Error: Unknown photo idToday, Hellscream provides us with a great shot of the recently-released Perceptor (http://shmax.com/part_details/20313) Commemorative Series reissue, a slightly "neutered" version of the original Perceptor (the launching mechanism in his missile launcher is now removed/disabled). A mold originally borrowed from the Takara Micro Change line, Perceptor transforms into a "working" (let's just say you're not going to be seeing any quarks or hadrons using this guy) microscope- a fact personally used by me, to justify his purchase to my Mom back in 1985. "But Mom, it's educational! He turns into a microscope...see? See? Think of all the things I'll be able to look at. Bugs, leaves, slides...pleeeease?" Needless to say, I got him, but if memory serves, neither a filthy bug nor a gross leaf ever got within 50 feet of him. With a solid bot mode, fairly-realistic microscope mode, and a bonus tank mode, Perceptor quickly became one of my favorite TF figures, and, because of his cartoon appearance, favorite TF characters of all time. In the never-ending war against the Decepticons, the super-strong, super-powerful, and super-tough bots were always featured, receiving all the glory, and not much was heard about the non-combat guys - those that were "behind the scenes" strategizing, researching, and planning. When Perceptor showed up, it was refreshing to see someone who didn't fall into the "over-the-top, macho, guns-a-blazin' bot" category, yet still played a vital role in the struggle by using his brain, not his brawn. Speaking of Brawn (http://shmax.com/img/transformers/figure/large/3000/3256.jpg)...he was one of those tough guys, and we all know what happened to him. So does Perceptor...who do you think performed Brawn's autopsy?
Ah yesss, I will be getting Pereptor very soon. He's such a nice bloke. It's a pity he doesn't have mouth. I wish they had removed the plate. Anyway, he'll be mine soon. In the meantime I got another commemorative reissue release - the Insecticons. :)