Great comparison! I do feel it's important to point out that the X-Transbots version has a completely different design philosophy than the FansToys version. It's a much older figure that was designed to be a companion to the older MP-21 Bumble. He suddenly makes complete sense when you put them side by side. They both have a realistic car altmode, and in robotmode they are the exact same height, same squat build, same feet style, even the upper legs look exactly the same. So X-Transbots did a great job with what they set out to do. The FansToys version is a great companion for the new MP-45 Bumble, complete with a chibi altmode and cartoon accurate robotmode. So I guess what I'm saying is... I've kept both Bumblebees, I will also keep both Cliffjumpers 😄
Dang TM you did the unboxing, review and versus for Parkour in record time! Much respect cause I’m sure these videos take a lot of time. As usual I think you hit every category exactly as I see it and had great points. Thanks for getting these videos to us before you travel I really appreciate it. Safe travels!
Thanks Wiskey, yeah I was forced to film it all in the last day or two because Im travelling for work and can't film all week. But you guys will still see reviews pretty much every day
Thanks for the great comparison video! Cliffjumper and Bumblebee were modeled after Choro-Q/Penny Racers. The slot in the back of Penny Racers was used to insert a coin so they could do wheelie tricks.
@TMReviews I agree as well especially for a G1 display. When it comes to Bumblebee, I actually prefer the Cyberverse design the best. G1 style face but car bot size and movie/Prime style body. I wish someone who make a MP inspired by that. Also I would like to see Cliffjumper updated like that too.
Thanks TMREVIEWS. That was much closer than I thought it was going to be. Great points and explanation you make in the comparison, I share the same opinion in all areas. I did initially think the Fantoys had a bit of an oversized backpack but you can see they’ve done a great job compacting it down. Car mode whilst being very toon accurate, looks great next to Jazz. Will there be a comparison with MMC Helion?
Thanks for the comparison video Sony. I have the XTB, and the FTs is on order. This is pretty much how I saw the comparison working out. My plan is for FTs to be my bot mode, and XTB to be in alt mode. Have a fantastic day.
Thanks for the great vs. I always look forward to these. I think XTB / MMC offerings pair better with MP-21 and that the FT pairs better paired with MP-45. Since I have MP-45 I will be going with Fans Toys for bot mode and moving my MMC to the alt shelf.
Great review, other than the audio...... 😁 Toro's alt-mode blows Parkour away but I agree it's too small for what they tried to do. Past that Parkour destroys Toro. Would have loved a show down with the updated Hellion. But your review nails it, nice work. 👍
Nice. I am surprised how close the scoring went. I thought that even without the "members choice" category, Fans Toys would win with a crushing victory. However, I don't actually disagree with any of the score results. For me, though, Parkour is the first Cliffjumper figure worth getting, since I value cartoon accuracy more than anything. Fortunately I have a pre-order secured. I wonder, though, how that seems to have reached several reviewers already, despite that its estimated release date is still "unknown".
Fair comparrison. I thought FT would sweep it more. Especially with build. But I don't have FT yet so I can't compair and I think back on XTB and , yeah, Toro is a solid little dude and pretty simple to transform. I don't really feel that XTB wins on accessories... just because of volume. You do that a lot :) The accessories need to be meaningful. I hate idea of the chibi car but understand why FT went that way and they did it well. It looks like the vintage mini car toy. On the other hand, I always hated Toro's bot mode even though it was the best one out there... I don't buy XTB anymore (except if the Omnibots come out because no one else will ever make them) and have been replacing all my XTB with just about anything else. So Parkore is likely replacing my Toro once it comes in.
Great comparisons. I went with the Ocular Max Hellion over the XTB. I'll transform Hellion into alt mode and keep FT in robot mode as I don't want to mess with him too much. He looks fragile and I don't want to mess up the paint while transforming him too much.
You're also comparing against a mold that is now fairly old, XTB designed Toro back when the Hybrid era was going on in Masterpiece, it isn't looking for cartoon accuracy, but a combination of toon and realistic. It's somewhat like when you did the FT Tesla 2.0 comparison against a competitor that was several years old, it's hardly fair due to how the line changes and evolves and how engineering develops over time. These comparison videos would serve a better purpose if two companies release the same character within a year of each other.
I got 5 to go with Jive.. Tracks and Seaspray, Hound and Prime, Phantasm, and vehicle mode..and Toro can go the way of the Dodo.. I'm seeing early access members only..did I get a gift membership 🤣🥳
To each their own but I don't like the anime penny racer look of Parkour or MP-45 Bumblebee. I'll keep Toro and my MP-21 Bee. They're a lot easier to transform as well. Parkour in particular is picky about the transformation process. No penny racers for me. I love having a proper Porsche 924 and Volkswagen beetle for the Alt modes. I will say this. If you own and love your MP-45 Bee you want FT Parkour to go with him. If you prefer the older MP-21 Bee go with XTB Toro.
