non-Fan Projects Magnus kit

[kup]

A really crappy head which looks like it was done in 15 minutes in putty and then casted - Its that crapstacular.

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/other-news-20/tcp-001a-custom-city-commander-parts-released-166803/

On the other hand, this kit still has the missiles and gun and that is all that I wanted from the set, I don't care about the head but there is also the cost issue given how poor quality it is.

[GoktimusPrime]

So is this like a KO of the CC garage kit?

[autobreadticon]

yeah disappointed with the head mold colour, need LCZ skillz to give it a metallic colour on the face and the eyes need to be highlighted !!

[kup]

So is this like a KO of the CC garage kit?

I can't say its KO because most of the supplied parts don't come with the CC kit and the head is hardly a straight copy but it is certainly a half a$$ed attempt at trying to profit on its popularity.

From TFW:

http://shadowstitch.com/images/temp/serious_UM.jpg

[iceburn]

guys...i think those whom have ordered SC Kit, there's the other magnus face...we can't possibly use that and see if it fits

[kup]

guys...i think those whom have ordered SC Kit, there's the other magnus face...we can't possibly use that and see if it fits

Sorry I don't understand, what do you mean?

[Golden Phoenix]

Head is a pass, it was a pass with the other kit for me.
Only things I wanted were the missiles and gun

[Adzma]

And I thought TakTom were having QC issues. http://64.20.36.214/lucasforums.com/images/smilies/dozey.gif

[lcz128]

wow - that's pretty disappointing. Really shocked by this :\

[Lint]

hahahaha why so serious indeed

[bruticus]

DAMN!!! I feel sorry for the people who all bought that.

Hey guys, im pretty new to this forum and have not gone through all the threads so not sure if it has been covered elsewhere, but i seriously don't know why people are fussing to get this pack in the first place.

Do people not know that you can just simply use the original G1 Ultra Magnus launchers and missiles and it fits in the Fans project CC armour perfectly?
The magnus gun that they are selling even looks like a straight cast of the original G1 magnus gun too.
The fans project original head is not that bad either so it beats me why people fork out >50USD for this when they can buy a complete TRU magnus encore or G1 original magnus weapon set for less??

What a rip-off.

[iceburn]

well, the end story is the prototype picture of the head didn't really came out as expected, esp with the smiley face. it's the seller's first time producing the figure.

Using G1 Ultra Magnus launchers, yes you can but that will make your G1 magnus incomplete right?

Unless you purchase the missile and launchers separately which will still cost more than A$36. Show me a Magnus (definitely there aren't an encore version!) or missile and launcher that can beat a price and i'll give you a thumbs up.

Again, you may not like it, others might feel otherwise.

[iceburn]

guys who've ordered. i'm sorry this happened.

i've gone to question the "producer". my initial limited 2 out of 50 sets might even have the same head that i've no idea it look that bad with the only pictures i have

http://www.sgcollect.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=60122&view=findpost&p=1206172

[bruticus]

well, the end story is the prototype picture of the head didn't really came out as expected, esp with the smiley face. it's the seller's first time producing the figure.

Using G1 Ultra Magnus launchers, yes you can but that will make your G1 magnus incomplete right?

Unless you purchase the missile and launchers separately which will still cost more than A$36. Show me a Magnus (definitely there aren't an encore version!) or missile and launcher that can beat a price and i'll give you a thumbs up.

Again, you may not like it, others might feel otherwise.
Hey Iceburn,
I have a spare junker UM with plastic tires from a lot i won, but it came complete with all accessories, so i dont mind using his launchers and missiles for my CC UM. My other G1 UM is complete. So i see your point and i guess not everybody has that luxury.

Did you buy a set for only 36AUD? well then that is a pretty good buy because the set that i just saw on ebay was sold for 75USD (not including p/h), so i was more directing my comments at that price range.

Sorry, i meant TRU hasbro reissue UM not 'encore'. You know that ones with the short smokestacks that not eveybody likes? Well, those ones are being sold for less due to the lower popularity and i just figured that it doesnt hurt to inform people of their options.

[STL]

Very very disappointing. I only wanted the headmold mainly as I already had a spare G1 ultra Magnus and missiles. The white gun's okay but hardly necessary. Very disappointed. At least there are missiles but they honestly should refund people partially for this

[iceburn]

curiosity: how much did you buy that junker UM for with all accessories?

[lcz128]

Very very disappointing. I only wanted the headmold mainly as I already had a spare G1 ultra Magnus and missiles. The white gun's okay but hardly necessary. Very disappointed. At least there are missiles but they honestly should refund people partially for this


Har har - having seen this I'm actually planning on filling the grooves around the face up. I even bought two - so why the heck not for me?
Seriously though, very disappointed with the quality of the mould.

[bruticus]

curiosity: how much did you buy that junker UM for with all accessories?
I got the junker UM from a Huge lot and when i divided up the final cost, it worked out that i paid about 30aud for him with the weapons (Total lot was purchased well under value). UM had severe chromewear on smokestacks. All tyres were plastic, broken trailer tabs and to top it off both autobot insignias were permanently glued on the arms.... Perhaps, i have undervalued the complete weapons set at the time???

Btw, i didnt mean any disrespect. I didnt realise that you and others on this forum have purchased this CC upgrade pack prior to my post.

Anyways, it sux to hear these sorts of things happening.

[iceburn]

nah it's ok...not offended and everyone have their opinions which are welcomed.
i wished i've owned a G1 missile and launchers for the CCKit. well, this will do for now.

[liegeprime]

Looking at the pic of CC kit side by side with the new head mold.... eeeeew, looks like it was melting of sumthing. Good thing I gave this a pass, Ill try my luck finding a spare Um launcher and missles instead of ending with Joker Magnus hehehehe:D:p

[iceburn]

anyone wanna start a Batman Crossover? here's a start

[liegeprime]

heheeh if you melt the half of his face then it becomes TwoFace Magnus hehehe:o:p

[GoktimusPrime]

Sorry, i meant TRU hasbro reissue UM not 'encore'. You know that ones with the short smokestacks that not eveybody likes? Well, those ones are being sold for less due to the lower popularity and i just figured that it doesnt hurt to inform people of their options.
Yeah but the missiles on the Hasbro reissue look like donkey-bum. (^O^)

Conceptually I like the new head - it would've looked nicer than the previous CC's head IMO... but sadly it obviously didn't turn out the way it was intended. (;-_-)

[iceburn]

someone just listed a new auction, let's watch:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/TRANSFORMERS-G1-ULTRA-MAGNUS-CUSTOM-HEAD-CITY-COMMANDER_W0QQitemZ260362139600QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ LH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item260362139600&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

[blackie]

i gota agree with STL here, i think we should contact the seller and ask for some form of partial refund, because the product provided is so unlike what was offered... JMO

[Golden Phoenix]

i gota agree with STL here, i think we should contact the seller and ask for some form of partial refund, because the product provided is so unlike what was offered... JMO

Doubt it. They could probably say the same thing as Hasbro

[iceburn]

yeah...i doubt there will be refunds. the hindsight now is that his reputation in creating customs might be the end

[Kyle]

Good news :)

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/219046-tcp-001a-custom-city-commander-custom-parts-sgcollect-11.html#post3310862

[Zippo]

Already sent a message to iceburn to organise the sale of the ones I had ordered.

[k.wong23]

WTF IS THISSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Looks like ultra magnus got beat down with a 2000 metre ugly stick

[lcz128]

WTF IS THISSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Looks like ultra magnus got beat down with a 2000 metre ugly stick

Nah - y'see - what happened was that he just couldn't deal with it right now - and it was just moments after "Open, damn you! Open!" *SMACK!*

:b

[iceburn]

Good news :)

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/219046-tcp-001a-custom-city-commander-custom-parts-sgcollect-11.html#post3310862


Already sent a message to iceburn to organise the sale of the ones I had ordered.

guys...i'll look through the sets when they arrive and get back on the seller.
please be patient too. thanks

[STL]

anyone wanna start a Batman Crossover? here's a start

Seriously, I'd love a Batman crossover toy if the head sculpt was as nasty as that. It's pretty creepy!

And good to here they're going to try and resolve the problem.

One thing I do ponder over with this is the twist and turns of mass custom produce.