Zeta Superitron Mini (3P Legends """"Superion"""") | Doctor Lockdown Reviews 145

It's been a LONG time since I've come across a figure this bad...but I think I've finally found it...the combiner to end it all...
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Introduction: (0:00)
Who Is Zeta: (02:48)
Downthrust Jet Mode: (8:51)
Skystrike Jet Mode: (12:01)
Catapult Jet Mode: (14:27)
Fly Fire Jet Mode: (17:20)
Silver Arrow Jet Mode: (20:23)
Robot Transformation: (26:58)
Downthrust Robot Mode: (35:22)
Skystrike Robot Mode: (41:52)
Catapult Robot Mode: (42:40)
Fly Fire Robot Mode: (45:33)
Silver Arrow Robot Mode: (47:23)
Combined Transformation: (52:38)
Combined Mode: (59:57)
Final Scoring: (1:09:19)
My Resignation: (1:13:07)
#zeta #transformers #thirdparty

[@PerspectiveEnd]

I WARNED YOU!!! I WARNED EVERYONE!!!

[@sebatianmatospelaez7018]

But we didnt listen. Pitty to us.......

[@legotransformershaun]

hello there

[@rexemet8738]

OMYJESUZITZPERSPUCTEVE

[@kingdareth09]

@@legotransformershaungeneral kenobi

[@legotransformershaun]

????????

[@Doomguy7274]

Zeta is the exact reason I love mastermind creations, even with their bruticus, they don't try to lean purely into accuracy. They know when something works and doesn't and above all they prioritize a good play experience and transformation not just paint and shelf display appearance. Btw I love the current content. Keep it up

[@consof8724]

Someone gave me this set as a Christmas gift, and all I have to say is this. The power of new-age compels you, the power of new-age compels you, the power of new-age compels you.

[@sebatianmatospelaez7018]

Amen.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@lenapoolaw211]

Is that a reference to something

[@sebatianmatospelaez7018]

I dunno... I just said it for shits 'n'giggles.

[@Sunstreaker9384]

Gits and shiggles

[@hoebread7584]

nah, i gen prefer magic square and zeta to new age. new age arent bad by any means, but i want mini-masterpeice to feel like a mini *masterpeice*

[@mineturtledabrave3796]

“I will send ya to Jesus!” Not what I was expecting to hear the funny larp man say.

[@ColdTRex]

Is funny larp man his canonical name?

[@DrLockdown]

Vaughan vandurghbarr

[@sebatianmatospelaez7018]

Hope he appears more.

[@DrLockdown]

Eventually.

[@ToaDaGardeKat]

Timestamp please?

[@tyjohnson7616]

A trick to spraying yellow paint is to prime the part with white primer before you spray the yellow

[@DrLockdown]

That and a few coats at a time. Zeta didn't bother though

[@sebatianmatospelaez7018]

The Lazy Eyebrow can do it better than Zeta ever will. Trust me

[@gleamingcolt]

First we had jobby with bold forms gladius Then we had Prespective end with toy world constructer Now we have Dr. Lockdown with zeta superion

[@Cdr2002]

I love that it took the combined power of Doc, PE, TJ’s die cast sign, and Sam Cap to deconstruct this figure’s failings

[@kingdareth09]

I’ve seen you on tjomegas q&a lmao

[@Cdr2002]

@@kingdareth09 ok

[@DeathReviews]

If a figure is too small, any attempt to make them overly complicated can backfire. Sometimes they get it right - but... most of the time they don't ;)

[@CayeDaws]

"Third party helps fill in the gaps" is funny because hasbro filled in a lot of those gaps with the wfc line and legacy line. Reminds me of how many people customized the titans return galvatron and seige optimus to be g1 accurate only for hasbro to make g1 accurate optimus and galvatron later down the road

[@DrLockdown]

That's the case now, but back in 3P's heyday thats how they were making bank

[@m0stlyGh0sty]

Hearing the intro music and disclaimer after 2 months made me so happy. So glad to see you back!

[@DrLockdown]

Glad to be back. I've missed this

[@geo-fry6372]

This was an excellent video. I’m super happy to see you back. On the part discussing complicated transformations, I liked that you brought up mpm Blackout. I was able to pick him up brand new for 60 usd, and I’m smitten with him. The most surprising thing about him is that I think the transformation is great. It’s really intuitive while being very complex.

[@DrLockdown]

Lucky. They never go on sale here

[@geo-fry6372]

@@DrLockdown yeah, I have no clue how I got that lucky

[@DrLockdown]

Actually MPM quite commonly goes on special in the states, from what I hear. There was a big one when Starscream went for $40. Not in Australia sadly

[@fabiomura08]

I agree, I do collect Movie Masterpieces but I usually end up leaving them on the shelves after transforming them back and forth at least once. With Blackout it's different. I actually look forward to convert him again and again, and although he has a lot of steps they're intuitive and don't feel like a chore at all. I easily memorized them while transforming him for the second time, but it might be due to the fact that I was already accostumed to SS Grindor. Not to mention the excellent plastic quality and the tightness of joints and panels, hope you'll review him as well Doc!

[@DrLockdown]

There was sort of an idea for a script, but I just don't know if I'll have the time.

[@KadenKenz]

Weirdly enough, seeing Dr. LD have a mental breakdown for an hour and half straight is entertaining. Glad you finally got this off your chest!

[@nathanielhernandez3584]

It was an honor and a privilege to be part of this stream. I hope you're doing better everyday good chap 🤟

[@cesarcasti492]

I really liked your take at the end. I started with Newage’s Soundwave and fell in love with the legends scale releases. I managed to get a couple other NA releases afterwards but at one point the prices for them got out of hand. Like, I can find a MP style Grimlock for what some places are asking for Ymir, not to mention 4th party takes on NA designs. Of course, space and room are different for many people which may make what I said moot, but then the “fun” aspect also came into play when I got Magic Squares Legend Nemesis Prime 2.0. The transformation on that thing put such a sour taste in my mouth that it was the last legends scale 3P figure I got. Now i’m back to sticking with core class and minicons.

[@DrLockdown]

Fair call. Core class has been doing insanely good stuff at the moment

[@maryautumn7922]

Thank you so much for the briefer on the Zeta/Toyworld situation. Being someone not too big into third party other than MMC, it's good to hear that Zeta is probably best avoiding in the long run, due to how just reviews of the toys don't help for unreleased ones, and how it can be such a mixed bag

[@portalmast1177]

Do you realize what cosmos vehicle mode is based on. look it up You'll never see him the same way again.

[@plastichero177]

DAMN this is a lot. So glad to have ya back Doc, hope all is going well in the life department! A great video as always and the ending talking about 3P Legends and your current relationship with it is something that definitely needed to be addressed, no matter how bitter sweet. It sucks that these companies are prioritizing accuracy and the profits more than they are the fun factor that all collectibles and ESPECIALLY legends should be. An accurate representation is all well and good but if it's a nightmare in every other aspect (and isn't really even that accurate to begin with) then what's the point? These are toys at the end of the day. It's saddening to see them go in this direction but as you said hopefully companies like IF will remain true to the love, passion, and ingenuity they've had all this time, and above all else I hope they and others can provide you with the good kind of legends that you have that contagious love and appreciation for, even if not as frequently. Looking forward to the next more positive reviews, they're always fun and you deserve it after the last figures and everything you've had going on this last while. Cheers!

[@galaxycamerata]

This entire set seems like it's described as: "Micro-Masterpiece was a goddamn mistake." Like, Silver Arrow's messed up spaghetti backpack looked like it was intended to be a third "turret mode" like Scattershot.

[@kaisipe412]

That tab on Silver Arrow's backpack is working ten million times harder than the designers that put it there

[@DrLockdown]

Haha...true...

[@project4061]

Like you said, "fandom conscious opinion is a discussion," I may not agree that S.S. Bumblebee Soundwave is a bad alternate mode, but I can understand if others don't like it. For right now, I am going to stick with figures or characters I like from HasTak, but I am considering something from the ancient Japanese inspired Legends class bots from Iron Factory. Best of luck you insane Australian! Can't wait for more reviews from you, and retrospects on what's influencing designers!

[@sambutler953]

Honestly, I wasn't even *thinking* about getting this figure (I prefer main line anyway, MP-style figures just ain't my thing) so I'm mainly here to crack jokes and understand references. And by Jove, the jokes are great, and the references are grander. 10/10. Will watch again.

[@Lio_Convoy]

I have never in my life watched a toy review that was this long. Under rated channel, and great content!

[@itsmegfg]

This honestly makes me appreciate my EXTREMELY limited delves into 3P Legends all the more - Newage Prime and Iron Factory Grimlock's biggest flaws are nowhere near as bad as this set's smallest ones, from what I can understand. ...feel like I should do more, but uh...that's a trap I don't know if I'm ready to delve into

[@DrLockdown]

Newage and iron factory are fine. MFT too. It's more magic square, zeta and other newer companies that present the concerns.

[@elpotato5011]

40:58 ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE END W LETS GO! Anyway so far this is one of your best videos yet, also probably one of the longest toy reviews I have ever seen someone make.

[@DrLockdown]

Thanks mate. Actually recorded the two cameos back to back, since if was supposed to build off the last one.

[@PrincessMatrix]

Was not expecting the Steven He reference, but it was certainly appreciated!

[@OogaBooga24723]

great to see you back man!

[@crimzonplays1134]

So glad to see 3p Legends class figures get shit on instead of getting Blown so hard the reviewer would work just as well as a Dyson on EVERY surface.

[@DrLockdown]

I'm not shitting for the sake of shitting. I still love 3P legends. It's just, this is not a good toy.

[@jasonward8649]

Happy to see the doc back

[@LOSKOSKI]

I'm so excited. This has been years in the making! 🎉

[@DrLockdown]

Nah maybe six months. Haven't had him that long :p

[@henryalexander-lx1pf]

@@DrLockdownim just kidding Doc, twas just a joke sir. I can't imagine the time and effort you put into this. I thouroughly enjoyed it. Great video dude. Well worth the wait. You deserve a vacation to some far flung location after that epic adventure. ✌️👍👍

[@DrLockdown]

Nah I've taken enough time off before this. I'm itching to work on some more projects, albeit smaller ones

[@henryalexander-lx1pf]

@@DrLockdown you gotta make time for yourself brother. You've earned it. ✌️

[@LOSKOSKI]

​@@DrLockdown maybe your next review can be the Legacy Armada Prime. The guy that buys stolen goods reviewed it earlier. I can't wait till I can buy one like the rest of the world in 4 or 5 months. Guy should be ashamed of himself. Pretty pathetic. Just for a few clicks. 😒

[@thediscracedone4932]

Its Good to see Dr. Lockdown again

[@ZacTFF]

Love the PerspectiveEnd cameo Legit made me laugh 😆

[@Rabbitlord108]

Agreed. I think that was pure comedy gold.

[@johnnyrocket4357]

I believe this was my first time seeing a video by your channel. I was referred to your review after watching Tydirium Hanger's review on this combiner team. loved your review! thank you so much for putting the time and attention into this video. I learned so much about the history and relationships between 3p players, their aftermarket kit offerings, why the same figure by multiple 3p were being released was NEVER a coincidence but still terribly frustrating for collectors.... and most of all: the 3p vs KO (when 3p is KO / when 3p is not KO) I am a mainline collector mainly because i have always seen the rest as KO - but after waiting 30 years for the Studio Cell and Haslab Unicron to arrive after always being a childhood fantasy I realized my perspective was wrong and needed more background and attention. i look forward to watching more current reviews on your channel and future reviews as well. thank you!

[@grimlockgreg3063]

This is an hour and half of a man raging his ass off at a shitty toy and making the funniest thing I've seen in a while, amazing work Dr.lockdown Edit: also I'm sorry You cant truly enjoy legends anymore, hopefully you can find a new calling in the collecting world, and I cant wait to see how that will lead you.

[@MrPooPooJohn]

Fantastic video!

[@aidenmb7932]

1:08:25 I was expecting "Firefly!?" "We have lightning bug"

[@Xenobears]

I didn’t know about the history of Zeta Toys and I bought the “Dark Side Superitron” figure set because it was relatively cheap compared to its size… It’s basically Superion in Nemesis Prime colors-which makes it look really nice. Too bad the arm rail kibble is even more of a problem on the full size version than it is on the mini version. Also, the thumb articulation is terrible-making getting it to wrap its hands around the cannon tough. I’m still wondering why they went whole hog on partsforming for the torso of the combined mode but didn’t think to take advantage of it for the backpacks-it would have helped eliminate the need for rails that inhibit articulation. It’s definitely a shelf piece-combine it, get it into a pose, and _never_ touch it again! One thing I did appreciate was that it came with little grip strips for the combined mode feet-makes it easier to put on glass or smooth wood shelves. Another pro is that the joints are pretty strong but not crazy hard to move. It looks great, but I don’t think it’s a good Transformer set.

[@DrLockdown]

Yeah the mini one also had the grips. Real shame nobody else does it

[@tomthemad]

I think the points you made about the direction legends is going is why I've been feeling less excited with Magic Square and Newage. Iron Factory still doing their own thing will keep me interested in them.

[@DrLockdown]

Newage is doing well for the most part: despite going down the accuracy road, they're balancing brilliant transformations. But magic square...oh dear...

[@elkingtonbortonhouse5782]

Across the board, I completely agree. I have to admit, amazingly, I enjoy your videos, including the length. That is a rare thing.

[@DrLockdown]

Thanks mate. Don't set out to make long videos...just kinda happens. Setting specific lengths seems a bit silly

[@madhousestudiosdevious]

PERSPECTIVE END!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Bakuopp]

Another excellent video from the good Doctor! Given what you've said and shown here, I'm very glad you've laid it all out so that those of us that weren't aware of Zeta's (and ToyWorld's) mess ups can know about them. As for third party legends, Newage and Magic Square seem to be the safer bets, Newage more so these days, and HasTak has been doing quite well with Legacy and the previous trilogies. I do rather hope that Zeta is just an anomaly here. Your vids are what got me to try out 3rd party Legends collecting, and I'd hate to see it just all go down the drain for the misplaced need of "MP mini". Got to say, after Newage's Redwing (Nacelle when, Newage?), I've been hooked. Even got that "battle worn" Megatron and OP set they put out recently as it was a good and cheaper way to get those two for me, and I've been quite enjoying Agamemnon much to my own shock! After this slog of a video and process, definitely take a good break before some lighter content. You deserve it!

[@AndrewSnake]

Glade your back man , and wow .. is that bad , but i saw the DIno king cameo , i cant wait for that day review

[@Scorch501st]

welp, there goes my ears. also perspective end making a cameo and throwing heat was definitely hilarious

[@jennyc7543]

LMFAO, that edit at the end covering the Nazi Propaganda figure made me laugh hard. The “Because fascism is the future” is what did it the most for me. Side note: I noticed at 1:10:32 the kitzconcept God of Flame figure which made me wonder: Were you able to handle it and if so, did the plastic quality get any better compared to the company’s previous releases?

[@DrLockdown]

It's my friends copy. He loves it, but I think it's rubbish. Cool aesthetic, but the plastic stinks and the articulation is really lacking. Probably an amazing toy to someone who hasn't handled a transformer in their life, but transformers fans don't need it.

[@jennyc7543]

@@DrLockdownI am also curious, what are your thoughts on the other 2 Trainbots that have been recently released, Yukikaze and Suikan.

[@DrLockdown]

Don't have suiken, but yukikaze in the meantime is...the weakest of the bunch. The kibble management ain't good

[@jennyc7543]

@@DrLockdown would you call Yukikaze a bad figure by any means though? Also, thoughts on Suiken having mandatory partsforming in the backpack?

[@DrLockdown]

I'm torn on yukikaze. Even months later, I can't decide between underwhelming and bad. And I can't speak for suiken. It really depends on how he is in hand.

[@cartkart1]

I got here in the middle of this, so i’ll probably wait until after the premier to watch it but i’m excited! also i just got g1 sandstorm, a holy grail of mine, so that’s cool

[@DrLockdown]

Nice. I'm waiting for the leader version next year

[@rubiconprime1429]

If Hasbro ever does a new Superion with a skeleton, I wonder if the skeleton will form a portion of the concord allowing for the alt-mode to be enormous (as a jumbo jet should be) while allowing the robot mode to be voyager scale and lessening the amount of kibble Silverbolt will inevitably have to lug around. I’d like to see someone try that either way

[@DrLockdown]

I feel that would annoy people

[@ihatemegatron216]

Just a heads up, the Concorde isn't a jumbo jet, that term is used to describe wide-body aircraft, and more specifically the 747 and A380

[@rubiconprime1429]

@@DrLockdown maybe. I wouldn’t buy it myself since I have the CW figure, but I can’t see how else Hasbro would manage including a skeleton in a mainline figure. I don’t think they would just blatantly include a skeleton like in this figure, and they need a skeleton to meet the cartoon accurate design for Superion. Would it be alt-mode partsforming on the level of ER Cliffjumper, yes, but that hasn’t stopped them before.

[@rubiconprime1429]

@@ihatemegatron216 apologies. It should be enormous as a supersonic passenger-carrying commercial airplane should be. Lol

[@DrLockdown]

Whatever the size is, they could just make superion a commander. Have him be a leader that turns into a torso, then include combined bits like the head, hands and feet. Think classic 3P combiner system

[@TransDrummer1312]

Oh this was beautiful.

[@Deutalios818]

“We stan pizza cheese, we don’t stan mustard.” -Dr. Lockdown, 2023

[@sebatianmatospelaez7018]

Mustard sucks

[@optimus_wide]

Im both hyped and scared of this

[@sebatianmatospelaez7018]

Who isnt?

[@kaisipe412]

The best fate we can hope for this thing is that it meets Overlord from the POTP miniseries

[@KirkWilliamsIsBroken]

Also that was a wonderfully heroic moment for Iron Factory Brawl. I now want that figure.

[@ToaBastignika]

Loved the skits on this video xD

[@DrLockdown]

Thanks. They were a blast to film

[@masterfarr8265]

welcome back doc

[@Pamjamelia]

I have to admit that it's funny when you bring up Ragnar's transformation, because I got him recently and I think he's a fun desk bot. Either I have a problem or it's like we're different people. Either way, I feel I have to say thank you for your service with how awful these transformations were, and I hope that future Legends releases don't leave you feeling left behind as you currently do. I myself have only a handful of Magic Square figures so I can't say much on my end.

[@dangeroustheannoying3618]

YES HE'S BACK!!!

[@BromineBlues-om7yf]

1:08:34 Vaughn was in such shock that his facial hair tried to take refuge in his food orifice

[@Chill_with_briar]

The plastic for silver arrow is the same color as games workshop resin Just to compliment their grey earlier

[@jonathanedge8746]

Welcome back good to you again and hope you are doing ok

[@DrLockdown]

Doing great and eager to get back into more projects

[@alien_he4d96]

40:45 favorite bit

[@Cdr2002]

I think the only other legends scale Superion on the market at this point is the Hasbro Energon set with the old Fansproject Snowman kit

[@cyranantone8430]

The moment you were talking about the die cast I knew perspective was gonna show up

[@ludoletono]

@22:06 holy crap that was spot on

[@GatorRay]

*Reads the description* HOO BOY this is gonna be JUICY!

[@sextor184]

Seeing prospective make a cameo was hilarious

[@evextechreviews]

The „YIPPIIEEEEEEEE!!!!“ Broke me. 😂

[@happiaxxident]

I’m sure MS will come through. Tho I’d love to see/have a Iron Factory samurai themed set of Aerial Bots.

[@Cdr2002]

Samurai Arielbots would go crazy

[@Transfixed]

I was pretty happy with my set. They're a bit loose and Silverbolt is kinda crap, but they look good and are fun, like upgraded G1s.

[@JomasterTheSecond]

The Z in Zeta Toys stands for... uh... Zliding Rails.

[@kaisipe412]

The Q stands for quality

[@unchrassimatic]

I find it funny that on my first video - the Menasor Month compilation - you were surprised that I chose a beefy video to start with…then release this and the WFC ranking 😂

[@infiniteds9353]

This review actually left me wanting a new CHUG Superion. It would be ineteresting to see their attempt at a combiner after Menasor, and, hey, even after core Dinoki... *ahem* Volcanicus

[@DrLockdown]

They'll probably do one eventually, but the CW one is fantastic for now

[@reyonXIII]

@@DrLockdown Spindly legs aside, I think it and the Hot Spot body are CW's best, and not by default. I still want King Poseidon and Megatronia, just to experience them in designs that appeal to me more

[@bighoss6816]

God bless you doc-

[@grimlocksmash5242]

Ladies and gentlemen, the doc is in!

[@Gloose284]

Honestly, I want to get the small predaking from Cang Toys. It looks so cool!

[@DrLockdown]

I think I'm gonna give that one a shot. Can't be much worse than superitron

[@Gloose284]

@@DrLockdown I'll watch that video if you make it

[@CyberKnightMiky]

As someone who once owned the ZETA TOYS Flash/Blitzwing that I reviewed & finally got rid of my life, I can fully agree that Zeta is the worst 3rd Party company. This figure would give me an headache if I got it

[@carsonbailey7090]

Actually, this brings up a good question, as someone who agrees with your preference in third-party legends scale figures, who are the companies you would actually recommended checking out? Or if there are none that are 100% safe bets, what are some specific figures you’d recommend?

[@DrLockdown]

Newage and iron factory

[@Cdr2002]

Totally get finding Alpha Bravo to be a more interesting design, but I personally really enjoy Slingshot as a character, particularly in War Dawn as far as media appearances are concerned. My personal solution is just have both around and whichever one is nearest during a battle becomes a Superion limb

[@EternityKingdomsHeadHoncho]

I’m actually using Slingshot as part of a story I’m writing about Strika and Obsidian basically assembling the Autobot equivalent to the Suicide Squad known as the “Autobot Injustice Division”. Aside from him, the team is composed of- Pharma (IDW1) Flame (Marvel) Nightra (RID 2015) Downshift (Cybertron) Armorhide (2007 movie toyline) Filch (RID 2015; she’s an Autobot in my take)

[@Cdr2002]

@@EternityKingdomsHeadHoncho that’s neat

[@jotacatalan]

Actually having scramble city combiner teams having more than 5 member is a clever idea were some member could open some cool ideas like some full artillery bruticus combination or a protectobot team based on water rescue team with boats

[@Cdr2002]

@@jotacatalan on a tactical level I just think it’s good to have a backup, plus of course opens up new team dynamics outside of the main five: instead of Alpha Bravo or Offroad being a replacement, they can hang out with Slingshot and Wildrider Plus if you go by the Masters of Mayhem depiction of Alpha Bravo and Offroad where they fall in love with each other, think of the drama between these two rival combiner teams Lmfao. Romeo and Juliet with gestalt robots is what I’m saying

[@kaisipe412]

I wish Alpha Bravo had media apperances. I think he'd be great as a rookie type who idolizes the other aerialbots

[@geekimusprime1984.]

great review,. I only have one question, where can I get that upgrade kit to turn combiner wars inferno into heatwave ?

[@DrLockdown]

Shapeways, paint and reprolabels. It's not an upgrade. It's a custom

[@KOCustom4488]

I wish I had seen this review months ago. My silver arrow arrived broken. There is a problem with all figures. I don't even want to fix these figures. I left it in combiner mode and gave up. Thank you for your review.

[@DrLockdown]

Ah sorry mate. I wish I could've reviewed it months ago. Laptop broke. Needed urgent repairs

[@KOCustom4488]

@@DrLockdown Everything is fine 😀. I've only seen positive reviews of these figures. Your review is the first one that accurately describes these figures. The seller returned some of the money for the broken parts, so I got it cheaper and I still feel ripped off. You have great content and my subscription Regards and have a nice week.

[@DrLockdown]

Likewise :D

[@TonyTama]

Silver is such an easy application i used a 2 layers on Generations Drifts sword and it looks immaculate to the point when i eventually sold him to a comic store the guy didnt even know i painted the sword cus it looked good.

[@DrLockdown]

It's the easiest colour to do. Dunno what zeta's problem is

[@Alzeal07]

jokes aside, that.. German canon zeta is doing a robot from would be the best alt mode for a Megatron. Sensitive for sure but someone made a 3D animation of a Dora canon Megatron and it was fantastic

[@xXn00beaterxX]

Are you gonna start reviewing more Newage? I see you own quite a few and perhaps they deserve some love!

[@DrLockdown]

Was supposed to with last year's marathon, but it got canned due to the move. Hopefully this year.

[@AlphaZetaYT]

Oh boi here’s comes round 2

[@brosiden3117]

Dang, sorry to hear that’s how you feel about it. I definitely agree with enjoy “collectables” more as toys. Something you can mess around with and transform. I grew up with minicons, scout classes, and find myself just messing around with them more then other chug bot. I know you have tried out the Dr.Wu Optimus mold and gave it a mixed review but I love the toyline a lot. I would say try out one of their seeker molds. They keep the fun and simple transformation that small scale transformers always have been. They also do have a Magnus in the works and a Megatron ad well. And the plastics is great quality too!

[@DrLockdown]

I might get their powered convoy, if they ever do one. Love diaclone

[@wendi6905]

Holy shit Dr Lockdown the movie

[@DrLockdown]

Probably won't be the last one either

[@Cdr2002]

27:30 major editing step up for your channel this is awesome

[@ToaArcan]

I'm pretty sure Hasbro not doing an actual Harrier and Phantom for Shatter and Blitzwing has less to do with them not wanting to try and figure out how to transform them adequately, and more to do with them not wanting to pay Boeing for the right to make toys of them. They've been doing that since they slapped an F-14 cockpit on an F-15 fuselage to make the Classics Seeker way back in 06. The Harrier in particular is probably a licensing nightmare, since the original design came out of Hawker and later BAe, and was iterated on by McDonnell, which then became a part of Boeing.

[@DrLockdown]

Actually they already have the license for those jets. In fact, shatter is a licensed Yak: a plane from the same manufacturer as the sea harrier. They did pay the license, but they chose a completely different vehicle. The only reason that could account for that is engineering

[@ToaArcan]

@@DrLockdown Neither Hawker nor BAe had anything to do with the Yak-38, it was made by Yakovlev, a Soviet aircraft design bureau that lasted until 2006, when it was merged with all the other former big names in Russian aviation. The Yak-38 was more or less a Soviet knockoff of the British design (they did that a lot, see the Tu-144 vs. Concorde and the Buran vs. the STS). Shatter isn't a 1-1 translation of the Yak-38 either, but a hybrid of it, and the Harrier, and some other generic fighter jet elements. The general proportions of the jet and the the forward, high-mounted wings are more akin to the Harrier (The Forger is a very long jet, and the wings are mounted further back and more equatorial), while the arrangement of the engines and the secondary VTOL jets are more akin to the Forger, though this is actually an area where the on-screen model is more akin to the Soviet plane than the British one. Shatter is clearly depicted with an engine on each shoulder, but the Harrier only had one engine, mounted in the middle with an intake nozzle on either side of the nose. Other things like the canards aren't present on either jet, and bizarrely, the vertical stabiliser looks more like a heavily reduced version of the one on the Tornado, a completely separate and unrelated plane. The British never had a fighter jet called a Yak, most military aircraft made here were either given meaningful names (the Harrier was named for a hovering bird of prey, the Spitfire spat fire, the Meteor was fast as hell because it was the first jet we made), menacing names (Vampire, Venom, Hunter, Jaguar, etc) or storm-related names (Hurricane, Typhoon, Tempest, Lightning, Tornado, Typhoon again, Tempest again). Naming one after a species of mountain cattle wasn't going to be on the board.

[@KingOfPyrats]

My guy, you included my favorite track from Xenoblade Chronicles 3! (around 3:18, Ouroboros Awakens). Plus all the other references were choice. Subbed!

[@DrLockdown]

Hehe. Massive Xenoblade fan, though I must admit my favourite is the first game.

[@nicholaspeterson3884]

45:11 for some reason my ER Optimus has the same problem with the head articulation. any suggetions on how to fix

[@DrLockdown]

Fraid not. Sorry

[@evextechreviews]

„Toyworld Constructor“ *I hear a Perspective End banging at my Door.*

[@DrLockdown]

...funny you should say that...

[@magnachemmayhem]

Fantastic video, I have not heard many good things about this figure and it's interesting seeing an analytical and earnest look into it. I will admit I did agree with most of your points, in particular about Legends figures prioritising play. I'm not really one for 'toon accuracy, frankly I couldn't give less of a damn, but I appreciate it when it's done right without flopping every other aspect of the toy. It really DOES make it feel more worthwhile to just get a damn nontransforming figure instead. At least those RED figures or ULTIMATES! ones have play value. I did find the criticism about CW Menasor pretty funny - I like the figure personally and I appreciate it trying to keep the combination self contained without relying on a skeleton, but I still wholeheartedly understand why people don't like it. In the end as much as I do not like 'toon Menasor at ALL and dislike the usage of a skeleton, I do fully understand the ease it gives on bot stability whether individual or combined. That and I think the Legacy figures look better because of that leeway. (Love Motormaster getting his cab footsies back.) Thanks for the video!

[@supergoji2007]

I have never seen this man being this mad, ever since thunder leader and MP 52 Starscream.

[@DrLockdown]

Lol I was probably madder in the thunder leader video. That figure literally drew blood.

[@MinecraftWorld1954]

HE'S BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!! Also, the best way to describe this toy is with the Team Fortress 2 quote/meme Spy (Dr Lockdown): This is Zeta’s Superitron Soldier (Me): Dear God Spy (Dr Lockdown): There’s more… Soldier (Me): No…

[@WarBuilder5426]

I wonder, what will happen when Legends hits the same peak as MP? The G1 well drying up, the collectors calling it quits now that the goal is achieved, the novelty collectors moving on because they're getting sick of the repeats. My hope? Though I don't collect 3P due to price (though now with a more stable job that Magic Square Menasor is looking really good if I can find one second hand...), I like to see what they do, and what I hope happens next is the following two things. 1. Follow Hasbro and Takara's lead, and branch out past G1. There are so many niches out there that could be filled that sure, may not be as big as the G1 purists, but even just saying "we're working on it" would go off like a nuclear bomb in terms of interest. Imagine a 3P company doing Masterpiece Animated stuff for example. 2. Find or make holes that could be filled. Old characters in new styles, the crossover "What if..." ideas that are barely being explored officially, and even then to mixed results. *cough cough* CHUG scaled G.I Joe vehicles *cough cough*. Sooner or later, we have to move past pure G1. The brand has been going on for almost 40 years. There's a lot to pull from that will get some heads turned that doesn't try to be a modern version of a toy from a cartoon that spanned 4 of those years.

[@DrLockdown]

It'd be good to see them branch out, but sadly that's at least five years or more out. Meanwhile 3PMP refuses to branch out, outside of fans hobby and a few others. Doesn't bode well for what's on the other side of legends current trend.

[@skuffy4930]

6:41 Honestly, I'd recommend Cang Toys Thunderking. He's easily one of if not THE best Predaking of all time.

[@DrLockdown]

It's on the list of eventual wants, but getting every combiner is far too expensive

[@aladdinsane5925]

Really loved the memes and shitposts here. This felt like an extended Joker moment and I am here for it.

[@DrLockdown]

Felt like it editing too, especially yesterday when premiere corrupted my autosaves and made me lose four hours of progress. It's a miracle I finished the damn thing on time

[@aladdinsane5925]

@@DrLockdown Think it paid off man. Really good stuff I think.

[@Cdr2002]

I do admittedly want Zeta’s Fort Max Also, mad respect on Classics Astrotrain’s name

[@razorshark6790]

How is the newage devastator? Any problems because I hope it lives up to my hype since I've been waiting for the toy color version to ship for a while

[@DrLockdown]

It's decent. Not amazing, but it's a fun little set

[@Fatelift1987]

Hey, are there any other third party Legends combiners (besides Bruticus and Menasor) that you recommend? Or like a list of all the *good* third party Legends figures?

[@DrLockdown]

The next best would be the iron factory DJD. After that, DX9 of newage devastator, depending on your budget and taste

[@Fatelift1987]

@@DrLockdown what about that Legends combiner Predaking you mentioned?

[@DrLockdown]

Cang toys? Don't actually own it. Can't say

[@Cdr2002]

Are you going to cover Newage Devastator any time soon?

[@kingparker42]

1:08:16 - 1:08:43 The funniest scene in the whole review Also, 18:58 *gottem*

[@Spedatr0n]

Well this is a wacky video. I love it. Sorry for your pain lol

[@canadaw.e6461]

okay, just realized something your point about how pinning flyfire wouldnt fix that issue, when in reality, it may HAVE Let me explain. from what i saw, Flyfire was painted almost entirely, including that joint. in theory that joint and plastic could have worked with the joint if it wasnt painted, but the joint was designed without the paint in mind, so when it was done with the paint, the tolerances became far more tight, causing extra stress, and litterally causing it to die. i imagine that those parts were intended to be molded in red, but was decided it'd be cheaper to paint them red then have them be molded in red for some reason.

[@canadaw.e6461]

TLDR: pinning it would have worked in theory since it'd have not put as much stress as being literally sized wrong