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That looks fantastic! I had given up on this figure as 'vaporware'.
Since they have the complete prototype and it looks final, we now know that this project is real and we'll eventually see a release!
I can't wait! This year is becoming a bit 3rd party dominant for me unless Hasbro picks up their game with the incoming Generations.
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Lovin the presser!
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The use of the "not-autobot" logo could be the straw that breaks the camels back for igear and Hastak.
They could have gotten away with producing this, but using the logo demonstrates the product is part of the Hasbro Autobot line (rather than just a transforming robot). This is a true breach of trademark and copyright. Warpath design cues, autobot symbols, using a IDW licenced product. What an intellectual property lawyer's field day.
Secondly, FYI (cause I am unsure the US gets it), their updates are done via Facebook. Facebook isn't available in China, but its available in Hong Kong. Igear are based in HK, with factories in China. The reason why Hasbro havent gone after them is because the items are shipped from China.
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Looking pretty sweet, I'd say it is still a while away as outiside of Igears Mini Warriors everything has been delayed. Still I really dig the sculpt. Whoever has done the sculpting for this, the vanbots and the Kup head rocks in my book.
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I agree, as good as this figure is it crosses the line when it really shouldn't have to as all they had to do was omit the Autobot logo. It was actually rather cocky of them to include it, almost daring Hasbro to do something. The sculpted Autobot logo may not make it a 'KO' but it does literally mark it as Intellectual Property theft without the benefit of regular 3rd party ambiguity.Originally Posted by UltraMagnus
Anyways, I will still buy the figure as this is a character that Hasbro would likely never do and if they ever did, it would not likely be anywhere near as good. Plus if Hasbro doesn't care to police their own IP, why should I care?
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Yeah, not cool indeed. I love the idea of third party manufacters doing an homage to characters like this, especially when they do innovative designs like notinsects. If a fan wants to stick an autobot or con logo on it, that's his or her right. But coming with it already on, not good. And its so unneccessary anyway - it would have been an awesome product in its own right without the logo.
On the lookout for MISB Headmaster Highbrow, Takara or Hasbro. I'm sure I could make you a sweet deal!
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Upon close inspection, the logo seems to be a stylized hybrid version of the Autobot and Wrecker symbols:
Still, a little too close for comfort and an unnecessary risk.
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It's a shame that iGear is mostly known for making (or at least being the manufacturing and distribution middleman) for knock off Masterpiece toys, because they (or their clients) can do very good work. Whomever is doing the IDW Wreckers specific stuff seem to be fans, seeing as the Wreckers logo is kind of obscure.
And yeah, I wouldn't expect Hasbro to do a figure of this character. Unless it's another surprise for Walky at this year's BotCon (in the past few years Hasbro has called out Walky specifically in the panels, just before they showed off Universe Hot Shot and Generations Darkmount/Straxus.)
Where does one order iGear toys, anyway?
http://www.tfwiki.net, the Transformers Wiki - Serious intellectual discussion about transforming space robots.
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typically shop.igeartoys.com - its in the bottom right corner of every photo.
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hmm i reckon this wil lcost like 90bucks because their rathcet and ironhide are quite small and their like $110
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