I finally jumped on the Bot Shots wagon! I've seen them all over the place for a while now and have thought one or two of them might be worth picking up, but I was always able to talk myself out of doing so.
Until I spotted Shockwave:
"Resistance is futile."
Shockwave is a 'Super Bot,' which means he's the chase figure for this wave. So I suppose I was lucky to find him.
Shockwave is also available in a three pack, but this chase version is made of translucent purple plastic, which makes for a neat looking figure/vehicle.
I'm also tempted by the newest Bumblebee in this wave because he has his G1 toy's face, a face I have always preferred over his G1 cartoon face.
This Shockwave is simple but fun. His size and simplicity remind me of the G1 mini-cars. His 'transformation' of course reminds me of Topspin/Twintwist or Runamuck/Runabout, toys I loved as a kid. And like his spring-loaded fore-bearers, he doesn't always land on his feet after transforming.
The game component is probably as fun as Battle Beasts were when we were kids, so I don't begrudge it. Basically, you set your dial, then turn your guy into a vehicle and smash your opponent head-on. Whoever has the higher points or 'gun beats sword' or whatever wins. I guess...I didn't read the instructions.
Shockwave transforms into a nifty little tank, which is certainly appropriate enough.
Small cheap simple Transformers. Just like old times.
I think I'll hunt down that Bumblebee and then we'll just have to see if my Bot Shots collection expands beyond that.
Sweet! Love Shockwave and i have not seen this one yet in my area.
ReplyDeleteI scored this same Shockwave the other day too. Haven't seen another one since. I'm trying to resist buying them all and just stick w/ the G1 characters. I know this version of Shockwave is modeled after the DOTM movie, but it's just G1 enough for me!
ReplyDeleteYeah this one is G1 enough to be a must have. I am also starting to consider getting some of the G1 characters like Jazz and Prowl.
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