Botcon 2012 Metalhawk

Discussion in 'Transformers Feedback & Reviews' started by Agent Adam, Apr 26, 2012.

  1. CyrDraconis

    CyrDraconis Well-Known Member

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    Ahahaha. I'm both hoping and dreading whether or not his bio touts any kind of ranged weapon skill now....
    Who made this man a gunner!
     
  2. PlanckEpoch

    PlanckEpoch Red and black red and black

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    I honestly wanted to try to get one on Ebay...but these pics really turned me off. I was OK with the human face, but the shots make the face look pretty atrocious.
     
  3. T16skyhopp

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    I think the concept was great. It was just executed very poorly.
     
  4. MisterFanwank

    MisterFanwank Banned

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    Herpherp.
     
  5. PlanckEpoch

    PlanckEpoch Red and black red and black

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    My thoughts exactly. I love the characters in the Japanese canon and I'd love to have Classicsverse representations of them, and this one was high on my list but...damn, I feel it could've been so much better.
     
  6. Robogeek28

    Robogeek28 Proud grandpa

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    I'm sorry but that face is awesome!:lol 


    Also, some of the responses and pics posted in this thread had me laughing so hard I nearly had an asthma attack so thank you all for that.
     
  7. Anguirus

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    I looked at several Metalhawks including mine...there's not one systematic problem of eyes being crossed, more like whoever was doing this just was not able to paint the face nicely. Mine's got a big flaw right on the tip of the nose...and it's a good one of the 'hawks I've seen.
     
  8. Agent Adam

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    I have no problem with my pictures being used for these purposes. :D 
     
  9. Feralstorm

    Feralstorm Good Morning, Weather Hackers! TFW2005 Supporter

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    And... boom.
     
  10. power3921

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    That looks stupid in a really funny way.
     
  11. T16skyhopp

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    #bestsetever
     
  12. [Wing_Saber-X]

    [Wing_Saber-X] Takara Fanboy Collector

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    obviously crappy face aside- heh ;)  - digging the colors more and more I see it.
    thanks for the pics, OP! :D 
     
  13. The Bucket Kitten

    The Bucket Kitten Meow... TFW2005 Supporter

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    :lolol  :lolol  :lolol 
     
  14. oswaldCobblepot

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    I can't get over his face. I will never be able to take this toy seriously.

    I think I'll stick with Sky Shadow.
     
  15. Stepper

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    That is what i am about to say & seems like Metalhawk has gain weight since his days in the cartoon series,haha
     
  16. FAKER II

    FAKER II Cheap Repaint

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    Despite the face sculpt, I really like the colors. As far as I can tell, everything is cast in the correct color plastic except for the waist piece which appears to be cast in white plastic and painted blue. Is that the only part they had to cheat with?

    I recently sold some Transformers off to help pay for this guy. I've had time to make peace with that face sculpt and I still really want the figure because...well...it's Metalhawk.
     
  17. omegafix

    omegafix Mechanically Insane

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    think they hired this guy to pose for the sculpt?
     

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  18. Biotoakid

    Biotoakid Whew what an old username

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    I'd buy him... with a 3rd party replacement head
     
  19. Stepper

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    Hopefully there is a 3rd party replacement head
     
  20. Shark Jumper

    Shark Jumper さあ、お前の罪を数えろ

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    I think we found a friend for Boxart Mega Man.