Transformers Toys Generations War for Cybertron: Earthrise Deluxe Wfc-E7 Cliffjumper Action Figure - Kids Ages 8 & Up, 5

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I have always loved that style of mould used for the original Cliffjumper and Bumblebee. It was a simple but perfect transformation process and my black version of that Cliffjumper has to be one of the highlights of my Transformer collection. So, no subsequent version of Cliffjumper is likely to live up to this. Even so, I do like this Earthrise version, despite a couple of design flaws.With his reasonably large feet and the style of his back he resembles the Throttlebot (the group that replaced the mini-Autobots in the toy line in 1987) look rather than G1 Cliffjumper. There’s a passing resemblance to how he was portrayed in the cartoon and comic of the eighties but not as much so as some other figures in the ‘War for Cybertron’ range.The vehicle mode is quite a change though. Gone is the cutesy shape based upon Penny Racers to be replaced with a more realistic looking sports car. It has more in common with the vehicle style bestowed upon Bumblebee in the live action films. It is a decent looking vehicle that rolls quite well. However, the nature of the transformation does mean that it is a little tricky not to get gaps between the panels at least somewhere.The drawback to the Transformation process is with the back section of the vehicle. It has to be removed to enable transformation and then re-attached to his back in robot mode. Although such a thing always does feel like a bit of a cheat, it does have the advantage that you can have him as a robot with or without this part attached and alternatively it can be used as some sort of shield. However, without it attached the figure looks a little odd. The main problem with this section/part is that there is a little peg that needs folding out to attach it to the back or hand of the figure. This peg is extremely tight and difficult to get to. Mine, at least, can’t be pulled out without the use of tweezers, which is a major flaw. Although it is still somewhat fiddly, I don’t have the same problem with Hubcap or Bugbite.Cliffjumper is quite small for the Transformers in his ‘class’ range. He is absolutely dwarfed by Trailbreaker, for instance. To compensate somewhat for this, he comes with a massive cannon that can be held in robot mode or mounted on the roof of the vehicle. It is almost as tall as him and somehow it seems perfectly in keeping with the character of Cliffjumper that he would wield such an oversized weapon.The weapon can also be broken down into several pieces that can be used in a variety of ways, one of which includes fitting them to the underside of the vehicle as skis.

To be completely honest, I really didn't like the Autobots when the cartoon and toys first showed up. I was never a "car guy," and the Decepticons turned into fighter jets and stuff. But then, decades later, I watched a review of this figure, and was blown away. You see, the original toys sacrificed articulation for the transformation gimmick. You'd be lucky if the toy could turn it's head, and most could only raise their arms at the shoulder. The original Cliffjumper took five steps to transform. This one takes eighteen. Eighteen! In robot mode, it's very faithful to the G1 cartoon, even having the car wheels rotate inside the body so they aren't seen in robot mode. Articulation-wise, the head, shoulders, arms, elbows, waist, hips, knees, and feet have swivel or ball joints. It even has a tertiary mode as a nod to the cartoon, where in one episode he gets waterfoils. I'm really kinda angry this wasn't around when I was a kid; my attitude towards the "car guys" would definitely been different. If I have a complaint, it's that there is no Autobot symbol on it in robot mode. There is one in the car mode, on a panel that flips over the head, but not in robot mode. That is seriously my only issue... this is a great figure.

Les pièces sont fragile et se défont facilement.OK pour enfant de bas âge

Let me start this review with stating that I am an avid and very meticulous collector. I scrutinize the smallest of details with packing that the item comes in being that I will not remove it from its original packing in an attempt to preserve the value as much as I can. I agree with the reviewers that this figure is a great figure. It has lots of details and is close to Masterpiece status as I have ever seen a figure. He looks very detailed and if and when the price comes down from where it is now (it was $19.99 when I ordered him), I would like to get another one to open and pose with my other open figures. I took off one star because, as someone already stated, this figure is not properly classed by Takara Tomy. I suspect they purposefully did this for us collectors and fans and knew we'd gooble it up without noticing they cheated us on the size right away. For comparison, look at Side Swipe, Hound and Prowl. They are larger figures than Cliffjumper. I asses they should've charged $14.99 or something like that. Either way, I did get him and glad that I have him to add to my collection.