Sequence 3. Name Autobot Hound. Homage Generation 1 Hound. Allegiance Autobot. Vehicle Mode 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport. Product Code / Assortment 81303 / 81300. Release Date June 2004. Date Purchased 25 December 2004. Source / Price Wal Mart.com $14.00. Variants None known. Remolds Swindle, Rollbar. Mod / repro potential G1-accurate weapons; trailer hitch.

Homage Rating

• Vehicle class: Both offroad vehicles: 10.
• Vehicle make: Both Jeeps: 10.
• Vehicle model: Military vs. civilian models: 9.
• Vehicle mode color scheme: Same color, but without military markings: 8.
• Robot mode color scheme: Very similar, but missing some robot mode markings/stickers: 8.
• Weapon(s): Guns not close at all, no shoulder missile launchers: 4.
• Head sculpt: Fairly accurate, while being updated: 8.
• Character name: Almost the same, just prefixed with "Autobot" due to trademark issues: 8.
• Transformation scheme: Fairly similar, while being more advanced: 8.
• X-factor: Nice vehicle mode; so-so robot mode, obvious hollow chest detracts: 6.