Mastermind Creations Ocular Max PS-12A Saltus Alternative

The transformation is incredibly smooth for a figure this size, and the canopy opening to fit a mini figure is a clever touch. The 9-inch robot mode has a satisfying heft on the shelf.

The tweaked detailing colors really pop under direct light—the headlight sculpt especially stands out. At 23.5cm tall, it has a satisfying heft on the shelf, and the canopy gap is just right for a mini figure to peek through.

The canopy detail is a clever touch—it actually fits a mini figure snugly, which sold me on this version. The tweaked colors pop nicely under light, and at 9.25 inches it towers over my other figures without feeling flimsy.