Inferno robot and vehicle [Defender Version 02- The Overthrow]

It's hard not to like a firetruck. That's a big part of Inferno's appeal. He's a firetruck and that's awesome! Those vehicle parts do work out making for one cool looking robot. As a character, he's every bit as heroic as the alt mode suggests. First to rush out and try to save whomever needs recusing or defended. His bravery and heat resistant body armor makes him ideal to step right into a fire or firefight. He's pretty rationale and level headed... which is funny compared to his partner Red Alert. A bot who's known for his paranoia.

It's been a while since I've talked about Blokees Defender type kits. Maybe too long. During that time I've amassed a whole lot of them to talk about here and Inferno is leading the way. It's worth noting that unlike prior Blokees posts where I tried to cover a case at a time... it's going to be a whole lot more random on out. I've got a whole lot of kits to cover and variety has always been the flavor of the day here at Zone Base.

In Defender Type series 02, Inferno is represented by both robot and vehicle mode kits. Obviously these models don't Transform, but it's fun to have some of the alt modes represented. Vehicle mode Inferno isn't ride-able like Optimus Prime's, but still is pretty neat. It's a pleasant little firetruck with a raise-able ladder. Neatly enough, the extinguisher tip from the ladder can be removed and attached to Inferno's arm in place of a hand as he's often seen with.

The robot mode kit is well done as the Defender Type proportions really fit Inferno's design. It's hard to express how something so small (and cute) can look so stout and hardcore... but here it is. The way the firetrucks ladder runs down his back (head is in the ladders base) is replicated well and even though he's given the Defender types generic laser rifle, it looks close enough the original toys Extinguisher Rifle. I think the only thing that would make Inferno's kits better would be a Phoenix King chase version. That would be amazing.