Transformers Toys Generations Legacy Deluxe Decepticon Wild Rider review

 

Aloha folks, I am back finally with another review. It took me some time to due a hectic work schedule and rest period. Finally mustered the strength to pull this guy out whom I had in weeks and did a shoot with him. How does he fare? Well, let's find out and let's get started!

Boxing

His bio and specs are now online. Not sure why they just can't print it on the instruction manual. Pretty soon the manual will be too be online I bet. The box came smashed from Hasbro Pulse when I bought him with Wheelie. Once again I might as well wait and get free shipping with Amazon if I am paying for nearly smashed goods.

Wildrider himself

I don't know much about the Stunticons except for being G1 fame. Wild-Rider looks great; almost identical to his G1 look. His backpack looks a little on the bigger side but I ain't complaining really. He comes with dual rifles that can be paired up to make one big gun. You can peg the dual weapons sideways if that is your cup of tea. You got tilts on his ankles and a waist swivel as usual. 

My only real gripe is that he feels very light. This is what we get now for pay $25 plus shipping once again on these upscaled (it feels like it) core class figures which will only get pricier down the road. Well, moving on...

Alt mode

Fairly easy to transform from robot mode to alt mode. It did take me some time but overall, he's not difficult to transform at all. I do love the red transparent windows which is his trademark window color. Beats seeing the same black/blue windows from other characters all the time. I sense a mushroom peg covering coming for this guy for his back wheels... or it's already probably here since I'm reviewing this guy a little late.

The third limb

Menasor is an all American! Yeah, I actually didn't realize it during the photoshoot until I edited the pics. I think Prime would be more fitting, but anyhow here is Wildrider as the left leg. Very easy to put on. It literally closes the flaps on his front shin. However, I turned the legs around because there are some people that prefer it this way with the cars in the front because some artwork depicts him like that. Your mileage may vary and that is it. You can put him on the right shin and he fits perfectly fine if that is your forte as well.

Final words

Well, we got the third Stunticon member and he is not bad at all. Just too light but that seems to be the direction we are heading now. Cheap and light plastic and higher prices! He plays fairly easy and well and isn't a difficult transformation. Also, not hard to place on the Menasor limb. Imagine if you needed some very small screwdriver to place him on like how you place Dragstrip. Can't wait to finish this guy up and hopefully soon. Anyways, have a nice day folks and see you real soon.

Transformers Deleted Storyboard - Optimus Prime Tackled UPDATE

Credit goes to Artist Stan

This is amazing work! 

Transformers Toys Studio Series Core Class The The Movie Autobot Wheelie Action Figure review

 

Aloha folks, I am back with another TF review and this time it is 86 Core class Wheelie. How does he fare? Let's get started!

Boxing

As you could see there is a crease on the left side of the box. I bought Wheelie and Wild-Rider (next review) from Hasbro Pulse. Usually, they ship it fairly well and the box comes all pristine. This time I received the box that housed both figures to be caved in on one side. As a result, I got two boxes that don't look smooth at all. And I paid for the shipping when I should, next time, just wait for the free delivery from Amazon.com. 

Wheelie comes in with a Quintessa backdrop. It's the scene where he witnesses both Hot Rod and Kup being captured by the Allicons. 

Standing tall

When I first saw this figure in the box, I thought he looked simple like how 86 Spike turned out. I didn't have much high hopes that this be an amazing figure. He still didn't wow me when I took him out of the box. The weird thing is that he has this skirt-like part for his Heine. It forms an integral part of his alt mode but it is also used in a bizarre fashion which I will explain later. As for the figure, Wheelie is very simple. Doesn't have a waist swivel though he has a swivel for his head. And he comes with his slingshot though no projectiles included. He can pose fairly decent however. 

Comparisons with Legends Wheelie and 86 Companion Wheelie. 

I didn't do much of a shoot with these guys but I realized that 86 core class Wheelie looks top notch here. I did like Legends Wheelie for a time but now I do think CC Wheelie is the definitive one based on looks. Legends version I feel got a decent size but he's just got a little too much details and the orange is too light for my tastes. 

Alt mode

CC Wheelie is fairly easy to transform into his alt mode without instructions. He looks really small and simple in comparison to the LG version. Both windows can flip open but CC Wheelies head just appears looking at ya. You can flip his head face down if this bugs you though. 

Cybertronian Toilet bowl

This was the bizarre thing I was referring to earlier. That skirt can literally form a toilet bowl. Even Red Alert is fed up with the "crap" he dealt with his whole life. Kingdom RA is starting to grow on me btw.

I do not own credit for coming up with this. I merely borrowed the idea from a FB user a while back. I don't use FB much now so credit to whoever came up with this. Thanks for the laugh. 

Conclusion

I think Wheelie is a step up from Spike. He may feel simple at times but he's got the looks and he plays just fine. Not too much bells and whistles for a 12 dollar figure but he is here to complete your 86 collection. Later folks and take care.