what's fun about Retrax is that over in Japan they repainted him and embraced his open arms by giving him the very non threatening name, of Power Hug
@misterbadguy7325
Жыл бұрын
Made him a Maximal, too!
@talljoke
Жыл бұрын
I hope to buy a Power Hug one day.
@holleyakers6684
8 ай бұрын
Perfect. Hecking perfect.
@itfigurescomics6704
27 күн бұрын
Lol
@Nediablo
Жыл бұрын
The evil, angry red eyes painted on top of his ACTUAL big eyes makes him hilarious to this day 😂❤
@ArtificerOfSolus
Жыл бұрын
What a bizarre choice of figure to reissue. I'm kinda glad it happened though because Retrax is just hilarious.
@Bearded_Bream
Жыл бұрын
I got this guy on sale from Hasbro Pulse back over the holidays. He somehow manages to be on both extremes of being a terrible figure and an incredibly fun toy, and I absolutely love him. I think Retrax is the most extreme example of how the design philosophy back in the day was all about play value instead of posable figures, and this guy honestly got me so nostalgic for how much fun I had playing with my toys as a kid in the 90s. Great as modern Transformers are, their is something so special about the wacky things they'd try with the older toys.
@oliverrichardson4429
Жыл бұрын
Now, I wasn’t a huge fan of Retrax when I found out about him. But then I realized that he looks like he’d be bullied at school for his weird arms, and now I just want to protect him. Poor buddy…
@Senguie
Жыл бұрын
It’s one of those “unique isn’t always great, but it sure has character”- toys and I love him. I hope to own one one day, bug Transformers are so nice.
@darrylblake9680
5 ай бұрын
I remember seeing this toy as a kid and always wanted him. Just the other day I was surprised to see him rereleased and boy was I confused when I got him home and transformed him. I was thinking, "Am I missing something" and proceeded to try to find a clip, hatch, anything that would make him look more presentable. lol
@manjackson2772
Жыл бұрын
Ahhhhh his eyes are the same in eaxh mode, just with the colours flipped. That's a nice touch!
@MrChiron12
Жыл бұрын
I just love the look of this! Honestly as soon as I saw your thumbnail I said to myself "I really love this, and I want one!"
@dogrobot9933
Жыл бұрын
The world's most insistent hugger. He just wants to feel loved.
@ShokoArc
Жыл бұрын
Retrax is one of my all time favorites It's just so dumb, yet so cool Kinda sad they fucked up their antenna
@jaystebbing4317
Жыл бұрын
Flip like a what? 😮 Collapses like a WHAT?! Gav you blow my mind.
@Beedo_Sookcool
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you! Considering this guy was a major pegwarmer back in the day, I'm also surprised he got a reissue. But, for those who are happy to have him, I'm glad for you.
@originaluddite
Жыл бұрын
You can ignore the robot mode and its still a Transformer coz that's what these creatures naturally are! Fun fact - slaters (what we call them in Australia) are _crustaceans_ that came to land and decided to stay. I might have to get this toy as I'm a fan of the species.
@jaanikaapa6925
Жыл бұрын
Awesomess, like Reougnus. More actiony, though. I mean.. Repugnus just stands there as a target. This gives hugs.
@paulgraham4567
Жыл бұрын
Love that figure, congratulations on 9k Just realised that I wasn't subbed, I'll sort that now.
@michaellombardi1620
Жыл бұрын
I remember spotting him on a visit to Japan once and being fascinated by how unique he looked!
@jamiehorton9958
Жыл бұрын
This is GREAT! I was kicking myself (not literally, mind you) for not picking this up back in the day... so I'm glad to get a second chance to have this in my collection. That and maybe Dead End, if that toy ever gets an official American release. I adore this crazy prehistoric(?) aesthetic. The robot modes remind me of those evil robots from 1970s mecha anime like Grendizer.
@ozersari8315
Жыл бұрын
I love it when he makes fun of us. Great video Mr. Gavin
@leftygurl
Жыл бұрын
i hope this guy shows up around here, the bw reissues did absolutely shit on shelves locally, so i hope this guy can show up in spite of it, im very enchanted by his strange charm.
@myang12003
Жыл бұрын
Can you do a review of Hotwheels brick rides and then try to make them combine into a robot by using LEGO pieces?
@user-eb7lv3nz4m
23 күн бұрын
As a kid I tried hard to figure out how to detach the arms from the bug’s body and ended up with frustration realizing that there’s no way to do that 😂
@Theover4000
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad they’re rereleasing stuff from Beast Wars, but it brings my concern; will they re release early 2000’s figures? There’s so many with fun gimmicks, I’d love to see Cybertron Optimus on shelves again. Though… I’d feel, very old. Those were the first transformers I saw on shelves. Nevermind.
@mechanwhal6590
8 ай бұрын
The fact that he has all those gimmicks reminds me of all the hotel trips I was on a a kid. I don’t know why.
@TheCyberman1966
Жыл бұрын
Nice to see retrax getting some more love
@AcanLord
4 ай бұрын
You can actually bend the head section and tail sections forward on the hinge while they are connected to his hands so that he looks more armed in robot mode. when you do this, it looks kinda like riot gear.
@mothman20
Жыл бұрын
the more legit anger and hate I see against Retrax makes me even more proud to have him he is certainly a transformer of all time
@TheACcam
Жыл бұрын
"Like a hotdog stand down a flight of stairs." I... Don't know what that means. 😂
@Skullgrin.
Жыл бұрын
I remember I drew him hugging Spittor a while back, I should probably remake that pic...
@MellowGaming
Жыл бұрын
I got this lad recently and I have so little faith in him being able to stand on display that I curled him into a ball and put him in one of Legacy Black Zarak's claws.
@TRDQ
Жыл бұрын
Ooh that's a good idea
@Psientologist
Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the sound effects. I approve of this toy and this review.
@jmautobot
Жыл бұрын
You didn't mention the awesome paint job for crying out loud. Why do I keep watching this channel? Haha... #ILOVERETRAX
@NightmareZerogbs
Жыл бұрын
I love this toy, I hope I can eventually find replacements for the pieces mine's missing.
@user-su3rf6po2r
22 күн бұрын
Okay with pleasure he’s on Amazon right now so just wanted to see it
@bobaphatt6977
Жыл бұрын
I didn't know that I needed more "Whampf" in my diet but here we are now and it turns out that I do... Thanks friendo. Wait, fuck. I paused it after the "Whampf" to leave a comment and then i pressed play and was hit with a "Whimpf"!!! Great goddamn stuff Gavin!!!!!
@ndotrogers
Жыл бұрын
How much do I love this figure? (arms outstretched Retrax style) THIS MUCH
@rayvenkman2087
Жыл бұрын
Angurius when he couldn’t secure a role in any of the Heisei Godzilla films in the 90’s and had to take other side gigs to pay the bills. In an interview from 2004 while promoting Final Wars when asked about his part as Retrax as well as Power Hug in BWII, he says it’s the equivalent of being WCW’s Shockmaster in how stupid it was in hindsight, how daft he looked and noting he still gets ribbed about it to this very day.
@talljoke
Жыл бұрын
He's a good boy who tries his best. And for 2/3 forms, he does pretty well!
@TRDQ
Жыл бұрын
Your review of him is so good!
@talljoke
Жыл бұрын
@@TRDQ I really appreciate that! It's one of my favourites just for the scenery alone!
@rayvenkman2087
Жыл бұрын
Either he got reissued because he’s colourful, being such an infamous figure or whoever they originally wanted to reissue wasn’t available to reproduce and had to make do with him in the meantime.
@itfigurescomics6704
27 күн бұрын
2:26 Only at Ollie's, now! 😂
@maymaystudio1702
Жыл бұрын
i found one of these by itself with a opened and taped shut package at wal mart and i bought it almost just out of pity for it
@aworldmadeofcardboard3692
Жыл бұрын
I had the original Retrax. With these re-issues, I have to ask: Are these the only molds that survived these many years? Why these obscure characters? Where are the main characters? Ok, Rattrap, Cheetor, and others, but why Retrax, Wolf-whatever, and Laser Pterodactyl dude? Great review! Just...
@PlasticGeek
Жыл бұрын
It’s so weird that the reissue is missing the two legs in the middle
@EvilLobsterKing
Жыл бұрын
Who needs unicron when you have Retrax curled up into a ball
@BenDaresAll
Жыл бұрын
He's missing his middle bug legs. From ten legs to eight. Wonder why they took them out in the reissue.
@hexedcrab
Жыл бұрын
love this top heavy turd but I wish I could display him in robot mode without fear of a faint breeze knocking him over
@elizabethfranklin7788
Жыл бұрын
As someone who is terrified of bugs I can say I will never be comfortable around this character…they need to make him more cute like Repugnus lol. Seriously though it seems like a great figure for my younger self but as someone who does more posing than transforming he might not be for me. That said if he goes on deep enough discount I’ll find him a place with the rest of the misfits lol. Great review
@mr.ambush516
7 ай бұрын
I just saw that in cititrends store.
@benconforzi5696
Жыл бұрын
I swear Retrax robot mode reminds of Unicron.
@kylelangdon6724
Жыл бұрын
Someone call Dr. Lockdown
@dadaism
Жыл бұрын
my favorite Transformers are the ones that are bewildering abominations
@thedeadpoolwhochuckles.6852
Жыл бұрын
On discount is the only way to buy one or receive it as a gift. But then that asks the question do the people who gifted it to you hate you or love you?
@conorburke1999
Жыл бұрын
This might be the only transformer I’ve ever seen that can’t have it’s arms at it’s side
@mattr75
Жыл бұрын
Retrax's repaint Powerhug had a better color scheme to be honest
@gamerfan5381
Жыл бұрын
Not sure if it was already mentioned in the video but Retrax is missing a pair of legs
@TRDQ
Жыл бұрын
Yeah the reissue doesn't have them
@Hooy-Jaymay
Жыл бұрын
You know how both Hasbro/Takara and even Third Party companies are unusually in on fandom inside jokes? I am like, 89% sure they only re-issued ReTrax because TJOmega hates him so much.
@Magni_Prime
Жыл бұрын
I wasn't prepared to spend $30+ on him, but now he is gone.
@colmodonnell3405
Жыл бұрын
Ah, very cool, attachment issues😌
@michaelpytel3280
Жыл бұрын
It's a Space Helmet for a Cow.
@FunClockwork
Жыл бұрын
I bought this and I have no idea why
@treebotreviews
Жыл бұрын
*TJOmega has entered the chat*
@mintpalmer
Жыл бұрын
I would 100% pick this guy up if not for the fact that they removed his middle legs for the reissue. I can only imagine that they looked too phallic?
@ShokoArc
Жыл бұрын
Hello Gavin
@TRDQ
Жыл бұрын
Hello Lex
@theuhohstory8995
Жыл бұрын
Retrax is like the HBO of transformers; it has shit and then it doesn’t. Such an odd creature.
@weprin2
Жыл бұрын
I hate to say it but my Retrax is no exception. He's got tons of flaws and he will not hold together for me no matter what. And I can understand why he never had any appearance in Beast Wars.
@WARPATH-sr5ci
Жыл бұрын
PAPOW! TODAYS MY B-DAY!
@TRDQ
Жыл бұрын
Happy BIFF Birthday KABLAM
@benjaminmcgovern188
Жыл бұрын
Like the reissues but some are meh
@Skelevision1
Жыл бұрын
Gavin what the hell is the description
@theuhohstory8995
Жыл бұрын
bampa dampa bum bum
@Skelevision1
Жыл бұрын
@@theuhohstory8995 I don’t understand
@TRDQ
Жыл бұрын
bampa dampa bum bum
@catastropheoverclock
Жыл бұрын
1:55 Those who don't know: 😂 Those who know: 🤢
@SlimeBeast-xp7xf
Жыл бұрын
He kinda sucks but I kinda find it hard to be mad at him about it (granted I didn't pay money on it but still)
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