chuckdawg1999

I bought one of these the other day, because I am THAT cool.

At first, I was angry, then I was just disappointed. Tracks should've been a fantastic figure, everything they were trying is really cool and inventive. Unfortunately, some poor design choices lead to a figure that looks good but can never be touched. If some tolerances were a little better, if pegs and posts came together better, this could've been a figure of the year contender, as it is I can't recommend it at all.

Red Alert is our first look at the retooled Not-Lamborghini mold that will be released through exclusive channels in Kingdom. While having a new look that's really noticeable in vehicle mode, the transformation is the same. All the panels fold and hinges bend the way you would expect and are used to. While this mold can be seen as a Masterpiece replacement, there's just not enough new here to strongly recommend these newer looks over their Siege releases.

Core Class Soundwave could've been a great figure that unfortunately with some QC issues and odd sculpt choices is only a good figure. The use of ball joints results in hips and elbows that are on the cusp of being floppy. The cassette mode is fine from the front, from the real the lack of a way to secure the arms makes it hard to have a clean look. While I find it hard to recommend Soundwave fully, it will work well in a Core Class display with Megatron and Starscream.

It's not a bird, it's not a plane, it's Wingfinger! This fosilizer is based on the bones of a flying dinosaur, and it's an ok figure. I found myself enjoying Dino mode more but I was impressed that you can make a bow of sorts out of the parts. While not a first-round purchase, you might find something of interest to this bony fellow.

I liked the original Beast Wars Cheetor toy and this version from Kingdom is really good too. While I miss having a blaster the smooth and simple transformation makes up the loss. I'm sure you've already bought this figure if interested so enjoy!

This Transformer certainly isn't for the birds! Airazor is a fun toy with a unique transformation that really works for a bird-based figure. If you are a fan of Beast Wars I'm sure you already have the figure, for everyone else it's a solid toy and worth the purchase.

Authentics Shockwave is an ok figure. Stylistically it shares a lot with the Cyber Battalion Shockwave from a few years ago, while borrowing from the Cyberverse aesthetic and adding some nice touches like knee articulation. While not the best figure from the Authentics line, it's a solid entry and worth the purchase.

It's a transforming Raptor, at least what I knew to be a Raptor. Who knows what they're supposed to look like now. It's a great figure and you should definitely pick it up if you're a fan of Beast Wars and don't want to spend the $300+ on the Masterpiece.

This and the Megatron set would be something to have in any collection.

Authentics Barricade is probably the best Bravo Class figure I've handled. The transformation is solid, and while the joints are a little looser than I prefer, the figure isn't a floppy mess. Definitely worth the purchase.

It may be one of the smallest, but Huffer is one of the strongest of the G1 Transformers. It's great to finally get a new-mold representation of the classic character for our collections. Transformation is fun and there's lots of play with the joints, something the sculpt hides really well. While the extra accessories are nice I see those being left in the box as they were something Huffer never really used in the cartoon. Definitely recommended.

D'oh! Not the first time that happened.

Nothing like a tank with a little onomatopoeia, emphasis on little. Warpath is another in the line of Minibot updates that some feel falls a little short of the price point. I like Warpath, it's a solid figure that you might like too.

Continuing our look at something completely different is Shinkalion Z E6 N'EX. This time the trains are in red and are packing some serious firepower. The articulation of the figure tends to favor the more blaster-based type weapons this Robo is packing. As before with the Hyabusa, if you're looking for something different with your transforming robots, give this line a look.