G3 Trailer
The G3 Trailer is a toy made by FansProject as a third party Transformer accessory by FansProject in 2009. It is an homage to the trailer and Roller drone of Optimus Prime and meant for use with the Classic Voyager Optimus Prime toy. Reprolabels has released a set of labels for this trailer.
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FansProject
The G3 Trailer is an add-on accessory for the Classic Voyager Optimus Prime mold. It was designed as a trailer that becomes a base with a drone similar to Generation 1 Roller.
The G3 Trailer is also compatable with Steel Core.
Toy company Reprolabels has designed a sticker sheet for the G3 Trailer which makes it look more like the Generation 1 Optimus Prime trailer, including Autobot symbols.
Other third party homages to Optimus Prime's trailer include the BTS Mobile Command Base.
Development
TFClub first displayed concept art of the G3 Trailer in April of 2008.[1]
FansProject announced their Powered Commander and G3 Trailer in March of 2009.[2]
G3 Trailer prototype and concept art was displayed at TFcon 2009.[3]
Reception
The WTF@TFW podcast for February 26th, 2009 selected the G3 Trailer as one of the New Picture Picks.[4]
The WTF@TFW podcast for March 12th, 2009 selected the G3 Trailer as one of the New Picture Picks.[5]
FansProject comics
The G3 Trailer appeared in the promotional comic for the Protector armor.[6]
Toys
- FansProject G3 Trailer (2009)
- A new mold. The G3 Trailer also comes with a Roller drone and a selection of weapons and accessories for Classic Bumblebee, Grimlock, Mirage and Universe Hound and Sideswipe. The box for the G3 Trailer includes a space to put the Classic Voyager Optimus Prime toy.
- Reprolabels Optimus Prime G3 Trailer (2009)
- A set of labels for the G3 Trailer intended to make it look more like Generation 1 Optimus Prime.[7]
Gallery
Henkei Convoy with the FansProject G3 Trailer in robot mode
Henkei Convoy with the FansProject G3 Trailer in vehicle mode
FansProject G3 Trailer in stealth mode
G3 Trailer Roller
G3 Trailer weapons
FansProject Steel Core and the G3 Trailer
References
- ↑ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/custom-classics-optimus-prime-trailer-kit-164653/?catid=searchresults&searchid=13293
- ↑ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/fansproject-news-update-powered-commander-and-g3-trailer-167196/?catid=searchresults&searchid=13539
- ↑ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/tfcon-2009-update-new-products-from-fansproject-announced-springer-broadside-and-a-combiner-167418/
- ↑ Vangelus (February 26th, 2009). "WTF@TFW". http://www.tfw2005.com/ (Podcast). TFW2005. http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/wtf-tfw-transformers-podcast/221731-wtf-tfw-episode-32-a.html.
- ↑ Vangelus (March 12th, 2009). "WTF@TFW". http://www.tfw2005.com/ (Podcast). TFW2005. http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/wtf-tfw-transformers-podcast/223656-wtf-tfw-episode-34-a.html.
- ↑ http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-3rd-party-discussion/626618-3rd-party-toy-instruction-comic-thread-3.html#post8053409
- ↑ http://www.reprolabels.com/Classics/primeg3trailer.php
