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I bought this just because of the vehicle mode. If you like ice cream trucks, you can't miss this one. The robots, however, are not so good.
Skids (from the front part of the vehicle) has very tiny legs and have some problem balancing, and is smaller than Mudflap.
Both robots are very flimsy, but they are using some good plastics so I do not expect them to break any time soon. The transformation is among the most frustrating ones I've ever had among my transformers collection, and I have quite a bit.
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There's a lot of negativity in these review and frankly, I think it has far more to do with people's uninformed expectations than it does with the toy's overall quality.
Is it imperfect? Sure, there are one or two things I wish were changed. Honestly though, I don't see how they could have done much of it differently. THAT'S IT.
First off, understand what you're getting. Go to YouTube and check out the multiple reviews available, which have surprising variety. Here are the things to keep in mind:
(1) Yes, it's perhaps the most complex transformation on the market. That comes from it being a marvel of engineering and ingenuity, NOT from it being a poor quality toy. Honestly, *you* try turning a Walther P38 into a figure even remotely resembling the animated G1 character. It took a genius to design this thing, and my hat is off to whoever it was.
(2) Yes, it's fragile. I will agree that die-cast would have been a better choice, and in fact this is my one true complaint with the product. That said, you should know better if you think it's either a kid's toy or something to be handled casually. I've transformed mine perhaps TWO DOZEN TIMES since I got him a little over two months ago, and frankly, it's held up beautifully, with NOTHING broken to date. You just have to know what you're getting into with something like this. Period.
(3) Yes, it can be tricky to pose with his fusion (arm) cannon. This is simple physics, not a flaw. In order to keep the scope to scale with Megatron in gun mode, that was the size it required. I myself wish it were smaller, but I get their reasoning behind it. I will admit his poses require a bit of thinking, but with just a little effort (and perhaps research) you can get some great, stable poses out of him. Just know, again, that you'll have to compensate for how it's weighted. After all, the feet are designed for flexibility AND strength to help offset any other difficulties.
So, are we clear? Complex transformation. Handle with care. Some creativity for posing required. THAT'S IT. The rest is unmitigated beauty of form, function, and design.
I mean, the G1 animators REALLY cheated with Megatron, yet the designers here STILL pulled it off! I did not think it was possible to make a realistic, G1-accurate Megatron in both gun and robot modes, yet here it is waiting for you. It's so detailed and so intricately well-built that I find myself handling and staring at him on my desk constantly. Every day I'm glad to have him.
Of course, I was a fan of the toy back in the day, and I remember even at eight years old thinking the toy they'd put out back then was disappointing and quite frankly, just plain hideous (if you'd bought it for me then, I'd likely have cried!). It did not transform like the cartoon and Megatron in robot form looked like he'd been through a mangler, then melted briefly. So if this is some kind of child-wish fulfillment, so be it. I have always been predisposed to handling and keeping delicate / intricate things, and that certainly helps as well.
Myself, aside from the diecast issue, have no true complaints. Do I wish the legs were less spindly? Sure. However, I don't see how it could EVER be physically possible. Do I wish the cannon was smaller? Sure. If it was, however, I'd be irritated it wasn't to scale with his gun mode, so somebody had to make a choice on that one and I respect it.
So yeah, if you read this and look at the YouTube reviews, know what you're getting into and take my advice, then I can't see how you would have anything but a GREAT TIME with it for years to come. Every day I look at it and smile, and I don't see that changing.
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This figure is a gift, so hasn't been played with yet. It looks better than expected and arrived on time.
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I did not buy this toy to play with. I bought it to collect. So I was never removed from the packaging. I received it from Amazon in excellent condition. The detail is great.
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I went back and forth between ordering this T Rex figure and another one, in the end I chose this one and IT IS AMAZING. It's detail is FANTASTIC. It is really sturdy and has no problem standing on it's own. Mine is named Ice T-Rex.
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Dragon Ball is out with a new series of beautifully made collectible figures. The DragonBall/DragonBall Z 360 Degree Amazing Arts Figure Series is created for the ultimate DragonBall fans in mind. These cheerfully colored figures are going to add a tint of personality to your territory and capture the attention of everyone who enters your room, or car, if you happen to place them there. The series is made up of 4 figures(EACH SOLD SEPARATELY): Goku & Shenron (~3.5"), Bulma & Bike (~3.125"), Piccolo & Kami Sama (~3.125"), and Vegeta and the Great Ape (~3.125"). The design of the figures gives a 360 degree of viewpoint. Collect all 4 figures to showcase the great art of DragonBall and DragonBall Z. Simple assembly required (while there is no assembly instruction provided, you only need to snap the pieces together by referring to the picture of the figure.)
Originally designed for and sold to the Japanese market only, this product was imported from Japan, but like many U.S. products, it's made in China. Recommend for age 15 or up only. NOTE: The original package came with one candy tablet, but was removed during importation of the product.
To purchase other figures in this series, search for:
• TOYSDIVA9899999955153 - (Goku & Shenron ~3.5")
• TOYSDIVA9899999955146 - (Bulma & Bike ~3.125")
• TOYSDIVA9899999955139 - (Piccolo & Kami-Sama ~3.125")
• TOYSDIVA9899999955122 - (Vegeta & the Great Ape ~3.125")
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I had many original Transformers in the 1980's, sadly most of them have been lost, ruined, or stolen over the years. My first was the police car Autobot Prowl, back when I naively believed the propaganda that all cops were good.
I found Bumblebee a bit more difficult to transform without looking at the instructions, than many original Transformers were. Bumblebee has 2 cool missile launchers than can go into any of his 4 wheels or in his hands, but are not hide-able in his car mode. A few of Bumblebee's parts even transform automatically as you move other parts! The backs of Bumblebee's legs are the only detraction in an otherwise very cool toy.
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If you are not sure about what to get for your child or grandchild, this could be it! The box has cut-outs with pictures of the items to be recyled. The truck has openings for the different types of products...paper, glass, cans...and then, when all the items have been put into the truck, the child can then tilt the back section up; a door opens...kind of like a dump truck...and the product pieces are dumped out so play can start again.
I bought this truck as a Christmas gift for my grandson who lives in an area with an extensive recycling program. This toy not only is fun to play with (I know from personal experience! LOL) but it also reinforces the process of recycling. It's durable though made out of recycled milk jugs and I think will provide years of fun play.
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