WARNING!!!!

When going into torso mode, don't try to tab the tiny slots on the thighs into the slots on the bottom of the feet. They look like they are supposed to make it more stable. Tuns out, it provides just enough pressure to snap the t-piece swivel on the thigh.

Damn it!!!!

 

This toy is absolutely horrible
Or at least the one I got was... cheap feeling thin plastic, the junker drone needs help transforming, his body is all loose and floppy and one of the blue pegs is loose, it's hard to get him into vehicle mode, and the combiner mode head is uglay....

kinda tempted to return instead of exchange...

 

Son of a BITCH!!!!

Second Mudslinger, second time the t-pieces that hold the legs to the thighs are broken. This time right out of the box. I think the combination of soft plastic and a thin area is a bad design element.

Went to 6 different stores to try and get him again. Not doing it again. Should've called him $hitslinger.

 

lol

I really don't like the scout that comes in this set all... >_> starting to think the rallybots guy might be better despite all the bad feedback he gets...

 

Bombshock alone, can't support PCC. I hope the 5 packs get better...

 

Got this set today. The scout is a mess in all 3 modes. Wont even hold together in truck mode. The dune buggy drone wont attach to any commander figure. Gonna take it back. Shame since the drones at least look great.

 

I am not a fan of Power Core Combiners, but I have to say that if I were to recommend one, it would be Mudslinger with the Destructicons. They seem to hold better and have more articulation combined than my other 5 pack sets. Mudslinger alone as a scout sized robot has pretty good articulation and stands well. As a vehicle he rolls really well because of the big wheels, looks cool and can at least run over other Transformers. And finally, the drones have weapons on them giving them more play value in vehicle mode and look badass. I'm still not a fan of the Power Core Combiners gimmick, but if you are going to buy just one, this would be my pick.

 

Wish I had read this before I got mine. Both have small cracks, but a bit of glue should take care of 'em since they haven't snapped all the way. A shame, otherwise I like him.

 

I got both 5 packs of the PPC Wave 2 today. Sadly my mudslinger's mid thigh has a fracture on the top bar that connects to the socket piece. I'll wait till I find a new one then swap them out and get a refund.

Double Clutch has loose forearms that pop off when I try to connect them to the back in combined mode and his top piece for combined mode is floppy. Will switch him out too..

I do think they are decent bots though.. just got a bad batch..

 

How come the Destructicons are already reviewed to death but not the Rallyebots?

 

we have a rallybots feedback, its around second page.

 

Y'know, after seeing how common this "hips cracking" problem was, I think Hasbro may have a problem on their hands with this-- I think it can violate safety standards, given how easy the pieces crack. I e-mailed their customer service about it, I'm curious if I'll get a response:

 

Keep us posted. I'm interested to see if you get any real response.

 

Pics of broken tabs?

 

Hrrrmm.... this is interesting. Most of this seems to be a form letter, but it appears they actually want me to send the toy in for evaluation:

On the one hand, I don't want a toy of "comparable value" in exchange that I likely already have (or don't want, if it's a non-TF product), I just want a working Mudslinger and, like I've already said, have managed to superglue the relevant parts together so that he's still functional, even if his legs are floppy... I wish they'd have just offered a straight-up refund instead.

On the other hand, they want me to send it to them for "further evaluation", though I don't know if that means they'll look at it, go "yep, it's cracked", then toss it, or if it'll actually make some kind of difference, either in later releases of the mold or perhaps in some sort of recall.

Hrrmmm... I gotta think about this one...

 

Well, many toys have been "fixed" in later releases thanks to reports like yours. Such is the case on most transformers that get sold here, most of them have the more common QC issues fixed already. It's the only advantage we have for getting them so late and with less diversity.

 

Well against my better judgement I picked up this set tonight. Soon after taking him out of the box, I noticed the right leg was braking, but not yet broken. Going to try my hand at fixing it tomorrow, but may end up taking it back..its too bad as the combined mode is not that bad, and I dig the drones well enough.

And you're right Lumpy, his scout arms do look better Hound style.   I don't think I've actually used the instructions directions on any of these so far for the legs.. I hate that squat look they keep giving combiners.