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News Credits: 1 · by **iron maniac** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 4:59 am

OK here's some pics I took of the super-rare G1 accurate Cylonus and Wheelie figures.

First Cyclonus:

Robot Mode:

Jet Mode with landing gear down:

Great shot of Cyclonus and Classics Megatron:

Cyclonus and his running buddy Scourge:

Cyclonus and Botcon Thrust:

Wheelie in robot mode:

Wheelie in car mode:

Wheelie with Classics Skyfire:

Wheelie with Cybertron Blurr and custom Classics Cliffjumper:

More to come.....

News Credits: 972 · by **i_amtrunks** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 5:04 am

Cyclonus is smaller than I thought, and Wheelie is larger than I thought.

Thanks for the pics.

by **Bonger** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 5:15 am

i_amtrunks wrote:Cyclonus is smaller than I thought, and Wheelie is larger than I thought.

Thanks for the pics.

Cyclonus fits in perfectly with the Classics/Titaniums.

Wheelie is a PERFECT fit with the MP line. I am eagerly awaiting an MP Grimlock so that I can throw Wheelie on top of him.

These were actually not that expensive when they first came out, like 80 bucks. I think about 2 months ago, a couple of dingdongs on ebay drove the bidding on a pair of these up to 450ish. Some people have more money than brains, lol.

Anyway, the price is settling down. Wheelie has been listed regularly on ebay recently for 125-150.

If I recall theres 78? of each of these so far.

Some criticisms: The alt modes on these are questionable. Wheelie, is way too blocky. Cyclonus is very loose in alt mode and kinda seems to fall apart. Maybe its just mine?

Heres a link to the guys website. Check out the amazing Powerglide and almost as impressive Octane.

http://jizaitoys.seesaa.net/

News Credits: 1 · by **iron maniac** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 5:33 am

Bonger wrote:Wheelie is a PERFECT fit with the MP line. I am eagerly awaiting an MP Grimlock so that I can throw Wheelie on top of him.

That would be awesome.

Bonger wrote:These were actually not that expensive when they first came out, like 80 bucks. I think about 2 months ago, a couple of dingdongs on ebay drove the bidding on a pair of these up to 450ish. Some people have more money than brains, lol.

Right. When I bought mine they were VERY cheap compared to the CRAZY prices they are demanding now. I say wait, as the guy cranks more of these out the price will come down.

Bonger wrote:If I recall theres 78? of each of these so far.

Something like that, hes making them one at a time so they are coming along slowly.

by **Supercollider** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 5:37 am

I NEVER thought I this but that Wheelie looks great. Cyclonus looks better but Wheelie looks great.
*sits down breathing slowly and carefully*

by **Bonger** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 5:41 am

iron maniac wrote:
Bonger wrote:Some criticisms: The alt modes on these are questionable. Wheelie, is way too blocky. Cyclonus is very loose in alt mode and kinda seems to fall apart. Maybe its just mine?

I've heard that before too. Its strange, the joints on mine are tight almost too tight.

Hmm, its not a huge deal as I do not play with my figures. They are almost strictly always on display, and Cyclonus stands just fine. I am sincerely hoping he forgoes making anything else and jsut concentrates on all the minis as everyone of those would be a MP in its own right, scale and quality wise.

by **zemper** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 8:54 am

nice figs. :grin:

wish he coulda applied a more shinier paint app as they look like candies than real TFs.

btw, how much did you shell out for each fig?

by **megatroptimus** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 9:03 am

I was tempted back then, but they look too rubbery for me.

News Credits: 4 · by **Briggs** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 9:06 am

I wish to purchase a wheelie, where can i do this?

by **olokin** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:26 am

Were any of these figures released commercially? They don't seem to fit in any of the Transformers lines I know.

News Credits: 4 · by **Briggs** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:27 am

olokin wrote:Were any of these figures released commercially? They don't seem to fit in any of the Transformers lines I know.

It's an individual that makes them i believe

by **olokin** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:33 am

Briggs wrote:
olokin wrote:Were any of these figures released commercially? They don't seem to fit in any of the Transformers lines I know.

It's an individual that makes them i believe

Thanks for the prompt reply sir.

They are as good factory made though.

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:47 am

Congrats.

Very cool.

Not something I'd pick up personally, but I can appreciate the cool factor.

by **Decatron** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 12:39 pm

As a last resort I'd get that Cyclonus. But its unlikely that he's getting the modern treatment of Classics so i'll wait till he's cheaper.

by **zemper** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:15 am

hmmm...still no reply on the acquisition cost for each fig? :-?

News Credits: 1 · by **iron maniac** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:34 am

zemper wrote:hmmm...still no reply on the acquisition cost for each fig?

I paid $60 for Wheelie and $80 for Cyclonus, already assembled and painted.

News Credits: 1 · by **iron maniac** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 2:06 am

A new pic, Wheelie with Daniel:

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 3:07 am

In general, do these come assembled and painted? Or, are they kits? What is the plastic like?

News Credits: 1 · by **iron maniac** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 3:12 am

Stormrider wrote:Did you have to assemble them? If so, how difficult was it?

Came assembled and painted already so I wouldn't know how hard the assembly process is. They came with a guarantee card as well and production number. $60 for Wheelie and $80 for Cyclonus.

by **Bumblebee-otch** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 3:25 am

olokin wrote:
Briggs wrote:
olokin wrote:Were any of these figures released commercially? They don't seem to fit in any of the Transformers lines I know.

It's an individual that makes them i believe

Thanks for the prompt reply sir.

They are as good factory made though.

he MAKES these!?!? :shock:

woah

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 3:54 am

Bumblebee-otch wrote:
olokin wrote:
Briggs wrote:
olokin wrote:Were any of these figures released commercially? They don't seem to fit in any of the Transformers lines I know.

It's an individual that makes them i believe

Thanks for the prompt reply sir.

They are as good factory made though.

he MAKES these!?!?

woah

Yeah, he makes them which is why they are so expensive.

Does anyone know what the plastic quality is like? Is it on par with the Classics? Or is it more like mocel quality?

News Credits: 1 · by **iron maniac** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 3:59 am

Stormrider wrote:
Does anyone know what the plastic quality is like? Is it on par with the Classics? Or is it more like mocel quality?

Real thick, sturdy material. Not the same as Classics but just as sturdy.

News Credits: 4 · by **the purifyer** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 4:22 am

Very cool. I envy you so much!
One question: How did you get these so cheap?? Did you get them through webshop, Wonderfest, eBay or JizaiToys?

There's a Wheelie and Cycolnus on ebay right now going for $700 for the both of them. :shock:

Cheapest I've seen them is $125 ea.

News Credits: 1 · by **iron maniac** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 4:31 am

the purifyer wrote:Very cool. I envy you so much!
One question: How did you get these so cheap??

I bought them a while back when demand for them was about zero.
I bought them from a friend of mine overseas, he bought 2 sets from some guy he knew, kept one and sold me the other set. He bought them pre-assembled. The price he sold them to me for was only slightly higher than he bought them for, as far as he told me anyway.
I thought it was kinda high priced at the time, now look at the prices!