Transformers Toys Legacy Evolution Deluxe Breakdown Review

 At long last Menasor is complete! Without further delay, lets review the final member of the Stunticons and let's get started!

Boxing

I'll admit his artwork looks great.

Out of the box

So BD is a remold use of Wild-Rider. I remember when I fidgeted with his UW version years ago, I was not impressed by this character. His UW version felt boxed in. However, the Legacy version feels more free. The only thing that felt really off was his split looking back; you don't necessarily need to do this but this is supposedly how he looks toywise. But in general, his backpack does look a little too big for him. He is given two weapons which one is a small rifle which works and a boomerang spoiler. The latter is what irks most fans. For me, I wish I could split it in half so you can place it vertically behind his hind legs. Would had helped if he had a peg on his back as well. If you like WR, then BD plays fine as well.

Alt mode

I have the Legacy Evolution pamphlet. I heard the early versions came without the Evo sign and the booklet was a different color. Anyhow, transformation is fairly easy. The spoiler is where its supposed to be, however Breakdown has no real way to implement weapons on this mode. There is a way and that is if you remove his spoiler. Otherwise, it belongs on the bottom of his front hood. He also has the slant peg wheels on his back tires which Hasbro have been using for quite sometime. This mode looks nice overall sans the lack of weapon placement.

Merge to become Menasor!

He is finally complete! How do you like the positioning of the cars? Front or back? For me it doesn't matter but the cars up front bring out more of a personality for him imo. I don't know if I stuck BD into the pegs too tight but I had trouble getting him back out to test play with him a few more times before I wrote this review. You can see the shin flaps don't close all the way for mines. A few collectors have this issue as well.

Conclusion

I wasn't expecting much because he was my least favorite in the UW line. Here he is a definite improvement despite being a lazy remold of Wild-Rider. Cutting costs I believe. They could had done something better with his weapon situation. Like I said, at least have a storage option for it on his robot mode. Once again, you can slice the bugger in half but I'm not that accurate so I rather not try it (yes, some fans did this online). Well, if you are a Menasor fan, here you have it! The good thing about BD is that he isn't difficult to play with nor is he a terrible figure. Works just fine.

Life Lessons

While I wait for the next TF to be reviewed, I came across this video. I thought I share it. See you soon folks.

Credit to the author. Just sharing the beautiful pieces of advice. 

Transformers in review 2022.

Here's quick recap of every figure I reviewed and shot last year. Once again, if you see figures like Kingdom Rodimus, it's only because I decided to open him late especially ER Allicon. I'll give my quick thoughts on who I thought took the cake of best figure at the end of this article. 

86 Sharkticon

Earthrise Allicon

Kingdom Pipes

Kingdom Blaster

Kingdom Tracks

Kingdom Rodimus Prime

Legacy Skids

Legacy Kickback

86 Perceptor

Legacy Dragstrip

86 Junkheap

86 Spike

Legacy Blitzwing

86 Sludge

Legacy Motormaster

Red Alert

86 Wheelie

Legacy Wildrider

86 Ironhide

Legacy Dead-End

86 Rumble

For me, I felt I had the most fun with Rodimus Prime of the Kingdom line. I think if it's the current year of release, the honor went to Sludge. The only thing that kept him from being perfect is the wonky legs. Besides, that I really dig his look and how he turned out overall. 86 Iron-hide was another guy in this category. He played better than Sludge but I had some issues on how he looked in certain areas. I just read a post off FB that some people actually didn't like him. I thought I judged IH harsh. Nevertheless I still liked him. 

The Legacy line was fairly impressive. I actually liked what came out of this line. The only difference was that they did feel super light and I was paying loads more for shrunked figures. But the Stunticons turned out nice at the end. 

Kingdom Blaster was another amazing figure. Soundwave definitely met his match. I'm glad he was another mold rather than a retool of Soundwave. Lots of replay value from this guy as well.

ER Allicon turned out to be awesome as well. Too bad it took me so long to open him but he turned out to be a superb figure. 

The other figures were great though it wasn't up to par with the ones I'd mentioned especially Kingdom Tracks. What happened to this guy seriously? The 86 Legends class were nice but they were just too simple for my tastes.

I think it turned out to be a decent year for TF releases. There wasn't much G1 releases so my wallet was able to ease a bit. Anyhow, laters and see you again. 

Street Fighter Museum in Tokyo

Credit goes to Spikesetsfire.

Only using this video for informational purposes.

If I could ever make my way back to Tokyo. I wish.

Merry Christmas!

 Early Christmas cheer. Take it easy folks. Thank you Lord Jesus for another safe year.

Transformers Toys Studio Series Core Class The The Movie Decepticon Rumble Review

 

First we crack the shells, then we crack the nuts inside!

Rumble is blue! or is he?

When I took him out of the box, he was, well, small. That was my initial reaction. Of course he came with piledrivers and his signature shoulder guns which is a white/greyish plastic. I remember having the metallic die cast version of these when I had his G1 toy. It looks really dull here, but it is included so I should be grateful. You could use them as forearm cannons so it's a nice feature. The thing I felt he should have had or wish he had were elbow joints. He can't bend his elbows which is a bummer. Also he can't grip his weapons with his fists which I felt he should have had as well. No waist swivel though I don't expect that really for a small figure. 

W/Piledrivers 

So this is the neat feature and gimmick included - his piledrivers! At least we got some extra goodies since we are paying almost $12 when this should been a $5 figure a few years ago. I did this part wrong as I tried to not use the manual. His fists should be tucked in his wrists but I didn't know at first. His piledrivers still stick on surprisingly. The only thing is that they do come off easy if you don't tuck the hands in. But just a novelty here. 

The right way

Yeah, much better as it sticks in easier. You can raise them to the sky if you like. Can't complain much and this is pretty much why you are getting Rumble. His piledrivers are a nice addition. Sadly, you can't use them much besides being his piledrivers though I saw a third party on Ebay using them as weapons. Maybe I will scope it out someday. Also, I wish his piledrivers had springs on the thumpers. That would had been fun to see them retract. Third party again I see. 

80's mode

Pretty easy to get into. All you need is the picture of the back cover if you do get lost. Unlike Laserbeak or Ravage, he fits in tightly into Soundwave. He will fit but I felt not as smooth as LB and Ravage. 

Group pic

So here is where I change my stance a little. Comparing to Ravage especially, Rumble is a masterpiece. I think we are do for a new Ravage. Laserbeak is still fine if we don't get another one. When I did this shoot, it really made Rumble look amazing with NF Soundwave and crew. 

Conclusion:

I think Rumble is the first of the $12 line to be at least worth the price you pay due to all the extra baggage he comes with - namely the piledrivers. He is not difficult to play with. I do wish he was a little bigger but maybe its because he had to fit into Soundwave's chest compartment... I dunno. He is going to pretty much be a sought after figure especially for Soundwave fans. I was lucky to catch him on Amazon on his retail price and this was a little before I went to my trip in New Mexico. Anyhow, take care folks and the question still begs is Rumble Blue? Because he looks purple to me. Laters.