Transformers: Rescuebot Heat Wave

Another Quickie Review!

If there's a reason to pick this up aside from being a dinosaur-robot toy.. It's darn affordable!

Even cheaper compared to a legion size toy..  For less than P300, you can have your kids (or even you :D ) a quick, fun and solid transforming toy!

PACKAGING:

The toy comes package on an open type cardboard thing.  Secured only by two paper string on it's torso and feet.. I'm not a fan of this kind of packaging since it provides little protection against the environment.. But I understand why Hasbro did this since it gives kids a better feel of the toy and gimmick.. 

DINOSAUR MODE:

Heat Wave's dino mode is base on a Brachiosaurus.. A long neck type dinosaur.. I really don't dig the color scheme, but since Heat Wave is supposed to be a fireman, I kinda understand the theme they're going to.. 

He looks like a dino wearing a shades!!  

GIMMICK:

Aside from the obvious gimmick of the toy line (tranformation).. Hasbro decided to include an action gimmick.. By pressing the blue button on it's back, you can have heat wave do a weird "pecking attack".. LOL!

A nice little rescuebot insignia

Transformation is super easy.. You just need to crack the dino head open, push it all the way down together with the tail.. And you'll have him on his robot mode!

Unfortunately, mines comes with a defective right arm.. It doesn't wanna lock all the way down.. Resulting to uneven arms and fail action gimmick.. 

But no worries! Good folks of our local toy shop were kind enough to replace it with a new one.. WIN! :D

ARTICULATION AND SIZE COMPARISON:

ZERO articulation - well you can have him flap his arms sideways but that's due to his transformation.. So nadda! hehehe  I'm well fine with that.. :) 

CONCLUSION:

It's a solid toy! Fun, easy and cheap.. Even though it's a complete brick on bot mode.. The action gimmick and the amount of plastic chunk makes up for it.. Will I recommend this? YES!!

So expect his "Other" buddies to make a show soon.. :)

CHEERS!!!

Fall Of Cybertron:  Optimus Prime

I have no plans nor whatsoever on picking this one.. I didn't like it's simplistic transformation, limb proportions and size.. I judged too early by basing my decisions on pictures and videos I saw online..

But  I was wrong - and it never felt better to be proven wrong.  This figure is awesome in every good and bad way..

This figure is small, hollow and simplistic.. But the thing is - It Works!

It's kinda weird in a sense that it's weakness are his strong point.. let me enumerate it this way:

Pro's of the Con's:

1.  The figure is small                 - But it makes a compact Alternate and Robot mode
2.  It's hollow                            - And yet the toy is sturdy and solid
3.  Simplistic Transformation      - But the process is fun and super enjoyable
4.  No weapon gimmick            - But offers you great articulation, worthy to be marketed as it's gimmick


ALTERNATE MODE:

When I first saw this, the first thing came in my mind was "Titanium  War Within Optimus Prime"..  But unlike it's infamous counterpart, this one so much better in every way..

Yes, length wise it is small.. But the height of the alt mode makes up for it.. Was about to gripe about it until I took these pictures and realize it.. ;)

It has paint detailing on it's shoulders, rims, windows, elbows, shins, and knee cap.. And with all the fantastic grooves this figure has, it's only natural for me to take advantage of it by lining them with a hobby pen to bring those lost details back to life..


ROBOT MODE:

The trick to appreciate the proportion of the bot mode is to get the proper stance..  This is one of the common issues I have with the photos I saw online, making FOC prime look short and squish..

Unfortunately, the back part is hollow specially on the legs.. I know hasbro is trying to make a way to keep the price point low, but a little plastic panel to cover the legs doesn't hurt much..   

And the only accessories comes with the package.. A weird and somewhat hollowed gun..

And it stores at the back of FOC prime or on top of the alt mode..

ARTICULATION:

This is where the figure shines.. Thanks to it's well balanced POA's, you can have FOC prime in almost every position you want.. Standing pose, ground pose, launching pose - you name it!

 Gotta be one of the best prime head mold out there..

How many transforming primes can effectively do this?!  Even my well articulated gundams have issues doing the flying kick stand, but not FOC prime.. :)

CONCLUSION:

The package doesn't give you much when it comes to accessories and transforming gimmicks.. But makes up with great articulation and playability..  Also, take advantage of all the fantastic grooves and panel linings to bring out the details of the figures..  

Overall, this figure surprised me! And i'm very glad I was wrong on my early assessment because this toy is pure fun.. It is still not hard to get one so make sure to grab it while you still can.. CHEERS!!!