Fan Toys FT-04 Scoria (Slag)

[kup]

From the makers of Quakewave: Fan Toys FT-04 Scoria (MP Slag)

The toy is made to scale with MP Grimlock. It appears to be a couple of cm taller than MP-08 Grimlock but that height may be due to the Triceratops hood which is perfectly alright. It's possible that they are trying to prevent irrational fan anger by adding the 'lift' accessories.

From TFW:

- It is 25cm is tall to his head and to the top of the figure is about 27cm.
- It will come with an add on part for MP-8 to make it almost same height as Ft-04.

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/fan-toys-ft-04-scoria-178774/


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If it ends up anything like Quakewave, I am sold! :)

[Tober]

Quakewave was decent but flawed. This looks a lot better. :)

I don't suppose they've mentioned the other two dinobots?

Looking forward to their treatment of Jeffire as well. The other 3PP Jetfires have been kinda cruddy.

[kaiden]

wow. hasbro you're so slow...

[VERT]

Oh yeah. Thats great and I wonder if I can get it direct from them again.

[liegeprime]

NIce. I'm basing it from their initial Salvo - Quakewave. Hope it's as good of better in quality. Love that they're able to articulate all the fingers :D. So I guess the sword will have that light up gimmick as well from the looks of it.

From those silhouette beside him they plan to do Swoop as well....me likey!! Can't wait... oooh If they make Snarl with golden plates, Im so sold on that !! Snarl's my fave! :D

Im right now wishing they make a Megatron as well, since Hasbro isn't interested at all in making one and is quite inhibited in making a decent one as well due to gun laws and materials and costs. We need stronger plastics for MP types of figures...

[CBratron]

$200 price tag is a bit much but it's standard for Takara Masterpieces.

I'm very much looking forward to seeing how they make the hind legs disappear into the robot legs. Looking at these pics I have an idea but nothing beats finding out first hand.

[Trent]

Slag and swoop are awesome but dammit! Give me Skyfire!!!

And release dates. We need release dates.

[Iriorne]

The FT rep has indicated on TFW that the price is higher due to FT-04 having roughly 100 more parts than FT-03, resulting in the mould costs being nearly double. If they hold to the same timing as their last figure, we're probably looking at a February-March release.

[CBratron]

Date for Slag is set for March.

[Hursticon]

I'm in on this... but god dammit - Give Me SLUDGE! :D
(*Edited: coz I apparently can't remember names :rolleyes::p)

[Lord_Zed]

Yet another Interesting 3rd Party development, I wonder how well they will colour match with MP Grimlock.

[Megatran]

Shipping weight of 1.05 lbs according to BBTS. It's a little light for its size isn't it? Based on that, wouldn't appear to have much die cast. As a comparison, MP Grimlock is over 3 lbs shipping weight, again quoting BBTS.

[Sinnertwin]

You're right. His hood height is more accurate to his toy & cartoon appearances (http://heroicdecepticon.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/pre-transformers-diaclone-dinosaur-robo_29.html?m=1). Irrational fans? Never... :rolleyes: :p

Thats a very nice looking rendition. I like the fact that they've included a light up energo sword, but no electron blaster?

[Bidoofdude]

Looks really cool, but I wish he'd have a little less molded detail and more of that flat, matte look that MPs have that really envokes the simplicity of the models.

[kup]

Looks really cool, but I wish he'd have a little less molded detail and more of that flat, matte look that MPs have that really envokes the simplicity of the models.

To me it's just a as detailed as MP Grimlock and not much more than G1.

[llamatron]

Looks dope, but I'm a bit hesitant about some of these 3rd party quasi-MP's as any eventual Takara offering would make them redundant (to me). I would speculate that we will eventually see a full set of official MP Dinobots, it just might take another 5 years or so.

[lancalot]

:eek: He look so good ...i like to see his alt form as well... but looks like a buy from me already..! :D

[Bidoofdude]

To me it's just a as detailed as MP Grimlock and not much more than G1.

For me, I think it would be how well those details are presented with the colours. Would love to see the alt mode. :)

[Hursticon]

For me, I think it would be how well those details are presented with the colours. Would love to see the alt mode. :)

I see what you're saying man, I reckon FansToys are pretty-well on the ball though and will likely do their best to match up the colour scheme to the widest-released version of MP Grimlock as possible ;) - Beast mode is going to look friggin' cool I reckon. :D

[Gofigure]

The third party companies are certainly hitting all the right buttons ATM :)

Wow that's inpressive and to hear its mp size excites me a lot; imagine when they get around to snarl. He will be soooo badass

[Defcon]

Looks dope, but I'm a bit hesitant about some of these 3rd party quasi-MP's as any eventual Takara offering would make them redundant (to me). I would speculate that we will eventually see a full set of official MP Dinobots, it just might take another 5 years or so.

I agree with this sentiment. Though, these are very tempting, I would love more dinobots next to grimlock and always wanted a new bigger and improved Jetfire.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Pass for me, I'm good with my Animated Snarl Slag. I'd like an MP-sized Sludge, but the price tag for these guys is a bit off-putting for me. I get why they are as costly as they will be, but still...

I'm glad someone's doing MP-esque (pseudo-)Dinobots though.:)

[Bidoofdude]

I see what you're saying man, I reckon FansToys are pretty-well on the ball though and will likely do their best to match up the colour scheme to the widest-released version of MP Grimlock as possible ;) - Beast mode is going to look friggin' cool I reckon. :D

Would be even better if I can get my hands on MP Grimlock's reissue. ;)

[Kapryiath]

i love quakewave and slag was my first and only dinobot as a kid (g2 green ) so i'll probably pick him up but i'd rather they skipped jetfire and just mp'd the rest of the dinobots to be honest

[CBratron]

I don't get why they're making him so big that they need to include platforms to have Grimlock scale with them.

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[Trent]

I don't get why they're making him so big that they need to include platforms to have Grimlock scale with them.

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Scale weirdos. They think that the world will implode if Takara don't make another Grimlock larger than MP-10 because the scale chart says that the Dinobots are bigger than Prime.

A quote someone from TFW sums up my thoughts on the subject (in the Dinobots case anyway)


Screw scale and the horse it rode in on.

I rather like that :p

And I wonder if you can get those platform shoes complete with goldfish in them??

[Bidoofdude]

I personally think Grimlock is just fine in terms of scale with other MPs. I knows he's taller, but he's not a whole bloody torso length's taller.

[Lord_Zed]

Looks dope, but I'm a bit hesitant about some of these 3rd party quasi-MP's as any eventual Takara offering would make them redundant (to me). I would speculate that we will eventually see a full set of official MP Dinobots, it just might take another 5 years or so.

I agree with the sentiment too, but think your speculation is unlikely given the long gestation and release process of Takara MP's. We are lucky to get more than one mold a year. Also I think Takaratomy seem to mostly pick safe major characters, or toys that turn into cool cars.

The pessimist in me says we'll be lucky to get Ultra Magnus,Blaster, a hand full of Autobot cars and a few more Starscream repaints/retools before Takatomy reboot the line with yet another new MP Prime. :eek:

Sure hope we get a MP Jazz though.

[liegeprime]

Seeing that photo now wit the 2 MP figures got me to rethink. I thought it was just a few mm higher than Grimlock, but they actually had to put some extension platforms (manolo blahniks anyone? :p) isn't right, why couldn't they just make they're figure shorter/proper scale in the first place. These are just test models anyways, surely they can still scale it down to proper sizing with no alteration to the original MP it was intended to pair up with. I'm not adding anything to MP Grimlock, he's fine the way he is. Besides what are those platforms going to be when he's in Dino mode? Might just skip this then if that's what they plan to do, meh.. Ill wait for swoop , mebbe that'll be at least in scale somehow and Skyfire. He's supposed to be very big anyway.

[kup]

According to official G1 cartoon scale - Slag is taller than Grimlock. The height 'lifts' are probably just to prevent irrational fan anger from taking momentum away.

http://toyroom.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/dinoscale.jpg

[liegeprime]

yeah but Slag's higher than Grim because of the dino head(ress) and horns is acceptable, if you look at where Slag's shoulder and head is he's shorter than Grimlock (toys - 2nd picture). They (FT) should've done than and accounted that into scaling instead. Slag's shoulder reaches up to Grimlock's bicep area... with the new figure they're doing, it's the other way around... waaaay other way around.

[Iriorne]

Interesting, looks like they managed to add another 2 cm or so with the shoes, and the robot mode proportions don't seem to have been too badly affected. Some of the speculation on TFW was that it would be a complete leg/thigh/hip replacement but I think that was unlikely.

I would have been happy if they'd just scaled Slag to the existing Grimlock figure but I can't really fault them for going the way the have. No matter what, someone was going to be unhappy. There's always the choice not to use the shoes, and at least this way the door is left open for a new Grimlock figure which will scale properly with MP-10 and the other FT Dinobots. I wouldn't be surprised if FansToys do their own if there's no sign of one from TT by the time the finish with the rest of the team.

[Iriorne]

A few more pictures from the TFW thread:

http://pic.yupoo.com/dalianjj_v/DjErtBkq/cNvug.jpg

http://pic.yupoo.com/dalianjj_v/DjErtqrk/65bbu.jpg

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I wonder where the battery for the light in the gun is? :confused:

[kup]

I actually think the proportions are thrown off a bit with the lifts. After looking at the latest pics from the last page and noticing that Grimlock is already wearing the lifts, I can indeed see that they made Slag really large.

I am still not too fussed but I do wonder why they did this. I personally don't think Tak-Tom would do another MP Grimlock unless the line gets rebooted again and that would probably be to a smaller size not bigger.

[liegeprime]

eh... a backpack the boots turn into a backpack in dino mode... nope sorry not buying it Fans toys. Shame and I got really excited when I first saw this. :(

[Lord_Zed]

I'm going to guess they made this guy big to scale with Optimus and the newer car MP's rather than Grimlock.

Personally I'm still with the "Screw scale and the horse it rode in on" guy from TFW quoted earlier. My interest in this toy is pending the dinobot mode and the colours, not going to dismiss it our of hand because the size is not exactly perfect.

[kup]

I'm going to guess they made this guy big to scale with Optimus and the newer car MP's rather than Grimlock.

Personally I'm still with the "Screw scale and the horse it rode in on" guy from TFW quoted earlier. My interest in this toy is pending the dinobot mode and the colours, not going to dismiss it our of hand because the size is not exactly perfect.

Yeah I was thinking the same. It seems that they are moving to scale things with MP-10 (Grimlock with lifts included).

An odd direction as it would have been better if they just scaled with MP Grimlock but not a huge deterrent. Alt mode and colors also would be more of a decider for me.

[kup]

The TFW digibashes have begun:

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachments/transformers-3rd-party-discussion/27404286d1384817544-fans-toys-ft-04-scoria-not-slag-slag.jpg

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachments/transformers-3rd-party-discussion/27404285d1384817544-fans-toys-ft-04-scoria-not-slag-slag2.jpg

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-3rd-party-discussion/963469-fans-toys-ft-04-scoria-not-slag-133.html

[1orion2many]

Don't like the Frankenstein shoes:(, Scoria looks nice but I'm not sure which digi-bash I prefer:o. I tend to lean towards llamas view as I'd like to see an official release but I must admit I'm not holding my breath:rolleyes:

[millhouse]

I'm definitely interested in this one, but more so interested in Swoop!

[kup]

Don't like the Frankenstein shoes:(, Scoria looks nice but I'm not sure which digi-bash I prefer:o. I tend to lean towards llamas view as I'd like to see an official release but I must admit I'm not holding my breath:rolleyes:

Same, I would prefer an official release for sure..if only Has-Tak had a bit more drive..

[MayzaPrime]

Same, I would prefer an official release for sure..if only Has-Tak had a bit more drive..

Sadly I don't think the Dinobots are on their radar, I keep hearing about Insecticons so thats why I have already pre-ordered Scoria and will get the rest of the Dinobots.

I think I will also have to keep my eye on the Fans Toys not Skyfire

[Bidoofdude]

Those digibashes look pretty good, but the toy doesn't scream $200 to me.

[maxirod]

I pre-ordered mine from here. They are based in Malaysia. They do POL too.

http://www.x2otoys.com/goods.php?id=241

[lancalot]

Wow the alt mode looks good.... so everything looking great so far ... hoping the right colour and plastic used is good!

[Gasaraki]

I pre-ordered mine from here. They are based in Malaysia. They do POL too.

http://www.x2otoys.com/goods.php?id=241

Interesting... never knew about this site. Although, it looks like they have some serious price errors - e.g. FP Diesel for RM50 (AUD18), and full set of the FP not-Stunticons for RM400 (AUD140)??? That's just NOT POSSIBLE, given they haven't flagged it as a KO. Anyone confirm this??

EDIT - Whoops, my bad... those are the pre-order deposits. A rather unorthodox way of listing these things it seems to me...

[Iriorne]

FT-04 looks to work out a lot better from there than the US sites. Any idea what the postage is like?

Edit: Looks like it's been updated to say Malaysia only, for now.

[kaiden]

I think Hasbro/Takara might be more inclined to make MP Dinobots after Transformers 4.

Its probably optimistic thinking so i'll just wait it out.

[kup]

I think Hasbro/Takara might be more inclined to make MP Dinobots after Transformers 4.

Its probably optimistic thinking so i'll just wait it out.

I doubt that. There seems to be a retailer fallout after a movie cycle finishes. It started with ROTF but specially so with DOTM movie toys shelf warming badly (1001 Bumblebees and non toy related junk). TF Prime appears to not have been so hot either (could be wrong).

Tak-Tom also seem to have a fair bit of a list of MPs to make so that will keep them occupied for the next couple of years.

[kaiden]

I doubt that. There seems to be a retailer fallout after a movie cycle finishes. It started with ROTF but specially so with DOTM movie toys shelf warming badly (1001 Bumblebees and non toy related junk). TF Prime appears to not have been so hot either (could be wrong).

Tak-Tom also seem to have a fair bit of a list of MPs to make so that will keep them occupied for the next couple of years.

but Dinosaurs are cool!

[Hursticon]

but Dinosaurs are cool!

Definitely no denying that, but to be fair they should produce BW Dinobot before any guzzler. ;):D

[kup]

but Dinosaurs are cool!

It has never been what we think is cool. It's what Tak-Tom thinks is good.

If they were catering to what is actually cool, we wouldn't have 3rd parties :)

[kaiden]

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tinykitty...

[1AZRAEL1]

He's looking quite nice. May have to find the money to get him.

[Iriorne]

Ooh, shiny! Was browsing through the TFW thread and I get the impression there will be two decos released - animated and toy. Haven't found the source for that, though.

[Trent]

That's it. Have to preorder.


Ooh, shiny! Was browsing through the TFW thread and I get the impression there will be two decos released - animated and toy. Haven't found the source for that, though.

True. Dalianjj said it. However toy deco won't be released at the same time.

[loophole]

Yep just pre - ordered that looks too nice to skip!!

[Iriorne]

True. Dalianjj said it. However toy deco won't be released at the same time.

Figured, just didn't dig back far enough into the thread. Apparently the first runs of both decos will include the Grimlock feet addons, too, so no need to worry if you're after the toy version.

[Gofigure]

he.....he so bootiful

But seriously thats pure win

im in!

[Bidoofdude]

Wow. Just wow. The colours look way better than I expected, especially the gold. I like how they've tried to match elements from MP-08, even the grey is spot on. I need this guy. :eek:

[Megatran]

So ..... which is the most affordable online store to pre-order?

[lancalot]

wow he looks great ...I got to get him as well.!! it very nice next to MP grimlock

[Tober]

Yeah, he looks great. But I'm reluctant to order unless I know they will do Snarl and Sludge too. Those two keep getting shafted. :mad:

[ChlorHex]

Wow!
It looks amazing and can even pass off as an original product.
HasTak need to get their act together as my money's going with these 3rd party dudes!

[Lord_Zed]

HE does look nice, wish Grimlock wasn't wearing platforms in all those pics though.


Yeah, he looks great. But I'm reluctant to order unless I know they will do Snarl and Sludge too. Those two keep getting shafted. :mad:

Agreed, even the 3P companies don't seem to want to make those two. :(

[kaiden]

HE does look nice, wish Grimlock wasn't wearing platforms in all those pics though.



Agreed, even the 3P companies don't seem to want to make those two. :(

Actually Planet X are making all of the dinobots (FoC) including Grimlock.

[CBratron]

Actually Planet X are making all of the dinobots (FoC) including Grimlock.

And Bullsfire.com are doing MP Swoop. Remains to be seen if they'll do the other Dinobots.

[seespotrun]

Finally someone is delivering the MP Dinobots we've all been waiting for. Can't wait to see how it looks in real life.

Grimlock still looks silly with the platforms, though.

[Iriorne]

Sounds like FansToys have a design for Swoop, too.

When asked whether FT or BullFire Swoop looked better, Dalianjj replied:

That is up to you. We will post the picture of prototype later, so you could choose which one do you like better.

[Trent]

HE does look nice, wish Grimlock wasn't wearing platforms in all those pics though.

Being honest I didn't even notice him wearing the shoes at first in the comparison pics. I had to go back and look at them again to make sure he was wearing them. So at least they don't look too shaby and they appear to have colour matched them properly.


Sounds like FansToys have a design for Swoop, too.

When asked whether FT or BullFire Swoop looked better, Dalianjj replied:

In one of the initial pics for Scoria they also had sillohettes for Swoop and Skyfire. Skyfire is next then Swoop. And FT did indicate that they mean to do all the Dinobots but it will depend on sales and whatnot.

[1AZRAEL1]

In one of the initial pics for Scoria they also had sillohettes for Swoop and Skyfire. Skyfire is next then Swoop. And FT did indicate that they mean to do all the Dinobots but it will depend on sales and whatnot.

I don't think they've got much to worry about. Quakewave sold really well with how many runs they ended up doing. And the quality is quite good on that figure. So long as the quality doesn't drop and TakTom don't reveal they are doing the other Dinos, FT don't really have much to worry about.

[Lord_Zed]

Actually Planet X are making all of the dinobots (FoC) including Grimlock.

Yeah, I heard that too. I may have to get them if they make the full set. As keen as I am for Scoria, I'm even more keen for CHUG style Dinobots.

[DELTAprime]

Do third party figures like this tend to shelf warm or go up in price after launch?

I've never bought a third transformer before, but I'm really tempted by the idea of more Masterpiece Dinobots.

[kaiden]

Do third party figures like this tend to shelf warm or go up in price after launch?

I've never bought a third transformer before, but I'm really tempted by the idea of more Masterpiece Dinobots.

they tend to go up.

[kup]

they tend to go up.

By a hell of a lot ;)

[Gasaraki]

By a hell of a lot ;)

I'd say that's a general trend... Although it still depends highly on production numbers and popularity of the figure. By most reports Terminus Hexatron is an excellent figure but you can still get it at original retail at many sellers. Same goes for FansProject not-Stunticons and Mech Ideas Demolition Crüe - all considered good figures. Then there's the possibility of second runs e.g. MakeToys Green Giant.

So, seems to me like its figures that are either very popular or made in small amounts (or both) that end up sold out and shoot up in price on the after-market. QuakeWave would be a recent example.

How would Scoria perform?? Based on company record, you'd have to guess that he'll be one that goes quickly, but it's still hard to say I reckon, as at least part of this will depend on how good the figure actually is... And that's something we won't know for sure until release, or prototype reviews hit the net.

[Gofigure]

Quality and meeting of fan expectation seem to be important factors in 3rd party

Look at KFC non perceptor. You can't give him away on the collector market :p

[VERT]

Quality and meeting of fan expectation seem to be important factors in 3rd party

Look at KFC non perceptor. You can't give him away on the collector market :p
yeah but I still have one :p

[kup]

If KFC doesn't shape up it will be in danger of going the way of Impossible Toys.

[Gofigure]

yeah but I still have one :p

Is it completely crap or ok?

The design looked cool

[CBratron]

Is it completely crap or ok?

The design looked cool

Judging from my Mugen Vox (the Soundwave repaint), it's crap.

Only looks good in robot mode.
While the joints are nice and firm the most important one feels like it'll snap whenever I move it. The 'microscope' is mounted on a jointed arm that ends in the smallest L-shaped bar and tiniest ball joint. The ball joint is continuously popping out and the L-bar is so thin it's already developing stress marks.

[VERT]

Judging from my Mugen Vox (the Soundwave repaint), it's crap.

Only looks good in robot mode.
While the joints are nice and firm the most important one feels like it'll snap whenever I move it. The 'microscope' is mounted on a jointed arm that ends in the smallest L-shaped bar and tiniest ball joint. The ball joint is continuously popping out and the L-bar is so thin it's already developing stress marks.
Yeah thats about right. But it does make a nice looking perceptor in bot mode.

[Dangermot]

Ooh, shiny! Was browsing through the TFW thread and I get the impression there will be two decos released - animated and toy. Haven't found the source for that, though.


That's it. Have to preorder.



True. Dalianjj said it. However toy deco won't be released at the same time.


I am fairly sure Dalianjj said that both Scoria and the upcoming Not-Swoop will be released in 3 versions. Cartoon accurate first, then G1 toy accurate with a final special edition coming last.

It's all there in the TFW2005 thread.

[Gofigure]

Transformers Third party still astounds me. All the possibilities, fun time to be a collector ;)

[Ploughmans Lunch]

A good place to preorder?

[Gofigure]

Tfsource I preordered mine

I've found their shipping to us has been reasonable

[lancalot]

A good place to preorder?

I found chimungmung is pretty cheap at 155us plus shipping is pretty good price.... but require a 30 deposit first

http://chimungmung.com/product_info.php?products_id=1555&osCsid=pa4funadues742023i8jgh26b5

[Bidoofdude]

Tfsource I preordered mine

I've found their shipping to us has been reasonable

How much?

[Gofigure]

Will double check for you on exact numbers

i know in the past overall and compared to others their shipping has been a little cheaper

I even got the Planet X not omega + not swoop for free shipping thru them :)

[Iriorne]

Optibotimus has a video review (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqD5KNVBqgg) of his pre-release sample up now. By all accounts it lives up to the precedent set by Quake Wave. :)

[ITZTRU]

I am undecided :( I love how Scoria looks. And with their proven record with Quakewave, it's a safe bet. But with Grimlock and those feet. I just don't know. I still think Grimlock looks a little small even with the boots next to Scoria. And both still feel a little small next to MP10.

I think I like how big Gigapower's Snarl is better, but do I really want to buy Gigapower's version of Grimlock just to scale with their Snarl when I already have an MP Grimlock?

Arghhhhh...!

[Trent]

I am undecided :( I love how Scoria looks. And with their proven record with Quakewave, it's a safe bet. But with Grimlock and those feet. I just don't know. I still think Grimlock looks a little small even with the boots next to Scoria. And both still feel a little small next to MP10.

I think I like how big Gigapower's Snarl is better, but do I really want to buy Gigapower's version of Grimlock just to scale with their Snarl when I already have an MP Grimlock?

Arghhhhh...!

Scoria looks great. I'm keen.

I don't understand the love for the Gigapower Snarl. It just doesn't get the look right to me. I think it's too square:confused:

[Iriorne]

I wasn't entirely convinced about the boots but after seeing them in colour on Grimlock, I think they actually look quite good. I have a feeling it's as much the change in Grimlock's more familiar proportions as anything that makes them seem a bit jarring.

I think I'll stick to FansToys - they have a proven history and the scale is more consistent with the rest of the masterpiece line. We're also more likely to see their product sooner as according to their TFW forum rep, they've decided to move the rest of the dinobots up in the design/production queue; Swoop has already been teased, Snarl is a strong possibility to follow on and Sludge is considered 'challenging' by FT's rep which suggests he might be a little further off. They've also said that if there's no new MP Grimlock figure in the MP-10 scale by the time they finish the others, there's a good chance they'll do one themselves.

Even if they don't, I can live with the boots. Famous last words? ;)

[Bidoofdude]

The boots work. They do the job fine. I must have Scoria (need to get me a Grimlock as well ;))

[kaiden]

The FT version looks really good but I am going to wait and see on Gigapower's Dinobots since they are probably my preferred size.

[Gofigure]

Yeah scale is an absolute b$&@? At the moment in regards to third party offerings for the not Dinobots :(

However this definitely falls in the category of first world problems haha

Do Grimmy's leg extensions come with scoria? I hadn't checked that

[Trent]

Do Grimmy's leg extensions come with scoria? I hadn't checked that

Yes they do. I think it'll only be with the first run though. So if you miss out, you miss out.

[ITZTRU]

The FT version looks really good but I am going to wait and see on Gigapower's Dinobots since they are probably my preferred size.

yeah im thinking the same. I'm liking the size better. But ugh. Do I have to buy another Grimlock? Wahhhh...

As Gofigure said...first world problems :(

[Iriorne]

Yes they do. I think it'll only be with the first run though. So if you miss out, you miss out.

Available free with the first run of each Scoria deco, then for sale individually, I imagine at relatively modest cost.

[kaiden]

There's a possibility that FTs will make a new Grimlock too. If they can pull off Sludge then I'm sure people will ask for a better scaled Grimlock - just look at the amount of money people spend on 3P these days...

[CBratron]

I'd buy a new Grimlock. MP-08 is small for masterpiece. So undersized, that he scales well with classics.

[trevorlucks]

I have never bought any 3rd party transformers aside from a few add ons, my first transformer as a child was an original g1 slag which I passed down to my son, I pre ordered this before they even had colour proto shots and optibotimus' s review has me sold.

[Gofigure]

It does look good and I'm happy I preordered

It really retains all the 'G1ness' of the 85 version. I'm looking forward to this appearing in the post

[Bidoofdude]

I kind of want to see one done in the matte light yellow from the cartoon. Hope someone does a custom one anyway.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Gotta pay, it's looking pretty nice. If/when they get around to putting out a Sludge (the only Dinobot I don't have a working toy of, and the biggest one to boot) I might bite on that.

[Trent]

Gotta pay, it's looking pretty nice. If/when they get around to putting out a Sludge (the only Dinobot I don't have a working toy of, and the biggest one to boot) I might bite on that.

Dalianjj has stated on TFW that the design for Sludge is giving them some grief. I think it's safe to say he'll be last.

[Bidoofdude]

Dalianjj has stated on TFW that the design for Sludge is giving them some grief. I think it's safe to say he'll be last.

Darn. I'd like them to do the original three (being Slag and Sludge to go with MP-08) so we can at least recreate some SOS Dinobots stuff until the last 2 are out. Then full on WOTD action. ;)

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Meh, fine by me. This is shaping up to be an expensive enough year as is.

Not surprised to hear Sludge would be posing some challenges design-wise, he's got a bit of a tricky shape for real-world design.
I just wish HasTakTom had put out the other 4 FoC Dinobots, I would have loved an affordable FoC Snarl.

[Gofigure]

Darn. I'd like them to do the original three (being Slag and Sludge to go with MP-08) so we can at least recreate some SOS Dinobots stuff until the last 2 are out. Then full on WOTD action. ;)

There are so many things I love about that statement. What a time to be a collector in the third party world ;)

[Bidoofdude]

There are so many things I love about that statement. What a time to be a collector in the third party world ;)

What a time to be a TF fan. All the MP, lesser-known characters getting toys, IDW, third party.

[1AZRAEL1]

What a time to be a TF fan...

And a bad time to be a wallet :p

[M-bot]

The platforms for Grimlock, whether they work or not (and I tend to think they don't), cannot change the fact that Scoria is JUST. TOO. BIG. Why they couldn't have just scaled him down just that tiny bit (5-10%) to make him scale properly with MP Grimlock is beyond me.:confused:

[kaiden]

The platforms for Grimlock, whether they work or not (and I tend to think they don't), cannot change the fact that Scoria is JUST. TOO. BIG. Why they couldn't have just scaled him down just that tiny bit (5-10%) to make him scale properly with MP Grimlock is beyond me.:confused:

because he was designed to scale with MP-10 as has been pointed out before. MP Grimlock is just too small.

When you see the Dinobot mode against MP-10's Truck mode and the lambos and datsuns, Scoria really scales well (imo.)

[MayzaPrime]

because he was designed to scale with MP-10 as has been pointed out before. MP Grimlock is just too small.

When you see the Dinobot mode against MP-10's Truck mode and the lambos and datsuns, Scoria really scales well (imo.)

Scoria will come with 'feet' to make Grimlock bigger :D

Grimlock will then be bigger than MP-10 and Scoria

[M-bot]

edit: er, sorry, I think I misunderstood your point. Goes to show you kids: never post when you're over-tired. Please ignore the following...

I'm not sure I understand why they'd made the choice to scale with MP-1 when it makes him out of scale with MP-8 and MP-10. If I was a 3rd party designer making alternate MPs, I'd scale them with what's more current. Besides, it's not like they're going to fix MP-8's apparent scale issues by making Scoria bigger, with or without the add-on. Obviously, it's FT's choice to do it the way they're doing it, and it doesn't seem like it will hurt sales much.

[Gofigure]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bidoofdude
What a time to be a TF fan...


Fair point. Us older timers and old at heart sure are getting some G1 love :p

[kaiden]

Scoria will come with 'feet' to make Grimlock bigger :D

Grimlock will then be bigger than MP-10 and Scoria

err... it doesn't make him bigger... just taller like a supermodel :P

[CBratron]

I've pretty much resigned myself to the fact there won't be mp dinobots (official or otherwise) to scale with MP-08.

As I've mentioned before Grimlock still scales well with deluxes and voyagers.

[M-bot]

err... it doesn't make him bigger... just taller like a supermodel :P

...and now I'm thinking about Grimlock posing on a runway, perhaps in that snazzy little apron number I've seen him in...;)

"Me Grimlock eat lettuce leaf now?":p

[kaiden]

I've pretty much resigned myself to the fact there won't be mp dinobots (official or otherwise) to scale with MP-08.

As I've mentioned before Grimlock still scales well with deluxes and voyagers.

once Maketoys Computron comes out, I'll have them displayed together.

[Bidoofdude]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bidoofdude
What a time to be a TF fan...


Fair point. Us older timers and old at heart sure are getting some G1 love :p

I'm kind of hell-bent on recreating SOS Dinobots in MP form, though I'll need at least Sideswipe, Wheeljack, Bumblebee, Optimus, Slag, Grimlock and Sludge. Someone better release a Sludge soon. Then later on (hopefully) we'll have a Megatron to go with Swoop and Snarl for War of the Dinobots.

[Iriorne]

I've pretty much resigned myself to the fact there won't be mp dinobots (official or otherwise) to scale with MP-08.

As I've mentioned before Grimlock still scales well with deluxes and voyagers.

I solved my scale problem by putting MP-08 and MP-10 at opposite ends of the shelf. :) They're close-ish enough to the right scale that the mismatch is only really noticeable when they're standing next to each other.

[Hursticon]

Dalianjj has stated on TFW that the design for Sludge is giving them some grief. I think it's safe to say he'll be last.


Not surprised to hear Sludge would be posing some challenges design-wise, he's got a bit of a tricky shape for real-world design.

Aww man, this is saddening to hear as Sludge is the one I'm MOST looking forward to out of this lot :o
That said, Scoria looks bloody amazing from what I've seen of @Peaugh's Test-shot Review (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiN1CVL2hqE) - I'll be waiting patiently for the "Toy Accurate" version however. ;):cool:

[theshape]

Where would be the cheapest place to order this one incl. shipping to aus?

[Iriorne]

At this point, probably Robot Kingdom for ~US$200 shipped. Chimungmung was a little cheaper but are now out of stock.

[Iriorne]

Apparently there's a small delay of ~10 days while the factory fixes some problems with the final version. In other news, they've started production on the FT-05 prototype which should be done in the next few weeks. :)

[MayzaPrime]

I can't wait to get Scoria... :):)

Quakewave was just pure awesome!

[Megatran]

Chimungmung has Scoria back on pre-order. (http://chimungmung.com/product_info.php?products_id=1731&osCsid=c4k5p0msn74o4hl4c2gnl70g70) Price is US$159.90 (+ $35 shipping). This time no $10 deposit, just the full payment upfront. And I think price was previously $155.

According to the online site, in stock on Friday 18th April 2014.

[Iriorne]

One last delay until mid-late May, according to FansToys over on TFW. Apparently fixing some issues on the already produced units took longer than expected.

[Tober]

Thanks for the update. Although that's kinda disturbing... :confused:

[theshape]

Chimungmung has Scoria back on pre-order. (http://chimungmung.com/product_info.php?products_id=1731&osCsid=c4k5p0msn74o4hl4c2gnl70g70) Price is US$159.90 (+ $35 shipping). This time no $10 deposit, just the full payment upfront. And I think price was previously $155.

According to the online site, in stock on Friday 18th April 2014.

Dang they had sold out so i pre ordered mine from RK for a bit more. Wish i had waited now

[Gofigure]

Yeah still waiting on tfsource notification so want this now. Almost as much as Kronos ;)

[Iriorne]

Dang they had sold out so i pre ordered mine from RK for a bit more. Wish i had waited now

Yeah, I did the same. Procrastinated on a preorder with chimungmung then went to RK after the listing was taken down. In the end, it's only on the order of $15-$20 more shipped through RK and at the time there was no way to know whether chimungmung would get any additional stock. *shrug*

[Iriorne]

This is a little old now, but Scoria is supposed to be shipping out to retailers on June 10(-ish). The finish line is in sight at last. :)

[Gofigure]

Ahhhh that's good news. I'm really looking forward to slag.

Now to make sure I actually have funds in my account :(

[seespotrun]

Good to hear. I was starting to wonder if I'd missed something when they started announcing all those other dinobots before they even got Slag out.

[theshape]

you guys see the new pics of him on tfw? looking sweet

[Trent]

you guys see the new pics of him on tfw? looking sweet

Yes he is. :)

[Hursticon]

Yes he is. :)

He's coming with a swappable Black head & Red eye-visor right? - Right!? :eek:

[Iriorne]

Scoria has two red heads with blue eyes in-built, two 'stoic' faces and two 'angry' faces, one of each in red and silver. I would have loved a black secondary head but maybe the moulds just weren't designed that way? At least it'll be a fairly straight forward custom job. :)

[Oberon Sexton]

with the heads easily interchangeable, I'd bet that a 3rd party (maybe even FT themselves) would make the head as a future add-on, possibly with a variety of face-plate expressions.

[Iriorne]

For anyone who missed them, here's a stack of phenomenal pics by Uranus, shared on the TFW thread by FansToys. I wasn't planning to attach a faction sticker (hate dust getting stuck around the edges) but it looks fantastic here.


http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachments/transformers-3rd-party-discussion/27443375d1401975085-fans-toys-ft-04-scoria-not-slag-725a9e8dgw1eh3i5ej1hoj20px0xcn4d.jpg
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[MayzaPrime]

Wow... I wish it would hurry up and release already

[Kapryiath]

would you guys think it weird if i said i didn't like the gold?
well... i don't like the gold , the g1 toys had that smokey plastic cover over there heads which feels like its missing from this maybe in hand it will be different but the gold just looks like to much in photo's

also why is the toon version not yellow instead of gold :(!

[Trent]

also why is the toon version not yellow instead of gold :(!

To match in with MP-08 ;)

[Hursticon]

Man... He looks so bloody terrific in those shots! :eek: - He'd look EVEN better with a black toy-accurate head! :D:cool:

[Gofigure]

oh...my...god.....

hes...........beautiful

(whips single tear from eye)

[Kapryiath]

yeah but i was under the impression fanstoys was doing there own grimlock as well? so could they not have totally just made it yellow to match the cartoon knowing that a yellow grimlock was coming as well , i dunno. I'm sure the chrome gold will look better in person though

[z3r03d]

For anyone who missed them, here's a stack of phenomenal pics by Uranus, shared on the TFW thread by FansToys. I wasn't planning to attach a faction sticker (hate dust getting stuck around the edges) but it looks fantastic here.


http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachments/transformers-3rd-party-discussion/27443375d1401975085-fans-toys-ft-04-scoria-not-slag-725a9e8dgw1eh3i5ej1hoj20px0xcn4d.jpg
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WOW!! love the photos! ok I'm sold! When is this coming out! Where can i buy one?!?!!?

[Tober]

Wasn't there going to be a toy colored version which would have had clear plastic?


WOW!! love the photos! ok I'm sold! When is this coming out! Where can i buy one?!?!!?

Should be out by the end of the month. Check Robot Kingdom, TFI Downunder, E Hobby Base Shop, BBTS etc for availability.

[Iriorne]

Wasn't there going to be a toy colored version which would have had clear plastic?

There will be a toy coloured version however it won't have the smoked plastic over chrome as the space in the head is just too restricted to allow it, not to mention potential durability issues with the clear parts. Nothing much has been said about the toy deco, but I think it's safe to say it will have a black head, and probably some extra or changed paint details. Expect to see more details in the next few weeks now that the first run of Scoria is shipping. There'll also be a more limited version painted to match the MP-08X release due out towards the end of the year.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Even with Grimbo's platform shoes on, that Slag is too tall for my liking.... He wasn't as tall as Grimlock was he?

[Trent]

Even with Grimbo's platform shoes on, that Slag is too tall for my liking.... He wasn't as tall as Grimlock was he?


I direct your attention toward exhibit A:

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc88/Wrxus/826F233F-A02A-479B-BCFA-58129CD32E21.jpg

[CBratron]

I direct your attention toward exhibit A:

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc88/Wrxus/826F233F-A02A-479B-BCFA-58129CD32E21.jpg

Because cartoon footage was so consistent.
http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/353/2/7/g1_dino___errmini_dinobots_by_lotte_bubbles1990-d3569v1.jpg

[Oberon Sexton]

Exhibit B?
http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080101165420/transformers/images/b/b7/Tfcartoonscaleguideic1.jpg
http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080101165420/transformers/images/b/b7/Tfcartoonscaleguideic1.jpg

[Trent]

Exhibit B?
http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080101165420/transformers/images/b/b7/Tfcartoonscaleguideic1.jpg
http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080101165420/transformers/images/b/b7/Tfcartoonscaleguideic1.jpg

The defence rests. :)

[theshape]

With the boots Grim and slag look about spot on now

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Wow, ok, so my memory has warped them a bit. ;)

Shame they weren't drawn as different heights. I always thought of Swoop being smallest (although larger than your average 'Bot) and Sludge being biggest, followed by Grimlock, Snarl and Slag being about the same.

Not too sure HOW I feel now...:o

[CBratron]

Wow, ok, so my memory has warped them a bit. ;)

Shame they weren't drawn as different heights. I always thought of Swoop being smallest (although larger than your average 'Bot) and Sludge being biggest, followed by Grimlock, Snarl and Slag being about the same.

Not too sure HOW I feel now...:o

I know what you mean. I always felt it should be something similar to this (http://stridersyd.deviantart.com/art/Another-Complete-Set-155451699).
http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2010/056/3/e/Another_Complete_Set_by_StriderSyd.jpg

[Iriorne]

I know what you mean. I always felt it should be something similar to this (http://stridersyd.deviantart.com/art/Another-Complete-Set-155451699).

Wow, that's a nice piece of art! I would buy a team like that in an instant. I love the idea of Swoop as a fembot and the differing heights. Diversity is such a huge part of the various Transformers lines so it seems a shame for them all to be so similar.

[z3r03d]

I know what you mean. I always felt it should be something similar to this (http://stridersyd.deviantart.com/art/Another-Complete-Set-155451699).
http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2010/056/3/e/Another_Complete_Set_by_StriderSyd.jpg

wow that is a nice photo..... hope every dinobot that comes out is scaled like the photo.... if only swoop was a chick....

[STL]

I'm probably going to have to get this now. Was sure I wouldn't but pics look great.

[Dangermot]

wow that is a nice photo..... hope every dinobot that comes out is scaled like the photo.... if only swoop was a chick....

LOL Swoop does look very feminine. The other 4 look fantastic.

[Iriorne]

LOL Swoop does look very feminine.

Heh, possibly because she was drawn as a fembot (http://stridersyd.deviantart.com/art/Swoop-2-133931375). :p

[Dangermot]

Heh, possibly because she was drawn as a fembot (http://stridersyd.deviantart.com/art/Swoop-2-133931375). :p

Ah ha! That explains it.

Don't really agree with the artist's concept though. The Dinobots are meant to be the strongest & toughest TF's so there is no room for a fembot in the Dinobot team IMO.

[Dangermot]

Well I just received my invoice from Chimungmung for Scoria. I may well have it in hand this time next week. Woo hoo!

*edit Invoice says comes with "free logo sticker" which I assume would be an Autobot symbol.*

[WeallscreamforStarscream]

sweet i guess i'll see mine soon!

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Ah ha! That explains it.

Don't really agree with the artist's concept though. The Dinobots are meant to be the strongest & toughest TF's so there is no room for a fembot in the Dinobot team IMO.

That's a bit of a sexist remark.

The female of the species is more dealier than the male. To quote an old song I can't remember the name of.

[Hursticon]

That's a bit of a sexist remark.

The female of the species is more dealier than the male. To quote an old song I can't remember the name of.

Although I'm not entirely a fan of retconning character's gender, I'd have to agree here based on the "Toughest & Strongest" comment - There are many ways one can be both those things and one's gender certainly is no limiter. ;):)

[Dangermot]

My goodness me. I cannot believe it. Are we really going to start applying rules about gender equality & sexism to a FICTIONAL and MAKE BELIEVE cartoon series?

That's it I'm leaving this thread...:mad:

[z3r03d]

My goodness me. I cannot believe it. Are we really going to start applying rules about gender equality & sexism to a FICTIONAL and MAKE BELIEVE cartoon series?

That's it I'm leaving this thread...:mad:


lol! good point. i just want the toy Scoria!

saw chimungmung will have stock tomorrow?

[Trent]

My goodness me. I cannot believe it. Are we really going to start applying rules about gender equality & sexism to a FICTIONAL and MAKE BELIEVE cartoon series?

That's it I'm leaving this thread...:mad:

Dude, you brought it up:


Ah ha! That explains it.

Don't really agree with the artist's concept though. The Dinobots are meant to be the strongest & toughest TF's so there is no room for a fembot in the Dinobot team IMO.

You're the one applying rules to a FICTIONAL and MAKE BELIEVE cartoon by saying that a female character isn't strong or tough enough to be a Dinobot.

The hypocrisy is blinding. :rolleyes:

[Bidoofdude]

My goodness me. I cannot believe it. Are we really going to start applying rules about gender equality & sexism to a FICTIONAL and MAKE BELIEVE cartoon series?

That's it I'm leaving this thread...:mad:

Yes. Yes we are. :rolleyes:

[WeallscreamforStarscream]

Scoria is on his way from chimungmung!!

Cant wait!

[Oberon Sexton]

Pre-ordered mine through tfidownunder.com a couple weeks ago. Hopefully I get some good news within the week.

[Tober]

I ordered from Chimungmung as well. Tony sent me an invoice, then sent me an 'updated' invoice with an extra item and additional shipping charge for something I didn't order... :confused:

Waiting for a reply :rolleyes:

[Trent]

Shipping notice received!!:D

[Gofigure]

Come on TF source!!! send me MY notification!!!

I want I want I want I want (stamps feet)

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

I got an email from sidecutter from captured prey saying international orders will be shipped out after Botcon :(

[z3r03d]

how come chimungmung says its ready for shipping but robotkingdom says out of stock???

[Tober]

how come chimungmung says its ready for shipping but robotkingdom says out of stock???

Chimungmung are shipping out their orders and Robot Kingdom have sold out... :o

[z3r03d]

Chimungmung are shipping out their orders and Robot Kingdom have sold out... :o

lol! make sense.... didnt have enough coffee this morning :) Placing my order now :)

[STL]

lol! make sense.... didnt have enough coffee this morning :) Placing my order now :)

I've just ordered one from there too.

[z3r03d]

I've just ordered one from there too.

Got an email saying parcel usually needs 5 to 12 days :(

Not Happy!!! :mad:

[1AZRAEL1]

Got an email saying parcel usually needs 5 to 12 days :(

Not Happy!!! :mad:

I think that's 5--12 days to get to you. That's only an estimate. Coming from HK, I'd be surprised if it took longer than a week.

[Tober]

Got an email saying parcel usually needs 5 to 12 days :(

Not Happy!!! :mad:

Twelve is a worst case scenario type deal, it will probably only be four, or arrive on Monday.

Still no reply on my messed up invoice from Tony though. :mad:

[z3r03d]

I think that's 5--12 days to get to you. That's only an estimate. Coming from HK, I'd be surprised if it took longer than a week.

cross fingers it arrives next monday.. Mp-8 Grimlock is getting anxious to have a dinobot friend on the shelf... :) Will post photos when it arrives.


Twelve is a worst case scenario type deal, it will probably only be four, or arrive on Monday.

Still no reply on my messed up invoice from Tony though. :mad:

he is probably just busy packing and shipping everyones Scoria...

[theshape]

Come on RK...send me the shipping notice

[VERT]

Come on RK...send me the shipping notice

I hardly ever get shipping notices from them since the new site started. Look in your account. Mine says complete and shipped. But no tracking number. Thats odd for them.

[theshape]

Yeah same. Shouldnt be far off now hopefully

[STL]

Got an email saying parcel usually needs 5 to 12 days :(

Not Happy!!! :mad:

I still haven't got an e-mail confirming my order or shipment. It's over 24 hours now. Is this standard for chimungmung?

I've logged into their store and can see my order and it's still "pending".

I'm not so fussy on waiting time but a confirmation e-mail order would be nice. At the moment, all I've got is the Paypal receipt.

Also, they have new preorder for a release later this month for $10 cheaper.
http://chimungmung.com/product_info.php?products_id=1842

Drat, should've waited. I wasn't in that much of a rush.

[ITZTRU]

^^^ Yeah that's the one that I just ordered 5 mins ago.

[Iriorne]

Just got my shipping notice from RK. Very excited! :)

[theshape]

Just got my shipping notice from RK. Very excited! :)

+1 :)

[Initial_G]

Same, have received my shipping notice from RK over night as well :)

Can't Wait! *stares at aus post tracking site*

edit: ARRIVED! can't wait to get home

[1AZRAEL1]

Mine left Hong Kong yesterday, so hopefully will show up tomorrow or Friday I reckon.

[Tober]

Sorted out the problem with Chimumgmung. Package sent, should arrive Monday or Tuesday. :)

[Hursticon]

Sorted out the problem with Chimumgmung. Package sent, should arrive Monday or Tuesday. :)

Excellent to hear. :)

[Megatran]

If your can wait until 25th - 28th June for shipping, Chimungmung (http://chimungmung.com/product_info.php?products_id=1842) has him for US$159.90 + shipping. A saving of US$10 over the 'ready to ship' offering.

[STL]

If your can wait until 25th - 28th June for shipping, Chimungmung (http://chimungmung.com/product_info.php?products_id=1842) has him for US$159.90 + shipping. A saving of US$10 over the 'ready to ship' offering.

And Action Robo have it even better. :(
http://www.actionrobo.com/index/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=196

Wish I hadn't panicked.

[ITZTRU]

Awww dammit. And it's available now no less? Hmmmm sad times :(

[theshape]

People who pre order should be getting the best deal. Especially the ones that pay upfront

[STL]

I think mines arrived. Got a post box notification this morning so will pick it up after work

[z3r03d]

I think mines arrived. Got a post box notification this morning so will pick it up after work

cool! Show some Photos please :)

[WeallscreamforStarscream]

Just got mine and started playing lol

Chimungmung = great service but Tony forgot to send me the sticker sheet :(

Quick review;

This thing is SOLID and heavy. You can feel the amount of die cast put into Scoria. He feels very MP-1 Prime.
The Head is changeable with 2 different mouth pieces in red as well as the chrome which is cool.. but you have to have one of those tiny screw drivers to change them.
The arm joints are weak but everything else (legs, hip) has a solid 'click' to it and is very pose-able with the feet.
The hands are sooo stiff but every finger moves individually which is cool.

Not too hard to transform into robot mode thanks to the great instructions (and english lol).

Scoria looks awesome in dino mode.. so much better than robot mode. The extendable tail is fantastic.. and again he is very solid, long and just fits in my ikea glass stand :)

So there's a quick review. Very happy with the purchase :D

I'll try and get some pics up when i have time. but don't count on me :p

[lancalot]

just got mine as well.... :) I actually got two sticker sheet one autobot and a decepitcon as well:confused: .. ill post pic later on tonight

[Gofigure]

Great to hear....im excited


Just got mine and started playing lol

Chimungmung = great service but Tony forgot to send me the sticker sheet :(

Quick review;

This thing is SOLID and heavy. You can feel the amount of die cast put into Scoria. He feels very MP-1 Prime.
The Head is changeable with 2 different mouth pieces in red as well as the chrome which is cool.. but you have to have one of those tiny screw drivers to change them.
The arm joints are weak but everything else (legs, hip) has a solid 'click' to it and is very pose-able with the feet.
The hands are sooo stiff but every finger moves individually which is cool.

Not too hard to transform into robot mode thanks to the great instructions (and english lol).

Scoria looks awesome in dino mode.. so much better than robot mode. The extendable tail is fantastic.. and again he is very solid, long and just fits in my ikea glass stand :)

So there's a quick review. Very happy with the purchase :D

I'll try and get some pics up when i have time. but don't count on me :p

[loophole]

Got mine today too!! Awesome figure with simple transformation. Very solid with tight joints. Only problem I'm having is getting his sword to stay in his hand and he makes Grimlock look very outdated. Really happy with him.

[lancalot]

I just love his horn are diecast as well.... standing next to grimlock with the feet extension, grimlock still a little shorter , they don't show you how the back pack fold away properly, I think the neck shield fold back like in the picture..? Very solid figure with good plastic used . There so many diecast on him making him very solid ... The only thing for me is that in dino mode he looks abit to long ...
also his weapon got LED feature to them. Both gun and sword but batteries not included , which is nice to know that it there adding it more quality to the figure .

On with the pics
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/Lance_Nguyen/IMAG0027Medium_zps0bfbfac5.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/Lance_Nguyen/IMAG0030Medium_zps09e4b99e.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/Lance_Nguyen/IMAG0029Medium_zpsedb7a1db.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/Lance_Nguyen/IMAG0031Medium_zpsd06febc6.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/Lance_Nguyen/IMAG0033Medium_zps60dead3c.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/Lance_Nguyen/IMAG0036Medium_zps80c91aeb.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/Lance_Nguyen/IMAG0034Medium_zpse0dbfa79.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/Lance_Nguyen/IMAG0035Medium_zps662bd18e.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/Lance_Nguyen/IMAG0040Medium_zps2e5ed81e.jpg

[WeallscreamforStarscream]

keep him in dino mode.. looks so much better.

I actually transformed my Grimlock for the first time into dino mode. Realised there's chips in the chrome (tail) and other spots.. really shits me the crap service from Robot Kingdom. didn't want to know about it.

[Gofigure]

He's come out better than I expected. Looks to be a legitimate masterpiece version :) I'm impressed and wanting TFsource to get their act together.....

[z3r03d]

that looks good man!

I missed the delivery guy so they left a note and i didn't make it to the postoffice in time so now i have to wait until monday to collect it :(:(:(:(:(:(:(

spewing....



I just love his horn are diecast as well.... standing next to grimlock with the feet extension, grimlock still a little shorter , they don't show you how the back pack fold away properly, I think the neck shield fold back like in the picture..? Very solid figure with good plastic used . There so many diecast on him making him very solid ... The only thing for me is that in dino mode he looks abit to long ...
also his weapon got LED feature to them. Both gun and sword but batteries not included , which is nice to know that it there adding it more quality to the figure .

On with the pics
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/Lance_Nguyen/IMAG0027Medium_zps0bfbfac5.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/Lance_Nguyen/IMAG0030Medium_zps09e4b99e.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/Lance_Nguyen/IMAG0029Medium_zpsedb7a1db.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/Lance_Nguyen/IMAG0031Medium_zpsd06febc6.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/Lance_Nguyen/IMAG0033Medium_zps60dead3c.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/Lance_Nguyen/IMAG0036Medium_zps80c91aeb.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/Lance_Nguyen/IMAG0034Medium_zpse0dbfa79.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/Lance_Nguyen/IMAG0035Medium_zps662bd18e.jpg

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p217/Lance_Nguyen/IMAG0040Medium_zps2e5ed81e.jpg

[1AZRAEL1]

Mine's in the country, I know that much. Hopefully show up on Monday, along with another order from Chimungmung and possibly one from Amazon. Might be a fun Monday if they all show up :D

[Lord_Zed]

He looks pretty awesome in those pics.

[Initial_G]

Cool pics lancalot, looks really good with Grimlock, the whole set should look fantastic

can't wait to open mine now

[Megatran]

Scoria is looking good in those pics. Thanks for sharing. And the extra head & mouth pieces are a welcome addition. I don't mind the simple transformation. It not essential for a Masterpiece. What's more important are the bot & alt modes.

Now, just waiting for Bullsfire Airstrike (not Swoop) to be released & my RK order should be shipped........Life is good.

[STL]

My thoughts:

Some pics first:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bqn3KXHCQAA1e6P.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bqn6qs1CUAEhoek.jpg

More pics on my twitter thread:
https://twitter.com/STL_oz/status/480186761587326976
https://twitter.com/STL_oz/status/480190613497712643

Heft: This reminds me of MP-01/02 when I first got them as toys. Just beefy, solid, premium toys. That's not to say what's come since hasn't been quality, its just a really nice feeling to pick up a figure and know straight away someone's invested a lot of money to make it a premium toy

Balance : Color me impressed. Unlike MP-01/2/3/5, despite its heft it is exceptionally steady. No wobbling from side to side or easy to knock over, it holds poses impressively despite the size of the figure.

Articulation As with the balance. Wow. You can try different poses with the range of articulation it has and you don't have to worry about it toppling over like Jenga (or MP-01/02).

The fact the sword can only be held at an angle annoys me. Fortunately FT gave us good wrist articulation so that Slag can hold it is good but it still peeves me that Slag can only hold it an angle seems to be an oversight.

The hands and fingers are a highlight. Best hands I've seen on a TF toy ever. Excellent articulation but tight and sturdy. Takara could learn a thing or two here.

Transformation: no worse than Grimlock and I'd argue its more involved with the legs that MP-08. Not complex but nor does it have to be to have an intuitive enjoyable transformation. The legs are the highlight.

My major gripe with this figure comes with not the stowage of the hands. The panel that you have to open to fold or pull the hands out are very tight. I feel like I'm stressing the plastic every time I open it. Annoying.

There's also a bit of annoyance I have with not all the tail bits and backpack locking into anything. There are grooves but the parts rest there as opposed to locking in.

QC: Two points:
- Slag's left arm is more loose at the elbow than the right. Not hugely but noticeable.
- Half of the black flaps above the right arm where the Dino toes are popped out of the gap they were supposed to be in. I had to unscrew the toy and refit it. Fortunately it was easy enough to pop the 3 screws and then put it back together.

Alt Mode : Triceratops mode rocks. Looks great. Wonderful articulation in the head and tail. Really looks good. I can't decide whether to keep it in this mode or robot mode.

Robot Mode It rocks. The head sculpt is G1 Slag in every way. The options for faces is great too and I'm undecided as to which I'll stick with.

The only other point I'd note would be the scale. Like others have mentioned, even with the boots, MP08 is small. I'm interested now in a bigger and better MP08. I think playing with MP08 again reminded me one of its failings is the floppiness of the whole chest drop down. That annoys me more than a bit. It's still a nice figure but there is room for improvement and if FT revisit it, I'm not too fussed. Based on this offering, I'm up for it.

It does raise the question though. If FTs version gets done, it's competing with an official product (MP08). Fandom generally gets upset if you replicate what's already been done before - even if it's too improve scale. It'll be interesting to see how people rationalise it.

Lastly, annoyed i didn't get the promised sticker sheets. The chest on Slag really needs it for that extra bit of pop. My impatience will likely result in me peeling off one of my Arms Microns one :o

Overall Happy to have this and am eagerly looking forward to the next Dinobots. Really want to round them out now. Before this, it was more of a nice to have but after getting this in hand, I want more. The other lingering question is how good will the other competitors be? That's the only thing keeping me from getting a spare (which I traditionally do for anything that passes a certain level)

[WeallscreamforStarscream]

STL if you ordered from Chimungmung.. i emailed Tony and he said he ran out of sticker sheets, but to email him in a months time and remind him. He will send it then.

[Megatran]

Lastly, annoyed i didn't get the promised sticker sheets. The chest on Slag really needs it for that extra bit of pop. My impatience will likely result in me peeling off one of my Arms Microns one :o


Are you after the generic sticker sheet with various size Autobot insignias that Tony normally sends with 3P TF toys? I have spares & can send you a sticker sheet in the mail free of charge. If so, drop me a PM.

[MayzaPrime]

Mine is now being sent... Can't wait!!! Looking at all of the photos in this thread has me really excited to get the figure.


:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[z3r03d]

got mine this morning and MAN he is WICKED!!!!

and I agree with everything STL said except on my one, the arms/shoulders are loose. if i try and put the sword with batteries on it, his whole arm droops..

sucks but can be fixed so im not too fussed.....

Also i didn't get any stickers but since i already have (alot) set of reprolabels lying around, I place one on his chest.... not sure if he needs another one on the dino head? will have to google that.

Also at first I was sooooo disapointed that MP-8 was shorter but then... it came with Mp-8 boots! :)

didnt realize until this afternoon when i threw the packaging away and found the boots under the plastic! phew! lucky the wife saw :)

now MP-8 is as tall as him. :) Overall Very Happy purchase! Just ordered another one to keep on alt mode.

cant wait for the rest of the dinobots to come!

I'm looking forward to SLUDGE!!!

[VERT]

Got mine today and I love it. Everything I had hoped for. Got it from robot kingdom found I also was given 11 packs of tf trading cards and kreo stickers

[Tober]

Just ordered another one to keep on alt mode.

cant wait for the rest of the dinobots to come!

I'm looking forward to SLUDGE!!!

Damn! You're keen. Plenty of other 3rd Party bots for you to throw $$ at. And what if the Gigapower Dinobots turn out to be better... :confused:

[z3r03d]

Damn! You're keen. Plenty of other 3rd Party bots for you to throw $$ at. And what if the Gigapower Dinobots turn out to be better... :confused:

yeah heard about those Gigapower... if they turn out to be good then I'd probably buy them too...

as they say, you gotta spend it while you have it! cause when the missus sees it, she will keep it! :)

[Oberon Sexton]

Finally got my Scoria today. I thought I'd never be happy the same way I am with my MP-10. This thing is amazing! Worth every cent I paid for it.

[Tober]

Got mine today as well after it sat in HK for a week before shipping out, ah well.

Pretty much what STL already said. The shoulders and elbow swivel are a bit loose, but not too bad.

Bot - I don't like how high the dino head is, pity it can't be lowered a bit - minor gripe.

Alt - Not really liking how thin and long he is. I didn't think I'd care, but it does look a bit off even though it is cartoon accurate. Same with his rear legs, they seem too small even tho they are toon accurate. Minor gripes again.

Overall a very impressive figure.

Have FT said that they will be making a Grimlock as well?

[z3r03d]

IMHO i think they have done very very well with scoria.....

it scales very well with hercules and MP8...

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm56/gumnuthead/Transformers/P6245827_zpsa0c5fef3.jpg

[1AZRAEL1]

Have FT said that they will be making a Grimlock as well?

There was a teaser picture of all 5 silhouetted, so we assume so.

[Tober]

That's right, thanks! :)

[z3r03d]

In the event that you want to fix your SCORIA loose joints :) (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/tutorials-how-tos/991434-scoria-fixes.html)

[Oberon Sexton]

In the event that you want to fix your SCORIA loose joints :) (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/tutorials-how-tos/991434-scoria-fixes.html)

I have a couple loose joints, but I don't find them too bad. Personally, I'm more worried about one of the hind legs in Dino mode. The ball joint is so tight, it makes this horrible squeeking sound. Feels like it may crack and break over time.

[MayzaPrime]

Scoria is loose in a few places for me as well...

Still happy though.

[Tfiguy]

...finally someone came to help grimlock out... I tried to get my Mp Hotrod in there but honestly I don't think that bot was built for articulation or posing...It just couldn't happen. Also, btw Fanstoys have assured me that anyone suffering loose joints will be be sent replacement parts to fix this problem. This will be done through the retailers aparently. So anyone that bought one through us at Tfi Down Under, if you have any complaints, just let me know and I'll be onto it :) it's my left arm that is loose and can't hold the gun up at all, but other than that, I like it better than most mp's I was like a little kid all over again when I received it.
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y497/tfiguy/841D1CC1-59CA-4096-ACE1-6847293BD666_zpsnfzxlnby.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/tfiguy/media/841D1CC1-59CA-4096-ACE1-6847293BD666_zpsnfzxlnby.jpg.html)ved it.

[ITZTRU]

Guys,

for those who have the scoria figure, where in the packaging were grimlock's "boots" supposed to be? I can't seem to find mine - I have a feeling my figure was not packaged with the boots???

[Hursticon]

Guys,

for those who have the scoria figure, where in the packaging were grimlock's "boots"? I can't seem to find mine - I have a feeling my figure was not packaged with the boots.

I had a look at where they might have supposed to have been packed and I see a big cavity behind scoria's head where the boots look like they might fit...

???

Aren't they supposed to be taped under a part of the packaging or something? - I seem to remember hearing/reading that somewhere. :o

[ITZTRU]

nope i've checked everywhere. there was a cavity behind scoria's head in the packaging because i didn't push him all the way in when i put him back, so the cavity wouldn't have even been able to house the boots. I'm sure it didn't fall out of the packaging anywhere when I slid the plastic tray out...

[Hursticon]

nope i've checked everywhere. there was a cavity behind scoria's head in the packaging because i didn't push him all the way in when i put him back, so the cavity wouldn't have even been able to house the boots. I'm sure it didn't fall out of the packaging anywhere when I slid the plastic tray out...

Aww man, that sucks! :(

Where'd you pick him up from? - Perhaps if you got in contact with them you might be able to work something out? :o

[ITZTRU]

I got it from chimungmung. I heard he's good to deal with? I've emailed him already...

[Trent]

They were taped to the bottom of the plastic bubble.

[ITZTRU]

Cheers, Trent. I Definitely didn't have anything taped under the bubble. I must have been one of the unlucky ones to have been sent a figure where the guys at the factory missed mine on the line :(

[Tober]

Yeah. Mine were loose under the tray. I can't remember if they were in a plastic bag or not, but they fell out when I took the tray out.

[CoRDS]

got mine today

this thing is very very nice. nice enough that i just pre ordered sever.

i already have soar on pre order as i just need an MP swoop type :)


the engineering in the legs alone is worth the price.
this is probably the best of the 3rd party figures i have and to be honest in many ways is better than the TT/H mp figures.

[CoRDS]

looks like they are releasing two variants of scoria
http://tfsource.com/fanstoys/FT04X-scoria/
and
http://tfsource.com/fanstoys/FT04T-scoria/

one to match better with mp08X

and one because why not

[xlojnr]

and one because why not


the T version they always said that they would release a variant that was more akin to the original toy (rather than the one released earlier which was more closely aligned to the cartoon)

The X version is the one you mention to match the Grimlock 08X (which is meant to look like the UK comics representation of the characters)

[spiderken17]

I have horrible internet that takes forever to load. What is the difference between the variants and the original?

[Kapryiath]

scoria-x will have silver paint like mp08x does and from memory a similar rest of t he paint job as original scoria

scoria-t will have a paintjob that reflects the g1 toy better , for example red horns and a black head

[xlojnr]

the new scoria's (both X and T) also have a deeper colour gold chrome on the dino head.

I thought that Scoria X's paint apps were more akin to the toy version (only difference between the T and X being the silvered grey paint and USD25 in price). The X version is also limited run (1,000 units I think Dalianjj said..)

[PreSsieGuY]

anyone know where i can get the original ft-04?
i prefer the chrome horns, blue dino eyes and gold dino lips as opposed to the ft-04t and x version?
everywhere seems to be sold out or wanting crazy prices?
thanks heaps

[lancalot]

i got one forsale...been displayed but back in box...200 shipped...