3rd Party Targetmaster Partner For Classics Hot Rod
Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 9:17AM CDT
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Pictures have surfaced of CG renderings of a forthcoming 3rd party toy. It's Firebolt, G1 Hot Rod's Targetmaster partner, re-imagined with greater posability and detail to go with Classics Hot Rod.
It is so far unclear what company will be producing the figure although this figure will be known as Blazer and appears to be part of a larger Magnum Sidekick line. We'll bring you more information as soon as it becomes available.
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It is so far unclear what company will be producing the figure although this figure will be known as Blazer and appears to be part of a larger Magnum Sidekick line. We'll bring you more information as soon as it becomes available.
The original story can be seen here.
For the latest in Transformers news, stick with Seibertron.com!
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Re: 3rd Party Targetmaster Partner For Classics Hot Rod (1122235)
Posted by kirbenvost on September 7th, 2010 @ 9:24am CDT
Posted by kirbenvost on September 7th, 2010 @ 9:24am CDT
Looks interesting, but I'll wait and see who's producing it, how much it costs, and what accessories the Protector set comes with.
Re: 3rd Party Targetmaster Partner For Classics Hot Rod (1122244)
Posted by DMSL on September 7th, 2010 @ 9:40am CDT
Posted by DMSL on September 7th, 2010 @ 9:40am CDT
That dude that Vange1us spoke at some con about the Protector set mentioned that it would come with a Targetmaster. Maybe this is it.
Re: 3rd Party Targetmaster Partner For Classics Hot Rod (1122250)
Posted by Convotron on September 7th, 2010 @ 9:48am CDT
Posted by Convotron on September 7th, 2010 @ 9:48am CDT
This is one cool looking 3rd party version of Firebolt. With balljoints at the shoulders, hips, and knees, this looks like it'll have impressive articulation for such a small figure.
Re: 3rd Party Targetmaster Partner For Classics Hot Rod (1122251)
Posted by sparticus1701 on September 7th, 2010 @ 9:48am CDT
Posted by sparticus1701 on September 7th, 2010 @ 9:48am CDT
They should also look at producing a larger version of this figure for Masterpiece Rodimus, as so far the pictures don't show any Targetmaster for Hot Rod.
Re: 3rd Party Targetmaster Partner For Classics Hot Rod (1122252)
Posted by --B-- on September 7th, 2010 @ 9:49am CDT
Posted by --B-- on September 7th, 2010 @ 9:49am CDT
I'm surprised it has taken this long to get some 3rd party Targetmasters being made. I figured that as soon as Universe Cyclonus hit stores that they would be all over the design, but nothing really ever materialized.
Re: 3rd Party Targetmaster Partner For Classics Hot Rod (1122261)
Posted by Crisdecal on September 7th, 2010 @ 10:05am CDT
Maybe now that everyone (including myself) is all over the Headmasters exclusive KO box set and Headrobots is releasing Headmasters it won't be long before someone begins to milk the other G1 mini-dudes.
Posted by Crisdecal on September 7th, 2010 @ 10:05am CDT
--B-- wrote:I'm surprised it has taken this long to get some 3rd party Targetmasters being made. I figured that as soon as Universe Cyclonus hit stores that they would be all over the design, but nothing really ever materialized.
Maybe now that everyone (including myself) is all over the Headmasters exclusive KO box set and Headrobots is releasing Headmasters it won't be long before someone begins to milk the other G1 mini-dudes.
Re: 3rd Party Targetmaster Partner For Classics Hot Rod (1122328)
Posted by Sodan-1 on September 7th, 2010 @ 2:20pm CDT
Posted by Sodan-1 on September 7th, 2010 @ 2:20pm CDT
Not too sure about this one. Looks pretty cool in concept. I'll reserve final judgement for the production version. Plus I too am holding out for a Targetmaster to come with Protector.
Re: 3rd Party Targetmaster Partner For Classics Hot Rod (1122331)
Posted by HotRod2005 on September 7th, 2010 @ 2:24pm CDT
Posted by HotRod2005 on September 7th, 2010 @ 2:24pm CDT
That's look pretty cool. Hope the final product looks just as cool.
Re: 3rd Party Targetmaster Partner For Classics Hot Rod (1122337)
Posted by Chupacabra Convoy on September 7th, 2010 @ 2:31pm CDT
Well, he did come with his own Target master, and at the time him and Rodimus were the only characters who participated in any of the "Master" toylines. I think Hardhead got the ball rolling.
Here's an interesting thought: Since there are still so few "Master" characters that get re-imagined, how much you going to bet that there will be future 3rd party Master kits that will be more like the upcoming Bludgeon/Whirl set? I.E: Not just the master figure, but parts to upgrade recent figures into other Season 4 bots?
I would love to have a Siren and Hosehead to go with my Nightbeat.
I think Hasbro is actually releasing Masterpiece Rodimus without the trailer, but with a Targetmaster Gun to make up for it.
Posted by Chupacabra Convoy on September 7th, 2010 @ 2:31pm CDT
--B-- wrote:I'm surprised it has taken this long to get some 3rd party Targetmasters being made. I figured that as soon as Universe Cyclonus hit stores that they would be all over the design, but nothing really ever materialized.
Well, he did come with his own Target master, and at the time him and Rodimus were the only characters who participated in any of the "Master" toylines. I think Hardhead got the ball rolling.
Here's an interesting thought: Since there are still so few "Master" characters that get re-imagined, how much you going to bet that there will be future 3rd party Master kits that will be more like the upcoming Bludgeon/Whirl set? I.E: Not just the master figure, but parts to upgrade recent figures into other Season 4 bots?
I would love to have a Siren and Hosehead to go with my Nightbeat.
sparticus1701 wrote:They should also look at producing a larger version of this figure for Masterpiece Rodimus, as so far the pictures don't show any Targetmaster for Hot Rod.
I think Hasbro is actually releasing Masterpiece Rodimus without the trailer, but with a Targetmaster Gun to make up for it.
Re: 3rd Party Targetmaster Partner For Classics Hot Rod (1122340)
Posted by Blurrz on September 7th, 2010 @ 2:35pm CDT
Posted by Blurrz on September 7th, 2010 @ 2:35pm CDT
Gimme Blurr's Targetmaster!!
Re: 3rd Party Targetmaster Partner For Classics Hot Rod (1122347)
Posted by Sky-Quake on September 7th, 2010 @ 2:54pm CDT
Posted by Sky-Quake on September 7th, 2010 @ 2:54pm CDT
screw Hotrod I need a Fracas for the upcoming generations Scourge oh and Haywire for the upcoming generations Blurr
Re: 3rd Party Targetmaster Partner For Classics Hot Rod (1122363)
Posted by Mkall on September 7th, 2010 @ 3:48pm CDT
No it's not.
And what was said to Vangy was that FP is considering making a Targetmaster that will go with the set, but it won't be part of the initial release of the Protector Armor.
Posted by Mkall on September 7th, 2010 @ 3:48pm CDT
DMSL wrote:That dude that Vange1us spoke at some con about the Protector set mentioned that it would come with a Targetmaster. Maybe this is it.
No it's not.
And what was said to Vangy was that FP is considering making a Targetmaster that will go with the set, but it won't be part of the initial release of the Protector Armor.
Re: 3rd Party Targetmaster Partner For Classics Hot Rod (1122450)
Posted by alexison on September 7th, 2010 @ 7:48pm CDT
Posted by alexison on September 7th, 2010 @ 7:48pm CDT
This little guy is awesome. As long as third party companie keep making headmasters and target masters for the classics line, it doesn't seem to matter who it is, they can have my money. My Hot Rod is getting beefed up so quick. First the BTS rifle, then FP armor and new weapons, and now this.
Seconded.
And I'm thinking Diem knows a little more about this than he is letting on...
Blurrz wrote:Gimme Blurr's Targetmaster!!
Seconded.
And I'm thinking Diem knows a little more about this than he is letting on...
Re: 3rd Party Targetmaster Partner For Classics Hot Rod (1122487)
Posted by Blurrz on September 7th, 2010 @ 9:32pm CDT
Well it's a club called News Crew and we fly in a plane miles high.
Posted by Blurrz on September 7th, 2010 @ 9:32pm CDT
amcgrath929 wrote:Blurrz wrote:Gimme Blurr's Targetmaster!!
Seconded.
And I'm thinking Diem knows a little more about this than he is letting on...
Well it's a club called News Crew and we fly in a plane miles high.
Re: 3rd Party Targetmaster Partner For Classics Hot Rod (1122538)
Posted by zodconvoy on September 8th, 2010 @ 1:35am CDT
Posted by zodconvoy on September 8th, 2010 @ 1:35am CDT
So with this it would be possible to have the 3 stages of Rodimus:
1) young punk who let's nothing stand in his way
2) untested leader who looks more impressive than he feels
3) a quitter who is now so unsure of himself that he literally lets someone else pick his shots for him
And I like the character!
1) young punk who let's nothing stand in his way
2) untested leader who looks more impressive than he feels
3) a quitter who is now so unsure of himself that he literally lets someone else pick his shots for him
And I like the character!
Re: 3rd Party Targetmaster Partner For Classics Hot Rod (1122585)
Posted by alexison on September 8th, 2010 @ 7:11am CDT
Haha this is true. And I am just a mere duckling looking up..hoping one day, to fly.
Posted by alexison on September 8th, 2010 @ 7:11am CDT
Blurrz wrote:amcgrath929 wrote:Blurrz wrote:Gimme Blurr's Targetmaster!!
Seconded.
And I'm thinking Diem knows a little more about this than he is letting on...
Well it's a club called News Crew and we fly in a plane miles high.
Haha this is true. And I am just a mere duckling looking up..hoping one day, to fly.
Re: 3rd Party Targetmaster Partner For Classics Hot Rod (1122600)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on September 8th, 2010 @ 8:31am CDT
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on September 8th, 2010 @ 8:31am CDT
Until we get something more... this is just some legit cool-looking fanart to me.
Re: 3rd Party Targetmaster Partner For Classics Hot Rod (1142587)
Posted by alexison on November 3rd, 2010 @ 8:38pm CDT
Posted by alexison on November 3rd, 2010 @ 8:38pm CDT
I'm waiting to see more of this guy. I'd like to see who is putting these out, and hopefully they use the 10-12dollar bar FP set for targetmasters. The whole "appears to be part of a bigger line" thing makes me very excited.
Re: 3rd Party Targetmaster Partner For Classics Hot Rod (1142722)
Posted by Scaleface on November 4th, 2010 @ 11:06am CDT
Posted by Scaleface on November 4th, 2010 @ 11:06am CDT
I'd be perfectly happy if someone made original Targetmasters for the Classic style toys. Why not made Targetmaster Chip Chase for Prowl, or Targetmaster Rhoul for Tracks? Targetmaster High-Q for Optimus Prime, Targetmaster Dr. Arkavilla for Starscream, etc?
