Toy Review - Animated Rodimus Minor

[griffin]

Toy Review - Rodimus Minor


Series - Animated
Sub-line - N/A
Size/class - Deluxe
New/remould/redeco - New
Wave - N/A
Released here - No (released globally August 2010)
Approximate Retail Price - US$13 (US TRU excl)
Approximate Size - 14cm
Allegiance - Autobot
Alt-mode - Futuristic race car
Main Features/Gimmicks - Firing twin-missile launcher
Main Colours - Maroon, orange, grey, gold, blue.
Main Accessories - Energy-bow/missile launcher 2 missiles.

[Lint]

Great figure, looks awesome in both modes. Paint apps are comprehensive and of good quality. Assembly is spot on, poseability is decent and if you transform him right he passes the 'roll test'.

He still suffers from what I call 'typical animated-line problems' (loose joints, poor foot traction, general flimsiness and balance issues) but considerably less-so than other animated toys I've handled. The biggest problem is that the bow doesn't secure into the top of the car very well but that may just be my figure.

I think the orange on the figure is a little too loud but thats a personal thing

[Grievous]

This is a fantastic figure that makes me miss Animated even more...


The only problem I have with Rodimus is he has no heal spurs...
but that's my only complaint.

[sanbot]

Looks great. I love the color. Will be getting this when i goto the States.

[jaydisc]

Fantastic figure! I tried Griffin's over the weekend was a bit disappointed as it seemed the chest had a tab that didn't click into place and it just flopped there. I opened my own yesterday and quickly realized the windscreen clicks in the back of it holding it very firmly in place, which is common with the rest of the figure. Everything clicks in quite nicely.

Both forms are great! The articulation is excellent. The transformation is fun, and the weapon is pretty neat! Looks great next to Arcee too.

[SharkyMcShark]

I agree with what everyone else says, my only complaint being that the hands on mine (and one other that I've toyed with at a fan meet) are very loose. Not quite at the flopping with gravity stage but about 97% of the way there.