Review: #626
Name: Exhaust
Brand: Transformers
Allegiance: Decepticon
Line: Generations Selects
Year of Release: 2020
Size Class: Deluxe
Mold Status: remold of Earthrise Wheeljack
VEHICLE MODE:
Being a repaint of Wheeljack, Exhaust transforms into a sports car that bears some resemblance of a Lancia Stratos.
This is a decent vehicle mode and has plenty of painted details, including grey hubcaps, all the racing markings, and a black rear.
The robot weapon pegs onto the roof and this is the only storage point in vehicle mode.
While the pattern of the red markings is even further from the Diaclone toy that inspired him, it still looks fantastic.
The white plastic used is brighter than Wheeljack, and coupled with the vivid red, it looks really good in person.
This is a solid vehicle mode.
TRANSFORMATION:
Getting Exhaust to robot mode isn't too hard. Split the sides and back to form the arms. Extend the front to form the legs, and then open the chest to flip up the head. It's simple and there's really nothing clever or new, it's basically functional.
ROBOT MODE:
Exhaust's robot mode is as sharp as the vehicle mode. A lot more black comes out in robot mode.
He basically doesn't have any kibble which is quite impressive. However, a small part of the vehicle sits on the outside of his hands, and they're quite distracting given it's white on black.
The only new molding for Exhaust is the head sculpt and it is a great sculpt.
Size-wise, he is a bit short, above is a comparison against Siege Sideswipe which shows they are basically the same height.
In comparison to Wheeljack, the only disappointing part is how Exhaust's wings on the back aren't painted silver like Wheeljack's.
The line focuses on articulation and Exhaust has joints for his head, shoulders, elbows, wrists, waist, hips, knees and ankles.
This means that Exhaust is flexible enough to pull off many types of poses and still keep both feet flat on the table.
He comes with a single gun, it's actually white plastic with the black being painted on.
You can treat the weapon like with Wheeljack and use it as a shoulder mounted weapon.
Although it is better suited to be a hand gun for Exhaust.
The wide legs and wide forearms makes the proportions a tad bit whack but overall, this is a good robot mode.
OVERALL:
If you don't have Wheeljack, then Exhaust is a great substitute since the mold is solid. The color scheme is fun so it compliments your collection even if you already have Wheeljack.
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