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RoboWags

Mon Dec 19, 2016 7:13 pm


Ultra Police: Vandal-1

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As many of you know, Kenner developed a vehicle for the Vandals in the second series of Ultra Police toys.  The line was cancelled before it was put into full production however there was a prototype created and displayed in Kenner's catalog.
http://i.imgur.com/TqcmZ9Ul.jpg
The mold was re-tooled in 1991 for use in their Terminator 2 line as the Mobile Assault Vehicle.
http://i.imgur.com/UQeBeqPl.jpg
I have recently acquired the Mobile Assault Vehicle and I am going to convert it into the Vandal-1.  Not only will it need to be repainted, but the windshield and missile launcher will need to be fabricated (the missile launcher was changed for the Terminator version and the windshield was omitted).  I am creating 3d models of them to be 3d printed.  Luckily I have plenty of reference shots to work from so this should be pretty fun.
http://i.imgur.com/CysHniB.jpg


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gez1967

Mon Dec 19, 2016 10:58 pm



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Hook me up for one


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Edd 209

Mon Dec 19, 2016 11:43 pm



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Wowsers, good luck, can't wait to see progress...


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RoboPimp

Tue Dec 20, 2016 4:15 am



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I remember seeing the whole Ultra Police line in an old toy magazine I found when I was a kid. It had Robocop and Terminator on the cover so I held onto it for years. I always thought the Vandal looked cool and was hoping to see one pop up some day. I did not realize at the time that like half of the toys shown never came out. I'm looking forward to seeing your recreation. I think the biggest challenge is going to be the windshield. If you nail that and get the paint-job right this will a badass vehicle. 

Also, a bit off topic but this has me thinking that the Ultra Police mythos is a totally untapped area of Robocop. Since there was never a cartoon or anything, the characters are ripe for a fresh interpretation. We don't know much other than Dr. Macnamara was one of the villains, as he has been since operating the ED-209 in the first film but moreso his role in the Marvel Cartoon. The Vandals are similar to the splatterpunks, but I would still love to see a fresh take on the Ultra Police vs Vandals, perhaps in some retro style Robocop comic book. One can dream.


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RoboWags

Tue Jan 03, 2017 7:59 am



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this has me thinking that the Ultra Police mythos is a totally untapped area of Robocop. Since there was never a cartoon or anything, the characters are ripe for a fresh interpretation. We don't know much other than Dr. Macnamara was one of the villains, as he has been since operating the ED-209 in the first film but moreso his role in the Marvel Cartoon. The Vandals are similar to the splatterpunks, but I would still love to see a fresh take on the Ultra Police vs Vandals, perhaps in some retro style Robocop comic book. One can dream.
I agree with you on this.  However, I should point out that the Ultra Police were featured in the final episode of the Marvel animated series


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Dr. 2-1B

Wed Jan 04, 2017 6:17 am



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I agree with you on this.  However, I should point out that the Ultra Police were featured in the final episode of the Marvel animated series

Not to hijack this thread but did they ever release the animated series on DVD in the U.S.?


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RoboWags

Wed Jan 04, 2017 4:56 pm



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Nope.  Stay tuned though - I have a special treat for you all along those lines this spring...  :wink:


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Dr. 2-1B

Thu Jan 05, 2017 2:42 am



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I didn't think so.  But they did release it in the UK, no?


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RoboWags

Thu Jan 05, 2017 4:46 am



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Yes they did.


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Dr. 2-1B

Thu Jan 05, 2017 6:40 am



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Was there apparent massive success for the cartoon in the UK, compared to the US?  Or is there some other reason why a UK release was deemed necessary compared to the US?

Either way, I look forward to your spring treat. ;)


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RoboFan_93

Thu Jan 05, 2017 10:46 am



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The rights for the cartoon were sold off along with a bunch of other Fox Kids properties when that switched over to Jetix (before its eventual demise). At that point, a LOT of 80s and 90s cartoons started seeing DVD and VHS releases in the UK - some as volumes, others, like "Dino Riders", as box-sets. The Robo cartoon started out as separate volumes and showed up on a compilation disc or two, but eventually they did a 3-disc box-set with all 12 episodes. It was actually the first thing I ever bought on eBay :D

As far as I know, Alpha Commando is, to this day, the only Robo-related show/movie that hasn't had an official "Complete" release.


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DontSwingArms

Sun Mar 05, 2017 10:46 am



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Can't wait to see it, always really liked how Kenner still used the vehicle and I've waited for someone to re purpose the MAV as the Vandal-1 so I cant wait to see the final product of this.


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RoboWags

Wed May 03, 2017 9:55 pm



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Coming along on this still. I plan to do some painting and disassembly of the Mobile Assault Vehicle in preparation for its conversion to Vandal-1. I have 3d files for the windshield and am now working to make the missile launcher. I'll have pics coming next week.


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RoboWags

Fri Jul 14, 2017 7:14 pm



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OK so after a slight delay I have finally come around to starting this. Disassembled the car and cleaned up for painting.
http://i.imgur.com/nOZ3oAil.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/p9FiDHXl.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/10scHafl.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/5rlqos8l.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/tZd4urul.jpg

I am 3d printing the custom windshield and the duel rocket launcher. More to come!


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RoboPimp

Sat Jul 15, 2017 4:30 am



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Looking good so far, can't wait to see it with all the stickers and details in place. As for your wheel dilemma, I would leave them as is. It will probably look better and may be closer to the intended final product anyway. Either way, there is no way to know for sue how it would have looked like once it hit the shelves, but I think it is a minor enough detail that nobody will complain either way.


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gez1967

Sun Jul 16, 2017 8:36 pm



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looking good ... love to have this to my set one day


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RoboWags

Mon Aug 09, 2021 9:56 pm



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Revamped the box art today. Still moving along on the car itself.
https://i.imgur.com/XIsiJIX.png

Sticker sheet:
https://i.imgur.com/6tOPL0y.jpg

Rendered the front insert in 3d for printing. The missile launcher and windshield will be done the same way.
https://i.imgur.com/N4yTHJk.png


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ChAnOoD

Tue Aug 10, 2021 8:03 am



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That´s interesting, man!


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RoboWags

Tue Jan 04, 2022 7:54 am



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So I spoke with the person who had the prototype twin missile launcher from the car and he sent me detailed pics and dimensions. I will be rendering it in 3d for printing. I'm almost done with the windshield

