Attacktix.com Reveals Transformers Series 2

Arcee Autobot Class: Leader Special: Rescue Number: 1 Points: 20 Speed: 8	Omnicon Autobot Class: Trooper Special: Shootback Number: 2 Points: 10 Speed: 4	Minicon Decepticon Class: Trooper Special: Attackback Number: 3 Points: 10 Speed: 4	Decepticlone Decepticon Class: Trooper Special: Shootback Number: 4 Points: 10 Speed: 4
Dark Crumplezone Decepticon Class: Warrior Special: Recover Number: 5 Points: 30 Speed: 10	Bumblebee Autobot Class: Specialist Special: Infiltrate Number: 6 Points: 20 Speed: 6	Grimlock Autobot Class: Leader Special: Vengeance Number: 7 Points: 20 Speed: 10	Soundwave Decepticon Class: Captain Special: Stun Number: 8 Points: 30 Speed: 6
Checkpoint Autobot Class: Specialist Special: Capture Number: 9 Points: 20 Speed: 6	Strongarm Autobot Class: Warrior Special: Strikeback Number: 10 Points: 30 Speed: 12	Starscream Decepticon Class: Captain Special: Transform Number: 11 Points: 30 Speed: 4	Thrust Decepticon Class: Specialist Special: Transform Number: 12 Points: 30 Speed: 10
Thrust Vehicle Decepticon Class: Specialist Special: Transform Number: 13 Points: 20 Speed: 6	Whirl Autobot Class: Warrior Special: Evade Number: 14 Points: 30 Speed: 4	Optimus Prime Autobot Class: Warrior Special: Recruit Number: 15 Points: 50 Speed: 6	Prowl Autobot Class: Captain Special: Stun Number: 16 Points: 30 Speed: 6
Dark Scorponok Decepticon Class: Warrior Special: Vanquish Number: 17 Points: 30 Speed: 10	Galvatron Decepticon Class: Leader Special: Sacrifice Number: 18 Points: 40 Speed: 4

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Master Attacktix's Scorponok Review and Strategy

Scorponok
by: Yaggleberry Finn of Master Attacktix



Attacktix Class: Captain
Transformers Class: Decepticon
Point value: 30
Base Speed: 10
Special Power: Recruit (x2 Insecticon)
Special Power Ratio: 10/26 (38%)
Attack Type: Striker (Scoop Arm)

I'll admit that I know very little about the current band of Transformers. I've done a little bit of research on Scorponok and there are a few different versions of him to be found. Regardless of which Scorponok you refer to, he's always a terrifying sight on the battlefield. This Scorponok is from the Energon Series, in which Scorponok is the leader of the Terrorcons - a group that includes Insecticon. That helps make a connection with his Recruit Special Power.

As an Attacktix figure, Scorponok is pretty powerful. His main limitation is his 10 speed - that's not too much of a problem against the current group of Autobots, but that may keep him from ever engaging a 12 speed Striker from the Star Wars or Marvel lines. The Captain designation doesn't lend itself to alot of support, but it does protect him from any Leader or Warrior specific Vengeance powers.

Scorponok is a very unique figure in that his Strike is not powered by a spring. His attack power is derived solely on how hard you strike with him. That was an interesting possibility to me, but I was skeptical until I got my hands on one. The first time I used Scorponok I sounded just like the kid at the end of The Incredibles: "That was totally wicked!" I simply couldn't believe the destructive potential of this figure! My friends think he should be illegal.

Tips for attacking with Scorponok

There are two main considerations in attacking with Scorponok. The first is that he's really best suited to be a second-wave Striker. As I said before, his 10 speed may limit him from ever getting in attack range. Teaming him up with one or two Crumplezones (or a faster Striker from another Attacktix line) would be very helpful. If you don't have two Insecticons available for your backups then Scorponok's Special Power is rendered useless.

Once you're able to get Scorponok in attack range, the key is to hold his Striking arm in such a way that you're really able to get maximum Striking power. In fact, it's almost as if you're knocking the figures down with your own finger. I've embedded a video below that shows how I attack with Scorponok. Rather than try to explain further, I'll just let you watch that.

Tips for attacking Scorponok

While Scorponok has a large base, he has a weakness in the area of defense. Even a small missle Launcher can knock him out if it hits the right spot: his head or high on his chest just below the head. I had no trouble dropping him from 18 inches away with a Decepticlone. You may want to use Vector Prime against Scorponok, as his Special will likely remove any Insecticons that Scorponok brings into the game.

Alternative strategies

Transformers Attacktix in Japan

I found an interesting Japanese website about Attacktix. I figured I would post it here, I like to see the Japanese names for the figures.

From Infoseek Japan

ATTACKTIX [atatsukuteikusu]

The series of the action game which [atatsukuteikusu] (Attacktix), [hazuburo] sells from 2005, uses the action figure. Plural characters such as Star Wars are merchandised. 　When [atatsukuteikusu] designates “the booster pack” of the blind package where the figure of the single item is enclosed to random as the basic commodity, after the purchasing in order to be able to begin the game directly, the figure and the rule book of number field was set “starter set” and, M (Mega) large-sized figure “battle masters” of class and develops, also the collection case “battle case” which becomes play field and so on is sold. 　With this corner, it was sold from 2006, you handle in regard to the transformer-related product, but in regard to the data on the game you do not detail, basically you introduce as one kind of collection figure. 　Size of the figure itself differs depending upon the thing, but size of approximately 6~7 centimeter. The lower half body is locked by the base and it is not possible to remove, but the head, the waist and the both arms mobility do the upper body. Modelling every one is exaggerated partly because of the gimmick, but detail and the like seems that is inserted the original toy in reference.

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* Feature of [atatsukuteikusu] game *

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Transformer series 1

In transformer series 1, the character of [enerugon] and the rhinoceros baht remaining overnight focusing on line-up was united, the product which is sold set the figure 4 body, “starter set” and the figure 2 body were enclosed to figure converted “booster pack” and [enerugon] edition [omegasupurimu] to random the “battle masters”, to that crossover gift set 4 kinds of “[intagiyarakuteitsuku] showdown” of the Star Wars. 　[garubatoron] it is attached to the catalog and the like, and the “battle case”, are some which are stated as TF-23, but we are not sold really and have become defect turn.

* [busutapatsuku] TF-01~06, 07~12 and 13~18
TF-01 MINI-CON (mini computer)
TF-02 OMNICON ([omunikon])
TF-03 DECEPTICLONE ([deiseputeikuron])
TF-04 INSECTICON ([insekuteikon])
TF-05 RODIMUS ([rodeimasu])
TF-06 BATTLE RAVAGE ([batorurabetsuji])
TF-07 SCOURGE ([sukaji])
TF-08 STARSCREAM ([sutasukurimu])
TF-09 HOT SHOT (hot shot)
TF-10 EXCELLION ([ekuserion])
TF-11 VECTOR PRIME (vector prime)
TF-12 LANDMINE ([randomain])
TF-13 SUPER OPTIMUS PRIME ([supaoputeimasu] prime)
TF-14 SUPER OPTIMUS PRIME ([supaoputeimasu] prime)	Vehicle form
TF-15 SCORPONOK ([sukoruponotsuku])
TF-16 MEGATRON (Mega tron)
TF-17 MEGATRON (Mega tron)	Vehicle form
TF-18 RANSACK (run sack)
* Starter set
TF-19 OVERHAUL (overhaul)
TF-20 DIRTBOSS (dirt boss)
TF-21 SKYBLAST (sky blast)
TF-22 SKYBLAST (sky blast)	Vehicle form
* Battle masters
TF-24 OMEGA SUPREME ([omegasupurimu])
TF-25 CRUMPLEZONE (clan pulling zone)
* [intagiyarakuteitsuku] showdown
SVT-01 OMEGA SENTINEL (Omega sentinel)
SVT-02 AT-RT	Star Wars
SVT-03 LUKE SKYWALKER ([ruku] [sukaiuoka])	Star Wars
SVT-04 DARTH VADER (dozen [vueida])	Star Wars
SVT-05 SUPER OPTIMUS PRIME ([supaoputeimasu] prime)
SVT-06 MEGATRON (Mega tron)

As for *TF-23 defect turn.