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Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

PostPosted: Tue May 17, 2011 9:54 am
by headrobots
Shipped to BBTS last week will be arriving to them in hand this week.

The walther in these pictures is NOT included in the set. It is from brickarms, our photographer painted it to look like a chrome walther and found out a way to get it to store in the wonderpack.



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The Megatron is not a part of the set. Just something I threw into the pic. But surpisingly it fits inside the wonder pack even closed!!!
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Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

PostPosted: Tue May 17, 2011 10:01 am
by Hal7300
Great news!

Any update on the 'Dark Warrior' kit?

Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

PostPosted: 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!

PostPosted: Tue May 17, 2011 10:51 am
by El Duque
Good news for those of you that have been eagerly awaiting the release of Head Robots' BigBadToyStore exclusive Alternate Universe Hothead, it shipped out last week and should be arriving in stock soon. Head Robots has provided us with some new images of the set. This upgrade set for Universe Hardhead is available for pre-order at site sponsor BigBadToyStore.

Please note the mine Megatron is not included in the set.


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Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

PostPosted: 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!

PostPosted: 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!

PostPosted: 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!

PostPosted: 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!

PostPosted: 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!

PostPosted: 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!

PostPosted: 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!

PostPosted: 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!

PostPosted: 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!!! :sad:

Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

PostPosted: 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.
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Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

PostPosted: 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!

PostPosted: 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!

PostPosted: 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. :APPLAUSE:

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… :-(
:CON:

Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

PostPosted: 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!

PostPosted: 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!

PostPosted: 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 #-o

Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

PostPosted: 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 #-o


Not yet.

Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

PostPosted: Tue May 17, 2011 3:18 pm
by NemesisMonkeySupreme
Pics of both versions here:

http://headrobots.com/?p=446

Blood 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.
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Re: Headrobots: Alternate Universe Hothead Released!

PostPosted: 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!

PostPosted: 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!

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