Tripredacus
Agent (Wal-Mart Exclusive)
(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 Cheetor Transmetal 2. For a review on the mold itself, read the review of Cheetor Transmetal 2 here.)
When I first saw Tripredacus
Agent on the toy shelves, I had only one word in mind: WOW. It is simply
amazing how much a toy can be improved upon merely by changing the color
scheme. The yellows and purples of Cheetor Transmetal 2 have been replaced
by black and a very rich transmetal gold. This color combination also changes
the beast mode from that of a Transmetal 2 cheetah to that of a Transmetal
2 panther. This color scheme rocks and rocks it hard. A black and gold
combination, with some silver, red and gray in the mix as well, is one
of the best color schemes I've seen on a Transformer to date. The Maximal
spark crystal under a panel in the upper leg has been replaced by a Predacon
spark crystal to reflect Tripredacus Agent's alliance. This toy, being
an agent of the Tripredacus Council and having the beast mode of a panther,
bears a resemblance to Beast Wars Ravage in a certain way. In fact, many
Transfans have taken to calling "Tripredacus Agent" Ravage instead.
No mold changes have
been made to this toy, so Tripredacus Agent retains all the flaws and features
as Cheetor Transmetal 2, mold-wise. Also, this toy is only available at
the Wal-Mart store chain, hence the "Wal-Mart Exclusive" sub-title.
This toy is a HUGE improvement
over its predecessor, with the great color scheme. Highly recommended.
Review by Beastbot