BBTS Pre-Order: FansProject Superion Accessory Kit

I already placed my order. 44.99 takes a craptacular figure and turns him awesomtacular!!

I saw this upgrade set at TFcon, the pictures don't do it justice.

Preordered without a second thought. I love the Energon combiners

Sweet. just pre-ordered this. Anyone know when the combiners will be released or if they're coming stateside? Only see them listed on ebay as of now. Would prefer to purchase retail or BBTS, but don't want to miss an opportunity.

Universe wrote:Sweet. just pre-ordered this. Anyone know when the combiners will be released or if they're coming stateside?

Combiners will be available in Target and Zellers to coincide with the release of the Movie.

Does $45 sound steep to anyone else? I was expecting maybe $20, $30 tops. Also, Superion will probably retail between $30 and $35 when they're released as a box set stateside.

BBTS wrote:-The toy has been released as Galaxy Force (JP), Energon, Universe and is rumored to be released as part of the ROTF Series. If you don't have Superion yet, be sure to pick up the TF Movie II version so you can enjoy this great add-on kit.

May I gag at this inaccuracy? Superlink, Energon and Universe.

And I agree with Mkall on the single joint. Otherwise it looks quite good. Not that I'm getting it...

Wow...yeah that IS a bit more than I was expecting to have to pay for this...

I guess I'll still get it though...

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

BBTS wrote:-The toy has been released as Galaxy Force (JP), Energon, Universe and is rumored to be released as part of the ROTF Series. If you don't have Superion yet, be sure to pick up the TF Movie II version so you can enjoy this great add-on kit.

May I gag at this inaccuracy? Superlink, Energon and Universe.

And I agree with Mkall on the single joint. Otherwise it looks quite good. Not that I'm getting it...

I saw it...but I just report the news.

Besides, BBTS is entirely out of Superlink toys. They just don't get along with the line well.

and ordered.

It will be for the movie set if Zellers actually gets it, but if not my Energon Superion will be looking much better.

Done! Looks very cool.

I'm sorry Fansproject, but no. I'm not willing to spend that kind of money on a set of hands and feet with a couple extras.

I support what they do, but that's just too much. Of course, that could be the usual BBTS markup. If not, then things may be as I feared, their projects will get more and more expensive. I just hope I don't end up having to spend $100 to get the Protector set.

Was really looking foward to this, but that price is FN ridiculous. . . i'll have to let that one work on me

Really guys?

I know I take a devil may care attitude about spending a lot of times as a result of my philosophy on buying...

but this really doesn't seem an unfair price to me.

Counterpunch wrote:but this really doesn't seem an unfair price to me.

I completely agree.

Not only does the kit fix almost all the problems that Superion Maximus has, but the Individual jet modes also benefit from not having those ridiculous energon weapons/combiner bits plugged on.

If FansProject somehow included a piece to address the waist issue on the combined mode then all the flaws that Superion has will be fixed.

$40 really isn't that bad. Considering their origional Cliffjumper kit was $35, and that had way less pieces than this.

Counterpunch wrote:Really guys?

I know I take a devil may care attitude about spending a lot of times as a result of my philosophy on buying...

but this really doesn't seem an unfair price to me.

I think you and I have about the same attitude when it comes to spending my friend, price seems fair.

This kit is pretty cool and does finish off the Superion combiner very nicely! However, I just don't see it in the cards for me to go out and buy the TF2 set this summer along with this add-on; too much other stuff in the pipeline. But hey, I may cave-it's happened many time in the past.

Price is up there a bit but not terribly unexpected or surprising for a custom set that serves a dual purpose.

I hate FP for being so good at what they do as does my wallet!

PRE-ORDERED!!

Now I just have to wait to buy the set this summer. LOL!!

I don't think it's too expensive. Again, we always want this stuff to be cheaper, but that is really not denting my pocket like some of the other stuff that's out there.

Oh my.. This is just way too awesome. FP keeps surprising me. I didn't expect Superion!

After seeing these up close this past weekend I know that I have to add this to my collection.

do we know if that is the actual color of the pieces or are the pics still prototypes?

Prime Evil wrote:I don't think it's too expensive. Again, we always want this stuff to be cheaper, but that is really not denting my pocket like some of the other stuff that's out there.

true... it would be nice if these things were cheaper, but we're not talking about grain or fuel. we're talking about a luxury item... and like most luxury items, the retail price has nor relation to the cost of materials and labor.

in other words, our idea of what the price "should" be is equally arbitrary as the shelf price

Pre-ordered with only a quick glance at the price. To be honest I want it so much I would pay more.

I think the release of this item will end any 'who's the best combiner?' type threads, it's awesome! It makes the figure more imposing in a way that combiners generally aren't.

Counterpunch wrote:Really guys?

I know I take a devil may care attitude about spending a lot of times as a result of my philosophy on buying...

but this really doesn't seem an unfair price to me.

Well, I'd probably go for it, if it were say... $10 cheaper, but I've gotta draw the line somewhere, especially since I live in Canada where the exchange adds another 15-20% to the price tag.

IMO the Cliffjumper set was a bit too expensive for what it was, but since it was a very limited run I suppose it was warranted. I didn't get it anyway.

I like having these cool add-ons or exclusives and whatnot, but being that Superion isn't one of my priorities, the price alone convinces me I can pass on this. Much like I'm passing on the ROTF Leader Prime, because the one I have is good enough. I just can't afford to buy items I only sort of want.

Protector, on the other hand, I have to have even if it does end up being $100. I won't be happy about the price, but I'll buy it, because I love Hot Rod that much.

All that said, I may change my mind on this Superion set as more info comes to light, but for now it's definitely a pass.

What's great is they include real weapons for the robots. This is how they should have looked in the first place. The Only Universe version of Superion I remember are the dollar store single card releases; was there another one? Is the movie version supposed to have a G1 paint scheme? Here's one, will this set work with the club combiners? That would be nice.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Here's one, will this set work with the club combiners? That would be nice.

Since two of the club combiner figures are jets from this set, then you could theoretically use them as one arm and one leg... that said, though, you'd probably have a gimpy lopsided combiner, since this alters the proportions of the original figures to a small degree, and the pieces are designed specifically to work on the F-35s as arms and A-10s as legs (meaning you'd have nothing for the helicopter or tank).

Going to go preorder as soon as I finish typing this.

emeraldbeacon wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Here's one, will this set work with the club combiners? That would be nice.

Since two of the club combiner figures are jets from this set, then you could theoretically use them as one arm and one leg... that said, though, you'd probably have a gimpy lopsided combiner, since this alters the proportions of the original figures to a small degree, and the pieces are designed specifically to work on the F-35s as arms and A-10s as legs (meaning you'd have nothing for the helicopter or tank).

Going to go preorder as soon as I finish typing this.

Perhaps this add on is one of two and they'll make a set for Bruticus. Heck, maybe do a special one just for the club set.

pre-ordered without hesitation or leg twitching.

coolpop wrote:pre-ordered without hesitation or leg twitching.

same here.

That looks awesome!

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Heck, maybe do a special one just for the club set.

That would be cool, but something tells me if they are to do that it will end up being a convention special like the Powered Commander.

Are all the Energon gestalts being re-released? I'm still missing a few of the members.

txex97 wrote:Are all the Energon gestalts being re-released? I'm still missing a few of the members.

Just g1 inspired re decos of the Airialbots and Combaticons in team packs. The Constucticons are unlikely as they were already rereleased a couple years back.

Looks like it completely changes the configuration, which results in a much beefier look. A drastic improvement I would have to say. I agree that $45 is a bit much. Probably won't be able to buy it, but definetly would want to.

Editor wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Heck, maybe do a special one just for the club set.

That would be cool, but something tells me if they are to do that it will end up being a convention special like the Powered Commander.

I doubt it would happen... The arms and legs don't appear to specifically attach to their respective limbs, in terms of the Aerialbots. The bottoms of the feet appear to become boosters for the large jet, while the sides of them become the 'radar disc' for the A-10 molds. Still can't tell where the fists go... I'm guessing inside one of the other parts.

For a mix-n-match set designed for the Club Combiner, you'd need to find places to PUT all of the excess stuff.

On a separate note, I'm hoping the final color scheme on these will be white, like the original G1 combiner...

emeraldbeacon wrote:

Editor wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Heck, maybe do a special one just for the club set.

That would be cool, but something tells me if they are to do that it will end up being a convention special like the Powered Commander.

I doubt it would happen... The arms and legs don't appear to specifically attach to their respective limbs, in terms of the Aerialbots. The bottoms of the feet appear to become boosters for the large jet, while the sides of them become the 'radar disc' for the A-10 molds. Still can't tell where the fists go... I'm guessing inside one of the other parts.

For a mix-n-match set designed for the Club Combiner, you'd need to find places to PUT all of the excess stuff.

well.... That is true enough, and it is most likely that reason we havn't heard FP doing a Combaticon one as it would be harder for them to figure out uses with those pieces.

However if they were to do a set for them, then it is conceivable that they could (for the club combiner) just do a set in a different color scheme that would work for the combiner without worring about the altmodes.

RodimusConvoy13 wrote:do we know if that is the actual color of the pieces or are the pics still prototypes?

I think those are final colors. What I saw last weekend was just plain grey resin.

As for the cost, I think it justifies how much time, effort and actual funds go into something like this. Remember, it's a group of 6-7 guys doing this on the side, with their spare time. You can bet your bottom dollars that if something like this were made in the states or even Canada it would be almost $100.00 for sure.

What really sells me is the quality. Unlike Battle Roller this set if very sturdy and made to please. I'll be buying this and a side of gravy.

Editor wrote:

txex97 wrote:Are all the Energon gestalts being re-released? I'm still missing a few of the members.

Just g1 inspired re decos of the Airialbots and Combaticons in team packs. The Constucticons are unlikely as they were already rereleased a couple years back.

That's good & bad. Good in that I don't have 2 of the Combaticons. Bad in that I still won't have 1 of the Constructicons. Damn.

This is sexy. I'll be picking this up, as well as a Universe Superion.

Oh look, it's another pricey 'upgrade set' comprised of the hard & honest work of fans resulting in little plastic accessory shtuff that should already have been produced and included with the original toys ala Hasbro/Takara. I love & hate these set things. Love'um because they're great just about every time, but hate'um because its always the tiniest of details I see no reason the manufacturer can't tack on as well, and yes I fully mean without some jacked up logic of a price increase. They have to know by now they're missing out. The fact there's so many fans out there that want this fund-scarring stuff (some of which can actually afford it, thus the market niche) surely has to show them they're dropping balls left & right. Balls all over the place.

just preordered him a few days ago, i hope Superion is in the ROTF line, i really dont want to hunt for a energon/cybertron figure

OmegaConvoy117 wrote:just preordered him a few days ago, i hope Superion is in the ROTF line, i really dont want to hunt for a energon/cybertron figure

Zellers and/or Target exclusive