Alt-mode is definitely a hold over from the era the original toy was made. It doesn't bother me as I grew up with the show he came from but I'm also someone who lobs the "base-modes are just robot yoga poses" at other Titans so I can see why it's a turnoff for others.

 

Yeah I get why it works for many— I’m just too old to have “grown up” with that one, so it doesn’t hold any nostalgic appeal to me.

EDIT: But I must reiterate that the robot mode looks awesome.

 

I surprisingly like this figure

sword especially.

 

I’m with you. But given the general dearth of 70s muscle car Transformers, he’s about as good as we’ve gotten since the halcyon days of Cybertron Downshift, and I’m a total sucker for the classic “the hood is the chest” robot scheme.

 

These inglorious bastards today. Took Devastator apart the other day in anticipation of Magic Square Bruticus and to reacquaint myself with their transformations. Involved but not frustrating. Love these lads!

 

Leopards may not be able to change their spots, but cheetahs can change their decoes and become snow leopards. Apparently. Ask Nightprowler.

Just don't make him jealous that Pluckedchicken Dinobot is my favourite for today.

(Red Rooster Terrorsaur is too lazy to care.)

 

"You have somethings that belong to us, Mechanic!"
From The Transformers#28 'Mechanical Difficulties!'

 

Core Iguanas, its always Iguanas.

 

Bug today.

 

And he looks spectacular next to Shatter in her muscle car mode… which is the only reason I still own that toy. Unlike the excellent Dropkick here, that Shatter will always remain in alt. mode, and displayed only to accompany DK when in his.

 

One of the best figures I've ever handled. Flame Toys Megatron today.

 

Dragging It Out

 

Ironhide got stuck in Japan for a few decades after a Space Bridge accident, resulting in him picking up a Samurai aesthetic. Needless to say, he's my favorite for a while.

 

Studio Series Megatron

 

Okay that's awesome, brilliant use of lego there!

 

Prime for the day, with his DNA kit.

 

I had training duties today. Couldn't put this guy down. My student was... amused at my "puzzle-solving skills."