Toy Review - Generations FOC Combaticons wave

[1AZRAEL1]

Still waiting on my amazon set. I can wait for it. I have the hasbro release now anyway.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Yeha, I was looking at cancelling my order too, but since the local release is $100 and the amazon one is 60. I can wait.

[Paulbot]

When I saw Blast Off in store I was surprised by his colour. It was a better shade than the pictures online have shown it IMHO. I'm happy to wait for the G2 Amazon set, but still unsure if I'll keep it when it arrives.

I did see all five in one store for the first time over the last weekend. That would have been my ideal way to buy them instead of running around. Hope the kids/collectors buying them invidiually have no trouble finding the whole set.

[GoktimusPrime]

My local Kmart has HEAPS of all 5 Combaticons sitting there

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Saw my first lot of the five tonight. Shame I didn't have time to enjoy their garishness in all it glory as I had to go back to work.

[klystron]

I'll just add some of my thoughts...

Firstly:

• killer packaging. Almost a shame to open it.
• Great G2 homage. I never ever ever considered the original G2 Bruticus due to colours etc. G1 was much better. So I kinda feel like I have a G2 one now.
• The plastics feel like crap. Everyone was right on that one. Anything that is remotely tight feels as if I'm about to break it. Onslaught's gun already has stress marks around the smaller peg holes.
• The fan Bruticus configs are much better than the package version. I disassembled mine immediately upon opening.

Onslaught:
Terrible alt mode. A real compromise. I get that its "cybertronian" and hence has a more utilitarian/military purpose as opposed to being all about disguise, but I doubt I'll ever love this.

However I don't mind bot mode at all. Arms are a bit funny (elbow ball joints pop out every time I touch him!), but I think he looks pretty nifty. Not a fan of his gun, which should be able to be attached to his back. Looks good with a G1 Onslaught gun. (I have a spare, might have to paint it black and issue it to him...)
I found him to be a right pain to transform due to tight joints.




to be continued...

[SharkyMcShark]

Saw the 5 pack at a TRU today for $100.

Wasn't tempted in the slightest.

[Sky Shadow]

That looks great, Klystron. For people who want an original G2 Onlaught rifle to do this: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-G...item22faeec40c

[klystron]

Next up...

Vortex:
OK, I'm not ashamed to say I love this figure. I still havent got to the other 3 this weekend, coz I've been busy with Vortex. Big fan of both modes. Helicopter is not too earthy looking; with a bit of a insect asthetic. Bot mode looks a lot more complete than Onslaught. Good joints and pose-ability. Even the transformation is good (goes together better than Onslaught). Only real downside for me is the rotor blades being stuck on his wrist. Dumb. And the sword blades should have been painted silver, instead of being left purple.
I will even consider buying the Whirl version of this mould (if the colour scheme is ok).



To be continued...

[kup]

Just so that I can have a Bruticus closer to the game colors, I bought a regular Swindle and Onslaught today at Parra.

I plan to try to improve them a bit with some paint.

Edit: Big mistake