G1 Thunderwing review

[jetseekers]

SAY HELLO TO MY LITLE FRIEND!

[robpeter1]

just got this guy out the loft today, been up there for about 15 to 20 years, just missing the little gun, bugger. hes pretty cool

[MrThunderwing]

I remember reading somewhere (can't remember where) that the planet you're refering to at 03.33 was supposed to be pronounced 'Vasquez.' This was a bit of a reference to the film Aliens, as I think Simon Furman stated that this story was heavily influenced by it.

[kinggrimmy]

Near on perfect review Dave, love all the back story and top coverage of the toy. Man, there needs to be a new Thunderwing toy. Massive one.

[a1nall]

Is there a newer version of Thunderwing other than the micromaster/minicon one?

[a1nall]

@a1nall come to think of it, he looks like Razorclaw of of the Transmetals line

[heavyarms01h]

Yes, there is. The Transformers: Generations line is coming out with a deluxe Thunderwing next year, the first new Thunderwing we've seen since this one and only the 2nd toy this character's ever received, I think. Considering how prominent a character he is among those of us who know the comics, I think it's only too fitting.

Do a Google image search for "Generations Thunderwing" and it should turn up a picture of him. If not, the tformers.com website has bulletins featuring good looks.

[joesingle]

@heavyarms01h Its already out! Hard to find though. I grabbed mine when they put one on the shelf. Funny thing is when you read the instructions, the robot in the instructions is Black Shadow! Maybe they will release Black Shadow some day as a repaint of Thunderwing! I'll buy it!

[WolfKang1]

Great stuff Dave. I was thinking of getting myself one of these a little while back and thankfully i didnt as the bidding price went up over £100.

[kitchaman]

Glad to hear the bio's back. Thanks.

[transfan1988]

It´s weird, I thougth I was already subscribed to you, I thought you blocked me... but no... so weird...

[NCC63549]

awesome vid dude im liking the Decepticon icons!

[ExaggeratedElegy]

Thunderwing...I love what Furmann did with this character. He's one of the most interesting high ranking Decepticons, in that he seems to have ambitions far beyond the tried and tested "Kill, kill, kill, conquer, conquer, conquer," ambitions that seem to stem into metaphysical realms. I'd certainly like to see him come back in the IDW universe as a more coherent, fleshed out character (a la Bludgeon). 5*

George

[OggSquirrelHunter]

they should make a thunderwing spotlight

[OggSquirrelHunter]

i was thinking of making a custom thunder wing

[razzitron]

"Bah weep granah weep nini bong" offers energon snack

[stardub]

Fun as always.

Thunderwing also appeared in some of the UK B&W stories and had a bit of a kerfuffle with Nightbeat. Though those stories are a tad more obscure than Matrix Quest!

-Ralph

[chief888888]

Is it me or is Martix Quest have similarities to the lord of the rings? replace frodo et al with bumblebee the monster with Gollum and there you go...

[Mustang1973mach1]

Okay I have a question.

Isn't tundering with the big n asty fellow from stormbringer?

The big bad ass pretender that proceeded to run over every one to the point of near armageddon?

I had no idea he had such a wild his story. Thats pretty wild.

Thanks for the great review.

[Mirage8v]

The character was awesome. The toy was shite.

[macaodh123]

hey dave.

ive never had a problem getting him into the shell so maybe somethings up with the one youve got? it could be the arms though, try angling them like a slight "V" before slotting him in.

thunderwing was one of my best buys as a kid. i was looking for some space faring TF at the time and he and cloudburst were the best i could get.

while the other megas got ripped thunderwing just looks great in his combined jet mode

great review man, look forward to the rest of em.

[LiamTheGreat]

"bit of a faff" lol! They should've written that on the character bio. Really good video. I can't wait for the Galvatron one

[TheDeceptitron]

wow,you grow a beard quick.

[ce2know7]

Maybe the shell is regurgitating the original alt mode when they combine for the ship? Wicked looking pretender, the bio gives him a Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde-con feel, once he achieves power all the nobelness is no more... Great review as always Dave-T.J.

[transformer5622]

briliant

[ncstatester]

Fantastic as always, Dave. Matrix Quest has always been one of my favorite stories.

[primus1873]

great stuff big dawg.

next time, hair!

[BigTransFan]

I wouldn't mind seeing this guy released and redesigned with the IDW design

[Wheelbreaker41]

Very nice review. He was a very interesting character and a nice toy. Good review!!!!

[Furycutter]

Nice review Dave. None of my buisness I know but you might want to hit Retro Lables to replace the worn out stickers.

Anyway Scorponok's up next, can't wait.

Also I managed to flip through Last Stand today and ohhh boy are things gonna get messy.

[WitchFire65]

Awsome.

Had this guy when i was young and yeah he is pretty kool.

Nice Review Sir.

[DreadwindsGhost]

VsQs - "Vasquez". Because Furman was a fan of "Aliens" (She's one of the marines).

Great review, Dave, I always liked Thunderwing.

[joesingle]

Thunderwing appeared in one episode of Transformers Victory, the japanese cartoon show!

I don't understand why does everyone ignore the Four Japanese cartoons>Headmasters, Masterforce, Victory and Zone?!

[KalelPrime]

Because thats not Thunderwing, your thinking of Black Shadow who is not only a totally diffrent character but has a distinctly diffrent toy.

[joesingle]

@KalelPrime>>>Yeah I forgot. But still I don't understand why do Transformer fans don't count shows like Headmasters, Masterforce, Victory and Zone?! I mean, the toylines came from there too. I appreciate your input.

[Thunderwing88]

My namesake is here!

[Skullgrin140]

Thunderwing was always a very interesting character if not anything else, even if he was a jackass. Great review btw.

[GeminiPrimeX]

That was great. Thunderwing is something you buy as a collector. You have to appreciate G1 and the character, because the toy is nothing special at all. For every good point, there is a bad one. But that was the nature of most G1 toys from that era.

[durge12]

the inner robot looks a bit like rumble or frenzy

[KalelPrime]

I'd agree with you there

[durge12]

similar lack of knees movable knees right? just have to find a way of wedging him into soundwave

[Eucep]

Never liked this guy, but a good review of him and more so his bio.

[madamfoidart]

your comparison to Jor-El was excellent, that's just what I was thinking : P

[pvtspoon]

It amazing how interesting stories can add value to otherwise so-so figures. Damn you Furman!. Excellent review.

[bambionice]

Thanks for this great review.

refreshing to hear about Thunderwing in a proper bio review :D

[razzitron]

great as always ! ! !