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News Credits: 905 · by **Mach** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 8:27 am

TFC has posted more images of upcoming Hercules members - Neck Breaker, Madblener as well as Structor.
In this updates, we get to see these 3 robots in both robot and alternate mode.

Interesting note is that the cement mixer of Madblener is able to transform to various hand guns. According to TFC, these weapons can be used by any members of Hercules.

Neck Breaker

Madblener

Structor

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News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 8:32 am

That's very cool what they did with Mad Blender's barrel, having it break apart into a lot of mounted weapons.

These guys are all very cool and I can't wait to get them all.

News Credits: 33 · by **Genocide G2.0** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 8:42 am

Very Very Nice! but why all the screws that stick out it looks like only structor has his inside the wheels and body, doesnt look too pretty on madblenders wheels.

News Credits: 9 · by **Mykltron** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 9:11 am

Mach wrote:Interesting note is that the cement mixer of Madblener is able to transform to various hand guns. According to TFC, these weapons can be used by any members of Hercules.

that sounds like a terrible idea.

Madblender: I want that gun.
Structor: you had that one last time. I want it.
ETC...

by **Lord Raze** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 9:27 am

I really do like that head sculpt on Stuctor and I'm pleased to see Mad Blender's bot mode more then makes up for the alt mode.

News Credits: 3 · by **Kibble** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 9:38 am

This really could end up being the most awesome and impressive piece in one's collection. I can't believe how great it turned out. I had a little worry they'd half-ass the last couple figs, but both turned out great. Mixmaster's alt is probably the weakest of the bunch, but it's accurate to the vehicle they're basing it off and makes for a great leg and awesome looking bot.

News Credits: 1 · by **Rodimus Minor** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 10:29 am

Man these look awesome I sow want Mad Blender his Mixer splits into loads of weapons =P~

sadly Mad Blender is the last one getting released.

The other 2 looks awesome aswell but were is Dr Crank i'm waiting >:oP

News Credits: 17 · by **cannonfodder4000** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 10:40 am

Rodimus Minor wrote:The other 2 looks awesome aswell but were is Dr Crank i'm waiting

That's him right there. And with some Googling, you can find colored pics.

News Credits: 3 · by **Kibble** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 10:48 am

I think they might be tweaking Hook a bit yet...

*Hook's 'official' proto-pics have been released. I'm sure they'll be added to the thread shortly.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 11:01 am

That's it, Mixmaster and Scrapper are bought on sight... if I ever get the money... :-(

Website · by **RK_Striker_JK_5** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 11:18 am

That looks awesome.

I can't wait for all these guys to come out.

News Credits: 104 · by **Cyber Bishop** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 11:24 am

Bonecrusher and Mixmaster do not really impress me to be honest..

Scrapper on the other hand is a work of art.

by **Optimus Payne** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 11:25 am

These all look great but I'm still worried about the scale and how it will fit in with my Bruticus and other classics figures. Is there any update on the Maketoys Devastator?

News Credits: 3 · by **Kibble** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 11:33 am

Optimus Payne wrote:Is there any update on the Maketoys Devastator?

The update is Maketoy just got pwned...

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 11:34 am

Looking very nice. I think Neckbreaker & Heavylabor are my two favorites. Structor looks very nice as well though.

by **wolverinetodd** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 12:08 pm

I appreciate the different direction they went with the robot for Neck Breaker (a.k.a. Not-Bonecrusher). His forward scoop splits into three parts and only the middle section becomes his chest plate, unlike the G1 Original that uses the whole scoop. Then the outer two pieces of the scoop become his feet. Cool!

Mad Blender's (a.k.a. Not-Mixmaster) robot mode is cool as well especially with his chemical mixing tank splitting up like that to become multiple weapons. I also find it interesting the amount of hinges and such just on the back set of wheels, leaving them up in the air, sprouting up from his shoulders. I know they are hinged, I just hope they swivel as well in case I don't want them so up in the air like that.

Regardless, this is turning out to be one amazing set that I'm glad I've been hording away money just so I can purchase it. Those of us who've ordered it, hopefully we should be seeing Heavylabor (a.k.a. Not-Long Haul) before the end of the month to stand next to our Exgraver (a.k.a. Not-Scavenger).

News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 12:25 pm

Rodimus Minor wrote:The other 2 looks awesome aswell but were is Dr Crank i'm waiting

Funny you shoulds say that...

News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 12:26 pm

Kibble wrote:
Optimus Payne wrote:Is there any update on the Maketoys Devastator?

The update is Maketoy just got pwned...

I'd still get that set too...

by **Lord Raze** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 12:40 pm

That didn't seem too hard now did it? Finally we can see all of them and make informed decisions about whether to buy or not. Glad I took the plunge.

Heavy Labor, Dr Crank and Structor are the stand outs for me. Neckbreaker seems a little small, Exgraver is all leg and Mad Blender's alt mode let's him down.

by **nrdi551** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 12:52 pm

i just jumped on the Hercules wagon last week. thought about buying exgraver for about a month that included maybe 5 trips to the toy shop until i finally caved in.

Well, after seeing the pics of the complete set, i'm glad i got exgraver. i have some nitpicks about the set but i would just be nitpicking if i mentioned them hahaha. overall, can't wait to complete herc and have him bash my masterpiece grimlock.

on a sidenote, it would be nice if some of these third party companies completed the dinobot line on the same scale with masterpiece grimlock...

i'm sure maketoys' version will be great but i'm bias towards huge-ass robots...

News Credits: 14 · by **DecepticonFinishline** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 12:56 pm

Epic. Not a huge fan of Dr. Crank's robot mode. The crane is soooo massive. I'm pretty happy with the rest, especially Madblender. The Mixmaster alt mode on the Maketoy one was the biggest turn-off for me, to be honest.

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 1:24 pm

Mkall wrote:
Kibble wrote:
Optimus Payne wrote:Is there any update on the Maketoys Devastator?

The update is Maketoy just got pwned...

I'd still get that set too...

Agreed. It's a little early to say it got pwned. We haven't even saw the individual Cons yet.

by **ShadowGinrai** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 2:00 pm

These all look great. I can't wait to get them all

by **Rated X** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 2:14 pm

I like them all except Im not feeling Mixmaster. He needs a G1 faceplate. Also I dont like his barrel splitting into a billion pieces. I hope you can leave it on his back as one piece.

Scrapper is f**king dope !!! Definitally my favorite of the bunch. Hook is nice too. They went all out with his crane reach length. Bonecrusher is nice too. I dont like the pistons on his shoulders but it could have been worse. Overall still a nice figure.

On to necessary politics :

Dr Crank ??? Theyre kidding, right ??? As usual I refuse to call them by their silly given names. Were just online blog posters. Nobodys going to hunt us down and sue us for typing a copyrighted name on this thread. If you buy these figures then you support copyright infringment (just like me) so stop trying to act innocent by using the silly names or the word "not". Were all guilty of jumping on the "why cant Hasbro give us stuff like this" bandwagon.

by **necr0blivion** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 2:17 pm

Man, it was awesome to wake up to this barrage of pictures!!!

Now it's just a waiting game to see final, painted products and to actually get these in our hands; but I can wait, due to individual pricing of these figures.

Before there was Erector, there was Dr Crank...