Review: #704
Name: Barricade
Brand: Transformers
Allegiance: Deluxe
Line: Generations - War for Cybertron: Earthrise
Year of Release: 2020
Size Class: Deluxe
Mold Status: repaint of Smokescreen
VEHICLE MODE:
As part of the Galactic Odyssey Collection two-pack with Punch / Counterpunch, this is the Earthern form of Barricade.
He transforms into a black police sports car. He is a repaint off Smokescreen but features the lightbar of Prowl.
The lightbar is removable, if you want a sleeker car or something a bit more inconspicuous (although the giant "POLICE" lettering on the sides doesn't help).
The only play value here is rolling him on a flat surface, still, he looks great. Too bad he lacks quite a number of paint applications, basically, only the gunmetal hood and the white sides are painted.
Above is a comparison with TLK Bumblebee for an idea of his size. Barricade is on the smaller size for a Deluxe.
He comes with all the weapons from Smokescreen though, so all three guns can peg in vehicle mode.
This is a strong vehicle mode, although being a sports card, it may not have quite the tough look that you would expect of a police vehicle.
TRANSFORMATION:
Barricade is simple to get into robot mode. The back unfolds to form the legs, open the doors, and then flip the arms out from underneath. Complete the transformation by then folding the hood down to form the torso and reveal the head. There are no surprises here, just a basic but solid, transformation.
ROBOT MODE:
Barricade is pretty much a black Smokescreen with purple highlights. However, even such a simple repaint can make the figure look suitably Decepticon.
He doesn't have much kibble in this mode, basically none to be honest. The doors end up as wings, in a deliberate fashion.
The head sculpt is a bit "chubby" for a Decepticon but it reuses Smokescreen's head so that couldn't be avoided.
Articulation is great, he has joints for his head, shoulders, elbows, wrists, waist, hips, knees and ankles.
He comes with three weapons, a handheld gun and two shoulder blasters.
Naturally, he can hold the gun in either hand.
While the shoulder blasters peg into slots on his shoulders.
Those ankles are fantastic, and coupled with the large flat feet, this means he's super stable. The larger more substantial fee, and the little panel to help cover up the gap, does wonders in making him feel much more solid than the Siege version.
Barricade has a wide range of motion, you might be surprised at the poses that he is able to achieve.
This is a great robot mode with no flaws.
OVERALL:
Barricade is a great figure, and this is one of the best usages of this mold. While coming in a two-pack means that you'll probably be more unlikely to grab him unless you like the other figure, but if you do, you won't be disappointed.
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