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Wed Mar 17, 2010 2:54 pm

I am in the process of maybe getting a few new figures. Brawn and Armorhide are two figures I'm interested in, and I've basically decided I'm going after Brawn but am skeptical about Armorhide. Anyone have this figure? If so, in your opinion, is it worth getting?

News Credits: 7 · Wed Mar 17, 2010 3:13 pm

My thoughts? Armorhide has got to be an ex-Decepticon, with that creepy face and those claws, and his bio hints that he fights dirty.

The toy itself is neat. His hands transform into seats in his alt mode, and the wheels have those shock absorber things you'd expect a real dune buggy to have. His transformation is a bit tricky (especially trying to get his hand-seats just right).

I'd recommend him, especially if you don't have Landmine from the last movie.

Wed Mar 17, 2010 3:53 pm

I bought armorhide and regret it. honestly i just don't care for his bot mode. His alt mode is okay, but i like the scout with the same vehicle better

News Credits: 9 · Wed Mar 17, 2010 3:55 pm

Agree w/ Noideaforaname. He's quite an excellent figure, very good articulation, and you can get him into some cool dynamic skating poses. I have TF1 Landmine, and I think I like Armorhide's darker color better, altho the big "DEFENSE" lettering on the front is a little puzzling. He can use his alt mode cannon as a handheld gun or an over-the-shoulder gun too. He and Brawn make excellent NEST Strike Team builders, I have 2 of each.

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Just watch the rear bumper parts, they like to fall off. EDIT- I should mention, both my Armorhides had very loose wheels, turns out the rivets had not been installed tight enough. Had to cinch them down with a pair of pliers. FWIW.