Slagacon Vector Zeta Convention Exclusive Update
Monday, October 17th, 2011 1:10AM CDT
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Seibertron.com staff member Fender Bender attended this weekend's Slagacon convention and has an update on their Vector Zeta exclusive Powermaster upgrade for Classics Optimus Prime.
The bad news, the exclusive has been delayed for six to eight weeks. Apparently there were some mold defects with the prototype that are going to require some additional time to work out.
The good news, Fender Bender got to handle the original custom and the prototype and reports this feels like a "solid" piece. There is also a reason behind the sets rather odd looking trailer mode, it's incomplete. Next year's Slagacon exclusive will be the front half of the trailer. Fans willing to take the plunge on this year's exclusive and pick up next year's should have a complete trailer. No new images, but here are the previously released prototype images for reference.
The bad news, the exclusive has been delayed for six to eight weeks. Apparently there were some mold defects with the prototype that are going to require some additional time to work out.
The good news, Fender Bender got to handle the original custom and the prototype and reports this feels like a "solid" piece. There is also a reason behind the sets rather odd looking trailer mode, it's incomplete. Next year's Slagacon exclusive will be the front half of the trailer. Fans willing to take the plunge on this year's exclusive and pick up next year's should have a complete trailer. No new images, but here are the previously released prototype images for reference.
Credit(s): Fender Bender
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Re: Slagacon Vector Zeta Convention Exclusive Update (1301468)
Posted by SPRINGER112 on October 17th, 2011 @ 1:19am CDT
Posted by SPRINGER112 on October 17th, 2011 @ 1:19am CDT
looks actully pretty cool 
Re: Slagacon Vector Zeta Convention Exclusive Update (1301469)
Posted by Supreme Convoy on October 17th, 2011 @ 1:20am CDT
Posted by Supreme Convoy on October 17th, 2011 @ 1:20am CDT
Powermaster Prime was my first Optimus figure. This is pretty cool!
Re: Slagacon Vector Zeta Convention Exclusive Update (1301509)
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on October 17th, 2011 @ 5:23am CDT
I'd get a Kabaya Super Ginrai if I were you, it's both cooler looking and cheaper!
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on October 17th, 2011 @ 5:23am CDT
Supreme Convoy wrote:Powermaster Prime was my first Optimus figure. This is pretty cool!
I'd get a Kabaya Super Ginrai if I were you, it's both cooler looking and cheaper!
Re: Slagacon Vector Zeta Convention Exclusive Update (1301522)
Posted by Mechastrike on October 17th, 2011 @ 7:13am CDT
Posted by Mechastrike on October 17th, 2011 @ 7:13am CDT
the trailer mode just stinks. i mean does anybody out there seen a trailer THAT detached from the truck? not me. plus the weapon looks too loose.
Re: Slagacon Vector Zeta Convention Exclusive Update (1301529)
Posted by Sodan-1 on October 17th, 2011 @ 7:49am CDT
Posted by Sodan-1 on October 17th, 2011 @ 7:49am CDT
They can add as much to that trailer as they want, the armour mode still looks like crap.
Re: Slagacon Vector Zeta Convention Exclusive Update (1301553)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on October 17th, 2011 @ 9:40am CDT
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on October 17th, 2011 @ 9:40am CDT
For that price the trailer mode should be able to stand on it's own. I just can't help but compare it to City Commander. It works all on it's own, but it can be attached to the back of FP's trailer and still function.
I have a soft spot for PM Prime, but I just can't justify the weak alt mode.
I have a soft spot for PM Prime, but I just can't justify the weak alt mode.
Re: Slagacon Vector Zeta Convention Exclusive Update (1301566)
Posted by fenrir72 on October 17th, 2011 @ 10:14am CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on October 17th, 2011 @ 10:14am CDT
Will there be a Godbomber next?
Re: Slagacon Vector Zeta Convention Exclusive Update (1301606)
Posted by DMSL on October 17th, 2011 @ 11:13am CDT
Posted by DMSL on October 17th, 2011 @ 11:13am CDT
Looks like cardboard armor, i'll pass.
Re: Slagacon Vector Zeta Convention Exclusive Update (1301623)
Posted by Fistful of Energon on October 17th, 2011 @ 11:36am CDT
Posted by Fistful of Energon on October 17th, 2011 @ 11:36am CDT
I was there and saw this thing in person, It really isnt that bad. just the price is for me! 
Re: Slagacon Vector Zeta Convention Exclusive Update (1301628)
Posted by synthetik on October 17th, 2011 @ 11:46am CDT
Posted by synthetik on October 17th, 2011 @ 11:46am CDT
Still pretty unimpressive
Re: Slagacon Vector Zeta Convention Exclusive Update (1301669)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on October 17th, 2011 @ 1:17pm CDT
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on October 17th, 2011 @ 1:17pm CDT
Yeah... no. That is ugly-looking. Besides, I got Powered Commander for my Prime.
Re: Slagacon Vector Zeta Convention Exclusive Update (1301760)
Posted by alexison on October 17th, 2011 @ 4:16pm CDT
Posted by alexison on October 17th, 2011 @ 4:16pm CDT
If the other half of the trailer comes with more leg armor and a new head, I'll be impressed.
Re: Slagacon Vector Zeta Convention Exclusive Update (1301763)
Posted by GetRightRobot on October 17th, 2011 @ 4:21pm CDT
Posted by GetRightRobot on October 17th, 2011 @ 4:21pm CDT
Re: Slagacon Vector Zeta Convention Exclusive Update (1301785)
Posted by Xithys on October 17th, 2011 @ 4:59pm CDT
I second this. When I first saw the prototype images, I laughed. But when I saw the thing in person, especially his updated design, it really grew on me. As for the head being blocky...well yeah. Have any of you nay-sayers seen a powermaster prime?
Not to mention the designer was in the dealer room showing it off and he was a super cool guy. He drew up some custom art for my lady-friend right there on the spot. Talking with him and picking his brain was one of the highlights of the trip for me.
Posted by Xithys on October 17th, 2011 @ 4:59pm CDT
Fistful of Energon wrote:I was there and saw this thing in person, It really isnt that bad. just the price is for me!
I second this. When I first saw the prototype images, I laughed. But when I saw the thing in person, especially his updated design, it really grew on me. As for the head being blocky...well yeah. Have any of you nay-sayers seen a powermaster prime?
Not to mention the designer was in the dealer room showing it off and he was a super cool guy. He drew up some custom art for my lady-friend right there on the spot. Talking with him and picking his brain was one of the highlights of the trip for me.
Re: Slagacon Vector Zeta Convention Exclusive Update (1301842)
Posted by xyl360 on October 17th, 2011 @ 7:35pm CDT
Yes, but it does have some curves to it, much unlike this custom head, plus this is supposed to fit into Classics/Generations etc. the same as City Commander, so the head should fit in with the less blocky/more modern look IMO. I don't like the fact that the guns (smokestacks) on the arms aren't poseable either, at least they don't appear to be, which actually means, at least in that respect, the G1 figure is MORE articulated than the custom. Thanks but no thanks, not for $250, not even for only $50. I'll wait for someone else to do it better.
Posted by xyl360 on October 17th, 2011 @ 7:35pm CDT
Xithys wrote:Fistful of Energon wrote:I was there and saw this thing in person, It really isnt that bad. just the price is for me!
I second this. When I first saw the prototype images, I laughed. But when I saw the thing in person, especially his updated design, it really grew on me. As for the head being blocky...well yeah. Have any of you nay-sayers seen a powermaster prime?
Yes, but it does have some curves to it, much unlike this custom head, plus this is supposed to fit into Classics/Generations etc. the same as City Commander, so the head should fit in with the less blocky/more modern look IMO. I don't like the fact that the guns (smokestacks) on the arms aren't poseable either, at least they don't appear to be, which actually means, at least in that respect, the G1 figure is MORE articulated than the custom
. Thanks but no thanks, not for $250, not even for only $50. I'll wait for someone else to do it better.
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