There’s a new third party group on the block, ArtTek. ArtTek’s goal is to produce simple, high quality weapons and accessories to enhance your figures, and their first “Art of War” release is the Hero Rifle – a fairly faithful upscale rendition of the original Optimus Prime rifle. It’s a piece which is running for $12 with our sponsors Captured Prey, who bring you this news.
iphdtd
Got my Grimlock head and gun on Friday. I really like it. The build quality is great and it looks so much better than the FoC one. Here's a crappy cellphone picture of it. Didn't have a chance to get a shot with the blue visor though, had to leave for work this morning. I really like how you get both visor options. Very pleased with it so far.
TFfanOP
Few pics of it when you get it will be very appreciated.
Kilowog
got my shipping notice from A3U for the grim kit
soymonk
That's a nice looking rifle!
brr-icy
got both versions, the first one works really well with fp roller
DJW107PRIME
Say that redesign looks great.
mechaphile
I never liked the G1 rifle and was looking for something else for my used G1 Prime. I decided to skip a meal and support a new designer. Maybe ArtTek will create some accessories in the future that I really like and are more available than the current leaders in 3rd party parts…I don't know. It is a chance, a gamble, and an investment. Good luck, ArtTek.
webz
mp10 too? if it works, I'm tossing $12 your way this weekend!
lee9
This would get a LOT of positive attention in the "Repros & Stickers" forum (probably the appropriate place anyway).
Hound & Mirage
Would this thing fit snugly in G1 Prime's hands?
Heman008
I've seen some ebay auctions selling them overseas, but no one from the states and no preorders from anyone. Kinda wanted to buy the henkei colored one.
Valkysas
Those aren't out yet, are they?
Heman008
Dr Wu has made the Classics colored and henkei colored megatron nerf guns
Valkysas
Fansproject was going to do one, but they cancelled it.
sh002
I've seen a small CHUG Megatron gun before by some company.
Never liked the original G1 Optimus gun handle placement. He can't even pull the trigger.
webz
I know this isn't a simple design like G1 Prime's gun, but I would LOVE to see a miniature Classics Megatron NERF gun sized down for Classics Decepticons to hold. You gotta admit that would be very cute (Yes… I used cute and Megatron in the same post!)
Valkysas
Thanks for the change! I'm happy to be able to get a G1 styled Optimus rifle with proper handle placement. Don't listen to that mesh guy, your first showing is awesome. While some people will complain that it's just an optimus gun, the fact that you took the feedback to heart and changed the design so fast means a lot to me.
Transmetal
I wonder what else these guy have planned? I can think of a couple of guns I'd want made.
MP-10 gun similar to MP-01 in black
Voyager Dreadwing & Skyquake guns
webz
Any idea how well this scales for MP10? I love the classic toy Prime rifle, and would love to interchange it with the more cartoony ion blaster of MP10.
Also, I second whoever said the Grimlock twin barrel gun for FOC Grimlock. Would be extra-cool if they can make it black with orange barrel tips, to match the sword and shield. Just my 2 cents.
BigRC83
I think there is something very similar already available. Although, I would like a weapon for classics Tracks and a shoulder missile for classics Jazz.