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

 

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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. 

                                             

G1 1984 Jazz toy review! All that Jazz! Jazz comparisons with United, Reveal the Shield, and 86 Studio Series.

 Thank you to Heath, my brother from another mother in Washington state. This is an exclusive quick look and review on the original Jazz mold. 

1984 Jazz G1 style! Robot and alt mode

G1 Jazz, die-cast and all. This is a 2nd hand figure plus he was very loose, stickers peeling and all, but I'm not really complaining and this guy is the original Jazz of all Jazzes. You can start to see some yellowing behind his legs otherwise the paint everywhere else is still a decent finish. His alt mode looks fantastic and easy to transform. It took the 86 studio series line to match that and it pales simply because that line is missing decals and some paint. This is 84 where you had heavy plastic (metal), decals, and metallic finish guns and missiles. Speaking of missiles, the launcher came broken so I couldn't attach it on his shoulder. On the last pic in this category, I just had it sitting on his right shoulder. The spring works well though... a little too well. 

Because this is 84 Jazz, he doesn't do much posing. I remember them as blocky toys that, well, was Transformers back in the day and that was it. 

All that Jazz

Take your pic. I included United Stepper in this pic simply because he was the same mold as RTS and United Jazz (Meister). The United Jazz paint job is still amazing after all these years. I really disliked how Hasbro used a pre-yellow paint job on the RTS version though. 

Conclusion:

I'm going to leave it here. If anything, this was more of a comparison of the Jazz figures I owned. It was nice to see how this all started. 84 Jazz really looks impressive for his time and you can still see the influence he gave to his future self figures. Thank you Heath once again and I'll see you folks later. 

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