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Posted by Burnin12 on August 4th, 2011 @ 10:26am CDT
Don't mean to knock them. I really love the idea and execution. Just literally wish I had a few more Universe Onslaught molds (and Hardhead) so I could enjoy!
Posted by Ravage XK on August 4th, 2011 @ 10:37am CDT
Posted by alexison on August 4th, 2011 @ 10:38am CDT
Posted by Sidearm on August 4th, 2011 @ 10:38am CDT
Posted by ShardFenix on August 4th, 2011 @ 10:45am CDT
Posted by jamiko on August 4th, 2011 @ 10:46am CDT
Ravage XK wrote:I really like Onslaught, think it looks awesome. I think the head he comes with is better. Never got the point of Head Robots or Headmasters, while the head is in robot form the main bot is headless which seems daft to me. Target Masters I understand.
[quote="Burnin12"]I would be more in love with Headrobots...if I had a few more Universe Onslaught molds to work with.
Don't mean to knock them. I really love the idea and execution. Just literally wish I had a few more Universe Onslaught molds (and Hardhead) so I could enjoy![/quote
Check the clearance sections a Walmart, that's were I pick mine up for only $11. Also I have seen this figure at TJ Maxx a few times, good hunting!
Posted by --B-- on August 4th, 2011 @ 10:46am CDT
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on August 4th, 2011 @ 10:58am CDT
Posted by Tigertrack on August 4th, 2011 @ 11:39am CDT
Posted by gothsaurus on August 4th, 2011 @ 12:05pm CDT
Posted by BeastProwl on August 4th, 2011 @ 1:11pm CDT
Posted by DMSL on August 4th, 2011 @ 1:23pm CDT
Posted by gothsaurus on August 4th, 2011 @ 1:27pm CDT
Posted by UltraPrimal on August 4th, 2011 @ 1:32pm CDT
Posted by NemesisMonkeySupreme on August 4th, 2011 @ 1:37pm CDT
DMSL wrote:Another Onslaught based kit? Enough already move onto another mold.
Agreed. New head looks better than Stronghold head IMO, but how many clones with different heads do we really need? Also, kind of dislike when promo art shows dual bayonets but you only get one (especially when you get two guns that it could attach to).
Posted by Skullcrunchberries on August 4th, 2011 @ 1:49pm CDT
This though, while it looks equally impressive, I'm just not feeling it. The original head was pretty suited to Onslaught, and I know I gave him someone else's big schmancy gun to beef him up so I don't need to worry about lack of firepower. Looks pretty solid for anyone who does want it, though.
Posted by gothsaurus on August 4th, 2011 @ 1:49pm CDT
The point is to give the repaints their own head and characters. Redoing Onslaught, plus two Hardheads, Stronghold... I'd call it overkill if I didn't really LIKE them all.
Cue crying wallet.
Posted by Prime Evil on August 4th, 2011 @ 2:27pm CDT
Posted by ShardFenix on August 4th, 2011 @ 2:29pm CDT
Posted by gothsaurus on August 4th, 2011 @ 2:41pm CDT
That gives us...
Onslaught (japanese blue version adding new head)
Stronghold (USA gray version with new head)
Hardhead - comic version
Hardhead - cartoon version
G2 Clench (Botcon)
The ole Onslaught shelf is starting to get heavy! Debating buying a second Hardhead for that extra head. Hmmmmm.
Posted by Prime Evil on August 4th, 2011 @ 2:52pm CDT
gothsaurus wrote:Holy crap. How'd I forget about G2 Clench!!?? (I guess because he's boxed up in the Botcon set.)
How could you forget G2 Clench? He so beautifully gawdy!
BTW, I do have 2 extra US Onslaughts if anyone wants one. Just PM me for price.
Posted by gothsaurus on August 4th, 2011 @ 3:00pm CDT
Posted by Dread_Wing on August 4th, 2011 @ 3:07pm CDT
However I really want to see them tackle Mindwipe. If ever there was a modern figure wanting a 3rd party headmaster partner and a gun it is Mindwipe.
I think it would be funky to try a headmaster for Sunstreaker, but the deluxe size may just be too small.
Posted by NemesisMonkeySupreme on August 4th, 2011 @ 3:19pm CDT
Dread_Wing wrote:I think it would be funky to try a headmaster for Sunstreaker, but the deluxe size may just be too small.
Agreed, but yeah, size plus the constraints of his transformation.
Also, looking at it (and I realise I'm nitpicking scale in a world where F-15s are basically the same size as sports cars in robot mode) a HeadMaster would have to either be a really short dude or look like Big-Head Sunstreaker if scaled to an actual human "driver"…
Posted by gothsaurus on August 4th, 2011 @ 3:29pm CDT
Thinking about it... who are the other jumbo Classics that could get a Headmaster treatment? I can't think of any that are good, logical choices. Jumbo sized mini-bots don't really fly. Same for Micromaster homages.
There's Darkwing, but Renderform already knocked that out of the park.
What's left to do that would be epic? Any ideas?
Posted by slugfest200x on August 4th, 2011 @ 9:00pm CDT
Posted by NemesisMonkeySupreme on August 4th, 2011 @ 9:17pm CDT
gothsaurus wrote:Yeah, get back on track and put out BOTH bloods!
Thinking about it... who are the other jumbo Classics that could get a Headmaster treatment? I can't think of any that are good, logical choices. Jumbo sized mini-bots don't really fly. Same for Micromaster homages.
There's Darkwing, but Renderform already knocked that out of the park.
What's left to do that would be epic? Any ideas?
I suppose one benefit for the G1 crowd is that these fit on ANY HeadMaster, in addition to the Universe Onslaught molds. But IMO G1 was cool in in the '80s when I was a kid but I've kind of stepped up my standards regarding playability since then.
Posted by Flux Convoy on August 4th, 2011 @ 9:37pm CDT
Posted by MGrotusque on August 4th, 2011 @ 9:39pm CDT
I also agree that these guys (or any guys for that matter) give Mindwipe a little love too. I've had him for ages incomplete and would love to see a unique upgrade made specifically for him.
Posted by El Duque on August 6th, 2011 @ 12:00am CDT
Posted by NemesisMonkeySupreme on August 6th, 2011 @ 12:29am CDT
El Duque wrote:Preorders are up at BBTS and Kapow Toys.
Hmm… according to the BBTS listing it does come with two bayonets (or "plasma knives"). I hope this is correct.
Posted by DecepticonFinishline on August 19th, 2011 @ 8:39pm CDT
Posted by Nemesis Destron on August 21st, 2011 @ 12:37pm CDT
Can anyone comment on the over all QC factor on this upgrade or other Headrobots, how do they measure up?
Lastly that illustration by Headrobtos is f*cking sweet!
Posted by Tigertrack on August 21st, 2011 @ 1:41pm CDT
Nemesis Destron wrote:Of all the heads this one for Onslaught is by far the greatest looking. But I too agree it's time for another TF not just Onslaught.
Can anyone comment on the over all QC factor on this upgrade or other Headrobots, how do they measure up?
Lastly that illustration by Headrobtos is f*cking sweet!
Top notch 3rd party products.
Posted by Nemesis Destron on August 21st, 2011 @ 3:43pm CDT
tigertracks 24 wrote:Nemesis Destron wrote:Of all the heads this one for Onslaught is by far the greatest looking. But I too agree it's time for another TF not just Onslaught.
Can anyone comment on the over all QC factor on this upgrade or other Headrobots, how do they measure up?
Lastly that illustration by Headrobtos is f*cking sweet!
Top notch 3rd party products.
Thanks for the feedback tigertracks 24!
Posted by slugfest200x on August 22nd, 2011 @ 1:24am CDT