Stumbled across this among the assorted Toy Fair coverage, but online retailer/Distributor Agabyss had a booth at Toy Fair. In addition to coverage for Blokees and a platform for BOSS Fight Studio, they revealed that they were working on bringing over Korean transforming robot series Metal Cardbot to the US this fall.
Metal Cardbot coming to the US
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I managed to get orders in for the pirate ship and ninja helicopter before they sold out. Of course, knowing BBTS's record lately, I expect to find them all in store first.
Preorder listings are active now at BBTS. Estimated to deliver in "Q1 2026".
Got notification from BBTS, they're processing soon.
Yep, BBTS will be sending me my robot pirate ship. Can't wait.
I waited as long as I could, but I will have to wait for my robot pirate ship until the next shipment.
So my first impressions on Steel Hook...
He's super simple, but in a good way and feels very Cybertron/Galaxy Force. He's got heavy ratchets but you get all the articulation you need, even if it's lacking compared to modern Transformers. The transformation isn't perfect, his arms are very clearly the back of the ship, but it's also a robotic pirate ship so I give some leeway there. The transformation is a bit clunky and not as thought out as a modern Transformer, but it's a very minor quibble. He's a great first impression and overall I'm very impressed. I'll be getting Heavy Iron next.
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Today's Transformers designers took time to get as good as they are. These guys aren't there yet, but they've got the spirit.
Yeah. There's some roughness. Transformation steps that clash into each other, stuff that should probably fold away but doesn't... but overall? This is a good first showing.
I have two minor issues with Steel Hook. First, I wish his head hid better (or at all) in alt mode, and second, his bicep swivels are really squeaky. He's otherwise a nice, chunky toy.
Shadow X I'm less enthused with. Mostly because the legs kinda suck. The knees only bend about 45 degrees, and the ankles are static. I think the ankles could be modified with a Dremel and a steady hand, but the knees are pinned. Less than ideal for a ninja.
Shadow X I'm less enthused with. Mostly because the legs kinda suck. The knees only bend about 45 degrees, and the ankles are static. I think the ankles could be modified with a Dremel and a steady hand, but the knees are pinned. Less than ideal for a ninja.
Heavy Iron is another winner. Just big, chunky, clicky fun. Like Steel Hook, his transformation scheme suffers from a few steps that awkwardly smash into each other. He is, other than that, however, great fun.
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