MX-45 Razor arrives in the Vault and as with most X-Transbots releases, the figure comes with a generous set of accessories, a stylishly designed box and an ambitious attempt to blend cartoon accuracy with transformation engineering. While Razor succeeds in many areas, it also showcases some of the more familiar quirks that X-Transbots collectors have come to expect.
Packaging
The box is their standard, featuring dynamic artwork of
Razor in robot mode. The layout is clean and gives off a premium feel. It has
that collectible shelf presence many fans appreciate, with character specific
details that make it feel like a display piece on its own. While not as premium
as Fans Toys’ glossy boxes, it is still attractive and functional.
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Razor comes loaded with extras: alternate head, swappable
faces, a blaster, a trumpet (a quirky accessory nodding to the cartoon) and
combiner parts. The inclusion of multiple head sculpts is a highlight, offering
fans flexibility in display options. The accessories are well moulded and
painted, with the trombone being especially fun, though admittedly more of a
novelty piece. It’s in line with X-Transbots’ trend of over delivering on
accessories, which can be a plus compared to the more conservative approach
from other 3rd Party companies.
Robot Mode
In robot mode, Razor is instantly recognizable as
Bonecrusher. The proportions are good, with that blocky no-nonsense aesthetic.
The minimal paint is sharp and well-applied, with bright Constructicon green
and crisp purple accents. Articulation is good, with a wide range of motion in
the arms, legs, and torso. The figure can strike dynamic poses, though
stability can sometimes be an issue. The main drawback lies in the hands. They
are poorly designed, with awkward proportions and a frustrating method of
attachment to the arms. This is one of the weakest aspects of the figure and
feels like a step backward compared to other parts of the engineering.
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Transformed, Razor becomes a bulldozer. The vehicle mode is
solid, holding together well, with sculpted detailing and paint that reflect
the source material. While not as intricate as other offerings, it tends to
leans more toward cartoon accuracy, which many collectors prefer. The die-cast
parts add a sense of heft, and the quality of materials feels better than some
of X-Transbots’ earlier, more fragile releases. The transformation is not too
taxing, which is a welcome surprise from X-Transbots, who are known to like their
intricate and involved sequences. However, pay attention as there are many tbs
that don’t sit right and look like they could be probe to breakages.
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The materials used here are decent, with a good mix of plastic and die-cast. The joints are mostly solid, though an over reliance on friction as opposed to ratchet could be an issue down the road. Compared to earlier X-Transbots releases, Razor feels like a step up in durability and overall finish. Still, Fans Toys maintains the edge in terms of refinement, sturdiness, and overall collector confidence. Razor shows that X-Transbots is improving, but the gap remains noticeable.
X-Transbots MX-45 Razor is a good representation of
Bonecrusher and a promising entry in their Constructicon lineup. The
accessories are plentiful, the paint and sculpt are solid, and the articulation
is impressive. Yet, familiar X-Transbots issue like fiddly transformations,
questionable hand design, and some fragility remain present. Overall, it’s a
good figure with room for improvement. Things are looking better for
X-Transbots, and Razor shows they’re heading in the right direction.
And that’s about it. The rest you can gather from the photo’s or by heading over to Omegalock and buying one for yourself.
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