Voltron Legendary Defender 18" Combining Edition Playmates Toys Figure & Five Lions Video Review 

The best part of this video is seeing and hearing your excitement!

Two things that bummed me, The wings dont come off to form a sheild, and It doesn't have a shoulder cannon.

The toys look awesome, but i am disappointed that the voices dont match the cartoon

Voltron: the original BAF. Now I need to watch the show to have an actual reason to actually want this.

"so i'm gonna flip him off" Pixel Dan i'm so shocked you would do that xD 20:26

Hey Dan! The heads and necks on the Blue and Yellow Lions slide in and out. Great review!

I can't wait to get my own Voltron and to put it with all my Combiner Wars Transformers because it may come form a diffirent company, but it is clearly decided to in scale all played with those guys. And I love Playmates for doing that.

Wow. Those are very well done. I really dig the new series.

Super excited for these toys! Can't wait 'til season two releases!

For us collectors where happy to have this and the price point is actually good. I still need red and green and will be buying this weekend.

Love the NETFLIX SERIES!!

AWESOME! The features they were able to pack in at this price point is AMAZING! If people complain about the price they either (1) don't understand what they are getting or (2) they don't understand economics. Well done Dan. I just got almost all of my Lions yesterday. I'm just waiting for the Blue Lion. These things are HUGE and very impressive in hand.

just picked up all 5 lions from target and I'm really surprised about how big they are, theyre giant in person and pretty frickin cool

Nice Voltron! I was hoping they would do the toy the same justice they did in the show.

Looks awesome! I found the role play toys at my Target today but still looking for these. Glad they turned out so well. My son really wants one and now so do I.

The great thing is that Playmates made the classic Voltron with the same tech inside it, started seeing them pop up at Walmart and Target. It even resembles that Soul of Chogokin one that recently came out. If you do get them Dan you NEED to review it. Would love to hear your thoughts on it.

All he sounds are a huge surprise. Thanks for the review!

The joy this toy brings is amazing. You look so happy with it. I too enjoy the electronics and this set. Nice review. Thanks for sharing.

I was able to pick this set up for Christmas. So far I got the black lion and the blue one, the others should be here tomorrow. I always wanted a set as a kid but it wasn't really something my parents would buy for me. I'm so glad you covered it and that you enjoy it too. EDIT: BE CAREFUL TAKING THE SHIELD OFF THE FIRST TIME! Mine was jammed in there hard from the factory and ended up snapping the post as I was trying to get it off. I will superglue it back on and it should be fine (or I'll buy another green lion) but I just wanted to warn others.

Not into Voltron , never watched any of the shows but I gotta say this looks really well made and really cool !!

just picked up all 5 lions at Target and my God I'm impressed. I love em. grew up on the original series never got to own a Voltron..until now. its magnificent and for the price so worth it and so much fun. I'm excited to see what else they come out with like Robeasts and Gala Empire characters, vehicles, weapons. I hope to see the vehicle version of Voltron I'd buy that immediately to :)

13:37 Ready to form Voltron. Activate interlock. Dynotherms - connected. Infracells - up. Megathrusters are go!

This looks amazing!!!!! I am so excited to pick these lions up! The show is awesome!

Nice video. Helpful to see how the arms click in. Any tips on how to safely and easy remove the red and green lines from the shoulder joint? The green line is especially tough to get out... To the point that I think I might break it if I put any harder. 😮 Thanks

I bought the full box set at ToysRUs for my 7yo’s birthday. He loves it as much as I loved my Diecast one as a kid.

Pixel Dan *Yo bro on articulation, he has bicep swivels, Thigh swivels, 40° outward hip swing, ankle tilts, and head will look up and down (plus I believe he has wrists but I'm not positive on that)* *PLUS, the leg lions heads will pull out for combined mode stability* ;)

Not a Voltron big fan, but really liked the Netflix series. However I cannot believe oí can get a toy like this for almost 100 bucks. The sounds while transforming are AMAZING. Makes me wanna get it.

Holy crap that's awesome mainly because of the sound effects!

Great review! I really love mine, aside from a few minor areas where I think articulation would have been a bit nice, he's just a blast!

Damn these are toys? I remember as a kid playing with beast wars figures but this voltron makes me want to buy it

What a great release. OG vintage thumbs up!

I really hope they release these in the uk because I am been looking for a set of cool lion robots to put on my display shelf

I hope they release a Voltron Vehicle Toys w/c has 15 components. I've checked out other Toy Reviewers reviews of Voltron Lions, wished they release a boxed set to make collecting a lot easier!

So excited! I found this complete at a Goodwill for $4.

That is big but it looks like so much fun.

I just got the black lion. He's a beast. Only wish his head swiveled and his shoulders articulated a little more. Great video. Excited to complete the set. They seem to be sold out everywhere unless they are releasing them in waves????

Pixel Dan, great review my friend! As someone in his late 30s who thought he left TF G1, and Voltron behind in his childhood to move onto more "mature" pursuits, I have to say, when I watched season one of the new DreamWorks/Netflix Voltron Series, I was totally blown away! I mean holy cow! Not only was it a well written re-imaging and something that kids would enjoy, it also latches on to adults Who were fans of the original as well! As soon as the series ended I was wondering if there was going to be a really awesome toy line, and was disappointed when I did not see it. Now with the release of season two (which I just binge watched and now I am bummed that there is not a season three yet LOL ) I see the release of this really well designed toy. When I looked it up on the Internet, the details on these lions were lackluster. It was only when I completed watching your review that really helped to showcase the amazing value and quality of this toy line...I mean what a really well designed, robust, and detailed toy. On top of that, the price point is something that parents can afford! They really hit the mark on this. I wish that the wings formed the shield however like in the series... but, again still such a minor issue to such a really well-thought-out piece. Great job again on your review, very well done on exploring all aspects with commentary relevant to collectors, Kids, and parents alike. :-).

I just see this man so excited I'm happy for you collecting mine now I have black already

I don't think this is in the instructions, but the Yellow and blue Lions' necks pull outward in lion mode and their back piece slides forward. It makes them look more proportional. Don't pull by the head though. Then slide them back for leg mode.

Pretty sweet loot crate shirt there, Dan.

Yup, definitely an impressive toy! I'm sure we'll see action figures of the pilots soon, I assume. I wish the classic Vehicle Voltron would get some love...

20:28 "i'm gonna go ahead and flip him off"you're a brave soul Dan..... flipping off Voltron...... XD

Great review, but have they mentioned making the paladins as well?

Just wanted to say thanks for the video after watching it a billion times with the kid (he requests to watch this comically). I got him this set for his b-day a while back and he was over the moon. He sometimes will complain about the non-existent sloppy paint on his yellow lion as well as exclaiming, "How frigging awesome is that!" when the black lion is calling out the other lions. XD Go to love it.

The figure is AWSOME I have it and is AMAZING I'm a big Voltron fan since i was a kid and still I'm. I color the face and is starting to look like in the show.

Great review as usual. I always admired these toys, but actually had any. Good memories of the cartoon, though.

wow, this is exciting! I must have this voltron!

Great video review. I have the set and I think that they did an awesome job on it. I really enjoy each individual figure, and especially when they are combined. The details are really nice, and quite impressive looking in voltron mode. Great job by playmates. Keep doing a great job on the reviews.

well, I know what I will be purchasing tomorrow. Thanks for the video!

Love the toy, hate the fact that I had to paint it because playmates was too cheap to give us what was on the packaging. But yes it is pretty cool!! Great review..

Added to Christmas Wish List

I'm just surprised playmates painted a figure with more than 2 colors

This new Voltron figure looks pretty decent. Although I wish they will make a more higher quality collector version that would come with diecast parts, better paint job, more accessories (missing weps that other Lions use when it's in Voltron form, Pidges giant shield, Hunk's giant laser cannon, lion mouth blades, etc), and slightly better build quality. Right now, I'd have to say THE BEST Voltron figure ever made HANDS DOWN has to be Bandai's most recent released Soul of Chogokin GX-71 Beast King GoLion! If you don't own that one I HIGHLY recommend you buy it! It's around $300 USD but WORTH EVERY PENNY!!

I need this in my life.

Very nice but the small tails to be an eye sore a bit.

You can pool the head to revel the neck on the blow and the yellow lions

let me just say season 2 of Voltron is a must watch mind blowing amazingly done and it going to make the toys a must have in 2017 I just gotten mine and the only place that have them is Target toys r us don't even have them yet not even Walmart and I think the in year to come the people whom didn't get them they are going to be just a mad case

I've been looking for these since you posted the video. I've only found the Black lion

these toys are incredible!!! they blow away the power rangers movie zords with their quality, durability, and paint apps! and those electronics in the combination caught me totally off guard!!! forget the movie megazord!! these are far better!!!!

picked up myzax to abit small but a cool lil robeast to add to the new Voltron collection. oh and guys if you got armada Unicron it looks fabulous as a robeast squared off against Voltron. they scale nicely and both look very impressive and a fun lil battle you can play. I know they are in different universes, toys etc but they're your toys so do whatever you want. I'm having a blast with this Voltron a wonderful display and a new collection to begin is always worth the money to a old collector now who grew up on Voltron, Transformers, G.I.Joe, Thundercats, Masters of the Universe, TMNT, Silverhawks, M.A.S.K. Marvel, DC I love the times we live in so many figures and collectibles available now that I can go back in the days of a kid and just enjoy my toys all over again in my own ways :)

Cool review, Dan. I wish you did a comparison with the new Ultimate Ex Voltron (which I reviewed on my channel) but from your review they seem to be close in size.

I was at Target last night and saw the black lion on sale for 9 dollars, down from $29.99.

loving noid in the background

NICE!! I'm going to be buying a set for me and my kiddos...lol...only bummer for me is no head articulation... severely limits posing... otherwise this set is great!!

THESE ARE SO AWESOME!

PREACH IT!!! TOYS ARE MEANT TO BE PLAYED WITH! Be Andy not Al.

I just got this recently and you neglected to mention that the lion arms are next to impossible to remove once you insert them. I'm in pretty good shape and I had to literally rip them out with two hands to get them out... I can easily see someone accidentally hitting themself in the teeth trying the same...horrible design flaw and makes you not want to go through the trouble of disassembling/reassembling Voltron. Also the paint scratches/defects were pretty bad and noticeable on my Black lion's stomach so quality control doesn't seem too good.

Great video. I've been waiting for these to come out. Do you have the original die cast Voltron set? If so can you review it?

thank you for the awesome review this looks like a most buy.

waiting for weeks now for this to show up down here can't wait...for it...awesome review man...i'll be the same to won't be able to put it down..will be playing with it...unlike my toynami one i can't touch it..it's pretty much a shelf piece touch it and it's just going to be flinging everywhere....

Awesome review Dan! I picked the whole set up at Toys R Us right at the end of December before they were supposed to be released. It is so fun to pose and play with. my only gripe is that I wished Playmates could have made the lights in the eyes of Voltron light up just like the articulated 14" Voltron. Are you gonna pick up & review Toynami's Ultimate Voltron EX? I would like to see a comparison between the two to see if that is worth picking up although the price point is really high...

The lion forms of the blue and yellow ones ned you to pull the neck out... Why haven't many people noticed that

Yellow Lion takes the most beating hence the paint issues...

Awesome review video. How do you unplug the red and green lions? I can't seem to unlock them...😡

i just found the whole set at Wal Mart after seeing them last night. I was like let me go back n get em. cuz everyone on ebay selling them for more. glad they were still there when i went.

What do y'all think about future collector value? I've been getting all the different lions but I'm torn on if I should leave them all unopened and hope to make $$$$ or if I should go ahead and actually enjoy these great toys! Opinions?

*... I... WANT... THIS... NOW!!!*

Are you going to be at Toyman show? If so you should bring these so I can check them out in person. I cannot find them anywhere in my area. I have tried everywhere. Springfield Toys r us just had the small ones.

I like your shirt Dan

I'm going to buy all of the lions now. :3

Do the heads on red and green rotate/pivot? Saw these in Target and was excited. Wanted to see a review. Thanks!

i just have the blue and red lion. just need three more to form voltron!

I wish that they made the lions eyes light up and/or roar! that would be very difficult for the toy makers though :c

I kind of want a Voltron, and while it looks a little different from the original, it is the most affordable one out there.

I wish the shield would form from the wings as it does in the show.

FINALLY FINALLY FINALLY found them. All I saw for months were those lame basic non combining ones. They just got a whole shipment of them in at the local Toys R Us and of course i bought em all. And they weren't cheap, set me back about $128 all together. For five toys.. that's not chump change. But in the end I feel its worth it. Its a once time purchase and these are huge toys not the little basics that you can get for 10 bucks a pop as it is. I thought these were going to be as hard to find as the NES Classic has been. Great toys and really captures the feel of the one seen in the new series well. Save up though if you want to get these. They didn't have many left when I saw em so they are still a hot item it would seem. But at least they are truly out there now to pick up.

must get..bought 2..fun to play

I live this guy!!! Old school is cool but is bulky, this guy has good proportions and is affordable, and the neck on the leg lions pull in and out Dan had them pushed in just FYI, an yeah the power ranger zords are all size if these toys fight voltron wins no problem!!

Omg I want to get it so much

You forgot to show his outward leg movement, not that it's the most useful articulation on a toy this big, granted... Personally, given Playmates' recent track record on boys toys, and their lack of experience with robot toys outside of Exo Squad, I came into this expecting nothing, so I'm certainly pleasantly surprised. This thing gives the new combining Power Rangers Movie Megazord a run for its money, and they're the same price!

HOLY CRUD THATS FRICKIN AWESOME😀

Gotta GET it gotta GET it gotta get it GOTTA GET IT GOTTA GET IT GOTTA GET IT GOTTA GET IT!!!! AWESOME video Dan!

Look out Dan, the Noid is back there! He's waiting for his chance to get that Domino's pizza

Awesome review

Great review as always

Had the chogokin one as a kid..

But Playmates still can't give us decent TMNT, the franchise that made their brand

Great review! Sir, I have a question. Does your green lion open up more easily than the red lion? Because I notice something in my green and red lions. My green lion is easier to open up than my red lion and the red lions more tigher when I close it up from lion form to the arm form. Are you having same issues regarding the green lion? Please let me know. Thank you!

Excellent review! Sir I have a question. How long do you think this figure would stay on its stability? What I mean is, when it is in Voltron form the front legs of the Blue and Yellow Lion have all the weights or pressure. Do you think the front legs would not get loose as year goes by? I have been dreaming for a Voltron toy since I was a kid (now I am 33). Never had one. I really like the new Voltron and the new design looks great and more powerful compare to the classic one. I have just got the Blue and Green Lion. I am collecting them now. Please give me some more tips. Thank you very much and more power to you!

I found all of them except for red lion stacked in a neat pile in meijer. Now I can't find the red one within 30 miles x.x