Review: #824
Name: Dilophocon
Brand: Transformers
Allegiance: N/A
Line: Jurassic Park x Transformers Collaborative
Year of Release: 2023
Size Class: Deluxe
Mold Status: new
DINOSAUR MODE:
The second set in the Jurassic Park x Transformers Collaborative line, Dilophocon is based upon the iconic scene in the Jurassic Park movie where the character Dennis Nedry meets his fate with a Dilophosaurus.
Naturally, Dilophocon transforms into a Dilophosaurus, and this is a really nice dinosaur mode, with no obvious robot kibble parts sticking out.
She's a bit slender though for a Deluxe, above is a comparison against TLK Bumblebee and Siege Sideswipe.
There is some play value here, where the mouth can open and close.
She also comes with an effects part that mimics the acid spitting action.
Curiously, the frills are two separate pieces that are only held on by small posts. This means that they can occasionally just fall out.
There's no meaningful articulation in dinosaur mode, given that she is perfectly balanced as it is.
A fantastic dinosaur mode, and one of the best beast mode we've had.
TRANSFORMATION:
The legs are the easiest, as you just straighten them. Otherwise, the tail comes off, and the arms unfold from the torso. Once you do that, it leaves a gap for the dinosaur head to fold down.
ROBOT MODE:
Dilophocon has a fantastic robot mode too, she looks amazing here, and the slender proportions works beautifully.
If you left the tail attached during transformation, it will now sit on her back, and this is the main piece of kibble.
The head sculpt is great, and the frills behind her head is a fantastic piece of decoration.
Her height is roughly the size of an average Deluxe, but she is much more slender than most.
She has amazing articulation, with joints for her head, shoulders, elbows, waist, hips, knees and ankles. What makes it amazing is that the shoulders can flex inwards, she's one of those rare Transformers that can hold a sword with both hands.
With the tail, the tip flips over to reveal a barrel. She can then hold this gun in either hand.
The acid effects part can peg onto the end for some blast effect action now.
A wonderfully nimble and good looking robot.
OVERALL:
The set is worth it for Dilophocon alone. She has two amazing modes, with pretty much no flaws in either of them. This is one of the best molds we've had for a while, and it's a shame that it is regulated to an exclusive that is part of an expensive set. Nevertheless, if you can get the set at a discount, then she is well worth it.
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