HOOK
Stock photos
Vehicle mode
Robot mode
Vehicle Mode
L:15.5cm (17.5cm incl. hook) W:7cm H:6.5cm
True to his G1 counterpart, CW Hook transforms into a predominantly lime green crane with a purple centre and windows, as well as a silver hook and headlights. Unlike the G1 toy, the rear crane operator's cabin section cannot swivel and the crane arm is not extendable, although it can swing up and down.
Transformation
* Swing out shin panels
* Flip feet out
* Separate front cab section and lower to complete legs. Connect shin tabs with slots in legs.
* Lower arms and flip fists out
* Lower rear vehicle section until it connects with back and rests above shoulders
Robot mode
H:18cm W:9.5cm D:11cm
Points of articulation: 15
Red visor aside, CW Hook is the most G1 toy accurate of the CW Constructicons, drawing more from the original toy's design than the simplified cartoon model. Then again, one could argue that the cartoon model was the most toy-accurate, so there's little need for HasTak designers to depart from the G1 toy's aesthetic. The lower legs are the biggest departure from Hook's G1 design, as the front section of the vehicle is now rearward facing instead of front facing. The robot mode presents a lot more colour than the vehicle, with more purple on the body, as well as red, black, gold and silver highlights throughout. Looking at Unite Warriors Glen, TakaraTOMY appear to have added some more silver highlights, most notably on the shins. I personally prefer the Hasbro version, although I can totally understand TakTOM's decision to give Glen silver shins, as it does make him more G1 cartoon accurate in appearance.
Overall
One of the best Voyagers to come out in a long time, and for the equivalent price of a Deluxe! Highly recommended.
I think that it may have been easier to do in order to allow Mixmaster to be an articulated figure in robot mode, and to form a solid and stable foot for Devastator.Originally Posted by philby
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