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You know, I think I really like this. The whole idea of the classics line was to produce toys that were a homage to G1 but with 21st century articulation. Judging by some of those poses Superion looks to have some really kick-ass articulation with the add-ons. I don't feel the add-ons are too much of a sell out from perfect transformation since all they're really replacing is the crappy energon bits and even the G1 combiners had attachable foot plates and fists [hell, devastator even had attachable forearms].
I can think of no cooler TF than one that is made from combining 5 individual poseable, articulated toys into 1 really big poseable articulated toy!
Ok just tried putting superion together last night and failed miserably.
Those little antenna heads I just took off cause damn they were so LOOSE.
I could not for my life attach the legs because everytime you try and push it together, the leg ends up retracting the connecting piece. BLOODY FRUSTRATING so I gave up and left him. Also could not figure out after folding in the chest area, you are suppose to 'unfold' it again.....maybe I just suck at transforming?
Don't worry Kwong, I found the exact same things, hence why he went back into his box
I like Bruticus much better
The Energon bits suck and they are unstable even when transformed properly.
K.wong, to attach the legs don't hold the outer leg cover, that will only slide. Hold the joint at the hip which is the same plastic piece as the connectors bellow and apply preassure there.
I have since changed the gestalt configuration to something more custom and made the energon bits look like hands (barely). They still suck though and whoeve thought that was a good idea should be whipped. They could have easily have come up with a better gestalt configuration without impacting the inidvidual toy design or budget expenses.
When I first opened it and begun to play with the individual parts, I thought 'Hey this isn't so bad' the two molds making Slingshot (yes, Slingshot!), Air Raid, Fireflight and Skydive are actually pretty good even if they screwed up the colors on Fireflight and Skydive. However when I combined them based on the official configuration, Boy, that is one crappy and dissapointing gestalt.
The colors of Skydive and Fireflight also bothered me so I pulled them both apart and reassembled them so that there is more red parts with Fireflight and more gray and dark colors with Skydive - Far from Perfect but at least they resemble the G1 characters they are meant to be representing much more than the 'out of the box' colors.
I also did a similar thing with the Classics Constructicons as it was crappy to see two Green Constructicons and then two Black ones. I mixed parts up so that all three have Green as their dominant color in Robot mode and Green as a cenral color in Alt mode.
I'd like to see pics of that kup if you have any :)Quote:
Originally Posted by kup
I did all parts reconfiguring late last night and I am at work at the moment. I won't get back till late so I may have pics tomorrow afternoon if I have time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thanatos
Configured my Superion to the one featured in the pictures. Looks much better than the official one, but like k.wong the legs took me ages! Got it in the end though. Looking forward to when he has proper hands and feet. :D
Here are some pics:Quote:
Originally Posted by Thanatos
http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=3815
I know the feeling...:mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by k.wong23
Even though, i eventually did combine the Universe Superion "This" is the exact reason why, i am glad that i didn't eventually get around to opening my Energon Aerialbot's lot.:D
hehe i am glad others share my pain!
I configured it from one of the modes in the acquisitions thread where he has hands, looks pretty sweet but will do until this custom set surfaces!
Thanks for the tips guys :)
Kyle, Have you heard any further info about the accessory kit? I'm itching to know when a release date is planned. Has anyone got any info?
Thanks in advance if anyone can shed some light.
Don't worry. These might come sooner than you think... :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Eazy D
Do you know if there are any future plans for similar upgrades for the other gestalts?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kyle
this looks great, you can put me down for one (depending on price of course) please.
I may be interested in getting one...
"if not 2 for the Energon Superion i haven't opened yet but, still may do"
Not sure yet whether i will able to get them yet?:confused:
Kyle,
Do you know if this upgrade is just for Superion or can it also fit the other Energon Maximus Gestalts like Bruticus?
I am asking to know if I should order more than one set.
Thanks
New colored pics:
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-...eorder-167452/
Personally I would have preferred white/cream feet and hands as the dark colors really hurt the overall impact of the upgrades which stood out really well in the prototype pics..I am a little disappointed in that one :(
The alt mode integration is fantastic! I remember some TFWers talking sh*t about the first images released because they assumed there would be no place for the parts in alt mode. Sounds like a cup of claim chowder.
When it comes to how the accessories, integrate - Yeah that is pure brilliance as its almost seamless, particularly when it comes to the radar dish.
If BBTS is a guide, the $45 US price tag is waaaay too much as awesome as this add-on is. I'll keep mine the way it is unfortunately. :(
Hrm, I hope the final version looks good with SL Superion as I am planning on getting the set, but do not want to get the Universe set.
I hope those are just prototype colours because they look awful.
Yeah, I am hoping that too. The black is really 'Un-Superion' and really understates the brilliance of this upgrade.Quote:
Originally Posted by Adzma
Kyle, do you know if those colors are final?
+ 1 to the above qns.... pls make us have faith
yes,
I also would of preferred the Black to be White ( like the Hand & Feet Accesories of the G1 Superion) "even a light Grey would". But, it still makes the Energon/Universe Superion look a lot better than with out it.
The thing that will probably be stopping me getting at least one is the price
current currency coversion on google is:
44.99 U.S. dollars = 61.5879535 Australian dollars so $62.00 each not including shipping
if i really wanted it, i suppose (or able to get one, as i read there apparently going to be limited)....
I could try and find 1 or more items, that i would like to get that is on clearance, to buy with it. :D:)
I personally wouldn't mind gray forearms and creamy white fists (Like G1 Superion). For the feet a better color for the base would also be creamy white. The 'disc' halves and the blue and yellows can remain the same.
Color confirmation would be nice as this kit is much more expensive than I imagined and the colors as presented are a bit of a deterrent as I may need to repaint mine.
Was going to say it could be custom paint, but thought otherwise as the price probably dosn't make it worth it.Quote:
Originally Posted by kup
"That and i couldn't speak for myself...:D"
I will still go for it to support fan projects though. They have done a lot of good for the fandom even if I disagree with the colors of this set.
Since, I am mostly focusing on the movie line this year .....
I hope, i'll be able to get at least one set "if not two" myself. ;)
Last I talked to them, the colours weren't final as far as I was told. Fingers crossed they won't keep the current colours. :p
Thanks Kyle :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Kyle
Fingers will be crossed until they loose circulation and drop off!
http://www.truthdig.com/images/earto...rs_crossed.GIF
Hi, sorry I just read through the threat but can't seem to find information about whether this add-on kit only works for Superion and not other gestalts? Thank you.
PM sentQuote:
Originally Posted by Sam
New pics of the upgrade kit:
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-...on-kit-167907/
No color correction? :confused: :(
Kyle, are those colors final? If they are that's a bit of a downer..
Kyle count me in on that one
I'm trying to work what that 'radar dish' becomes.
feets?!?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sleeve
Feet seem to be on Silverbolt.
i think it's combined...Quote:
Originally Posted by Sleeve