Via Weibo user 来自塞博坦情怀 we can share for you images of the color prototype of X-Transbots MX-10 Virtus (Masterpiece Scale G1 Springer).
This is a very impressive take on the Autobot Triple Changer showing off a great cartoon accurate design in his 3 modes. The figure will include a plethora of extra parts like sword, gun, blast effects, a display base (weapons and other parts can be stored under this base), a rotating effect for the helicopter mode and a small human figurine inspired by Springer’s synthoid form as we saw him in the G1 episode “Only Human”. To top ir all, Virtus will have LED headlights and die-cast!
Keep in mind that this is still a prototype and some changes may be done in the final product (as stated in the pictures). This figure is scheduled for release by March 2021 and you can find pre-orders via our sponsors links below. Click on the bar to see all the mirrored images on this news post and then join to the ongoing discussion on the 2005 Board!
MP Collector
If anyone has a junker Virtus laying around for parts…I could use a new chest piece for mine.
Gshell
I think I have a spare one.
King Nergil
Is there someone looking to unload the human figure that comes with Virtus? PM me please. Thnx
mechman22
This. The new shoulders are plastic yellow and green and have better clearance when in alt mode, that they do not rub. The original die cast ones were all yellow but were a bit tighter and chipped the yellow paint a bit.
It’s cool that Keith got new ones made up and out to folks as fast as he did.
Redferno97
The paint comes off super easy as they’re made of die cast, especially during transformation
blurr95
It did come with the upgraded shoulders. What was wrong with the ones that came with?
mechman22
Be careful with flexing the fender plastic on the slider mechanism in the backpack. It can take some flex but looks a bit thin in that area.
If you don’t have the shoulders installed, I would do that right away to not scratch up your metal shoulders more than necessary.
blurr95
Got my copy over the weekend and was able to get it out of the box last night. Haven’t been able to transform it yet though. This dude is heavy, wasn’t expecting that. And all of the accessories it comes with, I kept pulling things from the packing and was waiting to pull out a kitchen sink. Colors look great, can’t wait to play with more and get him into bot mode.
Jim1981
main reason why I did not get this one. I just think there is a right springer for me at the moment. The grill depth was the deciding factor. FT was too bulky. I might regret not having springer on my shelf in the future, but not for now
Optimus Prime23
I'm tempted to get this guy from BBTS…
Primetimez
Snagged one – thanks! Domestic shipping AND 40% off??? Don't mind if I do.
MP Collector
Thank you!
blurr95
Thanks for the heads up. Been waiting for one of these.
mechman22
FYI, this guy is on sale at BBTS on their daily sale.
TFC201482
Yes, the the one that requires assembly. Not sure if there's a safe way to disassemble it or not.
Gshell
Do you mean the one you assemble? If so, I only used the smaller one.
TFC201482
So um, just checking in and wanted to see if after some time now… Has anyone found a safe way to take the plastic helicopter rotor effect apart? I'm kind of scared to try in fear that I might break it. Ha! Thanks.
Lester316
I've got this XTB Springer (including the replacement part).
Not listed on my sales thread yet but if anyone is interested drop me a message with a reasonable offer. I'm in the UK btw so you'd need to factor that in for shipping.
Gshell
I have both and IMO XTB is better. The alt modes are way better and the robot mode is better. My only gripe is the chest isnt the same as FTs but still really good.
Pinkmyfloyd
YES!