"Machine Wars" Hoist Toy Review

General Information:
Release Date: 1997
Price Point: $4.99
Retailer: Kay Bee Exclusive
Accessories: Vehicle Grille/Blaster

General Information:
Release Date: 1997
Price Point: $4.99
Retailer: Kay Bee Exclusive
Accessories: Vehicle Grille/Blaster
Tricranius is a powerful Maximal who turns into a triceratops or he can split up into weapons and armor for other Transformers! Check out my review and gallery of this special release from Kingdom.


General Information:
Release Date: October 2021
Price Point: $33.99
Retailer: Hasbro Pulse exclusive
Accessories: 18 Blast Effects (various designs)
When it comes to law enforcement, few Autobots are as straightforward about it as Clampdown. Check out my review and gallery of the Walmart exclusive "Legacy" Clampdown!


General Information:
Release Date: January 2019
Price Point: $49.99 (depending on retailer)
Retailer: General (Target, Wal-Mart, Amazon etc.)
Accessories: Rifle, Shoulder Armor x 2, Forearm Armor x 2, Leg Armor x 2, Chest/Head Armor x 2, Rocket Launchers x 2
Crankcase is a miserable Decepticon who complains constantly and delights in the misery of others. Check out my review and gallery of the new Legacy version of this G1 character!

In 1996 Kenner released what I consider to be one of the best Basic Class Beast Wars Transformers figures: Insecticon! I've restored my review of this figure with new comments and photos!
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General Information:
Release Date:1996
Price Point: $4.99 (Depending on retailer)
Retailer: General Release (Kay Bee Toys, Toys 'R' Us etc.)
Accessories: Crossbow halves x 2