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News Credits: 665 · by **Skowl** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 1:26 pm

Tformers.com has posted new images of the new Transformers Universe figures in-package. To see images of Cheetor, Hound (w./ Ravage) and Cyclonus (w./Targetmaster Nightstick), click the links below:

Cheetor
Hound
Cyclonus

News Credits: 23 · by **Prime Evil** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 1:34 pm

Man, I'm just not feeling the paint apps on these promos. *sighs* I'll pick up Cyclonus, just cause he's one of my favorite characters, but I think I might eventually import the Henkei version of him and Hound.

News Credits: 1 · by **Solrac333** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 1:34 pm

Hound and Cyclonus! YESSS! :grin:

by **Malikon** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 1:36 pm

They're Beautiful!! I'm loving Hound and coming with Ravage, while odd, is awesome on top of awesome!

News Credits: 665 · by **Skowl** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 1:42 pm

I've ragged on the new Classics/Universe 2.0 line for awhile now, but I must admit, some of the new figures look pretty damn awesome.

Hound is really cool, but Cyclonus... damn, that is one of the coolest TF figures I've seen in years. Probably the first Classics figure I'll actually buy.

by **Robot4762** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 1:43 pm

The only reason I'm getting hound is ravage.

News Credits: 1 · by **Repair Bay** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 1:55 pm

The packaging only makes these things look so much more tempting. I can't wait for them to be out! Also, I'm glad they put the Maximal logo on Cheetor's packaging though I wish they'd done it next to the logo.

by **Terra Verticon** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 1:56 pm

Why is it that Ravage has the head of a bird (lazerbeak-ish) instead of a panther?

News Credits: 3 · by **Dread_Wing** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 1:58 pm

They look great. I bet the Henkei versions will be nicer colours, but those are good enough for me. Bring on the 25th anniversary! I wonder if they will put out a Grimlock for the 25th anniversary line?

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:00 pm

Pretty good.

Every time I see Cheetor I like him more.

I'm assuming will see more Beastwars character updates if they went to the trouble of adding the "Beastwars Series" label to the box. hopefully will see a new Rhinox and Rattrap.

Cyclonus definitely needs some more paint apps. Hopefully Takara will produce a better looking one.

News Credits: 5 · by **Sledge** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:04 pm

Oh god, I want Hound and Cyclonus. I almost want Cheetor, maybe just so the proper Transformers can beat the crap out of him.

by **Malikon** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:23 pm

Sledge wrote:Oh god, I want Hound and Cyclonus. I almost want Cheetor, maybe just so the proper Transformers can beat the crap out of him.

lmao.

thanks man. :grin:

News Credits: 7 · by **Omega Charge** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:26 pm

I don't know, all three look nice!

News Credits: 5 · by **Sledge** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:31 pm

Malikon wrote:lmao.

thanks man.

Been like 12 years, and I still can't get past TRUKK NOT MUNKY.

News Credits: 4 · by **Bumblethumper** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:44 pm

Hey, anyone notice they're calling Hound and Cyclonus "Generation 1 Series", rather than "Classics Series" like figures in earlier waves of Universe.

I guess it's with the introduction of the Beast Wars and Armada characters. They don't want to make the distinction that those were not classic.

News Credits: 9 · by **Zeds** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:48 pm

After viewing the final in package pics I feel disappointed with this line all of a sudden. I believe it is because these figures are plastic (new) trying to be metal (old) figures. Sigh.....wishes for the days of G1 again! I really do.

News Credits: 5 · by **Sledge** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:52 pm

Zeds wrote:After viewing the final in package pics I feel disappointed with this line all of a sudden. I believe it is because these figures are plastic (new) trying to be metal (old) figures. Sigh.....wishes for the days of G1 again! I really do.

http://www.shortpacked.com/d/20060607.html

by **Robot4762** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:53 pm

Sledge wrote:
Zeds wrote:After viewing the final in package pics I feel disappointed with this line all of a sudden. I believe it is because these figures are plastic (new) trying to be metal (old) figures. Sigh.....wishes for the days of G1 again! I really do.

http://www.shortpacked.com/d/20060607.html

Plus, Metal toys are heavier and harder to stand up.

News Credits: 38 · by **Sunstar** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:54 pm

Oh wow! Cyclonus looks sweet

by **Mirage22** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 3:18 pm

Can't wait for Hound and Cyclonus. They look really good in these photos.

News Credits: 1 · by **rpetras** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 3:25 pm

bumblebeerocks wrote:Plus, Metal toys are heavier and harder to stand up.

Maybe, but try attacking your sister with Classics Prime.

Not the same as G1 die-cast club-of-death Prime.

by **Prowl1529** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 3:28 pm

Does anyone knows if Takara is also going to realese Hound and Cyclonus has part of the Henkei line?

News Credits: 4 · by **Bumblethumper** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 3:43 pm

I always liked the cold tactile feel of die-cast. In terms of strength and utility, plastic can do as good a job. But I still think it adds that extra something. I like how WST Prime has die cast feet. In that case it adds some stability, but they really didn't have to do it. They gave us something extra. Hasbro would've kept the money and given us an all plastic figure. It would be great if they'd make an exception from time to time and give us occasional diecast, or chrome, or rubber wheels, but those seem to be completely off the table at Hasbro. Then they do things like Titaniums, which are so bad they put the final nail in the coffin.

But anyway. Hound is the standout for me. Cyclonus' alt mode looks a bit of a mess here. It's full of gaps and mismatched materials. Doesn't really hold together. I'm sure it won't be a bad figure, but I'll lay off any over-the-top praise till I actually have one. Nightstick looks cool though.

Hound is excellent, looks like everything I'd want from that figure. If I had a reservation, it's making the windshield too blue, but I can get past that. Ravage is a nice extra touch, though hardly needed. It looks pretty much the same as G1 Ravage, and as Terra Verticon points out, the head looks more like that of Laserbeak from this angle. Also his front paws are a bit too flat-footed; they're not jointed at the wrist like on the original. But for a bonus figure, he's pretty cool.

News Credits: 1 · by **Agent 007** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 4:28 pm

very nice Hound and Cyclonus are gonna be mine.

by **robots1** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 4:34 pm

Everyone is just estatic about the Cyclonus, me personally i think he looks horrible. I will get it because he is my favorite character but after 20 years this toy still sucks. If you can afford it the best looking cyclonus is from a japanese company called jizaitoys looks exactly like the cartoon but it is not the sturdiest of figures.