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.

Transformers Toys Generations Legacy Deluxe Decepticon Dragstrip Review (With Unite Warriors Dragstrip comparisons)

 

The cases are not rising. More media nonsense!

The first of the Legacy Stunticons arrives! Aloha and welcome to another edition of me just casually reviewing G1 inspired figures. How does the first of the Stunticons fare? Let's get started!

Boxing

Here's your packaging and as usual, you have no clear plastic window in front of the figure. What's slightly new is the top and back of the box now includes a numerical indicator of Dragstrip being part of the Menasor line-up. 

Here's a link to his bio

https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/bios/drqrinld#viwgvd

Standing tall

Joined rifle

Dragstrip comes with a purple backdrop. He also comes with two mini-rifles that can be combined. DS does have a waist swivel, tight joints, ankle tilts, and a few gaps here and there. I did try to do some take-a-knee poses in the beginning, but his hamstring section prevents him from going down all the way. You can, in a sense, have him take-a-knee but you need to open up his legs which defeats the purpose in doing so. He can do an array of poses with his dual blasters. You can also plug his weapons wherever you can peg it. However sometimes, when I try to bend or cross his arms, his arms would pop off literally.  He does look like his G1 animation counterpart I give him that despite having shoulder blades now. Don't let his forehead color fool you. It looks dark sometimes from afar but it is actually purple like the toons. 

Team Drag (w/Unite Warriors Dragstrip)

Team Drag at your service. I definitely prefer Legacy for the looks and overall re-playability. But UW Dragstrip isn't so bad either. He seems to have more of an orange tone so he isn't as accurate to the show as I once thought, but for a time he was my Dragstrip. I do still find UW/CW's head funny looking; almost clownish. Both can swap each other's weapons. 

Alt mode and comparisons

Who you like best? I prefer Legacy DS for the most part but I still think UW/CW looks nice. Not to mention, I dig the car seat on UW/CW. Both are easy to transform into and back to robot mode. What is irksome about the Legacy one is that Hastak decided to use the mushroom peg wheels! Nothing a little 3rd party can't fix. Sheesh, you waste so much money for one figure these days. 

Legacy thus far

Well, this is my Legacy wave one complete. Once again mainly G1. 

Menasor formation?

I was curious in how people were popping this guy in half. Thanks to PrimeVsPrime on Youtube, this is how you do it. I circled the green part for reference. Make sure you have something thin enough to poke this slim rectangular button. While this is a cool feature, this can also be terrible if you don't have any tools thin enough to do so. Sometimes I like to just do everything on the get go. 

Conclusion

This marks the end of my Legacy wave one. Can't wait for the rest of the Stunticons to arrive. I wonder if the rest of the limbs will use the same push feature DS uses. Anyhow, DS is a nice figure that is worth playing and getting. He just got the pop-off arms and the mushroom pegs you have to contend with. Otherwise, enjoy.