Voltron 84 Classic Legendary Lions Review

[@jessejackson4720]

Aww man. I had this exact toy when I was 4 years old. I miss this toy. Gonna try and get it back and relive my childhood.

[@guttom]

bring this to school during those elementary days, damn you're like a rock star

[@georgewatts6790]

Very detailed representation, thanks

[@Rickydiditagain]

My fiancé bought me one because I was a huge Voltron fan in the 80s and mine is set up on my jukebox I love it when people come over if anyone in the 80s grew up watching Voltron it’s the holy grail

[@0Aberration]

THANK YOU for confirming that these are compatible with the Legendary Defender lions! I suspected they were, but I think you're the only reviewer so far to actually try it.

[@york9730]

I remember getting voltron metal version on my Birthday.

[@eloycadriel9432]

The original were metal

[@robertyap848]

Thanks to playmates for this amazing affordable voltron 84.now i can buy this. With my tight budget.

[@van76]

These are starting to become available in Walmart, Toys R Us, and Target. Got mine on my birthday and man does Classic Voltron 84 look awesome. Great poses and sturdiness.

[@schowd31]

Really glad you can mix and match them with the classic and Legendary. Glad Playmates did this.

[@Chris-c1n5z]

Me and my brother had these. Seen the black and yellow lion not to long ago. No clue where the rest went.

[@jedipoodoo]

This is a thing of beauty. I was hoping when the other one came out last year that they'd consider the classic one. I agree with you on the shoulder articulation but it's a good compromise. I wish that the Black Lion came with weapons too, but that's just me nitpicking. Thanks for taking the time to share with us.

[@alienrefugee51]

The shoulder's swiveling on the black lion killed it for me. Otherwise, if I didn't already have the GX-71 I'd be very happy with this. I may still grab it, keep them in lion mode and keep the SoC for combined. This is a pretty solid effort.

[@nolove175]

On clearance at Target. Limb lions $12 and $20 for the black.

[@tomservo5347]

I got the black lion for Christmas back in '85. Took it to school where my classmates had the other lions. We spent first recess assembling Voltron and the second recess arguing over who got to play Voltron.

[@crimsonblue00]

The Target near me had these on clearance. 14 for the black, and 9 each for the rest.

[@IdleRain]

when I got this I never could return the lions to their original config and the set was ruined forever. Had friends who preserved it perfectly though

[@godphoenix66x]

Great work on the review. I went and ordered 'em from bigbadtoystore based on your review even though I already had the SoC, Icarus, and Matty Collector versions. And I subbed you. Keep up the fun work.

[@daryl4225]

Tbh this set actually looks better than the original golion set and gives soul of chogokin a run for its money, and I have both. Amazing!

[@lGuileWilliamsl]

You're delusional. The original was the best.

[@daani786]

@@lGuileWilliamsl i want to buy one. Can you guide me?

[@daani786]

I want to buy one plz guide me

[@ultimatedouchebag6760]

i know this is 5 years ago....but those lions are trash. go buy blizway voltron.

[@Rocketcraft7167]

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[@frieddoritos2901]

I think that they should make an 84 classic metal defender Voltron because I love the metal defender Voltron and the classic Voltron so I wish to see them both put into one.

[@voavaler7758]

This has been released recently via walmart. 60 usd in a single box!

[@notorious6678]

Amazing

[@palmerkj80]

Thanks for this video. I was excited about these as I had them as a kid (still have them but broken). They however not classic in true form. The legs were metal and there were certain features that don't appear on this model. For instance the red and green lions had a spring loaded head that shot the head off. The yellow lions cheeks flipped out and the blue lions crown pulled up for a cannon. There was never any sound or lights either. Thanks for the review though! You saved me $$. I also disagree that it's the best representation. It's just a cheap remake.

[@StandingUpForBetter]

A very well done review! I agree 100% It's a great time to be a Voltron fan :)

[@MelanieMitchellmelmeiko]

Omigosh, the end was SO CUUUTE!! Voltron with a cookie is so yes. And Voltron needs a BFF~! Of course, Gary has to be there too! lol This was a really thorough and detailed review, like always~! I really like the voice quality of the characters, too!!! It's really cool the toy parts can be mix-matched with the Legendary VLD lions!!! That possibility made my jaw drop haha And the 84 lions' articulation is SO IN-DEPTH!!! Someone really put love into making these. Voltron seems to have plenty of that; it's quite moving! Thank you for making this video!!

[@shoestringscifi]

that_meiko_girl Thanks always for your enthusiasm and support! Gabriela, Allura, and Gary were portrayed by my daughter. The Gary plush was made by Das_Hazel. :)

[@MegaBg1982]

Complete set in boxes for $120. Should I buy? Or nah...

[@GorgonFreemanPhD]

Really excellent and complete review.

[@christisrisen6774]

Hey do you plan on getting the Blitzway Voltron?

[@xboxgamerJ16]

THANK YOU FOR THE BARCODES!!!!!

[@weepingkoopa2862]

What do the Barcodes do?

[@xboxgamerJ16]

Weeping Koopa scan them at an item checker at a store like walmart, target, meijer

[@juliekirby2303]

Please help, my son desperately wants the red 84 classic to complete his set but it’s sold out everywhere, he told me don’t worry mom santa will build me one so now I’m really trying to get one !!! Will the legendary fit. The classic ones

[@bradschak]

If I wanted a original Voltron Defender of the Universe from 1984, that a believe wast cast metal, how would I find one. I’ve tried for a while. I am all for being patient but nothing wrong with stacking the deck in my favor.

[@toadguy19]

they did much better on these ones, i like how they put release plates on the arms, the legendary defender version's arms are really hard to get off (especially green lion) and they added head rotation, which the legendary defender one desperately needed.

[@mormegilthurin5421]

Already got the legendary set just got my first line of this set today haven't seen any bad guys on the Shelf for them yet

[@rdsaplala]

"... and I'll form the head... uhmm the head.. uhmm Mr Robeast, could you give us a second, the head won't open up" LOL Kidding aside, that was a nice review, I'm looking forward to getting mine.

[@yingkit18]

Nice review. Thank you very much

[@JacobvsRex]

Looks like they upped their game on this one....

[@colinmoore7460]

Wasn't there a voltron force set that could change which lion formed the head?

[@thespaceram2879]

three? all I want is one copy. I past on one 20 years ago. if I find this playmates classic one on Walmart later I may get it if I ever see it.

[@daani786]

Where from i can buy one of them

[@TheRealDustinNunn]

I love Voltron '84! It's way better than the reboot.

[@talesofthetoydad897]

The kids now are saying that the classic voltron sucks. It depends on the point of view. Each generation tastes differ. Coming from someone born in 83'

[@58_Powermaster]

Awesome video!!! I bought a set of these off Amazon after watching this the first time. Couldn't believe how big these are in person. Just curious....do you know why they left off the numbers from the backs of the lions??

[@raymondperez3553]

I also like the Matchbox version of Voltron!!

[@darcdance]

Can you post on how to change the batteries of this type VOLTRON? Thanks in Advance

[@TheUsmc0802]

Man I got started late!! Impossible to find the red one!!!

[@JoeWaylo]

I was too young, but I am sure you could buy all of the lions as ONE back then instead of spending $100 for the set.

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

Poor Lothar, he received a piece of the Red and Green lion heads' strike.

[@kiwisremixes6132]

ahhh its always Green lion...

[@tank832]

everything looks great but that dull unpainted sword and shield absolutely killed it for me

[@MagnumDongG]

I really hope they're working on a Vehicle Voltron for next year. I'm kind of on the fence about whether I want this one, I just got the VLD for christmas and I feel like the basic Voltron shape is similar enough that I don't also need a classic one, but I NEED a modern articulated Dairugger and I cant afford (or even find) the Miracle one at this point

[@shoestringscifi]

MagnumDongG I'd be all over a Vehicle Team Voltron.

[@IrishKyokushin]

don't hold your breath. Playmates has no plans for Vehicle Voltron stuff.

[@MagnumDongG]

they've specified that somewhere?

[@22steve5150]

Blasphemy

[@bubbag02]

Considering the extra mile they went including the weapons for all 4 of the limb lions; it's all the more disappointing that the black lion doesn't come with anything at all. I'm kinda on the fence because of that.

[@jamesteegardner2273]

Are the lion's legs plastic or are they metal on the original toys? I remember the lion's being pretty much all metal back in the day.

[@xboxgamerJ16]

Im gonna be probably the first to say this but DO NOT LIMB SWAP. my set was alright until I limb swapped. Since then, the buttons inside my classic black lion was messed up and cant stay pushed in when combined

[@victoriam9465]

Also if you could only pick one the 84 retro or the dreamworks what would you pick? Thank you and great detailed video. I did not mind at all that it was scripted because that guarantees that you don’t leave out any details and for a review that is a big A+++ for me.

[@shoestringscifi]

Victoria M I can't be objective about which Legendary Lions toy set I'd prefer: Voltron 84 or Voltron: Legendary Defender. I love them both. Thanks for the kind words about the video!

[@ayan9010]

It’s very good and not that hard to decombine and combine as I thought

[@wiibrockster]

Are these out in the UK yet? We have The Basic Figures,The Metal Defenders,The Legendary Lions and the Deluxe Voltron yet no matter where I look I can't find these. I'd prefer to not get from online as chances are I'd have to pay Import charges.

[@ryandavid1277]

Toynami can't pose, Icarus is sold out, and Bandai sold out. What other masterpiece die cast Voltron are there out there to buy?

[@stevenjordan3839]

they should have gone one step further here, the option to actually do the music when the lets form voltron prompt is used, where it than goes through the activate interlock, dynatherms connected, infra cells up, megathrusters are go. than have the team say let's go voltron force. start epic music, have the further option to have it say form feet and legs, form arms and body, and I'll form the head end in epic roars for blazing sword have the thing say form blazing sword when you bang the mouths a certain way, play music again that'd be sick

[@toadguy19]

i know im 9 months late, but the blazing sword one is literally impossible the red green blue and yellow lions don't have electronics in them, so they can't do the form blazing sword thing

[@Ed-jv3xu]

Had it , sup

[@DrOcKa20]

You think this set will be a collectors item at some point in the future?

[@Loremastrful]

I saw this at my Super Target this week, so I wanted to check it out. The compatibility is a great feature. I already have 3/5 of the TLD line. Are the jaw blades and accessories compatible too?

[@django60617]

It's 2024 and I purchased a 2017 set and even though it's the same the 2024 set this weekend.:)

[@godphoenix66x]

Now all the gotta do is make 3.75 scale figures of Sven and the entire gang lol.

[@jedipoodoo]

By the way, by coincidence I stumbled across lions and pilots and bots.com, gotta say pretty informative and entertaining website. Looking forward to more on there too, sir.

[@shoestringscifi]

jedipoodoo Thanks! Another article is coming soon. Which topics might you like to see covered?

[@JeffreyJeffreyFLF]

great review, But lol, your timing to open the black lion's mouth at 9:15 to form the head is bullshit, you've messed up there.

[@MrBecerra1978]

I want to buy one

[@guardiangibbs2663]

... I wasnt going to get this... I mean I have to repair my car...but screw it. Im totally picking these up

[@BAMBAM-hw4vb]

I have the black lion

[@nothaviniteither]

I had the original with metal legs when i was a kid and it came with all 5 lions, i got it on Jamaica Avenue ,it was waaaay better than this 1, it had more detail and looked more durable

[@rdsaplala]

Huge figure, cheap price, anime-accurate look, durable build.. what else could you ask for? IMHO, the only downside of this figure is the lack of chrome and metal parts.

[@majinish]

Agreed but I think it’s a fair trade for the price, otherwise it would be quite a bit more expensive

[@yurushii]

Thanks for this review! This is a major pass for me!

[@thorav1013]

Are the lions plastik or metal?

[@LetsVoltron]

Lireo Siphiro these are plastic

[@xavierpaololedesmamandreza]

I’ll take the Classic anytime.

[@ianashby6294]

One of my favorite 80s cartoons

[@dotheevolution78]

Great review. I'm annoyed though. For some stupid reason, this isn't released in Canada yet. I can't find it anywhere, even amazon. Frustrating!!!

[@rickhunter8216]

12:49 THE RIGHT ONE IS NOT VOLTRON. IT LOOKS LIKE A JAPANESE SENTAI MECHA

[@ricardoneri7321]

Muito bom bicho 😁☺️😃😃 ha. E o voltron e show de bola 😃😃 💯☺️😃😃💯☺️😃😃💯☺️😃😃💯☺️😃 gostei viu 👍🤙🤜🤛👍👌🤟 🇧🇷 nota 💯👏

[@victoriam9465]

Sorry to ask but what does the vdl version stand for?

[@victoriam9465]

Oops is it VLD? Voltron legendary defenders right. Now is the VLD the newer one from dreamworld?

[@shoestringscifi]

Victoria M Yes. Voltron: Legendary Defender is the new Voltron show that's streaming now on Netflix. The show's fifth season was released at the beginning of this month, and the sixth season will be released June 15. :)

[@LetsVoltron]

Great news! @PlaymatesToys Classic Version of the Electronic Connecting Lions (Electronic Black Lion, plus four colored limb lions) is now on Pre-Sale @GameStop #Gamestop has them here: gamestop.com/search/?q=Voltron #Voltron @Voltron

[@juluisreyes9094]

I like the die cast metal ones back in the 80s

[@killerpitdbo]

Since only the shoulders move, can you tab red and green in different for other poses while keeping the red on the chest the way it should be?

[@shoestringscifi]

killerpitdbo No. Just as with the VLD Legendary Lions, an arm attach in a single orientation relative to the shoulder orientation.

[@loo187]

Too bad. They should have included the black swoordo and black bazookaah 😂😂

[@videomechanix]

Great review. Just wondering where did you get the display stands that holding the lions at? Also im buying 2 sets of these.one to keep in box and the other to display. The part you say that the voices are not the ones from the tv series as I want to confirm if they are or not as I listen to them it sounds like they are.On a side note .i wished playmates added diecast to these and would had look greater if they had given the lions the metallic treatment and had given each lion electronics instead of just the black lion.

[@shoestringscifi]

videomechanix The voices are not those of the original cast. For example, Lennie Weinrib (Think) passed away in the early 2000s. Having said that, they sound very similar!

[@robdcollector2808]

Can the arms be inserted at a different angle so that the shoulders dont move out of place?

[@shoestringscifi]

Robd collector I've seen a couple people do that, but there's a risk of damaging the connection points.

[@johnveridico8525]

once I form my voltron, pressing the button, the sound is stuck on "forms arms and body". Anybody else has this problem?

[@thespaceram2879]

Yes later on it happened to my copy.

[@claudiaromero4557]

I wanna get the IGF-Atlas.

[@vf1rj371]

Why did you buy 3? I can understand 2...1 to open, 1 to keep mint in package. What's the 3rd set for?

[@shoestringscifi]

vf1rj so far...also to keep mint in package, although I might do some customizing if I find the time & gumption... or open them so I can display Voltron & the lions at the same time. :)

[@vf1rj371]

Gregory Tyler ok. Makes sense to me. Good catch. I can't find a whole set yet. Which lions are the hardest to find?

[@presbiteroalomar8275]

while one is in the package the other 2 will be displayed in combine mode and loin mode. .hope that helps...

[@thespaceram2879]

have you tried the lion sitting pose on the lions? does it work on all of them?

[@shoestringscifi]

thespaceram2 I've not tried SoC-style sitting poses, but I don't believe the lions can do them. Black doesn't have the hollowed-out thighs to support a seated pose, Red & Green lack swivels just behind their waists, and Blue & Yellow's torsos have no articulation in the midsections.

[@thespaceram2879]

how unfortunate then. thanks.

[@dianacruz5240]

Donde lo poedo comparr el robot el 2

[@blankstare3775]

I am going to get this but come on man. Why can't they get the robot mode arm lengths about a half inch shorter on these figures? He looks like he's scratching his damn knees.

[@PlayGameIT]

Where i can buy?

[@LetsVoltron]

Amazon, Target, Wal-Mart - check online first.

[@niddyboss3795]

These won't be available in the UK , will they :(

[@shoestringscifi]

Niddyboss unfortunately I don't know.

[@onlinename8066]

the original 84 classic were mostly metal. and not plasic

[@icycream2614]

You did it wrong it goes legs then arms

[@TheMagicRobot]

No bicep swivel, stupid shoulders... (Sigh) guess I gotta keep saving up for the Chogokin version.

[@shoestringscifi]

Magus I'd like to own an SoC as well, but they are super expensive now!

[@umbertos1919]

I remember my bro voltron full metal

[@andrewdlima1810]

I think Pidge and the Green Lion have something against this guy...

[@emmanuelespanol3161]

the new ones are better

[@benmurphygo1]

So unfortunate about that shoulder joint. What a horrendous engineering oversight.

[@mohmeedgasser3768]

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[@kennywheelus6857]

Mine the the feet an hands could shoot off

[@dmac7406]

That was the new plastic junk not original .