(NOTE: Because this is a repaint, this is not a full-blown review. This mainly covers any changes made to the mold and the color scheme, and merely compares it to Cybertron Backstop. For a review on the mold itself, read the review of Cybertron Backstop here.)

    Okay, a bit of a backstory here before I get on with the review itself, since Generations Backstop is a bit of an enigma. This toy had earlier been re-released-- in its Cybertron colors-- along with Undermine and Wreckloose as part of a discount retailer Universe 2.0 assortment (I don't review--or buy-- straight re-releases, which is why none of those are reviewed separately). None of the toys had any changes whatsoever from their Cybertron toys. However, the same assortment was repackaged as Generations and re-released to most of those same discount retailers (like Big Lots, dollar stores, etc). For whatever reason, even though Undermine and Wreckloose were still the exact same, Backstop got a bit of a redeco, so that's what this review is all about.
    Backstop's colors hearken back to Rhinox Transmetal-- whether this is intentional or not, I don't know, but gives the toy a bit more of a draw than a random redeco would have. Appropriately for a rhino, Backstop's main plastic colors are a very dark, muddy brown and a dull green-- both earthy colors that aren't too far from how a rhino's flesh actually looks. The two colors complement each other nicely, but it's the black plastic (primarily visible in robot mode) that gives the scheme a bit more contrast. The silver on the rhino face and horns is another nice touch, but what really makes Backstop eye-catching are the colors used the least, oddly enough-- namely, the aquamarine on his lower legs and eyes, as well as the goldish-green on his large left hand and on part of his face in robot mode. Both contrast marvelously with the dull, earthy tones of the rest of Backstop's color scheme, and the gold face goes really well against Backstop's primarily black head. Also of note is that Backstop's Jungle Planet Cyber Key has been changed to a transparent blue color on this release-- which again, contrasts well with his other colors.
    No mold changes have been made to Generations Backstop.
    Generations Backstop has a darn good color scheme, and if it's an homage to Rhinox Transmetal, all the better. The paint apps in particular make him catch the eye, while his main plastic colors keep his scheme relatively grounded in reality. Unfortunately, it's a horrible mold, so I can't really recommend it at all even with the improved colors.

Review by Beastbot

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