Toy Review: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Blitzwing LG59 W/ Big Fight review. Triple Takeover!

 

CDC... always making up rules as time goes by.

                                                             

Finally decided to step out of the current line and review some older figures. I kept seeing this guy pop up in my instagram feed so I decided to open this guy up. How does he do? Let's find out and let's get started!

That is your boxing and content which also appears with a Manga that explains his origin as the character Overcharge. This storyline actually ties in with the G1 continuity of Five faces of Darkness episode where Blitzwing had vague memories of the Quintessons and their treachery. It's laughed off here by Astrotrain and Big Fight however. The LG comics are usually done in a comical fashion. And despite some seriousness here, it's still feels like a joke here for poor Blitzwing. Here is the story for those who are interested.

https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Legends_Comic:_Bonus_Edition_Vol._59

*Note: Apparently, like Slugslinger, the instruction manual has him listed as a "Desepticon." 

Takara vs Hasbro

https://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/viewtopic.php?t=101179&p=1902931

Fighter Jet mode (with Headmaster and Big Fight Targetmaster)

I decided to break tradition just this once. Usually figures come in robot mode and I showcase them in robot mode first. As you you can see that BW came in his fighter jet format. I toggled with this mode first prior transforming him to tank mode and then robot mode. This mode is very easy to transform back to for those who are wondering. I did go to tank transformation and then I flipped BW back to this mode. I do like this fighter jet mode. It handles and looks nice. My only gripe is that I wish the turret wasn't his underbelly. There are a few places where you can peg his weapons. Use your imagination as usual. The funny thing is that you have to open the bottom of the cockpit to place the headmaster. I found this really peculiar. 

Tank mode

This mode was actually easy to get to though it did take me a bit to finalize the transformation simply because BW's knees kept hitting the floor disallowing my wheels to traverse the floor. The Headmaster I felt is utilized much better here. It looks cool that he is commandeering the turret; the turret can rotate as well. There are pegs on the side of his wheels where you can place his weapons. I didn't take a pic of it though. On the last pic of this category, the edge of the turret has some chip marks. Kinda sucks but it is what it is. Can't get a replacement now. This mode looks alright.

Headmaster, Robot mode, and Big Fight Targetmaster

The headmaster is colored to look like Blitzwing, a trait that Takara did whereas the Hasbro Titans return coloring was more bland. Also you can actually stick BW's head in tank mode. Kinda hilarious if you ask me. 

BW in his G1 cartoon colors! I love it. He definitely handles great in this mode and he also looks impressive. He has some metallic paint apps notably in his abdomen and feet. Awe-inspiring if you ask me. No waist swivel unfortunately. 

Big Fight is actually a triple changer. A Elephant, alt mode for headmaster use, and Targetmaster. He also has a head swivel which is magnificent. 

These 2 pics show how awkward his arm configurations can be. I found this amusing on how his arms can look and play in an unreal manner. 

Then who can forget those weird pop up tabs that LG/TR Astrotrain had. This limits his head swivel mobility and you need to pop back both tabs down individually whereas both of AT's tabs sink in providing you just push one tab. BW's tab controller is located inside his cavity chest. 

With LG Astrotrain

Honestly, this is the better scale imo then the current Siege/ER/Kingdom line. However Siege/ER AT has the definitive G1 look. I did an off-screen comparison with BW and ER Thrust. Both are Voyagers but BW is about an inch taller. Prior to Siege, I really forgot how big these figures can be. I kinda miss it. Remember here that LG AT is also a headmaster so they both can switch heads. 

Conclusion:

Unless if Hasbro constructs and scales a new BW. LG BW is a force to reckon with. Both his alt modes can be transformed into fairly easy. The look for both modes do leave some room for improvement. His G1 lavender color stands out here. He is pretty pricey to obtain now but if you do get him under $40, he will sit well with your collection. Have a nice day. 

Toy Review: Transformers Earthrise War for Cybertron WFC-E26 Thrust Review. Target Exclusive!

 

I rather get hit by Prime's cab again then take a rushed and poison vaccine.

Thrust is here! The final piece to the coneheads has arrived. How does he fare overall? Let's get started!

I liked how the box labels Cybertron Villains just as how it was featured previously on the 2 pack Skywarp and Thundercracker exclusive. Thrust is from the planet Zero. However, TFWiki says its Nexus Zero. I'm cool with that. For once, the decoder is placed on top of the box. That also explains why my lighting was being reflected on the top of the box. On the side of the box, you can see Dirge and Ramjet as silhouettes in the background. 

Standing tall

Thrust plays very nicely. He also looks great. When I first got him out of the box, one of his turbine wings popped off though it was easily put back in. He does have differences which I will get to in the comparisons later on. No waist swivel though his joints are pretty tight. He can also do some decent posing as well. His null rays can come off but I chose to leave it on for most of this review. 

Alt mode

If you are familiar with the Earthrise Seekers, then you should have little or no problems transforming Thrust into his raptor mode. The odd thing, like how TFwiki pointed out, was that the nosecone on the top part is painted completely red. He is missing his black nose cone whereas it is presented lightly in his fellow conehead brothers. His G1 cartoon or toy colors highlight his black cone as well. Dunno why this trait was left out in the ER form. Anyhow, you can also peg his weapons where ever the 5mm port is available. 

Coneheads!

I just wanted out point out that you can bend the flaps of his waist wings/turbines. Anyhow, this is your conehead seeker team elite. Unlike the original seeker trio, the coneheads sport different physical features; mainly their wings. Of all the three, I actually like Thrust the best. His colors are vibrant and I like those turbine wings. It really makes him standout of the three.

Conclusion:

He is available for a limited time in Target. Get him online. Just pay the extra shipping to beat off the scalpers. He is possibly easier to get of the trio. I also feel he stands out the best of the trio. That is it for now. I will try to compare him with Generations Thrust somewhere down the line. Thank you and let God take control. Laters. 

Transformers War for Cybertron: Earthrise top 5 figures

 Today I just pick my War for Cybertron: Earthrise top figures. Like Siege, there were a couple figures I still haven't opened so my list may be updated down the line. This is only on the figures I've opened, played and examined thus far. Without delay, let's get started!

Trailbreaker

Bluestreak, Smokescreen, Prowl.

Thundercracker, Skywarp, Starscream

Ironhide and Ratchet

Runabout and Runamuck.

For once I'm going to say there is no order for the most part in whom I liked better. I was really wowed by the Siege line after a fairly average Power of the Primes line. I really had difficulty picking someone I really liked in this line. I had an easy time with Siege however. 

I guess what made this list a bit intriguing is that half of the guys on this list were exclusives. 

What was also striking was that I liked most of these guys halfway through the season. I remember not caring too much when we initially got Cliffjumper, Hoist, and Wheeljack etc... They were great figures but Cliffy was too overpriced for a deluxe figure, Hoist felt basic comparing to Trailbreaker, and Wheeljack felt incomplete. 

I think this all started to change for me when it hit the Target 2 pack exclusive of Skywarp and Thundercracker. At first I saw that these guys were just upgrades of the classics versions a few years back, but all too soon, I truly saw how these guys were the new seekers in the house and more respectively closer to their G1 anime counterparts. The only real complaint here was they had no waist swivel. They did look and played better than their classic counterparts overall. Oh don't forget Starscream. 

Trailbreaker was a vast improvement over Hoist mainly due to the extra backpack and shoulder canon giving him extra arsenal. He was more fun to play actually because of this. 

The Datsun brothers Smokescreen, Prowl and Bluestreak turned out to be fairly entertaining in some areas. I was amazed how they captured Smokescreen's likeness from the cartoons, Prowl looking decent with the nice translucent shins, and Bluestreak looking the best imo of the trio. The only drawback was they did feel light, had huge skate looking feet, small shoulder cannons for SS and BS, and a brittle rifle which came with Prowl (though some fans had issue with SS and BS's rifles as well). My Prowl also chipped parts of his plastic as I transformed him a 2nd time. My TF buddy Darkonnen said the Earthrise line did use lighter plastic and you can clearly feel it in these guys. 

Iron-hide and Ratchet grew on me weeks after I opened them. Initially wasn't impressed by their Siege make over. However, I started to like their G1 do-over thanks to that glass re-do on their chests. I just wish they weren't too much of a partformer and maybe they could had done something about the feet on alt mode. It kinda throws the whole van mode off. Also, its probably just my Ratchet, but I can't complain enough on how his flaps and even his shin pops off easy. Mold over-use at this point? 

Surprisingly, Runabout and Runamuck made this list. They were impressive figures and something about Runabouts red translucent parts still amaze me till this very day. Perhaps they would had been my actual number one in this list if it wasn't for their shoddy alt mode. I, like, some other fans got really disappointed as some of the configurations don't lock in place. The Battle Chargers are definitely a force to be reckon with... in robot mode that is. 

Oh well, on to the rest of 2021. Take care folks and let God take control. See you. 

*Update 1/4/22*

I guess this is no longer a top 5 but Allicon is definitely an awesome ER figure. He belongs in this list as well.