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Thu Feb 18, 2010 2:39 pm

It would be cool if this Hothead mold was gray/black so it could be used for the Onslaught universe color variation. Otherwise I'm going to have to hunt me down a discounted autobot!!

News Credits: 3 · Thu Feb 18, 2010 5:47 pm

Thx everyone!

We aren't trying to blackmail people into buying the Cobra its just a harsh reality of how these manufactured parts work for us, its great we got a couple more pre-orders but again...if you don't like Cobra don't buy it :APPLAUSE:

All of our replies are getting lost in the pages but I hope the fans get a chance to read these responses. We read fan responses and like communicating back as best as we can.

We will reveal more about the releases if it goes into production. There's more going on than can be deciphered from the pictures.

-Yes, the red LED in the neck will still work through a transparent visor (prototype is all made from the same opaque material, it was cheaper)
-Yes, the only modification is to unscrew the existing head and yes, the hothead mounts securely.
-Yes, if you unscrew the existing head Hothead can ride in the canopy/manhole in front
-Yes, the set would be specifically colored for U. HH, if these are produced there will definitely be a recolor compatible with U. and H-KEI ONSL. we've already designed the necessary mold changes to keep it from just being a simple re-color

News Credits: 11 · Thu Feb 18, 2010 6:06 pm

Down_Shift wrote:
kirbenvost wrote:Argh, too many add-on kits! I want them all! Hardhead is apparently not getting released in Canada? Dang. Well, saves me some cash.

Sad but true. At the last Q&A Hasbro Canada said they weren't putting them in stores. Same with Nebular Starscream.

Man, that sucks. I really wanted Powerglide. :-(

News Credits: 5 · Thu Feb 18, 2010 9:15 pm

headrobots wrote:if these are produced there will definitely be a recolor compatible with U. and H-KEI ONSL. we've already designed the necessary mold changes to keep it from just being a simple re-color [/b]

Remold? Awesome!
I must say I'm even getting amped for the little Cobra head in March. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh.

I'd just like to say that I really appreciate the great communication with the fans from you guys. Looking forward to seeing more of your work in the future.

PS. If you guys just want to release a normal (i.e. non-transforming) replacement head set for classics/universe figs then I would certainly bite. There's a few figures in need, e.g:

Dragstrip
Darkwing
Roadbuster (I know Natobot of TFW2005 made a limited run of heads+rifles but there weren't enough to meet demand and he's stopped making them).
Upcoming Generations Sandstorm
Arielbots from ROTF Superion set
Combaticons from the Bruticus Maximus set (at least Brawl, Onslaught and Vortex - since FansProject will be replacing Swindle and Blast-off)

There's probably a few more too.

I understand if such a concept isn't feasible or if your company isn't interested in going down that path, but just some suggestions in case it is a possibility.

News Credits: 3 · Thu Feb 18, 2010 11:07 pm

Hi Oilspill, we wanted to name-check you and personally thank you for your support across multiple forums :APPLAUSE:

For non-transforming heads kidbash.com has some very cool work in plans and they handle small-scale resin casted stuff much better than we can. check 'em out

They are in radicons and are very open to suggestions from fans.

Their roadbuster conversion kit is really amazing and we ordered some sets for ourselves.

We've always saw a lot of potential in TRU darkwind, there's a lot of stuff to be added than just a new head

the figure is a little old though and its another one of those annoying exclusives....

Thx again Oilspill

News Credits: 5 · Thu Feb 18, 2010 11:15 pm

Cool, I wasn't aware of kidbash.com, I'll check them out. Cheers!

Thu Feb 18, 2010 11:41 pm

Oooo, a headmaster head and weapons for Hardhead. That'll be awesome if they're of good quality and not too expected, as I really like that mold as used for Hardhead.

News Credits: 1 · Thu Feb 18, 2010 11:45 pm

This kit seems really cool! I like how excited everyone is about it.

This is the first time I've wanted to buy a 3rd party add-on. Probably because it's the first one for a TF I actually own! This would also be my first kitbash. Woohoo!

Maybe I missed it; did anyone mention a price for this?

Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:00 am

If I found a U Hardhead at a decent price I would definitely want this add-on set. Headmasters and combiners were my favourite 'gimmicks', both of which have been mullered in their execution over the past several years.

News Credits: 16 · Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:05 am

Hardhead is now fetching a higher price on Ebay. The price isn't unreasonable yet, but $50 is more than the $10/$15 clearance prices I'm sure you a lot of you snapped him up for.

Hardhead BIN (SOLD) - $39.50 + $9 shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/TRANSFORMERS-UNIVERSE-ULTRA-HARDHEAD-AUTOBOT-EXCL-NEW_W0QQitemZ170420382563QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item27add8ab63

Just sayin'.

Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:50 am

It Is Him wrote:Hardhead is now fetching a higher price on Ebay. The price isn't unreasonable yet, but $50 is more than the $10/$15 clearance prices I'm sure you a lot of you snapped him up for.

Hardhead BIN (SOLD) - $39.50 + $9 shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/TRANSFORMERS-UNIVERSE-ULTRA-HARDHEAD-AUTOBOT-EXCL-NEW_W0QQitemZ170420382563QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item27add8ab63

Just sayin'.

The same thing happened with Classics Magnus, Prime, Bruticus etc. when Fansprojects released their add-ons solicitations.

News Credits: 16 · Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:13 pm

The Legend wrote:
It Is Him wrote:Hardhead is now fetching a higher price on Ebay. The price isn't unreasonable yet, but $50 is more than the $10/$15 clearance prices I'm sure you a lot of you snapped him up for.

Hardhead BIN (SOLD) - $39.50 + $9 shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/TRANSFORMERS-UNIVERSE-ULTRA-HARDHEAD-AUTOBOT-EXCL-NEW_W0QQitemZ170420382563QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item27add8ab63

Just sayin'.

The same thing happened with Classics Magnus, Prime, Bruticus etc. when Fansprojects released their add-ons solicitations.

Yep, I remember thinking how unbelievably lucky I was to get the Magnus/Skywarp set for $40 shipped not long after FP announced City.

Off-topic: Is that a clip from Tekken? How do you think the movie will turn out?

Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:28 pm

It Is Him wrote:Off-topic: Is that a clip from Tekken? How do you think the movie will turn out?

Yeah, I can't see it being any better than DoA but the screen grab is epic.

Fri Feb 19, 2010 10:53 pm

Man, I hope the HotHead and Iguana HMs are produced. I'm more than happy to support HeadRobots by purchasing a few Cobra HMs (I have 2 preordered atm).

I wonder if they would consider creating a HM for the Botcon Weirdwolf figure? Sure, there were only 1400 produced, but I don't think that's a problem. Most are owned by big TF collectors that would probably jump at the chance to turn their Botcon Weirdwolf into a true HM. Heck, HeadRobots could market the Monzo HM at both Weirdwolf owners and Cybertron Snarl owners. The colors for Monzo would look ok on Snarl's body. Just a thought.

News Credits: 32 · Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:14 pm

You know what I'd like to see these guys make? A Megatron head! A BM Megatron head for Fort Max. Sure the Megabolt one could do the same thing, if you ripped off the spider legs. But I'd like to see these guys make one.

News Credits: 5749 · Sat Feb 20, 2010 11:31 am

I guess I underestimated the difficulty in finding a Universe Hardhead! There are about 10 Wal-Marts within driving distance for me and out of all of them I only found one. Found him in kinda of a random clearance area for $15.00. I guess the low prices finally motivated people to pick him up. Anyway I found one for myself, but I'll continue to keep my eyes peeled for some more for anybody else who might want one. Downshift has dibs on the next one I come across.

News Credits: 335 · Sat Feb 20, 2010 5:13 pm

El Duque wrote:I guess I underestimated the difficulty in finding a Universe Hardhead! There are about 10 Wal-Marts within driving distance for me and out of all of them I only found one. Found him in kinda of a random clearance area for $15.00. I guess the low prices finally motivated people to pick him up. Anyway I found one for myself, but I'll continue to keep my eyes peeled for some more for anybody else who might want one. Downshift has dibs on the next one I come across.

News Credits: 1082 · Sat Feb 20, 2010 5:38 pm

Down_Shift wrote:
El Duque wrote:I guess I underestimated the difficulty in finding a Universe Hardhead! There are about 10 Wal-Marts within driving distance for me and out of all of them I only found one. Found him in kinda of a random clearance area for $15.00. I guess the low prices finally motivated people to pick him up. Anyway I found one for myself, but I'll continue to keep my eyes peeled for some more for anybody else who might want one. Downshift has dibs on the next one I come across.

I'll be sure to send you the Hannah Montana doll you asked for from the clearance aisle of my Walmart DS...

NO such luck on finding any Hardheads though.

News Credits: 335 · Sat Feb 20, 2010 5:52 pm

tigertracks 24 wrote:
Down_Shift wrote:
El Duque wrote:I guess I underestimated the difficulty in finding a Universe Hardhead! There are about 10 Wal-Marts within driving distance for me and out of all of them I only found one. Found him in kinda of a random clearance area for $15.00. I guess the low prices finally motivated people to pick him up. Anyway I found one for myself, but I'll continue to keep my eyes peeled for some more for anybody else who might want one. Downshift has dibs on the next one I come across.

I'll be sure to send you the Hannah Montana doll you asked for from the clearance aisle of my Walmart DS...

NO such luck on finding any Hardheads though.

It's... a... for my niece... yeah... it's for my niece...

News Credits: 1082 · Sat Feb 20, 2010 6:00 pm

News Credits: 5749 · Wed Mar 10, 2010 11:33 pm

Managed to find another Hardhead! Down_Shift check your PM's.

News Credits: 5 · Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:57 am

It Is Him wrote:Did I seriously just drop $30 to get Hardhead, all because of a fan product? I'm crazy. I'm seriously crazy.

I'll join you in that crazy boat, mine came to 29.50 with shipping. And I saw it for 10 bucks at Walmart before too. hell, I picked up a TFA Arcee in the hopes that these guys make a new head for her too!

News Credits: 16 · Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:15 pm

--B-- wrote:
It Is Him wrote:Did I seriously just drop $30 to get Hardhead, all because of a fan product? I'm crazy. I'm seriously crazy.

I'll join you in that crazy boat, mine came to 29.50 with shipping. And I saw it for 10 bucks at Walmart before too. hell, I picked up a TFA Arcee in the hopes that these guys make a new head for her too!

If they don't make Arcee, wanna send me yours :grin:

News Credits: 335 · Thu Mar 11, 2010 11:10 pm

El Duque wrote:Managed to find another Hardhead! Down_Shift check your PM's.

Checked my PMs! Now you check yours!

God I love tag! and I love Headmasters!

News Credits: 3 · Fri Mar 12, 2010 3:45 am

Down_Shift wrote:and I love Headmasters!

Me too. That's why I'm happy about the talk of this stuff happening. Hope these two end up happening, because I really do like these better than the snake.