Find That Transformer Figure! *Rules in First Post*

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Inikalord, Jan 7, 2012.

  1. soundwave144

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    Well I do now! Lolz!
     
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    :jawdropper: 

    What's it called, imma need to search for it now... dammit.

    Edit: smh... it's a resin kit? I cant paint for shit, :lol 

    Amazing job if you painted her up.
     
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    Bear with me, guys... This one's a little complicated.

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    Repainting Masterpiece figures as cop cars -- or Diaclone homages -- is a well-established trend now. TakaraTomy gives them names like "Cordon" and "Clamp Down," making them new Transformers characters.
    But what about when a third-party does it?

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    This is X-Transbots MX-XVII-T, “Taiho.” It's not referencing a specific Transformers character, nor even homaging a Diaclone toy; it instead represents the Honda City patrol car featured in the You're Under Arrest OAVs, TV series and comic books.
    So the only way I can justify posting this figure as a challenge is to accept any version of the same mold that does represent a Transformers character, namely X-Transbots' "Savant" (Skids) or "Herald" (Crosscut).

    So have at it. ;) 

    Well, you're in luck. Rumor has it @tekering might be willing to part with his, for the right price... :cool: 

    Good. Now, have you noticed your windshield is cracked? :p 
     
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    Underlord Frontier Psychiatrist.

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    I find that somehow fitting for a Stunticon:) 
     
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    Thx @Nemesis Baser!

    Here's a recent photo of Taiho with a 3D printed hood scoop....
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    Next up is Ocular Max Kojin (not Artfire)
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    That depends on how you define "statues..."

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    ...and "characters."

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    How much articulation does a figure require before it ceases to be a statue?
    How inhuman does a creature need to be before it ceases to be a character?
     
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    the small ones are Kubrick

    the big one is the RAH
     
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    Dammit Teke'... Amazing pic bro!
     
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    Speaking of statues and figures, here's a non-transforming Transformer posable statue or action figure.
    Flame Toys Kuro Kara Kuri Drift - 黒絡繰 ドリフト

    If I've gotten my Japanese correct, 'kuro karakuri' translates into 'black automata (clockwork puppet).'

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    I really should get the Star Saber while it's still available.​
     
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    You really can't go wrong with EVA merchandise. The Metal Build figures are stylish and modern, the Real Action Heroes are totally anime-accurate and fantastically posable, the MAFEX and Revoltech figures have a ton of accessories and display options...
    ...but for total, unadulterated, balls-to-the-wall kick-assery, I prefer to go oldskool. :rock 

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    At over 40cm tall, the Tsukuda Hobby vinyl figures tower over anything else on the market... and the trio can still be sometimes found for less than they retailed for twenty years ago! :D 
     
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    Posting this 3 hours early as I have a bunch of work related meetings this morning.

    It's a hard life when you're a legends class figure and have to constantly go up against the big bots.

    Back to the New Age Coneheads, I may have gotten the name for Thrust wrong last time... I think Mephisto is actually Dirge, who is the next challenge.
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    The riobot is getting a reissue later this year if u can’t find mafex 01 at a good price
     
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    o and don’t forget to buy siege starscream so 00 can have that shield

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    Crossing my fingers for a 00 MB announcement at winter wonfest

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    If u want some og Eva and Are a cheapo with a lot of free time u could put make the paper craft Eva, mines still holding up ok after over a decade, and u can scale it to whatever, mine is like two ft, but you could easily scale the pictures up or down before printing
     
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    ...I'm so confused...
    Too many not this game pics...

    Dont get me wrong, I like seeing cool stuff; but jeez-a-loo. :confused: 
     
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    All this talk about Eva makes me wish april was here so the RG Eva 01 kit would be here already.

    Still kicking myself for not spending the extra $20 to get the display with it
     
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    As the one who prompted the Evangelion discussion with my new anime figure displays, I apologize for dragging the thread off-topic.
    Those of us who wish to continue the EVA talk should post our replies in the Neon Genesis Evangelion Discussion Thread instead.

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    ...and now we're criticizing TMNT figures. :lol 
     
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    It's cool. I fixed her. :cool: 

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