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.
Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics
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Dec 15, 2008 at 9:56pm CST
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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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Comment by Dark Ops
Dec 15, 2008
It's just a repainted Silverbolt head, but it's close enough to Darkwing that it's more an observation than a complaint.
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Comment by GetterDragun
Dec 15, 2008
Now I'm glad to have Universe Dreadwind...this repaint is awesome!
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Comment by DoubleOScorpio
Dec 15, 2008
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?
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Comment by Swiftpaw
Dec 15, 2008
They could probably find another military themed former Micromaster to repaint Onslaught as to go with Dropshot and Stormcloud.
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Comment by Loki God Of Mischief
Dec 15, 2008
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.
Grindcore from IDW's Transformers: Revelation series (which is actually 4 different issues of Spotlight)
http://transformers.wikia.com/wiki/Grindcore_(G1)
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)
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Comment by robofreak
Dec 15, 2008
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?
I'd actually like to see a G2 inspired Onslaught.
Also, does anyone know when we can expect to see this on shelves?
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Comment by Firebird
Dec 15, 2008
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.
I had no interest at all in Silverbolt, But I really want to buy Darkwing. Amazing what a repaint can do to a mold.
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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.
Comment by Point
Dec 15, 2008
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.
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Comment by El Duque
Dec 15, 2008
Already have Dreadwind from the GoD set, most likely pass on this one. Looks nice though.
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I can't remember, have they done a Hardhead yet?
Comment by YoImLegend
Dec 15, 2008
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?
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Comment by Rodimus_NZ
Dec 15, 2008
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 
actually make it a nice blend of blue, black and grey instead of straight blue so he looks bland
actually make it a nice blend of blue, black and grey instead of straight blue so he looks bland
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Comment by Dreadwinglord
Dec 15, 2008
One of the more neon tformers, I like it.
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Comment by Oilspill
Dec 15, 2008
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:
Or this:
http://www.tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Darkwing/darkwing.htm
The head is a fairly good match, but I'd have preferred if it looked more like this:
Or this:
http://www.tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Darkwing/darkwing.htm
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Comment by Supreme Convoy
Dec 16, 2008
Very cool! Darkwing was one of the first Transformers I ever had.
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Comment by Mkall
Dec 16, 2008
Hot damn I want one!
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Comment by Dead Metal
Dec 16, 2008
That looks just like that digibash from the alspark!
I like it, must have it.
I like it, must have it.
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Comment by Savage
Dec 16, 2008
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.
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Comment by Stormrider
Dec 16, 2008
Too bad they didn't give him a real visor. But if Darkwing can hook up with Dreadwind - I'm sold.
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Comment by Blurrz
Dec 16, 2008
Brilliant. Just freaking brilliant.
