nick1524 wrote:Thus making them neo; a modernized interpretation of the g1 versions.
Where Toyworld made g1 dinobots made by todays design possibilities.
Thus making them more cartoon accurate then the other.
The Dinobots are where "neo" gets thrown a curveball...
"neo" Bumblebee transforms into a Honda and then later into a Camaro.
"neo" Perceptor transforms into a half track.
"neo" Megatron turns into a tank.
"neo" Astrotrain transforms into a bullet train.
And so on...
But then
Fansproject Sludge turns into a Brontosaurus.
Fansproject Cubrar turns into a Triceratops.
Fansproject Volar turns into a Pterodactyl.
What happened to the "neo" alt modes ? I'm seeing G1 alt modes from Fansproject.
"Neo" is such a fan made term that can be left up to interpretation. Both official and 3rd party CHUG figures vary in the level of "neo" they present. One could argue that the classics Starscream mold is hardly "neo" other than a few slight changes to avoid a lawsuit from Lockheed Martin. But isn't it ironic that it came out in the same "neo" line that the other figures got their 80's alt mode "reimagined" ? At the end of the day it all boiled down to kids. Kids think F-15's are cool. Kids don't think VW Bugs are cool. Hasbro didn't invent the term "neo" but they definitely pioneered the concept. And they did it all in the name of selling more toys to kids who wouldn't buy 80's alt modes. That is why we have "neo". It has nothing to do with "reimagining" how the characters would look today. The concept just a pure marketing gimmick. One could even argue that the MP line is "neo" because unlike their vintage counterparts, they are highly articulated and boast more complex transformations.
"Neo" is a fan made term with so many possible interpretations. Unless we can find the fan who created the term and ask him WTF he meant, all interpretations are fair game.
If I was to say what constitutes "neo" for dinobots, I would say either AOE or FOC.
When I think of what's more of a G1 homage, I think both Toyworld and Fansproject fit the bill. But Toy world is a lot more vintage toy accurate with the blocky bodies and shiny chrome. Fansproject is kind of a combination of cartoon and toy accuracy with a touch of "neo". Just a touch like the average Hasbro Generations figure. Not full blown neo like FOC or AOE.