Reviews

Mother frickin Soundwave! Nuff said.

Here is the first use of this mold we will inevitably see over and over lol. Anywho, here are my thoughts.

Much like Bumblebee Authentics Optimus Prime is much more limited in terms of articulation but has a unique transformation that I don't remember seeing on a Prime figure before. Both size classes of Prime feature the same transformation but the larger figure has the strange addition of an inside bending elbow joint. Both are fun figures and would make for great desk toys.

Megatron and Starscream are the real standouts from wave 1 of the Authentics line with Megatron being the best figure overall from wave 1. While simple, these figures are highly articulated and would fit in with any Scout/Legends sized figure.

Outside of some tolerance issues with the chest Voyager Starscream is a good figure and is using the best Tetrajet mold we'll probably get outside of Masterpiece. Many people will consider this figure a shell former and I don't feel that's accurate since there's a lot going on with the jet parts and main body coming together. This figure would be a solid addition to any collection.

While the Scout Class in the Cyberverse line is one of, if not the most polarizing sublines in Transformers history, I enjoy the figures for what they are. Shadow Striker features a fun spring-loaded blast effect that kinda reminds me of Mario Kart for some reason. Ultimately, I see most collectors passing on the figure and holding out for a Warrior Class version.

One of the last figures released from the Energon Igniters subline from Bumblebee: The Movie, Nitro Class Blitzwing is an interesting figure. Hasbro was able to work a nod to Animated by including a face-changing gimmick into the figure, a nice touch that's usually not found on these simplified figures. While I feel Dropkick is the overall better figure from the Nitro Class, Blitzwing might have some interest to fans of the movie and Animated.

Hasbro has gone ahead and saved the best for last, Ironhide is a fantastic figure and the best of the Power/Power+ subline. The transformation is the most involved of any previous Power figure and has the added benefit of ball-jointed arms. Ironhide is definitely worth a pick-up.

This is a figure that a lot of people were looking for when it was revealed, even people who don't usually enjoy simplified figures. This version of Soundwave is a tribute of sorts to a certain style and period during the 1980s. Turn up the melodic rock and enjoy this great toy.

I can't write all of this in the title so let me put everything on the front of the box right here. New Age: The Legendary Heroes: Ark Warrior No.03: Alliance ...but you can call him Transformers Autobot Prowl.