TFC Toys has updated their Facebook page with new prototype images of the sixth member of their Project Uranos combiner project. Uranos number 3 is called X-45 Phantom Ray and will form the chest plate in combined mode for this unofficial Superion custom figure.
Proper images have also been released of the Silverbolt figure aka SR-71 Blackbird, indicating the engines are an optional detachable booster backpack. Additionally the nose of the jet mode detaches and transforms in a rather impressive fashion to form the figure’s gun.
Check out the new images after the break.
ruthenium
I got my set for $200 last year which, imo, is about the most I'd be willing to spend on them in this day and age. They're absolutely my favorite in my Aerialbots collection, but if you're looking to only have one set of them then it might be better to hold off until the new official Aerialbots that got leaked come out.
Motor_Master
IMO Absolutely not. As others have said, we're slated to get a new Generations Superion next year, which will look the part far better than Uranos does. If you're not interested in a MIB or sealed set for Uranos, the last complete loose set sold on Ebay for $125
TFC Toys – Uranos Used As Is Complete | eBay
Hydro
I plan on getting one for my movie shelf, but we are getting a new superion next year.
G.I.EDDIE
$300 seems exceedingly high.
Zaq5322
Is this still worth picking up for ~$300? I’ve wanted a Superion forever but never got CW due to Alpha Bravo. My collection is about 85% CHUG and 15% 3p stuff that can work with it and the emphasis is on photography.
echotransformer
That's awesome, glad you're still enjoying it!
echotransformer
Yeah I'll try to get some pics, hopefully mid-week.
You do need to partsform the combiner the thigh crotch, and 'backpack gathering' parts. The swivel that makes Silverbolts nose rotate 180 degrees, does transform tho.
Honesty
I love old threads when they’re *rightfully bumped* like this thread has. Warms my heart.
This guy + his “official addon” + @echotransformer ’s parts + SXS head is pure bliss. He will always be my one and only “voyager” Superion.
GrimLocke
Someone should take the “NEW” out of this thread’s title now that it’s over a decade old.
IronPrime2169
Gotcha, gotcha. How does he look without the crotch flaps but with everything else on? And can the crotch flaps themselves sit a bit higher? Thanks. Also, (and this is a bit more of a general question) but do you have to partsform off your backpack upgrade, your thigh upgrades and the Wings of Uranos upgrade kit for transformation?
Optimussentinel
Well, if we're bumping…
If anyone has a spare Blackbird that they're looking to get rid of please pm me.
echotransformer
The main change to the proportions was to move the legs further out, and add some bulk to the thighs…there is some change in height but it's not drastic (less than 0.5")
Here's an old photo I had quick access to…these are actual parts, but I 'digibashed' the paint onto them.
Note the crotch flaps which help elongate the waist.
EDIT: Let me know if you need better pictures and I can take mine off the shelf and snap a few new ones.
IronPrime2169
Appreciate the glowing review, but pictures would help me visualize whether or not they tinker with the proportions.
Honesty
Highly recommended. Looks fantastic. No photos, but grab them. They only add a little bit of height and makes him look Great next to UT Abominus & Warbotron Bruticus.
IronPrime2169
Thanks so much!
Last necrobump, does anyone have pictures of him with just the echotransformer’s leg extenders on? I want to see if adding them makes the bot look too disproportionate or not. Also, I’d love to see how he stacks up to the original Warbotron Bruticus with the aforementioned leg extenders. Thanks again!
Thunderstang
See above
Thunderstang
Haven't dusted in a bit, but Here you go:
First some size pics.View attachment 29533692 View attachment 29533693 View attachment 29533696
And the scres to access the hip ratchet on silverbolt, have to take the thigh apart to take the hip apart:View attachment 29533695 View attachment 29533694
IronPrime2169
Ah, gotcha. Could I just get a picture of the thighs so I know where to access them? Don’t want to ask you to disassemble your copy but I just need a reference lol. And thank you so much for the references, but don’t go to too much trouble!
Thunderstang
I didnt really find a guide, I just took the thighs apart and added a couple washers cut from a credit card behind the spring. I remember it being a little of a pain as the spring is already really stiff, and the extra shim made it a little harder to get the leg back together, but it solved my Gestalt issues and I have transformed them multiple times without issue. And Sure, as for WFC I have the Seekers, Reflector, Omega Supreme, Skyfire and a few others but that would give you a voyager, deluxe, comander, and titan reference
IronPrime2169
Thanks for all of your help! I’d appreciate some pictures with the WFC guys in all three modes, but whatever works for you works for me. Just one more question: is there a specific guide I can follow to fixing Silverbolt’s hips for the gestalt? I’m new to modding figures and not 100% comfortable with it yet lol.