SXS-Toys The robots series of R-04 Hot flame. (HotRod)

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  1. Stygian360, Dec 27, 2016
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    MMC has a proven track record in this particular unique collectables 'space', so I'll go with them, but I applaud efforts like this from lesser known companies like ACE and now these folks. It just feels to me though that all around MMC nailed this design better.
     
  2. Rexidus, Dec 27, 2016
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    I want both. So hard.
     
  3. l0te, Dec 27, 2016
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    Looks awesome. Captures more of that Milne art feel than Calidus, especially around the torso/back/spoiler region. It looks like he skipped leg day a bit too often, but that's a minor complaint. I'm a big MMC fan but of they nail the paint, this might be my Rodimus.
     
  4. Deductor, Dec 27, 2016
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    Need to swap heads and keep the sxs body with MMC head
     
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  5. Robogeek28, Dec 27, 2016
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    That's cool.

    I'm just saying that since I don't read the comics, I'm not hung up on accuracy over what I think looks cool is all.
     
  6. lordmegatron64, Dec 27, 2016
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    Not that I don't appreciate the offerings of SXS....I'll wait for MastermindCreations take. Will it take a while? Yeah. But considering their other More Than Meets The Eye figures.....It'll DEFINITELY be worth the wait. I got Planet X for my WFC/FoC Fix. MMC for my IDW Fix, and Various other 3rd parties to fill my CHUG void.
     
  7. Megatron118, Dec 27, 2016
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    That looks so much better than MMC's version. Proportions look great. I'll definitely keep my eye on this. But also, I'm hoping GCreation makes an MP-scale one at some point; they're making Skids, so Rodimus isn't a ridiculous notion.
     
  8. lordmegatron64, Dec 27, 2016
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    WHAT?! WHEN WAS CALIDUS ANNOUNCED?! Aw man....SXS nailed it better than MMC did.....I'm kinda sad now :( ...Please be voyager sized...SXS...I'm trusting you guys on this.
     
  9. Megatron118, Dec 27, 2016
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    MMC's was announced at TFCon in the summer man lol
     
  10. lordmegatron64, Dec 27, 2016
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    WHHAAAAAAAAT?!?!?!?!?! THERE WAS NEVER A HEADLINE ON THE FRONT PAGE!
     
  11. Ragifoesmasher, Dec 27, 2016
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    This totally depends on size. If he's voyager then MMC may lose a guaranteed sale. Also about time some news happened on this guy.
     
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  12. deaculpa, Dec 27, 2016
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    are the only transforming parts his shins and forearms? anything is possible but im not seeing an amazing altmode coming from this guy.
     
  13. Megatron118, Dec 27, 2016
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    When you think about it, this reveal was well-timed. MMC might be a reputable company, but as far as I know SXS's overclocking was a pretty good figure and they have quite a bit of potential here. If we're going off of looks alone, this guy wins for me. If the quality and paint is good, I'm definitely getting this over MMC's. But again it also depends on whether I fully commit to GCreation's MP IDW stuff because if that's the case, I should wane off CHUG-sized figures.
     
  14. Bountyan, Dec 27, 2016
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    MMC's has a better face sculpt. But this looks better in every other regard.
     
  15. bad andy, Dec 27, 2016
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    #iseefaces

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  16. levyshahar, Dec 27, 2016
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    Nice, but too late. The MMC version is superior in every aspect
     
  17. daimchoc, Dec 27, 2016
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  18. Driskull98, Dec 27, 2016
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    SXS wins it. MMC's has too much kibble.
     
  19. SPLIT LIP, Dec 27, 2016
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    The face is a bit off, but the proportions look great! Really well done, with virtually no kibble outside of what the character's supposed to have.
     
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  20. Ribieconvoy, Dec 27, 2016
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    She's a beaut. Well, he's a beaut. Whatever, totally gonna buy it if the quality and colors are all nice! I honestly love the face... lucky thing about MTMTE having different artists is that there's wiggle room for everyone's appearances.
     
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