Can the Cross-Dimension toyline do any wrong? Rioter Despotron is pointing towards no…
Producer: MakeToys
Price: Approx. $79.99 USD
Release Date: Nov. 2016
Item Height: Approx. 7.5″
Item Weight: Approx. .5 lbs (unboxed)
WHERE TO BUY: TFSource
MakeToys has released the second in their Cross-Dimension line with “Rioter” Despotron! Not to be confused with the Despotron released in their “Re:Master” series, this is a Classics-scaled Megatron homage featuring an original design. Much like the previously released Striker Manus, Rioter Despotron also features a borderline-insane level of poseability as well as kick-ass accessories like additional blaster options and a more “ninja” styled laser-sword than other homages.
The alt. mode is a nice take on a dual-barreled handgun, but I’m admittedly at the point where I’m fairly tired of seeing toys of Megatron as a gun. It is nice though, as it feels decent in hand and even has a springing triggers. Just don’t expect the “heft” of the Masterpiece-scaled gun alts. when holding it as this is smaller in general and doesn’t feature things like diecast to give it that additional weight.
Check out the video overview as well as the gallery below and let me know what you think in the comments. For me, this does make a very definitive Megatron for my Classics collection, but I can definitely see some wanting something more slavish to the original character model in terms of overall look.
Overall Score: 8.0/10 – Maketoys has done it again. This line is a gold mine with its strong mixture of familiar characters, unique designs, and killer quality has really made this stuff “can’t-miss” right now. Rioter Despotron keeps the wave of hype going and I’m looking forward to whatever this line has in store next.
Check out the gallery below MakeToys’ Rioter Desptron and if you like what you see, order yours from TFSourcee.
