Crasher
Transformers - Legacy - Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection (Hasbro) - Deluxe Class
Rated 4.75 stars by Karl T. Face
Fittingly, the packaging on mine was damaged. I love the recent trend of in-house crossovers. Between this, Bug Bite and those M.A.S.K. vehicles they snuck into the Micromasters, it's a nice low-key sprinkling of fun that I don't have to go all-in on a series for. Anyhoo, Crasher snuck into the Bayverse toyline as a Walmart exclusive, a redeco of Mirage. This update takes the same route, but comes out a lot better. The altmode is fairly nice, sporting clean lines and a smattering of fine detail. No obvious kibble. The guns blend in well, plugging into the predominantly black central section. A misaligned paint app leaves the 01 on the hood a bit crooked, but it kind of fits the character. Transformation is of average complexity, with a few fun twists and some seriously finicky leg...[See More]

Road Hauler
Transformers - Legacy - Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection (Hasbro) - Voyager Class
Rated 5.00 stars by Karl T. Face
Why didn't somebody tell me this mold was so good!? Okay, Hauler. A bit of a cipher for many years, he got a single name mention in the first season (and was obviously meant to be Grapple) and a quick shot of his vehicle mode, and that was that. It fell to E-Hobby's parade of G1 redecoes to explain him back in '03, and now he's here. As support staff for an important race on an alien planet. Okay then. The altmode is quite nice. Not quite the old Fuso, but close enough. It's nice and solid. The wheels roll well, and the crane arm has a decent range of motion, plus a decent extension. The hook folds away to reveal a 5mm socket, which can take either a log grapple or laser/fire nozzle. There's also a rifle stored on the side. Transformation is just complex enough to be satisfying. Robot...[See More]