FansToys FT-15 Willy (Hound)

[Tober]

It will have a lot of diecast parts and rubber tires.
16.5cm tall, available in November.

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/FT1501-682x1024_zpsi0g4jrd9.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/FT1501-682x1024_zpsi0g4jrd9.jpg.html)

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[Akky82]

Was going to post this, but my flickr isnt uploading properly from my phone, figured you (Tober) would be on the ball soon anyway. I liked MakeToys version better than the other 3P hound that was announced earlier this year (or was it only MakeToys and I'm imagining it), except for MT's forearms. However FansToys is my number one for 3P and with their pre order up first they beat the others to the punch and get my $$$ (though I really dont expect this til like March)... Pre-ordered from tfi before lunch @$120. Lookin' good.

[Tober]

Yeah, Maketoys' version was looking pretty good too.

I half expect to see a Takara version though, so I might skip these - for now.

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/16463068105_b66faafc52_b_zpsxyjwnlgf.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/16463068105_b66faafc52_b_zpsxyjwnlgf.jpg.html)

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[kurdt_the_goat]

Very nice, but way too pricy for something TakaraTomy will likely get to eventually.

[Trent]

Yeah I can't see an official Hound being too far away.

I'll wait this one out.

[MayzaPrime]

Agree with most of the comments... Happy to wait for the Takara version :D

Still looks awesome :p

[M-bot]

Hound is my fave TF character, (check the avatar... Duh!) so I am going to struggle to not buy both the FT and Maktoys versions of the character.

These prototypes look pretty sweet to me!

[WeallscreamforStarscream]

lol due November.. will be delayed.. and released next March :D

Typical FT style.

Seems like they are flooding the market and gettin us fan boys all excited for what's due to come with all these prototype pics.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Fans Toys output alone dwarfs TakaraTomy's, nevermind all the other 3rd parties as well. It's depressing imo :(

[spiderken17]

I would need to see a comparison with the maketoys version to see which I would prefer. It would be great for TT to release Hound but considering they only put out 2-4 Mp's a year and favour characters that they can reuse the mould on I cannot see them doing Hound anytime soon. Eventually yes but how long do you wait?

[Megatran]

What's the connection with the name Willy & Hound? Same goes for the other 3rd party character names. :confused:

[spiderken17]

Willy's (or Willy's Overland to be precise) is the company that produced the Jeep for the US Army in WW2.

[Bidoofdude]

Looks fantastic. Still not in a position to buy. I still lack any of the MP cars (tight focus on Generations/CW at the moment).

[Tober]

Test shot

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[leej84]

This looks better than the maketoys version imo, the waist is in proportion and the feet is not just a box. Head sculpt I have to give to maketoys though. Hmm very tough decision still, I'm a fans toys fan but I'll have to wait for some in hand reviews and comparison between the two.

[Trent]

At first I though that MakeToys nailed it, but this one looks better to me now. Will wait and see.

Although an official version can't be too far off.

[drifand]

At first I though that MakeToys nailed it, but this one looks better to me now. Will wait and see.

Although an official version can't be too far off.

I believe TT has mirage and hound ready , probably want to kill these 3p by letting them release and then they announce

[Jetfire in the sky]

Looks fantastic. Still not in a position to buy. I still lack any of the MP cars (tight focus on Generations/CW at the moment).

You need to bail on that $h!t man!! And get on the MP and MP 3P wagon ;)

[M-bot]

I believe TT has mirage and hound ready , probably want to kill these 3p by letting them release and then they announce

It isn't going to hurt the 3P company's sales if they announce after the 3P toy's release.

[Raider]

Only way it will hurt them is if they release prototypes, have invested a lot of time and money into the project and its in production then TT release news of an official version. That is likely to kill a lot of sales other than those who have already picked it up on pre-order. I noticed that Fan Toys might be anticipating this as not-Galvatron is on pre-order for a Sept. 16 release. If I was them I'd want to get as many pre-ordered as possible.

Now on the actual topic, I will probably pick this up even though I'm confident an official version will be released. I love the way Fan Toys have created their pieces and being a little OCD I must have them all! Just not a fan of the feet...

[Lord_Zed]

Although this does look a bit more G1 toon, I still really like Maketoys effort as well, I think either would make a great Hound.

I wish there were some scale photos though, my biggest gripe about Maketoys version is how over sized the alt mode looks, personally I've always seen Hounds as being the smallest of the non minibot carbots seeing as how he seemed to struggle fighting (toon) Rumble who is one of the smallest cons.

I also think Taktom will make an MP Hound at some point, but I don't know if that really means as much these days to the plans of 3rd party, the 3rd party company making those MP vanbots doesn't seem at all deterred by the official ones. And after the last run of MP like 3rd party toys I picked up and MP Tracks, the only real difference these days seems to be that tampo faction symbol.

[Starscream77]

I will stick with my Maketoys, the FT one has skipped legs day at the gym too many times

[kurdt_the_goat]

It looks pretty good and has much cleaner lines than Gun Dog, though maybe he's a bit lithe (Gun Dog being a bit too bulky). They definitely need to work on their face sculpts tho... lips are way too pronounced.

Given price factor and increasing likelihood of an official version soon enough, my interest in these has dropped quite a bit though.

[drifand]

Only way it will hurt them is if they release prototypes, have invested a lot of time and money into the project and its in production then TT release news of an official version. That is likely to kill a lot of sales other than those who have already picked it up on pre-order. I noticed that Fan Toys might be anticipating this as not-Galvatron is on pre-order for a Sept. 16 release. If I was them I'd want to get as many pre-ordered as possible.

Now on the actual topic, I will probably pick this up even though I'm confident an official version will be released. I love the way Fan Toys have created their pieces and being a little OCD I must have them all! Just not a fan of the feet...

this will be higher quality seeing rubber tyres and all, which is what a masterpiece is supposed to be.

[Trent]

this will be higher quality seeing rubber tyres and all, which is what a masterpiece is supposed to be.

Rubber tyres split over time. Given I have no plans to sell my MP collection and that I display them in bot mode most of the time, plastic tyres suit me fine.

[gamblor916]

It's not actually rubber anyway, more likely soft vinyl i.e. a plastic.