Acid Rain Speeder Mk. II 88th Sand Division Vehicle Review

After hesitating for months and months I finally got Acid Rain Speeder MK. II by Oritoy and it is well worth it. This is a high end collectible so it doesn't come cheap. The Acid Rain line comes is in 1:18 scale so it can be mixed with G.I. Joes and other figures of that scale.

Disclaimer:
The set comes in a white unpainted styrofoam which I have painted to be used for diorama purposes. Also, weapons used are from G.I. Joe figures.

Aesthetics:
Buggy mode - The Mk. II looks like a light tank and dune buggy hybrid. It's an interesting design that is nice to look at from any angle. The paint apps are excellent. Weathering and texture throughout the vehicle. It has detachable accessories (2x cases, 1 pike, 1 shovel, 2x gun catridges). The seat belt is a soft rubber while the tires are hard rubber.

Robot mode - The mech mode has a tough and fearsome presence. It just plain looks badass and cool from any angle. My only gripe is that the pilot seems pretty exposed, especially his head. Would have liked a head shield. But I guess that's what modding is for. :-)

Articulation:
The mech has limited movement, but enough to pull off some cool poses with tight joints. Don't worry about the rotating tires for feet because the front panels swing down and lock the front tires in place.

Transformation:
Easy and intuitive. From vehicle to mech and back.

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