New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head
Sunday, January 9th, 2011 12:59PM CST
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iGear has updated their Facebook page and pre-order page with images of both heads in their Kup 01 set.
The second cygar-less head appears to be identical to the first with the exception the of the mouth being reversed. These are only prototypes, and the final sculpts may be different.
The second cygar-less head appears to be identical to the first with the exception the of the mouth being reversed. These are only prototypes, and the final sculpts may be different.
Credit(s): iGear
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Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1167395)
Posted by Sodan-1 on January 9th, 2011 @ 2:06pm CST
Posted by Sodan-1 on January 9th, 2011 @ 2:06pm CST
Just pre-ordered mine. I don't have a problem with the factory Generations head. But for only $12 it'd be crazy not to go for it. It would appear to make the figure a damn-site cooler.
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1167398)
Posted by Mkall on January 9th, 2011 @ 2:15pm CST
Posted by Mkall on January 9th, 2011 @ 2:15pm CST
Nice heads. Personally I'll be using the Cygar head and give 5 bucks to the first person that notices I have a cigar smoking Transformer.
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1167419)
Posted by alexison on January 9th, 2011 @ 3:29pm CST
Posted by alexison on January 9th, 2011 @ 3:29pm CST
March cannot come soon enough. These head molds make this figure for me. IDW Kup FTW.
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1167466)
Posted by MINDVVIPE on January 9th, 2011 @ 5:44pm CST
Posted by MINDVVIPE on January 9th, 2011 @ 5:44pm CST
If anyone wants the cygar-less head and lives around Vancouver, i'll probably sell it for 5 bucks, so PM me.
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1167488)
Posted by KIERANW on January 9th, 2011 @ 6:45pm CST
Posted by KIERANW on January 9th, 2011 @ 6:45pm CST
I like it, but im not gonna get it
I cant wait to see the finished product =]
I cant wait to see the finished product =]
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1167642)
Posted by mattyc1007 on January 10th, 2011 @ 7:38am CST
Posted by mattyc1007 on January 10th, 2011 @ 7:38am CST
Me Likey Box
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1167648)
Posted by Requiem Prime on January 10th, 2011 @ 8:09am CST
Posted by Requiem Prime on January 10th, 2011 @ 8:09am CST
I would liked a more unique expression for his other head, but I'm still liking it. The official head strikes me more like the movie Kup as a wise old man and mentor. These are more like the IGN comics, with an aged badass vibe.
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1167682)
Posted by kirbenvost on January 10th, 2011 @ 10:04am CST
Posted by kirbenvost on January 10th, 2011 @ 10:04am CST
lol, I like the box and how it fits in the back of the truck. Both heads look good, but are they going to come unpainted? 
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1167687)
Posted by El Duque on January 10th, 2011 @ 10:13am CST
That is pretty cool. I wonder if it was planned that way or just a coincidence? I'm confident the final product will be molded and painted in the correct colors.
Posted by El Duque on January 10th, 2011 @ 10:13am CST
kirbenvost wrote:lol, I like the box and how it fits in the back of the truck. Both heads look good, but are they going to come unpainted?
That is pretty cool. I wonder if it was planned that way or just a coincidence? I'm confident the final product will be molded and painted in the correct colors.
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1167695)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on January 10th, 2011 @ 10:36am CST
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on January 10th, 2011 @ 10:36am CST
Do I have to buy this from I-Gear, or will BBTS carry it?
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1167700)
Posted by El Duque on January 10th, 2011 @ 10:56am CST
So far iGear is only place with a pre-order. BBTS has never listed a preorder for their MP Prime heads so I doubt they carry these either. I would prefer to deal with BBTS or TFsource in most situations, but in this case you can't really beat the deal iGear has going.
Posted by El Duque on January 10th, 2011 @ 10:56am CST
Razorclaw0000 wrote:Do I have to buy this from I-Gear, or will BBTS carry it?
So far iGear is only place with a pre-order. BBTS has never listed a preorder for their MP Prime heads so I doubt they carry these either. I would prefer to deal with BBTS or TFsource in most situations, but in this case you can't really beat the deal iGear has going.
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1167713)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on January 10th, 2011 @ 11:16am CST
C'est la vie. At least it was PayPal. I was a bit worried I'd have to fork a credit card over to them.
Ordered!
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on January 10th, 2011 @ 11:16am CST
El Duque wrote:Razorclaw0000 wrote:Do I have to buy this from I-Gear, or will BBTS carry it?
So far iGear is only place with a pre-order. BBTS has never listed a preorder for their MP Prime heads so I doubt they carry these either. I would prefer to deal with BBTS or TFsource in most situations, but in this case you can't really beat the deal iGear has going.
C'est la vie. At least it was PayPal. I was a bit worried I'd have to fork a credit card over to them.
Ordered!
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1167724)
Posted by kirbenvost on January 10th, 2011 @ 11:26am CST
Posted by kirbenvost on January 10th, 2011 @ 11:26am CST
Hmm...I am satisfied with the original Kup head, but I might cave in to temptation for the sake of awesomenss.
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1167736)
Posted by dirkmagirk1 on January 10th, 2011 @ 11:38am CST
Posted by dirkmagirk1 on January 10th, 2011 @ 11:38am CST
this head piece definately fits the charactor.....man i wish all the upgrades were this cheap ithought this was gonna be $30 or more
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1167808)
Posted by MINDVVIPE on January 10th, 2011 @ 2:56pm CST
Posted by MINDVVIPE on January 10th, 2011 @ 2:56pm CST
Since the box fits into the back, I'm going to attempt to use a similar insulation, or the one included, as well as any gun accessories I have to place them in there, like a weapons container. Glad that the igear logo isn't terribly lame in any way, and can pass for a munitions supplier.
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1167810)
Posted by Counterpunch on January 10th, 2011 @ 3:00pm CST
It's $12, shipped.
How can you afford NOT to have it?
Posted by Counterpunch on January 10th, 2011 @ 3:00pm CST
kirbenvost wrote:Hmm...I am satisfied with the original Kup head, but I might cave in to temptation for the sake of awesomenss.
It's $12, shipped.
How can you afford NOT to have it?
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1167835)
Posted by Vicalliose on January 10th, 2011 @ 4:23pm CST
Posted by Vicalliose on January 10th, 2011 @ 4:23pm CST
I've decided that I'm going to use the original head for a custom Crystal Head Kup.
It'll be a prop made of Legos but still, I wanna have something like that sitting on my shelf lookin' all crazy with his ugly cygar-less face.
It'll be a prop made of Legos but still, I wanna have something like that sitting on my shelf lookin' all crazy with his ugly cygar-less face.
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1167932)
Posted by kirbenvost on January 10th, 2011 @ 9:23pm CST
Well I don't *need* it per se...
Posted by kirbenvost on January 10th, 2011 @ 9:23pm CST
Counterpunch wrote:kirbenvost wrote:Hmm...I am satisfied with the original Kup head, but I might cave in to temptation for the sake of awesomenss.
It's $12, shipped.
How can you afford NOT to have it?
Well I don't *need* it per se...
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1168206)
Posted by El Duque on January 11th, 2011 @ 3:16pm CST
Posted by El Duque on January 11th, 2011 @ 3:16pm CST
Well I guess BBTS will be carrying this: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1168225)
Posted by NTESHFT on January 11th, 2011 @ 4:49pm CST
Posted by NTESHFT on January 11th, 2011 @ 4:49pm CST
Got mine preordered.....
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1168304)
Posted by Rodimus Minor on January 11th, 2011 @ 7:59pm CST
Posted by Rodimus Minor on January 11th, 2011 @ 7:59pm CST
I hope it is easy to switch heads I don't like un screwing things
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1168306)
Posted by MINDVVIPE on January 11th, 2011 @ 8:01pm CST
I'm sure its just popping off balljointed heads.
Posted by MINDVVIPE on January 11th, 2011 @ 8:01pm CST
Rodimus Minor wrote:I hope it is easy to switch heads I don't like un screwing things
I'm sure its just popping off balljointed heads.
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1168323)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on January 11th, 2011 @ 8:30pm CST
Seems kind of pointless with free shipping from Igear. Unless I guess you just happen to be browsing their site and see this for the first time.
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on January 11th, 2011 @ 8:30pm CST
El Duque wrote:Well I guess BBTS will be carrying this: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
Seems kind of pointless with free shipping from Igear. Unless I guess you just happen to be browsing their site and see this for the first time.
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1171865)
Posted by El Duque on January 20th, 2011 @ 7:47pm CST
Posted by El Duque on January 20th, 2011 @ 7:47pm CST
If you were holding off on pre-ordering IGear's Kup01 head replacement set for Generations Kup until the fully painted versions were revealed the wait's over. IGear has updated their FaceBook page and pre-order page with fully colored images of both versions of the head that come in the set. The images have been mirrored below.
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1171878)
Posted by MINDVVIPE on January 20th, 2011 @ 8:12pm CST
Posted by MINDVVIPE on January 20th, 2011 @ 8:12pm CST
killer, very nice paint job... very stoked for march.
The chrome on his face now really ties in the chromey feet.
The chrome on his face now really ties in the chromey feet.
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1171879)
Posted by Mkall on January 20th, 2011 @ 8:12pm CST
Posted by Mkall on January 20th, 2011 @ 8:12pm CST
That's a nice job at paint matching there.
Can't wait to get mine.
Can't wait to get mine.
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1171882)
Posted by El Duque on January 20th, 2011 @ 8:20pm CST
Posted by El Duque on January 20th, 2011 @ 8:20pm CST
The colors look spot on. The more I see their versions the less I like the original, but then again I love his IDW incarnation.
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1171886)
Posted by kirbenvost on January 20th, 2011 @ 8:26pm CST
Posted by kirbenvost on January 20th, 2011 @ 8:26pm CST
Well crap. Now I think I have to have it.
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1171887)
Posted by El Duque on January 20th, 2011 @ 8:35pm CST
At least it's cheap.
Posted by El Duque on January 20th, 2011 @ 8:35pm CST
kirbenvost wrote:Well crap. Now I think I have to have it.
At least it's cheap.
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1171900)
Posted by alexison on January 20th, 2011 @ 8:52pm CST
Posted by alexison on January 20th, 2011 @ 8:52pm CST
This is total win.
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1171916)
Posted by T-Macksimus on January 20th, 2011 @ 9:16pm CST
Posted by T-Macksimus on January 20th, 2011 @ 9:16pm CST
Never thought I'd be all over an upgrade before even laying my hands on the figure it's intended for but I have GOT to have this! 
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1171932)
Posted by 1337W422102 on January 20th, 2011 @ 9:51pm CST
Posted by 1337W422102 on January 20th, 2011 @ 9:51pm CST
Hot Rod left out a piece, all right - his neck!
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1171934)
Posted by Lapse Of Reason on January 20th, 2011 @ 9:51pm CST
Posted by Lapse Of Reason on January 20th, 2011 @ 9:51pm CST
I am really enjoying the rush of 3rd party choices over the past few years. This piece is no exception.
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1171971)
Posted by Oilspill on January 21st, 2011 @ 1:46am CST
Posted by Oilspill on January 21st, 2011 @ 1:46am CST
Well, it look sgood, and at a nice $12 with free shipping, I guess this is going to be my first purchase from iGear. Pre-ordered.
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1171980)
Posted by Rodimus Minor on January 21st, 2011 @ 3:13am CST
Posted by Rodimus Minor on January 21st, 2011 @ 3:13am CST
I'm happy that I pre-orderd this set it looks Great I am still waiting for my Kup to get here
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1172013)
Posted by leobreaker1977 on January 21st, 2011 @ 7:25am CST
Posted by leobreaker1977 on January 21st, 2011 @ 7:25am CST
I pre-ordered with I-Gear yesterday! come on march! love the cygar head! The fact the case they come in fits in the back of cups bed! Sharp 
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1172025)
Posted by Thunderboomer on January 21st, 2011 @ 8:15am CST
Posted by Thunderboomer on January 21st, 2011 @ 8:15am CST
I love how old and crotchety this makes him look. I might have to set up Autobot boot camp when I get this
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1172050)
Posted by typh0id on January 21st, 2011 @ 10:05am CST
Posted by typh0id on January 21st, 2011 @ 10:05am CST
:/
Still torn on this one...Don't get me wrong, the sculpt is fantastic! And the price is perfectly reasonable for a 3rd Party product...I really WANT it...
But...
As I've said in the past, iGear hasn't always been known for producing particularly high-quality stuff...Granted the only thing I own from them is Autoscout (which was their first release) but I'm pretty much afraid to TOUCH that thing because it feels like it will break if I breath on it too hard...I don't know if the quality of their plastic has improved since then...
My other big concern is colour-matching...FansProject are usually pretty good at getting their add-on pieces to match in colour but other groups have not always been as successful...An honestly, looking at these final-product images, it doesn't REALLY look to me like the colours match all that closely...They seem off to me...
I really really do like this head and I want it but I'm going to have to wait for some reviews and some better pictures...
Still torn on this one...Don't get me wrong, the sculpt is fantastic! And the price is perfectly reasonable for a 3rd Party product...I really WANT it...
But...
As I've said in the past, iGear hasn't always been known for producing particularly high-quality stuff...Granted the only thing I own from them is Autoscout (which was their first release) but I'm pretty much afraid to TOUCH that thing because it feels like it will break if I breath on it too hard...I don't know if the quality of their plastic has improved since then...
My other big concern is colour-matching...FansProject are usually pretty good at getting their add-on pieces to match in colour but other groups have not always been as successful...An honestly, looking at these final-product images, it doesn't REALLY look to me like the colours match all that closely...They seem off to me...
I really really do like this head and I want it but I'm going to have to wait for some reviews and some better pictures...
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1172099)
Posted by jamiko on January 21st, 2011 @ 1:36pm CST
Posted by jamiko on January 21st, 2011 @ 1:36pm CST
So happy I pre-ordered this one!
Re: New images of iGear's Kup01 "cygar"-less head (1172125)
Posted by Windsweeper on January 21st, 2011 @ 3:00pm CST
Posted by Windsweeper on January 21st, 2011 @ 3:00pm CST
Pity you can't attach these heads to G1/Reissue Kup.
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