Headrobots: Blood, The Dark Warrior

[Hursticon]

Courtesy of Seibertron.com (www.seibertron.com), Headrobots has revealed it's next 3rd party upgrade set - This time for the ROTF Voyager Bludgeon figure (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/headrobots-blood-the-dark-warrior/20345/)!


The blood upgrade kit has two heads built into one, by just rotating the head and putting the helmet back on you get a different face! Blood's two blades will be rigid ABS plastic that will be chrome plated in a tough, durable finish. The proportions for the swords are more realistic as well as the tank turret in tank mode!

Pictures are of a prototype! The swords are just painted for pictures, the final product will be chrome-plated.

Pre-order links will be up soon. Cost will be around $16.95

http://www.seibertron.com/images/toys/uploads/1291820839_01.jpg

http://www.seibertron.com/images/toys/uploads/1291820839_5a.jpg

http://www.seibertron.com/images/toys/uploads/1291820839_1-4.jpg

Group Order!?! :eek::eek::eek:

[kaiden]

The hell? they haven't finished their Blood/Gyro ROTF Master of Metallikato upgrade set which i much prefer over this.

[fatbot]

pre order is up on BBTS, i've got mine in case anyone in sydney wants to piggy back on it.

[1AZRAEL1]

pre order is up on BBTS, i've got mine in case anyone in sydney wants to piggy back on it.

How much are they? If they are not too much, I may want to piggy back with you.

[liegeprime]

It says $16.95, so give or take the dollar exchange - still less than $20. Hmm I wonder if having a more rigid sword be better indeed, coz The very reason Hasbro didnt chrome and mede the sword bendable was that it'll scrape when stored and also the storage isn't as straight as we would like. Still Im thinking I should get one if only to change the head to this more skeletor grin:D

[kup]

pre order is up on BBTS, i've got mine in case anyone in sydney wants to piggy back on it.

I am in if that's ok.

[gdmetro]

very tempting...

[Hursticon]

I'd also like to jump onboard Fatbot, this'll finally allow him to move from my ROTF Shelf to my Classicsverse shelf! :D
Plus this head is a billion times better! :cool:

Let us know who, where, how much and when Fatbot and cheers mate for the offer too! :D

[Lord_Zed]

This Head Robot I want.

Is there a group order going?

[kup]

It would be cool if they also give him solid 'boot' feet.

[Bartrim]

Looks alright but I'm happy enough with the way the toy looks already

[mknell]

I'm up for getting one of these keep me posted

[fatbot]

so who wants one? I've just ordered 3 ( 2 for me, 1 for Hursticon), who else?

Don't forget the swords can be used with G1 Bludgeon as well

[kup]

I think this is the list so far:

Fatbot x2
liegeprime ?
Kup x1
hursticon x1
lord_zed x1
mknell

Fatbot, is it too late to include the others or should a new order be created?

[fatbot]

I think this is the list so far:

Fatbot x2
liegeprime ?
Kup x1
hursticon x1
lord_zed x1
mknell

Fatbot, is it too late to include the others or should a new order be created?


nah, I'll just edit the order tomorrow afternoon.

[Hursticon]

so who wants one? I've just ordered 3 ( 2 for me, 1 for Hursticon), who else?

Cheers Dude! ;):D

[fatbot]

Alright I've ordered 7 of them for a total of $us144.42.

that works out to be $us20.64 each (roughly)

The total may change, due to different postage charges at the time of shipping.

[1AZRAEL1]

Damn, I put my hand up for one.

[fatbot]

Damn, I put my hand up for one.

I've added another 3 for 10 of them in total. 8 are accounted for and 2 spare in case anyone else wants one.


Fatbot x2
liegeprime x1
Kup x1
hursticon x1
lord_zed x1
mknell x 1
1AZRAEL1 x 1


the total for ten is $us211.89 at $us21.12 each. They should be out march next year, but don't be surprised if they are delayed.

[1AZRAEL1]

Ah sweet dude, cheers.

[liegeprime]

just confirming mine , yes please and thank you!!:D

[Lord_Zed]

It would be cool if they also give him solid 'boot' feet.

Bulked up arms and legs like in the picture would be nice too, not that I dislike thin arms, but the Voyager Bludgeon is just a little to Mergiverse for me, he doesn't seem quite at home on either movie or classics shelf.

This head set goes someway to make him look more classic.

[kup]

fatbot, please let us know how you would like to go about with payment.

[Hursticon]

fatbot, please let us know how you would like to go about with payment.

True, true - We don't want to leave you hanging dude. ;):D

[fatbot]

BBTS just got them in, at $18.50 each delivered to me.

I'll PM everybody my details for payment.

[Hursticon]

BBTS just got them in, at $18.50 each delivered to me.

I'll PM everybody my details for payment.

Awesome news man, it's been a bloody long time coming huh? :p

[kup]

Awesome news man, it's been a bloody long time coming huh? :p

So long that I had totally forgotten :(

I need to get myself checked for dementia.

[Hursticon]

So long that I had totally forgotten :(

I need to get myself checked for dementia.

LOL, I don't think you're that bad man. :p:D
It's just been forever since Headrobots have actually made any announcements on this set - Which is stupid because I was to the understanding that this was one of their most anticipated sets? :confused:

[fatbot]

Guys in response to payment questions, as soon as you can, I'm not going to send any leg breakers after you if you can't pay today.

[Hursticon]

Guys in response to payment questions, as soon as you can, I'm not going to send any leg breakers after you if you can't pay today.

So I don't need the bat beside my bed tonight? :D
Cheers man. ;):)

[fatbot]

So I don't need the bat beside my bed tonight? :D
Cheers man. ;):)

well, I don't want to say yes, you still need the bat, but if I were you? I'd keep the bat handy! :p

[Hursticon]

well, I don't want to say yes, you still need the bat, but if I were you? I'd keep the bat handy! :p

Eep! :eek:

:p

[liegeprime]

payment sent, should be in by monday. thanks fatbot

[kup]

payment sent, should be in by monday. thanks fatbot

Same here, I sent payment for both Lord_Zed's and mine.

[fatbot]

do you lot want them right away or are you content to wait for the next fair?

[kup]

do you lot want them right away or are you content to wait for the next fair?

I can pick up like last time if you like.

[Hursticon]

do you lot want them right away or are you content to wait for the next fair?

Let us know what postage to 2530 is dude and I'll decide whether it'll just be easier to pick it up at the fair or not. ;):)

[fatbot]

I haven't had them sent yet, I was just wondering how soon you wanted them.

I'll have them posted off tonight so you all can get them sooner.

[Hursticon]

I haven't had them sent yet, I was just wondering how soon you wanted them.

I'll have them posted off tonight so you all can get them sooner.

Whatever is easiest for you dude as you're the one having to handle everything, what ever you decide to do it's appreciated mate. ;):)

[kup]

Whatever is easiest for you dude as you're the one having to handle everything, what ever you decide to do it's appreciated mate. ;):)

Same goes for me. Whatever is most convenient to you is fine.

[liegeprime]

Next Parra FAir is fine by me Thanks

[fatbot]

the headrobots - Blood order has come in guys.

Hursti, I'll get a postage quote tomorrow or friday, it shouldn't be more then $5.
Kup, I'll be in at work around 10pm, if you can't swing past, I'm doing 3pm starts next week.

mknell
1AZRAEL1
SMHFConvoy

I'm still awaiting payment from the three of you. If you want it posted, it should be around $5

[kup]

the headrobots - Blood order has come in guys.

Hursti, I'll get a postage quote tomorrow or friday, it shouldn't be more then $5.
Kup, I'll be in at work around 10pm, if you can't swing past, I'm doing 3pm starts next week.

mknell
1AZRAEL1
SMHFConvoy

I'm still awaiting payment from the three of you. If you want it posted, it should be around $5

Thanks! I probably won't be able to make it at 10pm but if I can meet you at around 6pm like last time sometime in the future, that would be great. There is no hurry so whenever you can. Thanks!

[Hursticon]

the headrobots - Blood order has come in guys.

Hursti, I'll get a postage quote tomorrow or friday, it shouldn't be more then $5.

Awesome! :D

Cheers Fatbot, no problems; I'll wait for a PM dude - Thanks again. ;):)

[kup]

My Headrobots kits arrived today along with other awesome stuff!

http://kupscigar.com/collection2011/blood.JPG

http://kupscigar.com/2011/150911.JPG

[Hursticon]

A huge thanks to Fatbot for this upgrade set! :D

Here are some comparison pics for those interested:


Vanilla
http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/BludgeonComparison-AltMode01.jpg


Corrected
http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/BludgeonComparison-AltMode02.jpg


Vanilla
http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/BludgeonComparison-BotModeFullshot01.jpg


Corrected
http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/BludgeonComparison-BotModeFullshot02.jpg


Vanilla
http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/BludgeonComparison-BotModeCloseup01.jpg


Corrected
http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/BludgeonComparison-BotModeCloseup02.jpg

[UltraMarginal]

that really does look good.

[kup]

The only real issue that I have with this set is that compared to the rest of the Bludgeon body, the head looks much too 'clean' and it stands out from the overall sculpt too much.

So I applied some dry brushing on my Blood head to bring out the details as Headrobots suggested. This is the result:

http://kupscigar.com/collection2011/blood3.JPG

http://kupscigar.com/collection2011/blood2.JPG

http://kupscigar.com/collection2011/blood5.JPG

http://kupscigar.com/collection2011/blood6.JPG

http://kupscigar.com/collection2011/blood4.JPG


A huge thanks to Fatbot for this upgrade set! :D

Here are some comparison pics for those interested:

Hursti, those pics are awesome! It really shows how awful the Hasbro head is and how much this new head improves it.

Also a big thanks to Fatbot for organizing the group order.

[Deceptic_Optic]

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz231/Deceptic_Optics_2010/80dda1da.jpg

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz231/Deceptic_Optics_2010/067b1ba2.jpg

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz231/Deceptic_Optics_2010/e54e3eda.jpg

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz231/Deceptic_Optics_2010/798e72a7.jpg

[snaketales]

arrrrr I ordered mine from RK along with the re-release of Henkei Rodimus, which is STILL yet to come out....

[STL]

Hrm, I totalyl forgot about these. need to get some. They look good.

[reillyd]

That's impressive. But what is dry brushing, and what does it involve? Your brushed head looked far more impressive than the original.

[kup]

That's impressive. But what is dry brushing, and what does it involve? Your brushed head looked far more impressive than the original.

I will try to explain it as best I can but I am no expert. That was the first time ever that I had tried dry brushing any toy as I was previously afraid of stuffing it up.

Dry brushing is used to bring out molded detail in plastic by having a darker shade of runny paint to outline surface details. It is also used to provide the illusion of 'weathering' in plastic models.

Dry brushing requires a special 'watery' paint, the little paint tub I have is labeled 'Citadel Washes - Badab Black' and can be bought at Games Workshop and other hobby places. The one I have was kindly given to me.

To apply it you simply get some paint on a pice of paper and with brush, smear it all over the surface that you want to bring out details. The paint will go into all the little gaps and lines causing them to stand out as you can see with Bludgeon's nose and teeth. The rest of the paint can just be wiped with a piece of cloth or tissue if you don't want the weathering on other surfaces.

To do my Blood head, I just smeared the black wash paint all over the mouth and nose and then I quickly wiped the paint off with a tissue removing the surface paint. Only the bits that had gone in the detailing such as the teeth and nose remained bringing out the sculpt detail.

It was all a less than 3 minute job, just be mindful that the paint drys quickly so wipe away the excess right away.

Here is a better written description by an expert:

http://www.scalemodelguide.com/guide/painting/Drybrushing-1/

[Lord_Zed]

I will try to explain it as best I can but I am no expert. That was the first time ever that I had tried dry brushing any toy as I was previously afraid of stuffing it up.

Dry brushing is used to bring out molded detail in plastic by having a darker shade of runny paint to outline surface details. It is also used to provide the illusion of 'weathering' in plastic models.

Dry brushing requires a special 'watery' paint, the little paint tub I have is labeled 'Citadel Washes - Badab Black' and can be bought at Games Workshop and other hobby places. The one I have was kindly given to me.

To apply it you simply get some paint on a pice of paper and with brush, smear it all over the surface that you want to bring out details. The paint will go into all the little gaps and lines causing them to stand out as you can see with Bludgeon's nose and teeth. The rest of the paint can just be wiped with a piece of cloth or tissue if you don't want the weathering on other surfaces.

To do my Blood head, I just smeared the black wash paint all over the mouth and nose and then I quickly wiped the paint off with a tissue removing the surface paint. Only the bits that had gone in the detailing such as the teeth and nose remained bringing out the sculpt detail.

It was all a less than 3 minute job, just be mindful that the paint drys quickly so wipe away the excess right away.

Here is a better written description by an expert:

http://www.scalemodelguide.com/guide/painting/Drybrushing-1/

Technically you actually described a wash or a glaze, that's where you wash the subject with a liquid paint or ink usualy mixed with detergent or a similar thinning agent to lower the paints viscosity. The citadel inks described are probably one of the best options for convenience. Here is a link (http://www.totalmodel.com/workshop/pages/workshop_243.shtml), though not a great example.

For anyone using inks just be aware that even though they are thin they will ever so slightly alter the colour of the surface they are painted on (unless rubbed off), and also while the Citadel inks are a know quantity some brands tend to dry glossy and give a wet finish.

Dry brushing on the other hand involves painting over a textured surface with a paintbrush which has had most of the paint brushed out, the tutorial Kup linked is a perfect example, but I wouldn't use it on the Bludgeon head unless you wanted to repaint it a more bone like colour.

[Tallestblue]

Well. Those chrome swords look pretty boss. I'm just not loving the G1 head.
but those chrome swords are tempting...

[Quickstrike]

The head looks really goofy. I do want those weapons though.

[kup]

The head looks really goofy. I do want those weapons though.

To me it's a massive improvement from the default Skeletal piggy face but yeah, the swords also add a lot to the figure.

[Lord_Zed]

To me it's a massive improvement from the default Skeletal piggy face but yeah, the swords also add a lot to the figure.

To be fair the old face suits the expanded movieverse of which the toy is part. The Headrobots skull face is pretty 80's cheesy but that's the idea.

Still making up my mind on this set, though I actually find I'm quite partial to the neutral robot face surprisingly, we'll see though.

[liegeprime]

Well I prefer the IDW verse face than the MOTU skeletor face, though I haven't changed mine coz I find the loose helmet an item that'll easily get lost during play as it doesnt seem to lock in place. I actually want the set for the chrome swords, which now that I have it I used instead for my G1 figure and G1 Bludgeon holds it quite easily and stays put which is awesome


http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/2011%20Acquisitions/DSC00995.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/2011%20Acquisitions/DSC00996.jpg

a little bit of shaking to test if it'll fall off but it stays put :D:D:D
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/2011%20Acquisitions/DSC00998.jpg

[canofwhoopass_87]

Figured this thread has enough interest/posts, so rather than start a new thread

New Headrobots Centurion set. According to BBTS

"The next release from the Headrobots line is called Centurion, and isprimarily designed for the intermediate robot of a rather large 'double'Headmaster. The set includes both Japanese and American versions of theHeadrobot (two different styles) as well as a clear red bladed powersword. This limited edition set is listed at $59.99"

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HRB10008&mode=retail&picture=out

[kup]

Figured this thread has enough interest/posts, so rather than start a new thread

New Headrobots Centurion set. According to BBTS

"The next release from the Headrobots line is called Centurion, and isprimarily designed for the intermediate robot of a rather large 'double'Headmaster. The set includes both Japanese and American versions of theHeadrobot (two different styles) as well as a clear red bladed powersword. This limited edition set is listed at $59.99"

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HRB10008&mode=retail&picture=out

Very nice but the price kills it plus the standard Cerebros already has a head close enough to his Japanese Headmasters appearance.

[canofwhoopass_87]

Yeh it is a bit hefty at first glance, but the $60 tag includes two "headmasters" and a sword. $20 a piece aint so bad and it does provide a much, much cheaper and cartoon accurate alternative for those who don't yet have Spike.

[Hursticon]

Yeh it is a bit hefty at first glance, but the $60 tag includes two "headmasters" and a sword. $20 a piece aint so bad and it does provide a much, much cheaper and cartoon accurate alternative for those who don't yet have Spike.

You make a couple of good points there man :cool:, is it just me or do the (Headrobots) Headmaster Bot modes look identical to all their previous releases though? :confused:

[kaiden]

You make a couple of good points there man :cool:, is it just me or do the (Headrobots) Headmaster Bot modes look identical to all their previous releases though? :confused:

yeah they look pretty much the same. reuse the mold = $$$

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Gotta share the love for Blood here. The head/s is/are nice and vastly improve his look, but it's the replacement swords that make it a must-have IMO. Not only is the colour much better, but he can hold them without you having to worry about his hands snapping. The swords are a little loose in his grip, but it's not too bad and it's far better than the too-big Hasbro versions.
So glad I got this one, if this is typical of Headrobots I might have to pick up some more of their pieces.

[King Atlas]

Totally forgot about this. But totally bought :)

http://www.robotkingdom.com/services/eshop/main.php?action=details&CatType=Category&II=HD008&lang=us&CatID=41_273


Review

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB0oU4BzAhs