I'd be in for allll the repaints. I really enjoy both versions of this mold (would even love a toy-style Sideswipe to have all flavors)

 

HA....no. Most of my sites are miles upon miles away from the office. If i did what you suggested....I would get fired because I would get nothing done. I don't want to shock you, but in conservation (I was an ornithologist), you are required to drive for long distances to access all the various field sites. There were times where we drove 3-4 hours each way in one day....that is life. What you are suggesting is ideal, but is not in the realm of reality sadly.

lets get back on topic shall we.

Steamroll = awesome.

 

honest opinions fellas..... should I grab this dude during the flash sale (yes I have mp-12)?

 

yes...it you want a swipe to match mp-39's aesthetics.

 

I might grab him with the sale. I got the Mp14+ KO today to replace my old Red Alert, and I think I want my Sideswipe and Red Alert to not look like mold mates

 

Transformers toy BadCube OTS-14 Warrior Steamroll G1 Sideswipe will arrival | eBay

With the sale he's just $64.17 from Baba.

I know, because I got bought one.

 

stop tempting me. I already have 2.

 

I'm not real big on toon accuracy, but I did end up grabbing this guy, and I like him a lot more than MP12. In fact, I think I'm going to sell both MP12 and MP12G. I have nothing against a robot being "busy" (absolutely love the gigasaurs), but in this case, with his alt mode being a countach, the cleaner look offered by Badcube just feels more in character to me. The proportions are also much better, more athletic and less chunky looking. And then from a pure functionality standpoint, the paint and joints all feel much better on this than the official, and the extra features in car mode are a fun touch. Oh, and he actually holds his weapon well.

Seriously, on just about every objective level I can think of, Steamroll is better. So basically, it should just come down to a matter of looks. And I feel that if you think Steamroll even might look better from the pics, then get him, because he will almost certainly look even better in person. This is probably one of the biggest surprise hits for me in my whole MP collection, just because replacing Swideswipe was not even remotely on my radar, and yet here I am with a replacement that I couldn't be happier with.

 

FLIMSHAW!

 

They’d be fools to not get a couple more out of it. Probably G2 Swipe though. I’m actually okay with that guy looking like a broad bruiser so I really wouldn’t replace him. (He says now.)

 

Just got this guy completed. Will post more pics soon.

 

Awesome!

Say what hands did you use and how did you get them to fit?

 

Awesome.
Did you paint the face a lighter grey?

 

I was playing with this guy lately, I like it but I didnt like his antennas and the shoulders color

 

Is that a different face? Looks different than other pictures I've seen.

 

nope that's his stock face.

 

I think the short horns make his face looks longer and disproportioned, I prefer longer horns or antennas

 

how did you lengthen the antennae? I'd like to do that as well.

 

with a bit of epoxy after they were solid then I painted them

 

imo that looks a lot better. can he still transform?