RUMOR: Botcon Exclusive Repaint #1 might be ...

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Rapido! Rapido! We're not talking about the speed of yours truly, or the speed of our news. We're referring to an exclusive figure from the big show itself - Botcon. Earlier in the week, robust news administrator Mkall reported that Botcon would have a Generation Two theme. All the cards are pointing in that direction, as Transformers insider and Energon Pub member s250 has updated his twitter with this message:

Classics Prowl repaint as G2 Rapido....BotCon

Now what does Rapido look like? Well the fellow below happens to be him, pictures courtesy of Istaipen.

Classics/Universe Prowl was released a year or two ago, you can check our gallery of the figure here!

Keep it at Seibertron.com for the fastest Transformers news on the net!

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT HAVE CONFIRMATION FROM ANYONE OFFICIALLY ASSOCIATED WITH BOTCON REGARDING THIS. UNTIL IT IS ANNOUNCED BY BOTCON, THIS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A RUMOR! PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER DETAILS AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE!!!

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Comment by Counterpunch Mar 19, 2010

Well, I know at least one person who just creamed himself.

Spoiler: It wasn't me.

This...may be really F'n cool though.

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Comment by Prime Evil Mar 19, 2010

So far so good. Can't wait to see some pics soon. Especially since the info is leaked. Now it's just a matter of time before we get set pics!!

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Comment by NebulanFree Mar 19, 2010

Nice to see some G2 characters getting some love.

Now... will they make a new Windbreaker?

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Comment by GuyIncognito Mar 19, 2010

I wish I were a bigger fan of that mold.

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Comment by Mkall Mar 19, 2010

Oh yeah, I'm all for this set.

I'm so glad I can make Botcon this year.

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Comment by guardianprime Mar 19, 2010

Sounds cool. anyone feel like digibashing up a concept design for us? XD

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Comment by Amelie Mar 19, 2010

I thought those particular Autobots were latter UK\JAP G1, as opposed to G2? Regardless, I loved those figs when I was a kid.

I wonder if we're going to get a Skyscorcher?

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Comment by --B-- Mar 19, 2010

Hmmm, while I am glad they took the high road and are releasing some of the original figures from G2, I am not the worlds biggest fan of the Prowl/Streak/Smokescreen mold. I still plan on going to Botcon, we will have to see how long I keep this figure!

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Comment by Scaleface Mar 19, 2010

I hope they use the European verison of Rapido with the pink windows as the model (extra bright G2 colors!), and the Silversteak mold variant without the light bar.

Will they use the G2 symbols? Or is hasbro stuck on G1 symbols to the exclusion of everything else?

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Comment by Razorclaw0000 Mar 19, 2010

Nice. I'm really glad we might be going with more obscure G2 figures instead of the G1 repaints.

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Comment by Prime Evil Mar 19, 2010

Scaleface wrote:Will they use the G2 symbols? Or is hasbro stuck on G1 symbols to the exclusion of everything else?

I was thinking the same thing myself. I'm hoping for G2 symbols in this case. I wonder what is going to classify them as G2 (fiction-wise).

I kinda figured that if they were going to do G2, that we'd get the obscure characters and not repaints like Black Sideswipe. I'm kinda hoping against hope for a G2 Ramjet color deco though.

Also just read the TFwiki for Rapido...hmmm, has the highest possible rank in the autobot army...interesting. Still hoping for Pyro from Cyb Optimus Prime!

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Comment by zodconvoy Mar 19, 2010

Amelie wrote:I thought those particular Autobots were latter UK\JAP G1, as opposed to G2?

It was released in England both without the G2 banner and later as part of the G2 line.

Me? I'm still holding my breath for some Japanese series characters to be included like, oh I don't know... METALHAWK!!!!

Or at least to be sure they're not making them os I can make my own!

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Comment by Tigertrack Mar 19, 2010

Must have a G2 Black Sideswipe no matter what anyone else says...

I think they can have a nice mix of known characters versus unknown.

Classics Hound as G2 Swindle?

G2 Ramjet would be very, very excellent.

It would be cool to see almost anything. I am so glad to hear that they took my suggestion for a G2 set!!! :APPLAUSE:

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Comment by Scaleface Mar 19, 2010

Although early packages of Rapido didn't mention "Generation 2" on them, all version fo Rapido had the G2 Autobot logo on them.

Of course if the fiction is set during G1, but they have G2 characters in it, it would make sense for them to have G1 symbols on them. If Fub Publications recent use of Deluge and Jetstorm in The Coming Storm is any indication, they will have G1 symbols.

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Jetstorm_%28G2_Decepticon%29

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Comment by UltraPrimal Mar 19, 2010

I can see why this character would be perfect for this mold. The alt modes and robot modes are very similar. But I prefer it when BotCon toys are of more recognisable characters. Still, it's a step up from Flak and Landshark.

And for the record, I like the Prowl mold. It's just as good as the Sunstreaker mold. The only problem I have with it is the door wings can get in the way. Why do people not like this mold?

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Comment by Seibertron Mar 19, 2010

I can't believe how excited I am about a G2 BotCon set. This might match or top the 2007 Seekers set for me personally. I hope they do some of the obvious ones.

AND DAMMIT I WANT A G2 MENASOR AND G2 DEFENSOR SET!!! Please!

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Comment by Cheetron Mar 19, 2010

I can remember owning that guy. I forgot all about him. maybe this year, if I get the money, I'll pick me up a set or something.

Ah old memories.

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Comment by Tigertrack Mar 19, 2010

Seibertron wrote:

AND DAMMIT I WANT A G2 MENASOR AND G2 DEFENSOR SET!!! Please!

NOW we're talking!!!!!

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Comment by Bed Bugs Mar 19, 2010

I LOVE G2!!!!

I need to get this set. I'm willing to bet it won't all be G2 either. I'm thinking they are also going to mix in late G1 figures too as a G1.5, which is fine by me too.

I'm still hoping for Energon Bulkhead as G2 Powerdive. It's a PERFECT fit for a G2 set, and the mold has yet to be used...

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Comment by Delicon Mar 19, 2010

I've been thinking that they were going to do a G2 set eventually because they've been long hinting at it g past BotCons. My personal hope is that they mix it up between G2 exclusive characters and G1 spillover characters.

The problem with the G1 spillover characters is that a LOT of them made appearances during Shattered Glass (Grimlock, Sideswipe, Jazz)

Another cool idea would be a Legends 3-pack of chromed up Bumblebee, Cliffjumper and Beachcomber.

Of course, the Purple Ramjet has to be at the top of my wishlist.

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