"Generations" Legacy United Overcharge Toy Review

10/28/25

General Information
Release Date: December 2024
Price Point: $54.99 (depending on retailer)
Retailer: General Release (Amazon, BigBadToyStore, Entertainment Earth, Target, Walmart etc.) - The previous links are sponsor/affiliate links and using them supports BWTF.
Accessories: Blasters x 2, Sword, Energon Gauntlets x 2

Official images and text in italics are from Amazon.com:

• OVERCHARGE ACTION FIGURE: This 7.5-inch (19 cm) Overcharge toy features deco and detail inspiration from the Transformers universe
• GIFT TRANSFORMERS COLLECTIBLES: This Overcharge action figure toy makes a great collectible figure gift for any Transformers fan
• AWESOME ACCESSORIES: This Overcharge Transformers figure comes with Comes with alt head, sword, and 2 blaster accessories
• UNIVERSES COLLIDE: Universes collide with Transformers: Legacy! This epic line of Transformers toys brings together fan-favorite characters from across the Transformers multiverse
• 3-IN-1 CONVERTING TRANSFORMERS TOY: Transformers action figure converts between robot and jet in 32 steps and between jet and tank in 29 steps
• ARTICULATED FOR PLAY AND DISPLAY: Transformers figures feature articulated heads, arms, and legs for action poses

Unite your favorite characters from across the world of Transformers robots into your collection with the Transformers Legacy United Leader Class Overcharge action figure! This 7.5-inch Overcharge action figure features triple conversion. It converts between robot and jet modes in 32 steps, and between jet mode and tank mode in 16 steps. The figure comes with an alt head, sword, and blaster accessories. The figure is inspired by the character from Transformers universe and features articulated head, arms, and legs for awesome action poses. Transformers: Legacy opens the portal to a whole new universe of -- More Than Meets the Eye -- bringing together every Transformers generation like you’ve never seen before. Collect and combine different characters to create your ideal Legacy lineup. TRANSFORMERS and HASBRO and all related trademarks and logos are trademarks of Hasbro, Inc.

Background:
When the original Transformers cartoon entered its third season, a whole new opening sequence was used. Part of this sequence showed a row of tanks modeled after Blitzwing seemingly invading Cybertron. Well over a decade later, Takara Tomy would release a redeco of G1 Blitzwing as a new character named "Overcharge". This figure used Blitzwing's design but featured the deco pattern from the sculpt's original Diaclone release. In time Transformers fiction (mostly via Japanese stories) would reveal the "Overcharges" were a product line of warriors like Sharkticons. However, it was possible for individuals in this product line to develop personalities. One could easily see Legacy Overcharge as a member of this "product line" who decided to be a Decepticon using the name "Overcharge". This figure is a redeco of Legacy Blitzwing so this review will focus on the changes made to that figure for this release.

Packaging:
Overcharge is packaged in the standard Legacy box design. The box is roughly rectangular with an angle on the top and side. Unlike Blitzwing, Overcharge is packaged in a box with an opening in front, allowing you to see the figure itself from the head down to the waist area. There is no plastic window, something that would eventually change with the Age of the Primes toys. This also makes him different from Blitzwing in that he is packaged in robot mode while Blitzwing was packaged in tank mode. The artwork on the box recycles Blitzwing's line art but features colors to match Overcharge. Since you can see his robot mode, only the jet and tank mode art is seen on the front. The side of the box features his robot mode art.

The back of the box uses the same layout as Blitzwing's Legacy box. It calls out a 32 step transformation into Jet mode and a 29 step transformation into tank mode. Off to the right is a box showing off his Gauntlets attached to him. Off to the left is another box showing how the figure holding the gauntlets as weapons. The middle has a callout for "3 in 1", referencing his status as a Triple Changer.

Accessories:
Overcharge is about the height of a Voyager Class figure measuring about 7 inches/17.78 centimeters tall. However, he is a Leader Class figure and while the figure itself features more parts and complexity than a Voyager Class, Hasbro knew fans would want a bit more to justify the price point. Fortunately, Overcharge comes with several accessories that help bolster the value of this set:

• Blasters: Overcharge includes two identical blasters that are based on the one Blitzwing used in the G1 cartoon series. It features an angled section in back, a small piece that comes up on top and a clip-like detail on the bottom. The barrel extends forward far enough that it almost looks like a rifle. This piece features a 5mm peg on the bottom and two on the sides. These blasters are made of silver plastic with no paint applications.
• Sword: The original Overcharge action figure included a sword so this figure comes with an updated version. The sword has a unique blade section that features an arrow shaped section on top and small parts of the blade point upward in the middle. The sword is made of blue plastic with a beautiful metallic blue paint used on the top half of the blade.
• Gauntlets/fists: The gauntlets (and fists) included with this figure look like gigantic hands. The fingers of each "hand" look like weapon barrels (which will fit Blast Effects). The gauntlet portions can attach to the forearms via 5mm pegs. These can be assembled to store on the back of the robot mode or act as missile pods for the tank mode. These accessories can also be used as "add on" jet boosters for his aerial mode. These are made out of translucent red plastic with no paint applications. Personally I find these gauntlets/fists a tad on the ugly side. They're kind of large and overbearing from a visual standpoint.

Robot Mode:
Overcharge's robot mode design is heavily based on Blitzwing's appearance in the G1 cartoon, which is a bit of a stretch since Overcharge never "officially" appeared as an active character in the show. This means he has a lot of G1 Blitzwing's features including:

• The head design features a smallc rest on top, large visor eyes and a square-ish shape.
• His shoulder armor has an "L" shape (with a flap attahched) and features a dark grey line detail towards the middle. It also features a small triangle fin sticking up at the top.
• The chest features two columns of horizontal lines in the middle. The sides feature sections with triangles pointing down.
• The outside of the ankle sections feature a stabilizer fin from the vehicle mode pressed up against the leg.
• The tank turret and cannon peek out from behind the robot head.

As mentioned above, the deco on this character is heavily based on the e-HOBBY exclusive Overcharge figure released in 2005 (which you can see with stickers unapplied in the gallery below). This gives him a dramatically different set of colors than Blitzwing, which is generally what you want from a redeco. In this case Overcharge is made up of two shades of silver and dark green plastic. Paint colors include metallic blue, red, silver and black. Most of the deco is focused around the head and chest area. The chest itself has a Decepticon symbol tampographed in he middle. Perhaps most striking is the metallic blue on the head with his bright red eyes. These colors really pop against the silver and green plastic.

There are twenty two points of articulation on this figure. This includes five in each arm and leg. This includes wrist articulation! The head is on a ball joint so not only can he look side to side but he can also look up, which is a fun feature for displaying the figure in dynamic poses. There are thirteen 5mm ports in this mode. That includes three on the back, six on the arms, two on the legs and one on the bottom of each foot. If you get creative enough you can attach a lot of accessories and Weaponizer parts to this guy!

Transformation to Tank Mode:

1. Detach all the weapons and set them aside for now.
2. Straighten out the arms and legs.
3. Push the two halves of the feet together.
4. On the inside of each wing, swing out the ends of the jet mode wings.
5. Swing up the lower legs over the thighs.
6. Swing the jet wing parts in.
7. Push the legs together.
8. Lift the chest panel up and swing it back over the head, then swing the tank turret section back on the central hinge.
9. Swing out the middle of the chest.
10. Swing the head so it is inside the chest and the cockpit sections point up.
11. Swing the chest panel back into place.
12. On each forearm, swivel open the panel on the inside of the forearm.
13. Swing each fist into the forearms.
14. Rotate the panel that the forearm panel is on around, then swing the "L" shaped panel down. This sets it right alongside the shoulder armor.
15. Press the chest panel (connected to the turrets) down onto the back of the robot (now the front of the tank).
16. Swing the sides of the rear section down.
17. Swing the front halves of the treads forward.
18. Swing the stabilizer fins on the treads under the tank.
19. Swing the top of the turret up.
20. Swing out the tank barrel.
21. Swing the panel back in place.
22. Push the tank turret down and turn it around so the barrel is pointed forward.

Tank Mode:
Since Overcharge is based on the row of "Blitzwing tanks" seen in the G1 season 3 opening it makes sense that his details in tank mode would match the cartoon model for Blitzwing. This includes having a turret with rounded sections on the sides and a faux "cockpit" showing in the front which is a reference to how the character was animated in the G1 cartoon. The front sections covering the treads are set at angles, something also borrowed from the G1 cartoon. While not 100% G1 cartoon or toy accurate, this tank mode is a formidable looking tank complete with lots of layers of armor panels on the sides and smaller details like vents and headlights in the front.

The tank mode mostly shows dark green plastic with some silver in the middle and back. Thanks to the cockpit section peeking out we now see some translucent red plastic. Silver paint is used to paint the frame of the cockpit in that section. The top of the turret has a silver and purple Decepticon symbol tampographed n top. I appreciate how different this mode looks from Blitzwing. It is strikingly different (as it should be) and pays homage to the Diaclone sculpt that was used for Blitzwing at the same time.

The tank turret can turn in a complete circle, something many Transformers tanks cannot do. Even better? The cannon can be moved up and down! There are seven 5mm ports to attach additional accessories. Six are on the sides of the tank while another is on top of the turret. The tank has four small wheels on the bottom of the treads that allow you to roll it across a flat surface. I do not recommend rolling it over rough terrain unless you want to scratch it up.

Transformation to Jet Mode (Starting in Tank Mode):

1. Lift up the top of the tank turret.
2. Swing the tank cannon back, then swing the tank turret panel back in place.
3. Detach any accessories and set them aside for now.
4. Swing the front half of each tread out and back, connecting it to the rear half of the treads.
5. Swing the green sections with the treads on them up, then swing them inward towards the middle of the tank, collapsing these sections on the tank so they sit horizontally.
6. Lift up the top section of the tank including the turret and swing it forward.
7. Separate the halves of the rear section (which will later be the robot legs).
8. On each leg section, swing the silver fins down.
9. On each leg piece, swing out the silver panels that form the wings.
10. Reconnect the two legs together.
11. Swing each arm down at the shoulder joint so they wind up next to the legs that form the rear of the Jet Mode.
12. Swing the triangular pieces at the front of the wings forward.
13. Swing the section with the tank turret back.
14. Swing down the bottom of the cockpit piece, then swing the nosecone out. Then swing the panel back in place. My nosecone was a bit stuck and I needed to use a pen to nudge it out.
15. On the section with the turret, swing the landing gear piece in the middle down.
16. Push the section with the tank turret up so it is flat up against the top half of the Jet Mode. There are tabs and corresponding slots on the back and on the sections with the tank treads.

Jet Mode:
Overcharge's Jet Mode is likely to draw some odd looks and maybe even chuckles from fans. The top portion of the Jet Mode resembles the Mikoyan-Gurevich (MiG-25) jet fighter that the e-HOBBY Overcharge toy was based on but details have been changed to lean more towards a non-licensed vehicle. That said, there are some fantastic sculpted details in this mode. The cockpit section is flanked by panels with a series of horizontal lines. The wings also have a bunch of sculpted details.

Where this vehicle looks kind of bizarre is the bottom. There, you have chunks of the tank mode just kind of sitting there. Now, G1 Blitzwing had sections of the tank on the bottom and in the animation the turret didn't show but the bottom of the jet mode was pretty chunky, so this is kind of a continuation of a long tradition with this character. That said, the bottom section is thick, making it almost look like the Jet Mode is rolling around on treads. For some fans, the aesthetics here may just ruin the figure. For me, I'm kind of in the middle on it. I love the look of the jet parts, but the tank tread sections and turret are rather distracting. Overall I appreciate the effort behind this sculpt more than the final appearance. That said, since Overcharge technically never appeared in the cartoon series in this mode, at the very least we don't have to worry about it being "animation accurate".

Once again paying homage to the Diaclone figure that Overcharge was based on, this mode shows off two shades of silver plastic with the green taking a back seat this time. I like color switch being done here, making the two vehicle modes distinctive beyond their basic shapes. Each wing has a purple Decepticon symbol on it and the edges are painted yellow. The translucent red cockpit has a metallic blue outline and the nosecone is a soft, blue plastic.

This mode features two 5mm pegs on either side and one on the bottom (on the turret). You can attach the Gauntlets to the back to create larger boosters (but really, they look kind of silly).

Final Thoughts:
As I mentioned in my Overcharge review I recognize this sculpt has its issues. The Jet Mode is pretty incredibly chonky, which is not something you generally associate with a jet. Still, I really dig the tank and robot modes and frankly, most folks are going to leave him in robot mode on their shelves. Like Blitzwing, if you can get this guy on discount, go for it! Recommended.

Pros:

• Very cool and powerful looking sculpt (mostly in robot and tank mode).
• The transformations and the array of 5mm ports allows for a lot of potential play value.
• Really nice deco that pays homage to a Diaclone figure.

Cons:

• While I appreciate the idea behind the giant gauntlets they are kind of ugly. I wish the budget put into them was somehow put towards the figure instead.
• The jet mode is rather ungainly.