X-Transbots BEK-01DF Boosticus upgrade kit

[Longshot]

I finally received my upgrade kit for FOC Bruticus and I can honestly say that he needed the extra plastic to beef him up. Pretty happy with the setup and how well everything fit into place. With that being said, the base figure from Hasbro is not the strongest frame to work with so bear in mind if you do wind up getting this upgrade for yourself don't expect it to truly make a lacklustre design great. I would have preferred Hasbro to do a parts former from the go so overall the frame of the figure would have been stronger. Nevertheless, X-Transbots (Echotransformer) did an excellent job fleshing out Bruticus. And the plastic was sturdy on top of that. Not a bad upgrade for my on display Bruticus.















Left over bits after the complete assembly of Bruticus.

[zuffyprime]

Isn't that Echo's design from our boards?

[Sun Swipe Prime]

I just realized with the kit Bruticus's head seems too small now. Otherwise, everything looks great.

[grumble22]

Pretty sure that is echo's design. I thought it came painted though?

[Longshot]

Could be? I picked it up from Robot Kingdom, but the kit is also sold through BBTS and a couple of other places.
It does come in other colours but the black was the only colour I thought would go with the retail version.
I agree Sun Swipe Prime, A head could have been made to fit over the stock version to balance it out.

[Jeem]

It is Echo's design. He's working with a 3rd party right now and is currently designing a Ruination kit.

The all black kit was just a Christmas release and was 10 bucks cheaper than the upcoming set.

I've got one pre-ordered for my Platinum Set!

[Pascal]

Getting the version for Fruiticus next week, should be interesting.

[Longshot]

Originally Posted by Jeem

It is Echo's design. He's working with a 3rd party right now and is currently designing a Ruination kit.

The all black kit was just a Christmas release and was 10 bucks cheaper than the upcoming set.

I've got one pre-ordered for my Platinum Set!

Good to know I'm supporting a board member's work

[The7thParallel]

I'd love to get the SDCC one, but I wish Canadian retailers had this Canadian-designed kit! It feels bonkers to have to order it from out-of-country, but logistically I suppose it makes sense.

[Echotransformer]

Yep, that's my design and thanks for the support.

The reason there isn't a bigger head is because Onslaught couldn't transform!

I also found it a bit strange Canadian e-tailers didn't pick it up...

Transbots and I have spec'd color versions for retail, SDCC/Platinum, G2 and Takara...yes, the unpainted black was a special limited run.

Ruination is progressing well also, and yes it's the totally different limb configuration!