Top Five of 2019
Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2019 1:51 am
There were so many good-looking figures this year, which is why I limited my purchases -- no characters that already have an MP representation (with exception of Optimus Prime, and his nemesis Megatron, and Ultra Magnus because I was impressed that the inner robot was a different mold than Prime.)
That means no Siege Sideswipe, Ironhide/ratchet, Datsuns, Soundwave, Starscream, Shockwave, etc. At this point my CHUG collection is mostly dedicated to the "Rebirth" cast.
And of course, I didn't buy MP-45 Bumblebee because I felt it was an insult. MP-47 Hound will probably only get here tomorrow so he wasn't a candidate...
And here were are --
MP-44 Optimus Prime
A "high-end" representation of my favourite version of my favourite character. Now he literally looks like he stepped out of the screen. Dat beautiful face. Takara had gone to great lengths (perhaps too much) to make sure the robot-mode had only details from the cartoon -- including storing the sides of the cab in his legs. Just wish Takara had used a different material for the antennas and skipped the voice-box. Such an expansive "collector" figure, and they sacrificed the size of his backpack for a kiddie-gimmick. I have my DVD set and the internet, I don't need the figures to read their lines.
Siege Optimus Prime
The CHUG Prime I wanted for a long time. Could stand to be a lil bit more on-model, and they should have painted the crotch, but it's the best CHUG Prime yet. I'd also get the EarthRise one, had they not cheaped out on the deco.
Siege Skyfire (Jetfire)
Even better than the last Skyfire, this one's bigger and very on-model in both modes. He's got some cool gimmicks/mechanisms. And he fits pretty well with both CHUG and MP. Wish he had interchangeable facial-expressions (and that I'd paid the discounted price.)
Siege Flywheels (Skytread)
Such a great update, it's perfect for its size/class. Battletrap should have got the same treatment (I skipped him because the two individual-robots gimmick hurt the actual "Battletrap" mode.)
Siege Reflector (Refraktor)
I've wanted an Apeface since Titans Return, and he turned out fine. But Reflector was just more fun. Wish they had included the viewfinder piece somehow.
And here are all my figures from 2019 --
SS-38 Prime
Best Bayverse Prime yet. Deco could be a wee bit better. (And they used the wrong truck model.)
Cog & Brunt
Fun! Almost made top five.
Siege Ultra Magnus
After years of white Convoys redecos it's great to see so many proper UM figures. And like I said, I'm impressed the inner Prime was its own mold.
Siege Megatron
Best Chug Megatron yet, I guess.. but it's still a tank. Could have used wrist swivels and a little more paint.
Apeface
Finally. Bring on Snapdargon!
What are your top five?
That means no Siege Sideswipe, Ironhide/ratchet, Datsuns, Soundwave, Starscream, Shockwave, etc. At this point my CHUG collection is mostly dedicated to the "Rebirth" cast.
And of course, I didn't buy MP-45 Bumblebee because I felt it was an insult. MP-47 Hound will probably only get here tomorrow so he wasn't a candidate...
And here were are --
MP-44 Optimus Prime
A "high-end" representation of my favourite version of my favourite character. Now he literally looks like he stepped out of the screen. Dat beautiful face. Takara had gone to great lengths (perhaps too much) to make sure the robot-mode had only details from the cartoon -- including storing the sides of the cab in his legs. Just wish Takara had used a different material for the antennas and skipped the voice-box. Such an expansive "collector" figure, and they sacrificed the size of his backpack for a kiddie-gimmick. I have my DVD set and the internet, I don't need the figures to read their lines.
Siege Optimus Prime
The CHUG Prime I wanted for a long time. Could stand to be a lil bit more on-model, and they should have painted the crotch, but it's the best CHUG Prime yet. I'd also get the EarthRise one, had they not cheaped out on the deco.
Siege Skyfire (Jetfire)
Even better than the last Skyfire, this one's bigger and very on-model in both modes. He's got some cool gimmicks/mechanisms. And he fits pretty well with both CHUG and MP. Wish he had interchangeable facial-expressions (and that I'd paid the discounted price.)
Siege Flywheels (Skytread)
Such a great update, it's perfect for its size/class. Battletrap should have got the same treatment (I skipped him because the two individual-robots gimmick hurt the actual "Battletrap" mode.)
Siege Reflector (Refraktor)
I've wanted an Apeface since Titans Return, and he turned out fine. But Reflector was just more fun. Wish they had included the viewfinder piece somehow.
And here are all my figures from 2019 --
SS-38 Prime
Best Bayverse Prime yet. Deco could be a wee bit better. (And they used the wrong truck model.)
Cog & Brunt
Fun! Almost made top five.
Siege Ultra Magnus
After years of white Convoys redecos it's great to see so many proper UM figures. And like I said, I'm impressed the inner Prime was its own mold.
Siege Megatron
Best Chug Megatron yet, I guess.. but it's still a tank. Could have used wrist swivels and a little more paint.
Apeface
Finally. Bring on Snapdargon!
What are your top five?