FansToys FT-28 Hydra (Masterpiece Six Shot)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by CliffjumperUK, Nov 21, 2016.

  1. Predaking1973

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    Just ordered this guy

    Any tips for what to be careful of?

    Also whats the best fix for the knees if needed?
     
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    A:
    Be careful with the flaps on his inner legs, they're made out of relatively thin plastic with a thin hinge. Avoid transforming him to wolf mode too often, the transformation for his legs will stress a peg if you're not very careful. I have only transformed him to wolf mode once or twice. Due to the force required to transform his arms, some people have broken the white shoulder hinge. I advise using a spudger or something to pry open his arms by the purple part that attaches to his sides. This figure is very well built from the knees up.

    B: tighten the screws that connect the knees to the lower leg.
     
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    I decided to buy an MP Sixshot today. Can't really make a solid choice between Hydra and Hanzo. Guess I'll flip a coin?
     
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    There's not enough in them to be honest. I kept fanstoys because i typically collect fanstoys stuff but that's the only reason, figure wise they are both good. If you have no preference, save the money and get hanzo
     
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    Hydra is the best one if you want style and presence. Hanzo (in either colour) is good too, if you want a cheaper fig.
     
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    I like my Hanzo plenty. It's a really good figure, all around.
    Hydra did not present enough of a difference or upgrade for me to get it, but I do like its looks a little bit more.
     
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    I went back and forth for a while but am glad I decided on Hydra. Hanzo is good but Hydra is the best representation of Sixshot imo.

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    Hanzo is $90, Hydra is $140. That's a pretty big gulf. But after Road King I am becoming a FT convery.
     
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    I picked Hydra on looks alone despite the fact that he's pretty aggravating to transform and that he's seriously flawed below the knees. Even as someone who likes to flip their figures back and forth, it's just such a beautiful sculpt that I'm surprisingly content with leaving him in bot mode 99% of the time. I have transformed him a dozen or more times and he has no issues so far, so it's really just a lack of desire keeping me from prying apart those damn arm joints of his. He's my one FT figure so I'm not one of the die-hard fans and I do admit he'd be better if he borrowed some transformation cues from MMC's Hexatron, but overall I think he's the best looking Sixshot ever made. Hope this helps.
     
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    Hydra is the overall best version.
     
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    I may bite.. But 140.00?? Kinda pricey. Especially with so many other ones that I have to buy
     
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    Just picked up these three a few days ago.

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    astrotrain1975 FT-44 Thomas is my precious.

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    Nice pic. I have Dracula and Quietus but I'm still undecided on Hydra.
     
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    And that's only if you catch a deal. I frequently see it for $160.
     
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    Like they say, "you get what you pay for." That's typical for a FT bot of that size and weight.
    It'll be tough to find or even more expensive once it dries up.
    Also Taobao sells FT items at deep discounts.
     
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    I haven't gotten around to watching Headmasters yet, so I'm not really familiar with him. I just thought he was a large and cool looking figure. Since he's cheaper than Quietus, I figured I might as well grab him now instead of trying to find one later when they're all gone.
     
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    Agreed. I won't be surprised if its price go up once all remaining stocks are sold out.

    I will grab it when it is still cheap.
     
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    astrotrain1975 FT-44 Thomas is my precious.

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    My only issue with Headmasters is the Daniel and Wheelie centric episodes. Unfortunately there are a fair amount.
     
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