So yeah, I spotted Cindersaur at my local Kmart today (for $15) and decided to take the plunge.

It’s the same toy as Slash but with a different head and colours.

The robot head looks more effeminate than I imagined, with the big eyes, small nose, and curved lips. I have no qualms about referring to Cindersaur as a female, and I think it’s nice because we’ve been seeing quite a few female Autobots in Generations lately, but hardly any female Decepticons (if any).

This mould is nothing like the G1 Firecon. Seems more like an homage to that character than an update. There are some weird choices in the colouring and paint. The shoulders pieces look like clear plastic parts that had been painted purple, and I’m not sure what sort of effect they were trying to achieve with that (why not make those pieces out of purple plastic?).

Like Slash, it’s a very small Legends figure, and I’m glad to have paid $15 instead of $20. For me, the selling point of this figure was that it’s different – an effeminate-looking Decepticon with a dinosaur mode (and a seat for Primemasters to sit in!).

It’s not an essential toy to have (not worth paying $20+), but I think it’s good if you want more diversity in your collection.