G.I.EDDIE/EchoTF G1ification kit for Fansproject M3 (Menasor/Stunticons)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by G.I.EDDIE, Nov 16, 2013.

  1. G.I.EDDIE

    G.I.EDDIE Purple treads suck!

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    Okay guys, looks like this IS gonna happen! A G1/upgrade kit for your Fansproject M3 set!

    echotransformer and I have teamed up to make this a reality, one way or another. We plan to use a 3rd party company (of which is not finalized yet) to make a production quality kit, molded in correct colors, assembled and ready for you to just snap onto your figures.

    Some subtle changes from my original design are likely, but for the better. Some small detail additions to the front splitter for instance. And a slight increase in ground clearance. echo is taking my prototypes and mocking them up using CAD software which will yield much sharper details and 100% perfect symmetry. Something that's difficult to do handcrafting in styrene.

    We also have plans to do a spoiler for Car Crash, hopefully in the same kit. We have some other cool ideas for the FP Stunticons, but one step at a time ;) 

    - zero modifications to any figures. All pieces snap on and off.
    - As of right now, we have no idea what the cost will be.
    - As of right now, we have no idea when it will be available.

    And as often as I frequent the boards, you will not be left in the dark with your questions. Though, I may have to answer "I don't know?" upon occasion. :D 

    Anyway, here's some pics, all of which I have posted before. When I have updates, I'll gladly share them with you.

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  2. Transformed

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    Sweet!

    Congrats and the partnership;) 
     
  3. robvega214

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    this is pretty damn cool
     
  4. OptionZero

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    Very interesting but I think the wheels stick out a bit much in bot mode
     
  5. Turnman

    Turnman Well-Known Member

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    Fuck yeah G.I.Eddie!!!
     
  6. GaussGunner

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    +1 :) .
     
  7. CybertronianFan

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    Count me in :D 
     
  8. worldsgreatest

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    Awesome!
     
  9. Wyvern

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    This kit just made this figure and Menasor a billion times better. Way to go.
     
  10. Sammael

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    w00t!

    If I may, just one small suggestion: wait until Diesel is released and then, if he doesn't come with weapon upgrades for individual not-Stunticons, add those upgrades to the kit as well :) 
     
  11. DoubleClouder

    DoubleClouder Prototype / Testshot collector

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    Put me on the list.
     
  12. Dragonclaw

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    I'll most certainly be grabbing this as well :) 
     
  13. Lord Raze

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    I'm sure that's a given.

    Great news about the kit and look forward to seeing the future ideas this colab brings to the stunticon party.
     
  14. CyclonuS_ZerO

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    Want now please!!!
     
  15. Zavien

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    Eddie, just want to say congrats. I dropped from the Menasor train a while back but I visit the thread to see your updates on your work. Ever since you showed me pics of your Herc, I thought it was grand. I think with your skills and imagination you can do good things in the TF world. You know first hand as a fan when a figures is released or revealed what is missing or what would make it right. Great job bro and look forward to seeing whatever happens in the future!
     
  16. Jehsee

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    Throw in some firepower that can also be used on the alt-modes while you guys are at it!
     
  17. Artereis

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    So here's an idea. Any chance you could put a pivot on the new wheels so they could be folded behind the shoulders in bot mode? It might clean up the silhouette a bit.
     
  18. kibble

    kibble Seeker style, yo!

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    Awesome, Eddie...look forward to it.
     
  19. Coltello

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    Awesome. Maybe you can throw in something to fill in Menasor's elbows.
     
  20. jcru

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    I'm in.