The Energon Pub

by **Wikkid** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 12:27 am

I've managed to keep a narrow profile in relation to his Whiskey barrel design by having the rear dino legs fold behind the robot leg. From the front he still retains a slim profile. His robot feet sit atop the Triceratops back but rotate and roll under the leg to form a fully articulated foot for robot mode. (Which also reveals more robot tech) The "wings" on his back fold within the body so they end up less obtrusive and also helps with keeping him compact rather than the kibblefest that the Dinobots actually are.

^^Using a "Fender" like design, I made his dino legs tuck into the body when in Triceratops mode to give it a heavy duty "tank" feel. When he transforms to robot mode, you can see more detailing underneath to give the impression he's more vulnerable in robot mode. (As the Dinobots are)

^^Here's a size comparison shot with Hot Rod to show scale. I don't have Grimlock anymore so a d00d can measure the screw holes for comparison.

^^Slags actual sword looks a lil goofy due to the hilt being all curly an **** so I redesigned it with the same shape in techno robo stuff.

^^Normally I don't do toy tributes but I added the shoulder rocket anyway. Gun is complete.

Also of note: This figure will be painted by Stormbringer85 who will cell shade it to look movie accurate, which means he gets dino eyeballs.

by **quickmixed** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 12:46 am

Wow. Really, really nice work. Cant wait to see the finished product.

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 5:00 am

I agree, really cool!

Is the head an entirely new cast?

by **G1_Grimlock_1981** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 8:50 am

this thingy is amazing.really good work. :APPLAUSE:

News Credits: 8 · by **Megatron Wolf** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 12:00 pm

that thing is badass, cant wait to see the final version.

by **hattknall** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 5:22 pm

Great work! Really nice, cant wait to see when its finished. Will you do the rest of dinobots when you are done with Slag?

News Credits: 1 · by **Wheeljack-S70** » Sat Aug 11, 2012 4:28 pm

my hero.

News Credits: 33 · by **Genocide G2.0** » Mon Aug 13, 2012 7:27 am

Wow That's brilliant cant't wait to see it with the paint job.

by **Wikkid** » Sun Aug 26, 2012 6:02 pm

To answer a few questions.
The head is a modified Primus head. I found the face scaled nicely with the likes of MP Rodimus.
I do have Snarl planned but likely won't do any others.

This ones ready to ship for paint. Here's some outdoorsy shots.

Thanx fer lookin

by **hattknall** » Mon Aug 27, 2012 4:19 pm

Awesome!

by **Wikkid** » Sun Sep 16, 2012 11:32 pm

Looks like I will be doing the rest of this team afterall.

by **hattknall** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:36 am

Awesome, looking forward to when it is finished.

by **quickmixed** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 1:12 am

I just gotta say, that Slag looks unbelievable! Fantastic job. Keep the updates coming.

News Credits: 104 · by **Cyber Bishop** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 7:00 am

Wow... Flippin incredible work man!!

by **FortMacs** » Sun Sep 23, 2012 1:45 am

cant wait to see how they all turn out.

by **Wikkid** » Sun Dec 16, 2012 1:55 pm

Bit of an update on these.

The teradak.... pterodac.....pteradac.... bird head uses an MP Grimlock head as a base which allows me to keep the eye swapping action. One will feature his goofy eyeballs as it seems every Dinobot other than grimlock had eyeballs. I can't decide on whether or not I should put teeth in it`s mouth. Sometimes he had em and sometimes not.

I don`t think I`ll be using this head. The smirk isn`t really a Swoop characteristic. I need to find one with a blank `dumb`look. MP Hot Rod has such a face. :tflaugh

The feet are from an Energon Shockblast and allows for alot of articulation.

Wingspan is HUGE.

Changing up Snarls arms to try and differentiate them from Grimlock. One again I`m back to MP-01 hands cause they r00l.

by **FortMacs** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 2:47 am

Swoops looking really good.

by **Wikkid** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 9:53 pm

Big update on Swoop. He's near complete.

by **hattknall** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 1:58 pm

Nice job! Looks really good.

News Credits: 12 · by **Evil Eye** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 2:30 pm

I cannot tell you how much I would pay for a set of those.

Can't wait to see your take on Sludge! He's the hardest one to do well I think, thanks to that neck and tail.