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News Credits: 767 · by **Dead Metal** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 4:46 pm

TFSource have updated their Facebook page with an album of the upcoming clear Protector by FansProject.
Clear Protector is, of course a clear version of FansProject's Protector armour for Classics Rodimus.
While you can use this to make crazy combinations with one of the many versions of the Cassics Rodimus mold, this is made to fit the clear Rodimus from the recent "Sons of Cybertron" 2-Pack.
Just click here or the image to get to the album.

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 5:02 pm

I really like how bright this version looks. The paint apps over the clear red just pop! But i passed on the clear Hot Rod, so I will be passing on the clear Rodimus. Very cool though.

News Credits: 7 · by **alldarker** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 5:29 pm

I did by the Sons of Cybertron set, but it went straight into storage without me actually even opening the box, mostly due to lack of real interest. However, seeing as it;s the only version of Hot Rod that I own, and seeing as how I was never really able to use any of the other Protector molds before, this is a very viable option to perhaps make something of ol' clear red Hot Rod / Rodimus...

News Credits: 1 · by **Blackstreak** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 6:00 pm

I have both the Classics Rodimus and the Sons of Cybertron Rodimus. I use the regular Guardian armor on the Sons of Cybertron w/ the gold chrome optional spoilers. If I were to pick this up I'd probably swap the new spoilers for the old set and then sell off the regular armor. Of course, just like I did w/ the normal armor I would put reprolabel's flaming decals on the clear set.

by **JETFIRE XL** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 7:40 pm

I picked mine up from BBTS via UPS it arrived yesterday.THIS IS AWESOME! People better not sleep on this it was released while people were comming back from BOTCON.I ordered it 6-9-11 as a preorder and it shipped the same day! Hell i'm still shocked it's still in stock on BBTS.I might order another one it's that good. Another win for FANSPROJECT.

News Credits: 198 · by **DevastaTTor** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 7:56 pm

I don't own any clear Transformers but this set makes me want to pick up the SoC set to display it in alt mode. It's really beautifully executed.

News Credits: 8 · by **LiKwid** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:58 pm

The packaging is friggin amazing too..As much as I hate to leave fansproject stuff MISB this set is staying in it's sexy semi clear shell right next to my MISB SoC set.. I'm sure one day i'll let it loose but my Protector and Shadow scyther are occupying the shelf atm

by **JETFIRE XL** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:04 pm

Where is the clear set of Fansproject TFX-05 Sidearm? I know it only wishfull thinking but how great would that look.FANSPROJECT come on you can do it! Roddy,Sideburn,and E-HOBBY Roddy need this.

News Credits: 3 · by **Midnight_Fox** » Sat Jun 18, 2011 9:35 pm

JETFIRE XL wrote: People better not sleep on this it was released while people were comming back from BOTCON.

More accurately, it was released AT Botcon. TFSource had a ton of them at the Con.

by **JETFIRE XL** » Sat Jun 18, 2011 11:08 pm

for anyone who was not at BOTCON here is the first post I saw for this topic. 6-8-11 General Tekno
So, with all the convention news, this somehow seems to have slipped under the radar.

BBTS just listed a clear version of Protector.

News Credits: 3 · by **DISCHARGE** » Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:41 pm

The set does look good and all the positives people have said about this set just sold me on it. Biggest downside is that BBTS doesn't have the SOC set, they are sold out.
Never bought it because I didn't want the sucky Prime. :BANG_HEAD:

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Sun Jun 19, 2011 5:00 pm

DISCHARGE wrote:The set does look good and all the positives people have said about this set just sold me on it. Biggest downside is that BBTS doesn't have the SOC set, they are sold out.
Never bought it because I didn't want the sucky Prime.

Well, when you get the Sons of Cybertron set, just go ahead and mail me that sucky Prime. You don't want him. Personally, I think it would be an embarrassment to your collection. BUT, since I'm such a nice guy, I'll take the sorry thing and give it a home. :lol:

News Credits: 3 · by **metaphorge** » Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:57 am

Boooooooring. I'm kind of ready for this translucent TransFormer fad to be over.

Now, do a blue Protector repaint for TFCC Sideburn and I will probably buy two.

by **alternator77** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 5:41 pm

just opened up the box and wow!! the clear against the yellow paint apps are just beautiful! and the clear inner package surrounded by the semiclear outer box is fantastic reminds me of warbots box and im lovin it.

by the way it looks badass with classics rodimus ill post pics as soon as i can.

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 6:15 pm

alternator77 wrote:just opened up the box and wow!! the clear against the yellow paint apps are just beautiful! and the clear inner package surrounded by the semiclear outer box is fantastic reminds me of warbots box and im lovin it.

by the way it looks badass with classics rodimus ill post pics as soon as i can.

Yay pics! Congrats on the score friend!

News Credits: 1 · by **unicron nemesis** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 1:00 pm

This is about as far as I can go where pics are concerned...had no time to open it up yet. Same goes for my Protector and Shadow Scythe kits. Will take group pics when I can find the time during weekends

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 11:18 pm

DevastaTTor wrote:I don't own any clear Transformers but this set makes me want to pick up the SoC set to display it in alt mode. It's really beautifully executed.

THIS.

Website · by **Flux Convoy** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 1:47 am

Got to see this in person at Botcon. I don't own the SOC set but if I did, I'd have bought this too. It's very impressive in person and I'm actually hoping the hype for these dies quickly because I don't need a third one. Very pretty though.

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 5:52 am

Flux Convoy wrote:Got to see this in person at Botcon. I don't own the SOC set but if I did, I'd have bought this too. It's very impressive in person and I'm actually hoping the hype for these dies quickly because I don't need a third one. Very pretty though.

DO IT!! You know you want to!!

Website · by **Flux Convoy** » Sun Jun 26, 2011 11:14 pm

GetRightRobot wrote:
DO IT!! You know you want to!!

Exactly the problem, I do want it. I don't need or have room to display a clear version of something I already own though.

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 8:35 am

Flux Convoy wrote:
GetRightRobot wrote:
DO IT!! You know you want to!!

Exactly the problem, I do want it. I don't need or have room to display a clear version of something I already own though.

Oh man you are going to try to logic this one? You must have more sense than me. I'm just a sucker. For example: Movie Starscream. I don't really care for the actual movie, but I love the complexity of the figures, I just bought deluxe Starscream and Thundercracker, they are cool, but:

I had to hang them behind the open door because I have no more room. The way I see it, one day, I will have room. So, I don't let display space (as much as I want more display space) sway my decision. Besides, you can always rotate who is on display! All I'm saying, if there is a piece you want, better get it now, it might just be the next Cliffjumper upgrade from FP! :lol:

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Website · by **Flux Convoy** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 2:44 pm

GetRightRobot wrote: All I'm saying, if there is a piece you want, better get it now, it might just be the next Cliffjumper upgrade from FP! ...

I don't need any more Cliffjumper upgrades, mine is perfect.

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 2:59 pm

Flux Convoy wrote:I don't need any more Cliffjumper upgrades, mine is perfect.

Nice. Hey let me ask you, do you have a macro lens or something? I cannot seem to get clear close ups like that picture you posted. I have a pretty nice point and shoot (14.1 megapixels) with an optical zoom, but when I move close to a figure, I get blur. What's the deal?

Website · by **Flux Convoy** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 3:12 pm

GetRightRobot wrote:
Flux Convoy wrote:I don't need any more Cliffjumper upgrades, mine is perfect.

Nice. Hey let me ask you, do you have a macro lens or something? I cannot seem to get clear close ups like that picture you posted. I have a pretty nice point and shoot (14.1 megapixels) with an optical zoom, but when I move close to a figure, I get blur. What's the deal?

I have a point and shoot too but it has a macro setting. I basically just try to play with the camera until I get what I want from it. That or I simply give up. I'd like a decent photo setup but I don't really have the time or money to put into it. I just cross my fingers that my toy pics don't suck. Sometimes it works. Haha.