Video of Walmart Exclusive G1 Hound Reissue in Cartoon Colours

Nice to see a G1 TF that hasn't been reissued to death. I don't think Hound has been released since the TFC series.

Despite the no-show of chrome, if it's prices similarly as Starscream and Hotrod, I'm getting it.

So I guess I'm the only one not impressed by this? It's nice that G1 hound is getting some attention, but I just don't like the shade of green or his build in general. Oh well, more for you guys. I just think Hasbro could have done better.

Rodimus Prime wrote:So I guess I'm the only one not impressed by this? It's nice that G1 hound is getting some attention, but I just don't like the shade of green or his build in general. Oh well, more for you guys. I just think Hasbro could have done better.

Most are unimpressed with the execution. The excitement comes from another opportunity you own an iconic G1 toy.

I like it. As a cartoon color figure I think it pulls it off well, chrome wouldn't have fit that aesthetic. Not surprised they kept the diecast, probably would have cost more to make new plastic molds than to just keep the diecast intact. It's not as easy as filling the diecast molds with plastic, they don't even go in the same molding machines.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:I like it. As a cartoon color figure I think it pulls it off well, chrome wouldn't have fit that aesthetic. Not surprised they kept the diecast, probably would have cost more to make new plastic molds than to just keep the diecast intact. It's not as easy as filling the diecast molds with plastic, they don't even go in the same molding machines.

Emerje

I believe this has more to do either with appealing to metal fans, or with structural integrity that plastic would otherwise compromise. Besides, metal pieces are solid, something unheard of for plastic pieces.

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:

Emerje wrote:I like it. As a cartoon color figure I think it pulls it off well, chrome wouldn't have fit that aesthetic. Not surprised they kept the diecast, probably would have cost more to make new plastic molds than to just keep the diecast intact. It's not as easy as filling the diecast molds with plastic, they don't even go in the same molding machines.

Emerje

I believe this has more to do either with appealing to metal fans, or with structural integrity that plastic would otherwise compromise. Besides, metal pieces are solid, something unheard of for plastic pieces.

Depends. I once transformed a vintage Gobots, the submarine one, and the metal bar snapped in two like glass.

Rodimus Prime wrote:So I guess I'm the only one not impressed by this? It's nice that G1 hound is getting some attention, but I just don't like the shade of green or his build in general. Oh well, more for you guys. I just think Hasbro could have done better.

No...you are not alone!

I really like it and I hope we see this series in New Zealand. I'm very excited to see what other figures are coming!

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:

Emerje wrote:I like it. As a cartoon color figure I think it pulls it off well, chrome wouldn't have fit that aesthetic. Not surprised they kept the diecast, probably would have cost more to make new plastic molds than to just keep the diecast intact. It's not as easy as filling the diecast molds with plastic, they don't even go in the same molding machines.

Emerje

I believe this has more to do either with appealing to metal fans, or with structural integrity that plastic would otherwise compromise. Besides, metal pieces are solid, something unheard of for plastic pieces.

Depends. I once transformed a vintage Gobots, the submarine one, and the metal bar snapped in two like glass.

Indeed, I've broken a lot of die cast in my time. Die cast refers to the molding process rather than the quality of the metal so as long as it isn't toxic any hard metal or blend will do.

Emerje

The G1 Starscream reissue in cartoon deco was found at a Walmart in California. Other fans have reported finding it in other Walmart stores, where it is an exclusive, while some fans also reported asking the staff about this item and being told it would only be available online. The photo below comes to us from Emmanuel who posted it in the Facebook group Transformers Botposting.

I posted finding that on the toy haul thread
on the 6th
I didn't know this was here..whatever..
I won't open it unless I get another one.

I like the art and the plastic free packaging.
It does look out of place with other reissues..
But I still like it.

DISCHARGE wrote:I posted finding that on the toy haul thread
on the 6th
I didn't know this was here..whatever..
I won't open it unless I get another one.

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I like the art and the plastic free packaging.
It does look out of place with other reissues..
But I still like it.

The minions spotted one, but I ordered them to pass. Frankly, when I compare them to the Earthrise seekers, the original G1 seekers are totally outclassed.

DeathReviews wrote:

DISCHARGE wrote:I posted finding that on the toy haul thread
on the 6th
I didn't know this was here..whatever..
I won't open it unless I get another one.

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I like the art and the plastic free packaging.
It does look out of place with other reissues..
But I still like it.

The minions spotted one, but I ordered them to pass. Frankly, when I compare them to the Earthrise seekers, the original G1 seekers are totally outclassed.

I didn't get any of the Earthrise seekers.
My own personal reasons.
But Starscream reissues at retail.. I'm weak

DISCHARGE wrote:I posted finding that on the toy haul thread
on the 6th
I didn't know this was here..whatever..
I won't open it unless I get another one.

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I like the art and the plastic free packaging.
It does look out of place with other reissues..
But I still like it.

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Just pointing out that my preorder for Toon G1 Screamers is on the move from Walmart.ca.

I'll never see the thing in store but at least the online order deliver.

I have Starscream and Hot Rod ordered through Walmart.com, they were supposed to ship on January 12th but are now delayed. No idea when or if I'll get them.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I have Starscream and Hot Rod ordered through Walmart.com, they were supposed to ship on January 12th but are now delayed. No idea when or if I'll get them.

Delayed by Walmart.com? Then they're probably as good as cancelled.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I have Starscream and Hot Rod ordered through Walmart.com, they were supposed to ship on January 12th but are now delayed. No idea when or if I'll get them.

Delayed by Walmart.com? Then they're probably as good as cancelled.

Emerje

Funny thing, I wasn't that into them, now I'm kinda bummed/annoyed that I might miss out.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Emerje wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I have Starscream and Hot Rod ordered through Walmart.com, they were supposed to ship on January 12th but are now delayed. No idea when or if I'll get them.

Delayed by Walmart.com? Then they're probably as good as cancelled.

Emerje

Funny thing, I wasn't that into them, now I'm kinda bummed/annoyed that I might miss out.

I know the feeling all too well

Ditto. I hope it works out though. My Galaxy Shuttle from walmart.com was delayed as well, only by a couple of weeks though, thankfully not cancelled this time.

Found several in Jackson, TN. They were on top riser rather than on shelf. I think they had 6 in stock and I bought one.

Canceled preorder (which had been delayed), just waiting now on (delayed) Hot Rod.

cool

I won’t collect these but think they are great.
If they give Soundwave this treatment, I will put in a preorder asap.

I just got my G1 Toon Starscream.

First, that box have nice art, but the art is more for the current Generations Starscream than the classic one. They should have went with the pure Sunbow style of the classic cartoon. Furthermore, that box is very thin and flimsy, making it recycling bin fodder.

Starscream is packed in some weird "gerwalk" mode, being mid-transformation. With a huge paper cocoon containing the rest of the parts.



This is what you get:
The notable "new" accessories are those freakishly long missiles and null-rays (safety reasons), a Megatron gun that separate in 2 parts, and new hands to hold this Megs gun.



Once everything is assembled, Starscream looks good. Really good. There's no stickers included and everything is painted. His head and face got some very close attention. The toy itself feels in hand like the original, with diecast and solid plastics.



Comparison with Takara's Encore. The differences are significant. Especially for the overall colors, sticker details, and null-ray size.



The painted face on Toon make all the difference compared to the original.



In jet mode, the difference are the same as for the bot modes, but the Toon's missiles are ridiculous. I'll stick with the null-rays. Oh, and by the way, those missiles shoot pretty well and pretty far.



Does anyone know if that peg on Meg's handle serves any purpose?



Overall, was that Screamers worth the same price as a standard voyager? Oh, definitely. That's pretty cheap for a "G1" Transformers and the quality is top notch. Plus you get extra stuff. And I just can't get over that superbly painted face.

Buy it if you can.

-Kanrabat- wrote:Does anyone know if that peg on Meg's handle serves any purpose?

That's for the underside of the jet mode, specifically where the "chest turbines" would be.

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:That's for the underside of the jet mode.

I thought so too but it's not mentioned in the instructions. Also, I tried pegging it at the landing gear hole or the one of the chest hole but it does not work.

Any idea?

Hey Kanrabat, you say this one has extras over the original, but which ones? I am not seeing more stuff here than with the previous reissue

william-james88 wrote:Hey Kanrabat, you say this one has extras over the original, but which ones? I am not seeing more stuff here than with the previous reissue

That what I said. The ORIGINAL. That Megatron gun with the specialised fists didn't exist back in the 1980's. And the previous "reissue", I can't consider it a true reissue due to the specialised parts. It was the first time the Megs gun with the fists appeared at that edition, right? Did that one had the absurdly long missiles as well?

Regardless, I think this Toon version is WAY superior than the previous edition. Simply because it doesn't pretend to be G1 with this bright and kick-ass deco. Especially with that fully painted face. It's also WAY cheaper for some reason. If I remember, the previous Walmart "reissue" sold for 60$CAN while the recent Toon one is 44$CAN.

My Starscream is supposed to come in via FedEx Monday, but we're supposed to get up to 10" of snow that day so I have my doubts. Sad thing is I completely forgot I ordered it until I got the email from Walmart.

Emerje

The Megatron pistol and special fist were first released with the Takra book box reissue of Starscream 20 years ago, let that sink in. It had the "Normal" launching missiles and null rays from the 80s. That set also included a fist for G1 Prime to hold Megatron too.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Hey Kanrabat, you say this one has extras over the original, but which ones? I am not seeing more stuff here than with the previous reissue

That what I said. The ORIGINAL. That Megatron gun with the specialised fists didn't exist back in the 1980's. And the previous "reissue", I can't consider it a true reissue due to the specialised parts. It was the first time the Megs gun with the fists appeared at that edition, right?

No, those specialized parts have been around for 20 years

chuckdawg1999 wrote:The Megatron pistol and special fist were first released with the Takra book box reissue of Starscream 20 years ago, let that sink in. It had the "Normal" launching missiles and null rays from the 80s. That set also included a fist for G1 Prime to hold Megatron too.

Eh, the more you know.

Still, 20 years make them from 2002. So they are still new and recent.

.............Right?

-Kanrabat- wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:The Megatron pistol and special fist were first released with the Takra book box reissue of Starscream 20 years ago, let that sink in. It had the "Normal" launching missiles and null rays from the 80s. That set also included a fist for G1 Prime to hold Megatron too.

Eh, the more you know.

Still, 20 years make them from 2002. So they are still new and recent.

.............Right?

Hahaha, how's this....

2002 is closer to the G1 era than it is to today.

william-james88 wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:The Megatron pistol and special fist were first released with the Takra book box reissue of Starscream 20 years ago, let that sink in. It had the "Normal" launching missiles and null rays from the 80s. That set also included a fist for G1 Prime to hold Megatron too.

Eh, the more you know.

Still, 20 years make them from 2002. So they are still new and recent.

.............Right?

Hahaha, how's this....

2002 is closer to the G1 era than it is to today.

I hate you.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:The Megatron pistol and special fist were first released with the Takra book box reissue of Starscream 20 years ago, let that sink in. It had the "Normal" launching missiles and null rays from the 80s. That set also included a fist for G1 Prime to hold Megatron too.

Eh, the more you know.

Still, 20 years make them from 2002. So they are still new and recent.

.............Right?

Hahaha, how's this....

2002 is closer to the G1 era than it is to today.

I hate you.

More fun facts:

Cleopartra is closer to today than she is to when the great Pyramid was built.

The T-Rex' time on earth is closer to today than it is to when the Stegasoraus roamed the earth.

G1 is celebrating its 40th anniversary next year.

william-james88 wrote:G1 is celebrating its 40th anniversary next year.

Jesusmotherfukingchrist.............

It's still "yesterday" that I bought this:



I modded mine with long metal smokestacks and that was quite the challenge.

When Wal-Mart had the reissue of Devastator he sold out pretty quick where I live. The Wal-Mart only got 6 in and they were gone, never to return. I wonder if Hasbro will bring that set back, or maybe release another combiner team. I would think the Aerialbots would follow the Constructicons.

Rodimus Prime wrote:When Wal-Mart had the reissue of Devastator he sold out pretty quick where I live. The Wal-Mart only got 6 in and they were gone, never to return. I wonder if Hasbro will bring that set back, or maybe release another combiner team. I would think the Aerialbots would follow the Constructicons.

That actually has me thinking: would fragility play a role in which toys get reissued? Silverbolt especially has fragile leg joints as I've read...

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:

Rodimus Prime wrote:When Wal-Mart had the reissue of Devastator he sold out pretty quick where I live. The Wal-Mart only got 6 in and they were gone, never to return. I wonder if Hasbro will bring that set back, or maybe release another combiner team. I would think the Aerialbots would follow the Constructicons.

That actually has me thinking: would fragility play a role in which toys get reissued? Silverbolt especially has fragile leg joints as I've read...

Also, perhaps the scramble style combining makes their combining joints more prone to breaking? Those pieces aren't very thick. Maybe that's why Devy got released and the others didn't?

If they're to do a Combiner exclusive again it would most certainly be a mold they've used recently so Combaticons or Predacons (which would be a good fit for pairing with ROTB). I think Omega Supreme or Sky Lynx have a better chance of getting reissued than any of the Autobot combiners.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:If they're to do a Combiner exclusive again it would most certainly be a mold they've used recently so Combaticons or Predacons (which would be a good fit for pairing with ROTB). I think Omega Supreme or Sky Lynx have a better chance of getting reissued than any of the Autobot combiners.

Emerje

I predict a Select G2 Stunticon set from Takara sooner or later. Due to the fact that it's now a freaking COMMANDER instead of a voyager, the set will be expensive as hell for sure.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Emerje wrote:If they're to do a Combiner exclusive again it would most certainly be a mold they've used recently so Combaticons or Predacons (which would be a good fit for pairing with ROTB). I think Omega Supreme or Sky Lynx have a better chance of getting reissued than any of the Autobot combiners.

Emerje

I predict a Select G2 Stunticon set from Takara sooner or later. Due to the fact that it's now a freaking COMMANDER instead of a voyager, the set will be expensive as hell for sure.

We're talking about G1 reissues not modern figures.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Emerje wrote:If they're to do a Combiner exclusive again it would most certainly be a mold they've used recently so Combaticons or Predacons (which would be a good fit for pairing with ROTB). I think Omega Supreme or Sky Lynx have a better chance of getting reissued than any of the Autobot combiners.

Emerje

I predict a Select G2 Stunticon set from Takara sooner or later. Due to the fact that it's now a freaking COMMANDER instead of a voyager, the set will be expensive as hell for sure.

We're talking about G1 reissues not modern figures.

Emerje

Oh.

Still, a G2 reissue of the Stunticons would be pretty damn nice. With the usual "CE" stamps and such to differentiate from the original. Correct me if I'm wrong but the G2 Stunticons were never officially released and just 2 or 3 copy exist, right?

I love the colors on Hot Rod, though there's a lot of empty space on the figure since there aren't stickers. The belt has some molded detail, and the legs still work, so it's okay. His torso is still fantastic.

I never really got @williams-james88's post about addin articulation to G1 in the style of MotU Origins (as mentioned in the thread below), but Hot Rod is really making me feel it now. If they added some shoulder rotation, you could have him raise his arms to raise his wrist blasters. I instinctively tried to do it, though I know it doesn't work, and hasn't for nearly 40 years.

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/would-the-trend-of-retro-style-figures-work-for-new-transformers-characters-in-the-g1-toy-style/47249/

-Kanrabat- wrote:Still, a G2 reissue of the Stunticons would be pretty damn nice. With the usual "CE" stamps and such to differentiate from the original. Correct me if I'm wrong but the G2 Stunticons were never officially released and just 2 or 3 copy exist, right?

Both the G2 Protectobots and G2 Stunticons got canceled, but availability depends. The smaller bots had packaged samples produced, couldn't be more than a dozen each. But the torso bots Motormaster and Hot Spot are much rarer, and no packaged copies for either have surfaced.

One note: G2 Breakdown got chosen as the exclusive for the very first BotCon in 1994, so he got a bigger run in the hundreds. 3H went with him over G2 Blades if you must know.

Fans of the new line of G1 reissues with cartoon accurate deco (there must be a shorter way to write this) will be happy to hear that there are more on the way. Hound should be coming soon and after that we will get Thundercracker, Shrapnel and Perceptor. For Thundercracker, we actually have images, while we have product listings/codes for the other two. While Hound was a real surprise since he had not been reissued in the west yet, the others are toys/molds that we know are readily available since they keep getting reissued. The image and listings were posted by JTPrime17. He also provided another listing for a "fan exclusive" Optimus Prime. There is no indication as to what kind of Optimus this would be.

Tra Gen retro 4 Thundercracker
Product Number: F6945
EAN: 5010996115201

Tra Gen Retro 5 Perceptor
Product Number: F6946
EAN:5010996137920

Tra Gen Retro 7 Shrapnel
Product Number: F6948
EAN: 5010996152879

Tra Gen Fan Exclusive 2 Optimus Prime
Product Number: F7144
EAN: 5010996137968

Walmart shipped my Starscream about a week ago, finally. Hot Rod should ship on the 21st. For the price they're charging I really can't see myself going for Thundercracker, who at this early stage doesn't look to have a lot going on.

Hmm, that Optimus intrigues me. The others are a pass. I don't like the G1 seeker mold, I'm happy with PoTP Shrapnel, and I have G1 Perceptor. I just wish we could get him in comics colors.

I wonder who Retro 6 is? Another Insecticon? I don't have a G1 mold Perceptor or Insecticons so I'll be getting those for sure.

I'm going to guess Prime is a ROTB exclusive.

Emerje