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News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:50 am

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-new ... de-168886/

Credit to TFW05.

News Credits: 905 · by **Mach** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:59 am

Original source is here: http://www.hk-tf.com/discuz/upload/view ... a=page%3D1

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 12:07 pm

Thanks for the help there, RD. I just credited TFW05 since that's where I saw it and didn't want to take credit where it wasn't due.

News Credits: 23 · by **Prime Evil** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 12:12 pm

Man, 2010 looks to be the year of 3rd party collectible transformers toys!! I know a lot of people might not like it, but I'll be all over each one of these figures!

Fans Project Defender
Fans Project Protector Armor

Master Collector Nova Prime w/ Armor

PE-01 through 04

Yeah...I'm gonna need them all.

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 12:34 pm

Not really all that excited about the Shadow Commander add-on aspect, but it appears that he will fit into a standard size peg hole in alt mode. That I am excited about, when they release the figure in Frenzy and Rumble colors they will fit nicely into my classics collection. Repurposing them as target-masters seems like a pretty good idea, and they have pile-drivers!

News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 12:58 pm

Interesting, then maybe they'll be sold in packs of two? It would seem like they're forcing us to get two if we want them to aid Shadow Commander as indicated.

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 1:02 pm

Does the awesomeness of yesterday linger on for today?

News Credits: 9 · by **Editor** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 1:24 pm

Blurrz wrote:Does the awesomeness of yesterday linger on for today?

it would seem so.

I still would perfer to see the proper colors but if the cost is low, I might grab him just for my Scourge.

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 1:32 pm

Editor wrote:
Blurrz wrote:Does the awesomeness of yesterday linger on for today?

it would seem so.

I still would perfer to see the proper colors but if the cost is low, I might grab him just for my Scourge.

They plan on releasing four versions, I'm confident that Rumble and Frenzy decos will be among them.

by **Rated X** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 1:36 pm

What is a shadow warrior ???

Its Rumble......SHEEEEEEESSSSSHHHHHH !!!!!

Cant we just be politically correct for a change ????

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 1:38 pm

Rated X wrote:What is a shadow warrior ???

Its Rumble......SHEEEEEEESSSSSHHHHHH !!!!!

Cant we just be politically correct for a change ????

No. It's called copyright. This company isn't stupid enough to get fried for so or so million by Hasbro because they want noob fans to know it's Rumble. We know it's Rumble, it doesn't matter what the product says it's name is.

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 2:10 pm

Blurrz wrote:
Rated X wrote:What is a shadow warrior ???

Its Rumble......SHEEEEEEESSSSSHHHHHH !!!!!

Cant we just be politically correct for a change ????

No. It's called copyright. This company isn't stupid enough to get fried for so or so million by Hasbro because they want noob fans to know it's Rumble. We know it's Rumble, it doesn't matter what the product says it's name is.

What he said, and this little guy bares a striking resemblance to a the character featured in FP's Shadow Commander's package art. They also show him paired up with Shadow Commander, hence this deco is call Shadow Warrior. When and if they release this guy in Rumble/Frenzy decos (which I'm sure they will) I doubt they will be careless enought to actually call them Rumble/Frenzy.

News Credits: 10 · by **Trikeboy** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 2:30 pm

Copyright is so annoying. Remember the first WST Dinobot was called Snarl. They got into trouble and had to call them all Dinorobots Commander, Flamethrower etc. Then the Fansproject City Commander not Ultra Magnus and the DIA Commander for Powered Convoy. At least this way they can avoid all the trouble.

Back on topic, I look forward to getting these little guys. Might not get this one as I don't have Shadow Commander though. Prices please.

News Credits: 609 · by **Razorclaw0000** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 2:47 pm

Pretty sweet. I'm definitely intrigued, but cost is going to be an issue, I think. The price on those God Swords is making me nervous.

Website · by **Fires_Of_Inferno** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 3:08 pm

Haw, Rumble as a dual chain gun, I love it! He would actually look pretty good with Universe Onslaught too when you think about it, because all he has at the moment is that little arm gun.

by **Traxus Prime** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 3:09 pm

i bet they cost alot since their swords were ridiculous.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 3:50 pm

*Looks at this image*

Oh, I get it! It's like those shoulder cannons that Powermaster Optimus Prime and Super Ginrai have. :mrgreen:

News Credits: 8 · by **Forgotten** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 3:52 pm

I love them, must must must have for Shadow Commander. Looking at the Chain Gun Barrels/Pile Drives, it looks like there's a groove and switch set. I wonder if they are like that to give the compacting ability or if they are going to put in springs and give them some recoil action.

by **Swiftpaw** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 4:37 pm

El Duque wrote:Not really all that excited about the Shadow Commander add-on aspect, but it appears that he will fit into a standard size peg hole in alt mode. That I am excited about, when they release the figure in Frenzy and Rumble colors they will fit nicely into my classics collection. Repurposing them as target-masters seems like a pretty good idea, and they have pile-drivers!

Same here. I'd be more interested in targetmaster-ed Rumble and Frenzy versions than I am the 'Shadow Warrior'.

by **Rated X** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 5:57 pm

Blurrz wrote:
Rated X wrote:What is a shadow warrior ???

Its Rumble......SHEEEEEEESSSSSHHHHHH !!!!!

Cant we just be politically correct for a change ????

No. It's called copyright. This company isn't stupid enough to get fried for so or so million by Hasbro because they want noob fans to know it's Rumble. We know it's Rumble, it doesn't matter what the product says it's name is.

I understand your point....

But instead of suing, Hasbro should hire these guys !!! Replace their tired old staff thats too scared to copy the henkei paint schemes and sell em in America. Seriously those guys should be flipping burgers and the creators of this "shadow warrior" should be on the Hasbro production team.

News Credits: 335 · by **Down_Shift** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 6:29 pm

I gotta say, I'm not fond of this.

So far this is a pass for me.

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 6:36 pm

So Rumble is going to be a Targetmaster now? :-?

I guess that seems acceptable.

News Credits: 42 · by **Psychout** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 7:50 pm

Stormrider wrote:So Rumble is going to be a Targetmaster now? I guess that seems acceptable.

Nothing wrong with being a gun.

...would be better as a cassette but, meh. Im loving these guys just for the robot mode.

News Credits: 8 · by **NuclearConvoy** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 9:56 pm

DEFINITELY not interested now.

News Credits: 1 · by **Gauntlet101010** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 10:07 pm

At least we know there'll be red and blue versions. One for "Ultra Magnus" and the other for "Powered Convoy".

I gotta admit, though, .... not too keen on these fellas. As nice and show-accurate as the bot modes are, I'd be more jazzed about Music Label Soundwave .... or even G1 Soundwave accessories.