Transformers Buzzworthy Bumblebee Studio Series 86 13 Cliffjumper Deluxe review

 

Aloha folks, I am back after a small Christmas break. This time I got Buzzworthy Bumblebee Cliffjumper 86 on review. In the review, there will be comparison shots with his Earthrise counterpart plus scale placement alongside 86 Jazz. Do I prefer this guy better or is the ER version the better one all around? Let's find out and lets get started!

Boxing and contents

This is the first of my Buzzworthy BB (and only one so far) that I picked up from Amazon.com. He was a very difficult figure to obtain initially as a Target exclusive. All of a sudden, this guy starts appearing in discount stores all over the mainland USA. Now he appears in Amazon.com for the same $23 retail price. I figure why not. Box looks gratifying. Love his side panel artworks where CJ is springing into battle and the opposite end looks like something of a 3-d comic. I won't name the robots but I think you can figure them out if you are a G1 fan. The backdrop included is pretty much the same as Jazz's one from the 86 line. What would had been great is if we got a new backdrop in the scene where Jazz and CJ was heading to their ships amid the vacuumed debris caused by Unicron. The back of the box describes how CJ is attempting to escape Moonbase 1. Would had fit that scene nicely. Also, its neat to have the plastic that once housed most figures before the lack-of-plastic boxes emerged. Then again, the figure is roughly about 1-2 years old now. Thanks to the the lack of distribution this supply once endured is finally now making its way out to the public on a bigger scale.

Standing tall ( with ER CJ and 86 Jazz). 

This is pretty much the same figure as the ER one. The main differences are BWB CJ comes in his actual G1 toon colors. The red is much lighter in this one and his gun is more of a turquoise color. Also, the blacks on the guns are a bit lighter than the ER version. Last but not least, BWB CJ has his Autobot insignia on his front chest; he also has one on his left foot. Figure wise, they function and play alike though.  No loose issues on this guy. If I had to pick one, I do prefer how BWB CJ looks. I do like the paint apps and the greys especially over the blacks on the ER version. The latter just had too much black colors. 

Alt modes and comparisons.

Same old transformation as the ER version. Plays identical and looks the same but just different paint applications on certain areas again. On this one, I personally felt and wished that Hasbro went the extra mile and made BWB CJ a buggie like how he was supposed to be in the actual G1 movie. The paint colors look great in his robot mode, but I'm just not feeling this one in alt mode. I feel the darker red works a little better for the ER version.  Then you got a mix bag on both versions when it comes to their back bumpers. They are both painted in different areas. Would had been nice to see the BWB version have it entirely painted. 

Conclusion:

BWB CJ for the win especially in robot mode. That is how CJ should look. However, as I stated earlier that he should had been a buggie for his alt mode. For me, I display most of my figures in robot mode so I say BWB is the way to go. No real difference otherwise besides cosmetics. At this point, if you are deliberating on who to choose, its really comes down to if you prefer G1 colors or the ER version colors. To make things a little easier, its probably best to go with BWB because he is cheaper at the time this review is being written. Take care folks. Jesus loves you. 

Toy Review: War for Cybertron Earthrise WFC- E11 Optimus Prime Transformers Toys Generations War for Cybertron: Earthrise Leader WFC-E11 Optimus Prime Action Figure

 

You give an inch, they will take miles. Just say no!

Hello folks, I am back with an exclusive review thanks to my TF buddy Brandon (Aka Transfan84/Darkonen). Without delay, let's get started.

Boxing

Not included in this packaging was the matrix of leadership but that's ok because I used 86 Hot Rod's one as the placeholder. I don't do the mapping locations once again. 

Standing tall

Comes with a blaster that looks like a cross up between his G1 rifle and a canon. It can be folded in half which isn't shown here. I actually didn't like this blaster too much so I kept it away for most of the review. His chest cavity opens so you can pop the matrix inside which I will showcase later. Prime looks great here though I feel his eyes are too small or like some sites said, its a blue head with blue eyes. In other words, an overlapping of blue. His wheels behind his back does look a little funky as well. Something up with Prime's back in most versions I kid you not. I will get into this someday when I compare him with other classic Prime models. One cool thing is that his fingers can open so you could display him handling the matrix or adjust the way you want to hold things with him. 

W/Custom blaster (courtesy Darkonen once again)

The 1st pic reminds me of those animated commercial breaks back in 84. You can also peel the back part of his trailer to use as a shield. 

I wish I had a stand for this

The Autobot leader can do a myriad of poses. The blaster supplied by Darkonen works wonders here and increased Prime's awesomeness tenfold. 

Roll out!

Fairly easy to transform. I feel as if Optimus Prime was always one of those figures that was easy to transform no matter which iteration. Optimus has that "fake chest" syndrome that 86 Hot Rod and the ER Battlechargers had. However, it's his grill that is hiding behind his chest for this transformation. His gun actually can go below his trailer but the extra accessory Darkonen supplied can peg into any 5mm ports here as well. Nonnef has some upgrades to help spice up this mode. Not to mention, Roller is missing in this version which NN shells out.

The trailer expanded

His artillery robot is grey here instead of blue as you seen on the back of the box. It was then I discovered you had to buy the Drone weaponizer pack to get his rifle, roller and a few other goodies Prime possessed in the G1 series. Way to milk the fans out of more money, Hasbro. Prime needs a twin barreled canon like how Kingdom Rodimus Prime has, seriously. 

Huffer Prime

You are a true friend, Huffer

The stock blaster and the 86 Matrix.

Megatron is telling Prime, "Did you know that both of us were sent by Darkonen so that we could lead our factions respectively?" The 86 Matrix fits nicely and I attempted to use the stock blaster again. I hated it seriously. I just stuck it in his back for the remainder of this review.

Hot Rod and Optimus.

I tried to do the 30th anniversary pose (1st pic in this category) but Prime can't hold the matrix chest level thanks to his chest sticking out a little too much preventing him from bending his arms entirely. I stuck with what I could get. Oh well. Don't mind the dirty wall in the background. 

The 84 ark crew updated.

Conclusion:

This is ER Prime in the flesh. Overall, I like him. It is one of the better designs of Prime that is also closer to his G1 form. Besides his difficult to see eyes, OP handled very delightfully and he definitely fits in with the remaining WFC cast displayed above. Anyhow, later folks. Get him if you can, he probably costs a fortune now. 

Can you see my eyes now?