We now have the pre-order up for Generation Toy GT-99+ Gravity Builder + Add-ons Set. This is their anniversary set with add-ons. Use the links and reserve yours early. Thanks for choosing The Chosen Prime!
We have the pre-orders up for Generation Toys Gravity Builder Black Version Set. This is going to have a limited release of 600 sets world wide. Get your reservations in by following the links. Shop Smart with The Chosen Prime!
Newly arrived and in-stock comes Generation Toy GT-1GS Gravity Builder Green Shadow. Pre-orders are currently being processed. Get yours by following the links. Shop Smart with The Chosen Prime!
We now have the Generation Toy GT-1S Gravity Builder Green Shadow set up for pre-order. This is a limited release from GT and will only have 888 sets available worldwide. Follow the links to reserve yours. We will only have a small number reserved for our store, so make sure you get in line as early as you can. Thank you for choosing The Chosen Prime!
We just got our stock of Generation Toy GT-1E Dump Truck. Pre-orders are being processed. Order yours today by using the links. Shop Smart with The Chosen Prime!
Finally! Here's the combined form of Generation Toy's Gravity Builder. Enjoy the video! If you haven't reserved yours, make sure to follow the links below.
Here's our Video Preview for Generation Toy GT-1F Crane. Coming in stock soon, so, make sure to reserve yours by following the links. Thank you for choosing The Chosen Prime!
Here's our Video Preview for Generation Toy GT-1E Dump Truck. If you haven't ordered yours, make sure to follow the links. Thanks for choosing The Chosen Prime!
Here's our photo gallery for Generation Toy GT-1B Mixer Truck. Just click on the image above to view the rest of the pictures. Thanks for choosing The Chosen Prime!
Here's our Photo Gallery for Generation Toy GT-1A Scraper. Just click on the image above to see the rest of the pictures. Thank you for your continued patronage of The Chosen Prime!
Just arrived today. Here's Generation Toys GT1C Navvy (Scavenger). Pre-orders are being processed. Follow the links to reserve yours. Thanks again for choosing The Chosen Prime!
We just got some product samples from Generation Toy. Here are GT1C Navvy and GT1D Bulldozer. Check out the pics below and then follow the links to reserve yours. More pictures to come. Thanks again for choosing The Chosen Prime!
Although I like the design of this cement mixer, I'm not too fond of the cab. Maybe it's because it looks too old fashioned. If pegged in loosely, the cab can swivel slightly. Unfortunately, the drum does not spin. It does split open to reveal weaponry and a peg for the gun. His weapon can also store in the undercarriage. The grey flap at the back can open to reveal a small compartment. The tires are rubber so I'll be applying a preventative layer of Armor All.
While transforming, be mindful of the side mirrors and ladders. They do pop off, which is better than breaking, but I would rather small pieces like these fold away completely. The process is pretty straight forward, but I did get hung up on the legs because of the way the cab halves unfold and then peg into the shins. There are a couple of options to handle the backpack and hood. I prefer the more cartoon inspired manner. While splitting the drum, take care not to scrape the silver barrel. The shoulder kibble is a bit of a disappointment because they just seem an afterthought with no proper place to go.
Mixer is another very chunky robot. Although his crest is different, his face is very similar to Scraper because of the mask. The light-piping is completely blocked by the hood. Out of the box, mine had paint scrapes in some of the silver parts.
With the hood positioned as shown, his head articulation is limited to a side-to-side swivel. The drum interferes with his waist rotation unless you detach it from his back and position it a little higher. He has swivels at the wrists, biceps, and upper thighs. His thumbs are fixed and his fingers articulate as one unit. He has double jointed knees, but single jointed elbows. His feet have limited articulation because the shins get in the way.
His accessories include a gun and repair parts for Scraper. Unlike Scraper, the gun sort of sits loosely in Mixer's hand. He also lacks the forearm indent that Scraper has for his gun. While the gun spins loosely in his grip, it won't just fall out. I haven't gotten around to retrofitting Scraper. From watching videos, it seems to be a pretty long process.
The black foam insert, while great for protecting the figure in the box, leaves a lot of black flecks on the figure. Scraper had the same issue. It only takes a moment to blow it all off, but it is an annoyance.
Comparing to TFC Mad Blender's engineering isn't quite fair since TFC put out their figures 3 years ago. However, Mixer is far closer to the mark in terms of aesthetics in both alternate and robot modes. Mixer also has more and better paint applications. Mad Blender still holds up very well as a toy and lends itself to being played with.
Mixer is another strong addition to Generation Toy Gravity Builder. I'm loving the chunky aesthetics and fun posability these figures offer.
Hello TCP Family. We just wanted to let you know that our stock for Generation Toy GT1B Mixer Truck is being sent to us this week. We'll post up a notice once we have them in-stock. If you haven't pre-ordered yours, make sure to click on the image above, button below, or even the form below to reserve yours. Shop Smart with The Chosen Prime!
Generation Toy GT1A Scraper is now in-stock. We're currently processing pre-orders. If you haven't ordered yours, just click on the image above or use the form at the bottom. Thanks for choosing The Chosen Prime!
Hello TCP Family. We would just like to thanks those that have already pre-ordered the Generation Toy Gravity Builder figures. If you've pre-ordered the 6 figures, you're all set to receive the freebie 7th figure - Tyrant.
Friday, October 16th, will be the final day to qualify in getting the freebie figure. You'll have to have ordered the six figures, either individually or as a set. Click on the main image above or use the form at the bottom to order yours.
Here's another video review from Vangelus. Here's Generation Toys GT1B Mixer Truck. Enjoy the video and then head over to The Chosen Prime to reserve yours!
Generation Toy GT1A Scraper review from Vangelus. Check out the video above and then order yours by using the form at the bottom of the post. Shop Smart with The Chosen Prime!
Another Mixmaster will shortly be available to Transformer collectors, and this time out he may be the best one yet!
Video Preview
If you have not already watched our video preview of Generation Toy's GT-01B, we highly recommend taking just a few minutes of your time to see this excellent figure in action. The short video is only 8 minutes long.
In an effort to focus on the toy's transformation, I kept my video coverage of this preview figure brief and mostly silent. I chose to skip the commentary with this first video, and this may change in future videos. However, you can clearly see that the engineering on display with GT-01B is solid and intuitive. I quickly became very fond of this figure after handling him for a few minutes.
Expanded Thoughts
It is immediately apparent from the outset that this version of Mixmaster is the best we've seen to date. The Constructicon looks great in all three of his modes. The robot mode is solid with lots of posing options. The cement mixer truck looks like an actual construction vehicle this time too. Finally his leg mode is sturdy with a great range in the tilt motion.
Individual Details
It was hard to capture the true colors of the sample GT-01B figure, but the base purple on the toy is a bit more vibrant than the photos and video seem to show. It is not as red in hand, but it is a warmer color overall. It is still distinctly Constructicon purple. The green is a bit pale and is very similar to the green used on Maketoys Green Giant.
The use of color across GT-01B evokes an updated G1 style. The headsculpt and overall design are distinctly Mixmaster as well. The subtle use of clear purple on his chest is another striking detail.
As far as the build quality, the plastic used in this sample is solid. He is very hefty in hand. We believe there is diecast metal in his legs and waist. Joints are either ratcheted or decently tight. Panels and pegs tab in securely in most spots, holding him together well in all modes. There are satisfying clicks when transforming GT-01B.
His six tires appear to be a rubber-like plastic, but not a super soft rubber like old G1. It feels a bit sturdier. In addition, the rubberized tires help with stability when Mixmaster is in leg mode and limits how much the foot can slide.
There appears to be multiple options when positioning the piece above his head in robot mode, as it can both twist and tilt backwards. His hands can rotate, and the long heel spurs on his feet allow him to stand solidly. Finally, it looks like there is a hidden weapon or feature within his cement drum in robot mode.
The block containing the guns above his head attach via a set of pegs. I believe this part is removable due to how the connector port behind it will connect to the torso. This piece is only one of a few things a bit loose on this sample, and most likely will be improved for the final release.
Comparisons
When compared to previous attempts at updating Mixmaster, the older independent figures definitely show signs of weakness. When put side-by-side with Maketoys Giant (Mixer 61) and TFC Toys Mad Blender; Gravity Builder GT-01B truly shines. A lot of lessons have been learned by Generation Toy and it shows. Even on this preview figure, the paint and details are amazing.
Unfortunately in our rush to produce the video and capture initial photos, we did not have the recent Combiner Wars Devastator readily available for comparison photos. However, with the upcoming preview of GT-01A Scraper; we will have the Hasbro combiner on hand. At that time, we will revisit GT-01B and provide updated comparison photos.
Also in comparison you can see how large GT-01B is. He is easily voyager-class scaled or bigger. The future combined Devastator from Generation Toy is going to be utterly massive once the full team of six Constructicons are available. That leads into...
Where He Fits in Your Collection
Is is fairly obvious to me that GT-01B is destined for Masterpiece shelves. The the size of each Gravity Builder bot makes these third-party Constructicons a good fit alongside other MP Decepticons. Their complexity and well thought-out designs look to be a good match with other official product.
Most of our Masterpiece Decepticon teams are relatively thin when compared to the deluge of Autobot cars. Adding a squad of six excellently designed green and purple Decepticons would help even the odds.
As seen below, this Mixmaster stands in a good scale with X-Transbots Apollyon (Megatron), and therefore MP Soundwave as well.
If you're ready to add this Mixmaster figure to your collection, GT-01B and the rest of the Gravity Builder team are currently up for pre-order at TCP right now.
In addition, if you pre-order the full set you will also get the bonus item GT-01G Tyrant!
