Toy prototype details
Name: DreanogsTM
Subtitle: lethal techno-invertebrate annihilators
Line: KR|Echoes of Future
Item type: multi-pack (army builder 3-pack) - Nº 1 in the line.
Character details
Name: unknown
Classification: arthropod with tardigrade-like traits
Sex: male or female
Home: Cereutis
Era: 570 years before Foundation
Affiliation: Bogthropod
Rank: frontline soldier.
Background
First appearance: KR|Echoes of Future #1 - The secret origin of chaos
Character summary: a swarm of techno-invertebrates deployed by Silef and KrenodosTM, the masterminds behind the Multiversal Balancers' demise. These agile soldiers crawled as lookouts and guides for their masters, delivering punishment to the people of Cereutis and Idakarr. Equipped with built-in tech armour and a deadly arsenal of laser blasters, orientable cannons and heavy clubs, they fearlessly carried out any order, even resorting to self-destruction, making them relentless frontline combatants.
Articulation
The Dreanogs' articulation scheme differs from the standard one significantly and is the following:
- shoulder (ball hinged, x4)
- elbow (ball hinged, x2)
- wrist (swivel + hinged -for left wrist front-to-back movement and right wrist side-to-side movement-, x2)
- waste (swivel)
- hip (ball hinged, x2)
- knee (swivel, x2)
- ankle (double hinged -for both front-to-back and rocking movements-, x2)
- tail (swivel)
Description
Each Dreanog features a spheroidal body, which is small in size, yet infused with menacing elements.
The head/torso is enclosed in a striking tech armour, predominantly flat red with metallic accents, showcasing a futuristic design. Standing out prominently at the centre of the armour's front opening is a large, dark-green chitinous face (bearing numerous details such as cracks and bumps), which surrounds a single circular dark-red structure resembling a compound eye, giving it a frightening and otherworldly aura. At the heart of this eye-like structure lies a tubular mouth equipped with ten small, sharp whitish teeth, ready to deliver a fierce bite. At the centre of the action figure's "forehead", sits a headband that features a prominent Bogthropod emblem consisting of what looks like a stylised trilobite crossed by three horizontal wavy lines, and whose vibrant blue colour contrasts beautifully against the red backdrop of the figure's armour. The three longitudinal lobes of the symbol, whose lengths vary (with the central section being the longest), are embossed onto the surface of the headband and symbolise power, agility, and a relentless spirit.
Three pairs of stocky limbs and a stubby tail protrude from the armour, all covered in segmented, spiny dark-green chitinous plating. Apart from the two main arms and the two legs, the figure boasts two additional smaller arms that end with sharp, barbed whitish blades, perfect for close combat encounters.
Adorning the main arms are eye-catching red shoulder pads, while the hands and feet display pairs of red armoured, robotic gauntlets and boots, which feature spiked cuffs and tops, and are equipped with eight digits each (divided in two groups of five and three long sharp claws respectively, giving each extremity a grapple rake-like appearance). One distinct feature of the Dreanog's outfit is its red waist-belt, which includes a cool rectangular lenticular sticker (giving an illusion of coursing sound waves) on the buckle, providing the figure with an extra touch of technological sophistication and suggesting its ability to analyse and interact with its surroundings.
Action feature
The Dreanogs bring an array of exciting features to our playtime adventures. First, each figure's face is ingeniously designed to spin vertically - the dome-shaped armour effectively conceals the mechanics responsible for this face-switching action, but there are visible knobs on the sides, where the arm holes are located. By turning these knobs, you can seamlessly switch between different face options. Apart from the regular face with the compound eye, there is a large human-like bloodshot eyeball with a red iris and a black pupil, while the third portrait is a cool robotic face; the last features a sleek silver panel adorned with intricate copper highlights resembling circuitry patterns, at the very centre of which is a circular white structure reminiscent of a cluster of photo detectors; this eye-like structure opens into a triradiate, Y-shaped aperture that reveals a black background, at the core of which lies a round blue hollow similar to the lens of a camera.
Furthermore, the three Dreanogs are designed to connect with one another to create different combat formations. They can be joined front-to-back, utilising two ball jointed connection pieces seemingly derived from the extending robotic faces, to form a centipede-like configuration. Alternatively, they can be connected top-to-bottom, using the same pieces that in this case replace the fictionally retractable lower body and form some sort of counter-gravity field generators, to construct an impressive living tower.
Weapons and accessories
Apart from the two extra connection pieces, the Dreanogs come with four accessories that can be used across the three figures. First and foremost, a formidable mace can be wielded to deliver devastating blows to their adversaries. The mace features a reddish-brown wooden head reinforced by metallic red tech parts, such as spikes and a side axe blade. The combination of the organic material and technological enhancements creates a striking visual contrast, highlighting the Dreanogs' unique blend of monstrous and futuristic elements.
Additionally, an alternative snap-on emblem that fits perfectly on the "forehead" of any one of the three figures provides us with even more display options. After removing the standard-looking crest described above, the second one enables us to recreate the character's ability to unleash devastating energy beams. This accessory features an energy blast effect moulded in translucent blue plastic, accentuated with orangish-yellow paint applications at the end.
Finally, we get a pair of long silver bendy appendages that resemble mechanical tentacles, seemingly emerging from the figure's back (where in fact they plug into two well-suited quadrangular sockets). Each appendage ends in a gun with a rectangular barrel (which is taller than it is wide), designed to surprise enemies and keep them at bay.
Final thoughts
Overall: the Dreanogs 3pk is an absolute must-have for potential collectors and fans of the Echoes of Future line. These soldiers may be small in size, but they pack a punch with their unique design, intimidating presence and a fun action feature
Rating: ☺☺☺☺☺ / 5
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