Review: #181
Name: Cosmos w/ Payload
Brand: Transformers
Allegiance: Autobot
Line: Generations
Year of Release: 2013
Size Class: Legends (Wave 5)
Variations: none as of yet
UFO MODE:
Cosmos transforms into a UFO, one of the more unique and distinctive alternate modes of any Transformer. Sure, it doesn't really put him in disguise but it's cool.
This is a good mode, the UFO is circular with some thrusters at the back. The proportions of the disk is perfect and I can't really find any faults here. There are no obvious robot kibble sticking out.
He is slightly smaller than a Commander sized figure just purely due to the shape. Okay, he might feel a little bit lighter too.
Cosmos comes with Payload, apparently, Payload can attach to the two front guns of Cosmos to simulate docking, but it looks weird and the scale is all wrong.
No complaints for this mode, it is one of the best vehicle modes available at this size. It screams Cosmos from the color scheme to the red bob on top.
PAYLOAD:
As mentioned, Cosmos comes with a Targetmaster-like partner by the name of Payload. In keeping with the space theme, Payload transforms into a space shuttle.
This is a good mode, especially considering the small size. Most of the paint budget went into the robot mode but we are still treated to some black detailing and windows.
Sure, you can make out the robot feet and arms but it's nothing too horrible.
He is smaller than a Legion classed figure, bordering more to a Minicon instead (the classic Armada ones, not the oversized Minicon Assault Team).
Payload's transformation is laughably simple, even when he's so tiny. You only flip the shuttle wings over and stand him up.
It would have been nice if they could have manipulated the cockpit as it looks stupid sticking up like that.
The head sculpt is decent and it's fully painted, this is impressive considering that it's something no bigger than the tip of your pinky finger.
Once again, he's much smaller than a typical Legion figure, Breakdown above is shorter than normal too.
What's more, Payload is a triple changer in that he also has a weapon mode, a dual barreled blaster. Payload is one of the better figures in this line of Generations Legends (first goes to Flanker that comes with Swerve).
TRANSFORMATION (COSMOS):
In order to get such a circular vehicle mode into a robot without awkward curved pieces is not easy but Cosmos manages it well. As you'd expect, the lower disk of the UFO forms his legs and arms. It is not an extraordinary transformation nor is it clever but it does the job well.
ROBOT MODE:
Cosmos' robot mode is well-proportioned and looks big and powerful, thanks to the large fists and bulky upper torso.
Cosmos lacks any kibble which is amazing. The only nitpick here is the curving of his lower legs and how it makes his knees seem so high up. Other than that, no more complaints.
The head sculpt is simple but Cosmos' head was never super detailed to begin with. The head is on a swivel that can turn side to side.
Viewing him from the side makes the transformation more obvious and how a lot of the robot parts are sculpted inside the pieces, instead of being a standalone piece that flips out.
Once again, he is approximately Commander sized.
Articulation is good, Cosmos even has a waist swivel although on mine, it is so tight that you end up twisting the joint out.
Here he is next to Payload, they both look good together.
Payload's blaster mode is a little bit big for Cosmos, especially when you need to fold the arms back down to how they are in shuttle mode in order for it to fit. The instructions have the arms sticking out of the blaster's back but Cosmos' forearm gets in the way.
Cosmos doesn't need heelspurs, his feet are big enough to be stable in a wide variety of poses.
A decent update to the original G1 figure and also a nice upgrade from the previous Classics Legend figure.
OVERALL:
Cosmos is a solid figure with two great modes and his partner is also a great mold. There aren't many concessions made to the figure, he's fun, he's solid and he doesn't have many flaws. It's a good thing that Hasbro decided to re-release this guy in bigger numbers after the first limited release in Asia.
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