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Each Transformer from the basic sized figure and up comes with a Cyber Planet Key. Hightail comes with the standard "Earth" Planet Key. Unlike the Japanese Galaxy Force "Force Chips", these have codes printed on them that you can use on the official Transformers web site to unlock extra content. Hightail's code is s7n5 and his unlocked material reveals an image of his color chart and the following text: When the Cybertron saga ended and the Autobots began to forge new trails through the Galaxy using the ancient Cybertronian ships, Hightail requested to stay on Earth. Optimus Prime granted his wish under one condition. He had to partner up with the Traffic-Light Autobot and travel every, single inch of road throughout the entire world and map it for the good of all mankind. No matter how remote, or congested, or desolate or peaceful — these two intrepid road handlers were up to the challenge. Last we heard, they were done mapping Delaware and were making their way north to begin mapping out New Jersey! Hightail is one of the last Scout class figures to be released for the Transformers Cybertron line. He is a redeco of Cybertron Lugnutz who in turn is a redeco of Galaxy Force Roadstorm. Check out those reviews for a more detailed look at the figure itself, this review will just cover the changes made to the figure for this release.
Vehicle Mode: Silver paint is used for several details including the spokes on the wheels, details on the left side "saddlebag" and a "U" shaped design on the area behind the handlebars. The license plate is also painted silver. The state is printed in black lettering as "Ohio" with "B-CAT 1" being the license plate number. Cincinnati is listed as the city. Orange paint is used on a triangular pattern on the right side "saddlebag" and on the rear light. The large headlight is painted yellow. On the seat, four lines of white are used to fill in grooves running from the top to the sides. The paint job on those parts is a bit sloppy so I would recommend making sure yours has a good paint job (this is plainly visible with the figure inside packaging). The significance of the license plate goes on to explain the entire color scheme chosen for this figure. "B-CAT" is a reference to the Cincinnati Bearcats. You can read about this team on the official Bearcats site. Though Hasbro is currently based in Rhode Island, once upon a time they had a large facility in Cincinnati, so this is a bit of a reference to those who still remember those days. The University of Cincinnati (where the Bearcats are based) uses red and black as its primary colors, explaining why those are Hightail's primary colors as well.
Robot Mode: The Cyber Key gimmick still works just fine. The key is painted the same as Lugnutz's key, with a different code on the back.
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