Phil's European G1 Reviews

[Philip Ayres]

Apr 9, 2009 18:04:40 GMT Philip Ayres said:

Whirl

Unlike the previous US release he has missiles. These aren't the Turbomaster missile, rather a new mould featuring a + shaped end with corresponding modification to the launchers - they won;t work with the original launchers on Rotorstorm or another Turbomaster toy. The missiles are moulded in burgundy, a popular colour in the Universe toys. They would have been nicer in transparent red - a little hobby horse of mine about missiles - I think missiles in transparent colours look more like laser blasts. The missiles don't include slots so can't be mounted on the existing missile storage points on the landing struts.

Things Philip has learnt this week:

Universe Whirl's Missiles are recoloured from Energon Omega Supreme

[Philip Ayres]

Apr 9, 2009 21:01:52 GMT Philip Ayres said:

Stalker Additionally Soundwave could sorely use having his fist holes enlarged to the standard 5mm size to allow him to use modern weapons and to hold his radar dish and missile in his hand.

Other things Philip has discovered this week: the screwholes on Stalker/Sounwave's forearms can be used as 5mm pegholes!