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 Nov 18 2011, 11:43 PM
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I write stuff...just not as much as I used to. Group: Citizen Posts: 4,187 Joined: 25-October 05 From: Indianapolis Member No.: 7,491 Faction: Maximal  |
Much to my surprise, the Nato-Bot Roadbuster Upgrade parts are back on the market.
http://www.shapeways.com/shops/thebotshop Unfortunately, you have to paint them yourself (and I assume that assembly will be required) and the price is a might steep, but hey, for those of us who missed out the first time, this is a good opportunity, yes? -------------------- William Rendfeld
That Echowarrior guy... Author of "Transformers: Armada (Revisited)"- Allspark Fic of the Month for December 2005. Archive here. |
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Nov 18 2011, 11:45 PM
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 THIS SPACE FOR RENT Group: Citizen Posts: 6,036 Joined: 21-December 01 From: Miami Member No.: 62 Faction: Free Agent |
I wonder if the end result will produce a sharper product. Cause the original is not up to par with third party standards.
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Nov 19 2011, 10:17 PM
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 Novus ordo seclorum Group: Forum Moderator Posts: 41,383 Joined: 18-June 03 From: Westlake, OH Member No.: 3,012 Faction: RIBFIR |
Cool for those that missed it but as far as I'm concerned Universe Roadbuster isn't up to par with homage standards.
(...still want that scheme on Cyb.Def Red Alert.) This post has been edited by MrBlud: Nov 19 2011, 10:17 PM --------------------  |
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Nov 19 2011, 11:22 PM
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 D-69 Even on Krypton Group: Citizen Posts: 19,739 Joined: 17-January 03 From: Ontario Canada Member No.: 1,958 Faction: Decepticon |
nah dude CD Red Alert is reserved for Dreader Pirate Cannonball
yeah and those prices are crazy ... and why do I need to by individual parts this time? This post has been edited by Destron D-69: Nov 19 2011, 11:23 PM --------------------  |
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Nov 19 2011, 11:40 PM
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 Group: Forum Moderator Posts: 8,255 Joined: 14-December 08 From: The Blasty Zone Member No.: 12,164 Faction: Cannonball's Pirate Crew |
QUOTE(MrBlud @ Nov 19 2011, 10:17 PM)  Cool for those that missed it but as far as I'm concerned Universe Roadbuster isn't up to par with homage standards. (...still want that scheme on Cyb.Def Red Alert.) ...so it could look less like a proper homage to the character? I mean, it would look cool. I'm not disputing that. I just don't see where it gets us any closer to geewunnyness than what we currently have. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-hotrod.gif) |
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Nov 19 2011, 11:47 PM
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Novus ordo seclorum Group: Forum Moderator Posts: 41,383 Joined: 18-June 03 From: Westlake, OH Member No.: 3,012 Faction: RIBFIR |
Do you want the list? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-arcee.gif)
Hulking Ultra body instead of a dainty deluxe. A weapon at least as tall as he is instead of some dinky shoulder cannons and a pocketknife. Less humanoid face. It wouldn't be perfect no but it'd be a damn sight closer then what we have. This post has been edited by MrBlud: Nov 19 2011, 11:49 PM -------------------- |
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Nov 20 2011, 06:25 AM
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Feeds on delicious rage Group: Citizen Posts: 1,449 Joined: 28-February 07 From: Victoria, Australia Member No.: 9,998 Faction: RIRFIB |
While the idea of Roadbuster being able to pound the THE HAMMER on enemies is nice, I don't really feel it
Sure Cyb. Def. Red Alert is big and all, but... He's really only got two weapons: His multitool, and his giant missile. Hotshot, on the other hand, is full of missiles and has a shank. I can see Roadbuster shanking some poor Decepticon |
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Nov 20 2011, 08:49 AM
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  Group: Supporter Posts: 30,376 Joined: 2-July 03 From: The Heartland of America Member No.: 3,109 |
I still want a Roadbuster head for Roadbuster Ultra Magnus.
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Nov 20 2011, 10:55 AM
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Group: Forum Moderator Posts: 8,255 Joined: 14-December 08 From: The Blasty Zone Member No.: 12,164 Faction: Cannonball's Pirate Crew |
QUOTE(MrBlud @ Nov 19 2011, 11:47 PM) Do you want the list? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-arcee.gif) Hulking Ultra body instead of a dainty deluxe. A weapon at least as tall as he is instead of some dinky shoulder cannons and a pocketknife. Less humanoid face. It wouldn't be perfect no but it'd be a damn sight closer then what we have. I'll give you the size. The "weapon at least as tall as he is" is an enormous shoulder-mounted ICBM. It's not like we're talking about a kickass rifle here. The face is arguable IMO, since it's still a face (albeit recessed into a helmet) and Roadbuster colors would actually serve to make it more apparent. Don't get me wrong, if they made it and it looked good I'd probably boot the Universe version in a heartbeat... but I'm not seeing where it's so much better that I actively want it. Outside of the size, I'm seeing a lateral shift here. This post has been edited by Lukeblast: Nov 20 2011, 10:59 AM |
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Nov 20 2011, 11:17 AM
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 Death is Wasted on The Dead... Group: Citizen Posts: 2,661 Joined: 5-November 03 From: Warwick, NY Member No.: 3,842 Faction: Free Agent |
anyone have any suggestions regarding paint and colors? ive never painted model thingies but i kinds really want this =]
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Nov 21 2011, 02:54 AM
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 Group: Citizen Posts: 3,075 Joined: 3-March 04 From: Maidstone, South-East England Member No.: 4,347 Faction: Cannonball's Pirate Crew |
Even just 6 months ago I'd have been delighted by this, but Renderform is planning to release a Universe Roadbuster upgrade kit including a new head, guns and chest piece, most likely for cheaper and in far better quality, so I'll be waiting for that instead.
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Nov 21 2011, 04:05 AM
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D-69 Even on Krypton Group: Citizen Posts: 19,739 Joined: 17-January 03 From: Ontario Canada Member No.: 1,958 Faction: Decepticon |
I'm already more interested in that T B, a new Chest would go that tiny bit farther for me to not look at it and say... "oh hi pumpkin patch Hotshot."
did they ever give out the design for the new piece? -------------------- |
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Nov 21 2011, 10:03 AM
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Group: Citizen Posts: 3,075 Joined: 3-March 04 From: Maidstone, South-East England Member No.: 4,347 Faction: Cannonball's Pirate Crew |
QUOTE(Destron D-69 @ Nov 21 2011, 04:05 AM) I'm already more interested in that T B, a new Chest would go that tiny bit farther for me to not look at it and say... "oh hi pumpkin patch Hotshot." did they ever give out the design for the new piece? Nope, just the new head concepts. I'm assuming he's a bit busy with the large number of orders for the Goldbug heads, convention exclusives and those clear weapons sets. |
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Nov 21 2011, 10:19 AM
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I write stuff...just not as much as I used to. Group: Citizen Posts: 4,187 Joined: 25-October 05 From: Indianapolis Member No.: 7,491 Faction: Maximal |
QUOTE(Total Biscuit @ Nov 21 2011, 02:54 AM) Even just 6 months ago I'd have been delighted by this, but Renderform is planning to release a Universe Roadbuster upgrade kit including a new head, guns and chest piece, most likely for cheaper and in far better quality, so I'll be waiting for that instead. Really? Where are the designs? -------------------- William Rendfeld
That Echowarrior guy... Author of "Transformers: Armada (Revisited)"- Allspark Fic of the Month for December 2005. Archive here. |
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