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News Credits: 10 · Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:48 pm

Aces Toy Store pre-order is up.

News Credits: 33 · Thu Aug 08, 2013 4:36 am

Arctorro wrote:
Agamemnon wrote:
Arctorro wrote:I hate that alt mode. Nothing can can make it look right (and I'm a massive Star Wars fan myself). The other problem I have is his size, can put up with an over sized Hardhead seeing as he is a tank (and FP don't seem to be making him), but Brainstorm and the rest need to be smaller on my shelf. FP wins by default unfortunately.

Unfortunately? Don't you like FP's take?
Code is my single favourite FP release and the upcoming Headmasters look to be just as good (I'm guessing it is entirely due to whoever they got to design them). Everything else has been plagued with design or QC issues, so I've reached the point where I'd rather go with anyone other than FP, but just can't this time.

I think the FP FX figures going by Code are perfect the height is spot on nice tight joints clean paint apps great transformation excellent alt mode. The rest appear be bringing the same formula from the prototypes , i know we will have to wait to find out if weirdwolf pulls it off next but the detail on WW & BS plus the heads is screaming flawless victory to me.

News Credits: 10 · Thu Aug 08, 2013 4:45 am

Autobot Genocide wrote:
Arctorro wrote:
Agamemnon wrote:
Arctorro wrote:I hate that alt mode. Nothing can can make it look right (and I'm a massive Star Wars fan myself). The other problem I have is his size, can put up with an over sized Hardhead seeing as he is a tank (and FP don't seem to be making him), but Brainstorm and the rest need to be smaller on my shelf. FP wins by default unfortunately.

Unfortunately? Don't you like FP's take?
Code is my single favourite FP release and the upcoming Headmasters look to be just as good (I'm guessing it is entirely due to whoever they got to design them). Everything else has been plagued with design or QC issues, so I've reached the point where I'd rather go with anyone other than FP, but just can't this time.

I think the FP FX figures going by Code are perfect the height is spot on nice tight joints clean paint apps great transformation excellent alt mode. The rest appear be bringing the same formula from the prototypes , i know we will have to wait to find out if weirdwolf pulls it off next but the detail on WW & BS plus the heads is screaming flawless victory to me.

Exactly. This is one time Toyworld could learn a lot from FP.

News Credits: 119 · Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:47 am

Arctorro wrote:Aces Toy Store pre-order is up.

THanks, I added the pre-order links earlier onto the first post, but forgot to add a regular post.

News Credits: 10 · Thu Aug 08, 2013 10:20 am

daimchoc wrote:
Arctorro wrote:Aces Toy Store pre-order is up.

THanks, I added the pre-order links earlier onto the first post, but forgot to add a regular post.

Cool, I (obviously) didn't notice

News Credits: 14 · Thu Aug 08, 2013 10:46 am

This looks AWESOME!

ToyWorld are seriously becoming my favourite 3rd Party procucers and this great looking release looks set to highten that.

Not sure why folks are moaning as he seems to be just the right sizing for the type of futuristic/Cybertronian jet that he is, and not really tiny like the FP offering?
After all, he isnt a car like Chromedome, so why would he be the same size! >:oP

I like his bulk/size and looks pretty cool alongside Hardhead.
If ToyWorld make the other Headmasters I hope they maintain their scaling because they are ruling right now!

FP have been taking many a knock of late so the quality and consistancy of ToyWorlds products make this the winner of the two offerings.

Keep up the good work ToyWorld! :grin:

Comparison pics for those who comment but forget what they are referencing...

G1

ToyWorld

FansProject

G1

ToyWorld

FansProject

News Credits: 119 · Thu Aug 08, 2013 11:38 am

Thanks for the pics robotmel.

News Credits: 1 · Thu Aug 08, 2013 12:14 pm

Yes, thank you.
The comparison really helps.

Both designs have strengths and weaknesses.

I just got Hardhead in, but haven't opened him up yet.
I want to test him out before I decide which line to continue.

I was really impressed with the FP headmaster ... all except the actual headmaster unit, it had crappy articulation. Can't wait to try the TW offering.

News Credits: 2 · Thu Aug 08, 2013 4:19 pm

I wasn't sold on the plane mode for this one at first, but now having seen bot mode, I'm definitely getting this. Hardbone is awesome, so I'm not concerned about quality issues etc.

News Credits: 119 · Sun Aug 18, 2013 10:02 am

CapturedPrey - Toyworld: TW-H02 Brainwave

News Credits: 2 · Sun Aug 18, 2013 5:03 pm

daimchoc wrote:CapturedPrey - Toyworld: TW-H02 Brainwave

Odd, they have it listed for the exact same price as BBTS. Aren't they usually cheaper?

Sun Aug 18, 2013 8:30 pm

You can tell Fansproject is inspired by the Japan Headmasters series.

I recently bought the Headmasters DVD and I actually quite enjoyed it compared to season 3. I know a lot of people pan it on here.

I prefer its Headmasters character animation designs better than the season 4 Headmaster designs.

News Credits: 8 · Thu Sep 12, 2013 9:38 pm

I'll go with TW on the Headmasters, not really a fan of the size of FP version. Don't mind the alt mode, CHURGs always consist of an 'upgrade' for the G1 alt mode

*EDIT

Plus, Hardbone rocks!

News Credits: 119 · Tue Sep 17, 2013 7:41 am

from TFUpgrader

News Credits: 10 · Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:24 am

Brainwave for some reason doesn't look as good as Hardbone. Maybe it's the pastel looking colors. Maybe it's the soulless eyes Mkall pointed out earlier. I'm just not feeling it with this one.

Plus, the X-Wing alt mode is bugging me a lot too.

News Credits: 123 · Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:40 am

daimchoc wrote:from TFUpgrader

Wow - the comparison is really, really stark. Size and other-wise.

The way I see it, the difference between ToyWorld and FP is very similar to the difference between TFC and MMC.

One produces figures that are much more "toy-like" and have great play-ability, while the other produces pieces that skew towards the collector's tastes.

If I had to pick, I'd probably go with FP. Their Headmasters hark back to the original Headmasters designs, and seem more intricate and detailed. Just sucks that I'm over-budgeted as it is with MPs, Feral Rex, and Initimidator (not to mention assorted Generations figures and Metroplex). :BANG_HEAD:

I guess I shouldn't complain, we being at the zenith of TF collecting and all... :KREMZEEK:

News Credits: 119 · Wed Sep 18, 2013 5:23 am

News Credits: 33 · Wed Sep 18, 2013 6:26 am

I still think he looks too basic and i'm glad i am not a misb collector there nothing to look at >:oP

News Credits: 14 · Wed Sep 18, 2013 8:13 am

Chimungmung.com have Toyworld TW-H02 Brainwave in stock and ready to ship!

$89 plus $15 worldwide shipping, link below!

http://chimungmung.com/product_info.php?products_id=1448

...and no I dont have shares in Chimungmung!

News Credits: 33 · Wed Sep 18, 2013 9:00 am

robotmel wrote::D
Chimungmung.com have Toyworld TW-H02 Brainwave in stock and ready to ship!

$89 plus $15 worldwide shipping, link below!

http://chimungmung.com/product_info.php?products_id=1448

...and no I dont have shares in Chimungmung!

Haha you sell ot well mate :lol: