DIAKRON II GUARD
Series - Generations
Sub-line - Selects
Hypo-line - Legacy
Size/class - Deluxe
New/remould/redeco - Repaint of Earthrise Ironhide
Wave - N/A
Released here - April 2022
Approximate Retail Price - $50
Approximate Size - 15cm
Allegiance - Autobot
Alt-mode - van
Main Features/Gimmicks - shield-cannon
Main Colours - black with red accents
Main Accessories - pistol, shield

Note: As this toy is a repaint of Earthrise Ironhide (which itself is a heavy retool of Siege Ironhide), this review thread will focus on changes made to the toy. Refer to the Siege and/or Earthrise Ironhide review threads for people's thoughts on the previous moulds.

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THOUGHTS
  • A very nice rendition of Ironhide's black Diaclone colour scheme.

  • The red hinge on the windscreen sticks out like a sore thumb. I wish it'd been black.

  • The black fists look bland; a more source-accurate red pair of fists would've helped them stand out and look nicer.

  • The red face is a neat nod to the original colour of the Diaclone seat. The blue eyes contrasts well, although I would have preferred silver. Still, there's no precedence so they can be any colour.

  • The only Autobot logo is on the shield; there's no insignia on the actual bot itself.


Overall: This toy would have fairly niche appeal so... only recommended if this kind of thing floats your boat, really. But hey, niche appeal toys are precisely what Gens Selects is for.