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D.I.A. Commander Arrived....

PostPosted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 7:19 pm
by Cyberion
Unless I'm wrong about this, the TF Parallax Power by Fansproject, is a third party add on to the Classics Henkei Prime and this is the appropriate forum for this post. So here we are. My Powered Commander:


In the box:
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The trailer:
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Parts is parts:
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Powered Commander w/BFG:
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Big Freaking Gun:
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Powering up:
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Uh oh:
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BOOM!!
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Gun is too freakin big:
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TARGET LOCKED:
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While movement is somewhat limited, I did find a pose that would work well with the TAW God Sword and that big axe (don't recall the name):
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Observations- Excellent quality trailer and armor, in my opinion. Like others have said, the gun is too heavy for the figure to naturally be posed to aim the gun at anything. This requires trickery in order to accomplish it. The gun could be lighter.
but hey, it's a Japanese exclusive and looks so cool in display, I don't care. Will get the God Sword and that really huge axe to display it with later. This is my "Ultimate Prime". Yes there are bigger, more expensive, and Masterpiece Prime's as well, but this one does it for me. :BOT:

Re: D.I.A. Commander Arrived....

PostPosted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:34 pm
by El Duque
You're right and wrong...........kinda.

Yes, it is by FansProject which is a third-party company, but this particular type of topic would probably be better suited for our new review forum.

Thanks for sharing though. ;)

Re: D.I.A. Commander Arrived....

PostPosted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:48 pm
by Cyberion
One of these days, I'm going to get it right. :CON:

Re: D.I.A. Commander Arrived....

PostPosted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 10:06 pm
by El Duque
Cyber_Tek wrote:One of these days, I'm going to get it right. :CON:


No worries, it's no big deal. The review forum is pretty new, I'm sure a lot of folks don't even know it exist yet. :P

Re: D.I.A. Commander Arrived....

PostPosted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 10:23 pm
by Doctor McGrath
Glad it arrived and you are pleased man. Next stop: G3 Trailer :grin:

Re: D.I.A. Commander Arrived....

PostPosted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 10:27 pm
by Cyberion
amcgrath929 wrote:Glad it arrived and you are pleased man. Next stop: G3 Trailer :grin:


Yea, after I get some more Decepticons and fabricate the replacement rear upper wings for my ROTF RAMJET. :CON:

Re: D.I.A. Commander Arrived....

PostPosted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 10:32 pm
by Doctor McGrath
Cyber_Tek wrote:
amcgrath929 wrote:Glad it arrived and you are pleased man. Next stop: G3 Trailer :grin:


Yea, after I get some more Decepticons and fabricate the replacement rear upper wings for my ROTF RAMJET. :CON:


Right on. I agree that the gun is too much. Mine normally stays hidden behind his back. I have an extra weapon that came with an iGear set that I use for Powered Commander's weapon.

Re: D.I.A. Commander Arrived....

PostPosted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 10:39 pm
by Cyberion
amcgrath929 wrote:
Cyber_Tek wrote:
amcgrath929 wrote:Glad it arrived and you are pleased man. Next stop: G3 Trailer :grin:


Yea, after I get some more Decepticons and fabricate the replacement rear upper wings for my ROTF RAMJET. :CON:


Right on. I agree that the gun is too much. Mine normally stays hidden behind his back. I have an extra weapon that came with an iGear set that I use for Powered Commander's weapon.


I've been trying to figure out a way to make it a shoulder mounted cannon, but haven't come up with anything yet. I have to wonder if these guys don't fully test these things before release to see how things will work. You know, transform them back and forth. Pose them. I can't imagine someone not noticing the weight of the gun is too much for the arms and come up with a way for the figure to hold it upright. That's all I can really complain about. I can always get more guns and have him hold them. :BOT:

Re: D.I.A. Commander Arrived....

PostPosted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 10:57 pm
by Doctor McGrath
I see what you are saying but this mold was only FP's second release. In their defense, it actually depends on the joints of your Prime/Ultra Magnus figure. I'm just glad they let the left over kibble turn into something. If you do get another weapon for him, look into the blue Perfect Effect back pack for this guy. It looks pretty cool and stores the BFG great.

Re: D.I.A. Commander Arrived....

PostPosted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 11:02 pm
by Cyberion
Perfect Effect backpack? Sounds like a winner to me.

Re: D.I.A. Commander Arrived....

PostPosted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 11:31 pm
by Doctor McGrath
Cyber_Tek wrote:Perfect Effect backpack? Sounds like a winner to me.



It's pretty nifty. I couldn't find any though that were in stock. There's a few black versions on eBay and you may be able to buy the PE Ultimate form which comes with it, along with many other things, but it's a lot more expensive. I have it though and I can vouch for the price. It's pretty sweet.

Re: D.I.A. Commander Arrived....

PostPosted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 9:20 am
by Cyberion
Can you post a couple pics of that?

Re: D.I.A. Commander Arrived....

PostPosted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 10:22 am
by Doctor McGrath
Yeah man, no problem. I'll be back at my apartment tonight so I'll do it then.

Re: D.I.A. Commander Arrived....

PostPosted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 11:25 am
by _Devastator_
nice shots there, really thinking about getting this, 'just my optimus is missing the right foot, thanks to my son... :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :BANG_HEAD: :BANG_HEAD: :sad:

Re: D.I.A. Commander Arrived....

PostPosted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 12:48 pm
by Cyberion
_Devastator_ wrote:nice shots there, really thinking about getting this, 'just my optimus is missing the right foot, thanks to my son... :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :BANG_HEAD: :BANG_HEAD: :sad:


Thanks. :-) Keep your son away from your Transformers. Get him his own and keep everyone out of your "Transformer room". The D.I.A. Commander armor will cover up that missing foot and display well in trailer mode too. Do it. You'll be glad you did.

Re: D.I.A. Commander Arrived....

PostPosted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 1:02 pm
by korisifu
Cyber_Tek wrote:
_Devastator_ wrote:nice shots there, really thinking about getting this, 'just my optimus is missing the right foot, thanks to my son... :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :BANG_HEAD: :BANG_HEAD: :sad:


Thanks. :-) Keep your son away from your Transformers. .


We have started using this rule at my house now too. He has plenty of animated, PCC, legends class, and movie toys but all he seems interested in are the expensive ones.

Re: D.I.A. Commander Arrived....

PostPosted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 1:16 pm
by Cyberion
The PX-03 backpack is awesome and definitely gives me some place to put that BFG. Hopefully they'll get that in soon at TFSource.

http://tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/2106/

Re: D.I.A. Commander Arrived....

PostPosted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 1:22 pm
by Mkall
korisifu wrote:
Cyber_Tek wrote:
_Devastator_ wrote:nice shots there, really thinking about getting this, 'just my optimus is missing the right foot, thanks to my son... :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :BANG_HEAD: :BANG_HEAD: :sad:


Thanks. :-) Keep your son away from your Transformers. .


We have started using this rule at my house now too. He has plenty of animated, PCC, legends class, and movie toys but all he seems interested in are the expensive ones.

Children are attracted to that which, when destroyed, causes the most financial damage to replace.

It's a training method all young children employ to prepare their parents for the time they have to go to university and beg for money.

Re: D.I.A. Commander Arrived....

PostPosted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 3:02 pm
by Doctor McGrath
Cyber_Tek wrote:The PX-03 backpack is awesome and definitely gives me some place to put that BFG. Hopefully they'll get that in soon at TFSource.

http://tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/2106/


Hopefully they will but it is an older project.

Re: D.I.A. Commander Arrived....

PostPosted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 3:17 pm
by DISCHARGE
amcgrath929 wrote:
Cyber_Tek wrote:The PX-03 backpack is awesome and definitely gives me some place to put that BFG. Hopefully they'll get that in soon at TFSource.

http://tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/2106/


Hopefully they will but it is an older project.

Acestoystore has one in stock:
http://acestoystore.com/store/index.php ... 20a&page=2

Re: D.I.A. Commander Arrived....

PostPosted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 6:36 pm
by _Devastator_
Cyber_Tek wrote:
_Devastator_ wrote:nice shots there, really thinking about getting this, 'just my optimus is missing the right foot, thanks to my son... :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad: :BANG_HEAD: :BANG_HEAD: :sad:


Thanks. :-) Keep your son away from your Transformers. Get him his own and keep everyone out of your "Transformer room". The D.I.A. Commander armor will cover up that missing foot and display well in trailer mode too. Do it. You'll be glad you did.


yeah i was thinking trailer mode, wouldnt the leg keep coming off if the foot is not there? or be too loose?

Re: D.I.A. Commander Arrived....

PostPosted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 6:52 pm
by Cyberion
I don't think it will. The leg fits pretty snug.

Re: D.I.A. Commander Arrived....

PostPosted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 7:45 pm
by Doctor McGrath
Cyber_Tek wrote:I don't think it will. The leg fits pretty snug.


Pictures(heavy) as promised.

Front:
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Back:
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Geared Up:
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Ultra Magnus ready to go:
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Powered Commander:
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Connection Points:
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BFG:
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Re: D.I.A. Commander Arrived....

PostPosted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 7:56 pm
by Cyberion
OH YEA. THAT will definitely do it. THEN I CAN ADD MORE GUNS. And swords. And an axe. AND ANOTHER GUN. Can't do something like that with Ultra Prime. HA!!! OMG. You have Ultra Magnus AND DIA COMMANDER? You're not married are you? LOL!!! I'm ordering that backpack on Pay day, this Friday. :BOT:

Re: D.I.A. Commander Arrived....

PostPosted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 8:14 pm
by Doctor McGrath
Cyber_Tek wrote:OH YEA. THAT will definitely do it. THEN I CAN ADD MORE GUNS. And swords. And an axe. AND ANOTHER GUN. Can't do something like that with Ultra Prime. HA!!! OMG. You have Ultra Magnus AND DIA COMMANDER? You're not married are you? LOL!!! I'm ordering that backpack on Pay day, this Friday. :BOT:


You mean like this?
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Nope, I'm just engaged right now but I am blessed with a well paying job. :grin: