Review: #79
Name: Ravage
Brand: Transformers
Allegiance: Decepticon
Line: Autobot Alliance (or Hunt for the Decepticon)
Year of Release: 2010
Size Class: Legends (Wave 1)
Variations: none
REENTRY MODE:
Ravage transforms into what the packaging at the back calls a 'reentry mode'. To put it simply, it's a "I don't really know what this transforms into so I'll make up up a name for it" type of thing. At least it's more of a vehicle looking thing than the deluxe ever was.
If you open your eyes at slits and look at him while your vision is blurred, he does pass off as some kind of flying vehicle. He has winglets on each side, and his head is somewhat hidden. I think this mode was somewhat inspired by the swimming concept from the movie.
You can point the two guns on top forward if you like, I personally prefer them aiming back coz it looks more like thrusters.
The worst thing about this mode is that he cannot sit flush on the table due to his tail storing underneath. He will always be leaning to one side. I don't want to lie, this is a terrible alternate mode that 99.99% of people won't know what it actually is.
TRANSFORMATION:
For something that transforms into a lump, it has a surprisingly involved transformation (for it's size). Ravage has a fair number of joints that move, granted, nothing locks together in either mode, but the number of parts is surprising. Other than that, a very simple transformation, I wouldn't say it's fun or satisfying though.
ROBOT MODE:
Ravage transforms into a robotic jaguar, and this is where that lump of a vehicle is worth it. Ravage is extraordinarily detailed for his size, there is a lot of molded detail, and the slightly metallic bronze paint used is great.
Ravage has a lot of joints, so he's quite poseable. His hindlegs has three joints, while his front paws has two. Sadly, the two front legs are perpetually bent, so he'll always sit low. The tail is molded solid, with only a joint at it's base to move up and down.
The head sculpt is cutesy, even though it's accurate. Maybe it's because of the size, but it just does not look menacing. Ravage also features his iconic twin hip cannons, that's actually adjustable vertically.
A great little legends robot mode. He's fun to fiddle around with and is quite screen accurate.
OVERALL:
A solid legends figure, I say solid with a bit of reserve, since what you might charitably call his 'vehicle' mode, is basically just a folded lump of plastic. Robot mode is where Ravage shines, and the singular redeeming feature since he's stunning in this mode. If you do get him, just leave him forever in robot mode and he'll be a great display piece.
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