(true. can't say much for the shows since I haven't seen many of them but DEFINITELY the model kits. I built a g1 Optimus prime model a while back and it wasn't that good, the instructions were unclear and there were a bunch of loose joints)
Could just be because it was a company other than bandai but if they tried it, it would probably be able to transform, which would make it a whole different nightmare
*Cakedoctor leaves but his two cats Cinnamon and Sprinkle Donut stay behind to fight*
Sprinkle Donut: Meoww! (cat talk for attack)
*The two cats attack Larry*