Review: #485
Name: Lockdown
Brand: Transformers
Allegiance: Decepticon
Line: Generations - Studio Series
Year of Release: 2018
Size Class: Deluxe (Wave 2)
Mold Status: new
VEHICLE MODE:
Lockdown, based upon his Age of Extinction appearance, transforms into a black Lamborghini Aventador and this is a very nice vehicle mode.
The sculpted detailing is very nice, as well as the sheen of the plastic. Perhaps best of all is that all his windows are present, unlike the AoE Deluxe with "wounded down" side windows.
In terms of size, Lockdown is pretty good although do note that he is fairly "gappy" underneath. Above is a comparison against Generations Titans Return Quake.
His robot weapons can attach on both sides for storage.
A fantastic vehicle mode that looks awesome (being a Lamborghini helps).
TRANSFORMATION:
The transformation scheme is pretty simple but works well. The arms are formed from the sides of the car while the legs are from the back (which gives him more bulk now). The only negative is that he is very much a shellformer, just that the vehicle panels store away pretty well. This isn't a problem with the figure but more so a problem with the original character's design for having no vehicle kibble in the first place.
ROBOT MODE:
This is the best incarnation of Lockdown we've had, but that isn't hard considering the previous toys were subpar. The proportions are spot on and the intricate sculpting is incredible.
He carries most of the panels forming the vehicle on his back. It's a bit unfortunate since it does look messy there but despite appearances, it doesn't get in the way of anything.
The headsculpt is also spot on. We only get the version with his face, the faceplate version comes later in a retool/repaint.
Again, Lockdown is quite good size-wise, he is actually taller than a few recent Deluxes.
As part of the Studio Series line, he comes with a cardboard backdrop showing off the inside of his spaceship from the movie.
The cardboard stands works well but takes up a lot of space.
Articulation is standard but there are some awkward joint placements which hinders some of his movements.
His feet and knees in particular do not have as big a range as you would hope. The shoulders being so bulky also make it weird to move.
Lockdown comes with two handheld weapons, a hook and a sword.
The sword can be held in his hand but he doesn't manage to grip the handle the whole way.
The hook is also held in his hand and it is an odd looking weapon just because it is being held and not having his hand transformed into one.
The other way to attach his sword is to peg it on the outside of his forearm which works surprisingly well (this is the same spot as in vehicle mode).
Despite the odd weapons, this is a fantastic robot mode, which is spot-on to his appearance in the film.
OVERALL:
This is the figure that Lockdown deserves as it has perfected the proportions of robot mode and is a good Transformer figure to boot. The transformation is simple if shellformery, he has two weapons and is a decent size. Lockdown is recommended if you like the character.
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