Generations FOC DLX Kickback

unicronic · 11-23-2012, 04:52 AM

This is my first review on TFW, although I've posted lots of pics before.

I recently got hold of FOC DLX wave 3 consisting of Air Raid, Magnus, Sideswipe, Starscream and Kickback who is the subject of this review.

Kickback was a complete surprise to me, I has no expectations but have ended up being very happily surprised.

In my opinion he is the surprise hit of the FOC figure series so far.

I'll explain why with a combo of pics and thoughts.

Thumbs Up for:

Solid bot mode (the insect arms should have been how airrachnid was done)

Plenty of articulation in most areas
Nice paint job
Swords!

Insect Arms are very strong and figure is very stable

Fairly innovative transformation

Thumbs Down for:

Insect mode has a few issues (but still works)

No red eye(s)
Main weapon is pointless

A summary of Kickback is that he is another solid figure that, along with Starscream, helps to banish the disappointments in the Prime and Jazz mold.

The figure isn't hollow, it feels very solid and some minor gripes aside is a good addition to the Generations and/or WFC/FOC series.

Sideways77 · 11-23-2012, 05:09 AM

This thing looks great. The torso splitting in half is genious.

Can we see some comparisons?

Yaujta · 11-23-2012, 05:31 AM

That feeling of looking forward to new releases is getting even stronger now.

Really like this piece. Aside from a great looking bot mode, I'm actually fond of the alt mode as well.

Good review, BTW.

GreednGluttony · 11-23-2012, 05:55 AM

does he have the same head in both modes?

unicronic · 11-23-2012, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GreednGluttony

does he have the same head in both modes?

sort of, his robot head combines with another piece that is on his back in bot mode to form the insect head.

unicronic · 11-23-2012, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Sideways77

This thing looks great. The torso splitting in half is genious.

Can we see some comparisons?

Name the comparisons you're looking for and, if I'm capable, I'll arrange them.

megatroptimus · 11-23-2012, 06:38 AM

Not too sure about that one. Never been a fan of insectoid all modes...

unicronic · 11-23-2012, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Yaujta

Really like this piece. Aside from a great looking bot mode, I'm actually fond of the alt mode as well.

Good review, BTW.

Thanks.

I like the Alt mode too, but it has a few issues which I think could be chalked down to trying something different - which I fully support.

unicronic · 11-23-2012, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by megatroptimus

Not too sure about that one. Never been a fan of insectoid all modes...

I think it is a decent attempt but I hope they don't stop at one insecticon.

I guess beast modes aren't for everyone.

unicronic · 11-23-2012, 07:41 AM

Here is a side by side with the rest of the wave (I don't have Air Raid yet)

11-23-2012, 04:52 AM	#1
unicronic Combaticon Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,390 Location: Hong Kong Collection Count: It's growing News Credits: 1	Generations FOC DLX Kickback This is my first review on TFW, although I've posted lots of pics before. I recently got hold of FOC DLX wave 3 consisting of Air Raid, Magnus, Sideswipe, Starscream and Kickback who is the subject of this review. Kickback was a complete surprise to me, I has no expectations but have ended up being very happily surprised. In my opinion he is the surprise hit of the FOC figure series so far. I'll explain why with a combo of pics and thoughts. Thumbs Up for: Solid bot mode (the insect arms should have been how airrachnid was done) Plenty of articulation in most areas Nice paint job Swords! Insect Arms are very strong and figure is very stable Fairly innovative transformation Thumbs Down for: Insect mode has a few issues (but still works) No red eye(s) Main weapon is pointless A summary of Kickback is that he is another solid figure that, along with Starscream, helps to banish the disappointments in the Prime and Jazz mold. The figure isn't hollow, it feels very solid and some minor gripes aside is a good addition to the Generations and/or WFC/FOC series.

11-23-2012, 05:31 AM	#3
Yaujta Cyberverse Freak Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 5,697 Location: Keystone-a-palooza Collection Count: More than I should, but less than I want. News Credits: 2	That feeling of looking forward to new releases is getting even stronger now. Really like this piece. Aside from a great looking bot mode, I'm actually fond of the alt mode as well. Good review, BTW. "It is only logical, as I gaze upon the spark of this femme-bot, that I guide my dexterous manipulator and apply additional servos to the task of making it stronger, so that she may comprehend a femme-bot's expected role. Logic dictates."

11-23-2012, 06:38 AM	#7
megatroptimus Kelly Hrudey for PM Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,461 Collection Count: 250 News Credits: 12	Not too sure about that one. Never been a fan of insectoid all modes... *Selling my collection here. From G1 to now, Botcon, 3rd party, name it.* Updated 04.30.13.

11-23-2012, 07:41 AM	#10
unicronic Combaticon Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,390 Location: Hong Kong Collection Count: It's growing News Credits: 1	Here is a side by side with the rest of the wave (I don't have Air Raid yet)