TF Universe Dirge and AB Roadbuster.

Discussion in 'Transformers Feedback & Reviews' started by SPLIT LIP, Oct 7, 2008.

  1. Pravus Prime

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    Got this set unintentionally. I was shopping at Target, and decided to do a quick scan of the toy section, where I saw a lone Dirge and RB set for more then 50% off. I snagged it with glee, and was a bit surprised at this set.

    I have both molds, in fact, I have the Galaxy Force version of both molds, so I knew these frames well, and I was looking forward more to Roadbuster as it's such a great choice (IMHO) as an update figure. I gave him an Energon Battle Ravage and Insecticon weaponry to make him even heavier armed and they plug into his minicon sockets to boot.

    However, it's Dirge that surprised me. I liked Starscream, and I like the design, but it's always been a "OK, that's neat, moving on" kind of mold, but I find myself rather drawn to Dirge, he actually made my display shelf right away, and even two weeks later, I'm still toying with him, transforming him and whatnot. It's odd how much a different color scheme can make.
     
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    Remarks: Dirge is a repaint of Cybertron Starscream, so look for the full review there. Just some words on the differences here. Dirge comes in his traditional blue, black and brown colors, which look pretty spiffy on this figure. It keeps amazing me that this strange color combination works so well, but it does. Sadly the blue is of such a hue that it doesn't photograph well at all, but it looks pretty great when looked at with the old Mark I eyeball.

    While he does lack his classic conehead, Universe Dirge still holds quite a bit of resemblance to his G1 incarnation. I'm not a hundred percent happy with the all-black face. Some color in the eyes would have been nice, at least. Same goes for the swords. Transparent black plastic... maybe a dark red or pale blue would have served better here. Still, the figure mold itself is top notch and the colors look great for the most part with the above-mentioned exceptions.

    There is little more I can write here. Dirge never got that much characterization, either in cartoon or comic. He did appear (somewhat) in the story arc this double pack with Roadbuster pays homage to, though the ambush hinted at in the profile text never actually took place. Anyway, a nice repaint of a very good figure. Not quite as good as the original, but close.

    Rating: B+

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    Remarks: Roadbuster is a repaint of Cybertron Defense Hot Shot / Galaxy Force Exigeyser, so look for the full review there. Just some words on the differences. I was kind of excited to get a new Roadbuster figure. We haven't really seen much of the character since the days of G1 Roadbuster, but I always liked his look and being a member of the Wreckers didn't hurt either. In terms of resemblance, though, the two figures share little more than the color scheme. Both are mostly military green, brown and orange. That's where the resemblance stops, though. A different head would have been nice here, one that would closer resemble the G1 figure, but instead we simply get Hot Shot's head with new colors.

    Resemblances aside, though, the new color scheme fits this figure mold very well. It looks a lot better in these military colors than the blue and red of Hot Shot. So overall what we have here is a nice figure with great colors. It's not really Roadbuster in my mind, but it's a good figure, an improvement (look-wise) over the original.

    Rating: B+
     
  3. rikkomba

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    I ended up collecting Dirge.

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    Love this Roadbuster. Just needs more guns.

    Dirge is great because he doesn't have that stupid mistransformed cone head. Plus he is a Voyager. I use the dark red recolor of Starscream as Thrust. Great pair!
     
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    Dirge and "Thrust"

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