GoktimusPrime
27th April 2023, 09:58 PM
HOUND
Series - Retro
Sub-line - The Transformers The Movie
New/remould/redeco - Reissue of G1 Hound
Wave - N/A
Released here - Yes (Big W online exclusive)
Approximate Retail Price - $69
Approximate Size - 10.5cm
Allegiance - Autobot
Alt-mode - Mitsubishi Jeep J-59
Main Features/Gimmicks - TFTM-inspired deco
Main Colours - see above
Main Accessories - Hologram gun, machine gun, missile launcher^holder, x3 missiles, spare tyre, jerrycan
This toy is a reissue/redeco of 1984 Hound. Refer to cliffbee.com's G1 Hound review (https://www.cliffbee.com/hound.php) if you've been living on Gobotron for the last 39 years. :p This thread will focus on changes made.
https://i.ibb.co/vhYHG2B/retro-hound00.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/ynZkT3F/retro-hound01.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/XjGk0JZ/retro-hound02.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/f2NzvxZ/retro-hound03.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/cXqDQRh/retro-hound03a.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/8gsKnws/retro-hound05.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/jRd3Z6b/retro-hound06.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/qMhgfpc/retro-hound07.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/bPBhbYd/retro-hound08.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/7NRJZsm/retro-hound10.jpg
Pros
+ Colours look more like the cartoon (if that appeals to you)
+ Blue coloured eyes pop out well as opposed to the chromed silver eyes on chrome face on G1 Hound
+ Painted and tampographed decos > stickers, just so much. The forearm and rib stickers on my G1 Hound, TFC Hound and eHobby Detritus have never stuck properly and are always peeling off. Stickers suck.
+ Non-functioning missile launcher means that the missiles are the original size.
Cons
- The cartoony colours on Hound really make him look like a child's toy as opposed to an actual Jeep. This detracts from the "robot in disguise" play pattern.
- The whitish green winch and "Hasblow" grey on the mirrors, guns and missiles don't look great.
- Missile firing mechanism has been disabled (if that appeals to you)
Overall
Good on Hasbro for giving us something different with this reissue. TFC already gave us a G1-accurate reissue, and the "G1" toy shown my photos is my TFC (cos my actual G1 Hound is in quite worn condition :p). This toy isn't going to be everyone's cup of tea, but then again, that's why it's a limited online store exclusive, in'nit? :) Recommended if this deco appeals to you.
Series - Retro
Sub-line - The Transformers The Movie
New/remould/redeco - Reissue of G1 Hound
Wave - N/A
Released here - Yes (Big W online exclusive)
Approximate Retail Price - $69
Approximate Size - 10.5cm
Allegiance - Autobot
Alt-mode - Mitsubishi Jeep J-59
Main Features/Gimmicks - TFTM-inspired deco
Main Colours - see above
Main Accessories - Hologram gun, machine gun, missile launcher^holder, x3 missiles, spare tyre, jerrycan
This toy is a reissue/redeco of 1984 Hound. Refer to cliffbee.com's G1 Hound review (https://www.cliffbee.com/hound.php) if you've been living on Gobotron for the last 39 years. :p This thread will focus on changes made.
https://i.ibb.co/vhYHG2B/retro-hound00.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/ynZkT3F/retro-hound01.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/XjGk0JZ/retro-hound02.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/f2NzvxZ/retro-hound03.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/cXqDQRh/retro-hound03a.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/8gsKnws/retro-hound05.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/jRd3Z6b/retro-hound06.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/qMhgfpc/retro-hound07.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/bPBhbYd/retro-hound08.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/7NRJZsm/retro-hound10.jpg
Pros
+ Colours look more like the cartoon (if that appeals to you)
+ Blue coloured eyes pop out well as opposed to the chromed silver eyes on chrome face on G1 Hound
+ Painted and tampographed decos > stickers, just so much. The forearm and rib stickers on my G1 Hound, TFC Hound and eHobby Detritus have never stuck properly and are always peeling off. Stickers suck.
+ Non-functioning missile launcher means that the missiles are the original size.
Cons
- The cartoony colours on Hound really make him look like a child's toy as opposed to an actual Jeep. This detracts from the "robot in disguise" play pattern.
- The whitish green winch and "Hasblow" grey on the mirrors, guns and missiles don't look great.
- Missile firing mechanism has been disabled (if that appeals to you)
Overall
Good on Hasbro for giving us something different with this reissue. TFC already gave us a G1-accurate reissue, and the "G1" toy shown my photos is my TFC (cos my actual G1 Hound is in quite worn condition :p). This toy isn't going to be everyone's cup of tea, but then again, that's why it's a limited online store exclusive, in'nit? :) Recommended if this deco appeals to you.