Review 10-003 - TF2 Bludgeon

[griffin]

Review 10-003 - TF2 Bludgeon
Series - TF2 Movie (non-cast character)
Sub-line - NEST
Size - Voyager
New/remould/redeco - new
Wave - 2010 w1
Released here - not yet, should be by Feb 2010
Approximate Retail Price - $40
Approximate Size - 20cm
Allegiance - Decepticon
Alt-mode - Tank
Main Features/Gimmicks - Mech-Alive hidden scabbard, 2 swords.
Main Colours - Dark green, orange, black, grey.
Main Accessories - 2 swords.
My Difficulty rating (out of 5) - 3
Stability - Very good in both modes
Poseability/articulation - Very good
Playability - A bit fiddely to convert to Tank mode, but very playable in robot mode. Backpack is a bit big, but the swords feature was well executed. The 'fake armour' in robot mode gets in the way a little as well.
My Thoughts - I like the look of the Tank mode, and the robot mode portrays the classic Gen1 character well. The face bugs me a bit though, as I would have liked to see a proper skull face like the original. The toy doesn't quite live up to the initial hype, but comes close enough to still be a required part of everyone's collection.
Overall Recommendation Rating (out of 10) - 8.5 (Buy it)

[Vector Prime]

Well this is one that I eagerly anticipated when I first saw it and thought it looks awesome in both alt and robot mode.

I don't have it yet, but based on the time spent playing with one in person (at the last Parra fair meet up), I still would grab it despite the paint apps not looking as pretty as the initial promo shots.

If I remember correctly, the transformation process from his alt mode to robot is fairly straight forward with the exception of his legs/hips, which is quite fiddly and took a bit of time to figure out (without referring to the instructions) - as Kup can attest to!

Bludgeon is also a bit small for a Voyager sized toy and the plastics used for his blades/swords is quite soft so it warps easy, giving them a flaccid bent look.

Besides these points, I think overall, it is quite a nice toy and a worthwhile addition to your collection - more suitable for your Classics/Universe shelf rather than to go with the Movie toys.

IMHO, overall I think he's worth giving an 8.5/10 - minus half a point each for lack of size, cheap plastics and paint apps.

[lcz128]

more suitable for your Classics/Universe shelf rather than to go with the Movie toys.

Precisely why I'm getting it

Thanks for the reviews guys

[griffin]

If I remember correctly, the transformation process from his alt mode to robot is fairly straight forward with the exception of his legs/hips, which is quite fiddly and took a bit of time to figure out (without referring to the instructions) - as Kup can attest to!

I'd have to agree that the transformation to robot mode is easier, but that's usually the case with TFs, as the alt-modes usually need everything lining-up/interlocking in an exact way. I did that review after only converting it from robot mode to tank mode, so I guess the rating was a little biased.
I've changed my difficulty rating from 3.5 to 3, as I've since come across some other figures that make bludgeon feel like an auto-changer.

[Wheel-J]

Is there a choice that says "win it at OTCA"?

Oh YES, I'll buy it!

[Lordy]

Oh yes, it will be mine

I might give the swords a coat of paint, get rid of the dullness of the grey plastic

[fatbot]

i've already got him, he's pure awesomesauce

[SamLoi888]

If I remember correctly, the transformation process from his alt mode to robot is fairly straight forward with the exception of his legs/hips, which is quite fiddly and took a bit of time to figure out (without referring to the instructions) - as Kup can attest to!

Can anyone please help me figure the legs/hips out? The instructions are useless.

[SamLoi888]

Can anyone please help me figure the legs/hips out? The instructions are useless.

Please?

[Soundwarp]

The more i look through this thread the more i am getting convinced to get him!