As before, the toy transforms into a grey and purple Cybertronian jet-fighter. The transformation scheme is reminiscent of the old toy, with a few new twists to allow for greater articulation and a more satisfying robot mode. This version is a better match for Cyclonus's main character model whereas the Generaton 1 version was designed from an early alternate model. Universe Cyclonus is the first new-mold toy of the character in over 20 years. More information on Targetmaster Cyclonus at TFU.info.This version of the toy was not released in Japan. An additional 5mm hole was added to the top of his vehicle mode, just in front of his rubsign, to accommodate Nightstick in this mode. Still lacking the blue paint, Targetmaster Cyclonus's fist holes were widened to accommodate his Nebulan partner, Nightstick, who replaced his previous handgun. Accessories: Nightstick Targetmaster partner/" black-beam gun".More information on Cyclonus at TFU.info.The Toy Fair 1986 catalogue shows the Cyclonus toy with a different colour scheme, including a mainly silver head, that was also seen in his earliest Marvel Comics appearances and the Ladybird Book Galvatron's Air Attack. The softer, rubbery plastic on Cyclonus' nosecone can deteriorate over time, feeling slimy to the touch this is worsened on specimens that have been kept in the original packaging for years. For some seemingly even more odd reason, you have to open his aft, which is referred to as "trap doors" in the instructions - the purpose of this is in fact to allow him to bend his knees backwards, which makes it annoying that the flaps don't lock in the open position.Ĭyclonus was reissued in Australia, in his original packaging, in 1990. For some odd reason, his wings (and arms) detach as an official feature. The earlier design was the basis for the Marvel Comics version of the character, and also erroneously appeared in a few instances in the cartoon series. However, as with the other characters, the toy was based on an earlier design, most notably featuring folded back wings, while his animation model underwent further modifications before being finalized.
Later releases left those areas unpainted.Ĭyclonus, like the other new characters created for The Transformers: The Movie, was designed for animation first, and had his toy based on these designs. Early releases of Cyclonus had his belt and part of his "ears" painted blue. Cyclonus transforms into a purple Cybertronian fighter craft.