The Best And Worst Transformations In Your Collection

[TaZZerath]

"Talk"?

This is what comes from trying to overcomplicate something so simple you miss whats right in front of your face...

Seriously though good effort Goktimus. To spend over TWO HOURS just on a question like this shows massive dedication!

[FatalityPitt]

A Transformer is more than an action figure, it's an experience! If the transformation is fun, it makes the toy a joy to have; but if the transformation is onerous, it can drag down your opinion of the figure.

I think if the transformation is too complex and (or) if the the figure is fragile, that can hurt the experience because you feel anxious that you might break the figure. Examples off the top of my head are RtS Perceptor, Universe 2.0 Galvatron, and Masterpiece Megatron. On the other hand if the transformation is too simple and cliche (common among transformers with similar alt-modes), it can come off as boring. Examples; any car alt-mode whose transformation basically involves flipping over rear of the car to form the legs, and pulling out the doors to form arms - Legion RiD Drift, PotP Windcharger, TR Brawn, etc.

To me, what does make for a fun transformation is either an interesting alt-mode that we rarely see, or a transformation procedure that's different from what we're used to, but still simple enough to be fun. Examples off the top of my head, are TR Triggerhappy, Topspin, Rumble/Rewind, and PotP Beachcomber.