Fans Toys FT-31A-E Marauder (Masterpiece Menasor/Stunticons)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by dalianjj, Jun 29, 2018.

  1. nobody1898

    nobody1898 Well-Known Member

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    I think it is odd that FT would have the 2 tone side of the arms showing in Menasor mode. It is in the renders plan as day but it such an in accurate choice.
     
  2. OCProwl

    OCProwl Autobot Dad

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    I'm starting to wonder. Grab one now or wait for the second batch.
     
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    Destron1 dalianjj's new account.

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    Staat er 1 op Marktplaats voor 170.
     
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  5. ChromeMagnus

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    At least with ShowZ and Baba there's no sales tax.
     
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    Vertrouw MP niet zo, maar thanks!
     
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  7. franpincho

    franpincho NOT a FT Only collector

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    It sold out at $200? And from a reputable seller? (you may hate them but they at least are legit)

    wow.

    Do we still wonder why FT prices are so bad now?

    Do we still believe the fairy tale that the skeleton/Last member set will be "RK priced?"

    Does he mean 2019 RK? 2020 RK? 2021 RK?

    We are fucked, aren't we?
     
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  8. Autobot Spike

    Autobot Spike Original Gangstabot

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    Nah. It’s carbot price + RK price.

    -A.S.
     
  9. Ragnar454

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    If you can catch the pre order and it doesn't sell out in minutes. After that, it's double the price.
     
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  10. franpincho

    franpincho NOT a FT Only collector

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    I stand corrected then.


    So,

    Which carbot price + RK price?

    PO price? Which?

    Newly magically found stock price?

    TF source price?

    2019, 2020 or 2021 price?
     
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  11. Maglite

    Maglite Porkchop sandwiches!

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    Nobody knows yet.
     
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  12. crdavismusic

    crdavismusic Vectron Labs-Only Collector

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    I love waiting
     
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  13. mikeszekely

    mikeszekely Not Pessimus Prime

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    More comparison pics in the comparison thread. Suffice to say that Smokey is adequate. He's the heaviest of the three, which may not work in his favor as a combiner arm. Joint tolerances are generally better than the other two. Smokey probably has the best robot mode of the three, despite the lack of neck. A little block from the sides, but better proportions and engine placement than DX9's, and less back kibble than XTB. While DX9's is still probably the easiest to transform Smokey's not bad at all, much better transformation than XTB. Unfortunately Smokey has the worst car mode. XTB and DX9 are both fairly proportional, but they're different scales. Smokey, meanwhile, is as short as XTB but as wide as DX9, with the least-detailed engine block and a visible metal hinge where the back of the cockpit should be. All-in-all, nothing here really changing my opinion from the previous three; XTB has the best alt modes, Fans Toys has the best robot modes, DX9 is the most playable.
     
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  14. Delduwath

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    I wonder how strong the shoulder ratchets on Marauder will have to be to handle the weight of FT arm-bots.

    You'll need a three-person team with a set of tools to turn the arm one click.
     
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  15. 6Trash9

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    Regardless of the price it will definitely be cheaper if you PO it than buying it a few hours after normal stock comes in
     
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    Yes, and also regardless, you guys should message me immediately when you see this thing go up for pre-order. We need to start a support group.
     
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    Oh yeah! Sign me up!!!
     
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  18. Alph

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    Getting a preorder for this thing is gonna be like those two guys fighting over a broken stick in "The Dark Knight".
     
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    There is going to be a lot of panic over that preorder and some folks will miss out for sure. Going to be rotten for some.
     
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    ik ben nog nooit echt opgelicht op MP... veel bots ook van gekocht zelfs :) 
     
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