Review: #368
Name: Bisk
Brand: Transformers
Allegiance: Decepticon
Line: Robots in Disguise (2015)
Year of Release: 2016
Size Class: Legion (Wave 8)
Mold Status: new
VEHICLE MODE:
Bisk transforms into an orange fictional sports car. It is a distinctive vehicle and even at this small size, has a lot of character.
This is a well formed vehicle overall, the back exposes the hinges required for transformation but not too bad, at least it is not empty space. The only play value here is rolling him on the table.
Being a Legion classed figure, Bisk himself is fairly small. Above is a comparison against RiD Legion Optimus.
A neat vehicle that does a great job at this small scale.
TRANSFORMATION:
Converting Bisk into robot mode is simple yet elegant. Considering how distinctive his robot mode is, the designer did a great job at replicating it in this size. The transformation is basically a simplified version used for the Deluxe with the sides forming his arms, and the back unfolding to become the legs.
ROBOT MODE:
Bisk's robot mode is lobster themed and while the straight arms look a bit awkward, they're much better in hand.
The vehicle hood tucks neatly into his back, and this is the only piece of kibble.
The headsculpt is a bit undefined which is understandable at this size. The antenna is thick to prevent breakage and the head itself is fixed.
Bisk is one of the shortest Legion toys out there. He was always depicted as a hunchback though so the smaller size kind of suits him.
Perhaps the most impressive piece of engineering is that the designer bothered to include a separate hinged piece to complete the claw. They could have been lazy and not do this but this really helps define the claw arms that's distinctive to the character.
Poseabilty is hurt the most due to the straight arms lacking any elbows but otherwise, Bisk is pretty articulate.
The knees can bend thanks to transformation although the short legs makes it hard to keep Bisk in dynamic poses.
A brilliant robot mode that captures the character perfectly.
OVERALL:
It is surprising at how well the characters translates into a toy at this small scale. Bisk is a fun figure that's impressive at the same time. Bisk is definitely a highlight of the line.
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