BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster
Tuesday, April 28th, 2015 8:50PM CDT
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The Botcon folks revealed the fifth and final figure of their 2015 Box Set "Cybertron's Most Wanted" recently, and today they dropped the official pics of him. Say hello to "The Bounty Hunter" Decepticon Oilmaster! Not only does this revive the long deceased "Pretender" concept, but he's taking it one step further being a "Double Pretender". The original Shell for this Double Pretender Gorilla was first seen at BotCon 1996, and a company called Boss Fight Studio has made the dream a reality by creating the Botcon Shell to house Generations Swerve/Flanker repaint. But if you're done with history and ready for pictures, keep scrolling and stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all your Transformers News!
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Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680329)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 28th, 2015 @ 9:09pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 28th, 2015 @ 9:09pm CDT
He honestly does look really good. I dig this guy a lot. Can't emphasize enough that I will buy him from someone who does not want him. 
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680339)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on April 28th, 2015 @ 9:46pm CDT
I'm working on kit bashing together a Tigertrack and Diaclone Red Sunstreaker from my Universe 2.0 Sideswipe and Sunstreaker. I upgraded those two a while back to their Henkei versions on my "Classics" shelves and thought I should do something interesting with the leftover Universe versions I had on hand.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on April 28th, 2015 @ 9:46pm CDT
SW's SilverHammer wrote:Hey I want a Neo-Classics Exhaust, Roadrage (SG tracks doesn't count), Overcharge, Deep Cover or Tigertrack. Granted, I never cared about Blue Bluestreak, that one seemed a little vanilla to me.
I'm working on kit bashing together a Tigertrack and Diaclone Red Sunstreaker from my Universe 2.0 Sideswipe and Sunstreaker. I upgraded those two a while back to their Henkei versions on my "Classics" shelves and thought I should do something interesting with the leftover Universe versions I had on hand.
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680352)
Posted by RiddlerJ on April 28th, 2015 @ 10:18pm CDT
Posted by RiddlerJ on April 28th, 2015 @ 10:18pm CDT
Of course, they could also combine the two. Make Shattered Glass characters whose color schemes are the Diaclone color schemes. The blue Bluestreak, the red Hoist, the white Sunstreaker...
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680361)
Posted by Flashwave on April 28th, 2015 @ 10:31pm CDT
The Red Tracks that E-Hobby re-released...
Posted by Flashwave on April 28th, 2015 @ 10:31pm CDT
RiddlerJ wrote:Of course, they could also combine the two. Make Shattered Glass characters whose color schemes are the Diaclone color schemes. The blue Bluestreak, the red Hoist, the white Sunstreaker...
The Red Tracks that E-Hobby re-released...
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680363)
Posted by Breakdown318 on April 28th, 2015 @ 10:34pm CDT
Posted by Breakdown318 on April 28th, 2015 @ 10:34pm CDT
Oilmaster looks terrible. The inner bot looks good, but that shell...ugh.
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680379)
Posted by YoungPrime on April 28th, 2015 @ 11:22pm CDT
Posted by YoungPrime on April 28th, 2015 @ 11:22pm CDT
............................That thing looks goofy as h3ll.
Just saying.
Just saying.
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680380)
Posted by joevill on April 28th, 2015 @ 11:29pm CDT
Posted by joevill on April 28th, 2015 @ 11:29pm CDT
ooooooooooooooommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmgggggggggggg
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680387)
Posted by RhA on April 29th, 2015 @ 1:07am CDT
Posted by RhA on April 29th, 2015 @ 1:07am CDT
It's so pretty.
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680391)
Posted by g2jazz on April 29th, 2015 @ 3:01am CDT
Posted by g2jazz on April 29th, 2015 @ 3:01am CDT
i really like the design and idea of having pretender again. the only issue i had with the old ones is tha they were bricks.
While Oilmaster`s shell does not have articulation like standard figures these days, i do notice his head turns in the pictures. So we get atleast a upgrade in articulation
While Oilmaster`s shell does not have articulation like standard figures these days, i do notice his head turns in the pictures. So we get atleast a upgrade in articulation
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680397)
Posted by Deathsanras on April 29th, 2015 @ 4:14am CDT
Posted by Deathsanras on April 29th, 2015 @ 4:14am CDT
Which one is "Oilmaster"? The Swerve repaint, the Flanker repaint or both (in a Duocon/Omega Supreme kind of way)?
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680403)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on April 29th, 2015 @ 5:49am CDT
Both, as I understand it.
Posted by NuclearConvoy on April 29th, 2015 @ 5:49am CDT
Deathsanras wrote:Which one is "Oilmaster"? The Swerve repaint, the Flanker repaint or both (in a Duocon/Omega Supreme kind of way)?
Both, as I understand it.
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680404)
Posted by Rated X on April 29th, 2015 @ 5:51am CDT
Posted by Rated X on April 29th, 2015 @ 5:51am CDT
What I wanna know is who chose the name "Oilmaster" for a freakin ape ? It should have been "Knuckles" or "Stinkbreath" or "Smashface"....
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680406)
Posted by Trikeboy on April 29th, 2015 @ 6:14am CDT
Posted by Trikeboy on April 29th, 2015 @ 6:14am CDT
So, is anyone attending and not wanting Battletrap? We could come to some arrangement.
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680415)
Posted by RiddlerJ on April 29th, 2015 @ 7:08am CDT
That's what I was thinking. Or the SG Thundercracker that was also his action master colors. Or SG Wheeljack that was also Slicer.
Posted by RiddlerJ on April 29th, 2015 @ 7:08am CDT
Flashwave wrote:RiddlerJ wrote:Of course, they could also combine the two. Make Shattered Glass characters whose color schemes are the Diaclone color schemes. The blue Bluestreak, the red Hoist, the white Sunstreaker...
The Red Tracks that E-Hobby re-released...
That's what I was thinking. Or the SG Thundercracker that was also his action master colors. Or SG Wheeljack that was also Slicer.
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680417)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 29th, 2015 @ 7:21am CDT
As I said before, his debut in Badlands gave him the name "Oilmaster", after a Japanese blogger by the name of "Abura Choujin", which roughly translates to Oil Master. I should note he's a noted gorilla enthusiast, so he joins our Monzo in the Hall of Shout-Outs
To all three: the Shell, and the Swerve and Flanker redecos. Again, his conscience is split between the three bodies according to the bio.
I'm surprised nobody is commenting on his weapons, as they're redecoed from two Construct-Bot weapons: Optimus Prime's short sword, and Megatron's rifle.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 29th, 2015 @ 7:21am CDT
Rated X wrote:What I wanna know is who chose the name "Oilmaster" for a freakin ape ? It should have been "Knuckles" or "Stinkbreath" or "Smashface"....
As I said before, his debut in Badlands gave him the name "Oilmaster", after a Japanese blogger by the name of "Abura Choujin", which roughly translates to Oil Master. I should note he's a noted gorilla enthusiast, so he joins our Monzo in the Hall of Shout-Outs
NuclearConvoy wrote:Deathsanras wrote:Which one is "Oilmaster"? The Swerve repaint, the Flanker repaint or both (in a Duocon/Omega Supreme kind of way)?
Both, as I understand it.
To all three: the Shell, and the Swerve and Flanker redecos. Again, his conscience is split between the three bodies according to the bio.
I'm surprised nobody is commenting on his weapons, as they're redecoed from two Construct-Bot weapons: Optimus Prime's short sword, and Megatron's rifle.
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680419)
Posted by Sammythekat on April 29th, 2015 @ 7:32am CDT
Posted by Sammythekat on April 29th, 2015 @ 7:32am CDT
Is it just me, or does the flanker repaint remind me of Gaihawk from Victory? 
Transformers Victory Gaihawk Gallery]
Transformers Victory Gaihawk Gallery]
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680429)
Posted by GuyIncognito on April 29th, 2015 @ 8:11am CDT
Posted by GuyIncognito on April 29th, 2015 @ 8:11am CDT
Why is he squatting? Looks like he's taking a dump.
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680446)
Posted by Wheeljack808 on April 29th, 2015 @ 9:30am CDT
Posted by Wheeljack808 on April 29th, 2015 @ 9:30am CDT
Wow this pretender shell is absolutely hideous. I mean I get how articulated he is compared to the old school pretender shells and even then a lot of them weren't exactly "pretty" but this guy is just nasty.
The inner robots look pretty cool but for the price point people are gonna want for this thing.....I'll definitely pass.
The inner robots look pretty cool but for the price point people are gonna want for this thing.....I'll definitely pass.
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680512)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on April 29th, 2015 @ 1:50pm CDT
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on April 29th, 2015 @ 1:50pm CDT
This figure made me realize, in a contemporary setting, I hate the look of pretenders. I find the concept fine, the executionis awful by modern standards, and I don't care if it's intended. In a contemporary setting I find the concept works where the robot and shell aesthetic is combined like skullgrin, thunderwing, black shadow, and bludgeon, or alternatively something more custom like primo's work.
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680522)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on April 29th, 2015 @ 2:20pm CDT
I have an awesome idea for how to revamp the pretender concept, but it's still in development. I actually want to pitch it to Hasbro when I'm done with perfecting it.
Posted by NuclearConvoy on April 29th, 2015 @ 2:20pm CDT
SW's SilverHammer wrote:This figure made me realize, in a contemporary setting, I hate the look of pretenders. I find the concept fine, the executionis awful by modern standards, and I don't care if it's intended. In a contemporary setting I find the concept works where the robot and shell aesthetic is combined like skullgrin, thunderwing, black shadow, and bludgeon, or alternatively something more custom like primo's work.
I have an awesome idea for how to revamp the pretender concept, but it's still in development. I actually want to pitch it to Hasbro when I'm done with perfecting it.
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680524)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 29th, 2015 @ 2:30pm CDT
Other companies have been rather successful with the "Matryushka Doll" gimmick, look at SoC GX-39 Baikanfu and Masterpiece King Exkaiser
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 29th, 2015 @ 2:30pm CDT
NuclearConvoy wrote:SW's SilverHammer wrote:This figure made me realize, in a contemporary setting, I hate the look of pretenders. I find the concept fine, the executionis awful by modern standards, and I don't care if it's intended. In a contemporary setting I find the concept works where the robot and shell aesthetic is combined like skullgrin, thunderwing, black shadow, and bludgeon, or alternatively something more custom like primo's work.
I have an awesome idea for how to revamp the pretender concept, but it's still in development. I actually want to pitch it to Hasbro when I'm done with perfecting it.
Other companies have been rather successful with the "Matryushka Doll" gimmick, look at SoC GX-39 Baikanfu and Masterpiece King Exkaiser
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680525)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on April 29th, 2015 @ 2:34pm CDT
My idea is a little more involved than nesting doll gimmicks but I want both of those.
Posted by NuclearConvoy on April 29th, 2015 @ 2:34pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:NuclearConvoy wrote:SW's SilverHammer wrote:This figure made me realize, in a contemporary setting, I hate the look of pretenders. I find the concept fine, the executionis awful by modern standards, and I don't care if it's intended. In a contemporary setting I find the concept works where the robot and shell aesthetic is combined like skullgrin, thunderwing, black shadow, and bludgeon, or alternatively something more custom like primo's work.
I have an awesome idea for how to revamp the pretender concept, but it's still in development. I actually want to pitch it to Hasbro when I'm done with perfecting it.
Other companies have been rather successful with the "Matryushka Doll" gimmick, look at SoC GX-39 Baikanfu and Masterpiece King Exkaiser
My idea is a little more involved than nesting doll gimmicks but I want both of those.
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680563)
Posted by Autobot032 on April 29th, 2015 @ 4:16pm CDT
Posted by Autobot032 on April 29th, 2015 @ 4:16pm CDT
File this one under "Unconfirmed"...
A Weibo user by the name of Lost-Zzl has provided images of a brand new deco on the Generations Roadbuster mold (you can see the original, in our galleries, right here) and it's a deco you'd expect on a vehicle such as this, but seems to come from a source most of us have forgotten: Generation 2!
General Optimus Prime was meant to be a redeco of Autoroller Dirtbag, but was canceled towards the end of the Generation 2 line, back in the early '90s and the figure never really saw the light of day, outside of a few images and some convention displays. The reason we say this is unconfirmed is because we've yet to hear anything about this figure coming to this year's BotCon and we definitely haven't heard anything of this particular deco, but there are some things that support it's potential release.
Here's G2 General Optimus, to refresh your memory:
First of all, Lost-Zzl has this Roadbuster on hand along with several already revealed and in hand upcoming exclusive releases and second, it has what looks to be a professionally (factory) applied tampograph of the Generation 2 Autobot logo on it's backend in vehicle mode.
Since this is out of left field and the first we're hearing of this, we're telling everyone to take this with at least a grain of salt, but to hope for the best and as of right now it could be a BotCon attendee exclusive or even a part of the TCC. You know the drill: As soon as we know, you will!
So, remember...
Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
A Weibo user by the name of Lost-Zzl has provided images of a brand new deco on the Generations Roadbuster mold (you can see the original, in our galleries, right here) and it's a deco you'd expect on a vehicle such as this, but seems to come from a source most of us have forgotten: Generation 2!
General Optimus Prime was meant to be a redeco of Autoroller Dirtbag, but was canceled towards the end of the Generation 2 line, back in the early '90s and the figure never really saw the light of day, outside of a few images and some convention displays. The reason we say this is unconfirmed is because we've yet to hear anything about this figure coming to this year's BotCon and we definitely haven't heard anything of this particular deco, but there are some things that support it's potential release.
Here's G2 General Optimus, to refresh your memory:
First of all, Lost-Zzl has this Roadbuster on hand along with several already revealed and in hand upcoming exclusive releases and second, it has what looks to be a professionally (factory) applied tampograph of the Generation 2 Autobot logo on it's backend in vehicle mode.
Since this is out of left field and the first we're hearing of this, we're telling everyone to take this with at least a grain of salt, but to hope for the best and as of right now it could be a BotCon attendee exclusive or even a part of the TCC. You know the drill: As soon as we know, you will!
So, remember...
Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680566)
Posted by Mr_Autobot411 on April 29th, 2015 @ 4:22pm CDT
Posted by Mr_Autobot411 on April 29th, 2015 @ 4:22pm CDT
damn he looks amazing in the green deco..........damn!!!! 
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680568)
Posted by philswitch engage on April 29th, 2015 @ 4:24pm CDT
Posted by philswitch engage on April 29th, 2015 @ 4:24pm CDT
meh
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680572)
Posted by Mkall on April 29th, 2015 @ 4:25pm CDT
Posted by Mkall on April 29th, 2015 @ 4:25pm CDT
[Spock]Fascinating[/Spock]
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680574)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 29th, 2015 @ 4:27pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 29th, 2015 @ 4:27pm CDT
Another abandoned concept? Would fit with Oilmaster, though I would keep in mind the possibility of him being named "Sergeant Hound" instead. I'm saying that not only because of the star on the hood, but also to "save" the G1 Optimus Prime characters, as Hasbro reportedly does not want him, or G1 Megatron proper to be touched by the conventions (which is why we got Megazarak in 2004 instead).
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680578)
Posted by Editor on April 29th, 2015 @ 4:28pm CDT
Posted by Editor on April 29th, 2015 @ 4:28pm CDT
I like this more than 4/5th on the convention set.
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680604)
Posted by Madeus Prime on April 29th, 2015 @ 5:25pm CDT
Posted by Madeus Prime on April 29th, 2015 @ 5:25pm CDT
Oh, oh, oh! Please have this version of Prime act like Tommy Lee Jones in the Fugitive! (we're dealing with axiom nexus remember, anything is possible)
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680610)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on April 29th, 2015 @ 5:37pm CDT
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on April 29th, 2015 @ 5:37pm CDT
Oh hey, the first (possible) botcon 2015 figure I want.
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680615)
Posted by Robogeek1973 on April 29th, 2015 @ 5:53pm CDT
Posted by Robogeek1973 on April 29th, 2015 @ 5:53pm CDT
He looks good in that deco.
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680621)
Posted by Desslok2201 on April 29th, 2015 @ 6:00pm CDT
Posted by Desslok2201 on April 29th, 2015 @ 6:00pm CDT
I gotta say, I think this idea of letting unreleased figs see the light of day is one of the best they've ever had. If they continue to pump out these and the transforming action masters, I'm going to need a lot more clients.
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Posted by Editor on April 29th, 2015 @ 6:17pm CDT
Posted by Editor on April 29th, 2015 @ 6:17pm CDT
Madeus Prime wrote:Oh, oh, oh! Please have this version of Prime act like Tommy Lee Jones in the Fugitive! (we're dealing with axiom nexus remember, anything is possible)
bad Tommy Lee Jones impersonation wrote: Alright, listen up, people. I like that idea.
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Posted by Optimizzy on April 29th, 2015 @ 6:29pm CDT
Posted by Optimizzy on April 29th, 2015 @ 6:29pm CDT
I really like this homage. If it supposed to represent Prime I'd like to get it.
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680679)
Posted by Lucky Logician on April 29th, 2015 @ 9:33pm CDT
Posted by Lucky Logician on April 29th, 2015 @ 9:33pm CDT
Please understand, I am NOT complaining. I will be very happy if this turns out to be true.
That said, I'm still really surprised this wasn't made from one of Dump Trucks we already have molds of. Or maybe they could've waited a year or so and done if from a future Dump Truck mold we have coming out as part of Combiner Wars...
That said, I'm still really surprised this wasn't made from one of Dump Trucks we already have molds of. Or maybe they could've waited a year or so and done if from a future Dump Truck mold we have coming out as part of Combiner Wars...
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680684)
Posted by Rated X on April 29th, 2015 @ 9:54pm CDT
Posted by Rated X on April 29th, 2015 @ 9:54pm CDT
So basically this means there will be no Flywheels…
There is never more than one voyager in the convention exclusives. I would still want this just for my G2 shelf. But hopefully Renderform can improve it like he did Megaplex. He needs a proper head some G2 accurate missiles that can clip to his shoulders.
Also here we go again with the flip flopping…
Botcon 2012 – No 3rd parties in the dealer room
Botcon 2013 – 3rd parties are ok (need to attract more dealers)
Botcon 2014 – Didn’t go (you tell me)
Botcon 2015 – No 3rd parties in the dealer room
Botcon 2016 prediction - 3rd parties are ok again (Chicago flopped)
There is never more than one voyager in the convention exclusives. I would still want this just for my G2 shelf. But hopefully Renderform can improve it like he did Megaplex. He needs a proper head some G2 accurate missiles that can clip to his shoulders.
Also here we go again with the flip flopping…
Botcon 2012 – No 3rd parties in the dealer room
Botcon 2013 – 3rd parties are ok (need to attract more dealers)
Botcon 2014 – Didn’t go (you tell me)
Botcon 2015 – No 3rd parties in the dealer room
Botcon 2016 prediction - 3rd parties are ok again (Chicago flopped)
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680690)
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on April 29th, 2015 @ 10:00pm CDT
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on April 29th, 2015 @ 10:00pm CDT
That figure is awesome! Though, I'm getting a Hound vibe from this. Other than that, the toy is spectacularly phenomenal.
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Posted by Amelie on April 29th, 2015 @ 11:03pm CDT
Maybe Pat Lee designed him
Posted by Amelie on April 29th, 2015 @ 11:03pm CDT
GuyIncognito wrote:Why is he squatting? Looks like he's taking a dump.
Maybe Pat Lee designed him
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Posted by MartianSpyGirl1996 on April 30th, 2015 @ 1:04am CDT
Posted by MartianSpyGirl1996 on April 30th, 2015 @ 1:04am CDT
This set is getting worse and worse... how does this have anything to do with TransTech, the planned Beast Machines sequel. FunPub made a universe to explore what it would've been like, and this year's set is suppose to take place in said universe, yet no TransTech are being used... they have definitely dropped the ball with this IMHO
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Posted by Carnivius_Prime on April 30th, 2015 @ 2:25am CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on April 30th, 2015 @ 2:25am CDT
Looks good in green but it's still a lousy figure with a decent altmode. I got regular Roadbuster for £12.99 and I still feel like I paid way too much.
Also the AoE Hound-esque vibe coming from this redeco makes me more annoyed that I still haven't seen the Voyager Hound figure for sale where I live at all. Millions of those Power Battler or one step changer versions, sure... but not the one I actually want to pay money for. Guess it's gonna be another search on eBay... though I do so like buying figures from the shelves like when I was a kid.
Also the AoE Hound-esque vibe coming from this redeco makes me more annoyed that I still haven't seen the Voyager Hound figure for sale where I live at all. Millions of those Power Battler or one step changer versions, sure... but not the one I actually want to pay money for. Guess it's gonna be another search on eBay... though I do so like buying figures from the shelves like when I was a kid.
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Posted by BERSEKAEL on April 30th, 2015 @ 4:00am CDT
Posted by BERSEKAEL on April 30th, 2015 @ 4:00am CDT
reminds me movieverse Flak
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Posted by NuclearConvoy on April 30th, 2015 @ 6:17am CDT
Voyager Hound is the only AOE toy I bought and I love him.
Posted by NuclearConvoy on April 30th, 2015 @ 6:17am CDT
Carnivius_Prime wrote:Looks good in green but it's still a lousy figure with a decent altmode. I got regular Roadbuster for £12.99 and I still feel like I paid way too much.
Also the AoE Hound-esque vibe coming from this redeco makes me more annoyed that I still haven't seen the Voyager Hound figure for sale where I live at all. Millions of those Power Battler or one step changer versions, sure... but not the one I actually want to pay money for. Guess it's gonna be another search on eBay... though I do so like buying figures from the shelves like when I was a kid.
Voyager Hound is the only AOE toy I bought and I love him.
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Posted by primalxconvoy on April 30th, 2015 @ 7:54am CDT
Posted by primalxconvoy on April 30th, 2015 @ 7:54am CDT
Actually, I think diaclone will be a theme in this year's convention, and possible future offerings. Perhaps Ironhide, an Insecticon and other will get the Diamond treatment? Maybe they will use targetmasters for the Diaclone "pilots"...
Of course, if this does happen, they will have the good sense to understand that they are still TFs, who have somehow partnered with Diaclone people (possibly piloting target master mechs, or just supersized in the same way that the Diaclone partner of magnificus was - http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Magnificus_(G1) )
I suspect that future diaclones will be:
- powered convoy (with diaclone driver repaint of that white thing in the current idw inspired version)
- blue powered convoy recolour of combiner wars optimus
- red mirage coloured dragstrip
- other diaclone recolours of combiner wars figures
I also wouldn't be surprised to see waspinator getting some recolours (fox kids, transmetal, etc).
Enjoy, and remember that i told you so!
Of course, if this does happen, they will have the good sense to understand that they are still TFs, who have somehow partnered with Diaclone people (possibly piloting target master mechs, or just supersized in the same way that the Diaclone partner of magnificus was - http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Magnificus_(G1) )
I suspect that future diaclones will be:
- powered convoy (with diaclone driver repaint of that white thing in the current idw inspired version)
- blue powered convoy recolour of combiner wars optimus
- red mirage coloured dragstrip
- other diaclone recolours of combiner wars figures
I also wouldn't be surprised to see waspinator getting some recolours (fox kids, transmetal, etc).
Enjoy, and remember that i told you so!
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680792)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 30th, 2015 @ 9:18am CDT
Maybe next year: FunPub can not use molds that are used by Hasbro at the time. In other words, any toy that's newly put on the shelf can't be used until Hasbro's done. So for this year, Combiner Wars are out
As the setting is Axiom Nexus, home of the TransTech (which has nothing to do with the aborted line aside from the designs), the theme is simple: Anything goes (within limits)!
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 30th, 2015 @ 9:18am CDT
primalxconvoy wrote:Actually, I think diaclone will be a theme in this year's convention, and possible future offerings. Perhaps Ironhide, an Insecticon and other will get the Diamond treatment? Maybe they will use targetmasters for the Diaclone "pilots"...
Of course, if this does happen, they will have the good sense to understand that they are still TFs, who have somehow partnered with Diaclone people (possibly piloting target master mechs, or just supersized in the same way that the Diaclone partner of magnificus was - http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Magnificus_(G1) )
I suspect that future diaclones will be:
- powered convoy (with diaclone driver repaint of that white thing in the current idw inspired version)
- blue powered convoy recolour of combiner wars optimus
- red mirage coloured dragstrip
- other diaclone recolours of combiner wars figures
I also wouldn't be surprised to see waspinator getting some recolours (fox kids, transmetal, etc).
Enjoy, and remember that i told you so!
Maybe next year: FunPub can not use molds that are used by Hasbro at the time. In other words, any toy that's newly put on the shelf can't be used until Hasbro's done. So for this year, Combiner Wars are out
As the setting is Axiom Nexus, home of the TransTech (which has nothing to do with the aborted line aside from the designs), the theme is simple: Anything goes (within limits)!
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680801)
Posted by primalxconvoy on April 30th, 2015 @ 10:06am CDT
Posted by primalxconvoy on April 30th, 2015 @ 10:06am CDT
I didn't say the combiner wars stuff was this year... But this year will see diaclone targetmasters...
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1680806)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 30th, 2015 @ 10:31am CDT
I wouldn't see how, though, maybe that's just me. I don't see any hint of Diaclone/Microman anywhere.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 30th, 2015 @ 10:31am CDT
primalxconvoy wrote:I didn't say the combiner wars stuff was this year... But this year will see diaclone targetmasters...
I wouldn't see how, though, maybe that's just me. I don't see any hint of Diaclone/Microman anywhere.
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1681052)
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on April 30th, 2015 @ 10:57pm CDT
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on April 30th, 2015 @ 10:57pm CDT
Other than colors, Don't think this toy looks anything like G2 Autoroller Optimus Prime.
G2 Autoroller Optimus Prime. Had a Construction vehcile dump truck. Not a combat jeep looking vehicle.
G2 Autoroller Optimus Prime. Had a Construction vehcile dump truck. Not a combat jeep looking vehicle.
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1681067)
Posted by primalxconvoy on April 30th, 2015 @ 11:48pm CDT
Posted by primalxconvoy on April 30th, 2015 @ 11:48pm CDT
Yes, but in all honesty, would you rather a lorry, or a military off road vehicle, as the updated version?
I hope both this and the "urban cammo" version of the same mold come out, too, preferably with new names for each (and no "us army" tampographs on them).
I'm going to rename him as a synonym to "convoy":
- http://www.thesaurus.com/browse/convoy
Possibly "Safeguard", " Cavalcade", "Crocodile", or something else.
What I WOULD like to see printed on him is the term "Military Convoy", or " Rolling Thunder" which would be fitting, right?
The urban cammo version (Hound) could be from this pool:
- http://www.thesaurus.com/browse/hound
Perhaps "Scout", " Bird-Dog ", "Hunt-Down", "Tracker", "Badger", "Bombardier",
" Cannoncade", "Track-Down".
I hope these two are generic "grunts" in the Autobot forces. Heck, I'd also love a red version to represent the genetic Autobot Soldier models used in the Fall of Cybertron game.
Anyone else?
I hope both this and the "urban cammo" version of the same mold come out, too, preferably with new names for each (and no "us army" tampographs on them).
I'm going to rename him as a synonym to "convoy":
- http://www.thesaurus.com/browse/convoy
Possibly "Safeguard", " Cavalcade", "Crocodile", or something else.
What I WOULD like to see printed on him is the term "Military Convoy", or " Rolling Thunder" which would be fitting, right?
The urban cammo version (Hound) could be from this pool:
- http://www.thesaurus.com/browse/hound
Perhaps "Scout", " Bird-Dog ", "Hunt-Down", "Tracker", "Badger", "Bombardier",
" Cannoncade", "Track-Down".
I hope these two are generic "grunts" in the Autobot forces. Heck, I'd also love a red version to represent the genetic Autobot Soldier models used in the Fall of Cybertron game.
Anyone else?
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1681103)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on May 1st, 2015 @ 2:34am CDT
Looks like I'll have to pay £10 over the usual Voyager price to buy him new on ebay. Free delivery though. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FTransformer-Generations-Age-Of-Extinction-Voyager-Hound-NEW-%2F391119349863%3Fpt%3DLH_DefaultDomain_3%26hash%3Ditem5b1087a867%26
Also they have an unofficial Leader Class Hound figure from another seller there.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FTransformers-Age-of-Extinction-Leader-Class-Hound-WEIJIANG-New-UK%2F261860542502%3F_trksid%3Dp2047675.c100005.m1851%26_trkparms%3Daid%253D222007%2526algo%253DSIC.MBE%2526ao%253D1%2526asc%253D20140122125356%2526meid%253Db08513a45f404dc7bd87f13fdf45b8ba%2526pid%253D100005%2526rk%253D4%2526rkt%253D6%2526sd%253D391119349863%26rt%3Dnc%26
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on May 1st, 2015 @ 2:34am CDT
NuclearConvoy wrote:Voyager Hound is the only AOE toy I bought and I love him.
Looks like I'll have to pay £10 over the usual Voyager price to buy him new on ebay. Free delivery though. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FTransformer-Generations-Age-Of-Extinction-Voyager-Hound-NEW-%2F391119349863%3Fpt%3DLH_DefaultDomain_3%26hash%3Ditem5b1087a867%26
Also they have an unofficial Leader Class Hound figure from another seller there.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FTransformers-Age-of-Extinction-Leader-Class-Hound-WEIJIANG-New-UK%2F261860542502%3F_trksid%3Dp2047675.c100005.m1851%26_trkparms%3Daid%253D222007%2526algo%253DSIC.MBE%2526ao%253D1%2526asc%253D20140122125356%2526meid%253Db08513a45f404dc7bd87f13fdf45b8ba%2526pid%253D100005%2526rk%253D4%2526rkt%253D6%2526sd%253D391119349863%26rt%3Dnc%26
Re: BotCon 2015 Transformers Exclusives: Official Pics of "The Bounty Hunter" Pretender Oilmaster (1681182)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 1st, 2015 @ 11:10am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on May 1st, 2015 @ 11:10am CDT
Tell me truthfully. Have you read any of the TransTech stories that Fun Pub has produced? Because Fun Pub's TransTech is not a Beast Machines sequel and has nothing to do with the original abandoned Transtech series. All Fun Pub did was take the character designs of the canceled series and recycle/reinvent them for something new entirely.MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:This set is getting worse and worse... how does this have anything to do with TransTech, the planned Beast Machines sequel. FunPub made a universe to explore what it would've been like, and this year's set is suppose to take place in said universe, yet no TransTech are being used... they have definitely dropped the ball with this IMHO
