Xovergen Trailerforce TF-01 Front View
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Product Name: Trailerforce
Product Code: TF-01
Trailer Length: Approximately 258MM
Alternate Mode: Transform into an articulated Masterpiece scale figure
Material: ABS/POM
MSRP:N/A
Availability: Fall 2012
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Posted by T-Macksimus on March 9th, 2012 @ 10:54pm CST
Posted by Mechastrike on March 9th, 2012 @ 11:36pm CST
Posted by Rated X on March 10th, 2012 @ 12:08am CST
Posted by Ungie on March 10th, 2012 @ 12:15am CST
Posted by Trikeboy on March 10th, 2012 @ 12:58am CST
Posted by Joetx on March 10th, 2012 @ 2:02am CST
Ungie wrote:I dont quite understand why there is so much hate on this figure, honestly. its a nice concept. I really like this and an articulated Masterpiece Godmaster is a good feel. But i do dislike the two tone red or orange but other than that it looks great.
I agree re: not understanding the hate towards the figure & that it's a nice concept, although I don't have the objection to the red & orange aspects of the figure like you do.
Posted by kirbenvost on March 10th, 2012 @ 2:06am CST
Posted by Dead Metal on March 10th, 2012 @ 2:15am CST
We can't really say the colours on this are terrible, because as you might have noticed this is just a gray prototype that's been photoshopped to have colour.
PErsonally I don't want to spend the money on a crappy G1 Prime or another Classics Prime just to stick in this thing, if someone made an apexs armour chest piece for this, you won't need to buy another Prime to fill the hole in his chest. He's already got all the other Apex armour pieces, so why no chest piece?
Posted by mesh on March 10th, 2012 @ 2:30am CST
Posted by Banjo-Tron on March 10th, 2012 @ 3:36am CST
Posted by DevastaTTor on March 10th, 2012 @ 4:12am CST
Dead Metal wrote:PErsonally I don't want to spend the money on a crappy G1 Prime or another Classics Prime just to stick in this thing, if someone made an apexs armour chest piece for this, you won't need to buy another Prime to fill the hole in his chest. He's already got all the other Apex armour pieces, so why no chest piece?
^This^
I just can't buy a 7th copy of the Classics/Henkei Prime.
If they'd been smart, they'd been less concerned about making this MP-sized to use the C/H mold and instead designed this smaller to fit the POS 2-pack Classics/United UN-06 Prime. Finding the United Prime is still relatively easy right now and it needs a size boost and something to make it look better. It DEFINITELY needs the help and a smaller design would probably help it fit in with a Classics/Henkei/RTS/etc... collection.
Posted by Genocide G2.0 on March 10th, 2012 @ 4:31am CST
reminds me of a cross between fansproject superion and maketoys battle tanker.
Posted by Genocide G2.0 on March 10th, 2012 @ 4:35am CST
reminds me of a cross between fansproject superion and maketoys battle tanker.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 10th, 2012 @ 4:43am CST
But THIS...
All I see is some random 3rd party TF that may change into a pile of nothing (like Armada Overload) with a big gap in his chest for no good reasons.
Unless this thing change into a decent looking trailer AND a very fun base mode, I'm going to pass.
Posted by Godzillabot Primal on March 10th, 2012 @ 7:51am CST
Posted by dragons on March 10th, 2012 @ 8:25am CST
until i see protoype shots what it can do & its cheaper than original ill pick it up
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on March 10th, 2012 @ 9:57am CST
But it doesn't look like it woirks with Classics Voyager Prime. I think it's supposed to combine with the lackluster deluxe Prime.
I suppose we'll see once the alt. mode is shown.
Posted by Sodan-1 on March 10th, 2012 @ 12:26pm CST
Godzillabot Primal wrote:Looks almost...to thin. give us an upgrade set for this one, with blockier hands, a more accurete head, and bigger guns.
So they haven't even shown us a prototype and you already want an upgrade kit? Why not just hope Xovergen make said modifications prior to release. Afterall, FansToys started again from scratch with their MP Soundwave.
Personally I think this piece is utterly uninspiring.
Posted by CrimsonPrime on March 10th, 2012 @ 12:40pm CST
Posted by Godzillabot Primal on March 10th, 2012 @ 2:42pm CST
Sodan-1 wrote:Godzillabot Primal wrote:Looks almost...to thin. give us an upgrade set for this one, with blockier hands, a more accurete head, and bigger guns.
So they haven't even shown us a prototype and you already want an upgrade kit? Why not just hope Xovergen make said modifications prior to release. Afterall, FansToys started again from scratch with their MP Soundwave.
Personally I think this piece is utterly uninspiring.
Good point, but I hope they include a second head at least
Posted by Windsweeper on March 10th, 2012 @ 3:39pm CST
My only problem with the third party stuff is the price.
Posted by Joetx on March 10th, 2012 @ 7:56pm CST
Windsweeper wrote:I like it. I've been waiting for Powermaster trailer armour for Classics Prime. I don't see why there's so much negativity. It's far better than the original Powermaster with those stumpy arms and oversized bug eyed head.
My only problem with the third party stuff is the price.
Agreed. Some TFs fans have such a blind spot for the G1 toys. As you said, the arms & head for Powermaster OP were crap.
Posted by alexison on March 10th, 2012 @ 8:03pm CST
Posted by Fistful of Energon on March 10th, 2012 @ 8:25pm CST
Posted by rpetras on March 10th, 2012 @ 8:35pm CST
I'm not loving the set, but I'm not a huge Powermaster fan anyway. That's not an era I really cherish.
I think this set could have a lot of potential, and making it compatible with G1 prime offers the chance for the G1 collectors to have a nice, articulated, much less bricky Powermaster prime for display.
I'm not sure this would fit as well with a classics collection, just from the style, but for the collector that is interested in things like the Crazy Devy upgrade sets, this would fit in well with that type of collection.
Posted by BlackRodimusConvoy on March 10th, 2012 @ 9:32pm CST
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on March 10th, 2012 @ 11:09pm CST
But I'm not totally sold yet either. Price point and alt. mode pic, please! I also don't know if I want it if it's supposed to combine with the crappy deluxe Prime. we'll see.
Funtastic fact: you can combine the original Prime with the original PM trailer too. I used to do it all the time with my Ultra Magnus (and I added Magnus' head to complete the odd look).
Posted by Godzillabot Primal on March 10th, 2012 @ 11:40pm CST
It's beginning to grow on me
Posted by BlackRodimusConvoy on March 11th, 2012 @ 12:06am CST
Gauntlet101010 wrote:I don't get the hate either. It looks good. The face is a little too ... nice. I'd like it more if it had a bit more of an edge to it. But overall I like the design. Granted, the way it combines with Prime is a little boring, but that's PM Prime for you.
But I'm not totally sold yet either. Price point and alt. mode pic, please! I also don't know if I want it if it's supposed to combine with the crappy deluxe Prime. we'll see.
Funtastic fact: you can combine the original Prime with the original PM trailer too. I used to do it all the time with my Ultra Magnus (and I added Magnus' head to complete the odd look).
I was unaware about G1 optimus fitting into the powermaster primez trailer. I have the reissue PM Prime with apexarmour. Looks like I need to get the reissue G1 Prime as well now. I'd use the magnus head too if I would've had both oif those as a kid. A bit unfortunate for me though, being born in '89 I was first brought up with G2. Ugly colors, but at least I still had G1 bots dipped in a rainbows throw up. LOL
Posted by eyl on March 11th, 2012 @ 8:13am CDT
Godzillabot Primal wrote:
It's beginning to grow on me
I think you are too optimistic. More likely, the two tabs inside the cavity goes between the front wheels and the stairs on the G1 Optimus prime. It will end up look similar to the Powermaster Optimus Prime, with a chunk of the cab sticking out. And as Gauntlet101010 pointed out, it's likely to fit the deluxe classic prime, not the voyager class prime.
Posted by Dead Metal on March 11th, 2012 @ 10:56am CDT
eyl wrote:Godzillabot Primal wrote:
It's beginning to grow on me
I think you are too optimistic. More likely, the two tabs inside the cavity goes between the front wheels and the stairs on the G1 Optimus prime. It will end up look similar to the Powermaster Optimus Prime, with a chunk of the cab sticking out. And as Gauntlet101010 pointed out, it's likely to fit the deluxe classic prime, not the voyager class prime.
No, he stated that that mold needs an upgrade and that it's easier to come bye than Classics Prime.
Plus we've already seen teaser pics of it combined with both G1 and Classics Voyager Prime, also Classics Voyager Prime is about the same size as G1 Prime, while deluxe prime is tiny.
Edit:
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... ges/23215/
Can't find the one witht the Classics Prime though. I know it had an extra panel thought hat made it look a little more armoured than the one with the G1 and PM cabs.
Posted by Godzillabot Primal on March 11th, 2012 @ 12:24pm CDT
Dead Metal wrote:eyl wrote:Godzillabot Primal wrote:
It's beginning to grow on me
I think you are too optimistic. More likely, the two tabs inside the cavity goes between the front wheels and the stairs on the G1 Optimus prime. It will end up look similar to the Powermaster Optimus Prime, with a chunk of the cab sticking out. And as Gauntlet101010 pointed out, it's likely to fit the deluxe classic prime, not the voyager class prime.
No, he stated that that mold needs an upgrade and that it's easier to come bye than Classics Prime.
Plus we've already seen teaser pics of it combined with both G1 and Classics Voyager Prime, also Classics Voyager Prime is about the same size as G1 Prime, while deluxe prime is tiny.
Edit:
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... ges/23215/
Can't find the one witht the Classics Prime though. I know it had an extra panel thought hat made it look a little more armoured than the one with the G1 and PM cabs.
Well it is growing on me none the less, I can't find a decently priced G1 OP or Classics Op anywhere though
Posted by Dead Metal on March 11th, 2012 @ 2:14pm CDT
Godzillabot Primal wrote:
Well it is growing on me none the less, I can't find a decently priced G1 OP or Classics Op anywhere though
Go for a Power Master Prime then, it also fits and it should be dirt cheap to comeby.
Personally, I believe there will be an Apex chest Armour upgrade down the line, which will take care of the hole.
Posted by BlackRodimusConvoy on March 11th, 2012 @ 6:27pm CDT
Godzillabot Primal wrote:Dead Metal wrote:eyl wrote:Godzillabot Primal wrote:
It's beginning to grow on me
I think you are too optimistic. More likely, the two tabs inside the cavity goes between the front wheels and the stairs on the G1 Optimus prime. It will end up look similar to the Powermaster Optimus Prime, with a chunk of the cab sticking out. And as Gauntlet101010 pointed out, it's likely to fit the deluxe classic prime, not the voyager class prime.
No, he stated that that mold needs an upgrade and that it's easier to come bye than Classics Prime.
Plus we've already seen teaser pics of it combined with both G1 and Classics Voyager Prime, also Classics Voyager Prime is about the same size as G1 Prime, while deluxe prime is tiny.
Edit:
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... ges/23215/
Can't find the one witht the Classics Prime though. I know it had an extra panel thought hat made it look a little more armoured than the one with the G1 and PM cabs.
Well it is growing on me none the less, I can't find a decently priced G1 OP or Classics Op anywhere though
Your best bet may be to just get an encore convoy, or reissue optimus prime on ebay brand new. it goes for around $115 for both. I bought the PM Prime 2003 TRU reissue for this thing, and fell in love with it without this trailer, but I am also going to pick up an Encore Convoy, and a Henkei Convoy just so I can do all three different versions.