my take:

Quality as in plastic/ material used for hinges joints = almost the same
Quality as in engineering complexity = 3rd party superior


Both will deteriorate (if equally playedd with) the same way. But I think 3rd party will lose out from multiple transformations/play. Imagine transforming a Hasbro toy with 10 moving parts every day for a year. Eventually a few hinges might loosen. Now imagine doing the same to a 30 moving parts 3rd party figure.... 10 hinges might loosen .


You might have other subjective criteria on quality though.

anyway.. dont be deceived by 3rd party's premium pricing though.. they're not using any more superior materials than Hasbro's . and they are not doing QC on the strength of hinges to ensure it lasted twice or 10 times longer than conventional Hasbro's equivalent.

Infernus' jet mode resembled one character from Transformers universe (guess who?). He is named so because of his fiery red color scheme and with spikes and horns all over. He was known to rise from the depths of Cybertron hell, a culmination of millions of sparks who died horribly in the smelting pool.





The jet transforms into robot without taking off parts. And the transformation sequence is incredibly simple indeed!

Even though set 31032 offered tons of balljoints... I've used them all up leaving only one orphaned socket part (there's no balljoint to complement it). If only they offer this one part in this set and I will be able to make an articulated head. Presently Infernus only can look forward and unable to rotate his head.


One of the major highlights in my project is how to make the nosecone halves (forming robot legs) aligned with each other . One of the way is to implement a peg on one half and a peghole on the opposing half. The 1-stud long peg looks ugly but I always favor structural integrity over aesthetics.



^ the aforementioned orphaned balljoint socket ended up at the back of his pelvis.











You will notice he don't have eyes (read: there's no suitable transparent parts from set 31032 to be used for eyes.). I don't think he need proper eyes (or face even!) since he's literally one hell of a character, like grim reaper.



^ Strolling casually to Hell's Kitchen to get energon cubes.


For more photos and building instruction, do visit my blog entry below. Thanks for your support guys.

Alanyuppie's LEGO Transformers: LEGO 31032 Alternate Mode: Infernus with instructions !

Exactly one of my anticipations to. I didnt watch the video, but its no longer relevant since I not decided to get him. Kinda dissapointed with MP UM QC coz the crotchplate snapped broken after less than 2 months of play ( not even transform him often). I have better luck with cheaper MP carbots that survived tortures by my nephews the last CNY.

I agree... but I seriously cant accept the price. RM70++ for a TF smaller than a deluxe toy. hmm..
And also.. how they recycled the same mould for feet and hands. I can't comprehend this at all.

TRU definitely is not the best place to buy TF now, at leasy hypermarkets might price them more competitively during sales time. support your local toy shops people!

I love the crotch !!!!

12 years of rage maybe. hahaha

hEHEH.. I owned one too but the main cover torn away from the book. The rest of the pages still intact though although condition is not so good (Yellowed). I memorized most of the bot names AND taglines . If this is a physic /KImia textbook I would've scored A.


this book doesn't cover all the bots bio from G1 comics . I noticed a dozen missing. Even though Sandstorm thumbnail is on the cover.. but his bio is not present in this book. :|


This post has been edited by alanyuppie: Nov 26 2015, 03:46 PM

My showcase of LEGO Transformers @ Box of Bricks Suria KLCC. And its the premier of my latest LEGO creation Liokaiser to the public too! This will run until 29th July. Do drop by and see/support my works ya! thanks!

Raja sehari LOL

The doors probably open to reveal a bunch of parts inside lol. But still a nice touch.

If the price is right... its definitely a must-get for me.