Unique Toys Y-01 Provider (Octane)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by ORIO, Jan 22, 2015.

  1. Alpha Omega Trion Supreme

    Alpha Omega Trion Supreme One of the longest handles in the fandom!

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    One of the things I love about Chigurh is that its actually fun taking him from mode to mode. Can the same be said of Provider?
     
  2. mx-01 archon

    mx-01 archon Well-Known Member

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    Except not? The only overarching goal of the MP line is "make the best version of the character possible". It defaults heavily towards the 'toon for characterful details like head/face sculpts, but there's often just as much toy inspiration in there as well, and occasional artistic flourishes that match neither.
     
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    Hell yea its fun. And easy too. Transformed him into all three modes twice and i love it. Man im telling you dx9 and unique got the triple changer thing down.
     
  4. Stygian360

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    Agree ---^ DX9/Unique know exactly what they're doing.
     
  5. Mecheon

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    I'm still hoping for pictures with Sandstorm.

    You can't have a debate over where he falls if all you post is Masterpiece pictures :p 
     
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    Not my Provider, just option with wings.

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  8. Alpha Omega Trion Supreme

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    I was wondering that when I saw the wing transformation. Thanks for the pics. I was already leaning this way for Octane because of how much I like DX9/UT products. This helps solidify that decision.

    Although I was really surprised to see that in bot mode Provider is quite a bit smaller than Chigurh despite being about the same mass in the other modes.

    Edit: And I saw the Emgo review. That landing gear snappage seemed to happen without warning. Looks like that whole piece is made of a chrome part. It wasn't the end of the world though because it definitely looked fixable. Even Emgo said that, but he was definitely bummed throughout the rest of the review. He did say he transformed him a number of times in preparation for the review. I don't think its going to be a problem, but like Badcube's Hypno's head gun, its something to watch and be careful about.
     
  9. Gargamel

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    I'm still on the fence about this one. The other Octane revealed a while back also looks very good and I only need one.
     
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    There's another Octane coming ?


    * edit : I found it. KFC's not-Octane. Hmmm looks good too.
     
  11. Alpha Omega Trion Supreme

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    KFC. They're doing a Blitzwing too.

    If their QC wasn't so all over the place, I'd probably wait and see on theirs. But Provider is something I can have now and not worry so much about the QC.
     
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    DX9 teased Octane too, with their version of Blitzwing.

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    Nice dark light action... Making me look at Mp-03g again ^^.
    Nice work.
     
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    Finally got a chance to transform my Provider and he is a pretty great figure all the way around. I actually like him more than Chigurh (which I liked alot). I wish he was abit taller but it doesn't detract from my appreciation of the overall quality, transformation, and look of this guy. :thumb 
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  15. Theguysayhi

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    Hey guys, new user here, in all the pictures and videos I've seen of Octane, it seems he has a bit of paint chipped and one section that does not tab in properly in Truck mode.

    Particularly in these pictures: http://news.tfw2005.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/09/Unique-Toys-Provider-03.jpg
    https://toyroom.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/octane_truck_scale.jpg

    Is this a constant problem for everyone here that owns him here? Or just a lemon? It's one of the deciding factors that would tip me off to buying this guy.
     
  16. MegaMoonMan

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    Those are sprue marks. Every single one has them.

    I've never noticed it not tabbing in, but if it does it should be an easy fix.
     
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    Oh true, thanks for that.

    It would be good if we could hear from some one here that owns the figure so they could give us some information on if it tabs in properly.
     
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    The grill does not tab in flush. I've tried, it just doesn't go. It's not as noticeable in person, however. And MMM is right, those are sprue marks, not much you can do about that, unfortunately.

    Those issues aside, he's stunning, visually and it's yet one more piece of the awesome puzzle he creates.
     
  19. Vanessa

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    Yeah, mine has the sprue marks too, and also the truck grille doesn't tab in flush on mine either :( 
    Still a stunning figure though, and I'm still glad I got him.
     
  20. GR1ML0CK

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    My grill tabs in fine