Review: #419
Name: Cyclonus
Brand: Transformers
Allegiance: Decepticon
Line: Robots in Disguise (2015)
Year of Release: 2017
Size Class: Legion (Wave 12)
Mold Status: new
JET MODE:
Cyclonus transforms into a purple Cybertronian jet with forward swept wings. It actually somewhat resembles Jet Vehicon from Transformers Prime.
The jet mode is a little bit messy from the rear being the folded up robot legs and the arms over the wings.
Cyclonus shares similar engineering with Starscream but is a completely new mold.
For its size, this is a good jet mode.
TRANSFORMATION:
Despite sharing engineering with Starscream, a lot of the transformation is unique and different. The legs forming the cockpit is nice, as is how the arms and wings interact.
ROBOT MODE:
Cyclonus' robot mode is good but when viewed from the side, he is very flat.
He wears the jet nose on his back, and the wings are obvious pieces of kibble giving him a wide width.
The headsculpt is extremely cartoony, right down to the cheesy smile which doesn't suit a Decepticon.
He is bigger than Starscream thanks to the longer legs.
Poseability is average with limited shoulder joints, but balljointed elbows and hips, as well as hinged knees and ankles.
Due to the fixed head, there's only so many poses that looks natural.
Despite that, the robot mode is great.
OVERALL:
Cyclonus is a good fun little figure. He has two decent modes and pictures don't do him justice as he is great in hand. The simple yet interesting transformation is a plus, and he has enough articulation to not be a brick.
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