KRE-O Appreciation Thread

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by transfan681, Apr 4, 2012.

  1. megatroptimus

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    Optimus: I tried to close up the cab better. Didn't like the long red chest plate in robot mode, so I made it shorter.

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    Bumblebee: pretty much completely redesigned the car.

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    Starscream: made the rear end sleeker, and designed completely new feet (ankle tilt, sorta!) since I didn't like his tube feets.

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  2. There D Hood

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    Do Optimus and Bumblebee have normal Kreon torsos? I'm wondering what their chest printings are if they have them.
     
  3. megatroptimus

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    Yes, normal torsos. Optimus is all red since he wears 2 jackets at the same time (front + rear), same deal with Bumblebee. Only Starscream's is printed.
     
  4. megatroptimus

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    Decided to make the grill longer and make the bumper sticking out a bit.

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    Longer stacks (borrowed from Elite Optimus)

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    Shortened a bit for clearance in robot mode

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  5. Boltax

    Boltax I'm a Veronica man.

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    They really kinda need the double-torso construction used on the combiners. I finally got the Galvatron Factory Battle set and I felt the same way with the super Galvatron build... he just really needs and extra torso to make his body less stupidly small.

    --Andrew S.
    (Otherwise, he's super neat.)
     
  6. megatroptimus

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    Nah, the chibi look is perfect.

    Final design for Optimus:

    TRUCK MODE

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    ROBOT MODE

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    With his daddy, Stealth Force Human Alliance Headmaster Powermaster Targetmaster Optimus Prime:

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    Had to superglue some of the parts; even with the original build, some pieces kept popping off, really annoying.

    Trailer coming soon...
     
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    Thats debatable, as I think the double torso construction on the combiners isn't sufficient. Hence why I made my Superion a triple torso once I'd got Quickslinger.
    http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/trans...e-o-appreciation-thread-764.html#post11766732
     
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    I need some way to incorperate the parts from Quickslinger, so the triple torso was a case of try it out to see if works. I'm quite please with it, although it did mean I spent an hour rebuilding Superions upper body to accomodate said extra parts.
    Can't wait to get Bruticus to try an upgrade with Blast Off. Devastator's gonna be a swine to do with 2 extra figures instead of 1 though!
     
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    Does anyone have any black 4x2 kreon figure blocks for sale?
     
  11. megatroptimus

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    Found Battle Changer Grimlock today, I'll build him this afternoon and see if there's room for customization. Also got an extra BB to further customize the first set I got.
     
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    I fixed / updated my Horri-Bull and Fangry. I made a Waverider like mechajol and made my own Hardhead.
     

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    Holy Primus, that things huge Boltax!
     
  15. Boltax

    Boltax I'm a Veronica man.

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    I'm thinking I might build a Decepticon ship as well -- but not have it be a piece of my Space Bridge. Because the Ark has to be part of the Space Bridge it's got a very compromised shape and profile. So... well... I'd like to be able to build something more detailed, to show my chops when it comes to model building.

    --Andrew S.
    (Maybe the Nemesis from Transformers Prime... or the Predacon ship from Beast Wars? I dunno.)
     
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    Is anyone out there still looking for AoE wave 2 micro changers?
     
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    I am, but I pretty much gave up on them. They never showed up at my TRU...at least not while I was there.
     
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    Only 3 figures from that wave I'm interested in: Blackaracnia, Seaspray and Fuselage
     
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    Noideaforaname Pico, let's go up to Zuma

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    I just want Seaspray and Blackarachnia... but at this rate I think I'd be better off grabbing a spare Mirage to custom and forgetting the spider.
    I has hoping to find them online, but I haven't seen them at even stupid scalper prices.
     
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    Nice work as always Boltax :) 

    Fast Draw, I really like your Fangry!

    And megatroptimus, you're just plain amazing.
     
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