New Images: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Sky Lynx

-Kanrabat- wrote:

AutobotAlvaron wrote:Anyway, being an 80's kid, I love all things Space Shuttle

I do hope you have Super Gobots Spay-C in your collection. He's an amazing guy with a very advanced design for it's time.

If you don't have it, he's very cheap and easy to find. Don't miss out!

Oh yeah, you also have that tiny Gobot. I don't have it so I can't tell how good it is. I'll stumble on it one day.

SkyLynx could be a snobbish, obnoxious, know-it-all, but pitting him against stupid, brutish, Decepticon dullards was brilliant! Making him the larger, smarter suedo-triple-changing-Dinobot was unexpectedly entertaining as well.

My brother owns the G1 toy, and I kind of wanted one back then, but I was contented with my Omega Supreme. This new Combiner Wars version has hit a nostalgia-nerve and piqued my interest. Is he as large as I'd like? No. Do I wish he had a proper separate Lynx-mode? Yes. But that doesn't stop me from liking and wanting this new version either.

Before I even knew about Transformers, I was in love with the Space Shuttle. Back then, every test launch and landing made "Special Report" News on TV. Gobots Spay-C was a first and favorite shuttle-bot of mine until Astrotrain came along one Birthday, and blew my mind. G1 SkyLynx is the best, most accurate transforming Space Shuttle to date, rivaled only slightly by Galaxy Shuttle and Super-Spay-C. Armada Jetfire makes for a nice, but chubby modern take on the design, as does CHUG Astrotrain, but none come as close to the real thing.

This is a modern version of the iconic Space Shuttle made doubly cool by the mere fact it emulates an equally iconic G1 character & toy, and I'll happily welcome him to my collection. I only wonder what enhancements Takara will add to theirs, possibly a brighter white, or (less likely) a separate Lynx mode? Either way, I can't wait. (And doesn't his Sky Reign Lynx head give him a certain Egyptian quality, as if he were an homage to their god Maahes or goddess Mysis?)

AutobotAlvaron wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:

AutobotAlvaron wrote:Anyway, being an 80's kid, I love all things Space Shuttle

I do hope you have Super Gobots Spay-C in your collection. He's an amazing guy with a very advanced design for it's time.

If you don't have it, he's very cheap and easy to find. Don't miss out!

Oh yeah, you also have that tiny Gobot. I don't have it so I can't tell how good it is. I'll stumble on it one day.

SkyLynx could be a snobbish, obnoxious, know-it-all, but pitting him against stupid, brutish, Decepticon dullards was brilliant! Making him the larger, smarter suedo-triple-changing-Dinobot was unexpectedly entertaining as well.

My brother owns the G1 toy, and I kind of wanted one back then, but I was contented with my Omega Supreme. This new Combiner Wars version has hit a nostalgia-nerve and piqued my interest. Is he as large as I'd like? No. Do I wish he had a proper separate Lynx-mode? Yes. But that doesn't stop me from liking and wanting this new version either.

Before I even knew about Transformers, I was in love with the Space Shuttle. Back then, every test launch and landing made "Special Report" News on TV. Gobots Spay-C was a first and favorite shuttle-bot of mine until Astrotrain came along one Birthday, and blew my mind. G1 SkyLynx is the best, most accurate transforming Space Shuttle to date, rivaled only slightly by Galaxy Shuttle and Super-Spay-C. Armada Jetfire makes for a nice, but chubby modern take on the design, as does CHUG Astrotrain, but none come as close to the real thing.

This is a modern version of the iconic Space Shuttle made doubly cool by the mere fact it emulates an equally iconic G1 character & toy, and I'll happily welcome him to my collection. I only wonder what enhancements Takara will add to theirs, possibly a brighter white, or (less likely) a separate Lynx mode? Either way, I can't wait. (And doesn't his Sky Reign Lynx head give him a certain Egyptian quality, as if he were an homage to their god Maahes or goddess Mysis?)

Yeah, I noticed straight away, while unintentional (they said at botcon, that it was to homage the lynx mode - but I like to think the lynx mode got a buff new form ) it does remind me greatly of the Egyptian gods, or of Liokaiser

So, if this works the way I think it does, you could potentially fold the wings out all Predaking style.


My life is complete

I was wondering if you could fold out the dino (dragon?) neck to make a tail. That would be sweet.
and good eye on the wings. That will look totally B.A.

Cobotron wrote:I was wondering if you could fold out the dino (dragon?) neck to make a tail. That would be sweet.
and good eye on the wings. That will look totally B.A.

I would imagine you could do a tail based on this pic:

Hmm, with his wings folded out that way, one could think that they'd look kinda like Seeker wings.

Another thing I thought of, this toy will now be in scale with G1 Predaking. Though to be honest, the sizes of the G1 toys made more sense to me than their size on the show to have them be rivals.

So far, I preffer the G1 toy simply because I find the dual animal gimmick more fun than the combiner gimick, though that doesnt stop anyone from owning both I really like the nice lean Lynxe mode of G1. (yes, I know I forgot to unfold the wings, the spaceshuttle wings are so nice that I totally forgot in that moment that there was even more to it)












Transformers G1 1986 Sky Lynx Gallery

And yeah, that G1 skylynx has the best space shuttle mode of all time. It can easily be played with simply as a non transforming space shuttle (and even has some panels you can lift to see some inner shuttle detail).






Transformers G1 1986 Sky Lynx Gallery

Combined Sky Reign mode looks very well proportioned, I must say.
I'd like to see him with Aerialbot limbs.

Deathsanras wrote:Combined Sky Reign mode looks very well proportioned, I must say.
I'd like to see him with Aerialbot limbs.

Apparently these pics are doing the rounds
http://tieba.baidu.com/p/4188747061

Those are some pretty awesome flying poses there! The Aerialbots do look really awesome on him

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Those are some pretty awesome flying poses there! The Aerialbots do look really awesome on him

I think he will be one of those torso's where - without nostalgia/context to be biased of - he will look amazing with any limb configuration

Hellscream9999 wrote:

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Those are some pretty awesome flying poses there! The Aerialbots do look really awesome on him

I think he will be one of those torso's where - without nostalgia/context to be biased of - he will look amazing with any limb configuration

Especially since the kneepads aren't necessary to hide some sort of robot mode feet that look just ugly. Sky Reign will be really awesome, and very fit and shaped!

Watchoo looking at right meow?

Va'al wrote:

Watchoo looking at right meow?

This pose makes him look so heroic. Fits his character no?

Va'al wrote:

Watchoo looking at right meow?

Does he look like a cat to you, Va'al? Is he hopping around all nimbly bimbly?

I'm referring to the actual cat in the photo!

The photo is broken.

Huh, it was fine until five minutes ago.

Sabrblade wrote:The photo is broken.

Va'al wrote:Huh, it was fine until five minutes ago.

Maybe it only works if you pray to your lord and savior Alpha Bravo, and He in turn blesses you

Va'al wrote:I'm referring to the actual cat in the photo!

Oh look at that! an organic cat!

And the pic doesn't seem broken. showing up fine here

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:The photo is broken.

Va'al wrote:Huh, it was fine until five minutes ago.

Maybe it only works if you pray to your lord and savior Alpha Bravo, and He in turn blesses you

You can stay.

Skylynx actually looks pretty good in torso mode. Might have to try him with limbs.
I was hoping that a screw was holding the parts together, pins are much more difficult to remove carefully.

Whifflefire wrote:Skylynx actually looks pretty good in torso mode. Might have to try him with limbs.
I was hoping that a screw was holding the parts together, pins are much more difficult to remove carefully.

It wouldn't matter if you did, the lynx head is stored in the shuttle part, you would have to gut the shuttle part as well, and at any rate, the shuttle part doesn't have any legs to stand on...

Hellscream9999 wrote:I think he will be one of those torso's where - without nostalgia/context to be biased of - he will look amazing with any limb configuration

I am of this camp.

Cobotron wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:I think he will be one of those torso's where - without nostalgia/context to be biased of - he will look amazing with any limb configuration

I am of this camp.

DUDE...

ANGRY

EGYPTIAN

GOD

COMBINER

MECH

Now we just need an evil repaint in some appropriately dark colors... Come on hasbro, don't you screw this up

Malevolent Egyptian God combiner.....Sounds terrifying and so much fun all together

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Cobotron wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:I think he will be one of those torso's where - without nostalgia/context to be biased of - he will look amazing with any limb configuration

I am of this camp.

DUDE...

ANGRY

EGYPTIAN

GOD

COMBINER

MECH

Now we just need an evil repaint in some appropriately dark colors... Come on hasbro, don't you screw this up

Would the evil repaint look like this?

I would rather Transformers distance themselves from Egypt as much as possible knowing what happened last time:

Ya had to go there didn't ya Willie

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Ya had to go there didn't ya Willie

Speaking of willies...

william-james88 wrote:

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Ya had to go there didn't ya Willie

Speaking of willies...

Well this thread went downhill quite fast. We are balls deep in trouble if Burn comes looking around

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Well this thread went downhill quite fast. We are balls deep in trouble if Burn comes looking around

Agreed. It would take bearings of chrome steel to continue.

Shuttershock wrote:

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Well this thread went downhill quite fast. We are balls deep in trouble if Burn comes looking around

Agreed. It would take bearings of chrome steel to continue.

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Well this thread went downhill quite fast. We are balls deep in trouble if Burn comes looking around

I agree. Burn has many more pics of Devys "wrecking balls" to share with the class.

Ironhidensh wrote:

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Well this thread went downhill quite fast. We are balls deep in trouble if Burn comes looking around

I agree. Burn has many more pics of Devys "wrecking balls" to share with the class.

Indeed. Let's get back on track.



So, why can't Combiner Wars Scattershot do this?

Anyway, getting back on topic, I finally got my hands on them new-fangled Combaticons (minus Onslaught), and I must say, they are good (except for Brawls torso).

Swindle is hands down the winner of the set (though I suppose it could be a biased opinion, given that he is my favorite Combaticon in general). I have always loved the Rook mold, and it works so well for Swindle.

Blast Off is my second favorite, to my surprise. Firefly was my least favorite CW Aerialbot, as I didn't like the look of his backpack and he was loose. However, with Blast Off, the backpack is less noticeable and his joints are tighter.

Vortex is my third favorite, but there's not much to describe here as he's just a blue/gray Alpha Bravo with tighter joints.


Unfortunately, all of the problems Optibotimus had with his Brawl are on mine. While his joints aren't as loose, his torso is still a floppy mess, and he seems to have the added problem of his turret not fitting into the top of the tank tight enough.

Shuttershock wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:Now we just need an evil repaint in some appropriately dark colors... Come on hasbro, don't you screw this up

Would the evil repaint look like this?

Hmmm, while I'm not against it, something just feels a little off about it. That being said, I certainly wouldn't say no to it

How about this:



Or this:

I dot know, its more a cat than a dog. So more... Bastet than Anubis:

What could be better than Death? How about popping over to Hasbrotoyshop and checking out the combiner wars figures list right now? (Dec. 1, 2015) I think you may find a few new items there - items that rhyme with 'copflop', 'fuzzlaw' and 'blockshave'....

william-james88 wrote:I dot know, its more a cat than a dog. So more... Bastet than Anubis:

Well, it's more like Mafdet than Bastet (a lioness/lion instead of a house cat) but if the evil one were to get a new 'egyptian god' head, I think the first was a reference to concept art for the fallen in rotf. But I would certainly be down for a straight-up repaint, that head is exquisite (as it should be - it is sky lynx after all )

DeathReviews wrote:What could be better than Death? How about popping over to Hasbrotoyshop and checking out the combiner wars figures list right now? (Dec. 1, 2015) I think you may find a few new items there - items that rhyme with 'copflop', 'fuzzlaw' and 'blockshave'....

You... I like you

Got me a Fracture, Chopshop and Shockwave at 20% off with free shipping, hts really is the best at times

william-james88 wrote:I would rather Transformers distance themselves from Egypt as much as possible knowing what happened last time:

Counterargument: The last time they went to Egypt we got this:

Sabrblade wrote:

william-james88 wrote:I would rather Transformers distance themselves from Egypt as much as possible knowing what happened last time:

Counterargument: The last time they went to Egypt we got this:

We can always count on Sabr to save the day.

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

william-james88 wrote:I would rather Transformers distance themselves from Egypt as much as possible knowing what happened last time:

Counterargument: The last time they went to Egypt we got this:

We can always count on Sabr to save the day.

I think he is biased since this was a sabr battle

Also, I was not too big a fan of that fight since I was hoping for nonstop sword clashing ala Obi Won vs Anakin in Episode 3 but instead it was them using the blades as offensive forcefield generators, like in every single video game boss fight.

Like this at the 4 min mark:



And this at the 55 second mark:



And this at the 5 min mark:

Do any other CW figures have Prowl's and Streetwise's triple-barreled shotgun?

Rodimus Prime wrote:Do any other CW figures have Prowl's and Streetwise's triple-barreled shotgun?

Smokescreen.

Rodimus Prime wrote:Do any other CW figures have Prowl's and Streetwise's triple-barreled shotgun?

Anyone who shares the streetwise mold, weapons are seemingly tied to the mold itself, that's why no one has shared weapons yet.

Will that's dragonball z syndrome. Gots to pad the fight to make it more interesting.

Sword fights wouldn't be any fun to watch if someone just lopped off an arm and called it a day.

Speaking of sword games and one hit kills; ever play Bushido Blade?