Transformers Voyager Iron Hide

Not the best Voyager class but buy it anyway

8/2/2010

You gotta have Ironhide no matter what the reviews say! Vehicle mode is good despite his arms being easily visible below the truck. Panels click into place OK but not great. The truck bed and doors don't want to stay together too well but overall its solid and looks good. Rubber wheels would be a huge improvement.

Robot mode is flimsy. Proportions are good and the automorph gimmick on his legs is very cool. But mold quality isn't up to par with some of the other Voyager figures. His knee joints are very loose, making it difficult for him to stand unless they're set just right. His waist does not tab into place well so he tends to flop over forward if you move him. His chest piece doesn't tab into anything so its just there loose. His shoulder pieces sort of seem to get in the way of his head and arms. Overall not a bad representation of the movie Ironhide but he's pretty much good for display in robot mode or OK for kids to play with in vehicle mode.

I'd expect Hasbro will come out with a Human Alliance Ironhide by the time the 3rd movie releases.

Awesome toy even for teenagers

2/5/2010

I've wanted this toy for a long time, so my expectations were high. (Ironhide is my favorite transformer) The transformation isn't that hard, even though the directions are confusing sometimes. The robot mode met my expectations immensely. The only complaint I have is that his torso doesn't connect to his waist correctly. This makes the Ironhide's body a bit crooked. Besides that, this toy is super cool for Ironhide fans. I would definetely recommend this product for a friend. I am a teen and this is my favorite transformer in my collection.

Cool but...

1/17/2010

I got this figure at Toys"R"Us and it was 22.99. I Liked Ironhide ever since I got into transformers and its a great toy. I'd say get this toy for ages 7 & up because his transformation can be a little difficult at some parts. The directions can be a bit difficult at some parts. Also at his waist there is something you have to clip in that may be a little difficult that an adult may have to do. I say if you're a huge fan of this figure get him. If you're getting it for a kid be aware that you may have to transform him. If you really want him get him. He's a really great figure. He's got two guns with one firing missle that attach to his arms. If Ihad to rate this figure on a scale from one to ten I'd give him a ten. He's the best voyager class transformer you can get better than megatron,optimus,ratchet,starscream, and the fallen. One last thing it seems like you're going to brake it at some parts but trust me put a little more force.

Toy review

1/7/2010

I brought this toy for my son and he loves it but make sure the child can transform the toy.

MORE LIKE "SOFT METAL"HIDE

12/22/2009

I grew up as a G1 transformers and it's been a little hard to get used to the modern incarnations of old friends. But, my son and I want to play transformers together, so we have been buying the new ones. Ironhide is one of my favorite G1 autobots so I thought I'd try out his new incarnation in the live action movie toyline, REVENGE OF THE FALLEN, especially since it's a voyager-class toy (which my son and I prefer).

Initially, I was troubled by Ironhide's new sculpt. Isn't he supposed to be a red conversion van? OTOH, this Ironhide actually has a head, which is a real plus. This Ironhide is a GMC pickup truck with a grey-and-black color scheme. It's not very flashy, but I guess a weapons specialist might prefer not to stand out in a crowd. The truck has an enormous missile launcher and cannon combination weapon. The barrel of the cannon can project out either side, and the missile launcher can rotate relative to the cannon, and the whole weapon can fit backwards or forwards in the grooves on the truck bed; it is very possible to put the weapon on backwards, which fits but doesn't look right. The missile launcher is also asymmetric, which I don't understand; it looks like it is leaning off to one side (though it is not). Also, the weapon doesn't stay in the grooves very well; it feels as if it should pop into the grooves but won't. Despite these complaints, the truck mode looks very sleek and powerful, and it has a gigantic double-sided weapon, so who can complain?

The robot mode of Ironhide has more problems than the truck mode. My biggest complaint is that the chest piece that separates the hood "wings" appears incomplete; it seems that it needs to snap somewhere or connect to something but it doesn't. The lack of connection is visually displeasing. The other major problem are the legs; the panels from the automorph feature obstruct the legs from closing enough to stand straight. This can be seen in most pictures of Ironhide, where his legs are splayed somewhat. This makes him wobbly, which is unfortunate b/c his parts pop off easily. It's better than breaking, but it must be embarassing to be a weapons specialist who keeps falling over and going to pieces. I don't like the new face, but the toy isn't to blame for that. The yellow piping on the robot looks cool on the black robot parts, and the weapon comes apart to form two weapons, which fit on the sides of Ironhide's arms (sidearms, hehe) very nicely.

Finally, the transformation has a real problem fitting together. The connection between the chest and the waist has three pegs which do not fit into their respective holes. With enough pressure they will fit, but applying that pressure to the rest of the toy is worrisome. Also, a lot of torque must be applied to rotate the chest relative to the waist by 180 degrees, and this is putting a lot of strain on the toy. I doubt most 5 yo have the strength to manipulate this toy correctly.

In conclusion, Ironhide is a nice looking robot and truck. I have qualms about the transformation between or about durability during play. For a collector's piece or for an older child he is probably fine.