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How's the quality of this 2-pack in comparison to their original Classics (Rodimus) and Universe (Cyclonus) releases? Considering the apparent shift in the production methods and materials due to increase in costs I assume the quality might be below par?
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Compared to their original releases, the BiS pack redecoes are cheap and nasty.Originally Posted by SkyWarp91
The quality of the plastics and paint definitely show cost cutting measures.
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Pros (+) and Cons (-):
+ Both toys feature more cartoon-like colours which may appeal to you if you have such a preference
- BiS Rodimus' lack of clear windows really sucks
+ The colours on Cyclonus are more consistent whereas Universe Cyclonus suffers from mismatching greys on the thighs.
+ Nightstick's colours are a definite improvement.
- Cyclonus' colours are less toy-accurate (and thus less accurate to his comic colours and the way he was coloured in The Rebirth as a Targetmaster)
+ Comes with the Matrix - same as the one that came with New Year Convoy, only a little bit shinier.
- The Matrix isn't 'compatible' with Hot Rod or Cyclonus. Unlike previous versions it doesn't come with a chain that can be used to sling over someone's neck (e.g. Universe/Henkei Galvatron).
+ Comes with a free bonus comic book!
- The comic book isn't very good. Boo's art doesn't suit G1 IMO and I can't believe Furman wrote it... (T_T)
IMO this set may be worth picking up if:
* It's on sale
* You don't already own previous versions of the moulds of the toys and/or the Matrix
I wouldn't recommend buying it at full price.
Here are some comparison photos:
Classics Rodimus (L) & BiS Rodimus (R)
Universe Cyclonus (L) & BiS Cyclonus (R)
Universe Nightstick (L) & BiS Nightstick (R)
New Year Convoy's Matrix (L) & BiS Matrix (R)
Last edited by GoktimusPrime; 25th March 2011 at 07:16 PM.
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Great revue Gok, I have the Bis pack now, still in box just waiting for the appropriate time to unbox. apparently the matrix fits in g1 prime? or so I hear.
I kind of agree with you on the colours, I like the uniformity of the Bis cyclonus but I really like the darker colours on the earlier cyclonus. Though you can't see through the window on hot rod I do like the more tv accurate paint job.
pros and cons, glad I got it cheap, also thinking about a second set to have an armada of cycloni, first army I've ever considered building.
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I've purchased quite a few of them (since they're now $25) not for Cyclonus or Rodimus, more for Nightstick - Targetmasters for everyone!
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Yeah it does.The previous versions of this Matrix could also be placed around a person or Transformer's neck because they came with a chain that could clip onto it - hence those two holes. New Year Convoy came with a big chain that could fit around a person's neck, Galvatron II's Matrix came with a little chain that could fit around a Transformer's neck.
Like so...
But the BiS Matrix doesn't come with any chain. Though you should be able to purchase one from a jewellery store I suppose... but of course, that's an additional purchase whereas the previous versions of the Matrix had the chains included.
"Chains and batteries sold separately."
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Saw this review of the BiS Cyclonus today and I don't see how anyone can say that theGenerationsUniverse one is colored to be more G1 toy accurate than the BiS one. TheGenerationsUniverse one is quite the monstrosity:
Last edited by jaydisc; 8th April 2011 at 09:45 AM.
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This is what I think of the paintjob on the Universe one...Saw this review of the BiS Cyclonus today and I don't see how anyone can say that the Generations one is colored to be more G1 toy accurate than the BiS one. The Generations one is quite the monstrosity:
BURN IT OMG BURN IT!!!!!!!!!!! MY EYES THE GOGGLES THEY DO NOTHING!!!!!
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Whoops. Where I wrote Generations, I of course meant Universe.
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While the grey on the Universe one is a bit bland, I do like the red highlights, I think they work really well in vehicle mode.
the BiS version is a little bit samey and washed out, though I do like the fact that there is no basic grey.
I'm yet to decide which is my primary favorite.
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