WST Dirge (Updated.)
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May 12, 2007 at 5:27pm CDT
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It was just reported early this morning that there was a WST Ramjet on Ebay.
Well, now thanks to metaphorge we have a link to pics of Ramjet with smallest Thrust...and Dirge, that's right the coneheads are together again, and I'm not talking about Dan Aykroyd!
Check it out here.
These are exciting pictures! Is the smallest Transformers line on the way back?
Edit: Headshot and metaphorge have let us know that the two new conehead molds are created by a very talented Ebay seller. It is stated that his items are high quality designs.
Sorry to get everybody's hopes up, but if you like them, check them out on Ebay!
More Bots. More News. More Awesome.
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Comment by UltraPrimal
May 12, 2007
I believe this is old news:
http://www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=10277
http://www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=10277
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While you are right that metaphorge introduced it in the thread about Ramjet, the news was only about Ramjet. True, we could have edited the story to say that there were pics of Thrust in there as well, but what's wrong with giving Metaphorge a bit of credit for his digging and bringing more attention to these cool guys?
Although, I have not had a chance to read through the whole thread yet to see where it headed though.
Thanks for keeping us in line, metaphorge did submit it as news, but I did not know he had also posted it in the thread about WST Ramjet.
Comment by Tigertrack
May 12, 2007
UltraPrimal wrote:I believe this is old news:
http://www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=10277
While you are right that metaphorge introduced it in the thread about Ramjet, the news was only about Ramjet. True, we could have edited the story to say that there were pics of Thrust in there as well, but what's wrong with giving Metaphorge a bit of credit for his digging and bringing more attention to these cool guys?
Although, I have not had a chance to read through the whole thread yet to see where it headed though.
Thanks for keeping us in line, metaphorge did submit it as news, but I did not know he had also posted it in the thread about WST Ramjet.
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Comment by horus
May 12, 2007
good to see new wing and weapons like in g1
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Comment by metaphorge
May 12, 2007
Here's a little provenance from the Ramjet thread about what's going on here:
I've been expecting Heerotoysmaker, who I'm pretty sure is the artist behind the manufacture of these as well as the seller, to come up with a Ramjet and a Dirge for a few months now after I discovered that his Sunstorm, ghost Starscream etc. had upgrades to the baseline Takara WST sculpt, as well as changes that obviated the need for paint applications in the manufacture process. It would be awesome if he could get some kind of distribution deal ala the Justitoys WST Dinobots, though the ground may be shakier due to how similar these are to the Takara seeker sculpt.
I still want a solid-colored Sunstorm out of this mold, though the chromed ones are pretty nice and I would buy one if/when it was made available.
Head Shot wrote:hmm, no i know exactly who is making this. This is the same guy whos been makign the various versions of convoy's trailer and various repaints of the seeker mold, including remolding the null rays to be more accurate to the show (he also remolded the trailer mold to make a literal scaled down version of the g2 trailer with soundbox.)
I've been expecting Heerotoysmaker, who I'm pretty sure is the artist behind the manufacture of these as well as the seller, to come up with a Ramjet and a Dirge for a few months now after I discovered that his Sunstorm, ghost Starscream etc. had upgrades to the baseline Takara WST sculpt, as well as changes that obviated the need for paint applications in the manufacture process. It would be awesome if he could get some kind of distribution deal ala the Justitoys WST Dinobots, though the ground may be shakier due to how similar these are to the Takara seeker sculpt.
I still want a solid-colored Sunstorm out of this mold, though the chromed ones are pretty nice and I would buy one if/when it was made available.
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Comment by Kayevcee
May 12, 2007
As I said in the Ramjet thread, I love this fella's work and I'll be picking these two up as soon as they become available.
-Nick
-Nick
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Comment by Liege Evilmus
May 12, 2007
In re;ation to the G1 figs, how much smaller are these?
Does anyone have a size comparison pic they can post?
Does anyone have a size comparison pic they can post?
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Not quite G1 (instead, Classics) Starscream, and crappy photos, but:
Comment by metaphorge
May 12, 2007
Liege Evilmus wrote:In re;ation to the G1 figs, how much smaller are these?
Does anyone have a size comparison pic they can post?
Not quite G1 (instead, Classics) Starscream, and crappy photos, but:
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Comment by NebulanFree
May 12, 2007
Spelled 'Aykroyd' incorrectly.
WST Dirge...woot...
WST Dirge...woot...
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Just to add to this thread:
(the person behind these recent seeker remolds, is also the man behind almost all the reproductions of convoy's wst trailer, including the ghost variations, and he is 100% behind the creation of the remolded g2 trailer, and ghost versions of starscream, skywarp, and thundercracker with the remolded "null rays". As I said in the other thread, he's had about 3 accounts, the first 2 he has deactivated, and has gone through many name changes. I can verify this to be correct, as I've been buying from "this seller" for a very long time, and each package I have received has come from the same address, yet the seller's ebay name is different, due to the many many name changes. I would highly reccomend you (the news crew) update the news posts on these two items (dirge and ramjet wstfs), that they are not justitoys figures, nor are they official. They are custom made by an ebay seller, that does an incredibly good job with these reproductions, and the plastic and paint apps are always high quality.
Comment by Head Shot
May 12, 2007
heh, thanks for quoting me on that, at least now I have someone else who knows what I'm talking about as far as this guy's stuff.metaphorge wrote:Here's a little provenance from the Ramjet thread about what's going on here:Head Shot wrote:hmm, no i know exactly who is making this. This is the same guy whos been makign the various versions of convoy's trailer and various repaints of the seeker mold, including remolding the null rays to be more accurate to the show (he also remolded the trailer mold to make a literal scaled down version of the g2 trailer with soundbox.)
I've been expecting Heerotoysmaker, who I'm pretty sure is the artist behind the manufacture of these as well as the seller, to come up with a Ramjet and a Dirge for a few months now after I discovered that his Sunstorm, ghost Starscream etc. had upgrades to the baseline Takara WST sculpt, as well as changes that obviated the need for paint applications in the manufacture process. It would be awesome if he could get some kind of distribution deal ala the Justitoys WST Dinobots, though the ground may be shakier due to how similar these are to the Takara seeker sculpt.
I still want a solid-colored Sunstorm out of this mold, though the chromed ones are pretty nice and I would buy one if/when it was made available.
Just to add to this thread:
(the person behind these recent seeker remolds, is also the man behind almost all the reproductions of convoy's wst trailer, including the ghost variations, and he is 100% behind the creation of the remolded g2 trailer, and ghost versions of starscream, skywarp, and thundercracker with the remolded "null rays". As I said in the other thread, he's had about 3 accounts, the first 2 he has deactivated, and has gone through many name changes. I can verify this to be correct, as I've been buying from "this seller" for a very long time, and each package I have received has come from the same address, yet the seller's ebay name is different, due to the many many name changes. I would highly reccomend you (the news crew) update the news posts on these two items (dirge and ramjet wstfs), that they are not justitoys figures, nor are they official. They are custom made by an ebay seller, that does an incredibly good job with these reproductions, and the plastic and paint apps are always high quality.
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Not a problem. You saved me having to say a bunch of this stuff myself.
Have you ever had any luck trying to contact him directly?
Comment by metaphorge
May 12, 2007
Head Shot wrote:heh, thanks for quoting me on that, at least now I have someone else who knows what I'm talking about as far as this guy's stuff.
Not a problem. You saved me having to say a bunch of this stuff myself.
Head Shot wrote:As I said in the other thread, he's had about 3 accounts, the first 2 he has deactivated, and has gone through many name changes. I can verify this to be correct, as I've been buying from "this seller" for a very long time, and each package I have received has come from the same address, yet the seller's ebay name is different, due to the many many name changes.
Have you ever had any luck trying to contact him directly?
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SQUEEL! This Is So Wonderful! I've got a pic of a convention display that has WST Skids, Tracks, and the Gun Stock & Sliencer for WST Megatron! I Soooooo hope this means that we get those too!
Comment by Road Turtle
May 12, 2007
SQUEEL! This Is So Wonderful! I've got a pic of a convention display that has WST Skids, Tracks, and the Gun Stock & Sliencer for WST Megatron! I Soooooo hope this means that we get those too!
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EDIT:
here's what I can remember:
kingofthesmallest
g1tffanandmaster
g1tffan_cn1
there were a few other names, however I can't seem to find them ( I am quite sure there are about 3 or 4 more names however), but without a doubt all the boxes I have recieved have had the same name and address (despite the location of the names above saying China, I have recieved packages from the same location.)
As for the tracks and skids, I have my doubts about those 2 being made. All of herotoy's reproductions that I am aware of are no greater in depth than remolding the mold to accomodate such things as new wings for dirge and ramjet, or null rays for the seekers (as well as improved rear tail fins). The biggest remold I have seen him do so far is either the new wings on dirge and ramjet, or the g2 trailer he has done. So while it is hopeful that we will see tracks and skids down the line, he may not do it just because the amount of work it would take to create a new mold from scratch with nothing to even base it off of makes it seem highly unlikely/hardly worth it.
Comment by Head Shot
May 12, 2007
directly, other than in emails? no. However every time I've ordered a "prototype" wstf, the way his/her auctions are setup are always the same style as far as description and a link to a small gallery of the figure (and the pricing and shipping is literally always the same, except for the occasional chromed over figure.) And each time I've received the figure, the seller's address and real name are always the same, despite the ebay name the person goes under being different on many of the transactions. i can see what names I have done business with that were his, give me a bit and I'll edit this post with the names.metaphorge wrote:Head Shot wrote:heh, thanks for quoting me on that, at least now I have someone else who knows what I'm talking about as far as this guy's stuff.
Not a problem. You saved me having to say a bunch of this stuff myself.Head Shot wrote:As I said in the other thread, he's had about 3 accounts, the first 2 he has deactivated, and has gone through many name changes. I can verify this to be correct, as I've been buying from "this seller" for a very long time, and each package I have received has come from the same address, yet the seller's ebay name is different, due to the many many name changes.
Have you ever had any luck trying to contact him directly?
EDIT:
here's what I can remember:
kingofthesmallest
g1tffanandmaster
g1tffan_cn1
there were a few other names, however I can't seem to find them ( I am quite sure there are about 3 or 4 more names however), but without a doubt all the boxes I have recieved have had the same name and address (despite the location of the names above saying China, I have recieved packages from the same location.)
the stock and silencer for megatron has already been made by another person (however, the plastic quality on that seller's item is very poor compared to these, and he rarely sells them on ebay. however the past 2 botcons i have seen him selling the stock and silencer, as well as a diaclone and g1 ultramagnus trailer that transforms and combines with magnus for makign the armor. However the plastic on that too is brittle and is nowhere near the quality of herotoys's products.)Mini-Spy #372 wrote::shock:
SQUEEL! This Is So Wonderful! I've got a pic of a convention display that has WST Skids, Tracks, and the Gun Stock & Sliencer for WST Megatron! I Soooooo hope this means that we get those too!
As for the tracks and skids, I have my doubts about those 2 being made. All of herotoy's reproductions that I am aware of are no greater in depth than remolding the mold to accomodate such things as new wings for dirge and ramjet, or null rays for the seekers (as well as improved rear tail fins). The biggest remold I have seen him do so far is either the new wings on dirge and ramjet, or the g2 trailer he has done. So while it is hopeful that we will see tracks and skids down the line, he may not do it just because the amount of work it would take to create a new mold from scratch with nothing to even base it off of makes it seem highly unlikely/hardly worth it.
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Comment by Tigertrack
May 13, 2007
Thanks for setting me straight.
I update the story to show that it was an Ebay seller creation and that they are of very high quality.
I believe I have bought from him also (did he do the ghost Thundercracker, and Skywarp, and is he responsible for the black Starscream also?)
Thanks for the compelling facts Headshot. I love the little guys so much, but apparently, I have a long way to go before I catch all the way up!
I update the story to show that it was an Ebay seller creation and that they are of very high quality.
I believe I have bought from him also (did he do the ghost Thundercracker, and Skywarp, and is he responsible for the black Starscream also?)
Thanks for the compelling facts Headshot. I love the little guys so much, but apparently, I have a long way to go before I catch all the way up!
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Comment by Dclone Soundwave
May 13, 2007
At least he payed attention to the wing & missile difference between Ramjet & Dirge. Dirge's missile's are smaller, & Ramjet's are bigger. And the wings just have extensions on the nend of Dirge's. I might get these. They would be my first WST
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(and woot! first credit in the news! Yay! )
Comment by Head Shot
May 13, 2007
Hey, no problem dude, yeah he's the one behind the ghost thundercracker and skywarp, and the ehobby styled black starscream. So I'd expect to see these on ebay in not to long from now. He'll probably do ghost versions of these as well.tigertracks 24 wrote:Thanks for setting me straight.
I update the story to show that it was an Ebay seller creation and that they are of very high quality.
I believe I have bought from him also (did he do the ghost Thundercracker, and Skywarp, and is he responsible for the black Starscream also?)
Thanks for the compelling facts Headshot. I love the little guys so much, but apparently, I have a long way to go before I catch all the way up!
(and woot! first credit in the news! Yay!
)Like I've been saying, I do reccomend these. The plastic quality is almost if not equal to the officially released figures, and He does a decent job painting the details on too. Definetly would keep an eye on ebay for these guys if you are interested.Decepticlone Soundwave wrote:At least he payed attention to the wing & missile difference between Ramjet & Dirge. Dirge's missile's are smaller, & Ramjet's are bigger. And the wings just have extensions on the nend of Dirge's. I might get these. They would be my first WST
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You deserve it! I still need to get the E-Hobby black version, maybe I should check Ebay now...
Comment by Tigertrack
May 13, 2007
Head Shot wrote:(and woot! first credit in the news! Yay!
You deserve it! I still need to get the E-Hobby black version, maybe I should check Ebay now...
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EDIT:
Although its not directly from the creator, Mirages boxes has a couple of this guy's work boxed up. Heres one that i found of the black starscream
http://cgi.ebay.com/WSTF-Black-E-Hobby-?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 ... dZViewItem
Comment by Head Shot
May 13, 2007
let me know if you can't find one, because I'll keep a look out for one for you as well.tigertracks 24 wrote:Head Shot wrote:(and woot! first credit in the news! Yay!
You deserve it! I still need to get the E-Hobby black version, maybe I should check Ebay now...
EDIT:
Although its not directly from the creator, Mirages boxes has a couple of this guy's work boxed up. Heres one that i found of the black starscream
http://cgi.ebay.com/WSTF-Black-E-Hobby-?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 ... dZViewItem
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Thanks, I'll check it out!
Comment by Tigertrack
May 14, 2007
Head Shot wrote:let me know if you can't find one, because I'll keep a look out for one for you as well.tigertracks 24 wrote:Head Shot wrote:(and woot! first credit in the news! Yay!
You deserve it! I still need to get the E-Hobby black version, maybe I should check Ebay now...
EDIT:
Although its not directly from the creator, Mirages boxes has a couple of this guy's work boxed up. Heres one that i found of the black starscream
http://cgi.ebay.com/WSTF-Black-E-Hobby-?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 ... dZViewItem
Thanks, I'll check it out!
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Comment by Head Shot
May 15, 2007
no problem, let me know if you get that one, because I'll still keep an eye out for one for you. I'll also try to keep an eye on any leaks for the dirge or ramjet.tigertracks 24 wrote:Head Shot wrote:let me know if you can't find one, because I'll keep a look out for one for you as well.tigertracks 24 wrote:Head Shot wrote:(and woot! first credit in the news! Yay!
You deserve it! I still need to get the E-Hobby black version, maybe I should check Ebay now...
EDIT:
Although its not directly from the creator, Mirages boxes has a couple of this guy's work boxed up. Heres one that i found of the black starscream
http://cgi.ebay.com/WSTF-Black-E-Hobby-?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 ... dZViewItem
Thanks, I'll check it out!
