http://www.seibertron.com/transforme...y-scene/24094/
FP is back.
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Just saw this too, man I'm curious to see the rest of this as it's a gimmick I'm rather intrigued to see how a 3rd party would properly tackle; although I'm not expecting it to have the full locking mechanics behind it. ;):cool:
It's a box!
Show me more FP, if you want me to be excited.
THIS LOOKS..... boring
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Originally Posted by theheretic
I don't think this will be anything to do with Transformers and it's an original creation.Quote:
Originally Posted by theheretic
I see this as Hasbro's lawyers finally found the fansproject "shop" in Vancouver :)Quote:
Originally Posted by kup
Well done to FP, I hope their own custom line takes off because I am a big fan of their toys.
Yeah I hope it does well. They had this kicking around for over a year ago. It's been several months since we saw a grey prototype.Quote:
Originally Posted by UltraMagnus
i have no idea what i'm looking at! it hurts my brain.
like many other speculators, i tend to think that maketoys is fansproject which will continue to build TF related toys while the fansproject will build entirely fictional universal characters.
although it seems FP use their FB page more often than their own page (which pisses me off as i refuse to use FB), the best slide show of images (this new "heartmaster" in particular) can be found at www.fansprojectcore.com, their official fan page.
Hmmmm, what is it? :D:D:D
Likewise:p, it seems alot of them are using FB now.Quote:
Originally Posted by MindsetOverhaul
looking forward to see more news on this
Just bumping up this thread. :cool:
With pre-orders already up on their website (via http://www.fansprojectcore.com/produ...bot-steel-core), and the cost of international shipping quoted at an insane almost as much as the figure (figure members pricing @$69.99 USD, international shipping for up to 3 figs @$49.99), does anybody plan on any group/bulk purchases?
Mirrored from their website:
http://www.fansprojectcore.com/sites...obotmode-a.jpg
http://www.fansprojectcore.com/sites...etmaster-a.png
http://www.fansprojectcore.com/sites.../carmode-a.png
PM replied :D
Any Sydney people doing an order for this? I'd love to get my hands on this fella.
Just noticed in that pic he seems to have a yawning gap behind his groin-hip area, He seems to have no bottom:eek: He also seems to have a pirates dream without his partner attached (A sunken chest). The figure doesn't seem Aesthetically pleasing almost to the point of looking a little odd because of the imbalance in areas.
He doesn't have a bottom, and from the back he does look a little like a beetle. There's also a gaping hole in his chest to allow light to pipe through...Quote:
Originally Posted by 1orion2many
http://www.fansprojectcore.com/sites...obotmode-b.png
Still getting it - it's FP :p
Also pictured above, Steel Core trying to launch Tekkaman Blade's Voltekka attack.
Whilst it has it's flaws, I really like the direction FP are taking thus I want to support them. Steelcore, while not being the best FP have done, will still be good and no doubt their releases will improve with time.Quote:
Originally Posted by SuspectimusPrime
Maybe a spring loaded chest that moves forward when the partner was removed might have helped with one item I mentioned, I don't consider it a bad figure but between the retail price that is being asked and what they have previously released I expected better.
I'd like to get in on one too if a 3rd person can be found? :oQuote:
Originally Posted by 1AZRAEL1
Cant wait. Steelcore is almost the same height as Protector.
Steelcore photos TFW2005
So cool that these are starting to ship already. and from the comic it looks like there may be a trailer!!!
That's right, lads! Christmas is coming early this year!!! :D:pQuote:
Originally Posted by Trent
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transf...ml#post8048886
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attach...g-dsc_0004.jpg
Awww! - God damn that thing looks bloody awesome!, will have to wait for the 2nd batch but man - That is a really cool looking Transforming Robot toy and his Gimmick instantly wins me! :eek::DQuote:
Originally Posted by SuspectimusPrime
Does that mean you missed out on pre-ordering too Hursticon? I'm hurting that I took too long and now FPC says 'sold out'. *headdesk*Quote:
Originally Posted by Hursticon
Do we know if they'll be doing a second release, or if you can buy Steelcore through BBTS/wherever?
I hope FP do a Optimus Paint job and retooled head. Could be a Cybertronian Ginrai :)
Yep, you'd be right there dude - I did indeed miss out on FP's initial Pre-Order :(; In answer to your question though, I do remember hearing somewhere that there will be a 2nd wave/release of these figures to the usual Online stores like BBTS, RobotKingdom & TFsource. ;):)Quote:
Originally Posted by Jinto
And the townspeople did rejoice :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Hursticon
Hopefully when it's released on online stores, the prices won't be anywhere near this scalper's prices...Quote:
Originally Posted by Hursticon
Whilst scalpers suck, that is only $40aud above the retail total including shipping.Quote:
Originally Posted by SuspectimusPrime
I suppose I was expecting to see like $300 or something like that.
Well the auction's still got 36 hours, and it's already $150 before postage.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trent
The height of Warbot Defender's scalps was at about $200 and that was long after it was sold out on all online sites. I paid $170 for it incl. postage, only a couple of months before the reissues came out. :( FP's more evolved in their understanding of market demands, so I'm sure they'll be producing to meet it.
Here you go guys, an awesome video review by Internet Personality Vangelus: Man I can't wait for a 2nd Run of this figure! :eek::D
Tell me about it! Fingers crossed that they do another run in blue before changing the colour pallette. He just looks so good! Steelcore makes me think of an Ultra Magnus version of Orion Pax. Instead of an archivist he would have been a Cybertronian police officer. :p
I have a Warbot Defender I'm picking up in 2 weeks, too. :)
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Originally Posted by Hursticon
You'll love Warbot Defender man, he's excellent for what equates to the 1st full 3rd party Transforming Robot Toy - Apparently FP are selling a small amount of cancelled orders at TFCon (Happening now) and what doesn't sell will move to their website, prior to the next wider release hitting! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Jinto
Just revisited this auction and guess what Trent, you were right! Final ending bid before postage is $307! :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Trent
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Originally Posted by SuspectimusPrime
Not that I have anything against the people that are hoping for a re-release of this, I would like to think that I get something a little extra for jumping on the preorder bandwagon for this other than an inflated shipping cost.
They stated on their website that this would be limited to only 800 units, and while this was in all likelyhood because they only made 800 in case it flopped and didn't sell, that's the only thing that made me bite, the fact that I might miss out.
But meh, like I said, I don't want anyone to miss out who wants it.
Picked up my SteelCore from the post office today. I was order number 352 and is was posted on the 17th, arrived on the 27th but I didn't get to pick it up until today. While it hasn't been that long since release, I think that FPC have handled the delivery situation poorly. The lack of communication is quite disappointing and the post they placed on their website while I believe was an attempt to explain the situation with a bit of light humour, all it succeeded in doing was give the impression that good customer service is not at the top of their priority list.
But on to my opinion, annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd, I have to agree with the general consensus and say this is an excellently designed and executed figure! He looks great and has so much posability it makes some modern HasTak TFs seem like G1 toys. He is really solid and transforms simply (compared to Defender) but well. Steel, (the little fella) is pretty cool and while less articulated then Sidearm, is still an impressive little figure.
The one issue I have, and this is a minor gripe more than anything else, is that the gun fits awfully snugly into his hand. A lot of massaging needs to be done to get it out.
And I am confident that their is going to be some sort of trailer. You can clearly see the hitch on the back of the alt mode, it is actually part of the gun, similar to RTS Prime, and as you are probably aware the trailer is in the comic. So can't wait for that! :)
Overall though well worth the money and the wait. So for those of you still waiting, it shouldn't be long now!!
Bring on Assaulter and the Not-Stunticons!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D
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The most impressive aspect I found about this fig over FP's last releases (FP Insecticons) was the ball joints on the figure. Very tough plastic with an interesting sandy texture to it. Perhaps to increase friction and prolong its play-life? A nice touch :)
Steel is one tough nugget. I definitely was using more force than normal for moving his legs joints. Probably about the same force needed to take apart two pieces of Lego?Quote:
Originally Posted by Trent
I had the same thing with my fig. I think its standard because if you look into the hollow of the fist in the light, the hole is not a perfect cylinder on both fists - it inclines inwards towards the top of the fist. I guess they wanted to make sure the weapon was a good fit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trent
The comic was quite a tease, and considering that Steelcore is quite a lanky fellow, perhaps the trailer can do a City Commander/God Bomber parts-form transformation??? :o Do it FP! Send our imaginations to shame! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Trent
Another lucky recipient I see and with stunning photos too! :eek: - To echo what I posted on Kal_El's Review, very bloody jealous and can't wait for the 2nd run! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Trent
Thanks Dave, check out my review guys: STEELCORE!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hursticon
An interesting update from FPC regarding the future direction of their operations. No further talk of international shipping, but I like the sound of more exclusives :p