Quickstrike (Energon)
Vehicle ModeRobot Mode w/ DroneCombined Brute Mode
Allegiance: Autobot
Size: Ultra
Difficulty of Transformation: Medium
Color Scheme: Black, red, silver, white, and some gold, transparent blue, and metallic aquamarine
Powerlinx ports: 1
Rating: 9.4

(NOTE: Because this is a repaint, this is not a full-blown review. This mainly covers any changes made to the mold and the color scheme, and merely compares it to Bulkhead. For a review on the mold itself, read the review of Bulkhead here.)

    Quickstrike is one of the best repaints of the Energon line, hands down. He's such a BIG improvement over Bulkhead, I can't fathom how I gave Bulkhead a 9.2... I guess I was so enthused about the new mold I overlooked the colors easier. But regardless, it's aaallll in the past. Quickstrike blows his predecessor out of the water. Red, black, and silver is a KICKING color scheme, and there aren't any peculiar shades of those colors on this toy, either; the red is a pure red, the black a pure black, and the silver a shiny silver. It really gives off a serious, somewhat dark Autobot vibe. Plus, his drone has the same color scheme as Quickstrike himself does, so their colors don't clash when they're combined anymore. Now, granted, Quickstrike doesn't have as many different colors on him as Bulkhead does, but sometimes the simplest color schemes look the best. Plus, Quickstrike's got several more paint apps on him than Bulkhead-- his silver, black, and gold legs I've positively DROOLED over. I also really like the white-and-teal paint apps that are most prominently visible in his helicopter mode. It gives Quickstike a bit of a "rescue copter" vibe, what with those blue symbols and Japanese writing and all. (Though actually, I don't really know WHY Quickstrike has Japanese writing on him... I don't think the paint job on this toy was ever released in Japan...)
    No mold changes have been made to Quickstrike-- so unfortunately, his "firing" sound effect still goes off far too easily in his combined mode. But his legs do seem much sturdier, at least on my toy, so he can support himself in combined mode better.
    Quickstrike is an absolutely fantastic repaint of an already great mold. HIGHLY recommended if you can find him-- he easily wins out over Bulkhead.


Quickstrike Bio:
MOTTO: "A solid plan of attack is more powerful than the cannon or sword."
Quickstrike is one of Optimus Prime's greatest offensive strategists. His brilliant attack patterns have earned the Autobots many victories against the Decepticons. In helicopter mode, his speed and maneuverability are matched only by his cousin Bulkhead. Unlike Bulkhead, Quickstrike will never enter a conflict without a well-devised plan of attack. He likes to get in and out during an offensive and avoids brawling whenever possible. Megatron regards Quickstrike as a dangerous threat and has offered a substantial reward to any Decepticon that can hunt down and destroy him. First, they'll have to catch him.
Strength: 9.0
Intelligence: 10.0
Speed: 9.0
Endurance: 9.0
Rank: 8.0
Courage: 10.0
Fireblast: 9.0
Skill: 8.0

Review by Beastbot

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