Terence Ho since 1981(The Last Ronin)

Mobile users: Best viewed in web page format. Just a local Hawaii boy that is into G1 Transformers - Transformers classics, Unite Warriors, Generations etc, Hawaii and mainland hikes, travels, and anything he feels like writing. It's my life. If you see pictures of me elsewhere without permission, my picture is most likely used for false advertisements/slander. Please disregard those sites. My travel page here: https://tdawgstravels.blogspot.com/

Monday, January 3, 2022

Transformers Toys Generations War for Cybertron: Earthrise Deluxe WFC-E19 Quintesson Allicon Review

As long as I'm eating, the virus disappears.

Aloha folks, I am back and finally after a year, I decided to release the Allicon from his packaging. How does he fare? Let's get started!

Boxing

Your boxing folks. Not into the whole map thing so not going to delve into it.

The guard

Finally, let this guy out of the bag and he is.... fun to play. His tail comes detached but rest assured, he is no parts former. It's just that his tail had to be packed apart from the figure because he be too wide to fit in the box. He comes with a spear which he poses with just fine. Loads of fun on this part really. He also comes with a blade which is a part of his tail. So two weapons come with this guy. If I had to make a minor complaint it would be that the fin on his head is rubbery. It feels kinda awkward when everything else is hard plastic on this fella.

I'm not too familiar with his character except this guy and his look-alike buddies were responsible for dragging off Kup and Hot Rod to prison in the 86 film to await trial for the Quints . They did appear in the series for a little bit too but it wasn't as memorable as they were showcased in the movie. And I'm being too kind here because their appearance in the movie wasn't saying much either. Remember folks, the universal greeting doesn't work on them.

For those who are wondering why it took me so long to review this guy, it was only because I was waiting for the Quintesson Pit of Judgment to arrive to review the Quints and their armies all together; I got the 2nd release. The plans fell through simply because other figures came along the fray.

Alligator!

There is something about his mode. It looks amazing and plays fantastic! This mode is fairly easy to transform into. You can let him stand up to make him look more like a human alligator or you can bend him downwards to give him more of a traditional Alligator look. It's already freakish that this guy could become an Alligator, and if that isn't enough, he can blast you and stab you with his weapons in this mode. Ain't that cool? It's not everyday you get to see a human Alligator-like figure chasing after you to either bite your head off or stab the living daylights out of you.

If any complaint, it would just be that it looks a little peculiar to see fists sticking out on the side of his waists.

Note: This mode actually reminded me of Wheel Gator aka Wheel Alligates from Megaman X (Rockman X) fame.

Conclusion

I love this guy. Once again, I don't really know him too well, but he is an darn good ER figure. Totally one of the better figures of this line. I didn't troop build on him unfortunately and people in the mainland of USA was lucky to get this guy dirt cheap in some wholesale/retail stores. Possibly one of the figures, like the Dinobots, where their effective replay value comes from the alt mode. If you can get this guy below 30 bucks, he is well worth the money.

Sunday, January 2, 2022

Transformers Toys Studio Series 86-08 Deluxe Class The Transformers: The Movie 1986 Gnaw Action Figure Review. First post of 2022

As long as there are 99 of us or less, they can't mandate vaccines. (*Biden Logic*)

Happy New Year folks. Today we look at Gnaw of the 86 studio series fame. Without delay, let's get started!

Boxing

Here is the boxing. The backdrop is pretty much similar to that of 86 Grimlock and Slags since this was originally the Sharkticon's hometurf and where they fought the Dinobots.

The figure

Gnaw is a simple looking pudgy figure. He comes with a rifle and his tail which is used as a mace. He has no waist swivel though you can modify his ankles to do some degree of posing. Gnaw's joints are tight. His back (the upper jaw in transformation) comes detached and in order for it to stick on, you must not lose his fin. His fin assembly is the necessary component that keeps his back attached. Without it, the back becomes nothing more than a surfboard. I don't know if this was a really good idea but like I said, try not to lose the fin.

Shark mode

This is probably what 86 Gnaw if famous for. This mode does look amazing though it kinda bugs me that a head is sticking out of his mouth. Supposedly, that is his tongue but it looks bizarre in some shots. The rifle attaches to the side of him and his tail swivels up or down depending on how you prefer its positioning. The drawback on this part is his upper jaw (the back) again, it's very loose in this mode and it can come off fairly easy as you play with his mouth.

With Takara Legends LG-44 Sharkticon

In comparison to Gnaw, the Takara Legends versions look like cuter anime versions of him. Despite the same motif, Sharkticon 86 has the accurate look plus the proper blue color placement of the tail and the arms. The tail doesn't swivel for the LG versions, and ironically, you can place Gnaw's rifle below the chin of the LG version. No joke. They can also grapple each other's weapons which is always a nice thing to have.

Bonus: Sharkticons invade Punalu'u beach (Island of Hawai'i)

Conclusion:

86 Gnaw (Sharkticon) is a welcome addition of the 86 line. I would had troop build with this fellow but I don't have much space since I have to make room for other figures. So the Takara versions will be his minions. The only real drawback from this guy is that his back (upper jaw) is pretty flimsy especially in Shark mode. Other besides that you have a simple figure that looks great and represents the 86 line fairly well. I hope you folks had a good Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year. See you soon.