Main
Features
 FOTD
 Toy Fair 2023
 SDCC 2023
 Toy Fair 2020
 NYCC 2019
 SDCC 2019
 Toy Fair 2019
 SDCC 2018
 Toy Fair 2018
 HasCon 2017
 SDCC 2017
 Toy Fair 2017
 SDCC 2016
 Toy Fair 2016
 SDCC 2015
 Toy Fair 2015
 SDCC 2014
 C2E2 2014
 Toy Fair 2014
 SDCC 2013
 C2E2 2013
 Toy Fair 2013
 SDCC 2012
 C2E2 2012
 Toy Fair 2012
 NYCC 2011
 SDCC 2011
 Toy Fair 2011
Archives
 Books
 DVD
 Music
 Statues
 Prop Replicas
 Toys
 Video Games
Credits
Contact


This site is part of Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and Entertainment Earth affiliate programs. We may earn a commission when you click one of their links.


Related Links:
16bit Tumblr
16bit Twitter
16bit Instagram
ASWN
EE Podcast
Galactic Hunter
Glyos News
OSM News

Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Shuffler Hasbro, 2017
Day #1,661: March 16, 2017
Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Shuffler Action FigureAutobot Shuffler
Obscure Japanese Elephant

Transformers Generations Titans Return Titan Masters
Item No.:
Asst. B4697 No. C1101
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Includes: Tiny head robot, small elephant
Action Feature: Transforms from head to robot
Retail: $4.99
Availability: February 2017
Other: First US Release

  PREVIOUS RSS NEXT  

Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Shuffler Action FigureWhen you deep dive in to TFWiki - and you will - eventually you'll stumble on obscure Japanese toys that never came out here and are very expensive. The original Shuffler is worth hundreds of dollars and changes from an elephant to a robot head. The Titan Masters Autobot Shuffler puts the head and the elephant in a slightly different format - a tiny robot becomes a head, while the elephant can be a tank or a missile launching weapon. It'a a lot more toy for a lot less money, so naturally I was doing cartwheels when I found out it was being made.

This 1.5-inch robot is probably a reference to something that isn't obvious to me - I thought it might be a Diaclone pilot figure, but I can't find a match. At this size the face and helmet could be a bug or it could be an elephant mask - the latter makes more sense. It's a cute little robot, but like the others you have to squint to see the reddish and grey details. The figure itself is undecorated, but the face plate on the back has a face and eyes.

The Autobot Shuffler head mode looks better than the 1987 Japanese original - I mean, go ahead and look it up. It's weird. The forehead is more like a fivehead or sixhead, with a pointy crown and giant ears. This new toy has a more standard helmet, and the little vents on the faceplate are done in a way that looks more consistent with the current look of some characters in the comics. But not Shuffler. Shuffler's not in the comics. He fits nicely on a bunch of different bodies, so be sure to give it a try with whatever you have on hand.

Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Shuffler Action Figure

The elephant mode is cute, but not as cute as the G1 original. The new toy has smaller eyes and ears, making it just a tiny bit less cute - and when we're talking robot animals, cute counts. He has no problems standing upright, and the Shuffler head can be stored in the belly. If you opt to not store him inside, or lose him, the toy loses none of its visual appeal or structural integrity. In short, it's a good design.

Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Shuffler Action Figure

I'm kind of surprised to say that I like the tank - the elephant trunk becomes the top of the turret. The 5mm peg grip is the cannon. The legs become tank treads. It just plain works, with minimal kibble. The only complaint - and it's no complaint - is that the rider stands on the back pushing it not unlike a shopping cart, and can't sit inside. Given the scale, this is more than acceptable. It's sturdy and it looks more like a tank than it does a mangled elephant carcass.

Finally, there's a blaster mode - which is acceptable. It's not bad but it's still a missile battery with an elephant trunk dangling off the bottom. It's convincing enough, but not necessary given all of the other modes are pretty much perfect. It's easy to tell that it is indeed a weapon, with sculpted weapon details, and it's not just an "it's a weapon because we say it is" configuration. There are enough sculpted bits that don't require you to use your imagination to make the mode work.

While not terribly colorful, Shuffler provides five modes for five dollars - all of which are fun enough to try. The toy is pretty sturdy, although I did accidentally swivel the elephant face off during a transformation. It popped back on without a big fuss. Hasbro did a great job with this one, and I'm curious to see if there will be a Japanese repaint that's even truer to the original deco with tons more paint. I think the deco here is just fine, but I'm not saying no to a redeco should one happen.

--Adam Pawlus

Additional Images

Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Shuffler Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Shuffler Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Shuffler Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Shuffler Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Shuffler Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Shuffler Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Shuffler Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Shuffler Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Shuffler Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Shuffler Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Shuffler Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Shuffler Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Shuffler Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Shuffler Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Shuffler Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Shuffler Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Shuffler Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Shuffler Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Shuffler Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Shuffler Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Titans Return Autobot Shuffler Action Figure

Click here to see more Hasbro figures in Figure of the Day.

Click here to see more Transformers figures in Figure of the Day.

Want to buy this figure? Check Transformers availability at our sponsors:
Entertainment Earth

HTML Comment Box is loading comments...

Featured Toy Video

Click Here for 2016
Figure of the
Day 2017
January 2017
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
293031
February 2017
1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728
March 2017
1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728293031
April 2017
1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
30
May 2017
123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
28293031
June 2017
123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
252627282930
July 2017
1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
3031
August 2017
12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031
September 2017
12
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
24252627282930
October 2017
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
293031
November 2017
1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
2627282930
December 2017
12
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
24252627282930
31
Click Here for 2018

16bit.com is best not viewed in Apple's Safari browser, we don't know why. All material on this site copyright their respective copyright holders. All materials appear hear for informative and entertainment purposes. 16bit.com is not to be held responsible for anything, ever. Photos taken by the 16bit.com staff. Site design, graphics, writing, and whatnot credited on the credits page. Be cool-- don't steal.
We know where you live and we'll break your friggin' legs.