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RiddlerJ wrote:Nice, but aren't there still some seekers missing that this mold could be used for? Where's the rest of the rainmakers?

Not only that but the plastic is predominantly WHITE, perfect for dyeing either blue or black to make Thundercracker or Skywarp. Try that with an Acid Storm. Really don't do that, I did with terrible results. I missed the first version myself and am glad they made this one besides the point of it being excellent repaint/kitbash fodder. Looks great and I already got one off ebay I like it so much.

I will be getting this for 2 reasons, I like the minimal paint apps in both the robot and jet modes. And he finally has a painted face.

I own the Henkei and I love it. Imo, it's the best of the bunch...and Habro KNOWS it had to make up for the classics version I will pick a few of these 25th's up for the hell of it. Just can't get enough seekers...

I am still waiting for Sunstorm.

SimonMK wrote:I am still waiting for Sunstorm.

I'll join you and the poster further up and third this one. I mean they did a titanium ww sunstorm, it's not like they've abandoned the character. But I think his shade of yellow would look great on the classics mold, not to mention the bitchin' white nosecone

all that having been said, this starscream looks pretty boss. not sure which material they're using for him, though i hope any cheap plastic won't be one of the intolerably bad kinds.

WOW! That is freaking awesome!

ChronosWar wrote:

SimonMK wrote:I am still waiting for Sunstorm.

I'll join you and the poster further up and third this one. I mean they did a titanium ww sunstorm, it's not like they've abandoned the character. But I think his shade of yellow would look great on the classics mold, not to mention the bitchin' white nosecone

all that having been said, this starscream looks pretty boss. not sure which material they're using for him, though i hope any cheap plastic won't be one of the intolerably bad kinds.

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Personally I would love to get a Classics Sunstorm, but I prefer the orange color rather than the yellow.

It looks like they may use this mold as much as they did with G1 Prime over the years. We are gonna have a whole battalion of seekers.


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Already got Henkei, several Classics but I'm still going to get this one. Maybe more than one.

DavidT wrote:It looks like they may use this mold as much as they did with G1 Prime over the years. We are gonna have a whole battalion of seekers.

I'm OK with that!

Seeker repaints are OK in my book.

And the sad part is, if they did them all as voyagers, I'd buy 'em all again. I'm such a sucker.

Dido! Que in Sunstorm! NOW! I wish I got my hands on the E-hobby version.

you know this does have me thinking, though not to drag up a flame war

Wasn't it unlikely we'd ever see this mold again in other colors because why would parents want to buy the same toy over again with small variations in color? I'm just saying.

I'll end up buying it. I don't love the Classics version's paint scheme. Plus, this'll probably be cheaper than Henkei Starscream.

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A member at TFW2005.com posted this in-package pic of the new Universe G1 Starscream.
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-new ... ge-165893/

Simple, yet stunning.


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Previously, we had news of Universe Starscream's deluxe repaint in alt mode, and robot mode, sporting a little more animated look.

Now another picture has shown up that shows this toy in its package.



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rpetras wrote:

DavidT wrote:It looks like they may use this mold as much as they did with G1 Prime over the years. We are gonna have a whole battalion of seekers.

I'm OK with that!

Seeker repaints are OK in my book.

And the sad part is, if they did them all as voyagers, I'd buy 'em all again. I'm such a sucker.

QFT!!

That's one mold that they can repaint till their hearts desire and I'll still buy them in Lilac, Teal, and Mauve!! I'm a sucker for seekers and will always be one.

Prime Evil wrote:

rpetras wrote:

DavidT wrote:It looks like they may use this mold as much as they did with G1 Prime over the years. We are gonna have a whole battalion of seekers.

I'm OK with that!

Seeker repaints are OK in my book.

And the sad part is, if they did them all as voyagers, I'd buy 'em all again. I'm such a sucker.

QFT!!

That's one mold that they can repaint till their hearts desire and I'll still buy them in Lilac, Teal, and Mauve!! I'm a sucker for seekers and will always be one.

Yea they are nice, especially that mold, I would love a few of these.

I love this new repaint. I am a little peeved I bought the Henkei version now, the bright white looks nicer than the pearly grey. If I see it on sale I will grab it and give it the Henkei launchers so it fits in with Thundercracker.

I am a little PO'd I just bought henkei screamer just before this was announced.

But, whatever, I know I'll buy it.

rpetras wrote:I'm OK with that!

Seeker repaints are OK in my book.

And the sad part is, if they did them all as voyagers, I'd buy 'em all again. I'm such a sucker.

Right there with ya! I am another of those types that'll buy seekers by the truckloads....big, small, whatever....I generally love the molds! Color matters little, they could be PLAID and I'd buy it!

Sledge wrote:The rainmakers can bite my shiney metal ass. I'm really not bothered about a couple of jets that had thirty seconds screentime in one epsiode. Seriously, what's the big deal with them?

I love repaints, I love new and unusual characters, I love Seekers, but I must agree with Sledge. The Rainmakers? Seriously. Are we really that excited about some background characters or animation errors that we must clamor for their figures? I know, I'd buy them for the reasons I stated above, but is there no character so minor that we can sit back and agree doesn't require a plastic version? It's like Star Wars figures for guys no one even noticed were in the movie (not EU stuff, like each of the Senators from the prequels, etc.).
If we're really going to get the Rainmakers, how long until someone starts to cry that we haven't gotten a Soundwave that transforms into that lightpost or whateverthehell he was in the first episode of the G1 cartoon for all of .8 seconds?
(That's my idea....don't none of you vultures go stealing it.)

DavidT wrote:.
A member at TFW2005.com posted this in-package pic of the new Universe G1 Starscream.
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-new ... ge-165893/

HE'S EVEN GOT UPSIDE DOWN INSIGNIA IN ROBOT MODE!!!

Dagon: G1 Soundwave can do a street light mode.

This is a pretty good deal for those who missed out on the 1st issue or who wanted the Takara version but couldn't afford it. However, compared to the Takara version it lacks detail in the paint job.

I do like the egg shell white thing he's got going on.