Thanks for Facebook user Dean Lee, we have new color prototype images of Unique Toys Y-01 Provider, their representation of G1 Octane originally announced in January of this year. With color added on, details in robot mode are really shining through on the prototype. We also have additional images of Provider’s two alternate modes, showing off some chrome parts used on the figure. A size comparison against a Dark of the Moon Deluxe Roadbuster is also shown, which puts Provider approximately between voyager and leader class scale. Check out the images of this September 2015 scheduled release mirrored below, and let us know what you think of this version of Octane on the boards.
Sandstormer
The transformation does seem a little gruesome but mainly, he seems pretty hard to get hold of now. I'll investigate but good to know you think he's alright.
Gamerlingual
He’s ok. If you decide to pick him up, you’ll be fine.
Sandstormer
Now I just need to nab myself a Sworder for him to be mates with.
*Googles for ten seconds*
Ah well, maybe not then.
Gamerlingual
Told ya. Enjoy.
Sandstormer
I'll be interested to see how the Toyhax set works out – i have it in my cart too but wanted to get him in hand first. I'm usually preferring the 'toy look' but am quite liking how clean he looks so am undecided.
I got him on AliExpress – ordered 30 Dec, arrived (UK) on 10 Jan. Not bad!
qemuel
I still need to pick up this guy. I have the Toyhax sticker set ready and everything!
Glad to hear you're digging him! Who/where did you make the purchase from?
Sandstormer
So, the update nobody was waiting for: I just received Provider and am thrilled with him. Thanks to those who shared their view up there ^^^
He's pretty solid and some aspects of the engineering are genuinely quite innovative. He's the right size too as i already have a 3P legends Octane.
I always liked Octane because they gave his character a bit more depth (in the cartoon at least, not so much the UK comic), so his character arc stood out.
So yeah. We're getting on really well and looking at buying a cottage together in the country soon.
ChromeMagnus
The song comes to mind when I think of Provider. Not sure why. It just does.
Orion2703
Second this.
He's also pretty small looking compared to the other triple changers we have.
I still think he's the best we have (had the xtb briefly and thought it was garbage) for now. Hoping FT will give him the astro train treatment.
Gamerlingual
The train bots go well with the MP. This guy holds up really good still
King Nergil
He remains a well built figure, but next to modern Masterpieces he looks dated.
Sandstormer
So nearly eight years after its release, how is Provider holding up? Has he stood the test of time or do you find him to be pretty dated nowadays?
I'm considering the reissue so would love to know, thanks.
qemuel
No it's not, they currently have 18 standard versions still available for preorder. TCP still has it up for preorder as well. HOWEVER, cannot argue with the ShowZStore price!
ChromeMagnus
Yeah but it's currently sold out.
Y-01 Provider
ShowZ has it up for preorder for much cheaper plus they offer free shipping and no sales tax.
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ThrustJan
At the actual price,lower than $100 is very tempting.In bot mode is different from how I see him in the show, but there are few versions of him on this scale,this version remains a good bot and truck mode has a very beautiful cab and can accept little tanker behind.
I'll keep him especially in truck mode, hope that toy is strong enough so I can transform him rather often.
qemuel
Currently up for preorder at BBTS if anyone is interested.
ChromeMagnus
So is Buzzing/Runman
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xueyue2
I have UT sworder from BBTS sale before, I think it's a OK figure, might be the same height as UT Provider/TW Evila Star.
Chrisola
Sorry, would have helped people!
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PurpleAndBlackSmokeStacks
Where?