Via Weibo user 路人老板 we have our first look at the gray prototype of the new Fans Toys FT-56 Variator (Masterpiece Scale Gears).
This is another great addition to Fans Toys G1 Minibots for the Masterpiece scale. We have good shots of the robot and vehicle mode from several angles. The mold shows a great level of poseability for his boxy design and it will have several interchangeable faces with several expressions.
See all the images after the jump and then let us know your impressions on this new Fans Toys mold at the 2005 Boards!
Treadshot 2.0
I will still probably get variator at some point, but that picture really hammers home how much better the bad cube gears has aged then their Brawn did. There was never any question I was going to upgrade Brawn. As it is, even though it’s clear that Variator is a much better toy overall, you can see how much closer the original is in appearance, and if you prefer realistic vehicles You might actually prefer the old one. It’s also the right size according to the scale chart, while variator is a little bit too big
siniquezu
Love mine but the head keeps collapsing leading to the face popping off. Anyone else have this problem?
Tazman66gt
well, finally got mine. neat little dude, amazed it really doesn't share any transformation steps with Swerve. got him transformed and went to roll it and one of the front tires was sticking but the hub was really loose. upon closer inspection:
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so, I tried to fix it of course but there's just too much material missing to make it work right. he got transformed back into bot mode and put on the shelf but I'm going to have to get ahold of FT and BBB to see if parts are available
ferrari35
And wind charger
the oaf
I like realistic alt. modes. As good as that 'bot mode is, that "thing" it turns into a a complete eyesore to me. Even the G1 toy version is preferable to the 'toon model.
Nice work. Have you put the "instructions" up in the radicons sub-forum? I'm sure there's a number of people who'd like to give that a go.
unmc2001
I used one of the existing faceplates and modified it with resin then painted it.
Redferno97
Just out of curiosity, what don’t you like about the alt mode?
the oaf
That faceplate is really good. Almost makes me want to get a copy, but I still can't get over how bad the alt. mode is.
Did you make it yourself?
unmc2001
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karamazov80
One of the silliest and funnest figures I have.
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Dinobot Snarl
Why no toy head?
Grimlock212
Agreed with everything you said. Windcharger and Bumblebee would be my top choices since FT kills it with their minibots. Sideswipe would be epic too.
tk7261
I just got this guy for Christmas. Wow, it's been a while since I've gotten a masterpiece. The most recently released one I got was Grapple. I am pretty impressed with this guy. The paint, how they cover up all the screw holes with filler/panels really helps the figure to feel more completely like the character. The paint is epic. Man, I need Fans Toys to release a Sideswipe like this. I'd really like a Windcharger too.
80sforged
I would be shocked if he didn't say "GET OFF MY LAWN!"
cybertronwarriors
even on a good day, he’s a grump
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ObsessionTF
Yep. Mismatched knee. Although the rest of his shins look like they match pretty well.
crdavismusic
unmc2001
@unmc2001 appears to have the same part
Grimlock212
Variator is the best minibot FT has ever made, but I think all of them a great.
Abigail Barajas
Finally got my Gears! Im so happy with him and how simple his transformation is! Cant wait to get Brawn as well to almost fully complete my mini bots :3