Best Alt Mode and Best Robot Mode in Your Collection

[GoktimusPrime]

That’s a very impressive and comprehensive list! Are you going to do the same for the robot modes?

Hhnnn... robot mode's harder to choose and this is going to be super subjective. At least with alt modes I had a clear criterion of "robot in disguise," but robot? I guess whatever's the most aesthetically pleasing for me at the time... <shrugs> I won't bother explaining reasons for these, cos yeah... it's just whatever tickles my fancy.


1984: Optimus Prime
1985: Shrapnel
1986: Ultra Magnus
1987: Triggerhappy
1988: Getaway
1989: Wildfly
1990: Gingam
1991: Sideswipe
1992: Talon
1993: Colossus/Clench
1994: Megatron
1995: Laser Optimus Prime
1996: Terrorsaur
1997: Cicadacon
1998: Megatron
1999: Heinlad (honourable mention to X9 Ravage)
2000: Super Mach Alert
2001: High Tower
2002: Super Side Burn
2003: Binaltech Smokescreen
2004: MP1 Convoy
2005: BT Overdrive
2006: Classics Mirage
2007: Leader Class Optimus Prime
2008: Henkei Sunstreaker
2009: Leader Class Optimus Prime
2010: Sea Spray
2011: Jetwing Optimus Prime (hon. mention to TFPFE Arcee)
2012: TFPRID Deluxe Vehicon
2013: Metroplex
2014: Rhinox (hon. mention to Swerve)
2015: Ultra Magnus
2016: MP33 Inferno
2017: LG God Ginrai
2018: MB Nemesis Prime (hon. mention to MP Sunstreaker)

[BigTransformerTrev]

I found this question too hard as there are too many toys I really love in either robot or alt-mode. Maybe if I broke it down by year like Gok has I might have better success

So since I can't decide I'll just give a few honorable mentions:

Alt-Modes:
Cybertron Lugnutz - I thought he was a fantastic looking motorcycle, especially for a scout-sized figure. And the missle rack that would pop up from his bike mode when you used the Cyber Planet Key actually looked pretty good on him, like it was meant to be there.
MP10 Optimus - just the best rendition of Optimus with his trailer ever!


Robot Modes:
MP36 Megatron - sometimes I find the bot modes a tad bland on the MP's but I think Megatron looks fantastic!
Thrilling 30 Skids - Loved the amount of weapons and missile racks on this guy! Plus he was very well proportioned with a great colour scheme


I'm sure I could think of many more, it's just so hard to narrow them down. For instance yesterday my son and I were playing with UW Long Haul and I was thinking what a great bulky vehicle mode he had. But then today someone else might be my fav

[TaZZerath]

I had a feeling for those who have absolutely massive collections this would be tough, but its great to see you guys made an effort!

[GoktimusPrime]

Just a quick shout out to my Car Robot/RiD Autobots. Here's a graphic that I made comparing the toys with their real life counterparts. Far more deserving of the name, "Robots in Disguise" than the recent series which featured 0 actual real-life/licensed alt modes.

[TaZZerath]

That's pretty damn cool for accuracy.

Now I want an updated CHUG version of rail racer