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Snarl

May 20, 2009
 

Slag Snarl is a bit low on useful articulation, particularly in Beast Mode, and his accessory needs work. But his transformation is fun, and he looks neat. Overall rating: Good

Swoop

May 20, 2009
 

Basically a single minor flaw in one mode to slightly blemish an otherwise fantastic toy. Overall rating: Very Good

Samurai Prowl

April 23, 2009
 

The base figure stands alone without any trouble, and isn't the armor more fun than some ninja stars and a traffic light? Overall rating: Excellent

Waspinator

April 12, 2009
 

Fantastic beast mode only brought down slightly by bad choices with two-thirds of the legs, and the robot mode has some articulation failings. Overall rating: Very Good.

Swindle

February 01, 2009
 
The paint could have been better, and the articulation could have been better. And the Vehicle Mode could have been better. If the shoulder and torso problems turn out to be widespread, those could definitely have been better, too. It will probably not shock you to learn Swindle's Overall Rating: Could Have Been Better.

Blurr

January 21, 2009
 
A very competent fantasy-car Transformer. May we be so lucky to get more this solid. Overall rating: Very Good.

Cybertron Mode Optimus Prime

December 04, 2008
 

The latest in a long string of highly articulated Deluxe-sized Optimus Primes. Overall Rating: Very Good

Sentinel Prime

November 26, 2008
 
Solid vehicle mode and straightforward transformation, but technically lacking robot mode. Overall rating: Could Have Been Better.

Ratchet

June 22, 2008
 
Of the Animated toys he owns so far, Ratchet is RAC's favorite. Overall rating: Very Good

Lockdown

June 13, 2008
 
Suffers some technical deficiencies, but still a solid toy, and enjoyably stylistic. Overall rating: Good.

Blackarachnia

June 09, 2008
 
While the figure is good enough on its own between a playable beast mode and a rather nice robot mode, the accessory is the unexpected high point. Overall rating: Excellent