#X-Transbots

[kanguin]

I just posted this on the Transformers subreddit, but I reason I should probably cast my net in my native environment here as well.

I'm working on a spreadsheet for personal use cataloguing the dimensions of various Transformers toys (official and 3p), and I've hit a snag with a few big ticket bots I don't own or know anyone personally who owns them (tbh none of my friends are into TF), and right now SS86 Optimus is the one I'm most curious about.

If anyone has 86 OP, could you measure his height in robot mode as well as length/width/height in vehicle mode (just the truck, no trailer or smokestacks, or at least specify), and let me know what you get?

Additionally if anyone knows or can get those same measures for any of the following official and 3P figures, I'd really appreciate it:

Any Earthrise, Kingdom, or Legacy G1 Season 1 figures

Magic Square Light of Peace

Generation Toy Gravity Builder (individual bots/vehicles & combined)

Jinbao OS Gravity Builder (same as above)

X-Transbots Cliffjumper or Hubcap

X-Transbots Windcharger or Tailgate

X-Transbots Inferno, Grapple, or equivalent

Any Mastermind Creations / Occular Max Combaticon or Protectobot

Thanks to any who respond!

[robot-reference]

I got another dollhouse.... of course the best figure I have for it are these guys 😂 (worlds smallest and x-transbots, they came with my "preceptor" figure)

[saxandviolins77]

#don't ask me about the constructicons designs

So then, favorite Scrapper designs? From least to most favorite of the canon (comic, games, shows) or even from toys (third party or official)? The other five if you want too, but Scrapper for now specifically

Well, lucky me, there are few Scrapper designs that really tug at my heartstrings (and wallet if we're talking 3P and toys).

The thing I'm weird about Scrapper is that I feel some toys are shitty or just don't capture his essence! I'm not talking about it being GEEWUN It's just feeling like him. IK how this sounds because Scrapper is the most basic robot ever, but like... Hear me out. (<- insane.)

Speaking about 3P, IDC ABOUT TFC HERCULES, TOYWORLD CONSTRUCTOR, AND ESPECIALLY JINBAO GRAVITY BUILDER. I just don't like the individual robots. The Devastators are cool, but ehhhh.

Dream Star Scrapper. (this ain't IDW Scrapper, wth)

Suspenders, realistically proportioned legs, and a slutty waist. Need I say more?

As you know, I'm a sucker for a realistic alt mode, and this one really scratches the itch.

The green looks disgusting, tho. It's like baby shit or something.

Blokees Scrapper.

Best Blokees Constructicon, yes or absolutely??

This guy is so solid; I love the chunks of color in the details, the shape of his chest, and his big ol' visor and small faceplate.

When the Defender version finally comes out, I'll fucking explode.

Mecha Invasion Scrapper

This set is looking so good; I really like how unconventional it is, with the arm bots being the legs and vice versa. Here's a secret: I've been eyeing them for some time now, tho, I'm pretty sure the Devastator won't fit on my shelf (the Dev looks fire if you're wondering that.)

Honestly, the more I look at this Scrapper, I don't know if I hate him or love him, like... the head isn't Scrapper, and it's ugly at that.... The chicken legs are so fucking embarrassing.

But I can't help but be drawn to him; the green is perfect, the alt mode is ok, and the wheel placement, WOW... He's like a siren... Calling for my money.

Sunbow Scrapper.

That's the essence. Like, I know he looks the most generic out of the Constructicons... But the details. Like the perfectly iconic head that makes him look so squishable. And the chunky proportions with skinny legs and boots? PERFECT!!!

BUT

THE SHOULDER WHEELS, OR I GUESS, THE GREEN SHOULDER CIRCLES!!! THIS SHIT INFURIATES ME!! WHY COLOR IT LIKE THIS?? WHY??

This fucker from X-Transbots has been haunting me since the beginning of the year. I managed to resist the Long Haul, but, fuck, he's just so good-looking! THE GREEN, THE HEAD, THE THIGHS, THE FUCKING ARM GIMMICK, AND THAT ALT MODE???? *faints like a Victorian maiden*

Tho... Those green leg joints... Hm...

So, uh, who's gonna be the nice follower to say, "James, I love you, so I bought an X-Transbots Scrapper for you"?

Don. Figueroa.

I won't be including the War Within designs, because those kinda suck. BUT THIS? FROM THE 2009 ONGOING? It's beautiful. It has a completely different transformation and a completely different silhouette, and it still has a Scrapper essence!

If Scrapper appears in any modern Transformers show, I really wish he'd look a bit like this!

One day I'll have the courage to ask Don if he has full bodies for the 2009 Constructicons. IK Guido Guidi shares the designs he hasn't posted if you ask him, but IDK about Don... Sigh...

I wasn't kidding. The green is off, BUT:

Perfect head.

Wheels.

He's scrungly <- IMPORTANT.

Love the extra sticker detail against the green and purple monotony of Sunbow.

May I also include my favorite Scrapper fanart ever? This guy is so fucking good?? I also LOVE his Devastator, and his Scavenger is the guy ever, so fucking cute.

I won't be doing the five other Constructicons individually, but here are my favorite designs from each of them:

Long Haul: X-Transbots/CW (siiigh, only one of these is fat, but only one of these is a good toy.)

Mixmaster: Heavy Metal (chunky...)

Bonecrusher: Sunbow (I HATE WHEN HE'S BUILT LIKE A HOUSE!! THERE, I SAID IT. I like it best when he looks athletic.)

Hook: Geewun toy (No design gets the legs JUST right. It's gotta be chunky!)

Scavenger: CW (this won because I have more gripes with other designs; also, his face looks like a sad dog or something.)

[hoistsautobody]

Enjoy this brief intermission of civic workers goofing off...

X-Transbots Paean and Da Vinci

[biterflies]

HEY!!! i made a fic about the hnoc version of sir gawain and the green knight lol. let me know what you think!!!

also tags for my friends one for @x-ca1iber who made 1 (one) joke bout this months ago in an ask i sent them that kinda prompted this

AND one for @transbot-brian just because. mechs mutual. you sent me a fic in a similar vein as this, my buddy <3

[tallus76-photography]

Transformers X-transbots Fioravanti aka Omnibot Overdrive.

#transformers#xtransbots#fioravanti #omnibots#Overdrive

[drlockdown-reviews]

"Uh, why is X Transbots making a Ratchet on the red floor when we already have a perfectly good MP on the yellow floor?

It is a visual...and therefore visceral betrayal!

STOP IT!"

[thestuntbum]

I have my Autobots Christmas Caroling

[robot-reference]

what perceptor figure is that in your simpatico valentine's day picture........ asking for uh science

a very fair question! he is x-transbots janssen :)

he comes with a few g1 faces and two mtmte ones

[primeconvoy1]

Tinder date gone wrong!

[biterflies]

@x-ca1iber @mildlylesbian @cydanite-again @transbot-brian

Just finished making a picrew of myself and the picrew chain fuckign VANISHED >:(

N e ways here it is

[hoistsautobody]

While I slowly assemble this outfit over the next few months, I can figure out my back logo for Hoist's work jacket. My goal for this is something I wouldn't mind wearing in public casually, but also something special for TFCon.

I brought up my photo of my X-Transbots Paean into Photoshop and enlarged to the actual size I want the logo to be, then traced it right off the monitor. Now on paper, I think I'll paint Hoist's alt mode in acrylics. Then I'll scan it to preserve the standalone truck as a print, then go back and finish the logo in acrylics. The perks of working at a printing studio-- I know exactly how large the logo can be.

The jacket I'm looking at is a Red Kap "Ike" style jacket modeled after the popular look in WWII. As Hoist is a combat medic of the Cybertronian War, I think the wartime clothing and details I'm pulling in would be fitting.

I found Dickies orange work pants that should be perfect. Those are arriving this week-- and minus the jacket and helmet, I'll have a 1st draft costume ready soon!

[afterspark-podcast]

GUYS... it’s SOUNDWAVE WEEK!

So here’s a tapedeck and a spaceship in love.

Soundwave is the Takara Tomy Masterpiece version and Cosmos is X-Transbots’ Klaatu.

[tallus76-photography]

CST-14 RHINOHORN 2.0 X-Transbots/KFC AKA Ramhorn.

#xtransbots #kfc #keithsfantasyclub #rhinohorn #ramhorn #transformers #transformerstoys

[duckduckgoose-surveys]

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@biwonderland98

@ifyourreadingthisblinktwice @unbunlievable

@Mchasmfiend

@BrianbotDrum

@x-ca1iber

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@glitter-and-homicide

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@Transgender-rex

@sweet-hugger

@cinderswife

@gaiusgoose

The Mechanisms Fandom Survey (2025)

Hello there! I am running a survey to see what common opinions in the The Mechanisms fandom are! The survey itself should take about 10-25 minutes, and all questions are skippable. You can go in as much or as little detail as you want.

The survey will run from 01/01/2025 to 08/01/2025, when the survey closes, it should take about two weeks for the results to be posted.

All updates, observations, questions about the survey and results will be posted on this blog under the tag #themechanismssurvey2025

SURVEY LINK

REBLOGS ARE HUGELY APPRECIATED! I rely on them a lot to spread the survey and get more accurate results!

[lm-g1]

Buddy of mine sent me a care-package in the form of the X-Transbots Stunticons! I'm amazed at how accurate they are to their cartoon counterparts.