Transformers Toys Studio Series Core Class The The Movie Exo-Suit Spike Witwicky review

 

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Aloha folks, I am back with another 86 review. This time it is the first of it's line, core class Exo-suit Spike Witwicky. Without further delay, let's get started!

Boxing

The figure comes in a small package. No clear plastic once again though it comes with a properly sized backdrop depicting somewhere inside of Unicron. I would had probably preferred that they supplemented a moonbase 2 type of backdrop. 

Spiked!

Here's Spike in the flesh. The one first thing that I noticed was that he has no eyes. This can be kind of jarring to look at making his feel and looking like a blind character. He comes with booster effect accessories that is actually placed on the anterior band of his elbows. But in case if you are wondering, the effects can be used on other TF weapons that support the placement. In order to swivel his head, you must use the white tab located on his back. Not sure why this swivel was done in this fashion but that is how you do it for those who love this feature. I have a feeling it had something to do with the white parts on both sides of his head. You twist that area vertically in alt mode. Probably if the head shifted a little too much, it would look bizarre but I dunno. Spike is lacking a waist swivel but no qualms here. His arms is pretty much the highlight of this feature; his elbows to be exact. You can rotate his forearms the way you desire. 

Alt mode

Pretty easy to get here though I had to look at the box to see what I was dealing with. Nothing too special though I wish it did look a little more spry. 

With Daniel and Bumblebee

Spike and his son, Daniel with his old buddy Bumblebee. Not going to comment much here but I did feel like these were the three that belonged in this picture. I wouldn't be surprised if Hastak decided to release Daniel re-using this mold in the near future. 86 Daniel is sorely lacking in comparison to his dad.

Conclusion

How do I end this? He was $8.50 on sale on Amazon.com. There isn't that much bells and whistles on this guy. Spike is pretty much being sold for $14 average all over the internet which is a little too much for a little guy. Spike is a very simple figure. Not going to complain too much because he is a core class after all so once again not much going on here. It's nice that we get to finally play with the blaster portion of his elbows that we once saw in the movie. His arms once again is the highlight reel of this segment. Otherwise, enjoy and I hope you folks have a nice day. Laters.

Transformers Toys Studio Series 86-14 Voyager Class The The Movie 1986 Junkheap review

 

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"Yeah, Destroy Unicron! Kill the grand poohbah! Eliminate even the toughest stain." ~Wreck Gar commanding the Junkions. Welcome and today we visit the latest 86 series release, Junkheap. Without delay, let's get started!

Boxing

Like the Legacy line, there is no clear plastic in front of the box. Additionally, like 86 Perceptor, Junkheap comes with two of the same backdrops; one just omits the 86 advertisement and the standing platform. The back of the box states that he helped repair/rebuild Ultra Magnus.

Junkheap

Junkheap in the flesh. JH uses off the same mold as 86 Wreck-Gar. Despite paint differences, the notable differences in JH is 

- Head sculpt (ears can swivel backwards)

- Panels on the forearms ( a rifle attached on the left side. Both panels can swivel as well)

- New info on the deltoid area such as yellow stripes and spikes etc...

- Forearms are more flat shaped with rectangular indents and horseshoe ends. Wreck-gar had oval shaped forearms but with square ends. 

- New designs on the chest notably the pipes which replace the nipple cannons that was introduced on Wreck-Gar.

JH plays the same like Wreck-Gar though he is a bit more fun because he has a blaster on his left panel. Because of this panel though, it's difficult to peg in the wheels in that area. The panels can function as shield as well. You can plug it in loosely but it won't stick overall especially if you move him around. Joints are tight and he has a waist swivel. He looks good overall. I do like the paint and overall scheme. It's nice to have another Junkion that isn't WG for once. I know he was done on the Generations line but maybe I'll explore that one someday. 

Alt mode

I actually forgot how to transform this guy. It took me a while but as you can see he is almost similar to that of Wreck-Gar; same transformation. The weapon placements and locking mechanism are identical as well. The cool thing is now you can flip the gun panel forward and use it as a gun. Oh, I forgot to mention earlier that the wheels I got here are perfect. In my WG review, some of the wheels were chipped and suffered paint loss. It's fine over here. If you like WG's alt mode, you will like JH's mode here as well. 

With Wreck-Gar

Here he is with 86 Wreck-Gar. As I mentioned earlier that the wheels don't stick well on JH's forearms. That is an advantage for WG because he can utilize JH's wheels and stick it on all the spike ends with ease. 

They both play almost alike with the only difference, for the most part, is the gun panel on JH. I do like WG's flame decals on the alt mode whereas JH's is just play grey. 

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Conclusion:

Well, if you finally want to troop build without buying too much WG's, then JH will do. At least he looks different. He plays identical to WG with the exception of the panels on both arms which supplements some extra fun. This guy will add nicely to your 86 line and help complete your motorcycle gang. Laters and take care folks. Thank you for stopping by.