Eject,Rewind,Flipside,Rosanna

[fenrir72]

Blaster/Broadcasts' pose (Eject,Rewind,Rosanna and Flipside)

Finally o finally, Takara has decided to release the official Eject and Rewind in their original colors.........End of Review

Contents:

Box
Blister case
4 bio cards
4 clear cassette cases
4 Cybertron chromed weapons
4 Destron chromed weapons
4 transformer cassettes
1 instruction manual

Eject/Rewind:

Basically the same (like Rosanna/Flipsides). very simple transformations with nary a label sheet complementing its robot mode (Rumble/Frenzy has simulated shin guards FYI)

Unlike the classic 80's versions (which came with both stamp marked labels and adhesive labels) this version comes with adhesive pseudo labels plus a tiny Cybertron symbol on the groin

The faces are painted red orange (the original was bright orange) plus noticed that the chrome gold markings on their chest is drab not glossy like their weapons or the originals. Also, the chromed weapons are silver without nary a tinge of gold like that of Steeljaw.

Just like the casseticons, they are a pain to stand (with the exception of Laserbeak/Buzzsaw) so prepare to pose them at your peril. Unlike the casseticons though, Eject and Rewind "can" bend on their knees.......all in all. I count 8 POA.

One thing that sticks out like a sore thumb, mold degradation. it release is quite noticeable especially on Rewind/Ejects thigh section. Looks almost like a knock off, heck the whole plastic structure looks like a knock off.


Seriously......Encore #15 for a completist it comes out as a mixed bag (the Jaguar and Buzzsaw component anyway)..........just how much can you milk a mold for Primus' sake?!. IIRC since year 2000, Takara has released like TFC Soundblaster, Soundwave, E-hobby Cobalt sentry, Kiss players and Encore..............so I'm skipping my review on those two Destrons.

Eject



Rewind


(take a look at the mold degradation in his left arm)

Duo shot


Comparative shots of mold degradation:

Rewind's back:


Flipside's back:



Eject's thighs:



Rosanna and Flipside's thighs:

(R)


(F)


Family(?) shot


So how do I rate the set:
out of

Reasons: Ravage/Jaguar and Buzzsaw.....too many versions and the lack of gold on Eject and Rewind's weapons. Plus mold degradation on Eject/Rewind