Transformers model kits

[mrboshek]

I already posted my comment in fwoosh yolopark thread. I figured we can start a generic TF models thread here since there's not that many options.

I decided to give Yolopark another try (I thought Megatron was a little overated for all the praise he got). I just placed an Amazon order for Starscream, he's $53.99. I kind of feel bad about selected the 4am-8am tomorrow morning delivery window

I also recently picked up up a couple of the blokees blind boxes that are popping up at Walmart and the $9.99 OP and BB. The $9.99 kits felt a bit more solid and closer to an actual figure compared to some of the other figure kits I've bought like Bandai Star Wars and the various anime girl models. I liked them.

 

[NORM]

I really like YoloPark's 9"(?) Optimus and Megatron, but I don't want to re-buy them with less deco, and I think that will keep me from buying other characters if they go in that less deco direction. Starscream looks great, but I really can't get into another line!

 

[mrboshek]

I forgot to mention, I really like Starscream. He's been my most pick up and pose figure for over a week. I guess his biggest fault would be a lack of waist swivel, although I haven't missed it too much. His articulation seems more complex than Megatron, but then Yolo misses the waist articulation because the cockpit gets in the way. It's a bit of a head scratcher because they designed a butt flap that goes above and beyond. It not only angles outward, but also slides upward, yet they didn't come up with a way to pull his torso out a little to allow a twist. I completely missed the extra buttflap movement until Robo pointed it out in his review.
I think Starscream might have some extra die-cast bits compared to Megs and he seems heavier. I do like the heft and cold feel of die-cast as as nice change of pace from the usual plastic figures. Might have to get an OP.

 

[mrboshek]

I finally picked up a yolopark Optimus mold. The mini Megatron gun as a pack in with Nemesis Prime was a deciding factor in going with him over OP. Gun Megatron looks great in Starscream's hand and is like the finishing touch to one of my favorite figures I bought this year. NP isn't bad either, but his hips in the front kick motion are a huge disapointment, they flop straight down. At least they don't affect his ability to stand. Might go with the all plastic OP next.