Canadian Slag Episode 54 - K-R.E.O. Speedwagon

[Decepticon Army]

Canadian Slag has returned with an all new episode. Listen in as the hosts discuss Hasbro's latest venture with K-Reo, we learn more about Blurr in our latest Getting to Know segment, and we discuss our distain of the endless onslaught of DOTM repaints in the latest Off My Chest.

Episode 54 - K-R.E.O. Speedwagon
Host: Daniel w/ Phil and Wendel
- Overview of K-reo Transformers.
- Getting To Know - Blurr
- Off My Chest - DOTM Repaints

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[Nemesis Predaking]

Man, I really need to get caught up on the WTF & Slag Eps I'm behind.

[Echotransformer]

Hey Daniel, Phil and Wendel!

Just listened to your podcast and loved it...in particular the section about Kreo and actually you've got me interested in checking out Blurr Spotlight issue as I typically only read the vintage comics

Regarding Kreo--I've been doing a bit of customizing that I wanted to share...

First, I did a Transforming G1 Prime that is made with two Kreo Kits--the big ~$60 Optimus Prime with the Sentinel Prime kit. I made instructions so all of us can build it this way, check it out:

http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=35047

Also, I've been making custom, non-transforming rescupts of the main characters like Mirage, Prowl, and Sideswipe.

Click here: (scoll down a bit)

http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?t=35656

As you can see they stay within the confines of the kit but as the wait for new releases increases I'll probably start making unreleased characters and doing a little more aggressive customizing.

Over the holidays I have plans for a BIG project that should put the Prime to shame (still learning about this stuff) that I'll post on the boards.

Again, thanks for the great podcasts...always look forward to them.

All the best,

Steve

[Stapler]

I didn't realize that a new Slag was up. Looking forward to giving it a listen.

Just finished the part about Kreo. You know what? I think this would be a great way for Hasbro to bring back the cityformers. Huge building block sets would be easier to sell than a giant transformer toy. It would be a great fit, too, what with all the ramps, towers, jail cells and kreon figures to inhabit them and such.

Enjoyed the Blur section of the episode. Do you think that the Generations toy of Blur may take some inspiration from Armada Blur? Armada Blur was a sniper/sharpshooter, if I remember correctly. Could that have been what inspired the sniper rifle for the Generations toy?

In regards to Judd Nelson, I thought he was pretty good in Animated. He's matured and I think that he would be amazing if he came back as an older and wiser Rodimus Prime. He was perfect as Hot Rod back in the day, but now he's much more fitted for Rodimus Prime.

[CobraCommander]

Originally Posted by Echotransformer

Regarding Kreo--I've been doing a bit of customizing that I wanted to share...

That's pretty awesome work you got there Echo, if I can say it's very Kreative. I particular like your Sideswipe

You might want to check out this guys Lego TF MOC builds, some great stuff and even a FortMax. I really dig his Galvatron.



http://www.mocpages.com/home.php/23530

[Echotransformer]

^^ Stunning. I have spent some time on those boards and I am amazed. How many flat bricks to those guys buy? Incredible.

Yeah, I'm still kind of newb, but the more practice the better I'll get...I hope... ;-)

[Robimus]

Jazz without his face mask you say?



I should really show off my Kre-O Laserbeak one day as well.

[Protoman]

Wow DAT GALVATRON!

[Jawz. D]

I used to mix and match a lot of my LEGO sets back in the day. I still have one of the more interesting creations hanging around. Lightly Transformers inspired by the humans exo suit if I remember right. I'll post up pictures soon.

Awesome stuff Echotransformer/Steve.

I still have to make the Jazz KRE-O...

[Metroplex79]

Finally got a chance to listen.

I was a little late into the game of KREOs, but I'm glad I did. That recent 40% off sale didn't hurt either.

While I have no intentions of building the actual Transformer out of the bricks, I am planning on building a base or playset for the Kreons to occupy.

Here's a question for a certain few out there...the collectors who adamantly do not buy any non-transforming Transformers. (ie Action Masters, PVCs, statues, busts, Attacktix, Robot Heroes, etc)

Do you (or would you) collect the Kreons? (and why)

Originally Posted by CobraCommander

http://www.mocpages.com/home.php/23530

That's awesome!!! Especially that Shackwave.

EDIT: I forgot to mention that RID was the first to repaint a mold but not change their name. Side Burn, Prowl and X-Brawn with their "supermode" repaint.

*ducks*