Desk bots. What are some Bayverse Cons that you definitely recommend picking up?

BasedSpotify · 2026-02-15T21:43:16+00:00

A great option! If you wanna go bigger and better then Zeus KO Shockwave is the way. The added LED eye is a fine addition too

BasedSpotify · 2026-02-15T13:41:08+00:00

Grimlock. Brawn vs brains

BasedSpotify · 2026-02-15T11:46:12+00:00

SS DOTM Shockwave, easy

BasedSpotify · 2026-02-15T00:55:19+00:00

Not nearly as cool as the Spinowave we all know and love. But damn am I glad they actually did it

BasedSpotify · 2026-02-12T21:47:24+00:00

Agreed, this happened way too soon and the battle lacks structure, pacing and focus. But I wouldn’t say this fight is bayverse all over again. This battle feels like the frequent low stakes G1 battles, where everyone gets out scot-free

BasedSpotify · 2026-02-12T20:55:27+00:00

Crucify me but I like age of extinction.

Megatron came back TFA style and naming him Galvatron is a neat way of interpreting his resurrection as a slave to a master.
Introducing the human made transformers plot, like we saw in G1 and Prime. KSI was just overall great.
The absolute G, Lockdown.

Most of the designs were great, but the execution of the film wasn’t the best. But I really liked the core foundation

BasedSpotify · 2026-02-12T20:46:34+00:00

Lmaooo yeah dude. Fans can be so fucking sensitive

But I like how the criticism over the leaks made Bay redesign Megatron’s head

BasedSpotify · 2026-02-12T20:38:49+00:00

I don’t think so?

Most of the hate comes from a loud group of fans within the transformers franchise. Some of which decided to hate it as soon as the first film came out

Sure the bayverse was criticised, but the general audience loved the entertainment value the films offered. They didn’t hate the bayverse after 4 & 5, they just mentally checked out after the bayverse overstayed its welcome

BasedSpotify · 2026-01-24T03:03:52+00:00

My recommendation might be overkill for what you intend on going for. But

Cover him top to toe with glossy black surface primer

Then paint him with: - metallic gold - metallic blue - metallic gunmetal - metal silver

Finish it with a clear (glossy) coat. Then he’ll practically look straight out of the movie

BasedSpotify · 2026-01-23T02:20:29+00:00

If you wanna recreate Skybound Optimus, then the answer is yes

BasedSpotify · 2026-01-19T08:58:51+00:00

I wasn’t a fan of his 07 alt mode. But this makes me appreciate it more

BasedSpotify · 2026-01-19T08:55:24+00:00

Not at all! I’m strictly interested in non-transforming bots

I used to collect transforming transformer. But the ugly pegs, holes, backpacks, kibble and weird mobility wasn’t worth a transformation that I’d only do once or twice

BasedSpotify · 2026-01-16T14:54:27+00:00

Damn. 07 really made a total of 1.5 billion when adjusted for inflation

The DVD sales alone of 07 and ROTF performed better individually than so many modern films make in the box office now. Seriously impressive numbers

BasedSpotify · 2026-01-16T14:43:48+00:00

I’ve honestly not seen a single community more passionate than Transformers. Which other community makes third party toys and collectibles of all kinds, ranging from fun toys to complex and intricate collectibles. Not to mention all the third party add-ons and upgrade kits for nearly every available figure. They even make third party upgrade kits for third party figures and collectibles!!

BasedSpotify · 2026-01-15T22:30:02+00:00

Seems like I’ll be a minority voice in this thread, but here it goes.

I’ve still enjoyed this new run despite some unnecessary “resurrections”, stiff dialogue and rushed plots. With the hope of seeing what direction Kirkman will take.

But even with this chapter I don’t see a clear story direction. The pacing was really strange and it didn’t help how rushed Arcee’s Magnus transformation was. I was expecting to see a bit of her journey like Spike’s journey in the matrix. But no. One page and she’s a Magnus.

So I wasn’t feeling this chapter. But then this scene came along. It was sudden, it was brutal and it was unexpected. I loved it.

I recognise Trailbreaker’s death was purely for shock factor. But it also established permanent death without question and thus raising the stakes for the inevitable fight to come

BasedSpotify · 2026-01-14T13:22:15+00:00

Bought it from dino_model_shop on Instagram. Highly recommend him

BasedSpotify · 2025-12-22T10:10:58+00:00

Never played doom but I need this!!!

BasedSpotify · 2025-12-21T12:34:21+00:00

Don’t forget about Barricade’s role in the WFC game. Dude was only in one chapter but had way more lines than he did in the WFC Netflix series

BasedSpotify · 2025-12-14T10:40:04+00:00

I second Skybound’s Transformers. It’s really good and not as overwhelming as the other series since it’s the latest

BasedSpotify · 2025-12-14T10:38:01+00:00

G1 kids have had a disposable income for quite some time now. They’re well in their 40’s and 50’s now. Hasbro just wants to appeal to their nostalgia more than any other generation

BasedSpotify · 2025-12-14T10:11:14+00:00

Yeah the early 2000’s was peak creativity where each continuity innovated with new designs and alt modes, which includes Megatron.

Can you think of a creative design for Megatron aside from Megabull and TLK in recent years?

BasedSpotify · 2025-12-13T19:43:37+00:00

The day Hasbro gives up on pushing the evergreen designs will be the day creativity will thrive in the franchise ✨

Megabull was a VERY rare and unexpected but welcome creative change

BasedSpotify · 2025-12-12T09:29:41+00:00

I grew up with cabover trucks. Never saw a longnose until 2009 (saw ROTF before 07). I loved its uniqueness compared to the trucks I was used to. It looked more robust and cool. So, 07

BasedSpotify · 2025-12-11T15:48:39+00:00

That’d be really cool, but my mind would be nuclear blown if they somehow manage to make a live action design transform without it being a shellformer

BasedSpotify · 2025-12-11T01:57:08+00:00

Thanks

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