Review: #512
Name: Bonecrusher
Brand: Transformers
Allegiance: Decepticon
Line: Generations - Studio Series
Year of Release: 2019
Size Class: Voyager (Wave 5)
Mold Status: new
VEHICLE MODE:
Bonecrusher transforms into a Buffalo mine-protected vehicle. Finally, Bonecrusher gets a figure in the Voyager size class as he had always deserved.
The vehicle mode is pretty decent but there are some claws at the back which are left over from robot mode.
Like the Deluxe toy, the middle spare tires are faux and they are painted on, which is a shame.
Above is a size comparison against Generations Titans Return Optimus. While Bonecrusher may be a Voyager figure, he does feel a tad bit lighter than you'd expect.
The other major benefit over the Deluxe figure is the claw is much thinner and closer to the real thing.
The claw is well articulated and the main source of play value in this mode. That being said, it is too long and hangs off the back of the truck. The body of the truck is also situated a tad bit too high off the ground.
A solid vehicle mode that's instantly recognizable.
TRANSFORMATION:
Transformation is pretty simple and very similar to the Deluxe toy in fact, but just adds a few extra steps to improve upon it. The top splits to form the arms, and the bottom forms the legs. The chest piece likes to get stuck when going back to vehicle mode and forcing it may pop it off which is a major source of annoyance. The way the wheels wrap around are pretty neat though.
ROBOT MODE:
Bonecrucher's robot mode looks great and is definitely a better representation of the character than ever before.
Surprisingly, he doesn't have much kibble. The claw that splits and sits behind his back is too long, sticking up way over his shoulders. Not sure why this had to be the case as the claw was already too long in vehicle mode so the designer could have easily shortened it.
The headsculpt is great. It's on a really restricted balljoint, and while it allows some side to side movement thanks to the hinge on the panel that the head sits on, he cannot really look much more than straight ahead.
In terms of size, Bonecrusher focuses on bulk rather than height, as a result, he is much shorter than most Voyagers.
As part of the Studio Series line, he comes with a cardboard stand.
The stand depicts the bridge scene which was Bonecrusher's most iconic, and only, scene in the movie where he gets killed by Optimus.
Articulation is pretty good. Despite how his legs look, thanks to the four spikes around the wheel, he can easily stand.
Unfortunately, he falls victim to the awkward elbow joint where he can only bend his elbows inwards. This severely limits the number of poses where it looks natural.
Just like in vehicle mode, the claw is a great source of play value in robot mode.
The claw has plenty of articulation including multiple hinges and swivels.
A great looking robot mode, just a shame about the elbow joints.
OVERALL:
Bonecrusher is a fun toy thanks to the range of articulation for the claw. The transformation is fine and he has two solid modes. While there are some tiny annoyances such as the limited head and inward bending elbows, this is still a great figure.
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