The set was fun to build. It looks great on display and has great shelf presence. The transformation is fun and easy. The only down sides I can bring up about the set are the lack of knee joints and if you aren't careful he can fall apart when you transform him. Once you know how to hold him he transforms fine but on your first few times go slow and be careful. I would definitely recommend this set to anyone who is on the fence about picking him up.
Was so excited to built this set. The build started off fun, but as it went on, it became more disappointing. The design has a lot of flaws and seems like there is not enough support built in to it as it falls apart about every time I pick it up. The top part of the body comes off at the slightest touch. As you try to put it back together, more pieces fall off. If you do get it transformed, it looks awful. I've built larger sets before, but this is the first one I have had this much trouble with. For the price point, I would have expected better.
I’m extremely disappointed and dissatisfied with this set. I’ve purchased many lego sets before, including others with “moving parts” (technic vehicles, star wars ships, etc.) and this set is by far the flimsiest. For a set that is literally designed to transform between vehicle form and figurine, you would think there would be more thought put into the strength of the pivot points. The waist breaks nearly every time you try to pivot it between forms, and several pieces are always falling off (“lights” above feet, etc.). If there was ever a set that i’d actually recommend just krazy gluing, it would be this one. Overall build quality is just poor and for the price, very unfortunate.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from LEGOBy Sien, LEGO® Customer Service, September 1, 2025
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As both a Transformers and LEGO fan, I have to say that this is a beautiful piece, each of the steps that this set takes you through is a dream come true accompanied by the fun facts that you will find in the instructions manual. I highly recommend this set to any one that really enjoys Transformers and a pleasant building experience. 10/10.
Really, if you can't design something well with lego, then don't. This garbage is so fragile that as long as you touch it, it'll disassemble into pieces. Transform? Are you kidding me? It barely stands as a statue.