X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011 4:09PM CDT
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The Transformers Galaxy Hong Kong Fans Group have uploaded an extensive image gallery of a prototype X-Transbots Glider (aka Jazai Toys Powerglide). The images show off the figure's articulation and mold modifications, mainly the inclusion of ball joints. We also get a nice size comparison with Generations Warpath.
Credit(s): Transformers Galaxy Hong Kong Fans Group
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Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292434)
Posted by UltraPrimal on September 22nd, 2011 @ 4:15pm CDT
Posted by UltraPrimal on September 22nd, 2011 @ 4:15pm CDT
Looks better than the MakeToys one. What's with the Badboy repaint? And why does he look remolded?
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292446)
Posted by RodimalToyota on September 22nd, 2011 @ 4:40pm CDT
Posted by RodimalToyota on September 22nd, 2011 @ 4:40pm CDT
Work of art!
Pre-ordered the minute it's available.
Deluxe size > mini bot size.
Pre-ordered the minute it's available.
Deluxe size > mini bot size.
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292447)
Posted by gothsaurus on September 22nd, 2011 @ 4:43pm CDT
Posted by gothsaurus on September 22nd, 2011 @ 4:43pm CDT
Looks great... and to scale with ole Warpath. Nice. I can at least display Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Warpath, and Powerglide together.... right?
Or Windcharger and that Botcon Huffer on a shelf...
Or big Powerglide and Seaspray over there on the other side of the room....
Somebody... step up to the plate and make me a full set of minibots in the same scale.
Or Windcharger and that Botcon Huffer on a shelf...
Or big Powerglide and Seaspray over there on the other side of the room....
Somebody... step up to the plate and make me a full set of minibots in the same scale.
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292450)
Posted by alexison on September 22nd, 2011 @ 4:51pm CDT
Posted by alexison on September 22nd, 2011 @ 4:51pm CDT
And people thought MP-10 had duck feet... 
Not too bad looking. I really like the scale of him. I may pick this version up too along with the MT one if the price is right.
Not too bad looking. I really like the scale of him. I may pick this version up too along with the MT one if the price is right.
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292458)
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on September 22nd, 2011 @ 4:59pm CDT
I think that's the original Jizaitoys Powerglide kit, but repainted into Badboy by the photographer (Resin kits usually being colorless and all), and he looks remolded cause the X-Transbots version is modified to have more articulation.
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on September 22nd, 2011 @ 4:59pm CDT
UltraPrimal wrote:Looks better than the MakeToys one. What's with the Badboy repaint? And why does he look remolded?
I think that's the original Jizaitoys Powerglide kit, but repainted into Badboy by the photographer (Resin kits usually being colorless and all), and he looks remolded cause the X-Transbots version is modified to have more articulation.
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292461)
Posted by Stormrider on September 22nd, 2011 @ 5:04pm CDT
Posted by Stormrider on September 22nd, 2011 @ 5:04pm CDT
It's a great transformation, but I hope they figure out a way to keep the pieces locked together. Is this the same maker that just released Wheelie last week?
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292463)
Posted by ButtZilla on September 22nd, 2011 @ 5:08pm CDT
Posted by ButtZilla on September 22nd, 2011 @ 5:08pm CDT
Haha...I like the cute wee little heart in his chest, cute! 
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292470)
Posted by Sodan-1 on September 22nd, 2011 @ 5:26pm CDT
Posted by Sodan-1 on September 22nd, 2011 @ 5:26pm CDT
Apart from that seemingly loose hip connection, and based on looks alone, this one seems better than MakeToy's by a considerable distance.
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292478)
Posted by Nemesis Destron on September 22nd, 2011 @ 5:42pm CDT
Way better than that injustice by MakeToy's. See MakeToy's, see how much better it could have looked without the damn screw in the forehead?
Posted by Nemesis Destron on September 22nd, 2011 @ 5:42pm CDT
Sodan-1 wrote:Apart from that seemingly loose hip connection, and based on looks alone, this one seems better than MakeToy's by a considerable distance.
Way better than that injustice by MakeToy's. See MakeToy's, see how much better it could have looked without the damn screw in the forehead?
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292496)
Posted by rpetras on September 22nd, 2011 @ 6:07pm CDT
Posted by rpetras on September 22nd, 2011 @ 6:07pm CDT
Cool!
My preferred size class for the minibots is Scout Class, but this looks like it may work quite nicely.
My preferred size class for the minibots is Scout Class, but this looks like it may work quite nicely.
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292498)
Posted by TimothyR on September 22nd, 2011 @ 6:10pm CDT
Posted by TimothyR on September 22nd, 2011 @ 6:10pm CDT
i think all figures these days NEED an upper thigh swivel. i think that needs to be standard on all transformers.
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292502)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on September 22nd, 2011 @ 6:22pm CDT
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on September 22nd, 2011 @ 6:22pm CDT
I just noticed that KOToys is saying that this release is from CHMS. Just to put that out there. CHMS seems to have a rep for good KOs, so maybe it's a good sign.
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292508)
Posted by DMSL on September 22nd, 2011 @ 6:48pm CDT
Posted by DMSL on September 22nd, 2011 @ 6:48pm CDT
This looks really nice, will consider picking it up if they fix the hip connection.
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292513)
Posted by RodimalToyota on September 22nd, 2011 @ 7:10pm CDT
I have been hearing otherwise about their KO's. This might change my mind.
Posted by RodimalToyota on September 22nd, 2011 @ 7:10pm CDT
Gauntlet101010 wrote:I just noticed that KOToys is saying that this release is from CHMS. Just to put that out there. CHMS seems to have a rep for good KOs, so maybe it's a good sign.
I have been hearing otherwise about their KO's. This might change my mind.
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292514)
Posted by kup1986 on September 22nd, 2011 @ 7:12pm CDT
Posted by kup1986 on September 22nd, 2011 @ 7:12pm CDT
Why does every 3rd party Powerglide made has to have this Super-Deformed goofy look to it? Can't they make a proper modern Powerglide without having him look so outdated and cartoony looking?
The official Hasbro Ultra one is pretty bad but I can't say these are much better. The only decent Powerglide so far is the DOTM Scout despite the movie aesthetics and he is just an ok toy.
3 3rd parties so far making this character and IMO none of them are worth it.
The official Hasbro Ultra one is pretty bad but I can't say these are much better. The only decent Powerglide so far is the DOTM Scout despite the movie aesthetics and he is just an ok toy.
3 3rd parties so far making this character and IMO none of them are worth it.
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292519)
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on September 22nd, 2011 @ 7:27pm CDT
The originals were made by the same people (Jizaitoys), this Powerglide and that Wheelie are KOs made by two different people (CHMS made the Powerglide, don't know Wheelie though).
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on September 22nd, 2011 @ 7:27pm CDT
Stormrider wrote:It's a great transformation, but I hope they figure out a way to keep the pieces locked together. Is this the same maker that just released Wheelie last week?
The originals were made by the same people (Jizaitoys), this Powerglide and that Wheelie are KOs made by two different people (CHMS made the Powerglide, don't know Wheelie though).
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292538)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on September 22nd, 2011 @ 8:19pm CDT
Posted by Cyber Bishop on September 22nd, 2011 @ 8:19pm CDT
No question I will pick up one of those..
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292542)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on September 22nd, 2011 @ 8:28pm CDT
The CHMS Seekers I got were decent .... but not perfect.
@cannonfodder4000
There're two Jaizitoys Wheelie KOs coming out, one upsized, so CHMS / X-Transbot is probably making one of them.
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on September 22nd, 2011 @ 8:28pm CDT
RodimalToyota wrote:Gauntlet101010 wrote:I just noticed that KOToys is saying that this release is from CHMS. Just to put that out there. CHMS seems to have a rep for good KOs, so maybe it's a good sign.
I have been hearing otherwise about their KO's. This might change my mind.
The CHMS Seekers I got were decent .... but not perfect.
@cannonfodder4000
There're two Jaizitoys Wheelie KOs coming out, one upsized, so CHMS / X-Transbot is probably making one of them.
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292546)
Posted by Covenant on September 22nd, 2011 @ 8:34pm CDT
Posted by Covenant on September 22nd, 2011 @ 8:34pm CDT
It's a neat little figure, and the proportions seem correct to accomodate for the alt mode.....but I'm just not sold on the robot mode. It seems like a perfect upgraded-translation from original toy intent, but I don't know that it has a proper, fitting place in the Classics/Universe/Generations line-up..if for nothing else than the size of the head with its Jawa look (or Final Fantasy Vivi, He-Man Orko look, should you prefer).
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292565)
Posted by prowl123 on September 22nd, 2011 @ 9:16pm CDT
Posted by prowl123 on September 22nd, 2011 @ 9:16pm CDT
I need a painted pic first.
There's something off on the hips that really turn me off.
There's something off on the hips that really turn me off.
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292566)
Posted by bionic_radical on September 22nd, 2011 @ 9:17pm CDT
Posted by bionic_radical on September 22nd, 2011 @ 9:17pm CDT
I demand more pictures of robot taint.
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292578)
Posted by joevill on September 22nd, 2011 @ 9:42pm CDT
Posted by joevill on September 22nd, 2011 @ 9:42pm CDT
OMG...after viewing these pictures I really want it. BADLY! 
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292598)
Posted by City Commander on September 22nd, 2011 @ 10:25pm CDT
Posted by City Commander on September 22nd, 2011 @ 10:25pm CDT
Make sure the build quality is up to scratch, and you have a sale!
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292604)
Posted by Rated X on September 22nd, 2011 @ 10:46pm CDT
Posted by Rated X on September 22nd, 2011 @ 10:46pm CDT
I like it.
I hope it is from CHMS. I am comfortable spending money with KO toys. They take good care of me many times.
I hope it is from CHMS. I am comfortable spending money with KO toys. They take good care of me many times.
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292619)
Posted by kirbenvost on September 22nd, 2011 @ 11:13pm CDT
Posted by kirbenvost on September 22nd, 2011 @ 11:13pm CDT
Pretty impressive. Dammit, now I want Wheelie AND this.
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292637)
Posted by Skywarp64 on September 23rd, 2011 @ 12:24am CDT
Posted by Skywarp64 on September 23rd, 2011 @ 12:24am CDT
FRICKIN' SWEET.
If I can afford it, Ima get it.
If I can afford it, Ima get it.
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292703)
Posted by Genocide G2.0 on September 23rd, 2011 @ 6:38am CDT
Posted by Genocide G2.0 on September 23rd, 2011 @ 6:38am CDT
Realy like the size next to WP or should i say the correct size, wasnt a fan of ultra PG i chose Stormcloud he looked more fitting.
I would happily get this guy to miss out on a Neo Minibot version of him for scale but i sort of had the idea in my head of having nice up to date versions of the MB (igear) including a Wheelie not that giant they made, same with PG mabey i could get both wait and see how XTB pulls off.
I would happily get this guy to miss out on a Neo Minibot version of him for scale but i sort of had the idea in my head of having nice up to date versions of the MB (igear) including a Wheelie not that giant they made, same with PG mabey i could get both wait and see how XTB pulls off.
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1292754)
Posted by gothsaurus on September 23rd, 2011 @ 9:47am CDT
Posted by gothsaurus on September 23rd, 2011 @ 9:47am CDT
Yeah, I gotta chime in to echo the same... for KOs, CHMS has been fantastic quality. In the past I've had problems (paint, swapped parts) even with Hasbro and Takara products. These guys have — while not 100% PERFECT — been next to perfect. From a KO company, that's all anyone could ever ask for.
Very pleased with CHMS. Couldn't recommend them more.
Very pleased with CHMS. Couldn't recommend them more.
Re: X-Transbots Glider Prototype Images (1293443)
Posted by NamelessOne on September 25th, 2011 @ 8:43am CDT
Posted by NamelessOne on September 25th, 2011 @ 8:43am CDT
Much better - this means I don't have to bother with the Maketoys Powerglide/Seaspray combo, so I'm happy
I've got some CHMS stuff recently this year, and I can't fault it for what it is - they are the top-tier of direct KO, quality wise.
I've got some CHMS stuff recently this year, and I can't fault it for what it is - they are the top-tier of direct KO, quality wise.
