Pre-Production Hothead Duro-5 Pic heavy
 

So I got my hands on a pre-production version. what you see is pretty much what you will get come production version. Just need to tweak a few things like some joints arent tight. They messed up and gave me two right arms, etc.


Here is what you get. 2x rifles, 1x cannon, G1 neck adapter, and 2 halves of wonder backpack.
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/8454/dsc0351j.jpg

Here it is mounted onto Universe Hardhead
http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/4921/dsc0350r.jpg




It is simple, just plug the wonder pack into the back of Hardhead.

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/61/dsc0354nh.jpg


http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/5417/dsc0355f.jpg

Then all the guns can plug into the wonderpack. there is even room for the stock shield to remain mounted.
http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/6153/dsc0357y.jpg
Now to remove the original head. Use a screwdriver.
http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/2820/dsc0359y.jpg
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/742/dsc0360y.jpg



Now to put on Duro-5.
http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/4152/dsc0362v.jpg


FEEL THE POWER OF HEAD-ON!!!!!!!!
http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/4645/dsc0366v.jpg





But wait, what is this impotent little thing attached to my forearm? That is my main weapon? We must do something about this.
http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/4155/dsc0367b.jpg




Badow!!!! All natural Hardhead enhancement. Dont just overcompensate in size, but also in sheer number of massive weaponry!!!
http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/2612/dsc0369yh.jpg


Kinda makes G1 look a little stiff.
http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/1935/dsc0370mt.jpg


Now on to fix G1 Hardhead.
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/4201/dsc0371v.jpg


And just like that!!! A handsome robot!!!
http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/9716/dsc0372h.jpg

More pics to come, dont post yet.

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You can also "enhance" your potency for G1 hardhead. remember folks, overcompensate.
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/3779/dsc0375l.jpg



But what if you dont have original G1 weapons? Well fear not, for Hothead upgrade can be used as a G1 substitute. Same flavor, less calories.
http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/7107/dsc0376o.jpg

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/9859/dsc0379ou.jpg



Oh did I forget to mention that the neck adapter activates the Power Meter.
http://img816.imageshack.us/img816/7250/dsc0378d.jpg


Oh yeah and Duro-5 is more poseable and can handle weapons.
http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/5691/dsc0385z.jpg
http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/8770/dsc0381k.jpg
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/9514/dsc0384d.jpg

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/7661/dsc0386f.jpg

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Thanks for the review (which should probably have gone in the new "reviews" section but whatever).
I was meh about this set but now, holy crap I want it. I wants it very muchly now, this looks friggin awesome!!!

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Well I'm glad I pre-ordered mine.

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It's beautiful. So.....so beautiful

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This isnt a review. I'm giving Cybertron.CA an exclusive sneak peek.

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I regret not picking Hardhead up at the burlington Holiday Inn toy show for $30 back in March....I had $30 to spare but noooo I don't really need him...I had the Onslaught mold already...dumbass.

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Man it's amazing how much a simple head sculpt swap can change the look of a mold.

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These guys need to never stop making things. Having the hands compatible with lego accessories is a stroke of genius.

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thank you. I guess that makes me a genius. That was one of my few contributions to the design.

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Can we get a view of Duro from the back? Is the Hardhead face all exposed upside down?

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yes it is.

http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/8599/dsc0358.jpg

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Ah...

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Oh, this was brought up on seibertron.com, Yes the LED in the neck lights up and shows thru the blue visor. However since the LED is RED, your stuck with that color, unless you swap out the LED.

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Very nice!

Great, I don't own Hardhead and now he'll be an even more expensive PITA to acquire.

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I have two extra Hardheads. One MISB and one MIB. trade for punch/counterpunch.

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^Sorry, I don't own P/CP. Thanks for reminding me of all the stuff I want but don't have. :p

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That's just so awesome! Where are they available to preorder at?

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I dont know. BBTS I believe is pre-ordering them.

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Wow that is nice! I wish I had the toy to go with it :(

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This looks really nice, I look forward to seeing this in person.

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You and me both, Mumps. :( Actually, I just wish I had that mold, I don't even have Universe Onslaught yet. :o Wouldn't mind passing on it in favor of this figure and upgrade set though, looks great!

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How well does Duro 5 actually stay on? Is it a very firm connection or will he fall off easily?

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This is too awesome. Can't wait for it to release.

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It snaps on.

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makes me wish hardhead had been released here

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when will these actually ship?

i hope we will get them before xmas; i placed a pre-order months ago hoping for an august release according to tfsource....the wait is getting a bit long given that we only have pre-production images
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Jaguar xk150 specifications

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Have they been offered to Canadian retailers?

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I don't know. Sorry.

However to answer about the delay in release, it is due to tweaking the mold. I heard the factory will take an additional 2 weeks for mold changes. Also packaging has yet to be made. Design wise it is done but they need make the packaging too.

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Man that looks so cool and Duro-5 looks cute. hahaha. I would certainly love to get this but i don't have a TF Universe Hardhead to use. Pity cause i saw him once before in USA walmart but seriously Hardhead was such a limited release.

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this set looks sweet!!!!!!!
i like the fact it's backwards compatible with the original but the icing is the use of lego sized grippers!!!(nice idea solscud07!!!!:cool:)

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Indeed, along with Powerglide. I never cared for Skyfall, though.

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Judging from the info, I supposed the set will be available in Oct?

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Awesome pictures Solscud007! Any chance of seeing the back of Hardhead with the attachments on? How about a shot of the back of his head/Duro-5 when transformed? Thanks!

Randy

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this is all I got without doing another shoot.

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/8302/dsc0368z.jpg

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This upgrade looks great! And your photoshoot makes it look fun as well. :)

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thanks. I try.

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I hope we see this sometime soon. I have a commission waiting on this set.

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Care to share?