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When Your Grail Doesn't Disappoint - Transformers Armada Tidal Wave

[@warpswitch1119]

1:18 Toy Guy Gets sponsorship and does dad reveal.

[@adamalbright4075]

My energon version had the nose droop out of the box so probably a weight issue. Could also be miss-assembly of the ratchets. Either way Tidal wave is one of my favorite decepticons of all time 👍. Thanks for another great video!

[@gavinerickson9392]

In fairness, it's not meant for a stand or anything.

[@Remember_Bubblebutt]

Man, if they made a remastered version of this figure with better articulation, I'd definitely buy it.

[@MrGojira95]

I would too. One of the most Titanic Decepticons deserves to be a Titan Class figure.

[@danieleconvertini4996]

and combine it with a remasteredegatron which would be able to hold the weight of Tidalwave👀

[@alc4528]

A tidal wave is rumored for next year! Fanshobby is also planning a tidal wave as well👍

[@manboy864]

Rumor doesn’t always mean it will come out. I remember the titans return days it was rumored we would get a non-exclusive title wave in toy accurate colors yet that never happened.

[@frenchfriedbagel7035]

I mean they made Armada Megatron now. We kinda HAVE to get a Legacy Tidalwave.

[@Laserbeak316]

I ended up buying all three molds of Tidal Wave. He’s just so awesome. Hopefully he’s given a new mold in a future toyline (and no, the one from Titans Return doesn’t count since it was just a recolor of Broadside) or is given a 3rd party figure. I’d love to see the big guy make a comeback, but bigger and more articulated.

[@TristenSarelvun]

I'd love a Commander or Titan Class. A TC Tidal Wave is the only TC I would go out of my way to try and buy.

[@thepissedoffyetrationalrev2261]

You’re in luck, Fans Hobby is making one to pair with their Megatron

[@92Raider-art]

I have a good feeling it's coming

[@guyver4002]

I don't think its beyond the realms of possibility for Hasbro to re-tool the titan class Ark mold into a New Tidal Wave.

[@myang12003]

Have you tried mix and matching their parts?

[@bilal_Hadjlaoui907]

Armada tidal is my childhood and the first tf toy i've ever seen in my life

[@sergiubilencu7093]

forget about tidalwave, that toy guy's dad reveal is the real shit

[@chase1146]

that toy guy is a perfect example of looking nothing like what your voice sounds.

[@TFA1024]

Tidal Wave was my first ever figure and I remember how happy I was when I first got him on my birthday as a kid. Also to kindly correct you, the coloring is based on the PS2 game appearance of him. Takara’s version from Micron Legend is more faithful to his original coloration we see in Armada. Great review as usual man! Really enjoyed this video! Low key kinda jealous you got the super link Galvatron though lol.

[@wayneshobbygallery]

Actually the toy comes first before the anime & PS2 game. U can say the PS2 game Tidal Wave is based on the Hasbro version of the toy.

[@seanclapper9965]

I use a small, soft bristle paint brush for dusting my transformers. Works great on all that molded detail. I use an even smaller brush for those nooks and crannies that are hard to reach. No dust here!

[@KronkArtemis]

I'm sad we didnt get a titan sized figure of tidalwave in the titans return toyline

[@yeeessimusprime3422]

I hope legacy does one I know that this year's it's Cybertron metroplex but there's always the next year.

[@BattleWarPath]

The best toy from Armada, even the whole trilogy hands down, honestly if my house is on fire and I have to rescue one toy it would be this one, the fact that you can also transform it without taking it apart is a plus, also the droopy front is an issue since I have had it brand new, it is baffling that this toy has almost 20 years and is still sooo good.

[@krizilid]

I really like Tidal Wave but my no 1 of Armada is Unicron. He is quite awesome.

[@kamenrideraquarius]

You saying this is better than cyberpunk Optimus prime ?

[@krizilid]

@@kamenrideraquarius are you saying armada optimus is cyberpunk optimus? Which one the brick with the trailer or bendimus prime?

[@kamenrideraquarius]

@@krizilid cyberton

[@krizilid]

@@kamenrideraquarius oh, yeah no cybertron optimus prime is fantastic and is my favorite of the unicron trilogy but for just Armada Unicron and Tidal Wave are right at the top.

[@thelicensednerd1626]

Bro your dad's been drinking from the fountain of youth

[@OtakuUnitedStudio]

Of course it's Tidal Wave, because he's amazing. Let's pray for a new version in Legacy!

[@Quantum_Animations]

your prayer has been answered

[@Sleesus]

Jeez that tidal wave looks like he's been trhough hell and back. The one I've had since I was a kid still looks like the day I bought him, though he was also bought used. Been been on and off seeking out the other versions of him the last several years, not aiming to pay crazy prices as I've seen him complete for around $30 US used his entire existance (unless it's the takara one then ALL people want crazy money for him) The comments about sculpt not being detailed or him not being too posable are kinda odd. He's got all kinds of greebling going on with his sculpt that makes him look like he could feasibly be an actual seafaring vessel that becomes a robot or vice versa, and the only real thing he's lacking is knee and head articulation. Oddly the same knee issue as Armada Megatron, who he's built to combine with. Somewhat of a thematic coincidence in a sense lmao.The droop is caused by his sheer girth, mine was always like that when I picked up the combined mode. In terms of colorschemes, this version has always been one of my favorites. Always kinda just pictured the green as implied scum/rust from constantly being in the water, has more of a "nautical" vibe about it than the takara or energon versions.

[@filletofish2200]

Tidalwave in Armada tells scale to f*ck off where he sometimes he's the same size as Megatron and sometimes he's huge and in the Armada game he's a shadow of the colossus boss

[@tomahawk1924]

I just got the only 2 core class Soundwaves from my local Wal-Mart! One to open and one to keep in the box. It is really good and I'm so happy I found him!!! Also I love how you used the minicon from Vector Prime in the video! I have him and he is a great figure.

[@IntheL1ght]

You are lucky tracking this guy down, I need One to go with my Armada Megatron, though I like the Energon design better

[@Storm-fl3mp]

TIDAL WAVE... TIDAL WAVE... TIDAL WAVE...

[@Getloose360]

Congrats!!! Great figure, this thing survived my kid , 5 at the time, transforming it literally every damn day. He's 22 now and it sits proudly on shelf looking great (mini-con and all). They don't make these toys like they used to!

[@Gripen90]

And now about 2years later, we finally get a Titan in Tidalwave.

[@worldssmallestdestron7819]

this has me HYPED for the legacy version

[@ninga3533]

This is such a cool figure it reminds me of overlord who I am also a big fan of I wish we had more transformers that split apart into many vehicles

[@G1Grimlock94]

Titan class Tidal Wave upcoming

[@RiverWilliamson]

I was alive in '03. Heck, I was an adult in '03

[@glassjar7814]

Ew you’re putting ads in your videos…

[@JayBenVA37]

I always really wanted the energon repaint of this figure. Also love the suddenlyoranges texttospeak bionicle

[@Toa_Protos]

Ayy nice seeing you here man, tidal wave really is an awesome figure. I'm seriously hoping at some point during legacy that we get a Commander or even better, Titan Class TW.

[@silvercypher8435]

Second

[@sarge9850]

6:45 welp guess thats a thing hes got now too

[@rickcs7050]

I had that same feeling when I was able to fill in the missing parts of my optimus battle blades from hftd, just epic

[@PrimeSoundwave]

Local toy store I went to had this listed on their website for a while, but then took it off. Made me think they sold it but then the girl at the store told me that they just couldnt find it. I went in today for my usual browsing and somehow, she had found it the other day. Im proud to say Tidalwave is apart of my army now

[@blazedterrance2553]

I was in fact, not alive in 2003

[@stephenmiller4091]

When TidalWave was released[Armada version] he was $30 and hard to find, most commonly found at K Marts.

[@BREXonOW]

Cant ware for the Legacy one

[@namecomingsoon9517]

Describe Tidal Wave in 3 words: The Big Decepticon

[@yeeessimusprime3422]

What would you all think if hasbro did a titan class tidal wave.

[@613jambo]

PLEASE GOD YES

[@jedijack0577]

Actually I’m 100% sure we’ll get one because of the legacy line trilogy or not he’s gonna happen the time is now because of Cybertron Metroplex especially I genuinely believe the finale of the 40th anniversary trilogy will be Cybertron Primus we could get Energon or Animated omega as well but I believe it’s Primus and Tidalwave with maybe some Energon combiners as well as Liokaiser Superion and what have you in there as well, sorry for the long comment just making a point 🙂

[@notgray88]

Video starts at 3:00. Really awesome review as always. I really want my own Tidal Wave, since I played the Armada game on PS2 when I was like 7. One of my favorite childhood games.

[@snackboxone364]

I remember playing the armada video game and his boss fight was enough to make me stop playing with the toys for a day lmao

[@92Raider-art]

That whole level was so well thought out. How you get onboard Tidalwave in his vehicle mode and scout it only to end up fighting his robot mode

[@mightybluespider]

Tidal Wave is as small as he is because he is meant to combine with the Megatron and Galvatron toys in that line. I don't know how he is supposed to scale in-universe without size-changing anyway... and if his toy scaled per his vehicle mode he would be at least roughly three times the size of the USS FLAGG playset from the 1980s.

[@TinyRobotED-tm9rs]

Looks great

[@ronaldpaterni5081]

Maybe non-alcohol wipes from the baby section (ex. Target yellow pack, Walmart blue pack)? I used them to clean a G1-toy, so I wasn’t expecting much, but yeah, cleaned well! CAUTION: I think “Wet Ones” wipes have alcohol.

[@Perquarry]

Now the new one is coming out. I’m just watching videos of people that have this. I had this when I was a kid and took it everywhere. Of course now I’m in my 30’s I really regret not storing it closer. Been buying legacy figures just cause the nostalgia lol

[@gavinerickson9392]

He also combines in a dumbass way with Armada Megatron and cam technically combine with Cybertron Megatron and possibly Optimus too.

[@_midddnight_]

I really need to buy this guy, instantly became one of my favorite decepticons when he was introduced

[@paulkleman1392]

Scored mine for less than $20 US at a garage sale of all places. Had no idea what it was at the time. But yes, very much a grail. Love it. Sadly, incomplete. I am missing missiles as well and ramjet. But so glad to have what I have.

[@L1LegoAnimations]

Not to take away from your happiness with Armada Tidalwave, but I've got the Micron Legends one and my GOD is it awesome. Same figure, but with slightly more cartoon accurate colors.

[@kerry1979]

Got all my stuff when I worked at wal- mart back in the days. I have I have 2 of each figure from G2 starting with in 93. Up until about 2019. I got mine at retail price. Excellent shape, n the shelf for the last 20 years. Then I got 2 energon tidal waves the repaints. Now a Titan size class tidal wave is set for 2024. So Yeah I have 4 tidal waves.

[@vine1313]

I had this figure when it first came out and in the combined vehicle mode, the front ALWAYS drooped, it was the only thing I didn't like about the figure. I wish I could find mine, I think I still have it in a box somewhere, unless my ex-wife got rid of it.....

[@michaelclickard6264]

Dude, I agree with you because I was born in the 90s, lots of people today who watch this stuff don't really know that the other shows exist, like Beast Wars and all that. I don't get why kids only go for the newer stuff like what's on now, and while I'm okay with that, I just don't get why kids today don't appreciate a lot of the older series we grew up with.

[@yeeessimusprime3422]

In my story for transformers the titans are omega supreme (the ark) vs trypticon (the nemesis and darkmount), fort max (an aircraft carrier vs scorponok (a scorpion) ,Broad side (nova primes ship)vs metrotitan (the revenge) ,metroplex (the gates of the well of all sparks and a city) vs tidal wave (three large ships) with the final two with the final two begin the strongest.

[@FinnGreenland]

My grail is G1/G2 Optimus Prime. Because… well… he’s G1 Optimus Prime! The only series and Prime that can have fun.

[@stitchproductions3258]

I got mine for 30 bucks. Pretty solid figure! Well worth it!

[@fen4554]

If it makes you feel weird that some of your viewers weren't alive in 2003, consider you weren't alive when I was collecting my _second_ line transformers ;p

[@zenerstorm95]

They need to do this figure justice and remake it, whether it be official or third party. And no, I don't consider Titans Return Tidal Wave to be that justice

[@helloiwanttootakeoverthewo3217]

Tidal wave is a menace bro y’all remember that time he got stuck and new smokescreen helped him and he just uppercutted him to heaven

[@kamencj]

Ah I had this as a kid! I always had him come in as a bit of a mecha combiner with Megatron and just had him wail on the Autobots until they get the Star Saber!

[@Dat_MrBlack]

That is a Big Boat

[@Spacegamer_64]

a funny thing you can do is use the ports of the arms and combine them with Cybertron Prime/Megatron or even give tidal wave Leo/Nemesis Breaker

[@puttster3]

For a scaling for Commander class, should of had him next to a Combiner, like your PotP Abominus.

[@chrismckay3868]

Droop snoot is normal even right out of the box. Had one BITD and sold it about 5 or so years ago. It is due to how the joints.. well.. joint :)

[@X1_H.E.LL.O.S]

Bruh went he said the 2000’s which most of my viewer wasn’t born yet at that time Me: exactly I was born at 2009 Edit: the internet died so I need to edit this

[@soundblaster1987reviews]

Great Thew Adams shoutout there. Appropriate too, since the Energon Tidal Wave review is where he coined the phrase "ratchet solo".

[@gavinerickson9392]

They said too much purple, but there was like two other guys that had a little bit of purple. Hasbro does dumb things.

[@neonafterglow4451]

Who would of guessed old school transformers with Rachet joints would make great asmr

[@nerdyogericgutierrez8601]

I have the Japan relese version. Not exactly a grail find since its pretty common in my part of the world

[@jarodnole4618]

So instead of a DuoCon (The same technology overlord uses) hes a TripleCon

[@ArchetGames]

I’ve been waiting for this review. The second I saw his feet I let out a full body gasp. I remember playing with Tidal Wave back when I was way younger, this guy was a huge nostalgia bomb

[@tayeamsammar9957]

tidal wave better get a new legacy figure either commander or titian I just want a new tidal wave

[@karatemonkey82]

I bought one new off the shelf when it was airing and it had the droop snoop too, so I think it was there from the beginning.

[@drakedragonking4698]

The ratchets on the armada toys are so crisp even now it amazes me every time I transform my sideways

[@the_painting_knight3961]

Me is thinking if I should get the new one or old for 80€ with upgraded knees?

[@gummygrenade]

You need to get an Armada Megatron with this. The two of the COMBINE!

[@gojirazillasaurus6341]

Dang your pretty good at ratchet music, I think you made up a new instrument XD

[@fordfox8229]

If memory serves armada tidal wave can combine with armada megatron

[@gamertime4949]

idk if it’s dust it could be that soapy stuff when you’re a little kid playing in the tub

[@ninetailedninja7115]

My holy frail is cybertron universe megatron

[@Kylorin235]

Im still trying to find an energon Tidal Wave to complete my set,

[@Quantum_Magnus]

Combined vehicle mode reminds me of the Alicorn from Ace Combat 7.

[@ToxicKaveman]

I was happy one day that I found Armada Tidal Wave mint in box from a hobby store. Was the best purchase cause I've been looking for since the series showed him.

[@alc4528]

I’m 90% sure fans hobby announced a tidal wave!

[@maxtube444]

Ok but nobody be talkin about the ratchet solo

[@pepe8074]

the titan class tidal wave has a micro scale version of his 3 boat modes.

[@noahmartin7644]

I see you’re taking notes from Jobby now,… Interesting

[@tyleroneill8312]

I'm 90% sure the term droop snoop is an actual term used in planes

[@gavinkailey527]

I had a cool beast wars idea, tidal wave turning into a mosasaurus

[@kielflores5135]

Have you tried combining it with armada Megatron?

[@Mechdestroyz974]

I think of the hovercraft as a d day landing thing.

[@TheTallGeekGuy]

"Rumble eject, operation: Tidal Wave"

[@daniellang4190]

I hope one day or next year I hope he gets new figure in legacy

[@Azurenighterror11]

I want to see him power link with an armada glavatron or megatron

[@joyceperalta9701]

i never thought about this but was that an emgo refrence? 0:20

[@Nytrusdeathcyde]

the us ver looks so ugly ima look for the jp ver

[@Kobenomics]

Is this the first sponsor that you have gotten? If so, congrats!

[@lordmegatron7006]

Our boy got sponsored! They grow up so fast.

[@forsheyisforhorses5810]

i bought mine about a month ago. it’s so fucking awesome

[@MICjordanTPR]

Yo! Did you buy that Tidal Wave from me?

[@ExarAnubis]

Not even gonna mention that he combines with Megatron?

[@mocha5778]

We need to relentlessly beg Hasbro for a titan class.

[@S_PIDER]

6:33 Looks like something from Star Trek

[@cartkart1]

“You’ll love Boxsu” *awkward pause*

[@williamshields5153]

I have him and one that has all the lightning damage look