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News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 3:10 am

From their Facebook page:

Not bad. Clearly based on IDW Kup. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to get it since I'm fine with the original head, but it looks good. Cy-gar for the win!

News Credits: 767 · by **Dead Metal** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 10:26 am

Custom and KO toy company iGear has just posted a new image on their facebook page, the image is of two possible versions of a new Kup head to be fitted on the upcoming "Classics" style Reveal the Shield Sargent Kup figure.

The head is based on Kup's second appearance in the idw Transformers comic series, where he was shown to have a "Cygar", a cigar like object.
There are two different versions, A & B, and iGear would like to know which of the two is preferred by the fandom.

Click here if you wish to see it on their profile.

News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 10:30 am

Might be worth it. Hopefully the colours will match

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 10:33 am

I'd buy it, I'm a fan of the IDW continuity. No way Hasbro could have gotten away with that even if they wanted to.

by **justynnbailey** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 10:43 am

This is great news! I gotta get one!

News Credits: 4 · by **typh0id** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 10:44 am

The sculpt is fantastic...

My main concern is the quality...The only product from iGear I own is Autoscout and the plastic used for it is very cheap and brittle...I would fear for the survival of the cygar if the same plastic is used for this...

Also, I'm curious about how well the figure still transforms with the cygar sticking out like that...

News Credits: 5 · by **zodconvoy** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 10:46 am

If they ever actually release it (this is iGear we're talking about here) I'd go for the A head.

Just hoping that having an undesigned for protruding thing in the way doesn't interfere with transformation. Colors can be fixed if necessary but potential breakage is a factor.

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 11:10 am

Wow..iGear coming through for me. Amazing

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 11:12 am

typh0id wrote:The sculpt is fantastic...

My main concern is the quality...The only product from iGear I own is Autoscout and the plastic used for it is very cheap and brittle...I would fear for the survival of the cygar if the same plastic is used for this...

Also, I'm curious about how well the figure still transforms with the cygar sticking out like that...

I have their City Cimmander Wrecker Leader set with UM new head and I've never had any problems with it.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 12:09 pm

Preferably A. Gives him a tougher look to him, with the squinted eyes. :lol:

Kup is by far, to me, the crown jewel of the Reveal the Shield line.

Like GEEWUN on Facebook · by **GEEWUN** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 1:03 pm

Head A for me.

News Credits: 1 · by **chrisc4** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 1:08 pm

yeah A looks awesome! it give kup the whole "i'm pissed at this whole situation jazz it's all your fault" look.

News Credits: 1 · by **Sodan-1** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 1:53 pm

I was going to cast my vote on their facebook page. But I don't really see the point when everyone (and I do mean everyone) is voting for A. That's the one I'd have gone for anyway.

I can see this being a "do you want him to have a Cygar or to transform?" situation. I can live with that when he'd look this badass.

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 3:25 pm

Sodan-1 wrote:
I can see this being a "do you want him to have a Cygar or to transform?" situation. I can live with that when he'd look this badass.

If the Cygar is somehow removable I can see the figure still transforming. But as you said, if not, it is a necessary sacrifice.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 3:40 pm

Sweet, news credit. :-B

I honestly don't see the Cygar getting in the way for transformation. It doesn't stick out that much. I'm definitely for version A myself as well. But of course it's not that necessary for me. However, if it was part of a bigger set with a bunch of Generations/RTS upgrades, I might be interested, as long as it's a reasonable price.

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 3:45 pm

kirbenvost wrote:Sweet, news credit.

I honestly don't see the Cygar getting in the way for transformation. It doesn't stick out that much. I'm definitely for version A myself as well. But of course it's not that necessary for me. However, if it was part of a bigger set with a bunch of Generations/RTS upgrades, I might be interested, as long as it's a reasonable price.

I don't see it getting in the way but I would be afraid of breaking it, or losing it if it is removable.

News Credits: 3 · by **Torneira** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 5:16 pm

Is that a cigar or.....?

Nah, just kidding head A = Awesome =P~

News Credits: 104 · by **Cyber Bishop** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 5:41 pm

WOW.. I really like that... I may have to snag one of those..

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 5:44 pm

Cyber Bishop wrote:WOW.. I really like that... I may have to snag one of those..

Exactly my reaction

News Credits: 1 · by **T-Macksimus** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 6:54 pm

That is just too cool! I'll take sculpt "A" and I could care less if it interferes with the transformation. With that head on him, he'd be a permanent display piece anyways. Looks like I'll be buying 2 Kups since I also love his truck mode.

News Credits: 17 · by **cannonfodder4000** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 11:47 pm

Who didnt see this coming? :lol:

Oh and head A please.

by **Rated X** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 9:09 am

No disrespect to anybody but I think this is really stupid !!! On the same level of stupidity as Grimlock wearing a chef's apron. What they need to be making is a G1 accurate Blurr head to replace that annoying IDW head. Or a Junkion head set for a complete gang of them.

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 9:49 am

Rated X wrote:No disrespect to anybody but I think this is really stupid !!! On the same level of stupidity as Grimlock wearing a chef's apron. What they need to be making is a G1 accurate Blurr head to replace that annoying IDW head. Or a Junkion head set for a complete gang of them.

I agree with you about the Junkion heads, Headrobots or somebody needs to crank out a multipack of them.

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 11:10 am

Rated X wrote:No disrespect to anybody but I think this is really stupid !!! On the same level of stupidity as Grimlock wearing a chef's apron. What they need to be making is a G1 accurate Blurr head to replace that annoying IDW head. Or a Junkion head set for a complete gang of them.

How is making an IDW accurate head the same as making an apron for MP Grimlock?

by **Rated X** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 10:26 pm

amcgrath929 wrote:
Rated X wrote:No disrespect to anybody but I think this is really stupid !!! On the same level of stupidity as Grimlock wearing a chef's apron. What they need to be making is a G1 accurate Blurr head to replace that annoying IDW head. Or a Junkion head set for a complete gang of them.

How is making an IDW accurate head the same as making an apron for MP Grimlock?

Good question...heres my answer:

Blurr smoking a cigar is stupid.

Grimlock wearing an apron is stupid.

Sundwave with an electric guitar is stupid.

A mickey mouse Optimus Prime is stupid.

I am on a crusade against anything "stupid".

I mean no disrespect to anyone who disagrees with my opinions on whats stupid. Im just like my figures hardcore and violent looking...you feel me ???