Well, look what we have here everyone! Yet another entry into the Astrotrain Wars! Spotted by DaimChoc on Machine Boy’s Weibo. This time we have a look at Machine Boy’s take on the Decepticon transport and uber train. Thus far, this guy seems to take a lot of aesthetic cues from the G1 toy as opposed to the animation model but still looks five different types of fantastic, and better yet, preorders have already opened up on this bad boy. Preorder yours, take a look at the pics, and discuss, after the jump!
TFSource: Machine Boy – MB-01 Space Roamer
BigBadToyStore: MB-01 Space Roamer
ph4zed
I see what you did there.
LarELar
With what hasbro is doing with the SS86 line, and their recent improvements of the SS86 Ultra Magnus over its kingdom/siege predecessors, I'm hopefully optimistic on what they might do with an SS86 Astrotrain.
Now, if they'd just, jettison some wait by hurrying up to make & release that improved version already.
Thundercracker Blue
I’ve transformed mine a bunch and it’s been fine, but I agree the plastic is really bad. I wouldn’t say brittle, but I do find it excessively stiff and unforgiving.
Still, he’s easily my favorite non-MP Astrotrain. He’s infinitely better than any of Hasbro’s offerings. It’s frustrating that Hasbro only copied the tender idea from Transportation Captain (which they TOTALLY did). They should have copied and refined the whole thing. Instead, they gave us that garbage Siege Astrotrain.
Such a wasted opportunity.
King Nergil
O Captain! My Captain! … I was in love with my Fancy Cell, and then Thomas came along. Even if he's long gone now, I'll never forget him and the good times we've had.
cj37a
"A warrior doesn't need a head" – G1 Megatron.
You could always use a small screw as a stint
Ottertron
Yeah…I transformed mine once and the plastic felt so brittle and nasty that I decided never to do that again for fear of exactly that. He's still the best looking CHUG Astrotrain but as an actual Transformer he sucks :S
The13Primes
Finally got one of these after years of wanting one
within an hour of owning it went to do the head swap and well let’s just say i might never touch this again, it’s a shame how poor the materials are, this was second hand and there are other damaged parts i have to fix so this just adds to the disappointment
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Red2
I found one for $75 shipped a week ago and have seen several at that price recently. I missed one for $65 on eBay a couple weeks earlier.
rob_charb
I'll sell you mine, if you're interested. It's loose, complete, never transformed. PM if you're keen.
SunBlack
Hello, it is still worth a go? Especially considering forthcoming Astrotrain Siege? 90 usd shipped is still a nice price?
Mabus5
Is anyone interested in offloading their Transportation Captain? No box needed, just mint figure with all accessories. PayPal ready in USA.
Thanks!
Hyoumaru
Okay I'm not exactly rushing out to repeat what you've done here, but it's a very impressive mod job.
I still love Transportation Captain greatly, but it would be nice to have a company with better resources try to improve on the mold and materials.
Also, as of this post, TFSource has a loose but complete one for $80, if anybody wants to jump on that.
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Wartronoid
I tried to love this guy, I tried for a year now, but I am pretty heavy handed. First time I transformed him I broke the small panel behind his head that attach the backpack. I love playing with my bots, so he doesn't do it for me. He is a pain to transform (scared to break more parts)
He does look good so I suppose if you have him on a shelf and never mess around with it, he's ok.
PlatypusRhyme
Cool, thanks.
ultraman zoffy
It was pretty smooth out of the box, so I just painted it, no sanding. It wouldn't require much effort to get it perfectly smooth from what I recall. Depends on what material you order it in too.
PlatypusRhyme
Did you need to sand it at all, before painting? Thanks
Vwfan88
I’m selling my copy. Mint and complete without box. Only displayed.
breaux man
thanks
C16
I'm pretty sure the main point of wanting this guy is to have an Astrotrain that fits in with Classics. Those two groups are not going to do that.
ultraman zoffy
This one right here:
Professor Sharpshooter's Head Voyager by SteamShield on Shapeways