Universe Blaster upgrade WIP

[Cliffjumper69]

Originally Posted by venksta

Uhoh, better explain. I'm just doing a non-transforming Steeljaw for myself. He'll be articulated, but just done for fun. Its actually possible to make him transform into a drum, but I want him to look good next to Classics Ravage. I was talking with a friend, and we thought about making the guitar with an amp, that can transform into Slamdance. I think it'd also be possible to give them their own vehicle modes. But thats something I'll leave until later.

If you were able to make a Steeljaw to replace this Blockrock,

http://www.tfu.info/2008/Mini-Con/Bl.../blockrock.htm

And have him transform back into the drum that fits into Blaster's chest that would be sick, and you would get a hug. lol


CJ

[GMfan]

I thought his name was Blackrock to homage GB. Blackrock the Oil tycoon from the Marvel comics...though whats funnier on the packaging his name was Flashback...

[Uberman]

Two questions: What's the average rate of cost on these types of printed add-on kits? And will the new gun fit in original G1 Blaster's hand?

[TheLogicalProwl]

I'd love to know how much that head will cost. I really hate the head on Universe Blaster now (looks too much like Soundwave) and would love to replace him with that great work of art you are making.

[JLvatron]

Originally Posted by GMfan101

I thought his name was Blackrock to homage GB. Blackrock the Oil tycoon from the Marvel comics...though whats funnier on the packaging his name was Flashback...

Matrix, me too!
even made sense for Blackrock to Transform into an oil barrel.

[venksta]

Originally Posted by Cliffjumper69

If you were able to make a Steeljaw to replace this Blockrock,

http://www.tfu.info/2008/Mini-Con/Bl.../blockrock.htm

And have him transform back into the drum that fits into Blaster's chest that would be sick, and you would get a hug. lol

Yeah, I've considered making Steeljaw transform into a drum like that. Even figured out the basic transformation. I'll see what type of time I have to try and work on it. The only problem is I don't see myself casting and making it for sale in resin or plastic material. Probably making it a model kit available from shapeways..

Originally Posted by Uberman

Two questions: What's the average rate of cost on these types of printed add-on kits? And will the new gun fit in original G1 Blaster's hand?

Well, the final parts I'll be selling will be casted pieces in resin or plastic material. And they'll be around the ball park of what repro parts will cost. Selling the printed parts directly are actually more expensive, and would require work, like sanding and painting.

Originally Posted by TheLogicalProwl

I'd love to know how much that head will cost. I really hate the head on Universe Blaster now (looks too much like Soundwave) and would love to replace him with that great work of art you are making.

I'm thinking the Classics Blaster set (helmet, visor, 2-3 faces, gun) will be around $10-$15, based on repro parts I've seen in similiar sizes. I haven't factored in the time it will take to paint the faces, so that might drive the price up a bit in the end.

[Uberman]

Originally Posted by venksta

I'm thinking the Classics Blaster set (helmet, visor, 2-3 faces, gun) will be around $10-$15

Really? Heck, dude, put me down for a set. Painted or unpainted.

[venksta]

Little update on Steeljaw. Still shaping him up. Head modeling is close to done though.

[Protoman]

Oh baby.................... I need this (Blaster was my first TF toy, so he has a special place)

[venksta]

Another update on Steeljaw. Got most of the main modeling done. I think I might leave his weapons small, and not add at the lower gun... Though, I was thinking of making them maybe seperate, and add them directly on to his thigh. Now I need to add the joints. Hes got about 20 points of articulation, if I can pull it all off. Hes around the same size as Ravage, or at least 0.5cm longer.