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CANG TOYS...what are we doing

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Product Review

Product reviewed

  • Kang Toys “Dinobot” (review focuses on the “Bronto Solid/Bronto” figure).
  • The video also references transformation/alternative modes:
    • “Astra mode”
    • “Soraod mode”
  • Combined-form concern mentioned: “Volcanicus/Volcanicus = Shurik”.

Key features mentioned

  • Packaging/box

    • Described as “gorgeous as always”.

  • Accessories included

    • Pair of cards (normal + lenticular)
    • Large lenticular card
    • Instruction sheet
    • The figure itself

  • Paint & sculpt

    • Despite early complaints, the figure has “amazing painting and sculpting.”

  • Mechanical design strength

    • Kang Toys is praised for mechanical design and overall visual impact.

  • Head design & lighting

    • Head sculpt is not exactly G1 accurate, but looks good.
    • Light piping is a standout:
      • Clear plastic in the back half of the head.

  • Dinobot weapon(s)

    • Oversized hammer (called the figure’s big weapon)
    • Gauntlets can attach, but handling/locking is problematic

  • Articulation depth (robot + alternate modes)

    • Head: ball joint + neck hinge(s)
    • Shoulders/arms: hinge + swivel + ratchet joints (some described as tight/squeaky)
    • Hands/fingers: detailed articulation including finger-level joints
    • Torso: side-to-side + ab crunch
    • Legs: multiple hinge/swivel joints; hips allow high kick
    • Feet/toes: pivot/bend plus transformation-related movement

Pros (what works well)

  • Strong visuals

    • Great sculpt/painting.
    • Head light piping looks excellent.
    • Dino-mode designs are a major draw and look impressive together with other Dinobots/brands.

  • Dino/alternate mode playability (in at least some modes)

    • “Astra mode” is described as genius for converting dino kibble into proportionate robot arms.
    • “Soraod/dino mode” has good physical cohesion and can create imposing displays.

  • Combined-form optimism (tentative)

    • Even with robot-mode faults, the reviewer suggests the leg mode is “solid.”
    • Combined form may still be “all right” (but “maybe”).

Cons (main problems raised)

1) Weapon handling / gripping issues (biggest recurring complaint)

  • The robot is not good at holding the oversized hammer:
    • Hammer storage in the back “would be brilliant” if it worked.
    • Finger pods too chunky / poor support points.
    • Hammer grip/gauntlet holding is described as weak or failing.
  • Failure/fragility
    • Joints/parts reportedly break or loosen (e.g., gauntlets/arms issue) even without rough handling.
    • The reviewer finds it frustrating because the toy is “close to playability perfection.”

2) Parts don’t lock in (quality/control frustration)

Several sections are described as not locking securely, including:

  • Butt skirt doesn’t lock
  • Shoulders don’t lock correctly
  • Thumb area/parts don’t lock
  • Shoulders require pushing the entire assembly down to rotate (repeated frustration)

Ratchet usage criticized:

  • Some ratchets are described as incorrectly designed—e.g., a ratchet on top of a strut that requires holding the joint in place during rotation.

The reviewer ties this to durability anxiety based on prior Kang Toys Dinobot experience.

3) Instructions are “terrible” and sometimes incorrect

  • Transformation instructions are wrong and/or incomplete, including:
    • Attaching a backpack through the wrong slot (use another slot instead)
    • Missing steps
    • Not mentioning certain plug-in connections (e.g., hip guards into thighs)
  • Recommendation:
    • Use video instructions instead of the printed sheet.

4) Joint durability / long-term reliability concerns

  • The reviewer expects similar “ravages of time” as with an older Kang Toys Dinobot (“Stegro the first…”).
  • Concern centers on similar joint construction and missing/insufficient metal reinforcement where it’s needed.

User experience & handling notes

The figure is described as:

  • Amazing aesthetically and engaging to pose/display
  • Frustrating during play due to:
    • Loose connections
    • Poor weapon grip
    • Finicky shoulder/joint manipulation

The reviewer also tried a super glue fix (connection unspecified), which helped “so much” but didn’t fully resolve issues.

Comparisons made

  • Bandai (positive example)

    • Bandai engineering is contrasted with Kang Toys’ locking/robustness problems.
    • Example cited: “Pose plus Gaigar.”

  • Other third-party Godzilla/robot offerings

    • Mentioned as things they own together.
    • Main point: they look great together, but Kang Toys excitement is fading due to mechanical issues.

  • Previous Kang Toys Dinobot(s)

    • Earlier Dinobots had issues over time, driving lifespan concerns for this release.

  • Combined form concern

    • References Volcanicus / Shurik.
    • Anxiety remains, but the reviewer is somewhat optimistic because the leg mode appears solid.

Ratings / numbers

  • No explicit numeric score (no star rating).
  • A timing detail:
    • The hammer can be held up for about “2 seconds”, implying extremely limited grip reliability.

Unique points mentioned (consolidated)

  1. Box/packaging looks “gorgeous.”
  2. Accessories: cards (normal + lenticular), large lenticular card, instructions, figure.
  3. Excellent paint and sculpt.
  4. Head sculpt not fully G1 accurate, but looks great.
  5. Light piping is excellent; clear plastic back in head.
  6. Dino kibble silhouette is unique/intimidating; back is “clean” but empty-looking.
  7. Back has attachable plastic chunk(s) with “finger” pods/weapon storage concept (but doesn’t work well).
  8. Giant hammer is “undeniably awesome,” but can’t be held reliably.
  9. Gauntlets grip/holding is weak; broken/loosening reported.
  10. Some joints lack ratchet locking where expected (especially shoulders/critical joints).
  11. Shoulders/locks require pushing the assembly down; not intuitive.
  12. Butt skirt doesn’t lock in.
  13. Thumb/other parts don’t lock properly.
  14. Transformation instructions are wrong, incomplete, and disrupt workflow.
  15. Advice: use video instructions not printed instructions.
  16. Astra mode conversion is “genius” and uses ratchets (tight/squeaky).
  17. Astra mode can still be risky due to looseness.
  18. Soraod/dino mode holds together better visually and physically.
  19. Dino-mode articulation described as decent; brontosaurus display can be imposing.
  20. Stability/connection issues make replicating box art difficult.
  21. Durability anxiety based on prior Kang Toys Dinobot (Stegro) joint construction.
  22. Combined form (Volcanicus/Shurik) is a concern, though legs look solid.
  23. Super glue attempt didn’t fully solve the issue.

Speaker breakdown

  • Primary speaker (Jobby / main reviewer)

    • Covers virtually all observations: aesthetics, engineering, weapon grip failures, locking issues, articulation details, instruction problems, durability concerns, and comparisons.

  • Sponsor mentions

    • Tokyo Treat / Sakura Co content appears separate and not evaluative of Kang Toys itself.

Overall verdict / recommendation

Verdict: Visually impressive and mechanically interesting, but the figure’s execution is undermined by:

  • poor locking/ratchet choices,
  • fragile/loose weapon-holding (especially the oversized hammer),
  • significantly flawed instructions.

Recommendation:

  • Buy only if you heavily prioritize display/articulation and don’t care about reliable weapon posing or transformation accuracy.
  • Use video instructions.
  • If you want plug-and-play stability and strong weapon handling, the reviewer strongly implies you’ll be frustrated.

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