Main
Features
 FOTD
 Toy Fair 2023
 SDCC 2023
 Toy Fair 2020
 NYCC 2019
 SDCC 2019
 Toy Fair 2019
 SDCC 2018
 Toy Fair 2018
 HasCon 2017
 SDCC 2017
 Toy Fair 2017
 SDCC 2016
 Toy Fair 2016
 SDCC 2015
 Toy Fair 2015
 SDCC 2014
 C2E2 2014
 Toy Fair 2014
 SDCC 2013
 C2E2 2013
 Toy Fair 2013
 SDCC 2012
 C2E2 2012
 Toy Fair 2012
 NYCC 2011
 SDCC 2011
 Toy Fair 2011
Archives
 Books
 DVD
 Music
 Statues
 Prop Replicas
 Toys
 Video Games
Credits
Contact


This site is part of Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and Entertainment Earth affiliate programs. We may earn a commission when you click one of their links.


Related Links:
16bit Tumblr
16bit Twitter
16bit Instagram
ASWN
EE Podcast
Galactic Hunter
Glyos News
OSM News

Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Vector Prime with Metalhawk Decoy Armor Action Figure Hasbro, 2017
Day #1,871: January 4, 2018
Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Vector Prime with Metalhawk Decoy Armor Action FigureVector Prime with Metalhawk Decoy Armor
Mini Pretenders!

Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Prime Masters
Item No.:
Asst. E0566 No. E1113
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Includes: Blaster tip, small robot, robot suit
Action Feature: Transforms from Suit to Blaster and Robot to Ingot
Retail: $5.99
Availability: November 2017
Other: Tiny Pretender and Targetmaster

  PREVIOUS RSS NEXT

Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Vector Prime with Metalhawk Decoy Armor Action FigureAfter a deluxe version, a BotCon version, and the original, Metalhawk has enjoyed multiple toys. None of which were sold in an American toy store, until now! Complete Metalhawk Power can be obtained with a mere four toys, plus a smattering of collectibles for bonus points.

The Prime Master is Hasbro's new $6 toy. For Titans Return we got Titan Masters - a robot/head and a partner transforming vehicle with two modes and a third weapon mode probably gave us the best bang for the buck as far as modes go. This time around the mini robot form factor remains unchanged, except the face backpack was replaced by a symbol for one of twelve ancient Cybertronians. The same mini robot head piece remains so you can make these into a figure's head if you really wanted to - you won't. The intention of the mini robot is that it can a) ride in Legends-class vehicles, b) stand on larger vehicles' pegs, c) pilot the Prime Master armor, and d) be plugged in to Deluxe-class combiner fists/Prime armor. (Well, and there are places to connect them on larger toys, but you get the idea.) It's an interesting idea, but the "let's pretend" concept of powering up larger toys doesn't sit well with me.

Mini-Cons in Armada added visible firepower or unlocked an action feature like a switch. Energon had energy stars you could plug on to larger toys to pretend they powered up, and it looked nice - but it wasn't particularly exciting. Cybertron had keys to unlock features, and few lines since then had small, collectible pieces that served as a line-unifying gimmick.

I think the whole idea of plugging in a goofy symbol to the Prime Armor is sort of pointless. It doesn't look particularly attractive, but I do like the symbols. The folded-up robot doesn't sink in the hand very far, so it just sort of juts out. That doesn't work for me. I do like how they ride in vehicles, or pilot their armor.

Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Vector Prime with Metalhawk Decoy Armor Action Figure

The Metalhawk Prime Armor comes with jointed arms. Each arm has a 3mm fist on the tip, so you can pop off the barrel on his back so he can hold his weapon. The detailing looks a lot like the original Pretender shell, with a cut-out face so the robot inside can peek out. It's cute. I like Micro things, and a figure like this looks more sensible hanging around Metroplex, Fortress Maximus, or Trypticon than many of the other toys. It's kind of a pity, the playset modes of these jumbo 20+-inch robots are just lacking compatible toys most of the time. This little fellow is a good fit, and they did a decent job decorating him with a red chest and yellow highlights. It lacks some of the original's details, but it's also dirt cheap and tiny.

Any doofus should be able to figure out the transformation. A 5mm peg flips from behind the feet, and the barrel plugs in to the figure's back and can rotate up to become a big blaster for larger figures. It's a good fit for Combiners, and it's a decent looking gun given that it's also an action figure.

Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Vector Prime with Metalhawk Decoy Armor Action Figure

The inner Vector Prime robot looks a little like Metalhawk. His torso isn't gold, but the sculpting is close and so are the colors. He's 1.5-inches tall and is jointed at the neck, knees, hips, and shoulders - and yeah, he can pretty much do everything a Titan Master robot could do including replace a Titans Return toy's head. He fits perfectly in his armor, and while I'm enjoying futzing with them I don't know if kids would enjoy the whole Pretenders gimmick now that it's a 2-inch tall robot suit based on a toy they've never heard of with a 1.5-inch robot of a character even collectors don't really know on the inside. It's an obscurity turducken, which I can appreciate, but if I didn't have the toy and concept relayed to me at conventions and in meetings, would I understand it? The packaging does an acceptable job showing what it does, but given the multi-lingual packaging it's a wonder that anyone can grok what Hasbro is offering here. It's a lot of toy for the money.

I think this is a fun toy unto itself, and the fact that it's a nod to multiple existing toys and concepts is pretty cool. I also assume it won't push many nostalgia buttons, but the impulse price point might make up for it. I commend Hasbro for trying something a little out-there, and I hope it's a hit - the Titan Masters seemed to perform pretty admirably. I'm hoping the combo platter of obscure and cheap will appeal to kids and adult fans, mostly because $5 or $6 is about what a carded Mega Construx figure costs and they're similarly sized. If Hasbro has the guts, I'd love to see them keep it going with Classic Pretenders or anything else they feel like. The toy is clean, cheap, and works as advertised with modes that make sense and don't require consulting instructions just to see if it makes the right oddball vehicle mode.

--Adam Pawlus

Additional Images

Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Vector Prime with Metalhawk Decoy Armor Action Figure Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Vector Prime with Metalhawk Decoy Armor Action Figure
Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Vector Prime with Metalhawk Decoy Armor Action Figure Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Vector Prime with Metalhawk Decoy Armor Action Figure
Buy The Pin
Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Vector Prime with Metalhawk Decoy Armor Action Figure Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Vector Prime with Metalhawk Decoy Armor Action Figure
Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Vector Prime with Metalhawk Decoy Armor Action Figure Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Vector Prime with Metalhawk Decoy Armor Action Figure
Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Vector Prime with Metalhawk Decoy Armor Action Figure Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Vector Prime with Metalhawk Decoy Armor Action Figure
Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Vector Prime with Metalhawk Decoy Armor Action Figure Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Vector Prime with Metalhawk Decoy Armor Action Figure
Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Vector Prime with Metalhawk Decoy Armor Action Figure Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Vector Prime with Metalhawk Decoy Armor Action Figure
Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Vector Prime with Metalhawk Decoy Armor Action Figure Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Vector Prime with Metalhawk Decoy Armor Action Figure
Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Vector Prime with Metalhawk Decoy Armor Action Figure Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Vector Prime with Metalhawk Decoy Armor Action Figure
Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Vector Prime with Metalhawk Decoy Armor Action Figure Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Vector Prime with Metalhawk Decoy Armor Action Figure
Transformers Generations Power of the Primes Vector Prime with Metalhawk Decoy Armor Action Figure

Click here to see more Hasbro figures in Figure of the Day.

Click here to see more Transformers figures in Figure of the Day.

Want to buy this figure? Check Transformers availability at our sponsors:
Entertainment Earth

HTML Comment Box is loading comments...

Featured Toy Video

Click Here for 2017
Figure of the
Day 2018
January 2018
123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
28293031
February 2018
123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728
March 2018
123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031
April 2018
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
2930
May 2018
12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031
June 2018
12
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
24252627282930
July 2018
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
293031
August 2018
1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728293031
September 2018
1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
30
Octoberf 2018
123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
28293031
November 2018
123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
252627282930
December 2018
1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
3031

16bit.com is best not viewed in Apple's Safari browser, we don't know why. All material on this site copyright their respective copyright holders. All materials appear hear for informative and entertainment purposes. 16bit.com is not to be held responsible for anything, ever. Photos taken by the 16bit.com staff. Site design, graphics, writing, and whatnot credited on the credits page. Be cool-- don't steal.
We know where you live and we'll break your friggin' legs.