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Universe "Tankor" Review

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Universe "Tankor" Review

Postby Azrael on Fri Jul 25, 2008 2:12 am

Tragically, one of the first members of Universe 2.0 also suffers from the fatal Transformers disease known as "Trademark Syndrome." This happens when the toy in question is modeled after a character from G1 who cannot be named as such because of legal reasons.

The Triple-Changer Decepticon reviewed here is obviously modeled after the G1 character known as Octane, but Hasbro has been forced to use the designation "Tankor" for him. Use whichever name you prefer.


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As I already stated, Octane is (and always has been) a Triple-Changer. His Primary Vehicle mode is a carrier plane. Its not bad, but hardly perfect. Its very rare that you see a transforming plane with propellers nowadays.


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Mode Two is a tanker-truck. Again, a good design but not without its flaws. Mostly I just think it doesn't look different enough to act as a secondary vehicle form. Its basically just the plane with wheels out and a different front.


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Robot Mode is Octane's best form. The Decepticons from the Classics franchise need a little extra manpower.

Articulation is great but he's not quite up to the same level as the Autobot members from the same wave.

Octane uses a somewhat unorthodox weapon- a gigantic claw. This piece is actually necessary for both Vehicle Modes but can only be used as a weapon in Robot Mode (where it barely fits in with the overall design).


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Octane's a pretty decent Triple Changer; he just doesn't manage to integrate both forms quite as good as his predecessor (Astrotrain). Recommended.
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Re: Universe "Tankor" Review

Postby Asterotus on Fri Jul 25, 2008 2:53 pm

WOW...really nice reveiw Azrael. Keep up the great work.
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Re: Universe "Tankor" Review

Postby brr-icy on Fri Jul 25, 2008 4:30 pm

nice review, personally i like octane better than astrotrain, because astro has the sides of the train front on top of his wings, i felt his g1 form was better overall than the update, but that's my opinion lol
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Re: Universe "Tankor" Review

Postby Ironhide2005 on Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:47 pm

Keep it goin' m'on!
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