Transformers Universe Ultra Powerglide

by Hasbro

Product Features

• Not as fast or powerful as the DECEPTICON fliers, POWERGLIDE relies instead on his raw skill as a combat pilot
• Where his enemies rely on afterburners and advanced weapon systems, he executes loops, flat spins, and other aerial maneuvers
• Hear cool conversion sounds as you twist and turn this awesome autobot warrior from battle-ready robot figure to fighter jet vehicle mode
• The roar of the vehicle's engine lets you know that this fierce flyer is ready to roll out into battle
• In robot mode, the launching thermal beam projectile helps to keep enemies at bay

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 12 x 9.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00172SC0K
• Item model number: 83687
• Manufacturer recommended age: 5 - 8 years
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #107,959 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Not as fast or powerful as the DECEPTICON fliers, POWERGLIDE relies instead on his raw skill as a combat pilot. Where his enemies rely on afterburners and advanced weapon systems, he executes loops, flat spins, and other aerial maneuvers that make even the craziest and most foolhardy DECEPTICONS backfire out of fear. In a sky full of bad guys, you can always easily spot POWERGLIDE twisting and diving through enemy fire, dodging missiles, and generally outclassing even the best among the DECEPTICON air warriors. Hear cool conversion sounds as you twist and turn this awesome AUTOBOT warrior from battle-ready robot figure to fighter jet vehicle mode. The roar of the vehicle’s engine lets you know that this fierce “flyer” is ready to roll out into battle. In robot mode, the launching thermal beam projectile helps to keep enemies at bay.

Product Description

If ONSLAUGHT enters into direct combat, it's only because something has gone wrong with his battle plan. He prefers to remain on the sidelines of a fight, directing the action and revising his tactics second by second. Nothing gives him joy as much as a well-executed ambush, or the swift, organized destruction of an AUTOBOT base. When he must get involved in a fight himself, he does so with cold fury, advancing meticulously across the battlefield with his fire focused on the most dangerous opponent. Every variable in a fight is taken into account in his mind, every possibility assessed, and every contingency planned for.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Needs tougher plastic, September 22, 2008

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David T. Catmull (LA, CA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Transformers Universe Ultra Powerglide (Toy)

Overall, this is a pretty cool update for the original Powerglide, which was a tiny red plane from the original Transformers line. The way the wings fold up, as well as the shape of the head, are reminiscent of the original design. There's even a nod to a particular episode of the original series.. but I won't give away the surprise.

There are some weaknesses in the design, though. The biggest one is the joints that the wings rotate on during transformation. The plastic is just too soft and gets mushed in the process because of the teeth designed to lock it in one of two positions. I had to consult the instructions to make sure I was doing it right. They just needed some tougher plastic for those particular parts.

Another is an annoyance. In addition to the obvious button for electronic lights and sounds, there is another button that gets pushed during transformation to make the standard transforming sound from the cartoon. This is cute and all, but in practice the button tends to get pushed and released several times when you transform it, and it gets old fast.

Finally there is the missile launcher. It has a respectable spring, but you can't aim it straight with the plane's landing gear down, and there's nowhere else to put it. And, unsurprisingly, it doesn't have anything of the paint job shown on the box.

All in all, a pretty good concept with some execution flaws.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars G1 Remake w/o G1 colors, February 5, 2009

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Robert J. Allen - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Transformers Universe Ultra Powerglide (Toy)

i just got powerglide i have to say this is a good figure but the same problems still exists like the repaint his arm are tough to lock in place in robot mode but in alt/plane mode his great easy to get into and i love his sounds features plus his transforming sounds are a plus make this a better figures there are 3 version of this figure us powerglide us/jap storm cloud(Powerglide repaint) then there's Henkei Version aka G1 Accurate Repaint of powerglide G1 colors it also worth picking up but for any true g1 fan i recommend all 3 paint job/ versions of this transformer.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice., June 29, 2011

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J. J. Owens (Louisville, KY) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Transformers Universe Ultra Powerglide (Toy)

The first thing I noticed is that the figure is unnaturally short... then I remembered that the legs extend. Then he went from a decent figure to a great figure. Having passed on it while still in widespread retail, I decided to pick him up. It was twenty dollars well spent, as he turned out to be a great figure. His alternate mode is based on an A-10 Warthog , and is actually fairly faithful to it's real-life counterpart right down to the nose-mounted rotary cannon. Everything is very sturdy and solid in this mode - nothing feels fragile, although a way to more securely attach the wings would be nice. One of my only real gripes would be the arms poking out of the front, although this could certainly have turned out worse, as the fists are at least hidden... which brings me to my worst gripe about this particular copy of the figure: it came with two left fists. At first I thought the fists had been switched (oh screwdriver...) but I looked and the right fist was correct (sorry screwdriver...). Interesting, but novel.
Robot mode is very nice in my opinion. I tend to think of the translucent orange pieces as large cannons. The wings on mine tab in fairly tight, but I must echo the complaint from one reviewer about the rotational joint for the wing transformation. The pressure from the teeth causes the somewhat weak plastic to stress... something that could turn into a problem. What paint there is is placed well. The figure is altogether quite nice, with a good design and several homages to the original G1 figure, and even a nice episode-specific reference. And for the price, he really is a good buy.