Transformers Toys Generations Legacy Series Commander Decepticon Motormaster Combiner Action Figure Review

 

Aloha folks, I am back with another TF review. Today's topic is none other than Motormaster and his Menasor combined form. How does he fare? Let's get started!

* some of the pics came out soft. For an odd reason, my lens, which was set to auto focus, is really auto focusing on it's own now. So it keeps making that focus noise. In the past, it usually auto focused when I hit the snap button. It never autofocused if I left it alone. Not sure why it's acting like this now. *

The box

Motormaster comes in a big box despite it only needs half the box to house it's content in reality. MM is also the only figure so far in this line that doesn't have a QR code for the user to view his tech specs. 

Out of the box and alt mode

This mode is pretty huge. I feel that it is even larger than ER Prime's cab and trailer mode though I didn't compare them both for this review. I like how there is a peg for you to snap on his trailer. Usually, most figures are very loose on this part. The wheels on the left side of the trailer wouldn't stay linear at times. Maybe it's my figure but that's ok. 

Motormaster

Our team thus far

Motormaster in his g1 anime form. He is commander class but once again mainly due to the trailer that comes with him. He is fairly easy to transform to robot mode and back to cab. The sword and gun comes in the trailer as I didn't mention that in the box section. Which is also another reason why they didn't really need such a big box to house this guy. He is decent looking. I was never into the visual appearances of the Stunticons so I ain't going to comment much on this section. His joints are tight and he has a swivel. Looking good so far

Base

So this was a fun gimmick. I managed to set this up without using the instructions though I used the back of the box for visual reference. I like how it can fold inward or outward depending on how you treasure its appearance. Fyi, the base uses parts from the trailer. 

Menasor (Skeleton)

So this was the part you all been waiting for. Menasor! Or at least what is available of him. What I think of it? First off, this part to me, was a difficult transformation which finally allowed me to let go of my pride and use the instructions. Wouldn't be the first time. But the end result? It was worth it. I couldn't stop staring at this guy. He is amazing. His joints and ratchets are very tight. He even have ratchet like fists (closed off) though I sense a third party limbs in the future. The funny thing is that I already feel like I have Menasor completed at this point. This guy already stands on his own except that his other buddies are needed to fill in the gaps. I know this was how his original design was based on but this mode is doable with or without his team. This mode uses parts from his trailer. So at least we have explanations now on what ever happened to his trailer. 

My only real gripe is that his sword pairs fine with Motormaster due to their size complementing one another. No so much here. It really looks small here with this gestalt. 

Fidgeting

So I can see that Hastak created this combiner to house the limbs the way it should be. You can try to modify it but the results really vary here. For example, you can see that if you attempt to put Dragstrip on the left arm, you have to split open his spoiler in order to do so. The legs are a different story. I haven't tried the UW placements yet. Maybe I will someday when I complete this Legacy giant. 

Conclusion

Definite buy. MM is designed well, looks great, and plays overall fantastically. His combined skeleton mode is truly amazing. Emphasis on the whole it plays great you already sick and tired of hearing me say that all over. I didn't bring this up and I hope to God it doesn't happen, but some users have already complained that their MM is already yellowing or it came yellowed. Thank God mines didn't have this defect and I could understand how that can detract others from getting him. Also, the price can be offsetting at $80 and up. But based on what I have so far, this guy is amazing. If you weren't impressed by Dragstrip, you mainly will be on this guy when you attempt to form Menasor. After all, that was the whole idea of getting a gestalt. Laters.

Transformers Studio Series 86-15 Leader Class The The Movie 1986 Dinobot Sludge Action Figure review

 

I'll be back.

Hello folks, I'm finally back with a new TF review. Having a little too much fun with TMNT Shredders Revenge. Anyhow, does Sludge make a great addition to your Dinobot 86 collection? Let's find out and let's get started!

Boxing

No longer comes in any clear plastic. Comes with the similar backdrop to that of Grimlock and Slag. The theme is the same where the Dinobots crash the Quintesson interrogation of Kup and Hot Rod. 

Sludge

Looks good, right? I concur. As soon as I got this guy out of the box, man what a beauty. However, I also anticipated the disappointment which was his limbs... mainly his legs. This was a complaint all over the internet. So my disappointment was halved but still it was a bummer to see the third of the original dinobots to receive such treatment. He had trouble standing straight and sometimes I had to tilt him a bit forward just to make him stand decent. His legs were super wobbly and his arms was done well but the elbows were slightly loose. Robot mode colors and appearance= excellent. Replay factor = total bummer dude. I know there is some online fixes and I'll probably try it someday in the future, but for this review, it was just a beautifully wasted mode.

Dino time! (With Grimlock and Slag)

This is pretty much what Sludge and the Dinobots were made for: their alt modes. Although it took me some time, I was able to transform Sludge without the help of the manual. I did use the box for reference though. This mode is done pretty decently though his underbelly has this huge gap and it becomes somewhat obscured if you place his weapon in that area. Sludge has a port in his mouth were you can stick a flame effect. Here he is placed with Grimlock and Slag for height and build references. Not only that but they all can swap each other's weapons fairly easy though Sludge's weapon can be a tight fit when gripping it himself. The head has this nice ratchet movement to it though it can look bizarre when you bend his head down to the ground. 

Some novelty fun

I have to admit that this looks cool. 

Conclusion

I heard there will be a 2nd batch that fixes this wobbly issue as I am writing this. It is most likely slated to be released around November which was the original release date for this guy. Um... if you don't mind the wobbly limbs, he is a nice figure to look at. If you want him in Dinobot mode all times, feel free to pick him up. That mode works wonders for him there and it's not wobbly at all since the limbs are folded away. Your move. See you later folks.

Me Sludge will get you Hastak.

Ending the week of Aug 6, 2022

 I should go back into some of the old figures I haven't opened up. But here is something that I enjoy listening to which relates to the last topic I wrote. Hopefully, I will have a new review soon.

Credit goes to the music artist and uploader. 

Here is gameplay footage from a youtuber

Game of 2022!

 I'm not much of a gamer as I once was 20 years ago. I got a steam account just to dabble every now and then. Though I picked the game up nearly a week after it's release date, I now found myself playing hours with others online. That game is none other than 

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. While I completed the game a few times, the replay value is something I live by for the moment with other people online. This game is fun and I'll leave it there. Pick it up now and hopefully they will release DLC in the future. 

Here is the link to the official website. You can watch the trailers and such. 

https://www.shredders-revenge.com/