by MrBlack » Thu Dec 22, 2016 10:58 am
- Weapon: Fusion Cannon
Honestly, this was a really great year for Transformers. The Titans Return line has been fantastic. A few missteps (Fat Ravage, Galvatron's head), but some really stellar figures. HasTak nailed Blurr, and the Brainstorm remold might be even better. Hardhead has amazing play value, and even the beast bots look great.
The Robots in Disguise line improved this year, with some killer Decepticons (Fracture, Thunderhoof, Bisk, Starscream) being thrown in the mix. Yeah, Hasbro could toss another buck worth of paint into the figures, but they're fun and a good line for the kids.
I know there were some complaints about the Masterpiece line this year, but, for all their flaws, I really loved this year's lineup. Ratchet and Ironhide both have a really fun transformation, the bots look great, and they come with a gaggle of accessories (seriously, I could have done with a lot fewer). Tracks and Road Rage have serious flaws, but I still think they're fun figures, so long as you don't spend the moon on them. The standout for me this year was Hot Rodimus. I love, love that figure! He looks great in both modes (backpack be damned!), his transformation is a lot of fun, and he is perhaps the most poseable figure of the entire MP line. Just a really incredible figure.