One to Pic Kup

The biggest issue that Hasbro is facing in it's current quest to release classics versions of the 1986 lineup is the question of vehicle modes. Many of the '86 toys were new moulds to reflect the cartoon's new future setting, but these alt-modes were often hit-or-miss with the fandom. Hasbro (and Takara) are so far showing good judgement in which alt-modes to keep and which to update, with iconic vehicle modes like those of Rodimus and Cyclonus being left as is whilst some of the lesser loved ones such as those of Blurr or Scourge are being given updates.

Kup falls into the latter category, exchanging his strange, open ended future truck with a realistic pickup. It's a nice mode, moulded in a slightly shimmery dull green-blue and featuring slightly outdated styling, a nod to his character's age. The truck bed is nicely detailed and due to his transformation his tailgate can open. The robot mode weapon can be stored underneath where it forms an exhaust pipe, or can be clipped onto his roof.

An iteresting conversion process leavs a robot mode that is clearly Kup, from the distictve arms to the small windsheild below his face. The way the sides of his chest fold in is quite novel, and the way his kneecaps form is nice. The wheels hanging of his arms are a little unweildy, but there is enough motion to allow him to pull off 'crazy old man with a big gun' poses with his Laser Musket. Overall he is another nice figure for the classics shelf.