Dr. Crank
Dr. Crank is a fictional character made by TFClub in 2011 as a third party Transformer. He is an homage to the Transformers Constructicon Hook. Reprolabels released a label set that makes Dr. Crank look more like Generation 1 Hook. Dr. Wu has released replacement faces for Hercules called "Roaring" and "Invulnerable".
TFClub
Dr. Crank is a third party Transformer and an homage to the Constructicon Hook. He combines with the other toys in his line to form Hercules, an homage to Devastator. He was the fourth member of the set released.[1]
Dr. Crank in exceptionally intelligent and skilled, as very strong. He has below average speed and firepower. He is the second highest ranking Hercules team member.
Dr. Crank is not the only third party Transformer homage to Hook, there is also Maketoys Mobile Crane.
Development
Project: Deva's first prototypes of Exgraver and Dr. Crank were displayed in December 2010.[2]
Dr. Crank was previewed at the Third Party Panel at TFcon 2011.[3]
Toys
- TFClub Hercules Dr. Crank (2011)
- An original third party Transformer mold. Changes from robot to crane. Becomes the upper of torso of Hercules.
- Comes with two guns, Hercules head, instructions and a collector card.
- This toy was recolored and included as part of TFClub's Perseus.
- Reprolabels Classic Hook (2012)
- A set of labels that makes Dr. Crank look more like Generation 1 Hook.[4]
- TFClub Hercules Dr. Crank reissue (2012)
- A reissue of Dr. Crank was done in 2012, with an altered box.
- Dr. Wu DW-P04 Roaring (2012)
- A replacement face for Hercules with an expressive face with open mouth.
- Dr. Wu DW-P04A Invulnerable (2012)
- A replacement face for Hercules with a stern face and closed mouth.
Gallery
Initial outline tease of TFClub EX-004 from October of 2009
TFClub Project: Deva prototypes from December 2010
Dr. Crank toy
Dr. Crank collector card
TFClub Hercules with Junkion Blacksmith Infinity Warfare weapon
TFClub Hercules with Classic Devastator limbs
Structor, Heavy Labor, Hegemon, Dr. Crank and Exgraver toys
References
- ↑ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/tfc-toys-dr-crank-pictorial-review-173981/?catid=searchresults&searchid=12715
- ↑ http://tformers.com/transformers-2010/14887/news.html
- ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrUozfRdYUg
- ↑ http://www.reprolabels.com/Classics/hook.php
