Robo Force Wave 2

Review by The Enthusiast

Note: check out our interview with the man behind Toyfinity, John Kent, here.

Review samples provided by Toyfinity

Robo Force is a beloved but misbegotten footnote in the eighties fantasy-and-technology toy explosion. As a child of the era and lover of obscurity, I’ve long admired Robo Force, but I’ve always considered the designs merely quaint. There was a certain half-formed potential, but it was difficult to discern amid the suction cups and springy arms. Toyfinity not only saw the possibilities, but has made them real, and in spectacular fashion.

The latest wave of figures was just released, consisting of Wrecker and Sentiinel.

Wrecker the Demolisher

Wrecker is Toyfinity's first DX-style toy. featuring more parts, more complexity, and Glow In The Dark PVC. The scale and finish of the figure are lavish.

It’s hard to tell from the varied modes, but all of the Robo Force characters utilize the same kit of parts. The Wrecker build uses nearly two kits.

Wrecker is more of a loose interpretation of his earlier incarnation. Whereas the original has a goofy, innocent charm, the new Wrecker is all angular menace.

The GITD PVC is bright and vivid. The pale green and white paint applications lend a Tron-like air to the deco.

If you weren’t able to get in on this release, you can always build one out of other kits.

You can likewise build other characters in the series.

Maxx (with legs)

Hun-Dred

Sentinel

The super-sized part count allow for all kinds of fanmode fun.

I'm quite taken with my (loosely) T-Bob inspired Outlander Segway.

Sentinel the Protector

Sentinel is a standard release, cast in a gorgeous swirled metallic gray PVC.

Recent Glyos releases have used this material to great effect. Each piece is unique, and the rich texture lends the pieces real shelf presence.

As with other Robo Force releases, the same kit of parts is reconfigured to create a unique character. Sentinel nicely evokes the character of the original, while markedly improving upon its proportions and articulation.

I like the innovative shoulder design. Sentinel can hold his guns sideways to look cool.

And of course you can build all the other characters.

Maxx

Hun-Dred

Enemy

I've really gotten into actually playing with these things (imagine that!). Once you've re-built the set into different characters, the possibilities become more intuitive. I find the mechanical building blocks more engaging that the organic Glyos parts. My mind just fits better with the more robotic vocabulary.

Sentinel cross-breeds successfully with this Weaponeer of Monkaa.

Toyfinity has delivered another fantastic wave of toys. I look forward to populating my shelves with more Robo Force and mutant toys of my own creation.

While these have been selling out quickly, be vigilant, as more waves are on their way. If these appeal to you, visit Toyfinity's site and Onell's blog. Future waves are usually noted at least a few weeks in advance. If you plan on purchasing the day of release, you stand a good chance of getting product before it's sold out.