Review of TFX-03 City Commander Upgrade
Friday, October 23rd, 2009 3:04AM CDT
Categories: Toy News, CollectablesPosted by: Mach Views: 35,633
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See below to check out what he has to say:
" So did you drop your preorder with BBTS, well I did so I could get it early and slightly cheaper from TFSource.
Very simple bag style so you can store it in your CC's box.
The instructions for how to use the upgrade kit. Note: Those who have the CC '08 set cannot store the gun in cannon mode!!
Besides the missiles, you get three faceplates to use. Why more than the other '09 City Commander set? Because when you remove the original faceplate from the '08 CC set, the faceplate will probably get slightly scuffed up because it's slightly wider then the ones that come with the upgrade kit. It was very difficult to remove the faceplate, and it won't go back in. However with the CC upgrade kit you get a newer version of the '08 CC faceplate, but the eyes are painted white. There is another faceplate like that of the Shadow Commander set, but painted white and gray, and the last one is the open mouth faceplate for a 'OMG' look on CC. The nicks removed the paint from the first faceplate, and they are red, so the original mold color is red but painted silver.
Ok, the missile launchers attach by notches that slide in the top part of the CC trailer for those who own the '08 CC set, like I have. I assume on the '09 set, they attach thru with the peg ends. Very slick engineering Fans Project!!!
Now the gun.....
First, you cannot use the rifle mode when the armour is attached because the gun won't fit. So to change it to cannon mode you slide the bottom of the gun out, pull the back of the gun down, and flip it over and....
Now to the faceplates in action:
Here's views of CC '08 with upgrade gun attached to the leg with newer original faceplate on:
Now out for battle:
Final thoughts:
Impressed 100%. They could have even charged more, but the little add-on does a lot. The plastic is not cheap at all. Though the missiles feel loose a bit, they are sculpted well. I love the faceplate that resmbles the mask, a little weary of the open mouth plate, love the slightly retooled replacement. Also, the missiles will come out, but they don't launch or shoot out. There is no type of launcher spring in them at all. No biggie, let's hopr they do one for the Shadow Commander set too, maybe a new gun and different sword. I think they will. Thanks FP."
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Posted by Mach on October 23rd, 2009 @ 3:07am CDT
warwik311 wrote:Anybody out there with a "naked" Ultra Magnus, do yourself a favor and grab the City Commander stuff
I guess u talking abt him?
Posted by Mechastrike on October 23rd, 2009 @ 7:20am CDT
Posted by --B-- on October 23rd, 2009 @ 7:40am CDT
Posted by Stockade on October 23rd, 2009 @ 8:14am CDT
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on October 23rd, 2009 @ 8:15am CDT
Posted by DevastaTTor on October 23rd, 2009 @ 10:09am CDT
Posted by Jacob P. Galvatron on October 23rd, 2009 @ 2:24pm CDT
Posted by ZenPrime on October 23rd, 2009 @ 3:04pm CDT
Posted by Tazirai on October 23rd, 2009 @ 11:08pm CDT
Good review. If I wasn't so enraptured by the movie figures i'd by the upgrade kit.
Posted by bvzxa on October 24th, 2009 @ 8:53am CDT
Tazirai wrote:You do know I still have that Ultramagnus if you need it right?
Good review. If I wasn't so enraptured by the movie figures i'd by the upgrade kit.
I see, I already have two now. We attack at sunrise!!!! hahahahahahaha!
Posted by kirbenvost on October 27th, 2009 @ 1:20pm CDT
Posted by CaTZ on October 29th, 2009 @ 4:19am CDT
Posted by wolverinetodd on November 2nd, 2009 @ 9:14am CST
Any help on this is appreciated.
Posted by Cyber Bishop on November 2nd, 2009 @ 11:48am CST
$90.95 - Mint Box
$88.95 - C9 Box
BBTS
Our Price: $88.99
Upgrade to Collector's Grade Add $2.00 = $90.99
4 cents.. That will break the bank.
Great review though
Posted by bvzxa on November 2nd, 2009 @ 9:25pm CST
Posted by Hsunami on December 3rd, 2009 @ 11:06pm CST
great review.
Posted by Counterpunch on December 4th, 2009 @ 8:10am CST
Hsunami wrote:I got mine about 2 weeks ago. overall I like it, but in alt mode the missile launchers don't stay on that well, especially on the left side. one minor jolt of the trailer and they come right off. I have 08 CC. anyone else see that problem?
great review.
I'd assist on this, but small packages sit in my BBTS account until something larger comes along.
Posted by TFBuyer on December 4th, 2009 @ 9:50am CST
Hsunami wrote:I got mine about 2 weeks ago. overall I like it, but in alt mode the missile launchers don't stay on that well, especially on the left side. one minor jolt of the trailer and they come right off. I have 08 CC. anyone else see that problem?
great review.
Yeah, I have pretty much the same thing happening with mine, although mine appears to be a bit more stable than yours. Oh well, I consider it an acceptable trade-off. You could always apply a little clear nail polish remover to the missile launcher tabs so they fit more tightly into the slots on the trailer...
Oh, and it IS possible to attach the rifle to the '08 trailer--if I remember correctly, I transformed the gun into the Ultra Magnus gun mode and the handle fits quite well into one of the holes on the back left of the trailer (as you look at the trailer front). Not a bad side-mounted cannon, actually.
Finally, as my sig says, I also highly recommend Reprolabels' sticker set for this trailer and UM--the trailer especially benefits, IMO, from the addition of red striping and some nice little accent pieces in the back. I'll try to throw some pics on here of all of the above if I get a chance this weekend...