BARRICADE (Gamer Edition)
Series - War For Cybertron
Sub-line - Studio Series
Size/class - Deluxe
New/remould/redeco - New
Wave - 20
Released here - ?? 2023
Approximate Retail Prize - $39.98
Approximate Size - 12.5cm
Allegiance - Decepticon
Alt-mode - Decepticon Runner
Main Features/Gimmicks - N/A
Main Colours - black and greys
Main accessories - x1 blaster arm

Vehicle mode feels Batmobile-esque






Official configuration for robot mode


I prefer to swing the front wheels down so that they don't get in the way of the hands.


The gun arm replaces the right forearm, much like on Studio Series Bumblebee toys.


Gun attaches to back


Barricade was my favourite character from the 2010 game, and it's nice to finally have a toy of him 13 years later.

PROS:
+ Awesome looking vehicle mode with game-accurate detailing
+ Colours are mostly game model accurate, including the "weeping" eyes. I appreciate that Hasbro has used metallic speckled plastic and paints.
+ Gun arm is accurate to the game

CONS:
- The helmet is painted black instead of being silver like his face. It may seem strange to want an unpainted helmet, but that would be more game-accurate.
- The wrist panels obstruct hand articulation.
- Toy is back-heavy and prone to falling over backwards. Feet do not have adequate heel spurs. It also doesn't matter if I lift up the front wheels like in the official transformation or lower them like in my preferred configuration.
- Lack of ankle tilts may disappoint.

OVERALL: I really wanted to like this toy, but find it to be a bag of disappointment. Not recommended.