Transformers Universe Heavy Load Voyager Class & Drill Bit Action Figures 2008 H
23 September 2020
Vast Improvement on Cybertron Quickmix
Heavy Load is a recolor of the Transformers Cybertron/Galaxy Force figure Quickmix, and I feel that his grimy Decepticon paint job fits the mold so much better than the bright blue, yellow, and orange of the original (and having Drillbit in class Constructicon colors is a nice bonus). He's a little basic in terms of design and posability, but is a good chunky bot with lots of ratcheting joints that help him hold a good pose. This particular one had a few loose points, namely in Drillbit's legs, part of the elbow joint on his mixing drum, and the top part of the mixing drum that flips down to form a control panel for Drillbit, but otherwise the figure is nice and solid.
His action feature isn't spectacular, but it is fun: plugging the cyber planet key into his mixer opens it up to form a really big missile launcher. It only holds a single oversized missile, but it fires with enough force to knock over deluxe figures and the odd voyager if aimed well. As for other accessories, the double-barreled shotgun/blaster on his arm can be removed and held in his hand, and Drillbit can be either plugged onto it or held as a laser drill weapon/accessory.
He's not the most exciting bot there is, but he's good, sturdy, chunky, and a lot of fun to play with and display.
Warhammer Fantasy / Age of Sigmar Empire Steam Tank
26 May 2020
Steam Tanks!
The product arrived quickly, and with the box sealed and all of the parts intact. The kit is durable and highly-detailed, and contains plenty of parts for building a Steam Tank with a variety of heraldry, weapon options, and heads and accessories for the driver. I'd recommend this to anyone who plays Empire or the Greywater Fastness in Cities of Sigmar, as it comes with both a square regimental base and an oval skirmish base for whichever you prefer.