WST G1 Transformers ( Tracks ) coming from heero 2015

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by G1 Collector, Jan 1, 2015.

  1. protostar8

    protostar8 Well-Known Member

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    Those are the ones! I didn't know Springer was buyable still??? Now if only I can find some info on how to buy from Taobao...Google powers activate!
    That WST Metroplex looks like a one off that somebody made for themselves.

    That's disappointing about Arcee though. I figured she'd be an easy recast???

    Edit: I was wrong, that Springer is NOT the one I knew about:
    Sprung - Transformers Toys - TFW2005
     
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  2. simond

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    I hadn't seen that Springer before. But both the Springer and Metroplex came from Eagle TF. Arcee would be an easy one to duplicate but unfortunately Heero isn't really as into the WST scene as he used to be.
     
  3. eneyekay

    eneyekay Graphic Designer

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    Hope you don't mind me resurrecting a thread this old, but figured this would be the perfect place to update on some news!

    The WST Tracks stickers that I've been wanting for so long have been printed by ReproLabels! I'm so happy with how they turned out, and what's more I've got a few sets to sell in case anyone was interested?

    A bit of back story: I submitted these designs to ReproLabels / ToyHax about 18 months ago, and even though they initially turned down printing them, they asked if I was interested in coming on board and designing sets of stickers for them, freelance... so I've been doing that for a while, got a few sets under my belt and pushed to get these Tracks sets printed again and it happened. I had to buy a few sets for them to justify set up / printing costs, but they said I can sell them on. They're on FeeBay, but I'm also happy for you guys to drop me a DM or email to get a set. £5 GBP + postage.

    The results (you can see the others on my Instagram - Nik Handson (@nikhandson) • Instagram photos and videos):
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    I've also created a Diaclone set too for Red or Blue Tracks / Corvette Stingray.
     
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  4. OptimusTimelord

    OptimusTimelord Masterpiece Reanimator

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    Very nice... But am I right in thinking an accurately coloured (darker blue) version was never released?
     
  5. simond

    simond Well-Known Member

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    Unfortunately not :( 
     
  6. simond

    simond Well-Known Member

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    Great stickers and while I’d love to buy some to support you I really don’t like stickering up my WST figures for some reason. Think the only TFs I’ve done it on are Kabaya :) 
     
  7. zeroblue2099

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    Damn. That was always the verison I wanted.
     
  8. simond

    simond Well-Known Member

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    You're not the only one, I would've much preferred that too.
     
  9. sdmacleod

    sdmacleod Well-Known Member

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    I may be a little late to this party, but I finally got my WST Tracks & Road Rage, shown here with my other long-awaited WST aquisition.
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    Not being a huge accuracy-fanatic, the colours are really growing on me (although I may still paint or part-swap).
    There were a few details that I took the time to modify though (details under Spoiler Tag):

    1) neither stood upright reliably - fixed by trimming off the car's 'nose' detail which projects below the feet
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    2) that damn 'hoodie' obscures their faces - this was involved, but allows the car's boot to tip back way further:
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    Tracks demonstrates the new position, Road Rage shows the original
    DSC04017_sm.JPG DSC04022.JPG DSC04023_sm.JPG A little disassembly and a few careful cuts (I used a 'razor saw' and an hobby knife)
    3) I thought the option to place the 'engine block' thing elsewhere would be nice. A quick spin of a 3/32" drill bit did the job (with just fingers, no power drill):
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    4) A tiny trim to the pegs on the side of the gun allow the missiles to pegs alongside it.
     
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  10. simond

    simond Well-Known Member

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    Yep I’m still not sold on the blue colour myself but I do still like the figure overall :) 
     
  11. The ARISEN PRIME

    The ARISEN PRIME Well-Known Member

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    So how many WST figures are there.
    I need know their names
     
  12. simond

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    You mean official or unofficial ones? Official is easy, unofficial there's a lot more and no single place to find them.
     
  13. gvajmo

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    Guys what happened to Heero toys? his website is no longer existing..
     
  14. sdmacleod

    sdmacleod Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, and his eBay account is empty too. I think he's finally retired.
     
  15. CypherZero

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    I guess, being in this for a long time, he might have decided to call it 'quits', which is a shame really. I had purchased many of his WST Transformers in the past and was very pleased with the quality of the figures he built. I had tried to find his website a few days ago, in the hope of purchasing a Diaclone Ultra Magnus, and some other WST Transformers.