Review: #632
Name: Quintesson Allicon
Brand: Transformers
Allegiance: Decepticon
Line: Generations - War for Cybertron: Earthrise
Year of Release: 2020
Size Class: Deluxe (Wave 2)
Mold Status: new
ALTERNATE MODE:
Allicon transforms into a hunched over alligator beast thing. Whatever it is, it ends up looking better than expected in person, mainly thanks to the detailed head sculpt.
It's not as bad in person, however, the robot fists aren't stored anywhere and are fully visible. To be honest, it's quite disappointing on a Deluxe figure in this day and age, it's just the continual cost-cutting in effect.
The head sculpt is seriously where Allicon shines, with multiple shades of paint, as well as a huge opening jaw. It makes the figure very expressive.
In terms of size, he is a bit on the smaller side and it's not only because he is hunched over. Above is a comparison against Deluxe Siege Sideswipe.
In terms of poseability, it's not too bad since he shares the same legs as robot mode. His ankles are surprisingly nimble with side to side and forward to backward motion. The short beast arms are only swivels though.
He has a spear for a weapon in this mode (as well as for robot mode, naturally).
The spear can be held in either hand but since his arm articulation is so limited, he can only really lift the spear up and down.
While it is a love or hate thing, for what it is trying to do, it achieves its goal and the figure is more endearing in person, despite all its flaws.
TRANSFORMATION:
You would have thought the alternate mode is just the robot mode hunched over and so the transformation is basically just straightening the figure. You are not wrong but there are a few additional steps. The beast legs become the robot legs, and the robot arms unpeg from the side. The beast head folds into the back / tail, and clips securely into place. This is a pretty neat step that works so elegantly.
ROBOT MODE:
Allicon's robot mode is short and stubby, and works wonderfully well for the character. It holds a lot of style, especially the shoulder spikes.
The backpack is primarily the beast's head and tail, but it compacts really nicely and ends up giving the figure a bulkier feel, which is not a bad thing.
The head sculpt is another winner, with an awesome face plate and once again, multiple shades of paint.
Size-wise, he is a bit taller than beast mode but not by much. He makes up the height difference with a normal Deluxe by being chunkier and less hollow.
Articulation is great, he retains the amazing feet articulation from beast mode, but without the limitation of having to hunch over.
He has two weapons, the spear from beast mode, and a sword that is formed from the beast's tail.
The spear can be held in either fist. The beast hands just hanging off the robot arms is somewhat lazy though.
He has enough articulation (thanks to the wrist swivels) to hold the spear with both hands.
When not in use, the spear can peg onto his back for storage.
The sword can also be held in either hand, the curved nature lends well to his evil Decepticon look.
This is a really good robot mode that just oozes character.
OVERALL:
Allicon is a surprisingly good figure, which you might not have expected at first glance. Granted, it will come down to your tastes but you may be pleasantly surprised. It is built solidly, and has two charming modes.
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