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Grand Scourge: Unite Warriors / Combiner Wars

PostPosted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 1:44 pm
by shajaki
I'm embarking on another crazy quest folks: assembling a proper group for the combined mode of the E-Hobby Grand Scourge. And I think I've got it figured out. My goal: to match up his limbs (color-wise most of all) to the Super Link Grand Scourge Pla-Kit, being that its the inspiration. So to kick this off, have a look below.

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And for good measure, here's UW Grand Scourge.

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As said, I'm choosing to match up limbs color-wise. Mainly because attempting to get limbs to match up mode-wise is too difficult. So lets break it down, what we need is: black, blue/teal, purple, and what could be mustard, but I'm going with gold. And as you'll see as I go on, I've managed to have individual molds for each limb which I'm pretty happy with.

I'll start with what was the easiest: blue/teal. G2 Breakdown is a no brainer to fit that slot. Sure, there was no race car in the original lineup, but no other CW/UW figure hits that color. He nails it, so he's in.

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Up next, and what actually set this whole plan in motion, was purple. I've chosen none other than the brand new TFCC Spinister. Granted he's expensive, and not purple top to bottom, but it's close enough AND is actually a match for the mode of the limb he's homaging (helicopter)! Next!

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Up next, the mustard/gold. Also pretty easy, G2 Slingshot. Nuff said.

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Lastly, and what you think would be easiest, black. But it was actually kinda difficult. There's three obvious choices: Trailbreaker, Air Raid, and G2 Dragstrip. If Breakdown is pushing it by being a race car, I don't need a second. And I don't like the blue being such a strong secondary color, same reason for not wanting Trailbreaker too. And Air Raid would work, but again two jets doesn't work for me. So where does that leave me? With UW Wandering Roller of course!

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It'll be hard to get one of these, and sure black is only a secondary color. But as an arm, he's half black, and mode-wise I feel far more suitable than the other three. And somehow, I hope to get a drill piece in place of a hand from somewhere (one of the Computron sets maybe?).

My madness doesn't end here folks. We still have to address the hands, feet, and lacking torso mode. Perfect Effect and Reprolabels will pick up the slack. A purple set of hands and feet, the Motormaster torso set (with the shoulder stacks removed), and finally a set of BC Prime stickers (Nova version) simply for the chest/spark stickers since he'll be posed most likely with chest open.

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I thought my Thunderclash combiner was going to be tough, but it's a cakewalk compared to this. So whada y'all think? 8-}

Re: Grand Scourge: Unite Warriors / Combiner Wars

PostPosted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 2:08 pm
by Cobotron
Just to play devils advocate here... Couldn't you just assemble him out of what you have, take some pretty pictures, and post them here and there about the webz. The people will cheer and celebrate your made genius, and you will have not spent any more hundreds of loonies, and those that you would have could be channeled into things like, MP Thrust, Inferno, Grapple, what have you.

Now not wanting to dash a mans dreams, no matter how elaborate, the limb choices are good. Sacrificing alt mode for color is ok. But, be warned. Nothing about Wandering Roller is black. HE is made up of greens, orange, and bronze. His alt mode is primarily silver.

If you don't already have a Grand Galvatron GEET ONE NAOW! But, you may be better off with a Trail Breaker for, Operation: Grand Scourge.

Re: Grand Scourge: Unite Warriors / Combiner Wars

PostPosted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 2:26 pm
by shajaki
CoboDevil wrote:Just to play devils advocate here... Couldn't you just assemble him out of what you have, take some pretty pictures, and post them here and there about the webz. The people will cheer and celebrate your made genius, and you will have not spent any more hundreds of loonies, and those that you would have could be channeled into things like, MP Thrust, Inferno, Grapple, what have you.
Fair point, but I want it to be a permanent fixture. How can you not want something like that on your shelf 24/7? But your words sting, the thought of saving a pile of money is just as tempting as awesome end result. But it's not like I'l be spending this all in one fell swoop.

DreamSmasherTron wrote:Now not wanting to dash a mans dreams, no matter how elaborate, the limb choices are good. Sacrificing alt mode for color is ok. But, be warned. Nothing about Wandering Roller is black. HE is made up of greens, orange, and bronze. His alt mode is primarily silver.
Really? damn... all the pics I've seen making him look silver/black/red. Either way I think it's close enough ;)

Cobonabler wrote:If you don't already have a Grand Galvatron GEET ONE NAOW! But, you may be better off with a Trail Breaker for, Operation: Grand Scourge.
Trust me, he's on the list. But, y'know, priorities. :KREMZEEK:

Re: Grand Scourge: Unite Warriors / Combiner Wars

PostPosted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 2:43 pm
by no-one
shajaki wrote:I'm embarking on another crazy quest folks: ...... So whada y'all think? 8-}
Super crazy and I love it!

G2 Breakdown seemed perfect color wise before I read any more.

Spinster, the only other option is to give Vortex a full makeover.

Instead of G2 Slingshot, why not CW Swindle? I'm thinking a better color match and it's a ground vehicle.

This will be the most work but I think it will pay off. CW Trailbreaker with his windows painted teal, the stripes removed or painted/snickered over and the red part of his limbs swapped with CW Offroad and maybe a head swap too boot.

Re: Grand Scourge: Unite Warriors / Combiner Wars

PostPosted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 3:17 pm
by shajaki
carytheone wrote:Spinster, the only other option is to give Vortex a full makeover.

Instead of G2 Slingshot, why not CW Swindle? I'm thinking a better color match and it's a ground vehicle.

This will be the most work but I think it will pay off. CW Trailbreaker with his windows painted teal, the stripes removed or painted/snickered over and the red part of his limbs swapped with CW Offroad and maybe a head swap too boot.
And see, I'm trying to avoid any ACTUAL customization, cause I'm sure it'd turn out awful :lol:

Swindle is worth consideration though. Don't think he's too bright? :-?

Re: Grand Scourge: Unite Warriors / Combiner Wars

PostPosted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 3:43 pm
by Cobotron
My first thought for the yellow(ish) limb before I scrolled down was also Swindle. I don't think he's too bright.

Also, what if someone else helped you customize? ;)

Re: Grand Scourge: Unite Warriors / Combiner Wars

PostPosted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 3:44 pm
by no-one
I dig, offroad may be a better fit then if it wasn't for those damn red windows. It's kinda of a dark grey-ish black. If you can bend that much, why not just Vortex? Have a pair of helis.

And soon as I saw that "yellow" leg I thought Swindle. He's kinda baby **** green yellow, very drab.

Cool project none the less.

Re: Grand Scourge: Unite Warriors / Combiner Wars

PostPosted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 9:03 pm
by D-Maximal_Primal
Meesa excited to seesa this come true :MAXIMAL:

Re: Grand Scourge: Unite Warriors / Combiner Wars

PostPosted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 7:55 am
by galvatron00
carytheone wrote:
shajaki wrote:I'm embarking on another crazy quest folks: ...... So whada y'all think? 8-}
Super crazy and I love it!

G2 Breakdown seemed perfect color wise before I read any more.

Spinster, the only other option is to give Vortex a full makeover.

Instead of G2 Slingshot, why not CW Swindle? I'm thinking a better color match and it's a ground vehicle.

This will be the most work but I think it will pay off. CW Trailbreaker with his windows painted teal, the stripes removed or painted/snickered over and the red part of his limbs swapped with CW Offroad and maybe a head swap too boot.
Cary had my ideas. Dang it.
Cobotron wrote:My first thought for the yellow(ish) limb before I scrolled down was also Swindle. I don't think he's too bright.
Cobotron agrees. I'm the third, so the motion passes :lol:

I like the idea. And that dang Spinister would go great x4 with Galvatronus.......

Re: Grand Scourge: Unite Warriors / Combiner Wars

PostPosted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 2:26 pm
by shajaki
Crammin wrote:I like the idea. And that dang Spinister would go great x4 with Galvatronus......
I'd call him SpensiveBiner :lol:

Re: Grand Scourge: Unite Warriors / Combiner Wars

PostPosted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 2:31 pm
by galvatron00
shajaki wrote:
Crammin wrote:I like the idea. And that dang Spinister would go great x4 with Galvatronus......
I'd call him SpensiveBiner :lol:
A first party combiner for the price of a third party combiner :lol: :lol:

Re: Grand Scourge: Unite Warriors / Combiner Wars

PostPosted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 5:56 pm
by shajaki
All this talk about Swindle... I'm not feelin it. You know what I would do? Use UW Swindle. That block of purple he'd have there as a leg would make all the difference. But this venture is expensive enough, I'ma stick with the goldy jet :lol:

Re: Grand Scourge: Unite Warriors / Combiner Wars

PostPosted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 7:50 pm
by no-one
Do yo thang playa, just post pics or more importantly the final price tag when it's complete :-P

Re: Grand Scourge: Unite Warriors / Combiner Wars

PostPosted: Mon Jun 13, 2016 9:19 pm
by shajaki
carytheone wrote:Do yo thang playa, just post pics or more importantly the final price tag when it's complete :-P
A lady never tells ;;)

Re: Grand Scourge: Unite Warriors / Combiner Wars

PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 9:56 pm
by shajaki
ERMAGERD. A Grand Scourge specific set, and it's a KO so it's like 20 bucks cheaper!

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Re: Grand Scourge: Unite Warriors / Combiner Wars

PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 10:21 pm
by Cobotron
:shock: I think it's a sign from Primus.

Re: Grand Scourge: Unite Warriors / Combiner Wars

PostPosted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 10:10 am
by no-one
Teh hotness!

Re: Grand Scourge: Unite Warriors / Combiner Wars

PostPosted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 3:14 pm
by D-Maximal_Primal
It is a sign that things are meant to happen!! Yay!

Re: Grand Scourge: Unite Warriors / Combiner Wars

PostPosted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 10:13 pm
by shajaki
They have three versions, Black (Scourge), White (BattleCore), and Blue (Prime). Come payday I'ma buy all three 8-)

Re: Grand Scourge: Unite Warriors / Combiner Wars

PostPosted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 10:16 pm
by Cobotron
shajaki wrote:They have three versions, Black (Scourge), White (BattleCore), and Blue (Prime). Come payday I'ma buy all three 8-)
Link it, or stink it!

Edit: Never mind. You already did. 8-} :lol:

Re: Grand Scourge: Unite Warriors / Combiner Wars

PostPosted: Sat Jul 02, 2016 9:08 pm
by shajaki
So I bought a black set for Scourge, a white set for my Thunderclash, a blue set for my eventual Takara Prime, purple hands/feet for G2icus, and the Superion chest/head set.

Which made me realize something. All I need now as far as CW/UW upgrades go is the G2 Menasor set and G2 Superion set. Legit ones are pricey :(

Re: Grand Scourge: Unite Warriors / Combiner Wars

PostPosted: Sun Jul 10, 2016 10:05 am
by Batfan007
I second the ideas of trailbreaker as a limb - the black on him is real nice and swindle also as a limb. He is a mustard yellow and would work real nice. If you want a purple highlight use a paint pen or just get purple sticker and cut to size/shape for CW Swindle. Will cost you $5 instead of ridiculous U.W. price + plus import postage costs.

Here some pics of my two suggestions in limb and arm modes so you can see how they look.

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Re: Grand Scourge: Unite Warriors / Combiner Wars

PostPosted: Thu Jul 14, 2016 1:40 pm
by shajaki
Batfan007 wrote:I second the ideas of trailbreaker as a limb - the black on him is real nice and swindle also as a limb. He is a mustard yellow and would work real nice. If you want a purple highlight use a paint pen or just get purple sticker and cut to size/shape for CW Swindle. Will cost you $5 instead of ridiculous U.W. price + plus import postage costs.
Sorry to crush everyone's dreams of me using Trailbreaker, but I looked real hard and he just doesn't work for me. I thought about removing the stripes from the doors, but those bright blue windows kill it for me. And I don't want to do any actual customizing if I can help it, cause, skillz :SICK:

I do like your combinations though Batty ;)^
Those guns on your Trailbiner are awesome (Shadow Emissary?) and makes me wish Bruticus had a proper gun.

Re: Grand Scourge: Unite Warriors / Combiner Wars

PostPosted: Thu Jul 14, 2016 1:46 pm
by Cobotron
shajaki wrote: skillz :SICK:
I said it before, but I'd take a crack at it for you. If I find another Vortex on clearance, I might just get it for you.

Re: Grand Scourge: Unite Warriors / Combiner Wars

PostPosted: Thu Jul 14, 2016 2:10 pm
by shajaki
Cobotron wrote:
shajaki wrote: skillz :SICK:
I said it before, but I'd take a crack at it for you. If I find another Vortex on clearance, I might just get it for you.
oooooooooo I'd like a cheap Vortex :D
I don't want you slaving away on my project though :lol: . Besides. the reason I was revisiting the TB idea is because eBay wasn't producing any loose UW Rollers.... until this morning. So as of a couple hours ago, that ship has sailed 8-}

Off topic, do any of your TRU's have Clash Megatronus? (with the mask?)