Toy Review: Generations Swerve & Flanker (Legends class)

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9th February 2014, 04:34 PM
Trent

Toy Review: Generations Swerve & Flanker (Legends class)

Series - Transformers Generations
Sub-line - N/A
Size/class - Legends
New/remould/redeco - New Mould
Wave - Dunno
Released here - Hopefully
Approximate Retail Price - Dunno
Approximate Size - 9cm
Allegiance - Autobot
Alt-mode - Pick up truck
Main Features/Gimmicks - Targetmaster Flanker
Main Colours - Red, White
Main Accessories - Flanker

DIdn't see a thread. Here he is:

Stock Photo:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7392/1...9d6be490_b.jpg

Mine (excuse the depth of field, it was getting dark):

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5492/1...7b5d1312_b.jpg
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5485/1...7afb65cb_b.jpg
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3783/1...9082f3c7_b.jpg
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5512/1...275e6391_b.jpg

I like this guy. Fairly accurate to MTMTE with a mischievous smirk that Magnus would just love to wipe off his face. Alt-mode is good. Size works really well with the deluxes and voyagers. Swerve is really quite posable too with ball joint shoulders, elbows and thighs and knee swivel. My one beef is that he can't turn his head side to side. Up and down he can do no worries, but for some reason they didn't allow it to turn side to side. And it appears there is no reason why they couldn't either :rolleyes:

Flanker is cool. Considering the cost vs the fact this is essentially a triple changer (jet, robot, gun), it's impressive for the size. I (and almost everyone) would have preferred a My First Blaster instead though.
9th February 2014, 07:49 PM
Bidoofdude

Sweet pics dude. Where'd you get him? Everywhere is sold out due to some type of shortage, so I'm guessing you got yours before then.
9th February 2014, 08:35 PM
Trent

Found one for a decent price on eBay. Once I factored in shipping it was only a few dollars more than what I assume it would go for at retail here.
10th February 2014, 10:01 AM
Lint

Dammit now I want one.
14th February 2014, 11:51 PM
dirge

Got this guy today. Swerve is redder than I'd like; the colour matches the G1 toy's head, I would have preferred a maroon. Still, it's a good update on the original with a somewhat more complex transformation that's nonetheless faithful to the original.

Flanker is along for the ride but works well for what he's intended to do.

Not sure it's worth the eBay price, but at $15 or whatever RRP would be here, it's a great set.
15th February 2014, 04:01 PM
Mythirax

He does look pretty awesome, I just ordered myself the first 4 from this wave? Megs, Scream, Op and Bee. If they are as good as they look. I'll most definitly get my hands on this guy and cosmos. Some great pictures in your review, the poses for a legends figure are fantastic!
22nd February 2014, 11:21 PM
bassbot

Where'd you order yours mythirax?
Awesome poses and review Trent
22nd February 2014, 11:48 PM
Trent

Dammit! Just realized I forgot to add a poll :mad:

Silly sausage :(
23rd February 2014, 12:05 AM
Mythirax

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassbot

Where'd you order yours mythirax?
Awesome poses and review Trent

I got mine from here, except when I did, they were much cheaper. He's increased the price now.
23rd February 2014, 01:19 AM
liegeprime

Love the little guy! so expressive, that cheeky smirk, shame he can't turn his head side to side, it's just up and down, but I think it's a minor gripe. so happy I chanced on him when I did at Chimungmung. He's sold out now mostly on the online shops :(. But there have been posted sightings on local retail in Philippines (TRU stores). So I guess there could be some in HK and other Asian areas - ask a friend who might be going anywhere on holidays to keep a look out hehehe. The use balljoint makes him really really poseable - except for the head (shame). Really love the little bugger!!

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...ps9a261f9f.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...ps2c39ba39.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...psfe400fb5.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...pseb69994e.jpg
28th February 2014, 04:24 AM
serialmonkey

Available for pre order on BBTS now
28th February 2014, 07:09 AM
Trent

Poll added.
28th February 2014, 08:13 AM
BigTransformerTrev

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trent

I (and almost everyone) would have preferred a My First Blaster instead though.

A 3rd party developer has made one. Looks quite cool! Only thing is it actually costs $3 more than Swerve & Flanker themselves :rolleyes: Never sure an accessory is worth paying more for than the original toy itself :p

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/p...15&mode=retail
1st March 2014, 07:28 PM
DELTAprime

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigTransformerTrev

A 3rd party developer has made one. Looks quite cool! Only thing is it actually costs $3 more than Swerve & Flanker themselves :rolleyes: Never sure an accessory is worth paying more for than the original toy itself :p

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/p...15&mode=retail

Peaugh's video review comments say the peg on the MFB does not match the standard 5mm port/hand that Generations Swerve (and almost every other Transformer) has but rather Make Toy's smaller Swerve Knock Off's port/hand.
2nd March 2014, 01:52 PM
BigTransformerTrev

Quote:

Originally Posted by DELTAprime

Peaugh's video review comments say the peg on the MFB does not match the standard 5mm port/hand that Generations Swerve (and almost every other Transformer) has but rather Make Toy's smaller Swerve Knock Off's port/hand.

Well that makes it easier for me to justify not buying it, rather than just being a cheapskate :p
5th March 2014, 01:38 PM
Jinto

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigTransformerTrev

Well that makes it easier for me to justify not buying it, rather than just being a cheapskate :p

Bummer... Oh well, I'm still going to get it and varnish / file down the handle as required.
5th March 2014, 05:11 PM
UltraMarginal

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jinto

Bummer... Oh well, I'm still going to get it and varnish / file down the handle as required.

it's a 3mm peg as opposed to the required 5mm peg, you'll have to varnish.
15th October 2014, 05:40 PM
philby

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trent

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5512/1...275e6391_b.jpg

Hi, what version of Ultra Magnus is that?
15th October 2014, 05:46 PM
Tetsuwan Convoy

Quote:

Originally Posted by philby

Hi, what version of Ultra Magnus is that?

That be Fan's project City Commander armour (3rd party add-on kit) on a Classics Ultra Magnus. Nice and pricey!
15th October 2014, 07:11 PM
millhouse

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tetsuwan Convoy

That be Fan's project City Commander armour (3rd party add-on kit) on a Classics Ultra Magnus. Nice and pricey!

And the gun?
15th October 2014, 09:01 PM
Trent

Quote:

Originally Posted by millhouse

And the gun?

An extra add on. Gun and missile launchers.
17th November 2014, 08:36 PM
BigTransformerTrev

I love his robot mode grinning away - looks just like he does tending bar in MTMTE :D Great to see a figure actually grinning instead of scowling or no mouth at all.

Personally I find the colour scheme in both modes better on Gears but that's a small gripe.