Another review from my friend Caked-Up: For more pictures, click on the image above Overview: This is one of two molds (Gears is the other) where I feel the paintjob makes the bot. The original use of this mold was Landmine in a mucky green and garish Allspark blue. I could not get past the coloring so I left him alone. Enter Armorhide; the black paintjob has fixed this mold for me. Also, aside from the brutal nature, I don’t know if he is related to the first movie Armorhide. Robot Mode: This mold has several features that would make it a perfect fit for a Decepticon. The head mold and the claws would scare anyone that it was trying to help. The character portrayed by Armorhide takes those details and runs with them. He is apparently brutal and vicious. I actually have no complaints about the robot at all. It really doesn’t get much better for stability and posability, even with the skates on his feet. I can’t figure out how, but Philister put the mold into a one-handed handstand. The detailing is still superb. I have had two figures (hence two weapons, sorry Wal-Mart) because the back wheel on the right foot fell apart every time he stood up. That was a quality control issue, not the figure. Outstanding figure all together. Alternate Mode: Armorhide retains the S-7 Dune Buggy alt mode that Landmine had without any retooling. I don’t remember if the actual buggies were black or green, but he still looks better here too. It is still a very detailed machine that has a military feel to it. There are rivets, gas tanks, exhaust pipes, spring suspension, and even an engine hood. I only have two complaints about the vehicle mode. The first is that the bumpers are tabbed in and not glued. And the second are the seats. Getting them straight in cab rivals that of ROTF Leader Class Optimus Primes’ hood. Still this is another outstanding vehicle mode. Conclusion: This is my second favorite deluxe ROTF figure. The paintjob on Landmine kept me from buying the mold before, but Armorhide has fixed that. Highly recommended to everyone. Rating: A
I really do still love this mold (I still own my Landmine) I might have to pick him up after I finish with my mainline tf's I'm in no rush
