 Hey, what's going on guys? Patriot Prime here once again with another generation one transformers review and part four of my series Pedal to the metal with the power masters my look at 1988's generation one Power masters now before we take a look at this videos featured, but I need you guys to do me a favor If you're watching this video right here, and they're not subscribed to Patriot Prime reviews Please hit that subscribe button right now. It won't cost you a thing But will help me and my channel out tremendously now on to the figure the subject of this video is 1988's slap-dash now slap-dash appearing in 1988 arrived on the toy shelves a little too late up to appear in the animated series Though he did appear animated in his television commercial He was the featured bot that is shown seeing dread wind and darkwing attacking and his power master transforms and he opens fire and that's pretty much it for his animated appearance now He appeared in Marvel Comics beginning in issue number 41 where he getaway and joy ride were part of a skeleton crew on Fortress Maximus's ship steel Haven Guarding the floppy disk containing the memory of Optimus Prime in that same issue Fortress Maximus orders the ship to fly to nebulos in order for the Nebulons to rebuild Optimus Prime using their advanced technology in issue number 42 The Autobots land on nebulos only to find out that the nebulons had poisoned the fuel supply And the planet was under attack by the Decepticon power masters dread wind and dark wing The Autobots tried to fight the Decepticons, but the poison fuel took hold and weakened them Nebulon scientist high Q who developed the power master technology Was impressed with the Autobots nobility and self-sacrifice and he along with some of his other fellow Scientists and workers underwent the power master process themselves in order to help the Autobots become power masters and Defeat the Decepticons the power masters along with their binary bonded partners ended up leaving nebulos Heading towards earth now slapdash didn't appear again in any Any form other than as a background character just shown lounging around He was last shown in issue number 76 during the aftermath of the Unicron battle where his destroyed car mode was laying amongst the wreckage And that's pretty much it for the history of slapdash So now let's take a look at this vintage 1988 transformer and welcome to patriot prime reviews Slapdash's alt mode is that of a formula one racing car and I really like the looks of this car It's got the big spoiler here on the front spoiler on the back Huge racing tires and man this thing can roll really really good Nice details all the way around. He's got brand new stickers. Thanks to toy hacks now up here on top of the engine Those are paint details So, yeah, that's really really cool right there He has his weapon here on top that can easily be removed if you're one of those that don't like the weapon on a vehicle I think if he's rolling into battle, he needs to be armed now What's cool about this vehicle as well as you flip it around you cannot tell this is a transformer I mean he hides the robot bits really really good I Mean there's nothing that indicates this is a transformer aside from the Autobot logos Now, of course, we know the pole power master gimmick is they require a separate little figure to plug into them to activate the Transformation slapdash's transformation is locked right here at the front to right at the midway point This will not move until we plug his power master in and slapdash's power master is lube Yes, Loub, let me give you a minute to get all the jokes out of your system Loub like all the other Autobot power masters is very well detailed. He's got a nice blue face I've got a little Autobot logo right there that I applied from I believe a micro master set articulation arms can go up and down This is a little tight, but they can go up and down and legs can move in and out mainly due to transformation To transform Loub just like every other power master bend the legs up and Make sure these little pegs Go into the holders holes on the shoulder Holders Holders on the shoulders There we go. Now. There is his engine mode and just like joyride. He's got a great looking chrome accent I love the Autobot engines and that chrome just something about that 80s chrome Now slapdash is a little bit different because his power master port is actually hid by this engine block So you'll take this section off There's the power master section Make sure you put lube in with the head lube in put the head right there and Lock him into place These are always so tricky to get in I Guess I need some lube Oh the jokes just right to themselves now if you like this look for the vehicle You can actually take the engine block and attach it with these two pegs right here to the holes on the back You can have the gun sticking straight up which looks stupid or Just turn it around so you've got this look going on so now let's go ahead and get him transformed into robot mode you're going to remove the engine block and weapon and Take the spoiler off Now you're seeing the robot bits Once the power master is in place. It's going to unlock this section see the little Locking mechanisms right there also reveals the robot head He has a really neat to transformation. You just kind of fold him up and over like so And you're going to bring this up this around but the first thing you have to do is take this section slide down Separating I guess that's the cockpit Into what will be the robot legs bring the spoiler over and down that forms his crotch piece Now up here on the upper body Bring these sections up These will form the arms rotate Up and over make sure the tires are up here on top now Straighten this out lean this forward and this will just snap into place Now from here, we're going to bring the arms down flip the fists up and There we have slap-dash in robot mode Gonna take the weapon Place it in his hand here You're gonna take the spoiler Attach that to his back and Then the engine block piece Attaches to the spoiler so now we have slap-dash all armed and ready for battle Slap-dash is a very unique looking robot. There's not much articulation to the guy I mean his arm can go up and down, but it kind of hits the big wheel right here He's got a little bit of an elbow bend. He's got a tiny forearm up down. I mean it works Legs there's no articulation in the legs whatsoever Head does not move now. Let's take a look at that head sculpt. I really like it But once again, there's no color to the eyes. I wish they would give the Autobots some eye color Also, this head sculpt is a far cry from his animation or comic book model But it's still pretty cool Now another cool option you have with slap-dash if you don't like the look of the power master attached to his chest You can go ahead and pop him off Take the engine cover from the back There's a little hole right there Peg that in on the chest and now we have that look This is my preferred look for slap-dash if you don't want to have lube in robot mode hanging out with him Lube can attach Back here on the spoiler as well. Just slide the head into that little notch Whoops And you have him stored on the back usually when I'm displaying him I'll have slap-dash posed with lube side-by-side So you have this option for display, which is my preferred option now for some size comparisons here is 1988's power masters slap-dash and lube With generation one Optimus Prime fellow generation one formula one race car mirage combiner wars mirage and fellow power masters joyride and hotwire Generation one slap-dash is a really cool figure I love the race car alt mode and how well all the robot bits are hidden Plus his really really unique transformation is just awesome granted the robot mode Robot mode just looks a little wonky to me. I don't know what it is I guess maybe the big tires on the shoulder the Popeye forearms I'm not sure. I can't really put my finger on it But he is a really cool figure and a welcome addition to your collection. So there you go guys 1988's power masters slap-dash and lube So does a generation one slap-dash belong in your collection? I want to say yes, but this one is mainly for the hardcore collectors or G1 completionist only He's a great figure. He's a fun toy, but he's going to cost you some money There are so many different pieces and parts with this guy and trying to find one complete That's that's up there now if you look out and you can find one cheat jump all over it This is a great toy. You won't be disappointed. He's a little goofy looking But a fantastic example of the power master gimmick now guys I want to thank you for stopping by and checking out my video Don't forget to like and don't forget to subscribe I've got a few more power master reviews to do and a whole bunch more Transformers to put in front of this camera Also, check out my series the sit rep where I sit down and interview other Transformer collector youtubers and we have a blast talking about those plastic robots I've talked to people from all over the world and we have a good time Just just having a bomb geeking out to be honest Really excited TF con is less than a month away. I cannot wait. I've got the hotel book the ticket bot I am ready to go guys. I appreciate each and every one of you. This is Patriot Prime signing out