Transformers Fast Action Battlers Sonic Shock Smokescreen Review

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(More customer reviews)Hi,
My 2.5 year old is crazy for transformers -- but finding ones that are appropriate for his age group has been a challenge. Here is what I have learned -- hope it helps you.
First we bought a "Deluxe" class Bumblebee. IMHO, don't bother. The toy is quite detailed and "realistic," but it is not well engineered. I find the transformation annoying and fiddly. My son is is utterly flummoxed -- he can neither go from car to robot nor from robot to car. If your kid is younger than 8 I wouldn't bother with the "deluxe" class, and even then he better be good at mechanical systems and a careful kid (or he'll lose the bits that come off.) Also, I found the fit and quality on this model a disappointment. It just doesn't work very well. In the car form, the model is always a little askew, which disturbs my fastidious son. "Fix it, Mommy." he insists, and I can't.
Next I bought a "Cyber Slammer" Optimus Prime. This is the absolute simplest transformer. My 2.5 year old loves the toy -- he can transform it in both directions: car to robot and robot to car. I highly recommend this for the youngest kids.
Third, I bought the Smokescreen "Fast Action Battler." I also recommend this toy for kids -- although perhaps for slightly older kids. My son can go from car to robot, but he needs my help to go from robot to car. However, the transformation is much simpler AND the fit and finish on the toy is better -- making it much more satisfying to "transform." Everything "clicks" together very nicely, so that both the car and the robot forms are solid and highly "playable." My son loves the toy and I am sure he will soon be able to manage the transform on his own.

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Hidden among us, alien machines with the awesome ability to change from one form to another fight their ancient battle for the AllSpark. They are the Transformers. Smokescreen is the Autobot in charge of diversionary tactics; he's fully loaded with sonic burst weapons, magnetic smoke bombs and oil slicks designed to scramble Decepticon sensors. If you need a Decepticon distracted, Smokescreen is your main robot!
Awesome quick-change figure converts from robot mode to Pontiac Solstice vehicle mode and back again! Robot mode features a sonic shock blast-firing cannon. Figure measures approximately 6.5" tall.