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Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

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Tue May 17, 2011 9:54 am
by headrobots
Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

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Tue May 17, 2011 10:01 am
by Hal7300
Great news!
Any update on the 'Dark Warrior' kit?
Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

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Tue May 17, 2011 10:48 am
by Solscud007
I think Dark Warrior is the bludgeon voyager head?
I think it is a ways away. Given that Headrobots is making the TFCON exclusive Stronghold.
There could be a onslaught mass release possible? Since they are looking at Onslaught for the Stronghold exclusive.
Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

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Tue May 17, 2011 10:51 am
by El Duque
Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

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Tue May 17, 2011 11:12 am
by --B--
Damn.
After seeing the pics, I think I like the original better, but the pre-order is already processing, so I can't cancel it.
Once I have it in hand I will make the decision. I have to assume I can re-coup my cost.
Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

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Tue May 17, 2011 11:18 am
by LOST Cybertronian
--B-- wrote:Damn.
After seeing the pics, I think I like the original better, but the pre-order is already processing, so I can't cancel it.
Once I have it in hand I will make the decision. I have to assume I can re-coup my cost.
You can cancel for store credit. You can do that for two weeks after it is in you POL.
Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

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Tue May 17, 2011 11:32 am
by Razorclaw0000
Can't wait. No I need someone to hook me up with Stronghold.
Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

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Tue May 17, 2011 12:55 pm
by gothsaurus
Glad I preordered. Looks great. I love getting a cartoon accurate version of stuff.
Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

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Tue May 17, 2011 1:01 pm
by Blurrz
Nice! I like these colors alot better than the first set!
Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

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Tue May 17, 2011 1:06 pm
by btskillet
FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOREVER!!! EVER SINCE I FOUND HARDHEAD AT TJ MAX DURING XMASS 2010 TIME AND IT IS STILL FACTORY SEAL. I CANT WAIT TO OPEN IT ONCE I GET MY HEAD ADD ON KIT. IT BEEN A LONG WAIT MY 1ST UNIVERSE HEADMASTER WILL BE COMING THIS IS ANWESOME MONTH LETS RECCAP!!!
I GOT DOTM FIGURES I GOT TO GET, ORDERED A WARPATH, LUGNUT(FROM HTS), WINDCHARGER (LAST MONTH FROM HTS, I HAVE ALREADY RECIEVE), PSN IS BACK UP AND NOW THIS !!!! WHAT IS NEXT THIS IS AWESOME AND ILL BE HAVE A TRANSFORMER ART SHOW AT A GALLERY !!! THANKS YOU GOD FOR THIS GOOD EXCELLENT NEWS!!!!!
Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

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Tue May 17, 2011 1:19 pm
by craggy
My ears hurt.
Solscud007 wrote:I think Dark Warrior is the bludgeon voyager head?
I think it is a ways away. Given that Headrobots is making the TFCON exclusive Stronghold.
There could be a onslaught mass release possible? Since they are looking at Onslaught for the Stronghold exclusive.
Poo! I want my Bludgeon!
Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

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Tue May 17, 2011 1:27 pm
by gothsaurus
I don't think any of these recolors have anything to do with the Bludgeon head release.
If it's delayed in design, tooling, testing... I'm sure that's a completely different team than the guys doing manufacturing with the existing molds.
After they have the mold, it's not a big deal to swap colors, but creating a new mold is a huge endeavor.
Bottom line.... I think they know we're all eager for that Bludgeon head.

Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

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Tue May 17, 2011 1:32 pm
by Stockade
No Sir! i dont like it!
I perfer the very first release better than this one.
Wheres my Bludgeon head!!!

Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

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Tue May 17, 2011 1:43 pm
by Flux Convoy
Looks great! I'm sticking with the original since I like it better but this is really nice too.

Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

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Tue May 17, 2011 1:46 pm
by alexison
Yep, just received my invoice from BBTS. Can't wait to slap this on my Hardhead so I can display the first one in his robot mode.
Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

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Tue May 17, 2011 2:06 pm
by Solscud007
gothsaurus wrote:I don't think any of these recolors have anything to do with the Bludgeon head release.
If it's delayed in design, tooling, testing... I'm sure that's a completely different team than the guys doing manufacturing with the existing molds.
After they have the mold, it's not a big deal to swap colors, but creating a new mold is a huge endeavor.
Bottom line.... I think they know we're all eager for that Bludgeon head.

Thank you. Some one with logic and reasoning.
Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

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Tue May 17, 2011 2:19 pm
by NemesisMonkeySupreme
Solscud007 wrote:gothsaurus wrote:I don't think any of these recolors have anything to do with the Bludgeon head release.
If it's delayed in design, tooling, testing... I'm sure that's a completely different team than the guys doing manufacturing with the existing molds.
After they have the mold, it's not a big deal to swap colors, but creating a new mold is a huge endeavor.
Bottom line.... I think they know we're all eager for that Bludgeon head.

Thank you. Some one with logic and reasoning.
Agreed.
As far as Hardheaded goes, I'll probably be using a mix of the two sets. I don't care about G1 or cartoon accuracy; I just like what looks cool.
Regarding Bludgeon, I'm more interested in the Blood DX release, so I know I've got a wait coming…

Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

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Tue May 17, 2011 2:27 pm
by gothsaurus
Wait... is there more than one Blood/Bludgeon set??? My wallet cries "mercy!"
Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

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Tue May 17, 2011 2:39 pm
by Solscud007
gothsaurus wrote:Wait... is there more than one Blood/Bludgeon set??? My wallet cries "mercy!"
Yeah there is the Deluxe upgrade and the Voyager upgrade. The voyager upgrade looks reasonably affordable. Helmet, two sided head, two swords and a sword canon cover.
Pretty straight forward and not overly complex to mold.
Deluxe Bludgeon, which was a TRU exlcusive two pack with Blue Ovelon Blackout recolor. That looks like it might be a bit more expensive since the pieces look to be rather large. The turret and head. Are there weapons? I cant remember.
Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

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Tue May 17, 2011 2:48 pm
by gothsaurus
Oook. Was there a preorder up for the deluxe version? (Guessing this is the Blood DX designation.) Got the two confused

Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

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Tue May 17, 2011 3:09 pm
by Razorclaw0000
gothsaurus wrote:Oook. Was there a preorder up for the deluxe version? (Guessing this is the Blood DX designation.) Got the two confused

Not yet.
Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

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Tue May 17, 2011 3:18 pm
by NemesisMonkeySupreme
Pics of both versions here:
http://headrobots.com/?p=446Blood DX is at the bottom.
As stated, no preorders I'm aware of as yet…
I'm just not a fan of the garish colours of the G1-ish version.

Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

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Tue May 17, 2011 3:52 pm
by gothsaurus
Thanks to both of you! Glad I didn't miss out.
I've really been liking the HeadRobots sculpts and quality... I even picked up that box set with Bludgeon just to add their head to it.
I hope Hasbro/Takara can realize that most of the 3rd party offerings (including labels) encourage buying their toys — often extras — to customize. I don't think I've ever bought a 3rd party toy INSTEAD of the official version.
And when I've owned a 3rd party figure (like Wheeljack) it didn't keep me from buying the official version when it finally came out.
That the case with most everyone?
Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

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Tue May 17, 2011 5:18 pm
by slugfest200x
hold on, where did that little megatron gun come from? i think the new face makes him look fat
Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

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Tue May 17, 2011 5:19 pm
by ButtZilla
Why does he needs to have such a big goatie chin? Looks so dumb.