Scoria (FansToys)
Scoria is a fictional character and third party Transformer homage to Generation 1 Slag created by FansToys in 2014.
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FansToys
Scoria is a member of the Iron Dibots, and a homage to the G1 Transformers character, Slag. He utilises the form of a Triceratops as his Earth disguise. Scoria is described as selfish, bad-tempered and violent. He has the ability to breathe fire from his mouth and his horn is strong enough to damage tall buildings. According to his packaging biography, the only robots he gets along with are his teammates, and even then, he has a tendency to turn his flame breath on them when he becomes agitated.
Development
FansToys announced Scoria and displayed the first prototype images online in November 2013.[1]
Scoria shipped in June 2014.
Reception
Scoria was generally well received. A common complaint was the large amount of heavy diecast in the legs, causing the hips to sag over time.
The Good Morning, Cybertron! podcast for November 18th, 2013 discussed Scoria in the news.[2]
The WTF@TFW podcast for November 22nd, 2013 selected Scoria as one of the New Picture Picks.[3]
Toys
FansToys FT-04 Scoria (2014)
- Accessories: Light up sword, gun, alternative head, two swappable face plates.
The first release in Fanstoys' Iron Dibots line, and is intended to scale alongside Takara's MP-08 Grimlock. Scoria bears a strong resemblance to his appearance in the Sunbow animated series. He transforms into a robotic Triceratops and back. He features a large amount of diecast and golden vaccuum metallizing.
His main gimmick is his LED light up sword. He can hold his sword via tabbing connection, but the sword handle must be tilted slightly to remain securely in Scoria's hands.
In addition to his stock head, he has alternate "screaming" head, with a white face, which references the Canadian release of his G1 toy. Also included are two additional face plates, one red open mouthed, and one white closed mouth.
He includes boot accessories for MP-08 so that he scales better with the rest of Fanstoys' releases. His leg kibble in robot mode can also be stored on the outside to resemble his original toy.
Fanstoys FT-04T (April 2015) FT-04T is a redeco of the Scoria mold, with a more G1 toy faithful look. Notable differences from the original mold are red horns and eyes, and black thighs and face. His stock head and face plates are also swappable.
Fanstoys FT-04X Limited to 1000 pieces, FT-04 is a redeco of Scoria that imitates the Marvel inspired look of Takara MP-08X. His paintwork is indentical to FT-04T, but his grey plastic is replaced with metallic silver paint.
Gallery
Scoria prototype
FansToys Scoria with Generation 1 Slag in robot modes
FansToys Scoria with Desolataur's sword
See also:
- Justitoys Flamethrower.
References
- ↑ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/fan-toys-ft-04-scoria-not-slag-178774/?catid=searchresults&searchid=15309
- ↑ blunghole (November 18th, 2013). "Good Morning, Cybertron!". https://www.facebook.com/pages/Good-Morning-Cybertron/147383341975239 (Podcast). blunghole. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGAiZSVg_dQ.
- ↑ Vangelus (November 22nd, 2013). "WTF@TFW". http://www.tfw2005.com/ (Podcast). TFW2005. http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/wtf-tfw-transformers-podcast/965303-wtf-tfw-279-november-22-2013-a.html.
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