X-TRANSBOTS MX-20 Zeusaurus (MP Deathsaurus)

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  1. Gee Won 1984

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    No worries, I compared Planet X and MMC for a while and was pissed I wasted time comparing Chug figures when I wanted a MP Deathsaurus to go with MP Star Saber. Which makes me super excited for the MP XTransbots version. I didn't want you to waste your time like I did if you wanted MP sized figures.

    FYI. Out of the 3 chug versions (2 MMC, 1 Planet X) The Planet X and one of the MMC (D-Zef) looks like a Cybertronian IDW Comic version. The last remaining MMC (D-Zef Continuum) is almost cartoon accurate, especially with the wings. But the MMC Cartoon Version does not look as much like the cartoon as this MP sized XTransbots.
     
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    This date is slightly deflating (over than a year until in my sweaty palms), but with their other releases and the fact that there are other nice Deathsaurus offerings, XTB has time to put priority into the other pressing releases and to make this offering even better.
     
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    I always loved that almost every Decepticon leader had an associated combiner.

    Megatron: Devastator, or sometimes Bruticus.
    Galvatron: Predaking.
    Scorponok just carried over the previous ones.
    Overlord: Pirahnacon.
    Deathsaurus: Liokaiser.
    Violen Jager from what I understand he wasn't in enough fiction to have one.
     
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    Thanks
     
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    Deathsaurus also had Dinoking (recolor of Monstructor) in his command.

    Far as I know, the only significant minion of Violen Jeagar, at least to get a toy, was Metrotitan
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    And some Micromasters.

    He also had those goofy versions of a bunch older characters with purple capes.
     
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    I know about Dinoking, but he wasn't Deathsaurus' right-hand combiner in the same way that Menasor wasn't for Megatron, the Dino Force were just some more goons. Kinda sad that Deathsaurus' entire squad was just two combiner teams.

    As for Metrotitan, he's not a combiner at all. But Zone was so short that it's hard to judge if VJ would have had a fave combiner.
     
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    Better off than Return of Convoy/Battlestars
     
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    Pre-Ordered!

    Two kids later...

    Has the MP Deathsaurus figure shipped yet?
     
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    It’s a shame they never released this deco with Generations Metroplex. I would’ve bought him in an instant.
     
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    Got like $600, you can get the Maketoys version at Robotoybase
     
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    Dumb question from a TF fan that doesn't know much about TF's past the 86' movie.

    This guy will be roughly the same size as FH Overlord, is that correct scaling? I know they were from 2 different shows but I was just curious.

    Also, my Irontrans Star Saber comes in at roughly 12.5", will the XTB Deathsarus at 14.5" be relatively close to scale?

    Thanks for the answers in advance, and sorry to start the dreaded scale discussion.
     
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    Yes to both. The idea they said was to get it in line with the MP-24/Simba version of victory saber.
    So he'll be a tad taller than stand alone star saber, but close enough imo.

     
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    He'll be a little taller I think, similar sized to mp star saber and KFC Victory Leo's combination to Victory Saber.
     
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    Seems to be about the same size and then Victory Saber is slightly taller. I think though Deathsaurus starting slightly taller than Star Saber catches as Victory Saber works fine.

    Unfortunately, it's unknown, but seemingly very unlikely Star Blade will ever get a Victory Leo.

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    Close enough for all three - Irontrans, KFC, MP-24. Besides he's the villain of his show, I prefer them to be bigger than the protagonists.
     
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    Thanks for the answers.

    One more question:

    It looks like the MMC offering of Deathsarus is 11", which seems way too small.

    However, the MMC version seems to be more stylized and the XTB is super toon. IMO, the stylized MMC version would probably blend better aesthetically with the more stylized IT Star Saber and FH Overlord and Ginrai.

    Anyway, just my thoughts, what do you guys think.
     
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    XTB's will probably work best for you at the end of the day. MMC's is CHUG-scale and based on the IDW design, which most probably won't look as good when put next to the almost 14-inch tall Star Blade when compared to Zeusaurus, who stands at about a half-inch taller and, while Star Blade is a bit stylized, will match better than D-Zef would.
     
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    MMC's own Overlord is way more stylized than FH, but he's IDW so there's that excuse. FH Overlord, FH Ginrai and IT Star Saber are in my opinion still close enough to the vintage G1/JG1 aesthetic. Me personally, I just mix and match them just like I pair both 3P and official titans with MS/IF/NA Legends figures. I'd pair XTB Deathsaurus with IT Star Saber, and MMC D-Zef/Planet X Ismenios with the HasLab Star Saber.
     
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    And looking at that chart, wouldn't mind a big 20" Galaxy Shuttle too.
     
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    Agreed, thanks.