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the Collection line of G1 reissues recycled Dreamwave comic cover art, which mislead fans into believing that they were somehow connected, who would then try to predict upcoming reissues based on the art.
in reality, Takara simply reused the art as it was cheaper that way.
Cyberverse Cheetor's original design, that was the basis for his Spark Armor figure, differs significantly from his final look. (2019)
concept art for Cyberverse Swoop differs significantly from the final design, notably having been genderbent from male to female. (2019)
Derrick Wyatt redesigned Sari in the artstyle of Scooby Doo: Mystery Incorporated (another show he worked on). (2010)
Jetfire's design in Dreamwave's War Within: The Dark Ages is based on @SketchyFig 's scratch-build custom Transformer, Strikefire. Eventually the design was released as a figure in Titanium Series. (2004)
Takara's version of Powermaster Optimus/God Ginrai was reissued as part of Hasbro's Commemorative Series line, with Godbomber renamed to 'Apex Bomber' who became 'Apex Armour' for Optimus. (2003)
this would inspire the Apex Armours seen later in IDW's comics and Prime.