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News Credits: 5749 · Mon Feb 28, 2011 12:06 pm

From the looks of these images found on HK-TF Junkion Blacksmith's JB-01 may be compatible with Powermaster Optimus Prime. These images show their black repaint known as JB-01B Evil Commander attached to Nucleon Quest Convoy(a black Powermaster Optimus Prime repaint).

News Credits: 33 · Mon Feb 28, 2011 12:25 pm

Yet another example of a good idea badly implemented.

Why didn't hey just make it compatible with actual Headmasters?

News Credits: 2 · Mon Feb 28, 2011 12:32 pm

Amelie wrote:Yet another example of a good idea badly implemented.

Why didn't hey just make it compatible with actual Headmasters?

They are compatible with actual headmasters.

However they also come with attachments that allow them to be used on other toys, since not many people have headmasters.

http://www.robotkingdom.com/services/es ... atID=73_10

News Credits: 5749 · Mon Feb 28, 2011 12:33 pm

Amelie wrote:Yet another example of a good idea badly implemented.

Why didn't hey just make it compatible with actual Headmasters?

It looks like they are in these pics.

News Credits: 194 · Mon Feb 28, 2011 1:00 pm

There is no way I'd do any modifications to my Nucleon Quest Convoy. That includes removing the base from the head. the JB-01 may be a bit more in scale in terms of head size, but NQC is just too awesome to touch :grin:

Mon Feb 28, 2011 1:08 pm

I kinda like these bastards

Shame about the price :-x

News Credits: 33 · Mon Feb 28, 2011 1:10 pm

whacko wrote:They are compatible with actual headmasters.

I hadn't seen those pics yet! They're still ok at best, though. I'm not sure if I could justify the price to turn one of my 'masters into another Optimus Prime.

Mon Feb 28, 2011 2:18 pm

Oh! I so hope this is true. Powermaster Optimus' head has been a thorn in my side for YEARS. It just SITS there! It doesn't do ANYTHING (why didn't they have it turn into Roller or something?).

Now I might actually have to get Opticmax and own the first HeadTargetPowermaster!

News Credits: 5749 · Mon Feb 28, 2011 2:29 pm

This made me curious so I took apart my Powermaster OP head to see what was going on in there.

Easy mod, just remove two screws. The little plate with the peg that connects to the body just slides right out, and it does have the grid pattern on it. So I'm guessing the new head fits into the grid by friction.

News Credits: 187 · Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:14 pm

This is really kinda neat. I like the idea of updated headmasters. I purchased the Headrobot upgrade for Hardhead and love it. However the reasoning behind non masters becoming Headmasters concept escapes me. Sure wish I had that PM Prime though!

News Credits: 5749 · Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:19 pm

I believe Headmaster Powermaster Op was an unused concept.

News Credits: 187 · Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:43 pm

El Duque wrote:I believe Headmaster Powermaster Op was an unused concept.

Hey Duke, where did you find that sketch? Thats awesome!

News Credits: 5749 · Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:50 pm

GetRightRobot wrote:
El Duque wrote:I believe Headmaster Powermaster Op was an unused concept.

Hey Duke, where did you find that sketch? Thats awesome!

I actually don't recall. I've had it saved on my computer for a while. I'm sure someone on here will know where it's from.

Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:54 pm

Why didnt they just create their own mold for the rest of the Headmasters like Headrobots did for Hardhead ??? Thise mini versions of G1 characters are stupid.

News Credits: 1 · Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:59 pm

I like that it works with Powermaster Prime. I've been meaning to get the reissue for years .... this might be just the excuse to grab it. And since this is Prime it justifies it's creation to me as a Headmaster Prime.

I dunno why, but I love it when unused concepts or toon-only characters get made by 3rd party guys.

News Credits: 187 · Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:11 pm

Gauntlet101010 wrote:I like that it works with Powermaster Prime. I've been meaning to get the reissue for years .... this might be just the excuse to grab it. And since this is Prime it justifies it's creation to me as a Headmaster Prime.

I dunno why, but I love it when unused concepts or toon-only characters get made by 3rd party guys.

Dude, I got it! Get you a reissue Powermaster Prime (everyone loves that giant), get this silly little head, and the new Hemroi....Targetroid Prime and you could create:

Power-Target-Head Master Optimus Prime!

That'll make one serious problem for a story line explanation! :lol:

News Credits: 3 · Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:39 pm

I admit im pretty excited about this!

I have a God Ginrai who shall remain how he is but I also have regular Powermaster Prime I wouldn't mind upgrading into a POWER-HEAD MASTER!

anyone offering just the Prime head separately?

News Credits: 1 · Mon Feb 28, 2011 8:17 pm

GetRightRobot wrote:
Gauntlet101010 wrote:I like that it works with Powermaster Prime. I've been meaning to get the reissue for years .... this might be just the excuse to grab it. And since this is Prime it justifies it's creation to me as a Headmaster Prime.

I dunno why, but I love it when unused concepts or toon-only characters get made by 3rd party guys.

Dude, I got it! Get you a reissue Powermaster Prime (everyone loves that giant), get this silly little head, and the new Hemroi....Targetroid Prime and you could create:

Power-Target-Head Master Optimus Prime!

That'll make one serious problem for a story line explanation!

You know, that's a good plan right there.

Also the head turns into a small trailer. You think that makes it a Micromaster as well? I think it just might.

News Credits: 5749 · Mon Feb 28, 2011 9:02 pm

Fistful of Energon wrote:I admit im pretty excited about this!

I have a God Ginrai who shall remain how he is but I also have regular Powermaster Prime I wouldn't mind upgrading into a POWER-HEAD MASTER!

anyone offering just the Prime head separately?

TFsource

News Credits: 19 · Tue Mar 01, 2011 4:54 am

But the regular head was the best looking bit of Brickimus. This headmaster one just finishes the whole block look and makes me dislike the overall figure more (I actually love my original PM Prime but more for sentimental reasons, he does look a bit of a joke stood next to my RotF Buster Prime though). Still, this headmaster sure is a hell of a better than the one shown in those concept sketches which just look beyond crap.

News Credits: 226 · Tue Mar 01, 2011 6:29 am

Said it ages back that the only good thing these "Masters" would be good for would be to pimp out an old Powermaster Prime.

Wait until someone puts the guns on.