Classicsverse Silverbolt: just a dog or a complete turd?

[Kyle]

Looks close to that comic one to me.

Also is it just me, or does it look like they forgot to fold the outside wings back? Looks hinged to me there.

Looking down on the plane mode, I don't think the main wings are foldable. The hinges we see underneath the main wings in bot mode are for the vertical stablising wings.

[MV75]

Drat, I was hoping that wasn't it and it was double hinged.

Ah well, I'll continue to call it Angel-bolt then.
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[dirge]

Silverbolt - especially one trying to stick to comic/cartoon appearance - was always going to be a plane with a robot tucked underneath. While I'm not saying that's ideal, I'm perfectly happy with what I've seen of this toy so far. It does what it should - look like Silverbolt in both modes.

[jaydisc]

I agree. While the transformation may suck, I do believe that both modes look good.

I detest all electronics in TFs.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I was wondering if anyone else would notice how the Universe Silverbolt is just a two-peice jet with the robot bits hidden underneath. Similar to Targetmaster Needlenose.
So much hype on this figure with AU Toyfair, and a really nice jet mode, but the conversion and robot mode are disappointing.
Will still get it though...

I think I prefer the cardboard version...

But to be fair they've been incorporating gimmicks into large 'formers for years.
G1 had plenty of large bots with lights and sound gimmicks.

But did they get in the way of transformation so much? Plus with technology today more should be able to be done to make it a better toy.

I have to admit that I am getting tired of Tfs with electonics, but all it is is a lame noise gimmick. Energon Voyagers were bad for that(Mirage for example). I would rather have some appropriate gimmick that didn't need massive batteries (maybe lighty eyes/weapon).

One thing I disliked about CYB Optimus was that for the two light gimmicks he had, it took 2 AA Batteries that completely upset the balance. Surely they could've used smaller batteries?!?!?!?

[dirge]

I don't mind electronic gimmicks perse, but I find many of Hasbro's gimmicks are generic, lazy inclusions. They have a strong tendency to cause the Transformer by be simpler in detail and/or transformation than you would otherwise expect. I avoid Transformers designed around a battery/speaker box.

_Good_ electronic gimmicks seem to be rare post Beast Wars (which used them sparingly).

[STL]

I don't mind electronic gimmicks perse, but I find many of Hasbro's gimmicks are generic, lazy inclusions. They have a strong tendency to cause the Transformer by be simpler in detail and/or transformation than you would otherwise expect. I avoid Transformers designed around a battery/speaker box.

I'm w/ Dirge here. Not a hater but they do have a tendency to pervert the quality of TF.

As for Silverbolt, I do agree I am severely disappointed by the transformation. But as Jaydisc pointed out both modes do look really good and the head sculpt is just a winner. That tips the toy to a very decent toy.

If this wasn't G1 Silverbolt though I doubt I'd be as generous. I am curious as to what they'll use this as repaint though. And as Griffin touched upon, Needlenose came to mind.

[i_amtrunks]

I'm fine with electronics, as long as they are used sparingly, but why oh why does Hasbro think that the sounds grabs they use need to be set upon such easy to set off triggers?

Silverbolt looks nice enough for me to want him, although he will probably be one of the last Classics figures I'll get.

[1orion2many]

I can make my own Pwooooo Pwoooo sounds thank you, I don't need any electronic gimmicks to help me be an idiot.

[Kyle]

I can make my own Pwooooo Pwoooo sounds thank you, I don't need any electronic gimmicks to help me be an idiot.

Making the sounds yourself is also more fun...