Fallback (Botcon 2005 Exclusive)
Vehicle ModeRobot Mode
Allegiance: Autobot
Size: Basic (comes in a 7-pack with Buzzclaw, Chromia, Deathsaurus, Dirge, Ironhide, and Ricochet)
Difficulty of Transformation: Very Easy
Color Scheme: Tan, muddy brown, black, transparent aquamarine, and some light gray, yellow, silver, glossy sky blue, and dull red
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 Energon Strongarm. For a review on the mold itself, read the review of Strongarm here.)

   Fallback is meant to be the new upgraded version of G1 Outback-- a relatively obscure character from the original series-- and I always love obscure homages. (Enough Starscreams, I want a new Squeezeplay, heh.) Fallback's color scheme is very good, easily the most realistic of the three schemes this mold has had so far. The tan, brown, and black go PERFECTLY together for such a rough-n-tough Transformer-- I can't imagine any scheme looking better on this toy, honestly. He's also got some nice silver and gray in all the right places, and some really nice blue paint apps to add some originality to the color scheme. The transparent aquamarine used for his Energon chip and axe is also a really eye-catching color, too. The only paint app on him that I DON'T like is that his face is dipped in silver paint-- it loks a little overly hokey to me, and the silver paint tends to rub off in little glittery specks on the top edges of the head. (Also, in case you're wondering which head Fallback has, it's the slightly-altered Energon Energon Strongarm mold.)
    Fallback has no mold changes from his previous versions, but the shoulder-wheel pivots seem a bit loose on this toy, whereas they stayed in place on both iterations of Strongarm. The rotating piece on the shoulder that attaches the Energon gun onto the vehicle mode also is more loose than on previous versions.
    Fallback is an awesome repaint of an already great toy, and it's the perfect homage to G1 Outback. All of the color choices just go together so nicely-- I can't see the mold looking any better than this. One of the gems of the Botcon 2005 exclusives.


Fallback Bio:
FUNCTION: Infantry
MOTTO: "Do not let your path be dictated by the rules."
Fallback was once the independent-minded Autobot known as Outback. Having once believed he would be nothing but a casualty of war, he was proven wrong when, even after almost being destroyed, he survived and was granted a new exo-form. Having been given a second chance at life, Fallback decided to take on a new name and a new purpose: to follow in the footsteps of great Autobots such as Ultra Magnus and Rodimus Prime and become the best Autobot warrior he can be. Though still not a big fan of rules, Fallback has learned to respect them and utilize them to his advantage.
Abilities: Fallback's body is composed of armor designed to resist most forms of artillery fire. His primary weapon is an axe forged from solid Energon. This can also double as an energy cannon. In vehicle mode, he can go up to 180 mph with a range of 1,000 miles. His tires are reinforced, allowing them to travel on the roughest of terrain without damage.
Weakness: Fallback still sometimes reverts to his old way of thinking, and thus falls into situations where he is outnumbered.
Strength: 6.5
Intelligence: 7.0
Speed: 7.6
Endurance: 8.4
Rank: 6.5
Courage: 8.0
Firepower: 7.0
Skill: 7.3

Review by Beastbot

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