AM-10 Bulkhead

Micron first, since I'm sure it is of most interest to everyone. I was kinda curious how well this micron would work with the FE, and it turns out it does pretty well. To best approximate the mace though, I think building the micron without the hinged piece with the Micron face on it looks better. (I don't recommend removing that hinged piece once put on, I have read of some others who tried something similar on previous AM's and it broke..)





While I saw from earlier pics the micron with a chain attached, I thought it was a mod and didn't realize that was part of the kit! So that was a nice surprise.



With the hinged piece on, it even makes a decent blaster. (Just try to ignore the microns head. )





Robit Mode.. I guess:





From the back:


So yeah robot mode is not really where its at with this.















As for Bulkhead himself, he seems a tad lighter in color than his Hasbro counterpart. (Which I don't have.) On the Hasbro version, I have seen some people remove the tires from the back of robot mode, and switch places with them so the tires are facing up. It's not really possible with this version; those pieces are pinned in and can't be removed without removing the pin.

As you can see I chose not to put on some stickers, cause well.. those headlight stickers suck.















































Transformation:


















The stickers and lack of paint are really bad from the back..








So the big question is, is AM-10 worth it to get that micron? Not really. Bulkhead himself is a good enough figure on his own, and the micron is pretty neat. But he's not (almost) three times the cost of the Hasbro one neat. If Takara eventually releases this Micron as part of the individual micron releases, I would recommend it though. It's pretty versatile and the chain part is a pretty cool addition.

didactic diversions: AM - 10 Bulkhead with micron B.H.

I'll take the Hasbro version, thank you very much. I can't stand the lack of detail on the front of the vehicle. It makes it look like an unfinished prototype.

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Nice pics. I still feel that the Autobot insignia on his tummy looked a bit awkward though.

Great pics. I love the Micron. Is he available individually? I can't remember. If not, I hope he becomes available.

Micron's robot mode totally reminds me of Tor The Shuttlezord.

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Not....yet.

I'll echo what everyone else is saying; I'm totally buying that Micron once it's available individually. The level of functionality on it is even better than I thought! I'd gladly use it on my Hasbro Bulkhead-- he won't be whole without it. Get on it, Takara!

I really hope he does get an individual release. Robot mode aside, its a cool little accessory.

That micron seems to have got more love than poor Bulk. Sign me up for that little guy when he's flying solo.

I soooo wish Hasbro would have painted the rims on the domestic release. Best part of this release aside from the micron IMHO.

Well, TakTom wins this round for the simple reason that this mold very prominently displays glass on his chest, and there is no circumstance in the universe where opaque green paint on opaque green plastic mimics automobile glass. I don't know wtf Hasbro was thinking with that deco choice...

...and TakTom was kind enough to add Minicon ports on the all-important lower outer sort of back of the calf location. Photos of Bulkhead putting a gun to a Decepticon's head by way of holding his leg way up in the air? Please?

All in all...Window deco good. Light/grill deco bad. Hub deco good. Micron transforms from a ball into a ball. Added port cancer is almost entirely inoffensive. But still there. Good looking toy overall.