[Toy Review] Gigantic Action Scorponok is massive

Box art. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Box art. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

So some time back, I had the pleasure of acquiring a Gigantic Action Scorponok. He’s really gigantic. He’s the size of Fortress Maximus.

Box art. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Box art. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

He’s also pretty hefty and heavy. It was a struggle lugging Gigantic Action Scorponok back home – a good omen of his size and stature!

Box art. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Box art. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

I like that they went for a line drawing rather than a full colour illustration on his box. There’s already so much Scorponok artwork out there that it’s unlikely you could do justice to the massive toy within.

Box art. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Box art. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

To whet your appetite, they have images of what Scorponok is like inside.

Box art. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Unearthed! (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

He comes protected with styrofoam padding on his most vital areas.

Box art. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Box art. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

So I believe his paintwork will withstand at least a few knocks within the box. Even if you didn’t drop the box from the sheer weight, chances are that someone along the supply chain did.

Unearthed! (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Unearthed! (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

Scorponok’s coming free! There’s no other way to pack in in the box, really. And remember, his size comes at a price – he doesn’t transform.

Box art. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Undressed. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

Getting the last bits of plastic off Scorponok…

Unearthed! (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Unearthed! (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

And here’s Scorponok, fully decked out with his guns! Guns?

Missiles. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Missiles. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

Yeah, his guns come unattached – you need to plug them in as part of the unboxing. At least there aren’t any pesky stickers!

Scorponok! (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Scorponok! (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

He stands with a slight pelvic thrust, not unlike his archenemy (at least on TV).

Scorponok! (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Scorponok! (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

If you remember, Scorponok as a tail. Here, it’s sort of bunched up into a backpack, the way his transformation rightfully has it. Personally, I’d rather he let his tail down.

Scorponok! (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Scorponok! (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

Even Scorponok’s back is highly detailed.

Close-ups. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Close-ups. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

Check out Scorponok’s pecs. It doesn’t open up the way his G1 toy does though.

Close-ups. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Close-ups. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

He doesn’t have his visor either, but then I don’t remember his visor being super prominent in the cartoon either. Not the Japanese one, at any rate.

Close-ups. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Close-ups. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

Superb shoulder cannons.

Close-ups. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Close-ups. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

Detailed feet. Well, for the size, anyway. I’d rather other parts of him be more detailed.

Close-ups. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Close-ups. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

His claw. If you squint, you can just make out a head, the way Black Zarak turns into this hydra thing at the end of Masterforce.

Close-ups. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Close-ups. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

This is where his gun plugs in. I wish he came with a melee weapon though.

Close-ups. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Close-ups. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

In case you’re wondering what kind of peg this would fit, here you go.

Close-ups. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Close-ups. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

Scorponok’s weapons are just as huge and heavy as he is.

Close-ups. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Close-ups. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

Even the undersides are detailed!

Fully decked out. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Fully decked out. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

So here’s Scorponok, completely ready for battle! I mean, even without his weapons he would be a challenge for anyone, so this is really just overkill. Unless he’s facing Fortress Maximus, of course.

Fully decked out. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Fully decked out. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

He will kill you to death!

With G1 Scorponok.(Gigantic Action Scorponok)
With G1 Scorponok.(Gigantic Action Scorponok)

Here’s some comparison with his G1 counterpart. He’s almost twice the height! Makes you feel sad, how Scorponok’s toy was totally outclasses by Fortress Maximus’ toy.

Headmaster pals.(Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Headmaster pals.(Gigantic Action Scorponok)

Oddly, it looks like that Headmaster might actually fit…

With Botcon Scorponok. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
With Botcon Scorponok. (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

So here he is with Botcon Scorponok, who incidentally has a Headmaster while Gigantic Action Scorponok doesn’t.

Fortress Maximus! (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Fortress Maximus! (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

Before I move on – some bonus shots of Fortress Maximus first.

Fortress Maximus! (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Fortress Maximus! (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

I changed his head, if you didn’t realise.

Fortress Maximus! (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Fortress Maximus! (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

And with a new head, comes new add-ons – specifically, more guns!

Scorponok vs Fortress Maximus! (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Scorponok vs Fortress Maximus! (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

And here it is, the battle that everyone has been waiting for – Fortress Maximus vs Scorponok!

Scorponok vs Fortress Maximus! (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Scorponok vs Fortress Maximus! (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

It’s an epic duel, and you can see the two titans are pretty well-matched in size.

Scorponok vs Fortress Maximus! (Gigantic Action Scorponok)
Scorponok vs Fortress Maximus! (Gigantic Action Scorponok)

Who will win? You’ll just have to buy a Gigantic Action Scorponok to see for yourself!

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