Transformers Studio Series SS-53 Mixmaster, is now in-stock!

Transformers Studio Series SS-53 Mixmaster

We have Transformers Studio Series SS-53 Mixmaster in-stock! Get yours by following the links. Shop Smart with The Chosen prime!

Devil Saviour DS-01 Split, is now in-stock!

Devil Saviour DS-01 Split

Devil Saviour DS-01 Split, is now in-stock! Get the first figure for their combiner Troublemaker. Use the links to order yours. Thanks for your continued support of The Chosen Prime!

Devil Saviour Troublemaker Combiner Series figures now up for pre-order! We have the first 4 figures up.

Devil Saviour Troublemaker Combiner Series figures

We have the first 4 figures form Devil Saviour's Troublemaker Combiner Series up for pre-order! Just use the links and reserve yours early. Thanks for choosing The Chosen Prime!

Transformers Studio Series - New pre-orders

Transformers Studio Series TFM1 Megatron

We have several new listings up for Transformers Studio Series, TFM1 Megatron, DOTM Shockwave, and ROTF Mixmaster and Scavenger. Reserve yours early by following the links. Shop Smart with The Chosen Prime!

ToyWorld TW-C06 Concrete Purple Barrel, now up for pre-order!

Toyworld Purple Barrel for TW-C06 Concrete

For those wanting to have a purple mixing barrel for Toyworld TW-C06 Concrete, here's your chance. Just follow the links and reserve yours. ETA of June 2016 release. Thanks for choosing The Chosen Prime!

Toyworld TW-C06 Concrete is now in-stock!

Toyworld TW-C06 Concrete

The 4th crew member of the Toyworld Constructor combiner, TW-C06 Concrete, is now available. You'll be two-thirds of the way to building Constructor. Follow the links to order yours! Thanks for choosing The Chosen Prime!

Generation Toy GT-1B Mixer Truck Photo Gallery

Generation Toy GT-1B Mixer Truck

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!

Toyworld Concrete - Mixmaster

Concrete's barrel has a wind-up mechanism so it can rotate automatically for a short time. It's not a feature that I entirely appreciate, but the thought is nice. His rubber tires are smaller than Shovel's, but he still rolls very well. There is plenty of red, yellow, and grey paint. The windows on the cab have a dark tint, with panels just underneath to keep you from seeing the innards.

Like Shovel, Concrete has a simple transformation. I did get a little hung up on the rear part of his head covering because of the double hinge.

I'm not a huge fan of his smirky face, but the head sculpt is really nice. Like the other Mixmasters from TFC and Generation Toy, he has tire kibble behind his shoulders. I still think it's a mistake to make them attached to his arms instead of folding against the barrel. They sometimes get in the way of the shoulder joints. His line work and paint applications is of the same aesthetic and quality as Shovel.

His head is on a swivel and hinge. He swivels at the biceps, wrists, and waist. He can also do side crunches. His fingers are all on ball joints. His shoulders are on swivels and hinges, but does not butterfly. The tire kibble bumps into the head piece when rotating his arms. He also has a secondary upward hinge on either shoulder, but it is also impeded by the tire kibble. His elbows are single jointed and ratcheted. His knees are kind of double jointed. They are not ratcheted. His hips are universal joints and are really loose. His feet are on ball joints and his heel spurs are on hinges.

Concrete comes with his own rifle, two missiles for the spring-loaded launcher on his head piece, and Devastator's rifle. Concrete's rifle uses the same reverse Masterpiece tab system as Shovel. The sculpt of his forearms interferes with the sculpt of the gun causing his wrist to bend forward. I'm not a fan of spring-loaded missiles, but Concrete's head piece looks incomplete without them. You have to push them in at the same time or the other will pop out. Devastator's rifle has red and grey paint applications and transparent plastic for highlights. I don't think he nor Shovel can hold this rifle. Both rifles can plug into a port on Concrete's cab, but it does look really silly, especially with the larger rifle. I may have mixed up Shovel's and Concrete's rifles. I'm not entirely sure, but I can't even get Shovel to hold this rifle because of the sculpt.

Concrete is another great addition to the line that I'll happily display on my Masterpiece shelf. A couple of design flaws with the shoulder kibble and the rifle sculpt don't really diminish my enjoyment of this figure. I love how these guys easily dwarf the Autobot car bots and minibots. I can't wait for the rest of the line. So far, this year is turning out one great figure after another.

Toyworld TW-C06 Concrete Video Review

Toyworld TW-C06 Concrete video review. Check it out and then follow the links to order yours. Thanks for choosing The Chosen Prime!

Toyworld TW-C06 ConcretePhoto Gallery.

Toyworld TW-C06 Concrete

Here's our photo gallery for Toyworld TW-C06 Concrete. Make sure to follow the links to order yours. Thanks for choosing The Chosen Prime!

Toyworld TW-C06 Concrete, now in-stock!

Toyworld TW-C06 Concrete

Toyworld TW-C06 Concrete just arrived today. Pre-orders are being processed. Get yours by following the links. Don't forget to take advantage of the Prime Directives!

Generation Toy Mixer - Mixmaster

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.

Generation Toy GT1B Mixer Truck stock, shipping soon to us!

Generation Toy GT1B Mixer Truck

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 GT-01B Mixer Truck (Mixmaster) Expanded Preview - Video and Photos

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!

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