Pics of the new Protectobots and Cyclonus up on TFW2005
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-...images-182112/
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-...tobots-182109/
Pics of the new Protectobots and Cyclonus up on TFW2005
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-...images-182112/
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-...tobots-182109/
As I had noted in another topic, Cyclonus, looks like a whole new toy... from the top of its jet mode and even the robot mode, you'd be forgiven to think that it was a new mould
The same with First Aid and Streetwise with their vehicle modes.
I was not too keen to get Cyclonus when it was first suggested to be using the Silverbolt mould, but now seeing it, I really want that jet mode. :D
Yeah, if it had a sharp silver bit pointing out the front of the nosecone it would be so like the animated movie it would be scary! As it is it's just a beautiful looking representation :DQuote:
Originally Posted by griffin
I still prefer my Henkei Cyclonus, but this new one is still worth having. The Protectobots look great except for the missiles on Blades' rescue helicopter mode.
Going from strength to strength. Whoever has been given the free reign to create these figures is doing a top notch job.
Cyclonus looks cool, but I really would have like to see his IDW samurai look, hoping someone else will make that Cyclonus some day.
Combiner Wars/Generations: Voyager Class - Cyclonus
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92fPx0CEAEOvnY.jpg https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92fPXACYAEmUju.jpg
- I am a BIG proponent of Cyclonus (Except for his Unicron Trilogy incarnation) and whilst I'm glad he's receiving the modern Voyager treatment he's ALWAYS deserved, I must say I'm kind of under whelmed by this CW/Gens Voyager Silverbolt Retool/Repaint Hasbro is offering :(
- Cyclonus looks real good in Alt mode, but his Bot mode is just a pass & I remain in hope for an MP... Although, having learned that he forms "Galvatronus" by having Galvatron's head & chest for a combined mode? - I'm slowly coming around. :o
Combiner Wars/Generations: Voyager Class - Hotspot
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92dzjeCAAAdZy6.jpg https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92dzxxCEAInPRt.jpg
- CW/Gens Voyager Hotspot looks pretty damn nice, loving the update and the colour placement, should it not vary ;), is entirely spot-on. :)
- Looking closer at the pics however, it'd seem Hotspot is gonna have some hollowness that'll likely be contentious. :o
- TOTALLY got to get a Car Robots/R.i.D Optimus Prime out of this one! :cool:
Combiner Wars/Generations: Deluxe Class - Blades
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92kGEvCQAAwLzH.jpg https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92kGE5CMAAV7V3.jpg
- Blades looks GREAT and is exactly what I was hoping for/expecting out of a modern take of that character/vehicle. :)
- The CW/Gens Helicopter mold was very clearly designed to get A LOT of use & versatility is definitely its strong point as it'll see at least 4 uses, including the Fan-voted Combiner limb ;) - I very much look forward to adding CW/Gens Blades to my army :D
Combiner Wars/Generations: Deluxe Class - First-Aid
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92nHeWCMAAYXuO.jpg https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92nHiLCEAAjpuN.jpg
- OH MAN! :O - First-Aid seems to of been transferred out to the Bush & has adopted an Alt mode to suit! - CW/Gens Deluxe First-Aid is BADASS! :eek::D
- The Head sculpt of First-Aid looks ripped right out of the IDW comics, but with an Alt mode robust enough to take some flak if required. ;)
- First-Aid is an Ambo with an odd instrument choice but with a Bush-Bashin' Alt mode like that? - WGAF? :D
Combiner Wars/Generations: Deluxe Class - Streetwise
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92p4DhCUAEaMDh.jpg https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92p4LMCAAAl6h6.jpg
- Streetwise is probably the guy who needed a modern take on his engineering the most as his G1 transformation, whilst different, was odd to say the least. :o
- Streetwise seems to solve all of his issues whilst looking much more integrated into the Protectobot aesthetic, especially as he wasn't a "Block-head" ;)
- Continuing the brilliance of these updates. :)
Combiner Wars/Generations: Deluxe Class - Rook
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92rbYqCEAEwPiJ.jpg https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92rbcbCUAABnDZ.jpg
- Now, the "New Recruit" to the CW/Gens Protectobots, going by the name of Rook, is such a superb addition to their ranks as I've often been told by my Father, a 20 year Veteran Rescue Ambulance Officer, that Emergency Services (Ambos, Firies, SES etc.) REGULARLY required Police escort for many situations (Alcoholics/Druggos/The Mentally Disturbed) & whilst Streetwise's presence would be reassuring, sometimes you need a little more muscle! :D
- We had better get a Beast Machines/TF: Animated - Strika out of this mold! :eek:
Combiner Wars/Generations: Legends Class - Groove
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92tudGCEAI_6n6.jpg https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92tuVOCAAE3Qmi.jpg
- WHOA! :eek: - I am glad to see the smaller scale being employed with CW/Gens Legends Groove, his Motorcycle Alt mode is a total love-letter to Anime-based Bikes (Mospeada & Akira come to mind) but Groove in Bot mode has ended up being one LANKY motherf***er! :p
- Groove has a sweet Alt mode, but his Bot mode is holding onto the last vestiges of his former height! :p:D
Combiner Wars/Generations: Combiner Class - "Protectobot" Defensor
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92iDRUCEAEVmbZ.jpg https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B92iDRVCYAEvyVe.jpg
- Oh hell yeah! - CW/Gens Defensor look EXCELLENT as a modern take, I am totally down with a new member being brought in for Limb-duty and Groove being relegated to Chest Defence, as it's such a logical & elegant mitigation of the whole scale issue without going "Cybertronian". ;)
- THIS is a bloody worthy modern Defensor and worth everybody's attention, CW/Gens Combiners may have odd proportions but who cares when they look this awesome! :D
These are great. That's all I have to say!:)
All the individual Protectobots look great. Combined mode is a bit off though. He looks to fat, which is accentuated by those tiny feet.
I'm particularly a fan of Groove
Hursti thanks for mirroring the images for everyone on here to see :D
Groove looks a bit gangly to me, and Defensor's gun looks like it needs a bit of added chunkyness but overall, I think it's a cool set.
Absolutely loving the G1 heads on all of the CW figures!!