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Camaroman2 07-25-2010 07:22 PM

Review: Bombshock with Combaticons
 
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Went to Galaxy Comics and Collectibles today and picked this guy up. They also had some HFTD stuff, but I picked this over it, and I'm not disappointed.

Name: Bomshock (with Combaticons).
Affiliation: Decepticons.
Sub group: Maybe the Arielbots? Just kidding, the Combaticons.
Price:$29.99, but I paid $39.99:mad:

This is my first written review, so tell me what you think.

The box for these guys is quite appealing and pleasing to look at. Overall, this guy is quite pleasing. I thank God for the new paper twist ties, but I still had some trouble getting this guy out of the box. Especially the APC Drone, as I feared that if I applied too much force, he'd break. Luckily, I got him out of the box safely in the end. The drones are lovely, and the only thing I don't like is that the armored car could use some more paint. Vehicle mode is nice, and is a great homage to G1. I love the general aesthetic and colouration. Paint was applied neatly, and I have nothing to complain about in that department. The only real problems are the obtrusive blue power cores and the fact that there is a gap between where the arms connect and the main body. The Transformation is easy, but it never gets old, and is quite enjoyable. In robot mode this guy is great looking and quite articulated. If you don't get Bomshock, get the repaint coming out soon. He has an equal mix of ball joints and swivel joints, which works well. The only thing to complain about is the obtrusive blue pegs. Lastly, there is the "Power Up" mode. I have to say, that this is the most desirable mode to me, as the blue pegs don't show and he looks bad ass. The limbs are decent and the torso is immaculate looking. Colouration is, again, very nice and appealing. Articulation is fairly decent, aside from there being none in the elbow. Overall, I'm quite pleased with him.

Overall: 9/10 Aside from the blue pegs, I find no real flaws with this figure, and recommend picking him up.

Tekkamanraiden 07-25-2010 07:30 PM

Re: Review: Bombshock with Combaticons
 
Very nice review, excellent photos. I believe you were meant 'aerialbots' instead of 'arielbots' as a combiner made of mermaids would be odd, though I'm sure it would make an interesting FFF on toplessrobot.

Ultra Maverick 07-25-2010 08:29 PM

Re: Review: Bombshock with Combaticons
 
great review,
I'm eagerly awaiting these figures, which should make it to my mailbox tomorrow!

Pascal 07-25-2010 09:19 PM

Re: Review: Bombshock with Combaticons
 
My thoughts exactly, Camaroman2! Bombshock is my 2nd favorite torso behind Huffer and his limbs are much better than the Aerialbots ones imo.

Matrix_Holder 07-25-2010 09:58 PM

Re: Review: Bombshock with Combaticons
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Tekkamanraiden (Post 256941)
Very nice review, excellent photos. I believe you were meant 'aerialbots' instead of 'arielbots' as a combiner made of mermaids would be odd, though I'm sure it would make an interesting FFF on toplessrobot.

I would so buy that TF, come on hasbro...make this toy!

Camaroman2 07-26-2010 08:46 AM

Re: Review: Bombshock with Combaticons
 
Thanks for pointing that out, Tekkamanraiden. Guess I should have checked spelling a little more closely. Also, thanks to everyone else for all the kind comments.

Prowl_2009 07-26-2010 09:39 AM

Re: Review: Bombshock with Combaticons
 
Great review!

Ultra Maverick 07-27-2010 10:45 AM

Re: Review: Bombshock with Combaticons
 
Got both the 5-packs in the mail yesterday from Automaton toys,
great sets, though I feel the 2 pack scout figures are better quality than the commander figures found in the 5-packs. Smoulder looks great with the combaticon drones, especially if you put his connector joints for his arms pointing down, looks more savage that way.

Huffer is also a really solid combiner, though I am not a fan of the villian-esque head.

crimbot 07-27-2010 11:34 AM

Re: Review: Bombshock with Combaticons
 
Nice Review Camaroman2, I'd love to see more!

JLvatron 07-27-2010 11:46 AM

Re: Review: Bombshock with Combaticons
 
Nice review, man! And thanks for the pics. :)

I guess I'm not sold on the whole 'drone' thing, but at least Bruticus is in better shape than Energon Fatimus Prime.

For the future, if your review gets bigger, I'd recommend breaking down into sections like:
-Robot mode(s)
-Transformation
-Alt mode
-Combiner

But what you did was still nice. Thanks! :cool:


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