Transformers Studio Series 86-02 Deluxe Kup

The transformation steps are really well thought out, and I love how the robot mode captures Kup's grouchy look. The Cybertronian truck mode locks together nicely with no loose panels.

Took me about 15 minutes to get the hang of the 21-step conversion, but once I did it's surprisingly smooth for a Deluxe. The robot mode holds a pose well and the Cybertronian truck alt looks sharp on the shelf. Only mild gripe is the plastic feels a bit light compared to older figures, but for the

The 21-step conversion is satisfying once you get the hang of it, but the figure feels a bit light and the truck mode’s panels don’t lock as snugly as I’d like. It’s a decent display piece, though the leg articulation could use a little more range for dynamic poses.