Transformers Combiner Wars Viper Video Review

Why does everyone forget about G1 Tailwind and opt to do the stupid GI Joe homage instead ?

X-Transbots did the same thing.

Rated X wrote:Why does everyone forget about G1 Tailwind and opt to do the stupid GI Joe homage instead ?

X-Transbots did the same thing.

Because he's more of a generic robot than a figure meant to be an army building generic

Rated X wrote:Why does everyone forget about G1 Tailwind and opt to do the stupid GI Joe homage instead ?

X-Transbots did the same thing.

I'm sorry but who?



"uses google"




Oh you mean the guy that was sold with some Simmons ROTF props







Yeah who could forget about him hey?

Sorry for the dumb question. Will this hit stores or is this an exclusive elsewhere?

Nemesis Destron wrote:Sorry for the dumb question. Will this hit stores or is this an exclusive elsewhere?

It's a normal figure that's coming to stores not an exclusive.

SW's SilverHammer wrote:

Rated X wrote:Why does everyone forget about G1 Tailwind and opt to do the stupid GI Joe homage instead ?

X-Transbots did the same thing.

Because he's more of a generic robot than a figure meant to be an army building generic

And you think Cobra Rattlers aren't "army building generic" ? According to the reviewer, the bio says he is a mindless drone. (stated during the gun mode segment)

Rated X wrote:

SW's SilverHammer wrote:

Rated X wrote:Why does everyone forget about G1 Tailwind and opt to do the stupid GI Joe homage instead ?

X-Transbots did the same thing.

Because he's more of a generic robot than a figure meant to be an army building generic

And you think Cobra Rattlers aren't "army building generic" ? According to the reviewer, the bio says he is a mindless drone. (stated during the gun mode segment)

Do read the posts you quote?

SW's SilverHammer wrote:he's more of a generic robot than a figure meant to be an army building generic

Gee, I wonder, what I'm referencing to when I say an army building generic, could it possibly be the the viper figure? Could I possibly be saying that tailwind is less interesting, than viper a figure that is meant to represent the decepticon/cobra equivalent of a Stormtrooper?

Anyhow, if that was a little to subtle, yes I think Viper has worlds more personality in his appearance, compared to tailwind. Especially when you consider the latter of the two is just a blob of grey with blue limbs. If that warrants a figure, then i'd rather have a generations Bad Boy before tailwind.

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:

Rated X wrote:Why does everyone forget about G1 Tailwind and opt to do the stupid GI Joe homage instead ?

X-Transbots did the same thing.

I'm sorry but who?



"uses google"




Oh you mean the guy that was sold with some Simmons ROTF props







Yeah who could forget about him hey?

Not his only appearance try tfwiki http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Tailwind_(G1)
Viper is much more interesting though. The crossover aspect is the only reason I would be getting him if it was released as Tailwind I would also be in the 'Who??' crowd and would pass on him.

SW's SilverHammer wrote:

Rated X wrote:

SW's SilverHammer wrote:

Rated X wrote:Why does everyone forget about G1 Tailwind and opt to do the stupid GI Joe homage instead ?

X-Transbots did the same thing.

Because he's more of a generic robot than a figure meant to be an army building generic

And you think Cobra Rattlers aren't "army building generic" ? According to the reviewer, the bio says he is a mindless drone. (stated during the gun mode segment)

Do read the posts you quote?

SW's SilverHammer wrote:he's more of a generic robot than a figure meant to be an army building generic

Gee, I wonder, what I'm referencing to when I say an army building generic, could it possibly be the the viper figure? Could I possibly be saying that tailwind is less interesting, than viper a figure that is meant to represent the decepticon/cobra equivalent of a Stormtrooper?

Anyhow, if that was a little to subtle, yes I think Viper has worlds more personality in his appearance, compared to tailwind. Especially when you consider the latter of the two is just a blob of grey with blue limbs. If that warrants a figure, then i'd rather have a generations Bad Boy before tailwind.

You did not specify who you meant when you said "he". One could take your comment either way. I took it as the oppisite of what you intended.

Anyways I always found GI Joe toys to be a little boring. I did own a sky striker as a kid, but never cared about collecting a bunch of little men. I preferred me some kick ass robots. I would much rather have a tailwind. I slapped a con logo right on x-transbots version of the rattler and he has been tailwind ever since.

Rated X wrote:

SW's SilverHammer wrote:

Rated X wrote:

SW's SilverHammer wrote:

Rated X wrote:Why does everyone forget about G1 Tailwind and opt to do the stupid GI Joe homage instead ?

X-Transbots did the same thing.

Because he's more of a generic robot than a figure meant to be an army building generic

And you think Cobra Rattlers aren't "army building generic" ? According to the reviewer, the bio says he is a mindless drone. (stated during the gun mode segment)

Do read the posts you quote?

SW's SilverHammer wrote:he's more of a generic robot than a figure meant to be an army building generic

Gee, I wonder, what I'm referencing to when I say an army building generic, could it possibly be the the viper figure? Could I possibly be saying that tailwind is less interesting, than viper a figure that is meant to represent the decepticon/cobra equivalent of a Stormtrooper?

Anyhow, if that was a little to subtle, yes I think Viper has worlds more personality in his appearance, compared to tailwind. Especially when you consider the latter of the two is just a blob of grey with blue limbs. If that warrants a figure, then i'd rather have a generations Bad Boy before tailwind.

You did not specify who you meant when you said "he". One could take your comment either way. I took it as the oppisite of what you intended.

Anyways I always found GI Joe toys to be a little boring. I did own a sky striker as a kid, but never cared about collecting a bunch of little men. I preferred me some kick ass robots. I would much rather have a tailwind. I slapped a con logo right on x-transbots version of the rattler and he has been tailwind ever since.

You know what? I agree that the Air Strike Patrol were way more than forgettable generics. In his first issue at the helm of the U.S. comic, Furman turned them into a team with unique personalities in what little space he had. Tailwind in particular struck me as what I always wanted Starscream to be; that is, capable of shutting up up and biding his time. He deserves respect.

But he'll never actually get it if homaged by name, because he'll be written off as a dumb joke, similar to fellow Micromaster Erector. In fact, any tech spec data on Tailwind as this mold's third mode would surely reference the fart blaster from Despicable Me. It's a sad fact of life. Get over it and bide your time until maybe this remold actually does get a half-grey repaint down the road, perhaps under a pseudonym like that mixed up Storm Cloud (?) repaint of big ol' Universe Powerglide.

As for this toy...when he's not in jet mode, I just keep seeing Straxus over the Cobra homage I'm supposed to. He and Powerglide debuted in the same issue, and this toy even has a flying cannon mode. And since Time Wars + Two Megatrons ended up implying that Straxus-Megatron was who got rebuilt into Galvatron, the idea of Galvatronus wielding him becomes downright acid-trippy in my mind.

For reference:

For anyone who thinks Micromaster Tailwind does not deserve a scout homage, I challenge you to explain the rationale behind his wave mate:


Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Blackjack Gallery


Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Blackjack Gallery

Blackjack just happens to be another forgotten Micromaster from a Decepticon team of four.


Transformers G1 1989 Blackjack (Blackheat) Gallery


Transformers G1 1989 Blackjack (Blackheat) Gallery

I would rather have an actual Transformer homage over a GI Joke.

Rated X wrote:For anyone who thinks Micromaster Tailwind does not deserve a scout homage, I challenge you to explain the rationale behind his wave mate:


Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Blackjack Gallery


Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Blackjack Gallery

Blackjack just happens to be another forgotten Micromaster from a Decepticon team of four.


Transformers G1 1989 Blackjack (Blackheat) Gallery


Transformers G1 1989 Blackjack (Blackheat) Gallery

I would rather have an actual Transformer homage over a GI Joke.

Th figure was originally meant to be runamuck and runabout, however hasbro changed it due to name being unavailability and a desire for a more colorful toy. "Blackjack" was just filler.