They should make the back handle removable that way you get the best of both worlds

 

Um, that guns being held by its magazine, because the grip is clearly the other part.

Did they want to just reproduce the utterly stupid design of the original g1 op toy gun? >_>

 

Funny, I was thinking about a weapon kit today...
Sidecutter, tell them to make some weapons with the traditional 5mm post PLUS C type peg, like in Ironhide Recon:

 

Interesting but I wish the peg was molded under the grip instead of the magazine. Looks weird.

 

I can see what they were going for. I just don't like it

 

I bought two of these at Metrocon on Saturday. They were for sale at $10 each. I am quite impressed with the quality. The finish surpasses any of Dr. Wu's products. If anyone cares I can post a review. The rep at the show said they are working on a Optimus axe for their next release.

 

Thankyou for your feedback everyone. The main idea behind this gun was to offer a replacement for those who still wanted the missing gun Hasbro showed on the box and instructions for FOC Soundwave and Soundblaster. This also gave us a chance to make an optional gun for various Optimus Prime figures. If there is enough demand, we can remove the fake handle on the shipped version of the gun. However for those who like it as it is you need to speak up as well. Once we make the change we can not go back.

 

Weird that you wouldn't take this design and simply make it with a 5mm handle situated where the rear handle is to better fit modern TF's. I figure if I want a G1 replacement, I can easily pick one up at a con, on eBay or here in the BST boards. Why not make an OP blaster that simply fits today's toys? Seems like kind of a waste of an opportunity.

 

It's a good start, and I hope to see more weapons made for other figures in the future. Something for DL Blaster, G1 looking guns for FOC Grimlock, Voyager Soundwave and Soundblaster. Maybe a G1 animated gun for Classics/Henkei Prime.

 

I'm going to pass on this one due to the position of the peg but I am impressed with their work since this was an homage to a G1 gun and did well doing that. So Im eagerly awaiting future projects from them and if they keep up this level of work on weapons and upgrades I know I'll bit on several future items

 

Terrible design. I don't know what that piece is on the bottom of the back of the gun... but it prevents the handle from going into the hand all the way and looks ridiculous when held. If you can't get a simple gun right...

 

^you didn't notice the back of foc soundblaster/soundwave's box?

 

Wow, that looks terrible when held by prime or Soundwave. That handle is way too long and the placement is just baffling.

 

there are some designs that are okay to change if it makes an improvement. My suggestion is to turn the fake handle into a real one, and the old handle square off as a magazine but keep the size so the figures could still grip it

 

heard they are remolding it for the final release

 

I wish someone would make a wing pack for Classic Voyager Optimus Prime. He has enough rifles!

 

That is good news. Looking foward to the re-mold.

 

It's really cool that they are offering the gun that Hasbro only pictured with FoC Soundwave and Soundblaster...and now knowing their intent makes this release make total sense.

Not necessarily my cup of tea, and I was befuddled by the odd handle left in place that prevents the proper holding of the gun by most modern toys, but seeing as how they were recreating the gun for an intended character that Hasbro neglected...good for them.

I passed on that mold, so I have no use for this gun, but I look forward to some additional weaponry!

 

looks like.... Wait for it..... Shit

It doesn't even fit Properly  

 

Would be better if the peg was where the handle is.