Diaclone Reboot V2 Dia-Battles DA-29 Battle Buffalo MK-IV Striker

The die-cast metal on the Buffalo MK-IV feels incredibly premium in hand, and the transformation from vehicle to battle mode is surprisingly smooth for such a complex design.

The articulation is a huge step up from the older Diaclone stuff I grew up with — the joints feel really solid and the detail work on the cockpit alone is insane. Took me a solid evening to transform it, but that just means there's a ton of play value packed in. Exactly what I was hoping for from a

The joints are tight and the new articulation really lets the Buffalo MK-IV hit some aggressive poses without feeling fragile. It transforms cleanly, though I wish the instructions were a bit clearer on one or two steps.