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News Credits: 1235 · Tue Mar 13, 2012 11:21 am

After we got a look at the color render of the robot mode of Xovergen's Trailerforce TF-01, we get a few prototype Images of the trailer mode. We also get to see the included powermaster that hangs on the front grill of Classics Optimus Prime. This figure is intended to turn Classics Optimus Prime into a Classic version of Powermaster Optimus Prime and can be used with G1 Prime. Check out the images below courtesy of Planet Iacon facebook page.

News Credits: 1 · Tue Mar 13, 2012 11:28 am

It looks like it's at a weird angle attached to Henkei Convoy. I'd like to see more pics.

But I AM impressed that it includes a Powermaster figure. I was not expecting that.

News Credits: 668 · Tue Mar 13, 2012 11:33 am

I'd like to see it in color before I make a final decision, but this has kinda swayed me. If the price is reasonable, I might actually buy it. If not, considering it's Xovergen...eh, pass.

I didn't care much for the robot mode, but that was also incomplete and didn't have finishing touches.

I'm impressed.

Tue Mar 13, 2012 11:58 am

Thus far i love how it looks, need to see it painted and assembled plus the price is important for me.

News Credits: 2 · Tue Mar 13, 2012 12:00 pm

I don't want to be a hater, but this looks like a turd. I hate, I hate, I hate. Its ugliness makes my head hurt. #-o

News Credits: 187 · Tue Mar 13, 2012 12:03 pm

As a customizer, I've recognized some stolen goods. First, on the back of the trailer, you can see the oversized WFC KO double jointed knees, and, I'm pretty sure, those are TFX-03 City Commanders shoulder launchers with gun barrels instead of rockets. I'm goin back to look at more pics to see just how much of this is original design...

News Credits: 767 · Tue Mar 13, 2012 12:09 pm

GetRightRobot wrote:As a customizer, I've recognized some stolen goods. First, on the back of the trailer, you can see the oversized WFC KO double jointed knees, and, I'm pretty sure, those are TFX-03 City Commanders shoulder launchers with gun barrels instead of rockets. I'm goin back to look at more pics to see just how much of this is original design...

Yea, the missile launchers are really similar, but it looks like the barrels extend for bot-mode.
If oyu take a look at the bot-mode, you can see that the double-jointed kneees are in fact the bot-mode arms.

But looking at the bot-mode again, it looks like the legs transform similar to WFC Prime's legs.

Tue Mar 13, 2012 12:09 pm

GetRightRobot wrote:As a customizer, I've recognized some stolen goods. First, on the back of the trailer, you can see the oversized WFC KO double jointed knees, and, I'm pretty sure, those are TFX-03 City Commanders shoulder launchers with gun barrels instead of rockets. I'm goin back to look at more pics to see just how much of this is original design...

Ye i agree with you. fansproject should sue :grin:

(just kidding)

News Credits: 9 · Tue Mar 13, 2012 12:20 pm

this looks pretty interesting
most impressed with the figure add on
looking forward to more pics, more importantly hope its a good price point

News Credits: 1 · Tue Mar 13, 2012 12:48 pm

wonder if its got a base mode of any sort, gotta have that

News Credits: 2 · Tue Mar 13, 2012 12:57 pm

Better, but I'm still not quite seeing the awesome yet.

News Credits: 11 · Tue Mar 13, 2012 1:46 pm

I do like the detail on it, but still not wowed. Judging by the bot mode, I don't think I will be.

News Credits: 402 · Updated Oct 21, 2022

Judgement is reserved until I see the final product. Unlike many I liked their Patriot Commander or whatever he was called. The green one got the head swap and is now a homage to Big Shot.

News Credits: 20 · Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:22 pm

Gonna have to save up money for these things. So glad I got a good job now!

:KREMZEEK:

Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:23 pm

The Powermaster is a nice touch but like I said before...This guy looks like a piece of crap in bot mode. Trailer mode I admit look kinda nice but I'll reserve that judgement till I see it in colour.

Oh btw to those who is asking for a reasonable price? Are you joking? All 3rd party stuff are ALL unreasonable. The only reason people buy them is because they know HasTak wont ever make them in the near future. For crying out loud Hercules cost 500$++. That is the price of 10 Leader class. I can assure you this guy would cost atleast 100$. So yeah have fun with that xD.

PS : And if you think 100$ is reasonable, think again. 100$ for a trailer that can become a MP-sized bot,in which case it doesnt even have a Leader class's quality standard.

News Credits: 3 · Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:49 pm

Mkall wrote:Judgement is reserved until I see the final product. Unlike many I liked their Patriot Commander or whatever he was called. The green one got the head swap and is now a homage to Big Shot.

I liked Grand Patriot, too. Mine's using the alt head and is now playing the part of Classics Bulkhead(he's a big green military grade vehicle, it made perfect sense to me).

News Credits: 20 · Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:52 pm

CrimsonPrime wrote:The Powermaster is a nice touch but like I said before...This guy looks like a piece of crap in bot mode. Trailer mode I admit look kinda nice but I'll reserve that judgement till I see it in colour.

Oh btw to those who is asking for a reasonable price? Are you joking? All 3rd party stuff are ALL unreasonable. The only reason people buy them is because they know HasTak wont ever make them in the near future. For crying out loud Hercules cost 500$++. That is the price of 10 Leader class. I can assure you this guy would cost atleast 100$. So yeah have fun with that xD.

PS : And if you think 100$ is reasonable, think again. 100$ for a trailer that can become a MP-sized bot,in which case it doesnt even have a Leader class's quality standard.

Between getting a G3 trailer for classics Prime, a City Commander trailer for classics Ultra Magnus, and a Tanker trailer for G1 Optimus (Nemesis) Prime, as well as stickers from repolables, I think I'm gonna be down about $300. I also plan on grabbing a Defender, Scouting FOrce, and whichever 3rd party Arcee I can find. Maybe about $500 right there. Unless HasTak comes out with a classics Springer and Arcee soon then that sounds about right. Too much money for things like these. Eh, I can make more and spend it again. That's how the economy works!

:KREMZEEK:

News Credits: 402 · Updated Oct 21, 2022

CrimsonPrime wrote:The Powermaster is a nice touch but like I said before...This guy looks like a piece of crap in bot mode. Trailer mode I admit look kinda nice but I'll reserve that judgement till I see it in colour.

Oh btw to those who is asking for a reasonable price? Are you joking? All 3rd party stuff are ALL unreasonable. The only reason people buy them is because they know HasTak wont ever make them in the near future. For crying out loud Hercules cost 500$++. That is the price of 10 Leader class. I can assure you this guy would cost atleast 100$. So yeah have fun with that xD.

PS : And if you think 100$ is reasonable, think again. 100$ for a trailer that can become a MP-sized bot,in which case it doesnt even have a Leader class's quality standard.

Legitimate question here - Is your constant bashing against all 3rd party products due to their price, quality, the fact that they're not Has/Tak or something else?

News Credits: 1 · Tue Mar 13, 2012 4:10 pm

I don't hate this, but I also lack any burning desire to own it.

I skipped out on the last tank-Prime GI Joe crossover they did, though it looked OK as well.

If I trip over a stack of hundred dollar bills, I'd consider it.

News Credits: 2 · Tue Mar 13, 2012 4:24 pm

rpetras wrote:I don't hate this, but I also lack any burning desire to own it.

I skipped out on the last tank-Prime GI Joe crossover they did, though it looked OK as well.

If I trip over a stack of hundred dollar bills, I'd consider it.

Same here, I only balked on Patriot because most vendors were forcing us to buy both versions.

Tue Mar 13, 2012 5:40 pm

Never understood the appeal of PM OP in the first place, and this isn't helping to sway those thoughts. It's just a big hollow piece of Robot that you're suppose to stuff another folded up block of a robot inside of. True that's been done by a lot of other super robots and they tend to be awesome, but PM Prime pulled it off the worst in my opinion. I do have a G1/G2 Optimus that's not held up to well and it would be nice for him to see some use in active duty again, but not as a part of something like this...

Next!

Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:07 pm

I am the one who likes the old robots similar to the refrigerators or closets. Old School Design is much more charismatic. Although this is my personal opinion. I will never replace my Povermaster Optimus Prime on this s***t.

Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:41 pm

i don't like the way the trailer is positioned with an angle on classics Prime. didn't expect that Powermaster figure though.

News Credits: 3 · Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:44 pm

Requiem Prime wrote:
rpetras wrote:I don't hate this, but I also lack any burning desire to own it.

I skipped out on the last tank-Prime GI Joe crossover they did, though it looked OK as well.

If I trip over a stack of hundred dollar bills, I'd consider it.

Same here, I only balked on Patriot because most vendors were forcing us to buy both versions.

Understandable. I was lucky enough to have a friend who loves Optimus to split the set with.