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Toy Review: Transformers War for Cybertron WFC E-34 Trailbreaker.

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6 feet apart... I think not.  The dude could make a forcefield! I mean his name is Trailbreaker and today we take a look at the mold re-use of Hoist. Let's get started! Box art and contents I love his artwork on the side of the box. I included his map piece but it doesn't seem to have a location name. Standing tall 2nd pic: Holding it as a gun.    Trailbreaker in the flesh. At first I was annoyed because I thought he was a partsformer-  term coined by many TF fans where a transformation part does not align with their robot mode and is used as a shield, gun, or even a surfboard etc... The canopy piece which is his shield in this case actually fits in his back. His arm cannon/gun is used in a similar fashion to ER Hoist. You can plug it in any 5 mm port. In this case you can use it as a gun (just don't push it all the way down), an arm cannon (which is his trademark look) or forearm cannon. Use your imagination here. His cartoon look depicts the weapon as his left hand...

Happy Transformers the movie release day

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Happy TF day. Today marks the 34th anniversary of Transformers the movie (8/8/1986). Here are toy pics from the toys I reviewed in 2020 to commemorate the release.

Transformers War for Cybertron Earthrise WFC-E10 Grapple review!

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                                                       After a long delay, I finally finished at least a small part of Grapple's review. Thanks to work and other activities, I was having trouble finishing up this shoot but it is done for the most part. Lets get started. In the box     That is your standard WFC Siege or Earthrise packaging. I won't dwell much here. Nice artwork like usual. Robot mode:               Grapple looks fantastic. He has his G1 head guard. He has the right colors, vibrant orange to be exact. You can pretty much use his rifle, hose blaster, and hook and peg it anywhere that has the 5mm hole; including the bottom of his feet, I kid you not. His hand folds for those who are wondering. Use your imaginati...