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El Duque wrote:

unicron nemesis wrote:Interesting...Would like to see some prototype pics first. However, those are some really silly names...Broomstick? Minute Bot? Really?

They are intended to be silly references to the figures they are mode to go with.

I bet Shot Piece is a reference to **** Piece from that Return of Optimus Prime spoof by DrSmoov.

Un_Chakal wrote:They all seem to be composed of 2 different kinds of parts. All the same head, 2 different torsos, 2 different arms, 2 different types of legs all swapped up between the 4 different figures.
Still I'm getting them for my Classics guys. I hope they give them different heads at least.

Actually, it looks like two different heads as well. One has eyes and sharper edges on the detailing while the other has a visor and more rounded detailing.

cylor wrote:

BeastProwl wrote:I want them, esp. since their C-Clip compatible, but I'm guessing Price and Quality and such will all keep me away...

This. In fact the two Megatron figures where about 35$+shipping, and they both looked raw and unfinished.
As I am living in Europe, I might go for the Shapeways route: the Drawn-steel hero designs look amazing. I'm a bit concerned about possible rub issues on the painted ball joints, though...

I'm holding Mega-Gun right now, as well as some parts I had printed on Shapeways. How can you compare the two and call MasterShooter's product raw and unfinished? It's smooth ABS plastic verses whatever that rough stuff Shapeways prints with. He is blocky, but then so was G1 Megatron in the cartoon. How is he "raw and unfinished"?

This is exactly what we needed, targertroids & those Micron targetmasters were a waste of time & they where horrible. The only flaw in these I see is Scourges tm, in the cartoon his gun was upside version of Cyclonus & the colors was flipped. I think now his gun is gonna look just like Cyclonus now, but it's still worth getting.

NemesisMonkeySupreme wrote:the added articulation is nice, but I was really disappointed with the "Megatron" Mega-Gun I got. Granted, that was essentially v1 and these are looking like v2. But robots with a giant cannon sticking out their arse just doesn't do it for me…

So if anyone is wanting a Mega-Gun… complete and repackaged?

Is that the Targetroid Megs your referring to or that other 3rd party and it looked like a small version of Megatron and was available in two different colors...I think. I didn't like the Targetroids but I've been wondering about the other 3rd party fig, I never saw the release.

Un_Chakal wrote:

It Is Him wrote:

El Duque wrote:

unicron nemesis wrote:Interesting...Would like to see some prototype pics first. However, those are some really silly names...Broomstick? Minute Bot? Really?

They are intended to be silly references to the figures they are mode to go with.

I bet Shot Piece is a reference to **** Piece from that Return of Optimus Prime spoof by DrSmoov.

Durrrrr...

I'm sorry, do you have something to say on the matter, troll?

It Is Him wrote:

Un_Chakal wrote:

It Is Him wrote:

El Duque wrote:

unicron nemesis wrote:Interesting...Would like to see some prototype pics first. However, those are some really silly names...Broomstick? Minute Bot? Really?

They are intended to be silly references to the figures they are mode to go with.

I bet Shot Piece is a reference to **** Piece from that Return of Optimus Prime spoof by DrSmoov.

Durrrrr...

I'm sorry, do you have something to say on the matter, troll?

Explaining the joke doesn't make it funny. Plus someone already said this in a not-so-obvious way earlier.

Nemesis Destron wrote:

NemesisMonkeySupreme wrote:the added articulation is nice, but I was really disappointed with the "Megatron" Mega-Gun I got. Granted, that was essentially v1 and these are looking like v2. But robots with a giant cannon sticking out their arse just doesn't do it for me…

So if anyone is wanting a Mega-Gun… complete and repackaged?

Is that the Targetroid Megs your referring to or that other 3rd party and it looked like a small version of Megatron and was available in two different colors...I think. I didn't like the Targetroids but I've been wondering about the other 3rd party fig, I never saw the release.

It would be the others you are thinking of, not the Targetroids. They were released, but you may have missed it due to them being exclusive to Captured Prey. The link is here: http://www.capturedprey.com/store/maste ... king_2pack

Well that seems about right. After months searching ebay and spending up to £100 on Targetmasters and Minicons from here, there and everywhere in preperation for some custom paint work; NOW a 3rd party company gets round to making these. Typical.

The robot modes look pretty good with the extra articulation, but the weapon modes are little too G1 accurate for my likings, i.e. fugly.

Sodan-1 wrote:Well that seems about right. After months searching ebay and spending up to £100 on Targetmasters and Minicons from here, there and everywhere in preperation for some custom paint work; NOW a 3rd party company gets round to making these. Typical.

The robot modes look pretty good with the extra articulation, but the weapon modes are little too G1 accurate for my likings, i.e. fugly.

It's always that way. I bought the Shapeways guys who are pretty darn good, but you have to paint them. The Shapeways are way better detailed, but the molded color is really the best.

Shot Piece >>> **** Piece >>> Kup XD

Nemesis Destron wrote:

NemesisMonkeySupreme wrote:the added articulation is nice, but I was really disappointed with the "Megatron" Mega-Gun I got. Granted, that was essentially v1 and these are looking like v2. But robots with a giant cannon sticking out their arse just doesn't do it for me…

So if anyone is wanting a Mega-Gun… complete and repackaged?

Is that the Targetroid Megs your referring to or that other 3rd party and it looked like a small version of Megatron and was available in two different colors...I think. I didn't like the Targetroids but I've been wondering about the other 3rd party fig, I never saw the release.

The Mega-Gun

NemesisMonkeySupreme wrote:

Nemesis Destron wrote:

NemesisMonkeySupreme wrote:the added articulation is nice, but I was really disappointed with the "Megatron" Mega-Gun I got. Granted, that was essentially v1 and these are looking like v2. But robots with a giant cannon sticking out their arse just doesn't do it for me…

So if anyone is wanting a Mega-Gun… complete and repackaged?

Is that the Targetroid Megs your referring to or that other 3rd party and it looked like a small version of Megatron and was available in two different colors...I think. I didn't like the Targetroids but I've been wondering about the other 3rd party fig, I never saw the release.

The Mega-Gun

Their bio's on the back of their package are hilarious.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= ... 859&type=1

Un_Chakal wrote:

It Is Him wrote:

Un_Chakal wrote:

It Is Him wrote:

El Duque wrote:

unicron nemesis wrote:Interesting...Would like to see some prototype pics first. However, those are some really silly names...Broomstick? Minute Bot? Really?

They are intended to be silly references to the figures they are mode to go with.

I bet Shot Piece is a reference to **** Piece from that Return of Optimus Prime spoof by DrSmoov.

Durrrrr...

I'm sorry, do you have something to say on the matter, troll?

Explaining the joke doesn't make it funny. Plus someone already said this in a not-so-obvious way earlier.

You think I'm retarded because I missed someone else already posting the same thing. I get it. It wasn't funny.

Though I appreciate that you said what you just did and didn't make another snide remark.

As long as these aren't 60 bucks a piece, i'll get'em.......

cylor wrote:

BeastProwl wrote:I want them, esp. since their C-Clip compatible, but I'm guessing Price and Quality and such will all keep me away...

This. In fact the two Megatron figures where about 35$+shipping, and they both looked raw and unfinished.
As I am living in Europe, I might go for the Shapeways route: the Drawn-steel hero designs look amazing. I'm a bit concerned about possible rub issues on the painted ball joints, though...

I'm holding Mega-Gun right now, as well as some parts I had printed on Shapeways. How can you compare the two and call MasterShooter's product raw and unfinished? It's smooth ABS plastic verses whatever that rough stuff Shapeways prints with. He is blocky, but then so was G1 Megatron in the cartoon. How is he "raw and unfinished"?[/quote]

You are right, sorry, it was a poor choice of words. By the way I was referring to the design, not to the material. Sure Mega Gun - which I know just from Peaugh's review - is casted in high quality plastic, better than Shapeways' nylon - or whatever that stuff is. Yet the design and the paint aps don't really work for me, I find them too simplicistic.
So I'd rather print the Drawn-Steel-Hero's ones and paint them myself, but it's just my opinion of course.

Haha, BrOOMstick! Love it.

I'd like to see more of these. Hopefully, they turn out better than the previous releases.

These look pretty cool to me. I can't wait to see some finished product pics. C-clips were a nice touch too.

MasterShooter Collectibles has updated their facebook page with prototype images of their next round of TargetMaster style mini-figures for Generations Kup, Scourge, Blurr, and Classics Rodimus. According to their post each figure will be just over two inches tall and fully articulated. Check out the cleverly named little figures in the images mirrored from their facebook page below.

Since I have United Haywire.. guess I'll put that on United Blurr, and then put this Quick Shot on Generations Blurr. Guess I'll need to buy another Blurr for the sideFXcustoms.

Yes please!!!

I very much disliked the idea of Targetmasters but BrOOmstick is one i might just have to buy. That name is so good on at least two levels.

monstergrotusque wrote:I very much disliked the idea of Targetmasters but BrOOmstick is one i might just have to buy. That name is so good on at least two levels.

I love targetmasters but not enough to pay 3rd party prices for them.
I rather get another hexatron instead of a set of these 3rd party targetmasters. i'm more of a quality over quanity type TF fan.

2 years ago, when there was only like 5 3rd party joints to keep up with, I would have preordered these without thought. But now, I'm going to need to know price and quality before really considering these little guys. I like 'em, they would look great with their intended partners, but for god sakes people, slow down!

Nice thought but easy pass.