Fansproject deluxe Insecticons- TFsource holiday exclusive

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by daimchoc, Sep 11, 2012.

  1. Billzilla

    Billzilla Skepticon

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    I'm weak, so I ordered. Fansproject has this wonderful "hey, if you decide you don't like it someone else will buy it from you no questions asked.. but you will want to keep it" thing going on.

    I do wish they'd included some of those mandibles and a cerebro launcher in appropriate colors for the original trio, but I can't hate.
     
  2. Grimlocka go-go

    Grimlocka go-go Back from the Dead TFW2005 Supporter

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    ^ lol your sig is fitting for this thread :D 
     
  3. combaticon164

    combaticon164 Warlord of Floriduh

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    Man, these figures bring me back to 1985. Preordered and done, these will look awesome with the classics line.
     
  4. Dream Warrior

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    Yeah, I can totally see the remolded bits on these figures making their way onto a new release of the original ninja Insecticons. Just hope they also include the new moldings as an upgrade kit for those of us who have the originals already. My Bombshell needs real front legs, the sickle weapons aren't cutting it.
     
  5. Shatterpoint

    Shatterpoint Neato

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    So these guys in the normal Insecticon colors?

    I wouldn't mind seeing that.
     
  6. iluvu_superion

    iluvu_superion Well-Known Member

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    Don't know who these guys are... But pre ordered!
     
  7. Shatterpoint

    Shatterpoint Neato

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    They're 3/4 of the Deluxe Insecticons from G1.

    Chop Shop (The brown one)

    Barrage (The green and yellow one)

    Ransack (The black and yellow one)
     
  8. Torque

    Torque The WORDSMITH

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    Only wanted Barrage, so likely will pass. Cool though.
     
  9. 03Mach1

    03Mach1 Logic has been replaced with blind ignorance.

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    Ordered. I always liked the deluxe Insecticons better. Not missing these.
     
  10. lerath666

    lerath666 Autocon Vs Deceptibot

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    .. I just want their weapons in the original release colors.
     
  11. Cast

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    Well I caved, I'll just skip a few meals this month, some of there parts are so going to get swapped with the first 3 though.
     
  12. BScorpinok75

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    I really like these but with a move coming up shortly and the fact that there is no Venom I think I'm ok with passing on these.
     
  13. Dread_Wing

    Dread_Wing Decepticon

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    :-( I really wish they would release just the weapons so I could de-ninja-fy my insecticons
     
  14. jbot

    jbot Disciple of A3

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    I want that so bad!
     
  15. barrelks

    barrelks Captain Funtastic

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    Half a day later and these things still kick ass. Almost wish I could afford two sets, but I really want to find a way to budget for SG Soundwave/Blaster (but don't see it happening).
     
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    I caved as well.

    As far as I'm concerned they are in the comics (more so the Marvel UK run) and lately were used as Soundwaves Tapes of sorts recently in Issue 81 of Regeneration (the continuing orginal Marvel storyline).

    The chances of getting Franproject normal toys a year after they are released is hard enough, these guys will cost a fortune in 3 months time to get and will look great with the orginal 3 FP Insecticons fighting MP Grimlock.

    Worst case as many pointed out, I can always sell them at a later date if I see fit. But I doubth I will.

    Does anyone know of someone who can sell / make more G1 inspired parts for the Orginal 3 FP Insecticons?
     
  17. DJW107PRIME

    DJW107PRIME Autobot Hero

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    They were also in the Dreamwave Micromaster mini, they were cruel saddistic cannibals. I loved them in that series.
     
  18. TigerBlade

    TigerBlade Prepare for extermination

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    I cannot for the life of me see why all this fanwanking is occurring but I'm happy for you guys that want them.

    I'm a little peeved that they never gave their not-Shrapnel those pincers but hey ho, I'd snap up those and the weapons in an instant for the original 3 if it were possible.
     
  19. DJW107PRIME

    DJW107PRIME Autobot Hero

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    Word, I'd pay for an add on set hell throw in some new heads with the weapons and I'd pay twice. I wonder if this set will come with a comic? Also how long before it's KOed.
     
  20. Grimwing

    Grimwing Scientist Supreme

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    Never shopped TFsource before. But at least the set qualifies for free shipping.

    Less Expensive and Less Fragile than picking up vintage deluxe insecticons.

    Dig Ransacks Orange wings. But I am noticeing the lack of ninja weapons.
     
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