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Uploaded by on Jan 1, 2009

For all the Dads & Moms out there attempting to find Transformers their children can actually enjoy - this all came about thanks to bGressman82, who sent me the most wonderful text message I've ever received on YouTube:

bGressman82:
"thank you. i don't collect transformers, but my 4 year old loves them. i started watching several reviewers on youtube to decide what transformers i would get for my son. so far, you are the only one i've found that comes out and says "okay for kids" or "not okay for kids." please, for the sake of us clueless dads out here, keep the reviews coming and keep letting us know the ones that are crap. i truely appreciate what you do. happy new year!"

I made sure to include Jose Francisco and Dulce Maria thanks to the most wonderful comment I have EVER received, which was in video, from 2Old4Toys.

2Old4Toys on CrappyTFhater:
"He has a very unique angle on his reviews where he... shows us how phenominal his family is in helping him do his vidoes, and they are very supportive, and I think that's fantastic. And, also, I share with him a particular dislike for the animated Transformers movie from the 80's. And I don't think there are very many people like that out there, most of you think it's great. Well, good on ya, but, personally, I think it leaves a lot to be desired, but that's for another rant that I will probably do at some future date."

By the way, the first sentence that 2Old4Toys is what grabbed me. The rest was just gravy.

Also...

[CAMPAIGN GUIDE:]
See the Campaign Guide scanned pages:
http://picasaweb.google.com/firegigas/TFRPGCampaignGuide#

"Getting a Sense of Scale: Cybertron & Unicron in the Real World"
My video guide to understanding the scale of your Unicron and Cybertron toys, if they were in the real world.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVMhri5Hw5E

[MY REVIEWS:]
RatBat Review
"This figure is, teh suck. Not for children or heavy use. However, it looks cool."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JVZ3LT0PLM

Blades & Springer Review
"A great mold with a history of gaudy colors."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-El3juabAk

Brawl, Fast-Action Battler Review:
"He's held up to a full year of abuse"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKiz4Q-jB9I

Acid Storm, Universe Deluxe Review:
"I'd happily own 7 repaints of the same mold"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gJhZ3rwRq4

Powerglide, Universe Review:
"Look, Stress Fractures While Transforming!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKsNmfqzdDo

Universe Silverbolt : Transformation Demonstration
"One minute and 19 seconds!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVGeT9lm-Pc

Megatron, Animated Leader Class Review:
"There is much to hate"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yyHouUUexo

Unicron Review:
Part 1: Robot to Planet + what I hate
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23Ozt4rTDPE

[VLOG:]
"#1) Teh Internets are Scary"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XWROu8kPEE

"VLOG #2: Role-Playing Transformers (Fixed Sound)"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bogzoiIKzss

Again, feel free to leave comments.

"...that's really how Hasbro gets us - we're all such suckers because, in the end, we love Transformers."

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  • Your one lucky dude.

  • Thank you! I feel that way, too. Jose Francisco was playing with Leader Class Bulkhead and Dulce was playing various Decepticons of his last night.

    Jose showed her how to pretend the iron ball kept shooting out of his hand (I'd shown him how to make-believe this; he'd seen Voyager Bulkhead with the ball & string in Peaugh's review he was initially dismayed when Leader Class didn't have it).

    Dulce finally had Action Battler Megatron close Bulkhead's hand and say "Stop doing that!" *chuckles*

  • TFA Prowl I can transform without losing his legs, I just do it carefully. The only figurine that seems prone to losing parts is my Optimus...but I think he was assembled weird to begin with. You made some really good points though in this vid. ESPECIALLY when it comes to kids. I'd hate to give a kid Unicron and have them break fifty bucks or one hundred bucks or whatever the very next day. :P

  • Heh, you know it's interesting you bring up TFA Prowl because I have noticed that my firstborn daughter can transform TFA figures without them coming apart (usually) better than I can.

    She, correctly I think, noted that these figures needed the feminine touch and patience. Sadly, I don't think that was something Hasbro intentionally built in.

  • awesome. this is the single most helpful video review i've seen on youtube. you even managed to pronounce my last name correctly! that doesn't happen often for some reason. i'm glad you warned me about cyclonus, he was my favorite as a kid and i was thinking about giving him a shot. and i must say, those are some adorable children. thank you so much!

  • Thank you so much. Cyclonus is fun for Dad (he was a favored bad guy of mine as well) but he's simply not for children with his small extension hinges. And, as a toy, one has to put some serious faith in the energies Unicron bestowed upon him given his small stature.

    Honestly, this my favorite video I've done. I can't think of another that stands out to me more, even though I did so much research for my Unicron videos.

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  • @CrappyTFhater No, see, they don't need a "feminine touch." They need someone who knows how to actually handle collectible plastic. I own literally hundreds of Transformers, a few of which are Animated. None of my Animated figures give me any trouble, because unlike you, I'm not a hamfisted manchild who has to exert the maximum amount of force on every joint. It's not that you need to be delicate--you just need to be SENSIBLE. Clearly, your daughter inherited that from her mother.

  • The Boxes Say 5+. Meaning You Should NEVER GIVE THEM TO SOMEONE BELOW THAT AGE!!! Jose Dosen't Deserve To Have Those!

  • Hey just came across your vid... think its a great idea what you are doing reviewing toys with your kids and getting their input. Although now I do miss the good old transformer toys from the early 90's

  • I see u got G1 Jetfire there. My favorite!! aka Hikaru 1S :D

  • form where did the breakaway figure come from, like which line?

  • I think Animated Leader Megatron would be okay for children, so long as you remove the missile.

  • can u post a video how we play transformers toys without breaking it?

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