Toy Review - RID-15 Autobot Drift (Warrior)

[GoktimusPrime]

AUTOBOT DRIFT
Series - Robots In Disguise
Sub-line - N/A
Size/class - Warrior (Deluxe)
New/remould/redeco - New
Wave - 2
Released here - Soon?
Approximate Retail Price - AU$30
Approximate Size - 13cm
Allegiance - Autobot
Alt-mode - car
Main Features/Gimmicks - insignia can be scanned for mobile device game app
Main Colours - orange and black. Looks like a liquorice allsort!
Main Accessories - Katana & wakizashi

Pictures

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Robots%20In%20Disguise/rid2015_drift01_zpslyw70vzp.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Robots%20In%20Disguise/rid2015_drift03_zpswaaw1vag.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Robots%20In%20Disguise/rid2015_autobots01_zpstyha67pu.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Robots%20In%20Disguise/rid2015_autobots03_zpstojncvy2.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Robots%20In%20Disguise/rid2015_autobots02_zpsfqveiabv.jpg

A really nice Drift toy. The shape and articulation of this figure is the most ideal for dynamic martial arts like posing, which of course suits the character. Giving it two swords which can both attach to his left thigh armour is also a really nice touch. It also means that this Drift can store his weapons in robot mode in the most samurai-accurate manner. The sculpting is also really nice, evoking that samurai armous aesthetic. My main criticism of this toy would be the colours. Why orange? G1 Bludgeon homage? It's Drift! Maybe he's also the Autobot's on site WH&S supervisor. :p Drift has a mustache and beard sculpted on his face, but it fails to adequately stand out because it's not painted. I suspect that TakaraTOMY might be making their Drift a black beard (which would be more show like too), I don't know. Unfortunately he doesn't come with his two Mini-Cons. :o

Overall: a nice toy that's somewhat let down by a gaudy colour scheme and lack of paint apps on his face.
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[DELTAprime]

Unfortunately he doesn't come with his two Mini-Cons. :o


I hope Takara Tomy include the Minicons in their TAV release so I don't have to buy a second Drift to get both this mould and the Minicons.

[Thurmus]

I like how the swords are stowed on his left hip.

[UltimateGalvatron]

Hasbro are making a 'Deployer Class' which includes Drift and Fracture witch will be able to launch Mini-Cons, they will come with one and then Mini-Con Class Boosters will be avaliable

[Handsprime]

Implying if I bother to get Drift I'll get the Mini-con deployer version cause Mini-cons r K00l

[UltimateGalvatron]

Implying if I bother to get Drift I'll get the Mini-con deployer version cause Mini-cons r K00l

Even if I don't get the Deployers I will get the Mini-Cons cuz they are making Ratbat! And Velocirazor, he looks cool...

[GoktimusPrime]

Judging from images, the Deployer looks to be a greatly simplified version of the Warrior Class figure.
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/7/3/8/6/3/B1976_Drif_Robot_B_1423965101.jpg
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/7/3/8/6/3/B1976_Drif_Robot_B_1423965101.jpg

I'll probably get the Deployer, but then again, I get my RiD stuff for 'free'*. I personally wouldn't pay for it (unless it was significantly discounted).

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*Doing translation work for a US-based fan who pays me in toys :)

[Sinnertwin]

Judging from images, the Deployer looks to be a greatly simplified version of the Warrior Class figure.


yah, TAV18 (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12049&mode=retail) is the regular version while TAV27 (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12111&mode=retail) is the Microshooter -for anybody interested :)
The Hasbro deluxes are also starting to arrive at kmart stores too.

[GoktimusPrime]

yah, TAV18 (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12049&mode=retail) is the regular version while TAV27 (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12111&mode=retail) is the Microshooter -for anybody interested :)
They're also starting to arrive at kmart stores too.
How much is the Deployer at Kmart?

[Sinnertwin]

How much is the Deployer at Kmart?

just the regular Hasbro deluxes, Goki for $29
my bad, original post edited

[crankcase76]

Got mine from kmart, totally worth it. :)

[SMHFConvoy]

Hmm... Orange samurai? Skull-like shape on car bonnet? Bludgeon?

[Handsprime]

Judging from images, the Deployer looks to be a greatly simplified version of the Warrior Class figure.
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/7/3/8/6/3/B1976_Drif_Robot_B_1423965101.jpg
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/7/3/8/6/3/B1976_Drif_Robot_B_1423965101.jpg

Huh, well I'm not in a rush to get Drift and I might grab both if I want to, but th Deployer is only something I'm looking at cuz mini-cons r-- u get the point