>>6321982Outside of bayformers, transformers really don't need to be THAT complex. around the same time as the first two movie lines, Hasbro tried making G1 figures with the same level of complexity, and it just came out shitty. Ironhide and Galvatron from the Universe line are terrible. The bayformer designs are just terrible, inelegant designs that just don't work as retail toys, or even transforming figures in general. Look at that Masterpiece movie Optimus, they tried hard but it doesn't actually seem like a replica of the movie. by coming up short, it just feels like a kid's toy, not up to par with Hot Toys/3A/SHF/etc. The 3A DOTM Optimus looks spot on, but doesn't transform.
I'm very happy itht he modern MP line as a whole, though, outside of some fauxpas like Megatron's paint issues. Inferno's whole transformation where al the panels adjust to make his vehicle features disappear feels satisfying and impressive without being boggled down in noise.
