Toy Shiz posted a video of the various toy displays which includes Swoop. Below are screen caps of that video, giving us our best look yet at the figure in both modes which are very G1 accurate. Preorders for this figure go up next thursday.
Here’s a Better Look at Studio Series 86 Swoop
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Toy Shiz posted a video of the various toy displays which includes Swoop. Below are screen caps of that video, giving us our best look yet at the figure in both modes which are very G1 accurate. Preorders for this figure go up next thursday.
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Comment by Razorbeast88
Mar 30, 2024
Looks great, can't wait to get this guy
Can't decide if I want him to keep both swords or if I wanna give one to Slug. Or maybe I'll give it to Snarl and give snarls sword to the tiger stripe Grimlock. Decisions decisions
Can't decide if I want him to keep both swords or if I wanna give one to Slug. Or maybe I'll give it to Snarl and give snarls sword to the tiger stripe Grimlock. Decisions decisions
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Comment by BLIX007
Mar 30, 2024
YAY Finally!!!!! I must have him. He was always a favorite of mine!
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Comment by Fires_Of_Inferno
Mar 30, 2024
MUCH better! I like what I see!
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Comment by Sowndwave76
Mar 30, 2024
Wow. Finally.
Here are my initial thoughts, starting with the criticisms.
The wings in dino mode do look a bit short.
From top to bottom, the torso in dino mode looks a bit thick.
Having a blaster would’ve been nice, but I can understand the swords.
The bot mode really should have forearm panels.
Obviously none of these come anywhere close to being “deal-breakers”. But I also wouldn’t necessarily call them nit-picks either. For being Leader class with substantially less engineering and parts than the other 4, at least a few items listed above should’ve been non-issues.
For me, as far as what can be seen in these stills, the positives far outweigh and out-number any negatives.
The highlights for me are definitely the bot mode, and the face and head sculpt…. Again based on what I can see, Hastak nailed the look of his face and head…. This alone makes me really happy. The whole bot mode is fantastic, the proportions look to be on point, and I like that the torso collapses together for dino mode.
So I am beyond excited to get this figure.
I’m also thankful that Snarl and Swoop have been the last two released since they’re my favorites.
Looks like my ranking of these Dinobots is:
1: Snarl and Swoop
2: Grimlock
3: Sludge and Slag
I can’t wait to see images of all 5 together.
Here are my initial thoughts, starting with the criticisms.
The wings in dino mode do look a bit short.
From top to bottom, the torso in dino mode looks a bit thick.
Having a blaster would’ve been nice, but I can understand the swords.
The bot mode really should have forearm panels.
Obviously none of these come anywhere close to being “deal-breakers”. But I also wouldn’t necessarily call them nit-picks either. For being Leader class with substantially less engineering and parts than the other 4, at least a few items listed above should’ve been non-issues.
For me, as far as what can be seen in these stills, the positives far outweigh and out-number any negatives.
The highlights for me are definitely the bot mode, and the face and head sculpt…. Again based on what I can see, Hastak nailed the look of his face and head…. This alone makes me really happy. The whole bot mode is fantastic, the proportions look to be on point, and I like that the torso collapses together for dino mode.
So I am beyond excited to get this figure.
I’m also thankful that Snarl and Swoop have been the last two released since they’re my favorites.
Looks like my ranking of these Dinobots is:
1: Snarl and Swoop
2: Grimlock
3: Sludge and Slag
I can’t wait to see images of all 5 together.
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Comment by o.supreme
Mar 30, 2024
Confounded , Infernal, slaggin' Box art pics, not showing his number deisgnation... 
. You know thats gotta be on purpose. But Im guessing its going to be SS 86 26. Although we now live ina world with two 86-24's (Buzzworthy label aside), so I'm not sure why I still keep track, Hasbro obviously dosen't
. You know thats gotta be on purpose. But Im guessing its going to be SS 86 26. Although we now live ina world with two 86-24's (Buzzworthy label aside), so I'm not sure why I still keep track, Hasbro obviously dosen't
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Comment by Sowndwave76
Mar 30, 2024
I did see that there is a swivel hinge on each wing that would allow that last section to rotate into a different position; it may not make the wings look longer, but they can be put into more of a dive-bombing, aggressive look.
This is a guess, but it’s what I’m seeing.
This is a guess, but it’s what I’m seeing.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Mar 30, 2024
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Toy Shiz posted a video of the various toy displays which includes Swoop. Below are screen caps of that video, giving us our best look yet at the figure in both modes which are very G1 accurate. Preorders for this figure go up next thursday.
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Comment by Windblade2014
Mar 30, 2024
I can't tell you folks how VERY excited I am to see that this guy is finally revealed to the world! There is no doubt in my mind that I will be preordering this guy when it goes up on Hasbro Pulse! 
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I've noticed that as well. We don't get a good image of the back side of the toy in robot mode to tell, unfortunately.
Comment by Roadbuster
Mar 31, 2024
Sowndwave76 wrote:I did see that there is a swivel hinge on each wing that would allow that last section to rotate into a different position; it may not make the wings look longer, but they can be put into more of a dive-bombing, aggressive look.
This is a guess, but it’s what I’m seeing.
I've noticed that as well. We don't get a good image of the back side of the toy in robot mode to tell, unfortunately.
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Comment by King Kuuga
Mar 31, 2024
So people on Facebook and Reddit can now stop complaining that we havent' seen him and now complain that
*his wings are too short
*he only comes with 1 other sword
or other complaints. Yaaaay!
For my part, not that there was a whole lot of doubt, but I'm sold. I'll preorder him ASAP on Thursday. Swords are whatever as far as I'm concerned, I got the solid red Nonnef swords for everyone (including Snarl so he'd match the others) so if anything now I'll have a surplus Grimlock sword. I could give it to the tiger stripes version I suppose.
*his wings are too short
*he only comes with 1 other sword
or other complaints. Yaaaay!
For my part, not that there was a whole lot of doubt, but I'm sold. I'll preorder him ASAP on Thursday. Swords are whatever as far as I'm concerned, I got the solid red Nonnef swords for everyone (including Snarl so he'd match the others) so if anything now I'll have a surplus Grimlock sword. I could give it to the tiger stripes version I suppose.
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Comment by Emerje
Mar 31, 2024
Well at least people can't complain about him being too small, he takes up the whole box and looks like a giant with all those Deluxe figures on the display.
Emerje
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Comment by Rodimus Prime
Mar 31, 2024
Overall, he looks pretty good.
I really hope we get a red version eventually, to go with comics Grimlock.
Why couldn't they give us a couple of Dinobot group shots?
I really hope we get a red version eventually, to go with comics Grimlock.
Why couldn't they give us a couple of Dinobot group shots?
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Comment by cloudballoon
Mar 31, 2024
I'm a little bit disappointed for Swoop. For its simplicity and hollowness, Hasbro could've/should've provide the missing weapons of his brethrens. I personally am not too mad about missing swords, it's Snarl's gun that I wanted.
Oh well, it's in Hasbro's habit of skimming out on design/accessories for a last member of a group, like Menasor breakdown, so I half expected it.
Oh well, it's in Hasbro's habit of skimming out on design/accessories for a last member of a group, like Menasor breakdown, so I half expected it.
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Hastak definitely erred towards the character sheet. the wings aren't necessarily too short widthwise but they're definitely thinner along the lengthwise axis than they ought be. If they were to do a toy color version I'd really like to see the wings retooled because while they look *fine* as they are, the point where the wings "connect" to the body at the bottom should be further down.
Comment by durroth
Mar 31, 2024
Sowndwave76 wrote:Wow. Finally.
Here are my initial thoughts, starting with the criticisms.
The wings in dino mode do look a bit short.
From top to bottom, the torso in dino mode looks a bit thick.
Having a blaster would’ve been nice, but I can understand the swords.
The bot mode really should have forearm panels.
I can’t wait to see images of all 5 together.
Hastak definitely erred towards the character sheet. the wings aren't necessarily too short widthwise but they're definitely thinner along the lengthwise axis than they ought be. If they were to do a toy color version I'd really like to see the wings retooled because while they look *fine* as they are, the point where the wings "connect" to the body at the bottom should be further down.
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Comment by DeathReviews
Apr 1, 2024
Taking a closer look at Swoop from different angles, it seems that they did indeed follow the animation model pretty closely, except in one aspect. And that's the wings.
I add the disclaimer, that this is Sunbow we're talking about. And they're notorious for going off-model. But with Swoop at least, I noted some consistency. The official model drawing for Swoop is this one:
As can be seen for the Dino mode, the wings have a distinct triangular web connection to the shoulders, and to the back dino legs/claws. There are also additional angles near the shoulders/neck to give it a more pinion/webbed appearance.
But in the show, the lazy animators rarely followed that setup. Instead, the wings connected in a fairly straight line without any additional bends or angles. There was also a distinctive three-hinge setup for each wing. It could fold where it joined to the body. It also folded near the middle of each wing. But there was also another hinge half-way between the second hinge, and the wing tip. And in the show, they USED that extra hinge to give Swoop's wings more flapping/curling ability, as shown in this screenshot:
The 86 Leader Swoop figure seems to be trying to mimic the image of Swoop shown at the top left of his model sheet, which shows him looked at from the top and down. I would rather they had followed the other model images which show expanded wings, and the tri-hinge setup. Nitpicking, maybe. But if they were really going for 'on-screen' accuracy, then that setup was the one the animators actually used for the episodes wherein he appeared. It gave him both a wider wingspan, and more articulation. And it looks like they COULD have done it pretty easily.
I add the disclaimer, that this is Sunbow we're talking about. And they're notorious for going off-model. But with Swoop at least, I noted some consistency. The official model drawing for Swoop is this one:
As can be seen for the Dino mode, the wings have a distinct triangular web connection to the shoulders, and to the back dino legs/claws. There are also additional angles near the shoulders/neck to give it a more pinion/webbed appearance.
But in the show, the lazy animators rarely followed that setup. Instead, the wings connected in a fairly straight line without any additional bends or angles. There was also a distinctive three-hinge setup for each wing. It could fold where it joined to the body. It also folded near the middle of each wing. But there was also another hinge half-way between the second hinge, and the wing tip. And in the show, they USED that extra hinge to give Swoop's wings more flapping/curling ability, as shown in this screenshot:
The 86 Leader Swoop figure seems to be trying to mimic the image of Swoop shown at the top left of his model sheet, which shows him looked at from the top and down. I would rather they had followed the other model images which show expanded wings, and the tri-hinge setup. Nitpicking, maybe. But if they were really going for 'on-screen' accuracy, then that setup was the one the animators actually used for the episodes wherein he appeared. It gave him both a wider wingspan, and more articulation. And it looks like they COULD have done it pretty easily.
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Apr 1, 2024
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Comment by Sabrblade
Apr 1, 2024
Well, I gotta say, that is the UGLIEST Commander class figure I've ever seen. 0/10. You failed us, Hasbro! Just call it quits, now. This figure blows!
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Agreed. just terrible. And the sound bites, sound nothing like Peter Cullen. Nothing!.
Comment by Overcracker
Apr 1, 2024
Sabrblade wrote:Well, I gotta say, that is the UGLIEST Commander class figure I've ever seen. 0/10. You failed us, Hasbro! Just call it quits, now. This figure blows!
Agreed. just terrible. And the sound bites, sound nothing like Peter Cullen. Nothing!.
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Wow. Just a horrific figure. WTF were they thinking?
Comment by First-Aid
Apr 2, 2024
Overcracker wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Well, I gotta say, that is the UGLIEST Commander class figure I've ever seen. 0/10. You failed us, Hasbro! Just call it quits, now. This figure blows!
Agreed. just terrible. And the sound bites, sound nothing like Peter Cullen. Nothing!.
:BOWDOWN:
Wow. Just a horrific figure. WTF were they thinking?
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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal
Apr 2, 2024
Blaster was underwhelming, kinda funny that this is his 3rd release of the exact same mold. I won't get it the same way i did not get the first 2, but glad for people getting the cartoon colors.
Swoop looks pretty good, hopefully he will keep the trend of odd numbered dinobot releases actually being good.
Also, I hope we get a red version, I would like that one to go on my Beast Wars shelf.
Swoop looks pretty good, hopefully he will keep the trend of odd numbered dinobot releases actually being good.
Also, I hope we get a red version, I would like that one to go on my Beast Wars shelf.
