Universe Onslaught--KO Combaticons Unite!!

[Prime Roller]

This is only the initial stages of a work in progress. I'm posting early on because it's my first kitbash project and I'm looking forward to hearing any feedback.

So here's the lowdown. I don't want to damage/change my nice new Universe Onslaught toy. So It will remain totally unaltered. And as I just so happen to have the 4 other combaticons in oversized KO form from China... well obviously I was nothing less than forced to get into the project of combining them.

It's going to be a HUGE figure when I'm done.
The head, hands, feet, and chest have all not been finalized. I just stuck anything there for now.

What I've been spending my time on is making detachable joints for the knees and shoulders. Using some Bionicle ball joints and other scrap I got from a thrift store.
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[astrana]

nice nice... looking forward to see the finished project

have u considered use Universe 2.0, tankor and galvatron for one arm and leg??

[Metrotitan]

Awesome Prime Roller! Glad u finally got some pics up!

this looks pretty sweet. I've got 2 Bruticus's on the work table & if you don't mind, I have some feedback...

-The face isn't Bruticus, it's too "happy" looking
-All the bots being used need better articulation. they look very G1ish especially next to the "revamped" Onslaught.
-bigger hands! try some Unicron or Primus hands...articulated hands will make him come alive.

other than those minor points, this is looking quite promising! good luck and PM me if you need any combining pointers.

[down_shift]

It's a good start man, but as f_r said, he needs more to "pop".


BTW, f_r that Grimlock looks magnificent. Well done.

[Nocturn]

This is simultaneously loltacular and epic win.

[Prime Roller]

Yeah, like f.r. says. The face is just a temporary one that needs to be changed (I sat a KO Doubledealer face on it just to show the eventual placement of the real head). (I might have some questions for you guys later on how to approach molding the new head).

And the hands are just temporary too. I'm actually thinking of building some! As well as scratch building some feet.

Articulation will be nice. But first is the basic combining. I have that all figured out and underway (and my Onslaught toy will not be altered of damaged in any way!). I plan to eventually add articulation to the crappy G1 blocks (they look even blockier because they are over-sized).

So, extras like articulation, and gadgets will be worked on later... I'll keep you posted. (new pics of the shoulder and knee joints will be added this evening).

[Bruticus82]

Well it sounds like you have a great plan so far, and I know the customizing community here will be more than willing to help you every step of the way.

I eagerly await the final product!

[Prime Roller]

Thanks all of you. I'm sure I will be coming to you guys for help. Especially when I get into molding and painting!

I'm going to be needing to make a chest plate, a head, hands and some feet! Any thoughts on what would look good? I'm liking the very G1 look next to the modern Universe look. Old and new together look sweet. (but the G1 hands were lame -- do I really want to cut the hands off Primus or Unicron? The thoughts of doing that hurts me inside.)

[Tech Spec]

Looking real good man! Can't wait to see more.