Sodan-1 wrote:Oh boy... I've been going over all my pros and cons for each set of 3rd party Constructicons and I'm fairly certain my brain actually stalled for a second or two. There's too many and they all perfectly balance out! I think some people are expecting WAY too much from these companies:
-- complex appendages (i.e. big hands) fully integrated with the figures;
-- small and discrete connector ports that are strong enough to hold
these behemoths together;
-- slim and slender robot modes that still manage to transform into sturdy
gestalt limbs;
-- and seemingly zero kibble.
Even with all the minor cosmetic design features (Herc's visor, Giant's yellow and paint apps, Neck Breaker's hideous black chest) both sets are distinct homages to Classics Devastator. We're within months of FINALLY having complete Classics Devastators here people! I'm halfway through Hercules and I don't regret my decision to be an early adopter in the slightest. Just as those who have been holding out for Giant shouldn't (so long as there are no CATASTROPHIC quality issues). As far as designs go I'd be very happy with either.
El Duque wrote:Some new in-hand images of MakeToys upcoming Giant components, Excavator and Bulldozer, have surfaced on ACToys. These two will comprise the first Giant two-pack that is scheduled to release sometime in January. Unfortunately these images, which we've mirrored below, only display the pair in their vehicle modes. Of note, the stickers have changed since the last time we saw these two. The "Excavator" and "Bulldozer" stickers have now changed to "MTC Co.".
Update: Added robot mode images.
Court Jester wrote:who cares if TFC copies you - Giant has the scale that I want anyway.
Kibble wrote:Court Jester wrote:who cares if TFC copies you - Giant has the scale that I want anyway.
What would TFC copy? They're already developed and being manufactured...poopy black blade/chest and all.
Court Jester wrote:Whats crackin, casual collector. Its okay to address me directly.
My "hollow bots" statement was the shock of that picture from a high angle; it almost looked unfinished. Sure, I'm willing to go $10 above a fansproject causality piece because it's an upgrade from scout to deluxe (and judging by altmode comparison pictures with hercules, holds its own against a small voyager). $150 is teetering on the edge of my purchase decision though (after all, I really just want the G1 homage to combat FansProject's Colossus). I guess I'm making a big deal out of $150 to $120 because that's a difference of $90 to me. Since I'm in it for G1 Giant anyway, Im looking at $720 - $900 dollars on one mold. That $90 becomes a huge factor in either paying $700 for two complete sets of Giant that I might regret spending vs $360 - $450 on a figure I can keep in combined mode and be content with spending (not to mention have a kick ass box to keep in its background - assuming they give the box the same kind of care Battle Tanker received)... Really was hoping for a little more in the individual bot modes, at least at first glance.
If MakeToys wants to sell this at $150 to me, I gotta kick the tires and see whats under the hood - in other words: show me these 2 pack extras that have been hinted, or let encline make a video of the finished product. Don't be like TFC, just show your cards already - full combined mode with the finalized head reveal - dramatic pose showing articulation - who cares if TFC copies you - Giant has the scale that I want anyway.
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