Diaclone DA-119 Diabattles X-1

The way the fighter machines clip onto the base unit for extra aerial mobility is incredibly smooth, and the articulation on the joints makes dynamic poses a breeze. It's easily one of the most fun action figures I've handled in years, with no loose parts or frustrating fiddly bits.

I picked this up for my growing collection, and the way additional fighter machines attach to expand the aerial mobility is cleverly designed. The joints are surprisingly tight for such a complex figure, which I appreciate. Only minor gripe is the instructions are a bit tricky to follow at first.

The transformation on this X-1 is really clever, and the fighter mode fits perfectly with the other Diaclone vehicles I have. Only minus is the plastic feels a bit lighter than some older releases, but the articulation is fantastic.