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Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 9:53 pm
by Down_Shift
Thanks to TF08.net for letting all of us, the fans, see our first images of Universe Darkwing in robot mode.

This figure is very well represented as a straight repaint of Universe Silverbolt into a great homage to G1 Darkwing. This is even better news for those that already have the pricey exclusive from the Botcon 2007 Games of Deception Set: Dreadwind.

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Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:01 pm
by YoImLegend
I. Like. This.

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:04 pm
by Dark Ops
It's just a repainted Silverbolt head, but it's close enough to Darkwing that it's more an observation than a complaint.

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:09 pm
by GetterDragun
Now I'm glad to have Universe Dreadwind...this repaint is awesome!

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:17 pm
by DoubleOScorpio
Yes - this is a repaint that I can get behind. I wonder when it will come out? Should we expect to see an Onslaught repaint to keep this figure company in the cases? Any thoughts on who Onslaught could be repainted into?

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:25 pm
by Swiftpaw
They could probably find another military themed former Micromaster to repaint Onslaught as to go with Dropshot and Stormcloud.

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:28 pm
by Loki God Of Mischief
Wow he looks amazing for a straight repaint. He's a perfect homage to the original toy to boot. I'm considering trying to get Botcon Dreadwind even though my Silverbolt towers over my Jetfire.

wildscorpio67 wrote:Yes - this is a repaint that I can get behind. I wonder when it will come out? Should we expect to see an Onslaught repaint to keep this figure company in the cases? Any thoughts on who Onslaught could be repainted into?


Grindcore from IDW's Transformers: Revelation series (which is actually 4 different issues of Spotlight)
http://transformers.wikia.com/wiki/Grindcore_(G1)

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:30 pm
by robofreak
I've been thinking if they would remold Onslaughts head for Prime, he would make a great body for War Within Prime. Just a thought.

I'd actually like to see a G2 inspired Onslaught.

Also, does anyone know when we can expect to see this on shelves?

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:32 pm
by Firebird
It's kinda funny.

I had no interest at all in Silverbolt, But I really want to buy Darkwing. Amazing what a repaint can do to a mold.

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:37 pm
by Point
Firebird wrote:It's kinda funny.

I had no interest at all in Silverbolt, But I really want to buy Darkwing. Amazing what a repaint can do to a mold.


Amazing or not, I thought the same about Powerglide/Stormcloud and now my Classics 'Cons have another flyer while my 'Bots don't. But I like Silverbolt, so at first I said, "Hell no!" like most repaints, but now I say, "Well, maybe." Looks kinda good. :-?

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:40 pm
by El Duque
Already have Dreadwind from the GoD set, most likely pass on this one. Looks nice though.

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:44 pm
by YoImLegend
wildscorpio67 wrote:Yes - this is a repaint that I can get behind. I wonder when it will come out? Should we expect to see an Onslaught repaint to keep this figure company in the cases? Any thoughts on who Onslaught could be repainted into?


I can't remember, have they done a Hardhead yet?

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 11:08 pm
by Rodimus_NZ
yeah they could repaint Onslaught as Hardhead, doesnt he look alot like his ATV mode in the IDW comics after all? And repaint Powerglide as Tailwind, except dont do a crappy job of it :P actually make it a nice blend of blue, black and grey instead of straight blue so he looks bland

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 11:43 pm
by Dreadwinglord
One of the more neon tformers, I like it.

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics

PostPosted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 11:51 pm
by Oilspill
Hmm.. while I'd love to bolster my Decepticon ranks, I think he's just going to look to similar to Silverbolt to justify.

The head is a fairly good match, but I'd have preferred if it looked more like this:
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Or this:
http://www.tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Darkwing/darkwing.htm

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics

PostPosted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 12:07 am
by Supreme Convoy
Very cool! Darkwing was one of the first Transformers I ever had.

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics

PostPosted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 12:23 am
by Mkall
Hot damn I want one!

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics

PostPosted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 12:52 am
by Dead Metal
That looks just like that digibash from the alspark!

I like it, must have it.

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics

PostPosted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 1:20 am
by Savage
As a kid, I had Dreadwind, but never managed to get Darkwing. Apparently Universe is trying to put me in the exact reverse situation. I feel an ebay purchase of BotCon Dreadwind coming on.

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics

PostPosted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 2:38 am
by Stormrider
Too bad they didn't give him a real visor. But if Darkwing can hook up with Dreadwind - I'm sold.

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics

PostPosted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 3:32 am
by Blurrz
Brilliant. Just freaking brilliant.

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics

PostPosted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 3:55 am
by Sledge
Pretty damn nice repaint. Could easily be tempted by this one.

As for a repaint of Onslaught, a Flak would be really nice to go with Overload.

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics

PostPosted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 5:05 am
by NuclearConvoy
Well, slap me with a halibut!
That actually really looks like him!

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics

PostPosted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 5:40 am
by DevastaTTor
Definitely not my cup of tea here. But I don't like the mold to begin with so no big surprise.

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics

PostPosted: Tue Dec 16, 2008 6:24 am
by Cyber Bishop
I like that.. I passed on treadbolt BUT I will nab this one.