Review Of CLASSICS Cliffjumper Custom Upgrade Set With Pictures
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 11:08AM CST
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Iron Maniac, Seibertronian and fellow Detroiter, has shared his review of this custom set.
We can all be jealous because he was able to score it for the comparably small amount of $60 (as opposed to the Ebay $150-$300).
The creator of the set is a group called the TFClub, and they also have plans for other customs to help to really jazz up your boring Transformers including the Emperor Starscream Upgrade Set for MP Starscream, and the armor/trailer for CLASSICs Ultra Magnus.
Join in the already existing discussion here.
We are looking forward to more reviews by Seibertronians that purchase this creative additions.
Now if TFClub would only set up a pre-order page for this stuff...
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Posted by Tigertrack on February 26th, 2008 @ 11:09am CST
But I really want the Magnus set, did you order one of those i man?
Posted by Decatron on February 26th, 2008 @ 12:45pm CST
Posted by Defcon! on February 26th, 2008 @ 1:12pm CST
Posted by Heavy B on February 26th, 2008 @ 2:14pm CST
Posted by Liege Evilmus on February 26th, 2008 @ 2:38pm CST
I've been waiting over 3 weeks for mine
But they do reply constantly to emails now, so I'm not to worried.
Posted by First Gen on February 26th, 2008 @ 3:09pm CST
Praytell, would you be willing to share your source?
Thanks man, those pics made my day.
Posted by Ratman_tf on February 26th, 2008 @ 3:30pm CST
Thanks for the pics, guys!
Posted by Grifter Prime on February 26th, 2008 @ 3:40pm CST
Posted by Liege Evilmus on February 26th, 2008 @ 4:09pm CST
But as I said, it's taking some time, however reasurances from TC and these reports of the item arriving to some members is very promissing!
Posted by iron maniac on February 26th, 2008 @ 9:59pm CST
tigertracks 24 wrote:But I really want the Magnus set, did you order one of those i man?
If I can get it from the same source, yeah I'm definitely getting one.
Posted by UltraPrimal on February 26th, 2008 @ 10:05pm CST
Posted by X3ROhour on February 26th, 2008 @ 11:02pm CST
i know we all know how and where to get them
but
how and where to get them?!?!
Posted by iron maniac on February 26th, 2008 @ 11:15pm CST
Manitou Z3ROhour wrote:okay, okay
i know we all know how and where to get them
but
how and where to get them?!?!
Drop me a PM.
Posted by olokin on February 27th, 2008 @ 12:45am CST
Posted by the purifyer on February 27th, 2008 @ 5:04am CST
Packaging and quality is really top-notch. Just about what you'd expect from Hasbro.
Still have to get a cliffjumper to put it on though.
Oh and I got it for AUD$24. Beat that
Posted by Sylus on February 27th, 2008 @ 6:57am CST
the purifyer wrote:Mine arrived on Monday and WOWis one hell of a garage kit,
Packaging and quality is really top-notch. Just about what you'd expect from Hasbro.
Still have to get a cliffjumper to put it on though.
Oh and I got it for AUD$24. Beat that
Where does one order this from and how much is it?
Posted by Rodr-Evil on February 27th, 2008 @ 7:10am CST
Posted by BOTS and CONS on February 27th, 2008 @ 7:54am CST
Strike first, strike fast, strike hard! Let's bend some tailpipes!
Posted by Sylus on February 27th, 2008 @ 8:09am CST
Posted by Auto Bot on February 28th, 2008 @ 5:10am CST
Posted by rpetras on February 28th, 2008 @ 2:08pm CST
I bought a head from Valkfan over at tformers.com. I also got his Alt sized Ratchet & Ironhide all for around 1/2 what that whole kit cost. It fills the bill just fine for me.
I do hope Hasbro is paying attention though. If people are willing to shell out hundreds of dollars (or even the $60 you guys paid) for this, it would really behoove them to make their CJs at least a little different from their BBs!
Heck then they could release Bumblejumpers and CliffBees, and idiots like us would buy them
Posted by Auto Bot on February 28th, 2008 @ 10:15pm CST
Doing a proper CJ will really sell.
Posted by Sylus on February 29th, 2008 @ 1:06am CST
Posted by Bonger on February 29th, 2008 @ 1:45pm CST
Anywho, heres CJ giving Arblus and Kranix a much needed lesson in self defense. Enjoy.
Posted by Dragonoth on February 29th, 2008 @ 4:18pm CST
I make do with giving my Cliffjumper a big axe because I play a D&D character based on him (a halfling barbarian using a greataxe). In addition to borrowing Energon Strongarm's axe, my CJ often steals the Energon Combaticon helicopter's gun.
Posted by Auto Bot on February 29th, 2008 @ 7:50pm CST
Bonger wrote:Here are the promised pics! I'm not the best photgrapher, ah well.
Anywho, heres CJ giving Arblus and Kranix a much needed lesson in self defense. Enjoy.
Wow. Where'd you get Arbulus and Kranix?
Posted by Bonger on March 1st, 2008 @ 8:06am CST
Auto Bot wrote:Bonger wrote:Here are the promised pics! I'm not the best photgrapher, ah well.
Anywho, heres CJ giving Arblus and Kranix a much needed lesson in self defense. Enjoy.
Wow. Where'd you get Arbulus and Kranix?
There was a guy who used to post a very little bit on the customs forum who made a set of 10 of each and was selling them on Carbomya and ebay last year. You may remember he also made a Quintesson Prosecutor.
Do a search in the art area for Arblus or Kranix and his posts should pop up.
Posted by iron maniac on March 1st, 2008 @ 6:03pm CST
Looking good there Bonger! Very cool.
I think I'm finally caught up on all of my PMs regarding this CJ kit. If I forgot anyone drop me another PM.
Posted by Sylus on March 1st, 2008 @ 6:53pm CST
Posted by Bonger on March 3rd, 2008 @ 3:36am CST
iron maniac wrote:LOL
Looking good there Bonger! Very cool.
I think I'm finally caught up on all of my PMs regarding this CJ kit. If I forgot anyone drop me another PM.
Thanks, I figured you'd like.
Posted by BOTS and CONS on March 3rd, 2008 @ 7:21am CST
Posted by Liege Evilmus on March 3rd, 2008 @ 7:30am CST
It took forever, but it's finaly here
Posted by Bonger on March 3rd, 2008 @ 10:38pm CST
Liege Evilmus wrote::D My set just showed up right now!
It took forever, but it's finaly here
Get that super glue out!
Posted by BLIX007 on March 4th, 2008 @ 1:43pm CST
The reason why I ask is b/c my bro was able to get one off ebay and wanted to know if I would like to purchase it.
Thanks
Posted by Liege Evilmus on March 4th, 2008 @ 4:31pm CST
Bonger wrote:Liege Evilmus wrote::D My set just showed up right now!
It took forever, but it's finaly here
Get that super glue out!
I think I should get a CliffJumper first
Let me ask you something though. The back card sayes it comes with a comic and collectors certificate.
The card is marked 60 of 300. Is that it? or is there more inside the cardboard backing?
Posted by Sylus on March 4th, 2008 @ 4:37pm CST
Posted by Bonger on March 5th, 2008 @ 1:29am CST
It comes with a comic, instructions and certificate saying it is limited to 300.
Transforming it is fine with the new head. It is just slightly larger.
Yes, you do need super glure for everything except the head.
Yes you do need to buiy a CJ.
Posted by Sylus on March 5th, 2008 @ 1:50am CST
Posted by iron maniac on March 5th, 2008 @ 2:18am CST
Sylus wrote:I kind of figured the guns came preassembled or you just snapped them together like a model kit. Anyways I'd rather buy the Magnus upgrade kit as it's sure to be badass. I also wanna get a G1 Optimus gun for my Classics Prime, don't want a kit for it though, just a titanium war within Prime gun if it'll fit.
The guns do come pre-assembled.
The only parts that require glue are the spoiler, the front clip, and the hood scoop.
Posted by Sylus on March 5th, 2008 @ 2:22am CST
iron maniac wrote:Sylus wrote:I kind of figured the guns came preassembled or you just snapped them together like a model kit. Anyways I'd rather buy the Magnus upgrade kit as it's sure to be badass. I also wanna get a G1 Optimus gun for my Classics Prime, don't want a kit for it though, just a titanium war within Prime gun if it'll fit.
The guns do come pre-assembled.
The only parts that require glue are the spoiler, the front clip, and the hood scoop.
Ah, only care about the guns really. His head looks fine to me and the add ons make him look like a ricer to me. I'm gonna take BB's spoiler off when I get him so he better resembles his G1 form.
Posted by Bonger on March 5th, 2008 @ 2:30am CST
Posted by Oilspill on March 5th, 2008 @ 12:26pm CST
Bonger wrote:Oh, I neglected to mention that I did have one small criticism of the kit which is that the guns handles could have been a tad bigger so as to be a nice tight fit in CJ's hands. As is, they fit in their but are loose, which can make posing CJ a lil time consuming.
I've got the kit as well (which is awesome) and found the same thing. But I just put a little superglue around the upper part of the handle and let it dry and now the guns fit in snug as!
I gave BB the little pistol coz I figured he needs a little firepower.
Now the only problem I have is the other two faces stay in all that well. The normal one is fine though. It's a great idea to have interchangeable faces though.
Posted by iron maniac on March 5th, 2008 @ 12:41pm CST
BigRed wrote:I've got the kit as well (which is awesome) and found the same thing. But I just put a little superglue around the upper part of the handle and let it dry and now the guns fit in snug as!
I gave BB the little pistol coz I figured he needs a little firepower.
Now the only problem I have is the other two faces stay in all that well. The normal one is fine though. It's a great idea to have interchangeable faces though.
Or some clear nail polish works as well.
The interchangeable faces are awesome.
Posted by Bonger on March 5th, 2008 @ 11:48pm CST
iron maniac wrote:BigRed wrote:I've got the kit as well (which is awesome) and found the same thing. But I just put a little superglue around the upper part of the handle and let it dry and now the guns fit in snug as!
I gave BB the little pistol coz I figured he needs a little firepower.
Now the only problem I have is the other two faces stay in all that well. The normal one is fine though. It's a great idea to have interchangeable faces though.
Or some clear nail polish works as well.
The interchangeable faces are awesome.
Yeah, I'll probably do the nail polich if it starts to bug me, I'm ok with it for now though.
The interchangeable faces was a great little addition. Though I like the default face the best, it still adds an element of MP coolness, if you know what I mean.
Posted by BOTS and CONS on March 6th, 2008 @ 5:50am CST
Auto Bot wrote:With that kind of exorbitant price (even for the cheaper $60), why not just redesign and reproduce the whole Cliffjumper altogether?
Mine's $30 only...
Posted by Auto Bot on March 6th, 2008 @ 7:20am CST
BOTS and CONS wrote:Auto Bot wrote:With that kind of exorbitant price (even for the cheaper $60), why not just redesign and reproduce the whole Cliffjumper altogether?
Mine's $30 only...
Did you bribe the salesman? That's a more reasonable price.
On another note...
Super glue sounds like a turn off to me. Can't you just clip them or snap them parts in?
Posted by BOTS and CONS on March 6th, 2008 @ 7:43am CST
Auto Bot wrote:BOTS and CONS wrote:Auto Bot wrote:With that kind of exorbitant price (even for the cheaper $60), why not just redesign and reproduce the whole Cliffjumper altogether?
Mine's $30 only...
Did you bribe the salesman? That's a more reasonable price.
On another note...
Super glue sounds like a turn off to me. Can't you just clip them or snap them parts in?
Nope! The Classic Cliffjumper Kit was originally priced at $30 before it was jacked up on ebay and other online stores...
Using super glue is just fine with me. It takes accuracy and skill to put them on, which is the fun when you have these Custom TFs.
Posted by Auto Bot on March 6th, 2008 @ 7:57am CST
But it's gonna make some shaky hands cry.
Posted by BOTS and CONS on March 6th, 2008 @ 8:08am CST
Auto Bot wrote:You got a point.
But it's gonna make some shaky hands cry.
You can always seek assistance to those without "shaky" hands.
My next target is Classics ULTRA MAGNUS Upgrade Kit. No pre-order details yet...
Posted by BOTS and CONS on March 17th, 2008 @ 12:09pm CDT
Bonger wrote:iron maniac wrote:BigRed wrote:I've got the kit as well (which is awesome) and found the same thing. But I just put a little superglue around the upper part of the handle and let it dry and now the guns fit in snug as!
I gave BB the little pistol coz I figured he needs a little firepower.
Now the only problem I have is the other two faces stay in all that well. The normal one is fine though. It's a great idea to have interchangeable faces though.
Or some clear nail polish works as well.
The interchangeable faces are awesome.
Yeah, I'll probably do the nail polich if it starts to bug me, I'm ok with it for now though.
The interchangeable faces was a great little addition. Though I like the default face the best, it still adds an element of MP coolness, if you know what I mean.
i just wrapped a bit of clear scotch tape around the laser gun's handle to enable tight handling on both hands.