OK so my Inferno landed from Heero today, so I thought I'd give it a quick review   Pics will follow later as I gotta go out in a few mins!

Alt mode:

Pretty damn good. Looks like... well, a fire engine! Not quite the design that we have over here in the UK, but easily recognisable. Quite a lof of sculpted detail on the panelling, generally very pleasing! I'd say this is an almost perfect update for Inferno. Only downside is looking from the top you can see his arms very clearly.

Transformation:

Not overly complicated but I'd say about right for the mold. Panels flip to the side, side of the cabs flip up, arms come out, cab sides flip down to cover the arms, front wheels are flipped in, legs are flipped down and then turned around. Head pops out automatically when the arms come out as it's on a spring. As I say, not the most complicated but quite satisfying.

Bot mode:

I know a lot of people have complained about him being a box, but to me this is the epitome of what Classics should be - an update of G1. Articulation and posability is good, as are the aesthetics of the actual bot itself. And actually, when you look at him, he's a bit sqaure around the chest but not actually that boxy when you look at him as a whole - he's actually quite slimline considering the beer belly he has  

But yes, I'm quite impressed with this guy. Comes recommended  

EDIT: Pics!

 

Updated with pics!

 

Good deal. I like the look of the toy. And may I add great view/background in general from your windows. Flows naturally with infernos city rescue style.

I'll certainly buy two to show off both modes but since inferno
was one of my favorite autobots on the cartoon I may get a third.

anyone know who infernos case assortment partners are?

 

Post some pics of him with the other guys when you can, but great stuff so far! I really look forward to buying this one, it looks great

 

Cheers   It's the only place I can get decent pictures with the natural light, hehe. As for case assortment - Vector Prime, as far as I'm aware!

No problems! Any requests?

 

I've seen what look like unpainted flip up wings on his back. Are those just mold details or do they actually flip up for a more g1 appearance?

 

Woot!!! glad to see you set him free from his royal mail prison, I love this mold its pure win!! and I am ashamed to say I thought he was going to suck, he is probably my fave Universe 2.0 fig so far closely followed by the White Silverbolt, cheers for the review dood!

 

He seems nice  

I might pick him up, but not atm, since Im focusing on the Animated goodies !

And that vehicle mode is quite good looking  

Thank you for the review !  

 

Just any of the 84/85 Classics-Universe 2.0 guys! Have fun with it  

 

Congrats. I cant wait for him to show up locally  .

 

Awesome review. It's a must have figure for all hardcore G1 fan.

 

Haha - I recognise that tower block from my time up there at Uni.

Great review but I'm just not swayed about the guy.

Change the 'hose' for a crane, paint him orange and I will consider it.*

*Or green and Decepticon.

 

You mean the black part sort of running down his spine? It lies flat against his legs in alt mode, then flips up to where you see in bot mode. I guess it's to stop the G1 Optimus effect in robot mode, ie being able to see right through  

 

Can I request a vehicle mode comparison with some Universe car mode bots?

I was hoping mine would show up in the mail today, but alas not yet. He looks like such an awesome bot, I just wish he'd get here already!! 

 

OK - gimme a few mins   Just dragged out Prowl, Sunstreaker, Octane, Onslaught and Nemesis Prime (cos my Optimus isn't easy to get, d'oh!)

 

Sure! Will do those too  

 

Light piping?

Thanks, Hasbro! It's so simple, so cheap, and so awesome.

 

Pics as requested! Hope these are OK for people, any more just ask.