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by **Rated X** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 12:53 pm

Im really hoping that Dead End has 360 degree waist swivel and his back is flat so I can get rid of the stupid car chest Punch/Counterpunch style. But if the roof of the car is on his back then Im f**ked.

News Credits: 1 · by **Thadicon** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 6:44 pm

I dont really mind what MotorMaster and Deadend looks like mainly because these guys and Blitzwing are the ones i have been hanging out for since the classics line started. The whole Neo classics design that they are going with for the StunticonsI trust Fansproject will make a really good finished Menasor if their track record is anything to go by.

News Credits: 119 · by **daimchoc** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:52 pm

http://bbs.78dm.net/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=232923

http://bbs.78dm.net/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=233199

by **Rated X** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 11:17 pm

daimchoc wrote:http://bbs.78dm.net/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=232923

http://bbs.78dm.net/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=233199

That's so out of scale but it looks nice.

News Credits: 2 · by **xyl360** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 11:50 pm

Stormrider wrote:
xyl360 wrote:
zodconvoy wrote:Anyway, as of right now BBTS still has more than 1,400 of each still available for preorder. That's surprising both because they haven't sold out and they're getting that many to begin with! Now I feel like I wasted a whole day to pounce on them the second they went up.

I had a feeling (and was hoping) that FP would do a much larger than normal production run for these guys. This set has been rumored, anticipated and begged for by the fandom for years and they're finally delivering (and in winning fashion so far in my opinion). I'm glad to see it in high numbers because I'm certain that many, like me, will be ordering doubles of at least some of the team members for their individual vehicle and/or bot modes in addition to the combined mode (I'm getting doubles of at least 3 of them).

It will be good for collectors, especially if the prices remain as they are and don't get jacked up as time goes on (or at least until the supply gets far shorter than it is right now).

so why was Chromedome produced in such small batches?

Looking forward to seeing Motormaster, just his feet will remain the cab of the truck, which may be tricky to do and keep in scale.

I was talking specifically about the Stunticons, not FP's recent products in general. They've been rumored for at least 3 or 4 years now that I'm aware of so there has a been a ton of time for the anticipation and desire for them to grow up until now.

Trikeboy wrote:Guys, stop squabbling and head to Chimungchung.com http://chimungmung.com/product_info.php?products_id=1015. He has them in hand right now. I confirmed it before I ordered. I have mine ordered and paid for.

They were talking about this not FP's Breakdown

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Rated X wrote:Im really hoping that Dead End has 360 degree waist swivel and his back is flat so I can get rid of the stupid car chest Punch/Counterpunch style. But if the roof of the car is on his back then Im f**ked.

Yep, I'm hoping for the same. I'd really like to have the option for his bot mode to have the more old-school look like BD and WR.

News Credits: 119 · by **daimchoc** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 3:03 am

Rated X wrote:

That's so out of scale but it looks nice.

News Credits: 10 · by **Arctorro** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 3:27 am

daimchoc wrote:
Rated X wrote:
That's so out of scale but it looks nice.

News Credits: 1 · by **SkyWarpsGhost** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 9:18 am

In the comparison pics with MP Soundwave Not-Breakdown is holding a gun of some sort. First time I've noticed a weapon of any kind in any of the pics ive seen so far.

by **Rated X** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:17 am

daimchoc wrote:
Rated X wrote:

That's so out of scale but it looks nice.

Actually you would be suprised how many people are delusional about the scale of commanders or their 2nd in commands having to tower over their troops. It never happened to those extremes in the G1 cartoon. For all we know, the guy who took the picture might believe the scale was perfect. If not, why did he take it ? Theres already been comparison shots with Hercules for scale. We already know they are small deluxes.

News Credits: 1 · by **Gauntlet101010** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:31 am

He probably took it with MP SW because he's a recent official release.

Not a great comparison shot, gotta say.

News Credits: 119 · by **daimchoc** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:14 am

Rated X wrote:
daimchoc wrote:
Rated X wrote:

That's so out of scale but it looks nice.

Actually you would be suprised how many people are delusional about the scale of commanders or their 2nd in commands having to tower over their troops. It never happened to those extremes in the G1 cartoon. For all we know, the guy who took the picture might believe the scale was perfect. If not, why did he take it ? Theres already been comparison shots with Hercules for scale. We already know they are small deluxes.

Just to show comparison... Like the below...

c/o jrxcombinetrain of TFW2005

News Credits: 1 · by **mbd88prime** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:21 am

im gonna be dissenter, just for the sake of dissenting, and say I LOVE THESE COMPARISON PICS. man, they make perfect sense too if you think about it. best comparison pics ive seen in awhile. THANKS!!!!! :APPLAUSE:

News Credits: 119 · by **daimchoc** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:35 am

mbd88prime wrote:im gonna be dissenter, just for the sake of dissenting, and say I LOVE THESE COMPARISON PICS. man, they make perfect sense too if you think about it. best comparison pics ive seen in awhile. THANKS!!!!!

Sometimes, we just have to take it as it is... :grin:

Too much thinking, hurts... :lol:

News Credits: 10 · by **Agamemnon** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:20 pm

daimchoc wrote:
mbd88prime wrote:im gonna be dissenter, just for the sake of dissenting, and say I LOVE THESE COMPARISON PICS. man, they make perfect sense too if you think about it. best comparison pics ive seen in awhile. THANKS!!!!!

Sometimes, we just have to take it as it is...

Too much thinking, hurts...

Or, we bitch and moan because there are no updates...

by **Lord Raze** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:26 pm

daimchoc wrote:
mbd88prime wrote:im gonna be dissenter, just for the sake of dissenting, and say I LOVE THESE COMPARISON PICS. man, they make perfect sense too if you think about it. best comparison pics ive seen in awhile. THANKS!!!!!

Sometimes, we just have to take it as it is...

Too much thinking, hurts...

That's why I'm staying clear of a similar to this mega thread.

News Credits: 461 · by **mooncake623** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:35 pm

That's why I'm staying clear of a similar to this mega thread.

All the rage in that Mega tread is hilarious

News Credits: 1 · by **mbd88prime** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:57 pm

Agamemnon wrote:
daimchoc wrote:
mbd88prime wrote:im gonna be dissenter, just for the sake of dissenting, and say I LOVE THESE COMPARISON PICS. man, they make perfect sense too if you think about it. best comparison pics ive seen in awhile. THANKS!!!!!

Sometimes, we just have to take it as it is...

Too much thinking, hurts...

Or, we bitch and moan because there are no updates...

HA!! its true. I think if i were an employee of one of these 3rd parties i would enjoy the mayhem that ensues after any blurry pic or silhouette is released. it may be the sole reason updates take so long because they enjoy watching us tear each other apart for no real reason.

News Credits: 119 · by **daimchoc** » Tue Feb 05, 2013 6:15 am

News Credits: 119 · by **daimchoc** » Tue Feb 05, 2013 7:41 am

c/o archieboy of tfw2005

News Credits: 1 · by **mbd88prime** » Tue Feb 05, 2013 9:29 am

is prime wildrider really that color? i thought he was a bluish tint?

by **Swindle01** » Tue Feb 05, 2013 9:55 am

wow breakdown is really that small? for 60 they are asking alot considering he is smaller than classics wheeljack who sold for what? 12-18 at most?

might leave this awhile and hope the same people who koed the insecticons take this up because 60 is alot for me to swallow for something smaller than wheeljack.

btw did all the insecticons get koed? i know 2 did but did the 3rd?

News Credits: 1 · by **rpetras** » Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:26 am

I've got to admit I'm a little concerned about the size for these guys too.

Wishing they were a little bigger, and I'm not as in love with the designs for second pair as I was the first.

Motormaster and Menasor need to rock.

by **Rated X** » Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:29 am

Swindle01 wrote:wow breakdown is really that small? for 60 they are asking alot considering he is smaller than classics wheeljack who sold for what? 12-18 at most?

might leave this awhile and hope the same people who koed the insecticons take this up because 60 is alot for me to swallow for something smaller than wheeljack.

btw did all the insecticons get koed? i know 2 did but did the 3rd?

KO Bombshell never happened. A shame really. I would have popped on a set of clones. Im sure Menasor will see the KO treatment if this project lives up to it's name. The first two figures are awesome. The second two suck. so it all depends on Motormaster.

News Credits: 2 · by **Banjo-Tron** » Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:39 am

It sounds daft but I'm more bothered that the FP Stunticons are not in scale with the FP Combaticons - does this mean that FP Menasor will be taller than FP Bruticus?

News Credits: 1 · by **Gauntlet101010** » Tue Feb 05, 2013 11:17 am

Banjo-Tron wrote:It sounds daft but I'm more bothered that the FP Stunticons are not in scale with the FP Combaticons - does this mean that FP Menasor will be taller than FP Bruticus?

Gotta admit, it's wierd to see them tower over the Combaticons in robot mode. But they fold up pretty neatly in car mode.

FP needs to stop playing games and just show us their hand already. I'm in regardless, but it's frustrating to see FP play the "wait and see" game when two of the five parts to their set are on preorder. If this is how they're going to promote their stuff from now on they'll lose their top 3rd party status with me.

They already haven't shown full, painted photos of their Headmasters line ... WTF, FP? WTF?