I plan to paint mine. It doesn't need that much paint to get the 'Whirl' look happening.
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I plan to paint mine. It doesn't need that much paint to get the 'Whirl' look happening.
Vortex is gray mostly with purple and bluegreen highlights here and there, kinda like his g1 color scheme.Quote:
Originally Posted by crankcase76
HmmmI forgot to post the stuff ive been getting lately here :p so here it is
FP Warbot assaulter and FP Function X-1
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The plane mode is sweet as, but really heavy.
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Imitating Prime on Fortress :p:D
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The Carrier mode is really heavy... as Giant found out...
Nice Pics Liege!
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Originally Posted by crankcase76
Now I get the complaints about this guy. Originally the skis seemed to stay on fairly secure but with some effort. However after a couple of tries, the skis now refuse to stay on and I had to become a bit more creative.
Still a nice kit that does indeed convert the toy into Whirl despite the flaws but you have to forgive the base mold colors (and flaws) and the new flaws that come with the kit such as the skis. The price tag is also something to consider as it is a rather simplistic kit. There is also the lack of accurate character color inherited from the base mold. I plan to paint mine at some stage.
If you can forgive those things, then it works fine.
That was a terrible episode :p But I wanted to re-enact it when I get my Assaulter too :p Nice pics!Quote:
Originally Posted by liegeprime
these badboys arrived today! addition to my generations wreckers :)
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Seeing some awesome pics in this thread, especially loving the ones of Assaulter and the different combiners.
Consider my appetite for 3rd party figures officially moistened.
Now the only question is what to get first, lol.
Quick question, for the figures that the only choice is ebay, what are some things to look out for in regards for potential knock offs?
Like I heard Fansproject Insects were KO'd, so would this be one of them- http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/261175755241
Sorry if there is another place I should ask...
I would suggest get assaulter and the Demolition crew, while they're newly available and still cheap - BBTS has them in stock. The older figures would be harder to find and since it's not anymore in production would be more pricy anywhere you look for em. Another site you could look for is www.chimungmung.com which sells originals and KO and 3rd party stuff so at least you could be aware if its a 3rd party that's been KOed since they list it as it is, a KO or an original
I don't believe that link contains a KO. The KO Fansproject Insecticons were apparently of a pretty high grade. The only way to tell the not-Insecticons apart were the paint aps on the head and also if you look at the packaging box, the real McCoy has a tiny "R" in a small box located on the bottom right hand side of the front whereas the KO has a blank box. I got my not-Insecticons off RK and it looks like they've still got one of them stocked, and going for cheaper than the eBay link. And there's always our friendly member's sales thread, looks like gamblor916 has both sets for sale!Quote:
Originally Posted by DarkHyren
A few other moulds known to have been KO'ed:
* Fansproject City Commander + colour variants
* Fansproject Protector + colour variants
* Maketoys Battle Tanker, original colour and in SG colour variants
There was also some talk of a KO Maketoys Green Giant, but it seemed to have fizzled.
I'll agree with liege, and also add that the newer stuff are harder to KO. KO's in the past has usually popped up on the market several weeks/months after initial release. However it's been a while since I've heard of any KO's from the major players (Fansproject, Maketoys, Mastermind Creations, etc).Quote:
Originally Posted by liegeprime
I've been looking at these two, What was the damage and are they any good:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Deceptic_Optic
I have not seen any reviews of the not topspin and twintwist but have heard that for the price, they are pretty good. Plastic quality is similar to the MMC Screamer but the plastic is thicker and feels better in-hand. Listen to TFW 2005 and Radio Free Cybertron latest podcasts. Both have someone who purchased and were pretty pleased. I have been thinking of dropping the cash down myself.
They seem to have great articulation while staying true to the G1 looks. For 3rd party, they are very reasonable in price compared to what is currently available. About the same size as a current deluxe figure. Good luck if you get it. Would love to hear your thoughts on them :)
Sorry, price is about the $65-69 mark, plus shippingQuote:
Originally Posted by Ozboticon
JELLY!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by VERT
worth it though :DQuote:
Originally Posted by The_Black_Sheep
code is cool, divebowmb looks good too! THAT HAND!Quote:
Originally Posted by VERT
Big thanks to liegeprime and SuspectimusPrime, lots of great info!
chimungmung seems pretty good even if it's just for tips on what has been knocked off, while that RK link is super helpful since gamblor seems to have already sold Backfiery.
I'm planning on making a RK order soon and for some reason Backfiery wasn't even under the FP category so I didn't see it!And that plus Deceptic_Optics awesome pics pretty much has me sold on the Demo Crew, I was considering them assuming scout size but if they are deluxe sized it's even better.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ozboticon
Sweet pics Optic:D, this first one has topspin with some battle damage to his face. Is there a changeable face with it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Deceptic_Optic
The Jumpstarters. The biggest G1 shelfwarmers on ebay... to brand-new, absolutely kick-ass figures. Who'd a thunk it? http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...Random/LOL.gif Not me. Not in a million years... http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...Random/LOL.gif
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picked up from the postie today my FP Alternators upgrade kit for optimus prime.:)
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very happy with this as the kit fits in nicely to the chest area to hold the Matrix and the fuel can/gun, is a good idea as it gives Optimus a bigger weapon.
Very cool. I didn't even know that upgrade kit existed. :o
I really like those Wreckers, can't wait to get mine off BBTS. Gotta wait for a few things to come in yet though.
Yer, it's only new I think. I had it on preorder through TF source.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trent
That kit was already out years ago. I think 2-3 years old already but it never really got that much attention due to the end of Alternator and becoming Alternity line ( smaller) plus with the rise of newer 3rd party stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by crankcase76
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These guys snuck into the box with the rest of today's delivery...
MIne arrived as well via BBTS delivery ;D
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My feather art bumblebee came .... It a nice figure and it scale well with new Mp and alternity :) , But very fragile his mirror broke of while i was transforming him :mad: But easily fix ,Good old superglue :D
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the heroic duo custom kit any good ? can u do a before and after shoot....
the packaging look great but :)
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Originally Posted by lancalot
Actually yes, makes him look pretty close to his MP mould. Will get some pics up soon .:)
My not Topspin and Twintwist arrived yesterday. For two deluxe size bots its a great price :-)
Got these sometime last week when I shipped my POL from BBTS.
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Pretty awesome sets.
The Magnus set shown in pic2 is with g2 combat hero optimus prime. Surprised it worked together quite well.
You've got some exquisite tastes :) Have you got a shot of the Magnus tanker with SG Magnus?Quote:
Originally Posted by uteiki
The Shattered glass one looks damn good.Quote:
Originally Posted by uteiki
totally agree ...look good!Quote:
Originally Posted by kup
got those pics done, will post them in the comparison section.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by lancalot
WST dinobot set came today !! they so cute!!! :)
and the best thing they fit under the monitor!! all of them~~ :D
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That LCARS display is cool.Quote:
Originally Posted by lancalot
Hardhead arrived :D
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Thanks ..G19 display...it fully animated ....the globe spins and it tell me all essential computer data .. temp and cpu usage ,ram etc...and even tell the weather :)Quote:
Originally Posted by kup
Where did you get these :O ?Quote:
Originally Posted by lancalot