Revenge of the Fallen Constructicon MIXMASTER Review

I’m always fascinated of the power and massive looks of construction vehicles since childhood. They grew deeper on me in Transformer G1 cartoon as the first decepticon gestalt combiners called the constructicons that forms the deadly Devastator. And one of the most cold-hearted and hated characters that everyone has known is Mixmaster. 

As a toy, Mixmaster has three (3) variants name: Mixmaster Voyager An individual robot toy packaged in the Voyager class, Mixmaster combiner, sold together with the other Constructicons. Can combine with other toys to form Devastator, but has no individual robot mode, and Mixmaster Redeco, a G1 repaint of ROTF Mixmaster following the iconic green and violet paints.

In the movie/film, Mixmaster is first seen together with Rampage, Long Haul, and Scapper discovering Megatron's remains and resurrected. He is later seen on top of the Brooklyn Bridge removing a U.S. flag because of Megatron's demand for them to reveal themselves to humans. And then, he combines with the other constructicons and becomes part of Devastator and lastly, Mixmaster is torn apart and ripped off his head by Jetfire during the battle encounter. Of course, who will forget his battle mode when he turned into a mobile turret in the extended struggle with the autobots in the desert of Egypt. 


This review focuses on Mixmaster voyager toy which transforms into a cement mixer and can assume a third "Battle Mode." The box refers to him as a Triple Changer. 

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Alt mode

Mixmaster toy is a machine used to mix cement for concrete with a large revolving drum (silver and gray combo colors) with the big blue violet decepticon logo on it. The truck hood got a small silver insignia of decepticon too and a well designed front bumper and it has a decent silver smokestacks as well. The side mirrors and the ladder which can be switched from the side to the back of the barrel are made up of a very flexible silver rubberized plastic. The violet headlights and plastic windows (front and sides) of the truck are homage to G1 color. The toy got realistic brown chutes (through which objects are made to slide from a higher to a lower level) and a folding panel (upon which the cement is discarded in the barrel). 

Robot mode/transformation

The robot stands 5.5 inches from head to foot and with an arm length of 5.5 inches long. He is small as a voyager class figure. ROTF Mixmaster has a cool and novel foreign robot mode. He is a better mold compared to his fellow constructicons Rampage and Demolisher. The height and the length of his arms are approximately the same in proportion to his weight. He got a weird spider-looking arm and closely resembling the head of TFTM Bonecrusher and ROTF Rampage but a better one. A futuristic rendition of his G1,Classic, and animated mold which is far in terms of gimmick, articulation, fun, and style, and color scheme. 

On the transformation, the bluish gray long arms together with the 3 finger claws are hidden inside the barrel (which is easy to separate by 4 parts during transformation). The cab is turned upside down and rotated at the back to reveal his purple legs with his head sculpt. The missile launcher at the bottom is pulled out between the wheels and placed it at his back. You can tab the body (with trio red purple, silver blue and copper markings) on to the arms to attach both and push down the smokestacks on each side of the head. The legs are turned around placing the wheels in between them while the silver blue feet can be locked up to hold the robot firmly. 

Battle mode:

His ultimate weapon is the third deadly mode called mobile turret with a launching missile. On this writing, many of you have witnessed him on this mode in the movie. You can make an army building of his battle mode. It’s really a fantastic and versatile work of art because you can have a variety of his battle mode in any shape for fun. 

ARTICULATION

Mixmaster is a well-articulated figure from robot mode to battle mode. He can turn his head 360 degrees. Have several points of articulation on the shoulders (360 degrees), arms (90 degrees), and elbows (90 to 180 degrees). Similarly, the knees (90 degrees), hips (90 degrees), and feet (90 degrees) have the freedom of mobility too but the waist is sessile or stationary. 

Pros

Well-articulated robot mode and battle mode
Realistic Cement Mixer mode
Color applications are better than Mixmaster Redeco
Highly recommended toy 
Great fun factor and playability

Cons
Deluxe size for a voyager class


Rating: 4.5/5


Recommendation: A toy that you would not regret to own. If you’re planning to complete the ROTF Constructicon team get him.