Well, that bird head is from a Power Rangers RPM/Go-onger toy! It certainly doesn't take much! Glad you like her. Thanks! I'm glad it worked out so well; I was fairly confident about the body, but even I didn't realize how well the head would lend itself to the necessary modifications. I particularly like the resultant difference in height between Dinobot and Rattrap! Just Rhinox left to do to complete the crew, then I'll be moving on to more 'Predacons' to join Blackarachnia, Waspinator and my Terrorsaur. I fully intend to get to characters from later Seasons eventually, as time permits. By the way, nice sig! I've dabbled with Mini-based Transformers myself! Ha! Well, no greater compliment than that, I suppose! Heh, I do like to give my treads a little extra flair! I originally only intended to do the "He/She has" posters for my Animated Cliffjumper, Glyph and Tap-Out, but I liked them enough to keep it up. I've also taken to unofficially referring to the posters featuring pairs of characters as the 'Bros Before Servos' series. I find that the heads really make or break the custom. Thank goodness for putty! Heh, Dinobot from Lockdown feels like such a cheat, though; it's too easy! Glad you like it! I'm hoping to expand upon it as I 'introduce' more characters. I thought about it, but a chainsaw, especially such a short and stubby one, just didn't do it for me. I wanted Dinobot to have something with reach! I always liked how lanky Dinobot was. In any case, thank you for all the kind words. Stay tuned for the final member of the crew, and the unavoidable group shots!
That's pretty cool! The robot I used is taken from the actual 2001 MINI campaign. I even have the model of the robot in toy form (it sucks). I drive around in this (back). My very own Decepticon. It's a whole different Radicon world out there Like I said in the other thread. Your backstory and your customs are the best animated-wise! iDD
Drumroll, please! Presenting the final member of the Animated Axalon crew! Primal’s oldest friend, the imposing Knox is a genius with all things mechanical. One of the scientists at Colony Omicron, he severed all ties with the Elite Guard after the colony’s destruction, and returned to Cybertron, spending his time doing repair work at free clinics. Initially refusing to be part of the Axalon crew, Knox was convinced when Primal admitted to the mission’s secret, secondary objective. The gentle giant reluctantly agreed to serve as the ship’s engineer and medic. Now, before anyone thinks I'm completely insane, I got the Leader-class Bulkhead that served as Rhinox's base at a substantial discount. I actually tried using the Voyager-class version first, but that one's barely as tall as Rattrap! Obviously, that would not stand. I scrapped the mold's ridiculous missile racks, then converted the buzzsaw hand into an approximation of Rhinox's old 'Chaingun of Doom'. I went this way instead of making an actual gun for two reasons. First, none of the bots in Animated have guns which are separate from their bodies; everything is incorporated into their arms or shoulders or whatever. Second, have you seen Bulkhead's hands? No way those were holding anything. As a fun bit of trivia, he's painted primarily in the Formula P3 colour 'Beast Hide'. It seemed rather apropos. More importantly, group shot! Hopefully you guys are as psyched to finally see the whole team together as I am. Now, they just need somebody to fight...
Friggin amazing, that group picture just finishes it all off! Can't wait to see your take on the Predacon group and of course those Transmetals =)
this is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! where can i buy some? u gonna do preds next?
I LOVE what you did here. The bios are flawless, and the customs themselves are done very nicely. Maybe there's a chance we may see some Animated Predacons next, too? *Wishful thinking*
Those are awesome!! I hope you do Silverbolt and Depthcharge one day!. Plus i cant wait to see the Predacons and your take on Scorponok!!
The only one I have any complaints about is Rhinox, after how awesome all the other heads look, it leaves alot to be desired in my eyes, just still looks way too much like Bulkhead. But other then that they are all amazing, Love Rattraps head, and Rhinox's chain gun of doom