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Toy Images of Alternity Mitsuoka Orochi Skywarp

PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 2:37 am
by Blurrz
In the Transformers mythos, when there's a Starscream in a toy line, Skywarp and Thundercracker aren't far behind. We recently showed you an in-depth look at Alternity Starscream, and now HK-TF member kenji cooks up some up close and personal pictures of Alternity Skywarp. Coloured in what Takara describes as 'Witch Purple Pearl', Skywarp has a slightly different face from Alternity Starscream, but the rest is a straight repaint. Check out the pictures below.

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If you want another look at Alternity Skywarp, then Alfes 2010 also has a gallery of Skywarp's robot and alternate modes. With both Skywarp and Starscream, it warrants the question - when and where will we see Alternity Thundercracker?

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Re: Toy Images of Alternity Mitsuoka Orochi Skywarp

PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 2:46 am
by Mach
Skywarp is so much nicer..... Decided just to get this :grin:

Re: Toy Images of Alternity Mitsuoka Orochi Skywarp

PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 2:48 am
by Jenus
How I wish I did not have to cancel my pre-order for this. :-(

Re: Toy Images of Alternity Mitsuoka Orochi Skywarp

PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 2:58 am
by Hal7300
Mach wrote:Skywarp is so much nicer..... Decided just to get this :grin:


Hells yes!

A thing of beauty...

Re: Toy Images of Alternity Mitsuoka Orochi Skywarp

PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 3:03 am
by Flux Convoy
His headsculpt fits better than Starscreams. This guy's looking pretty sexy. I'll be happy to add them both to the collection.
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Re: Toy Images of Alternity Mitsuoka Orochi Skywarp

PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 3:39 am
by Tekka
It will be mine!

Re: Toy Images of Alternity Mitsuoka Orochi Skywarp

PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 3:42 am
by King Henrik
Flux Convoy wrote:His headsculpt fits better than Starscreams. This guy's looking pretty sexy. I'll be happy to add them both to the collection.
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Yeah the headsculpt is way way better than starscream... have no money now but may pick up just skywarp someday down the line.

Re: Toy Images of Alternity Mitsuoka Orochi Skywarp

PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 4:50 am
by DevastaTTor
Seeing this version with the vastly superior head mold elevates SS from FAIL to EPIC FAIL! Despite my overall lack of enthusiasm for the Alternity line, I would have purchased SS in a heatbeat if the head mold would have matched the SW version. What was Takara thinking here?

Re: Toy Images of Alternity Mitsuoka Orochi Skywarp

PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 4:55 am
by Mykltron
I'm very happy I ordered this one and not SS. Better head, car looks better in a darker colour even though it's not my favourite purple. I'm so stoked about this figure! I've just noticed he has car seat arms just like the first two Alternitys. They really seem to be making an effort on articulation with these.

Re: Toy Images of Alternity Mitsuoka Orochi Skywarp

PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 5:26 am
by Prime Evil
Wow, soooooooo much better then Starscream. I wasn't gonna get either, but now these pics might have sold me. I'll look for one at Botcon!

Re: Toy Images of Alternity Mitsuoka Orochi Skywarp

PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 5:54 am
by Requiem Prime
Wow, maybe. Screamer's alright but Skywarp's face makes him look so much more G1. Funny how little it takes to go from good to pretty dang excellent. But still, these guys are pricy. If I don't do both Skywarp is seriously pushing to be favored.

Re: Toy Images of Alternity Mitsuoka Orochi Skywarp

PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 6:14 am
by WheelJacked
I can't believe how much better this looks than the Starscream version. This makes me actually want the figure now.

Re: Toy Images of Alternity Mitsuoka Orochi Skywarp

PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 7:16 am
by Diem
I plan to get this guy and Starscream tomorrow and have a review and/or video up, ASAP. If anyone has anything they particularly want to see, please let me know.

Re: Toy Images of Alternity Mitsuoka Orochi Skywarp

PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 7:59 am
by Flux Convoy
Diem wrote:I plan to get this guy and Starscream tomorrow and have a review and/or video up, ASAP. If anyone has anything they particularly want to see, please let me know.

A clear comparison of both heads if possible? Maybe a side by side kinda thing. Just to see em next to each other. That'd be cool. Thanks!
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Re: Toy Images of Alternity Mitsuoka Orochi Skywarp

PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 8:01 am
by Solrac333
Just awesome. :grin:

Re: Toy Images of Alternity Mitsuoka Orochi Skywarp

PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 8:04 am
by aps1977
These mold designs have one of my biggest pet peeves - fake transformations. It's clear that the car's hood is supposed to be the robot's chest, but it's also clear that this is not actually the case. This isn't as bad as 2007TF's Jazz, with a grill and headlights on his alt mode roof, but since the Alternity line isn't trying to mimic a cartoon, comic, or movie aesthetic, I don't see the need for the "fakery". Makes me miss Alternators even more.

Re: Toy Images of Alternity Mitsuoka Orochi Skywarp

PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 8:42 am
by First-Aid
Wow...that is a SWEET figure. I am loving that auto mode.

Re: Toy Images of Alternity Mitsuoka Orochi Skywarp

PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 8:46 am
by Kibble
Damn...back to questioning which one I want! And probably only have the weekend to decide. I think Starscream's color scheme is better overall, but Sky's head does look much better.

Re: Toy Images of Alternity Mitsuoka Orochi Skywarp

PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 9:08 am
by kirbenvost
The purple is thankfully darker than the original pics suggested. With the new head sculpt and dark colors, this guy does indeed look a lot better than Starscream. I may pick this guy up eventually, but unfortunately I'm pretty broke right now, and these things are too expensive.

Re: Toy Images of Alternity Mitsuoka Orochi Skywarp

PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 9:18 am
by Counterpunch
Muuuch better than "Starscream".

Re: Toy Images of Alternity Mitsuoka Orochi Skywarp

PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 9:37 am
by Darkclyde
Looks way better than Starscream's bugface

I was hoping not to jump into Alternity line, to expensive, but I think I will buy only this Skywarp

Re: Toy Images of Alternity Mitsuoka Orochi Skywarp

PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 10:41 am
by Pyrostrata
Wow! SOOOOOO much better than Starscream in the face! I knew my decision to get Skywarp over Starscream was a good one!

Re: Toy Images of Alternity Mitsuoka Orochi Skywarp

PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 10:54 am
by Jelze Bunnycat
Could anybody get a comparison done between Starscream and Skywarp's heads? I still say it's the same sculpt, just painted differently.

Re: Toy Images of Alternity Mitsuoka Orochi Skywarp

PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 11:24 am
by MagnaBlade
The heads have a similar overall shape, but are different.
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Re: Toy Images of Alternity Mitsuoka Orochi Skywarp

PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2010 11:31 am
by MagnaBlade
aps1977 wrote:These mold designs have one of my biggest pet peeves - fake transformations. It's clear that the car's hood is supposed to be the robot's chest, but it's also clear that this is not actually the case. This isn't as bad as 2007TF's Jazz, with a grill and headlights on his alt mode roof, but since the Alternity line isn't trying to mimic a cartoon, comic, or movie aesthetic, I don't see the need for the "fakery". Makes me miss Alternators even more.



I agree. I've never liked the fake look alike parts for aesthetics in robot mode.