Transformers G1 Autobot Trailbreaker

Trailbreaker seems to be one of the rarer of the G1 Autobot cars, but not quite up in the ranks as Sunstreaker & Wheeljack. This is partially because he has a small mountain of accessories with him that are easily misplaced, so finding a complete one can be tricky. If you don't want to spend a whole bunch of money, they just reissued Trailbreaker recently, and you can pick one up for around $30.



Trailbreaker's tech specs read:

"An Autobot is as good as the fuel in his tank"

Trailbreaker makes light of any situation, no matter how serious. Practical joker and cheerleader, but considers himself a liability to Autobots since he consumes the most fuel. Lacks self-esteem and often asks to be left behind. Projects nearly impenetrable invisible force-field. Can jam radio transmissions. Very slow. Often mopes about his handicaps, but his bravery and defensive prowess is unquestioned.

So there you have it: a masculine 4x4 SUV that turns into a cheerleader.



Speaking of 4x4 SUV, Trailbreaker's alternate more is a Toyota Hilux (don't worry if you don't know what that is; I believe it was an exclusively Japanese vehicle, like the Honda City and the Cherry Vanette.) The figure is based off the Diaclone Hilux, which came in black as well as yellow, and a rather nice blue variant. The hood of the truck is painted diecast metal, which is very nice, but of course it's succeptable to wear. The tires are rubber and roll quite nicely. All-in-all, it's a very nice replica of the Hilux. However, the hood has trouble forming with the rest of the truck, resulting in a very ugly joint line:



I don't know if this is because mine is loose, or if it came like this.



Transforming Trailbreaker is fun, if a bit messy. The entire vehicle sort of "folds out" and then back together, forming a rather strange, but passable robot. The fists have to be attached into the arms, and the missles & headpiece (I really have no idea what that thing is.)



The articulation is limited to the arms, of course, but they're jointed at the shoulder and the elbow. The fists (or the missiles) can be shot out of the arms via a spring-launch mechanism.



Well, what can I say? He's Trailbreaker. I would absolutely LOVE to have the blue version, but Diaclone figures are crazy expensive. Maybe Encore will reissue him, too? Anyway, Trailbreaker's well worth the slightly higher price you'd pay for him, and I highly reccomend doing so.


I give him a 4.5/5