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News Credits: 10 · by **Lapse Of Reason** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:49 pm

Picked one up at WalMart today. I am far from a ROTF figure fan, just have the main characters, but I must say this is a very good figure in both modes. I got it because I figured it would look good with Classics (especially in alt mode). It does.

News Credits: 4 · by **Firebird** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:10 am

I wish my Walmart had Long Haul, It's one of the few ROTF figures I'm buying.

Congrats on finding one!

News Credits: 1 · by **Pontimax 01** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:19 am

I keep walking by him, drooling, but I never remember to bring enough money along for the extra purchase. He's very nice looking. Me wants.

News Credits: 1 · by **Jesterhead** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:23 am

I'll be searching every local Wally World, TRU, and Zellers tomorrow. He must be somewhere around here lol.

News Credits: 4 · by **tom brokaw** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:24 am

he is awesome.... but he is one of the very few TFs where i prefer him in his alt mode rather than bot mode

News Credits: 2 · by **Convotron** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:43 am

I like how Long Haul's robot mode makes him look kind of like the Hulk. A big ol' green brute. No purple pants, though.

by **Long-Haul** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 1:05 am

He looks too humanoid and bipedal next to Rampage and Demolishor, love the figure but very un-ROTF

News Credits: 1 · by **shonenfan4** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 1:49 am

Both his alt and robot mode is pretty sweet =P~

, might need to pick another one up for staying in robot mode while the other stays in alt mode. On a side note, Grindor and Long Haul seems to be showing up a lot more in stores, so those that are still looking for him will prob find him. :-?

News Credits: 7 · by **Omega Charge** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 5:06 pm

My Walmart has like 30 of them, and I got one the other day. He's a fantastic figure, he looks great.

by **Prime Riblet** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 5:49 pm

Omega Charge wrote:My Walmart has like 30 of them, and I got one the other day. He's a fantastic figure, he looks great.

He does look awefully good in both modes. Is the transformation fun? It looks like it would be a good one. I truly wish that he was Leader class, but oh well. I can't afford everything being that price!

by **MagnaBlade** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 8:13 pm

I really like the transformation. Its not finicky or too complex like many of the movie figures are IMO. I like the double joint on his front wheels that lets them shift position slightly from bot to truck mode.

News Credits: 3 · by **FracturedKoi** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 8:27 pm

I'm also really lovin this figure...he's surprisingly large *bigger than mixmaster*...and I love the fact that he's more...traditional looking. I like the more human proportions. I also noticed a bit of Mech-alive the package failed to point out...turn his head and gears in his chest turn and move.

I really love the figure...he's nice, big, and imposing.

And...is it just me...or is his mouth open like :O

News Credits: 4 · by **tom brokaw** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 8:34 pm

MagnaBlade wrote:I really like the transformation. Its not finicky or too complex like many of the movie figures are IMO....

agreed. i really enjoy transforming him.... he has more of a classics/universe transformation

by **Prime Riblet** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 8:49 pm

Very good. I think you guys made up my mind. I guess I need to drop some more cash!

News Credits: 5 · by **Barrelass** » Sun Aug 23, 2009 2:36 am

I must say that I to like him, but I have yet to be able to enjoy him to the fullest. Mine came with a hinge on his thigh/front end (I think), glued together, so I cannot transform him into truck mode, and have yet to find a replacement. Just my luck, but in bot mode, I have had no complaints, probably one of my top 3 favorites of the main line. Decent articulation, great head mold, and very bulky looking. Just cant wait to have one that I can transform.

News Credits: 1 · by **SKYWARPED_128** » Sun Aug 23, 2009 8:10 am

One of my latest ROTF acquisitions, and instantly one of my favorites. He's one of the most accurate and articulate Decepticons in the toyline.

He's sufficiently bulky for a Constructicon, and very poseable. And you just gotta love the head sculpt. Green mechanical ape/bug hybrid--what's not to like?

I'm not sure if my Long Haul figure's the only one with this issue, but there's a small stress mark on the left rear wheel hinge (the green part). Since it's only on the inside, it doesn't look like it'll cause any structural damage. Still, anyone notice this on yours?

News Credits: 2 · by **Stockade** » Sun Aug 23, 2009 8:51 am

I've had Long Haul for a couple of weeks now and i still play and transform him alot!! he never gets old and looks awesome with the rest of the constructicons!!! 100% awesome figure!! good job hasbro!!

by **Prime Riblet** » Sun Aug 23, 2009 6:25 pm

I just picked Long Haul up about an hour ago. He looks very good in both modes, and I really do like the transformation. It is a very nice figure in all respects. The hydraulic pistons in the arms/dump-bed are brilliant! I'm really happy I grabbed him.

One thing that bothers me, and I know there isn't much that can be done about it........but his size in alt mode is pretty damned small. It is smaller even than I expected. The deluxe size figures that are cars are as long as this dude. Sorry, just had such high hopes that I lost sight of reality.

Bottom line; This is easily one of the best figs in the RoTF line.

Like magnusalpha on Facebook · by **magnusalpha** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:36 pm

I'd buy him, if I could find him

I'm not excited enough about him to pay shipping, though.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 1:23 pm

This guy is definitely near the top of my ROTF want-list. Looks great in both modes, and I have strange affinity for construction vehicles. Ones with good bot modes, anyway.

by **Prime Riblet** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 5:21 pm

kirbenvost wrote:This guy is definitely near the top of my ROTF want-list. Looks great in both modes, and I have strange affinity for construction vehicles. Ones with good bot modes, anyway.

Long Haul is certainly a good one. They really designed this guy well.

News Credits: 4 · by **tom brokaw** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 4:27 am

Prime Riblet wrote:
kirbenvost wrote:This guy is definitely near the top of my ROTF want-list. Looks great in both modes, and I have strange affinity for construction vehicles. Ones with good bot modes, anyway.

Long Haul is certainly a good one. They really designed this guy well.

yup. aside from leader jet optimus prime and ha bb, this is one of the best rotf figures

News Credits: 12 · by **GuyIncognito** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 12:49 pm

Who DOESN'T like him? It's my favorite ROTF figure so far.

I just noticed the other day that turning his head makes the thing in his chest rotate! Kind of pointless, since it's so subtle and unnoticeable, but a nice little detail anyway.

by **Warbreaker** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:13 am

Like him? great! I too think he's a great toy too, though his handrails get stress marks too easily - I fiddle with mine carefully and the base of those rails have still turned white! Hasbro really, really should have used the hated flexy-plastic for those parts, what with them being so thin and all.

News Credits: 2 · by **Skyfire77** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:18 pm

magnusalpha wrote:I'd buy him, if I could find him

I'm not excited enough about him to pay shipping, though.

Yeah, I finally broke down and bought him and Sideswipe off Amazon. I bit the bullet and signed up for Amazon Prime (unlimited two-day shipping for $79 a year? Sure) last month.

I think LH may be my favorite ROTF figure so far. He's not stupidly complex, looks good in either mode, and I love the spring-action blades. I will be painting him, however, just as soon as I decide on a shade of green. That alt mode is way too realistic not to paint and weather.