ARMADA CYCLONUS

This figure is from 2002. he is a Decepticon. He appeared first in the Armada cartoon episode 2 but not sure what it is called. He also appeared in the comic transformers Armada issue 1. Later he appeared in the 2004 Armada Video game. As well as being re painted in 2003 for power linked Cyclonus. He was also re painted in 2004 for Energon Cyclonus. It was used again in 2005? for Cybertron Buzz saw. I think colour scheme wise this is the best version to have.

From my comic - IDW Transformers Armada vol 1

FUNCTION; warrior

MOTTO; " Out of my way!, Attack!"

TECH SPEC; Cyclonus is so reckless that even his own Decepticon allies are afraid of him. While performing aerial attacks, he may suddenly fly off to attack a lone Autobot, leaving his companions unprotected. Megaton likes to let him loose because he's so dangerous in battle, but he has trouble stopping him once he gets started. Will Cyclonus ever learn to control his savage recklessness?

SPEC; Strength 8, Intelligence 5, Speed 8, Indurance 7, Rank 5, Courage 8, Firepower 7, Skill 5

Helicopter Apache mode with minicon Crumplezone power linked

Apache helicopter mode without power link

Robot mode

Crumplezone robot mode

Crumplezone tank mode

I really like Cyclonus in helicopter mode. Crumplezone cleverly becomes the cockpit with an extra gun for Cyclonus.

You fire his missiles by power linking Crumplezone to his arms. You can deploy extra guns by power linking him to Cyclonus's legs but this looks clumsy and it was not done in the cartoon or any comics that I know of so just a gimmick.

Another gimmick is a leaver on his tail that when pulled his helicopter blades spin.

His arms do stick out of his helicopter mode but it does not matter in this case.

When you power link Crumplezone the flat cockpit is still visible flicked up which is a shame that you cannot hide it better.

in robot mode his waist piece does not peg on to anything.

I really like this figure and would recommend it for your collection.