Boneyard (Lost Protectors)
Boneyard is a fictional character and third party Transformer homage to Generation 1 Grimlock made by Play With This Too. He is an intergalactic hero.
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Play With This Too
Boneyard is an intergalactic heroic character created by Play With This Too. He is a member of the Protectors and has a Tech Drone partner who can disassemble into accessories.
Other third party Transformer homages to Generation 1 Grimlock include Keith's Fantasy Club King Rex.
Development
The images of the weapons and an arm of Boneyard were tweeted out as a teaser by Play With This Too just before TFcon Chicago 2014.
Boneyard was revealed at TFcon Chicago 2014 where art was placed on display, and later is appeared in the Third Party Panel.[1]
Reception
The Retro Robot Radio show for October 25th, 2014 interviewed Rik Alvarez. The show discussed Play With This Too team members Mark Wong, Steve Redinger, Trent Troop, Ken Christiansen, Aaron Archer and Simon Furman. It also talked about the toys for Ancient Astronaut, Astroblast, Bloodbath, Boneyard, Desolataur, Jetwash and Steel Cock as well as the first three volumes of Head Shots.[2]
The TFYLP podcast for October 25th, 2014 interviewed Rik Alvarez and Aaron Archer. They talked about the main villain Ancient Astronaut, the vampire villain Bloodbath, the gladiator hero Boneyard and the flying hero Jetwash.[3]
The Star To Star Toys News podcast for October 28th, 2014 discussed Bloodbath, Boneyard, Jetwash in the news.[4]
The Shattered Cast Uncut podcast for October 30th, 2014 discussed Ancient Astronaut, Astroblast, Bloodbath, Boneyard, Desolataur, Jetwash and Head Shots Vol. 1 through 3 in the news. The hosts liked the Pretender homages, but did not understand the Head Shots. They said some of the designs reminded them on characters from Inhumanoids, Men in Black and Ren and Stimpy. Boneyard reminded them on the Transformer Bludgeon.[5]
Fictional biography
Protector Boneyard is an intergalactic hero and gladiator with a Tech Drone companion. He was friends with Ancient Astronaut until his old friend was possessed with one of their enemies. This warrior has victoriously survived many battles and has travelled the cosmos to be on your toy shelf!
Toys
- Play With This Too Boneyard (unreleased)
- A 6 inch tall articulated figure with interchangeable hands and heads. He has numerous 5mm connector ports.
- Comes with a rifle, sword and transforming Tech Drone.
- Many parts on Boneyard are also used with Jetwash.
References
- ↑ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/tfcon-2014-third-party-panel-coverage-181422/
- ↑ Mathew Robert Ignash (October 25th, 2014). "Retro Robot Radio". http://www.youtube.com/user/RetroRobotRadio?feature=watch (Podcast). Mathew Robert Ignash. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xKvV9DVGiw.
- ↑ Weirdwolf (October 25th, 2015). "TFYLP". https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPuvkpKfdDqj-7gEnFRZu6Q (Podcast). TFYLP. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYq7ujMTOBk.
- ↑ Chris and Ash (October 28th, 2014). "Star To Star Toys News". https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6PGk5W0pSKfwbXpIahKObw (Podcast). Star To Star Toy News. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiT9kx3CXR4.
- ↑ Oscar NJ Boi (October 30th, 2014). "Shattered Cast Uncut". http://www.youtube.com/user/shatteredcastuncut?feature=watch (Podcast). Shattered Cast Uncut. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOs78vVYNic.
