Henkei Strafe Upgrade Kit

G1Prowl · 10-08-2012, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Orodruin

You don't swing third party, but you want a third party head?

I just looked at one of my Cyclonus molds, the horns fit into part of the nosecone of the ship, so you can't really get rid of those. It'd have to be a much bigger upgrade, and at that point you may as well make a new figure.

I meant that I don't swing 3rd party FIGS, upgrades are okay. And yeah, I'd assume they'd make something to either replace that part of the nosecone, or some sort of clip where the pistols would cover the gaps.

philipjreed · 10-09-2012, 05:59 AM

I'd buy a kit like this. But then I'd also buy more recolors of the mold; that Cyclonus mold is one of my favorites and the group of six I've already got look great together.

Satomiblood · 10-09-2012, 10:22 AM

I'm sure there'd be some demand, but I don't think there'd be much of it. Henkei Strafe by itself typically goes for $80-100 sealed. For people that'd want the kit, some might not already own that version of the mold and it might not be worth it for them to put down close to $100 toward it (on top of the separate cost of the kit). And of the people that do, how much of an incentive would there be to buying one if there are 3rd Party technobots on the horizon? It's a niche buried under an even bigger niche. I just don't see it happening, especially since Strafe has been out for a number of years already.

echotransformer · 10-10-2012, 07:21 PM

Guess it's about time I revealed this:

These are the concept sketches I did nearly 2 years ago, and it's shamefully sat on the shelf for too long...

At this point I'd still really like to do a Shapeways kit, and now that I've got experience with Predaking and Hercules, I'd really like to return to this project.

He's a partsformer in this state, but it captures the alt-mode and robot reasonably well...I even made a plasticine version to see how the leg widening parts would look....

What do you think?

Satomiblood · 10-10-2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by echotransformer

Guess it's about time I revealed this:

http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5e5eeb5b.jpg

These are the concept sketches I did nearly 2 years ago, and it's shamefully sat on the shelf for too long...

At this point I'd still really like to do a Shapeways kit, and now that I've got experience with Predaking and Hercules, I'd really like to return to this project.

What do you think?

That's a great concept. And I'm sure many would support it, but it's definitely a risky venture. Good luck.

jedijoe · 10-10-2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by echotransformer

Guess it's about time I revealed this:
http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5e5eeb5b.jpg

These are the concept sketches I did nearly 2 years ago, and it's shamefully sat on the shelf for too long...

At this point I'd still really like to do a Shapeways kit, and now that I've got experience with Predaking and Hercules, I'd really like to return to this project.

He's a partsformer in this state, but it captures the alt-mode and robot reasonably well...I even made a plasticine version to see how the leg widening parts would look....

What do you think?

great concept art! I'd buy a few for my army of Strafe's (i have like 5 of them lol)

If its parts-former, please all I ask is that you make all the parts attach in both modes. aka no "extra" parts.

even perhaps, make all the parts form their own neat little "3rd mode" drone of sorts? could be sweet!

ps. i have no experience w/ shapes ways and don't know if that would even be possible, but keep us updated!

G1Prowl · 10-11-2012, 12:42 AM

I like the concept, guess it all hinges on the sculpting and whether or not the Shapeways plastic can come nonporous. THAT is a real turn off. However, if it does indeed work, I may order one in black so I can turn SG Cyclonus into Misfire

10-09-2012, 05:59 AM	#12
philipjreed Maximal Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 352 Location: Kyle, TX	I'd buy a kit like this. But then I'd also buy more recolors of the mold; that Cyclonus mold is one of my favorites and the group of six I've already got look great together. Philip Reed www.battlegrip.com Transforming Collections Website

10-09-2012, 10:22 AM	#13
Satomiblood ))<>(( Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 17,106 Location: Lancaster, PA Collection Count: Eleventy Billion	I'm sure there'd be some demand, but I don't think there'd be much of it. Henkei Strafe by itself typically goes for $80-100 sealed. For people that'd want the kit, some might not already own that version of the mold and it might not be worth it for them to put down close to $100 toward it (on top of the separate cost of the kit). And of the people that do, how much of an incentive would there be to buying one if there are 3rd Party technobots on the horizon? It's a niche buried under an even bigger niche. I just don't see it happening, especially since Strafe has been out for a number of years already. Kitbashing Commissions - Sales - Wants - Needs - Feedback - eBay

10-10-2012, 07:21 PM	#14
echotransformer Quintesson Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 601 Collection Count: 600+ and growing every day	Guess it's about time I revealed this: These are the concept sketches I did nearly 2 years ago, and it's shamefully sat on the shelf for too long... At this point I'd still really like to do a Shapeways kit, and now that I've got experience with Predaking and Hercules, I'd really like to return to this project. He's a partsformer in this state, but it captures the alt-mode and robot reasonably well...I even made a plasticine version to see how the leg widening parts would look.... What do you think? Shapeways: - Hercules - Predaking - Hegemon - FOC Bruticus Building Blocks: - Kreo Optimus - Lego Prime - Devastator & Ironhide