Hello and welcome folks. I finally got another TF review up and running after my trip to the mainland. Today, we look at a newly created Junkion for the Legacy and G1 continuity line. Let's just get started!
At this point, we are probably used to the plastic-less boxes. I kinda miss it actually. The boxes do feel much lighter without it. That's just how I feel. The digital profile is now on the top of the box.
Standing tall
SH in the flesh. I think he looks great. He is painted in colors that do resemble a Junkion. I thought this was a cool feature, but he only has one painted eye. Most likely lost an eye during his skirmishes with the enemy. Aren't they Junkions though? Couldn't they just replace it? To be continued I guess. He is part of the now Legacy evo combiner gimmick where his limbs can be removed and placed on other figures. I didn't really try this though I probably will when I get Shrapnel. For now, look at the back of his box to get an idea. Because of this gimmick, he does get wobbly, but mainly in the arms area. His elbows are very loose as a result and pops off with little force. You can peg his wings on his back (not pictured here) to give him the impression that swords on kept in the back of him.
Also, I actually do prefer his original look and the chain hook weapon on his forearm. Would had been cool no doubt had Hastak gave us that. The one given here lacks re-playability because the hook can be only twisted at best and removed. A chain would had really made him more fun to play with.
Alt mode (w/ Wreck-Gar and Junkheap).
I think we all saw this that a tow truck is smaller than a motorcycle. Oh wait, what the hell is Groove doing as a leg of Defensor or why is Blast off the arm of Bruticus? I never really bought into all that. It just would had been nice to see SH larger and that darn hook do more than twist and turn. This mode was fairly easy to transform into though his back portion took me sometime.
Some more pics
I'll just leave it here. I think he looks great with the team. But honestly, why don't WG and JH have guns? Anyhow, the guns are placed on his shins in alt mode. In robot mode, you can actually leave it on his shins to cover the gaps if that is your forte, though this deprives him the use of his guns.
Conclusion:
It's finally nice to have a Junkion member that isn't a motorcycle. He looks different too but thanks to the paint scheme, he blends in nicely. I'm not into the whole weaponizer gimmick but its good to have some novelty. His size is fairly disappointing but my heart will go on. Just also wish you can do more with that hook of his. It looks like Hastak really dropped the ball on that one. Anyhow, add this guy to your Junkion collection.
