Toy Review - Titans Return Mindwipe

[GoktimusPrime]

MINDWIPE
Series – Titans Return
Size/class - Deluxe
New/remould/redeco - New
Wave - 2
Released here – October 2016
Approximate Retail Price - $25
Approximate Size - 14.5cm
Allegiance - Decepticon
Alt-mode – Mechanical bat
Main Features/Gimmicks – Headmaster
Main Colours – black, purple, bronze
Main Accessories – small gun, large gun/shield, "Vorath" Titan Master

Too buggered to type a review, so here are a few pics and thoughts. ;)

It's interesting how he has little faux wings in robot mode to make said robot mode look G1 show-like, but it's actually his legs which fold out to become the alt mode's actual wings. Mindwipe's bat wings are articulated well enough so that he can do this:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Titans%20Return/TR_mindwipe01a_zpsiicncywc.jpg
"I am the night!" :D

Which makes Mindwipe look extra spooky when he's stalking his prey...
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Titans%20Return/th_TR_mindwipe01_zpsmtbatqcl.jpg

Comparison with G1:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Titans%20Return/TR_mindwipe02_zpsducsid8q.jpg

Typical of Hasbro, Vorath severely lacks paint ops which makes him look like a cheap KO. :( Otherwise this is the Mindwipe that Gotham deserves.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/avatars/jaam_yum.gif

[Sutton]

I like him overall.

The shield on the arm is a bit annoying with the overly-long peg, so it sticks out a bit far, and it looks a bit weird attached in Bat mode too.

But I love how retro-80s lame he looks...Hasbro really ran with the ridiculousness of the 3 Decepticon Headmasters here, and I really appreciate it. The 7 original Headmasters lined up together look amazing.

[Lint]

I like him overall.

The shield on the arm is a bit annoying with the overly-long peg, so it sticks out a bit far, and it looks a bit weird attached in Bat mode too.

But I love how retro-80s lame he looks...Hasbro really ran with the ridiculousness of the 3 Decepticon Headmasters here, and I really appreciate it. The 7 original Headmasters lined up together look amazing.

I am in agreement with these comments.

On top of this I really love the sculpting overall and especially on the brown soft plastic. The plastic colours are also vibrant and spot on. Another work of art!

[Zommael]

Robot mode is meh. Animal mode is where it's at.

He's the cool spooky mind control guy i remember from watching The Rebirth as a kid and being jealous of my friend for owning. Therefore, I like him.

[Gehirn]

Definitely my favourite of titans return so far.

[shockNwave]

The only gripe I have is (like others here) with the robot mode. I find his legs and feet too bulky and give him a cumbersome clownish look but at least he's not BH Shockwave. Overall a good Transformer.:)

[Deonasis]

I felt a bit underwhelmed with him. Yes the transformation is ingenious but i did not find it fun. Too many rubbery plastic bits with hinges that i do not enjoy moving. Perhaps if the bat ears and small wings werent so sharp they could have used normal plastic for them?

Also, i struggle to find a good use for that shield in either mode.

[Deonasis]

I felt a bit underwhelmed with him. Yes the transformation is ingenious but i did not find it fun. Too many rubbery plastic bits with hinges that i do not enjoy moving. Perhaps if the bat ears and small wings werent so sharp they could have used normal plastic for them?

Also, i struggle to find a good use for that shield in either mode.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Agreed on the shield. It doesn't fit well on his arm, or in his hand and as a tail for the bat, it's way too large. Currently I have him holding it like a tonfa in some kind of fore arm shield thing.

I think I am less annoyed by the rubbery plastic, but he does have a bit waaaayyy too much on him.

I'm impressed that the bat mouth can open and close. I like him, but not as much as I should. That stupid tail!

[GoktimusPrime]

I felt a bit underwhelmed with him.
And yet the poll shows 100% of people feel that this toy is worth buying. I'm assuming that you also cast a "Yes" vote. :confused:

[Deonasis]

And yet the poll shows 100% of people feel that this toy is worth buying. I'm assuming that you also cast a "Yes" vote. :confused:

I hadnt voted. I have since chosen 'Only if.. you want to complete this line'.