Toy Review - Legacy Evolution Armada Universe Hot Shot
Armada Hot Shot
Series - Generations
Sub-line - Legacy Evolution
Size/class - Deluxe
New/remould/redeco - New
Wave - 4
Released here - Not Yet (Expected February 2023)
Approximate Retail Price - $40
Approximate Size - 15cm
Allegiance - Autobot
Alt-mode - modified yellow Audi TT
Main Features/Gimmicks - Axlezooka
Main Colours - yellow, red, black
Main Accessories - Engine block gun
Robot Mode
https://i.imgur.com/a7IlGvR.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/qJNZmT1.jpg
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Behold! The 3rd toy based off our favourite Armada character! The robot mode does a good job at giving us a new Hot Shot toy, but unlike the character, his roof does not go on his arms, but rather behind his legs. The figure has much better articulation than his previous figures, feauturing much better shoulder joints (meaning his arms have better movement), and heel joints as well. He sadly doesn't come with a Jolt mini-con, but like Legacy Armada Starscream, his mini-con activated power up is manual now, meaning he has his Axlezooka included with him (unlike his Universe 2008 figure). Also unlike his original figure, his engine gun can now easily fit in his hand.
If you have a Legacy Armada Starscream, the Star Saber is compatible with Hot Shot (the original probably also is, but I don't have that).
Vehicle Mode
https://i.imgur.com/6aploJS.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/cpeBZ1M.jpg
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His transformation is a bit complex compared to his previous figures, but he holds up much better than his Universe 2008 figure. While he might not come with compatible with him, as he can easily ride in his vehicle mode (unlike Armada Starscream). Sadly there aren't any mini-con ports in his robot mode.
Overall thoughts
Even without Jolt and the slightly inaccurate robot mode, this is still the best Armada Hot Shot figure to date. If you're a massive Hot Shot Fan (hello itswalky), then you know what to do.
