Botcon exclusive DREADWIND revealed!

Meh...not that impressed with this one.

w00t! Finally got first post!

This freakin rocks!! I am one happy camper for having forked over the money for this years Botcon set! It's nice that they at least gave us a remolded head under the helmet to better fit the Dreadwing look.

I want it...

Though it was a nice idea, the re-molded head isn't enough to get me excited. Unlike the seekers, Dreadwing isn't iconic enough.

The retooled head is great! Watch the remaining sets sell out fast.

I like it.. They even gave him a new head.

I wonder what that con only exclusive will be..
Sunstorm (I hope not because I would love a classics seeker version of him)?

O my, those colours are so darling. I want one.

If you read the captions, it actually says this guys name is Dreadwind, not Dreadwing. Here's hoping for a typo. Otherwise he looks good for a toy outside my price range. lol

Nujevad wrote:Though it was a nice idea, the re-molded head isn't enough to get me excited. Unlike the seekers, Dreadwing isn't iconic enough.

That's exactly why I love him, because he is a great obscure TF to remake. not like the seekers who, though 'iconic', are just overused, predictable repaints of predictable molds.

Mneh. Jetfire was awesome; this is just overkill.

For some reason, that quote makes me think Marvin the Paranoid Android. Is this an exaggeration, or is Dreadwind basicly Dead End with wings? I'll admit to not having read the comics.

Looks good.

..and it's DreadwinD everyone...half of g1 DreadwinG...?

...anyone...?

Not bad. Not bad at all.

It's about time the classics decepticons got some firepower

Yes, that is a good Dreadwind. Here's hoping they make a Classics Darkwing and the combine alt. gimmick exists with the two as it was in the originals.

Predaprince wrote:Yes, that is a good Dreadwind. Here's hoping they make a Classics Darkwing and the combine alt. gimmick exists with the two as it was in the originals.

Don't count on it, thanks to Disney's Darkwing Duck

Good job on the head and colors . Now where's Hi-Test?

I wish Hasbro actually put the same level of creativity into their public release line as they do their BotCon sets. It puzzles me why they wouldn't release the repaints to the public. This Classics Dreadwing, along with the other four BotCon exclusives, would sell like hotcakes.

Blech. This does nothing for me. :\ All the other Convention exclusives are pretty nice, though...

Y'know.. I kinda like it. The colors just seem to fit.

Hmm, I dont really like it at all.

Do I like it?

Yes

Would I pay 50+ bucks for it?

No

I like it, but that's because I really like the Jetfire mold...

The helmet will never be on with mine, but hey...

For some reason, I pictured more purple on him...less white.

hmm, i offically don't feel bad to have not gotten the botcon exclusives this year.. the three seekers look great, but dreadwing and bugbite are pretty worthless imo.

Kinda makes me really want Classics Jetfire now.

Well, I guess they couldn't have gone for too long without re-painting good ol' Jetfire... It works, tho. Just give it sometime before some awesome Kitbash artists start coming out with Darkwing made from re-painted Classics RamJet figures.

It looks like Classics Jetfire with a new head.

I'd never think Botcon would comeout with a repaint of an already in production figure and sell it as an exclusive with a fancy new head.

Im think of getting Vector Trion, or Alpha Prime, whatever his name is.

Nemesis Primal wrote:For some reason, that quote makes me think Marvin the Paranoid Android.

"We're Doomed. Not that it matters."
that does sound like Marvin! Hilarious!

diablien wrote:It's about time the classics decepticons got some firepower

Yeah but with this 5 figure set and possibly other Decepticon convention exclusive fugres the Classics Autobots are poorly outgunned and outmanned. Unless you regulate your Classics Constructicons to base operations and maintenance of the battlefield Decepticons.

First Gen wrote:It looks like Classics Jetfire with a new head.

I'd never think Botcon would comeout with a repaint of an already in production figure and sell it as an exclusive with a fancy new head.

Im think of getting Vector Trion, or Alpha Prime, whatever his name is.

This is about all they do for the exclusives. In fact, it is all that they have ever done...????

Fanatical_Magnus wrote:Kinda makes me really want Classics Jetfire now.

You just now realized you wanted a CLASSICs Jetfire? Where have ye' been hiding???

I had an idea it would be a Jetfire repaint but I thought it would of been grey or black not white

I thought you meant the good Dreadwing, the B-2

Dead Metal wrote:Nooo now ther are 5 reasons wy I'm unhappy that I'm not able to get this.

Amelie?

First Gen wrote:It looks like Classics Jetfire with a new head.

I'd never think Botcon would comeout with a repaint of an already in production figure and sell it as an exclusive with a fancy new head.

That, wasn't sarcasim...was it?

Much better than that ugly Bugbite.

Nifty! Sorely tempted to keep this one!

-Nick

The color scheme works pretty well on him. I think everybody was expecting a Jetfire repaint but I am suprised to see a remolded head. Looks really good and if they were going to repaint a mold, you really can't go wrong with Classics Jetfire, whose probably my favorite of the Classics line.

Counterpunch wrote:

First Gen wrote:It looks like Classics Jetfire with a new head.

I'd never think Botcon would comeout with a repaint of an already in production figure and sell it as an exclusive with a fancy new head.

That, wasn't sarcasim...was it?

I assumed you would be the one to know that Counterpunch...

I thought it was sarcasm too, but still made my statement above...

Damn those box sets are expensive, and It really makes me sad i con't go to the Botcon because of my company being so new and all..darn it!! I will in 2 years prm,ise myself a vacation and a trip to the botcon.. hmmmmmm maybe I should wait till the sequel to the live action movie comes out, it seems like there might be more exclusives content judging by this botcon as a basis..

Oh my god! He looks fantastic! Especially without the helm! Pure Masterforce!

tigertracks 24 wrote:

First Gen wrote:It looks like Classics Jetfire with a new head.

I'd never think Botcon would comeout with a repaint of an already in production figure and sell it as an exclusive with a fancy new head.

This is about all they do for the exclusives. In fact, it is all that they have ever done...????

it'd be nice if they did a Lucky Draw type exclusive instead of a straight repaint. At least it'd be worth the money.

And Punch, I know ur going to argue molds and all that, but come on, all they have to do is plop a new head on a VIOLA! a "new" "exclusive" Transformer.

I LOVE IT!

they shouldve kept jetfires head. he is keeping its helmet on.

tigertracks 24 wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:

First Gen wrote:It looks like Classics Jetfire with a new head.

I'd never think Botcon would comeout with a repaint of an already in production figure and sell it as an exclusive with a fancy new head.

That, wasn't sarcasim...was it?

I assumed you would be the one to know that Counterpunch...

I thought it was sarcasm too, but still made my statement above...

Sarcasim is a sign of inept literary ability.

I would never stoop to such tactics.

Now you'll excuse me. I have gospel practice to attend....

skywarp-2 wrote:Damn those box sets are expensive, and It really makes me sad i con't go to the Botcon because of my company being so new and all..darn it!! I will in 2 years prm,ise myself a vacation and a trip to the botcon.. hmmmmmm maybe I should wait till the sequel to the live action movie comes out, it seems like there might be more exclusives content judging by this botcon as a basis..

I know how u feel Warp. I'd go too but I gotta keep the deep fryer clean or im out of job.

Stupid TGIF.

I like the other seekers better.

I think CP has found the most versatile picture on teh intarwebnetz It's a punchline to every gag. A counterpunchline.

Counterpunch wrote:

tigertracks 24 wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:

First Gen wrote:It looks like Classics Jetfire with a new head.

I'd never think Botcon would comeout with a repaint of an already in production figure and sell it as an exclusive with a fancy new head.

That, wasn't sarcasim...was it?

I assumed you would be the one to know that Counterpunch...

I thought it was sarcasm too, but still made my statement above...

Sarcasim is a sign of inept literary ability.

I would never stoop to such tactics.

Now you'll excuse me. I have gospel practice to attend....

Hey, nobody calls Tigertracks un-corisimatic!!

That's a very nice figure. Nicely done head remold, and good paint apps to boot.

It's just the fact that this is a great looking figure and a popular mold, but isn't as iconic a figure as TC and the two conehead seekers.
I don't mind not having this. I'd like to own it, but if I can't, oh well I guess. Not like those other three seekers, which are a must for any G1 fan...

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That, wasn't sarcasim...was it?[/quote]

Hey Punch, I've been meaning to ask you: Why are dressed like Ben Franklin with Will Ferrell's little brother in that picture?

First Gen wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:

tigertracks 24 wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:

First Gen wrote:It looks like Classics Jetfire with a new head.

I'd never think Botcon would comeout with a repaint of an already in production figure and sell it as an exclusive with a fancy new head.

That, wasn't sarcasim...was it?

I assumed you would be the one to know that Counterpunch...

I thought it was sarcasm too, but still made my statement above...

Sarcasim is a sign of inept literary ability.

I would never stoop to such tactics.

Now you'll excuse me. I have gospel practice to attend....

Hey, nobody calls Tigertracks un-corisimatic!!

LA la LA Laaaaaaaa....

Everybody would call me un-chorusmatic that knew me. Appreciate the punchline though...

And a lucky draw would be most welcome...I love shiny things, like Counterpunch's personality!