Update: Color Scheme image of Fansproject Shadow Scyther Armor.

I find that picture interesting in that he looks so different from Rodimus Prime to me. Just don't get the Roddy vibe from it even though it's the same mold.

As for repaints of Swindle and Blast Off, I'd love to see RID Rollbar and Mo-vor at some stage.

wolverinetodd wrote:We're able to pre-order Shadow Scyther, but not Rodimus Prime? That doesn't make sense.

Think of it this way: it's a test run. They want to see how well the product will do before the actual release. By offering it as a limited product, only hardcore collectors will get it, and most likely post reviews. That way, they can see defects and overall reactions before they release Protector. See reaction, make any need changes.

Man, this thing looks pretty cool but I'm going to have to pass considering I don't own a Shattered Glass Hot Rod.

Well...I have 2 issues here.

first-this is a "pre-paint" for a figure that i don't think to many people have, and if they didn't would they spend 2-3 hundred for it plus this?

second-If they made the extra fins for "fan-demand" can't they do that with the scythe for the regular henkei/classics roddy? I almost pre-ordered this simply because of the scythe to go with my plain ol' roddy but had to reconsider because of the great color difference...It just wouldn't look the same.

The set overall is absolutely fantastic and i am just hoping to all hope that the regular protector set comes with a scythe. Gotta have that color scheme working though.

Samurai Bludgeon wrote:

second-If they made the extra fins for "fan-demand" can't they do that with the scythe for the regular henkei/classics roddy? I almost pre-ordered this simply because of the scythe to go with my plain ol' roddy but had to reconsider because of the great color difference...It just wouldn't look the same.

The set overall is absolutely fantastic and i am just hoping to all hope that the regular protector set comes with a scythe. Gotta have that color scheme working though.

The listing shows the scythe as a bonus part, so I'm fairly certain it will not be included in the regular release. It wouldn't make sense to do so anyway, since Rodimus Prime never used a scythe.

Just checked Rk..It's sold out now...

LiKwid wrote:Just checked Rk..It's sold out now...

...and that eBay seller has bumped the asking price to $399 from $299 since Sunday. One has sold as of today, too.... 4 remain.

need a source where not sold out (not ebay)

Atomatron wrote:need a source where not sold out (not ebay)

Sadly only TFsource and Robotkingdom hadit in stock and they are both now sold out..My advice is too kepp cehcking those sites as people may cancel their pre-order..This is one of those things where unless you pull the trigger your just SOL..

LiKwid wrote:

Atomatron wrote:need a source where not sold out (not ebay)

Sadly only TFsource and Robotkingdom hadit in stock and they are both now sold out..My advice is too kepp cehcking those sites as people may cancel their pre-order..This is one of those things where unless you pull the trigger your just SOL..

Allow me to add more info to this crazy pre-order....

TFSource has a strict policy on canceling pre-orders. Most who preordered with them will probably not cancel because you can pay when the item arrives instcok. Gives you time to prepare.

RobotKingdom I believe was charging up front for this preorder. That's why it didn't sell out as fast, but thanks to over zealous ebay sellers who probably ordered a few per person from TFsource probably prompted people to bite the bullet than pay aftermarket prices. So I doubt if anyone would cancel.

Unlike the Shadow Commander set, and even the "Snowman" Superion Upgrade will not tout the value this set will have because in the future because to make it complete you will need a SG Rodimus or Henkei Wildrider. Those items themselves are rare, couple them together with this set could (just saying) that of some expensive TF's.

These things you have to jump on when they annouce them. I got one, and I'm pleased as punch!!!

bvzxa wrote:

LiKwid wrote:

Atomatron wrote:need a source where not sold out (not ebay)

Sadly only TFsource and Robotkingdom hadit in stock and they are both now sold out..My advice is too kepp cehcking those sites as people may cancel their pre-order..This is one of those things where unless you pull the trigger your just SOL..

Allow me to add more info to this crazy pre-order....

TFSource has a strict policy on canceling pre-orders. Most who preordered with them will probably not cancel because you can pay when the item arrives instcok. Gives you time to prepare.

RobotKingdom I believe was charging up front for this preorder. That's why it didn't sell out as fast, but thanks to over zealous ebay sellers who probably ordered a few per person from TFsource probably prompted people to bite the bullet than pay aftermarket prices. So I doubt if anyone would cancel.

Unlike the Shadow Commander set, and even the "Snowman" Superion Upgrade will not tout the value this set will have because in the future because to make it complete you will need a SG Rodimus or Henkei Wildrider. Those items themselves are rare, couple them together with this set could (just saying) that of some expensive TF's.

These things you have to jump on when they annouce them. I got one, and I'm pleased as punch!!!

What this guy said.

I bought 2 from TFsource (one for SG Rodimus and one for Wildrider) the instant I was notified of the news about the this set (via Seibertron RSS).