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Post by Yumcha on Feb 7, 2015 17:10:36 GMT -5
Wow, that Hound and Chromedome looks fantastic. MakeToys just seems to have sculpts that really appeal to me...
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Post by Yumcha on Feb 8, 2015 2:45:17 GMT -5
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Post by goldorak on Feb 8, 2015 6:54:49 GMT -5
this one looks better than the other, more rouded like a real beattle...
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Post by nikodiablo on Feb 8, 2015 6:56:25 GMT -5
I'm liking this more than badcube's offering. The insect legs are longer and you have option parts to replace them. They're also not as stocky as the badcube ones.
Can't wait to see how these guys turn out to be.
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Post by Yumcha on Feb 8, 2015 15:28:20 GMT -5
Preorders for the FansToys Not-Bombshell are up at BBTS...$75!
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Post by Lejam on Feb 8, 2015 16:18:14 GMT -5
You have the grey or purple version...
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Post by Lejam on Feb 10, 2015 9:31:42 GMT -5
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Post by nikodiablo on Feb 10, 2015 9:42:25 GMT -5
I don't like Evila Star's head. It's too wide. Chigurh has better robot mode, sans feet, but Evila Star wins in the alternate modes. Masterpiece class engineering though.
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Post by Lejam on Feb 10, 2015 9:45:37 GMT -5
Agree... Bot are giving a good "point of view" of thr character.. Check this :   More about Fanstoys Reflector : First run will have a mini version of the alt mode.   Versus KFCToys Reflectron - Cotta, Phuji, and Nikron (At 16cm with ABS and Diecast material).  |
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Post by quinjester on Feb 10, 2015 10:00:10 GMT -5
The Evila Star really gives the impression of a larger, better Classics style Astrotrain rather than an MP, despite his size. It's neat, but not something I'm particularly interested in (un)fortunately(?)
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Post by Lejam on Feb 10, 2015 10:26:48 GMT -5
Created this comparo :  Other comparo Hound : TFC :   VS Maketoys   X-Transbots toys MM-VIII Arkose (Beachcomber) :  |
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Post by nikodiablo on Feb 10, 2015 10:38:02 GMT -5
Note that Maketoys uses a Japanese Willys for their alt mode, so the windscreen with rounded edges are accurate. I hope they're not too expensive. IMHO, for Detective's robot mode, TFC is taking too much liberty with the character design.
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Post by Lejam on Feb 10, 2015 10:51:28 GMT -5
Note that Maketoys uses a Japanese Willys for their alt mode, so the windscreen with rounded edges are accurate. I hope they're not too expensive. IMHO, for Detective's robot mode, TFC is taking too much liberty with the character design. True. It's about going MP for the scale but with a style/interpretation or going MP to match official MP line and cartoon design... Imo, Devilstar is small :   |
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Post by Chen on Feb 10, 2015 12:23:29 GMT -5
Astrotrain should be Soundwave size and bulky.
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Post by Lejam on Feb 11, 2015 5:25:01 GMT -5
Digibashed :   Diaclone colors that purists want :  Imo, purple is quite enough to create an Insecticon crew. I wish they produced as a bundle of 3 to reduce costs, price, shipping... |
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Post by quinjester on Feb 11, 2015 9:49:50 GMT -5
It'll be a shame if people end up dismissing the Badcube Insecticons offhand because of of the FT name attached to this figure. Transformation wise, the BC version is a lot more interesting as it manages to have both the purple insect mode and the grey robot chest without forcing you to pick which one you want (like the FT version). Granted, it's not quite as svelte as a result, but I tend to like it more when a company is ambitious and swings for the fences (even if they might miss the mark a bit) vs. playing it conservatively and taking an easier route.
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Post by Lejam on Feb 11, 2015 10:30:40 GMT -5
(Already discussed in a 3rd party FB group) The Badcube version sticks a lot to the cartoon design : see chest and thighs...  Fanstoys is going to adapt to a more dynamic shape. Their hips joints are defined differently. Badcube choosed a ball joints style system and limits the legs angle. Imo BC should reduce head a bit to give a perfect match. Those are good competitors and provide intersting debates  |
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Post by Lejam on Feb 11, 2015 10:51:31 GMT -5
Just spotted this interesting comparo :
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Post by Lejam on Feb 11, 2015 14:10:07 GMT -5
KFC Reflectrons :  |
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Post by Lejam on Feb 12, 2015 5:48:54 GMT -5
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