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This is better value than anything Crazy Devy have produced. And it's priced about the same as your typical Crazy Devy product.

daimchoc wrote:Pre-orders:

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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!

What I need from this is Chrome metalic replacement hips & the UT new head done with a chrome face. Paying $45 for the first release that doesn't have the Chrome face makes no sense even if you own the non-SDCC version.

I had decided I was going to pass on this set as I actually prefer the styling on the head the stock figure has. The radar terminals and gun batteries would of been nice but not worth the price of admission alone.

But as I've fiddled with Metroplex more I've become increasingly annoyed by how his helmet seems to dismount its pivot every time I transform it. I've also noticed that the two halves on the helmet seem to not be sealed together properly, with a gap running over the top.

I'll leave my final decision until we have reviews, but seeing as they still aren't showing us coloured models I imagine it's still some time away.

Sodan-1 wrote:I had decided I was going to pass on this set as I actually prefer the styling on the head the stock figure has. The radar terminals and gun batteries would of been nice but not worth the price of admission alone.

But as I've fiddled with Metroplex more I've become increasingly annoyed by how his helmet seems to dismount its pivot every time I transform it. I've also noticed that the two halves on the helmet seem to not be sealed together properly, with a gap running over the top.

I'll leave my final decision until we have reviews, but seeing as they still aren't showing us coloured models I imagine it's still some time away.

Oh, good. It's not just my Metroplex that has that issue. It's one of the reasons I am seriously considering this add-on.

Arctorro wrote:

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.

Same. Reviews are key.

Agamemnon wrote:

Sodan-1 wrote:I had decided I was going to pass on this set as I actually prefer the styling on the head the stock figure has. The radar terminals and gun batteries would of been nice but not worth the price of admission alone.

But as I've fiddled with Metroplex more I've become increasingly annoyed by how his helmet seems to dismount its pivot every time I transform it. I've also noticed that the two halves on the helmet seem to not be sealed together properly, with a gap running over the top.

I'll leave my final decision until we have reviews, but seeing as they still aren't showing us coloured models I imagine it's still some time away.

Oh, good. It's not just my Metroplex that has that issue. It's one of the reasons I am seriously considering this add-on.

Which issue in particular?

Sodan-1 wrote:

Agamemnon wrote:

Sodan-1 wrote:I had decided I was going to pass on this set as I actually prefer the styling on the head the stock figure has. The radar terminals and gun batteries would of been nice but not worth the price of admission alone.

But as I've fiddled with Metroplex more I've become increasingly annoyed by how his helmet seems to dismount its pivot every time I transform it. I've also noticed that the two halves on the helmet seem to not be sealed together properly, with a gap running over the top.
I'll leave my final decision until we have reviews, but seeing as they still aren't showing us coloured models I imagine it's still some time away.

Oh, good. It's not just my Metroplex that has that issue. It's one of the reasons I am seriously considering this add-on.

Which issue in particular?

That bolded one above. It's annoying...

Couldn't agree more.

The stock head looks fine, but works like $#!+.

The extra little radar dishes etc are bonus.
I just need to decide if it annoys me enough to replace it.

daimchoc wrote:

looking good,hopefully some sticker company creates some chrome foil stickers for the thighs.

Come on UniqieToys! What's taking so long?

*GROOOOAAAAANNNNN* There! This thread necro is complete!

I just received a notice from BBTS, though it's not a ship notification.

BBTS wrote:Great news!

We have located a new vendor for this item at a lower price. Therefore, all new and existing preorders have since been reduced from $44.99 down to $37.99 respectively. We are happy to pass this savings onto you and thanks again for preordering from BigBadToyStore!

Sincerely,

BBTS Customer Care

Woot!

Images from TF-Prototype .

Tsutsukakushi wrote:hopefully some sticker company creates some chrome foil stickers for the thighs.

Like the ones included in the Reprolabels set?

This just dropped into my POL. I'm trying to hold out for Talon, but I don't know if I can wait all the way until mid June. I might ship my POL this week. If I do, I'll post pics as soon as this is installed.

Agamemnon wrote:This just dropped into my POL. I'm trying to hold out for Talon, but I don't know if I can wait all the way until mid June. I might ship my POL this week. If I do, I'll post pics as soon as this is installed.

Neato!

Just placed an order for this & Hegemon 2nd Run at TFsource. Def let us know what you think of UT's upgrade.

Thanks for the review! I'm so glad I ordered this.

megatronus wrote:Thanks for the review! I'm so glad I ordered this.

Your very welcome