Wait as second!

I just studied on Acid Storm: http://transformers.wikia.com/wiki/Acid_Storm

The character is NOT an Archer design but one of the nameless seekers that appeared in the G1 cartoon!

Then how come Archer in his interview clearly stated that the character was his own personal and unique creation? He made it seem as if the character was 100% his idea and not something with original G1 origins.

This revelation warms me up to the character side of the toy now although I don't particularly like the paint job, his legitimate G1 character origins make him a must buy.