FansProject Crossfire 02 set update - Explorer!
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 11:36PM CST
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Posted by UltraPrimal on December 23rd, 2009 @ 12:19am CST
I wonder if they'll do Swindle too.
Even if this set is twice as much as the Superion set it'll be worth it.
Posted by Warrant on December 23rd, 2009 @ 1:24am CST
Must buy upgrade . . .
Just need a Swindle and it will be complete!!!
Posted by Trikeboy on December 23rd, 2009 @ 3:53am CST
Please, please, please do the same for Devastator.
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on December 23rd, 2009 @ 4:36am CST
but i think they should paint his visor instead of giving him eyes
Posted by Blurrz on December 23rd, 2009 @ 5:06am CST
Posted by DoubleOScorpio on December 23rd, 2009 @ 5:13am CST
Posted by metaphorge on December 23rd, 2009 @ 5:43am CST
Posted by Geekee1 on December 23rd, 2009 @ 6:21am CST
Posted by SJ21 on December 23rd, 2009 @ 6:54am CST
Posted by Down_Shift on December 23rd, 2009 @ 6:58am CST
Now I can't wait to see picture of "Runner" or "Swindler" or what ever they will call the Swindle type figure.
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on December 23rd, 2009 @ 7:05am CST
Posted by Geekee1 on December 23rd, 2009 @ 7:25am CST
Razorclaw0000 wrote:Definitely, I just hope it matches the Energon version too.
See man, it's all about the elbows (and the totally new figure doesn't hurt either)
Posted by zodconvoy on December 23rd, 2009 @ 7:30am CST
Posted by Prime Evil on December 23rd, 2009 @ 7:35am CST
Fans Project...will you marry me?
Posted by Stockade on December 23rd, 2009 @ 8:03am CST
GREAT FREAKIN JOB FAN'S PROJECT!!!
Posted by Convotron on December 23rd, 2009 @ 8:26am CST
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on December 23rd, 2009 @ 8:28am CST
Geekee1 wrote:Razorclaw0000 wrote:Definitely, I just hope it matches the Energon version too.
See man, it's all about the elbows (and the totally new figure doesn't hurt either)
My ROTF is MISB, so far.
Posted by rpetras on December 23rd, 2009 @ 8:47am CST
It'll be expensive, yea, but you seem to get a lot more than the Superion set.
Posted by DevastaTTor on December 23rd, 2009 @ 8:56am CST
The only thing I can't figure out right now is whether the nose cone/front of Blast-Off is a separate add on or if it's part of the figure itself. -EDIT:never mind, I see what appears to be the hinge attaching the cone to the body of the shuttle.
Posted by Pretender Skywarp on December 23rd, 2009 @ 9:10am CST
Posted by freaky777 on December 23rd, 2009 @ 9:22am CST
Posted by kirbenvost on December 23rd, 2009 @ 9:58am CST
Pretender Skywarp wrote:But, accurate likenesses of copyrighted characters? They have got to be flying pretty close to Hasbros' radar on that one. Hopefully not for the worst.
The thing is, while they resemble Hasbro's characters, they're not copies of their designs. They're still different enough that they can get away with it, much like Hasbro can get away with using real cars as alternate modes without licensing them (Classics Prowl, etc).
Posted by --B-- on December 23rd, 2009 @ 10:05am CST
Posted by Pretender Skywarp on December 23rd, 2009 @ 10:12am CST
kirbenvost wrote:Pretender Skywarp wrote:But, accurate likenesses of copyrighted characters? They have got to be flying pretty close to Hasbros' radar on that one. Hopefully not for the worst.
The thing is, while they resemble Hasbro's characters, they're not copies of their designs. They're still different enough that they can get away with it, much like Hasbro can get away with using real cars as alternate modes without licensing them (Classics Prowl, etc).
I hadn't thought of it like that, it would be a shame to see some of these guys attract unwanted attention, rather than the positive responses coming out of this thread.
Posted by First-Aid on December 23rd, 2009 @ 10:37am CST
Down_Shift wrote:Calllllllllllled it!
Now I can't wait to see picture of "Runner" or "Swindler" or what ever they will call the Swindle type figure.
"Car Salesbot" is my guess, or "Politician".
Posted by Requiem Prime on December 23rd, 2009 @ 11:23am CST
I can't wait to see what else it'll have and in real color. I don't know why I didn't think FansProject would create a new figure (probably two) to shoot for the spirit of the character. It certainly beats a set of monsterously complex additions to the existing figures I imagined.
It's cool, I'm certainly getting it, but DANG, how much of the orignal set is going to be left?
Posted by IceWilly on December 23rd, 2009 @ 12:54pm CST
This set has me possibly looking to pick up Bruticus and such, but I don't dislike the G1 toy at all. With Superion, since I want a version of him and G1 is sooo bad... I will be hard for me to spend 100$+ on G1 when I can spend 100$ for the toy and FP set... but Bruticus is a different matter. Certainly the set will cost more, and if they eventually add a Swindle could make it a must buy... but still G1 is not all that bad.
I may look into repainting ROTF superion, to get a G1 look.
Also, how feasible is this pose, which looks a ton better than the wide leg pose everyone seems to do?
Also, i think the snowman version looks a million times better and more polished... and may take very well to my potential repainting of the figure.
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on December 23rd, 2009 @ 1:53pm CST
Posted by zodconvoy on December 23rd, 2009 @ 5:44pm CST
Plus, it's not like there's no presidence:
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on December 23rd, 2009 @ 6:31pm CST
zodconvoy wrote:My wife just pointed out that if they do make a Swindle, I'll have to get 2 sets: one for Bruticus and one for my Swindle collection! She promptly regetted saying it
Plus, it's not like there's no presidence:
There's an explanation there... not much beyond animation error, but an explanation.
And wow, this is looking great.
Posted by Swiftpaw on December 23rd, 2009 @ 7:02pm CST
IceWilly wrote:Does this Bruticus suffer from the same Wide leg stance that Superion does, or is that not an issue?
All of the three Energon gestalts are sort of like this, just doe to how wide the leg components are compared to the narrower waist area. The -one- thing I would of done different on them is make their legs fold out the thighs and THEN down like a lot of the G1 versions did. But since you can twist and bend back the knee area on any of them, you can easily get some dynamic posing going that hides the need well, much like that picture does.
Personally, I like the Onslaught/Heatwave pillbox missile truck better than the G1 Cannontruck. But I'd still get this just for the new Blastoff, hopefully new Swindle, and having actual fists like Superion does. Though in Bruticus' case, the gun-hands aren't as bad. The two copter guys for arms look like actual hands at least.
Posted by Doctor McGrath on January 13th, 2010 @ 7:10pm CST
Wish i would have picked up the ROTF bruticus maximus now
As far as price, im not worried too much. I mean, we thought the worst about the defender armor and it is "only" 80 bucks.
Posted by Exic on January 14th, 2010 @ 12:44am CST
Posted by Hero on January 14th, 2010 @ 1:52am CST
Posted by Dagon on January 19th, 2010 @ 3:37pm CST
zodconvoy wrote:My wife just pointed out that if they do make a Swindle, I'll have to get 2 sets: one for Bruticus and one for my Swindle collection! She promptly regetted saying it
Plus, it's not like there's no presidence:
Friggin' awesome.