TFcon Toronto 2023 is under way this weekend and the crew over there were kind enough to send through the 3rd Party Panel slides in full! Read on to check out all that was shown from the various companies. Make sure to hit the Third Party Discussion Forum to talk about each project!
Maketoys
MTRM EX05 Sonic Jet (G2 Ramjet)
Li Jiang Bian Xing
Gorilla
New Age
(Sludge)
(Grimlock)
(Red Sludge)
(Blue Grimlock)
(Cartoon Sludge)
(Cartoon Grimlock)
(Clear Sludge)
(Clear Grimlock)
Dr. Wu
DW- TP10 T Iron Eater (Scraplet)
DW- TP10 I Iron Eater (Scraplet)
DW- E23 Tactical Commander (Ultra Magnus)
(Wheeljack)
(Marlboro Wheeljack)
(Slicer)
(Perceptor)
Toy Notch – Astro Bots
Atlas
Savage Atlas
Meta Gate
M-01B Black Fire (Movie Bee Nemesis Prime)
G-02 Ming Jiang (Movie Drift Bludgeon)
Lucky Cat
Micro Cosmos MC-01 Riki-Oh Sets A/B/C (Constructicons)
ET-01 (Bee Movie Bee)
Studio 01
01S02 Seed (Primus)
Quarry (Scavenger)
Tremor (Long Haul)
Earthquake (Bonecrusher)
Desolator (Devastator)
Collection Space
CS-01 Little Bee (Female Bumblebee)
Planet X
PX CS05 Proteus (Sludge)
Iron Factory
IF EX-63 Oniheizou (Prowl)
IF EX-37H Hybrid Formula (G2 Leadfoot)
Fans Toys
FD-30 (Superion)
FT-30D Viper (Fireflight)
FT-30E Jester (Slingshot)
FT-31E Bandit (Dead End)
FT-31 Marauder (Menasor)
Ocular Max
IF-01X Eris: Armadon (Female Armada Megatron)
IF-02 Question Mark
PS-12R Saltus Regenesis (G1 Style Movie Drift)
PS-22 Ventus (Blades)
PS-24 Incertus (Groove)
Maximus Pro (Defensor)
PS-32 Demolitor (Mixmaster)
Descructor (Devastator)
Fans Hobby
MB-19C Huntsman (Stalker)
MB-22 (Armada Jetfire)
MB-26 (Armada Star Saber)
MB-21 (Armada Tidalwave)
Max Tower
I like feme bumbebee and leadfoot out of that lot.
Memph99Q4Ev
Yeah, I'm kinda concerned about that guy. And we've been waiting for this damn thing for forever!
I feel that my main concern about it's lateness is being recognized; it may be "outdated" before it finally hits the market. The articulation seems to be lacking majorly even for FT, and even more for modern MP (especially for the toon accurate setup). Their Superion seems to potentially have an ab crunch, so hopefully I'm just being a lil' worry wart b***ch about it. Maybe there's more to Menasor too.
I'm gonna complete it regardless since I'm already 4 figs in. That is, of course, unless FT continues to drag their feet and we get another alternative for Menasor (Ocualar Max is doing a Devastator, so maybe they'll take a stab at it). As good as this guy is gonna look, it would suck if he can only do a few poses! If necessary, having a full set will help with resale at least, especially for FT figs.
Blackpete@gmail
Is the new Menasor trailer just the second trailer? Or is it a whole new cab, with two trailers? I couldn't tell.
edgecrusher
Any word on when the exclusives will go up on A3U and ToyDojo's sites?
AspiringCreator
I can kind of see it. To be fair, I think this comes more as a result of the design approach since the original toy also kind of has that helmeted look and Fans Hobby's going for more of a stylized tribute than a straight-up lift of the anime design. My point on the eyes was not really due to their look since they are quite nice but more how they play with the face since this Megs has a swappable lower faceplate with the eyes remaining attached to the helmet. The problem this creates is when it comes to expressions? Unless you're going for subtle looks like a smirk anything else looks off since facial muscles don't exactly work like that even on Transformers.
Hyoumaru
I'm a Stunticon and Menasor sycophant, but I can't really say I love how FT's Menasor turned out. The limbs feel too undersized compared to the torso and it just feels kind of silly looking.
TF Hot Rod
The eyes are fine to me, but it’s in the face area that looks off. I think it’s that he looks like he’s wearing a helmet rather than it is his head with the sides of his mouth area having gaps. Also the chin area.
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The horns could be it also.
Blitz.
Lots of neat stuff. I've kinda stepped away from 3P but the TidalWave does interest me.
AspiringCreator
Looking at it, the grin looks very weird which I think is due in no small part to the eyes not being changed at all and thus as a result it looks like a weird doll. With the neutral face though I think it looks alright and everything else is fairly well done, especially the helmet and the horns.
TF Hot Rod
I think for the most part the FH Armada bots look fine, would prefer more anime accurate but not bad that being said Megatron’s headsculpt is not very good (imo) and the biggest problem with the figure. Looks off.
AspiringCreator
I feel like especially for their UT stuff, Fans Hobby seems to strive to create the toy you personally envisioned as a kid over just dedicating themselves to cartoon accuracy. A big one is Armada Megatron where he definitely isn't 100% the anime design quite like what the Legacy toy is aiming for but there's something about his proportions and the way he's designed where he's basically that fantasy version of the old toy brought to life. Just a big chunky murder tyrant who will strap on some ludicrous armor or a GoBot for the sole purpose of making sure you're killed to the point of unrecognizability.
The Illustrator
Got it. I’ll grant that the headsculpt for lightning eagle was horrid. I think of them like mp generations. Takes heavy inspiration, but also takes many liberties. I like it a lot, but I can see how that would make it unappealing for some people.
Curium
I believe I heard someone yell that out at the slide during the panel, though it is hard to be sure with the audio.
GrimLocke
I’m sure they will… by the end of the decade at the very least.
godotislate
No. It's this: Ocular Max Infinite Finity Drift
Lucas Gemaque Sarges
SAIA, QUEM É QUE TEM A LOUCURA!?
Ratchet2007
Please see the quote below
KevinSig
When did Drift use this head? And is it likely to just be Spinger in white, instead of movie blue?
Ratchet2007
Toon accuracy is a big one, I'm not a fan of most FH takes in general. Armada seemed like a big win for them as they like to do playability, I enjoyed Prime to an extent but Megatron soured me on them. The ridiculous head on Megatron just for a start, felt a bit soulless compared to the Armada Megatron I grew up with (both toon and toy).
PloverNutter
I like them but their headsculpts tend to range from passable to outright terrible. Definitely hurts the appeal of some of their stuff, even the non UT characters.