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Video Review for Retro G1 Hound Reissue in Cartoon Colors
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Apr 13, 2023 at 6:15pm CDT
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Comment by -Kanrabat-
Apr 13, 2023
The Hound that I preordered along Thundercracker are shipped and are coming soon. I'm looking forward to unpack and try them out!
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Comment by Relic Dinobot
Apr 13, 2023
Got my notification to for my Hound preorder. He's always been a favorite of mine and I can't wait to compare him to my original. 
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Comment by -Kanrabat-
Apr 13, 2023
Woops, thread missfire.
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Thanks
Comment by william-james88
Apr 13, 2023
-Kanrabat- wrote:Woops, thread missfire.
Thanks
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Comment by Lore Keeper
Apr 13, 2023
I did not realize G1 Hound was that tiny! 
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Yeah, neither did I, hence why I used that pic to feature the review.
Comment by william-james88
Apr 13, 2023
Lore Keeper wrote:I did not realize G1 Hound was that tiny!
Yeah, neither did I, hence why I used that pic to feature the review.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Apr 13, 2023
Yeah, all of the Diaclone-molded Autobot Cars were little guys about the size of the old Basic/Scout class, and Hound was one of the smaller ones, too.william-james88 wrote:Lore Keeper wrote:I did not realize G1 Hound was that tiny!
Yeah, neither did I, hence why I used that pic to feature the review.
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Comment by Bumblevivisector
Apr 14, 2023
Makes his clashes with Rumble in MTMTE Part 2 and 3 make a bit more sense. Ironic, since toy-to-media scale shifts usually have the opposite effect.Sabrblade wrote:Yeah, all of the Diaclone-molded Autobot Cars were little guys about the size of the old Basic/Scout class, and Hound was one of the smaller ones, too.william-james88 wrote:Lore Keeper wrote:I did not realize G1 Hound was that tiny!
Yeah, neither did I, hence why I used that pic to feature the review.
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It makes a hell of a lot more sense.
Is it me, or is that Brawn figure actually taller than Hound?
Comment by ThunderThruster
Apr 14, 2023
Bumblevivisector wrote:Makes his clashes with Rumble in MTMTE Part 2 and 3 make a bit more sense. Ironic, since toy-to-media scale shifts usually have the opposite effect.Sabrblade wrote:Yeah, all of the Diaclone-molded Autobot Cars were little guys about the size of the old Basic/Scout class, and Hound was one of the smaller ones, too.william-james88 wrote:Lore Keeper wrote:I did not realize G1 Hound was that tiny!
Yeah, neither did I, hence why I used that pic to feature the review.
It makes a hell of a lot more sense.
william-james88 wrote:
Is it me, or is that Brawn figure actually taller than Hound?
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The irony is that the vehicle mode is pretty much modern deluxe sized. But the bot do not "stretch" at all as modern engineering allows. He's still pretty hefty tho.
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Apr 14, 2023
william-james88 wrote:Lore Keeper wrote:I did not realize G1 Hound was that tiny!
Yeah, neither did I, hence why I used that pic to feature the review.
The irony is that the vehicle mode is pretty much modern deluxe sized. But the bot do not "stretch" at all as modern engineering allows. He's still pretty hefty tho.
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Just imagine if he didn't have the big boots, he'd be smaller than some mini cars!
Emerje
Comment by Emerje
Apr 14, 2023
-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:Lore Keeper wrote:I did not realize G1 Hound was that tiny!
Yeah, neither did I, hence why I used that pic to feature the review.
The irony is that the vehicle mode is pretty much modern deluxe sized. But the bot do not "stretch" at all as modern engineering allows. He's still pretty hefty tho.
Just imagine if he didn't have the big boots, he'd be smaller than some mini cars!
Emerje
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Comment by -Kanrabat-
Apr 14, 2023
I still have to wait until I get my Hound.
Once I have it, I'll post pictures comparing him to SS Jeep Bee.
Once I have it, I'll post pictures comparing him to SS Jeep Bee.
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Comment by cruizerdave
Apr 14, 2023
Crazy how tiny he is!
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Comment by -Kanrabat-
Apr 15, 2023
Got my Thundercracker and I love his colors. I'm surprised they still included the Megatron gun.
As for Hound, he's fun to handle and yes, he smoll.
Here's a comparison with the tiny deluxe SS jeep Bee:
Bee is still bigger, but it emphasize how both are very small figures. And we'll worth it regardless.
As for Hound, he's fun to handle and yes, he smoll.
Here's a comparison with the tiny deluxe SS jeep Bee:
Bee is still bigger, but it emphasize how both are very small figures. And we'll worth it regardless.
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Comment by Rodimus Prime
Apr 16, 2023
Looks nice for what it is, but for scale sake I'm sticking with the Siege figure.
As for gun Megatron, seems like he's included with every high profile Con figure these days.
As for gun Megatron, seems like he's included with every high profile Con figure these days.
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Should have come with a modified Reflector accessory from the Centurion Drone set.
Emerje
Comment by Emerje
Apr 16, 2023
-Kanrabat- wrote:Got my Thundercracker and I love his colors. I'm surprised they still included the Megatron gun.
Should have come with a modified Reflector accessory from the Centurion Drone set.
Emerje
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It would have been nice, but "impossible."
Gang-molding shenanigans.
Those new hands may be on the same mold as that Megatron accessory. But the Centurion stuff are definitely on the same mold together.
I bet someone may Shapeway a Reflector compatible with those hands.
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Apr 16, 2023
Emerje wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Got my Thundercracker and I love his colors. I'm surprised they still included the Megatron gun.
Should have come with a modified Reflector accessory from the Centurion Drone set.
Emerje
It would have been nice, but "impossible."
Gang-molding shenanigans.
Those new hands may be on the same mold as that Megatron accessory. But the Centurion stuff are definitely on the same mold together.
I bet someone may Shapeway a Reflector compatible with those hands.
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Comment by Barricade.it
Apr 19, 2023
I ask myself why someone should buy these "reissues".
These are not real reissues (They're note die-cast and are quite different by many points of view from the original) so their mold aren't attractive neither for kids (as the bots are very simplified in comparison to the figures anyone can buy nowadays ad much less poseable) nor for collectors.
These are not real reissues (They're note die-cast and are quite different by many points of view from the original) so their mold aren't attractive neither for kids (as the bots are very simplified in comparison to the figures anyone can buy nowadays ad much less poseable) nor for collectors.
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You have it all wrong. I think you meant "not" instead of "note"? I have Starscream TC, and Hound. All of them have the diecast parts where it should and all of them are of very high quality. Hound even have his rubber tires. Do not confuse them with cheap Chinese KOs.
They are "reissues" but they are unique repaints. Same if not better quality than the originals. If you want the true original colors, go for the previous reissues or the originals themselves. Those are clearly not the colors you want but don't dismiss them either.
Also, the seekers have a PAINTED FACE for once. That count for something. Also, if you already own one of these in their original color, it's fun to double-dip with these unique decos.
For the price of a voyager, it's not to expensive to get at least one and try it out for yourself.
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Apr 19, 2023
Barricade.it wrote:I ask myself why someone should buy these "reissues".
These are not real reissues (They're note die-cast and are quite different by many points of view from the original) so their mold aren't attractive neither for kids (as the bots are very simplified in comparison to the figures anyone can buy nowadays ad much less poseable) nor for collectors.
You have it all wrong. I think you meant "not" instead of "note"? I have Starscream TC, and Hound. All of them have the diecast parts where it should and all of them are of very high quality. Hound even have his rubber tires. Do not confuse them with cheap Chinese KOs.
They are "reissues" but they are unique repaints. Same if not better quality than the originals. If you want the true original colors, go for the previous reissues or the originals themselves. Those are clearly not the colors you want but don't dismiss them either.
Also, the seekers have a PAINTED FACE for once. That count for something. Also, if you already own one of these in their original color, it's fun to double-dip with these unique decos.
For the price of a voyager, it's not to expensive to get at least one and try it out for yourself.
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Hot Rod also has diecast feet and rubber tires even though they could have done plastic feet like the Targetmaster mold. I'd also say that these are made entirely for collectors and we're definitely buying them, otherwise Hasbro and Walmart would have dropped them by now. I'm guessing there's a few older kids aware of G1 toys that might have some interest and dads that want their kids to play with the toys they played with. These are WAY more interesting that a lot of the kid out there, for about the same price these are a better buy than RotB Smash Changers IMO.
Emerje
Comment by Emerje
Apr 19, 2023
-Kanrabat- wrote:Barricade.it wrote:I ask myself why someone should buy these "reissues".
These are not real reissues (They're note die-cast and are quite different by many points of view from the original) so their mold aren't attractive neither for kids (as the bots are very simplified in comparison to the figures anyone can buy nowadays ad much less poseable) nor for collectors.
You have it all wrong. I think you meant "not" instead of "note"? I have Starscream TC, and Hound. All of them have the diecast parts where it should and all of them are of very high quality. Hound even have his rubber tires. Do not confuse them with cheap Chinese KOs.
They are "reissues" but they are unique repaints. Same if not better quality than the originals. If you want the true original colors, go for the previous reissues or the originals themselves. Those are clearly not the colors you want but don't dismiss them either.
Also, the seekers have a PAINTED FACE for once. That count for something. Also, if you already own one of these in their original color, it's fun to double-dip with these unique decos.
For the price of a voyager, it's not to expensive to get at least one and try it out for yourself.
Hot Rod also has diecast feet and rubber tires even though they could have done plastic feet like the Targetmaster mold. I'd also say that these are made entirely for collectors and we're definitely buying them, otherwise Hasbro and Walmart would have dropped them by now. I'm guessing there's a few older kids aware of G1 toys that might have some interest and dads that want their kids to play with the toys they played with. These are WAY more interesting that a lot of the kid out there, for about the same price these are a better buy than RotB Smash Changers IMO.
Emerje
