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Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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HISS Tank boards member Gyre-Viper has posted several images of his latest Cycle Armor With Ashiko preproduction sample from the 2011 alpha vehicle assortment of GI Joe Pursuit Of Cobra. In addition, HISS Tank boards member notpicard has also shared images of his painted Ashiko figure, which Gyre-Viper posted for comparisons. This Cycle Armor sample might not be complete, and as such, it may end up being more stable by final production. Hit the title bar to see to check out the latest update(including the transformation sequence)!
HISS Tank boards member Gyre-Viper has posted several images of his latest Cycle Armor With Ashiko preproduction sample from the 2011 alpha vehicle assortment of GI Joe Pursuit Of Cobra. In addition, HISS Tank boards member notpicard has also shared images of his painted Ashiko figure, which Gyre-Viper posted for comparisons. This Cycle Armor sample might not be complete, and as such, it may end up being more stable by final production.

Transforming items are no stranger to Hasbro. In fact, they are no stranger to GI Joe either. 2004 saw the release of a Transformers figure using GI Joe parts named Kicker from Transformers Energon, packed with a bike Transformer named Highwire. Decades prior, the Microchange segment of the Microman line(which predated Transformers), introduced everyday items which were compatible with 3-3/4" figures, and of course, we all knew the legacy that this venerable scale ended up starting. If it weren't for this line, we wouldn't have the long-lasting/groundbreaking Star Wars line by Kenner, and if not for Star Wars' 3-3/4" line success in the US, we wouldn't have had the beloved(and even longer-lasting) GI Joe A Real American Hero line.

Maybe the Cycle Armor pays homage to Transformers and/or Microman, or the Rider Armors from Genesis Climber Mospeada, or maybe even both. Being that the Pursuit Of Cobra line takes design influence from certain video games, taking influence from anime isn't a stretch. If anything, the debut of the Cycle Armor set last year at JoeCon 2009 was a unique surprise that no one was expecting.

Could it be a move by Hasbro to test the waters for transformable 3-3/4" vehicles, possibly for the Micronauts movie? More importantly, do all of you want transforming vehicles, compatible with GI Joe and other in-scale lines by Hasbro?

Read More: GI Joe Pursuit Of Cobra 2011 Cycle Armor With Ashiko New Preproduction Sample Gallery @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.