First Look at 2023 G1 Hound Reissue in Cartoon Colors
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Dec 16, 2022 at 5:23pm CST
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Re: First Look at 2023 G1 Hound Reissue in Cartoon Colors
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Comment by Brokebot
Dec 16, 2022
Might have to get this one. Keep my original G1 Hound company.
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Comment by blackeyedprime
Dec 16, 2022
Nice, I'll likely pick him up as my Tf collection hound has a rusty screw from brand new in packaging 
plus it can replace the wfc garbage that's on my shelf 
plus it can replace the wfc garbage that's on my shelf
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Comment by Whifflefire
Dec 16, 2022
Totally down for this! I'm not getting Legacy Hound because my Universe Hound doesn't need to be replaced, but the G1 toy would be distinct enough to avoid feeling redundant.
I've always wanted to see the Autobot Cars reissued. Normally it's been the same G1 figures getting reissued, which I thought was because the pool of available molds to use was just that limited. That Hound is getting one is a nice change of pace.
I've always wanted to see the Autobot Cars reissued. Normally it's been the same G1 figures getting reissued, which I thought was because the pool of available molds to use was just that limited. That Hound is getting one is a nice change of pace.
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Comment by Emerje
Dec 16, 2022
I'll be getting this. I didn't have the original and wasn't importing when the reissue came out in Japan (it wasn't reissued by Hasbro) so I need one in my collection even if it does look like it was molded out of Laffy Taffy.
Emerje
Emerje
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Comment by SpaceEagle
Dec 16, 2022
I normally prefer keeping things toy accurate but this looks very nice in 'toon colours!
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Comment by Bumblevivisector
Dec 16, 2022
Still have the Takara Book-Reissue from almost 2 decades ago, so I'm on the fence bothering with this Hound...unless a local Wal-Mart gets too many and clearances them out.
As to which early G1 mold I'd like to see reissued in show colors? I may be RIR/FIB for eternity, but Rumble in Sunbow-purple would be really cool.
(Yes, I have the Hasbro MP)
And while they're at it, they could repaint the mold into all the cassettes in that crowd shot in the middle of MTMTE part 2!
Show-accuracy for nameless generics!
As to which early G1 mold I'd like to see reissued in show colors? I may be RIR/FIB for eternity, but Rumble in Sunbow-purple would be really cool.
(Yes, I have the Hasbro MP)
And while they're at it, they could repaint the mold into all the cassettes in that crowd shot in the middle of MTMTE part 2!
Show-accuracy for nameless generics!
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Considering what fans have done with the Seekers it's amazing that all of these tapes don't have names.
Emerje
Comment by Emerje
Dec 16, 2022
Bumblevivisector wrote:Show-accuracy for nameless generics!
Considering what fans have done with the Seekers it's amazing that all of these tapes don't have names.
Emerje
Re: First Look at 2023 G1 Hound Reissue in Cartoon Colors
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You know what surprises me? That with all the animation errors involving seekers, they never retconned in a seeker whose special ability was to change his color pallette to mimic others, sewing confusion.
Comment by Dr. Caelus
Dec 17, 2022
Emerje wrote:Bumblevivisector wrote:Show-accuracy for nameless generics!
Considering what fans have done with the Seekers it's amazing that all of these tapes don't have names.
Emerje
You know what surprises me? That with all the animation errors involving seekers, they never retconned in a seeker whose special ability was to change his color pallette to mimic others, sewing confusion.
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Comment by RotorstormNZ
Dec 17, 2022
How cool! This is great news, I bet he’ll sell well.
Having just watched Sixo’s video on the G1 toy I’m actually hoping for a Retro (Targetmaster) Kup, despite a prior total lack of imterest in the figure. I’m also really hoping for Mirage and maybe one of the Lambo moulds.
And Shockwave…EDIT: sorry, I missed william-james88’s comment about price point. In my dreams lol!
Having just watched Sixo’s video on the G1 toy I’m actually hoping for a Retro (Targetmaster) Kup, despite a prior total lack of imterest in the figure. I’m also really hoping for Mirage and maybe one of the Lambo moulds.
And Shockwave…EDIT: sorry, I missed william-james88’s comment about price point. In my dreams lol!
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Comment by -Kanrabat-
Dec 17, 2022
That Hound have a "knock off" look with nothing shiny whatsoever. But if the price is right, I'll still buy it.
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Comment by o.supreme
Dec 17, 2022
I'll pass since I haven't been into OG reissues. However this being the first time and Original Hound has ever been offered by Hasbro (was only offered By Takara back in 2004), this will be extremely popular, no doubt.
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That's my thinking - I'm hoping (foolishly optmistic?) that such a finish will be reflected in a sensible price for him and any others who follow. I would LOVE some G1 toys but cannot afford to go for originals right now.
Comment by RotorstormNZ
Dec 18, 2022
-Kanrabat- wrote:That Hound have a "knock off" look with nothing shiny whatsoever. But if the price is right, I'll still buy it.
That's my thinking - I'm hoping (foolishly optmistic?) that such a finish will be reflected in a sensible price for him and any others who follow. I would LOVE some G1 toys but cannot afford to go for originals right now.
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Even the KO are expensive as Hell. Plus they are very, very cheaply made.
As for prices, so far both Hotrod and Starscream are at the price of voyagers. Hound should be the same. And for a G1 toy, that's a perfect price. They're no leader priced trailerless Optimus.
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Dec 18, 2022
RotorstormNZ wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:That Hound have a "knock off" look with nothing shiny whatsoever. But if the price is right, I'll still buy it.
That's my thinking - I'm hoping (foolishly optmistic?) that such a finish will be reflected in a sensible price for him and any others who follow. I would LOVE some G1 toys but cannot afford to go for originals right now.
Even the KO are expensive as Hell. Plus they are very, very cheaply made.
As for prices, so far both Hotrod and Starscream are at the price of voyagers. Hound should be the same. And for a G1 toy, that's a perfect price. They're no leader priced trailerless Optimus.
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Comment by william-james88
Dec 25, 2022
We had seen that the G1 reissue of Hound in cartoon colours was made available for fans wanting Transformers toys first through Asian retailers, so a video "review" was inevitable, and we now have one on Christmas day. While many know the classic transformation, this video will show you what the cartoon deco looks like in all angles in both modes. There are no comments, just music. While there is no chrome, the die cast has apparently not been replaced by plastic. This toy has yet to be revealed by Hasbro.
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Comment by muswp1
Dec 25, 2022
Nice to see a G1 TF that hasn't been reissued to death. I don't think Hound has been released since the TFC series.
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Comment by -Kanrabat-
Dec 25, 2022
Despite the no-show of chrome, if it's prices similarly as Starscream and Hotrod, I'm getting it.
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Comment by Rodimus Prime
Dec 25, 2022
So I guess I'm the only one not impressed by this? It's nice that G1 hound is getting some attention, but I just don't like the shade of green or his build in general. Oh well, more for you guys. I just think Hasbro could have done better.
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Most are unimpressed with the execution. The excitement comes from another opportunity you own an iconic G1 toy.
Comment by william-james88
Dec 25, 2022
Rodimus Prime wrote:So I guess I'm the only one not impressed by this? It's nice that G1 hound is getting some attention, but I just don't like the shade of green or his build in general. Oh well, more for you guys. I just think Hasbro could have done better.
Most are unimpressed with the execution. The excitement comes from another opportunity you own an iconic G1 toy.
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Comment by Emerje
Dec 25, 2022
I like it. As a cartoon color figure I think it pulls it off well, chrome wouldn't have fit that aesthetic. Not surprised they kept the diecast, probably would have cost more to make new plastic molds than to just keep the diecast intact. It's not as easy as filling the diecast molds with plastic, they don't even go in the same molding machines.
Emerje
Emerje
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I believe this has more to do either with appealing to metal fans, or with structural integrity that plastic would otherwise compromise. Besides, metal pieces are solid, something unheard of for plastic pieces.
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Dec 26, 2022
Emerje wrote:I like it. As a cartoon color figure I think it pulls it off well, chrome wouldn't have fit that aesthetic. Not surprised they kept the diecast, probably would have cost more to make new plastic molds than to just keep the diecast intact. It's not as easy as filling the diecast molds with plastic, they don't even go in the same molding machines.
Emerje
I believe this has more to do either with appealing to metal fans, or with structural integrity that plastic would otherwise compromise. Besides, metal pieces are solid, something unheard of for plastic pieces.
