Generations? Thunderwing

[kup]

Optibotimus just posted his video review of 'Whatever Hasbro is calling the line now' Thunderwing.

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-...review-170872/

I am super impressed by the mold. It is an awesome tribute to the original which is one of my favorite toys from G1 and not just in looks but also it's engineering.

This mold is a must buy for me but I do feel that Hasbro's colors are lacking (too lite gray, 'shiny' cheap looking plastic) so I will wait to see what Takara-Tomy offers before I decide the version to buy.

Although Optibotimus didn't show it in his review, the toy comes with a 'drone' which is very similar to the 'jet' mode of the original toy's inner bot. I am pretty sure that some third party in the near future will probably produce a transforming version of this 'drone' very similar to the original inner bot.

You can see pics of the drone here:
http://www.toynova.com/showthread.ph...&p=931#post931

[SharkyMcShark]

More than easy pass.

Assume robot fetal position and fold backpack over head should not in 2010 be an acceptable transformation scheme. I got bitten by that one with Universe Silverbolt (which to add insult to injury was an Ultra sized mold with that simple a transformation) and am now wary.

[fatbot]

After that review, I'm sold! I will be getting him.

[kurdt_the_goat]

This guy certainly looks the part, and that chest cavity hiding the legs *is* clever, but i think as far as transforming value goes, you're not getting much bang for your buck.

That said, i think you can still find enjoyment despite simple transformations, if you know what you're getting into beforehand.

[GoktimusPrime]

...so... what used to be the inner robot is now the drone, and what was the drone (remote controllable outer shell) is now the robot!

[liegeprime]

Must get for me.

Now all we need are his troops - Quake, Spinister, Needlenose et al
As usual , shame its only a deluxe, but I'll take what I can rather than nuthin at all.

Addit: oh and a Matrix accessory!!

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

I like how close it is to his G1 counterpart. I wish the drone transformed in his Generations form though

[Paulbot]

Now all we need are his troops - Quake, Spinister, Needlenose et al
As usual , shame its only a deluxe, but I'll take what I can rather than nuthin at all.

I've said some of this before, but modify Darkmount into Quake, repaint Tomahawk as Spinister, and slightly modify Jetblade into Needlenose. There's already a Classics Crankcase, so just repaint Terradive as Windsweeper and ROTF Armorhide as Ruckus, and you're more than set. C'mon Hasbro!

[kup]

This guy certainly looks the part, and that chest cavity hiding the legs *is* clever, but i think as far as transforming value goes, you're not getting much bang for your buck.

Maybe the drone can fit in that cavity like the G1 toy did.

[snazzbot 101]

I just watched the review myself.

I have no significant connection to the character's fiction, or his orginal toy, but I am impressed.

It does make me wonder when older fans complain about the lack of complexity in transformation. Most of Gen 1 was literally Start-Change-Finish and I feel that the quick-changing between modes added much to the fun.

As an adult I do appreciate the complexity of modern transformations, but I can't help but think kids are missing out on something when it's more like Start-Swing-Switch-Not Panel 1A, Panel A1-Twist-Curl-Change-Wait Awhile-Breathe Deep-Restore Calm-Twirl-Inverse-Collapse-Finish.