Holy mother of....... yes, folks, it's my mouth drooling and foaming in a fit of excitement, all but because there is something awesome which has been known for awhile now that concerns the awesome third-party toy developer add-on kits which make your mundane Transformers look like, well-- professional and kick-ass toys.
Im sure that some of you hardcore collectors are aware of the awesome third-party producer from Hong-Kong know simply as "Fansproject"
DUDE, WHERE'S MY BRUTICUS?!!
Well, judging from the recently released test shots of the prototyped molds and releases for the individually made Munitioner & Explorer-- trademark and legal issues, naturally, are preventing the company to technically name them as part of the Combaticons-- I can safely say that they are the most eagerly anticipated release yet, for me, anyway, when it comes to purchasing and contemplating to actually spend some cash on an unlicensed set of add-on kits.
The level of difference is amazing, and to see it finally combined in full force with the so-so Energon/ Classics Bruticus Maximus toy version of the G1 gestalt monstrosity is really a sight to behold. The deciding factor for me is that, not only do these Crossfire-add on sets come with a seemingly accurate representation of the 'missing-link' in terms of individual and independent members-- as opposed to repaints of the helicopter and tank drones on the Energon Bruticus Maximus, the additional incentive and bonus items in the form of Weapons-- I mean killer fire-power alone, is the real icing on the cake.
IS THIS HEAVEN SENT?!: -
IN A NUTSHELL, YES, THIS IS A TOP-DOLLAR BUY. AND, NO, I AM NOT SHAMELESSLY PLUGGING AWAY AND SEEM TO MAKE MYSELF LOOK LIKE A SUPPORTER AND RABID FAN-BOY FOR THIS THIRD-PARTY MAKERS. HOWEVER, THE SAVING GRACE IS THAT WITH THE IMMINENT RELEASE OF SAID KICKASS ADD-ON ACCESSORIES AND INDIVIDUAL ROBOTS, THEY DON'T LOOK TO SHABBY, TO BE HONEST. RIGHT NOW, I FEEL TERRIBLE BECAUSE LONG BEFORE THIS WAS ANNOUNCED OR EVEN CONCEPTUALIZED, I HAND NO HIND-SIGHT THAT THIS WOULD EVER REQUIRE SAVING MY MISB BRUTICUS MAXIMUS SET....SIGH~* OH, WELL..BACK TO SQUARE ONE! NOW, WHERE DID I PUT MY DOLLAR STASH?!! LOL! A SOLID A++ !!
Pictures linked to Fansproject. Bruticus Maximus Copyright 2010 Takaratomy and Hasbro Inc.
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