Quick Review for a Quick Car.
A late, brief(or so I think anyway) review.
A few days ago, I picked up the second release in the Transformers: Alternators line, Side Swipe. His car mode is that of the new Dodge Viper SRT10. Like Smokescreen before him, Side Swipe’s car mode is that of a totally licensed vehicle and is, for the most part, accurate in depicting the Dodge Viper in 1/24th scale. Only a few minor quips, such as the rear wheels sticking out and ill fitting doors when closed keep this from being perfect. A nice touch is his license plate, being “SIDE SWP”.
Like Smokescreen, Side Swipe features an opening hood with engine, steerable front wheels, and opening doors. He just lacks the opening trunk thanks to the transformation sequence.
Transforming him is a bit easier that transforming Smokescreen, but still takes a bit to get used to at first. In robot mode, he has fully articulated arms, head and legs, though the hood of the car hangs down in the back, hampering leg movement a bit.
The only other major gripe is the red plastic isn’t “red” enough and when in car mode, Side Swipe isn’t the most stable feeling cars. But, other than those gripes, Side Swipe is worth the $20 paid for him.
For fun, here he is with Smokescreen: Two Autobot heroes.
A few days ago, I picked up the second release in the Transformers: Alternators line, Side Swipe. His car mode is that of the new Dodge Viper SRT10. Like Smokescreen before him, Side Swipe’s car mode is that of a totally licensed vehicle and is, for the most part, accurate in depicting the Dodge Viper in 1/24th scale. Only a few minor quips, such as the rear wheels sticking out and ill fitting doors when closed keep this from being perfect. A nice touch is his license plate, being “SIDE SWP”.
Like Smokescreen, Side Swipe features an opening hood with engine, steerable front wheels, and opening doors. He just lacks the opening trunk thanks to the transformation sequence.
Transforming him is a bit easier that transforming Smokescreen, but still takes a bit to get used to at first. In robot mode, he has fully articulated arms, head and legs, though the hood of the car hangs down in the back, hampering leg movement a bit.
The only other major gripe is the red plastic isn’t “red” enough and when in car mode, Side Swipe isn’t the most stable feeling cars. But, other than those gripes, Side Swipe is worth the $20 paid for him.
For fun, here he is with Smokescreen: Two Autobot heroes.