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News Credits: 119 · by **daimchoc** » Sun Sep 08, 2013 2:53 pm

Pre-orders:

robotkingdom.com -- Online Toys Company

Unique Toys Metropolis Upgrade Kit - Third Party Transforming Toys & Accessories Unique Toys

New head and weapons for Metropolis
Full transformation can be achieved
Much closer to comic image
Extended antennas
Weapons are compatible for all sockets.
Head accessories *1 radar*2 turret*4

Our head has neck joint，so its looking up will never be a problem. Besides，this set also contains 4 turrets and 2 radars. Further more, chrome face version will be available in future. Hope you like it!

News Credits: 1 · by **Sodan-1** » Sun Sep 08, 2013 5:25 pm

A replacement head I can take or leave, but a behemoth of this size can always use more gun turrets.

by **Rated X** » Sun Sep 08, 2013 5:26 pm

I have to see comparison shots next to each other. I don't have Metroplex in hand yet. Still in my POL. I don't give a crap about comic accuracy, but if the Hasbro head has any annoying lines on the face, I might buy this.

News Credits: 10 · by **Agamemnon** » Sun Sep 08, 2013 8:22 pm

Tell you what...I'm intrigued by this because my Metroplex head tends to pop off when converting to turret mode.

News Credits: 119 · by **megatronus** » Sun Sep 08, 2013 8:39 pm

I'm with X -

I've gotta pick up a Metroplex before considering this. :BANG_HEAD:

News Credits: 119 · by **daimchoc** » Mon Sep 09, 2013 8:46 am

Our head has neck joint，so its looking up will never be a problem. Besides，this set also contains 4 turrets and 2 radars. Further more, chrome face version will be available in future. Hope you like it!

News Credits: 10 · by **Agamemnon** » Mon Sep 09, 2013 9:08 am

Price please! That's the only thing standing in the way of my commitment.

I like the additional components for those red crane thingies from the helipad. Now, if only there was somewhere to store all those extra pieces when in bot mode. Some sort of large cavity with a big ol' door on it. Hmmm....

News Credits: 119 · by **daimchoc** » Mon Sep 09, 2013 12:23 pm

News Credits: 119 · by **megatronus** » Mon Sep 09, 2013 1:09 pm

daimchoc wrote:

The pose-able neck has decided it for me. If I get Metroplex, I'll get this (if it's in the ~$30 range).

News Credits: 1 · by **rpetras** » Tue Sep 10, 2013 11:45 am

I just got Metroplex last night, and I already see why you would want this.

I'm in if it is reasonably priced.

News Credits: 1 · by **Sodan-1** » Tue Sep 10, 2013 3:45 pm

That facial expression isn't blowing me away, but I expect the addition of colour to change that.

News Credits: 10 · by **Arctorro** » Tue Sep 10, 2013 6:44 pm

I'm conflicted by this, part of me wants it and part isn't convinced that the quality will be good enough. Going to wait on reviews before I make a decision. Besides, there are other kits for Metroplex I want first.

News Credits: 119 · by **megatronus** » Tue Sep 10, 2013 6:50 pm

Arctorro wrote:I'm conflicted by this, part of me wants it and part isn't convinced that the quality will be good enough. Going to wait on reviews before I make a decision. Besides, there are other kits for Metroplex I want first.

Such as?

News Credits: 10 · by **Arctorro** » Tue Sep 10, 2013 7:05 pm

megatronus wrote:
Arctorro wrote:I'm conflicted by this, part of me wants it and part isn't convinced that the quality will be good enough. Going to wait on reviews before I make a decision. Besides, there are other kits for Metroplex I want first.

Such as?

As soon as I hit submit I knew someone would ask that

Slammer, Sixgun and a new ramp would be nice.

News Credits: 119 · by **daimchoc** » Tue Sep 10, 2013 8:42 pm

Arctorro wrote:
megatronus wrote:
Arctorro wrote:I'm conflicted by this, part of me wants it and part isn't convinced that the quality will be good enough. Going to wait on reviews before I make a decision. Besides, there are other kits for Metroplex I want first.

Such as?
As soon as I hit submit I knew someone would ask that

Slammer, Sixgun and a new ramp would be nice.

Ramp? Here you go:

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/items-sal ... onman.html

There's also the Gun upgrade/add-on from X2toys.

News Credits: 10 · by **Agamemnon** » Tue Sep 10, 2013 9:33 pm

daimchoc wrote:
Arctorro wrote:
megatronus wrote:
Arctorro wrote:I'm conflicted by this, part of me wants it and part isn't convinced that the quality will be good enough. Going to wait on reviews before I make a decision. Besides, there are other kits for Metroplex I want first.

Such as?
As soon as I hit submit I knew someone would ask that

Slammer, Sixgun and a new ramp would be nice.

Ramp? Here you go:

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/items-sal ... onman.html

There's also the Gun upgrade/add-on from X2toys.

Wow!

Look at that beautiful 3D printing!! I need to get me one of those printers!

News Credits: 10 · by **Arctorro** » Wed Sep 11, 2013 12:28 am

daimchoc wrote:
Arctorro wrote:
megatronus wrote:
Arctorro wrote:I'm conflicted by this, part of me wants it and part isn't convinced that the quality will be good enough. Going to wait on reviews before I make a decision. Besides, there are other kits for Metroplex I want first.

Such as?
As soon as I hit submit I knew someone would ask that

Slammer, Sixgun and a new ramp would be nice.

Ramp? Here you go:

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/items-sal ... onman.html

There's also the Gun upgrade/add-on from X2toys.

And I will be all over the ramp if it ever appears at BBTS. As for that gun, it is a pointless piece of crap

News Credits: 119 · by **daimchoc** » Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:33 pm

Pre-orders:

robotkingdom.com -- Online Toys Company

Unique Toys Metropolis Upgrade Kit - Third Party Transforming Toys & Accessories Unique Toys

News Credits: 10 · by **Agamemnon** » Fri Sep 13, 2013 3:13 pm

Ouch. $45. I'm going to have to think about this one... :-?

by **Rated X** » Fri Sep 13, 2013 3:16 pm

daimchoc wrote:Pre-orders:

robotkingdom.com -- Online Toys Company

Unique Toys Metropolis Upgrade Kit - Third Party Transforming Toys & Accessories Unique Toys

Kinda pricey. Im not sure if this head looks better enough to justify. The features are nice but I dont plan on displaying the city mode too much. Are there any close ups of the original head that can be posted side by side with the color pic of this head ?

News Credits: 10 · by **Arctorro** » Fri Sep 13, 2013 7:34 pm

Shouldn't be surprised by the price, UT are proving that they like to rip people off. If they drop this to $30 I'll think about it, otherwise it's a pass.

News Credits: 119 · by **megatronus** » Sat Sep 14, 2013 10:19 pm

Arctorro wrote:Shouldn't be surprised by the price, UT are proving that they like to rip people off. If they drop this to $30 I'll think about it, otherwise it's a pass.

^ Yup!

News Credits: 119 · by **daimchoc** » Sat Nov 16, 2013 8:58 am

News Credits: 119 · by **megatronus** » Sat Nov 16, 2013 12:21 pm

This looks great.

I was considering passing due to price, but then I thought: Well, I've spent $30 in the past on small as hell head upgrades... why not slightly more for this huge one?

I'm probably getting this. Oy, my wallet.

News Credits: 10 · by **Arctorro** » Sun Nov 17, 2013 2:47 am

megatronus wrote:This looks great.

I was considering passing due to price, but then I thought: Well, I've spent $30 in the past an small as hell head upgrades... why not slightly more for this huge one?

I'm probably getting this. Oy, my wallet.

When you use logic, then yes, the price isn't as bad as first thought

The head would be the only reason for me to get this, don't need the other pieces, but being UT I'll wait for a few reviews before committing to anything they release.