Well...he's finally done. You'd think using Rattrap was easy, but Pikachu has a massive noggin that has absolutely nowhere to go so...as usual, I stuck with partsforming.
I'll be closing out this wave with Ridley from Metroid next! Then on to wave 07!
So let me preface this by saying this is not my idea originally. But I have been wanting to do a Go-bots Scooter forever, or at least as close to a proper one as I can.
Someone used AI to digibash (digaibash?) a version up using Road Pig.
I kinda liked the idea so I went with it, and here we are.
His best guess is the timing's been off so it was causing metal shavings to get into the engine.
Has anyone else dealt with this, or something that took your engine completely out of commission, and could you or did you use the warranty and how did it go? What kind of warranty did you have?
I mean, this is the 3rd seeker mold we've seen, albeit yes, it should have been the 1st and NOT an exclusive. As an old flat panel G1 guy, this Screamer checks those boxes and is probably the LAST one of him I pick up.
I only got them because I pre-ordered him from Target and Hasbro pulse, and then my pulse order arrived well. My target order was back ordered so I canceled it.
Anyone else get him yet or prefer the prior one?
"Kranix is a minor alien character from The Transformers: The Movie (1986), the sole survivor of his planet Lithone, which was destroyed by Unicron."
I think we all wanted this guy not even for playability but just to have him for our collection.
Show of hands who grabbed him?
Thoughts on what existing EARTH ALT MODE bots would work?
Rough thoughts:
Fred: Legacy Chase
Daphne: Slipstream or Prime Arcee
Velma: SS86 Perceptor (which is kinda huge) ora Bumblebee
Shaggy: Beachcomber
I'm not gonna lie, I get kind of an upscaled core class vibe from it so far. The extra heads for the turtle van made a lot more sense than for this.
Personally I would have liked to see the budget spent on the heads to go back into the tooling on the main figure instead, but at least they borrowed my ascot idea!
I'm getting him, I'm just not going to be as thrilled about it...
Postal has been on the back burner since 2025 and I'm so happy how he turned out. Is he perfect? No. But he's fun and I honestly like the mold better on him, even if it isn't an exact match to real postal trucks.
After much discussion in the sidechat, I also decided to swap out the big honking sniper rifle for a respectable shotgun. It's a little better suited for taking care of bot dogs nipping at his heels.
Name: Postal
Function: Ground Message Delivery
Motto:
"Don't shoot the messenger, or they may just shoot you."
Profile
Neither rain, nor sleet, nor Decepticon attacks can stop Postal from completing his deliveries.
With Soundwave and other Decepticons constantly monitoring electronic communications, Optimus Prime recognized the need for a secure physical courier. Postal was created to transport sensitive information between Autobots and trusted human allies without the risk of interception.
Postal takes great pride in his assignment. He can usually be heard whistling as he travels from one destination to the next, delivering messages, supplies and encouragement in equal measure. Friendly and upbeat, he always has a kind word for the Autobots and humans he meets along his route.
His enthusiasm for the job is so great that Optimus Prime occasionally has to remind him that they are fighting a war and not running a postal service.
Abilities
Postal is one of the few Autobots capable of operating effectively in nearly any environment. His specialized all-terrain tires allow him to traverse mud, snow, desert sands, volcanic rock and even damaged Cybertronian surfaces with ease. Few Autobots can match his mobility across difficult terrain.
His primary weapon is a Mace-Ray Shotgun, which emits an intense burst of light capable of temporarily blinding and disorienting opponents for several minutes. This gives Postal an opportunity to escape or gain the upper hand in combat.
Postal also has a hidden compartment system that can carry a variety of mission-specific cargo. On rare covert operations authorized by Optimus Prime or senior Autobot command, he may transport concealed explosives or other specialized equipment to support resistance efforts behind enemy lines.
Weaknesses
Despite his courage, Postal suffers from an irrational fear of animals, particularly cats and dogs. He has been known to retreat from opponents that would pose little actual threat to him if they resemble creatures he fears.
The Decepticons are fully aware of this weakness. Ravage frequently exploits Postal's phobia, often causing him to panic and abandon otherwise secure positions.
Postal is also slower than most Autobot cars. His heavy-duty tires and the large loads he routinely carries reduce his top speed and acceleration.
His Mace-Ray Shotgun presents another hazard. The weapon's powerful flash can reflect off nearby surfaces, and Postal has accidentally blinded himself more than once while using it.
A couple of classic Transformers-style tech spec ratings for him:
Strength: 6
Intelligence: 7
Speed: 4
Endurance: 9
Rank: 4
Courage: 7
Firepower: 5
Skill: 8
I mocked up an idea I had for the coloring as well as some minor details.
Taking a break from Nintendo to finally do this duo after sitting on them for 5+ years. As HB is one of my fav characters, I always wanted to do enough accessories to do him justice with a few little nods to the movies and comics.
For those asking his right hand is magnetic and swappable between open and closed fists as well as the horns!
Overall I'm pretty stoked about how they turned out! What about yous?