Krank (X-Transbots)
Krank is a fictional character made by X-Transbots as a third party Transformer. Krank is an homage to the 1984 Autobot Huffer.
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X-Transbots
Krank is an homage to the Autobot Huffer. He turns from a robot to semi-truck.
Other third party Transformers that homage Huffer include iGear's Rager.
Development
Krank was designed by toy a designer called 539, and developed along side X-Transbots Stax.
X-Transbots released the first images of Krank and Stax on their Facebook page in July 2013.[1] X-Transbots confirmed on their weibo page that they moved up the reveal of Krank and Stax in response to the reveal of Cubex's homage to Huffer.
Art and prototype images of Krank and Stax were previewed at TFcon 2013's Third Party Panel.[2]
Reception
In the Fwooshcast podcast for July 22nd, 2013 Krank and Stax were one of the news topics. One of the hosts compared Krank to the Huffer homage by Cubex, and said he liked Krank more.[3]
The Retro Robot Radio podcast for September 14th, 2013 covered X-Transbots Krank and Stax in the news.[4]
The Cybercast podcast for October 12th, 2013 discussed the X-Transbots Krank and Stax in the news.[5]
The Cybercast podcast for October 19th, 2013 discussed X-Transbots Krank in the news.[6]
Toys
- X-Transbots MM I Krank (unreleased)
- An original third party Transformer mold by X-Transbots. Turns from a 6.25 inch tall robot to semi-truck. Comes with two guns.
- He was remolded and recolored into Hoss and shares engineering with Stax.
Gallery
X-Transbots Krank art
X-Transbots Krank and Stax prototype
X-Transbots Krank prototype
X-Transbots Krank prototype putting the trailer of MP10 Optimus Prime
MP10 Optimus Prime and X-Transbots Krank prototype in vehicle modes
X-Transbots Krank prototype
Krank and MP-10 Optimus Prime in robot modes
Krank tech specs
References
- ↑ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/3rd-party-unlicensed-41/x-transbots-mastermini-series-krank-not-huffer-and-stax-not-pipes-177987/
- ↑ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/tfcon-2013-3rd-party-panel-slides-178113/
- ↑ Craig (July 202nd, 2013). "Fwooshcast". http://fwooshcast.thefwoosh.com/ (Podcast). The Fwoosh. http://fwooshcast.thefwoosh.com/2013/07/fwooshcast-119-july-22nd-ma-crossover/.
- ↑ Mathew Ignash (September 14th, 2013). "Retro Robot Radio". http://www.youtube.com/user/RetroRobotRadio?feature=watch (Podcast). Mathew Ignash. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qlgk32Kww8.
- ↑ Josh (October 12th, 2013). "Cybercast". https://www.youtube.com/user/G1Hexatron?feature=watch (Podcast). Josh. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O4AjJOD4MU.
- ↑ Josh (October 19th, 2013). "Cybercast". https://www.youtube.com/user/G1Hexatron?feature=watch (Podcast). Josh. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0l9cW2DWjA.
