Devcon
Transformers - Legacy - Evolution (Hasbro) - Deluxe Class
Rated 4.70 stars by Karl T. Face
So, Devcon. This guy appeared exactly once on the old cartoon, and got passed over for a convention-exclusive toy twice. Somehow, he left enough of an impression to finally make it out this year. His badass bounty-hunter personality apparently left enough of an impression, because he sold out so fast they reissued him. Which is the only reason I found one. Starting with the robot, this is pretty much a somewhat more greebly recreation of the animation model. Which is fine, it was a solid look. Very rounded, for the most part. A few corners here and there. The colors are bright without feeling toyish. We get the usual swivel-hinges at the shoulders, elbows, and hips. Swivel waist, tilt/rocker ankles, and a ball joint neck. No wrists, but that's not too surprising given the transformation....[See More]

Detritus
Transformers - Legacy - Evolution (Hasbro) - Deluxe Class
Rated 4.00 stars by Karl T. Face
So this was a pre-paint of Hound, of course. Who is also on my list. Do I really want both? Kinda, yeah. Detritus is one of those Ehobby oddballs that have been cropping up lately, a Junkion that struck out on his own as a mercenary. Presumably he only speaks in spaghetti western quotes. Visually, he's a tan and brown jeep, plain and simple. Paint is a little bare, but at least we get hubcaps and a distinct winch. The usual Hologram Projector is present, along with a tubular pistol. Transformation is just around average thanks to a few fun twists canceled out by a few worrisome joints: the windshield is of course clear plastic, on a pin joint. The pec hinges on mine are quite stiff. The result is a tan and brown Hound. Again, it's all he's ever been, so no foul there. With that in mind,...[See More]

Prowl (Animated)
Transformers - Legacy - Evolution (Hasbro) - Deluxe Class
Rated 4.00 stars by Toasted Brains
While I haven't consumed a whole lot of Transformers media, I will say the late-2000s "Animated" series by Cartoon Network is my favorite. The unique characterizations, great writing and art style, and noteworthy voice cast hit all the marks for me, and getting a more screen-accurate than usual toyline certainly helped. When news came out that it would become a part of the current Legacy line, I was hyped, and even more by the fact that my favorite character, Prowl, would be the first one. When transitioning from just Legacy to Legacy "Evolution", the packaging colors went from purple to blue. The graphics and illustrations look great, and it's easy to get the figure freed up using some scissors. Yes, it's the plastic-free packaging Hasbro likes doing, but with some of their products...[See More]