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Date Posted: 18:40:31 02/08/02 Fri
Author: Perceptor II
Subject: Initial thoughts
In reply to: FawnDoo 's message, "Possible advance peep at Armada toys?" on 14:37:02 02/08/02 Fri

This is probably legit. Granted, ToyFare doesn't have the greatest track record, but considering that they have pictures of actual toys (which they had to get somewhere) I think this is what we'll see on shelves in August (though Hasbro might do a few last minute recoloring).

* Optimus Prime: I'd like to see semitrailer mode before making a final judgment. However, regular robot mode does look cool. Super robot mode could use some minor recoloring. Replace the yellow with silver, please.

* Megatron: robot and tank modes look cool, but the transformation looks pretty simple. A bit of a disappointment.

* Hot Shot: we don't see a robot mode, so I have to suspend final judgment. However, it appears that the Mini-Con unlocks a "flight/fighter" mode from his usual car mode, which seems cool.

* Cyclonus: looks like his alt-mode is a helicopter. That makes sense for the name "Cyclonus", but I wonder how fans will take that, considering how some of them reacted to RiD Scourge.

* Demolishor: the name is a bit Gobot, but I like the way his robot mode looks. He strikes me as a 'Con who's not to be messed with. I'm guessing his alt-mode is some sort of tank.

* Red Alert: I really like this one. The child within me is planning on asking mommy and daddy to buy me him for Christmas. My adult self has to remind my child self that mommy and daddy don't buy me toys anymore.

* Starscream: Good to see Starscream return. This toys looks sufficiently cool as well. I see some interesting story possibilities with both Starscream and Cyclonus (both having served in the second-in-command role) in the Decepticon ranks.

* Mini-Cons: You know, in the past few days I've really warmed to the idea, especially now that we learn that many Mini-Cons will be purchased separate from the larger Transformers. It looks like Perceptor (YAY!!) is a sort of gestalt formed from Highwire, Grindor and one other Mini-Con.

Overall, I'm liking what I see. :-)

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