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trebleshot · 01-03-2009, 12:19 PM

Just got him yesterday and OMFG what an awesome figure!

Excellent update of the G1 character and brilliant execution of the Targetmaster gimmick. Highly recommended. Hopefully, he is only the beginning and we see more new-mold TM's in the future, as well as Headmasters.

trebleshot · 01-03-2009, 12:59 PM

I haven't heard of any specifically. So far, I've had no trouble finding them all eventually.

trebleshot · 01-03-2009, 01:21 PM

Let's see...

Colors: the red is more of an orange-ish shade and the blue is brighter. The gray on the trailer is lighter as well. These are possibly an attempt to better match cartoon colors.

Mold: short stacks and longer missiles (safety laws), reinstalled launching gimmick for Roller (removed for TRU reissue), blue Roller (TRU's was gray). There are other smaller differences, but mostly in the construction and not really noticable unless you're specifically looking for them.

Optimus Scourge · 01-03-2009, 03:58 PM

Got some time to fiddle with him, he is really nice. Much improved feel to the toy versus the shoddy plastic used in the first few waves.

Cyclonus feels very sturdy, and everything locks into place nicely!

Very happy I picked him up

Flint · 01-03-2009, 04:11 PM

What a drastic improvement over the original Cyclonus figure.

TFW2005 · 01-03-2009, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by: NemesisBruticus @ TFW2005.com

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Which one is your favorite? Not the deco, but the mold itself.

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TFW2005 · 01-03-2009, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by: Desecrator @ TFW2005.com

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Whats the difference between Henkai and US releases? :o

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TFW2005 · 01-03-2009, 05:10 PM

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Okay, I DON'T have the toy, BUT... I watched Peaugh's review and I was AMAZED with the intricate...

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Smokescreen GT · 01-03-2009, 07:31 PM

I would definitely have to go with Onslaught as being my favorite. Followed closely by Silverbolt/Dreadwind and then Powerglide as my least favorite.

Optimus Scourge · 01-03-2009, 07:57 PM

I would have to go with Onslaught as well. He is awesome!

Optimus Scourge · 01-03-2009, 08:03 PM

The Henkei are $30 to get to you in the US, the Hasbro version can be had for $10 or so, give or take, if you are lucky, you have them for 7.77 at Wal Mart

The Henkei are more detailed paint-app wise, more G1 inspired repaints, but sometimes strange use of chrome...

Optimus Scourge · 01-03-2009, 08:28 PM

I will post my feelings:

I will never tf mine again.

Not gonna whine, but he is not my favorite by far, Too bad he is not as solid as Cyclonus is. Ah, well.

I popped off the wings to Energon Galvatron, and use him with my Classics. If deluxe Galvy wants to sit on the shelf, he will have to kick Energon Galvy's ass first.

Optimus Scourge · 01-03-2009, 08:32 PM

Flint's new AV FTMFW!!!!!11111 rock

Ktulu · 01-03-2009, 08:46 PM

I like mine better after the repaint:

I'm still in "blerg" mode over the size and ease of parts popping off though.

Ktulu · 01-03-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokescreen GT

I would definitely have to go with Onslaught as being my favorite. Followed closely by Silverbolt/Dreadwind and then Powerglide as my least favorite.

My feelings exactly.

People hate on Silverbolt because of the transformation being easy. Maybe I'm nuts but I don't care about transformations. The A to B of it is meaningless to me - so long as the A and B are good individually.

Plus, the simple transformation scheme is so G1 it hurts. As loony tunes as people can get over this or that NOT BEING THE SAME AS THE OLD ONE it seems that would totally be adored

Optimus Scourge · 01-03-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ktulu

I like mine better after the repaint:

*IMG*

I'm still in "blerg" mode over the size and ease of parts popping off though.

I didn't know laffo did customs! Get to posting that in the creative forum, man, that is preyy nice! I like it better than the Henkei lol now if we could only fix his feet, oh, and the parts falling off all the time thing...

GogDog · 01-03-2009, 09:25 PM

His joints definitely could have had better tolerances, but I still LOVE this guy's robot mode. He just looks awesome.

Optimus Scourge · 01-03-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GogDog

His joints definitely could have had better tolerances, but I still LOVE this guy's robot mode. He just looks awesome.

I agree, but that is his only awesome is static posed on shelf.. to me at least. It is just frustrating to TF, I dunno why but it rubbed me the wrong way...

Shin Densetsu · 01-03-2009, 11:11 PM

Silverbolt is my favorite. The underside kibble bothered me until I realized that it is actually reminiscent of the XB-70 Valkyrie, which the alt mode design is inspired by. The ratchets all around, full articulation, stability in both modes and awesome upgrade going from supersonic civilian airliner to military supersonic bomber/interceptor full of kill just works for me. That is one hell of an upgrade!

Onslaught would be next. Robot mode looks powerful and imposing, I like the headsculpt and homage to the G1 design, just wish he had an awesome high powered, huge assault rifle. I also wish mine had the corrected soundbox for the sirens. Articulation is great all around, and it reminds me of a wild Decepticon gladiator that Megatron stores away to keep an element of surprise, then unleashes him upon the Autobots when battles go bad. Kind of like Brawl in the movie.

Powerglide is disappointing. The side intakes near the nose destroy the look of the A-10 alt mode. Imagine it without those and it looks almost spot on to an A-10. The visual balance is thrown off with those things on. In robot mode, you have to loosen the wing hinges as they will break the soft plastic catches if you don't, yet once you loosen them, they are not secured to the body well. Initially I grew to like the robot mode appearance, but as time went by, the high mounted head along with the skinny limbs and barrel chest throw off the look. This is the weakest of the new Universe Ultra molds, and one I wouldn't really reccomend.

Flint · 01-04-2009, 12:16 AM

I'm happy with both Energon Galvy and my g1 reissue so I passed on Universe Galvy. But now that I hear the complaints I'm glad I did.

TFW2005 · 01-04-2009, 05:11 AM

Originally posted by: linthart @ TFW2005.com

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Hi Guys. Does anyone here store their Max's inside detolfs? I'm in the midst of selling my...

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Sol Fury · 01-04-2009, 10:26 AM

He's probably my least favourite of the entire Universe series. A large part comes from how unstable he feels, and on mine at any rate, the head likes to drop into the body. It's just loose.

Ktulu · 01-04-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Optimus Scourge

I didn't know laffo did customs! Get to posting that in the creative forum, man, that is preyy nice!.

Thanks. I usually don't fuss much about this or that not being "G1 accurate" - anymore - but he had so many sculpted elements in his robot mode that were definitely cued from the old design that weren't properly highlighted so I figured I'd bring em out.

The orange had to go, at any rate.

TFW2005 · 01-04-2009, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by: kwickstrike @ TFW2005.com

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this thread has probably been done before. i personally cant seem to find it, so i decided to start...

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TFW2005 · 01-05-2009, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by: NemesisBruticus @ TFW2005.com

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I pick wheeljack (armada) because 1.we need more armada universe figures.2 armada awesome 3. he's a...

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01-03-2009, 12:19 PM	#551
trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	Just got him yesterday and OMFG what an awesome figure! Excellent update of the G1 character and brilliant execution of the Targetmaster gimmick. Highly recommended. Hopefully, he is only the beginning and we see more new-mold TM's in the future, as well as Headmasters. __________________

01-03-2009, 12:59 PM	#552
trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	I haven't heard of any specifically. So far, I've had no trouble finding them all eventually. __________________

01-03-2009, 01:21 PM	#553
trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	Let's see... Colors: the red is more of an orange-ish shade and the blue is brighter. The gray on the trailer is lighter as well. These are possibly an attempt to better match cartoon colors. Mold: short stacks and longer missiles (safety laws), reinstalled launching gimmick for Roller (removed for TRU reissue), blue Roller (TRU's was gray). There are other smaller differences, but mostly in the construction and not really noticable unless you're specifically looking for them. __________________

01-03-2009, 03:58 PM	#554
Optimus Scourge Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Taxachusetts Posts: 1,587	Got some time to fiddle with him, he is really nice. Much improved feel to the toy versus the shoddy plastic used in the first few waves. Cyclonus feels very sturdy, and everything locks into place nicely! Very happy I picked him up __________________

01-03-2009, 04:11 PM	#555
Flint Turd Ferguson Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pit, Staten Island, NY Posts: 800	What a drastic improvement over the original Cyclonus figure. __________________ Help a brotha out.. buy my stuff