Fangro
Fangro is a fictional character and original third party Transformer made by FansProject in 2013.
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FansProject
Fangro is a third party Transformer made by FansProject. He becomes the left arm of Glacialord.
Development
Concept art of Glacialbot's combined form was displayed at TFcon 2009.[1]
FansProjectCore announced Fangro and Tailclub on their web site in June 2013.[2] They were released at BotCon 2013 shortly later.
On October 31st, 2013, FPCore announced that Fangro and Tailclub would go on sale on their site on November 5th, 2013.[3]
Fangro and Tailclub started shipping from FPCore in December 2013.
Reception
In the Cybercast podcast for July 6th, 2013 the hosts talked about FansProject Fangro, Quadruple U, Smart Robin and Tailclub in the news.[4]
The Points of Articulation podcast for July 7th, 2013 discussed FansProject Fangro and Tailclub being previewed at BotCon 2013.[5]
The Cybercast podcast for November 2nd, 2013 discussed the Glacialord team in the news.[6]
Fictional biography
Their story began as many stories do, with the desire to do good. As the machinations of the enemy forces and native population damaged the polar ice caps and the animal life associated with it, the call was put out amongst the ranks looking for volunteers to monitor the extreme north of their adopted world. Five were chosen amongst those who came forward, veterans one and all; Tusker the leader, grizzled but kind, his military records have long been classified but his actions speak to a long career on the front lines. Megazero the scout, quick witted and curious only truly happy while on the move, he takes great pride in knowing every square Inch of his territory. Tailclub the muscle, long considered the authority in close quarter combat amongst the warrior caste. Razorspike the tactician, perfectly content not moving for days at a time, his stoic nature belies his quick mind and willingness to act. Fangro the hunter, no bot escapes, as the most reclusive or the group choosing to protect the indigenous fife by any means necessary.
FansProject comics
Glacialord appears in the battle scene on the back of Tusker and Megazero's boxes, where he is fighting along side Collector and Smart Robin.
Toys
- FansProject Glacialord Fangro (2013)
- An original third party Transformer mold by FansProject. Turns from humanoid robot to robotic saber-toothed cat and trainer. The cat's head an tail combine into a gun. The robot's hands can hold 3mm pegs. Can also become an arm or leg for any Scramble City style combiner, although his official postion is as the left arm of Glacialord. Comes with a trainer, cat head, tail, instructions and sticker sheet.
- The box featured fake shelf wear.
Gallery
Glacialbot art
Fangro in robot mode
Fangro in cat mode
Glacialord and Generation 1 Computron with interchanged limbs
Fangro in gun emplacement fan mode
Fangro combined with Generation 1 Metroplex
References
- ↑ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/tfcon-2009-update-new-products-from-fansproject-announced-springer-broadside-and-a-combiner-167418/
- ↑ http://fansprojectcore.com/news/2013/06/30/botcon-first-reveal-of-retro-future
- ↑ https://www.fpcore.com/news/2013/10/31/pre-orders-for-glacialbots-fangro-tailclub
- ↑ Craig (July 6th, 2013). "Cybercast". https://www.youtube.com/user/G1Hexatron?feature=watch (Podcast). Josh. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mI_PuJjPTAM.
- ↑ "Points of Articulation". http://poapodcast.libsyn.com/ (Podcast). July 7th, 2013. http://poapodcast.libsyn.com/poa-24-bot-con-2013.
- ↑ Josh (November 2nd, 2013). "Cybercast". https://www.youtube.com/user/G1Hexatron?feature=watch (Podcast). Josh. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djyAvX5jNj4.
