Via J16toys we have our first images of the gray prototype of the new Fans Toys FT-57 Masterpiece Scale G1 Pipes.
This new Masterpiece Pipes mold proves to be a great representation of the G1 Minibot. A very cartoon-accurate design in both modes. We also have comparison shots next to the other Fans Toys Masterpiece Minibots: FT-47 Rig/Huffer, FT-42 Hunk/Brawn and our first look at the color prototype of FT-52 Outback.
We still have no concrete information on final price or release date, but you can check all the mirrored images after the break. Let us know your impressions on this new Fans Toys release on the 2005 Boards!
mrspingly
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He's had that coming for ten years.
MV Steve
It's resin printed though, very clean parts with SLA over PLA
Quintessential Prime
I don’t think 3D print is the way to go with this. Be much smoother and cleaner if it were laser cut acrylic.
Iacon 3D Labs
It's here and in stock now!
Tube (FT-57 Pipes) Back Window Insert – Iacon 3D Labs
Our rear window insert for FT-57 Tube is designed to fit exactly in the rear window notches of the figure behind his head with a 3D effect. It is printed in white resin and painted white or navy blue with an Autobot symbol stamped in wicked red, then clear coated for a smooth finish.
Your choice of Toy Style Autobot symbol with blue background or Cartoon style Autobot symbol with white background or get both for a discount.
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Click the image below to see a video short of the product.
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Quintessential Prime
【In Stock】FansToys FT-57 Tube Pipes
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mark4flair
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Great figure….
transformer_78
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Thanks for posting
Here’s the sales post for anyone interested:
FansToys FT-57 Tube (Masterpiece Pipes)
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xjsb125
After a horrendous move into my new place, I was finally able to unbox this figure. Happy to report that it appears whoever did the QC on mine, actually did the QC. Mine wasn't soaked in lubricant, and the left arm appears to be snug from shoulder to fingers. One of my absolute favorite mini bots as a kid, I am really happy with FT's representation of him. I also added the 3D printed window cover with the white vinyl from @transformer_78 and it really completes the look of this guy.
Grimlock212
Thats just battle damage!
neurotictim
Good call, I did not realize that! Side note however, just as I was fiddling with him and grinning, a friggin lens just… fell out. So I'll have to put a drop of superglue in there when I get home, I guess.
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Certainly not the end of the world or anything, but yeah.
Destron1
You might prefer the way you have it there, but you can rotate the wrist cuffs 90° so you don't see the flat bit in robot mode.
neurotictim
I'm not sure where Kingdom Pipes' pipes went, but side by side with Tubes he's looking kinda… plain.
I have to say, Tubes might be my favorite FT so far, and I have acquired quite a few. The clever hands/exhaust thing really works, and the way they managed the cab of the truck is fantastic. I just wish he was a little more stable in posing.
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Hoffman
1200 isn't crazy if you've been collecting for a long time and you're only a TF collector.
At one point I had over 2000 figures in my collection, would probably be almost 3000 now if I hadn't sold a ton a while back.
Now if you have the space to display 1200 TFs in a nice way, I'm jealous.
Marcelo Antunes
If you are collecting since, for example, 1985, it's ONLY 32 per year
Sy-Rein
Yes. … I’ve been collecting… for a while.
Destron1
1200th?!
Sy-Rein
Mine just arrived today as well. I have to agree on the colour of the arms, such a lovely tint, much better than pure chrome or simple silver paint.
Fun fact (if you're me at least): I just updated my list after receiving Pipes today and he is officially my 1200th TF. Interesting milestone, for me at least.
AliceBreckwith
I got mine today. I absolutely love the champagne tinted silver they chose for his arms and thighs, that works so wonderfully with the dark blue.
Sy-Rein
Just got my shipping notice from ShowZ for this guy. I am excited. He was 1 of only 2 minibots I had as a kid and Pipes was always my favorite of the two (the other being Swerve).