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Thu Apr 22, 2010 1:54 pm

Nice paint job. It would actually make a good "Classics Barricade" if you put a decepticon logo. But why would they print "AUTOBOT" on the windshield ??? That is beyond stupid looking. It's just tasteless on the part of the designer. Like if the figure was designed for toddlers...

News Credits: 241 · Thu Apr 22, 2010 1:58 pm

Rated X wrote:Nice paint job. It would actually make a good "Classics Barricade" if you put a decepticon logo. But why would they print "AUTOBOT" on the windshield ??? That is beyond stupid looking. It's just tasteless on the part of the designer. Like if the figure was designed for toddlers...

But it is G2 accurate...

News Credits: 1452 · Thu Apr 22, 2010 2:05 pm

Don't waste your time, he's said the same thing for Spark and Breakdown.

Thu Apr 22, 2010 2:44 pm

Blurrz wrote:Don't waste your time, he's said the same thing for Spark and Breakdown.

Youre right, I did say the same thing about the other two.

I base my statement on these beliefs:

1. The names on the figures looked stupid 20 years ago and they still look stupid today.

2. The idea of "Classics" line is supposed to be about improvement. Thats the reason for creating new figures rather than selling re-issues or knock offs of the 1990's molds. Most fans would consider removing the names a vast improvement.

3. How many fans would be outraged if they did not put the names ??? You could probally count them on one hand.

Honestly, Im no fan of G2. It was the classic example of "beating a dead horse". When G2 came out, most G1 fans including myself were in their teens and never knew G2 even existed. And the younger kids of that era werent feeling Transformers. They were more into Ninja Turtles and the introduction of 16 bit video games. So thats why G2 bombed. Now nothings wrong with a little retro. But sheesh...take off the silly names. Just keepin it real.

News Credits: 1452 · Thu Apr 22, 2010 2:48 pm

Your argument is fair, but the meaning of a homage is to be as close to the original as possible. I don't like the names either, but to be an authentic G2 homage, they've got to be there. While I'm all about being new and looking for change, Botcon's known for having the best repaints, and they aren't going to skim out on what they're doing - If they have to go big or go home.. they're going full blown G2. It doesn't matter if the mold they're repainting is from Classics, Armada, Energon, or Animated, they'll neuter it and use it however they want to.

Oh well, who displays Botcon figures in Alternate Mode? :KREMZEEK:

Thu Apr 22, 2010 3:05 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Rated X wrote:Nice paint job. It would actually make a good "Classics Barricade" if you put a decepticon logo. But why would they print "AUTOBOT" on the windshield ??? That is beyond stupid looking. It's just tasteless on the part of the designer. Like if the figure was designed for toddlers...

But it is G2 accurate...

I know it's just a picture and we don't know for certain, but can anyone tell if the missle launchers are removed? Streetwise doesn't have them at all, G1 or 2, but I'm curious if they're taking them off for Botcon.

On a related note, I like this figure. It's the first one from this set that I do like. Im not going or ordering it, so it doens't matter much at all, but I just wanted to say that this looks like a nice use of the mold, and I don't really care for this mold in general. I'd say a black Decepticon from this mold, I don't care if it's Barricade or if we don't have to perpetuate the movieverse in every other line then as someone else. But this is a snazzy mold in black.

News Credits: 241 · Thu Apr 22, 2010 3:07 pm

Dagon wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Rated X wrote:Nice paint job. It would actually make a good "Classics Barricade" if you put a decepticon logo. But why would they print "AUTOBOT" on the windshield ??? That is beyond stupid looking. It's just tasteless on the part of the designer. Like if the figure was designed for toddlers...

But it is G2 accurate...

I know it's just a picture and we don't know for certain, but can anyone tell if the missle launchers are removed? Streetwise doesn't have them at all, G1 or 2, but I'm curious if they're taking them off for Botcon.

Nope, the missile launchers are just folded back over the windshield in the back. Look closely and you may see the right one.

News Credits: 1082 · Thu Apr 22, 2010 3:10 pm

This doesn't look like Streewise in Bot mode, it looks like Dark Prowl, or Lucky Draw Prowl, or something.

I would have prefered to see them use the Breakdown head on this too. Sure it would make them look like twins, but maybe cooler...maybe not.

I'll be glad to have it, but I won't be sure what to 'call' it. So I guess it's Streetwise.

Thu Apr 22, 2010 3:11 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Dagon wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Rated X wrote:Nice paint job. It would actually make a good "Classics Barricade" if you put a decepticon logo. But why would they print "AUTOBOT" on the windshield ??? That is beyond stupid looking. It's just tasteless on the part of the designer. Like if the figure was designed for toddlers...

But it is G2 accurate...

I know it's just a picture and we don't know for certain, but can anyone tell if the missle launchers are removed? Streetwise doesn't have them at all, G1 or 2, but I'm curious if they're taking them off for Botcon.

Nope, the missile launchers are just folded back over the windshield in the back. Look closely and you may see the right one.

By Jove, you're right. I can see them through the window in vehicle mode. Thanks!

Thu Apr 22, 2010 3:26 pm

Slapping a big gaudy looking name sticker was also common with some car manufacturers in the early 90's, as was ridiculous G2-ish paint colors. Here's a '93 Tracker for example with a pink name on the side, and just the other day I saw a black one with pink and blue stickers.

News Credits: 2 · Thu Apr 22, 2010 3:52 pm

I have to side with all the posters who dig this, I am surprised people are crapping all over it.

I think the black police car paint job is sweet, and the waist light bar is awesome, cant please everyone I guess.

News Credits: 7 · Thu Apr 22, 2010 4:25 pm

Not bad... But for the moment, just call him Nemesis Prowl.

News Credits: 3 · Thu Apr 22, 2010 5:08 pm

It's funny most of the opinions are down on this fig...I think it's the first of the set that hasn't looked ridiculous.

Thu Apr 22, 2010 5:10 pm

Looks good but the whole theme thing this year just isn't me.

News Credits: 104 · Thu Apr 22, 2010 5:52 pm

This one looks pretty damn good.. Not enough to warrant me dropping the cash.

Thu Apr 22, 2010 6:06 pm

I Like it and so far is the only one from this set I want!

News Credits: 97 · Thu Apr 22, 2010 7:05 pm

I'm digging this. Colors are pretty cool, and I think the figure looks good in mostly black.

I am also now even further convinced that this will be repainted into Rapido for the free attendee figure.

News Credits: 129 · Thu Apr 22, 2010 7:13 pm

I like this a lot.

News Credits: 1082 · Thu Apr 22, 2010 7:26 pm

As my avatar can support, I'm trying to make myself all in for this fig.

News Credits: 198 · Thu Apr 22, 2010 8:59 pm

Very G2 accurate, but too boring for the rest of the set.

News Credits: 241 · Fri Apr 23, 2010 2:53 pm

OK, this is weird. Streetwise has now been renamed Streetstar, the name used for his Operation: Combination repaint. What is up with that, trademark fell through?

News Credits: 97 · Fri Apr 23, 2010 5:15 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:OK, this is weird. Streetwise has now been renamed Streetstar, the name used for his Operation: Combination repaint. What is up with that, trademark fell through?

Weird. I'd almost rather they found another name, any black car from G2, than make up something ridiculous.