Third Party company Zeta Toys, via their Facebook account, have uploaded images of the gray prototype of their Zeta EX-15/16/17 (Masterpiece Scale Seekers).
3P collectors may recognize that this is in fact the previously seen Toyworld Masterpiece Seeker mold we had seen while back in 2016 but it was never released. Zeta Toys will finally release this interesting Starscream/Thundercracker/Skywarp alternative for the Masterpiece scale for those who don’t look for the cartoon-accuracy design of recent releases.
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jimmyh
The ones I have seem okay. I mean zeta quality has never been great. But They’re built like Fort Knox compared to current toyworld crap.
Zentropy
Toyworld released the Coneheads, which Zeta then re-issued. It is assumed that the Seekers were designed by TW, but they didn’t get released until after Zeta acquired them. I’m not sure how much parts-sharing exists between the designs, but I would guess there is some.
octobotimus
Nope, zeta released them. They were never released under TW.
TransformerFanatic
Zeta offers some support, TW offers nothing AFAIK. Aren't these a TW product?
Cax6ton
Finally got SW and TC in, and…I am amazed at how bad they are.
I heard good things about the coneheads and was looking forward to the main trio, but holy shit the terrible design leads to qc nightmares. Skywarp's intakes were broken, one rattling around in the box, the other cracked and about to fall off. Thundercracker's head split in half because the screw post inside the head was cracked. The wings are too loose on one, too tight on the other, the bicep swivels are way too tight, the sliding pins on the calves are too tight and too thin, one already stressed. Initially I was wondering if Zeta had any kind of aftermarket support, but I'm not sure I even want these guys even if they were fixed. Very disappointing.
Treadshot 2.0
Oooh… interesting!!!!!
Scourgatron
A lot of places sold them in a pack due to no one buying them. I bought mine seperate, too.
Autobrat Leader
I bought my Zeta Thrust individually – not in a pack.
Scourgatron
The coneheads were sold as a pack. The seekers are sold individually.
Zeta Toys EX-15 Red Spider Starscream
Treadshot 2.0
The more I look at these, the more I like them. I kind of feel like they'll go on deep discount eventually… if they do, I'm getting them.
Treadshot 2.0
I understand why they only sold them as a three pack because honestly who would buy all three otherwise, but if it was possible to get only starscream, I would strongly consider that.
Marvelboy1974
Anyone know if red Spider comes with the crown? Doesn’t look like it’s included in the set.
Scourgatron
Zeta stated that the first run PO's would come with his shoulder gear and a crown. I bet DS-01 sunk their hopes.
Haydenite
If only they done an update on the legs. Even if they did the CHUG style flip around for the rear wings, wouldve looked so much better than the outdated MP11 stuck on his legs style transformation.
Coz the back of this guy is way cleaner than even DS01, even if it's not toon accurate, it's almost unbelievable how they were able to hide all the jet in such a slim profile.
I still have all 3 coneheads and I won't replace them as my definitive Cone thugs. But Starscream and his bros really needed that DS01 makeover, and had Zeta did something with the legs, I would've gotten them as well.
That's all that really annoyed me, those rear wings hanging off the back. And that his wings are a little high in bot mode.. but what do u do, they trying to rake in a little cash in tight times, using what they have.
Strange bout the coronation set, they originally had the whole set with extras iirc !??
Or was that TW ???
Scourgatron
Its definitely not a smart ass face. Its like he just found a $20 bill on the floor. If DS-01 had never released, I'd have all three. Its just a bit meh.
No coronation gear, BTW. Zeta have apparently not answered why.
Haydenite
The lighting on his face makes him look like he's really happy to see you.
Scourgatron
Under him, I guess. Havent taken him out
Marvelboy1974
Where are the tail fins? Crown?
Scourgatron
Jesus. The Null Rays are entirely die-cast.
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