Picked up Alpha Bravo earlier today, here's a few pics, sorry about the quality of some of them, the best I could do with poor lighting.
Nice bot mode, I like how he can use the foot/hand as a weapon.
Helicopter mode is also nice, very clean and hardly any kibble.
I also like the weapon storage on him, haven't seen that mentioned anywhere else.
Not so sure about him as a leg, those rotor blades don't tab away at all, and just kind of flap around.
I personally think he works much better as an arm, the rotor blades are less conspicuous this way.
All in all a very good figure, I don't mind this guy replacing Slingshot as the deco is a direct homage to G1 Slingshot, both modes are pretty solid and the transformation is pretty satisfying. The only issue I have with the figure is the way the rotor blades flop around in bot and limb, if only they could tab into the tail section this guy would be perfect.
) and the others have sold out, I think. He's put aside those two for me and will put aside the others if they come in (long story but suffice to say, a favour is the least they owed us
). So, I'll find out what's there Saturday morning when I go to pick stuff up. I'm telling you this because I don't believe for a second that this is the only Smyth's getting all these deliveries so, without wanting to give false hope, it may be worth staying in touch with your local store if you want CW for Christmas.
