Additional Images of iGear's W-01 Weapons Upgrade Set
Thursday, November 10th, 2011 1:06AM CST
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Posted by UltraPrimal on November 10th, 2011 @ 1:31am CST
Posted by Mechastrike on November 10th, 2011 @ 1:48am CST
Posted by Mykltron on November 10th, 2011 @ 4:55am CST
Are the guns based on a specific design? Why is it only for Kup and Perceptor? Kup already has a weapon.
Posted by alexison on November 10th, 2011 @ 6:05am CST
Mykltron wrote:Are the guns based on a specific design? Why is it only for Kup and Perceptor? Kup already has a weapon.
Check out IDW's Last Stand of the Wreckers. It's good for your soul.
Posted by alexison on November 10th, 2011 @ 6:07am CST
Mykltron wrote:Are the guns based on a specific design? Why is it only for Kup and Perceptor? Kup already has a weapon.
Check out IDW's Last Stand of the Wreckers. It's good for your soul.
Posted by Sodan-1 on November 10th, 2011 @ 6:51am CST
amcgrath929 wrote:We're seriously going to complain about the case now?
Yep!
What the hell are we meant to do with it? It's too big for any one figure to carry alone. What's the purpose of that fold-out handle? To turn it into a giant riot shield that'll make every figure front heavy? It doesn't even look like the rifle can be fixed inside the trunk: it just seems to sit there.
It's too big, too hollow and too pointless. This best not be contributing to the cost of the set.
Posted by Gorechyld on November 10th, 2011 @ 7:24am CST
Sodan-1 wrote:amcgrath929 wrote:We're seriously going to complain about the case now?
Yep!
What the hell are we meant to do with it? It's too big for any one figure to carry alone. What's the purpose of that fold-out handle? To turn it into a giant riot shield that'll make every figure front heavy? It doesn't even look like the rifle can be fixed inside the trunk: it just seems to sit there.
It's too big, too hollow and too pointless. This best not be contributing to the cost of the set.
Or you won't what? Buy it?
I'm sure Igear will survive.
My question is, is there ANYTHING collectors don't nit pick apart and complain about in this "fandom"?
I personally think its cool to have a little storage bin for the extra weapons, eliminates the chance of the house just magically sucking them up when moving them from shelf to shelf or cleaning.
Posted by Requiem Prime on November 10th, 2011 @ 7:54am CST
Honestly, I wish a little more straight forward storage was offered. iGear's Weapons and Medical Specialists are both going to have a slew of stuff I'd be surprised they can store.
As for the fandom complaining, I really don't think they can help it. Unless there is an immediate counterpart, complaining IS their expression of excitement. I wouldn't be surprised if some of it is really directed at themselves (before they buy it anyway).
Posted by Lackadaisical on November 10th, 2011 @ 8:04am CST
Requiem Prime wrote:I think the case is so big because the rifle probably doesn't come apart.
Honestly, I wish a little more straight forward storage was offered. iGear's Weapons and Medical Specialists are both going to have a slew of stuff I'd be surprised they can store.
As for the fandom complaining, I really don't think they can help it. Unless there is an immediate counterpart, complaining IS their expression of excitement. I wouldn't be surprised if some of it is really directed at themselves (before they buy it anyway).
Must agree, It won't be that bad having some dozens of theseempty boxes in order to make an arsenal and really really in order to keep'em 2gether when moving. I'd also need these box in XXXXXXL to move the actual figures safely.
Posted by Flux Convoy on November 10th, 2011 @ 8:14am CST
Posted by Hairball178 on November 10th, 2011 @ 8:29am CST
Posted by Requiem Prime on November 10th, 2011 @ 8:30am CST
Flux Convoy wrote:The case is the only part of the set I really give a crap about. I think this will come down to cost. The guns are pointless to me.
BBTS has it for $18 preorder
iGear has it for $15 pay now with free ship
Posted by Midnight_Fox on November 10th, 2011 @ 8:33am CST
Posted by RiddlerJ on November 10th, 2011 @ 8:51am CST
amcgrath929 wrote:We're seriously going to complain about the case now?
If it adds to the cost, I might have a problem. I was grabbing this because I love weapons for my Transformers and I dying for a nice simple batch of guns. I don't hate the case but if it's just an excuse to jack up the price than I might reconsider.
Posted by Flux Convoy on November 10th, 2011 @ 9:33am CST
Requiem Prime wrote:BBTS has it for $18 preorder
iGear has it for $15 pay now with free ship
Thanks! That's pretty doable.
Posted by Tigertrack on November 10th, 2011 @ 9:40am CST
Posted by Rated X on November 10th, 2011 @ 10:00am CST
Posted by Tigertrack on November 10th, 2011 @ 11:00am CST
Rated X wrote:Does the case serve any other purpose than doubling the price ???
Yes, causing Transformers fans to be concerned about very silly things.
Posted by MGrotusque on November 10th, 2011 @ 11:08am CST
This is a smart idea if you ask me. I need two or three of those things for crying out loud.
Plus it's got a handle. So some of the bigger figures can carry it. Pretty sweet. You KNOW Onslaught would look cool carrying a couple of these.
Posted by Dead Metal on November 10th, 2011 @ 11:10am CST
Posted by El Duque on November 10th, 2011 @ 11:16am CST
Dead Metal wrote:OK, now I know I need the set. This is awesome, I hope iGear makes more stuff like this.
Me too, I really like the locker. That will be the perfect place to store random weapons that aren't in use.
Posted by Nemesis Destron on November 10th, 2011 @ 11:57am CST
El Duque wrote:Dead Metal wrote:OK, now I know I need the set. This is awesome, I hope iGear makes more stuff like this.
Me too, I really like the locker. That will be the perfect place to store random weapons that aren't in use.
Thank you guys, and there it is!
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on November 10th, 2011 @ 12:44pm CST
Posted by Rated X on November 10th, 2011 @ 1:26pm CST
cannonfodder4000 wrote:Why are people not liking the case? I think it's awesome! I might get it just so I can put some small dude inside , and like, if you choose to not peg in the guns that are included you can probably fit a lot of other guns inside there, y'know, for storage.
Here is my "case" for weapon storage. I appreciate I-Gear trying to help (at a cost) but Id rather get the guns alone in a little bag for a cheaper price.
Posted by kirbenvost on November 10th, 2011 @ 2:05pm CST
monstergrotusque wrote:I think the weapons case is a brilliant idea. I have a shit load of loose weapons ranging from my cassettebot bits and pieces to ultra mags fists and lots of combiner stuff. I have shit stored in unsightly zip lock bags and little tins and the such.
This is a smart idea if you ask me. I need two or three of those things for crying out loud.
Plus it's got a handle. So some of the bigger figures can carry it. Pretty sweet. You KNOW Onslaught would look cool carrying a couple of these.
Hmm, that's a good point, that would look pretty darn cool to have Onslaught carry it. And yeah, good place to store random weapons. It could even serve as a platform for shorter figures so they don't get swallowed up amongst the tall ones in a display.
So the small guns are for Blurr? The small ones look sized to fit in his holsters...but I don't know why he'd need them, since he already has two small guns.
I probably won't be picking this up because I'm fine with the weapons they came with, but it looks like a decent and affordable set.
Edit: NVM, I should read more carefully. My statement still stands.
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on November 10th, 2011 @ 2:11pm CST
Rated X wrote:cannonfodder4000 wrote:Why are people not liking the case? I think it's awesome! I might get it just so I can put some small dude inside , and like, if you choose to not peg in the guns that are included you can probably fit a lot of other guns inside there, y'know, for storage.
Here is my "case" for weapon storage. I appreciate I-Gear trying to help (at a cost) but Id rather get the guns alone in a little bag for a cheaper price.
I usually put mine in a drawer (Along with Deathstar Darth Vader's horrid kibble), but it's always nice to have something cooler that your Transformers can interact with.
Also, your case is mighty impressive.
Posted by Doubledealer93 on November 10th, 2011 @ 2:23pm CST
Posted by alexison on November 10th, 2011 @ 7:37pm CST
El Duque wrote:Dead Metal wrote:OK, now I know I need the set. This is awesome, I hope iGear makes more stuff like this.
Me too, I really like the locker. That will be the perfect place to store random weapons that aren't in use.
I completely agree with you guys. I love their weapon sets and I can't wait for all of the Wrecker add-ons.
Posted by rpetras on November 11th, 2011 @ 11:42am CST
However, the case puts it over the top for me. I LOVE it.
I think I may even get 2.
I have so much random crap on the shelves, I'd love to have a nice appropriately styled case for the little bits that are all around.
Posted by Sodan-1 on November 14th, 2011 @ 4:37pm CST
Gorechyld wrote:Sodan-1 wrote:amcgrath929 wrote:We're seriously going to complain about the case now?
Yep!
What the hell are we meant to do with it? It's too big for any one figure to carry alone. What's the purpose of that fold-out handle? To turn it into a giant riot shield that'll make every figure front heavy? It doesn't even look like the rifle can be fixed inside the trunk: it just seems to sit there.
It's too big, too hollow and too pointless. This best not be contributing to the cost of the set.
Or you won't what? Buy it?
I'm sure Igear will survive.
My question is, is there ANYTHING collectors don't nit pick apart and complain about in this "fandom"?
I personally think its cool to have a little storage bin for the extra weapons, eliminates the chance of the house just magically sucking them up when moving them from shelf to shelf or cleaning.
You can clearly see the phrase "or else..." was never typed into my keyboard. Of course I'm going to get this set. I'm just unhappy to be paying extra for something that I feel isn't needed and I wouldn't miss if it wasn't included. Apologies if my bashing of it offended its supporters.