First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco

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Thanks to Bass X0, we have now discovered an auction on Taobao for an upcoming redeco of scout class Dirt Boss. The figure, now clad in gray and orange would bear a resemblance to GoBots Spoon. To view the auction click here.

First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco

First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco

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Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015088)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on October 30th, 2009 @ 1:00pm CDT

Sweet fancy Moses!

My wish has been granted.

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015095)
Posted by Convotron on October 30th, 2009 @ 1:11pm CDT

I love Dirtboss! This Spoon repaint looks good to me.

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015113)
Posted by Nightwalker on October 30th, 2009 @ 1:35pm CDT

This one looks to me a lot better than the green version. I will get this one!

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015116)
Posted by Editor on October 30th, 2009 @ 1:37pm CDT

He's a bad guy and he has his MR-34 Renegade designation right on him. If he isn't released as Spoon, I see a lot of Nerdrage that will occur.

I had no interest in Dirt Boss, but Spoon is a definite grab. Finally it looks like BugBite's warning more would be crossing over may finally bear more fruit.

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015120)
Posted by Counterpunch on October 30th, 2009 @ 1:42pm CDT

Good move on their part.

Now Bugbite and Crasher won't be so alone.

(I already bought Dirtboss for this reason...but, hey, upgrades are cool. And this time...he wanted to be the red one.)

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015122)
Posted by GuyIncognito on October 30th, 2009 @ 1:44pm CDT

I love the silver paint on the limbs. I hope the final retail version is as shiny as it looks in those pics.

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015123)
Posted by Seibertron on October 30th, 2009 @ 1:47pm CDT

That is awesome that they put the Machine Robot designation on the figure. Runs to ebay to buy a GoBots Spoons for future comparison pics.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 ... 0389490452

Done!

I own every Gobot that has made it into the Transformers Universe plus Leader-1 and Cy-Kill. Now I've got Spoons. One day I'll bust out these Gobots for the galleries here on Seibertron.com. Maybe once Spoons comes out.

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015129)
Posted by Editor on October 30th, 2009 @ 1:55pm CDT

Looking forward to the pics Ryan, but honestly, with Hasbro owning the Go-Bots license and all, It would be nifty if Vector Sigma and the galleries were expanded to include the Go-Bots lines.

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015159)
Posted by Rated X on October 30th, 2009 @ 3:17pm CDT

I didnt buy the green one cause I really dont like the mold but then again I just realized I had Spoons in the Closet with my Gobots. he's a little banged up cause I found him lying in the beach as a small child but maybe I should buy him just toy have the homage mold like I bought the Crasher homage since I have crasher too.

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015162)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on October 30th, 2009 @ 3:23pm CDT

Rated X wrote:I didnt buy the green one and I wont buy this one. Im very selective about scouts and I just dont find a forklift to be very intimidating for a Decepticon's transformation.

The GIANT ARM BLADES don't do it for you?

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015169)
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on October 30th, 2009 @ 3:39pm CDT

color scheme reminds me of galaxy force cobybot
but based on the replys i'm sure its just a gobot homage

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015171)
Posted by Rated X on October 30th, 2009 @ 3:45pm CDT

Not sure about the blades cause once something is too big, it looks out of proportion rather then threatening. Hey I pulled Spoon out the closet. Now that I see both together, I think the grey does not go with the original Gobot paint scheme to be an accurate homage. Anbody else agree ???

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015174)
Posted by Hard Hacker on October 30th, 2009 @ 3:51pm CDT

Must be one hell of a legal nightmare to get the trademark "Spoon".

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015178)
Posted by Swiftpaw on October 30th, 2009 @ 3:56pm CDT

Rated X wrote:Not sure about the blades cause once something is too big, it looks out of proportion rather then threatening. Hey I pulled Spoon out the closet. Now that I see both together, I think the grey does not go with the original Gobot paint scheme to be an accurate homage. Anbody else agree ???

The grey and silver is an acceptable addition to the adaptation. Because for one it makes the coloration in vehicle mode more realistic. We have similar looking forklifts at work, right down to the shade of red-orange, and it matches this pretty well.

The other is that a solid lump of orange isn't going to look very interesting or sell.

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015181)
Posted by Editor on October 30th, 2009 @ 4:07pm CDT

Rated X wrote:

Not sure about the blades cause once something is too big, it looks out of proportion rather then threatening. Hey I pulled Spoon out the closet. Now that I see both together, I think the grey does not go with the original Gobot paint scheme to be an accurate homage. Anbody else agree ???

The gray is fine seeing most Spoons had a gray chest and the robot mode is suppose to have the lift blades folded up on the leg not left sticking out.

Strange that yours had an orange chest. Are you sure it's an Original, seeing the archive says he wasn't remolded/recolored.

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015186)
Posted by Dead Metal on October 30th, 2009 @ 4:32pm CDT

Hard Hacker wrote:Must be one hell of a legal nightmare to get the trademark "Spoon".

Maybe Spoons the 2nd?

This is so much win I just have to buy it.

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015198)
Posted by OmegaPrime98 on October 30th, 2009 @ 5:13pm CDT

it seems like everyone here knows who "spoons" is' could someone tell me who "spoons" is :?:

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015199)
Posted by Rated X on October 30th, 2009 @ 5:18pm CDT

Spoons is a Gobot from the mid-80's. Not sure if he was a good guy or bad guy cause I never had the original packaging. You guys got some good points...I do agree that the grey makes a more realistic looking forklift. I never knew a grey chest version of the original Gobot existed. I googled and all I got was the all orange version I have. I found this guy at the beach as a child so he is a little banged up. He is missing a clip-on piece at the waist and the forklifts are so loose they wont stay up at the legs in robot mode...LOL. Does anybody have a picture of the grey chest version of spoon to compare to the new homage figure ???

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015205)
Posted by Editor on October 30th, 2009 @ 5:38pm CDT

Rated X wrote:Does anybody have a picture of the grey chest version of spoon to compare to the new homage figure ???

It was in the first post. http://www.tfu.info/Gobots/Renegades/Spoons/spoons.htm

OmegaPrime98 wrote:it seems like everyone here knows who "spoons" is' could someone tell me who "spoons" is

Spoons was a member of the Renegade faction of Gobots toys.

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015206)
Posted by Seibertron on October 30th, 2009 @ 5:42pm CDT

Rated X wrote:Does anybody have a picture of the grey chest version of spoon to compare to the new homage figure ???

check out the auction i won earlier today.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 ... 0389490452

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015226)
Posted by Soundwave__Superior on October 30th, 2009 @ 7:22pm CDT

Anyone else recognizing the homage to the first movie game's forklift drones?

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015228)
Posted by Nemesis Rodimus on October 30th, 2009 @ 7:31pm CDT

If this is called Autobot Scrapper, I will get it. Or is it a Decepticon? Decepticon Scrapper? I doubt it would be Decepticon Scrapper, becuase of the ROTF Devastator combiner...but maybe this is why they're not making a Voyager Scrapper...

EDIT: It's a Decepticon - that narrows the names down to Scrapper, Spoons, Liftor...

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015230)
Posted by Autobot032 on October 30th, 2009 @ 7:57pm CDT

Still not interested in the figure (I don't do repaints or figures that weren't in the film) but that is a really cool homage.

That's obscure and awesome. Too bad the kids and casual collectors will have absolutely no idea why this figure's awesome.

We seriously need a really cool Go-Bot revival. And no, I'm not kidding.

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015232)
Posted by Ungie on October 30th, 2009 @ 8:17pm CDT

I will lol so hard if it really is called Spoons. It wont be a hard selling toy if it is. Kids will be like:

"Mommy, spoons!"
"No, honey, those aren't spoons!"
"oh, o.k! la-lala-lala..."

or something...

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015242)
Posted by guardianprime on October 30th, 2009 @ 8:52pm CDT

im a fan of the new paint job but im not gonna get him again. i liked the green too. dont know why people had such a problem with it. and giant arm blades sorta make up for it (and the non moving head) in my opinion

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015243)
Posted by Blurrz on October 30th, 2009 @ 8:53pm CDT

Gobot Homages? Oh dear heavens, it's the Apocalypse!

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015253)
Posted by Seibertron on October 30th, 2009 @ 9:38pm CDT

Blurrz wrote:Gobot Homages? Oh dear heavens, it's the Apocalypse!

i think there's around ten or so now.

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015266)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on October 30th, 2009 @ 10:08pm CDT

Seibertron wrote:
Blurrz wrote:Gobot Homages? Oh dear heavens, it's the Apocalypse!

i think there's around ten or so now.

The eHobby Minibots, Crasher, Spoons, Bug Bite, ROTF The Fallen. Am I missing anyone?

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015271)
Posted by Valandar on October 30th, 2009 @ 10:26pm CDT

Razorclaw0000 wrote:
Seibertron wrote:
Blurrz wrote:Gobot Homages? Oh dear heavens, it's the Apocalypse!

i think there's around ten or so now.

The eHobby Minibots, Crasher, Spoons, Bug Bite, ROTF The Fallen. Am I missing anyone?

The Fallen only in design. The name and character are an homage to a dead comic company.

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015273)
Posted by Seibertron on October 30th, 2009 @ 10:54pm CDT

Valandar wrote:
Razorclaw0000 wrote:
Seibertron wrote:
Blurrz wrote:Gobot Homages? Oh dear heavens, it's the Apocalypse!

i think there's around ten or so now.

The eHobby Minibots, Crasher, Spoons, Bug Bite, ROTF The Fallen. Am I missing anyone?

The Fallen only in design. The name and character are an homage to a dead comic company.

I would totally not include the Fallen in that list. He's about the furthest thing away from an homage unless all black alien jets from this day forward are going to be considered an homage. I don't think he looks like an homage to the Gobots figure I've heard some mention. If there are any similarities, I think it's merely coincidence.

The rest are all supposed to be direct homages.

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015278)
Posted by Blurrz on October 30th, 2009 @ 11:08pm CDT

Well, I guess you learn something new everyday. Didn't expect there to be so many Gobot homages already. I guess there were Transformers fans a couple years ago freaking out like I just did.

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015333)
Posted by Dead Metal on October 31st, 2009 @ 4:39am CDT

Blurrz wrote:Gobot Homages? Oh dear heavens, it's the Apocalypse!

2012:Return of The Go-Bots franchise!

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015411)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on October 31st, 2009 @ 11:39am CDT

Seibertron wrote:
Valandar wrote:
Razorclaw0000 wrote:
Seibertron wrote:
Blurrz wrote:Gobot Homages? Oh dear heavens, it's the Apocalypse!

i think there's around ten or so now.

The eHobby Minibots, Crasher, Spoons, Bug Bite, ROTF The Fallen. Am I missing anyone?

The Fallen only in design. The name and character are an homage to a dead comic company.

I would totally not include the Fallen in that list. He's about the furthest thing away from an homage unless all black alien jets from this day forward are going to be considered an homage. I don't think he looks like an homage to the Gobots figure I've heard some mention. If there are any similarities, I think it's merely coincidence.

The rest are all supposed to be direct homages.

I think the Fallen just screams "Vamp". However, I think the eHobby stuff failed miserably because none of the colors really matched. They just used the names.

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015423)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 31st, 2009 @ 12:55pm CDT

Razorclaw0000 wrote:I think the Fallen just screams "Vamp". However, I think the eHobby stuff failed miserably because none of the colors really matched. They just used the names.

Correction: Takara wanted too. But they decided against it since the names referred to Bandai products, their main competitor. While the chances of it actually infringing copyright is minimal, Takara decided to play it safe. All the e-Hobby G1 Gobots ever got were individual designation numbers, no official names.

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015446)
Posted by Stockade on October 31st, 2009 @ 2:54pm CDT

WOW! this screams buy me!! which i will and i have GOBOTS too! this will make a nice touch along with the other scouts and GOBOTS alike!!

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1015483)
Posted by Editor on October 31st, 2009 @ 4:44pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Razorclaw0000 wrote:I think the Fallen just screams "Vamp". However, I think the eHobby stuff failed miserably because none of the colors really matched. They just used the names.

Correction: Takara wanted too. But they decided against it since the names referred to Bandai products, their main competitor. While the chances of it actually infringing copyright is minimal, Takara decided to play it safe. All the e-Hobby G1 Gobots ever got were individual designation numbers, no official names.

While the official toy release failed to give them proper designations, Takara did release them as the "G1 GoBots" Team and the bios included with them make it quite clear the they are the same characters as Pathfinder, Small Foot, Road Ranger, Treads, Bad Boy and Bug Bite. They were also added to NA G1 do to the BotCon BugBite release with the fiction showing that he is the upgraded version of the Takara release.

I find where the pack failed was A) that it wasn't that the colors didn't match the originals, It's that the colors were the original concepts for Powerglide, Warpath and Cosmos toys making it harder to match them to different characters, and B) where Hasbro acquired the old rights for GoBots, and many Fans have waited and expected these homages, the same doesn't exist for Takara, and even the toys which we think of as GoBots, were seen in a different light there, making the connection much more of a stretch.

For the record, from Hirofumi Ichikawa, Fan and Takara Employee. Regarding lack of Character knowledge and Takara/Bandai concerns:

Hirofumi Ichikawa wrote:"When e-Hobby first announced the G1 GoBots, hardly any Japanese fans understood their background info. When it was learned the character's names were 'American brand names for Machine Robos,' some people on the net apparently said that 'Takara has infringed on Bandai's copyrights.'

In Japan, brand name copyrights basically depend only on title (which in this case is just the 'G1 GoBots' part), so however Takara named the characters for the content, there shouldn't have been any conflict over questions of rights. From what I hear, though, a "well-informed" person said, 'Bandai's the kind of company for which there's no telling what they'll do if they get upset,' and he rather firmly recommended the use of the names be discontinued. As expected, even Takara had to reconsider, and as a result, the personal names of the GoBots were completely eliminated from the product. I think it was a pretty ridiculous idea, myself, but since I can't make a client bear risk, even if it's a one-in-a-million chance, I didn't really try to refute it.

(By the time I heard about the situation, it was already a done deal, so opposing it would've done squat-all anyway.)"

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1016084)
Posted by Dagon on November 2nd, 2009 @ 2:48pm CST

Dead Metal wrote:
Hard Hacker wrote:Must be one hell of a legal nightmare to get the trademark "Spoon".

Maybe Spoons the 2nd?

Or Decepticon Spoons, to go along with Decepticon Brawl, Autobot Jazz and Autobot Ratchet, and any other naming problem figures who just get their faction name attached to the front?

Re: First Look at ROTF Scout Class Dirt Boss Redeco (1016089)
Posted by Editor on November 2nd, 2009 @ 2:57pm CST

Dagon wrote:
Dead Metal wrote:
Hard Hacker wrote:Must be one hell of a legal nightmare to get the trademark "Spoon".

Maybe Spoons the 2nd?

Or Decepticon Spoons, to go along with Decepticon Brawl, Autobot Jazz and Autobot Ratchet, and any other naming problem figures who just get their faction name attached to the front?

Be more accurate and he could be tagged as "Renegade Spoons". If they do, his Bio better make some cryptic reference to Withered Hope.