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News Credits: 3 · by **Midnight_Fox** » Sat Sep 04, 2010 9:23 am

Convotron wrote:
Mkall wrote:
Convotron wrote:Hopefully this isn't the final design for the scythe accessory as it looks kind of silly with the Chiclets for what I'm assuming are supposed to be serrated teeth on the blade.

Well, there's only so much we can do with plastic

Considering what FP has done previously with sculpting plastic, I think they could have done much better with the scythe design. The sword for Shadow Commander looks fine to me and it's by no means an elaborately sculpted accessory.

Simply choosing a less blocky shape for those "teeth" on the blade would significantly improve the look of the scythe to me. I'm not expecting a sharp edge or pointy tip or anything of the sort for the scythe blade, just something that doesn't look like it was made with extreme child safety laws in mind.

Y'know, the more I look at it, the more I'm convinced it's less serrated edge and more a "chain scythe". The two exhausts on the back of it may have something to do with that(or I've been playing too much 40K).

News Credits: 2 · by **Convotron** » Sat Sep 04, 2010 3:26 pm

Midnight_Fox wrote:Y'know, the more I look at it, the more I'm convinced it's less serrated edge and more a "chain scythe". The two exhausts on the back of it may have something to do with that(or I've been playing too much 40K).

That's a good point and the first thing I thought of when looking at the line art was that the weapon looked like a combination of a scythe and chainsaw. However, it still looks a bit cartoonish with the shape of those teeth. I think that a more acute triangular shape would look better for a more menacing looking weapon.

by **ThunderThruster** » Sat Sep 04, 2010 6:13 pm

Bumblevivisector wrote:Or is it a TF/Gundam Wing crossover...

You mean something like this:

by **Rodimus723** » Sun Sep 05, 2010 12:33 pm

ThunderThruster wrote:
Bumblevivisector wrote:Or is it a TF/Gundam Wing crossover...

You mean something like this:

That looks awesome.

by **Chupacabra Convoy** » Sun Sep 05, 2010 4:39 pm

Hmmm. is that a new Head sculpt as well?

News Credits: 198 · by **DevastaTTor** » Sun Sep 05, 2010 6:28 pm

Seibertron.com sponsor TFSource has revealed new details of the recently announced Fansproject Shadow Scyther, the first repaint of the Protector armor. The limited edition set is intended for 2008 BotCon Shattered Glass Rodimus but fits all versions of the figure. In addition to the repainted trailer/armor included with the standard Protector release, this set also included several bonus features: an Evil Face (new head sculpt), a Chain Sword, and a Scythe Attachment! According to their description, the set is 3 times more complex that the City Commander armor and will be an exclusive to TFSource in North America. The set is listed as a December release and will cost 94.99 or 96.99 in mint packaging. To view the preorder on their site, click the link here: http://www.tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/1827/

News Credits: 13 · by **grimdragon2001** » Sun Sep 05, 2010 7:21 pm

Ok, this version gets a preorder date before the normal one. Something is seriously wrong here. i mean, i like this one, but where is the preorder for the one i actually intend to get?

News Credits: 2 · by **Convotron** » Mon Sep 06, 2010 6:32 am

grimdragon2001 wrote:Ok, this version gets a preorder date before the normal one. Something is seriously wrong here. i mean, i like this one, but where is the preorder for the one i actually intend to get?

It seems odd to me as well. The news about this special version of Protector has come out more rapidly than the news for the normal Protector set. It seems like jumping the gun to me.

I'd love to order this but I don't have Wildrider or SG Rodimus...so that means I'm saving $100+. I can't wait to see more information about the normal Protector set, especially pre-order availability. If the Shadow Scyther set is due for a December 2010 release date that I'm assuming that Protector will not be released any later than December 2010.

Website · by **Flux Convoy** » Mon Sep 06, 2010 12:43 pm

Ordered, although I'm a bit peeved we get pre-orders this before the item it is a repaint/retool of. That's just strange business. Not necessarily bad, just strange.

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Mon Sep 06, 2010 4:41 pm

ThunderThruster wrote:
Bumblevivisector wrote:Or is it a TF/Gundam Wing crossover...

You mean something like this:

Pure freaking Genius..

News Credits: 198 · by **DevastaTTor** » Mon Sep 06, 2010 7:36 pm

I do like this set, but it's not worth 300-400 dollars to me to get this armor and the figure to go with it. To me, that money would be better spent trying to track down a Walmart Classics Devastator if the Crossfire 3 is a Devastator upgrade. I'd still have enough left over to buy the regular Protector set and maybe even the CF-03 limbs/appendages too.

News Credits: 2 · by **Convotron** » Tue Sep 07, 2010 2:46 am

I like the fact that FP is offering a Protector variant for those who have SG Rodimus and/or Gentei Wildrider. It's unfortunate that those two Rodimus repaints are much more scarce and expensive than Universe Nemesis Prime, which I'm still finding for $40 on the aftermarket.

However, I do find it odd that the Shadow Scyther version is getting more of a push than the normal Protector set at this time.

It would be very cool if Crossfire 3 turns out to be an upgrade set for Buildron/Constructicon Maximus/Classics Devastator. It does seem likely as the first two Crossfire sets are for the SL/Energon combiner figures. If such an upgrade set is made, I hope the initial set is in the Classics Devastator colours as that's the only variation I have of the mold.

by **ThunderThruster** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:16 pm

Thanks for the comments guys.

I thought I'd knock up a version of the shadow armour on the up coming Botcon Sideburn

News Credits: 1 · by **Atomatron** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 3:12 pm

Sold out everywhere i looked.

Any sites where i can still pre-order?

News Credits: 1235 · by **LOST Cybertronian** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 6:04 pm

Atomatron wrote:Sold out everywhere i looked.

Any sites where i can still pre-order?

Unfortunately I think it was an exclusive for TFSource in North America and Robot Kingdom for Japan. I think the only other option is to pay crazy prices on ebay.

News Credits: 5 · by **zodconvoy** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 6:47 pm

Still waiting for that Protector, Fansproject. Don't you want the rest of my money? :lol:

News Credits: 23 · by **Prime Evil** » Sun Sep 12, 2010 9:10 am

Just gonna throw this out there. If anyone changes their mind, or realize they can't afford this piece, can you PM me. I was not around when pre-orders for this guy went up. I NEED this piece. Thanks.

News Credits: 2 · by **Stockade** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 6:27 am

With the prices skyrocketing on SG Roddy and Wildrider (repaint or HotRod) one would expect a 3rd party or a KO company to do these molds in either dark gray or black so people who missed out can buy this. And IF this set will be in black and purple (im guessing) it wont look right with Henkei or classics HotRod...

by **ThunderThruster** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 10:22 am

Stockade wrote:And IF this set will be in black and purple (im guessing) it wont look right with Henkei or classics HotRod...

have a look at the sideburn wearing shadowscyther mock up I did. The bot mode looks pretty good, but the alt mode would look a little off. Having discussed this with some of the guys at TFW, that would be the case for any classics rodimus mold figure in the armour!