Warp-Digivolving Impmon to Beelzemon Blast Mode Figure Review 【超進化シリーズ インプモン → ベルゼブモンブラストモード】

In this tenth episode of Digimon Tamers Review Month, we'll be taking a look at the Warp-Digivolving Impmon to Beelzemon Blast Mode figure.
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[@Actar_Raikit]

An update to this review is available here! (^o^) kzbin.info/www/bejne/r37dh4ODnKuGhNk

[@Asaylum117]

Man, it seems like in the US, people loved Beelzemon so much, that the toy makers for this figure wanted to make the best Beelzemon figure they could.

[@SirChoccyMilk]

Excellent review! I really hope the Spirits line comes back, because that Impmon to Beelzemon design looks sooooooo promising. This figure is still pretty damn great though

[@DigiWarriorCallum]

I was secretly hoping you'd use this review to roast the Japanese figure, and I'm not disappointed.

[@morallygary9098]

Today’s a digimon day apparently. Just finished another doodle, and now the vid I was looking forward to is up.

[@reynaldipangestu259]

Everybody gangsta until Actar starts throwing around swear words.

[@rodrigocoelho7166]

I just really enjoy seeing actar that excited about a figure, especially when you consider the leomon and guardromon situations...

[@williamsoriano1741]

"They have him a second pair of wings! THEY GAVE HIM A SECOND PAIR OF WINGS!!!"

[@Bezaliel13]

Always a surprise when the American version wins, and unlike Gallantmon, this one did not need age to do so.

[@g.e.m6976]

How many digimon tamers digivolution us version are there? Your reviews is one of the best old digimon reviews of all

[@kamenrideraquarius]

2 more justimon and. Galant mon crimsonmode

[@g.e.m6976]

@@kamenrideraquarius can't wait for those 2 reviews especially gallantmon crimson mode

[@anime8644]

@@kamenrideraquarius 3 more Justimon, Crimson Mode, and Seraphimon

[@kamenrideraquarius]

@@anime8644 i dont rember seraphimon being in tamers

[@anime8644]

@@kamenrideraquarius He isn't but he is part of the Tamers line for some reason

[@NobodyBasically]

After watching both of these Impmon reviews, I want to ask something. Does the Japanese box ever actually refer to Beelzebumon as "Blast Mode"? I ask because the very first Beelzebumon card released was actually a seemingly scrapped design that featured the wings but otherwise none of the features of Blast Mode. It seems they decided later on to cut the wings initially and save them for a later mode change. I'm thinking the toy may have been based on that original scrapped design. It even has the middle red eye with green eyes on either side like the card (Bo-44t from Expansion Board 2 if you want to check it out on Wikimon).

[@Actar_Raikit]

Indeed, there's quite a bit of evidence that Beruzebumon was originally designed with the wings before they decided to make that his power-up form. However, I really didn't want to get into that in the review. Not to mention, it doesn't really change the fact that the toy didn't end up matching up with the on-screen counterpart, something that's rather common when it comes to toys that are designed early on during the show's conception.

[@matthewkuscienko4616]

@@Actar_Raikit If they actually did originally design Beelzemon to have wings by default, then I think the reason why they chose not to have him get them until later may have been partly because they wanted him to ride a motorcycle when he first debuted. Having said that, it would've been fitting for him to have wings, though, since he is one of the 7 demon lords, after all

[@mecharaptorx4286]

Actually on the japanese packaging is only written beelzemon, not beelzemon blast mode. Even doe it definitly has the parts of the blast mode. So I actually think the japanese version was based on the digimon card you mentioned.

[@mr.kinder4734]

Had this figure when I was a kid, miss it so much

[@NightmareZerogbs]

That evolution sequence was priceless, easily the best of all Tamers and potentially the best of the franchise

[@aiignister8670]

I literally rewatched your American gallantmon video not to long ago and then this popped up a minute ago lol

[@RennovaMOCs]

I see you found the US Impmon's ears since reviewing the Japanese version.

[@alexusvalentine6233]

I think a fan gave him that version.

[@StevenDolce]

DOUBLE IMPACT!

[@dethkruzer]

Oh shit, Actar is alive.

[@TheRealDustinNunn]

I'm sure Ban Dai will get to work on a Digivolving Spirits Impmon/Beelzemon figure in the future.

[@Ahturos]

Really nice, sure it looks like he got a pair of Impmon pants but that does look good in front.

[@matthewkuscienko4616]

The figure does look bad from the back, but that (in my opinion) is more so because of his wings being Impmon's face being split in 2 than anything else. Other than that, though, the figure looks great in Beelzemon mode. It's honestly funny to see how much better the American version is than the original Japanese release of the toy; knowing Actar, I'm surprised to see him admit that the American version is better, but it's pretty clear looking at the 2 side by side which one is superior

[@purpleflurp3184]

Awesome review! I couldn’t help but notice your incredible purple D-Ark. Is that custom?? It looks phenomenal.

[@J1KK1]

Where did you get that silver digivice with the purple ring?!?!?!?!?

[@davidspraguedragonman6479]

This just made me even more excited for the Digivolving Spirits remake of this figure! (Whenever they come back)

[@twilight_phantom2969]

I thought that line was canceled?

[@ShigureSozonushi-s-World]

i rather expect the figure-rise standard amplified of this

[@AwesomeMooseSmile]

Probably never. I mean why have digivolving figures that have SH figuarts levels of quality when we can have overstyled and cheap feeling model kits and overpriced mediocre shodo figures that make Pokémon look good?

[@digital-tiger_tord]

I remember how much I laughed my ass off when I saw the Japanese and american version next to eachother for the first time well... I LAUGHED AGAIN Gosh it's really amazing to chill and watch ur reviews for such a long time Can't wait for the next video !

[@AmeliaMidnight]

Me encantó

[@Jordanhumanhedgehog]

Please do correct me, Actar, you originally reviewed the US version long ago. Yes, it's now unlisted OR deleted from this channel as you've told us. However, I strongly remember you reviewing it during the mid-to-late '00s.

[@unit450]

Whoa, there was an official Ai and Mako Purple D-ark!? Am gonna make do with a repairing a Ryo Akiyama Blue/Silver one and repaint it to have one(making a safe dye for the rubber buttons is gonna be fun hahaha...) for myself; but awesome that they were around! Still, appreciate the bluntly candid review. Even though us NA fans got the better Digivolving Impmon/Beezlemon seemingly, it was this one that made me start to give up on Digimon toys as a kid. Beezlemon looks good but that statue-like limited articulation, was a real disappointment as a kid even so. A little bit after the show ended its run, my part of Ontario, Canada got the Digi-Warrior figures(along with the WAY late and immediately clearanced NA D-Arks which was blessing in its own way...); and the Beezlemon in that line was all I really wanted. Never picked up a Digivolving toys after that, and barely paid attention to the Frontier toys as a result I think which was a shame...

[@wamengxiong0409]

...unexpected ending of Beelzemon...

[@OmnicidalClown1992]

I find it hilarious that Beelzemon, one of the Seven Great Demon Lords, which are a group of seven evil Digimon that both represent the Seven Deadly Sins and the Seven Princes of Hell, ends up being one of the main heroes in both Tamers and Fusion.

[@samurexatlas7373]

Not all Demons are bad. Samael has been seen as demonic, but he's still holy.

[@maciejrejowski4682]

@@samurexatlas7373 Samael is an angel.

[@OmnicidalClown1992]

@@samurexatlas7373 Still though, Beelzemon is based on Beelzebub, the Lord of the Flies as well as being another name for Satan, and he represents the Sin of Gluttony. Not that I'm complaining. After all, Beelzemon is one of my all-time favorite Digimon. Primarily his Tamers' version. The Fusion version of Beelzemon was a bit too Try-Hard with the large amount of armor he had. Plus, I just plain don't like Digimon Fusion at all.

[@samurexatlas7373]

@@maciejrejowski4682 Yes, but in some cases seen as cast out, and is some cases seen as a demon, and majorily noted to have condoned, or accepted, Sin. Also, he's the Hasatan, sooo.

[@samurexatlas7373]

@@OmnicidalClown1992 True, one of the Seven Princes, and a separate being from the Luci-Satan.

[@MrDarksol]

Impmon:Annoying as hell digimon but has potential. Beelzemon:Killed Leomon and was an asshole. Beelzemon Blast mode:.....DUDE HE DEVELOPED! And I STILL hear Beelzemon's screams to save Juri. As for the figure well to quote Actar:THEY GAVE HIM HIS SECOND PAIR OF WINGS!!!!! Cool statue but better then the Japanese version shockingly.

[@habibhannan7501]

Me at back then:WOW A TRANSFORMING BEELZEMON TOY Me now:WOW THE D ART BEELZEMON IS BETTER

[@samurexatlas7373]

Sawed off and plasma blaster. You sure this took place in Japan? Seems like America's wet dream.

[@NewKIVA]

Hi Actar, I don't think this figure requires any parts forming at all. His midsection spins around once extended, so they can form his secondary wings in Beelzemon mode or Impmon's ears.

[@matthewkuscienko4616]

It does, but in my experience when I used to own this figure, it was difficult to do. It was fairly cumbersome trying to maneuver them so that the ears that turned into Beelzemon's second pair of wings don't pop off, which always annoyed me about this figure

[@Actar_Raikit]

OMG! You're right! (O.O) But as Matthew said, the wings pop off so easily, that it seems to be far more frustrating to do that straight up partsforming. (^.^')

[@archangelsupreme4963]

Ok, looks like Beelzemon blast mode wins it! Now there’s just Justimon and Gallantmon Crimson mode left and let’s pray to the digigods that they’re good!

[@Xeno-The-Wanderer]

I believe last video Actar did mention about saving the best for last when referring to this week so I guess MouManTai

[@Jackson-im2gp]

How you get the purple colour d ark digivice?

[@Actar_Raikit]

Through the magic of editing! kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ3GqX1mjMmHetU

[@-19bcbt30]

片头太帅了！

[@habibhannan7501]

Aw fuck danm I wish bandai continued digivioing spirit lines

[@SuperDrago.]

Hey Antar you should try DMO

[@samurexatlas7373]

2 left.

[@DragoonMS]

I think that the balance issues could've been prevented entirely or at least alleviated if they had the sense to include elbows & knees for the Beelzemon mode. And maybe better feet, too - those don't look very flat or stable. 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Xeno-The-Wanderer]

the transformations seems to not allow any leg articulation unless they redesigned the thighs and impmon arms in a way a little forward and back would become possible, not sure what you mean by elbows but they could've sprung for a swivel above the elbows since nothing is stopping them from adding it there from the looks of it

[@kylecocciante4362]

I think it's safe to say that for this toy, the USA version is LEAGUES better than the Japanese version

[@ryugathecrook1796]

His eyes are the right color too Man Japan did beelzemon wrong

[@Loanstalker]

Yeh no idea how they got that wrong. Like they couldn't decide if he was the Blast mode or pre Blast Mode.

[@juddstonkeanaainajr.]

Not gonna lie when I had this as a kid, I didn’t like seeing impmon on the back. But seeing the Japanese version wow.

[@risandhataufiksyaidina1399]

Sadly, bandai never continue the spirit digivolving line I hope they will continue the line until they released digivolving toy from digimon savers

[@habibhannan7501]

Hey actar do you a collection of d art figure

[@Actar_Raikit]

Nope. I mostly collect transforming ones.

[@habibhannan7501]

Ouch well there is a figure rise imperialdramon that transform

[@Actar_Raikit]

@@habibhannan7501 I did buy the Mugendramon one as there really hasn't been a good Mugendramon figure made before.

[@habibhannan7501]

👍👍👍

[@habibhannan7501]

Well then you may look at real type gundam cloth aka rtgc there a hard to find or easy i don't know

[@Evan_doodlearts]

We need SH figurearts of these so the kibble dosent mess up the toy

[@ronsonmichaelbravo1590]

This Is From KSB 25 4:32

[@kalobhunt9001]

Why not put his alternate mode arms up in his torso instead of his legs so he could have kept leg articulation?

[@matthewkuscienko4616]

If I had to guess, it's probably because with the way he's designed and proportioned in Beelzemon mode that made it so that they couldn't do that without compromising it to a degree.

[@xxchaboweonxx3726]

I believe that in Latin Spanish the voice of impmon and beelzemon is the same as that of koji from digimon frontier (that of wolfmon magnagarurumon, etc.) postscript: I finally arrived early >:D

[@habibhannan7501]

Tamer toyline is basically transformers armada toyline but some bad some good

[@emmaishida4386]

I love this figure. I hate the fact that his blaster makes him top heavy. He does look amazing though.

[@pepperhead7589]

Why does the japanese version of Impmon's toy look like a sonic character

[@magicmanscott40k]

Wow. Great figure. Crazy how it goes from a bear guy to that. That's awesome.

[@gawrshurab1035]

Damn you Bandai... We lost the oportunity to have an actual Beelzebubmon action figure, just because they like t cancel their lines, im pretty sure it would be just like angewomon, but nah, bandai is to busy making dragon ball 3.0 figures

[@StevenDolce]

CORONA BLASTER!

[@reynaldipangestu259]

DESU SURINGA!

[@TLMPictures101]

Wait In that Japanese review I thought you said and I quote The paint here is messed up and you lost the ears/wings

[@Actar_Raikit]

Lol, that video was made almost 10 years ago. (^.^') I have since bought another.

[@thecollectorx]

Japanese version of impmon has better eyes

[@user-ye9bc7nw2c]

Xd

[@steffandecker3576]

I'm pretttttttty sure it doesn't require parts-forming. I think that the location the tail plugs into on Beelzemon-mode actually rotates all the way around and fits in the gap on the lower part of Beelzemon's jacket in Impmon-mode. I can't test my memory for sure as my copy is DEEP in storage and not easy to get to. But if you find that I am remembering correctly, I would appreciate if you let me know. Just want to know if my memory is correct. P.S. The way his blaster fits on his arm is one of the most satisfying attachments in all of Digimon AND Transformers toys. *chef's kiss*

[@Actar_Raikit]

I just went to check, and yup! It's just as you and NewKIVA said! Who knew!? (O.O)

[@joseferrerjr2710]

My Impmon to Beelzemon figure (the Japanese version) has perfect balance

[@JamisonFitzwater-fz7gt]

Bro actually is completely the American version and shaming the Japan vershin

[@anwenlokier2292]

In my dream beelzemon was killed by virusmon used my cannon

[@pixlet6048]

NANI the american version is better ?????????????

[@rionofthestars2265]

Please Reupload This. You Just Said a Bad Word.

[@gregory1136]

けぶかい

[@DragmaKerp]

I have this one and I loved it.... until it broke by itself and couldn’t transfom it again and felt so disappointed I started to “hate it”

[@revanlecter42]

The USA impmon mode is just a deal breaker for me, idk it just bothers me so much

[@digimonprofessor1481]

Such a let down neither the US or Japanese figure could pull off the Fist Of The Beast King pose. I mean sure we should expect D-arts or Figma levels of articulation but it still makes me sad.