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Write a Review link for that item. Go-Bots (Tonka)It's Bumblebee's evil brother! Nah, as I've probably mentioned before, GoBots actually predates Transformers, slightly. And like its vastly more famous rival, it too borrowed the majority of its molds from various Asian toylines. And so we had two companies releasing yellow VW Beetles that turn into robots, within a year of each other. And today we look at the super-sized Bug Bite. Not having the regular version for comparison, I can only assume this one has a touch more to it, but don't quote me on that. The vehicle mode has a fair amount of metal in it, resulting in a satisfying weight. Detailing is good as far as the body is concerned- gas cap, vents, etc.- but naturally falls apart once you look in the windows. A handful of stickers are included, in case you want scrollwork on the hood and a few other accents. The tires are rubber, and fairly steady for this type of non-axle. Transformation is fairly straightforward, along the lines of the average G1 Transformer- arms folded under the hood, legs along the undercarriage, etc. The joints are pretty tight still despite often being plastic on metal, but I got lucky with an unsealed but boxed specimen here. As a robot, he definitely feels primitive. The bare metal claw-arms, the ramrod-straight legs, the head that's just the top half of the car. Beats Ratchet and Ironhide in that regard, at least. Plus, the windshield is smoky enough to look like a visor. A double-barrelled laser gun thingy can be held in either hand or clipped onto the forehead. Articulation is okay for this sort of early stuff, with swivel-hinge shoulders, hinged elbows, swivel neck, and basic hips (very basic- they're one piece, moving together). GoBots get no respect, I swear. Sure they look more 50s than 80s sometimes, but that has its own charm, doesn't it?   by Karl T. Face |
| Hudson |  | Submission Order |  | Demolition Gremlin 2-Pack (Gremlins 2) |
| None | | Go-Bots Series | | Spay-C |
| Hudson | | Written by Karl T. Face | | Demolition Gremlin 2-Pack (Gremlins 2) |
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