Asia Exclusive Generations Protectobot Hot Spot

Discussion in 'Transformers Feedback & Reviews' started by SmokescreenSWE, Sep 5, 2012.

  1. Snake_eyes1975

    Snake_eyes1975 Well-Known Member

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    Best incarnation of that mold ever...but still I dislike that mold. Your pics make him look great though.
     
  2. Noideaforaname

    Noideaforaname Pico, let's go up to Zuma

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    That head is so sinister looking. Looks like it'd be good for a Scourge or even a Grimlock.
     
  3. Shark Jumper

    Shark Jumper さあ、お前の罪を数えろ

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    I want this, but every time I have bought this mold I needed to buy a second one to replace the one I broke due to lousy panels...
     
  4. barrelks

    barrelks Captain Funtastic

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    ^seems like the panels are better on this one. Though I have never broken them on the other ones I have, I can see it happening. They seem a lot smoother when moving them. Still not my favorite mold, but am happy to add it to the collection. Just need to decide if I want to slap the ladder set on a second one and display it in alt mode.
     
  5. Soundwinder

    Soundwinder I wind sounds!

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    Am I the only who can't help but feel like this guy is like Prime Rumble after he gets the Matrix? The head and color scheme are so close for figures released near-concurrently.
     
  6. Snake_eyes1975

    Snake_eyes1975 Well-Known Member

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    I've asked everyone here...

    It's just you.

    ;) 
     
  7. jametron

    jametron Halfway to Heaven, under horsepower of my own…

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    :lol 
     
  8. jametron

    jametron Halfway to Heaven, under horsepower of my own…

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    Just picked this guy up today (with Bludge-tron)... Considering I already own Inferno and Grapple, plus seeing plenty of pics of this one, no big surprises here. But finally having him in hand is nice and he looks fantatic with my CHUG/RTS collection!
     
  9. ORIO

    ORIO Team Sentinel Prime Moderator News Staff

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    This? Anyone? Anyone? :) 
     
  10. jametron

    jametron Halfway to Heaven, under horsepower of my own…

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    I'm certain that the neck "ball" is the same for Inferno/Pyro, Grapple and Hot Spot... Only the heads have changed, so I'd assume it would fit.
     
  11. Zer0Prime

    Zer0Prime Well-Known Member

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    I have a question. Are you able to move the panels on his arms upwards like Inferno or are they stuck there like Grapple?
     
  12. jametron

    jametron Halfway to Heaven, under horsepower of my own…

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    Yes... he has the same forearms, hands, feet and moving arm panels as Inferno. I think the only parts from the Grapple mold that were used are the cab sides/shoulder wings (with the remolded bars), in order to accomidate the clip-system weapons that Grapple can, but Inferno cannot.
     
  13. ORIO

    ORIO Team Sentinel Prime Moderator News Staff

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    Sweet. Now, if someone will do it and take a picture I may have two new wants on my list
     
  14. Powersa

    Powersa Car Robots

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    Gorgeous blue, feels rich and creamy. Wish it came with a ladder but the new head makes up for it. Great G1 update.

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  15. MidnightBliss

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    I love this toy. I need to figure out how to put a ladder on this one so they all can be different.
     
  16. Bountyan

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    There's a TFC kit that has a ladder accessory for this mold.
     
  17. Shark Jumper

    Shark Jumper さあ、お前の罪を数えろ

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    I think the qc gods are cruel with me q-q
     
  18. Shark Jumper

    Shark Jumper さあ、お前の罪を数えろ

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    Got mine yesterday, I sanded the panel areas where the hinge goes through to prevent breakage. I always have this insane fear I'm going to break it when the panels feel hard to fold. It has happened to me with Inferno, Grapple, and most non conehead classics seekers, and I bought replacements for all of them too.
     
  19. jametron

    jametron Halfway to Heaven, under horsepower of my own…

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    No offence intended, but I think it's you... maybe a lack of finesse?
     
  20. Shark Jumper

    Shark Jumper さあ、お前の罪を数えろ

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    Seriously I'm super careful with these things. I'm not ham handing them I swear.