Transformers Collectors' Club Subscription Service 3.0 - Carzap and Blackrock
Tuesday, September 16th, 2014 5:29PM CDT
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We have gotten a great response to the Transformers Collectors' Club Figure Subscription Service (TFSS) for version 3.0, and now, it’s time for another reveal! Next up, a 90’s unreleased Transformers Generation 2 concept from Japan, now finally realized with the help of Kre-O - Blocktown Carzap w/ GB Blackrock Kreon and Kre-O Battle Station! As a reminder, the order period will be open through 11:59 PM October 2nd.
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Posted by gothsaurus on September 16th, 2014 @ 5:44pm CDT
And while I know a number of these 3.0 bots aren't for casual fans, the deep, obscure references and new characters are really exciting for me. Nacelle and CarZap are in my top picks for 2015. Mockup looks good for both.
I'm warming up quickly to Taratulas, too. New deco and claw hand notion are helping.
As for Krok and SerpentOR, they look like they were designed for those molds. Loving getting some transforming Action Masters.
Posted by Sabrblade on September 16th, 2014 @ 6:09pm CDT
Posted by Deadput on September 16th, 2014 @ 6:22pm CDT
Wish i could trade with someone i got a G1 Bombshell (a little paint is gone but its in good condition) G1 Eject and a RID Scourge (no sword and the pump tube that makes the trailer missiles fire is broken) which is also in good shape.
And i got Halo 4 dlc codes but i don't know who plays halo here.
Posted by Gallifreyan Autobot on September 16th, 2014 @ 6:34pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Carzap looks as crazily-decoed as the final days of G2 were, as he should be!
"YES"
Posted by Deadput on September 16th, 2014 @ 6:37pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Carzap looks as crazily-decoed as the final days of G2 were, as he should be!
Yes he has a great deco kinda reminds me in way of Aoe Rollbar (the Chevy Sonic in Aoe)
Or maybe its the other way around.
I like white and purple its such a good combination.
Posted by megatronus on September 16th, 2014 @ 7:50pm CDT
ScottyP wrote:gothsaurus wrote:Too many different topics in this thread.
But yeah, if anyone has a good way to swap around Stylor's limbs ... please post. I'm afraid to go pulling on things given the price of these things.
There really isn't a good way to take apart and reassemble arms microns. That mold can especially be quite fragile.
Mine are "backwards" as well, but can someone fill me in on why it matters on this mold? He's symmetrical either way, all it does is swap which end a peg ends up on in weapon mode.
Yea, OCD beckons.
I mean, I'm probably just going to live with them backwards - especially the arms. The legs seem more fixable, so we'll see.
My thinking is, if I can get them right safely, why not do it?
Posted by shajaki on September 16th, 2014 @ 8:12pm CDT
i get that carzap is a cancelled G2 proto. but what was the original mold?
either way im liking it. bought.
Posted by Sabrblade on September 16th, 2014 @ 8:14pm CDT
G2 Windbreaker (A.K.A. "Zap" in Europe, and "Carzap" on a Japanese poster)shajaki wrote:sorry if its already been explained but...
i get that carzap is a cancelled G2 proto. but what was the original mold?
either way im liking it. bought.
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on September 16th, 2014 @ 8:18pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:G2 Windbreaker (A.K.A. "Zap" in Europe, and "Carzap" on a Japanese poster)shajaki wrote:sorry if its already been explained but...
i get that carzap is a cancelled G2 proto. but what was the original mold?
either way im liking it. bought.
Posted by megatronus on September 16th, 2014 @ 10:27pm CDT
Also, originally (IIRC), it seemed like the Carzap mold utilized Nightbeat's head - here it looks like an entirely new head. Is that new?
EDIT: in other news, I fixed Stylor's legs. You get a bit of stress mark once you pull the legs off (make sure you pull straight down), but a little heat (hair dryer) makes it fade fast, and it's covered up regardless by the lower leg pieces themselves.
Conclusion? Win.
Posted by Sabrblade on September 16th, 2014 @ 10:34pm CDT
Yup, new head.megatronus wrote:Also, originally (IIRC), it seemed like the Carzap mold utilized Nightbeat's head - here it looks like an entirely new head. Is that new?
EDIT: in other news, I fixed Stylor's legs. You get a bit of stress mark once you pull the legs off (make sure you pull straight down), but a little heat (hair dryer) makes it fade fast, and it's covered up regardless by the lower leg pieces themselves.
Conclusion? Win.
And now you gotta fix the arms. Be very careful when yanking those off the shoulders.
Posted by megatronus on September 16th, 2014 @ 10:59pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Yup, new head.megatronus wrote:Also, originally (IIRC), it seemed like the Carzap mold utilized Nightbeat's head - here it looks like an entirely new head. Is that new?
EDIT: in other news, I fixed Stylor's legs. You get a bit of stress mark once you pull the legs off (make sure you pull straight down), but a little heat (hair dryer) makes it fade fast, and it's covered up regardless by the lower leg pieces themselves.
Conclusion? Win.
And now you gotta fix the arms. Be very careful when yanking those off the shoulders.
I'm gonna leave the arms for now - they are much less noticeable than the legs, so I'm fairly content at the moment.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 17th, 2014 @ 1:43am CDT
ScottyP wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:If it makes any of you feel better about missing out I read on twitter a scalper bought up a ton of stuff.
While I'm sure some folks got in on these just to resell at a premium, 1) I ain't mad and 2) You'd have to be an insanely quick handed and well prepared scalper to have gotten in on a "ton" of that stuff since they were limited to one per membership. I think of the dozen or so Megs/Wasp sets, you can go count up posts here and elsewhere and account for half of them. Same goes for much of the 08 stuff.
So yeah, if someone ends up with a big haul of multiple super valuable things, good for them, but it'd have taken a small miracle to pull that off and the timing window was just too small for me to buy into some theory of Grubby McNeckbeard Scalpsmith IV keeping anyone else from having a shot at stuff. These were high demand items and pretty much everyone got the club's email/tweet at the same time. You can buy stuff on phones these days pretty quick, it makes total sense that everything they had worth jumping on would be jumped on quickly.
Dude, you'd be amazed at what people can do on the internet. I have some sites I can show you...
Posted by Sabrblade on September 17th, 2014 @ 7:21am CDT
Posted by ScottyP on September 17th, 2014 @ 9:35am CDT
SW's SilverHammer wrote:Sabrblade wrote:G2 Windbreaker (A.K.A. "Zap" in Europe, and "Carzap" on a Japanese poster)shajaki wrote:sorry if its already been explained but...
i get that carzap is a cancelled G2 proto. but what was the original mold?
either way im liking it. bought.
Carzap is one of those cases where I feel hypocritical. If they released this, the original G2 mold, just like this, I'd think it was an amazing release and it'd be one of the tops in the FSS for me. But as it is? Total yawn and I just don't care. Is that weird?
Posted by megatronus on September 17th, 2014 @ 9:45am CDT
ScottyP wrote:SW's SilverHammer wrote:Sabrblade wrote:G2 Windbreaker (A.K.A. "Zap" in Europe, and "Carzap" on a Japanese poster)shajaki wrote:sorry if its already been explained but...
i get that carzap is a cancelled G2 proto. but what was the original mold?
either way im liking it. bought.
Carzap is one of those cases where I feel hypocritical. If they released this, the original G2 mold, just like this, I'd think it was an amazing release and it'd be one of the tops in the FSS for me. But as it is? Total yawn and I just don't care. Is that weird?
It's one thing to homage an official release, it's quite another to homage a non-release or cancelled product. They're similar, but the vibe is definitely different, so your ambivalence is understandable.
Posted by ScottyP on September 17th, 2014 @ 10:01am CDT
megatronus wrote:It's one thing to homage an official release, it's quite another to homage a non-release or cancelled product.
That's a good way to put it. I feel the same way about Nacelle. Use the encore G1 seeker mold and make it look like that catalog image, and that's a freakin' huge win. As it is, it feels like a weird addition to a Classics shelf when there was never any original version of it to begin with.
Posted by Sabrblade on September 17th, 2014 @ 11:20am CDT
The way the Club seems to be approaching this toy is as its own character separate from Windbreaker rather than as a new version of Windbreaker. So it can go on a Classics shelf as Block Town Carzap rather than as G2 Windbreaker.ScottyP wrote:megatronus wrote:It's one thing to homage an official release, it's quite another to homage a non-release or cancelled product.
That's a good way to put it. I feel the same way about Nacelle. Use the encore G1 seeker mold and make it look like that catalog image, and that's a freakin' huge win. As it is, it feels like a weird addition to a Classics shelf when there was never any original version of it to begin with.
Alternatively, with the Club's products being so fiction-oriented, this is technically meant to be a Wings Universe toy rather than a Classics toy, as the Classicsverse and the Wingsverse are separate places, but I think the first point I made might be more compelling/appealing than this one.
Posted by gothsaurus on September 17th, 2014 @ 11:53am CDT
The club has to use their own proverbial sandbox. I get it.
*Focuses on the figures, their bios, their stories*
Posted by megatronus on September 17th, 2014 @ 12:06pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:The way the Club seems to be approaching this toy is as its own character separate from Windbreaker rather than as a new version of Windbreaker. So it can go on a Classics shelf as Block Town Carzap rather than as G2 Windbreaker.ScottyP wrote:megatronus wrote:It's one thing to homage an official release, it's quite another to homage a non-release or cancelled product.
That's a good way to put it. I feel the same way about Nacelle. Use the encore G1 seeker mold and make it look like that catalog image, and that's a freakin' huge win. As it is, it feels like a weird addition to a Classics shelf when there was never any original version of it to begin with.
Alternatively, with the Club's products being so fiction-oriented, this is technically meant to be a Wings Universe toy rather than a Classics toy, as the Classicsverse and the Wingsverse are separate places, but I think the first point I made might be more compelling/appealing than this one.
I'm just excited to have a very differently decoed version of a mold I've grown to like. That's all the reason I need.
Posted by Hero Alpha on September 17th, 2014 @ 3:03pm CDT
Posted by gothsaurus on September 17th, 2014 @ 3:11pm CDT
Posted by Hero Alpha on September 17th, 2014 @ 4:25pm CDT
gothsaurus wrote:did you twist/angle or anything special... or just pull straight out of the C-clip?
When I pulled the C-clip apart some while pulling they shot out kinda fast not much twisting if any, they popped out before I knew what happened. Nothing special like heating or anything so I may have just gotten lucky.
Posted by gothsaurus on September 17th, 2014 @ 4:51pm CDT
Posted by mooncake623 on September 18th, 2014 @ 3:46pm CDT
The Transformers Collectors' Club Figure Subscription Service (TFSS) for version 3.0 is at the half way point, and we only have two reveals left! A very interesting figure that has appeal to fans of both Transformers and G.I. Joe, this character is a mix of the greatest military minds from throughout human history meshed with Cybertronian technology - Serpent O.R.! As a reminder, the order period will be open through October 2nd, 2014.
The service is available to anyone who is a member of the Transformers Collectors’ Club. The cost of this additional service is $297 (plus shipping). You can pay all at once or in 3 installments. The 6 toys that make up the TFSS 3.0 are: KROK, NACELLE, TARANTULAS, CARZAP, SERPENT O.R. and G2 STARSCREAM. In addition to that you will receive a BONUS 7th figure to be mailed out with your final shipment.
Keep it locked in here and on our official Facebook and Twitter pages for additional details. You can order now or wait until you have seen all six final mock up figures. The choice is yours as again, anyone who orders by Oct 2nd (11:59 PM cst is the cut off) is guaranteed the complete set of toys upon completion of full payment.
Posted by Gallifreyan Autobot on September 18th, 2014 @ 4:05pm CDT
neat.
Posted by Gearslide on September 18th, 2014 @ 4:27pm CDT
The Snakes are the Plane
Posted by Va'al on September 18th, 2014 @ 4:50pm CDT
(But the redeco does look quite nice!)
Posted by Hiboman on September 18th, 2014 @ 4:59pm CDT
Posted by Flashwave on September 18th, 2014 @ 5:04pm CDT
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on September 18th, 2014 @ 5:13pm CDT
Va'al wrote:I prefer my Senator in Purple.
(But the redeco does look quite nice!)
Real quick aside, I adore everything about the senator Rattobatto figure, I think it is the single best use of the neo-classics scourge mold. One of my favorite takara figures this side of Telemocha Waspy.
Posted by Gallifreyan Autobot on September 18th, 2014 @ 6:17pm CDT
Hiboman wrote:And he can totally double as the first Deathcobra figure! He can join Liozack from the Wings Of Honor Botcon exclusives!
and maybe the deathcobra guy from Shattered Glass though i could be wrong as looking at his picture is torso is similar to that of animated wreck gar
Posted by Va'al on September 18th, 2014 @ 6:38pm CDT
SW's SilverHammer wrote:Va'al wrote:I prefer my Senator in Purple.
(But the redeco does look quite nice!)
Real quick aside, I adore everything about the senator Rattobatto figure, I think it is the single best use of the neo-classics scourge mold. One of my favorite takara figures this side of Telemocha Waspy.
Also:
Posted by ausbot on September 18th, 2014 @ 7:40pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on September 18th, 2014 @ 9:04pm CDT
Posted by Bounti76 on September 18th, 2014 @ 9:14pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 18th, 2014 @ 11:15pm CDT
Maybe as Shattered Glass Deathcobra, but certainly not the one from Victory, since this figure's got way more gold than Deathcobra had, who was primarily green with only a little gold:Hiboman wrote:And he can totally double as the first Deathcobra figure!
Whereas SG Deathcobra's deco was an intentional Serpentor homage:
Posted by RhA on September 19th, 2014 @ 5:26am CDT
Hiboman wrote:And he can totally double as the first Deathcobra figure! He can join Liozack from the Wings Of Honor Botcon exclusives!
You have been reading my mind.
Someone make us a Deathcobra.
Posted by grimdragon2001 on September 23rd, 2014 @ 10:58am CDT
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on September 23rd, 2014 @ 3:08pm CDT
Transformers Collectors' Club wrote:With a little over a week remaining to sign up for the The Transformers Collectors' Club Figure Subscription Service (TFSS) for version 3.0, today we show off our final reveal! Everyone’s favorite number two (and the Deception who for thirty years has strived to be number one) - G2 Starscream! As a reminder, the order period will be open through October 2nd, 2014.
Posted by Sabrblade on September 23rd, 2014 @ 3:12pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 23rd, 2014 @ 3:18pm CDT
And this cements TFSS 3.0 in Wings, as Jhiaxus uses his RiD-based form.
Posted by gothsaurus on September 23rd, 2014 @ 3:24pm CDT
Posted by Seibertron on September 23rd, 2014 @ 4:14pm CDT
Transformers Collectors' Club wrote:Tomorrow, exclusively on the TCC website http://www.transformersclub.com . A full 22 page comic spotlighting the #TFSS3point0!
The cover artwork features Optimus Prime and Galvatron to the left and right of the top logo with several of the Subscription 3.0 characters standing prominently on the cover. The text on the cover states "The War is Over! Here stand ... the victors?!?"
Join our discussion about the Club's Subscription 3.0 and this new comic reveal by clicking here.
Posted by Sabrblade on September 23rd, 2014 @ 4:24pm CDT
And this is why "Hoist the Flag" was Transformers Timelines #10 instead of #9.
Posted by dragons on September 23rd, 2014 @ 4:33pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:LOL at Prime's and Galvatron's expressions. That's really something unexpected.
And this cements TFSS 3.0 in Wings, as Jhiaxus uses his RiD-based form.
Hate there expresions it makes them look to humanoid looking robots dont have wrinkles
Posted by Zeedust on September 23rd, 2014 @ 4:42pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 23rd, 2014 @ 4:46pm CDT
Universe Galvatron did, which is what this Galvatron design is based on:dragons wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:LOL at Prime's and Galvatron's expressions. That's really something unexpected.
And this cements TFSS 3.0 in Wings, as Jhiaxus uses his RiD-based form.
Hate there expresions it makes them look to humanoid looking robots dont have wrinkles
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 23rd, 2014 @ 4:52pm CDT
DAMN YOU COLLECTOR CLUB!
Now I'll have to buy something from you for once...
Posted by gothsaurus on September 23rd, 2014 @ 4:52pm CDT
I've warmed up to that more expressive style ala Wildman over the years, but given my choice I'll usually take a more robotic take on characters.
Still, REALLY looking forward to the new club comic. Woot!