Intro:
Dragstrip
is probably the most recognizable Stunticons after Motormaster – most probably
due to having a Formula One racing car as an alternate mode.
Previously
in the Classic line, Dragstrip was released as a remold of Mirage, as they both
share the same concept for an alternate mode.
Dragstrip’s
is characterized as a character that is obsessed of victory, no matter what the
cost. He will stop at nothing to win, even if it means at the expense of his
own team mate.
Also, a special thanks to TeenCom for their special birthday discount offer.
Anyways,
without further ado, let’s get on with the review proper…
Alternate
Mode:
In
case that you skipped the intro earlier, Dragstrip transforms into a Formula
One race car, which to me personally, vaguely resembles the Renault Formula One
car. As such, the aerodynamics of this mode is really good.
Due
to its slender design of the F1 car, Dragstrip appear to be largest Stunticons
vehicle, excluding Motormaster.
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| Minimal kibbles. |
As
with most other Combiner Wars action figures, Dragstrip’s set includes a
weapon, as well as the attachment that could either form the foot or the hands
of Menasor. Technically, they can be attached onto the vehicle mode as
additional weapons. In most cases, they don’t really look good attached to the
vehicle modes, and that seems to be the case here as well.
But
hey, at least it’s better than having ‘em extra parts lying around without
anywhere to store them.
Anyways,
it’s quite a good-looking vehicle mode.
Robot
Mode:
Transformations
from car mode to robot mode is filthy easy, that you might not even need the
instruction manual.
The
robot mode really tries to capture the look of the original G1 Dragstrip, and I
have to say, it’s a really good attempt.
The
head sculpt is quite good and I do dig it.
In
terms of articulations: the head is on a ball joint, so that he can look
anywhere he likes. However, the entire head piece is actually on a piece that
is connected to the back of the robot, and there is no way to lock it in place
in robot mode. So that could be a slight bummer on this figure.
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| No way to lock-in the head piece |
The
shoulders are on a combination of ball-joint and hinge-joint. The arms rotate
slightly below the shoulders and the elbows bend. The fists can’t really move,
except on their transformation joints, which are very loose.
The
waist rotates; ball-jointed hips and bendable knees. Overall, the articulations
are okay, and suffice to provide most necessary poses.
Dragstrip
wields a weapon that resembles a sort of dagger, which can also doubles-up as a
blaster of sorts.
The
hand/ foot piece for Menasor can also be somewhat used as a blaster-weapon,
although a little imagination will be required.
Overall,
it’s a good Deluxe-sized robot.
Accessories:
Apart
from the dagger/blaster and the Menasor hand/foot piece, Dragstrip also comes
with a copy of the IDW Combiner Wars comic, as well as the instruction manual
on how to transform Dragstrip to either Menasor’s arm or leg.
Overall:
Overall,
Dragstrip is a cool little figure, which is good enough on its own, even if you
don’t plan to collect the entire Stunticons lineup.
Both
modes are good, and I do like the fact that the designers tried to stay true to
Dragstrip’s original G1 look – high-five to that.
Definitely
recommended.
Final
verdict: 8.5/10.
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