VEHICLE MODE: Hepter
is a re-colored "Vortex" Helicopter in a Red, White, and Blue color scheme with
some parts in Black, Orange, and Silver with an overall length of
approximately 4 ½" inches. The top of the helicopter is Blue fading to White
towards the bottom. In addition, he has Black rotors, Silver painted windshield, and
Red weaponry. Speaking of weaponry, Hepter has three cannons with two connecting to
pegs towards the tail end and extending up the sides (forward), and the third connecting
to the front. There is one military Autobot symbol on Hepter, which is located on
the left side and rear of his tail end. There are also three movable wheels
supporting him in vehicle mode with the rear being the smaller of the three.
ROBOT MODE: To transform
Hepter into robot mode you’ll need to drop down the tailpiece so it is under the tail
section. The next step is to rotate the main rotor & its base 180 degrees.
Now extend the front end of the main body as well as the tail end. Position Hepter
so that you are looking at the under belly with the tail end at the top and nosepiece at
the bottom. Separate the tail in half (robot head should be visible) creating a
letter "T". Rotate the newly formed arms at the shoulders so that the
small rotor and wing are positioned behind his arms. The legs/feet are formed when
you rotate the nosepiece downward. The wheels will be positioned behind his legs.
Now attach his weapons behind his arms and the smaller cannon to his fist. Transformation
is complete!
Hepter can transform into Baldigus' shoulder (arm
attachment) or knee (leg attachment), depending upon his mission (Flight or Land). |
The above
photo shows Hepter in both Vehicle and Robot Modes.
Here's a close up photo of Hepter's head with White
painted eyes.
To create the arm attachment from vehicle
mode, first rotate the main rotor & its base 180 degrees. Step two is to extend
the nosepiece then raise the front half where the connector meets the main body.
Next, rotate the nosepiece 180 degrees so that the wheels are upward. On the under
belly of the helicopter is a Red peg which needs to be extended. This piece connects
to Baldigus’ shoulder. The last step is to connect Baldigus’ fist to
nosepiece (two portholes are visible) and you’re done.
To create the leg attachment from
vehicle mode, rotate the main rotor & its base 180 degrees. Next, rotate the
nosepiece 180 degrees and push it back into the main body. This now becomes the base
that connects to Baldigus’ foot. Now fold down the small rotor and wing
downward, extend the tailpiece and spit it in half, then rotate them downward positioning
them to Hepter side. Now attach Baldigus' foot platform to Hepter’s feet, and
attach him to Baldigus' knee using his head as the connector. |
HEPTER (D-009) 
