Robosen Elite Edition Optimus Prime Transformer: Voice & App-Controlled, Interactive, G1 Series Inspired Convertible Robot - A Collector's Dream for Transformers Fans of All Ages

A very impressive technological achievement, this transformer works well and certainly impresses your visitors. It has certain limitations, for example it needs to be on a smooth hard surface to work properly, otherwise it will fall over in a rather undignified way. It also gives the impression of being rather fragile and easily damaged, having a myriad of small motors and servos to go wrong. If it has the weapons fitted to the arms it shouldn’t be transformed to the truck form, otherwise damage will occur. For these reasons it isn’t a toy, and young children will soon destroy it if left to play with it. The option to programme your own string of actions is of some interest to the expert user but these need some time to learn how to programme and it may be easier to download other people’s efforts using the app and instructions supplied. The reusable box that the robot comes in is good looking as well as being robust enough to protect the device from transit damage, and the battery charger works well. Verbal instructions can be given to the robot but they have to be preceded by “Hey, Optimus Prime” every time and this becomes tediously repetitive. Control using the smartphone app is good, but a bit clunky and not quite like having a proper joystick control.

As a worm who grew up on the bottom of a rambler's boot, I really appreciate the attention to detail and the colours of this fighting robot truck.

it came within 24hrs which was good. upon opening and putting on charge noticed it didnt hold a charge. checked manual and online. it had a defective battery. was sent back next day and 2 weeks later got a refund.