Review: #620
Name: Topspin
Brand: Transformers
Allegiance: Autobot
Line: Generations - Studio Series
Year of Release: 2020
Size Class: Deluxe (Wave 10)
Mold Status: new
VEHICLE MODE:
Topspin transforms into a blue heavily armored and weaponized Chevy Impala, to the point that it is barely recognizable as the car.
There are a lot of detailed sculpting, and it is always appreciated when the back of the vehicle isn't a mess of hinges, hollow or just downright missing. What's also a nice touch are the robot details doubles as a multi-exhaust system.
The guns, unfortunately, are molded from soft bendy plastic, so they will more than likely be warped straight out of packaging.
The guns on the sides are removable while the ones on the roof are permanently attached.
There are plenty of details scattered around, in addition to the insane amount of details in the molding, but there are various paint apps around as well.
This is a strong vehicle mode, although the styling is an acquired taste.
TRANSFORMATION:
Topspin's transformation, just like his robot mode, feels somewhat insubstantial. The front forms the legs by splitting in half. The sides of the vehicle forms kibble around the shoulders, where the arms pull out from the back. The middle of the vehicle equate to the torso of the robot, complete with the rest of the kibble being stacked on his back.
ROBOT MODE:
Topspin's robot mode is an acquired taste as well but does look better than the DOTM attempt.
There is a lot of kibble. His back has the typical roof and windshield of the car that plagues a lot of the Studio Series figures. In addition, the vehicle's sides form shoulder kibble.
The headsculpt is good but not very robot like. It is on a balljoint so had a pretty good range of motion.
Despite the sizable vehicle mode, he's actually not that tall in the end. Above is a comparison against Siege Sideswipe.
He pairs well with Roadbuster, it's just a shame that Leadfoot will be an exclusive. Furthermore, Topspin isn't as solidly built as Roadbuster, in comparison, Topspin actually feels very flimsy.
As part of the Studio Series line, he comes with a cardboard stand.
The stand shows off the scene in Chicago with plenty of destruction.
Topspin comes with a bunch of accessories: a pair of guns, and a pair of claws.
The claws peg on the outside of his arms, they are also formed of the same soft plastic as the guns, so they are easily warped straight out of packaging.
His articulation is not too bad, with joints for his shoulders, elbows, hips, knees and ankles.
The guns are designed to be held in his hands.
The piping on either side of his head are also soft plastic, the abundance of soft plastic on the figure does ruin it somewhat.
This is an average robot mode. There's nothing here that jumps out as being amazing.
OVERALL:
Topspin is an okay figure, he's not as solidly built as Roadbuster and also doesn't look as good (although this is subjective). He comes with a decent amount of accessories but having it all being cast of very soft plastic is his biggest downfall.
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