Via TonTon Review on Youtube we have new in-hand images of the upcoming Transformers Studio Series SS-71 Dark Of The Moon Dino.
Dino is part of the new Studio Series Wave 12 Deluxe together with SS-70 B-127 (Cybertronian Bumblebee) and he is our very first original new mold of this character so far. While Dino transforms into a generic sports, the alt mode looks quite elegant and similar in style a Ferrari. Transformation is pretty impressive and interesting since it manages to compact the car’s roof into the main body leaving almost no backpack. Robot mode is movei accurate and includes Dino’s blades. As usual we have several comparison pics with other Studio Series figures for those wondering about scale.
Check out all the images on this news post, as well as TonTon video review, after the jump. Click on the discussion link below and let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!
Lazerwave
Review from PrimevsPrime
Transformers Studio Series 71 Deluxe Class DINO Review – YouTube
lil society vert
Eh it’s not that bad imo
Shadow25
I simultaneously sympathize and disagree with this view.
On one hand, yes, there is an absolute trend over the last several years of prices rising, figures shrinking, and build quality faltering. This is all true and it's affecting all Transformers lines, not just the movie figures. It tends to be a bit more evident in movie figures due to their more intricate designs, but it's happening everywhere.
That said, if this is the situation we must deal with, then I think it's still fair to say we're getting pretty high quality in terms of sculpt and design, perhaps higher quality than ever before. These Studio Series figures are far and away more accurate than anything that came before. The sculpting is top notch. Studio Series and WFC both have very strong levels of articulation as well. We weren't getting these before, even when we had larger and more durable figures.
It's very much a double edged sword and I'm not sure there's a clear cut answer or side to be on. Obviously the best scenario would be the size and quality of the ROTF era lines with the engineering advancements and accurate sculpt work of the last few years, but I'm not sure where that would put us price wise.
Arrogant Arachnid
yes
Lazerwave
The way Dino transforms. Do you still think he has a highly complaint backpack?
decepticonaiden
This figure looks pretty good, though I don't like how flat the chest looks. It's almost like a piece of carboard
megatroptimus
Wicked transformation.
xd Accrocate
im sorry WHAT
WHAT
Arrogant Arachnid
Lazerwave
You know, I don't even know if Dino is actually Red or is that's just the gloss reflection.
Skillfulgram2003
"Hasbro doesn't care" Yet we got an official Dino figure after like what 10 to 11 years later?
PlanckEpoch
OP's points stand only if you literally live in a fantasy world that ignores real world trends, business, and reality itself.
I guess some people will be willingly ignorant the rest of their lives, so you do you but…
3rd Party and by extension KO makers are not saddled by restrictions such as budget. They don't have to worry about keeping things under very specific cost margins. Budget encompasses EVERY part of the figure, from paint apps, engineering, parts count, etc. The people up top have specific price points they need figures to be in and budget accordingly.
Hasbro IS tied to that stuff. They're tied to costs, marketing, retail availability, everything that a retail producer needs to worry about. Studio Series Dino **HAD** to fit into a 25 dollar price point, which is why it's the way it is. Meanwhile, 3P Dino could literally have been any price it wanted to be as long as there was a profit margin in there. Like it or not, believe it or not, and reality is not dependent on your beliefs, but pricing, value, costs of production are different in 2020 than it was in 2009. That's why you'll never see ROTF quality figures at regular prices now. It's a fact of reality. You can choose to live in your own La La Land if you want. Me and many others? We're either going to get off the ship and just move on, or stay on the ship and just accept that things aren't like they were before.
Pushan Halder
Mirage looks great! Only if Ferrari had been a bit lenient about granting permission to use their cars for toys.
Lazerwave
I am just enjoying watching this video over and over again.
primalxconvoy
So? The product shown is also miles better than the official version. Both the 3P, and the oversized KO aren't that expensive, either.
Thus, the only relevant minus points to both unofficial versions are the complexity of the transformation and the availability of the products.
Also, the 3P version has broken no laws whatsoever, regarding Transformers IP. As for Ferrari, I'm not so sure. There's nothing "wrong" whatsoever, in buying any 3P offering over an official one.
Thus, the OP's points stand.
ShylockZeuss
Damn, the engineering on this dude surpassed my expectations. Sure there are flaws on this figure, but I'm just happy we're finally getting an official good looking figure of Dino.
That said, can't wait to get em
PrimeSmokescreen 04
Looks kinda crap but I'll get it since hes the only dino we got.
PrimalMotive
Car mode looks cool, I think you could just take clippers and clip of that red piece in the middle of the front end. The robot mode looks anorexic. His back end is basically in his belly
Autobot Spike
I hate his face. He looks like a fat parakeet.
-A.S.