Crazy Devy, responsible for numerous Devastator upgrade sets and gilded Predaking wings, have revealed their next Superion set will consist not only of Superion’s chest piece, but his gun as well. An early picture, later removed, on the Crazy Devy site showed off the gun, it is now officially confirmed by them to be a part of the CDMW-13 set.
Whether or not you’d consider the rifle to be animation accurate is up for debate, it’s the right kind of size for Superion, but Superion’s weapon was arm mounted in the cartoon series.
Remember also this is an unofficial third party product and is not officially endorsed by Hasbro or Takara-Tomy. It’s an adult collectible and should not be given to children under 16.
lemonherb
Looks like they're taking orders for a second batch at CD now.
http://www.crazydevy.com/2010/02/mean-robots-power-parts.html
Sioce
I got the head, really excited for the faceplate (which is pretty much free)
This new set has a good number of goodies for what I consider a good price.
Just can't wait to see what they do with the rest of Superion.
And if they do what I think they are going to with Predaking…OMGWTFBBQ!
anubis20
I just got mine a few days ago from BBTS before they sell out. They are the only ones with CDMW-06 in stock and they only got 2 left now.
Soundwave2
You see the same few board members in all these "crazydevy" threads and it seems like most of us who buy them are more or less pretty satisfied with what we've gotten so far. Yes, we all agree they're abit on the steep side, but the only people who complain are usually the one's that don't even buy them, so I don't let the negative attitude towards CrazyDevy get to me.
But yeah, I passed on the head originally since I wasn't too impressed with it, but this one has me going back and getting one now.
anubis20
Well said sir!! We all know what we are getting into with CrazyDevy. And I agree Devastator is a whole different beast thanks to CD. If the price bugs you, move on.
On another note…. I like that faceplate!
Sioce
I really don't understand the hate for these guys.
They are taking junk g1 toys and making them something you can be proud to have on a display.
My G1 devastator was great as a classic piece. I spent another $150 and it is now a freaking beautiful piece, that looks like it came from the cartoon. Predaking is shaping up to be an amazing beast of a toy when it is finished. I can only imagine what they will do for Superion.
Also consider production costs, design costs, shipping fees, and profit for the creator of these masterpieces.
I know we all want to see $5 parts, but please stop bitching about it when you don't see it.
These guys charging what they do leads to bigger and better add-ons.
I say bring them on. Adding another $150 into a $100 combiner and getting something that is REALLY nice is fully worth it to me.
What it really comes down to is, we have no idea what the production costs of these are. They are in no way shape or form cheap. The materials are top notch. The quality is always perfect. Eveything I have from them is very solid and very nice. For all we know it costs $10-15 to produce these sets each, them you figure the costs of shipping, retailer mark-ups (you do get them cheaper from crazydevy btw) it just boils down to we don't know.
I won't bother going into what customizers charge, whether it be for toys, add-ons, etc.
I say as long as crazydevy is making my brickformers something I am really happy to look at, bring it on.
Soundwave2
they're really determined not to make the visor red, huh? Still better than the original which made the face look chubby, IMO. I'll pick it up since I really want my Superion to look better
Bgrngod
Whooop… there it is….
CrazyDevy: CDMW-13
Smasher
If they did Kung Fu grip with the hand it would be $150.
PrimulArchangel
I cant wait for the sculpted hand with kung fu grip for 90$ will be awesome to be able to make him point a finger !!
Smasher
I can't wait until they release resculpted toes for Superion for $70.
PrimulArchangel
These guys are a joke when it comes to there pricing. There stuff may look cool but the prices they ask for the stuff is a joke. Ill buy the Knockoffs when they get released, at least those will be sold in a full set and not all seperate.
Soundwave2
that'd be great
lemonherb
Maybe a faceplate attachment?
VE Telus
Any idea what the "secret bonus" might be? What could they add that would go with the previously released head?
On a side note, while these upgrades have been costly, the end result is really spectacular. For someone who doesn't have the skills to even post in Radicons, these upgrades are a real blessing.
Enigma2K2
$30… for a plastic gun…
Well, while I'm at it, may as well spring for a God Sword…
Sioce
and…..SOLD!
Can't wait to see what they do with the rest of this figure.
cryotek
If they make a better crotch piece that make Superion stand up better and not be top heavy, I might get the complete set.
grimlock1972
No sale here
Soundwave2
I was so excited for the Crazy Devy Superion upgrades, but have been underwhelmed with every release so far