Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics

Monday, December 15th, 2008 9:56pm CST

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Thanks to TF08.net for letting all of us, the fans, see our first images of Universe Darkwing in robot mode.

This figure is very well represented as a straight repaint of Universe Silverbolt into a great homage to G1 Darkwing. This is even better news for those that already have the pricey exclusive from the Botcon 2007 Games of Deception Set: Dreadwind.

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Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics (851111)
Posted by YoImLegend on December 15th, 2008 @ 10:01pm CST

I. Like. This.

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics (851115)
Posted by Dark Ops on December 15th, 2008 @ 10:04pm CST

It's just a repainted Silverbolt head, but it's close enough to Darkwing that it's more an observation than a complaint.

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics (851117)
Posted by GetterDragun on December 15th, 2008 @ 10:09pm CST

Now I'm glad to have Universe Dreadwind...this repaint is awesome!

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics (851121)
Posted by DoubleOScorpio on December 15th, 2008 @ 10:17pm CST

Yes - this is a repaint that I can get behind. I wonder when it will come out? Should we expect to see an Onslaught repaint to keep this figure company in the cases? Any thoughts on who Onslaught could be repainted into?

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics (851124)
Posted by Swiftpaw on December 15th, 2008 @ 10:25pm CST

They could probably find another military themed former Micromaster to repaint Onslaught as to go with Dropshot and Stormcloud.

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics (851126)
Posted by Loki God Of Mischief on December 15th, 2008 @ 10:28pm CST

Wow he looks amazing for a straight repaint. He's a perfect homage to the original toy to boot. I'm considering trying to get Botcon Dreadwind even though my Silverbolt towers over my Jetfire.

wildscorpio67 wrote:Yes - this is a repaint that I can get behind. I wonder when it will come out? Should we expect to see an Onslaught repaint to keep this figure company in the cases? Any thoughts on who Onslaught could be repainted into?

Grindcore from IDW's Transformers: Revelation series (which is actually 4 different issues of Spotlight)
http://transformers.wikia.com/wiki/Grindcore_(G1)

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics (851128)
Posted by robofreak on December 15th, 2008 @ 10:30pm CST

I've been thinking if they would remold Onslaughts head for Prime, he would make a great body for War Within Prime. Just a thought.

I'd actually like to see a G2 inspired Onslaught.

Also, does anyone know when we can expect to see this on shelves?

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics (851129)
Posted by Firebird on December 15th, 2008 @ 10:32pm CST

It's kinda funny.

I had no interest at all in Silverbolt, But I really want to buy Darkwing. Amazing what a repaint can do to a mold.

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics (851130)
Posted by Point on December 15th, 2008 @ 10:37pm CST

Firebird wrote:It's kinda funny.

I had no interest at all in Silverbolt, But I really want to buy Darkwing. Amazing what a repaint can do to a mold.

Amazing or not, I thought the same about Powerglide/Stormcloud and now my Classics 'Cons have another flyer while my 'Bots don't. But I like Silverbolt, so at first I said, "Hell no!" like most repaints, but now I say, "Well, maybe." Looks kinda good.

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics (851132)
Posted by El Duque on December 15th, 2008 @ 10:40pm CST

Already have Dreadwind from the GoD set, most likely pass on this one. Looks nice though.

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics (851134)
Posted by YoImLegend on December 15th, 2008 @ 10:44pm CST

wildscorpio67 wrote:Yes - this is a repaint that I can get behind. I wonder when it will come out? Should we expect to see an Onslaught repaint to keep this figure company in the cases? Any thoughts on who Onslaught could be repainted into?

I can't remember, have they done a Hardhead yet?

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics (851143)
Posted by Rodimus_NZ on December 15th, 2008 @ 11:08pm CST

yeah they could repaint Onslaught as Hardhead, doesnt he look alot like his ATV mode in the IDW comics after all? And repaint Powerglide as Tailwind, except dont do a crappy job of it

actually make it a nice blend of blue, black and grey instead of straight blue so he looks bland

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics (851154)
Posted by Dreadwinglord on December 15th, 2008 @ 11:43pm CST

One of the more neon tformers, I like it.

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics (851156)
Posted by Oilspill on December 15th, 2008 @ 11:51pm CST

Hmm.. while I'd love to bolster my Decepticon ranks, I think he's just going to look to similar to Silverbolt to justify.

The head is a fairly good match, but I'd have preferred if it looked more like this:

Or this:
http://www.tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Darkwing/darkwing.htm

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics (851162)
Posted by Supreme Convoy on December 16th, 2008 @ 12:07am CST

Very cool! Darkwing was one of the first Transformers I ever had.

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics (851167)
Posted by Mkall on December 16th, 2008 @ 12:23am CST

Hot damn I want one!

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics (851170)
Posted by Dead Metal on December 16th, 2008 @ 12:52am CST

That looks just like that digibash from the alspark!

I like it, must have it.

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics (851178)
Posted by Savage on December 16th, 2008 @ 1:20am CST

As a kid, I had Dreadwind, but never managed to get Darkwing. Apparently Universe is trying to put me in the exact reverse situation. I feel an ebay purchase of BotCon Dreadwind coming on.

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics (851198)
Posted by Stormrider on December 16th, 2008 @ 2:38am CST

Too bad they didn't give him a real visor. But if Darkwing can hook up with Dreadwind - I'm sold.

Re: Universe Darkwing Robot Mode Pics (851206)
Posted by Blurrz on December 16th, 2008 @ 3:32am CST

Brilliant. Just freaking brilliant.

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