Side Burn is a recolor of the blue Dodge Viper released early on in the Robots in Disguise line by Hasbro / Takara. It's the same toy, just colored differently.

Side Burn is a recolor of the blue Dodge Viper released early on in the Robots in Disguise line by Hasbro / Takara. It's the same toy, just colored differently.

I actually prefer this red version to the blue - it just jumps out at you more.

Not too much to say about this toy that wasn't said in the first review. I would just mention that I can finally transform it without looking at the instructions, and I finally did figure out where the gun goes in robot mode.

Yay for me.

Hightower is one of four robots that combine to form Landfill. He is a slightly modified version of the Japanese Build Cyclone, part of the Build King team.

Hightower is a red crane in vehicle mode. The crane can swivel, and you can lift the back out to reveal a machine gun like weapon. Like all toys in the Robots in Disguise line, it's an interesting combination of Beast Wars style articulation with classic Transformer detail.

These two robots, Heavy Load and Hightower are the best of the Landfill robots. they have great proportions, simple transformations, and can achieve a variety of poses. Hightower also includes a handgun that is stowed in the cockpit, but it is the large gun that really compliments this figure. He looks strong, without sacrificing articulation. A remarkable figure.

Hightower is a vital component of Landfill, forming left leg.

Heavy load is one of four robots that combine to form Landfill. He is a slightly modified version of the Japanese Build Typhoon, part of the Build King team.

Heavy Load is a yellow dump truck in vehicle mode. Like all toys in the Robots in Disguise line, it's an interesting combination of Beast Wars style articulation with classic Transformer detail. In vehicle mode, Heavy Load features an articulated dump bed that can open to reveal claw teeth.

These two robots, Heavy Load and Hightower are the best of the Landfill robots. they have great proportions, simple transformations, and can achieve a variety of poses. Heavy Load can use the dump bed as a weapon in robot mode.

Heavy Load is a vital component of Landfill, forming the right leg.

Grimlock is one of four robots that combine to form Landfill. He is a slightly modified version of the Japanese Build Hurricane, part of the Build King team.

Tall and lanky, Grimlock transforms from robot to backhoe. Like all toys in the Robots in Disguise line, it's an interesting combination of Beast Wars style articulation with classic Transformer detail. In vehicle mode, Grimlock features an articulated crane arm that reveals a hidden spring loaded claw.

Grimlock is just plain odd. His transformation is awkward and un precise. Things don't snap in place, and you only really know if you've got it right by looking at the picture on the box. The claw arms movement is limited. It's just not an intuitive toy. Personally, I don't like him, and I wouldn't have bothered with him if he wasn't required to make Landfill.

Grimlock is a vital component of Landfill, forming the arms and upper back.

Wedge is one of four robots that combine to form Landfill. He is a slightly modified version of the Japanese Build Boy, part of the Build King team.

This diminutive robot transforms into an orange bulldozer. Like all toys in the Robots in Disguise line, it's an interesting combination of Beast Wars style articulation with classic Transformer detail.

Wedge is the smallest component of Landfill, and also the most articulated. He makes a remarkable translation from a solid bulldozer to a humanoid robot. He's a little top heavy due to the massive upper body. Wedge's only weapon is a dual cannon that is formed from the pistons of the bulldozer.

Wedge forms the main chest and head portion of Landfill. Transformation to all three modes are a bit odd, but once you get used to it you wont have any problem forming this massive robot.

Ultra Magnus is kind of a mess. He is difficult to transform, unsteady and does not like to stay together.

In vehicle mode, Ultra Magnus is a car carrier. You can fit 3 standard sized RID cars onto his trailer, along with a large, awkward looking gun platform.

Probably the coolest feature of Ultra Magnus is his electronic sounds. Depending on what mode he is in, and where you place his gun, Ultra Magnus makes different sounds. There is even a different sound when he is combined with Optimus Prime to make Omega Prime.

I found transforming Ultra Magnus to be a pain. Things didn't click in where they should, and once they did, something else would pop out. The whole chest cavity is pretty flimsy. Some transformers I can transform for years and never have to look at the book. With this one, I have to break out the instructions every time.

Maybe I'm just getting old.

Super Fire Convoy came in 2 different boxes. The first release had a window box (as shown), and then later releases came in a larger closed box.

Super Fire Convoy is basically a giant fire engine that can transform into a variety of modes. First off is your basic "Fire Commander: Fire Convoy" mode. Convoy is the most articulated in this mode, due to the lack of armor. Everything moves, and he even has a waist joint. In this mode, the rest of the parts combine to form a base (not shown). The base is pretty lame - it seems like an afterthought.

The real treat is the combined mode of Super Fire Convoy. The base and Fire Commander combine to form a truly impressive robot. You can still fit the gun into convoy's hand in this mode, but it looks so small. There is a place on the shoulder reserved for it in this mode. You can swing the ladder over his shoulder and fire the missiles as well.

Transformation is easy, but the tricky thing is keeping the parts on. The shoulder pads tend to pop off pretty easily.

In vehicle mode, Super Fire Convoy is solid, and looks fantastic. Press the small button between the lights to activate lights and one of 5 sounds and phrases (all in Japanese). The detail is amazing, right down to the rubber tires with "Fire Convoy" printed on them. The missiles on the ladder have a great action feature. One button on the back of the ladder fires all the missiles at once! You can also press a button on the front of the ladder to pop out the two nozzles underneath.

Super Fire Convoy can also combine with Ultra Magnus to form God Fire Convoy. Unfortunately, God Fire Convoy is too intricate for its own good, and looks kind of awkward. It is a pain in the ass to assemble, and doesn't like to stand up. Do it once to say you did, then put them back into their respective forms.

This is the best toy in the Transformers Car Robots. The US version is a pretty faithful copy, with some minor changes for the american market, such as an english language voice chip, and other small cosmetic changes.

Super Mach Alert is a repaint of the original Mach Alert from the Transformers 2000 "Car Robots" line. In the show, the three Car Brothers all get a power boost and new paint Jobs, hence the "super". Mach Alert is better known in the US as Prowl.

Super Mach Alert is a Lamborghini police car. The transformation is simple - it's probably the easiest of all the Car Brothers. The feet unfold from under the hood, and the rear splits into the arms, with the back hood becoming a shield. The tailpipe assembly folds down onto the chest plate revealing the head. One cool feature about the transformation - the feet fold in and become seats.

Super Mach Alert comes with 2 launching weapons. They aren't spring loaded however - you just push in the back and the force of the missile going through the assembly pops it out. I like this color scheme better than the original Mach Alert. The gold is really eye-catching.

I think the toy is different enough from the original to be worth getting. It has fantastic articulation and looks great in both modes.

Prowl is the US version of Mach Alert, from the Transformers 2000 "Car Robots" series. Prowl was also the name of the original G1 police car, with a similar paint job.

Prowl's transition from Mach Alert went pretty smoothly. The only things changed were the addition of the Autobot logo to the hood, and the coloring of the missiles.

Prowl is easest of the three car brothers to transform. The boosters are removeable from the back and become weapons in robot mode. The legs fold in to become seats. A couple of twists and turns and you're done.

In robot mode, Prowl has a fantastic amount of articulation, rivaling the prior Beast Wars toys.

Prowl rocks. Get him while you can.
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X-Brawn is the US release of the Transformers 2000 toy "Wildride". The has been slightly altered for domestic release. One of the main changes is the addition of the large autobot symbol on the hood. They also removed some detail in the headlights and tail lights.

The toy transforms easily, and is highly articulated. It comes with a shooting projectile weapon that can be stored under the car in vehicle mode.
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