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Transtopia Masterclass - Leader Class Scourge

Posted by Blurrz Jun 5, 2010 at 1:57am CDT 139,869 views
With the recent licensing in Transformers lines, any use of an Optimus Prime figure as a character other than Optimus Prime has been prevented. The last time an Optimus Prime figure was remade into a Decepticon was Classics Nemesis Prime, and we've been through several toy lines since then! Energon Pub member and customizer Toyphilia decided that the leader of the Autobots needed to be back in black, and what better way to do it than by using ROTF Leader Class Optimus Prime. The figure is tainted with a little evil, the black hues and lighting decals signifying the essence of the Decepticon called Scourge. To top it all off, Scourge comes with his trademark sword and trailer. Check out toyphilia's masterpiece below!

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Re: Transtopia Masterclass - Leader Class Scourge (view post)
Comment by Warbreaker Jun 5, 2010
The lightning details is beautiful!

...Heeeeey, I've got that sword! Was included with a faux-transformer I got years ago, currently lying somewhere in one of the toyboxes...
Re: Transtopia Masterclass - Leader Class Scourge (view post)
Comment by Hard Hacker Jun 5, 2010
This is new levels of awesome. Brilliant reimagining of an excelent character!
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Comment by Zeds Jun 5, 2010
Yup Hasbro you really should be on these boards because if you made some of these customs then your bottom line would look as bad ass as them.
Re: Transtopia Masterclass - Leader Class Scourge (view post)
Comment by Tigertrack Jun 5, 2010
Looks cool. Where'd the sword come from?
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Comment by Immortal Starscream Jun 5, 2010
my god... that is just pure epic. seriously fantastic, enough to make me want to own it desperatly.
If I ever get the wad to get the buster prime from japan, I may just beg and plead for you to make my old one into this.

seriously, congradulations on a true masterpeice of customization :APPLAUSE:
Re: Transtopia Masterclass - Leader Class Scourge (view post)
Comment by Chaoslock Jun 5, 2010
tigertracks 24 wrote:Looks cool. Where'd the sword come from?


You seriously didn't see one of those yet? 9 out of 10 knockoff figures have those here.
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Comment by Blackstreak Jun 5, 2010
Chaoslock wrote:
tigertracks 24 wrote:Looks cool. Where'd the sword come from?


You seriously didn't see one of those yet? 9 out of 10 knockoff figures have those here.


I was curious about that too. Never seen it myself. But just as important as the sword, that's one awesome paint job. I'm always amaazed how kitbashers can get such awesome looking custom paintjobs. The one custom I did looked like $%!* I guess kitbashing isn't in my blood. That Nemesis Prime is simply amazing.
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Comment by dragons Jun 5, 2010
great job wonderful :APPLAUSE:
Re: Transtopia Masterclass - Leader Class Scourge (view post)
Comment by HighPrime Jun 5, 2010
Very nice, but I'm more interested in this statement:

"With the recent licensing in Transformers lines, any use of an Optimus Prime figure as a character other than Optimus Prime has been prevented."

Was there some kind of official declarition from Hasbro on this?

I can only recall 5 (6 if you count the legends class version in RiD). Seems a Nemesis Prime repaint only happens every few years as it is.

RiD Scourge (G2 Laser Prime repaint - also available in legends class)
Armada Nemesis Prime/Scourge
Universe Nemesis Prime (Big Convoy repaint)
Alternators Nemesis Prime
Universe/Classics 2.0 Nemesis Prime

Just curious on the background.
Re: Transtopia Masterclass - Leader Class Scourge (view post)
Comment by esclavo Jun 5, 2010
Wow! Wow! Wow! This is superb. Incredible job, man! :BOT:
Re: Transtopia Masterclass - Leader Class Scourge (view post)
Comment by Mindmaster Jun 5, 2010
If only Hasbro actually made this... =P~ :sad:
Re: Transtopia Masterclass - Leader Class Scourge (view post)
Comment by First-Aid Jun 5, 2010
Even my wife was floored...and she often laughed at my giddiness with my chosen hobby.

How the hell did you do the lightning? Or do you not want to share your secret with those of us who are kitbash-challeneged... :BANG_HEAD:
Re: Transtopia Masterclass - Leader Class Scourge (view post)
Comment by NemesisScourge Jun 5, 2010
This is going to look flawless in my collection.
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Comment by emeraldbeacon Jun 5, 2010
HighPrime wrote:Very nice, but I'm more interested in this statement:

"With the recent licensing in Transformers lines, any use of an Optimus Prime figure as a character other than Optimus Prime has been prevented."

Was there some kind of official declarition from Hasbro on this?


Might be something to take to Hasbro Q&A at BotCon or SDCC...
Re: Transtopia Masterclass - Leader Class Scourge (view post)
Comment by Moft Jun 5, 2010
Flip the damn shoulder panels up all the way!!

I swear, every single picture of ROTF Prime in existence has those panels in the wrong position. Look at his CGI model! They're at a diagonal angle, almost horizontal, not flush with the rest of his arm. I'm being a whiny little nit-picker, but it just bugs the crap out of me every time I see it, especially in professional-quality photos on sites like these.
Re: Transtopia Masterclass - Leader Class Scourge (view post)
Comment by Blurrz Jun 5, 2010
emeraldbeacon wrote:
HighPrime wrote:Very nice, but I'm more interested in this statement:

"With the recent licensing in Transformers lines, any use of an Optimus Prime figure as a character other than Optimus Prime has been prevented."

Was there some kind of official declarition from Hasbro on this?


Might be something to take to Hasbro Q&A at BotCon or SDCC...


It was an assumption of mine, so yes it would be nice if Hasbro could clarify it.



Moft wrote:Flip the damn shoulder panels up all the way!!

I swear, every single picture of ROTF Prime in existence has those panels in the wrong position. Look at his CGI model! They're at a diagonal angle, almost horizontal, not flush with the rest of his arm. I'm being a whiny little nit-picker, but it just bugs the crap out of me every time I see it, especially in professional-quality photos on sites like these.


OH NO. HE'S NOT TRANSFORMED RIGHT. HOLD THE PRESS THE WORLD IS GOING TO END
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Comment by T-Macksimus Jun 5, 2010
On a scale of 1 to 10, this one goes to 11. That is the best Scourge/Nemesis yet. This definitely needs to be waved under Hasbros nose with a note saying "THIS is how you do it!!" Awesome Job!! 8)
Re: Transtopia Masterclass - Leader Class Scourge (view post)
Comment by YRQRM0 Jun 5, 2010
:APPLAUSE:

This is almost more of a masterpiece than the actual masterpiece figures! Beautiful!
Re: Transtopia Masterclass - Leader Class Scourge (view post)
Comment by Moft Jun 5, 2010
Blurrz wrote:OH NO. HE'S NOT TRANSFORMED RIGHT. HOLD THE PRESS THE WORLD IS GOING TO END


Well, I did say I was being whiny and nitpicking. Sorry my post wasn't full of glowing, retna-searing praise like all the others. I know if I put as much effort as this guy put into his work, I'd make darn sure it looked as good as it could. But that's just me. I'll think differently before having a not-100%-positive opinion next time. :D
Re: Transtopia Masterclass - Leader Class Scourge (view post)
Comment by Prime Riblet Jun 6, 2010
This thing is absurdly awesome. And what a great reiteration of the original rid Scourge. Just freaking fantastic.

BTW, the transformation is good enough for me. There is being nit-picky, and then there is being nit-picky to a very exagerated level.

This thing is a damned Masterwork. Great job.
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