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Why Is It Hard For Hotshot To Get A Good Toy? | #transformers Legacy Hotshot And Armada Hotshot Review

[@PlatinumKnight-je3vy]

Legacy: Evolution Hot Shot being my very first figure of the character I’d say that I’m very glad and satisfied with him, they done well all except for the inside of the legs as well as the back of them. Hope a mini con pack comes out soon for the Armada characters to have their partners.

[@OtakuUnitedStudio]

I am baffled as to why Starscream doesn't have Minicon ports at all. But if they have a pack that includes Swindle, that would be fantastic.

[@monster-mecha_enthusiast_2002]

Yeah, I'm getting sick of Bumblebee's and Hot Rod's fanbases hating on him, glad I preferred Hot Shot and Cheetor over Bumblebee and Hot Rod anyday.

[@Optimusprime809]

I absolutely loved the Transformers Armada PS2 game to the point that I emulated it last year (or maybe 2021) and got through it all over again, and it STILL kicks ass, so I'm happy to have this!

[@JT-yh2zn]

Heck yeah, it's a great game.

[@Pxtshxt]

Ooh, what emulator are you using? I'm having some trouble with mine and my computer should be fancy enough to run it

[@JT-yh2zn]

@@Pxtshxt use PCSX2, the nightly 1.7 builds in particular. Theres some unavoidable graphical issues but the game is fully playable. The Antarctica 3d anaglyph issue can be solved by fiddling with Skipdraw.

[@Optimusprime809]

@@Pxtshxt I'm using PCSX2 😁 You'll have to fiddle with the settings a bit as there can be some jarring graphical issues, but there are videos on KZbin with the best settings to use, that's what helped me!

[@TheAutisticOwl]

2003? That's 20 years old! Man, time flies by

[@TheKingofThessaly]

I just have to stop to comment and say that I love that in your videos you often are not afraid to mention price, unlike a lot of other reviewers I watch; but you will also mention the price you believe the figure is worth and we should pay for it based on whatever factors.

[@michaellombardi1620]

He's ok. Deluxes seem to be getting more and more affected by their budget lately. Although voyagers are still putting out bangers

[@hotwheelsbrothers687]

Like Tarn

[@krygerm]

Mc Farlane toys has always been pretty consistent

[@Rad_Gamer456]

This guy is my favourite Transformers character in Transformers Armada! and I'm glad that he finally got a proper mainline figure!

[@evillolipop2704]

Same he is one of my favorites, im happiest about it too

[@Rad_Gamer456]

@@evillolipop2704 Thank you bro!

[@juancovarrubias2918]

Hot shot sadly is just beta-bumblebee. The main hero role was first Hot rod, then Hot shot for trademark reasons, and then Bumblebee.

[@_V.Va_]

BetaBee. 💀

[@s.dreviews7208]

Fun little caveat there, in the Japanese sub of Armada, Hotshot actually *is* Hot Rod~ Hence why his deco as the Power Linx version is what it is.

[@moomanchu608]

Bumblebee came first though so wouldnt hot shot be the bumblebee wannabee?

[@juancovarrubias2918]

@@moomanchu608 No the overenergized person role was first for Hot Rod. After the Hot Rod trademark was exclusive to Takara, they used Hot Shot instead. That trademark also turned out difficult to keep, so they just transitioned to Bumblebee being the main over-energetic protagonist figure.

[@juancovarrubias2918]

@@s.dreviews7208 Yeah Cause Takara kept the trademark.

[@Scrombo2]

Basically what I'm hearing is "good figure, some issues but, he'd be basically perfect with some custom work/upgrades" (which I know isn't 100% fair, you can say that about alot of figures but, I love a challenge) so as someone who's brain gets taken over by 'member berries whenever someone mentions 'The Unicron Trilogy' I'm probably picking this up, when some upgrade kits come out for it

[@ExaltedArchvile]

Legacy Evo Hot Shot concerns me with those legs. The way the windshield kibble hangs off the back of the legs in robot mode via a ball joint reminds me a lot of the Deluxe Transformers Animated Bumblebee who had a tendency to have that kibble fall off the loose ball joint with barely any force.

[@EclipseAtDusk]

I too hate the universe one, I still love my original Armada Hot Shot (got it for christmas as a kid, glad I kept it) and I’m excited to get This, eventually - sure, it’s not perf, but i’m so excited regardless

[@straker454]

So Amazon had this and I broke down and got him and...I'm shocked at how much I like this version of Hot Shot. I'm an old man and was there for G1 but I always had a thing for the newer iterations of Transformers once I realized the newer toys were great too. I think it was Beast Wars Silverbolt that changed my mind on Beast Wars in general with how amazing he looked, and that's despite the Dudley Doright voice. Armada...I remember the Transformers Car Robots series and how it REALLY gave me that warm fuzzy feel with how G1 the toys felt and when that was over I remember how awesome Armada looked. Optimus looked like a BATTLE RIG and Hot Shot really looked like someone smashed Bumblebee and Hot Rod into a new guy and how cool the JaAm thing was and the promo art...and then I got the toy and was amazed at how shit it was. Honestly, it felt like a step backwards with the shoulders and they even eliminated the light feature for the right arm so he couldn't even light up his Star Saber. I have the Generations mold and really it's the Henkei release and...it still sucked. So I just got this guy, the Legacy version today and...It's amazing how much I like this. No really, I LIKE this figure. Yeah it could have used another pass at a few details but man, this figure looks GOOD. My only real issues are some wonky proportions to the back of the vehicle mode and a slightly obtuse transformation that resulted in my accidentally popping his roof off when converting back to robot mode. It's damn nice otherwise and really gives me that same feeling I had when I had first seen Hot Shot's promo art. I'm glad I got him.

[@Xeno-The-Wanderer]

The jolt arm issue I think is because they designed it to fold like it did in the show where after plugging in the section behind the cockpit folded down flush with the back of the car forming a Psuedo propeller booster with limited flight for hotshot

[@officerpanda911]

I think everyone is too hard on legacy hotshot, the fact that he looks like he hopped out of the show but with the modern articulation and gimmick homages is crazy

[@OtakuUnitedStudio]

On the original Hot Shot, the Minicon plugged in from the front and then the tail folded down. I doubt it works on the new one, but oh well. I do like how the Universe Jolt can plug in on the new one pretty well, even if the Armada version has its arms pop off. I'm tempted to just get rid of my Universe Hot Shot for the new one. One thing that the Universe mold completely screwed the pooch on was his shoulder pieces. The original Takara mold had cut-outs so he could have forearm mounted flamethrowers similar to Animated Hot Shot, with spring loaded missiles. The Hasbro version left out the missiles and filled in the gap with retooled clamshells, and filling in the gaps is why they bump into each other and don't want to sit right. Never mind that a lot of the issues would have been corrected with more ball joints.

[@MaddJakd]

Hotshot deserves the Voyager Class treatment. He mayured and eventually led the Autobots in their darkest frigging hour! This is a must

[@flameconvoy7424]

Going to AgesThreeAndUp is always a treat, they’re the only physical store with a good selection of third party figures, plus their display cases are a great way to compare scale

[@alxporrini8563]

I had the origina; in that flame deco when it first came out when I was 5. It was a Christmas gift. But since I was 5, that thing didn't lat 6 months. But this did unlock that memory.

[@andrewmach8220]

I don't know why they can't do hotshot right. It's a simple design.

[@DoinItforNewCommTech]

One thing I really like about your reviews is that you tell us how much money you think it's worth and whether or not to get it on sale. I wish more reviewers would do that!

[@thirty3255]

This Hotshot is pretty great. Knee tabs could be stronger, and I wish the car roof matched yellows better. Big fan of HotShot, and feel he has really been justice here.

[@Wilfoe]

The goggles on my original Armada Hotshot never folded down. The instructions said they did, but they seemed to be one solid piece with the head.

[@Chazzsg]

Really hope there's later a 3rd party upgrade to move the windshield over to the side of the leg.

[@GatorRay]

Because people want to forget about the Unicron trilogy (Even Vector Prime whose original concept was to be the Transformers multiverse equivalent of The Watcher from Marvel. Eventually had that concept retconned if I recall correctly)

[@ecming7004]

ronald mcdonald got an upgrade

[@TheOnlyCathyCat]

Good video, I think I need half an hour of "Diddle Diddle Dum" now.

[@ironrex6979]

Dude those are some amazing poses! I’m tempted to pick one up. I really want the Starscream, prime and Megatron. A bit sad there’s no minicon (nor requiem blaster or shield) but that seems to be the common consensus amongst us fans.

[@usagentcyclone]

The use now for universe hot shot on your display is his kick ass vehicle mode

[@cristiantiniguar-sevilla467]

3:08 *WHO TOUCHED MY GUN*

[@coffeeinhandproductions3238]

Yep, hated that Universe Hotshot more than any TF ever. Had I not sold it off years ago, I'd probably revisited it with a hammer by now. Legacy is definitely an improvement, articulation definitely, but always loved the look of the original as I collected both it and recolor as shown here. Didn't know the canon could be removed to combine with the gun. Fun idea, and different enough from the hair Triger firing mechanism of the original.

[@NitroBeary]

Funny how I still have that Transformers Armada Hot Shot and a few others in my parents storage

[@mythtilteinn3962]

Best part is that hasbro ended up doing a redeco of legacy hotshot to his red version and comes with a jolt figure and additional accessories.

[@aladdinsane5925]

"Remember all bots were not created equal." - Hot Shot, 2002

[@moomanchu608]

The car mode matches the game and show’s proportions

[@matthewgarner7215]

7:37 have I got news for you buddy!

[@leftygurl]

im really excited for this guy, i was too young for the original at release and the secondary market is perpetually prohibitive. he's not perfect, but he's the best for what i want.

[@monster-mecha_enthusiast_2002]

I hate perfectionism.

[@bphater31]

Again. I don't like transparent plastic. Colour matching is terrible. Better normal plastic and painted windows. Great review 👏🏻

[@FoxsDumbSeriesMaker]

It would probably amount to less paint if the windows were painted over regular plastic instead of all of that clear plastic having to be painted for color matching the regular plastic. Like, do people _really_ care that we can see through translucent windows that reveal inner kibble?

[@aweirdredtoad3637]

Meh, I don't really like when they paint the windows. I could care less if you can see the robot mode inside through the windows, it's just a simple figure.

[@FoxsDumbSeriesMaker]

I would go for this Hotshot if his legs were designed better. They're so gappy and messy looking, to the point where they impede articulation. It's bizarre how Hasbro/Takara have been doing these chug figures recently. Some are incredible like Tarantulas, others are completely phoned in such as Pointblank, and then there are ones somewhere in the middle like this. I can tell the makers wanted to make a cool figure out of both Hotshot and Armada Starscream, but it looks like time and budget got in the way. Yeah, the Armada cast aren't really off to a good start, which is a shame. I'm curious of your thoughts on Legacy Armada Starscream, as I've heard mostly bad things about that figure, such as the plastic quality being awful. That's extremely disappointing for me, given how that's my favourite interpretation of the character. :/

[@defender2222]

In this episode of Nitpick: The Video Series...

[@PaulGaither]

Before watching: What's up with this title? I really like the new Legacy Hotshot! I didn't even watch the cartoon or know who he is... I just liked the toy on the shelf and more when I took it home. Me after watching: Oh, yeah... all of that... well, i still like it a lot.

[@caseys_cozy_garage]

I screamed when this got announced. I want him so badly, thin plastic and all

[@omegamaximus1727]

I got this toy recently and I find the Transformation very , my only complaint with Legacy Hot Shot is that he sometimes breaks during transformation, but I no longer have that problem.

[@theviperkiller-io5ji]

I miss mine hotshot blurr wheel jack sideways Optimus and the last blue one that was a rookie

[@MisterSouji]

So looking at the windows on the back of the leg, it looks like theyre just attached via a ball joint on an arm... wouldnt be too hard to cut away at the edge of the socket and let the windows swing around.

[@MellowGaming]

Not usually one for worrying about clear plastic but they really should have not made the car windows clear. Coulda matched the original toys look by painting blue windows onto yellow plastic. Would have solved the colour matching too. Does look like a fun figure though.

[@meepmeep2706]

The leg kibble could be an energon hotshot homage.

[@TorchicNidoran1994]

Squat is definitely the best way I'd describe the new vehicle mode. I feel the midsection is a bit stretched out and looks awkward. While I prefer the original shape of the car mode too, I definitely love this update and will be picking it up. And I'll be surprised if there isn't a third party set that fixes those ugly gaps on the inner legs

[@minilopgamer1950]

Does it feel weird that the kids who grew up with Prime are now adults because we are.

[@_V.Va_]

And?

[@WhitzWolf92]

​@@_V.Va_ It's just a trick of temporal perception. For most people, each decade seems to pass faster. So reminders of how long ago some things are can come as a surprise because they feel more recent than they actually are.

[@_V.Va_]

@@WhitzWolf92 Oh. I thought it as another millennial type comment thinking they're old. Though your point is more sensible.

[@_V.Va_]

@@monster-mecha_enthusiast_2002 Sounds like you've got some issues to work out, bud.

[@monster-mecha_enthusiast_2002]

I guess, only problem I have with Prime tho' is that show's elitists who make fun of me for having Transformers preferences like Beast Wars and Armada just because they think those shows I grew up watching don't make me "mature" enough like it's some excuse to be the superior Transformers fans than everyone.

[@uainjansun]

I do have a question toyguy but what do you think of the cancelled animated hotshot toy? The prototype looks nice and the altmode is heavy pontiac solstice vibes

[@aph1dqueen]

I go to ages three and up all the time, the staff there are so great. hopefully i can go back soon and maybe be able to get Needlenose

[@nickd6303]

It feels like the windshield part of the legs should have been the front, but instead, it just hinders articulation.

[@__0siris__]

If you don’t mind me asking what day where you at 3 and up because I was just there a day ago

[@hotwheelsbrothers687]

Want a Gen selects version of this Hot shot into botcon exclusive Dion

[@TransDrummer1312]

FINALLY someone points out the issues I have with him.

[@NoGoodDirtyRicer]

I’m wicked excited to get him but I’ll definitely going to have to pick up a filler piece for the legs, I usually don’t buy upgrade kits but this needs one.

[@T4styP4stry]

I love your videos!!! Keep up the good work!!

[@crunchy_wafers]

I'd love a review on Studio series Perceptor in a review one day! Great video

[@SamanthaS92]

He’s too big. He’s taller than Hot Rod… wtf? Wasn’t he like half the size of Blaster? SS86 Perceptor is like a head shy of Kingdom/Legacy Blaster. I don’t like his scale at all. He’s twice as tall as Arcee… 🤦‍♀️

[@aweirdredtoad3637]

@@SamanthaS92 That's show accurate of Perceptor though, he's about the same size as Blaster but not by much. But he's definitely taller than most of the season 2 cars.

[@myang12003]

Legacy hotshot is rotting in shelves in my local target. I always see him whenever I go to target and I didn’t even bother to buy him because I’m trying to save my money on the core class dinobots and the stunticons

[@Channel2S]

I just cannot get over how empty the legs look on the Legacy. Coming off of WFC with its impressive efforts made to minimize those kind of hollow areas, this figure is particularly disappointing.

[@fordfox8229]

I'm looking forward to seeing how the legacy Evolution commander class armada optimus prime comes out

[@CookedB1URRZ]

Im a little late to getting the mold but i got the powerlinx version off pulse for 25 $ cad im excited for it to show up because im going to start a armada display

[@beard3451]

I have a question: Can the 2023 Legacy Hotshot's engine block gun be held in the hand by the original 2002/2003 mold?

[@hotwheelsbrothers687]

What’s the name of the new junkion biker deluxe???

[@jonathanward8967]

Yeah, usually yellow and blue get GREEN. I wish the would stop making whole pieces out of the translucent plastic. Just do windows and windows alone

[@Cwronaga216]

I still really hope you'll get a chance to get a hold of the movie Masterpiece blackout. Definitely the best movie figure we've gotten as far as quality goes

[@thesardonicrenegade]

could you perhaps review Fanstoys Quietus? If the price is too steep then there's an amazing KO called Hurricane also available.

[@leanarchista133]

I NNNNEEEDDDD the Junkeons,is there a way to get Scraphook in Texas? Or the USA? Or do I still need to wait till the official release dates?

[@Sotau890]

fun fact: the original star saber armada toy can fit with legacy figures

[@SidewaysPrimeYT]

I just got my SG Slicer delivered and it was smashed to high heaven in shipping. The box was mauled and when I took the figure out hoping it was still ok, I saw that his legs have been caved in and the ports the wheels sit in have been cracked to the point that the wheels don't fit on them any more. Didn't even look and the exo suit because i was so disappointed by Slicer. Hopefully returning and getting a refund.

[@henmar354]

Lol. I rmemeber watching armada and they were never sold in my country. Years later I went to canada and bought some. Second hand. Still have all my armada figures.

[@theblackcrusader2195]

A year ago I got the original Deco for armada hotshot and he is missing the missile and the gun that's it I have the minicon tho but still ..pain

[@zackbower5048]

Hehe he said that’s my jam in a hotshot video

[@Erathiatw]

I love AgesThreeAndUp, and do not regret that living so close has resulted in so much of my income going straight towards them.

[@sabastiangipson8163]

I thought you were going to pull out for a comparison hot shot from energon

[@monster-mecha_enthusiast_2002]

Not sure if I can even think of one Transformers fan who's not a toxic Hot Rod and Bumblebee stan/ Hot Shot hater after reading the comments of this video. I don't care if Hot Shot didn't get any good toys or if Bee or Hot Rod came first, Hot Shot and Cheetor are the only kid-appeal characters I like no matter freakin' what.

[@treebotreviews]

Did you visit with Boris? Or was he in?

[@ZarynScribbles]

I feel like, what's the point of moving the windshield to the back of the legs instead of being on the arms if you're not even going to give the hands wrist swivels. Might as well have just done the windshield arms!

[@octobotimus]

The size of the wheels feels weird in the legacy one. Makes it look like a truck.

[@technicalsoup460]

Surprised you didn’t make a headphone joke with legacy hotshot lol

[@mavrickhunter13]

I would much rather have no clear plastic and painted windows.

[@jameszetterman4487]

Shame there's no paint on the leg panels like the original.

[@JadianRadiator]

1:50 The widest part isn't wide enough for you because...? No seriously, the "upper torso" is the top of the chest in line with the shoulders.

[@SirStairs]

Scraphook be crying in the corner because he cant get combined

[@arnelanat3578]

hold up if im not mistaken hotshot nad starscream are the same height in the show

[@cosmosofficial6585]

What’s the name of the music in the intro in this video

[@bowserbreaker2515]

TJomega should see this.

[@Reptelien]

i think you should try getting energon hotshot, very interesting take.

[@ThatToyGuy]

I have one but he's missing like a door and his guns, but his car mode is goofy I love it

[@anthonygvergara4778]

I wish they'd stop using clear plastic man and just make it normal plastic and then a clear plastic insert. Or just keep it plain plastic. Clear plastic is just a ticking time bomb

[@Thesleepinggamer3833]

I have legacy blaster and legacy bulkhead theirs really good toys (edit and legacy blaster comes with a minicon name eject

[@tcogproductions]

Rip hotshot 8/23/2002 - 2023 Can never get a good toy

[@WhitzWolf92]

There was a Prime Hot Shot (Bumblebee repaint) that looked okay/ pretty good for the line - granted that was a totally different Hot Shot.

[@monster-mecha_enthusiast_2002]

This comment's annoying Bumblebee stan material lol.

[@aliranair1]

Ngl, when he got announced i couldnt bat a single eye But now, yea he started to grow on me, migjt grab him

[@autobothilt7864]

8:33 JaAm reference

[@hotwheelsbrothers687]

Ok. I want this figure

[@djxzgalaxylang7703]

My thoughts on this he looks awesome

[@heavy5013]

Now, give me armada sideways.

[@korbeeeeeen]

Weird being the same age as the og hot shot

[@alexissotoreyes2854]

Hey its me Alexis

[@eventprogenitor1873]

Hmm looks like a year or 2 the feet will snap off.

[@wolfman2802]

where's tjomega when you need him

[@stevebazin127]

Still more head articulation than OG hot shot

[@chronogaruda2003]

Atleast Cybertron Hotshot was good