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Tue Jun 21, 2011 5:46 am

So, I'm at the tail end of Beast Wars season 3, and I was thinking about my collection, and the lack of beast wars figures. Why? Well, I never liked the molded fur on most of them, which is why I prefer Transmetals.

But what if they made Beast Wars figures with REAL fur on them, like synthetic hair... I think I'd reconsider a Cheetor 10fold if he had actual patches of fur all over his bot mode, and a really convincing beast mode.

So this post goes out to you customizers, and on a larger scale, hasbro and 3rd party people. Just a cool idea from a collector looking for more realism.

News Credits: 241 · Tue Jun 21, 2011 6:02 am

I know it's not entirely covered in fur, but if you're interested in Japanese Beast Wars, you should look into Mach Kick. He transforms into a horse of course, but the tail of the beast mode, and the pony tail in robot mode are made of strands of nylon, simulating real hair.

Tue Jun 21, 2011 6:06 am

not bad, its a start, hehe. Im hoping for some completely fur covered bots, even if the strands are super short like a rug, anything to avoid the molded hair. Its probably my biggest putoff on beastwars figures.

News Credits: 241 · Tue Jun 21, 2011 6:13 am

Mach Kick is an exception on both fronts: not only with the nylon hair, but the rest is completely smooth: no molded fur detailing.

Tue Jun 21, 2011 6:16 am

Yea, you know what? that smoothness is way better, definitely leaves more to the imagination without forcing you to see this static image of fake hair.

News Credits: 4 · Tue Jun 21, 2011 7:29 am

so basically, you want Narlies? I suppose I always knew that someone, somewhere across the breadth of time and space would one day want those, but I didn't think I'd be alive to see it.

News Credits: 1 · Tue Jun 21, 2011 9:05 am

craggy wrote:so basically, you want Narlies? I suppose I always knew that someone, somewhere across the breadth of time and space would one day want those, but I didn't think I'd be alive to see it.

Good lord, I used to have that thing. I never knew what it was, I always figured it was from He-man.

News Credits: 9 · Tue Jun 21, 2011 12:08 pm

It's an interesting idea. I've nearly really considered customising Beast Wars figs. MAybe Universe Cheetor could use some love when I open him.

Tue Jun 21, 2011 1:56 pm

craggy wrote:so basically, you want Narlies? I suppose I always knew that someone, somewhere across the breadth of time and space would one day want those, but I didn't think I'd be alive to see it.

Haha, dear lord, thats a little off target of what i meant, hehehe.
Maybe a 10 times better looking version of that... with much shorter hair in most places.... but..not that :lol:

Yea Mykltron, you do some good work, hesay....
Do it up and then I will promote the crap outa it

Tue Jun 21, 2011 11:33 pm

Maybe your thinking of flocking a figure. Flock is really really really small felt fibres that you sprinkle on glue. It's the same fuzzy stuff that's on a figure like Panthor from He-man or Moss man.

If a customizer or yourself had wanted to put some fuzz on a beast wars figure you just have to buy some white glue and some flock from a hobby store and apply the glue then sprinkle on the felt fibres and let the glue set. Then you have a fuzzy figure without being over hairy.

Tue Jun 21, 2011 11:49 pm

monstergrotusque wrote:Maybe your thinking of flocking a figure. Flock is really really really small felt fibres that you sprinkle on glue. It's the same fuzzy stuff that's on a figure like Panthor from He-man or Moss man.

If a customizer or yourself had wanted to put some fuzz on a beast wars figure you just have to buy some white glue and some flock from a hobby store and apply the glue then sprinkle on the felt fibres and let the glue set. Then you have a fuzzy figure without being over hairy.

Yea dude, thats a great idea, definitely what I meant. Thanks for the info man, I might just invest in a classics beast wars figure now, and do this to customize.... unless mykltron beats me to it ;)^

Tue Jun 21, 2011 11:49 pm

I might be down for some flocked figures, similar to moss-man.
However, that's where I'd draw the line. I wouldn't want a transformer that had fur/hair, using he-man again, like Grizzlor. At the same time, I'm also iffy about like, a rubbery flesh stuff, like the jurrasic park toys.
I think I like to keep it plastic and the fake fur/skin.

News Credits: 16 · Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:08 am

MINDVVIPE wrote:But what if they made Beast Wars figures with REAL fur on them, like synthetic hair... I think I'd reconsider a Cheetor 10fold if he had actual patches of fur all over his bot mode, and a really convincing beast mode.

Or, you could go to Petsmart and scoop up a real living cat and rename one Cheetor. Just sayin'.

Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:13 am

It Is Him wrote:
MINDVVIPE wrote:But what if they made Beast Wars figures with REAL fur on them, like synthetic hair... I think I'd reconsider a Cheetor 10fold if he had actual patches of fur all over his bot mode, and a really convincing beast mode.

Or, you could go to Petsmart and scoop up a real living cat and rename one Cheetor. Just sayin'.

Not unless I had the money to make it bionic... and, I think god and the state would frown upon those actions. But hey, yet again customizers, feel free to explore, the black market awaits.

And yes, moss man is exactly what I meant.

News Credits: 1 · Wed Jun 22, 2011 11:35 pm

MINDVVIPE wrote:
It Is Him wrote:
MINDVVIPE wrote:But what if they made Beast Wars figures with REAL fur on them, like synthetic hair... I think I'd reconsider a Cheetor 10fold if he had actual patches of fur all over his bot mode, and a really convincing beast mode.

Or, you could go to Petsmart and scoop up a real living cat and rename one Cheetor. Just sayin'.

Not unless I had the money to make it bionic... and, I think god and the state would frown upon those actions. But hey, yet again customizers, feel free to explore, the black market awaits.

And yes, moss man is exactly what I meant.

...YES. NOBODY WOULD WANT TO MAKE A TRANSFORMING PET.

(hides hamster)

News Credits: 16 · Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:00 am

adamassc wrote:
MINDVVIPE wrote:
It Is Him wrote:
MINDVVIPE wrote:But what if they made Beast Wars figures with REAL fur on them, like synthetic hair... I think I'd reconsider a Cheetor 10fold if he had actual patches of fur all over his bot mode, and a really convincing beast mode.

Or, you could go to Petsmart and scoop up a real living cat and rename one Cheetor. Just sayin'.

Not unless I had the money to make it bionic... and, I think god and the state would frown upon those actions. But hey, yet again customizers, feel free to explore, the black market awaits.

And yes, moss man is exactly what I meant.

...YES. NOBODY WOULD WANT TO MAKE A TRANSFORMING PET.

(hides hamster)