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New Slag-A-Con 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta Prototype Images

Transformers News: New Slag-A-Con 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta Prototype Images

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 7:04PM CST

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Our fellow Transformers enthusiasts over at Full Metal Hero have posted a couple of new prototype images of the delayed Slag-A-Con 2011 exclusive Vector Zeta upgrade set. The limited run resin set is meant to serve as a Powermaster style armor upgrade for Classics Optimus Prime. The set was delayed citing a problem with the prototype. Next year's Slag-A-Con exclusive will be additional upgrade parts to compliment the set. Images mirrored below.

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Re: New Slag-A-Con 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta Prototype Images (1313037)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on November 15th, 2011 @ 7:09pm CST
i still say it is the saddest piece of crap i have ever seen from a 3rd party.
Re: New Slag-A-Con 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta Prototype Images (1313039)
Posted by philtron3030 on November 15th, 2011 @ 7:12pm CST
Doubledealer93 wrote:i still say it is the saddest piece of crap i have ever seen from a 3rd party.


i have to agree with you, this is an instant pass
Re: New Slag-A-Con 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta Prototype Images (1313040)
Posted by necr0blivion on November 15th, 2011 @ 7:12pm CST
Looks like Play-Doh. For once, I'm really not interested in a 3rd party offering.
Re: New Slag-A-Con 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta Prototype Images (1313044)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on November 15th, 2011 @ 7:27pm CST
No... just no..
Re: New Slag-A-Con 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta Prototype Images (1313051)
Posted by --B-- on November 15th, 2011 @ 7:50pm CST
I kinda like it, but for like 10 or maybe 20 bucks. Not what they were asking.

Still like to make it to Slag-A-Con sometime though.
Re: New Slag-A-Con 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta Prototype Images (1313055)
Posted by LiKwid on November 15th, 2011 @ 7:55pm CST
When did Big lots get into the 3rd party market?
Re: New Slag-A-Con 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta Prototype Images (1313062)
Posted by prowl123 on November 15th, 2011 @ 8:11pm CST
WTF to that....
Re: New Slag-A-Con 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta Prototype Images (1313068)
Posted by ShadowGinrai on November 15th, 2011 @ 8:17pm CST
A wax upgrade kit? Looks miserable. :CON:
Re: New Slag-A-Con 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta Prototype Images (1313073)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on November 15th, 2011 @ 8:19pm CST
philtron3030 wrote:
Doubledealer93 wrote:i still say it is the saddest piece of crap i have ever seen from a 3rd party.


i have to agree with you, this is an instant pass


yeah, i just dont see how anyone could disgrace their classics prime with this. :SICK:
Re: New Slag-A-Con 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta Prototype Images (1313081)
Posted by First Gen on November 15th, 2011 @ 8:39pm CST
My condolences to whoever bought this. Hopefully they'll improve the final mold.
Re: New Slag-A-Con 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta Prototype Images (1313094)
Posted by Maldroth on November 15th, 2011 @ 9:10pm CST
the problem is that resin was used rather than plastic. I knew it would be kinda grainy like that and a chance at mold lines. Resin is okay if you intent to paint over it for models, but something as a toy it just doesn't hold up. I also worry how brittle it might be. Plastic will at least show stress marks, resin will likely just snap.

I'm okay with the design I'd just like to see someone else take a crack at it with better materials and some tweaks.
Re: New Slag-A-Con 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta Prototype Images (1313095)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on November 15th, 2011 @ 9:11pm CST
LiKwid wrote:When did Big lots get into the 3rd party market?


Why, back when they sold that show-accurate Beast Machines Primal of course!

In the interest of saying something nice about a bold experiment appropriate of an exclusive limited enough that it should be a take-it-or-leave-it prospect, just think: if next year's upgrade kit ended up making this set SO awesome that we all HAD to have it..!






...then monkeys would fly out my butt and assemble the comic-accurate Straxus toy I've always wanted out of mutilated Vehicon parts rusting in my basement. Well, if this is kinda' supposed to be a version of Zeta Prime who died in in prehistory, then it may as well be a depiction that won't be missed by the survivors.
Re: New Slag-A-Con 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta Prototype Images (1313096)
Posted by Rated X on November 15th, 2011 @ 9:11pm CST
That thing is really ugly. :SICK:
Re: New Slag-A-Con 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta Prototype Images (1313105)
Posted by Doctor McGrath on November 15th, 2011 @ 9:48pm CST
The head is just so awful. I can't get over how bad the head alone looks. The rest is ok if you imagine paint apps. :lol:
Re: New Slag-A-Con 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta Prototype Images (1313145)
Posted by Autobot032 on November 16th, 2011 @ 1:27am CST
This is not opinion, this is fact: This thing gets worse with each new set of pictures.

First shots made everyone scratch their heads and follow up with "Not sure if..."

Second shots made it look like a terrible concept and that it wasn't fleshed out correctly. (It could be, just hasn't been.)

These shots make you take notice of the plastic's quality (and you just know this is the plastic they'll go with) and it looks extremely fragile.

Now, having to wait for another convention to make it a full set? That's...horrible. I can almost guarantee we'll hear that the project has been scrapped and people will be trying to get their money back. It'll be the Dreamwave comic sales fiasco, all over again.
Re: New Slag-A-Con 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta Prototype Images (1313148)
Posted by unicron nemesis on November 16th, 2011 @ 1:47am CST
--B-- wrote:I kinda like it, but for like 10 or maybe 20 bucks. Not what they were asking.

Still like to make it to Slag-A-Con sometime though.


I actually kinda agree with you. It's not so much the design for me but the price that they are charging for this. If it were (a lot) cheaper, I think it's still feasible. I've seen movie toys that looks worse than this.
Re: New Slag-A-Con 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta Prototype Images (1313168)
Posted by Xithys on November 16th, 2011 @ 3:47am CST
I like it. I got to play around with one at the con and it really grew on me. I'm a little hesitant about it being made of resin, but hey, third party stuff like this is typically more for display anyway. I don't understand the violent hate going towards this set.
Re: New Slag-A-Con 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta Prototype Images (1313176)
Posted by fenrir72 on November 16th, 2011 @ 4:12am CST
:HEADHURTS:

'nuff said!
Re: New Slag-A-Con 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta Prototype Images (1313178)
Posted by dinogeist on November 16th, 2011 @ 4:23am CST
no thanks,every new pic,makes me dis-like this more & more.
Re: New Slag-A-Con 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta Prototype Images (1313194)
Posted by ashe5k on November 16th, 2011 @ 6:02am CST
I actually like it.

It very much reminds me of the Headmasters look for Optimus in the Marvel run way back when. Needs a little more paint but it works.
Re: New Slag-A-Con 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta Prototype Images (1313326)
Posted by 1111111222233333 on November 16th, 2011 @ 11:52am CST
I always wanted to turn classics prime into a candle...
Re: New Slag-A-Con 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta Prototype Images (1313338)
Posted by Kibble on November 16th, 2011 @ 12:34pm CST
I agree with the few that say it's not THAT bad...at least until you factor in the price. For the price, it's a piece of shit and I'd be bummin' had I dished out the cash. But price aside, it's kinda cute...
Re: New Slag-A-Con 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta Prototype Images (1313531)
Posted by zodconvoy on November 16th, 2011 @ 10:09pm CST
I will be buying this. I will be buying this.

In six months for under original price. I want it but the convention price was simply madness. And for something they got the first prototype of mere weeks before the con, I'll almost consider it charity.

Still, I want Powermaster Prime for my Classics. Maybe KOToys will take a stab at it...?
Re: New Slag-A-Con 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta Prototype Images (1314109)
Posted by Flux Convoy on November 18th, 2011 @ 11:32am CST
You can't be serious with that. That looks like crap.
:BOT:
Re: New Slag-A-Con 2011 Exclusive Vector Zeta Prototype Images (1314130)
Posted by Dead Metal on November 18th, 2011 @ 12:24pm CST
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