Now for something different.. Of all the toy lines I have played and enjoyed when I was a kid, Transformers is the closest to my heart.. It is the reason why I got into toy collecting in the first place..
So despite my hiatus on hauling TFs for almost 2 years, it's time to seek my true love again.. hehe
Here I present you:
Transformers Prime: First Edition Cliffjumper
I got this as a SET from a fellow collector and I can say it's more like an impulse buy - but in a good way..
I was watching Peaugh's take and was very impressed on it.. So after learning more about the difference between the TFP first Edition and RID version.. I decided to spend my cash on the FE instead.. And boy I was not wrong... :)
This is by far the best CJ toy ever released, and will be on my "All-Time TF Toy" favorite list..
Let me enumerate the pros and cons:
PROS:
1. The transformation process is clever and unique
2. Great integration of car parts to robot mode
3. Articulation
4. Weapon Gimmick
5. Not a repaint nor a remold of an existing figure
CONS:
1. Lack of paint detail on Bot mode
2. and that's it......... :)
CJ was based on the same concept as bumblebee, a minibot within a tiny car.. That's why when Bee was later changed into a Muscle type car, so is CJ's bot and alt mode..
But this time CJ got itself a new mold.. And I love it!!
ALTERNATE MODE:
CJ's alt mode is based on a Dodge Challenger muscle car.. There are few paint detailings on car mode - headlight, rear and front bumper, side exhaust pipe, tires and a little autobot insignia..
It's under side is impressive. Aside from the semi exposed head, robot parts are well meshed..
ROBOT MODE:
CJ's robot mode is beefy and boxy.. It has the right masses on the right places.. Making him look
fierce and powerful.. Something you don't want to mess with..
WEAPON GIMMICK:
Another cool thing is the integrated weapon.. You just need open the flap on both side of his forearms, rotate the hands, closed the panel. Then voila - Triple Barrel Gun!!!
ARTICULATION:
CJ has a great range of articulation.. It's POAs can do basic dynamic posses which some normal deluxes can't.. And with a little tinkering on it's joints, you'll be able to do more dramatic posses..
1. Head, shoulders, hips and ankles are on a Ball Joint
2. Biceps, elbows, wrists and Knees are on a Hinge/Swivel Joint
Tip: Due to its transformation, you can utilize the hip and neck joint for added articulation..
CONCLUSION:
I can't believe it took me this long to realize how great this figure is.. Everything on it was fun and spot on.. I won't be surprise if I end up getting the Terrorcon version and the GDO since I'm so SOLD on this mold..
If you're planning to have your first Cliffjumper - Get this!
If you're into transformers - Get This!
If you have nothing to do with your money, spend it wisely and - Get This!
If you have no money for whatever reason, do something about it and - Get This! (LOL!!)
Seriously, do yourself a favor and get this.. Cheers!!! :) :D
