Transformers Deluxe Autobot Skids

by Transformers

Product Features

• Because he is slightly less hyperactive than his brother MUDFLAP, AUTOBOT SKIDS has always thought of himself as the smart one
• Team up with this faithful ally and get ready to take on DECEPTICON forces
• In robot mode, check out this no-nonsense warrior’s moving armor panels
• With a few twists and turns, change the robot figure to Beat mode to show off a fun vehicle that’s ready to flatten the competition
• Detailed robot-to-vehicle figure features MECH ALIVE gearing for moving armor panels – and a punching fist in robot mode

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.8 x 7.5 x 12 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (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: B001TK3LQ0
• Item model number: 89884
• Our recommended age: 5 years and up
• Manufacturer recommended age: 5 - 12 years
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #9,035 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Because he is slightly less hyperactive than his brother MUDFLAP, AUTOBOT SKIDS has always thought of himself as “the smart one.” He likes to point this out at every opportunity. While MUDFLAP zips around like a maniac, AUTOBOT SKIDS prefers to impress his superiors among the AUTOBOT high command by behaving in a way he thinks of as mature, which usually involves talking nonstop about anything that occurs to him. Team up with this faithful ally and get ready to take on DECEPTICON forces! In robot mode, check out this no-nonsense warrior’s moving armor panels! And be ready to launch a power-packed attack with his punching fist! With a few twists and turns, change the robot figure to Beat mode to show off a fun vehicle that’s ready to flatten the competition! Detailed robot-to-vehicle figure features MECH ALIVE gearing for moving armor panels – and a punching fist in robot mode! Ages 5 and up.

Product Description

Because he is slightly less hyperactive than his brother MUDFLAP, AUTOBOT SKIDS has always thought of himself as the smart one. He likes to point this out at every opportunity. While MUDFLAP zips around like a maniac, AUTOBOT SKIDS prefers to impress his superiors among the AUTOBOT high command by behaving in a way he thinks of as mature, which usually involves talking nonstop about anything that occurs to him.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A fun surprise, June 18, 2009

By	Erik Martinez - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Transformers Deluxe Autobot Skids (Toy)

I wasn't interested in the characters of Skids and Muddflap at first. I watched a review on both these toys online, and they seemed to have enough poseability and interesting transformations to pick up. The vehicle mode looks very nice. It's a very nice painted green, while inner robot mode seems to be green plastic. Even that looks nice. Transforming him can be a little weird at first figuring out the right place to put everything. One thing I am noticing that Hasbro is doing more of is giving these figures tabs to help with placing all the parts correctily. Just know that you have to seperate the roof to fold the backpack correctly. It seems like it will break, but it's solid. He can stand fairly well with the help of the folded car sides that make his bottom legs. Robot mode looks like a good mold. I like that they even painted his buck teeth. The enlarged, articulated punching hand is kind of cool. I haven't noticed anything that would seem too fragile, so I think Skids is better suited for children than the other movie figures.

4.0 out of 5 stars Not for 4 year olds. Good in theory, execution needs work., May 8, 2010

By	Throgan (MA, USA) - See all my reviews

Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Transformers Deluxe Autobot Skids (Toy)

To be honest, I'm a little bit shocked at all the reviews of people that can't transform Skids even with instructions. Yes, I needed instructions my first couple times (I'm in college, FYI, not 10 years old), but after that I got it down pretty well.

I will say that the clips to secure everything in the right position for car mode are less than stellar... to put it nicely. It definitely takes some patience to get all the cracks sealed so it can roll without feet sticking out. That said, conceptually it is one of my favorite transformers: It has a unique transformation that really makes use of the space provided, and I like the compactness of the robotmode. I also like the little things like folding in the windows or his chest that make it feel that little bit more complex and intricate without actually being essential or anything.

Overall, I wish they'd design more transformers similar to Skids, so long as they actually clip everything into place properly. For now I'm happy keeping him in Robot mode sitting on my desk, but I don't transform him as much as my other toys because car mode isn't worth the effort anymore. It was good for $12 while it lasted.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good toy but really hard to transform, June 29, 2009

By	J. Detering "julrad" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Transformers Deluxe Autobot Skids (Toy)

My 13 and 10 year old boys got these toys and we all found them very hard to transform. Both boys needed to go on You Tube to see a demonstration. Their dad, who is a builder, could not transform the toy without instructions. My 10 year old still can't transform Skids. My 13 year old can do it only by watching the You Tube video.