Some exciting news tonight from Fansproject, we got some new images of the upcoming Pterosaur Shell homing Transformers Victory decepticon, Yokuryu. Fansproject also gives us some updates regarding the rest of the shells:
“We have received much feedback on the Saurus: Ryo Shells and the all your concerns have been noted by us. Due to the size of the shell, we could not include the shell with each Dino-ichi figure as the user cost would be impossibly unacceptable. Originally the plans of making the shells was cancelled as it just was not financially viable.
We are huge fans of the original shells and so we just could not let the idea go and so we did end up creating the designs and a few proto-types were made. This bad business decision was sealed for us at that time. We really can only afford to make 500 sets of the shells at this time. We are sorry to be so blunt with the truth but honestly this project has really compromised our process, the factory, and of course, our fan’s wallets.
We have been asked if all the shells for the Saurus: Ryo set will be made and at this time we can confirm that yes, all the shells will be made for this set. We hope that the few who want these and can enjoy them, will know how much we want your set to be fully complete. We know this is not one of our best business decisions but being crazy fans of the original set, we had to see this project through completely and properly. We hope that even a small number of people can be pleased with this very extensive and very expensive set.”
Tfsource has preorders up for Pterobot ETA February
nelix510
Fan mod to extend his leg.
combaticon164
I laughed at them when they gave me the price before the increase. I can live without it.
nelix510
Theres a STL file to print out thigh extensions for TFC posiedon. I got someone to print it for me.
Onslaught24
Damn! Was hoping I could at least flip the chest around somehow. Thanks though! Guess I'll just keep em combined.
kmopotato
I tried but the dino head can't seem to fold in anywhere, and turning the torso doesn't work either since the stomach guy connects to the chest by forming into the spinal cord
Onslaught24
Been eyeing this set for a bit now afyer watching Victory and I have a question! Is it possible to make it so Dinoichi's (Slog/Kakuryu/the upper torso bot) torso is reversed and the beast head flattened down? I want a more animation accurate look to Kakuryu (and Dinoking) in Victory but not sure if it's feasible.
Cool Hand Lube
Right? The price is certainly pretty damn high for something that actively makes the toy worse.
kmopotato
there's a couple parts I want, but the pricing is fucking insane for what the parts are, even with all the engineering put into them. 3d print materials aren't that expensive
nelix510
Going to wait it out.
Cool Hand Lube
Yeah, that does not look good to me at all. I never like the whole "just stretch the figure out by adding weird structural additions to the torso and thighs," style of upgrades. Plus this set makes the arm length look even worse, and I honestly think stock looks better.
kmopotato
It's like double the price now
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nelix510
Hopefully the more hate this upgrade set gets, the cheaper it gets. Already mark $50 more off total price. Can"t wait for it to drop even further.
Mecheon
I appreciate them taking a stab at older stuff but that's just giving me. Johnny Long Torso flashbacks
Dodgy Dan
God damn it, I wish they'd do one of those kits for TFC Poseidon…
But back on topic, it's a good effort they make, but stretching out this tidgy little sod just doesn't work, sadly.
nelix510
Almost $100, includes shipping on Aliexpress
BWIguanusfan2
I think it makes the portions more cursed then before. Easy pass
Edit: it also deludes the original fansproject aesthetic. Even if his thighs might make him proportional in the legs his arms become pitifully lanky and his shoulders look microscopic. He can't even hold his scythe anymore and it's one of the best parts of the combiner.
NemesisAngel
Does this kit help with proportions? Absolutely. Am I going to pay $150USD for it ? Fuck no.
nelix510
Comes down to blowing $150 on 3d printed plastic crack.
Or a couple of lines @ low-budget gogo tiddie bar house party.
leaning to the house party…sadly
NonRetroMan
The only images of the upgrade kit in hand that I can find. They all just say its good, nothing more.
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Motor_Master
$150 bucks! Oh God no!