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More new images of the Challenge at Cybertron set have surfaced via HK-TF. The set, comprised of Universe Galvatron, Cyclonus, and Classics Rodimus redecos is still of a relatively mysterious background. To view the images from HK-TF click here.

Don't care about Galvatron.

Cyclonus looks great!

Hot Rod looks like a KO.

EEEE GAD!! i dont know what to say about this one, but ill try:

Galvatron: His bot mode doesn't look that bad, but his tank mode is aweful!! It looks like a off-whitish blob with a orange thingy sticking out! (no pun intended) Henkei still has the best version i think.

Cyclonus: He looks ok, but still prefer either hasbro or Henkei figures compared to this one.

HotRod: i dont like the look or the colors! looks like something you would find in the toy bin at the kids day care. Again hasbro and henkie has best versions i think.

I like this set, if for nothing else but Cyclonus whom I never even saw in stores. Galvatron all in white in his alt looks a little odd but not too bad, and his robot mode is pretty good. Still not the best figure. Rodimus on the other hand could have really used more decos.

Hate to say it, but Galvatron is looking pr-etty dope...

Of course Cyclonus looks great too.

Hot Rod looks ridiculous. What the hell is going on with those color choices?

Counterpunch wrote:Hot Rod looks ridiculous. What the hell is going on with those color choices?

Never mind that, where's the translucent plastic? I need it!

If this really is coming to Target, I'm aiming for all three. Here's a list as to why I want all three;

1. G1-inspired coloring on Cyclonus? Can't miss out on this now, can I?
2. I need a new Galvatron. Mine's leg keeps popping off during transformation from robot to tank, so hopefully this one has a more stable leg.
3. Missed out on Hot Rod/Rodimus when he came out in the Classics line. Galvatron's feeling a little lonely, as he needs his Autobot counterpart next to him.

Galvatron actually looks really awesome. I'm stoked for this three pack.

As most here have said...

Cyclonus looks incredible, and almost makes the set worth purchasing on sight all by himself.

Galvatron isn't ALL that bad in robot mode, but that tank mode looks far too bland for my tastes. Wish they had dome some paint apps on his off-white parts to break up the monotony a bit.

However, to my tastes, Hot Rod isn't that bad at all. The mold colors, I actually like (the brighter reds, oranges, and yellows, combined with grays instead of blacks). I'd have liked to see some higher-contrast flames on his chest (though a Reprolabels sticker set will probably fix that). I don't like the opaque, allspark-blue windows... but that just means he'll stay in robot mode.

I love this by monday I'll know if I got one of the AA ones and if I didn't I'll order a set online.
The more I see of this set the more I like it!

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:Hot Rod looks ridiculous. What the hell is going on with those color choices?

Never mind that, where's the translucent plastic? I need it!

My thoughts exactly, the orange and gray on Hot Rod re not bad, but the opaque windows are terrible.

Does anybody know if the windows are just painted over or if they are truly opaque plastic?

If I can find one of these I'll pick it up. Love the Cyclonus. And since I don't have a Galvy this will do.

The Cyclonus repaint may be more "accurate", but I still think the original Hasbro version is better looking.

I love the white Galvatron in bot mode; not so much in alt mode.

Rodimus repaint is fugly, especially the blue windows.

Rodimus looks better than I expected. I may not have to repaint him after all.

Cyclonus is just gorgeous.

Galvatron will just sit in the box and if anyone wants him, they're welcome to him.

Counterpunch wrote:Hate to say it, but Galvatron is looking pr-etty dope...

Of course Cyclonus looks great too.

Hot Rod looks ridiculous. What the hell is going on with those color choices?

I actually think Galvy looks really lame, especially in comparison to the Henkei release. Being predominately white with orange joints just looks bad to me.

But then again, I have a chrome fetish.

This set's nice for those who missed out on these three.

I agree with most of you, that bot mod Galvatron isn't bad.

You really can't mess up the Cyclonus mold, I'll take 50 of it please!

I must be the minority, but I really like the colors on Rodimus. Looks like he just walked off the cartoon screen into plastic form.

My kids are getting Galvatron and Rodimus, Cyclonus stays on my shelf!

Overcracker wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:Hot Rod looks ridiculous. What the hell is going on with those color choices?

Never mind that, where's the translucent plastic? I need it!

My thoughts exactly, the orange and gray on Hot Rod re not bad, but the opaque windows are terrible.

Does anybody know if the windows are just painted over or if they are truly opaque plastic?

If I can find one of these I'll pick it up. Love the Cyclonus. And since I don't have a Galvy this will do.

Their cast in orange plastic and painted opaque.

Dead Metal wrote:

Overcracker wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:Hot Rod looks ridiculous. What the hell is going on with those color choices?

Never mind that, where's the translucent plastic? I need it!

My thoughts exactly, the orange and gray on Hot Rod re not bad, but the opaque windows are terrible.

Does anybody know if the windows are just painted over or if they are truly opaque plastic?

If I can find one of these I'll pick it up. Love the Cyclonus. And since I don't have a Galvy this will do.

Their cast in orange plastic and painted opaque.

Cast in "translucent orange" or opaque orange? If translucent Orange, then it may be possible to remove the blue paint.

--B-- wrote:I agree with most of you, that bot mod Galvatron isn't bad.

You really can't mess up the Cyclonus mold, I'll take 50 of it please!

I must be the minority, but I really like the colors on Rodimus. Looks like he just walked off the cartoon screen into plastic form.

My kids are getting Galvatron and Rodimus, Cyclonus stays on my shelf!

No, I like Rodimus too. He looks more youthful than the original or Henkei releases.

Overcracker wrote:

Dead Metal wrote:

Overcracker wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:Hot Rod looks ridiculous. What the hell is going on with those color choices?

Never mind that, where's the translucent plastic? I need it!

My thoughts exactly, the orange and gray on Hot Rod re not bad, but the opaque windows are terrible.

Does anybody know if the windows are just painted over or if they are truly opaque plastic?

If I can find one of these I'll pick it up. Love the Cyclonus. And since I don't have a Galvy this will do.

Their cast in orange plastic and painted opaque.

Cast in "translucent orange" or opaque orange? If translucent Orange, then it may be possible to remove the blue paint.

It's not translucent, which is why he has no light piping and a painted missile.

Dead Metal wrote:It's not translucent, which is why he has no light piping and a painted missile.

Major Bummer.

I think Rodimus looks great. I like the grey hands. He looks very much like he did in the movie. I can't wait to get this set. Galvatron's botmode looks pretty good. Cyclonus looks great too.

Galvatron and Cyclonus look great. I'm one of the few in this thread so far who likes how Rodimus looks in this set, especially in bot mode. It may sound strange to some but I like toys that actually look like toys sometimes.

Hot Rod and Cyclonus look ace, Galvatron's paint apps look a bit messy though.

The more I see of Galvatron, the more I really like his Bot mode with these colors.

I like how Cyclonus looks, too. And thanks to hesitating about SG Cyclonus, I lack this mold.

Jury's still out on Hot Rod, but I have a feeling I'll pick up this set if given the chance.