Okay, it's been awhile since I've been here or visited Big Bad Toy Store, but what are these hunched G1s (Skywarp and Hot Rod are the ones I saw) that arch their shoulders and look more like the animated robots? Are these models or do these actually transform? I presume these are Japanese only models.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK10712&mode=retail&picture=aux2 I guess they're called Masterpieces. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=14
Classics? Masterpeice? The only thing in common Hot rod and Skywarp have are the spiked wing design on their backs.
What these to get a idea on size and details. Starscream Part1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5PgF3aPpuw&mode=related&search= Part2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKFeVYKFr0I&mode=related&search= Part3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2xwt1meLuo&mode=related&search= Optimus Prime http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIun1g9LeEw Megatron http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZfgkbjjD-Y http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58X1OP47wpw&mode=related&search=
Well, they do hunch, and Hot rod comes with Shrapnel, who does look a little like Skywarp. http://www.tfw2005.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/17230/cat/1742