**Update**
This figure is now available for pre-order through the creator's blog, Griffith. Make sure to read the disclaimer so you know what you are getting. The figure is available in two color versions and will be released this spring.
Close up with Hearts of Steel Prime - Update
Posted by Stormrider
Jan 17, 2009 at 3:48pm CST
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**Update**
This figure is now available for pre-order through the creator's blog, Griffith. Make sure to read the disclaimer so you know what you are getting. The figure is available in two color versions and will be released this spring.
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Comment by Stormrider
Jan 17, 2009
Thanks. Front paged. 
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Comment by Zeds
Jan 17, 2009
These customs jobs are most times better than anything made by Hasbro/Tomy!
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Comment by Psychout
Jan 17, 2009
Enjoy paying for your lead testing guys. 
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Comment by primeoptimus
Jan 17, 2009
freaking sweet.
looks like he came strait out of the comic book
im suprised that nobody has made thomas the tank engine jokes yet.
looks like he came strait out of the comic book
im suprised that nobody has made thomas the tank engine jokes yet.
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Comment by NuclearConvoy
Jan 17, 2009
How many hundreds of dollars will this go for?
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$120 not including shipping, or assembly or anything. Just the garage kit.
http://griffith-monolog.blogspot.com/20 ... order.html
Comment by onewaydown
Jan 17, 2009
NuclearConvoy wrote:How many hundreds of dollars will this go for?
$120 not including shipping, or assembly or anything. Just the garage kit.
http://griffith-monolog.blogspot.com/20 ... order.html
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Comment by Shadowstream
Jan 17, 2009
oh, so now it's stupid and overpriced
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Comment by rpetras
Jan 17, 2009
I want this!
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Thanks for that link.
While absolutely affordable for what it is, I'm just not certain my modeling and painting skills are stron g enough to warrant a purchase. I have a feeling I'd drop 120$ on it and then leave it unbuilt for years out of a fear of fucking it up and/or not having money to buy proper supplies.
If i could spend *just that much extra* to have it come prepainted and pre drilled, I would (call it, then, a 250$ kit).
I'm still kinda hoping that Hasbro comes out with an All-Plastic Collector's line featuring unique character moulds that would target distinct audiences (like HOS and War Within designs, but not suffering from the poor engineering and non-main team problems that Titanium clearly had).
Comment by NuclearConvoy
Jan 17, 2009
onewaydown wrote:NuclearConvoy wrote:How many hundreds of dollars will this go for?
$120 not including shipping, or assembly or anything. Just the garage kit.
http://griffith-monolog.blogspot.com/20 ... order.html
Thanks for that link.
While absolutely affordable for what it is, I'm just not certain my modeling and painting skills are stron g enough to warrant a purchase. I have a feeling I'd drop 120$ on it and then leave it unbuilt for years out of a fear of fucking it up and/or not having money to buy proper supplies.
If i could spend *just that much extra* to have it come prepainted and pre drilled, I would (call it, then, a 250$ kit).
I'm still kinda hoping that Hasbro comes out with an All-Plastic Collector's line featuring unique character moulds that would target distinct audiences (like HOS and War Within designs, but not suffering from the poor engineering and non-main team problems that Titanium clearly had).
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Comment by Megatron Wolf
Jan 17, 2009
Nice. Hopefully one day hasbro will make toys for the comic.
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Comment by Swiftpaw
Jan 17, 2009
That is exceptionally cool, especially for a custom figure.
I love how it has details reminicent of normal Optimus. Cowcatcher over waist/groin in place of front bumper, stacks on shoulders, and the pipes along the back portion form the same pattern as on the side of the trailer...
I love how it has details reminicent of normal Optimus. Cowcatcher over waist/groin in place of front bumper, stacks on shoulders, and the pipes along the back portion form the same pattern as on the side of the trailer...
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Comment by stephenusprime
Jan 18, 2009
Hey guys,
Griffith has just requested as Q&A session over here: TF.SG-HOS Prime Custom
He mentioned that he would be answering questions about making orders and such so perhaps you would wanna take a look at it.
Griffith has just requested as Q&A session over here: TF.SG-HOS Prime Custom
He mentioned that he would be answering questions about making orders and such so perhaps you would wanna take a look at it.
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Thanks. Updated the story. Credited.
Comment by Stormrider
Jan 18, 2009
onewaydown wrote:NuclearConvoy wrote:How many hundreds of dollars will this go for?
$120 not including shipping, or assembly or anything. Just the garage kit.
http://griffith-monolog.blogspot.com/20 ... order.html
Thanks. Updated the story. Credited.
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1.) STFU!!!
2.) Quit being an asshole.
3.) Constructively criticize, don't just flat out criticize someone's work.
Now go down to B&N, grab your self a copy of the Hearts of Steal TPB, sit down in one of those big plushy chairs, and read it. I'm not saying your mind will be changed, but at least you'll know the basis of the project.
Comment by Optimist_Prime
Jan 18, 2009
Shadowstream wrote:oh, so now it's stupid and overpriced
1.) STFU!!!
2.) Quit being an asshole.
3.) Constructively criticize, don't just flat out criticize someone's work.
Now go down to B&N, grab your self a copy of the Hearts of Steal TPB, sit down in one of those big plushy chairs, and read it. I'm not saying your mind will be changed, but at least you'll know the basis of the project.
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I'll politely disagree with you, especially now that I'm a part of the project team behind this figure, and will be producing professional-grade boxart, a G1-style tech spec, and a G1-style instruction booklet to be included with each kit.
Stay tuned to the fan art forum for a sneak peek of the aforementioned boxart, coming soon to a Seibertron near you.
- Alty
Comment by Altitron
Jan 18, 2009
Shadowstream wrote:oh, so now it's stupid and overpriced
I'll politely disagree with you, especially now that I'm a part of the project team behind this figure, and will be producing professional-grade boxart, a G1-style tech spec, and a G1-style instruction booklet to be included with each kit.
Stay tuned to the fan art forum for a sneak peek of the aforementioned boxart, coming soon to a Seibertron near you.
- Alty
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Comment by LittleDickens5
Jan 18, 2009
Well, it IS expensive for something that doesn't even come assembled. Despite its awesomeness, many (including myself) won't be willing to shell out $120 or more for it. 
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Comment by Flashwave
Jan 18, 2009
You know what that needs to be even better? Rollar as a handcar:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handcar
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handcar
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Wow, that sounds awesome. We would definitely like to have a peek.
Comment by Stormrider
Jan 18, 2009
Altitron wrote:Shadowstream wrote:oh, so now it's stupid and overpriced
I'll politely disagree with you, especially now that I'm a part of the project team behind this figure, and will be producing professional-grade boxart, a G1-style tech spec, and a G1-style instruction booklet to be included with each kit.
Stay tuned to the fan art forum for a sneak peek of the aforementioned boxart, coming soon to a Seibertron near you.
- Alty
Wow, that sounds awesome. We would definitely like to have a peek.
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Comment by griffith76
Jan 19, 2009
Hmmm everyone is entitled to their own opinion. And its social norm that the truth is somewhat decided by the public majority so I think its ok to let people voice out their thoughts be it constructive or otherwise.
I do think it is expensive myself, but not overpriced. Compared to a real toy that is made in tens of thousands of units this is expensive, but in the category of resin garage kits (that's what it is in the first place), it's selling about half the price of what a similar type of kit goes for in Japan. This figure is made affordable to those who wanted it badly enough and meant for this group of collectors, I would not recommend it to people who would compare it to a real toy made and funded by one of the largest toy makers in the world. I would like to sell it cheaper as much as I can, but the material and labor costs (not including my own labor) is already more than half of the price set, meaning that one rejected set or one that is produced but not sold will offset the "profit" that I get from one successful transaction. So if the price doesn't work for most people, I'd have better things to do instead of trying to offer collectors an "overpriced" figure.
LOL I've got friends who jokingly suggested that handcar roller, it's a little silly but if you can come up with an idea that makes sense I might include that in for those who have supported this project if overall response is good enough.
I do think it is expensive myself, but not overpriced. Compared to a real toy that is made in tens of thousands of units this is expensive, but in the category of resin garage kits (that's what it is in the first place), it's selling about half the price of what a similar type of kit goes for in Japan. This figure is made affordable to those who wanted it badly enough and meant for this group of collectors, I would not recommend it to people who would compare it to a real toy made and funded by one of the largest toy makers in the world. I would like to sell it cheaper as much as I can, but the material and labor costs (not including my own labor) is already more than half of the price set, meaning that one rejected set or one that is produced but not sold will offset the "profit" that I get from one successful transaction. So if the price doesn't work for most people, I'd have better things to do instead of trying to offer collectors an "overpriced" figure.
LOL I've got friends who jokingly suggested that handcar roller, it's a little silly but if you can come up with an idea that makes sense I might include that in for those who have supported this project if overall response is good enough.
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Thanks for stopping by. The price makes sense to anyone who has been collecting Transformers for many years. Hasbro would never produce HOS. Fans are really lucky. The design is incredible. The transformation is smooth and the details look great.
Questions -
1. When do you expect these to be released?
2. It was mentioned that you might do other characters from this series. If this production is successful, who would you like to do next?
3. How long does it take to create a figure?
4. If this first figure is successful, do you have any long term plans for the series, or yourself? Would you use different materials? Are you thinking about forming a company?
Comment by Stormrider
Jan 19, 2009
griffith76 wrote:Hmmm everyone is entitled to their own opinion. And its social norm that the truth is somewhat decided by the public majority so I think its ok to let people voice out their thoughts be it constructive or otherwise.
I do think it is expensive myself, but not overpriced. Compared to a real toy that is made in tens of thousands of units this is expensive, but in the category of resin garage kits (that's what it is in the first place), it's selling about half the price of what a similar type of kit goes for in Japan. This figure is made affordable to those who wanted it badly enough and meant for this group of collectors, I would not recommend it to people who would compare it to a real toy made and funded by one of the largest toy makers in the world. I would like to sell it cheaper as much as I can, but the material and labor costs (not including my own labor) is already more than half of the price set, meaning that one rejected set or one that is produced but not sold will offset the "profit" that I get from one successful transaction. So if the price doesn't work for most people, I'd have better things to do instead of trying to offer collectors an "overpriced" figure.
LOL I've got friends who jokingly suggested that handcar roller, it's a little silly but if you can come up with an idea that makes sense I might include that in for those who have supported this project if overall response is good enough.
Thanks for stopping by. The price makes sense to anyone who has been collecting Transformers for many years. Hasbro would never produce HOS. Fans are really lucky. The design is incredible. The transformation is smooth and the details look great.
Questions -
1. When do you expect these to be released?
2. It was mentioned that you might do other characters from this series. If this production is successful, who would you like to do next?
3. How long does it take to create a figure?
4. If this first figure is successful, do you have any long term plans for the series, or yourself? Would you use different materials? Are you thinking about forming a company?
