GigaPower HQ-05 Gaudenter (MP Swoop)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by unexpectedpanda, Nov 22, 2014.

  1. Vanessa

    Vanessa G1 Bonecrusher's #1 fangirl

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    Oh, I'm a little confused... I have Giga's Snarl/Guttur down for a definite pre-order, and he's a great homage to the toy with some 'toon influences thrown in. But this Swoop? Can someone tell me what it's a homage of because I can't see it. At the moment, apart from the derpy face, FT's Soar is far closer to what I was expecting of a "Masterpiece" Swoop. This sketch seems more like a re-imagining of the character, and I thought that was what CHUG was for?
    This is a bit weird, as I'd have though those wanting all 5 of Giga's dinos would want the same aesthetic for all 5.
    I guess it's good news that FT have a non-chrome option for Soar's wings, so people can mix and match their MP Dinos.

    Anyway, I'm amazed and frankly disappointed that no-one has shown even a sketch of Sludge. He's my most eagerly awaited dinobot! But not if he's going to get "re-imagined" like Giga seem to have done with their Swoop.

    Right now, I'm preferring Guttur to Sever, Soar to Gaudy, and haven't made my mind up yet re: the two Slags.
    This is getting complicated...
     
  2. unexpectedpanda

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    From a line drawing? While it's possible to do it colour-by-numbers style, or even turn it into a full artwork, I can't justify the time.
     
  3. jjtitus

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    I get a FOC vibe from this guy. Seems very odd that they picked this design after nailing the toy Snarl look. Just doesn't make much sense to me.
     
  4. N_M_S

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    Probably the Blitzwing head…
     
  5. DPrime

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    Neat but not for me. Too busy... and FT already has my money on Swoop, anyway.

    But hey, enjoy, "big Dinobot" fans. :) 
     
  6. Megatronus27

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    Excellent identification. Ive been thinking Beachcomber in a Swoop costume for Halloween.

    Your's is more accurate. Mine is sillier.
     
  7. mapatel

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    Hmmm. A very interesting design choice. Part G1 and part.....MTMTE???
     
  8. Monari

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    That's the best Swoop design I've seen of any of the 3p's. If it was classics size it'd be an instant get.
     
  9. deaculpa

    deaculpa Stand Alone Complex

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    i think the only thing i would want to see with this release is a swappable faceplate. i really do think FT nailed the face on theirs. i dont dislike this one, but im torn, and if i have to choose one face or the other, its the G1 face.
    i would still take this swoop over FTs, but, y'know, hook up the face for a bruh.

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  10. FishHeadSoup

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    agreed, which to me is not a bad thing. it actually give me more reason to buy from GP.
     
  11. webz

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    Omg! That's where I saw the head! Good eye. Was bugging me... +1
     
  12. kaos

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    I may just unpreorder FT ver...need to see a proto tho.
     
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    :(  :(  :( 
     
  14. 18inchcombiner

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    Guttar isn't up for pre-order yet & yet another figment. Something is wrong with the retailers if they cannot get a pre-order up. I would rather wait having a pre-order than wait for a pre-order.
     
  15. kibble

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    I do like the wider legs...FT's look too thin to me.
     
  16. LazyAza

    LazyAza MMC color go brrrr

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    Giga wins again. Such a nice design, kicks the crap out of ft's. Can't wait to see it proto'd, really love how they're doing the legs especially.
     
  17. zfarsh

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    Oh, did they make him like a samurai? 2 swords in the back?
     
  18. Gutts

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    Oh, cool. Maybe there are two swords. I always hated Swoop didnt have anything to hold in the other hand. All other Dinobots have more than they can hold and he always had one hand empty, poor Swoop. Great idea Giga.
     
  19. N_M_S

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    Given the mismatch, I'm guessing one is a gun barrel.
     
  20. LazyAza

    LazyAza MMC color go brrrr

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    Its his sword on the right and his gun on the left.

    Also I'm currently coloring their concept art. Still gonna be a while though but it'll be posted when its done. :)