 
Transformers Movie Deluxe Barricade
Rating:  -
This figure had such high hopes. It was so likely to be great.
It had all teh potential...but...It's just not that great.
I spend twice the amount of time on transforming this guy as opposed to any of my other guys. The robot form kinda sucks. the torso doesn't lock, the head doesn't lock. The "frenzy" figure is not only cheaply made, it bends easily, even trying to put it back in the grill. the spring loaded punch thing, it's just bad. the mechinsm is inconsistant, all in all i was disapointed with teh robot form.
Now, the Vehicle mode is fantastic. The detail on it was stunning.
Again, I don't recomend this for kids, This one is a bit too complicated for the little ones, and again it feels cheaply made.
The arms break off easy.
Maybe wave 2 will have a beter editon of barricade, but i doubt it.
Rating:  -
Damn....... this toy frikken rocks! Posable, playable, AND its a Saleen Mustang. Could it get any better? I frikken doubt it.
Barricade is the first actual Transformer you see in the movie. I dont count Frenzy, as he's more like a mini-con (Mini-Converter for the unknowing). First thing you notice about Barricade is his look. Police Car. Insta-sale by itself, in my opinion, because the police are some of the coolest people you know of. ALso historicaly, police toys are big sellers. Who hasn't had a pair of "Real Handcuffs" in their childhood and cuffed their younger sibbling? Unless of course you were the one being cuffed by your older bro.
Aside from being a police car, and a MUSTANG besides, the toy transforms better than alot of similar toys I've had. Smoothe joints, great articulation, and it looks damn good too when it's done. The arm sockets are ball and socket, so if it gets popped out you're not running back to the store for a replacement; just pop it back in and hand it back to your kid good as new. Saves on crying.
Two things I dont like, and this is strictly me with a few exceptions.
1. Frenzy is the grill of the car, and it doesn't look right when he's no in there. Ergo, it's difficult (again, for me) to enjoy the toy with the mini toy out. also, he's out of scale with Barricade. My kid noticed it right away. My explanation: It's pretend.
2. The spring loaded arm. Kinda on the weak side, as far as functionality goes. I guess they had to put spring loaded something on him.
All in all, it's an excellent toy. First one I've picked up and, aside from brawl, the only one I want. if they make a Barricade in Ultimate Bumblebee size (It's on Amazon, look it up!) I'm deffinetly getting it. Partly for my kid but mainly for me.:-P
Rating:  -
This is, without a doubt, the worst Transformers toy I have ever owned. I've never been more frustrated with a transformation in my life. Now, don't get me wrong. I've been a TF fan since Gen 1 and I've owned many TF toys and this is by far the worst. The entire movie line itself is very flimsy to me. I own Optimus Prime, Barricade, and Bumblebee from the movie line and can't say I'm impressed. I am a huge transformers fan and now with the new movie (which I loved) I can enjoy them with my son. Unfortunately that is not the case, as these are not the toys you remember from the past. These toys (with the exception of Prime) fall apart when you try to transform them. Arms and legs fall off merely by following the directions provided. That is really sad that you can't even perform a transformation on a toy that's called a TRANSFORMER without it falling apart in your hands no matter how lightly you try to perform the action. But I digress. Getting back to Barricade, his tranformation is extremely frustrating. There are to many small parts that have to align in a very precise manner for it to work. This is almost impossible as lining up one piece usually means that another pops out. Repeat ad nauseum and you'll realize that this "Transformer" and I use the term lightly, is junk. Like I said I own Bumblebee and Prime from the movie line as well and don't have any problems with them. But Barricade, was given a poor treatment and has absolutely no fun value as you can't even transform him without getting frustrated and walking away. I gave my son some of my Gen 1 toys to play with. At least he can transform them easily without breaking them and he doesn't come to me asking why his toy won't work. I gave the toy an over all rating of 2 stars, because, while in car form, Barricade is pretty cool looking, and his robot form is pretty menacing. It's just getting to and from those to points, that the toy turns to junk.
Rating: -
Compared to the transformers of the 80's, Barricade is a just incredible. Then again so are most of the Alternator and Movie line toys. Incredible detail and articulation. Great job Hasbro! My son and I are loving these!
Rating:  -
Barricade, a Police Car Saleen Mustang- that is in and of itself pure bada$$. For him to be a police car rules, being a mustang is sic, and to have it be a Saleen is just ridiculous. Slap on the ironic phrase "to punish and enslave ..." and a decepticon logo and you are accidentally trusting a police officer that is not just doing the opposite of what you would expect, but doing it in a very sadistic way. There is a reason they call them "Decepticons" and Barricade is all about it. AND this thing turns into a robot? My mind is now warped. Too much good stuff. A single car/character/toy should not represent so many cool things at once.
Then when you watch the movie, you'll see this character's brutally fierce disposition and his insurmountable desire to rip through anything that gets in the way of his goals, making this a must own toy. I hope they make this toy in a masterpiece or alternator version because I would pay whatever they charge for it.
Barricade is the definition of why Transformers are one of the most amazing fantasy realms ever dreamed of. The ideas and the execution of characters, deceit, destruction, honor and justice is just incredible. Long live Cybertron!
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