Maketoys

[fatbot]

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-images-of-maketoy-products-powerglidebomber-seasprayhover-and-rts-g2-optimus-prime-trailer/22081/

powerglide Bomber & seaspray Hover look great, as does the RTS G2 Prime trailer \armour.

the blueprints at the bottom of the page looks interesting as well

[UltraMagnus]

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-images-of-maketoy-products-powerglidebomber-seasprayhover-and-rts-g2-optimus-prime-trailer/22081/

powerglide Bomber & seaspray Hover look great, as does the RTS G2 Prime trailer \armour.

the blueprints at the bottom of the page looks interesting as well

Excellent find - whats more amazing is everyone thought it was Fansproject.

Another player, wow.... getting crowded.

[kaiden]

Excellent find - whats more amazing is everyone thought it was Fansproject.


What actually happened is Fansproject offered the designer of Maketoy's to bring their prototypes to botcon. Then after some miscommunication with the TFsource table, they were said to be Fansproject's stuff.

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/Transformers/3rd%20Party/1308820710_m1.jpg
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/Transformers/3rd%20Party/1308820711_m2.jpghttp://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/Transformers/3rd%20Party/1308820711_m3.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/Transformers/3rd%20Party/1308820711_m5.jpghttp://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/Transformers/3rd%20Party/1308820711_m6.jpghttp://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/Transformers/3rd%20Party/1308820711_m7.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/Transformers/3rd%20Party/1308820711_m9.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/Transformers/3rd%20Party/1308820793_m11.jpghttp://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/Transformers/3rd%20Party/1308820793_m10.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/Transformers/3rd%20Party/1308820943_m12.jpg

[autobreadticon]

Why does Powerglide look like he has a cerebral shell on his forehead, loss a customer :(

[jaydisc]

What actually happened is Fansproject offered the designer of Maketoy's to bring their prototypes to botcon. Then after some miscommunication with the TFsource table, they were said to be Fansproject's stuff.


There you go. That makes me wrong twice. And to think just yesterday I said I'd bet vital parts of my anatomy that it was FP. Sure glad I didn't. :D

[Lord_Zed]

Why does Powerglide look like he has a cerebral shell on his forehead, loss a customer :(

G1 accuracy?

I don't know, while these guys are no classics I find these Minibots kinda appealing in a nostalgic way.

[kup]

There you go. That makes me wrong twice. And to think just yesterday I said I'd bet vital parts of my anatomy that it was FP. Sure glad I didn't. :D

lol good thing you didn't otherwise - *snip* *snip* :p

I always suspected that they weren't FP's despite the strong claims that they were. The sculpt designs are way too different to the stuff we have typically seen from FP.

[Hursticon]

Whilst I feel a little vindicated, the more important thing is that these are quite good for a new player and they have already given iGear a swift kick in their stolen mold for testicles. :p:D

I don't know about the Minibots... if they're in scale with Windcharger, then maybe, but that G2 Prime upgrade and the design work for 'Giant look very appealing indeed. :eek:

[Lint]

those minibots are pretty cute and nifty. I'd consider getting them on their own merit even if they don't scale with other toys.

[gdmetro]

Nice! powerglide looks nicer with colour, then as prototype.

I'm still on the fence about the g2 prime armor, one one hand he looks disgustingly awesome fully bulked up with all those missile pods, etc on the other hand, I don't need it....

ANd wait... is that a pic of a devastator... that is g1 styled.. are they releasing a better devy than TFC?

[bruticus]

nice!!
i dont mind that more and more 3rd party groups are popping up.
especially when they have pro skills and designs like these!
hells yeah im getting them!!

good thing i managed to nab me a couple of g2 pimes early on...
cos i wouldnt want to be paying the extortionate prices when the upgrades get released!

[i_amtrunks]

Minibots look good, a really nice G1 upgrade rather than a redesign.

The G2 laser Prime trailer is interesting, it'd make me think about purchasing the figure if the end product looks as good as the concept art.

[kaiden]

i prefer the igear seaspray which has a ball joint elbow instead of this one.

the g2 prime trailer is definitely what im most interested in.

the annoying thing is their devastator - we wont know anything about it for a while and tfc's version will start to be released soon.

6 figures costing $600... and only one per month so there won't be a final review until you've bought it all anyway... and I'm sure most people won't want to buy both versions. *rages*

UNLESS maybe this new devastator is a different size...

[/headache]

[Tabias Prime]

I find it rather sad that these company's are doing a better job at making Transformers than Hasbro...I love the designs...Hasbro should be looking at hiring some of these guys to do there designing and sack some of the one they have now because frankly some of the stuff they have bought out the last 5 years is crap.its minor thing but such things could be fixed before going into production..IE classics Ironhide, need I say more..who the hell didn't notice that his head faces down on a nearly 45" angle:mad::mad::mad:... personally I love all my Transformers but some of the designs could of been done better and with a little bit more thought....my 2 cents

[Tallestblue]

Sigh. I'll probably get that G2 Trailer.

[kup]

I find it rather sad that these company's are doing a better job at making Transformers than Hasbro...I love the designs...Hasbro should be looking at hiring some of these guys to do there designing and sack some of the one they have now because frankly some of the stuff they have bought out the last 5 years is crap.its minor thing but such things could be fixed before going into production..IE classics Ironhide, need I say more..who the hell didn't notice that his head faces down on a nearly 45" angle:mad::mad::mad:... personally I love all my Transformers but some of the designs could of been done better and with a little bit more thought....my 2 cents

I have heard this a lot and although I agree with the sentiment, I do not agree that this will result in better toys from Has-Tak-Tom.

Has-Tak-Tom already has very talented designers and sculptors. The problem is that there is a lot of external/internal influences and demands from corporate sectors that affect the final product. This could be something like Marketing, retail demand or the whims of the brand manager or someone in the corporate hierarchy.

So if the same people that are making all the awesome 3rd party stuff gets employed by Hasbro; they would be forced to conform to the corporate business models and plans which would restrict what they can or want to do.

[Tabias Prime]

Sigh. I'll probably get that G2 Trailer.

I want but I need a G2 Prime first....:(:(:(

[Tabias Prime]

I have heard this a lot and although I agree with the sentiment, I do not agree that this will result in better toys from Has-Tak-Tom.

Has-Tak-Tom already has very talented designers and sculptors. The problem is that there is a lot of external/internal influences and demands from corporate sectors that affect the final product. This could be something like Marketing, retail demand or the whims of the brand manager or someone in the corporate hierarchy.

So if the same people that are making all the awesome 3rd party stuff gets employed by Hasbro; they would be forced to conform to the corporate business models and plans which would restrict what they can or want to do.


I your right on the money there....

[kaiden]

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/Transformers/1310025195_B8.jpg

which do you think is better? this or the tfc one?

[kup]

This is apparently a much smaller figure which IMO works better than TFC's as it's likely to be more in scale with Crossfire Superion and Bruticus. I also hope it is more reasonably priced too.

This looks to be the Classics Devastator that I have been waiting for - If the prices are fair and the robot modes decent, it is bought.

Edit:

Here is a size comparison!

http://cdn.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/4/1/6/2/1/Giant07_1310028395.jpg
http://cdn.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/4/1/6/2/1/Giant07_1310028395.jpg

[Hursticon]

On that picture alone, Maketoy's will be the group that receives my money for a 3rd Party Devastator as I really like the look of this thing plus the scale is way more in-line with what I'd like. ;):D

Well done guys, well done! :eek::cool:

[Sky Shadow]

http://cdn.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/4/1/6/2/1/Giant07_1310028395.jpg
http://cdn.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/4/1/6/2/1/Giant07_1310028395.jpg

DEVASTOR: Hey Bruticus, you know that thing where you combine into a gestalt and then you can't see anything in your periphery?

BRUTICUS: Um... no. Dude, that sounds like tunnel vision! You should totally get that checked out.

DEVASTATOR: Well... at least I'm not that (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=237271&postcount=115) guy.

[primatives]

that looks cool!!!! from the blurred pics i dont think the indivdual bots looks as good, i could be worng but i want it and that combined mode looks cool!! Man TFC is screwed if this outsells their one as it took them ages to finish their product and the price is out of this world imo

funny atm im not interested in any official toys other than the new generations and my money is going to 3rd party products like the insecticons and the new maketoys products.

[Hursticon]

DEVASTOR: Hey Bruticus, you know that thing where you combine into a gestalt and then you can't see anything in your periphery?

BRUTICUS: Um... no. Dude, that sounds like tunnel vision! You should totally get that checked out.

DEVASTATOR: Well... at least I'm not that (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=237271&postcount=115) guy.

LOL :p:D
I see what you're getting at though dude and it is a very minute annoyance but I felt that nit pick with FP Bruticus too. ;):)

[LordCyrusOmega]

Love the look of that Devestator but not sure I can justify the money for a 3rd party product. I draw the line at 3rd party accessories but this one has got me on the fence.

More then likely get the Optimus trailer. Last time I didn't get a trailer I lost my chance.

[loophole]

looks cool but i think i will stick the TFC one as i would rather the bigger combiner

[Lord_Zed]

Looks good, far prefer the size, not just in the hope it will be cheaper, but because the other Devestator seems to be big for the sake of it.


LOL :p:D
I see what you're getting at though dude and it is a very minute annoyance but I felt that nit pick with FP Bruticus too. ;):)

Could be worse, could be G1 Menasaur, even if had a joint in his neck he wouldn't be able to turn his head.

[Hursticon]

Could be worse, could be G1 Menasaur, even if had a joint in his neck he wouldn't be able to turn his head.

LOL, that is a good point as G1 Menasor seems to be stuck in a permanent neck-brace. :p

[VERT]

I like that Devastator! Okay Maketoy is getting all my money. I like all I have seen so far :D

[UltraMagnus]

funny atm im not interested in any official toys other than the new generations and my money is going to 3rd party products like the insecticons and the new maketoys products.

Im really not surprised by this statement at all.
So many G1 collectors are using this formula in collecting - Generations et al, third party customs and any Encore etc pieces that come and they do not have.

[gdmetro]

I feel like TFClub is going to be very damaged by this..

Anyway- I was a bit stressed knowing I couldn't really put down the dosh for the TFC Devy and missing out on a Classics Devy... but maketoys has saved the day. :D

This guy is definitely bought! The size is decent aswell, matching up with the previous FP combiners! (and hopefully the pricing matches). Chest plate too. The design elements are very similar to FP- almost too alike (look at that waist piece!):eek:

Bring on Menasor/Computron/Defensor/Abominus...

[1AZRAEL1]

Bought.

Looks fantastic, and a cheaper option to the TFClub one. They will have a loss in sales for sure. Though their one will be massive, I am inclined to buy this one.

[STL]

This does look better but will wait on robot pics to comment. I'm not as convinced with TFCs either but this is looking nice.

[TheFallen]

I have cancelled my preorder for Hercules to get this one instead. If the reviews of Exgraver are positive I may order it again but for now Maketoys Giant is my choice for Devy

[bruticus]

The design elements are very similar to FP- almost too alike (look at that waist piece!):eek:

hahaha, perhaps an FP designer had a falling out and went to start his own 3rd party group? lol :p

[Tallestblue]

OH just make a preorder already!!!

[canofwhoopass_87]

I have cancelled my preorder for Hercules to get this one instead. If the reviews of Exgraver are positive I may order it again but for now Maketoys Giant is my choice for Devy

Just cancelled mine with BBTS after seeing the Maketoy's version. It looks so much more detailed, has a G1 accurate head and most likely be less than the $600 TFC set. I just had to jump ship!

Here comes my first third party product...

http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/1390/dsc0007gce.jpg

[loophole]

Just cancelled mine with BBTS after seeing the Maketoy's version. It looks so much more detailed, has a G1 accurate head and most likely be less than the $600 TFC set. I just had to jump ship!

Here comes my first third party product...

http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/1390/dsc0007gce.jpg

dammit!! seeing them side by side really changes my opinion because the maketoys one looks SIC!!!

[TheFallen]

Maketoys Giant does look so good combined but there is that unknown factor that is price. Every man and his dog are saying it will be cheaper than TFC but who knows with these 3rd party companies.

I have re-preordered Exgraver. I am just concerned that the early reviews are going to say the quality is perfect and the figure is well worth the money. I would rather have it preordered with the option to cancel than to not have it preordered and for it to sell out

[UltraMagnus]

Maketoys Giant does look so good combined but there is that unknown factor that is price. Every man and his dog are saying it will be cheaper than TFC but who knows with these 3rd party companies.

I have re-preordered Exgraver. I am just concerned that the early reviews are going to say the quality is perfect and the figure is well worth the money. I would rather have it preordered with the option to cancel than to not have it preordered and for it to sell out

Buy both! :)

Pretty simple stuff.

If you want a "show accurate" devastator size wise, the TFC will be it. The maketoy one will probably be a better toy after all. I am buying both! :)

[Oilspill]

Those side-by-sides do make the TFC version look less impressive.

On the other hand, one impressive thing about the TFC version is that all the devy parts (fists, head, waistplate etc) are factored into the individual figures, rather than just parts-forming as I suspect the Maketoys version will do.

Anyway, I think I'll get TFC's Scavenger, check the quality and then decide whether I'll get the rest. Maketoys version is definitely bought.

[SharkyMcShark]

I much prefer TFCs between the two - the lack of spare components just floating about and the size tip the scales.

Not that I'm getting either mind you.

[SharkyMcShark]

Also bear in mind that pic of TFCs Devastator is doubling up on the limbs - only four (??) of the six bots are there.

[liegeprime]

LOL, that is a good point as G1 Menasor seems to be stuck in a permanent neck-brace. :p

Now you know why G1 Menasor was described as Unstable, maniacal, demented, bat shit crazy... imagine not being able to turn your head and look to your sides.. for millions of years all the while 5 minds are jabbing away at you to this and do that ... that would make anyone mad!!:D:D


Just cancelled mine with BBTS after seeing the Maketoy's version. It looks so much more detailed, has a G1 accurate head and most likely be less than the $600 TFC set. I just had to jump ship!

Here comes my first third party product...

http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/1390/dsc0007gce.jpg

Well, we have seen Maketoys Devy standing there but no action poses pic yet, so we dont know how poseable it is. I just hope it's stable enough as well to make poses and retain them and not just look pretty standing still like that. Having said that I like the scale and aesthetic of it, so I'm leaning more towards Maketoys Devy....

[loophole]

Does anyone have a pic of Bruticus with the add-ons next to a CHUG figure (eg optimus) for size reference as i dont have bruticus so im unsure of Devestators size

[Hursticon]

Does anyone have a pic of Bruticus with the add-ons next to a CHUG figure (eg optimus) for size reference as i dont have bruticus so im unsure of Devestators size

Does this help?:


http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Collection/14-05-11-Classicsverse-Shelf02.jpg

[loophole]

Does this help?:


http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Collection/14-05-11-Classicsverse-Shelf02.jpg

that helps alot, thanks

[kaiden]

new pictures of the G2 Prime upgrade

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-images-of-maketoy-tank-rts-optimus-prime-addons/22421/

looking really good ^_^

[Lint]

new pictures of the G2 Prime upgrade

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-images-of-maketoy-tank-rts-optimus-prime-addons/22421/

looking really good ^_^

Lol love the Sword of Omens

Auto, Auto, AUTOBOTS! Hoooooooo!!!!

[bruticus]

fark yeah...i cant throw my money at this stuff fast enough!!
bring on the preorders!

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

Glad i've got a spare Generations G2 Prime

[gdmetro]

Wow... is that sword for Drift included in the trailer? I think I just mentally keeled over, took out the credit card and paid... Need a G2 prime now...ARGhhh.....

[Hursticon]

Wow... is that sword for Drift included in the trailer? I think I just mentally keeled over, took out the credit card and paid... Need a G2 prime now...ARGhhh.....

I know huh? - I dismissed G2 Prime as being a mere runt... Oh how I regret that decision now. :o:p

[kaiden]

I know huh? - I dismissed G2 Prime as being a mere runt... Oh how I regret that decision now. :o:p

i didn't even buy g2 prime until the 3rd party add-on by maketoys was shown... :P

[Hursticon]

i didn't even buy g2 prime until the 3rd party add-on by maketoys was shown... :P

It's the only reason why I'm now considering it too. :p

[1AZRAEL1]

I know huh? - I dismissed G2 Prime as being a mere runt... Oh how I regret that decision now. :o:p

Oh how I do as well :p


i didn't even buy g2 prime until the 3rd party add-on by maketoys was shown... :P

I am gonna pick one up this week hopefully if I can find one.

[kup]

I bought G2 Prim on a whim, I didn't care much for it..until now.

The same thing happened with Classics Cliffjumper, bought him on a whim and didn't like it that much but the upgrade set turned it into a priced piece.

Ultra Magnus falls into a similar cateogory, from a 'meh' white Prime to City Commander which is probably the best modern representation of G1 Magnus.

[Oilspill]

I bought G2 Prim on a whim, I didn't care much for it..until now.

The same thing happened with Classics Cliffjumper, bought him on a whim and didn't like it that much but the upgrade set turned it into a priced piece.

Ultra Magnus falls into a similar cateogory, from a 'meh' white Prime to City Commander which is probably the best modern representation of G1 Magnus.

Me too; Cliff & UM were my two least favourite figures in my Classics collection when I got them. I remember thinking why did I buy these guys (well UM was just so I could get Skywarp at the time). Then third-party happened :)

I cant wait to get the G2 Prime upgrade. I love the original 90s G2 Prime, excellent figure. I highly recommend him if you don't have him. So for that reason I enjoyed the Classics G2 Prime more than most people seem to, but he is sorely in need of a trailer/base.

Looking forward to it!

[Hursticon]

Courtesy of Seibertron.com (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-color-images-of-maketoy-tank-rts-optimus-prime-upgrade-set/22909/), via UpgradeCommander (http://www.upgradecommander.com/), some new colour pics have been released of Maketoys upcoming Trailer Upgrade for Classicsverse Laser Prime:


http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/maketoystrailer01.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/maketoystrailer04.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/maketoystrailer03.jpg http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/maketoystrailer02.jpg

[Sarquiss]

That looks awesome. I am happy I got a G2 Laser Prime for a reasonable price seeing as prices are starting to creep upwards because of this upgrade.

Do we have any idea of release timeframe or price?

EDIT:- From the article it looks like the upgrade kit is going to be $100 and be released in November :cool:

[kup]

He comes with an actual light up laser sword like the original! That's awesome!

[bowspearer]

Courtesy of UpgradeCommander (http://www.upgradecommander.com/) it seems there was also this little gem, which people may or may not have already posted here:

http://img06.shop-pro.jp/PA01135/476/product/33557912.jpg?20110819162614

Apparently called Miniwarriors RAGER (http://www.upgradecommander.com/?pid=33557912).

[liegeprime]

Shme I could'nt understand some of the writings in that site (Upgrade commander) as it's defnitely an online store dedicated to all 3rd party products:(. Would be nice to order from there, instead of US sources which tend to hack up the price even more:mad:

[KillinSpoon]

As a trailer the upgrade kit looks cool.
As an upgrade to his armour? Errrr.
Lok at the bloody size of the new hands, they're HUGE!
Same goes for the feet, except it can get away with that (giant robot etc etc)

Just because FP can add kibble to robots and make it look good and functional doesn't mean that any company can do it. This is proven here.
Easyyyyy pass.

[kup]

More pictures of 'Giant' including single figure alt modes and one robot mode. There is also a picture of a figure that closely resembles The Fallen from the War Within Comics:

http://www.maketoys.jp/simpleVC_img/new18.jpg

http://www.maketoys.jp/simpleVC_img/new16.jpg

http://www.maketoys.jp/simpleVC_img/new17.jpg

http://www.maketoys.jp/simpleVC_img/new14.jpg

http://www.maketoys.jp/simpleVC_img/new15.jpg

More pics here:

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/maketoy-update-new-giant-images-and-pricing-plus-a-new-prototype/22911/

Unfortunately the price tag for the complete Giant 'Devastator' is about US$400 +shipping!!

The set will be sold as '2 packs' with each duo costing around US$130each (not inc shipping)

[kup]

Lok at the bloody size of the new hands, they're HUGE!


They are not huge - It's just the angle of the pic with the hand forward causing that illusion. Look at the armored up pictures and you see much more proportional hands.

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/maketoystrailer04.jpg

The effect is similar to the present OTCA banner at the top. The 'grasping' hand of Prime and Nemesis look 'huge' due to t he angle.

[KillinSpoon]

The hands are still the size of his head, out of proportion.
Albeit some other giant hands can actually look somewhat good, these look terrible :/

For $110 this certainly isn't worth it to me.

[Hursticon]

Cheers for the link Kup, I can't see any of the pics you've posted though. :confused:

[Tallestblue]

Well. I'm pretty much sold on that G2 Prime trailer. It really looks like it can light up. Sweet!

[kup]

Cheers for the link Kup, I can't see any of the pics you've posted though. :confused:

I can, probably because it's buffered in. Click on the link I provided to see them.

I'll link them to avoid confusion.

[loophole]

im glad i decided to go with the TFCC Devastator option

[kaiden]

yeah i dont want a yellow devastator

[UltraMagnus]

im glad i decided to go with the TFCC Devastator option

Having seen 4 pieces of it in HK I can guarantee you wont be disappointed.

TFC is a great toy!

[Hursticon]

I can, probably because it's buffered in. Click on the link I provided to see them.

I'll link them to avoid confusion.

Yeah, not sure why I couldn't see them so I did indeed see them via the link you've supplied dude - the Pic links are working now though. ;):)

I think this still is my preferred 3rd Party Devastator, though I just don't really want a G2 coloured version; I mean I can completely understand why they've gone that route so I'll hold out hope that they'll do a G1 repaint down the track. :o:cool:

I am very much wanting to see more of that Fallen prototype they've got tucked away in back, I would very much like a Classicsverse Fallen for sure. :eek::D
If there is ever to be a Scourge repaint of this figure and 3rd Party trailer, I'd probably pick that up in a heart beat. :)

[kup]

I think this still is my preferred 3rd Party Devastator, though I just don't really want a G2 coloured version; I mean I can completely understand why they've gone that route so I'll hold out hope that they'll do a G1 repaint down the track. :o:cool:

I totally agree, by far this is my favorite rendition of Devastator, I like it much better than the TFC one. However the price has put a halt to my buying so I won't be jumping in just yet. I will wait for the 'yellow' release and hear what people have to say and then make up my mind.

I believe for sure that there will be a green release, they would be silly not to do it. If by then I have been convinced to fork out the $450+ for this set then I will but the price for me is the biggest deterrent, more so than color.



I am very much wanting to see more of that Fallen prototype they've got tucked away in back, I would very much like a Classicsverse Fallen for sure. :eek::D
If there is ever to be a Scourge repaint of this figure and 3rd Party trailer, I'd probably pick that up in a heart beat. :)

Same, that Fallen looks very interesting. If the paint job is awesome like the Titanium, I may go for it.

When it comes to a Scourge repaint, the trailer and armor colored the way it is looks as if it would suit such a repaint just fine.

[canofwhoopass_87]

...Unfortunately the price tag for the complete Giant 'Devastator' is about US$400 +shipping!!

The set will be sold as '2 packs' with each duo costing around US$130each (not inc shipping)

Thanks for the heads up kup! @ $400 for the complete set, it's 33% cheaper than the TFC release. I believe maketoys is an offshoot of the fansproject team aren't they? If so, I have high hopes for the design and quality of this big fella.

Given the later release date I reckon it'll give them some time to correct any flaws/challenges the TFC release might have faced as well and hopefully allow them to improve n avoid.

I'm pumped for this now :D

[kup]

Thanks for the heads up kup! @ $400 for the complete set, it's 33% cheaper than the TFC release. I believe maketoys is an offshoot of the fansproject team aren't they? If so, I have high hopes for the design and quality of this big fella.

Given the later release date I reckon it'll give them some time to correct any flaws/challenges the TFC release might have faced as well and hopefully allow them to improve n avoid.

I'm pumped for this now :D

I don't think they are affiliated with FansProject . That's just misinformation from Botcon when TFSource had a mix of FP and Maketoys on display together causing the confusion.

As of yet, they are an 'unproven' 3rd party company.

Edit: Here is a digibash I found of what the yellow version may look like:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5120/5912756042_fed42184cc_b.jpg

[canofwhoopass_87]

I think I read on tfw2005 that they received a helping hand from fansproject; but perhaps not enough to be "affiliated" with maketoy. One way or another, for a new party to just step out of the shadows and produce customs of such calibre - surely they're not all newbies at the game.

In regards to the colour, I always viewed Devastator (in the cartoons at least) to be more of a yellow orientated character. That pic looks great!

[Hursticon]

Man, that Digibash doesn't make the gestalt look all that bad actually :), hopefully there will be some added paint apps that'll break up some of the yellow; maybe some paint flaking/scraping on the corners and edges showing some bare metal underneath or something. :o

[liegeprime]

Anybody got any pics of the individuals constructicons though? Coz it may look good combined but what about when separated? I actually prefer this one coz the sizing is equal to the official gestalts from Hastak ( Combaticons and Aerialbots). Although the TFC one is awesome in its massive size which will really wreak havoc in the CHUGURverse autobots... individually they are too big and cost quite a lot more :(...

[Tallestblue]

They ARE making a special green and purple box set of Giant though? Mot sure where I heard that but I know it's a thing that's happening...

[liegeprime]

They ARE making a special green and purple box set of Giant though? Mot sure where I heard that but I know it's a thing that's happening...

Fingers crossed:D

[Hursticon]

They ARE making a special green and purple box set of Giant though? Mot sure where I heard that but I know it's a thing that's happening...

From what I read on TFW2005, the mention of a Green version was only speculative opinion and that there was absolutely no mention of a Green version in the original news article; the article was translated as saying yellow and yellow only. :o

That being said, with the amount of support this figure/set has; most tend to believe that a Green version is inevitable. ;):)

[kaiden]

I still prefer the TFC version.
i like scavenger's g1 chest but everything else looks pretty bad - especially that huge circle in the front of his alt mode.

[Lord_Zed]

So far I prefer the Maketoys Scavenger to the TFC one which I find looks like it has wonky Energon proportions, we'll see though.....

Why do they always start with him anyway? he's like my least favourite Constructicon.

[kup]

So far I prefer the Maketoys Scavenger to the TFC one which I find looks like it has wonky Energon proportions, we'll see though.....

Why do they always start with him anyway? he's like my least favourite Constructicon.

I think the reason they are showing us Scavenger first is directly influenced by TFC choosing to release theirs initially. Probably to allow people to directly see the difference in style and execution.

[Hursticon]

I think the reason they are showing us Scavenger first is directly influenced by TFC choosing to release theirs initially. Probably to allow people to directly see the difference in style and execution.

I'm very much inclined to agree, as the different styles will definitely cater to different tastes that for sure. :)

[Hursticon]

Courtesy of TFW2005.com (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/new-images-of-maketoys-giant-173566/), some new pics of Maketoy (http://www.maketoys.jp/)'s Giant (Not-Devastator) have been provided from the Cherry Bomb Toy Show (http://www.cherrybombtoys.com/toyshowfall2011.html) in Canada, they've been mirrored for posterity:

*Head Sculpt purposely obscured as it is not the final version, this current prototype version will be shown later today/tomorrow.


http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/MTDev1_1318774945.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/MTDev3_1318774945.jpg http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/MTDev2_1318774945.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/MTDev4_1318774945.jpg http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/MTDev5_1318774945.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/MTDev6_1318774945.jpg http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/MTDev7_1318774945.jpg

Some new details too:

Gestalt to be roughly 10 inches tall, 1.5 inches shorter than TFC's Hercules and will be to scale with FansProject's Colossus (Not-Bruticus).
Figures to be issued in a limited G2 Colour Scheme version first, followed by a G1 version.
Figures will be packaged in 3x Twin Packs; sold in a drip-fed fashion during the months of November, December and January - followed by a complete Giftset release.
G2 version to have additional paint apps that wont be present/available on the G1 version.
G2 version prices stated to be $136USD per Twin Pack and $410USD per Giftset with the G1 variant prices yet to be determined, due to it's fewer paint apps than the G2 version.
Each figure will have an individual gun that will combine to form the Gestalt's gun, plus there may be further accessories.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Phwoa thanks for the update Hursti! Sounds like the 2nd "G1" release might be a tad cheaper, given the reduced paint app.

Starting to agree with earlier comments made by kup on pricing though. The more I think about it; $410 is starting to sound quite heavy. Comparing it to the $600 TFC version it does seem cheap, but it would be wrong to treat that as the benchmark for this maketoys set.

$70-$80 per universe-deluxe-sized Constructicons is beginning to feel real tough on the wallet. Having second thoughts now...

[kup]

Phwoa thanks for the update Hursti! Sounds like the 2nd "G1" release might be a tad cheaper, given the reduced paint app.

Starting to agree with earlier comments made by kup on pricing though. The more I think about it; $410 is starting to sound quite heavy. Comparing it to the $600 TFC version it does seem cheap, but it would be wrong to treat that as the benchmark for this maketoys set.

$70-$80 per universe-deluxe-sized Constructicons is beginning to feel real tough on the wallet. Having second thoughts now...

Hopefully these high prices only apply to the 'exclusive' G2 version. If the 'G1' release ends up being $100 per 2-pack then that would be more reasonable even if still pricey.

On the up side, the AU$ is back above parity so hopefully it'll stay that way.

[Hursticon]

Phwoa thanks for the update Hursti! Sounds like the 2nd "G1" release might be a tad cheaper, given the reduced paint app.

No probs man but the real thanks should go to those taking the photos who're actually there (Alas, I can't afford to leave our shores for quite some time :p) and that certainly does look like it's to be the case with regards to the price of the 2. ;):)


Starting to agree with earlier comments made by kup on pricing though. The more I think about it; $410 is starting to sound quite heavy. Comparing it to the $600 TFC version it does seem cheap, but it would be wrong to treat that as the benchmark for this maketoys set.

$70-$80 per universe-deluxe-sized Constructicons is beginning to feel real tough on the wallet. Having second thoughts now...


Hopefully these high prices only apply to the 'exclusive' G2 version. If the 'G1' release ends up being $100 per 2-pack then that would be more reasonable even if still pricey.

On the up side, the AU$ is back above parity so hopefully it'll stay that way.

See, I'm not too bothered by the prices of Giant mainly for the following 2 reasons:

I paid $110 for Delicate Warrior (Arcee) who, beyond being a G1 inspired Arcee, didn't exactly have incredible engineering and these figures IMO are well above that, come in pairs and cost only $25 more (Not factoring postage obviously).
Hasbro aren't ever likely to produce something like this, this is the price one will have to pay if you want a Classicsverse Devastator, short of Kit-bashing one's own.

I'll be happy to pay these asking prices, the G1 version having a slight price drop will be welcomed but I'm not expecting it to be much; I'd just really like to have a couple more combiners for my Classicsverse shelf (Dreaming of a Menasor though... :D). :cool:


...

A couple of recent pics of Maketoys upcoming products including:

Battle Tanker (Classicsverse G2 Prime Upgrade)
Yet to be named Not-The Fallen
Giant (Constructicons)

Courtesy of Seibertron.com (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/victoria-toy-fair-2011-coverage-maketoys/22999/) at the Cherry Bomb Toy Show (http://www.cherrybombtoys.com/):


http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/MaketoysG2PrimeFallen01.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/MaketoysG2PrimeFallen02.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/MaketoysG2PrimeFallen03.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/MaketoysG2PrimeFallen04.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/MaketoysDevyBlackProto01.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/MaketoysDevyBlackProto02.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/MaketoysDevyBlackProto03.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/MaketoysDevyBlackProto04.jpg


Many more photos to go up on Seibertron.com's Event Gallery (http://www.seibertron.com/events/events.php) page later today. :)

[Hursticon]

Courtesy of TFW2005.com (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/maketoys-giant-and-fallen-new-images-173571/), from the Cherry Bomb Toy Show, some height comparison pics of the recently shown Maketoys products:


http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/img0141iqu_1318854667.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/img0137yr_1318854667.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/img0143le_1318854667.jpg

[kaiden]

Its nice to see the size comparison finally :)

The g1 chest is nice but somehow I still don't like this scavenger.

[bruticus]

Gestalt to be roughly 10 inches tall, 1.5 inches shorter than TFC's Hercules and will be to scale with FansProject's Colossus (Not-Bruticus).


Hey hursti,
is that a typo?
is Maketoys' dev only 10 inches (25cm) and TFC's dev is only 11.5 inches (~29cm)?
where are people measuring this from (head to toe only?) cos it seems way too short for both of them...

hmm....
i dont have a FP crossfire set to measure (maybe someone can measure it for me?)
but i do have a custom menasor and custom bruticus which are ~40cm (16") to 45cm (18") tall (head to toe only) and when i compare TFC exgraver's arm mode with my customs they are all pretty much of the same scale hey...
i doubt maketoys is only 10" tall and i doubt TFC's dev is only 11.5" tall.
they're more like 12" and (at least) 16" respectively.

[Hursticon]

Hey hursti,
is that a typo?
is Maketoys' dev only 10 inches (25cm) and TFC's dev is only 11.5 inches (~29cm)?
where are people measuring this from (head to toe only?) cos it seems way too short for both of them...

I'll have to measure my own Bruticus, but this is what was stated so... could inches in Canada be different to US/UK inches? - I'm not sure as I use a slightly less archaic measurement system. :p

I'll let you know shortly man. :cool:

[Hursticon]

Well, just had a look and (FP) Bruticus is 10" tall from Head to Toe, not including his vertical cannons on his back which would add another 1.5"-2" to that. ;)
So judging by that it would seem what they've stated is accurate, from pictures we've seen anyway, but will be well out of scale with your customs dude. :o

[bruticus]

Well, just had a look and (FP) Bruticus is 10" tall from Head to Toe, not including his vertical cannons on his back which would add another 1.5"-2" to that. ;)
So judging by that it would seem what they've stated is accurate, from pictures we've seen anyway, but will be well out of scale with your customs dude. :o
thanks for measuring FP bruticus dude.
didnt realise he was such a shorty....
wait a minute, wtf are you doing at home measuring FP bruticus? :p j/k

yeah, i always assumed the maketoys version would never be to scale with my custom stuff and only in scale with the FP kit, but i was still hoping that the TFC dev is taller than 11.5" and more in scale. hmmm...oh well...
will like to get both versions if the price and exchange rates are right. g1 colours only of course. :D

FYI - canadian inches are the same as US inches :p

[Hursticon]

thanks for measuring FP bruticus dude.
didnt realise he was such a shorty....
wait a minute, wtf are you doing at home measuring FP bruticus? :p j/k

No probs man, indeed he is not the biggest figure in the world bu he certainly towers over the ever prevalent Deluxe class figures that comprise most of the Classicsverse, though those customs you've got would make most figures look like Micromasters. :D
Oh and shhhh... ;):p


yeah, i always assumed the maketoys version would never be to scale with my custom stuff and only in scale with the FP kit, but i was still hoping that the TFC dev is taller than 11.5" and more in scale. hmmm...oh well...
will like to get both versions if the price and exchange rates are right. g1 colours only of course. :D


FYI - canadian inches are the same as US inches :p

Give it time and I'm sure there'll be another Devastator custom that you'll be able to acquire. :p
It seems a lot of people aren't too keen on the G2 colour scheme huh? - I wonder if opinions will change once some coloured examples are shown?

Crazy foreign countries with their Furlongs and Cubits. :p

[kup]

Its nice to see the size comparison finally :)

The g1 chest is nice but somehow I still don't like this scavenger.

I personally prefer this Scavenger a lot more than the TFC one.

I must say that I am surprised by the size. I was expecting scout to Crossfire size Constructicons but they look to be as tall as a deluxe and a tall deluxe at that. He is also very nicely designed and looks more humanoid than the TFC ('ape-like') proportions. There is some nice engineering there as he transforms from what is essentially a block on tracks into a good proportion looking bot with minimal kibble.

This makes the prices they are asking for much more appealing ($100-$120 for a 2pack).

The Gestalt also looks really good and again, prefer this one much more than the TFC one.

[gdmetro]

I was still tempted by Hercules last week, but these new pics and info have cemented me down for Giant. Like Kup, I thought the individual bots were merely scout sized, but for them to be the size of a deluxe? :D

Also, with the g1 (green+purple) being sold in one entire gift-set- save on shipping bonus!!

[Hursticon]

Courtesy of Seibertron.com (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/maketoy-preview-videos-battle-tanker-fallen-giant/23029/), a customiser by the name of Encline was given the opportunity to perform some Video Previews of Maketoy's: Not-Fallen, Battle Tanker and Giant 3rd Party projects at the recent Cherry Bomb Toys' 8th Ultimate Hobby and Toy Fair (http://www.cherrybombtoys.com/) in Canada. :cool:

Not-Fallen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e4wnEPVOcE&feature=player_embedded)
Battle Tanker (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pXLKp_0TvI&feature=player_embedded)
Giant (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsXOy2mP13M&feature=player_embedded)

[canofwhoopass_87]

:eek:

urge to buy.....RISING

[Sarquiss]

It was really awesome of Maketoys to let the guy take some video footage of the figures.

Now we have a better representation of what we are in store for and so far it looks amazing :D

The G2 Laser Prime upgrade looks awesome as well, and that sword :eek:

[k.wong23]

Where do we pre-order ?

[kaiden]

Where do we pre-order ?

RK - end of november

http://www.robotkingdom.com/services/eshop/main.php?action=details&CatType=Category&II=MT001&lang=us&CatID=73_15

[k.wong23]

RK - end of november

http://www.robotkingdom.com/services/eshop/main.php?action=details&CatType=Category&II=MT001&lang=us&CatID=73_15

$0 yes please ;)

[kup]

$0 yes please ;)

http://dancil.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/shut-up-and-take-my-money.jpg

[liegeprime]

oh wow, they even made a new head for it... good. Good thing I bought this figure on a whim...:p

hmmm what a cheap upgrade... totally free:p:p:D

[canofwhoopass_87]

http://www.chogoking.com/fichier/post/illustration3/54.jpg

[canofwhoopass_87]

Actually, the tfw2005 dedicated thread has some really cool digibashes. The last one of Giant vs Colossus is pretty nuts

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/428443-maketoys-website-update-new-giant-photos.html

[kaiden]

Actually, the tfw2005 dedicated thread has some really cool digibashes. The last one of Giant vs Colossus is pretty nuts

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/428443-maketoys-website-update-new-giant-photos.html

i like the defensor colouring XD

[kaiden]

HUGE UPDATE (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/maketoys-mt03-giant-fully-revealed/23171/)

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/Transformers/3rd%20Party/1320899017_GIANT_01.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/Transformers/3rd%20Party/1320899017_GIANT_03.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/Transformers/3rd%20Party/1320899017_GIANT_05.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/Transformers/3rd%20Party/1320899017_GIANT_06.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/Transformers/3rd%20Party/1320899017_GIANT_08.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/Transformers/3rd%20Party/1320899017_GIANT_10.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/Transformers/3rd%20Party/1320899017_GIANT_13.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/Transformers/3rd%20Party/1320899017_GIANT_14.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/Transformers/3rd%20Party/1320899017_GIANT_16.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/Transformers/3rd%20Party/1320899017_GIANT_19.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/Transformers/3rd%20Party/1320899154_GIANT_22.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/Transformers/3rd%20Party/1320899154_GIANT_24.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/Transformers/3rd%20Party/1320899154_GIANT_26.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/Transformers/3rd%20Party/1320899154_GIANT_27.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/Transformers/3rd%20Party/1320899154_GIANT_31.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/Transformers/3rd%20Party/1320899155_GIANT_33.jpg

Scrapper - looks to be the best in my opinion. has a similar ninja face to the TFC counterpart but i really hate the chest. and the little forearm trailers look really silly.
Bonecrusher - I like his head but hate the chest.
Scavenger - like the g1 chest. not a bad looking head. the digger looks so tiny...
Mixmaster - why does his face look like Springer? doesnt look to have any cool gimmicks like the TFC version. trailer same as scrapper.
Hook - pretty good looking.
Long Haul - I don't even want to look at him. What is that thing on the back of his truck mode?

the combined mode is pretty awesome looking but there are a lot of minor things i would change.

and lol at the devastator's little hook penis

[Lord_Zed]

Nice,

Still need to see colours, but overall I like them a little more than the TFC team. With the exception of the Longhaul like bot, they all have similar proportions.

Both toys have a few bots that are better representations of the characters they are based on though.

[kup]

Nice,

Still need to see colours, but overall I like them a little more than the TFC team. With the exception of the Longhaul like bot, they all have similar proportions.

Both toys have a few bots that are better representations of the characters they are based on though.

I agree. Both the TFC set and this one have their pros and cons but I am still leaning towards the Maketoys set. However I am not sure if I like the Devastator head but I need a better view, plus chances are that this is the prototype head that they will be changing since we have seen these photos before, just blurred or different angles.

[loophole]

I love that Mixmaster!! Hook looks okay but the rest of them look pretty "meh" to me at least. I have the TFC Long Haul next to my computer at the moment and when i saw this one i laughed out loud at how silly it looks :D

I do look forward to seeing some colour pictures of these cause that might really make or break em'

I do think this set will proabably fit in with the other CHUG figures a bit better than the TFC set but im still glad i went for the TFC set, who knows i might get both :P

[kup]

I love that Mixmaster!! Hook looks okay but the rest of them look pretty "meh" to me at least. I have the TFC Long Haul next to my computer at the moment and when i saw this one i laughed out loud at how silly it looks :D

I do look forward to seeing some colour pictures of these cause that might really make or break em'

I do think this set will proabably fit in with the other CHUG figures a bit better than the TFC set but im still glad i went for the TFC set, who knows i might get both :P

That's what attracts me a bout this set. They do have a bit more of a 'Classics' vibe than the TFC set. I agree that Lognhaul looks odd but I am happy with the rest.

..Plus if this set sells well enough, it wouldn't surprise me if someone makes a 'Longhaul v2'.

[kaiden]

That's what attracts me a bout this set. They do have a bit more of a 'Classics' vibe than the TFC set. I agree that Lognhaul looks odd but I am happy with the rest.

..Plus if this set sells well enough, it wouldn't surprise me if someone makes a 'Longhaul v2'.

haha you mean another 3rd party making an upgrade for another 3rd party item?

[VGMStudios]

dont really understand what everyones problem with long haul is. he looks fine to me.

[kaiden]

dont really understand what everyones problem with long haul is. he looks fine to me.

to me he looks like the odd one out in terms of design and size. when I first saw that picture - I thought he was a mech from some other anime series

[canofwhoopass_87]

Both version do indeed have ample pros n cons, but the incredible amount of detail on the maketoys version is undeniable. It really makes the TFC version look bland IMO. The ninja eyes / visor is an absolute must for me too. It just ain't Devy without it.

Hope to see some pre order news soon

[maxirod]

Have to wait for the boxset which will be in G1 green. Dont like the 2-pack yellow release...

[Hursticon]

dont really understand what everyones problem with long haul is. he looks fine to me.

I have to agree with you dude, I don't get it either as I quite like him because he comes across to me as the 'Tank' of the group with Hulk-like proportions. :D

I'm loving all of these newly released/un-blurred photos as each individual robot looks to have their own personality/class design aesthetic and I'm actually coming around to the idea of these guys in Yellow :cool:; not making the decision as to which version to get any easier mind you. :o:p

[Lord_Zed]

I have to agree with you dude, I don't get it either as I quite like him because he comes across to me as the 'Tank' of the group with Hulk-like proportions. :D

I'm loving all of these newly released/un-blurred photos as each individual robot looks to have their own personality/class design aesthetic and I'm actually coming around to the idea of these guys in Yellow :cool:; not making the decision as to which version to get any easier mind you. :o:p

I have no great dislike of him or any other in the set so far, just noting his proportions are different. I prefer it to the other set which has to much for a mix, with some toys having broad figures while others are very slim and skinny. These are all similar except Long Haul, as it should be I think.

[bowspearer]

i like the defensor colouring XD

That's not Defensor - that's SG Devastator, and all I have to say is





























WIN-NIIIIIIIIIIIING! :D

[bowspearer]

Just found new images on their website (www.maketoys.jp/simpleVC_20111114174527.html):


http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/Bowspearer/Maketoys%20Devy/Dozer%20and%20Excavator/yellow2.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/Bowspearer/Maketoys%20Devy/Dozer%20and%20Excavator/yellow6.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/Bowspearer/Maketoys%20Devy/Dozer%20and%20Excavator/th_yellow7.jpg (http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/Bowspearer/Maketoys%20Devy/Dozer%20and%20Excavator/?action=view&current=yellow7.jpg)http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/Bowspearer/Maketoys%20Devy/Dozer%20and%20Excavator/th_yellow8.jpg (http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/Bowspearer/Maketoys%20Devy/Dozer%20and%20Excavator/?action=view&current=yellow8.jpg)
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/Bowspearer/Maketoys%20Devy/Dozer%20and%20Excavator/th_yellow5.jpg (http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/Bowspearer/Maketoys%20Devy/Dozer%20and%20Excavator/?action=view&current=yellow5.jpg)http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/Bowspearer/Maketoys%20Devy/Dozer%20and%20Excavator/th_yellow4.jpg (http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/Bowspearer/Maketoys%20Devy/Dozer%20and%20Excavator/?action=view&current=yellow4.jpg)http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/Bowspearer/Maketoys%20Devy/Dozer%20and%20Excavator/th_yellow9.jpg (http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/Bowspearer/Maketoys%20Devy/Dozer%20and%20Excavator/?action=view&current=yellow9.jpg)http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/Bowspearer/Maketoys%20Devy/Dozer%20and%20Excavator/th_yellow3.jpg (http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/Bowspearer/Maketoys%20Devy/Dozer%20and%20Excavator/?action=view&current=yellow3.jpg)
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b10/Bowspearer/Maketoys%20Devy/Dozer%20and%20Excavator/yellow1.jpg

[kup]

Just found new images on their website (www.maketoys.jp/simpleVC_20111114174527.html):

http://www.maketoys.jp/simpleVC_img/yellow2.JPG
http://www.maketoys.jp/simpleVC_img/yellow6.JPG
http://www.maketoys.jp/simpleVC_img/yellow7.JPG
http://www.maketoys.jp/simpleVC_img/yellow8.JPG
http://www.maketoys.jp/simpleVC_img/yellow5.JPG
http://www.maketoys.jp/simpleVC_img/yellow4.JPG
http://www.maketoys.jp/simpleVC_img/yellow9.JPG
http://www.maketoys.jp/simpleVC_img/yellow3.JPG

Thanks!

BTW: Pic links are not working but the URL is.

[bowspearer]

I uploaded them to my photobucket account and linked from there. The pics should work now.

[Lord_Zed]

Colour placement is excellent, makes me wonder if the green ones will be as good.

Plus yellow and black is always eye catching.

[Hursticon]

Colour placement is excellent, makes me wonder if the green ones will be as good.

Plus yellow and black is always eye catching.

My understanding is that the Green ones will have less paint apps in an effort to bring the price down. :o
They do look quite excellent though, but I can't help but be irked by the one with the Blue Eye-Visor; It just looks really odd/wrong to me... :confused:

[kaiden]

My understanding is that the Green ones will have less paint apps in an effort to bring the price down. :o
They do look quite excellent though, but I can't help but be irked by the one with the Blue Eye-Visor; It just looks really odd/wrong to me... :confused:

bonecrusher.

the detail is quite nice, that I was actually considering getting both this and the TFC version. Just don't know if I want it in yellow.

[primatives]

that paint app is flawless!!! like the mixture of shiny and matt paint!!! not a massive fan of inidividal bots but looks EPIC in combined mode! looks like the plastic is joint together very neatly and very flush (Hope that makes sense).

Looks like they are on par, quality wise with FP or better! With regards to the Causality series felt the quality was slightly down compared with their previous work.

[Sam]

Looks really good, but prefer green and purple...

[canofwhoopass_87]

Not something for me, but BBTS has their preorder page open for

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MKT10000&mode=retail

/w some pics and details that might be of interest!

[Geminii]

Still waiting for the version which has the combined-mode head folded into Hook's crane-base or torso, and the forearms and hands either collapsed into the arm components' torsos or combining out of their legs if they have the treads forming the gestalt's lower arms.

Completely Kibblefree - it can be done!

[Mr Ed]

I;ve order BATTLE TANKOR

Looks fanstatic $120 is a bit steep but well worth it!

[canofwhoopass_87]

I;ve order BATTLE TANKOR

Looks fanstatic $120 is a bit steep but well worth it!

Be sure to throw up a review when you get your grubby hands on it :p

If this turns out to be as equally awesome as other custom products like the Fanproject Bruticus Maximus kits or City Commander - expect Battle Tankor to kick up a massive price storm fairly quickly.

Then your $120 preorder will suddenly feel a little more featherlike :D

[Tallestblue]

i also preordered Battle Tanker. Anything to give Laser Prime the Trailer he needs. And hopefully Reprolabels makes some nice stickers for it.

[Mr Ed]

Be sure to throw up a review when you get your grubby hands on it :p

If this turns out to be as equally awesome as other custom products like the Fanproject Bruticus Maximus kits or City Commander - expect Battle Tankor to kick up a massive price storm fairly quickly.

Then your $120 preorder will suddenly feel a little more featherlike :D

Will do

Jay is expecting around December some time. We have a meet pencilled in for early January.

Or Jay may do the review on it.

[Sutton]

Considering the first Giant 2 pack is supposed to be out in December, you'd think there'd be a pre-order up somewhere by now...


Personally I can only afford to get one massively-expensive Devastator in this lifetime, so it needs to be in the right colour...I'll be waiting for the green giftset personally.

[Tabias Prime]

Just wondering is anyone in Perth selling the Make Toys Battle Tanker Add On Kit for the G2 Prime at the Nexus Toyfair...I'm looking for one

[canofwhoopass_87]

No preorder news lately, but some new pics of individual bots Excavator and Bulldozer (very creative names) just uploaded

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/maketoys-giant-excavator-and-bulldozer-first-impressions-174070/

IMO the black and yellow gives a nasty KO feel to them (reminds me of the dodgy black and yellow G1 Devastator knock offs in card n bubble packaging). The digibash pics uploaded earlier in this thread painted a much more appealing look for G2 version Giant...

Almost certainly going to wait for the traditional green G1 giftset now.

[kaiden]

just got my battle tankor today and its pretty good.

certainly I think its below fansproject but really does seem like its got some FP in it. The good thing is its better than the other 3rd products like TFC & PE and the rest.

onto the photos

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/SAM_0247.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/SAM_0254.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/SAM_0248.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/SAM_0249.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/SAM_0255.jpg

i haven't put on the new head as I can see the design flaw after reading about it online. it would have been so much easier if they made it with a screw like the igear kup heads.

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/SAM_0257.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/SAM_0259.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/SAM_0260.jpg

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc410/LamDX/SAM_0261.jpg

It's a little awkward to pose, but the playability is fantastic.

I think its a great start and hope they can improve with each new thing they make. its nice to now that the only QC problem is the head which i have read a new one is being sent out. every other accessory is accounted for and works great so there's not such a big disappointment like there was with TFC's Devastator.

do i think its worth the hefty price tag? no. not really. but i don't regret buying it and i would hate to deal with aftermarket prices as has been the case with the more popular 3P releases.

[Lord_Zed]

No preorder news lately, but some new pics of individual bots Excavator and Bulldozer (very creative names) just uploaded

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/maketoys-giant-excavator-and-bulldozer-first-impressions-174070/

IMO the black and yellow gives a nasty KO feel to them (reminds me of the dodgy black and yellow G1 Devastator knock offs in card n bubble packaging). The digibash pics uploaded earlier in this thread painted a much more appealing look for G2 version Giant...


Really? i think the yellow looks pretty damn well executed compared to the sort of yellow plastic Hasbro have been using on Bumblebee of late. Looks pretty G2 to me.

I wonder how the green ones will compare, oh the suspense.

[kup]

Here is another well done digibash from a guy at TFW called NECIO. This time it includes the newly revealed Excavator and Bulldozer:

http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff489/07831504/yellowdev.jpg

Note that the head is a prototype that is due be changed on the final release (according to Maketoys).

[Hursticon]

That last Digibash shot, Kup, is making me really consider not even bothering to wait for the Green version - I'm seriously considering just getting the yellow version because it looks so damn good. :D
(Heh, decisions decisions... :p)

[Lord_Zed]

That last Digibash shot, Kup, is making me really consider not even bothering to wait for the Green version - I'm seriously considering just getting the yellow version because it looks so damn good. :D
(Heh, decisions decisions... :p)

+1, but it remains to be seen what the real thing looks like.

The extra paint apps and the yellow on the Maketoys guys, makes them look much more convincing as construction vehicles, Makes the TFC ones look like Armadaverse style vehicle modes by comparison.

[kup]

Got Battle Tanker today:

http://kupscigar.com/2012/040112.JPG

I have been playing a bit with it and have transformed him in all modes. It certainly has a bit of an FP feel but it's only partial. I will elaborate more once people have had a play so there is a frame of reference.

[kup]

Some more photos:

http://kupscigar.com/collection2012/tanker1.JPG

http://kupscigar.com/collection2012/tanker3.JPG

I tried to show the laser sword in action but I couldn't get a decent pic with my camera.

http://kupscigar.com/collection2012/tanker2.JPG

[Sam]

Anybody know what this figure is supposed to be?

http://www.maketoys.jp/MT-04.html

http://www.maketoys.jp/MT-04image.jpg

[kup]

Anybody know what this figure is supposed to be?

http://www.maketoys.jp/MT-04.html

http://www.maketoys.jp/MT-04image.jpg

The Fallen:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1ZSJd748rgk/TvBNzsnHckI/AAAAAAAAMIk/xwQvONA0us0/s1600/MakeToysFallenPrototype.jpghttp://images.wikia.com/transformers/images/7/76/Thefallen.jpg

[Tallestblue]

Can't Wait for Battle Tanker to get here. considering buying new RTS Prime for him, as my old one has alot of stress damage here and there.

[Sam]

The Fallen:

Thanks!

[Tallestblue]

and Battle Tanker arrived today, A nice toy, not as impressive as City Commander or Protector but still a very neat toy, and turns the not-so great RTS Prime into a very cool robot armed to the teeth, and the giant light up sword is just too awesome. I was annoyed at how hard it was to screw in the new waist peice, as it took a long time and stopped a few millimeteres short of going in completely, meaning truck mode is slighty off, but not too much. still, two robot thumbs up for this upgrade.

[lcz128]

I also got me my Battle Tanker- last week in fact - and I've actually had a LOT of fun playing with it -
Personally it's comparable to the FP stuff if anything just cause of the fun factor and the way it enhances the base toy-
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/lcz128_photos/2KK_Blog/201201/8b45e994.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/lcz128_photos/2KK_Blog/201201/c10394b5.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/lcz128_photos/2KK_Blog/201201/d1f2614d.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/lcz128_photos/2KK_Blog/201201/3af86ae1.jpg

[kup]

Did you chrome up your tanker?

[kup]

Extensive Picture Gallery of the final version of Excavator and Bulldozer (Yellow release):

Full Gallery Here
(http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/maketoys-giant-series-excavator-and-bulldozer-pictorial-review/23831/)

http://img2081.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20120128/12/5626187420120128122303018.jpg

http://img165.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20120128/13/5626187420120128133822084.jpg

http://img2081.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20120128/13/5626187420120128134645023.jpg

http://img165.poco.cn/mypoco/myphoto/20120128/13/5626187420120128135107017.jpg

[canofwhoopass_87]

Pretty nifty looking packaging! These are really, really taking awhile to hit the preorder stage. Excitement has majorly fizzled out for me.

Starting to think that they tactfully announced a December 2011 date to try and get as many TFC Exgraver preorders cancelled as they could.

[maxirod]

I think they might just have shot themselves in the foot, there are only a few places to order these guys. TFC Herc was very well marketed and publicised in various forums and websites. Until they sourced to other websites, its hard to win the battle of devy.

[kup]

I think it was a bad idea to go with the more exclusive yellow set before the green one. Most people will be waiting for the green set to be released.

[canofwhoopass_87]

I think it was a bad idea to go with the more exclusive yellow set before the green one. Most people will be waiting for the green set to be released.

Ya but if they went green first, no one would buy the 2nd release G2 version! The way they've decided to go, they'd be able to make at least some sales.

[kup]

More on Giant:

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/maketoys-giant-excavator-and-bulldozer-pictorial-review-174254/

http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/myumyu1058/imgs/a/e/aead4289.jpg

As you can see, they are deluxe size:

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachments/transformers-3rd-party-reviews/27276272d1327852937-maketoys-bulldozer-excavator-pic-heavy-m.jpg
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachments/transformers-3rd-party-reviews/27276272d1327852937-maketoys-bulldozer-excavator-pic-heavy-m.jpg

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachments/transformers-3rd-party-reviews/27276274d1327852937-maketoys-bulldozer-excavator-pic-heavy-eee.jpg
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachments/transformers-3rd-party-reviews/27276274d1327852937-maketoys-bulldozer-excavator-pic-heavy-eee.jpg

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachments/transformers-3rd-party-reviews/27276273d1327852937-maketoys-bulldozer-excavator-pic-heavy-ffff.jpg
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachments/transformers-3rd-party-reviews/27276273d1327852937-maketoys-bulldozer-excavator-pic-heavy-ffff.jpg

[Lord_Zed]

I can only see one of those pictures.

While they may not be green, individually I find these guys far more appealing as toy in their own right, than the TFclub Constructicons.

[Sarquiss]

Wow they look amazing. I wish Hasbro or 3rd parties would release a line of G2 toys. I would snap them all up ;)

I will wait and see how the green Giant looks before diving in for this release tho.

[kup]

I can only see one of those pictures.

While they may not be green, individually I find these guys far more appealing as toy in their own right, than the TFclub Constructicons.

Looks like you have to be a member of TFW to see them.

I can't find the same pictures anywhere wlse but here is the previously linked gallery:

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/maketoys-giant-series-excavator-and-bulldozer-pictorial-review/23831/

[theheretic]

Could someone please do me a favor and post some pics of laser prime battle tanker in robot mode and then alt mode next to any of the rts, hftd or generations cars. Eg autobot drift, blurr, turbo tracks, special ops jazz etc. Need a size, scale comparison. Thanks in advance

[theheretic]

Pretty please? With sugar on top!

[kup]

Pretty please? With sugar on top!

He is roughly Voyager size:

http://kupscigar.com/collection2012/g2.JPG

[jazzy_josh]

if the constructicons drop in price I may pick them up but $80 bucks and higher for one is not worth it in my eyes.

[theheretic]

Ah thanks! He looks very nice.

[kup]

if the constructicons drop in price I may pick them up but $80 bucks and higher for one is not worth it in my eyes.

The yellow set is said to be the 'exclusive' or 'premium' version and therefore more expensive. It seems that the future green version set will be more mainstream accessible and hopefully a lower cost.

[Lord_Zed]

He is roughly Voyager size:

http://kupscigar.com/collection2012/g2.JPG


I'd actually say he is smaller than Voyager, (by a head at least) but bigger than a Deluxe. he is actually the size I'd prefer Voyagers were, not to mention Galvatron etc.




The yellow set is said to be the 'exclusive' or 'premium' version and therefore more expensive. It seems that the future green version set will be more mainstream accessible and hopefully a lower cost.


To me this sounds like wishful thinking, I'll be impressed if it is true.

[kup]

I'd actually say he is smaller than Voyager, (by a head at least) but bigger than a Deluxe. he is actually the size I'd prefer Voyagers were, not to mention Galvatron etc.

I stood Voyager Classics Prime and Battle Tanker back to back. Yeah, Classics Prime has his head higher than tanker but Tanker's shoulders does give him a bit of extra height even though he still falls a bit short from Voyager Prime's height. Both are still comparable.

Still, the closest 'standard' size for Tanker is still that of a Voyager.



To me this sounds like wishful thinking, I'll be impressed if it is true.

Perhaps and I am personally not counting on it but that 'what is being said' is pretty much the only information we have even though it may count to nothing.

What I will say is given the rate that the $AU is climbing and assuming it stays on course, we may still get it cheaper.

[Lord_Zed]

Perhaps and I am personally not counting on it but that 'what is being said' is pretty much the only information we have even though it may count to nothing.

What I will say is given the rate that the $AU is climbing and assuming it stays on course, we may still get it cheaper.

In that case let's hope they come out before Europe implodes.

[fatbot]

TFSource have the yellow set up for preorder http://tfsource.com/search/view/status/4/manufacturer/16/ while it's a damn good price, i reckon robotkingdom will have it cheaper

[Hursticon]

TFSource have the yellow set up for preorder http://tfsource.com/search/view/status/4/manufacturer/16/ while it's a damn good price, i reckon robotkingdom will have it cheaper

I'd agree with you there man, we'll have to keep our eyes peeled for RK - I really want ot get these guys! :D

[kup]

TFSource has a little picture previewing what the green version may look like:

http://tfsource.com/public_img/reduced-galery_image_3754_7423.jpg

[Hursticon]

TFSource has a little picture previewing what the green version may look like:

*snip*

That photoshop looks good, but I'm still quite impressed with the G2 versions... Decision still isn't easy however. :D

[canofwhoopass_87]

If that's what the green version is gona look like, I may as well get the G2 yellow version.

So who's gona be the otca guinea pig and buy the first set? Would be nice to know what the quality is like :p

[kup]

If that's what the green version is gona look like, I may as well get the G2 yellow version.

So who's gona be the otca guinea pig and buy the first set? Would be nice to know what the quality is like :p

So is that green real or a photoshop?

Regardless of what it is, due to the size of the picture, it's hard to see any detail.

Anyways, I personally always felt that the yellow colors are much better (this applies to the G1 mold recolors too) but nostalgically, I prefer the green colors because that is the color scheme typically used to portray the Constructicons.

Yeah, yellow is better but I will wait for the green release.

[Hursticon]

Anyways, I personally always felt that the yellow colors are much better (this applies to the G1 mold recolors too) but nostalgically, I prefer the green colors because that is the color scheme typically used to portray the Constructicons.

Yeah, yellow is better but I will wait for the green release.

It really does come down to a matter of personal preference huh?
I'd like a Green set, but I also want to support Maketoys by getting the yellow set so as to aid in the certainty that a Green set will even be released at all. :o

Whist TFC's Hercules is a stunning piece who's very existence is just amazing, I honestly do prefer the aesthetics (& Price) of the Maketoys Giant so in answer to Whoopy's question...


So who's gona be the otca guinea pig and buy the first set? Would be nice to know what the quality is like :p

Depending on how I can work my funds, I'll be happy to be said Guinea pig. :cool:

[canofwhoopass_87]

Still no pre order news from RK. I'm guessing they'll prob have each pair listed about $5-10 cheaper?

They don't have a pile-of-loot style system either do they? So each pair will be a separate order?

[kup]

Still no pre order news from RK. I'm guessing they'll prob have each pair listed about $5-10 cheaper?

They don't have a pile-of-loot style system either do they? So each pair will be a separate order?

Sometimes it can be up to $20 cheaper. My guess is that they'll get it eventually but don't count on a considerable lower price as that can be random. I think that Battle Tanker wasn't that much cheaper than anywhere else when it was eventually stocked by RK (happened weeks later if I recall correctly).

Yeah, no pile of loot but everything you place within the one order will ship out once the last item becomes available.

[kaiden]

apparently the battle tanker is getting KO'd by someone else and that it shoulder be cheaper.

[liegeprime]

apparently the battle tanker is getting KO'd by someone else and that it shoulder be cheaper.

hehehe amusing... just like FPs City Commander then ei? Glad I got mine before the Ko version proliferates... it's an excellent customizing add on kit. Makes a less than impressive toy into a whole new fun toy.

[gdmetro]

Just had a look at reviews of the first 2 components of "Giant":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmyFwpvYekk&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4X_J5GAESw&feature=player_embedded

Now I'm once again undecided. I love a lot about these guys, their size, scale and alt modes are fantastic with classics, except the bot design are really lackluster for me- fragile bare design, hollow nature (look at those hollow chest and forearms on bulldozer?) and the biggest flaw is the huge connector port sticking out the back...

On the other hand, the size, scale, simplistic energon style, price and qc issues of the Hercules bots turned me off.

I think I will wait to see all the Giant bots and the final combiner before I bite.. 2 choices for devy, but both aren't meeting my expectations.. :(

[kup]

Just had a look at reviews of the first 2 components of "Giant":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmyFwpvYekk&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4X_J5GAESw&feature=player_embedded

Now I'm once again undecided. I love a lot about these guys, their size, scale and alt modes are fantastic with classics, except the bot design are really lackluster for me- fragile bare design, hollow nature (look at those hollow chest and forearms on bulldozer?) and the biggest flaw is the huge connector port sticking out the back...

On the other hand, the size, scale, simplistic energon style, price and qc issues of the Hercules bots turned me off.

I think I will wait to see all the Giant bots and the final combiner before I bite.. 2 choices for devy, but both aren't meeting my expectations.. :(

I haven't seen the reviews but the bot designs of Giant are more attractive to me than the very 'Hulk smash!' body proportions of Hercules individual bots. To me, Giant Constructicons look more like Classics while the Hercules style is more different. I also don't particularly like their style and look.

Giant is still the version for me although I will wait for a green version.

[Lord_Zed]

I haven't seen the reviews but the bot designs of Giant are more attractive to me than the very 'Hulk smash!' body proportions of Hercules individual bots. To me, Giant Constructicons look more like Classics while the Hercules style is more different. I also don't particularly like their style and look.


+1

[theheretic]

Honestly the individual bots don't interest me at all. The completed, combined "giant" devy does though. So much money for him though. Need to get a second job to pay for him, haha.

[Lord_Zed]

That's dedication, If I didn't like the separate bots there'd be no way I could personally justify the price of these third party combiners.

[zs96742]

It was really awesome of Maketoys to let the guy take some video footage of the figures.

Now we have a better representation of what we are in store for and so far it looks amazing :D

The G2 Laser Prime upgrade looks awesome as well, and that sword :eek:

There will be KO version for this RTS G2 Prime trailer\armour very soon. Price is around $25.

[canofwhoopass_87]

There will be KO version for this RTS G2 Prime trailer\armour very soon. Price is around $25.

That's beans compared to the price of a real maketoys set. Got any references to the source of this info?

[maxirod]

The price I got is $45 for the KO tanker. Picked up RTS G2 Prime today too, cant resist....the tanker!

[zs96742]

That's beans compared to the price of a real maketoys set. Got any references to the source of this info?

Chinese website www.taobao.com, simliar to ebay.

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=11020S32.3-4W6C.h-4*5c*e&id=13354174488&

It's preordering now. Will come around May.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Oh man this is nuts!

- New "drill" upgrade for Giant?
- Green giftset is a go, but we probably won't see it till after the last yellow pair have hit stores
- maketoys COMPUTRON?!

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/maketoys-computron-on-the-way-174664/

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/maketoys-update-giant-weapons-green-giant-and-computron/24374/

http://translate.google.com.au/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://www.maketoys.jp/&ei=ORBxT6qvB-rImQXC9IGuDw&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=1&sqi=2&ved=0CCsQ7gEwAA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dmaketoys%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1280%26bih %3D598%26prmd%3Dimvnsu

[UltraMagnus]

Oh man this is nuts!

- New "drill" upgrade for Giant?
- Green giftset is a go, but we probably won't see it till after the last yellow pair have hit stores
- maketoys COMPUTRON?!

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/maketoys-computron-on-the-way-174664/

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/maketoys-update-giant-weapons-green-giant-and-computron/24374/

http://translate.google.com.au/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://www.maketoys.jp/&ei=ORBxT6qvB-rImQXC9IGuDw&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=1&sqi=2&ved=0CCsQ7gEwAA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dmaketoys%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1280%26bih %3D598%26prmd%3Dimvnsu

Computron! Impressive!
I must admit computron has never been a fan favourite of mine. I always thought they could do Menasor, Defensor and a number of other favourites before computron.

[Lord_Zed]

Didn't TFC toys also post some Technobot sketches recently? Are these two companies in direct competition or something that they have to do the same thing all the time?

I hope someone will decide to make some new Terrorcons.

[kup]

Didn't TFC toys also post some Technobot sketches recently? Are these two companies in direct competition or something that they have to do the same thing all the time?

I hope someone will decide to make some new Terrorcons.

Didn't some 3rd party also have a silhouette of Abominous? :o

[Sky Shadow]

Didn't some 3rd party also have a silhouette of Abominous? :o

I can find some sketches of Hun-Gurrr, Blot, Rippersnapper, Cutthroat and Sinnertriplet, attributed to whoever 'TFC' is:

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/477039-possible-tfc-abominus.html

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/rumor---tfc-toys-scattershot-and-hun-grr-possible-design-sketches-174605/

[kup]

I can find some sketches of Hun-Gurrr, Blot, Rippersnapper, Cutthroat and Sinnertriplet, attributed to whoever 'TFC' is:

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/477039-possible-tfc-abominus.html

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/rumor---tfc-toys-scattershot-and-hun-grr-possible-design-sketches-174605/

Thanks. Given it's TFC, I will wait to see final pics before I decide. I don't particularly like their sculpt style based on their Hercules combiner.

[Lord_Zed]

The world needs a new Blot, official or otherwise.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Don't really want a TFC "Abominus". Don't like the style of their designs, but really it's the excessive price which is a major turn off. What would this be? $800?


The world needs a new Blot, official or otherwise.

Haha! But his fellow terrorcons don't even like him - according to his tech specs :p

[canofwhoopass_87]

Preorders are up for green Giant giftset. $355US, ships July

http://tformers.com/transformers-maketoys-green-giant-boxed-giftset/17510/news.html

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MKT10005&mode=retail&picture=aux2

[Tallestblue]

preordered Green Giant. Yay?

[kup]

I'll wait till RK gets it as they normally have lower prices.

[Mr_K]

Yeap what Kup said....RK are usually cheaper for AUS collectors :)

[Trent]

Preordered From Bbts. When this comes in I'll ship my pile of loot. That's gonna be cool.

[Sutton]

I'll wait till RK gets it as they normally have lower prices.

Yes, but will they actually get this in...? They haven't stocked the yellow ones at all, have they?

[kup]

Yes, but will they actually get this in...? They haven't stocked the yellow ones at all, have they?

Good point, they have not. However they do have Tanker.

It may be safer to pre-order from one of these stores as BBTS has sold out on some of the yellow packs.

[Sutton]

Good point, they have not. However they do have Tanker.

It may be safer to pre-order from one of these stores as BBTS has sold out on some of the yellow packs.

That's what I've done. Can always cancel it later.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Yeh I dunno if RK will get it either. They didn't have any of the yellow variants...but then again they were a limited run.

If they do get some green giftsets in though, I can't imagine the pricing would be any less than $355US.

upgradecommander.com (http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dmaketoys%26hl%3Den%26prmd%3Dimvnsu&rurl=translate.google.com.au&sl=ja&u=http://www.upgradecommander.com/&usg=ALkJrhilljtHs3Icc4aGd9PsrWl_bYgy3A) is also based in Japan alongside maketoys and their prices aren't any cheaper.

maketoys have also released coloured images of some new character as well

mobine? (http://translate.google.com.au/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=http://www.maketoys.jp/&ei=C32UT8LEC_CaiAfZ26WEBA&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCwQ7gEwAA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dmaketoys%26hl%3Den%26prmd%3Dimvnsu)

[primatives]

That's what I've done. Can always cancel it later.

That's what i just did may be good to group order and save on shipping its going to cost $60 just for shipping alone

[Sutton]

That's what i just did may be good to group order and save on shipping its going to cost $60 just for shipping alone

With BBTS it's less of an issue because of the POL system. Being in Tassie, it doesn't work out that well for me either TBH.

[Sutton]

I'd like to see someone do a PS mockup of the green giant with more purple on it. I find the blue windows a little bit off-putting.

The purple windows in G1 were always strangely enticing to me as a kid. But the little dashes of blue on Giant do spoil the colour scheme a bit, the blue and purple clash. As far as realism goes it wasn't really necessary anyway since the yellow version has that covered in the first place.

The white/red hazard striping doesn't really do it for me either, it makes it look like he's wearing band-aids after a little fall in the playground. But neither issue is a deal breaker by a long shot.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Yeh I'm not really liking the colours of the green giant either. Bit too much black and the light-ish green looks sorta dull. Could do away with the red/white stripes on Mixmasters cement mixer too.

Still, it's miles ahead of TFC's Herc IMO :D

[Sutton]

Yeh I'm not really liking the colours of the green giant either. Bit too much black and the light-ish green looks sorta dull. Could do away with the red/white stripes on Mixmasters cement mixer too.

Still, it's miles ahead of TFC's Herc IMO :D

Yes.

It's a little bit better than Hasbro's new Bruticus too, lol :D

[Mr_K]

Think I'll be purchasing from TFSource on this one. Shipping is a bit cheaper and you can pay upfront, ensuring you know the price you'll be paying for the item (as the exchange rate goes up and down)

[Sutton]

Think I'll be purchasing from TFSource on this one. Shipping is a bit cheaper and you can pay upfront, ensuring you know the price you'll be paying for the item (as the exchange rate goes up and down)

The other day I checked and shipping was more by about $15-$20. Looking at it today, it's not calculating any shipping at all. The free postage only applies to domestic orders so perhaps they're not calculating it until they've confirmed the weight?

[Sutton]

Think I'll be purchasing from TFSource on this one. Shipping is a bit cheaper and you can pay upfront, ensuring you know the price you'll be paying for the item (as the exchange rate goes up and down)

Nevermind, got it to work now. The new website works a tiny bit differently.

So yep, $49 for shipping because of their current special, and I much prefer being able to pay for it upfront. Murphy's Law says that buying now will cause the exchange rate to go to $1.50 in late June no doubt :-D

[Mr_K]

Murphy's Law says that buying now will cause the exchange rate to go to $1.50 in late June no doubt :-D

Haha, too true, but I too like knowing exactly what it's gonna cost me and you know if we don't buy it now the exchange rate will only go down :P

Gonna be buying mine next week, will have the cash then :D

[Sutton]

Haha, too true, but I too like knowing exactly what it's gonna cost me and you know if we don't buy it now the exchange rate will only go down :P

Gonna be buying mine next week, will have the cash then :D

Thursday for me. Pre-approved with the smarter half and everything :-D

[Mr_K]

Thursday for me. Pre-approved with the smarter half and everything :-D

Haha, mine's pre-approved as well ;)

[Hursticon]

Argh! - Man, hopefully there'll still be a couple of sets available by the time I've saved up; Life's expenses have been killing me lately. :(

I concur with the blue windows, a little off-putting but nothing big enough to deter me from wanting these guys ridiculously! :eek::cool:

[Sutton]

I concur with the blue windows, a little off-putting but nothing big enough to deter me from wanting these guys ridiculously! :eek::cool:

Oh, and BONECRUSHER'S HEAD. No doubt some other third party company has a replacement in the works already.

[KillinSpoon]

RK Link (http://www.robotkingdom.com/services/eshop/main.php?action=details&CatType=Category&II=MT002&lang=us&CatID=41_267) (didn't see it posted)

$5 cheaper.

[kup]

RK Link (http://www.robotkingdom.com/services/eshop/main.php?action=details&CatType=Category&II=MT002&lang=us&CatID=41_267) (didn't see it posted)

$5 cheaper.

Not a big difference. There is also only a saving of $2-$3 in shipping.

About $7-8 cheaper in total. Not much given that the whole thing is like $400

[Hursticon]

Not a big difference. There is also only a saving of $2-$3 in shipping.

About $7-8 cheaper in total. Not much given that the whole thing is like $400

Well, it's $8 better off in my pocket as opposed to an American's that I've never met; that's an entire locally obtained Botshot right there! ;):cool:

[KalEl]

so very tempted to pre order the green giftset....

[Sutton]

so very tempted to pre order the green giftset....

Just do it.

It'll be one of those pieces in the collection that makes your collection. I ended up getting FP Bruticus quite late (and paid the price) but am still glad I did.

FOC Bruticus pretty much confirmed that we're never going to see a legit Devastator that's of the standard that we expect.

[canofwhoopass_87]

It'll be one of those pieces in the collection that makes your collection. I ended up getting FP Bruticus quite late (and paid the price) but am still glad I did.

FOC Bruticus pretty much confirmed that we're never going to see a legit Devastator that's of the standard that we expect.

Ya I also picked up the FP Bruticus set very late for a fairly handsome sum, but man was it worth it!

I was pretty excited for a second when I saw the concept art for FOC Bruticus as well; such a pity it isn't translating into a decent toy.

Really looking forward to Giant and further classics style G1 combiners. Hope maketoys do a new Superion as well - the FP version isn't G1 enough for me :D

[Sutton]

Ya I also picked up the FP Bruticus set very late for a fairly handsome sum, but man was it worth it!

I was pretty excited for a second when I saw the concept art for FOC Bruticus as well; such a pity it isn't translating into a decent toy.

Really looking forward to Giant and further classics style G1 combiners. Hope maketoys do a new Superion as well - the FP version isn't G1 enough for me :D

I'm hoping the FP Menasor rumours come true first. These companies could milk this corner of the market for years.

Ordered my Giant last night through TFSource for the simple fact I could pay for it upfront (Paypal, of course). That way the painful bit is over with and locked in at a fairly decent exchange rate. Now it's just the waiting game.

Hopefully Maketoys fixes some of the yellow version's QC issues for the green release.

[Sutton]

Also good to see that the crane can be removed off Hook's arm and stored on his back without too much fuss...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thqkqRdVj6A&feature=player_embedded

[Hursticon]

Just do it.

It'll be one of those pieces in the collection that makes your collection. I ended up getting FP Bruticus quite late (and paid the price) but am still glad I did.

I very much want to pickup the green set but simply have to wait for the funds, you're dead right though when you say it'll be a crowning gem amongst one's collection as FansProject's: Colossus (FP Bruticus) most certainly is that to my own collection also. ;):cool:


Ya I also picked up the FP Bruticus set very late for a fairly handsome sum, but man was it worth it!

I was one of the lucky ones to be able to catch them on their initial release :o, those who were unfortunate to be late to the party really did get burned cost-wise with both the Upgrade kits and the Official Combaticon set too. :(
(The going rates for both parts are absolutely insane now! :eek:)


I'm hoping the FP Menasor rumours come true first. These companies could milk this corner of the market for years.

Ordered my Giant last night through TFSource for the simple fact I could pay for it upfront (Paypal, of course). That way the painful bit is over with and locked in at a fairly decent exchange rate. Now it's just the waiting game.

Oh man, an FP Menasor in the same general height/mass/scale as Colossus & Giant would be absolutely amazing and would be incredibly hard to resist for Loophole I'd imagine too. :p:D
Also, as you ordered yours through TFsource man; Due to it being over the $150USD threshold, were you able to qualify for free postage? or is that for US Domestic shipping only? :o


Also good to see that the crane can be removed off Hook's arm and stored on his back without too much fuss...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thqkqRdVj6A&feature=player_embedded

Oh wow, that looks like a fairly easy fix too (TJDuckett is one insanely creative bloke! :eek:) as that has so far been the only major irk for me out of the entire set thus far (From what I've seen via Video Reviews ;)), will definitely have to keep that in-mind. :cool:

[KalEl]

Green Giant gift set pre ordered :) Herc and giant will look great next to each other :)

[Sutton]

Also, as you ordered yours through TFsource man; Due to it being over the $150USD threshold, were you able to qualify for free postage? or is that for US Domestic shipping only? :o


Nope, domestic only, but there is a reduction for orders over $150 - worked out about $30 cheaper than BBTS and $3 dearer than RK.

[Hursticon]

Nope, domestic only, but there is a reduction for orders over $150 - worked out about $30 cheaper than BBTS and $3 dearer than RK.

Ah ok, I thought that might end up being the case; Cheers dude as that leaves either TFsource or RobotKingdom that I'll end up going with. ;):)

[canofwhoopass_87]

Nope, domestic only, but there is a reduction for orders over $150 - worked out about $30 cheaper than BBTS and $3 dearer than RK.

So does the discount for international orders over $150 kick in while you're in the checkout? Can't see anything other than "free shipping for US domestic orders over $150" anywhere.

[Sutton]

So does the discount for international orders over $150 kick in while you're in the checkout? Can't see anything other than "free shipping for US domestic orders over $150" anywhere.

It doesn't say anything special, it certainly doesn't come up in red saying 'look how much you saved etc' but when the pre-order came up the other day I put it in the cart to check postage and it was $85-ish, then the new site went live and suddenly it's down to $49-ish.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Then that isn't a discount at all. They just readjusted their international shipping fees to the correct amount.

In total, tfsource have the set listed about $10 cheaper than BBTS and about $17 more than RK.

[Sam]

Pre-ordered the green Giant from RK.

It cost me so much it hurts, but I figure if I don't get it now it will probably cost twice the amount later...

[canofwhoopass_87]

Any news of green giant? Been pretty quiet for awhile now. Delayed?

[kup]

Any news of green giant? Been pretty quiet for awhile now. Delayed?

It seems so. TFSource has it for late July/Early August.

[Trent]

Any news of green giant? Been pretty quiet for awhile now. Delayed?

There was a commotion over on TFW a few days ago when pictures of one of the included heads were released. It looks horrible. Drama queens were cancelling preorders left, right and centre. Luckily we get 2 heads.

[kup]

There was a commotion over on TFW a few days ago when pictures of one of the included heads were released. It looks horrible. Drama queens were cancelling preorders left, right and centre. Luckily we get 2 heads.

That was fun. I was a bit scared too about the head but the whole drama was amusing, specially during a fairly slow day at work.

[Bidoofdude]

What would be the average postage to Melbourne, Victoria. I think the price is awesome considering its nearly half hercules. Normally shipping from places like the states can be very high. Also, will I be able to get it anywhere else other than TFSource. nowhere else seems to haev it up for pre-order. After the pre-order price is gone will it be the same or higher?

[primatives]

I pre-ordered mine from robotkingdom. Cheapest out of tfsource and bbts.

I'm only getting these for the combined mode and all the individual bots look rather ordinary to me with the exception to Mixmaster who seems to look most like his G1 counterpart.

[Sam]

What would be the average postage to Melbourne, Victoria. I think the price is awesome considering its nearly half hercules. Normally shipping from places like the states can be very high. Also, will I be able to get it anywhere else other than TFSource. nowhere else seems to haev it up for pre-order. After the pre-order price is gone will it be the same or higher?

Don't know if price is higher after pre-order. But can tell you shipping by EMS to Sydney is around 50-60 bucks. So for Melbourne I would imagine slightly higher since it's further south (but might be the same?).

[SuspectimusPrime]

Don't know if price is higher after pre-order. But can tell you shipping by EMS to Sydney is around 50-60 bucks. So for Melbourne I would imagine slightly higher since it's further south (but might be the same?).

Should be the same. International shipping is aimed at the country rather than state/postcode. I've been continuously buying stuff off eBay this past year sending them to Melbourne, and there has not been any differences with sending them to Sydney.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Just some new colour snaps of the Green Giant set (for those that haven't seen on tfw2005). The individual bots look nice, but I'm not liking the combined mode anymore.

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/maketoys-green-giant-175398/

[kup]

Just some new colour snaps of the Green Giant set (for those that haven't seen on tfw2005). The individual bots look nice, but I'm not liking the combined mode anymore.

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/maketoys-green-giant-175398/

I am still liking the combined mode but yeah, there is something different about it from the yellow release aside from the colors and crappy alternate head.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Looks like the connections to the forearms (the thinner sections) and the connections to the legs / thighs have been modified? He seems to have lost his bulky feel. Maybe they included additional joints for articulation?

Dunno, but he does certainly look different