Igear has updated their Facebook page with some new pictures of their upcoming MW-04 UFO custom figure. This figure is based on Generation 1 Cosmos and comes complete with a blaster and space helmet. These pictures also give us a look at the new size of the Mini-Warrior figures from Igear as we previously reported. The figures will now be closer to Scout size than Legends.
Check out the pics after the break.
Formerfan
I actually really appreciate how IGear leaves a little space in the middle of the chest for symbol labels on all of their products. It's never stated anywhere but it is clearly an "Attach Reprolabel here" parking spot.
Transbot90210
Too sweet. I've been waiting for a screen accurate Brawn since, well since forever.
UFO is very similar (if not much more detailed and bigger) than Legends Cosmos so he fill no real hole. That being said, iGear hinted at a whole slew of these MiniWarriors so he gets bought up and loved just as much as everyone else in the series.
I hope iGear using this release and future releases to clean up the tarnish they got on their name because of Ironhide and Ratchet.
Billzilla
I don't think they ever showed off Rager or Spray's box prior to release. I seem to remember early reviews being pleasantly surprised at how nifty the box was. I could be misremembering of course.
Anyway, I've got these preordered, so I'll let y'all know when they ship if nobody else does first.
EDIT: Their facebook page now says "Early September." The iGear store page for the Hench/UFO Two-pack says 8/31/12.
Kalel
nice im very tempted
blueben
Still have yet to show the box design, another month?
Cadbane
I want them!
Billzilla
Oops, looks like Hench is ready, too!
EDIT: Also iGear has added a Hench/UFO Two-pack to the store and removed the individual listings for the figures. The price for the two-pack is the same as if you had bought both figures before, the only change is that you must buy both, not one or the other.
This only applies to the official iGear store at http://shop.igeartoys.com. Individual retailers that carry these figures will almost certainly still offer them individually.
This looks to be standard procedure for iGear from now on, as PP-05M/W also switched to a two-pack offering shortly before those figures began to ship and PP-03A/E/J as well are available only in a three-pack.
The Facebook page says they will ship in early September, iGear's store has listed the two-pack's ship date as 8/31.
Billzilla
iGear just posted some new photos of the "Final" MW-04 UFO. Presumably the 7/20 release date will not be too far off from correct for him, but nothing about Hench yet.
Looks like the additional paint apps from the prototype include silver and red paint on his engines (just green and yellow plastic on the prototype), Spaceship windows are painted black, some silver details on the chest and the lightning bolt symbol on his gun looks to be silver. As far as I know, the bolt and the engine paint haven't been seen in any pics before (the windows and chest details have).
Pics mirrored below.
Grimm
When is Cosmos coming out?> I need him!
wheeljack359
new pics up of "not-Brawn on facebook. I dont know where to put it or how to start a thread, maybe i should read those posts tfw2005 says i should!
dcarpenter46
I agree with eriku
They need to ignore Hasbro and just go G1 all out, give the Minibots what theyve always deserved, Huffer is awesome and I want to see that done for all of them.
G1Jetfire
Different enough from Legends Cosmos to consider adding to the collection.
dcarpenter46
Can't wait for Cosmos and Brawn to come out, I really wish they'd do Bee and Cliffjumper next though.
SMOG
Word.
zmog
Rewind
I dunno, I encourage iGear to make an all new Windcharger of their own and not borrow ANYTHING from Hasbro's. I like Hasbro's, but I think iGear can do much better with their own ideas.
Transbot90210
Technically with the new 4.7" height iGear is implimenting, the new MW will be taller than BB and CJ. But I do doubt that they will have the bulk that BB and CJ have. I would welcome a complete set of iGear MW at the Scout size they are now going for, even bots that Hasbro already tackled. This is because when all is said and done iGear will have way more minibots than Hasbro has produced so they might as well go the distance and have them all.
1984forever
I encourage iGear to borrow only the bottom half of Windcharger + the head. The chest needs to be designed to actually look like WC's chest. Then give us iGear Windcharger. In addition, iGear should consider making a scout BB and CJ. Many people want these mini-bots to look right with their classics.
Transbot90210
I agree with this post. My only issue with Spray and Rager was their size, I'm of the school that they are too small. Even then the fandom seems split on the size being either perfect or two small, thus it being a small issue. That said, they upped the size for my side of the fandom so now there is zero issues.
These guys are solid, look amazing, and even the transformations are neat, not difficult by any stretch of the imagination, but neat. They also come with weapons which is a huge bonus. Even Classics BB and CJ are missing weapons.
I welcome the upscale with open arms and I hope they keep the price as low as they had it because that was my main reason for jumping on board.
I think the original 8 shown were a test run and now seeing as these guys are going to sell a boat load of each figure I can assume that iGear is smart enough to tackle the rest. I also (and this will be the only time) encourage iGear to "borrow" the Windcharger mould and give us a Tailgate.(I don't know why Hasbro is constantly throwing away Scout moulds like a WC repaint to TG and FRumble) I want me all the Minibots in Scout sized and I want them from iGear.
ae_productions
If he's anything like their Huffer or Seaspray, you're in for a real treat. THe price point is excellent, and the quality and design of the toy are just amazing. It looks like iGear is upping the bar with their Brawn and Cosmos, both seem to have more paint, they are slightly larger in scale…this is going to be a HUGE success for iGear.
I can't wait for them to do ALL the mini-bots!
BlueAngel_Bolt
Never bought anything iGear before. Cosmos will be the first.