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by **Dr. Richtofen** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 10:07 am

i recently found that sky lynx is on sale at BBTS for 40 bucks, as opposed to $90. should i get it? i am likiing the look, but how big is it? any opinions? :???:

by **The Arc** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 10:32 am

he's a good size transformer.Long then prime and his trailer and taller then most G1 figures.I too bought him months ago when he was $40.Best money I've spent on a transformer reissue

News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 11:45 am

I enjoy him. He's close enough to stand with my neo-G1 line (IMO of course).

He's larger than you'd expect.

by **Dr. Richtofen** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 12:33 pm

How big is he compared to ROTF devatsator? the big guy needs someone his size to fight! (unicron too!)
:-(

P.S. this would be my first G1 toy, reissue or otherwise

by **3.8TransAM** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 12:48 pm

Good figure and good size as well.

Bird and Lynx form together so its fairly tall and large figure

Have mine from back in the day and didnt hesitate grabbing an Encore one cheap from BBTS just like your waiting on

News Credits: 7 · by **Chaoslock** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 1:02 pm

Get it!!!

Seriously, one of the best G1 TFs I've seen and I have. Not too tall (about 1,5* the average deluxe robot mode in combined "robot" mode), but long (from nose to tail about cyb supreme Starscreams size).

Skylynx is a fun toy, and his walking/rolling ability is fun too.

News Credits: 97 · by **Savage** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 3:22 pm

About eight inches tall and 14 inches from tip of nose to tip of tail. Great figure. I have a G1 Sky Lynx, and he's loads of fun. Not sure if the Encore version includes the walking feature, but if it does, it adds even more fun and playability. In short, Sky Lynx is a great addition to any TF collection.

News Credits: 1 · by **Hairball178** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 4:26 pm

Let's put it this way:

1. I've just seen this thread literally seconds ago.

2. I heard Sky Lynx was $40.

3. I'm buying it.

News Credits: 2 · by **Skyfire77** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 5:11 pm

Gravemind wrote:How big is he compared to ROTF devatsator? the big guy needs someone his size to fight! (unicron too!)

P.S. this would be my first G1 toy, reissue or otherwise

Here's a few reference pics:

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Website · by **RK_Striker_JK_5** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 6:10 pm

I have him and like him. Pretty neat toy.

by **Dr. Richtofen** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 9:02 pm

Skyfire77 wrote:
Gravemind wrote:How big is he compared to ROTF devatsator? the big guy needs someone his size to fight! (unicron too!)

P.S. this would be my first G1 toy, reissue or otherwise

Here's a few reference pics:
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this is what i got instead: ANIMATED HAUL!

ULTRA MAGNUS
BLITZWING
SAMURAI PROWL!
these guys have been on my list for awile, and seenig them sealed the deal. $75! what a steal for three great toys!

by **IceWilly** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 10:31 pm

I've been watching Encore Sky Lynx for a long time. I had him pre-ordered at original price way back when. Cancelled that. Considered getting him when he dropped to 60$, still held back.

Saw him on sale for like 30$ from TF source a few weeks ago, ALMOST caved but still decided against it. While he is a good size figure, and a G1 character... I just think the toy is lame. Not much transforming to him, the Lynx section is just meh and a blue block of plastic with limbs. He just doesn't do anything for me, so even 30$ for a G1 reissue is apparently still too much for me.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 4:24 am

YES! Get him! To quote Serpentor....."This I command!" Or regret forever your fence sitting at letting him get a way. He looks a bit hookey but hey.....it's G1! It's also improved over the original with added paint apps on the Lynx version and the Dinobird mouth.

News Credits: 3 · by **Kibble** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:08 am

IceWilly wrote: While he is a good size figure, and a G1 character... I just think the toy is lame. Not much transforming to him, the Lynx section is just meh and a blue block of plastic with limbs. He just doesn't do anything for me, so even 30$ for a G1 reissue is apparently still too much for me.

Would have to agree. I thought he was pretty cool as a kid for some reason, but now I just find it stupid and cheesy looking. And I imagine I'd have more fun (for 5 minutes or so) with the walking gimmick than transforming the toy itself.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 7:54 pm

The figure/toy that got a way syndrome........sigh. Regret it you will if you don't buy it now. Don't listen to them nay sayers.......US$30 + is a steal for an Encore Skylynx.

by **Alex Jones** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 3:17 pm

fenrir72 wrote:The figure/toy that got a way syndrome........sigh. Regret it you will if you don't buy it now. Don't listen to them nay sayers.......US$30 + is a steal for an Encore Skylynx.

that's what i am waiting for.

by **Alex Jones** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 3:21 pm

Skyfire77 wrote:
Gravemind wrote:How big is he compared to ROTF devatsator? the big guy needs someone his size to fight! (unicron too!)

P.S. this would be my first G1 toy, reissue or otherwise

Here's a few reference pics:
IMG_0957.JPG

IMG_0958.JPG

IMG_0959.JPG

IMG_0961.jpg

thanks for the picture. How does he compare with the Leader ROFT Prime or Megatron?

News Credits: 1 · by **Hairball178** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 5:52 pm

I got him in the mail a couple of days ago...I'm just in awe of him walking across the floor. If I had this when I was a kid it would've blown my mind...

...and my cat's, come to think of it. I've noticed that pets are never thrilled with stuff like this.

by **IceWilly** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 7:49 pm

so after commenting that no amount of money was worth it... I finally picked him up for 30$ from TF source. Basically only because I already had stuff being shipped to me, and since I want all G1 characters and he is in a lot of S3 episodes I got him. I will probably hate him, but at least I got him for 30 before i missed the boat entirely

News Credits: 1 · by **Hairball178** » Sun Jan 03, 2010 9:22 pm

You timed it just right, because I just checked their site again for Encore/Reissue prices and Sky Lynx is outta stock now.

News Credits: 2 · by **Skyfire77** » Sun Jan 03, 2010 11:50 pm

Hairball178 wrote:I got him in the mail a couple of days ago...I'm just in awe of him walking across the floor. If I had this when I was a kid it would've blown my mind...

...and my cat's, come to think of it. I've noticed that pets are never thrilled with stuff like this.

Especially if you set up races between Sky Lynx, Omega Supreme and Trypticon.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 3:04 am

@Icewilly, how's it feel to own one now? I doubt you'll regret it......in fact, you're probably jumping with joy.......that's the magic of G1. :lol:

by **IceWilly** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 4:05 am

Well I don't have him yet, but I know what to expect at least. Its just one of those things where I don't think he'll get remade in a classics line, so if I want the character this is my only option. At 30$, we'll see!

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 6:23 am

Once it arrives, it will be like "a kid opening his X-mas presents moment". Skylynx and all his stiff G-1 blockiness.You won't regret it IceWilly.

News Credits: 15 · by **Ravage XK** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 8:15 am

I wasnt sure about Sky Lynx but ordered him anyway as I wanted to add to my G1 collection.

There is something about Sky Lynx that is just fun. Its chunky and simple and makes you feel 10 again.

Well worth it IMHO.