Botcon 2011 Coverage - 3rd Party Toy Gallery
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Jun 4, 2011 at 5:47pm CDT
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Comment by Burn
Jun 4, 2011
So 3rd party stuff is permitted at the official convention.
Guess that answers a few questions.
Guess that answers a few questions.
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G2 prime looks sick!p.s. anyone know what that new black mold looks like next to the fansproject insecticons? 
Comment by Verathrax
Jun 4, 2011
G2 prime looks sick!p.s. anyone know what that new black mold looks like next to the fansproject insecticons?
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Comment by Down_Shift
Jun 4, 2011
I need to have sexual relations with all of that. I can't wait for more of this stuff!
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Comment by lbullock7
Jun 4, 2011
That G2 Optimus Prime trailer/upgrade kit is amazing!!!! I must have it, but I bet with most upgrade kits once I see the price I'll most likely change my mind....
I must have it, but I bet with most upgrade kits once I see the price I'll most likely change my mind....
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That is the new HeartMaster figure which homages Powermasters
Comment by LOST Cybertronian
Jun 4, 2011
Verathrax wrote:=P~ G2 prime looks sick!p.s. anyone know what that new black mold looks like next to the fansproject insecticons?
That is the new HeartMaster figure which homages Powermasters
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FansProject whipping boy for life!!!!!
Comment by Prime Evil
Jun 4, 2011
FansProject whipping boy for life!!!!!
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As an addendum to that... just saw the alt mode pics of that HeartMaster, it could very well be a War Within Grimlock PowerMaster hybrid... includes a hinged covered cockpit for the HM.
Comment by Anonymous
Jun 4, 2011
LOST Cybertronian wrote:That is the new HeartMaster figure which homages Powermasters
As an addendum to that... just saw the alt mode pics of that HeartMaster, it could very well be a War Within Grimlock PowerMaster hybrid... includes a hinged covered cockpit for the HM.
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Comment by Megatron Wolf
Jun 4, 2011
looks good but 3rd party stuff is to expensive
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Comment by WarGraver
Jun 4, 2011
The G2 upgrade kit doesn't look like it makes enough of a difference to the main figure. And while the sword is nice, I don't like the oversized gun. Will have to see what the rest of the trailer turns into before deciding on this one, though.
I don't like the light grey on the Insecticons, but otherwise they are fantastic as a group.
Seaspray and Powerglide are okay, I guess, but seem unnecessary.
The Heart Master is probably a must-have, but I would like to see what insertion of the heart does.
I don't like the light grey on the Insecticons, but otherwise they are fantastic as a group.
Seaspray and Powerglide are okay, I guess, but seem unnecessary.
The Heart Master is probably a must-have, but I would like to see what insertion of the heart does.
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Comment by Blurrz
Jun 4, 2011
This shit is fresh.
Spearmint variety.
Spearmint variety.
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Comment by Doubledealer93
Jun 4, 2011
oh.....my......god...i have officially sold my soul to transformers..
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Comment by Stormrider
Jun 4, 2011
So FansProject and iGear are each making a Seaspray?
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Comment by nthcircle
Jun 4, 2011
Just returned from the con...
HeartMaster is a War Within Grimlock homage and looks good in person.
HeartMaster is a War Within Grimlock homage and looks good in person.
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Comment by Rodimus Minor
Jun 4, 2011
I like the looks off the ad on for Reveal the Shield Optimus.
I'm also interested in the Igear Minibots
I'm also interested in the Igear Minibots
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Comment by Tigertrack
Jun 4, 2011
FansProject is going to keep getting my support.
iGear may have won my support if they continue to crank out all these NEW pieces.
iGear may have won my support if they continue to crank out all these NEW pieces.
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Comment by DMSL
Jun 4, 2011
Wow looks like i'm losing a lot of cash on third party products this year and the next.
The Insecticons look amazing, definately getting those. Seaspray i might get if he's reasonable size compared to other Classics figs. Powerglide not so good he has a HUGE noggin'.
The Insecticons look amazing, definately getting those. Seaspray i might get if he's reasonable size compared to other Classics figs. Powerglide not so good he has a HUGE noggin'.
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Yep
Comment by LOST Cybertronian
Jun 4, 2011
Stormrider wrote:So FansProject and iGear are each making a Seaspray?
Yep
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Comment by krenger99
Jun 4, 2011
Just got back home from the convention. Really, for me, the third party stuff was the highlight of the show. I took a ton of pics of all that stuff and clearly I wasn't the only one. The staff at the TFSource table were really very nice people. The three I dealt with were very friendly and took time to have conversations with me and others. They weren't even a little bit rude whereas a lot of venders there were. They earned my business and respect today for sure.
All that aside...
If you didn't make it to the show, don't feel bad. It wasn't all that spectacular. Damn near everyone was trying to get rich with each and every sale. The mark up on figures, old and new, was ridiculous. The cheapest I saw Classics Thundercracker going for was $25.- and Warpath was going for $45.-. It really just made me sick 'cuz if you stood around and watched, those that were selling them had many stashed and acted like each was their last one for sale. Towards the later hours of the day, many a dealer still had loads of merchandise on their tables. TF Animated blisters marked up to $30 on avg., $10.99 figures sitting in the aisles of Target and Walmart right now, marked up to $30.-... It was just really outrageous.
All that aside...
If you didn't make it to the show, don't feel bad. It wasn't all that spectacular. Damn near everyone was trying to get rich with each and every sale. The mark up on figures, old and new, was ridiculous. The cheapest I saw Classics Thundercracker going for was $25.- and Warpath was going for $45.-. It really just made me sick 'cuz if you stood around and watched, those that were selling them had many stashed and acted like each was their last one for sale. Towards the later hours of the day, many a dealer still had loads of merchandise on their tables. TF Animated blisters marked up to $30 on avg., $10.99 figures sitting in the aisles of Target and Walmart right now, marked up to $30.-... It was just really outrageous.
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Comment by Sodan-1
Jun 4, 2011
OHMYGODOHMYGODOHMYGODOHMYGOD!!!!!!!
Damn, need to change my shorts....There. All done. Uh, oh crap, I'm still jizzing. From this gallery its only really the FansProject stuff that interests me.
The Insecticons. Slightly underwhelmed with the paint scheme, but no where near enough to put me off getting all of them. I wonder what, if anything, the logos on their chests mean. And look, real chains!! That's totally awesome.
Should we assume Seaspray and Powerglide are going to be CA-06 & -07? They look pretty good, but also kind of simplistic for FP. They'll be great for those who like their Minibots to be mini. Me? I'll be sticking with HFTD Seaspray and Universe Powerglide.
Heartmaster officially has me interested. Grimlock seems like a very odd choice (not that I'm holding that against it). When I first saw the images, I thought it was FP's version of Rolling Thunder.
I REALLY like their G2 Prime upgrade, enough to make me track down the one figure I perhaps instantly loathed as soon as I saw it. I think this makes it look badass though. Look forward to hearing more about this and Heartmaster.
FansProject and iGear are haemorrhaging figures at the moment, and with more and more third party manufacturers getting into the game I'm actually starting to get worried about potential legal action from HasTak.
EDIT: Having spent several minutes looking at the photos, I feel fairly confident that Heartmaster IS Rolling Thunder. The head just doesn't make me think Grimlock. It does however look VERY Don Figueroa Prime, as do the shoulders, and the overall stature is more slender and grand than hulking-beast. Then look at vehicle mode: if that's not a space for attaching a trailer then I'll circumcise myself with a chainsaw.... Maybe.
Can anyone who attended the convention and talked to the guys at TFSource offer any clarification?
Damn, need to change my shorts....There. All done. Uh, oh crap, I'm still jizzing. From this gallery its only really the FansProject stuff that interests me.
The Insecticons. Slightly underwhelmed with the paint scheme, but no where near enough to put me off getting all of them. I wonder what, if anything, the logos on their chests mean. And look, real chains!! That's totally awesome.
Should we assume Seaspray and Powerglide are going to be CA-06 & -07? They look pretty good, but also kind of simplistic for FP. They'll be great for those who like their Minibots to be mini. Me? I'll be sticking with HFTD Seaspray and Universe Powerglide.
Heartmaster officially has me interested. Grimlock seems like a very odd choice (not that I'm holding that against it). When I first saw the images, I thought it was FP's version of Rolling Thunder.
I REALLY like their G2 Prime upgrade, enough to make me track down the one figure I perhaps instantly loathed as soon as I saw it. I think this makes it look badass though. Look forward to hearing more about this and Heartmaster.
FansProject and iGear are haemorrhaging figures at the moment, and with more and more third party manufacturers getting into the game I'm actually starting to get worried about potential legal action from HasTak.
EDIT: Having spent several minutes looking at the photos, I feel fairly confident that Heartmaster IS Rolling Thunder. The head just doesn't make me think Grimlock. It does however look VERY Don Figueroa Prime, as do the shoulders, and the overall stature is more slender and grand than hulking-beast. Then look at vehicle mode: if that's not a space for attaching a trailer then I'll circumcise myself with a chainsaw.... Maybe.
Can anyone who attended the convention and talked to the guys at TFSource offer any clarification?
