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*Titans Return [[Sixshot (G1)#Titans_Return|Sixshot]] has numerous fan modes including a base, a boat, and a city, among [https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/lets-see-some-fan-modes-thread.233250/page-111 others]. | *Titans Return [[Sixshot (G1)#Titans_Return|Sixshot]] has numerous fan modes including a base, a boat, and a city, among [https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/lets-see-some-fan-modes-thread.233250/page-111 others]. | ||
*Fans also created ways to combine the Universe [[Darkwing_(G1)#Universe_.282008.29|Darkwing]] and Timelines [[Dreadwind_(G1)#Timelines|Dreadwind]] figures in a homage to their G1 counterparts even though the molds were not originally designed to. | *Fans also created ways to combine the Universe [[Darkwing_(G1)#Universe_.282008.29|Darkwing]] and Timelines [[Dreadwind_(G1)#Timelines|Dreadwind]] figures in a homage to their G1 counterparts even though the molds were not originally designed to. | ||
* | *While the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline's [[Mindwipe (ROTF)|Mindwipe]] and [[Skystalker (ROTF)|Skystalker]] are intended to join together in vehicle mode, fans have created various ways to [http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/viewtopic.php?t=63663&p=1053941 combine their robot modes]. | ||
*Titans Return [[Broadside_(G1)#Generations|Broadside's]] legs can be left partially untransformed in aircraft mode to avoid creating a large block on top of the jet, improving what is otherwise considered one of the weakest vehicle modes in the line; the leg fins can also be detached and pointed in the opposite direction. Note that this results in a less stable product as there are no tabs or locks designed for any alternate configurations. | *Titans Return [[Broadside_(G1)#Generations|Broadside's]] legs can be left partially untransformed in aircraft mode to avoid creating a large block on top of the jet, improving what is otherwise considered one of the weakest vehicle modes in the line; the leg fins can also be detached and pointed in the opposite direction. Note that this results in a less stable product as there are no tabs or locks designed for any alternate configurations. | ||
*Also from Titans Return: any of the three [[Brainstorm_(G1)#Titans_Return|Brainstorm]] figures can hold the vehicle nosecone with the guns pointed up when angled correctly, as shown [https://shortpacked.com/blog/not-even-the-smartest-person-in-this-conversation here]. | *Also from Titans Return: any of the three [[Brainstorm_(G1)#Titans_Return|Brainstorm]] figures can hold the vehicle nosecone with the guns pointed up when angled correctly, as shown [https://shortpacked.com/blog/not-even-the-smartest-person-in-this-conversation here]. | ||
Revision as of 16:55, 26 April 2021
A fan mode is an unofficial mode of transformation which adds to the playability of a figure. Fan modes vary from slight changes to drastic reconfigurations of the original transformation scheme; some can also improve the looks of a figure in one respect or another.
Room for fan mode creativity generally depends on the articulation, transformation, and other design considerations of a toy. For instance, due to the autotransformation gimmick, Flipchangers have a limited amount of potential fan modes, while main-line Movie toys have many possibilities. Additionally, some fan modes may involve partially disassembling and reassembling a figure in a different configuration.
Miscellaneous examples
- Shortround has one of the more infamous fan modes: the toy can be turned into a fair approximation of a toilet. This was so popular that fans even invented a toilet mode for Titans Return Seaspray as well.
- Titans Return Sixshot has numerous fan modes including a base, a boat, and a city, among others.
- Fans also created ways to combine the Universe Darkwing and Timelines Dreadwind figures in a homage to their G1 counterparts even though the molds were not originally designed to.
- While the Revenge of the Fallen toyline's Mindwipe and Skystalker are intended to join together in vehicle mode, fans have created various ways to combine their robot modes.
- Titans Return Broadside's legs can be left partially untransformed in aircraft mode to avoid creating a large block on top of the jet, improving what is otherwise considered one of the weakest vehicle modes in the line; the leg fins can also be detached and pointed in the opposite direction. Note that this results in a less stable product as there are no tabs or locks designed for any alternate configurations.
- Also from Titans Return: any of the three Brainstorm figures can hold the vehicle nosecone with the guns pointed up when angled correctly, as shown here.
- The Combiner Wars incarnations of Hot Spot and Onslaught can be placed in "base modes" that homage those of their G1 counterparts.
