Fans Toys

FansToys

Industry	Toys
Website	https://fans.toys

Fans Toys is a toy company that specializes in third-party Transformer toys.

Fans Toys produce masterpiece scaled toys, with homage aesthetics, closely resembling that of the 1980's cartoon. Debuting originally in 2006, with their trailer homage to match and accentuate the original scaled, Official Master Piece figure MP-1. Which at the time, only had a cardboard mock up trailer included, which was part of the packaging itself. "FT-01" is the retroactive identifier, for "The Trailer of 20th Anniversary OP" a Master Piece-sized rendition of the original. Not to be confused with Justitoys' own non-transforming trailer accessory. An FT-02 Acoustic Wave project in a MP style was planned, but was postponed for nearly a decade, once the official figure was announced. With figures ranging from Season 1 - 4 characters of the U.S. continuity, and The Japanese continuity toyline, and anime. Some have different variants, with different paint schemes. These generally homage the various toy lines which comprised the original figures, prior to the cartoon's initial debut in 1984. Any such variant, has a designation marker after the number listed below, and most are limited in quantities produced, which is noted after each entry.

FT-03 - Regular version - refer to animation coloring style

FT-03C - Clear version, translucent

FT-03T - Toy version homage to the original figure see also FT-04T, 05T, 12T, 16T, & 44TUS/JP

FT-04X - Premium paint, complementing MP-8X King Grimlock - see also FT-05, 06, 07, 08, & 10

FT-04D - Diaclone version see also FT-06, & 08

FT-04G - G2 version see also FT-06, & 08

FT-10LX - Soft [Translucent]

FT-16M - Movie/Metallic

FT-29T - Toon on this repaint only, opposed to Toy for other releases - see FT-03T, 04T, 05T, 12T, 16T, & 44TUS/JP.

Repaint figures began with their FT-03 Grey Toy Dojo store exclusive. Reissues with the first in 2015. Differentiated package release dates for those, are also listed in brackets. Retools occur on reissues which have been altered from the original design to fix prior limitations, with FT-22 Koot being the first. 2.0 figures are complete redesigns, to more closely follow the trend of animation accuracy, from their original designs. This has occurred 3 times so far, FT-04 replaced by an directly implied PF-01 Cesium(see FT-31A Roadking entry), FT-27 was replaced by FT-45, and FT-09 was replaced by FT-46, with several more possible figures getting a similar treatment. The first add-on accessory began with FT-04 Scoria's addition of foot risers for the Official MP-08 to match it's height. After discovering the Official manufacturer would not be creating any other of the dinosaur robot figures, Fans Toys created their own. The first separate add-on accessory, was the smoky colored toy head, for Scoria to more closely resemble the original 1985 figure's appearance. Only occurring for a few more figures in the Dibot line, to switch out and match animation appearances, before ending the practice. Outside the FT-12 and T which fell into the transition period. Their aesthetic then altered in favor of a base figure that already closely matches animation models, with a slight mix of both, or include in package add-on parts to do the same function. Some toy models did not match their onscreen counterparts in the first place, to have a simple solution to a definitive figure.

Note: Any dates listed after each entry, are product release dates. Those roughly or not completely known are indicated by a ?. These are based on a US/Canadian calendar year, as the Chinese calendar year usually ends on January 22nd, which is the companies country of origin. Any figure released, or produced in that time frame, would reflect on the prior production year.

Product List

2006

- 1 figure accessory

• MP-1 Master Piece OP Trailer 01/2006

2013

- 1 figure mold

• FT-03 Quakewave (Shockwave) 2/2013​

2014

- 2 new figure mold(s), 2 figure repaint(s)

• FT-03 Quakewave Gray (Shackwave) - Toy Dojo Exclusive - Limited to 250 pieces 04-2014
• FT-04 Scoria (FansToys) (Slag) - cartoon version, silver horns, red head 06-2014
• FT-05 Soar (FansToys) (Swoop) - cartoon version, blue chest 12-2014
• FT-05T Soar (FansToys) (Swoop) - toy version, red chest 12-2014

2015

- 3 new figure mold(s), 7 figure repaint(s), 1 figure reissue(s), 1 figure accessory(s)

• FT-06 Sever (FansToys) (Snarl) 06-2015
• FT-09 Tesla (FansToys) (Perceptor) 06-2015
• FT-04 [Accessory] Scoria Transparent Head 8/2015?
• FT-12 Grenadier (FansToys) (Bombshell) - cartoon version, grey chest 10-2015
• FT-12T Grenadier (FansToys) (Bombshell) - toy version, purple chest 10-2015
• FT-03 Quakewave (Shockwave) Reissue 11-2015
• FT-03C [Clear] Quakewave (Shockwave) 11-2015
• FT-03T Quakewave (Shockwave) - toy version, darker shade of purple 11-2015
• FT-04X Scoria (FansToys) (Slag)- premium paint, complementing MP-8X King Grimlock - Limited to 1000 pieces 11-2015?
• FT-04D Scoria (FansToys) (Slag)- Diaclone version (blue chest) Limited to 500 pieces 11-2015?
• FT-04G Scoria (FansToys) (Slag)- G2 version (green) 11-2015?
• FT-04T Scoria (FansToys) (Slag)- Toy Version (red eyes) 11-2015?

2016

- 6 new figure mold(s), 6 figure repaint(s), 2 figure reissue(s), 0 figure accessories

• FT-13 Mercenary (FansToys) (Shrapnel) 01-2016
• FT-11 Spotter (FansToys) (Reflector) Character tech spec card not included 01-2016
• FT-06X Sever (FansToys) (Snarl)- premium paint, complementing MP-8X King Grimlock Limited to 1000 pieces 05-2016
• FT-06D Sever (FansToys) (Snarl)- diaclone version, Limited release of 500 figures 05-2016
• FT-06G Sever (FansToys) (Snarl)- G2 version, Limited release of 500 figures 05-2016
• FT-07 Stomp (FansToys) (Sludge) 05-2016
• FT-14 Forager (Kickback) 07-2016
• FT-15 Willis (Hound) 09-2016
• FT-07X Stomp (FansToys) (Sludge)- premium paint, complementing MP-8X King Grimlock - Limited to 1000 pieces 9/2016
• FT-05X [Exclusive] Soar (Swoop) - Limited to 1000 pieces 9/2016
• FT-05XT [Exclusive/Toy] Soar (Swoop) - Limited to 500 pieces 9/2016
• FT-05 Soar (FansToys) (Swoop) Reissue 11/2016?
• FT-12T Grenadier (FansToys) (Bombshell) - toy version, purple chest reissue 12/2016
• FT-18 Lupus & Moonz (Weirdwolf & Monzo) - 12/2016​

2017

- 8 new figure mold(s), 3 figure repaint(s), 5 figure reissue(s), 4 figure accessories

• FT-16 Sovereign (Galvatron) 01-2017
• FT-08 Grinder (FansToys) (Grimlock) - Includes upgraded head for FT-06, upgraded faces for FT-05 and FT-04 02-2017
• FT-13 Mercenary (FansToys) (Shrapnel) - Reissue 03-2017
• FT-04 Scoria (Slag) Reissue 04-2017?
• FT-10 Phoenix (Skyfire) - Includes adapter for FT-16's flight stand 05-2017
• FT-07 Stomp (FansToys) (Sludge) Reissue 07-2017
• FT-27 Spindrift (Seaspray) 08-2017
• FT-08G Grinder (FansToys) (Blue Grimlock) 08-2017
• FT-08D Grinder (FansToys) (Diaclone Grimlock) 08-2017
• FT-08X Grinder (FansToys) (Chrome Limited Edition Grimlock) - Limited release of 1000 figures, includes upgraded head for FT-06X, upgraded faces for FT-05X and FT-04X 08-2017
• FT-20A Terminus Giganticus (Omega Supreme) 08-2017
• PF-01 Cesium [Scoria 2.0] (Slag) 09-2017
• FT-08 [Accessory] (G1 Grinder "Toon" Head) 09-2017
• FT-20B Terminus Giganticus (Omega Supreme) 09-2017
• FT-10 Phoenix (Jetfire) Reissue includes adapter for FT-16's flight stand 10-2017
• FT-22 Koot & Draw Back (Kup & Recoil) - 11/2017
• FT-19 Apache (Springer) 12-2017
• FT-08G [Accessory] (Blue Grinder "Toon" Head) 12-2017
• FT-08D [Accessory] (G1 Grinder "Toon" Head) 12-2017
• FT-08X [Accessory] (G1 Chrome Grinder "Toon" Head) 12-2017
• FT-05 Soar (FansToys) (Swoop) 2nd Reissue 12-2017​

2018

- 4 new figure mold(s), 1 figure repaint(s), 5 figure reissue(s), 1 figure accessory

• FT-20G Terminus Giganticus (Guardian) Limited release of 500 figures, character tech spec card not included 01-2018
• FT-16 Sovereign (FansToys) (Galvatron) Reissue 02-01-2018
• FT-19 Apache (Springer) 2nd run? 03-08-2018
• FT-24 Rouge (Arcee) 04-30-2018
• FT-22 Koot & Draw Back (Kup & Recoil) Reissue 06-27-2018
• FT-23 Dracula & Helsing (Mindwipe & Vorath) 07-29-2018
• FT-06 Sever (FansToys) (Snarl) Reissue 08-29-2018
• FT-08 Grinder (FansToys) (Grimlock) Reissue includes upgraded head for FT-06, upgraded faces for FT-05 and FT-04 08-29-2018
• FT-08 [Accessory] (G1 Grinder "Toon" Head) Reissue 08-29-2018
• FT-29/[PF-02] Quietus & Escrima (Cyclonus and Nightstick) - [Fans Toys 2018] 10-24-2018
• FT-28 Hydra (Sixshot) 12-12​-2018

2019

- 6 new figure mold(s), 3 figure repaint(s), 1 figure reissue(s), 0 figure accessories

• FT-17 Hoodlum (Hot Rod) [Fans Toys 2018]​ 01-20-2019
• FT-10X Phoenix (Skyfire) - Includes adaptor for FT-16's flight stand, Limited release of 1500 figures, premium metallic paint 03-13-2019
• FT-31A Roadking (Motormaster) This figure's biography mentions Cesium, and not Scoria, as their "Slag" 04-26-2019
• FT-10 Phoenix (Jetfire) - Reissue 06-2019
• FT-30A Maverick (Silverbolt) 07-2019
• FT-29T Quietus & Escrima (Cyclonus & Nightstick) 08-2019
• FT-31C Spoiler (Breakdown) 09-15-2019
• FT-39 Jabber & Cypher (Blurr & Haywire) 10-11-2019
• FT-16M Sovereign [Metallic] (Galvatron) 11-13-2019
• FT-30C Goose (Skydive) 12-13​-2019

2020

- 6 new figure mold(s), 1 figure repaint(s), 5 figure reissue(s), 0 figure accessories 

• FT-31A Roadking (Motormaster) - Reissue 01-2020
• FT-41 Sheridan (Warpath) 04-2020
• FT-30B Iceman (Air Raid) 05-2020
• FT-31B Magnum (Wildrider) 06-2020
• FT-22 Koot (Kup and Recoil) Reissue 06-2020
• FT-42 Hunk (Brawn) 07-2020
• FT-43 Dunerider/Dunerunner (Beachcomber) 08-2020
• FT-16M Sovereign [Movie] (Galvatron) Reissue 09-2020
• FT-44 Thomas (Astrotrain) 09-2020
• FT-10LX-Soft Phoenix [translucent categorized as the repaint]- Includes adaptor for FT-16's flight stand, Limited release in partnership with LX-Soft 11-2020
• FT-31C Spoiler (Breakdown) Reissue 12-09-2020
• FT-10 Phoenix (Jetfire) 2nd Reissue 12-29-2020

2021

- 6 new figure mold(s), 1 figure repaint(s), 8 figure reissue(s), 1 figure accessories, 2 (FT-12/T reissue) figure retool(s)

• FT-31D Smokey (Dragstrip) 01-20-2021
• Universal Stand [Accessory] Includes adapters for FT-19, 24, 29/T, & 39 02-2021
• FT-45 Spindrift (Seaspray) 03-2021
• FT-29T Quietus & Escrima (Cyclonus & Nightstick) Reissue [Fans Toys 2021] 05-2021
• FT-12 Grenadier (FansToys) (Bombshell) Retooled Reissue [Fans Toys 2021] 05-2021
• FT-12T Grenadier (FansToys) (Bombshell) Retooled toy version, purple chests 2nd Reissue [Fans Toys 2021] 05-2021
• FT-13 Mercenary (FansToys) (Shrapnel) Reissue [Fans Toys 2021] 05-2021
• FT-14 Forager (Kickback) Reissue [Fans Toys 2021] 06-2021
• FT-19 Apache (Springer) Triangle not painted yellow on head, 2nd Reissue [Fans Toys 2021] 07-2021
• FT-05 Soar (FansToys) (Swoop) cartoon version, blue chests 3rd Reissue [Fans Toys 2021] - 08-2021
• FT-07 Stomp (FansToys) (Sludge) 2nd Reissue [Fans Toys 2021] 09-2021
• RP-01 Acoustic Wave/FIBRIR (Soundwave/Rumble) 11-2021
• RP-01B FIRRIB, Shadow, Corvus (Frenzy, Ravage, and Laserbeak 3 pack) 12-21-2021

2022

- 9 new figure molds, 1 figure repaint(s), 3 figure reissues, 4 figure (FT-29 reissue) accessories, 0 figure retool(s)

• FT-47 Rig (Huffer) 01-2022
• FT-46 Tesla 2.0 (Perceptor) 02-2022
• FT-51 Chomp & Irwin (Skullcruncher & Grax) 04-2022
• FT-40A Hannibal & Thorn (Fortress/Cerebros & Spike) is the world's first TF video created with cartoon rendering real scene synthesis technology, specially produced by FT, dedicated to all TF fans who stick to their memories and dreams! 05-2022
• FT-25 Outrider (Trailbreaker) 06-2022
• ​FT-16T [Exclusive/Toy] Sovereign (Galvatron) 07-2022
• FT-52 Aussie (Outback) 08-2022
• FT-29 Quietus & Escrima (Cyclonus & Nightstick) Reissue comes with 2 extra IDW inspired clear purple bladed swords and 2 IDW face plates [Fans Toys 2022] 09-2022
• FT-26 Hitch (Hoist) 09-2022
• FT-23 Dracula & Helsing (Mindwipe & Vorath) Reissue [Fans Toys 2022] 10-2022
• FT-49 Phantasm (Mirage) 10-2022
• FT-29 [Accessory pack] Quietus 4 piece accessory add-on 11-11-2022
• FT-16M Sovereign [Metallic] (Galvatron) 2nd Reissue 11-2022
• FT-48 Jive (Jazz) 12-2022

2023

- 1 new figure mold(s), 1 figure repaint(s), (1) figure reissues, 1(3) figure accessories, 0 figure retool(s)

• FT-53 Parkour (Cliffjumper) 3-23
• FT-44US [Exclusive/Toy] Thomas (Astrotrain) Limited Edition of 2500 pieces of the Original American toy version repaint - Includes flight stand and new face sculpt accessory with the toy visor look 4-23

(*RP-01 Acoustic Wave/FIBRIR (Soundwave/Rumble) Limited 3rd run 2nd quarter)

• (*FT-55 Recorder & ? (Blaster and Rewind) 2nd quarter Does not include the gold chest/tape deck lid from the initial reveal, due to community outcry. But there is an option to purchase it separately at trusted stores Bombusbee and Show.Zstore for Chinese e-tail customers, e-tailer Omegalock/Genesis Toys for the UK and Toy Dojothe retail store in the US)

Scheduled New, Limited Edition Repaint(s), Reissue(s), Accessory(s), And Retooled Mold Releases for 2023

• FT-18 Lupus & Moonz (Weirdwolf & Monzo) cockpit retool and slight change to white matching a more anime accurate paint scheme 2nd quarter
• FT-44 Thomas (Astrotrain) first figure reissued without railroad track/stand delayed with FT-44 repaints verified by Fans Toys.
• FT-44JP [Exclusive/Toy] Thomas (Astrotrain) Limited Edition of 2500 pieces of the "Panda Version" Japanese Toy version repaint - Includes flight stand 2nd Quarter 2023
• FT-55B ?,?,&? (Eject, Ramhorn,& Steeljaw 3-Pack) 5-23
• FT-54 Warthog (Powerglide) 6-23 uses FT-US as a flight stand.
• FT-56 Variator (Gears) 8-23
• FT-57 Tube (Pipes) 7-23
• FT-58 Diverge (Swerve) 9-23
• FT-61 Inquisitor & ??? (Scourge & ???) 11-23 uses FT-US as a flight stand.

Grey Prototype images only, with no tentative release dates.. But news will be added for each figure, as facts becomes available!

• FM-02 Margh (Ultra Magnus)
• FT-21 Berserk (Blitzwing) An update on the figure's redesign progress is scheduled for 2023! But the figure most likely won't release in 2023, as per FansToys correspondence.
• FT-30 Ethereaon (Superion) Added flight stand feature for separate jets, formed from gestalt frame.
• FT-30D Viper (Fireflight)
• FT-30E Jester (Slingshot)
• FT-31 Marauder (Menasor) Still in designing phase of the gestalt frame, included with Bandit prior to release of figure. An update is scheduled in 2023, as per FansToys correspondence.
• FT-31E Bandit (Dead End)
• FT-40 Fortificus Titanicus (Fortress Maximus/Transtector) @13 second mark
• FT-62 ????? (Chromedome)

Shadow Reveals

• FT-XX(32?) (Constructicons/Devastator)

Fiction, with the facts (lineup list included)

In the Year 2006. A trailer befitting the first Master Piece was made!

It was the year 2013. Fans Toys figure's fictional factions include the main antagonists, beginning with Quakewave, the Hereticons. The first of 5 subgroups consisting of 5 Iron Dibots. Scoria (FansToys) being the first, followed by Soar (FansToys), then Sever. The main protagonists of varying sizes starting with Tesla (FansToys), are called the Autorobots. With an undisclosed Leader's name for each main group so far. Then there is the 2 variant insects, and 3 total separate archtypes of The Swarm. The first is Grenadier (FansToys). The grey chested robot with Toon accurate colors, and a grey thorax rhinoceros beetle(seen in some scenes). The other being a purple chested robot matching toy colors, but toy/toon colored thorax as FT-12T. 4 more repaints of Scoria appear, and the the 4th Dibot Stomp (FansToys) appears. At the beginning of 2016, a combiner camera group of Hereticons named Spotter (FansToys), was released. And after the 3 repaints of Sever, the final 2 Swarm members appear. Mercenary (FansToys), and 4 months later Forager, to finish their faction. Their first car bot, originally called Willy, releases as FT-15 Willis. 2 chrome repaint Dibots of SoarX, XT, and StompX, are released not requiring any other variants. Then the next figure is a howling Hereticon, a yellow and green wolf, which warns of dastardly deeds named Lupus, the first with a mini-robot partner aptly named Moonz, which gets in his head, and forms it.

In 2017 there was a purple figure of distinction, the head of the Fanaticon faction, in the top ranks of the Hereticons, named Sovereign. The final Dibot, and their Leader, Grinder is released. Next is the gentle giant named Phoenix, which makes all others seem small by comparison. A minor error in FT-27 Spindrift, leads to another iteration later. also sees FT-20 Terminus Giganticus' first box is named Aegis Sentinal "A", containing the upper body: waist, chest, and wings of the robot, also form it's tanks tracks, and the launch center of the defense base/FOB form arrive. The next month a Scoria 2.0 becomes available named Cesium, from a company named Perfect Fusion, due to Scoria's limited height; compared to the rest of the group . And to get farther ahead, Fans Toys supply Grinder with another toon dino mode head. Also in that same month, Aegis Sentinal "B" arrives, containing it's lower body: arms, thighs, and legs which form it's rocket, and remaining base sections. Finishing the behemoth base, and the robot's final components. Which also comes in one box set with A & B together soon after. An old gruff teal and green robot named Koot, and first of several characters with a weaponized mini-robot partner, it's named Draw Back. Also a courageous robot, not so "green" or "yellow", with 2 vehicle forms, named Apache becomes available. 2 new Dibot heads, blue, and silver, and one reissued grey for the 3 Grinder variants released August of that year. At the start of 2018, a second large FT-20G robot/base in shades and tints of blue repaint is added. Difficult to find now due to age, and limited numbers of the figure being produced. A feminine robot is also included in the figure lineup, named Rouge. Another Hereticon joins the list named Dracula, with his mini-robot partner Helsing. His alt mode is not a van, but a bat, and his partner forms his robot head. Their next figure FT-29 Quietus and second figure to include a weaponized partner, it's named Escrima. A Perfect Fusion of warrior and loyal soldier, and second in command, of the Fanaticons faction of Hereticons. Next is 1 robot with 7 forms named Hydra, nearly an army unto itself. Able to multiply, and appear as a group of all 7 simultaneously. Ending their 2018 lineup for the US market.

The first figure of 2019 appears, FT-17 Hoodlum. After a 3 year wait, and 3rd figure with a weaponized partner, but is unnamed. Using Hoodlum as a size reference, roughly 6 and a half stacked high, will be the height of their massive FT-40 Super robot they revealed. The FT-10X Limited Edition repaint is released. The leader of the 5 party Demolition Derby group, is a semi truck, introduced as Roadking. 3 months later the 5 jet Air Defense Force leader named Maverick, is released. Each larger than the rest of the subgroup members. It's possible 6 more subgroups could be produced, as one was possibly revealed as a shadowy combined form in 2016 with their FT-20. As that would fill the gap in their figure numbering order. Quietus gets a T version, but not for Toy this time around. It's new paint theme is more Toon, and Movie accurate. Other T figures before, and after it, have had toy repaints. Their 2nd Demolition Derby figure FT-31C Spoiler released. Followed by a speedy blue, fast-talking, hovercar named Jabber, with a weaponized partner named Cypher. Sovereign gets an M version repaint, in a (M)ovie Metallic "Blue". The second Air Defense Force jet, FT-30C Goose finishes the 2019 US releases.

The aptly named FT-41 Sheridan, comes out as the first new figure, of the eye opening 2020. The next Air Defense Force FT-30 jet is released, Iceman, and Demolition Derby FT-31 car Magnum, both B designated members respectively. FT-42 Hunk, and FT-43 Dunerider, which was erroneously labeled Dune"runner" are released consecutively. FT-43 has some clerical errors on the packaging wordage using Sheridan's bio, and collector card. But the image galleries, and card retain the correct figure. A second robot with 2 alternate forms releases, a Hereticon named FT-44 Thomas. The final 2020 new figure an FT-10LX "clear" Phoenix, designed in partnership with LX-Soft, is a 1000 piece limited release. Beginning 2021, The 4th member of Demolition Derby FT-31D Smokey was released. A February release of a blue Universal Stand accessory. FT-45 Spindrift 2.0 replaces FT-27's small figure in March. With 1 reissue followed by 2 retools and 7 more reissues, spanning from May through September. It was a veritable Robot Paradise, for anyone that missed out on them, or wanted to avoid high aftermarket prices on many of those. 11 years in the making, finally FT-02... or RP-01 came out of the blue, or the red. Acoustic Wave shocked many, with animation accurate looks, paint, articulation, and heft, as well as his Cassetticon name spelled with the infamous F.I.B.R.I.R. acronym. You can comfortably fit 2 up to 3 minions inside RP-01. And to follow up, their grand finale. A 3-Pack punch of Cassetticons emerged out of tiny box of red and black. At it's core was Corvus, FIRRIB, Shadow..."Operation: Confusion". For the end of 2021's lineup.

FT-47 Rig was first in FansToys product list for 2022. Followed by Tesla 2.0 to replace FT-09's battle damaged chassis, (due to Quakewave's blasts) with a newer more animation accurate, and improved quality figure. FT-26 turned FT-51 Chomp and Irwin, join the Hereticon ranks. FT-40A Hannibal appears next, and will be the Head in alt mode, for FT-40, to finish the 120cm total height. FT-25 Outrider redesign finally came out after many years, in some interesting packaging, to say the least. Which it had already been seen. It's very plain package, the bio, and card, both were recycled from other FansToys figures. FT-16 gets a 2nd repaint, this time in a Toy/Comic colored release. FT-52 Aussie includes a much anticipated accessory, similar to one shown (and some stores advertised as included), with their FT-42 Hunk promos. (A special note for FT-29 reissue, as it gets an added accessory pack consisting of 2 purple swords and 2 IDW face sculpts). FT-26 Pulley renamed Hitch, is a heavy retool of FT-25 Outrider,is next released in the product list. FT-49 Phantasm appears, before FT-48 Jive's much anticipated release, to finish off 2022.

Their first new figure of the 2023 production year..is a small, minuscule red robot, named FT-53 Parkour. It converts to a "chibi" car, reminiscent of a certain charismatic cartoon character's, super-deformed vehicle model. A Thomas repaint was slated for the next release. FT-44T US being the first of the two to release in early April. Followed by a reissued fan favorite Fanaticon communicator of monotone monologues, and his little ground breaking red and black Cassetticon buddy. Followed soon after by his sworn enemy, and adversary in the rhyming ready and rock steady, to rearrange his EQ sliders. FT-55 Recorder and his little friend, the Black, white and gold mini Cassettebot in the know, with the scoop on his foes.

Reception

As a 3rd Party company, they are often regarded number 1 among reviewers, in comparison with their closest competitor's figures . For having high quality paint, and high durability ABS plastics, rubber tires, and diecast parts, noted in almost all their reviews. Giving them great heft, and feel, with a signature fragrance, most reviewers and first time buyers alike comment about. Their packaging materials, and attention to details, are very reminiscent, of the original product's design cues. They often outproduce their closest rivals, with the most new molds of MP scaled figures. Most complaints stem from overly cartoon stylized designs, which limit articulation. But are unquestionably good quality materials, and often remain favorites over those of better articulated figures. Even of those reviewers, which dislike the company, few claim their product's Quality Control standards are not some of the highest in the Industry. On each figure you find their signature green QC stickers, which many other companies have begun to imitate, in a current industry standard. It's rare to find issues in quality of their figures, to prove the stickers are not just for show. But for any figures that have defects or damage, their service and sales department, are some of the best of the 3rd Party Companies. They are generally quick to respond, and reciprocate with the parts in question. Given the figures age does not prevent a proper replacement.

Publications

• Iohannes Vinci/Linework and GWCreations/coloring Fans Artbook Collection 1 12-22
• Iohannes Vinci/Linework and GWCreations/coloring Fans Artbook Collection 2 02-23

Controversies

Many rumors and stories abound, about their business practices. Especially related to other companies releases, to compete, or mirror theirs in a similar timeframe. Some involve their prices being too high, or underproducing figures as a scheme to inflate prices. The company's transparency is in question. They disappeared off the forums and media boards. Going into privacy mode in general with very little communication to the customers. Other companies do not even communicate with their customer base, as a normal form of private business practice. They do not appear in the stock market exchange, or have to. Unless they are a publicly traded company with constituents that require updates to my knowledge. And many resellers, and retailers realize their products are generally underpriced, for the quality, and materials they provide. Most companies do release products when they know it's in demand, or that their rivals may be putting out a lesser product. Every company wants to beat their competition, that's the name of the game. Or you can not be number one.

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