Review: #648
Name: Runamuck
Brand: Transformers
Allegiance: Decepticon
Line: Generations - War for Cybertron: Earthrise
Year of Release: 2020
Size Class: Deluxe (Wave 3)
Mold Status: new
VEHICLE MODE:
Runamuck transforms into a white sports car, but one that is noticeably an older generation. Unfortunately, he is the only one to be released in the standard line as Runabout is an exclusive.
This is a decent vehicle mode, particularly since the rear doesn't have any exposed robot parts, AND has painted tail lights.
Runamuck is a fairly decent size for a Deluxe, he feels substantial in your hands at least. The reason for the obvious panel seams is due to most of the white being actually painted on, rather than unpainted white plastic.
The gun can store in vehicle mode by pegging onto the roof, nothing special here.
A good, albeit somewhat bland, vehicle mode.
TRANSFORMATION:
Transformation is simple but it works well. The front of the car splits into two to form his legs, with double jointed hinges near his knees to extend the legs. The back folds onto the roof, then you flip him over to reveal the faux car kibble for his chest. Split the arms from the sides and you're done.
ROBOT MODE:
Robot mode is pretty good. Despite being all white, he doesn't look bland at all thanks to the sculpting which keeps him very busy.
Like the recent trend of figures, Runamuck is quite hollow in his limbs. The thighs are chiseled out and the legs are little more than shells on three sides. At least the plastic quality is strong enough to not make the figure feel weak or brittle.
The headsculpt is nice, with excellently painted purple eyes, and a face plate that covers just below the nose.
In terms of size, he's roughly the height of a standard (recent) Deluxe, above is a comparison against Siege Sideswipe.
Articulation is where the figure shines as he has joints for his head, shoulders, elbows, waist, knees and ankles.
He has massive heel spurs, interestingly, there are faux wheels molded in black in the heel spurs.
His only weapon is a handheld gun.
Naturally, he can hold the gun in either hand.
When not in use, you can store the gun on his back, the same place as vehicle mode.
Despite the faux chest, it looks like the real thing. He also has plenty of 5mm ports around him so if you have spare weapons or any Weaponizers, then Runamuck can easily utilize them all.
This is a fantastic robot mode and one of the better figures of the line.
OVERALL:
Runamuck is a nice and long overdue update to the character. Too bad that Runabout is an exclusive. Nevertheless, this is a strong and solid mold, despite the hollowness (which is prevalent in all Transformers these days, unfortunately). The robot mode at least still feels fairly solid and looks good on your shelf.
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