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by **Ariannus** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 2:58 pm

GuyIncognito wrote:$350 each?! And you ordered TWO?! Must be nice to have that kind of money.

Well I got them at a special discount for $250 a piece, and I had been saving up for them for about a year.

by **Shadowstream** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:19 pm

stephenusprime wrote:
Shadowstream wrote:this the same one?

Please spot the difference before commenting.

Griffith has told me it this new project of his is of 6.5" and the old thread which you posted was of 10".

And since you are asking if it is the same or not:

Here are the differences for you to spot:

1) ladder of the larger one is separate, smaller one is a whole solid block

2) there's a split in the arm of the large one, non in the smaller one

3) a split in the leg of the small one, none in the larger one

4) the details of the chest of the larger one is a little faded

5) gun barrel of large one splits into 2, solid tube for the smaller one

Same basic design + Same designer = pretty much the same as far as I care.

Detail freaks :-B

Besides, Optimus as a train of any kind is fairly dumb idea to begin with

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:51 pm

What's not too like about this design besides the price? It's a very good representation of the figure. Lots of detail and a great head sculpt. The concept is very imaginative.

If you didn't follow the comic, then this figure will probably look nothing more than a random vehicle choice.

by **The Chronic** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 5:02 pm

I don't think it makes much difference if you followed the comic or not as it was only a concept sketch unless Im horribly mistaken

eather way that thing look skeglly if I were rich I'd buy it

by **Nightwalker** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 4:53 pm

AWESOME!!!!

I got to have this one! :APPLAUSE:

News Credits: 1 · by **Solrac333** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 9:58 pm

I don't know how I missed this but this is AWESOME!!! :grin:

News Credits: 3 · by **stephenusprime** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:52 pm

I am still getting more information about this kit from griffith. Hopefully he'll be doing up a number of it so everyone will have a share of this.

Also, it was previously mentioned to be an exclusive at another singapore forum, which is totally untrue. As far as I know, it was never said to be just exclusive to them.

will let everyone know the good news.

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 8:02 pm

Thanks. Keep us posted.

by **ZIM** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:12 am

That's truly incredible! Great detail work and I think both modes are great, and it even looks pretty well articulated.

The only thing I'd change is the colour choices for Prime. I'd make the reds rustier and the blues more like blue steel or navy blue paint. Right now, it looks a little too bright and cheery.

News Credits: 3 · by **stephenusprime** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:20 am

Hi Guys,

more up close pics of Prime. Unpainted however

from TF.SG

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 3:49 pm

Thanks. Front paged.

News Credits: 9 · by **Zeds** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 3:55 pm

These customs jobs are most times better than anything made by Hasbro/Tomy!

News Credits: 42 · by **Psychout** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 5:15 pm

Enjoy paying for your lead testing guys. :lol:

by **primeoptimus** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 5:58 pm

freaking sweet.
looks like he came strait out of the comic book :grin:

im suprised that nobody has made thomas the tank engine jokes yet.

News Credits: 8 · by **NuclearConvoy** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 6:27 pm

How many hundreds of dollars will this go for?

by **onewaydown** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 7:22 pm

NuclearConvoy wrote:How many hundreds of dollars will this go for?

$120 not including shipping, or assembly or anything. Just the garage kit.

http://griffith-monolog.blogspot.com/20 ... order.html

by **Shadowstream** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 7:41 pm

oh, so now it's stupid and overpriced

News Credits: 1 · by **rpetras** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:12 pm

I want this!

News Credits: 8 · by **NuclearConvoy** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:29 pm

onewaydown wrote:
NuclearConvoy wrote:How many hundreds of dollars will this go for?

$120 not including shipping, or assembly or anything. Just the garage kit.

http://griffith-monolog.blogspot.com/20 ... order.html

Thanks for that link.
While absolutely affordable for what it is, I'm just not certain my modeling and painting skills are stron g enough to warrant a purchase. I have a feeling I'd drop 120$ on it and then leave it unbuilt for years out of a fear of **** it up and/or not having money to buy proper supplies.
If i could spend *just that much extra* to have it come prepainted and pre drilled, I would (call it, then, a 250$ kit).

I'm still kinda hoping that Hasbro comes out with an All-Plastic Collector's line featuring unique character moulds that would target distinct audiences (like HOS and War Within designs, but not suffering from the poor engineering and non-main team problems that Titanium clearly had).

News Credits: 8 · by **Megatron Wolf** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:01 pm

Nice. Hopefully one day hasbro will make toys for the comic.

by **Swiftpaw** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:55 pm

That is exceptionally cool, especially for a custom figure.

I love how it has details reminicent of normal Optimus. Cowcatcher over waist/groin in place of front bumper, stacks on shoulders, and the pipes along the back portion form the same pattern as on the side of the trailer...

News Credits: 3 · by **stephenusprime** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 6:56 am

Hey guys,

Griffith has just requested as Q&A session over here: TF.SG-HOS Prime Custom

He mentioned that he would be answering questions about making orders and such so perhaps you would wanna take a look at it.

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 7:06 am

onewaydown wrote:
NuclearConvoy wrote:How many hundreds of dollars will this go for?

$120 not including shipping, or assembly or anything. Just the garage kit.

http://griffith-monolog.blogspot.com/20 ... order.html

Thanks. Updated the story. Credited.

News Credits: 1 · by **Optimist_Prime** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 9:16 am

Shadowstream wrote:oh, so now it's stupid and overpriced

1.) STFU!!!
2.) Quit being an asshole.
3.) Constructively criticize, don't just flat out criticize someone's work.

Now go down to B&N, grab your self a copy of the Hearts of Steal TPB, sit down in one of those big plushy chairs, and read it. I'm not saying your mind will be changed, but at least you'll know the basis of the project.

Alty on YouTube · by **Altitron** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:08 am

Shadowstream wrote:oh, so now it's stupid and overpriced

I'll politely disagree with you, especially now that I'm a part of the project team behind this figure, and will be producing professional-grade boxart, a G1-style tech spec, and a G1-style instruction booklet to be included with each kit.

Stay tuned to the fan art forum for a sneak peek of the aforementioned boxart, coming soon to a Seibertron near you.

- Alty