Yeah, as far as I know Sunstorm was inspired by the orange Seeker that appeared in the first episode, and I think a couple more times after that. Unlike the other nameless Seeker clones, the Rainmakers actually did something the others couldn't, and had a specific reason for being in the show.
For what's confirmed: Universe Acid Storm Universe Galvatron Universe Sideswipe Universe Ironhide Universe Bluestreak Universe Inferno Universe/ 25th Anniversary Hound & Ravage Universe/ 25th Anniversary Cyclonus & Nightstick The Universe Voyager/ Deluxe 2-Packs All Robot Heroes Movie Breakaway Movie Crasher Animated Swoop Animated Swindle Masterpiece Thundercracker Realistic/ Unrealistic Future releases: Universe Smokescreen (Prowl/ Bluestreak Repaint/ Remold) Universe Grapple (Inferno Remold) Universe Red Alert (Sideswipe Remold) Universe Ratchet (Ironhide Remold) Universe Voyager Grimlock Universe Voyager Slag Universe Voyager Snarl Universe Ultra Sludge Universe Deluxe Swoop Universe Deluxe Tracks Universe Deluxe Wheeljack Universe Deluxe Jazz Universe Deluxe Skids Universe Voyager Trailbreaker Universe Voyager Hoist (Trailbreaker Remold) Universe Voyager Soundwave w/ Laserbeak Universe Voyager Shockwave Universe Ultra Motormaster Universe Scout Bombshell Universe Scout Shrapnel Universe Scout Kickback Universe Deluxe Dead End Universe Deluxe Breakdown Universe Deluxe Dragstrip Universe Deluxe Wildrider As many Universe Seeker and Conehead Seeker Repaints as they want to make. Masterpiece Grimlock
In no order..... Confirmed: 1. Universe Sideswipe 2. 5th Ani. Inferno 3. 25th Ani. Hound and Ravage 4. 25th Ani. Cyclonus and Nightstick 5. 25th Ani. Inferno 6. Henkei Thundercracker 7. Henkei Ratchet 8. Universe Silvestreak 9. Universe Ironhide 10. Animated Swindle Unconfirmed: 1. Universe Red Alert (from Sideswipe) 2. Universe Shockwave 3. Animated Trasforming Headmaster 4. More Universe Seekers/Rainmakers (from Starscream/Ramjet) 5. Universe Sunstorm (from Starscream) 6. Universe Skids (from Ironhide) 7. Universe Smokescreen (from Prowl) 8. Universe Sandstorm 9. Reflector 10 Squawkbox
On the short list are: 1) BW X-9 Ravage 2) G1 Bruticus 3) G1 Devastator 4) Animated voyager Optimus 5) Animated leader Bulkhead 6) Animated Blackarachnia 7) Animated Ratchet 8) BW 10th Anni Transmutate And as far as unconfirmed/my wishlist is concerned: Universe Smokescreen 25th Anni BW Terrorsaur 25th Anni BW Scorponok Encore Trypticon Encore Shockwave
Here's mine, I'm content with mass release figures Superlink Kicker Animated Leader Megatron Animated Ultra Magnus Animated Starcream Universe Prowl Universe Sunstreaker The 3 new Universe legends Universe Galvatron RiD Scourge
Hmm... In no particular order: Original G1 Soundwave w/Buzzsaw Convention Exclusive G1 Skywarp reissue G1 Wheeljack G1 Mirage G1 Aerialbots G1 Constructicons Original G1 Fortress Maximus Original G1 Bumblebee G1 Springer G1 Dinobots (all 5)
G1 Shockwave G1 Hotrod MP Megatron Machine Wars Prime 25th Anniversary Prime~I know this mold has been released something short of a million times, but I would like to get one to go along with my original G1 Prime!
There's already a Cheetor being released in the 25th anniversary banner....it's celebrating the 25th year of Transformers as a whole, not just G1. Hence why Armada Hot Shot is also getting an update.
i can't wait for Uni. Cheetor and Hot Shot, they are definately on my wish llist but its not even 2009 yet. On my wishlist is Animated Grimlock, Henkei Hot Rodimus, and Henkei Megatron. (and Uni. Galvatron if i see it in the store)
Because the Universe/25th Ann. line isn't just about updating G1 characters, but celebrating all generations of TF's over the past 25 years. Ummm....I guess you wait for pictures to show up then? It's not like we won't see pictures of it before it's released.
Well, I'm a huge Robot Heroes fan, that's the line that got me back into Transformers, so basically, my top ten wishlist would be having these confirmed as future RH packs: Wheeljack vs. Devastator (SHS Galactus scale) Sideswipe vs. Cyclonus Springer vs. Bombshell Perceptor vs. Motormaster Sideburn vs Skybyte Ratchet vs. Swindle Omega Supreme (SHS Galactus scale) vs. Viewfinder (cartoon accurate) TM Rattrap vs. Inferno Airazor vs. Terrorsaur Brawn vs. Frenzy Those were just random pairings, they can be mixed and matched and still be win. edit: I just remembered somehting else that would be win: Animated Robot Heroes Optimus vs. Starscream Ratchet vs. Lugnut Jazz vs. Blitzwing Bumblebee vs. Lockdown Prowl vs. Blackarachnia
I think they showed a picture or two at Botcon (maybe even just design sketches, I can't really remember), and he could have been at Botcon, and went to that panel. Or he could just be a big fan of Hot Shot, or even specifically the Armada version of Hot Shot.