Minor/Repaint: SSsspringer..!!! Another GDO car mode attempt

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  1. TCracker

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    Firstly, props to mintcondition and mouseak for the idea.
    This is just some thing I cobbled together for the heck of it. Got a spare PRID Knockout and primarily I used:

    - His arm and elbow joint for the heels. Jammed in a post and clipped in the wheels. And yes, the wheels do rotate.
    In order to ensure free movement and rotation, I butchered the ball joint on KO's hips and crazy glued it to the back of the lower legs. The pic with the rear shot attached clearly illustrates how it is done.

    - As for the pod launchers on the wings, I did the same thing and jammed in a post with a ball joint and clipped on the wheels.

    - he now has his car mode and the additional thought out Gerwalk mode. :D 

    Thanks for looking.

    EDIT: 12th Aug 2012
    Reworked the transformation scheme and overall look of Springer. Added a port so he can store his blade in both modes

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    Gerwalk!
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  2. Demonss

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    That's... pretty awesome... I'd love to see some better pics of the feet to see what you did there.
     
  3. BScorpinok75

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    The triplechangification of Springer looks aWesome!!! :thumb 
     
  4. Stygian360

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    This looks great! I was mightily disappointed that Hasbro besmirched the triple-changer status of Springer by going two modes only, but thankfully you've rectified this in fine form!
     
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    omg... the gerwalk mode sold me. awesome mod.
     
  6. MonaLazaBeak

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    Wow, that looks really good. I think you all pulled off something spiffy there.

    Can't wait to pick up my own Springer now.
     
  7. Solrac333

    Solrac333 G1 got it right!

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    Looks great. And you'd think that Hasbro can EASILY do this.
     
  8. Stygian360

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    Especially after looking over the toy and seeing how few add-on parts were utilized. This is essentially a glorified fan mode if you really think about it. And reusing KO's wheels and in the way they've been used... genius!
     
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    Can I see helicopter mode please...to see how the mod parts tuck into that mode?
     
  10. kaijuguy19

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    This is amazing!

    A Third party company needs to take notes of this! :thumb 
     
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    Good job bro. Thumbs up! :) 
     
  12. TCracker

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    Will take some pics either today or tomorrow. Just recovered from a nasty fever.

    Thanks!

    Much appreciated. :D 

    :lol 

    They can, but methinks with all the cost factored in, the price could not stay afloat to justify a deluxe pricing.

    Will do that in these few days. Stay tuned.

    I think it is easy for 3rd parties to do this.

    Thanks, bro.
     
  13. Superquad7

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    GREAT work, as always :thumb 
     
  14. TCracker

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    Thanks, Allen!

    Here are some updated pics of the chopper mode
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    now see, THAT is what third parties should be up to! I'd buy that in a hot second.
     
  16. Anti Spark

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    It looks so sharp!

    Well planned.
     
  17. TCracker

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    Sorry, the only CHUG figures I have is Blur & Jazz. I can take a couple of shots when I get home later.
     
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    damn That is really nice , I want one
     
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    wahaha~~cool
     
  20. TCracker

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    Size comparison as requested
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