Robot Island Mecha Models n' Toys Info: Transformers ROTF voyager Demolisher review

i decided to review this guy, as i think differently about him than most of the reviews i've read. i like him ALOT, unexpectedly and surprising even to myself. this purchase was what i considered as an impulse buy - but everything changed when i actually opened the box

first off, this guy's alt mode very refreshing and looks quite realistic. i think the last time we had an excavator transformer was in transformers cybertron metroplex/megalo convoy. and it was, to put it mildly, not the slightest bit convincing. it was practically a bot on its hands and knees with an excavating arm fixed on top. with demolisher however, the excavator mode is almost perfect save for the robot kibble at the rear, but even that doesnt look the slightest bit out of place. on top of that, there is some really good detail in the rubber treads, stairs, railings, and the operator's compartment.

All in all a convincing alt mode with some fun posing the excavating arm that has some internal moving gears.

what i like most about this toy is the simple yet intriguing transformation. this is definitely one of those TF toys that is conveniently transformed yet satisfying at the same time. a rare balance it is and demolisher has struck it. i really transform him alot :D

now to the robot mode which probably most people do not seem to like. i find this bot just as refreshing as the alt mode. it does not have humanoid limbs, very alien like, and even has a bug like head. but i simply love it like a breath of fresh air. it has some good details on the shoulders, and i like the head sculpt. and on contrary to what many have said, he is actually very posable! all you need to do play around with his center of gravity. both wheels (above the head and below) play a vital part in maitaining balance, and you have the freedom to move them forwards/backwards to adjust the center of gravity. anyway, i will just let my pics do the talking :) i had tons of fun