Fansproject Crossfire 2! Bruticus!

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After the successful kit for Superion Fansproject's next... er.. project is Crossfire Bruticus! Coming in 2010

www.fansproject.com/?p=384







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New images.







Most surprising of all, they're actually adding a scratch built transforming "Blast Off" figure! I wonder if there's a Swindle in the works as well?




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[V2]

whoa.

better get that bruticus maximus on clearance, people!

[RainerO]

but for sure when this add on comes out here, the price will sky rocket due to demand

[RainerO]

More of its pics: www.fansproject.com/?p=406

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Set B? So they're 2 sets? Or maybe that's just the name they're giving Swindle? Geez I hope it's not 2 seperate sets. The sculpts look great!



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[RainerO]

It's confirmed that it will be 2 sets:

Fansproject Crossfire 02 XF-02A - Explorer + Combat Unit Appendage Add-on kit set A
www.robotkingdom.com/services/eshop/main.php?action=details&CatType=Category&II=FP0002A&lang=us&CatID=41_155

Fansproject Crossfire 02 XF-02B - Munitioner + Combat Unit Appendage Add-on kit set B
www.robotkingdom.com/services/eshop/main.php?action=details&CatType=Category&II=FP0002B&lang=us&CatID=41_155

- But there's an option that you can order them both

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man, i wish hasbro/takara would take these designers in and release their designs for the masses...

[RainerO]

New Images of FansProject Crossfire Explorer and Munitioner:
www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-images-of-fansproject-crossfire-explorer-and-munitioner-at-bbts-tfsource-update/18228/

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Colored images of Crossfire 2!


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Looks very cool, it kinda makes the actual TFU Bruticus figures look pale in terms of detail. Thanks to Lejam over at Robot japan for the images.



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[RainerO]

Images of FansProject Crossfire 02 Combined Mode:
www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-images-of-fansproject-crossfire-02-combined-mode/18562/

I was astonished when I saw this, but still to expensive for me

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Hi all, here's a quick look at Transformers Fansproject Crossfire 2 - Bruticus upgrade parts



Crossfire 2 A - Explorer and 2 B - Munitioner




Trays


Explorer (aka Blast Off)





In his bio, Explorer is credited for the creation of the Colossus Project (aka Bruticus), unfortunately, the power was too much for the original Colossus and it went on a rampage, destroying its own arm and leg. "Explorer" had to merge with the second Colossus to "stabilize" the brain functions of the giant. Explorer is also named as the team's leader (not Onslaught.. hmmm)




The Shuttle mode's dorsal fin becomes his sword.





Beam Machine gun can be equipped.







Munitioner (aka Swindle)








Surprisingly, Fansproject even gave this guy ankles. Nice touch.






Beam machine gun can be equipped (as can the grenade launcher).









Using the Hasbro boxsets of Bruticus Maximus and Energon’s Barricade (Onslaught) as the templates for building Bruticus, the addition of Fansproject’s Blast Off and Swindle complete the Combaticon team!




The weapons and parts that form Bruticus are all used across the Combaticon team in both robot and vehicle modes. Nothing is wasted, most impressive.


Vortex








Brawl








Onslaught
Comparison with the Energon single pack Deluxe Onslaught.






I’ll be using the Energon Onslaught since the color is closer to the G1 character.






Rocket base mode







The main drawback here is that in robot mode you can see Bruticus’ head now.




Combaticons Together!




Time to change your Bruticus from this :





To this!



A headswap will be required though. Pay extra attention to the manual on how to store the head in Onlslaught’s vehicle mode (the antennae will break if you’re reckless)






Fully assembled, Colossus (aka Bruticus) stands roughly 10.5 Inches tall, with the cannons going up to 12.5 Inches when vertical.



Fansproject even included ratchet-jointed ankles for the feet.





Weapons


Sword can be mounted on his left forearm









Shoulder Cannons




Grenade launcher and beam machine guns combine to form rifles.







Rifles can be stored on the backpack









Anti-Material Rifle








For those curious, here’s how he looks like with the “blue” Onslaught





I think the grey version suits it better in Bruticus mode.



Overall, a great figure! It really added so much to the bland Hasbro release. But it’s not without it’s flaws. The skirt plates keep falling off and the backpack occasionally pops off too (I think the peg spacing is off by a Millimeter). Likewise, the right wrist is a bit limp due to a design limitation. Darn.

I hope they do upgrades for Devastator and hopefully release “original versions” of Defensor and Menasor.








Edit: I just realized, you can open Bruticus' "toes" to reveal missile pods. Awesome.



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[fenrir72]

Just looking at the "default" version of Bruticus answers why the mold is such a clunker. But this, this one truly takes the mold to new heights! As always, an awesome and honest review from the chogokin master himself!

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Thanks Fenrir.



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[Heer0san]

Fansproject New Side Story for their Crossfire set: Casuailty featuring the re-release of Crossfire Munitioner and Explorer sets in new colors and newly sculpted heads. Check out the news by clicking on the link:

robotpilipinas.blogspot.com/2010/12/transformers-news-fansproject-next.html