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BotCon Sky-Byte Preview!
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May 14, 2010 at 11:25am CDT
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Comment by NebulanFree
May 14, 2010
Looks great. Now if only we could register...
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Comment by waaaaghlord
May 14, 2010
Have they removed the stamped Decepticon symbol from the Energon chip doohickie? Makes sense given that he's a Pred, but as far as I can remember that's the first time we've seen that done with an Energon mould.
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Comment by Forgotten
May 14, 2010
I wish they would have just re-released the original one. That head just looks strange and flat faced.
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Comment by Hard Hacker
May 14, 2010
Fun Publications, you're breakin' my balls mang.
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Nope, they club did the same thing with Airrazor.
Comment by Prime Evil
May 14, 2010
waaaaghlord wrote:Have they removed the stamped Decepticon symbol from the Energon chip doohickie? Makes sense given that he's a Pred, but as far as I can remember that's the first time we've seen that done with an Energon mould.
Nope, they club did the same thing with Airrazor.
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As far as I can tell it's been painted over with Silver. And don't tell me you forgot about Airazor as Prime Evil so kindly mentioned (and beat me to the punch
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Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
May 14, 2010
waaaaghlord wrote:Have they removed the stamped Decepticon symbol from the Energon chip doohickie? Makes sense given that he's a Pred, but as far as I can remember that's the first time we've seen that done with an Energon mould.
As far as I can tell it's been painted over with Silver. And don't tell me you forgot about Airazor as Prime Evil so kindly mentioned (and beat me to the punch
).
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Comment by Varia31
May 14, 2010
I think this is a good way to imagine Sky-Byte's mode on Cybertron, before he assumed the form of a shark. 
This guy was my favorite when I was a kid, such memories.
This guy was my favorite when I was a kid, such memories.
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Comment by Rated X
May 14, 2010
His mouth looks so stupid...
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Sadly its very close to what it looks like in the original toy, for the most part what he looked like in the cartoon. We can't blame Fun Pub for staying accurate .
The only thing missing, is the chrome. Other than that I think he looks very nice. and the mold is leagues better than the original toy. And yes I own R.I.D. Sky Byte.
Comment by Overcracker
May 14, 2010
Rated X wrote:His mouth looks so stupid...
Sadly its very close to what it looks like in the original toy, for the most part what he looked like in the cartoon. We can't blame Fun Pub for staying accurate .
The only thing missing, is the chrome. Other than that I think he looks very nice. and the mold is leagues better than the original toy. And yes I own R.I.D. Sky Byte.
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Hm, I much rather prefer the Sharkticon style repaint. The face kinda reminds me of the faces they gave the old ninja turtles toys. It doesn't really match with the rest of the figure. To be honest, they could have re-released the Skybite figure and then repainted THAT in Sharkticon colours and give it a "drone" looking face. That would have been pretty entertaining.
Comment by Fires_Of_Inferno
May 14, 2010
Overcracker wrote:Rated X wrote:His mouth looks so stupid...
Sadly its very close to what it looks like in the original toy, for the most part what he looked like in the cartoon. We can't blame Fun Pub for staying accurate .
The only thing missing, is the chrome. Other than that I think he looks very nice. and the mold is leagues better than the original toy. And yes I own R.I.D. Sky Byte.
Hm, I much rather prefer the Sharkticon style repaint. The face kinda reminds me of the faces they gave the old ninja turtles toys. It doesn't really match with the rest of the figure. To be honest, they could have re-released the Skybite figure and then repainted THAT in Sharkticon colours and give it a "drone" looking face. That would have been pretty entertaining.
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Comment by Razorclaw0000
May 14, 2010
Pete@BotCon has just posted close up pictures of Sky-Byte's remolded head over in the club forums.
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If you are a Club Member, head on over there now! Be sure to keep a browser window open to Seibertron.com for breaking BotCon 2010 coverage!
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Comment by Counterpunch
May 14, 2010
Skybyte looks really good.
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He may be my favorite of the box set.
Comment by Razorclaw0000
May 14, 2010
Counterpunch wrote:Skybyte looks really good.
He may be my favorite of the box set.
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G2 accurate or not, the face blows. And I agree, it looks like a ninja turtle mouth. This has to be the worst figure in the set. I dont think robots need teeth.
Comment by Rated X
May 14, 2010
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Overcracker wrote:Rated X wrote:His mouth looks so stupid...
Sadly its very close to what it looks like in the original toy, for the most part what he looked like in the cartoon. We can't blame Fun Pub for staying accurate .
The only thing missing, is the chrome. Other than that I think he looks very nice. and the mold is leagues better than the original toy. And yes I own R.I.D. Sky Byte.
Hm, I much rather prefer the Sharkticon style repaint. The face kinda reminds me of the faces they gave the old ninja turtles toys. It doesn't really match with the rest of the figure. To be honest, they could have re-released the Skybite figure and then repainted THAT in Sharkticon colours and give it a "drone" looking face. That would have been pretty entertaining.
G2 accurate or not, the face blows. And I agree, it looks like a ninja turtle mouth. This has to be the worst figure in the set. I dont think robots need teeth.
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Yeah, didn't they just paint over the chip or did they replace it? I know it's silvery-grey but I'm not sure if it was replaced with, like, a plug or if it's just some paint.
OTherwise, Sky Byte looks cute. I'm sure he's mad at me for saying that, but I like this figure. I know it has been asked already, but is there word if the Sharkticons are going to get a Sweeps-style release like last years' . . . Sweeps. . . did?
Comment by Dagon
May 14, 2010
Prime Evil wrote:waaaaghlord wrote:Have they removed the stamped Decepticon symbol from the Energon chip doohickie? Makes sense given that he's a Pred, but as far as I can remember that's the first time we've seen that done with an Energon mould.
Nope, they club did the same thing with Airrazor.
Yeah, didn't they just paint over the chip or did they replace it? I know it's silvery-grey but I'm not sure if it was replaced with, like, a plug or if it's just some paint.
OTherwise, Sky Byte looks cute. I'm sure he's mad at me for saying that, but I like this figure. I know it has been asked already, but is there word if the Sharkticons are going to get a Sweeps-style release like last years' . . . Sweeps. . . did?
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What about robot piranha? Or Insecticons?
Comment by Fires_Of_Inferno
May 14, 2010
Rated X wrote: I dont think robots need teeth.
What about robot piranha? Or Insecticons?
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Comment by Neurie
May 14, 2010
For some reason the Botcon versions head reminds me of the outer shell of thunder wing, cant say why
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Comment by LiKwid
May 14, 2010
Sky-Byte looks pissed about something...Oh it must be because none of us can register to get him!
All of the figures in the set look great..It's a shame that this year will be remembered for the total pooch screw that is registration...
All of the figures in the set look great..It's a shame that this year will be remembered for the total pooch screw that is registration...
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Comment by First-Aid
May 14, 2010
In honor of Sky Byte, a haiku:
I like this figure
He looks like he had a stroke
His face is crooked
I like this figure
He looks like he had a stroke
His face is crooked
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Comment by Sabrblade
May 14, 2010
Sky-Byte's in G2?
He's a dimension-hopper?
Or a new namesake?
I want this toy bad!
But I cannot register.
Can someone help me?
He's a dimension-hopper?
Or a new namesake?
I want this toy bad!
But I cannot register.
Can someone help me?
