Mech Fans Toys MS-19 Flame Commander

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by icemanff23, Feb 3, 2019.

  1. RickyLeeSTF

    RickyLeeSTF Copper Age Collector

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    Hey I get it, and I’m fine with something different down the line. Let’s please get all of the G1 toys out from 1984-1991 in legends scale before we move on to something new though. ;) 
     
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  2. NOCV

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    3P legends movieverse are on the way, if that's more your thing.
     
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  3. autobot prowl

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    And don't forget Beast Wars
     
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  4. Liege Prime

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    Oh yeah, I think if they made a new masterpiece, it would be extremely expensive, but much better. I'm just not holding my breath.
     
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    I think the smallish shortcomings are forgivable; the piping can be addressed via 4th-party or custom accessories(not that it will be easy, I'm just saying it's Possible), the Red legs with the arrow decals are an element of the Toy version; I think this figure is a homage to the Movie/cartoon version.

    I rather like the notion of a Hot Rod being able to transform into Rodimus; it's what I always wanted from my G1 Hot Rod figure AND my Classics version(Protector Armor notwithstanding). Yes the characters are different, but it's not as if he doesn't go back and forth between the two identities more than once during the course of the narrative about him. I do understand why one would want separate Hotrod and Rodimus molds, but that transformation from Rod to Rod Prime is an intrinsic part of that character, changing whenever he installs/removes the Matrix. It totally makes sense in my eyes. Having that feature absent would be like an Astrotrain figure that only converts into the Shuttle, and waiting for another figure to be released of him that converts into the locomotive...

    I'll admit that DX9 Carry knocked the straight up Rodimus that becomes the RV concept right out of the Park. But this way is like getting 2 characters in one; ALWAYS a better deal, IMO.
     
  6. Snaku

    Snaku Primes Don't Party

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    Huh? The red legs? What are you talking ab...

    Oh wow. I completely missed that before. That's pretty cool. Kinda looks like the grey lower legs clip on over the red ones. Maybe adding length for Rodimus mode? That would be pretty cool.
     
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    I likre the look of this rendition of Rodimud Prime and the fact that it comes with ALL of the pieces included in him as a figure for both Hot Rod and Rod Prime modes makes it even more special
     
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    I'm looking at the product description over on BBTS and there's no mention of a Hot Rod option at all.

    MS-19 Flame Commander
     
  9. Esquilax79

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    There's a pic.... that's all I need. Thanks for posting the link though! I didn't think that BBTS did this 3rd party because I could never find the items. (wasn't searchable) this makes getting it easier for me :) 
     
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  10. Matrix1981

    Matrix1981 It's Hot Rod's fault...

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    You have to search for mechanic studio and not MFT.
     
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  11. Enigma2K2

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    What, no alt head swap?
     
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    Makes me wonder if the papatoys version would be cheaper. Might as well get it from PPT.
     
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    i have it. it goes for about $25
     
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    He seems to have a sizable backpack. Will need to see the back first. Looking good otherwise.
     
  15. Matrix1981

    Matrix1981 It's Hot Rod's fault...

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    The mft looks quite different than the PPT version. I imagine they are quite different just looking at the back pack and legs. I’m betting the mft is worth the money.
     
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    I definitely am looking forward to some in hand comparisons between the two, but yeah, this looks to edge out the win for me too.
     
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    I have the PPT one and it's a great little bot with a fun transformation. I plan on picking up MFT's as well and if all goes well I'll just call PPT's Hot Rod and MFT's Rodimus Prime (since he comes with a trailer after all). Room for both as far as I am concerned. :D 
     
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  18. Mad Prime

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    And they differ a little bit in look so that will help distinguish them. Just hoping Flame Commander is a little bit taller than Flame Warrior. Do gave the feeling the red on FW is more to my taste than FC.
     
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  19. autobot prowl

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    So I wonder and would love if MFT was planning on a Galvatron V2. The bot mode on V1 was pretty good, but alt is very lacking. Plus the height issue with this Rodimus
     
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  20. metaphorge

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    I predict it won't happen until MST shows theirs. :drool: :drool: :drool: 
     
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