Saturday, May 5, 2007

Transformers G2 Blue Grimlock



Same mold as G1, G2 Grimlock's different is the color. I would prefer the G1 chrome silver color. Leader of the dinobots, Grimlock never been reissued only re-released by Justi-Toys of Hong Kong for the WST (World Smallest Transformers) version. There are few parts are easily to break mainly the clips that holds the head and the tail.

Review
Appereance: 6/10 Robot mode
7.5/10 T-Rex mode
Playability: 7/10
Difficulty: 6/10
Price: 3/10

Transformers G1 Thrust Decepticon Seeker Jets



One of the seeker jets that never been reissued, Thrust. Identical with the rest of the seeker jets, it comes with fists, missile launches, missiles and landing gear. It is one of the pricier just that includes starscream and ramjet.

Review
Appereance: 6/10 Robot mode
7/10 Plane mode
Playability: 7/10
Difficulty: 5.5/10
Price: 2.5/10

Transformers Victory Series Galaxy Shuttle




Getting this piece cheap is not easy. Only released by Takara for Japan market, its as hard as Deathsaurus and other Victory Series as well. It took me about 2 years to complete this toy. One of the main character from Victory series, I like both the robot mode and the space shuttle mode. Notice the back wing will be used as the gun for robot mode.
Review
Appereance: 9/10 Robot mode
8/10 Shuttle mode
Playability: 7/10
Difficulty: 5.5/10
Price: 1/10

Transformers G1 Headmaster Jr. Siren Review

*Robot mode
*Car mode


This is the Hasbro version, like Nightbeat I don't like the color. The Takara's version Go-Shooter is much nicer. The robot mode is nice but not the color. No known reissue for this figure. Considered the leader of the 3 headmaster juniors from Masterforce series..

Review
Appearance: 5/10 Robot mode
4/10 Car mode
Playability: 5/10
Difficulty: 4.5/10
Price: 3.5/10

Transformers G1 Headmaster Jr. Hosehead

* Robot mode
* Fire engine mode

I like this character in the series. The toy itself is not bad. I like the color and the robot mode. From Masterforce series as well, no reissue is known for this fella.

Review:
Appearance: 6/10 Robot Mode
5/10 Truck mode
Playability: 5/10
Difficulty: 4.5/10
Price: 3/10

Transformers G1 Autobot Headmaster Jr Nightbeat Review

*Robot mode
*Car mode


One of the few female Transformers. This is the hasbro blue version, the Takara's Nightbeat or better known as Minelva is much nicer with white and red color as ambulance car like in the Masterforce series. Theres no known reissue for this toy.

Review
Appearance: 4.4/10 Robot mode
4/10 Car mode
Playability: 5/10
Difficulty: 5.5/10
Price: 3.5/10

Transformers Energon Superlink Prowl + Ironhide Picture Gallery











*Pictures courtesy of Lee Kum Seng/Unicorn.

"Hey Wilson,

Got some time slot to write you this review now. Btw... sorry really have to dicipline myself else I will be drop broke with my financials.

Well where should I start to describe on these Energon figures. Being part of the greatest series line from The Transformer (besides Cybertron and Beast Machines), Energon is not far behind the rest. They are fun to play and pose-able figures ever made.

I would say that Prowl and Ironhide in Energon series look very matching with each other especially on the scale/size of both figures although officially Ironhide should powerlink with Jetfire and Prowl with Rodimus Prime.

I wouldn't doubt that Ironhide looks much more better when powerlink with Jetfire but as for Prowl with Rodimus... well... I would say they aren't the match made in heaven. Prowl is difficult in finding its compatible partner I would say, and pretty selective else you will get them looking very weird.

Ironhide looks great in both modes with itself being simple to transform and well articulated. It goes to Prowl too, but Prowl is a bit more flimsy to pose and in robot mode doesn't that attract me. On the other hand, I really like Prowl in vehicle mode with high detail of its rear disc breaks and futuristic F1-race car design. The tires also realistic with high quality rubber comparing the rest of Energon figures such like Rodimus or even Ironhide which uses plastic for the wheels.

When both powerlink-ed, they look great when Prowl as the upper body and Ironhide as the lower body part. However it doesn't goes the same when in reverse order. Ironhide is more suited to be the lower body portion with any powerlink figure even with Jetfire or Clifjumper. Prowl is a bit selective in finding its compatible match if he wanted to be lower body portion as mentioned earlier too.

Overall, I would say both look great when powerlink together. If you are a bit creative, you may try to do some mis-transformation different from the actual instruction guide given. Try which part to shape according to the powerlink pairing partner that you intend until you find them looking great.

For example I’ve modify the transformation of Prowl back shoulder portion to allow it to hold a shoulder weapon and hidden Ironhide arms at the back of the waist.

Try them out with others and you can absolutely be fun. Next i will see what how Prowl powerlink with Clifjumper. I think you have all of these too, you can tell me then which is your preference."


-Lee Kum Seng/Unicorn

Transformers G1 Trailbreaker Review

Robot mode, cooler than Hoist!
Car mode, can you believe this truck is 20 years old.
Trailbreaker, the same mold with Hoist but this monster never reissue by Hasbro which makes it pricy. I enjoy the car mode, as well as the robot mode. The transformation could be just a bit tricky and theres a few accesories to play with.
Review
Appearance: 7.5/10 Robot mode
8/10 Car mode
Playability: 8/10
Difficulty: 6.5/10
Price: 3/10