BotCon 2014 Exclusive Scorponok and Olin Zarak - Jet Mode Image
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Re: BotCon 2014 Exclusive Scorponok and Olin Zarak - Jet Mode Image
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Comment by Sabrblade
Apr 8, 2014
Re: BotCon 2014 Exclusive Scorponok and Olin Zarak - Jet Mode Image
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Comment by Sabrblade
Apr 8, 2014
Also, they've posted a pic of Olin unseated from the cockpit - https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=742829992424129&set=a.742830042424124.1073741825.247519665288500&type=1
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Comment by RiddlerJ
Apr 8, 2014
Well, it beats flying around in city mode.
That never looked very aerodynamic.
That never looked very aerodynamic.
Re: BotCon 2014 Exclusive Scorponok and Olin Zarak - Jet Mode Image
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Comment by AutoBorst
Apr 8, 2014
Did TF Energon Scorpinok have this jet mode also? Or is this just some fabrication that resembles a jet mode?
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Comment by Sabrblade
Apr 8, 2014
Yes, it had this Jet Mode.AutoBorst wrote:Did TF Energon Scorpinok have this jet mode also? Or is this just some fabrication that resembles a jet mode?
Re: BotCon 2014 Exclusive Scorponok and Olin Zarak - Jet Mode Image
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The Energon Decepticon were Triple Changers for the most part. The Deluxes had Attack Modes, while Voyagers and Ultras had all new alt modes. Scorponok had a jet mode and Shockblast was a satellite.
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Apr 8, 2014
AutoBorst wrote:Did TF Energon Scorpinok have this jet mode also? Or is this just some fabrication that resembles a jet mode?
The Energon Decepticon were Triple Changers for the most part. The Deluxes had Attack Modes, while Voyagers and Ultras had all new alt modes. Scorponok had a jet mode and Shockblast was a satellite.
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Yes, the original use of this mold did have the jet mode. He was advertised as a Triplechanger from the start, back in 2004.
Comment by Mindmaster
Apr 8, 2014
AutoBorst wrote:Did TF Energon Scorpinok have this jet mode also? Or is this just some fabrication that resembles a jet mode?
Yes, the original use of this mold did have the jet mode. He was advertised as a Triplechanger from the start, back in 2004.
Re: BotCon 2014 Exclusive Scorponok and Olin Zarak - Jet Mode Image
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Comment by Mindmaster
Apr 8, 2014
I'm disappointed that Zarak doesn't fit in Scorponok's canopy, but that won't hinder me at all. This thing is definitely "King of the BotCon Exclusives"! 
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Comment by Sabrblade
Apr 8, 2014
Well, even without the new neck piece, the G1 Headmaster molds are too big to fit inside the cockpit anyway, even with the original Energon head folded out to make more room.Mindmaster wrote:I'm disappointed that Zarak doesn't fit in Scorponok's canopy, but that won't hinder me at all. This thing is definitely "King of the BotCon Exclusives"!
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Comment by WiseMan
Apr 8, 2014
I'm a little concerned about the cockpits. The mold has three cockpits; the one Zarak sits in and two more in front (one on the first section and a second behind that). On the original mold they look like cockpits, with the panes being one color and the supports another. But the Botcon mockup shows the first one all orange and the second all purple. It's not a dealbreaker for me, but I hope it's fixed.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Apr 8, 2014
What's wrong with having two cockpits? Some aircraft have two. And since this is an alien jet, it doesn't have to look Earthen/realistic.WiseMan wrote:I'm a little concerned about the cockpits. The mold has three cockpits; the one Zarak sits in and two more in front (one on the first section and a second behind that). On the original mold they look like cockpits, with the panes being one color and the supports another. But the Botcon mockup shows the first one all orange and the second all purple. It's not a dealbreaker for me, but I hope it's fixed.
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Comment by mattj972
Apr 8, 2014
This figure looks awesome. I'm really impressed with the exclusive set this year. This one I must possess. 
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Comment by Rodimus Prime
Apr 8, 2014
Still not impressed. The only 2 things I like about this figure are that Zarak finally has an accurate head mode, and in robot mode it would be in scale with Powermaster Optimus Prime, according to the comics. They were pretty much the same size, with Scorponok being a big bulkier. So if I ever find this guy by himself on eBay, I may get him if he doesn't cost a body part.
And when is the final figure going to be revealed? Are they saving it for last because they think it's even better (in most fans' opinions) than Scorponok?
And when is the final figure going to be revealed? Are they saving it for last because they think it's even better (in most fans' opinions) than Scorponok?
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Comment by rpetras
Apr 8, 2014
I love it!
But for the arm and/or leg this is going to cost me, I'll probably stick with Energon Scorponok
But for the arm and/or leg this is going to cost me, I'll probably stick with Energon Scorponok
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Comment by MINDVVIPE
Apr 8, 2014
Meh, robot mode still flawed. We need a Scorponok made in the Generations line.
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Exactly! A new Leader Class Generations Scorpinok could rival last years Metroplex.
So disappointing that the masses are hardwired to spend ridiculous prices for any repainted bone Botcon throws at them.
I'll just stick with my G1 original till Hasbro get's their act together.
Comment by YoungPrime
Apr 8, 2014
MINDVVIPE wrote:Meh, robot mode still flawed. We need a Scorponok made in the Generations line.
Exactly! A new Leader Class Generations Scorpinok could rival last years Metroplex.
So disappointing that the masses are hardwired to spend ridiculous prices for any repainted bone Botcon throws at them.
I'll just stick with my G1 original till Hasbro get's their act together.
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It's the fact that the cockpits are painted over so that they don't look like cockpits when they clearly are that bothers me.
Comment by WiseMan
Apr 8, 2014
Sabrblade wrote:What's wrong with having two cockpits? Some aircraft have two. And since this is an alien jet, it doesn't have to look Earthen/realistic.
It's the fact that the cockpits are painted over so that they don't look like cockpits when they clearly are that bothers me.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Apr 8, 2014
The orange canopy still looks like a cockpit to me.WiseMan wrote:Sabrblade wrote:What's wrong with having two cockpits? Some aircraft have two. And since this is an alien jet, it doesn't have to look Earthen/realistic.
It's the fact that the cockpits are painted over so that they don't look like cockpits when they clearly are that bothers me.
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nawww... if they made another metroplex sized transformer, id want it to be trypticon. im ok with a smaller scorponok.
Comment by shajaki
Apr 8, 2014
YoungPrime wrote:MINDVVIPE wrote:A new Leader Class Generations Scorpinok could rival last years Metroplex.
nawww... if they made another metroplex sized transformer, id want it to be trypticon. im ok with a smaller scorponok.
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Comment by Evil Eye
Apr 8, 2014
I have Dark Scorponok and I love him to bits (although unfortunately a few of his ratchets broke, and whilst the joints still move fine and hold a pose, they don't click any more...). I'd like to see him given a bit more outward hip articulation and maybe a swivel where his elbow meets his claw to avoid Gorilla Arms Syndrome (Medical definition, named by the esteemed Professor V. Angelus), but that's nitpicking, and unfair considering how well engineered he is despite being made on a budget for a "toy".
Never really liked the G1 colours myself. Always looked a bit garish. If they were all in chrome, however...
Never really liked the G1 colours myself. Always looked a bit garish. If they were all in chrome, however...
