Rev.Figure.Review - Transformers Alternators - Rodimus Prime

Intro: When mentioned Transformers toys, the first thing that came into a person's head would probably be those toy car that we used to play with which transforms into some simple robot that would only attract small kids or so. Well, today we're taking a look at a much more different toy line in the Transformers universe - Transformers Alternators (Japanese toy line which is similar to this but features some die-cast parts are called Binaltech トランスフォーマー バイナルテック but with a heftier price tag).

Descriptions: Transformers Alternators line features car molded in 1:24 scale of accurate real-world vehicles which manufacturer obtained official licenses from their respective companies. The long story short, in year 2003 human formed alliance with Autobots, a few Autobots were victim to the 'Cosmic Rust' plague which eventually damages their body beyond any repair. They revive these Autobots with the project Binaltech which puts their sparks into real-world vehicles and thus we have the toy! Today, it's Alternator Rodimus Prime, he leads the Autobot after the demise of Optimus Prime in the Tranformers Movie 1986 version.

The vehicle is a Ford GT and feature some authentic design as the real thing.

The bonnet and boot of the car opens as well as both the doors (duh!). The wheels are made of rubber and not plastic, there are some chrome painted mirrors as well but there seems to be a slight paint job problem.

There's even a ford logo in front of the car as well as a license plate at the back.

The interior is done quite well also with steering, gear and meters intact!
Transformation is fairly complex for Alternators line but not the most difficult however the instruction manual provided did not do a pretty good job of explaining some part of it because it seems too brief and all fits into a single sheet of paper! way to go Hasbro...

Robot mode has good articulation throughout. Shoulder, arms, hands, head, knee, feet and last but not least the waist is articulated. There's even a visor on the head which can be pull down or up depending on taste. Engine is turned into double pistol to be held on both arms and can be tucked away behind his feet (not mentioned in the manual but included in Japanese version). One downside to the robot mode is the chest piece cannot really be fitted properly and come off easily, the designer should look into this problem earlier cos it is quite annoying when you move the robot and a slight touch will took the piece off.
Pros: Highly poseable robot mode, nice vehicle mode.

Cons: Minor paint job problem, slightly loosen chest piece.

Rating: 8.5/10 (would have been 9.5 if not for the loosely chest piece)

Enjoy the gallery below!

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