Protector (FansProject)
Protector is third party Transformer accessory set made by FansProject in 2010. It is intended to be an add-on for the Classic Rodimus mold. In 2012 an additional face for Protector was released by Dr. Wu and a reproduction of Protector was released by CHMS.
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FansProject
Protector is a third party Transformers set intended to be an add-on for the Classic Rodimus mold, making him into Rodimus Prime.
Development
In January 2009 FansProject posted concepty images of Protector and the G3 Trailer on their web site.[1]
In October 2009 FansProject announced that the Protector would not be available until the first quarter of 2010.[2]
A prototype of Protector was displayed by TFsource at BotCon 2010.[3]
Preview pictures of Protector and Sidearm were posted to the internet by HK-TF in November 2010.[4]
Reception
The WTF@TFW podcast for January 9th, 2009 selected a picture of the Protector as one of the New Picture Picks.[5]
The WTF@TFW podcast for August 12th, 2010 selected pictures of the Protector comic as one of the New Picture Picks.[6]
The WTF@TFW podcast for September 23rd, 2010 selected pictures of the Protector prototype as one of the New Picture Picks.[7]
The Twincast podcast for January 17th, 2011 covered Protector and Shadow Scythe in the news.[8]
FansProject comics
In the story Reflection Protector recalls how he became leader of the Bots.
Toys
- FansProject TFX-04 Protector (2010)
- An original third party Transformer mold by FansProject. Comes with Sidearm, instructions and comic.
- This toy was recolored into clear protector and remolded into Shadow Scythe.
- Dr. Wu DW-P01 Face Off (2012)
- A replacement face for Protector.
- CHMS TFX-04 Protector (2012)
- An unlicensed reproduction of the FansProject toy.
Gallery
References
- ↑ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/fans-project-protector-rodimus-prime-upgrade-166675/?catid=searchresults&searchid=13550
- ↑ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/rumor-fansproject-bruticus-maximus-appendage-kit-protector-armor-release-date-168621/?catid=searchresults&searchid=13550
- ↑ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/tfw2005-botcon-2010-coverage-fansproject-rodimus-prime-170068/?catid=searchresults&searchid=14117
- ↑ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/fansproject-protector-and-sidearm-preview-170847/?catid=searchresults&searchid=13590
- ↑ Vangelus (January 9th, 2009). "WTF@TFW". http://www.tfw2005.com/ (Podcast). TFW2005. http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/wtf-tfw-transformers-podcast/217594-wtf-tfw-episode-28-a.html.
- ↑ Vangelus (August 12th, 2010). "WTF@TFW". http://www.tfw2005.com/ (Podcast). TFW2005. http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/wtf-tfw-transformers-podcast/319680-wtf-tfw-108-august-12-2010-a.html.
- ↑ Vangelus (September 23rd, 2010). "WTF@TFW". http://www.tfw2005.com/ (Podcast). TFW2005. http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/wtf-tfw-transformers-podcast/328168-wtf-tfw-114-september-23-2010-a.html.
- ↑ "Twincast". http://www.seibertron.com (Podcast). Seibertron.com. January 17th, 2011. http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/seibertron-twincast-podcast-episode-11-third-party-crashers/20604.