New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner

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Valued site sponsor TFsource has updated their facebook with a little mini-gallery for FansProject 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner! Before, we were teased with images of their robot modes and now we get more photos of their robot modes and a nice comprehensive look at both of their alternate modes. Despite being combiner parts for the towering Bruticus, they seem to display well as standalone figures! You can check out most of the gallery below, while the rest can be seen here.

Crossfire XF-02A Explorer

Crossfire XF-02B Munitioner

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Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065046)
Posted by UltraPrimal on April 16th, 2010 @ 12:00am CDT

Don't really care for "Blast-Off's" colors in alt mode. Mainly the lack of windshield/cockpit area. Other than that, amazing can't wait!

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065048)
Posted by Blurrz on April 16th, 2010 @ 12:03am CDT

Ah UltraPrimal, just noticed that he has no cockpit, oh well. The rest of him is pretty badass, I'm not much of a 3rd party guy, but I'm really liking Explorer here. Might just get him as a solo figure.

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065050)
Posted by Anonymous on April 16th, 2010 @ 12:07am CDT

When are they going to include the Figures colored and Combined? I especially want to see the upgrades for Onslaught.

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065052)
Posted by Blurrz on April 16th, 2010 @ 12:10am CDT

Rodimus723 wrote:When are they going to include the Figures colored and Combined? I especially want to see the upgrades for Onslaught.

They won't throw all of the images into one basket... give it another week or two before they show us 'everything'. They're just teasing us to gain interest.

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065055)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on April 16th, 2010 @ 12:16am CDT

I guess Explorer was dipped in chocolate before being sent into space?

Wow, it's just really ... half brown. I thought that mighta been image quality before, but no. No he's really just half brown. And half black on the other end. You'd think they could add some paint apps to both ends to carry the colors through. I mean, at least a little bit. And no cockpit?

Uh ... little help, Reprolabels?

Not enough for me to cancel, but ... geez. I am underwealmed by that vehicle mode. Seriously. This is a $40+ figure.

Swindle, on the other hand, looks fantastic!

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065063)
Posted by Thinktank on April 16th, 2010 @ 1:02am CDT

Blurrz wrote:Ah UltraPrimal, just noticed that he has no cockpit, oh well. The rest of him is pretty badass, I'm not much of a 3rd party guy, but I'm really liking Explorer here. Might just get him as a solo figure.

Ahem:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orbital_Sciences_X-34
It actually is the design of a real vehicle.
Crazy huh?

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065064)
Posted by Blurrz on April 16th, 2010 @ 1:02am CDT

Hot damn. Thanks dude on the m************ boat!

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065065)
Posted by Dead Metal on April 16th, 2010 @ 1:10am CDT

I don't really mind the lac f paint-aps on these since they are scout sized and those rarely have a lot anyway.
I'm getting just one each and just go and get the repaints as standalone figures.

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065068)
Posted by Flux Convoy on April 16th, 2010 @ 1:25am CDT

I'm... still very excited about these? I have nothing new to say about em.

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065089)
Posted by Oilspill on April 16th, 2010 @ 3:05am CDT

Dead Metal wrote:=P~
I don't really mind the lac f paint-aps on these since they are scout sized and those rarely have a lot anyway.
I'm getting just one each and just go and get the repaints as standalone figures.

Do we know what repaints are planned? G2 colours maybe?

I'm tempted to just pick up a second set for display separate from Bruticus, and I never usually do that!

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065099)
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on April 16th, 2010 @ 4:06am CDT

anyone else getting a revoltech feel from swindle ?

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065135)
Posted by RiddlerJ on April 16th, 2010 @ 7:31am CDT

I really do love these figures.

I already blew my TF budget for this month, but these guys are tempting.

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065171)
Posted by DevastaTTor on April 16th, 2010 @ 9:14am CDT

IMO, despite the figure's size, Fansproject's Swindle "Munitioner" might be the best all around Transformers I've seen in years. Both modes are exceptional and are perfect modern updates of the original figure. BRAVO!

Explorer/Blastoff ain't bad either. I understand their reasoning for the color choices and can live with them. The bot mode still rocks too.

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065175)
Posted by Dead Metal on April 16th, 2010 @ 9:24am CDT

Oilspill wrote:
Dead Metal wrote:=P~
I don't really mind the lac f paint-aps on these since they are scout sized and those rarely have a lot anyway.
I'm getting just one each and just go and get the repaints as standalone figures.

Do we know what repaints are planned? G2 colours maybe?

I'm tempted to just pick up a second set for display separate from Bruticus, and I never usually do that!

Almost 100%.
So far all of Fansprojects releases have been repainted/remolded save for the CJ head as that was always intended to be limited to 300 pices, the Alt OP Matrix and blaster which you can still buy and Defender/Springer and that's just 1 month old.
Basically FP repaint every set the fans love to bits.

Should these sell out I'm sure FP will release at least another repaint or two G2 colours might be possible.

And there is another thing, the pics you're seeing here are just of the two figures, and not the accessories they come with, the forarms, hands, feet, half of Onslaught's alt-mode, blasters and cannons also come with these guys. So these aren't $40 figures, but $40 figures that come with enough accessories to build at least another bot from.

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065179)
Posted by Prime Evil on April 16th, 2010 @ 9:28am CDT

Dead Metal wrote:I'm getting just one each and just go and get the repaints as standalone figures.

Yeup!
The first set will be combined and displayed as Bruticus.

Oilspill wrote:I'm tempted to just pick up a second set for display separate from Bruticus, and I never usually do that!

Ditto!
That's how good I think these figures are. I'm thinking about having the recolors and the "leftovers" from ROTF Bruticus as a back-up squad incase something happens to one of the main fellas.

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065184)
Posted by zodconvoy on April 16th, 2010 @ 9:49am CDT

WHOOOOO! So just hurry up and ship them already!

I need my Swindle fix!

Oh, and a Bruticus that doesn't suck.

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065187)
Posted by kirbenvost on April 16th, 2010 @ 9:59am CDT

Thinktank wrote:
Blurrz wrote:Ah UltraPrimal, just noticed that he has no cockpit, oh well. The rest of him is pretty badass, I'm not much of a 3rd party guy, but I'm really liking Explorer here. Might just get him as a solo figure.

Ahem:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orbital_Sciences_X-34
It actually is the design of a real vehicle.
Crazy huh?

I still wish it had a cockpit.

Also, why did it have to be half brown, and such an ugly shade? Why not...all very dark brown, like the G1? Weird. Anyway, still excited. Also I just realized his tailfin becomes his sword. That's awesome.

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065193)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on April 16th, 2010 @ 10:14am CDT

Well, since it's based off a cockpit-less vehicle, then I'm fine with it.

Although the color scheme in vehicle mode sucks. They definately could have integrated the two color choices better than simply having one half be brown and the other grey.

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065251)
Posted by autobot-jolt on April 16th, 2010 @ 2:44pm CDT

Holy crap...

The more I see of Explorer and Munitioner (or as I like to call them, Blst Off and Swindle

), the more I want them. The only problem is the price... way out of my range. :sad:

Other than that, these two look like they could kick some autobot skidplate.

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065282)
Posted by Rated X on April 16th, 2010 @ 4:21pm CDT

Damn...wheres Blast off's windshield ???

I wish they would just give in and re-make the other 3 figures, but Im still buying if they are available at botcon in June.

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065287)
Posted by ButtZilla on April 16th, 2010 @ 4:46pm CDT

So AWESOME!!!

Bruticus never sucked!! G1 Bruticus rocked!!!

I wonder if these will fit my G1 Bruticus, hmmmmmmmmm...... :-?

lol

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065290)
Posted by Mkall on April 16th, 2010 @ 4:59pm CDT

Dissapointed by lack of detailing on Blast O err Explorer's almode, but whatever. He's still awesome!

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065297)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on April 16th, 2010 @ 5:16pm CDT

I have got yo sell some plasma so I can get a Munit... aaaaahhh a damned swindle...

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065341)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 16th, 2010 @ 9:51pm CDT

Ok I got two jokes for this one. Pick which you like better:

1) Hear that? That's the sound of ROTF Bruticus sets skyrocketing in price on Ebay. I don't even have a Superion set to go with my Crossfire 1 set.

2) I'm going to use my time machine to go back to talk to my past self this is the conversation

Me- Remember that Superion set you didn't get? You should get Bruticus too.
Past Me- Why?
Me- Besides the fact that I told you so they're making a sweet add on set that comes with Swindle and Blast off.
Past Me- really?
Me- Yes, and no we haven't met anyone yet.

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065401)
Posted by Oilspill on April 17th, 2010 @ 6:37am CDT

Gauntlet101010 wrote:Well, since it's based off a cockpit-less vehicle, then I'm fine with it.

Although the color scheme in vehicle mode sucks. They definately could have integrated the two color choices better than simply having one half be brown and the other grey.

It seems the colour layout is also based of the actual vehicle linked earlier http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orbital_Sciences_X-34. It's half grey and half white, where Explorer is half brown and half grey.

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065403)
Posted by Mechas8n on April 17th, 2010 @ 6:42am CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Ok I got two jokes for this one. Pick which you like better:

1) Hear that? That's the sound of ROTF Bruticus sets skyrocketing in price on Ebay. I don't even have a Superion set to go with my Crossfire 1 set.

2) I'm going to use my time machine to go back to talk to my past self this is the conversation

Me- Remember that Superion set you didn't get? You should get Bruticus too.
Past Me- Why?
Me- Besides the fact that I told you so they're making a sweet add on set that comes with Swindle and Blast off.
Past Me- really?
Me- Yes, and no we haven't met anyone yet.

Right there with you mate. (Apart from the not having met anyone). I had both sets in hand in the store with cash in my pocket and though, Nah...They really are a bit crappy, Ill save my $60.

Took the wife out for a nice dinner instead. Wish I hadnt met anyone now.

Also. Selection of different type of space vehicle = scale correction FTW!

A lack of cockpt is no big deal compared to The Space Shuttle is The Same Size As The Jeep!

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065433)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on April 17th, 2010 @ 10:57am CDT

Oilspill wrote:
Gauntlet101010 wrote:Well, since it's based off a cockpit-less vehicle, then I'm fine with it.

Although the color scheme in vehicle mode sucks. They definately could have integrated the two color choices better than simply having one half be brown and the other grey.

It seems the colour layout is also based of the actual vehicle linked earlier http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orbital_Sciences_X-34. It's half grey and half white, where Explorer is half brown and half grey.

Yeah ... it's still not really winning me over, I'm afraid. Even if the real life vehicle (some of them anyway) kinda looks daft as well.

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065584)
Posted by Trikeboy on April 18th, 2010 @ 2:46am CDT

Damn, I wish I preordered Universe Bruticus when I preordered these guys.

Oh wait, I did, MUAHAHAHAHA. I already have plans with what to do with the extra limbs I wont need. Can anybody says custom Battletrap and Flywheels.

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065621)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on April 18th, 2010 @ 10:06am CDT

I won't be having them in alt mode, so no biggie for me. I might transform them once or twice, but for the most part it's Bruticus limbs for me.

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065632)
Posted by El Duque on April 18th, 2010 @ 10:31am CDT

Makng Blastoff/Explorer into an unmanned drone-type vehicle is really a brilliant move on FansProject's part. While I don't think the X-34 was intended for a military application, there is a precedent for unmanned drones in the military. This solves the old problem of a space shuttle hanging out with a bunch of military vehicles.

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065638)
Posted by DTR69 on April 18th, 2010 @ 11:07am CDT

Wow these really are what I would expect from a MP Bruticus Limbs. They are much better as standalone bots than as limbs, as Bruticus is gonna be peoples display choice, I can see people buying 2 lots for display of alt modes here as they really have done these well. I love the fact that they retain their square peg heads, but actualy look good, I suppose if they had to keep the peg function some design alterations could have been made but the squareness of the head would still be fuctional.

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065731)
Posted by zodconvoy on April 18th, 2010 @ 6:52pm CDT

El Duque wrote:This solves the old problem of a space shuttle hanging out with a bunch of military vehicles.

Yeah but it was always cool.

"Steve walks warily down the street,
With the brim pulled way down low
Ain't no sound but the sound of his feet
Machine guns ready to go"

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1065743)
Posted by ang3l3s on April 18th, 2010 @ 7:45pm CDT

wish it was more g1 looking but it won't stop me from purchasing it.

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1066039)
Posted by nanten on April 19th, 2010 @ 5:03pm CDT

Has there been any sort of announcement of a release date? I've preordered mine but I just wanna know if a date has been set so I know when to expect them. :KREMZEEK:

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1066058)
Posted by Blurrz on April 19th, 2010 @ 5:51pm CDT

nanten wrote:Has there been any sort of announcement of a release date? I've preordered mine but I just wanna know if a date has been set so I know when to expect them.

I'm not the official spokesperson, but I'm close enough. I think they should be coming out in May/June.

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1066308)
Posted by nanten on April 20th, 2010 @ 3:09pm CDT

Blurrz wrote:
nanten wrote:Has there been any sort of announcement of a release date? I've preordered mine but I just wanna know if a date has been set so I know when to expect them.

I'm not the official spokesperson, but I'm close enough. I think they should be coming out in May/June.

Ok, thanks!

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1066311)
Posted by kirbenvost on April 20th, 2010 @ 3:35pm CDT

Blurrz wrote:
nanten wrote:Has there been any sort of announcement of a release date? I've preordered mine but I just wanna know if a date has been set so I know when to expect them.

I'm not the official spokesperson, but I'm close enough. I think they should be coming out in May/June.

Really? I thought both TFsource and BBTS had them listed for April/May. :-(

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1066321)
Posted by Overcracker on April 20th, 2010 @ 4:03pm CDT

zodconvoy wrote:
El Duque wrote:This solves the old problem of a space shuttle hanging out with a bunch of military vehicles.

Yeah but it was always cool.

"Steve walks warily down the street,
With the brim pulled way down low
Ain't no sound but the sound of his feet
Machine guns ready to go"

Woah!, I'd love to see just what city has a street or avenue with lanes that size? Enough to accommodate 5 somewhat large vehicles, and still have space left over on either side.
:lol:

Crossing that street on foot, would take you 5 minutes. :grin:

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1066356)
Posted by Nujevad on April 20th, 2010 @ 6:11pm CDT

I really like what they did to Explorer's melee weapon. Not only is it integrated in his alt mode so you don't lose it, but it also transforms from an axe to machete-like sword.

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1066362)
Posted by Autobot032 on April 20th, 2010 @ 6:31pm CDT

I'll agree, I'm not a big fan of the color scheme in alt-mode for Blast-Off (I mean, c'mon, we know this is who it is, might as well drop the FP name for these guys...) but it's easy to overlook and it looks good in robot mode.

Can't wait for these.

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1066710)
Posted by ausbot on April 21st, 2010 @ 8:54pm CDT

I may have to break my rule about not getting third party items!

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1069853)
Posted by nanten on May 1st, 2010 @ 1:31pm CDT

kirbenvost wrote:
Blurrz wrote:
nanten wrote:Has there been any sort of announcement of a release date? I've preordered mine but I just wanna know if a date has been set so I know when to expect them.

I'm not the official spokesperson, but I'm close enough. I think they should be coming out in May/June.

Really? I thought both TFsource and BBTS had them listed for April/May.

May/June seems to be the case, well clearly by now anyway, as BBTS still has April/May listed yet mine are still in preorder/unshipped status

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1069921)
Posted by Diem on May 1st, 2010 @ 7:47pm CDT

ausbot wrote:I may have to break my rule about not getting third party items!

Ditto. Swindle is one of my favourite characters to the extent that I'm thinking of breaking my own rule.

BUT...

WHY IS HE A HUMVEE?

WHY ARE HIS EYES RED?

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1069946)
Posted by zodconvoy on May 1st, 2010 @ 10:10pm CDT

Diem wrote:WHY IS HE A HUMVEE?

WHY ARE HIS EYES RED?

'CAUSE THEY DON'T USE OPEN JEEPS IN COMBAT ZONES ANYMORE!

THEY'RE NOT! THEY'RE PURPLE!

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1069947)
Posted by Diem on May 1st, 2010 @ 10:19pm CDT

zodconvoy wrote:
Diem wrote:WHY IS HE A HUMVEE?

WHY ARE HIS EYES RED?

'CAUSE THEY DON'T USE OPEN JEEPS IN COMBAT ZONES ANYMORE!

THEY'RE NOT! THEY'RE PURPLE!

FAIR ENOUGH!

ARE YOU SURE? I KNOW THE HEAD IS IN SHADOW BUT THEY LOOK PRETTY RED TO ME!

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1069955)
Posted by zodconvoy on May 1st, 2010 @ 11:08pm CDT

DIEM! wrote:
ZODCONVOY! wrote:
DIEM! wrote:WHY ARE HIS EYES RED?

THEY'RE NOT! THEY'RE PURPLE!

ARE YOU SURE? I KNOW THE HEAD IS IN SHADOW BUT THEY LOOK PRETTY RED TO ME!

ZOOM IN ON THEM! THEY'RE COLORED LIKE GRAPE JELLY!

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1070002)
Posted by Stockade on May 2nd, 2010 @ 5:18am CDT

Im sooo glad i got Superion when he came out and along with the Superion upgrade from FP, and now have Bruticus and just pre-order both of these not too long ago and all I can say is these 2 are badass! but, its ashame these will make the rest of the Combaticon look like poo! Fan's project should have done the whole set and just called them "Military Strikers" or something like that...

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1070003)
Posted by Diem on May 2nd, 2010 @ 5:22am CDT

zodconvoy wrote:
DIEM! wrote:
ZODCONVOY! wrote:
DIEM! wrote:WHY ARE HIS EYES RED?

THEY'RE NOT! THEY'RE PURPLE!

ARE YOU SURE? I KNOW THE HEAD IS IN SHADOW BUT THEY LOOK PRETTY RED TO ME!

ZOOM IN ON THEM! THEY'RE COLORED LIKE GRAPE JELLY!

WELL UPON FURTHER CONSIDERATION I BELIEVE YOU ARE CORRECT! HIS EYES ARE INSUFFICIENTLY PURPLE FOR MY LIKING BUT THAT'S NOT A BIG DEAL.

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1071850)
Posted by kirbenvost on May 6th, 2010 @ 9:09pm CDT

lol, you guys. Your yelling match is cracking me up. :lol:

Re: New Images of FansProject's 'Crossfire' Explorer and Munitioner (1071913)
Posted by zodconvoy on May 7th, 2010 @ 3:12am CDT

Diem wrote:
zodconvoy wrote:
DIEM! wrote:
ZODCONVOY! wrote:
DIEM! wrote:WHY ARE HIS EYES RED?

THEY'RE NOT! THEY'RE PURPLE!

ARE YOU SURE? I KNOW THE HEAD IS IN SHADOW BUT THEY LOOK PRETTY RED TO ME!

ZOOM IN ON THEM! THEY'RE COLORED LIKE GRAPE JELLY!

WELL UPON FURTHER CONSIDERATION I BELIEVE YOU ARE CORRECT! HIS EYES ARE INSUFFICIENTLY PURPLE FOR MY LIKING BUT THAT'S NOT A BIG DEAL.