Another set of third party shadow repaints come to us today from Shapeshift Inc, however on a bit of a smaller scale. Courtesy of Boards member TCracker, Shapeshift Inc have shown off images of Shadow Operations Skysnake and Heavy Metal which are repaints of their take on Legends-scaled FOC Starscream and Ironhide respectively. These repaints are made up of mostly black, silver, and teal color schemes with magenta and red energon conduit details; basically the usual “Nemesis repaint” formula. From the looks of it, these repaints have some Diaclone influence as well.
No price or release date is set at the time, but we’ll keep you up dated as that info comes to us. Until then, be sure to check out the images after the jump, and a full gallery here!
Grievlocke
I was pretty interested in these since I'm a sucker for WfC/FoC designs but when I saw that they were mostly painted pieces, I decided to hold off for this very reason. Glad I did but bummed that it turned out this way. I guess there's such a thing as too much paint app.
GiganGoji
Just got in the repaint set, and this is some flaky paint. I took them out of the package and transformed them once each, and the paint on some of the ball joints is already mostly off.
Also, there's a lot more plastic flash than one would expect with a set so expensive.
BUT, I came here to ask… the original set came with a giant gun for Starscream. The gun had, what, a magazine that you load in? Something that plugs in on the side. This new set doesn't come with that gun, yet it comes with one of those side-plug-ins. Is this to replace the earlier one? Does it go somewhere else? It isn't shown in the instructions.
motorthing
My regular Heavy Metal is having this problem. The paint is almost tacky on him which isn't great on something this expensive.
AutobotMirage
Maybe it's just me, but is the paint on anybody else's figures wearing off with very little play? I've purchased both of their sets and have had this happen. I really like the figures but I don't want to continue to waste money if the paint is going to come off so easily
CybertronianFan
They've teased a WfC Optimus (w/possible Apex/Powermaster armor upgrade??), the Combaticons (with full combiner action), and what appears to be an Ultra Magnus.
motorthing
Finally got Mne through today from BBTS. Nice.
What's next from these guys?
GiganGoji
So when are these actually due to come out?
daimchoc
https://www.facebook.com/DaimChocRe…41828.100402350310201/179636432386792/?type=3
https://www.facebook.com/DaimChocRe…41828.100402350310201/179633419053760/?type=3
Rexidus
Ditto
Verthawk
I have the first release. Really love this seeker mold. I hope SSI releases it in several different seeker colors. Maybe as a two or three pack. I can never have enough cool looking legend class figures.
zeroblue2099
These look really cool, but I am more interested in inevitable Skywarp & Thundercracker repaint. Maybe with some new weapons or new heads.
143999
Still wish they'd upscale that Ironhide to a deluxe.
Robogeek28
I love this little Seeker mold so much.
daimchoc
Update: 20151022
https://www.facebook.com/shapeshift…2394133260/718991288235368/?type=3&permPage=1
AutobotMirage
BBTS has pre-orders up:
Micro Legion Series 01 Exclusive – Shadow Ops Sky Snake & Shadow Ops Heavy Metal LE 400 – Third Party Transforming Toys & Accessories ShapeShift Inc
unicron nemesis
[Transformers Reformat] Decepticon – Pretender 07 – Starscream 02-1 by Fabian Wong, on Flickr
daimchoc
Update: 20150916
https://www.facebook.com/unemphoto/posts/1660832797496990
daimchoc
Since nobody has posted… Pics from U.NEM Studios.
Update: 20150915
https://www.facebook.com/unemphoto/posts/1660500277530242
BScorpinok75
Bitstream and Ox Hide