Rumor: New FansProject kit previewed - Springer??
Friday, April 24th, 2009 9:51pm CDT
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Posted by Valandar on April 24th, 2009 @ 10:13pm CDT
Posted by emeraldbeacon on April 24th, 2009 @ 10:48pm CDT
As for Springer, I can't quite place it. There are bits and pieces of several toys I see in there... the shoulders are somewhat reminiscent of Classics Grimlock, though I see a bit of Universe Onslaught in the legs. It has a bit of a 'roadbuster' feel to it, as well, in the chestplate... I can't quite make out any recent figure it might be made from. Could it be a completely new, fully-contained toy? Considering all they've learned and gained from their work on their previous projects, I wouldn't be surprised if they begin designing their own unique takes on classic (and forgotten) characters.
Of course, I think I'd prefer some of the REALLY obscure & forgotten characters, over another Springer. How about Trailbreaker or Gears? Why not a new version of a classic Headmaster like Chromedome? Or do something completely out of left field, like a completely original scout-sized figure that's a fully functional 'Energon' combiner limb?
Posted by Delicon on April 24th, 2009 @ 11:04pm CDT
However, I wil give them credit as they are apparently doing a lot to expand the "1986" set, which is very popular to certain collectors.
Posted by Unicron's_head on April 25th, 2009 @ 12:50am CDT
Posted by Autobot032 on April 25th, 2009 @ 12:56am CDT
I might have to find a Classics Rodimus now. Dangit.
I could care less about Springer, but Rodimus looks good with the add on kit.
*sighs*
Posted by goshjosh95 on April 25th, 2009 @ 4:46am CDT
I have no idea what figure the Springer kit upgrades... but I know I want him too!
Posted by Swiftpaw on April 25th, 2009 @ 4:48am CDT
Posted by Didicos on April 25th, 2009 @ 4:54am CDT
As far as the second figure is concerned,if it is Springer it is good....but the Botcon one is better.....
Posted by Autobot032 on April 25th, 2009 @ 5:06am CDT
Didicos wrote:Does anyone know if the armor kit for Rodimus transforms into some kind of trailer or something like the City Commander?This would upgrade Hot Rod to Rodimus Prime,which I think would be great...!
As far as the second figure is concerned,if it is Springer it is good....but the Botcon one is better.....
Yup, the Rodimus kit is supposed to turn into a trailer. I'm not sure how they'll make it work, but they usually pull a rabbit out of their hat with these kits, so we should be wowed.
EDIT: http://www.fansproject.com/?page_id=101
Posted by Trikeboy on April 25th, 2009 @ 5:11am CDT
http://www.fansproject.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/protector_amode.jpg
Posted by Diem on April 25th, 2009 @ 5:22am CDT
I totally agree (apart from the Trailbreaker thing, I mean he only just got re-released so he's hardly forgotten or obscure). Always hated Springer. He was supposed to be the Han Solo to Hot Rod's Luke and Arcee's Leia. Instead he was the A.C. Slater to Hot Rod's Zack Morris and Blurr's Screech. Too jock-y.emeraldbeacon wrote:
Of course, I think I'd prefer some of the REALLY obscure & forgotten characters, over another Springer. How about Trailbreaker or Gears? Why not a new version of a classic Headmaster like Chromedome? Or do something completely out of left field, like a completely original scout-sized figure that's a fully functional 'Energon' combiner limb?
Posted by Trikeboy on April 25th, 2009 @ 5:27am CDT
Diem wrote:I totally agree (apart from the Trailbreaker thing, I mean he only just got re-released so he's hardly forgotten or obscure). Always hated Springer. He was supposed to be the Han Solo to Hot Rod's Luke and Arcee's Leia. Instead he was the A.C. Slater to Hot Rod's Zack Morris and Blurr's Screech. Too jock-y.emeraldbeacon wrote:
Of course, I think I'd prefer some of the REALLY obscure & forgotten characters, over another Springer. How about Trailbreaker or Gears? Why not a new version of a classic Headmaster like Chromedome? Or do something completely out of left field, like a completely original scout-sized figure that's a fully functional 'Energon' combiner limb?
An Arcee figure would be welcome after Rodimus Prime and Springer. That way we will have all the main players from season 3. Also, Trailbreaker got an homage in the movie line as Stockade.
Posted by Diem on April 25th, 2009 @ 5:36am CDT
Assuming you're talking about Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime, Kup, Blurr, Ultra Magnus, Springer, Perceptor and Arcee...Trikeboy wrote:Diem wrote:I totally agree (apart from the Trailbreaker thing, I mean he only just got re-released so he's hardly forgotten or obscure). Always hated Springer. He was supposed to be the Han Solo to Hot Rod's Luke and Arcee's Leia. Instead he was the A.C. Slater to Hot Rod's Zack Morris and Blurr's Screech. Too jock-y.emeraldbeacon wrote:
Of course, I think I'd prefer some of the REALLY obscure & forgotten characters, over another Springer. How about Trailbreaker or Gears? Why not a new version of a classic Headmaster like Chromedome? Or do something completely out of left field, like a completely original scout-sized figure that's a fully functional 'Energon' combiner limb?
An Arcee figure would be welcome after Rodimus Prime and Springer. That way we will have all the main players from season 3. Also, Trailbreaker got an homage in the movie line as Stockade.
Hmm...so at the moment G1 has everyone except Arcee. With BotCon and this upcoming set, Universe has everyone except Blurr, Arcee and Perceptor. Of the Autobots, Animated has (or will have) everyone except Springer, Kup, and possibly Perceptor. How frustrating!
Posted by Trikeboy on April 25th, 2009 @ 5:45am CDT
Posted by Diem on April 25th, 2009 @ 5:50am CDT
Trikeboy wrote:Oh one other thing, can a mod please correct the spelling mistake in the title. It is not roumer, it is rumor.
Rumour

Posted by Trikeboy on April 25th, 2009 @ 6:30am CDT
Diem wrote:Trikeboy wrote:Oh one other thing, can a mod please correct the spelling mistake in the title. It is not roumer, it is rumor.
Rumour
Yeah, I know. I adjusted the word for the American's on this board.
Posted by Solrac333 on April 25th, 2009 @ 8:30am CDT
Posted by Delicon on April 25th, 2009 @ 9:58am CDT
Posted by Sodan-1 on April 25th, 2009 @ 12:50pm CDT
But at the same time I find the idea of Fan's Project making a stand alone Transformer a little worrying. Don't get me wrong, I think their Magnus and Prime trailers are awesome, and the Rodimus upgrade looks really cool, but they are JUST upgrades. But hey, we'll just have to wait and see. Who knows, if Springer turns out to be a success, maybe Fan's Project will answer a lot of peoples prayers and produce the rest of the Combaticons and Aerialbots for the Classics/Universe line.
Posted by Rodentus Prime on April 25th, 2009 @ 2:10pm CDT
Sodan-1 wrote:I really don't know what to make of Springer either. It can't be an upgrade. Who would it be an upgrade of? Surely it would just be a robot suit without the ability to transform, a Grimlock in Springer's clothing if you will.
Rhanson on TFW2005 -
they have designs of springer and protector (rodimus prime upgrade) shown at TFCon, he's a brand new figure.
along with all the other designs they have shown, silhouettes of wreckgar (new figure as well) and some other ones I didn't recognize are there too
Lets hope we see some photos from TFcon soon.