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TFCC Sideburn Update
Posted by El Duque
Jul 13, 2011 at 10:23am CDT
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Comment by RiddlerJ
Jul 13, 2011
Oh, that Sideburn. Always causin' trouble.
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Comment by Burnin12
Jul 13, 2011
I would be all over a Fan Project Protector Upgrade for my Sideburn. I don't think it's too far out there since they have made 3 different ones all ready.
I would think that a different face would be in order or at least the same options as the Nemesis/Wild Rider version (face or mask). That would be good enough for me.
I was looking forward to getting Sideburn but now thinking about a possible FP upgrade, I'm actually excited for it!
Hell there doesn't seem to be much of a shortage of the original and clear Protector upgrade kits out there. Easily found on the interwebz. A repaint will definitely be in order if FP doesn't make one for us. Actually I think I may go buy one and do it anyway, along with some modifications to make him stand apart a little more from Rodimus. Maybe loose or re shape some trailer parts. Thinking make it look more like actual armor apposed to being part of him.Ok I'll stop now. Coffee's kicking in and I'm babbling.
I would think that a different face would be in order or at least the same options as the Nemesis/Wild Rider version (face or mask). That would be good enough for me.
I was looking forward to getting Sideburn but now thinking about a possible FP upgrade, I'm actually excited for it!
Hell there doesn't seem to be much of a shortage of the original and clear Protector upgrade kits out there. Easily found on the interwebz. A repaint will definitely be in order if FP doesn't make one for us. Actually I think I may go buy one and do it anyway, along with some modifications to make him stand apart a little more from Rodimus. Maybe loose or re shape some trailer parts. Thinking make it look more like actual armor apposed to being part of him.Ok I'll stop now. Coffee's kicking in and I'm babbling.
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Comment by Heavy B
Jul 13, 2011
it better get here by the 29th. im moving from massachusettes to new mexico then and itll suck for it to arive at my old place before i get a chance to get a new one
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Comment by Blurrz
Jul 13, 2011
Hopefully they land in Canuckialand soon..
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Comment by El Duque
Jul 26, 2011
Still wondering where your TFCC membership freebie figure Sideburn is? Last we heard they had cleared customs and would be processed for shipping "soon". The TFCC facebook page was recently updated with this tidbit of information on Sideburn's status.
They should hit the mail this week. PLEASE allow until September 1 before making any inquiries. These ship bulk mail and can take a few weeks to arrive.
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Comment by xyl360
Jul 26, 2011
Thank goodness, I've been waiting (and drooling 
) over this thing for a long time, as have all of you.
I can't wait (even though I must)
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) over this thing for a long time, as have all of you.I can't wait (even though I must)
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Comment by GetRightRobot
Jul 26, 2011
Good news. I look forward to this figure. I really would like see the Shadow Scyther kit released in blue. Instead of Sideburn Prime, it would just be a cool armor and weapon upgrade. Plus, it would give Fansproject a chance to reuse that cool head and weapon.
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Comment by D-340
Jul 26, 2011
Bout damned time! 
And it's funny, I get emails from TFCC about store updates, site updates, Botcon, ect., but nothing on Sideburn what so ever. Not a single status update. Had to find out here about. Next year's figure had better be awesome, or I'll be hard pressed to renew my membership. It's my first year as a member and I'm extremely disappointed.
And it's funny, I get emails from TFCC about store updates, site updates, Botcon, ect., but nothing on Sideburn what so ever. Not a single status update. Had to find out here about. Next year's figure had better be awesome, or I'll be hard pressed to renew my membership. It's my first year as a member and I'm extremely disappointed.
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Comment by gothsaurus
Jul 26, 2011
Yeah, I KNOW the exclusive will get here some time this year... heh.
I know they have convention toys and JoeCon to deal with, plus rolling with the factory and its schedule. My only judgements are on the toys themselves... and for those I've been mostly happy.
Punch, G2 Ramjet, and Cheetor (because he goes well with this year's set) top my list of favorite exclusives. Dion was a great idea... would have been a home run with a new head, I think. As is, good nod to G1.
OH. Hey D-340... next year's exclusives have been announced. It's supposed to be Runamuck as the member exclusive (likely) and then Runabout and SG Drift as the options to buy, supposedly.
I know they have convention toys and JoeCon to deal with, plus rolling with the factory and its schedule. My only judgements are on the toys themselves... and for those I've been mostly happy.
Punch, G2 Ramjet, and Cheetor (because he goes well with this year's set) top my list of favorite exclusives. Dion was a great idea... would have been a home run with a new head, I think. As is, good nod to G1.
OH. Hey D-340... next year's exclusives have been announced. It's supposed to be Runamuck as the member exclusive (likely) and then Runabout and SG Drift as the options to buy, supposedly.
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If you are right about Runabout-muck, what figure are they going to be?
As far as SG Drift.... I don't a want a black Drift. Actually, I'm wondering if we will ever move away from Shattered Glass. It's cool. A solid change with an awesome story....but are we to get a SG figure at each botcon and the Official club? I'm not knocking SG, just a little burned out on it.
Comment by GetRightRobot
Jul 26, 2011
gothsaurus wrote:Yeah, I KNOW the exclusive will get here some time this year... heh.
I know they have convention toys and JoeCon to deal with, plus rolling with the factory and its schedule. My only judgements are on the toys themselves... and for those I've been mostly happy.
Punch, G2 Ramjet, and Cheetor (because he goes well with this year's set) top my list of favorite exclusives. Dion was a great idea... would have been a home run with a new head, I think. As is, good nod to G1.
OH. Hey D-340... next year's exclusives have been announced. It's supposed to be Runamuck as the member exclusive (likely) and then Runabout and SG Drift as the options to buy, supposedly.
If you are right about Runabout-muck, what figure are they going to be?
As far as SG Drift.... I don't a want a black Drift. Actually, I'm wondering if we will ever move away from Shattered Glass. It's cool. A solid change with an awesome story....but are we to get a SG figure at each botcon and the Official club? I'm not knocking SG, just a little burned out on it.
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Runabout/Runamuck are the Wheeljack/Tracks mold.
Also, SG Drift is red, not black. His deco is based on Deadpool, iirc.
OK, so, he's got a little black...
Comment by Midnight_Fox
Jul 26, 2011
GetRightRobot wrote:
If you are right about Runabout-muck, what figure are they going to be?
As far as SG Drift.... I don't a want a black Drift. Actually, I'm wondering if we will ever move away from Shattered Glass. It's cool. A solid change with an awesome story....but are we to get a SG figure at each botcon and the Official club? I'm not knocking SG, just a little burned out on it.
Runabout/Runamuck are the Wheeljack/Tracks mold.
Also, SG Drift is red, not black. His deco is based on Deadpool, iirc.
OK, so, he's got a little black...
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Well, that mold will serve the Battlechargers well, especially with the folded back glass of the vehicle mode making the "hoody" look they have and the front bumper for toes. Well played.
As for ole Drifty poo.... Deadpool you say? Are there pics somewhere already? I just figured SG, white would be black with yellow or something. Hmm...interesting.
Comment by GetRightRobot
Jul 26, 2011
Midnight_Fox wrote:
Runabout/Runamuck are the Wheeljack/Tracks mold.
Also, SG Drift is red, not black. His deco is based on Deadpool.
Well, that mold will serve the Battlechargers well, especially with the folded back glass of the vehicle mode making the "hoody" look they have and the front bumper for toes. Well played.
As for ole Drifty poo.... Deadpool you say? Are there pics somewhere already? I just figured SG, white would be black with yellow or something. Hmm...interesting.
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Comment by gothsaurus
Jul 26, 2011
SG Drift is slated to be a red repaint with the Blurr guns as accessories. (Deadpool homage, I hear.)
As for me, I'm not really excited about Drift in general, but I AM hella interested in them occasionally putting out a SG (or G2) style figure. The SG set and storyline was really rich and well done. I liked how Prime wasn't all black like Nemesis Prime, etc...
Either way, Runabout and Runamuck have been neglected for a while. Getting the PAIR of them is fantastic... and getting a couple more cars for the Decepticon side, as well. (Still waiting for the Classics Stunticons, though. ha.) I can't complain about ANY use of the Tracks/Wheeljack mold. It was fantastic.
On that note, I'd love a Slicer or Road Rage, Hasbro. Seriously, you can't go wrong selling blue and red cars. Kids buy those no questions asked.
As for me, I'm not really excited about Drift in general, but I AM hella interested in them occasionally putting out a SG (or G2) style figure. The SG set and storyline was really rich and well done. I liked how Prime wasn't all black like Nemesis Prime, etc...
Either way, Runabout and Runamuck have been neglected for a while. Getting the PAIR of them is fantastic... and getting a couple more cars for the Decepticon side, as well. (Still waiting for the Classics Stunticons, though. ha.) I can't complain about ANY use of the Tracks/Wheeljack mold. It was fantastic.
On that note, I'd love a Slicer or Road Rage, Hasbro. Seriously, you can't go wrong selling blue and red cars. Kids buy those no questions asked.
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Sorry, was wrong about the Deadpool thing, actually. Thought I remembered someone mentioning that at Botcon. Now that I think about it, I think it was about his characterization, not his deco.
Comment by Midnight_Fox
Jul 26, 2011
GetRightRobot wrote:Midnight_Fox wrote:
Runabout/Runamuck are the Wheeljack/Tracks mold.
Also, SG Drift is red, not black. His deco is based on Deadpool.
Well, that mold will serve the Battlechargers well, especially with the folded back glass of the vehicle mode making the "hoody" look they have and the front bumper for toes. Well played.
As for ole Drifty poo.... Deadpool you say? Are there pics somewhere already? I just figured SG, white would be black with yellow or something. Hmm...interesting.
Sorry, was wrong about the Deadpool thing, actually. Thought I remembered someone mentioning that at Botcon. Now that I think about it, I think it was about his characterization, not his deco.
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Comment by Gandalf
Jul 26, 2011
Runabout is the free membership figure. He and Runamuck are the Generations Wheeljack mold. Pics from Botcon here.
Edit: Whoa, I go looking for a link and get beat to the punch several times over!
Edit: Whoa, I go looking for a link and get beat to the punch several times over!
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Comment by gothsaurus
Jul 26, 2011
I think the Deadpool was referring to his personality rather than the deco, though red is definitely there.
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Dude how did I miss these? SG Drift, I'm happy for people that want this.
Runabout and Runamuck?
IM SO HAPPY!!! THEY ROCK!!
Comment by GetRightRobot
Jul 26, 2011
Gandalf wrote:Runabout is the free membership figure. He and Runamuck are the Generations Wheeljack mold. Pics from Botcon here.
Dude how did I miss these? SG Drift, I'm happy for people that want this.
Runabout and Runamuck?
IM SO HAPPY!!! THEY ROCK!!
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My only problem is, you KNOW it's gonna be the G2 Ramjet debacle all over again since you have to have both and you automatically get one of the pair.
Comment by Midnight_Fox
Jul 26, 2011
GetRightRobot wrote:Runabout and Runamuck?
IM SO HAPPY!!! THEY ROCK!!
My only problem is, you KNOW it's gonna be the G2 Ramjet debacle all over again since you have to have both and you automatically get one of the pair.
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I've heard some pretty bad stories, but I managed to get Punch/CP and G2 Ramjet without any problems. The rumor mill generates an approx. day to watch for and with a group effort and a little planning, they can be obtained. On a side note, I've never purchased more than 1 unless it's for a fellow collector who pays me what it costs, no mark up, no scalping.
Comment by GetRightRobot
Jul 26, 2011
Midnight_Fox wrote:GetRightRobot wrote:Runabout and Runamuck?
IM SO HAPPY!!! THEY ROCK!!
My only problem is, you KNOW it's gonna be the G2 Ramjet debacle all over again since you have to have both and you automatically get one of the pair.
I've heard some pretty bad stories, but I managed to get Punch/CP and G2 Ramjet without any problems. The rumor mill generates an approx. day to watch for and with a group effort and a little planning, they can be obtained. On a side note, I've never purchased more than 1 unless it's for a fellow collector who pays me what it costs, no mark up, no scalping.
