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News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 11:27 am

Easily one of the heaviest-armed in the Deluxe class stands Hailstorm, named for him being able to launch 8 missiles upon the enemy. Genzhao of KOToys has managed to corner this bad boy for some very detailed photos. These images can all be seen here, although you have to register for a free forum account first.

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by **lbullock7** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 11:34 am

I am for sure getting this guy, he looks sweet! And I love seeing new molds like this one, I get so tired of seeing so many freakin repaints ah!

News Credits: 1235 · by **LOST Cybertronian** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 11:44 am

This looks like it could be one of my favorite deluxe figures. He just looks so badass.

News Credits: 6 · by **Jacob P. Galvatron** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 12:13 pm

A little disappointed about the missiles, but at least he isn't covered in kibble.

News Credits: 1 · by **Galvatron X** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 12:49 pm

Very, very chunky! I'm liking the giant-tread shoulders and the missle packs.

News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 12:49 pm

This guy is a wicked cool design. I can't wait to own him.

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 12:52 pm

Looks to be one of the Deluxe molds of the year. Really looking forward to this.

News Credits: 8 · by **Megatron Wolf** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 12:54 pm

This guy was in the ROTF game wasn't he? Does this mean we'll be seeing more game characters?

by **griftimus prime** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 12:56 pm

mine

by **PROWLERZ** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 1:41 pm

awwessssssssomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

News Credits: 37 · by **SlyTF1** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 1:57 pm

Bot mode remionds me of the Dewbot from the first movie. And those missile drones from the ROTF game. Which means awesome.

News Credits: 9 · by **Editor** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 2:21 pm

Wow, First I've heard of this guy, and I want one.

by **Valandar** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 2:44 pm

Overall design and especially the head design makes him kinda look like Brawl's shorter, chunkier little brother.

News Credits: 3600 · by **Seibertron** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 3:16 pm

I am extremely excited about this guy, which is odd since he's not an homage character or anything. Guess I feel the same way about him as I originally did Lockdown before he got any fiction.

by **Rated X** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 4:02 pm

Dissappointed...I thought with a name like "Hailstorm" for sure it would be a seeker or a movie take on the G1 lavender rainmaker. :-(

The vechicle mode is cool though, I might be interested if I could see a pic of the real vechicle from the cold world era. Im tired of seeing tanks made up that never really existed like the old deluxe Bludgon mold and silimar voyager class mold used in the classics line.

by **Hal7300** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 4:05 pm

Seibertron wrote:I am extremely excited about this guy, which is odd since he's not an homage character or anything.

Isn't he an homage to G2 Mindset?

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 4:18 pm

Rated X wrote:Dissappointed...I thought with a name like "Hailstorm" for sure it would be a seeker or a movie take on the G1 lavender rainmaker.

The vechicle mode is cool though, I might be interested if I could see a pic of the real vechicle from the cold world era. Im tired of seeing tanks made up that never really existed like the old deluxe Bludgon mold and silimar voyager class mold used in the classics line.

Guess again;

Deluxe Bludgeon; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stryker
Voyager Bludgeon; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_90_Ky%C5%AB-maru

by **autobot-jolt** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 4:33 pm

Blurrz wrote:Looks to be one of the Deluxe molds of the year. Really looking forward to this.

I think you left "best" out of that sentence. :lol:

Can anyone else see a BM Tankor redeco out of this?

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 4:42 pm

autobot-jolt wrote:
Blurrz wrote:Looks to be one of the Deluxe molds of the year. Really looking forward to this.

I think you left "best" out of that sentence.

Can anyone else see a BM Tankor redeco out of this?

Perhaps, but we're getting a Mindset repaint first.

by **Hal7300** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 4:42 pm

autobot-jolt wrote:Can anyone else see a BM Tankor redeco out of this?

Or Energon Demolisher?

News Credits: 2 · by **Stockade** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 7:51 pm

Totally awesome!! come on Hasbro bring more on like him....buying this one on site

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 8:07 pm

So huge firepower = arms practically dragging on the ground like an ape?

Not sure I like that.

by **Prime Riblet** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 9:49 pm

I like the overall look of the figure, but the gold treads and missiles hanging out of the back are a bit much for me. I love the name though. That is a solid choice for a name.

by **WheelJacked** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 9:57 pm

I think I may be alone on this one, but the pics have definitely soured me on this guy. He's much too ape-like for my tastes, not to mention being far too squat and bulky. It's a pass for me. I was really looking forward to this guy too.