Customer Reviews

Transformers Movie Voyager Blackout with Scorponok

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

I've been a fan of the Transformers since their U.S. debut back in 1984, and what has impressed me the most about this Movie Line is the fact the Transformers are going back to their roots.
Robots In Disguise.
Transformers alt modes are now that of real, authentic looking vehicles, something that has not been seen since the early 80's.
Blackout was the first of this line I purchased, and I couldn't be happier.
He's a little difficult to transform at first, but gets easier. For the record, the above pic is wrong, his copter blades fold neatly against his back.
I can't wait for the movie to come out, it's been 23 years, welcome back.

Form Factor/Style/Size:
Blackout looks like the transformers should, robust, detailed, and full, unlike the stick figures of most transformer toys that I've seen. In robot mode, Blackout almost looks like a Japanese samurai (that's a good thing). I also like that Blackout's alt mode (MH 53 PAve Low Military Helicopter) looks so realistic. Just look at a picture of that helicopter and compare it to a picture of the toy, you'll see what I mean. While many complain that he is "small" for a Voyager Class, he makes up with great detail for an 8" tall plastic toy.

Fun Factor/ Playability:
I've had this toy for about 3 days and I'm having more fun with it every day. For example, recently I found a piece on his feet that folded out. I never even knew that piece did something until now! I also spend a lot of time changing his poses. The most fun part of playing with Blackout is trying new poses to make him look cool.

Quality:
Usually the quality of a line of toys declines after several years, but I'm rather impressed by the movie line TF toys. I transform Blackout back and forth about 5 times each day and still no loose parts so far. Paint job is good. Again, detail and accuracy is excellent.

I am a Huge fan of all things transformers, not just generation 1, I like all the different takes on it, including the movie. My favorite from the other takes on the story has been starscream, but I'd say Blackout easily topped him in the movie for me, especially in light of starscream's weird almost goofy redesign for the film. Blackout was totally the first I aimed to get although I'd like to eventually have all the decepticons. I was excited last night when I actually went ahead and got him, though I was a little disappointed with what I ended up getting.

I of course have to first pull it out of the impossible twist-ties [with no scissors cause I'm too impatient to wait till I get home]. Then I load in the little scorponok plastic thing which is totally useless and leaves a giant gap in the back when he's not there, plus he's set on a little plastic tray held by a tiny plastic tab that can be released by a button, or by simple touching it since the hold on the tab is pathetic. I put one of the little rubber bands it's packed with back over it, I don't plan to ever take it off, I could have done without that feature.
then I try out the little spinning rotor gimmick, which would be cool if the rotors kept freely moving rather then stopping dead every time you release the lever for a second to let it retract again. then I figure alright lets transform it, that at least should be good. I'll say it definitly looks nice in both robot and helicopter modes, he stands up well with help of the tail on his back, but transformation was not that fun. first of all you might as well just take the top/back chunk off entirely until he's done transforming, to get the rotors out of the way. Then as you transform you'll come across a new "Automorph Tecnology" which is just another stupid gimmick that does'nt even work. when you pull [what will be his back] down the head is on a spring that should automatically pop-up, it kinda does but needs some manual help, be careful though not to displace the plastic gear teeth that control this function or his head will refuse to go back into hiding when you transform back. It took me a half an hour to get his head to quit popping back around >.<
Again he looks great in both modes but not quite like his movie version, then again in the movie several little panels quickly disappear into nowhere, pretty hard to recreate in plastic. Especially a tiny little $20 plastic thing. I'm not about to complain about what they changed in the story since G1, but the quality of the toys is really downhill, perhaps more complex now, but also really flimsy, relying on plastic tabs, I wouldn't mind seeing a "Masterpiece" metal/thick plastic Version of all the movie characters to SCALE, blackout is huge and should NOT be the same size as the deluxe scorponok which is supposed to be about as big as the worthless little one that came with him. If he were to scale they may have been able to add complexity that was a little more sturdy and reliable.
I still say If you Loved Blackout, This is the only version so far so he was worth it to me, I just hope for a more "deluxe" version some time.

While I missed the whole Transformers-mania back in the '80s, I am now (re)living it through my 8-year old son. He's built up quite of collection of CYBERTRON and ENERGON figures, but this was our first TF Movie figure and it is AWESOME! While the first transformation to robot-mode was tricky, the end result was well worth the effort. Mine is on display with the Deluxe Scorponok (I'd love to see a Blackout on the Deluxe scale, pretty please -- Hasbro?) and his is already well played with -- the blades can even be removed to be used as swords by Blackout! Highly recommended! Can't wait to see Blackout in action on 7.4.7!

This toy is pretty awesome, i think its a great add to a collection which is why i buy them. If this is for a younger child they can be complicated and some pieces could break if not careful, but most parts have been made to give under pressure. I feel this toy is a great buy.

My opinion of this figure is awesome because most tranformers are fun to play with and collect.The transformation of this figure is easy to learn.Also it includes a mini scorponok.The rotor blades can come off pretty easily but its still a fun figure so overall i would still reccommend blackout.

My son is 5 and has quite a few Transformers and lately the ones he has gotten are all falling apart. This is not due to him playing to rough, as I too have problems keeping them together when I transform them. Pieces pop off constantly. This one is really cool looking but the propellers fall off, both black leg pieces fell off and the one of the hand covers as well as some other piece we can't figure out what it is. This generally does not effect the play of this toy however it would be nice to have it all in one piece!

Next to Deep Desert Brawl this is my favorite transformer in the movie line. I like that he's modeled after a real helicopter. Blackout's transformation is complicated and it takes at minimum 22 minutes to transform. There's a button that you push to make the blades spin. One thing that surprised me that he doesn't have any missles. I mean his charecter simply loves his cannons. He's also very short in robot mode. In the movie he's anything but short. I also like how his blades become a bizarre bladed weapon. The mini-scorponok doesn't transform but can be ejected just like he is in the movie. Ages 11 and up. Transformation is difficult and the worm-eaten look to his face might freak those under four years of age.

Honestly one of the best Transformers of this series... Its transformation from being a helicopter to being in the robot form look great. The challenge of transforming this one is probably on the low side of all of them as I found it quiet easy. The only part that I wish he could have better use of is his blades like he didin the movie. It can detach and be used as a weapon, but its bulky and does not sit well on his arm.

I just got the blackout/scorpanok desert attack combo and its great.

I will start with the Pros

1. blackouts MH-53 Pavelow Helicopter is really aqurate
2. just Plain Cool!

Cons
1. I dont like that in robot mode that blackout has that huge tail peice on the back it kinda getts in the way. other than that pretty good!