The Insecticons were always one of my favorite sub-groups from the original Transformers cartoon. Shrapnel, Kickback, and Bombshell were the rebels of the Decepticon ranks (not as traitorous as Starscream, but also no where near as loyal), and although they were Decepticons, they didn't seem to share a true allegiance with them unless it suited their purposes.The original characters are making a comeback with the recently released re-issue of the three Insecticons in a boxed set. All three of these robots of destruction are here in this Toys R Us exclusive. They are exactly the same as you may remember them except for a few small changes. For example, the pointed tips on Kickback's wings are now rounded (child safety laws). Also, due to trademark issues, Kickback is the only Insecticon who retained his original name. Bombshell is now Hard Shell, and Shrapnel is now known as Snap Shot. Seriously? Bombshell's isn't that bad, but Snap Shot sounds like one of the Reflector robots, not an evil Insecticon!
The figures are available now, and if you're a fan of these awesome toys, you need to go find them. The price is the standard $30.00 - $50.00 range that the previous Commemorative Series figures were. The reason for the price is because of the die-cast metal pieces in the figures. It's a little steep in my opinion, but at least you are getting the figures brand new in a sweet looking box set.
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