Generation Toys-GT-01 Gravity Builder (Devastator)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by icemanff23, Jun 8, 2015.

  1. deaculpa

    deaculpa Stand Alone Complex

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2008
    Posts:
    19,076
    News Credits:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    387
    Location:
    Iowa
    Likes:
    +11,968
    Ninjas!

    [​IMG]
     
  2. Knight Prime

    Knight Prime QC 33

    Joined:
    May 28, 2016
    Posts:
    2,329
    Trophy Points:
    222
    Likes:
    +5,687
    LOL, He even went as so far to dedicate 5 minutes on one of his videos how I was kind of trolling his channel. He gave an opinion and I gave mine. I'm in for both sets, but I like GB much more. I see nothing wrong in them collectively, although I have not purchased GT Bonecrusher yet hoping they would offer a revision fix for it. But that's wishful thinking, eh? I am a mechanical engineer/ designer, so I'll probably do it myself once I can get my hands on the same color green plastic used.

    As to John... think outside the box man.
     
  3. mikeszekely

    mikeszekely Not Pessimus Prime

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2016
    Posts:
    7,923
    Trophy Points:
    247
    Likes:
    +15,612
    Ebay:
    Didn't watch JG's review, as I've never really cared for his reviews.

    That said... GT's Bonecrusher is the single biggest reason I went with TW's Devy. I HATE that the shovel blades just hang off of his arm instead of becoming part of his chest.

    However, and it's easy to forget this sometimes on these boards, where contrary opinions are often met with extreme nerdrage, that's MY opinion that informed MY choices about how to spend MY money on MY toys. But YOU have to do what's right for YOU. If you're one of the people who like the updated aesthetic of the GT set, and there are plenty of you, then it doesn't matter if I, JG, or anyone else doesn't care for it.
     
  4. MnemonicSyntax

    MnemonicSyntax Macrodata Refinement - SVR'D Access

    Joined:
    Jul 22, 2007
    Posts:
    9,212
    News Credits:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    337
    Likes:
    +8,722
    I admit that personally, the shoulder blades (hah!) are the weakest link to Bonecrusher but only for movement sake. When I pose him, the blades stay where I put them, it's just a bit fiddly to get them there because it generally requires multiple points of contact on each arm that needs to be adjusted. (Piston lever, blade positioning, etc.) but regardless, it can get into some excellent poses.

    I received my second Bonecrusher (used the first for leg swap mod) and I'm far happier with that one. The chest is tighter, the "blade weapons" don't fall off and it just seems more stable so I think the first one was something of a dud.

    But this one issue with adjustment as far as arm movement goes certainly isn't a deal breaker for the awesomeness of the rest of Gravity Builder.

    As for Navvy the only thing I hate is the back of his head in alt mode, but that's easily painted over if you please.
     
  5. Knight Prime

    Knight Prime QC 33

    Joined:
    May 28, 2016
    Posts:
    2,329
    Trophy Points:
    222
    Likes:
    +5,687
    It bothers many, but it doesn't bother me in the least. I like to imagine it as a hazard/ operation light. Perhaps that's what the designer was trying to achieve?

    ed- also,

    I also agree, seriously GT Bonecrusher shouldn't be a turning point. I've never heard Emgo or Bobby complain about it much and NEVER heard them say to buy a CW Devi over GB. As far as I know they are in it until it's finished. JG just has a wanton hate towards GB.
     
  6. MnemonicSyntax

    MnemonicSyntax Macrodata Refinement - SVR'D Access

    Joined:
    Jul 22, 2007
    Posts:
    9,212
    News Credits:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    337
    Likes:
    +8,722
    Yeah, some have suggested that.

    Either way though, I'm not going to let it sway me.

    For example, QC issues aside, I'm not a fan of the partsforming on ToyWorld's Constructor. But I can't deny it looks incredible combined together. The same goes for Gravity Builder as well.

    So one or two minor issues that don't even really matter in the combined mode isn't really something that's going to make me shrug off the entire project.
     
  7. Knight Prime

    Knight Prime QC 33

    Joined:
    May 28, 2016
    Posts:
    2,329
    Trophy Points:
    222
    Likes:
    +5,687
    It's not that bad

    [​IMG]
     
  8. deaculpa

    deaculpa Stand Alone Complex

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2008
    Posts:
    19,076
    News Credits:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    387
    Location:
    Iowa
    Likes:
    +11,968
    lol
     
  9. Wheeljackie

    Wheeljackie He will set us free

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2013
    Posts:
    3,261
    Trophy Points:
    222
    Likes:
    +1,091
    Finally preordred Long Haul and Hook. I hope to see them in the next two months because I am doubting it is going to be this month.
     
  10. Emphy

    Emphy Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 23, 2016
    Posts:
    137
    Trophy Points:
    77
    Likes:
    +65
    My opinion is only strenghtened ;)  I appreciate the idea, but in combined mode I fear this will only look worse. But hey, that's my view, at least you didn't pay for something you didn't apply :D 
     
  11. Knight Prime

    Knight Prime QC 33

    Joined:
    May 28, 2016
    Posts:
    2,329
    Trophy Points:
    222
    Likes:
    +5,687
    np, I respect your opinion :)  For those interested in what Navvy in combine mode would look like with all the stickers applied

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
  12. edgecrusher

    edgecrusher "She wanted nothin', and I delivered." TFW2005 Supporter

    Joined:
    Jun 17, 2015
    Posts:
    15,980
    News Credits:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    332
    Location:
    Valley of the Sun
    Likes:
    +23,768
  13. Fallout

    Fallout Banned

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2011
    Posts:
    18,578
    News Credits:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    337
    Likes:
    +23,663
    $300 and the second your usps driver tosses it in their truck it breaks lol
     
  14. G.I.EDDIE

    G.I.EDDIE Purple treads suck!

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2008
    Posts:
    9,071
    News Credits:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    337
    Location:
    US
    Likes:
    +6,622
    $300? :lol 
     
  15. Emphy

    Emphy Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 23, 2016
    Posts:
    137
    Trophy Points:
    77
    Likes:
    +65
    It doesn't even look good to me, the orange plastic that causes the light piping normally, looks awful with all the transparent plastic that surrounds it. Ah well, guess someone might want it due to its rarity?

    "Features diecast parts, rubber tires, and transparent windows." :lol 
     
  16. deaculpa

    deaculpa Stand Alone Complex

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2008
    Posts:
    19,076
    News Credits:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    387
    Location:
    Iowa
    Likes:
    +11,968
    Right? for that price all his screws and pins better be platinum or silver lol.
     
  17. lordelohim

    lordelohim Deity

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2004
    Posts:
    451
    Trophy Points:
    257
    Likes:
    +301
    Ebay:
    Facebook:
    Twitter:
    Instagram:
    Flickr:
    YouTube (Legacy):
    Tumblr:
    Pinterest:
    I love translucent plastic, despite it being generally crap. I would absolutely get one of these if not for the price. Oh, God, the price. It would be great to point my green laser pointer at it and use it as a lamp during a blackout.
     
  18. GAUGE

    GAUGE Wargod ARTS

    Joined:
    Jun 21, 2006
    Posts:
    17,673
    News Credits:
    7
    Trophy Points:
    407
    Location:
    Phx, AZ
    Likes:
    +16,419
    lol Those forearms look like they go to Vehicle Voltron rather than Devastator. Oh well... :lol 
     
  19. lordelohim

    lordelohim Deity

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2004
    Posts:
    451
    Trophy Points:
    257
    Likes:
    +301
    Ebay:
    Facebook:
    Twitter:
    Instagram:
    Flickr:
    YouTube (Legacy):
    Tumblr:
    Pinterest:
    So, are you implying there is something wrong with vehicle Voltron? Because, I will fight you.
     
  20. Orion2703

    Orion2703 Ultimate Hunter

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2016
    Posts:
    3,530
    Trophy Points:
    257
    Location:
    England
    Likes:
    +4,010
    I have no idea what happened to my vehicle voltron, wonder if he's in storage hell at my parents house......