One thing that Transformers collectors could expect in any line of the releases. REPAINT! It started long ago and continued till this day. However, recently, Hasbro/Takara choose an alternative way of reproducing existing mold which is retool/remold.
This wasn't the case for years back where a straight repaint were done whether or the not it's resembles the said character (which most of time, didn't)
An example of it, here's Transformers Universe Darkwing (2009), repainted from Universe Silverbolt.
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First of all, he shouldn't be confused with Decepticons Hydra which appeared in G1 Masterforce series. However, he did made an appearance in the commercials for the Powermaster toys.
Repaint as a Toys 'R' Us exclusive, his new alt mode is an XB-70 Valkyrie jet.