New images of Universe 25th Cyclonus, Starscream and Hound
Thursday, October 16th, 2008 10:40AM CDT
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eBay seller gojulasprime23 has posted three new auctions containing images of the new 25th anniversary figures scheduled for release later this year. Keep in mind these appear to be test-shots and the final products may vary. To see the auctions, click on one of the links below, or see the images by scrolling down.
Cyclonus
Starscream
Hound
Credit(s): gojulasprime23
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Re: New images of Universe 25th Cyclonus, Starscream and Hound (814192)
Posted by Switchpoint on October 16th, 2008 @ 10:44am CDT
Posted by Switchpoint on October 16th, 2008 @ 10:44am CDT
Very cool. Can't wait to see Cyclonus with the correct paint job again. I'm really digging Hound too. Did we really need another Screamer though?!
Re: New images of Universe 25th Cyclonus, Starscream and Hound (814193)
Posted by Solrac333 on October 16th, 2008 @ 10:45am CDT
Posted by Solrac333 on October 16th, 2008 @ 10:45am CDT
I will get all 3 but what's with Cyclonus uneven wings and why can't they afford blue paint on Starscreams nosecone?
Re: New images of Universe 25th Cyclonus, Starscream and Hound (814199)
Posted by Sledge on October 16th, 2008 @ 10:56am CDT
Posted by Sledge on October 16th, 2008 @ 10:56am CDT
Starscream didn't have a blue nose in the cartoon, which is clearly the look they're going for here.
Re: New images of Universe 25th Cyclonus, Starscream and Hound (814201)
Posted by Switchpoint on October 16th, 2008 @ 10:57am CDT
His wings are even. The arm with the gun is tilted more than the other one.
Posted by Switchpoint on October 16th, 2008 @ 10:57am CDT
omega666 wrote:I will get all 3 but what's with Cyclonus uneven wings and why can't they afford blue paint on Starscreams nosecone?
His wings are even. The arm with the gun is tilted more than the other one.
Re: New images of Universe 25th Cyclonus, Starscream and Hound (814233)
Posted by diosoth on October 16th, 2008 @ 11:36am CDT
Posted by diosoth on October 16th, 2008 @ 11:36am CDT
Cyclonus is a much better toy than the G1 version and about 1/10 the cost.
Re: New images of Universe 25th Cyclonus, Starscream and Hound (814264)
Posted by CMP on October 16th, 2008 @ 12:06pm CDT
Posted by CMP on October 16th, 2008 @ 12:06pm CDT
Cool. I can't wait.
Re: New images of Universe 25th Cyclonus, Starscream and Hound (814266)
Posted by Geekee1 on October 16th, 2008 @ 12:07pm CDT
Posted by Geekee1 on October 16th, 2008 @ 12:07pm CDT
Anybody else noticing the two colors of green on Hound? There's the original bright green, and a more olive drab color that I think we'd all prefer.
Re: New images of Universe 25th Cyclonus, Starscream and Hound (814283)
Posted by zero-kaiser on October 16th, 2008 @ 12:16pm CDT
Posted by zero-kaiser on October 16th, 2008 @ 12:16pm CDT
i agree with Nekoman, these do look like test shots... anyone else noticed the markings etched into the back of cyclonus' wing and hounds hood?..
as it was mentioned further up from here the final product may well vary, that and what the hasbro rep had said in that other thread about cyclonus' paint job... lets hope so..
as it was mentioned further up from here the final product may well vary, that and what the hasbro rep had said in that other thread about cyclonus' paint job... lets hope so..
Re: New images of Universe 25th Cyclonus, Starscream and Hound (814294)
Posted by ThunderThruster on October 16th, 2008 @ 12:22pm CDT
Posted by ThunderThruster on October 16th, 2008 @ 12:22pm CDT
dang, these are looking good, glad i got them on pre-order!
Re: New images of Universe 25th Cyclonus, Starscream and Hound (814313)
Posted by Free Fall 19 on October 16th, 2008 @ 1:11pm CDT
Posted by Free Fall 19 on October 16th, 2008 @ 1:11pm CDT
these three look awesome, i cant believe they've finally made a decent hound figure again. really looking forward to these three
Re: New images of Universe 25th Cyclonus, Starscream and Hound (814331)
Posted by breakthru on October 16th, 2008 @ 1:34pm CDT
Posted by breakthru on October 16th, 2008 @ 1:34pm CDT
Good molds but I'll be holding out for the Henkei versions of Cyclonus and Hound.
Hopefully they'll fix the different Hound shading colors by then.
What these pictues do convince me, is that Henkei Starscream is still the best version out there. I was toying with the idea of picking up the Hasbro version but they've missed out too much paint and imop it looks very plain when compared to the Japanese version.
Hopefully they'll fix the different Hound shading colors by then.
What these pictues do convince me, is that Henkei Starscream is still the best version out there. I was toying with the idea of picking up the Hasbro version but they've missed out too much paint and imop it looks very plain when compared to the Japanese version.
Re: New images of Universe 25th Cyclonus, Starscream and Hound (814348)
Posted by prowl123 on October 16th, 2008 @ 1:53pm CDT
Posted by prowl123 on October 16th, 2008 @ 1:53pm CDT
cyclonus is so mine! 
starscream too! 
I dont really like hound though. 
starscream too! I dont really like hound though.
Re: New images of Universe 25th Cyclonus, Starscream and Hound (814349)
Posted by Powersa on October 16th, 2008 @ 1:55pm CDT
Posted by Powersa on October 16th, 2008 @ 1:55pm CDT
I like the color on screamer.
Re: New images of Universe 25th Cyclonus, Starscream and Hound (814353)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on October 16th, 2008 @ 1:58pm CDT
Posted by Megatron Wolf on October 16th, 2008 @ 1:58pm CDT
Cant wait for these guys. Hasbro redeemed them selves with this line.
Re: New images of Universe 25th Cyclonus, Starscream and Hound (814435)
Posted by ShGarland_1383 on October 16th, 2008 @ 3:05pm CDT
Posted by ShGarland_1383 on October 16th, 2008 @ 3:05pm CDT
New I'd end up loving Cyclonus...though I've gotta admit the fact that he's a targetmaster is what first sold me on him. These pics are just locking in a purchase I'd have probably made anyway.
Starscream, however...Pass only because it's a variant deco of Classics Screamer, which I already have. Also been able to pick up
Acid Storm this month... Only way I need another of this mold is if Hasbro or Tomy would actually come out with a Thrust repaint (and since Thrust was a Botcon exclusive, I don't see that happening). Would also get the other Rainmakers if they're ever done...
As for Hound...I think I might get him. It's a good mold, and I honestly like this Ravage better than G1. (And the fact that his cassette mode apparently fits into Soundwave helps.)
Starscream, however...Pass only because it's a variant deco of Classics Screamer, which I already have. Also been able to pick up
Acid Storm this month... Only way I need another of this mold is if Hasbro or Tomy would actually come out with a Thrust repaint (and since Thrust was a Botcon exclusive, I don't see that happening). Would also get the other Rainmakers if they're ever done...
As for Hound...I think I might get him. It's a good mold, and I honestly like this Ravage better than G1. (And the fact that his cassette mode apparently fits into Soundwave helps.)
Re: New images of Universe 25th Cyclonus, Starscream and Hound (814565)
Posted by Pyrostrata on October 16th, 2008 @ 4:53pm CDT
Posted by Pyrostrata on October 16th, 2008 @ 4:53pm CDT
All three are fabulous-looking, and I will no doubt end up owning them all! Cyclonus is an absolute MUST though, since he is the best looking one of them all! I am just curious of the colors....the lighting in the pics is a bit off, so I can't tell if those wings are white or grey...either one is a bit.....off. All the same, he's fantastic-looking regardless and will grace my Universe/Classics shelf nicely!
Re: New images of Universe 25th Cyclonus, Starscream and Hound (814612)
Posted by DMSL on October 16th, 2008 @ 5:37pm CDT
Posted by DMSL on October 16th, 2008 @ 5:37pm CDT
Cyclonus and Hound rock i'm getting those. I could care less about Screamer, i have the original and while i like a more accurate paintjob, this is not it. It is way too bland and is lacking a lot of paint apps.
Re: New images of Universe 25th Cyclonus, Starscream and Hound (814648)
Posted by Valandar on October 16th, 2008 @ 6:22pm CDT
And has been said, these are most likely test shots, not final figures. Until we get the official final shots, or even see them in the store, I wouldn't count them out just yet.
Posted by Valandar on October 16th, 2008 @ 6:22pm CDT
DMSL wrote:Cyclonus and Hound rock i'm getting those. I could care less about Screamer, i have the original and while i like a more accurate paintjob, this is not it. It is way too bland and is lacking a lot of paint apps.
And has been said, these are most likely test shots, not final figures. Until we get the official final shots, or even see them in the store, I wouldn't count them out just yet.
Re: New images of Universe 25th Cyclonus, Starscream and Hound (814696)
Posted by ShGarland_1383 on October 16th, 2008 @ 7:11pm CDT
From the picture quality I'd agree.
I knew I was gonna get Cyclonus back when he was announced just because I loved the headmaster/targemaster gimmick back when it first came out around 87. Even if these paint apps aren't final, I expect I'm gonna be very happy with this purchase whenever I'm able to make it.
Screamer's a good mold though; worth getting if you didn't get him to begin with. I just don't need another one, which is why I'd pass.
Posted by ShGarland_1383 on October 16th, 2008 @ 7:11pm CDT
Valandar wrote:DMSL wrote:Cyclonus and Hound rock i'm getting those. I could care less about Screamer, i have the original and while i like a more accurate paintjob, this is not it. It is way too bland and is lacking a lot of paint apps.
And has been said, these are most likely test shots, not final figures. Until we get the official final shots, or even see them in the store, I wouldn't count them out just yet.
From the picture quality I'd agree.
I knew I was gonna get Cyclonus back when he was announced just because I loved the headmaster/targemaster gimmick back when it first came out around 87. Even if these paint apps aren't final, I expect I'm gonna be very happy with this purchase whenever I'm able to make it.
Screamer's a good mold though; worth getting if you didn't get him to begin with. I just don't need another one, which is why I'd pass.
Re: New images of Universe 25th Cyclonus, Starscream and Hound (814760)
Posted by Stockade on October 16th, 2008 @ 8:33pm CDT
Posted by Stockade on October 16th, 2008 @ 8:33pm CDT
I want all 3! especially Starscream and Cyclonus, those 2 i never got as a kid and now i can finally get them! And when do all 3 hit the shelves? Is it November?
Re: New images of Universe 25th Cyclonus, Starscream and Hound (814831)
Posted by deaculpa on October 16th, 2008 @ 10:16pm CDT
Posted by deaculpa on October 16th, 2008 @ 10:16pm CDT
So are we still thinking that we wont be able to mount the missle on Hound's shoulder, he has to hold it in his hand? Weak, that was a signture weapon.
Re: New images of Universe 25th Cyclonus, Starscream and Hound (814954)
Posted by Stormrider on October 17th, 2008 @ 3:25am CDT
Posted by Stormrider on October 17th, 2008 @ 3:25am CDT
Hasbro mentioned that Cyclonus will be released in his full purple scheme. The grey icky colors were from a first shot of the figure. However all the subsequent pictures we have been seeing of him also have been the icky grey. Is he really going to be full purple?
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