Comparison to real world vehicle images.
A Closer Look at MakeToys Excavator and Bulldozer
Posted by El Duque
Jan 2, 2012 at 8:36pm CST
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Comparison to real world vehicle images.
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Comment by alexison
Jan 2, 2012
Loving the abstract look of these guys and sharp edges. It is very FansProject in my opinion. Bonecrusher's butt-shovel is a little odd but I love his head sculpt and visor. Scavenger looks good too.
I like the idea MakeToy had by not incorporating the combined mode's wrist/hand into the individual robot's but I will say the male connector attached to these guys backs looks odd. They didn't have to hide an oversized hand but they really didn't gain much.
Preorders for these up anywhere? Show me some painted combined pictures MakeToy!
I like the idea MakeToy had by not incorporating the combined mode's wrist/hand into the individual robot's but I will say the male connector attached to these guys backs looks odd. They didn't have to hide an oversized hand but they really didn't gain much.
Preorders for these up anywhere? Show me some painted combined pictures MakeToy!
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Went from must have to we'll see to finally clearance bin whim.
Passing on:
Botcon
Prime series
Hercules
Yellow Giant
MP V2 Starscream
FansProject, where are you now?!
Comment by Anonymous
Jan 2, 2012
Went from must have to we'll see to finally clearance bin whim.
Passing on:
Botcon
Prime series
Hercules
Yellow Giant
MP V2 Starscream
FansProject, where are you now?!
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Comment by alexison
Jan 2, 2012
Selling re-issues. Lol
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Comment by GetRightRobot
Jan 2, 2012
There are certainly features of this set I really like. The heads are really cool sculpts, but I think I made the right call to go with Hercules. These guys look very small comparatively and I don't think they are a great deal cheaper. If they go the way of BTS Sonicron, I will be picking them up, but at no more than $60 a pair.
Gotta agree with AMCGrath, looks very Fansproject. Even the arm design are reminiscent of Munitioner.
Gotta agree with AMCGrath, looks very Fansproject. Even the arm design are reminiscent of Munitioner.
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Comment by Andrius
Jan 2, 2012
It's fun to debate whether I'll go with this set or with Hercules, but in the end I know I'm just kidding myself; I'll sell a few organs and end up buying both, no doubt.
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Comment by MINDVVIPE
Jan 2, 2012
Scavenger is slightly different than earlier pics. The head has a yellow crest instead of all black:
As much as I like Giant overall more than Hercules, these new pics are kinda making me dislike the bot modes. They sort of seem to have a lot of gaps and such...
As much as I like Giant overall more than Hercules, these new pics are kinda making me dislike the bot modes. They sort of seem to have a lot of gaps and such...
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Comment by Stormrider
Jan 2, 2012
Shipping next month? Where's the pre-orders?
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Comment by JRFitzpatrick7
Jan 2, 2012
these look pretty lousy. deluxe scale is disappointing. they seem hollow. really glad i went with Hercules.
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Comment by Rated X
Jan 2, 2012
It's not that the robot modes suck, it's just that the TFC robot modes blow them away. This set was really made to be displayed as Devastator. And the Maketoy paint apps...Cmon ??? I hope they are just optional stickers. Maybe some reprolabels sets will come out. Im tempted to pick these guys up for my G2 stuff, but Im thinking clearance $79.99 a set.
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Comment by philtron3030
Jan 2, 2012
imo, the design for this "not devastator" has a lot more finesse than the clunky box looking tfc ver. i mean comparatively, tfc ver. looks like a brick on wheels and the robot modes look stiff and static. the lines and angles on the maketoys version are more appealing and convey movement even when standing still. when deciding which one to pick i think its a matter of size vs. design. hell, ill probably pick up both sets but it is just something to think about. 
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sorry but these just aren't acceptable
Comment by gema
Jan 3, 2012
sorry but these just aren't acceptable
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Comment by Blurrz
Jan 3, 2012
Not worth it gema?
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not to THAT extend but having those thing sticking out kinda turned me off, haha
Comment by gema
Jan 3, 2012
Blurrz wrote:Not worth it gema?
not to THAT extend but having those thing sticking out kinda turned me off, haha
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Comment by Banjo-Tron
Jan 3, 2012
Any news yet on when these will be available in green? The colour is all that's stopping me committing. 
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Gema nailed it. This photo is the exact reason i don't want these, the figures just look sloppy from too many angles.
Comment by JRFitzpatrick7
Jan 3, 2012
gema wrote:
sorry but these just aren't acceptable
Gema nailed it. This photo is the exact reason i don't want these, the figures just look sloppy from too many angles.
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Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Jan 3, 2012
The two things that Giant has going for him is that the vehicles are looking very realistic, and that the combined mode is a hodgepodge mess like G1 was. However, Hercules has the colors, the bot modes and a sleeker Devastator...
Maybe I should get Giant just to tease a friend of mine who's collecting Hercules
Maybe I should get Giant just to tease a friend of mine who's collecting Hercules
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Comment by DevastaTTor
Jan 3, 2012
Despite the short-comings of the individual bot modes, I still prefer these because of the more realistic look of the alt modes and beefy look of the Giant gestalt. Waiting for green though.
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Comment by kirbenvost
Jan 3, 2012
I still think they look good, but am waiting for the green versions. There's nothing I've seen so far that makes me not want them.
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Comment by First-Aid
Jan 3, 2012
Very meh. Definitely glad I went with Hercules instead. If this turns out to be cheap I MAY consider it, but the bot modes just look flimsy.
Another thing of note: it appears that the connection points are ROUND instead of hexagonal like on Hercules and the ROTF Devastator. I would be VERY concerned that the connectors would not be able to hold positioning for posing. THe hexagonal design at least has natural "stopping" points. I believe there is a reason that round combiner joints were never used.
Another thing of note: it appears that the connection points are ROUND instead of hexagonal like on Hercules and the ROTF Devastator. I would be VERY concerned that the connectors would not be able to hold positioning for posing. THe hexagonal design at least has natural "stopping" points. I believe there is a reason that round combiner joints were never used.
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Comment by Dre Merc
Jan 3, 2012
These are the two that I like the least in the group. They look nice, but not as cool as the other ones imo. Also, what seems to be a lack of waist articulation kinda turns me off. Still,... I'm going to get Green Giant. 
