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News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 12:15 pm

TFC Toys have updated their weibo page with some new images from a recent toy show, and among them is a Hearts of Steel Starscream prototype. Normally when we hear word of a new Hearts of Steel universe figure our attention immediately turns to MasterMind Creations, but earlier this month another third-party group calling themselves D.I. Studio quietly released a teaser image that appears to match up to this prototype nicely. Images, which include some TFC Toys Hercules shots, mirrored below.

News Credits: 3 · by **bvzxa** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 12:18 pm

Damn that is nice. What about the the guy who is below that HoS Starscream Prototype?

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 12:26 pm

bvzxa wrote:Damn that is nice. What about the the guy who is below that HoS Starscream Prototype?

Not a TF so I have no idea.

News Credits: 5 · by **dedcat** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 12:39 pm

I like! I like! (also, bonus points for pizza cats)

by **JRFitzpatrick7** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 12:40 pm

Does this mean we can talk about HoS Starscream now?

He looks amazing, I'll take him in 3 color schemes please!

by **prowl123** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 12:47 pm

News Credits: 6 · by **BeastProwl** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 12:51 pm

Just the other day some guy said he wanted HoS Seekers. lol.
+INFINITY points for Samurai Pizza Cats.

by **dinogeist** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 12:55 pm

I like this HOS Starscream proto type. if it's voyager or ultra or dare I dream leader sized,then i'll buy it.

hopefully we get that promised HOS Megatron toy. I like the alt mode design because it's a canon like 1986 galvatron's alt mode. I envision the eventual galvatron repaint with the slighlty remolded robot head.

my guess is were seeing this HOS Starscream 3rd party toy get made in 2012. thanks in part to IDW reviving the HOS TF comic. with their infestation part 2 saga that takes place in the HOS TF time period/universe.

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 1:40 pm

If I ever spend big money on a 3rd party toy, this might just be that delicious HoS Starscream.

News Credits: 2 · by **TheStrategist** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:14 pm

All I saw was Samurai Pizza Cats. I know the header said something about Starscream, but all I see is Samurai Pizza Cats. :KREMZEEK:

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:29 pm

Looks impressive, but does it transform?

Like Covenant on Facebook · by **Covenant** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:37 pm

So let's see. Got the H.o.S. Prime. There's Nemesis & Shattered Glass versions should I desire. H.o.S. Shockwave is on the way. All based off of a kickass, but short-lived IDW limited six issue run. And NOW they're doing Starscream, which could lead to all three Seekers.

Being as I don't know whether to squeel or cream, I will sqreem. You all won't hear it, but I'm about to pierce eardrums and change undies. Excuse me now..

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:59 pm

I. Am. So. Gonna. Cave.

Grr.

TAKE MY MONEY!

News Credits: 1 · by **Sodan-1** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 5:22 pm

A very nice looking figure but I doubt I'll have the funds to allocate to this.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 5:45 pm

Dude, I love those battleship models. Oh yeah, and the HOS Starscream figure looks cool too.

Like Baneblade on Facebook · by **Baneblade** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 6:43 pm

awhells no - i didn't want to see that slice of awesomeness - but i did, and now because i did, i see total awesomeness...ah hell now im gonna have to start me a stash of cash...argh

News Credits: 5 · by **--B--** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 7:45 pm

What is that grey prototype on the far left of the TFC table, to the left of the big Hercules poster?

News Credits: 9 · by **triKlops** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 8:36 pm

looks pretty sick
may have to be my 1st HoS purchase if the price is right

by **Vicalliose** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 9:35 pm

Been mostly ignoring hearts of steel stuff as I take very little interest in the comics themselves. This is pretty boss though.

News Credits: 17 · by **cannonfodder4000** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 9:38 pm

--B-- wrote:What is that grey prototype on the far left of the TFC table, to the left of the big Hercules poster?

That's TFC's Reflector, I'm surprised that he still hasn't come out, probably after Hercules is done.

by **TimothyR** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 11:44 pm

the only 3rd party figure that i own (that aren't add on parts) is the battle roller.. which is pretty cool... (if i could afford all of the cone heads.. i'd own them as well) but i am DEFINITELY going to have to pick this up. i always loved this design. it looks beautiful. i can't wait.

i'm surprised hasbro hasn't reached into the hearts of steel designs. it'd be a great little sub line that i think most collectors would enjoy.. not to mention kids. kids LOVE trains, planes, boats, etc.

oh well. if hasbro isn't going to do it, 3rd party companies will. i'm so glad we all live and collect in this era. there are so many cool things coming from these companies. our transforming robot selection is endless.

by **Dre Merc** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 11:54 pm

Want it! Also want the figure under SC.

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 2:44 am

Some new and better images of D.I. Studio's Hearts of Steel Starscream and have been posted by TEKMEN to his weibo page. Even more interesting, they also have a prototype for a Hearts of Steel Insectitrain on display. It appears this new third-party company plans to give MasterMind Creations a run for their money. Images mirrored below.

Additionally TFW2005's Cadbane has posted some up close and personal shots of Starscream that begin here.

Image below courtesy of Cadbane:

by **dinogeist** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 2:56 am

El Duque wrote:Some new and better images of D.I. Studio's Hearts of Steel Starscream and have been posted by TEKMEN to his weibo page. Even more interesting, they also have a prototype for a Hearts of Steel Insectitrain on display. It appears this new third-party company plans to give MasterMind Creations a run for their money. Images mirrored below.

I like HOC Starscream & i'll try to buy him.

When I saw the HOC insecticons a long time ago. i loved them. that is until the fan projects casualty G-1 styled insecticons came out & i liked them better.

The only way i could see myself buying the HOC insecticons. is if all 3 HOC insecticons combined in robot mode. yes i realize they combine in train mode but it's not enough,i need them to also combine in robot mode to create a huge leader or ultra sized sized robot gestalt combiner

by **synthetik** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 5:13 am

I like the figure, it just doesn't fit the starscream personality, it isn't sleek, quick, or lanky. I've never seen/read any of the HoS stuff but judging by the wright's brothers inspiration, lanky would be a much better representation. Also, those feet are atrocious.

With all that said though, it looks pretty bad ass.