Sequence 18.
Name Sunstreaker.
Homage Generation 1 Sunstreaker.
Allegiance Autobot.
Vehicle Mode 2003 Dodge Viper Competition Coupe.
Product Code / Assortment 81326 / 81328.
Release Date /December 2005.
Date Purchased December 2005.
Source / Price bigbadtoystore.com $24.99.
Variants None known.
Remolds None (repaint of Dead End).
Mod / repro potential G1 accurate weapons; add details (ex., front wing).
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Homage Rating
- Vehicle class: Sports car vs race car (but both exotic): 8.
- Vehicle make: Not even close, Lamborghini vs. Dodge: 5.
- Vehicle model: Not even close, Countach vs. Viper: 5.
- Vehicle mode color scheme: Both yellow, but missing red accents: 7.
- Robot mode color scheme: Broadly similar, but with significant differences: 5.
- Weapon(s): Missile launcher hand vs. gun: 4.
- Head sculpt: Similar, while being updated: 8.
- Character name: Identical: 10.
- Transformation scheme: Broadly similar: 5.
- X-factor: Nice vehicle and robot modes; shares similar vehicle mode as "brother" (Side Swipe), but with same transformation scheme; lacks poseability;
straight repaint of Dead End; third use of mold: 5.
Total 62 out of possible 100 = 62%
