City Commander (FansProject)

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For other uses, see Commander.
See also: Ultra Magnus (Generation 1)
City Commander
Third party Transformer character
Citycommander-box.jpg
City Commander box
Release number

TFX-01
Information
Species Transformer
Relatives Optimus Prime (brother)
Abilities

Shapeshifting, superhuman durability, superhuman strength
Alternate mode

Semi-truck and trailer

City Commander is a fictional character made by FansProject in 2008 as a third party Transformer. He is an homage to the 1986 Transformers Autobot Ultra Magnus toy. An unlicensed reproduction of the toy has been released.

FansProject

The City Commander armor is the second third party Transformer accessory created by FansProject. He is an homage to the 1986 Transformers Autobot Ultra Magnus toy.

This set has proved so popular with fans that reissues and recolors of the toy have also been released. In additon other companies have made add-on sets for City Commander, including addtional weapons, replacement heads and sticker sets.

Other third party Transformer homages to Ultra Magnus include iGear's Ultra Leader.

Development

A blurred photo of a City Commander prototype was first seen on the internet in February of 2008.[1]

Concept images of TFLab City Commander and the G3 Trailer were were displayed at the TFClub Party 2008.[2]

Perfect Effect's character Ejector, Rewinder, The Sun and The Moon are depicted as being used in weapon mode by City Commander is promotional photos, together with the Perfect Effect Backpack. He is also depicted as using the TAW-01 God Sword and the JB-00 Infinity Warfare blue set in promotional pictures of those toys.

Reception

The WTF@TFW podcast for September 25th, 2008 selected the FansProject City Commander as one of their show topics.[3]

The WTF@TFW podcast for October 6th, 2008 selected the FansProject City Commander as one of their show topics.[4]

The WTF@TFW podcast for October 23rd, 2008 had a review of FansProject City Commander.[5]

Comics

FansProject comics

In the City Commander preview comic by TFLab City Commander comes to the rescue of his brother, Optimus Prime, during a battle with Megatron.

City Commander appears in the story "Reflection" where he cheers Protector becoming the new leader.

TFcon comics

City Commander appeared in the TFcon 2009 convention poster "Universe Divided" by Alex Milne.[6]

Transformers: Mosaic

The City Commander armor (worn by Universe Nemesis Prime), appeared in the Transformers: Mosaic story "Blackest Night" by Matt Marshall.[7]

Toys

  • FansProject TFX-01 City Commander (2008)
A new mold meant to be added to the Classic Voyager Ultra Magnus toy, although it fits on any toy that shares his mold. Turns from a trailer in vehicle mode to a set of armor and a large gun in robot mode.
This toy was remolded and recolored into Shadow Commander, Powered Commander and D.I.A. Commander.
  • Reprolabels Classic Ultra Magnus (2008)
A set of labels meant to make City Commander looks more like the Generation 1 Ultra Magnus toy. Includes Autobot symbols. This set was released on New Years Eve 2008[8]
  • FansProject TFX-03 City Commander Add-On Set
An upgrade set for City Commander which includes two missile launchers and a new rifle.
  • Reproduction TFX-01 City Commander (2009)
An unlicensed reproduction of the City Commander by a company in China. Made to look like the original toy, but with some small differences.
  • FansProject TFX-01 City Commander reissue (2009)
This version came with the TFX-04 additional rifle, shoulder mounted missile launchers, and some slight remolds.
  • Broken Arrow Toys City Commander Missile Pods
A set of white missile pods and red missiles for City Commander by Broken Arrow Toys.[9]
See also: Backpack (Perfect Effect)
See also: City Commander Upgrade
See also: Commander Custom Parts

Gallery

  • TFLab City Commander prototype image

  • City Commander preview comic

  • City Commander toy

  • Generations Ultra Magnus and City Commander

  • Classic Ultra Magnus in vehicle mode with FansProject City Commander, and Perfect Effect Backpack with Ejector and Rewinder

  • City Commander with Infinity Warfare weapon

  • Early photos of the TAW-01, TAW-01S and TAW-01B God Swords, used by D.I.A. Commander, Shadow Commander and City Commander

  • City Commander in "Reflection"

  • City Commander in the Transformers: Mosaic story "Blackest Night"

  • City Commander in Universe Divided

References

  1. ↑ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/transformers-classics-ultra-magnus-upgrade-set-164153/
  2. ↑ http://www.tfclub.com/art/200802250001_9135.html
  3. ↑ Vangelus (September 25th, 2008). "WTF@TFW". http://www.tfw2005.com/ (Podcast). TFW2005. http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/wtf-tfw-transformers-podcast/191327-wtf-tfw-episode-10-a.html. 
  4. ↑ Vangelus (October 6th, 2008). "WTF@TFW". http://www.tfw2005.com/ (Podcast). TFW2005. http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/wtf-tfw-transformers-podcast/193822-wtf-tfw-episode-13-a.html. 
  5. ↑ Vangelus (October 23rd, 2008). "WTF@TFW". http://www.tfw2005.com/ (Podcast). TFW2005. http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/wtf-tfw-transformers-podcast/194436-wtf-tfw-episode-14-a.html. 
  6. ↑ http://markerguru.deviantart.com/art/TFcon-2009-poster-colors-120130232
  7. ↑ http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-mosaic-blackest-night/17415/
  8. ↑ http://www.reprolabels.com/Classics/magnus.php
  9. ↑ http://www.brokenarrowtoys.com/cart/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=692

External links

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