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News Credits: 1 · by **Sodan-1** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 6:33 pm

That head is a huge shocker and a major disappointment for something coming from FansProject. It's not enough to make me cancel my preorder, but still annoying. On the otherhand, the face is a lot better looking than the preview pictures.

I'm really impressed how good all three Rodimuses/Rodimusi look in the armour. I was lucky enough to pick up a Henkei Rodimus off ebay for only £33. That was a real coup. Seriously can't wait for this one now.

Anyone know where Seibertron got the clasped hands for the hand shake shots?

News Credits: 5 · by **zodconvoy** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 6:53 pm

Agamemnon wrote:"...to battle an illusive enemy..."

What, they aren't really there? The enemy is only an illusion?

That's not what illusive means.

Illusive means slippery or difficult to catch.

News Credits: 10 · by **Agamemnon** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 7:05 pm

zodconvoy wrote:
Agamemnon wrote:"...to battle an illusive enemy..."

What, they aren't really there? The enemy is only an illusion?

That's not what illusive means.

Illusive means slippery or difficult to catch.

Funny, I thought that was being elusive...

News Credits: 2 · by **Galvatrondestroyer** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 7:29 pm

did i see henkei wildrider in the big vehicle shot?

News Credits: 4 · by **craggy** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 7:33 pm

Agamemnon wrote:
zodconvoy wrote:
Agamemnon wrote:"...to battle an illusive enemy..."

What, they aren't really there? The enemy is only an illusion?

That's not what illusive means.

Illusive means slippery or difficult to catch.

Funny, I thought that was being elusive...

...as a correct spelling often can be.

Also, being slippery could be "Eel-usive"?

Oh and Protector...It looks ok with Not A KO Hot Rod from the 2/3pack but after seeing the awesome comparison pics I really do kinda wish I had a Classics Rodimus.

Ah well, he'll mostly be covered up under the armour anyway.

by **Nemesis251** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 7:33 pm

Skyfire-5 wrote:I've been a solid proponent of FansProject. Its really tough for me to say it, but the head design is really a downer. They're usually on point with the details. Considering the engineering aptitude of these guys, how could such a major aesthetic flaw be overlooked (edit: the base figure's head visibility in combined mode). A simple small piece of plastic with a hinge at the bottom of the face sculpt could have done wonders for the set - something I hope Shadow Scyther remedies. It's an awesome set, no doubt. But what a glaring flaw. Kills me. I'm buying it, but it would have been nice to not have to buy an upgrade to the upgrade like the missile launchers add on set. Sigh... oh well.

Did you watch Vangelus's review of Protector? It gives more insight into the head design.

News Credits: 5 · by **zodconvoy** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 7:33 pm

Agamemnon wrote:
zodconvoy wrote:
Agamemnon wrote:"...to battle an illusive enemy..."

What, they aren't really there? The enemy is only an illusion?

That's not what illusive means.

Illusive means slippery or difficult to catch.

Funny, I thought that was being elusive...

Yeah I guess my bad spelling was showing.

But after "Causailty," I think it's best to go with what we think they meant. :lol:

News Credits: 1 · by **Gauntlet101010** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 7:36 pm

The head doesn't seem so bad. It's being a neck now. It's definately something I'm not used to seeing, but I think it'll grow on me once I have it in-hand. Like City Commander's face.

Rodimus was never meant to have add-ons in the first place. I think the overall effect of the set is very effective.

News Credits: 10 · by **Agamemnon** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 7:46 pm

zodconvoy wrote:
Agamemnon wrote:
zodconvoy wrote:
Agamemnon wrote:"...to battle an illusive enemy..."

What, they aren't really there? The enemy is only an illusion?

That's not what illusive means.

Illusive means slippery or difficult to catch.

Funny, I thought that was being elusive...

Yeah I guess my bad spelling was showing.

But after "Causailty," I think it's best to go with what we think they meant.

Naw, don't be too hard on yourself. Turns out "illusive" is an actual word, so it's not technically a mis-spelling. But it does indeed change the meaning of the phrase. :grin:

Besides, I like having fun at the expense of bad translations. I'm sure if I tried to write something in Japanese that it'd come out something like "I like to have carnal relations with small shellfish".

craggy wrote:Also, being slippery could be "Eel-usive"?

Must resist urge to start a punny war!!! :lol:

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 8:20 pm

Bravo FansProject. Yet again, another amazing add on. Personally, I think people are harder on this set because FP has spoiled us with their own figures in the past two releases (Defender, Explorer, and Munitioner). This set has the same flaws as City Commander, Hasbro. The head on a head is rather strange, but looking at the Hot Rod figure, there isn't much else that could have been done. I think Protector looks excellent for what the set is, an add-on. :APPLAUSE:

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 8:25 pm

Oh yeah, and SIdearm is the fantastic. I'll take 3.

by **Nujevad** » Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:40 pm

Where did the handshake attachment come from?

by **Court Jester** » Tue Dec 14, 2010 12:02 am

Nemesis251 wrote:Did you watch Vangelus's review of Protector? It gives more insight into the head design.

Several times before Seibertron's pictorial review. And the Adam's apple is a great excuse. But this is Fansproject. The ones who took ROTF Bruticus and made him Classics Bruticus. Yes, his head doubles as a neck and a vertical swivel point. Great concept, but the execution doesn't deliver with FansProject signature panache. I would go into further detail, but you all get the point. If the head is seen, the illusion of combined mode is broken. If I seem nitpicky, it's only because of the standard that has been set by FansProject's previous releases. I'm a fan of the Project.

I would assume the passing-of-the-torch/handshake add on is an initial wave release exclusive (as no mention of it is given in the preorder ads - perhaps an incentive bonus for those that preordered - at least I'm hoping).

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Tue Dec 14, 2010 12:03 am

Nujevad wrote:Where did the handshake attachment come from?

I was wondering that myself. Probably a previously-unmentioned bonus piece?

This gallery is a unexpected and welcome surprise. I'm looking forward to getting the set, even though it comes at the worst possible time. :grin:

News Credits: 3597 · by **Seibertron** » Tue Dec 14, 2010 3:15 am

Gauntlet101010 wrote:The head doesn't seem so bad. It's being a neck now. It's definately something I'm not used to seeing, but I think it'll grow on me once I have it in-hand. Like City Commander's face.

Rodimus was never meant to have add-ons in the first place. I think the overall effect of the set is very effective.

It's a lot less noticeable when you have it in person and are looking at it casually and not nitpicking it via high quality close up photos.

by **SamusPrime** » Tue Dec 14, 2010 3:52 am

I like the picture with Rodimus, Ultra Magnus and Optimus excellent this kit is good

News Credits: 3597 · by **Seibertron** » Tue Dec 14, 2010 3:58 am

SamusPrime wrote:I like the picture with Rodimus, Ultra Magnus and Optimus excellent this kit is good

Glad you like the pic, SamusPrime. Welcome to Seibertron.com!

by **Rated X** » Tue Dec 14, 2010 2:06 pm

I was surprised how the color of the Fansproject Protector armor didnt clash as bad as I thought they would with the 3 pack Rodimus. But your gallery made it look so good I ordered a Protector kit. You sold me on it. Thanks Ryan

News Credits: 3597 · by **Seibertron** » Tue Dec 14, 2010 4:56 pm

Rated X wrote:I was surprised how the color of the Fansproject Protector armor didnt clash as bad as I thought they would with the 3 pack Rodimus. But your gallery made it look so good I ordered a Protector kit. You sold me on it. Thanks Ryan

Oh you know me ... helping Transformers fans lighten their wallets since 2000! Hm ... I like that slogan!

by **SamusPrime** » Wed Dec 15, 2010 4:39 am

Yes its good to be here is there any austrailan transfans here

News Credits: 3597 · by **Seibertron** » Wed Dec 15, 2010 5:08 am

SamusPrime wrote:Yes its good to be here is there any austrailan transfans here

there are definitely a few around! Burn ... can you show SamusPrime the ropes?

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Wed Dec 15, 2010 5:19 am

Ryan's showed us the visitor figures a couple of times and yes, we're most definitely around.

Forum goers however ... we seem few and far between, but we do have a sightings page!.

I'm probably the most notorious of the convicts here, second would be Elita-1.

As for the rest of them, I swear they hide or are just too ashamed to admit being in the same country as me.

Now if you're after some of these 3rd party projects, most of the guys from OzFormers tend to hit up Robotkingdom. Never used them myself but I think they're Asian based and that saves us on shipping.

:grin:

by **Court Jester** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 4:25 pm

TFsource has shipped. :grin:

News Credits: 3597 · by **Seibertron** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 10:45 pm

Burn wrote:Ryan's showed us the visitor figures a couple of times and yes, we're most definitely around.

Forum goers however ... we seem few and far between, but we do have a sightings page!.

I'm probably the most notorious of the convicts here, second would be Elita-1.

As for the rest of them, I swear they hide or are just too ashamed to admit being in the same country as me.

Now if you're after some of these 3rd party projects, most of the guys from OzFormers tend to hit up Robotkingdom. Never used them myself but I think they're Asian based and that saves us on shipping.

Data from the past month ...

(Country, followed by number of visits, followed by percentage of traffic)

1. United States 620,768 54.96%
2. Canada 127,753 11.31%
3. United Kingdom 75,716 6.70%
4. Australia 28,493 2.52%
5. Malaysia 23,675 2.10%
6. Philippines 23,026 2.04%
7. Singapore 16,820 1.49%
8. Mexico 14,673 1.30%
9. Netherlands 13,640 1.21%
10. Japan 11,961 1.06%

And here's a breakdown of the past month's traffic from Australia

(City, followed by number of visits, followed by percentage of Australian traffic)

1. Melbourne 7,455 26.16%
2. Sydney 7,225 25.36%
3. Brisbane 4,606 16.17%
4. Perth 3,542 12.43%
5. Adelaide 2,819 9.89%
6. Canberra 837 2.94%
7. Hobart 551 1.93%
8. Richmond 335 1.18%
9. Redcliffe 247 0.87%
10. Cranbourne 147 0.52%

News Credits: 5 · by **--B--** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 6:21 am

Seibertron wrote:
Burn wrote:Ryan's showed us the visitor figures a couple of times and yes, we're most definitely around.

Forum goers however ... we seem few and far between, but we do have a sightings page!.

I'm probably the most notorious of the convicts here, second would be Elita-1.

As for the rest of them, I swear they hide or are just too ashamed to admit being in the same country as me.

Now if you're after some of these 3rd party projects, most of the guys from OzFormers tend to hit up Robotkingdom. Never used them myself but I think they're Asian based and that saves us on shipping.

Data from the past month ...

(Country, followed by number of visits, followed by percentage of traffic)

1. United States 620,768 54.96%
2. Canada 127,753 11.31%
3. United Kingdom 75,716 6.70%
4. Australia 28,493 2.52%
5. Malaysia 23,675 2.10%
6. Philippines 23,026 2.04%
7. Singapore 16,820 1.49%
8. Mexico 14,673 1.30%
9. Netherlands 13,640 1.21%
10. Japan 11,961 1.06%

And here's a breakdown of the past month's traffic from Australia

(City, followed by number of visits, followed by percentage of Australian traffic)

1. Melbourne 7,455 26.16%
2. Sydney 7,225 25.36%
3. Brisbane 4,606 16.17%
4. Perth 3,542 12.43%
5. Adelaide 2,819 9.89%
6. Canberra 837 2.94%
7. Hobart 551 1.93%
8. Richmond 335 1.18%
9. Redcliffe 247 0.87%
10. Cranbourne 147 0.52%

Wow! How long did you take to pull that up, I would be interested to see that broken down for the US.

And I have to wonder if that 1.21% from the Neatherlands is just Jelze :lol: