Yeah I started this awhile ago but it's finally done!
Welcome all, to SureShot's Top Ten Transformers of 2016! Now to qualify for this list a figure had to be bought this year. So unfortunately that rules out CW Devastator because I ordered it around Dec. 31 and didn't get it till this year. So this year I got a lot of TFs and joined Seibertron so I've had a good year in the Transformers world.
First off, some honorable mentions.
T30 Trailcutter
I've been hoping to get this guy for a while and I found him at the Con I went to so I snatched him up. There's no particular reason why I like him I just do.
CW Bruticus
Truly a great combiner. Probably the best CW combiner that Hasbro put out but the Brawl mold and the sameness to Defensor brought it down. Plus I didn't want two combiners on the list.
#10 Legends EX Black Convoy
I wanted a black prime earlier last year and it was either this one or the original well I chose this one. He looks quite cool and the deco is gorgeously evil. The only problems are the size, somewhat limited articulation, and the sorta finicky leg transformation.
#9 TR Hardhead
This guy was my first TR experience and he doesn't disappoint. Overall a very solid figure with everything you want out of a deluxe these days. He also showed me how fun this line could be but he is not the one figure I'd say to pick up, that guy comes later.
#8 All of the RID/TAV toys I bought this year(yes even gold armor Grimlock)
I started off with Grimlock, no exploding elbows, and then got the Drift and Jazz 2pack. I started hearing about the awesomeness that is Fracture so I snatched him up at HLJ with Megatronus and Strongarm. Then Screamer, Paralon, and Bisk followed. I knew I needed to have one on here but they're all so unique and I'd have more than one in a spot anyway so why not include them all? Yeah I know kind of cheating. If it helps they're all at 8.
#7 Henkei Megatron
I wanted a voyager Megatron for Generations so I got this guy. A nice and sturdy robot mode with plenty of clickity rachet joints. The Transformation is unique and the figure just exudes Megatron. The cannon and wings bring it down a little.
#6 CW Rook
It's Rook and we all know why Rook is great. HULK HANDS
#5 TR Blurr
Remember what I said about Hardhead? Well this guy does all of it and a little less and a little more. Let's not ignore the elephant in the room, the deco. At least it's a nice blue. Blurr succeeds in the sturdiness, articulation, and transformation section more than Hardhead. Best TR figure I own, however Triggerhappy is set to be better from what I've seen and heard.
#4 TR Rewind
Now Blurr might be the best but I'm really liking Rewind. It might be that I just read when he showed back up in MTMTE and that I like the character but he isn't bad by any means.
#3 Gen Springer
This is a beautiful and wonderfully articulated figure. It's also the best triple changer (although now that I think about it TR Megatron looks awesome in all modes too). My favorite of the altmodes is definitely the car since I think the helicopter gets a little iffy. Still an amazing figure.
#2 Classics Optimus Prime (AOE 2pack)
If I've ever held a perfect Transformers figure it's this one. Again it takes everything the Classics mold for Megatron did and makes it way better. Spot on G1 Prime with enough stylization to keep it from looking boring. The only very minor quibbles I have are the forearm kibble and the lack of wrist swivels.
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#1 UW Computron
Best Scramble City combiner to come out of CW/UW as far as I'm concerned. All the molds range from good to great and the decos are super nice. Beats out Hasbro's version in every single way for the most part.
And there we have it. It's late but I still wanted to put it out there. Also don't worry I won't be neglecting this thread for weeks again, I should have a package arriving soon. Speculate away if you wish and here's a hint, they're 2 3rd party figures.