger things once they come in.

[@pogtolad7702]

Since we have gotten so many good figures this year and not alot of bad ones, you should do a "meh" of the year list. Happy New year!

[@PerspectiveEnd]

We shall see.

[@dkkanofkash8798]

FINALLY SOMEONE MENTIONED MP-57 SKYFIRE. It’s almost as if nobody got him this year. I’ve seen people put Siege Jetfire at the top of their lists, but in my personal opinion, MP Skyfire knocks Siege Jetfire out of the park. Very underrated Masterpiece.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

The MP Skyfire is awesome, I think people just forgot what they got this year.

[@domydomy6668]

This year for me was the best year of transformers for me. A new movie despite not performing the best, a new show, and some of the best figures ever I don’t need to tell you which. Figures since I already told you them

[@PerspectiveEnd]

It was a very good one, and I can see why it was your best.

[@MrPooPooJohn]

4:57 the cadence and casual whiny delivery of this line - "boi, i-haydit" 😂😂😂😂😂 he gets me. 😅

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I am good at my job.

[@jinxtheunluckypony]

Because of Hasbro’s distribution I legitimately don’t know which figures I got that were from 2022 and which ones were from 2023. With that said, I won’t even try to parse out when any of my figures are from and just list off a few heavy hitters I got this year. I hit the QC jackpot on Flamewar so my copy is actually a really solid figure with a gorgeous paint job, the price they retailed for was practically criminal but I didn’t pay retail for mine so I can enjoy her without the aftertaste of getting ripped off. Inferno and Tarantulas are top tier Beast Wars figures and it’s a crime they didn’t come out in Kingdom, each one is exactly what they should be and I don’t think I’d change a thing on either. Finally, this definitely isn’t a 2023 release but a few months ago I *FINALLY* got a hold of an Eris Kultur. She is, without question, the best figure I own.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I didn't know Flamewars had QC issues? Inferno and Tarantuals RULE it's so stupid how most of the Best BW stuff came out, AFTER kingdom. I'm so glad to hear you are having such a good time with the Eris Kultur.

[@jinxtheunluckypony]

@@PerspectiveEnd Shattered Glass Flamewar is INFAMOUS for her QC issues. A lot of her figures have loose arms that fall off at the swivel which is lame but fixable. The far larger issue is that a lot of them also have her legs misassembled in a way that prevents her from transforming. Fixing her legs requires you to push a few pins out which requires a certain amount of know how and risks destroying the figure completely. I wouldn’t recommend anyone roll the dice on a Shattered Glass Flamewar, the only reason I bought mine is because the botcon figures are prohibitively expensive.

[@brotquel1592]

A little update from your christmas suggestions video: I managed to get mainline Airazor for an afforrdable price and I love her, had to tighten up the elbows but she's fantastic. Thanks for the suggestion and happy holydays!

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I'm happy to hear you managed to get her without breaking the bank.

[@BlitzkriegOmega]

I still can't get over the fact that Nemesis is so fucking huge that she has to Slav Squat in order to fit in the BIG Light Box.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

To be fair, part of it is the shoulders having Cathedrals on top of them.

[@Nathaniel_dino2008-jz6gv]

Can't not you stop say bad word this is a family-friendly

[@rcwstopmotionproductions]

I’ll say it from experience but ss 102 waist is like the seige but it’s molded in a way to where it can kick over it’s head without using the abb crunch

[@PerspectiveEnd]

That's 1 good joint.

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

Excellent choices 😉😁❤️

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Thank you very much!

[@ColdTRex]

My favorite figures are 5. Legacy Bulkhead- I think it’s a pretty boring figure but because Transformers Prime was my favorite show and it just means a lot to me 4. SS Bumblebee Brawn- Really, Really, REALLY FUN 3. SS ROTB Bumblebee- It might just be because of the movie but I think it’s a very worthwhile figure, minus its slightly boring Transformation 2. Kingdom Galvatron- There are very few unambiguously great Transformers in my collection. And he’s just that 1. SS Rotb Optimus Prime- I understand why many people dislike it and I even agree with many of them that it’s wuite flawed but it was the single most fun toy I got this year and I LOVE IT

[@PerspectiveEnd]

4 Brawn is indeed very fun. Most of these figures wouldn't be on my list though because they are from previous years.

[@TH3_B3MEH_0TH]

If I had a nickel for every time a Megatron voiced by David Kaye appeared on this list, I’d have two nickels, which isn’t a lot but it’s weird that it happened twice … … … Actually, no, Armada and Dragon Megs are both DIVINE. I expected this for sure

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Honestly I don't think people would complain if he did it more.

[@Kaijufan1954-ny8fb]

Great vid as always man, wanted to ask though, what are your thoughts on the Godzilla X Kong trailer and Godzilla’s new design in it?

[@PerspectiveEnd]

It looks OK, but the Villain looks lame. Just a Bald old Monkey.

[@ThomasKarisko]

the ss prime was a target buzzworthy only and after a month they stoped selling it so thats way nobody can find one

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Is that what happened?

[@mctankies]

Part of me suspected Nemesis would be number one. She's just too cool.

[@V3r0nicle]

Yea, nice to see the big massive decepticon ship have its own equally badass robot form :o

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Indeed she is, and when the video got down to like the top 3 you had to know you were right.

[@green-legacy]

honestly i highly agree with this list nemesis is probably my favourite figure now too however my nemesis fin piece wont snap in place but likely i transformed it wrong however its robot mode IS PRECIOUS and i find it incredible that i prefer its robot mode rather than the show accurate iconic ship mode

[@PerspectiveEnd]

What do you mean her fin wont snap in place?

[@green-legacy]

the 2 fins on the back of legs on robot mode don’t really snap in place to make one very well in vehicle mode

[@MostLikelyPeterParker]

I used this episode as a podcast in Study Hall today

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I'm happy to hear I could fill out your time like that.

[@MostLikelyPeterParker]

@@PerspectiveEnd Episodes like this are definitely easier to use as one than a review.

[@iron1349]

I love how the Nemesis had to Slav squat

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Only way she fits, the Tall ass Bitch.

[@wybob6508]

I bet the worst of year list is gonna have a lot of GaMeR eDiTiOnS

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Very Possibly.

[@illiteratedino]

Did you know a 3rd party is making an oversized KO of Dragon Megatron with glossy paint and improved articulation? It's like 13 inches tall or something.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I have seen it, I am contemplating it.

[@bytisoli]

And here I was thinking that with those issues you mentioned, Commander Optimus would never make it into the top 10. Sure, I was hoping, but to have him in 4th place, when the first three were a MP, a 3rd party and like 160$ figure, is basically one of the greatest of honours. Funnily enough, I tend to keep him in his core mode.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

You were hoping he'd be On the list of Off the list?

[@bytisoli]

I worded it poorly: I, of course, hoped it would be on the list, but didn't believe it would be. And the fact it's so high up is a cherry on top.

[@FoxsDumbSeriesMaker]

After seeing your Transmetal II Megatron a few times in your videos with the DNA upgrade kit, I would like to ask a question about said kit if you don't mind: How come the only part you didn't attach are the tail extensions? I'm curious because I will be receiving my Transmetal II Megetron soon and I absolutely love the dragon mode, but I find the tail to be a little too short. Honestly, I'm mostly interested in ordering the DNA kit for the extra tail segments to make the dragon mode look better.

[@KapitalByoulikewaffles]

Appreciate the Beast Machines finale thumbnail

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I'm sure tons of people are shocked.

[@harrisonwhaley7872]

Idk how you can bring yourself to bend the sword like that. It’s like watching CBT with the level of stomach churning it causes

[@PerspectiveEnd]

It's precisely because I hate it's rubberyness that I'm willing to do that. If it is destroyed then nothing of value was lost.

[@DaddySandz]

Please don’t let this be the final time we hear from ProspectorEnd. 😂

[@PerspectiveEnd]

He may return.

[@ColdTRex]

This is definitely a much less contentious list than the 2022 list Where I feel like you really understated how good Hasbro figures were. Though this year makes that one looks awful

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Look what can I say Last year 3P Killed it, this year they were less active.

[@Magni_Prime]

Oh look. Except for the Nemesis, a list of toys I've never seen in person, much less picked up.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

And only two of them are Explicable because they were MP/3P the rest is just terrible Hasbro Distribution.

[@professoroptimus5106]

Also when you say that it’s a “fixable problem” I argue that it shouldn’t be something that you should be fixing with a new product like you wouldn’t get a car with tyres which need to be replaced

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Well like I said, I don't have that issue, and if it is a problem then it is one that costs like 20 cents to repair. The point being that no matter what the effect is minimal to non existent.

[@danielmedela8725]

Great list, can´t argue with it

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you approve.

[@soulshade_zero]

You glorious ba$tard you... lol. I've been on the fence about that dang Nemesis Titan for MONTHS now, but this video did it. I just received my order today and am not disappointed!

[@boobs_n_bots]

Realizes the thumb is from the end of Beast Machines.I watched it again this Christmas break.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Why would you do that yourself?

[@scaledbrickproductions3736]

I can get behind everything except megatron. He is not what he needed to be. He’s outclassed by every other legacy armada toy. This toy was $55, but where did that budget go. He’s got a simpler transformation than needlenose, he’s about on par articulation wise with his og toy, and he’s just a disappointment. Hot shot might’ve been trying to do too much, but he’s got that armada spirit. Starscream only suffers from loose joints, but those can be easily fixed. Prime as you said, is a godsend. Megatron is not a bad figure, but a very disappointing one. Btw thanks again for the universe hound review, I’ve got another recommendation for you to check out on your personal time. Magic square devastator is a really nifty set, and I know you’d love the metallic paint version I just picked up.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I disagree. I think the quality is great, the Deco is beautiful, the accuracy is spot on, the poseability is strong. And I will fight you that his transformation is simpler than Needlenose's.

[@scaledbrickproductions3736]

@@PerspectiveEnd there’s no fight. He’s not as accurate as you claim, and yes that transformation is simpler than needlenose

[@professoroptimus5106]

At this point Hasbro is basically just raising prices and going “Oh no, guess inflation is up again” and then they also forget about the QC,I love Transformers but I’ll at this point buy myself a console for cheaper than like 5 transformers and especially in Europe the prices will probably be better on eBay new than in an actual store

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Yeah, their whole "Oh Inflation is causing us to do this" thing is pure BS no it's not causing this shut up hasbro.

[@TinyRobotED-tm9rs]

I like these best of year videos

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Many people do.

[@younglinc9950]

This was the YEAR of big boys

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Indeed it was.

[@user-pl6xi3ye6r]

5:06-5:08 caught me so off guard and do you think that if you did the fist holding pose with legacy dreadwing would it look like the iconic pose gipsy did in pacific rim?

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I'm Glad so many people got a Kick out of Prospector End. I mean maybe it would look like that a bit.

[@diegos7337]

Awesome list! My Ultra Magnus hasn't arrived yet! I am so eager! And yeah... The Nemesis is AMAZING! Once I got my hands on it went like... WOOOOOOOW 😮

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I'm so glad I've still yet to convince you to waste your money on something you didn't like.

[@EternityKingdomsHeadHoncho]

Here’s my top 10 of 2023 that are actually from 2023 (Studio Series Galvatron, Legacy Armada Starscream, and both Kingdom Core Prime and Kingdom Core Megatron also joined the collection this year, but they’re not from 2023): 1. Evolution Lio Convoy (10/10) 2. Evo Needlenose (10/10) 3. ROTB Rhinox (10/10) 4. Evo Shadow Striker (9/10) 5. 86 Brawn (8/10) 6. Toxitron Collection Toxitron (8/10) 7. Evo Axlegrease (8/10) 8. Evo Twincast and Rewind (8/10) 9. Evo Animated Prowl (8/10) 10. Evo Bludgeon (7/10) Evolution Strongarm and ROTB Skullcruncher would’ve placed as 11 and 12

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Really Lio Prime is your number 1? What makes it the best?

[@spinableproductions7128]

Fun fact: gramically you wouldnt put words like of in abbreviations, so by that logic top ten transformers of twenty twenty three abbreviation would be tttttt which makes it funnier in my opinion

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Here's the thing. Yes. But would people have understood that's what I was doing if I didn't include the o?

[@ToaDaGardeKat]

6:52 PE has good taste 👌 even outside of TF and films Reminder that I'm the one you called 'too innocent'

[@PerspectiveEnd]

And I stand bye it. Doesn't mean you can't have refined video watching habits same as me.

[@V3r0nicle]

Ahhh yes, PerspectivePete He such a good fella to our fellow bots

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Trapped in plastic, it's fantastic.

[@jaydonmagan4694]

I’d say that 2023 was definitely a fun year for collecting Transformers. And on a personal level 2023 will go down as my year of Optimus Prime. Seriously I got a decent amount of Optimus Prime/Optimus-related figures this year, more than I’ve ever gotten in 1 year alone. • Legacy Orion Pax from the Hero is Born two-pack • SS Gamer Edition WFC Optimus Prime • Magic square 2023 edition Light of Peace Optimus Prime • Cyberverse deluxe Optimus Prime • Legacy Armada Optimus Prime • the Black Mamba ROTB Optimus Prime (though I can’t say I’d recommend that figure since the heavy amount of paint they put everywhere, including the joints, caused the left arm to break on my copy. It would probably be better to wait for the BaiWei copy that has the upgraded leg transformation; or wait for the eventual regular SS release of the figure of which T.T.G has said the designers confirmed the figure will get a regular release, we just don’t have a date yet) • SS 05 Optimus Prime (which I never expected to ever try and get, but I found it at a trade store and basically said screw it) And if I add Primes in general to the list, along with characters named Optimus, I can include Legacy Alpha Trion, SS 91 The Fallen, OG Optimal Optimus, and SS 106 Optimus Primal. And I would really recommend that 106 Primal, it is such a great figure (though I’m still uncertain if it’s truly worth the leader price despite how good it is) But that’s not all the fun I had for this year, in regard to Transformers figures. I got the 86 Ultra Magnus, 86 Brawn, 86 Ratchet, 86 Wheelie, SS 101 Scourge, FansToys Soundwave, SS 105 Mirage, SS 89 Thundercracker, Legacy Tarn, Legacy Leo Prime, SS 90 Galvatron, SS 93 Hot Rod, Earthspark deluxe Grimlock, and I’m extremely happy with all of them. It’s been a fantastic year for my collection.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I did get a Remarkable number of Optimuses this year yes. Weird that so many of them came out in one year. I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying those.

[@roadhauler5968]

The Studio Series Primal was my favorite figure of the year…. Until Deathsaurus came out. Tarn, Star Saber (arrived late for me) and Takara Legends Blue Big Convoy were among the top 10 for me

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I've still yet to find the Primal. Like either movie version of him.

[@josiaharaki7310]

There are a ton of upgrade kits for armada Megatron's shoulders on ebay and the usual sites. Are you going to keep up your tradition of reviewing a bad figure for the first of the year, or are we getting a worst of year next?

[@illiteratedino]

Also, someone need to get him a Studio Series ROTB Optimus Prime.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I will stan the Mainline one till I die.

[@boobs_n_bots]

"Monoboob," Dot from Reboot has entered the chat.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Only her first Costume.

[@strangeapprentice]

Finally pull the trigger on getting Armada Optimus by watching your reviews in your channel. You got 2 sales from your reviews! Anyway sadly the Siege Optimus Prime I bought from a seller in Aliexpress didn't delivered and refunded my money. So yeah I tried again with another seller there but along the Armada Optimus prime! So 2 Primes will hopefully get delivered. Fingers cross.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Sorry to hear about the First Siege Optimus, hopefully the second one actually shows. And I'm proud to hear that. I think you will love both.

[@confusedshovel1232]

so I’ve gotten armada optimus a few months back and have to say as my first commander, I loved it. Sure the monoskirt leaves a bit to be desired and the eyes aren’t red but those grievances aside it’s a quality figure. 10/10

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Yeah the monoskirt is the biggest frustration with the combined mode.

[@amandatodd7197]

“TTToTTT” sounds like ROTTMNT: TTTS(Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Triumphant Terrific sequel) with how many T’s there are

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Is that what the sequel is going to be called?

[@grindory]

I'm not late this time

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Congratulations.

[@toykash3872]

Petition to make perceptive end Mcgucket a semi recurring character

[@PerspectiveEnd]

You mean Prospector End?

[@propane_salesman]

I can't wait for Top Ten Trans Formers of Twenty Twenty Four (TTTFoTTF)

[@PerspectiveEnd]

But that would just be a list of Arcee, Anode, and Nightshade... Ba dum Tsch!

[@propane_salesman]

@@PerspectiveEnd 💀

[@TransformerMF]

dude im so sold on getting the nemisis, but for my collector mind i will unfortunately have to get the ark as well. Im not sure im suprised that transmetal megs is in here but it is a figure that nobody really talks about.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

The Ark just aint worth it man. You gonna buy that and leave it in ship mode forever.

[@TransformerMF]

@@PerspectiveEnd I must not have one without the other

[@mohnisshaltevakumaranmoe5028]

good list dude

[@mohnisshaltevakumaranmoe5028]

also perspective i drew an oc of a speedster decepticon named shadow racer who is based on you and kabal.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Thank you very much! And like Kabal from Mortal Combat?

[@mohnisshaltevakumaranmoe5028]

@@PerspectiveEnd yes

[@benjaminwiseman6567]

Great list! But I'm disappointed ROTB mainline Rhinox and Airazor didn't make it on there for you. They're truly gems, especially among the movie line.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Competition was just too fierce this year, and I didn't want this to basically just be a repeat of the Christmas Recommendations.

[@benjaminwiseman6567]

@@PerspectiveEnd understood, there were a lot of great Transformers, especially since you included third party. The Tarantulas does look pretty awesome.

[@reaps2197]

Funny thing about the gamer edition Starscream. It uses a modified version of the Titans returns blitzwing cockpit, almost like you said more jetformers should use it

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Really? I didn't know that, Finally a figure does it, it's just too bad it's one of the most Maligned things in a LONG time.

[@IsaiahDoyle-wr1zv]

He sounds just like warpath when he counts down to the next bot

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Wam BLAAM!!!

[@justawiltingheadofcabbage]

"He falls on his face, and that's the transformation!" Also works perfectly with the Armada Megatron, which is a figure I have and still really like. That transformation is just so boring

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I'd tend to disagree. Armada Megatrons legs do more, his arms do more, his head does less, but it's still more fun, and feels more complex.

[@Its_triangle_time]

This is my 10 favorite figures i got this year Honorable mentions: mainline rotb rhinox, mainline rotb Optimus Prime, legacy bludgeon 10: gamer edition optimus prime 9: ss rotb Optimus primal 8: mainline rotb airazor 7: legacy transmetal 2 megatron 6: ss rotb bumblebee 5: dotm ultimate Optimus prime 4: 86 snarl 3: legacy nemesis 2: 86 ultra magnus 1: rotf legends g1 colors devastator

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Who made that Devastator? And impressive that it managed to be your number one.

[@Its_triangle_time]

@@PerspectiveEnd hasbro made it, i had it as a kid but lost it, it made the list mostly because of nostalgia

[@elsaborgarsdottir8945]

Which figure did you buy that wasn't from last year?

[@Groovetwig]

Pretty sure it was universe deluxe hound

[@elsaborgarsdottir8945]

@@Groovetwig ah, aight.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Yeah it was that Really Old Hound.

[@elsaborgarsdottir8945]

@@PerspectiveEnd ah, aight².

[@ciarandaragh8676]

I feel very proud that I called trans-metal megs & main line RotB stuff, but im gonna be real I was not expecting the nemesis herself to be figure of the year, I thought mp skyfire would win imo

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I love MP Skyfire, but there was a figure we already knew was better.

[@MrPooPooJohn]

I dont agree with many on the list but they were fair and enough with good reasoning behind them. Also 2024 list WHEN?!?

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Not until 2025. And what do you disagree on?

[@chadderbug7587]

I really want to get my hands on Commander optimus, but ofc Scalpers have their grubby ass hands. I hope that he'll go back down to retail price like Motormaster.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Yeah I had to buy him on line, but at least I found him for normal price.

[@BertoBoi]

while not something thats recent, I think the best transformer that i got in 2023 has to be Generations Drift. It ticks off all the boxes that make a good figure, and does it in style. good posing, good design, good accessories, fun transformation, and a fantastic alt mode.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

Happy to hear that you are liking that thing so much, I've not heard too many people talk about it.

[@flyer3154]

A bit surprised Tarn wasn't here

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I mean I've made my opinion on that thing pretty clear in it's review. I really don't think it's good.

[@ignitedmotion5807]

Surprised to see beast machines used in the thumbnail

[@PerspectiveEnd]

As you should be. I surprised my self by doing it.

[@jlg1362]

may i ask, why the Cybertron Scattershot voice?

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I legitimately don't know, I just thought it would be funny, also I never watched Cybertron.

[@demokratorkodo]

What's your opinion of Newage Foxfire/Jetfire? It should have at least a better finish than the MS one

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I actually had it on my best of year list last year, and I had it in my WTB Skyfire in 2023 as well. Here you go, hopefully this is more entertaining than just telling you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZbOpZ6OoLiaZ5o

[@Wow-oj9ie]

We need an entire review with that prospector voice. Pure gold.

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I might be able to think of something like that.

[@Nathaniel_dino2008-jz6gv]

Pure gold? Oh it mean gold from tf2

[@brosiden3117]

I’m curious, which skyfire is better for you Newage or Magic square?

[@PerspectiveEnd]

There is a video that might have that answer for you right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZbOpZ6OoLiaZ5o

[@L3GEND_NOTPRO]

ss is actually a heavy retool of the bumblebee figure so idk if it can make it on this list

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I don't know that that's true, I've heard people theorize it, but I don't see what parts they share at all.