Series - Generations
Sub-line – Thrilling 30
Wave - Wave 1 2014
Size/class - Deluxe
New/remould/redeco - New
Released here – Not yet
Approximate Retail Price - $28Aus
Approximate Size – 14cm
Allegiance – Autobot
Alt-mode – Hatchback
Main Features/Gimmicks – Design based on IDW design
Main Colours – Blue, Grey, Red
Main Accessories – IDW exclusive comic, Rifle, 'Amnesia' Pistol






Robot Mode
*Brilliant! So much detail from the facial expression, to the hideable shoulder missile racks, to the well proportioned body. Skids is armed to the teeth with shoulder cannons, guns on each arm, a pistol, a rifle and the aforementioned missile racks. The original Skids hands were covered in guns so nice they have recreated that here. He is a brilliant representation of the IDW version of the character, and when you look back at a character like say Classics Bumblebee you realize how far the line has come in terms of the detail they put in. The only drawbacks I could mention are that he is small (only the same size as Trailcutter) and he tends to be a bit top-heavy, you have to position the legs properly to get him to not fall over backwards.


Hatchback mode
*Once again, very true to the IDW representation, though without the cybertronian light grids on the side. Certainly could pass for an earth vehicle, bringing the whole ‘robots in disguise’ concept back into play. A little plain maybe, but plenty of detail in the grill and the racing stripes and a very good representation of that type of vehicle.


Transformation
*A good level of Transformation is required here. While not overly complicated, there is enough to do to keep you interested and make it more than a 20 second process.



Worth getting?
*Yes. Yes he is. And not just because he comes with an extra cool comic, even though that is a welcome bonus. You should buy this toy. If you don’t other people will wonder why and perhaps judge you harshly for it. That might not be fair of them, but it’s what they will do so go get Skids now!