This wasn't an easy list to make, especially in terms of ranking them...
10. Legacy Galvatron
Between liking the character and getting the fixed shoulders, scrapping the battle damage paint apps, and the fact that I scored this figure for just over $30, even unopened this guy makes my list.
9. SS86 Wreck-gar
I don't even love this character, but this is one of those figures that's so well done imo, specifically the bot mode, that he deserves making the cut.
8. Legacy Wild Rider
Most TF figures have some sort of issue with the bot proportions. But not this guy.
I also think his vehicle mode was really well done.
7. Legacy Kickback
He's my least favorite of the 3, but I've waited so, so long to get deluxe scale Insecticons; I still remember how excited I was to get this guy in-hand. He may never make another top 10 list for me again, especially once Shrapnel and Bombshell join my collection, but for now, he's definitely in.
6. Legacy Jhiaxus
Out of nowhere came this badass figure... Sure, his ship is borderline clown vibes, but his bot mode is incredibly good. He is right up there with Kingdom Cyclonus for me in terms of quality and just a solid, well done figure. If I had any real love for this character, he'd be top 4.
5. Legacy Blitzwing
Even with a janky jet mode, I look at this guy's bot mode, and it seriously makes me happy.
I think the tank mode is plenty good, and I personally love that they followed the weird animation model. But on bot mode looks alone, I love this figure.
4. Legacy Motormaster
I still remember how excited I first was about the UW version... I could easily look past the proportion issues and never really expected anything better. Hats-off to Hastak on this figure; considering it basically has to be a well-functioning triple changer, this guy should be on everyone's top 10 list.
3. SS86 Slag
He has issues. He's missing a portion of his tail, and I really dislike it being compromised for weapon storage. Yet the bot mode (even with a couple issues) is another one that just makes me happy to see. This is also one of those where I've been waiting for a legit, animation accurate, in-scale figure for what feels like a ridiculously long time.
2. SS86 Sludge
He also has issues. A lot of the dino mode isn't great. But again, the bot mode (of course as we know with a couple QC issues) in terms of appearance is so on point. With each one of these SS86 Dinobot releases, I'm just more excited for the next.
1. Maketoys Reflector
Not even one of my favorite Decepticon characters. But after being unhappy enough with the Siege versions to pass on those, and never having these guys in my collection, they are really sweet figures. It helps that they compliment my favorite figure so well. It was also really nice to get these from TFSource on a major sale. Love these 3 little guys!
Honorable Mentions (in no real order):
SS86 Ironhide: even though I don't have him in-hand yet, I've watched enough reviews to know I'm down with this version over the others.
Selects Behold Galvatron: This variant makes really good use of a monochromatic color scheme, as well as the tiny painted accent lines.
SS86 Kup: Surprisingly much better than the original version, and is what an SS86 figure should be.
SS86 Cliffjumper: Same reasons as Kup. The animation accurate paint job is glorious.
SS86 Arcee: Still unopened, but I really slacked off initially in even trying to see the improvements. And they're definitely there. Glad I got her on sale, but a solid addition for sure.
SS86 Junkheap: Also still unopened. But in some ways, I like this mold better than Wreck-gar's.
SS86 Perceptor: Overall just really well done. It's not that I love him, but he's definitely good enough to where I'm very glad I have him.
Velocitron Cosmos: Can't believe I forgot about this guy... It's partly because he's not opened yet. This is partly because yeah, he's pretty rare. But I love that this guy is different from all of the other Autobots that are cars and trucks, and the icing is that he was done well.