Transformers Studio Series 86 25 Blaster and Eject Review

Blasters version of the Bloodsport pose

 Hello ladies and gents, I am back with another review. Today, I review Studio Series 86 Blaster and Eject. I'm not going into too much details since I had done an earlier review on Kingdom Blaster, so its more of an comparison. Anyhow, let's get started. 

Boxing

SS Blaster comes with the backdrop where Magnus and some of the new Autobots gather and strike up a plan. Imo, they should had gotten Blaster the backdrop where he is in the radio dome where he radios Prime for help and defend off against Soundwave's micro minions. I think Hasbro was too lazy to make a new backdrop for him. I mean, technically Blaster was not in this scene. This was possibly the biggest bummer that came with the figure. Not a big complaint but I think Hasbro could had done better here. 

86 SS Blaster vs Kingdom Blaster

 

For those who did read my Kingdom Blaster review. I liked him. When SS86 came out, I was peeved and refused to double dip at first. But to a degree, this taught me to, perhaps, wait for Hasbro to release the more anime accurate one. I simply couldn't resist his anime stripped chest of a deco he had here so that was one of the main reasons why I pulled the trigger.  So here you have toy colors vs anime. 

The biggest differences here, besides the striped chest, is SS Blaster has more grey coloring albeit lighter than the Kingdom version which is also more heavy on the black colors. This is also the color of their rifles respectively. I do like the red coloring better on the 86 version. The yellow is also darker on the 86 version. 

The only point I am torn is the head coloring. 86 is too white for my tastes and Kingdom is too dark. 

Play wise- they play identical to one another. I already covered this in Kingdom Blaster so if you liked Kingdom Blaster, you will like 86. 

Click here for my Kingdom Blaster review:

Kingdom Blaster

Cassette bot wise: I don't really care for Eject much. He feels too plain. However, I will say I prefer SS86 Eject. I thought the translucent version, now side by side with the 86, did nothing for me. It feels off now really to have a translucent one.

Alt mode: Cassette tape and Boomboxing.

Same thing as Kingdom. I forgot how to transform parts of him, so the manual was needed again. I didn't delve into this too much. Once again click on the Kingdom link I posted above to see how many ways you can store his weapons in this mode. Once again 86 SS wins this one for me. The chest piece does look better here and I like the handle coloring where its a mish of black and grey for 86. The dials are painted different as well but that is no biggie on which version for me. Once again, more blacks on the Kingdom one and more greys on 86. I prefer SS86 Eject as well. 

Maybe didn't notice the first time or maybe I refused to address it.

Eject tightly fits into the tape compartment. So if you manage to stick him in transformed as a cassette of course, he doesn't come out easy. As a matter of fact, as you push Blasters eject button, the tape door gets stuck. I have to pull the door out manually in order to get the tape back out. Both Kingdom and SS86 versions are like this. Or at least my copies. I don't know if people have this problem or not. If you don't put any cassettes inside, the doors open magnificently smooth. 

Conclusion:

If you didn't get Kingdom Blaster, SS86 is the version to get. They play the same overall but it all boils down to which one you want cosmetically. This could be problematic if you already have the Kingdom version and if you are tight on a budget. Well, have a nice day folks and go with God. 

Transformers Toys Studio Series 86-11 Deluxe Class The Transformers: The Movie Perceptor review comparisons with Legends LG-56 Perceptor and Reveal the Shield Perceptor

 

Stop Complying!

Once a week Transformer review, how does that sound? Well, I'm gonna attempt it. Anyways, I'm back for another TF review: 86 Perceptor! How does he fare? Let's get started!

Boxing

Percy now comes with a identical mini-back drop that houses him. Not sure why they did this but maybe so the original backdrop doesn't get scratched up or so. The back of the box, as usual, describes the scenario. Its also when Percy makes his first appearance in the movie.

Standing tall

Cover your receptors, Preceptor! Initially, I wasn't going to go for this guy but since there was a high demand for this guy, I caved in. I was a little off-put by his face in the computer and box renders in the beginning. Not to mention, he looks chubbier than the Legends release which I will get to later on in this review. But how I feel about this guy after getting up close and personal? I like him. The face does look better in the final product. He does handle well, got the waist swivel, and joints are tight. I was really impressed on how Hastak nailed his movie/anime look. This part is done really well. He does come with a small rifle though I did wish it was a little longer so that way he could grip the 2nd handle of the gun more properly. 

If there is any misgivings, it be that weird, large gap behind his back. When I first saw "back" upgrades on Ebay, I knew there was some kind of set back for this guy. And it clearly shows. Not sure why Hastak did this, I could had found the reason possibly which I will get to by the end of this review, but this is a very glaring omission to look at. Once again 3rd parties to the rescue. Lastly, I do feel his blue parts could had used a little darker coloring but its ok overall.

Microscope mode

I see you!

Easy transformation mode. If you played with the TR/Legends version, its almost quite identical.

Not much to comment on this but here is microscope mode.

Team Percy

Who did it best? For the longest time, I never thought they could do better than LG/TR Perceptor. The change from RTS to LG was a whopping one. The change from LG to 86 is more of a marginal change. The real edge 86 Perceptor imo has is pretty much his accurate looks to the movie. Especially 86's head sculpt. LG does look more like his IDW representation which looks great. I always liked how skinnier the IDW looked as if Perceptor started cutting in a workout. LG's scope can be removed and used as a weapon, however it is awfully a little too big where LG Percy has issues turning his head in the scopes direction due to its size once again. 86 just feels right though it would had been nice if Hastak enabled his scope to be removed and played around with. 

The microscope mode for RTS Percy is a fan mode I learned back from Realistikkvideos, whom I do believe is no longer on Youtube anymore. She was a goth looking girl that collected figures and went to comic-cons a bit. But if you are reading this, thank you once again. 

*Scratch that* Found her.

https://www.youtube.com/user/RealistikkVideos/videos

Other differences

This is something Hastak opted to not do for 86 Perceptor. Both RTS and LG Perceptors are able to retract and extend their lens/metal tip (RTS) on their figures. The first pic shows that both Percy's lens/tip are retracted while the 2nd pic extends theirs. Would had been nice if 86 had this feature as well.

Tank mode

This mode is pretty easy to get to as well. Hastak no longer made this a fan feature but it is also displayed in the back of the box and introduced in the instructions manual. It is quite similar to that of the LG version. As for the RTS one, I did my best. 

Alternative shots

One thing that does make LG Perceptor better is weaponry. He does have more weapons which includes the previously explained removable scope. Not to mention, the LG release had Ramhorn as well (not pictured in this review). All in all, the three Perceptors can swap weapons with each other. RTS Perceptor's rifle is from Igear's W-01 boxset for those who are wondering. I think they are no longer in business anymore.

The reason for the gap?

Honestly, I don't know if this is the reason, but his 2nd handle fits in his back like this. 

Conclusion

86 Percy is a must if you skipped out on the TR/LG version. Plus he is more accurate looking to the movie. I feel TR/LG Percy is good enough if you are on a budget or if you simply just want one Perceptor. However, 86 Perceptor looks the part like I've been saying this entire time and he is a fine figure overall. If you have no qualms on double dipping, he is the Perceptor you've been waiting for.  What would really help is if you got his back.... part waiting for him. Alright, thank you folks for visiting and hope to see you next time. Peace.