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Falls Apart - Don't Bother!
Ok, I'm really tired of spending money on these cheap plastic toys!First of all, it was really hard to put together - maybe others haven't found this, but it took me about 2 hours to try to decipher the instructions.Second, it falls apart really easily.My son couldn't use the pinball shooter because it detached from the main part of the toy before every shot.The plastic belt that runs the big ball mover wheel always comes off, and other pieces have fallen off frequently.He played with it only for about 15 minutes and now it sits in a big pile in the corner.This is mainly because it doesn't stay together and he got frustrated.It was a TOTAL waste of money!Stay away from this one!!!

Very Imaginiative
This toy not only is a form of pinball, if you collect the little figures (the ones with interchangeable parts), you can make a whole adventure!I really liked this item, and it was affordable! ... Read more

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The Ultimate Ravage
This figure is just beautiful in both modes. Some people don't like Ravage being a robot (basically like any other Transformer) with a Beast head. It can look kinda weird if you focus on that. I just love this mold. Tracks and Battle Ravage (who is molded from Tracks). Both have beautiful forms in both robot mode and car mode. Great details, armed to the teeth and dynamic color scheme.

His Decepticon symbol is one of the bigger, bolder symbols in this line. As far as the Decepticon Alternators I own I consider him the best looking all-around. I might move him down a notch when I recieve my Alternator Shockblast (which Amazon now has so go buy it while you can!)

What would have been really cool is if they had a way for Battle Ravage to store his original cassette mode. In the Alternators storyline (well Binaltech which is basically the same thing) Battle Ravage is capable of storing his cassette mode.

Unlike Silverstreak, Smokescreen & Grimlock, Battle Ravage is among the new line of Alternators that look good even in plastic. If you want the best and metallic I'd recommend the Binal Tech line. They are in the $40-50 range. Personally, I never shelled this much out and don't have one of the figures because the Alternators are satisfying and cheap enough for me.

Overall, this is a great figure. I highly recommend buying him.

Don't let this "Kitty" go Away
The Alternators line is truly one of a kind, none other come as detailed, and Lives up to the motto "Robots in Disguise" than this one (maybe the early Generation One figures), Autobot Tracks was the hardest one to find, I never got him, but we finally have his "decepti-clone" to add to the collection, I bought this one mostly to complete the "void" that Tracks never filled in my collection, I wasn't dissapointed at all, the black 'Vette really looks nice in both modes, he is a little hard to Transform, mostly the legs will give you trouble, but totally worth it, with the current troubles with alternators distribution(Check the Transformers discussion forums), I consider it awesome that they are back on Amazon, so don't let this opportunity go (I also recommend Grimlock, Windcharger and Swindle)and get Ravage for yourself.

A Jaguar becomes a Corvette. Decepticons Forever!
Battle Ravage is a repaint/redeco of the earlier released Tracks. Ravage differs from Tracks' coupe vehicle mode with him being the 2004 Chevy Corvette Z06 convertible. He has new wheels and a sleek black paint job that reminds us of the panther he once was.

One of the fun things about this new release is that collectors of the Beast wars line can use him as "Covert Agent" Ravage in that line as well.

Transformation wise, this one is going to be a challenge. Tracks/Ravage is one of the harder figures to change into a robot. It took me a good twenty minutes to get Tracks/Ravage transformed to robot mode and several weeks to figure out how to change him back. It's tricky getting those legs underneath the windshield and those arms back into position. But once you memorize where things go it should be no problem. The engine becomes the gun on this vehicle.

Ravage/Tracks sports an amazing amount of articulation. Ball jointed neck, shoulders, shoulder pivot, ball jointed elbows, bicep, mid bicep, wrists, trigger finger other, three fingers, semi ball hips double knees (hindered due to car kibble,) and ankles Ravage even has an articulated Jaw!
If you have the Autobot alternators, you have to get the "Covert Agent" to build up your Decepticon ranks.
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Editorial Review

This is not one of those el cheapo plastic Transformers; it’s high quality, metal, and collectible, with superb details and sturdy construction. Even old people (such as this reviewer) who aren’t exactly big Transformers fans can’t help but marvel at the ingenious design that allows a sleek sports car to become, with the right sequence of folds and flips, a ferocious towering robot. And if you can’t figure out exactly how to achieve the transformation, you’re not alone; but don’t worry--just ask your nearest eight-year old for help. Includes decals and weapons.--David Stoesz ... Read more

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The downfall of G1 reissues
I'm actually sorry to see the current prices of the G1 reissues, not only on Amazon, but also on the Toys R Us stores, because this probably means the END of the american G1 reissues, it's been a while since they released anything new, and so far no news about new releases, so, this is the end, I'm writing this on the Silverstreak post because not only it's one of my favorite Transformers, but because it was the FIRST one I got, as a christmas present, almost 20 years ago, I remember how amazed I was by just looking at the package, and even more when I got it out, simply amazing, even to this day I still am, the G1 line was and it's still great, it's a shame it wasn't very appreciated in the last few years and it's second run ended fast, so don't give it a second thought, get this guys while they last, don't wait for another 20 years.

Autobots, transform and roll out!
I am so glad that TRU decided to re-release these classic transformers from back in my grade school days.These toys are still the best Transformers ever!

This Silverstreak re-issue is almost exactly like the original.There are some differences, though.Silversteak's gun is now black, not silver like the original, and the missles do not fire at all (the firing button on the launchers are removed altogether).And let's not forget the name change (originally he was Bluestreak).

I am also a little disappointed by the quality of the re-issue.I compared this Silverstreak to an original Smokescreen I had since '85.For those that don't know, Silverstreak and Smokescreen are exactly the same, just different color scheme.The materials of the re-issue, though still die-cast, feels cheaper, and the workmanship feels coarse and shoddy.These new toys just don't seem to transform as smoothly.Some joints are too tight, while other joints are too loose.The re-issues are made in China, and it just does not live up to the high standards set by the Japanese originals.

If you are a bored 31yrd like me who wants to recapture a bit of child hood memories, this is the toy for you.You are getting a decent re-issue at a reasonable price.But if you are shopping for a kid who has never seen these, you're probably better off buying one of the more current Transformer lines.The classics are more expensive, smaller in size, and more fragile.Only buy for people who will appreciate them.

One of my favorite G1 cars.
I remember having my original Silverstreak as a kid. I also remember breaking him trying to transform him. I tried to twist the legs around, forgetting to move the crotch part up to allow this move and broke him in half!

Now I have two Silverstreaks. One opened and one still in the box. I think out of all the G1 cars that were alike (Smokescreen, Prowl and Silverstreak) Silverstreak stands out as the best looking in both car and robot mode. The silver is so sleak and awesome looking. I highly recommend buying it (...). I doubt there are any prices lower then this online. Shop til you drop! ... Read more

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Windcharger is awesome!
I'm just a sucker for red figures. And when you compare the G1 original Windcharger (a very weak bad-looking robot) to this, it is light-years behind this wonderful figure. First off he comes with two hoods. A covertible mode (which looks better) and a full hood which can be used as a shield in robot mode.

While not being too impressed with the car mode (just isn't my type) his robot mode if very impressive and great to look at. His transformation is relatively easy with a catch. I had a bit if a struggle to transform the front end on my Windcharger. Sometimes it's just a matter of being patient. If you force things they can break.

Windcharger did not have any pieces come off in transformation (unlike Grimlock, Silverstreak, Smokescreen & Hound). That's a big plus even though the pieces that come off can be put back together easily (unless really broken).

I highly recommend Windcharger. A great figure.

Now, this guy was a surprise
I'm a big fan of the Alternators line, I have all of them up to Battle Ravage, with the exception of Tracks (Lucky people, the ones who found him), I have to admit, I was kind of unsure about WindCharger, he didn't look good on the pictures, specially on vehicle mode, man I was wrong, he is so full of detail, and easy to transform compared to the others, his pieces stay in place on both modes, my only complain would be about his gun, is not complete, the "cannon-exhaust pipe" was cut off, if you want this wait for the binal-tech version (Named Overdrive).
Bottom line is that Windcharger is a great addition to any collection, and fun to play with too.

Better then Gee-Wun!
Now I"m a long time fan of Transformers and Alternators are a welcome release next to the Reissues that are out. Windcharger is a nice mold and a fun figure to play with. His converteble top doubles as a sheild not shown in pics. But overall I recomend buying this figure for the kid inside. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Resembling a beefed-up Hummer, this all-terrain cruiser for Rescue Heroes figures sports a massive green body, jumbo studded tires, and working sirens and lights mounted to the top. A working tow wench rests on the orange front bumper, which is actually the head of a hidden "bumperbot," or robot, attached to the underside of the vehicle. When paired with a Rescue Hero, the robot communicates in English ("The smoke is heavy!"); otherwise, it's reduced to electronic gibberish. The truck is suitable for a variety of rescue missions--the bumperbot's pneumatic handcuffs, for example, can clear trees or pull victims from car wrecks--and would be a dream toy for many kids. Action figures are sold separately. --Andy Boynton ... Read more

Reviews (4)

Cool cruiser
My kids seem to be enjoying this cruiser. It is very "cool" looking....and the nice larger size that most RH vehicles are, but not obnoxiously large.

I agree with the other reviews about the robot/tow capacity!It doesn't seem to stay in place long enough...although they have seemed to pull some things for periods of time...it occasionally falls off though with enough force.The robot guy itself is pretty cool, just wish it did it's job under the car properly.(Oh, and one of my sons doesn't get why the robot hooks more to the "front" to tow, rather than the back..."that's where the tow truck does it, mom! It should be in the back!"-according to him, and he's right!heehee)

I still think it is worthwhile if your child is into RH/vehicles.

Nice Cruiser, Dumb Accessory
My 4-year-old is new to Rescue Heroes so we started his collection for Christmas. We bought this cruiser, but I didn't really understand that you needed the action figure-sidekick combo to really have fun with it (the talking back and forth). My son doesn't really care, he just uses the 2 regular figures he got. He drives it all over the house and it seems to really be a sturdy toy. The robot thing you snap onto the bottom is really stupid, though. Did anyone even test it before putting it on the market? I can't get it into place quite right and when you use it as a wench to pull something else it just falls right off. Good thing my child is creative, he just has the robot stand up and pull "stuck cars" out of the "mud" by itself.

Takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'
Our son "somehow" let this fall down our stairs onto our hardwood floor...it survived and still works fine...I do agree with the robot and the magnets underneath...not real easy to deal with, but overall, this is a cool toy. ... Read more

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Rodney and Fender...
This is a great toy. Both Rodney and Fender have magnetic feet, and you can take them apart and put them together in different ways. It is also very durable. Just don't give this to small kids that would put this in their mouth. The figures are small, and if a small kid were to take Rodney's head off, they could swallow the head very easily. It is a fun toy for all ages! Also, don't forget to see the movie that these figures were based on.

Cool Toy!!
Another great toy from the Robots movie.My son really loves these.They are very kid friendly and all the parts are interchangeable. ... Read more

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Wondercrap!
We bought one of these three days ago for my four-year-old. On day two, after using it as described in the "instructions," the string broke. We returned it to Toys R Us an hour ago, got a new one, and after using it twice, the whirly thing cracked. $10.00 and a child's expectations down the toilet. Thanks, Mattel.

Watch the String
My 7-year-old loves things that spin and things that fly, so he was very happy to receive this as a gift.

I don't see how he can possibly pull the string hard enough to get the top to fly to a decent height or distance.Also, after only having the toy for 2 hours, the string became completely tangled inside. I unscrewed it and forced the pieces apart to fix the string, but he hasn't played with it much since then. There shouldn't be any way to have the string jam if you are playing with it properly, so I don't consider this very durable.

Great
Wonderbot does fly great!He is really cool.I think I would recommend this to anyone who asked.He is so cute, and is not a lot of money ... Read more

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WING SABER!
The Product name for this item is wrong. His name is not "Six Saber" it's "Wing Saber". Wing Saber is the the toy that is not much fun on his own, but he is GREAT when combined with Optimus Prime. Don't bother getting him if you don't have Prime, but if you do, then you NEED Wing Saber ... Read more

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COOL!!!!
This figure is COOL! I have seen the comercials, and liked them,so i picked up this one. I have the collection!! These two packs come with: two figures,earachangable parts, and a piece to build the villian. Worth buying! ... Read more

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this thing is BAD
i dont know what to do with it. i jus swing it around. then i throw it somewhere. it is really boring. if i were someone else, i would not get it.

i did not like this at all
when i bought it i had a little fun all you do is put it in your hand and well i guess swing it aroundand after like 1 day i though it awayi did not like it but if you want to make a compleat set then i guess yull have to buy it. ... Read more

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Armada's Perceptor gets an Upgrade
Energon Perceptor

I was originally reticent to buy this, but due to the recent lack of new toys (I haven't gotten anything since Arcee in June), I gave in. Definitely an improvement over the Armada Perceptor team!


High Wire:

Vehicle Mode: High Wire is my least favorite of the Perceptor team and the main reason why is also one of my main complaints about the Energon line...things don't lock into place and he ends up looking more like a pile of plastic pieces than a sleek dirt bike. The colors are okay, but the entire bottom of the bike is white and it kind of looks dull. When you get it semi into place, it does look nice, but it would have been so much nicer if it was able to lock into place.

Robot Mode: Another case of a decent, but not great idea that just fails in the end. One of my main problems with it is that unlike the picture on the box, the entire top half of the robot mode is unpainted. Sometimes they are able to pull this off, but on this toy, it just looks unfinished. Again, like his Armada predecessor, High Wire has one arm that is just a bike wheel. Kind of disappointing, but I do like the other arm, which has an exhaust pipe that doubles as a possible gun. He doesn't stand up well, but ends up being decent, not good. Oh and he loses points for falling over easily.


Sureshock:

Vehicle Mode: First thing first, unlike High Wire, Sureshock holds together rather well, much to my relief. He's a dirt bike and a definite improvement over his Armada alt-mode. His colors are the same as High Wire, white, dark blue, and Orange, but he adds gold for the "windshield." It's definitely sturdy looking, and everything pegs into place nicely. A very nice alt mode, especially compared to High Wire.

Robot Mode: Another toy which falls over rather easily. And again, the robot mode is a bit of a disappointment. The main problem is his center, which is too thin and too white. He has color carried over from his alt mode, which is nice, but it's not enough. His upper parts are too bulky in comparison to his thin middle. Better than High Wire, but that's damning with faint praise.


Grindor:

Vehicle Mode: The best of the three and it's also the most futuristic (or Cybertronian) of the three. Also the most colorful as he is mostly orange with some of the dark blue and gold (and white for the hover fans) his "brothers" have. In the cartoon Kicker uses him as a hoverboard, but he does look built to carry people inside him, despite the fact that his size would make that a bit difficult!

Robot Mode: Once again, it's a bit of a disappointment. A bit too bulky and the hover fans turned arms are too small for it. Not much else to say, but at least he stands up well and is colorful.


Perceptor (Combined Mode):

*sigh* Without High Wire attached, he's almost perfect. It's a little hard to get his legs (Grindor) into place to look decent and the arms formed from Sureshock's bend the wrong way, but besides that he looks nice and the colors definitely come through on him. You can even turn the hover fans from neat "flairs" on his legs to guns pointed at enemies.

Then you attach High Wire for the head, but it adds backpack kibble, which weighs him down and makes him hard to pose. And the head is hard to get into the exact place to make it look straight and therefore not goofily looking into another direction. Plus High Wire's legs are supposed to be posed nicely behind his head, but it doesn't work that way.

If you get the head on right and fiddle with the kibble, it's a decent combined form and definitely makes up for the deficits in the robot modes. And it's a clear improvement over the Armada Perceptor.

It's not a toy I was dying to get, but it's definitely not my favorite. I'd say it's a B, but more because I'm focusing on the good parts instead of the annoying ones.

New Preceptor
Okay, these toys are great (except Sureshock's arms look strange bending backwards :)). One other problem, when they powerlinx, Sureshock's arms become Preceptor's arms, thus having the same strange look (Make no mistake, everything is as it should be, though!). I think that they should have made Grindor the body & arms for Preceptor, like the old one. Overall, I give this toy 4 stars, and I DO like these transformers.

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Energon Perceptor
This set plaes in conparison to the old one. They are ugly, flopy, and undetailed Im much better of with my CD exclusive street action team

(BTW im15 not 12 i dont have time to register) ... Read more

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great toy for 3-5 year olds
My boys really enjoyed this toy.It was simple to change from one form to the other and back.It didn't come apart into a bunch of different pieces (that then get lost).I recommend this for boys 3-5. ... Read more

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