The Energon Pub

by **Rated X** » Sun Feb 24, 2013 12:06 am

Damn...Unique Toys brought a knife to a gun fight.

by **Grimlock1985** » Wed Feb 27, 2013 8:55 pm

Look back at the early image of a War Hawk prototype combined with a War Leo prototype:

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-p ... 2827_n.jpg

Does it look like there might not be much forward-to-backward (or sideways) movement on the hip joints? I've actually been leaning towards UT (I should be getting War Hawk tomorrow so I can see how it feels in hand), but if the combined form can't move its upper legs at all, that'll kill this for me, and I'll probably have to go with MMC.

by **Gurgintius Maximus** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 11:05 pm

Grimlock1985 wrote:Look back at the early image of a War Hawk prototype combined with a War Leo prototype:

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-p ... 2827_n.jpg

Does it look like there might not be much forward-to-backward (or sideways) movement on the hip joints? I've actually been leaning towards UT (I should be getting War Hawk tomorrow so I can see how it feels in hand), but if the combined form can't move its upper legs at all, that'll kill this for me, and I'll probably have to go with MMC.

At the top of page 11 there is a pic of this guy where you can see hip joints pretty clearly. Safe to say he has at least 45 degree forward movement in his hips, maybe more.

by **Grimlock1985** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 11:54 pm

GiveMeSkyfire wrote:
Grimlock1985 wrote:Look back at the early image of a War Hawk prototype combined with a War Leo prototype:

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-p ... 2827_n.jpg

Does it look like there might not be much forward-to-backward (or sideways) movement on the hip joints? I've actually been leaning towards UT (I should be getting War Hawk tomorrow so I can see how it feels in hand), but if the combined form can't move its upper legs at all, that'll kill this for me, and I'll probably have to go with MMC.

At the top of page 11 there is a pic of this guy where you can see hip joints pretty clearly. Safe to say he has at least 45 degree forward movement in his hips, maybe more.

Ah, yes, I see what you're saying. I'm still finding myself torn anyway, though. Even if the hips do have a more decent range of motion, I must admit I'm not really liking the look of them. They seem... awkward.

I have War Hawk in hand now and it is a surprisingly likable figure in person. I like its look and it feels decently durable, though the having to attach and remove the wings is a bit scary. I do feel UT as a company has potential if they survive this initial Predaking run. All the same, as I said above, I'm still not feeling 100% ready to commit to UT. (I don't feel like buying two 3rd party Predakings.) I guess I'll have to monitor future developments.

by **Gurgintius Maximus** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 12:47 pm

Im on board with the Feral Rex set myself, just looks like a better set for a comparable price.

by **Grimlock1985** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 11:26 am

Yeah, I'm finding myself starting to lean towards MMC at this point.

News Credits: 5 · by **zodconvoy** » Fri Mar 08, 2013 5:15 am

I'm getting this. I have and love Giant and Crossfire Bruticus & Superion and that's the scale I'm sticking with. I just wish it wasn't coming out at the same time as FP Menasor. That comes first so this'll have to wait.

News Credits: 461 · by **mooncake623** » Sat Mar 09, 2013 11:49 pm

video review of Warhawk. by Baltmatrix

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV0isU6hUcw

News Credits: 5 · by **zodconvoy** » Sun Mar 10, 2013 2:17 am

mooncake623 wrote:video review of Warhawk. by Baltmatrix

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV0isU6hUcw

I watched it. Valid points, issues, and concerns.

Still getting it. It's the Predaking I want for my Classics collection.

News Credits: 119 · by **daimchoc** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 1:53 pm

News Credits: 119 · by **daimchoc** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 11:14 am

News Credits: 461 · by **mooncake623** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 11:24 am

Divebomb Arm mode looks kind of skinny, but this looks pretty good overall. I really hope quality is good for the rest of these guys for everyone getting this. I myself am getting the MMC version. Can't wait for everything to be out and the comparison discussions to begin!

News Credits: 1 · by **rpetras** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 12:36 pm

Looks like they fixed the shoulder cannons.

That goes a long way to fixing the combined mode for this guy, but overall I still think MMC has the better design.

Predaking, IMO, should TOWER over other bots, including other combiners. The bots themselves also seem to have a lot less detail than the MMC offerings.

If this size class works for you, it appears you will be getting a pretty good looking Predaking. And thus far, I do like the bot and alt modes for these.

I wish these guys well.
I, for one, would rather see another Herc/Giant contest rather than MMC just blowing them out of the water.

News Credits: 119 · by **daimchoc** » Thu May 09, 2013 5:23 am

c/o RK War Rhino

News Credits: 10 · by **Arctorro** » Thu May 09, 2013 6:27 am

That orange looks better than MMC's digibashes, but it still doesn't come close to Feral Rex.

News Credits: 4 · by **King Kuuga** » Thu May 09, 2013 6:33 am

That honestly looks pretty cool. Better than War Hawk, definitely. I'd buy it if I weren't committed to Feral Rex. Maybe if the price drops and I have money to burn, I'll get these guys.

News Credits: 33 · by **Genocide G2.0** » Thu May 09, 2013 1:33 pm

Yep gotta say that is pretty cool still too basic for me and i don't like that orange much looks like he's been sun bleached but those feet look awesome.

News Credits: 119 · by **daimchoc** » Fri May 10, 2013 5:14 am

News Credits: 2 · by **Banjo-Tron** » Fri May 10, 2013 6:06 am

hmmm did I make the wrong call by backing MMC?

Not sure but these pictures are troubling me. That arm looks great.

by **NOS** » Fri May 10, 2013 7:51 am

Really good looking Rampage, I've gotta say. However, I'm almost certain MMC's Rampage will outshine this figure. Still not bad though, if I couldn't afford MMC's Predacons this set would be a great runner-up.

News Credits: 4 · by **King Kuuga** » Fri May 10, 2013 2:05 pm

Very nice small bot and beast modes, but the arm mode is lacking.

News Credits: 4 · by **craggy** » Fri May 10, 2013 2:11 pm

as before, I think these are nice looking, but maybe still a tad over-priced given the size (and untested nature of the company producing them) and given the competition, I worry for their performance.

Without MMC's I reckon they'd be doing great business from people wanting a Classics Predaking. Honestly, these designs are more G1, but with enough updated articulation that people would normally be all over them. I'd like to see more from the company, despite me (mostly) passing on them. Still considering their Tantrum for a Stampede custom.

News Credits: 119 · by **daimchoc** » Wed May 15, 2013 5:14 am

"Dear customer,
Here we have received a sample of Unique Toys UT-W02 War Rhino (Ironhead).
After inspecting the sample, the quality is much improved than War hawk. It come with better articulation and better paint job.
The sword will be painted in gold colour.
Unique Toys is still modifying the mold to perfection.
Final product prototype photos will be updated soon.

Robotkingdom Crew"

News Credits: 1 · by **SkyWarpsGhost** » Wed May 15, 2013 7:24 am

The coloured version makes it look really cheap and nasty. The LEDs in the feet/cannons is a nice touch, maybe not in green tho. Purple would suit it much better.