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to those complaining about scavenger and hook having their tools on their arms: what sense did it ever make for them to be on their backs? this is a clear step up and if you can't see that, well.....i won't be mean.
long haul looks like a fantastic update. i don't see the problem here. he looks a little different but as others mention: these are homages not exact remakes. plus they'd probably get their asses sued if they were.
giant gets the win for me if not just for affordability alone. i'm not rich and with my wages i'm not that dedicated to transformers to get hercules. 'nuff said.

Tidalwavex wrote:I'm sick & tired of radical updates that look next to nothing like the original toy.

I wouldn't say TFC's Constructicons look nothing like the originals. It's pretty obvious who they are meant to be. With the exception of Mixmaster and Hook (which both look superb, minus the abundance of head on Hook), I'd say MakeToy's Constructicons are no more G1 accurate than TFC's.

I'm not a huge fan of the kibble: the previously mentioned heads, Long Haul seeming to have an engine on the back of his bucket, and where do the trailers go when they transform to robot mode? Plus, each figure's unique equipment seems quite small.

On the flip-side, the transformations look extraordinary and posability is highly impressive: look at Giant's ankle!!!

I can't see any reason why one set of 3rd party Constructicons would be better than the other (except for the fact that we've actually got orders for Hercules ) I think it simply comes down to personal preference and available funds. Really wish I could get both.

Sodan-1 wrote: Long Haul seeming to have an engine on the back of his bucket

That looks like Devy's chest wing thing to me, actually.

Plus, each figure's unique equipment seems quite small.

now there's no need to get personal!

El Duque wrote:Giant is approximately the same size as Bruticus with the FansProject upgrades, I believe the price is about $300.00.

I've seen this number thrown around a couple times and I hope it comes to be as I think I could swing for both at this price, but I'm not holding my breath.

Kibble wrote:

El Duque wrote:Giant is approximately the same size as Bruticus with the FansProject upgrades, I believe the price is about $300.00.

I've seen this number thrown around a couple times and I hope it comes to be as I think I could swing for both at this price, but I'm not holding my breath.

Yeah, to be honest I can't even remember where I first heard that quote, but it's been circulating for a while now. I believe they are also supposed to be releasing these in two packs for about 100 a set.

Can't wait for the G2 =3.

I need to start saving.

I was looking at this on my cellphone earlier and I was going to complain about a number of things, the trailers, the visible combiner kibble, the small-ish head.

But honestly, seeing it now on a big screen. Who gives a crap? This looks amazing! I love how different and full of personality each separate bot looks. And the combined mode looks totally badass as well. This will look amazing on my classics shelf alongside Bruticus, facing off (unfairly) against Superion.

I complain about price and being broke all the time, but I just have to make it work. I've done so with FP in the past, I need to continue with Maketoys.

Sodan-1 wrote:

Tidalwavex wrote:I'm sick & tired of radical updates that look next to nothing like the original toy.

I wouldn't say TFC's Constructicons look nothing like the originals. It's pretty obvious who they are meant to be. With the exception of Mixmaster and Hook (which both look superb, minus the abundance of head on Hook), I'd say MakeToy's Constructicons are no more G1 accurate than TFC's...................................I can't see any reason why one set of 3rd party Constructicons would be better than the other (except for the fact that we've actually got orders for Hercules ) I think it simply comes down to personal preference and available funds. Really wish I could get both.

I was going to comment on this dudes' argument that some how this looks more g1 accurate but this other dude said it bout right.

As far as any devastator being too big, I just can't get my head around that statement.

What QC issues are you talking about? The one scoop issue that they fixed right away? Both mine have been great so far. sturdy and well made.

Admittedly, I am already in for Hercules but this one looks fine too. Need to see some color.

I think I want to cry...