Fan Toys FT-05 Soar (Swoop)

[Tober]

Ton of pics:

http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?p=570714#post570714

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/27433135d1398045713-fans-toys-ft-05-ft-05t-soar-not-swoop-ft-05-prototype_zps874945ca.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/27433135d1398045713-fans-toys-ft-05-ft-05t-soar-not-swoop-ft-05-prototype_zps874945ca.jpg.html)

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/27433158d1398053330_fans_toys_ft_05_ft_05t_soar_zp s06c8c2c1.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/27433158d1398053330_fans_toys_ft_05_ft_05t_soar_zp s06c8c2c1.jpg.html)

[MayzaPrime]

Winning!!! :D

Im still waiting on Scoria

[kaiden]

Looks really good. Unlike mmc's predaking, I'll have to wait and see what the rest of everyone's dinobots look like. Looking forward to an empty wallet. :p

[Trent]

Yeah. Bought.

[Initial_G]

looks great so far. if anything like the reviews for Scoria then it should be a winner.

[Iriorne]

Sign me up! Robot mode looks decent but the alt mode is pretty blocky, though I suppose it's fairly true to G1 in that respect. Will definitely pick it up, but I'm a lot more interested in Snarl, Sludge and, eventually, FT's take on Grimlock which now appears to be confirmed. :)

[CBratron]

Not bad but I've committed myself to the Gigapower set. I just hope both sets are fully realised.

[WeallscreamforStarscream]

That looks AWESOME!! looks like i'll be collecting the FT series of Dinobots! And selling my Takara Grimlock if they release him too.

[1AZRAEL1]

BBTS has him for current discounted price of $189.99. And in cartoon or toy colours.

[Micktimus]

Looks very nice indeed, will wait for my scoria to arrive before ordering.

[Megatran]

I've already pre-ordered (& pre-paid) Bullsfire DB-01 Air Stike (http://www.robotkingdom.com/db01.html) from RK. :(

There seems to be no shortage of 3rd parties pumping out the dinobots.

I might sit back and wait for all the releases, though I must admit this FT-05 Soar blue colour variant looks very attractive.

[Megatran]

RobotKingdom has it on their online site for pre-order (http://www.robotkingdom.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=soar). Both the Red or Blue versions are US$154.90 each + shipping.

[Soundwarp]

WOW!
I really just want a real G1 version, im so scared of KO's now.

[Trent]

RobotKingdom has it on their online site for pre-order (http://www.robotkingdom.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=soar). Both the Red or Blue versions are US$154.90 each + shipping.

Slightly better price than BBTS/TFSource. But they'll still roll you with shipping.

Chimungmung for me ;)

[Otter]

Do chimunmung have it listed yet?

I ordered Scoria from them (after your recommendation) which is no longer listed. Did I miss Soar?

[Hursticon]

Chimungmung for me ;)


Do chimunmung have it listed yet?

I don't believe Tony has it listed yet but he's who I'd prefer to be going through to get this bloke :cool:, I'd also like to know when the Toy-based version of Scoria is going to hit production? :o
Given that Quakewave had 3 or 4 runs, I reckon (Hope) my luck isn't completely out on Scoria. :)

BRING ON SLUDGE!!! :D:D:D

[Otter]

BRING ON SLUDGE!!! :D:D:D

That's who I'm really hanging out for.

[Hursticon]

That's who I'm really hanging out for.

You have good taste my friend. :D

[Gofigure]

Yeah. Bought.

Yeah it's a no brainer from pics

God I love G1 dinobots

[Iriorne]

Chimungmung has preorders for both red and blue versions up now. $154.9 + shipping with a $30 deposit.

[Otter]

Preordered! Thanks for the heads up.

I went with the blue version (because I had preordered cartoon colours Scoria before I realised they were going to do toy colours as well). I think I like the contrast better than the G1 toy accurate colours anyhow, but seeing Scoria and Soar together I am a little concerned they might be too colourful. I hope the other dinobots' colour schemes tone the group as a whole down a bit.

That said I have half a plan to get the Giga Power dinobots to represent the toy accurate colours anyway.

Then I just have to decide which set will be in bot mode and which in dino mode.

Good thing it is such a dud year for Star Wars collecting . :)

[CBratron]

Preordered! Thanks for the heads up.

I went with the blue version (because I had preordered cartoon colours Scoria before I realised they were going to do toy colours as well). I think I like the contrast better than the G1 toy accurate colours anyhow, but seeing Scoria and Soar together I am a little concerned they might be too colourful. I hope the other dinobots' colour schemes tone the group as a whole down a bit.

That said I have half a plan to get the Giga Power dinobots to represent the toy accurate colours anyway.

Then I just have to decide which set will be in bot mode and which in dino mode.

Good thing it is such a dud year for Star Wars collecting . :)

That is a massively expensive undertaking and I salute you good sir.

[Megatran]

Chimungmung has preorders for both red and blue versions up now. $154.9 + shipping with a $30 deposit.

Here are the links:

RED colour deco (http://chimungmung.com/product_info.php?products_id=1742&osCsid=8caj9c63e9f82slbj9uonc8i17).

BLUE colour deco (http://chimungmung.com/product_info.php?products_id=1741).

[Otter]

That is a massively expensive undertaking and I salute you good sir.

Maybe... But I don't envisage buying any more transformers after this, so in the grand scheme of collections I'm okay with it.

I only really have MPs 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16 and 17 (and I'll get 21 as well), and the anniversary TRu release of Soundwave. And I have only hung onto my G1 Grimlock and Swoop.

Outside of Soundwave, more dinobots is what I really coveted as a kid. I had Grimlock when he was released, which none of my friends had, but I always wanted the full team (Swoop I managed to find at retail in '92 in South America).

So these third party companies are really offering me an opportunity to modernise my dream collection from when I was a kid. I was entertaining the notion of tracking down the three G1 dinobots I don't have when I discovered Scoria's existence about two weeks ago!

[Bidoofdude]

Not as nice as Scoria, but still very cool. Could someone make a comparison with a cartoon screencap?

[Defcon]

Im keen on Soar (not swoop) for a couple of reasons. I don't have a g1 swoop, and its been differcult to obtain a good one for a decent price and also because of the ko version floating around, this is also due to been just unlucky.

[Gofigure]

Im keen on Soar (not swoop) for a couple of reasons. I don't have a g1 swoop, and its been differcult to obtain a good one for a decent price and also because of the ko version floating around, this is also due to been just unlucky.

Never had one either. Saw a few growing up and they always fell apart in my friends hands after a period of time :) never stopped my desire to get one

I'm very keen on seeing how this one develops

[millhouse]

Always wanted a Swoop, and prefer the blue deco, so this one is pre-ordered! Until then, Planet X Caelus is the only Swoop I've owned (besides a Decoy!).

[Gofigure]

Always wanted a Swoop, and prefer the blue deco, so this one is pre-ordered! Until then, Planet X Caelus is the only Swoop I've owned (besides a Decoy!).

Same. The foc swoop is kean beans though.....love him. I'm thinking he will dwarfed by this swoop though ;)

[millhouse]

Same. The foc swoop is kean beans though.....love him. I'm thinking he will dwarfed by this swoop though ;)

I looked into buying a G1 Swoop, but what really got my attention was a KO of the Diaclone Swoop. Needless to say, didn't pull the trigger!

[Defcon]

I can't decide on which colour version to get. The red one for toy accuracy, or the blue one for cartoon accuracy. The red will help all the dinobots look good together as a group. But Swoop always looked like the odd one out, cause he was smaller, and with blue he will look more so. But I like the blue as I believe it matches his character.

The red version matches that beautiful g1 box art, and make for a more coherent piece to look at. In the end both versions will look fantastic I'm sure. The red on Caelus (fall of cybertron swoop) works just fine. I think it all depends when they show a finished product. Until then I like both :cool:

[1AZRAEL1]

Until then I like both :cool:

So buy both :p

But seriously though, I've gone blue more for show accuracy. Most of the MP line is show accurate. Though I do like the red too. Is a difficult choice I'll admit.

[Otter]

While I'm fairly sure I am going to get Fans Toys' and Giga Power's dinobots, I admit that I struggled with which Soar to get as well.

But given that there hasn't been an announcement of Giga Power doing cartoon-accurate variants, I went with FT's blue version.

But I still have the dilemma of which company's figures to display in which mode.

Cartoon dinos or cartoon bots? First world problems, I know.

[loophole]

Cartoon colours for me!! The cartoon is what I grew up with and loved. So having toys that look pretty damn close to the cartoon is exactly what I want!!

[Otter]

It's funny, I'm loving the cartoon accurate colours and bot modes in MP, but for some reason it's the toy designs that resonate for me with the dinobots. Must've spent too long staring at dinobots in those cross sell brochures as a kid.

[Lord_Zed]

I.m a bit surprised they are releasing the toy accurate one, I would think they would make it a limited release.

As these Dinobots are made to fit in with TaKTom's MP's which are all focused on cartoon accuracy it seems obvious the blue one will be a better seller.

[Trent]

I.m a bit surprised they are releasing the toy accurate one, I would think they would make it a limited release.

As these Dinobots are made to fit in with TaKTom's MP's which are all focused on cartoon accuracy it seems obvious the blue one will be a better seller.

I think it's an experiment to gauge interest. They can see what percentage of buyers want the toy version and make a decision from there.

[Iriorne]

I.m a bit surprised they are releasing the toy accurate one, I would think they would make it a limited release.

I believe the toy colours will be a more limited release. Word from a couple of smaller online sellers is that the blue version is outselling red on the order of 10 to 1. It makes sense to keep costs down by combining the cartoon and toy manufacturing runs, and it's unlikely that they'll be cannibalising their own sales as I expect most people only want one or the other, or both. They'll probably use the preorder numbers to gauge the number of each variant to produce.

[Gofigure]

It's funny, I'm loving the cartoon accurate colours and bot modes in MP, but for some reason it's the toy designs that resonate for me with the dinobots. Must've spent too long staring at dinobots in those cross sell brochures as a kid.

Those catalogs really do elicit some specific emotions and memories for me also. Loved the way the dinobots were posed with alt modes; makes me feel all warm inside :p

[ChlorHex]

This is seriously very well designed and also cartoon accurate IMO.
Damn all these 3rd party companies... been trying to cut down on me collection but with them churning out such appealing TF figures, I can't stop :p
I'm wondering if this would have some bits of diecast metal in it as that'll truly lock in the purchase for me.

[Trent]

I'm wondering if this would have some bits of diecast metal in it as that'll truly lock in the purchase for me.

I've read that it indeed will :cool:

[theshape]

Dont know why people would by the AOE dinobots when you can buy these (cost i guess)

[Gofigure]

Dont know why people would by the AOE dinobots when you can buy these (cost i guess)

For us older fans I'd assume most would go for the 3p G1 or Foc inspired stuff...there's some beautiful releases coming out (as long as QC is strong)

Can't see myself hunting down any AOE dinos they are just not MY dinobots ;) but I will take them for what they are; dinobots for the 8 year olds and the not too transformers savvy masses. And that's ok.

[Hursticon]

Got my preorder in with Tony@chimungmung for the Red version, I seem to be in the minority in this choice but I'd like to honour the G1 toy that sits on my shelf ;):cool: - Still waiting on that toy-accurate version of Scoria though... hehe... :o

[Gofigure]

I'm hearing you. But I can't help myself for deciding on getting both!

[Tober]

Has there been any update on the release date for Soar? TFI say Oct 1, but most say 3rd Quarter. :confused:

[Trent]

It was pushed back to October so I would say we'll start to get them in hand in early to mid November.

[Tober]

Okay, cool. Thanks.

So I guess that means we won't see Sever until next year.

[CoRDS]

must be getting very close. the payment for my preorder with tfidu just happened

[VERT]

Same with me. So I have asked when. Cause if its still so far away im not paying till they have it.

[Tober]

From TFI Downunder's facebook page:


Ft-06 Soar will be shipped to us November

[CoRDS]

From TFI Downunder's facebook page:


damn.

oh well its paid for now. i'll just pretend its being shipped on foot

[AJ_Prime]

Optibotimus has a review up on Soar (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXb-G_cfcdE&list=UUTawVEKc2B7x23jwy_95oJg). Damn he's beautiful (Soar, not Optibotimus). :p

[Tober]

So it's 1st Nov... Any update on Soar's release date? :confused:

According to TFI Downunder's Facebook page, Scoria Sever has been set back to April. :mad:

[Trent]

So it's 1st Nov... Any update on Soar's release date? :confused:

According to TFI Downunder's Facebook page, Scoria has been set back to April. :mad:

$@%#!!!!:mad:

[Tober]

Oops, meant Sever, not Scoria... :o

[Bidoofdude]

From TFI Downunder's facebook page:

The post flows perfectly well with your signature. I'm jack out of money ATM and I plan to spend all of it that I'm getting on 2015 Generations stuff. Fans Toys stuff skyrockets after the first (or first few) runs sell out at retailers.

[Tober]

The blue version will be shipped out from China by Xmas. Red version will be available in Jan,2015

:rolleyes:

[Defcon]

Red version of soar in January?

I have a question if anyone might know. Will the red version come with alternate parts? if so what are they. I just watched a review where the blue version, has a gold beak and the alternate clear version. Also the wings are chromed, and there is an alternate set, not chromed just painted silver.
I am assuming the red version will have the alternate parts, but would like clarification. Thanks.

[Tober]

I just got an invoice for blue Soar. Looks like it's ready to ship. :)

[AJ_Prime]

I got an invoice today too!

I'm assuming from the review that both red and blue versions will come with the extra pieces. It's just an assumption though, I haven't confirmed it. They're the same price though so I can't see why you'd pay more for less.

[theshape]

Wishing i paid in full when i preordered as the us dollar is strong now, oh well :o

[AJ_Prime]

Wishing i paid in full when i preordered as the us dollar is strong now, oh well :o

I hear that! My wallet gave out a little groan once the conversion was done. I might have also said "WTF" rather loudly...

[CoRDS]

very glad i paid this one back when i did ;) cant wait for it to be on my shelf with his buddies

[Akky82]

I hear that! My wallet gave out a little groan once the conversion was done. I might have also said "WTF" rather loudly...

I feel your pain from when i ordered mp skywarp a few days ago, got to paypal and saw the AUD and nearly spat my lunch out. Ordered my soar from tfidownunder with local pickup so I'm feeling happy about soar though.

Can't wait, I'm gonna need another shelf by end of Jan

[CoRDS]

Odeean has posted a review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de6NISrjZZI

[Trent]

Had mine for a few days now. I'm very impressed. Although some of the joints are incredibly tight, nothing I couldn't fix with a screwdriver and patience :)

[ITZTRU]

Wish they didn't change the colour of the gold chrome though. It's darker than scoria's

[Oberon Sexton]

Maaaaaan, Soar's arms are tight as hell. They need a considerable amount of strength, and I hopefully will never find out how much is too much. :(

[Darthprimus]

love mine, had to undo a couple screws but loving and leaving it in bird mode!

[AJ_Prime]

love mine, had to undo a couple screws but loving and leaving it in bird mode!

Same here, especially at the shoulder joint so the arms could collapse. Apart from that though, a very solid figure. The weight was the first thing I noticed. And the chrome, silver, gold and red - all the colours of the G1 Dinobot rainbow!!

I also like the face changing gimmick. Quite a nice touch. This is what I expect Masterpiece grade to be. Definitely belongs behind glass on display. If only I had more room...

[theshape]

Just opened mine then, cant get over the quality of this guy..hes perfect

[Jenko21]

SHUT UUUUUPPPP!!!! I want him so bad lol my wife has cut my allowance!

[CoRDS]

With driver for delivery today. Squeeeeee

[Raider]

Received mine yesterday but didn't have time to open it. Now I'm sitting at work counting the minutes until I can get home haha :D

[Krayt]

Received mine yesterday but didn't have time to open it. Now I'm sitting at work counting the minutes until I can get home haha :D

That's why i post to my work!!!!

But sad me has too wait for Red Soar :-(

[CoRDS]

Mine arrived while at work. My lovely wife has carefully put him inside the house

[Tober]

So am I the only one disappointed by the shoulder and elbow articulation? :confused:

[kelvinchang99]

I love this figure too. Its the best 3rd party figure ive ever seen.

[millhouse]

So am I the only one disappointed by the shoulder and elbow articulation? :confused:

I'm okay with it - after I realised that, from his MISB position, you need to extend his biceps down.

[Trent]

So am I the only one disappointed by the shoulder and elbow articulation? :confused:

You have extended the shoulders yes?

[Tober]

You have extended the shoulders yes?

Yes.

Now... :o

Thanks

[millhouse]

Yes.
Now... :o


I had the same thoughts until I checked photos of the prototype when I received mine!

[Tober]

Yeah, I should have used the cheat sheets before posting. :o

One of the side flaps for the face is missing though. :mad: Time to see how good Chimungmung's cs is.

[Trent]

Yeah, I should have used the cheat sheets before posting. :o

One of the side flaps for the face is missing though. :mad: Time to see how good Chimungmung's cs is.

I had a problem with Scoria and ended up PMing Dalianjj on TFW and he sent the part directly to me. Try Tony though, he's usually pretty good.

[Oberon Sexton]

Yeah, I should have used the cheat sheets before posting. :o

One of the side flaps for the face is missing though. :mad: Time to see how good Chimungmung's cs is.

I can't remember who, but I recall one of the reviewers (Peaugh maybe?) having the same problem on their coloured test shot review sample. Might be a more wide spread qc problem than first thought. Hmmmm.

[Krayt]

I missed an email from RK saying Red Soar was posted.... WOOHOO!!!

EDIT:

Scratch that... HE"S HERE!!!!!!!

[Jenko21]

Hey,

Can anyone tell me how to swap the clear head piece for the gold one?

Thanks in advance.

[Krayt]

Screws inside the beak need to be undone....

[Jenko21]

Screws inside the beak need to be undone....

Thanks mate, got soo wrapped up in getting him transformed i didnt even see them lol

[Jenko21]

now that I've seen both of them I really wish I'd gone with the blue, dont get me wrong the red is amazing but I much prefer the blue deco.

Looks like I'll have to rummage thru my stickers n find a small autobot logo For his beak.

[WeallscreamforStarscream]

must say that the blue is much nicer. I have the red (which isn't bad at all). but the blue and the gold beak is just awesome.

[leej84]

hmm i have the red, i think red is better if you are going to display him with the g1 toy =]

[Jenko21]

hmm i have the red, i think red is better if you are going to display him with the g1 toy =]

Of course I understand completely, im displaying mine with MP grimmy so i want uniformity but ya win some ya lose some