JP Unite Warriors Menasor now official

[griffin]

After seeing Superion a couple months ago for June (with Slingshot), a Menasor was expected to follow it, and hopefully with a Wildrider as well.

Scans of the current Figure King magazine from Japan (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/japanese-transformers-40/new-images-of-takara-menasor-adventures-ultra-magnus-nemesis-prime-more-182309/) has given us a very small tease of Menasor, and the left leg is definitely NOT Offroad.
From what I can tell, it looks like the Dead End mould, but is so obscured, I can't be sure until the official images are released later.

No release date yet, but probably August-September, as it was revealed a couple months after Superion.

For now though, it is something for Combiner collectors to weigh up as the Wave 2 Hasbro combiners are yet to come here, and still struggling to show up outside of Asia so far.


The scans also show us the three Adventure toys that come out in April and three Q-Transformers (looks like QT-18 might have been held back from March), and the Kabaya D-Collection models... but with all the excitement over Tracks, the rest of the items on these scans were mostly overlooked.

[ampoldj]

Well now we at least have an idea how Wild Rider looks like (more a Dead End remold)...still not enough to convince me to pre order Superion though :confused:

[kup]

It sure needs that 3rd party upgrade...

[millhouse]

Looks like Takara Menasor is missing Blackjack...

[Zommael]

Hate to say it, but it looks like Takara are making a really half-hearted effort with Unite Warriors, compared to Hasbro's glorious Combiner Wars.

[Trent]

Hate to say it, but it looks like Takara are making a really half-hearted effort with Unite Warriors, compared to Hasbro's glorious Combiner Wars.

Huh? Am I missing the differences because that photo of menasor doesn't look all that different to Hasbro's :confused:

[griffin]

Hmmm... Blackjack is indeed missing, which leaves a big empty cavity in the chest, but not surprising as the Superion boxset doesn't come with Powerglide.

[millhouse]

Hmmm... Blackjack is indeed missing, which leaves a big empty cavity in the chest, but not surprising as the Superion boxset doesn't come with Powerglide.

Actually, Menasor's chest cavity being closed looks to be the way to display this one. Shame, it looks like a tumor.

[Zommael]

Huh? Am I missing the differences because that photo of menasor doesn't look all that different to Hasbro's :confused:

Not so much that Menasor specifically, but the use of redecos to make the figures more Geewun, the lack of the Legends-class team members, and limiting the line solely to combiners make me feel like Takara don't really care that much about Unite Warriors and would rather keep selling their Legends and Adventures toys (or even just Adventures and Masterpiece).

[Other]

Huh? Am I missing the differences because that photo of menasor doesn't look all that different to Hasbro's :confused:

The photo apparently is of Hasbro's, it's mentioned in the text supposedly. Guess they didn't have their version ready in time to provide a photo

[Trent]

Not so much that Menasor specifically, but the use of redecos to make the figures more Geewun, the lack of the Legends-class team members, and limiting the line solely to combiners make me feel like Takara don't really care that much about Unite Warriors and would rather keep selling their Legends and Adventures toys (or even just Adventures and Masterpiece).

Ah. Yes, in that sense I agree with you. Although it is still early on for the Takara line. We may see more reveals as time goes on.

[Defcon]

IMO Its to early to judge Takara's Unite series. Hasbro has done an excellent job of the first two waves, which makes it a little bit harder for Takara's offerings to stand out. Its a long wait for the release of Superion in June? :( and then wait some more for the other eventual releases.

[DELTAprime]

Come on HLJ, I want to preorder!!!

[Lord_Zed]

Not so much that Menasor specifically, but the use of redecos to make the figures more Geewun, the lack of the Legends-class team members, and limiting the line solely to combiners make me feel like Takara don't really care that much about Unite Warriors and would rather keep selling their Legends and Adventures toys (or even just Adventures and Masterpiece).

I'd have to disagree based on what we've seen so far given they target their local market which is a big fan of all things geewun and the TakTom colours are definitely more spot on than Hasbro's. As for the lack of scouts it's not like they were ever part of those combiner teams, and quite frankly most look like mecha tumours when attached to their combiner team. the gift sets mirror the original Japanese releases of combiners so it's not hard to see why TakTom might skip them.

Also putting them all in one box means they are cheaper than buying them separately, even for those of us in OZ the cost should be no more than buying them cheaply locally shipping included.

[Zommael]

I'd have to disagree based on what we've seen so far given they target their local market which is a big fan of all things geewun and the TakTom colours are definitely more spot on than Hasbro's. As for the lack of scouts it's not like they were ever part of those combiner teams, and quite frankly most look like mecha tumours when attached to their combiner team. the gift sets mirror the original Japanese releases of combiners so it's not hard to see why TakTom might skip them.

Also putting them all in one box means they are cheaper than buying them separately, even for those of us in OZ the cost should be no more than buying them cheaply locally shipping included.

Part of my problem is that the adherence to the G1 cartoon is too faithful, to the point of using a redeco in place of a figure that was designed to fit in with the team. CW Superion and Menasor are great homages to the G1 toys, but the inclusion of the new characters Alpha Bravo and Offroad at least makes it feel like the brand is still moving forward and still finding new ways to entertain both kids and collectors. The Takara version is trading on pure nostalgia, which always feels stagnant to me, and doing it in the worst way possible by using redecos instead of new moulds, which makes their versions feel like the Energon combiners to me. But it's the same reason why I don't have all that much interest in the Masterpiece line: pure remakes don't excite me. I want to see the line continue to move forward, even while it looks to its past. The story is the same with the Legends class figures; they might not have been part of the groups in G1, but they add something new and make things feel different.

That's why, for me, the Takara releases feel lacklustre. They simply aren't contributing anything new beyond modern engineering to the toyline. That may be Takara's prerogative due to their market, but it feels like a poor decision to me, and these toys feel like poor man's versions of the more interesting Hasbro releases.

[UltraMarginal]

You could also say that the 'new' characters we are seeing on the Hasbro teams is just a repaint of a mold needed for one of the other teams..;)

[BigTransformerTrev]

Im liking the whole 'gang' motif. As in between Hasbro and Takara we are getting the original 5 Stunticons as well as two new characters. As long as they don't get rid of the old guys I have no problem with them expanding the subgroups rosters with new characters. Give me my G1 nostalgia with a bit of new stuff on top and I'm very happy :)

[griffin]

From a post in the BBTS topic, we get to see a little more of the Japanese Menasor & Wildrider, but is still a grainy picture.


United Warriors Menasor (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12103&mode=retail) too

Give us another, but not clear, look at TakTom's Wildrider toy in all robot, car and limb mode.

It does let us know the approximate time-frame for its release in Japan though, as BBTS have it listed as August.
They have Superion listed as June, which is the Japanese release month, so it is possible that Menasor will be released in August in Asia.

[Bidoofdude]

Cool, but Hasbro is enough for me.

[Lord_Zed]

Hard to tell from the grainy pic but the colour schemes for Dead End, Dragstrip and Wildrider look way nicer for me. I need to see better pics but I'm pretty sure if I do get the new Stunticons it will be this set.

[ampoldj]

More pics TakTom so I can decide if i will pre order Superion and Menasor...I'm already skipping Hasbro local releases and I don't know how long I can hold specially with the sale prices now :confused:

[loophole]

I will be getting this for sure, none of this Off-Road business. Although I'll be getting Hasbro's as well just because I can't help myself ;P

[Zippo]

The wait between Hasbro and Takara is why I am double-dipping
Hope to see more of the Takara version soon

[VGMStudios]

Gotta question for you all.
What do you think of these extra bots that don't belong to each combiner like the helicopter for Superior and this offroad for Menasor?
I've been arguing on FB that they don't belong with them. But then I get blasted and am told to stop living in the past, which is totally ridiculous.
How can any true TF accept these alterations just because Hasbro and IDW says so.
Who is IDW to alter TF history in the first place?

What's next, Predaking is going to have a vehicle as a limb and that's okay with everyone?

[Paulbot]

I think its a clever way for Hasbro to sell some more repaints, but also that it's a bit underhanded to sell these guys as replacements so fans buy them now and then reveal that the "original" members are coming anyway. Giving the kids some options is good and encourages the actual scramble city part instead of insisting that each gestalt can only have certain members.

IDW is not "altering Transformers history". IDW is telling their own story about Transformers (that sometimes bends to Hasbro's toy sale whims). Their universe is an alternate to other G1 universes like Sunbow's, Marvel's and Dreamwave's and all contradict each other. That said, even in IDW continuity, Wildrider and Slingshot were part of the original teams of Stunticons and Aerialbots, but then things changed because things change in stories.

[griffin]

Like Paulbot says, IDW is not replacing Gen1, they are giving us yet another version of Gen1... like the differences between the original comic and cartoon.
Not accepting the Alpha Bravo and Off-Road toys is like not accepting the original Jetfire toy because it isn't called Skyfire and doesn't even look like him either.

[Other]

How is IDW altering history when it's Hasbro's decision to use the new members to begin with?

[VGMStudios]

Hey don't ask me. I am only repeating what some fans on FB are saying.
Because these alterations are in IDW comics and Hasbro says so they are taking it as canon.
I don't read the comics and I cannot in good conscious accept a non air plane member to be part of Superion.
I am stubborn like that haha.

[griffin]

Don't worry, everyone has the right to support their own preferred version when there are multiple official versions to choose from... Rumble and Frenzy anyone (http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs14/f/2007/078/f/7/Lil_Formers___Rumble_Frenzy_by_MattMoylan.jpg)? :p

[Bidoofdude]

Don't worry, everyone has the right to support their own preferred version when there are multiple official versions to choose from... Rumble and Frenzy anyone (http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs14/f/2007/078/f/7/Lil_Formers___Rumble_Frenzy_by_MattMoylan.jpg)? :p

For a moment I was there thinking that was siding with RIBFIR, until I realised it was hard wired into me.

[loophole]

Well officially they do belong together that's how Habro have released them as a team with a helicopter and a 4wd. I think I read somewhere that Wildrider had been killed and Off-Road is his replacement.
As others have said they are not altering history this is what is happening in the IDW stotryline not in the Sunbow original G1 cartoon.

[griffin]

Some more images have been found here (http://www.thechosenprime.com/TTUUW02)... showing us more of the Japanese versions of the individual modes.

[Paulbot]

Japanese Drag Strip is a bit bland in robot mode isn't he. It's more G1 accurate but maybe I won't discard my Hasbro Drag Strip too soon.

[Lint]

Japanese Drag Strip is a bit bland in robot mode isn't he. It's more G1 accurate but maybe I won't discard my Hasbro Drag Strip too soon.

Gotta love that commitment to accuracy :p

[GoktimusPrime]

Hey don't ask me. I am only repeating what some fans on FB are saying.
Because these alterations are in IDW comics and Hasbro says so they are taking it as canon.
I don't read the comics and I cannot in good conscious accept a non air plane member to be part of Superion.
I am stubborn like that haha.
Well, they are Aerialbots not Jetbots, and a helicopter is an aerial vehicle. :) Looks out of place? What about Silverbolt? He's a commercial/civilian Concorde jet among military aircraft! At least Alpha Bravo is a military helicopter; he can still provide air support. What's Silverbolt going to do? Transport passengers into battle? :p And the Aerialbots are still arguably more unified than the Combaticons, who have a space shuttle among a team of military vehicles. Remember the time when space shuttles were used in combat? Neither do I. ;)

Another thing that Alpha Bravo gives to the team is diversity. One issue with G1 Superion compared to other G1 gestalts is blandness. All of the limb robots pretty much transform the same way and share the same body type. Very uniform, but quite plane (sic). If you look at uncoloured images of Superion, it becomes hard to tell which Aerialbot is which, because they all look the same!
http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/6/69/Menasor_superion_heavy_traffic.jpg
http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/6/60/Menasor_superion_perchance_to_dream.jpg
http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/a/ac/Superion_blood_on_the_tracks.jpg
http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/7/78/GalvatronsAirAttack_superion.jpg
http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/8/8e/FSRLF5_superion_and_communicator.jpg
http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/7/76/FullThrottle_superion_vs_menasor.jpg
http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/1/1f/GreatWar_superion_torn_apart.jpg

Also, the idea of gestalt teams having spare members isn't entirely new. 1988's Targetmaster Seacons have 6 members with only 5 of them forming Piranacon or King Poseidon. In 1989's Transformers Victory cartoon, the Decepticon Breast Force had Death Cobra... who was killed by Hellbat after a botched attempt at eliciting Death Cobra to not replace him on the team. And currently Prowl has replaced Scrapper in the IDW comics to allow the Constructicons to form Devastator. It makes sense to have reserve members of a team, because if one member becomes incapacitated, then they cannot form a gestalt. There's a skit from Robot Chicken where half the Constructicons have chucked a sickie, and they form half of Devastator... which Optimus Prime just kicks into then horizon. :p

Furthermore, they're expanding the G1 universe, and what's wrong with that? That's precisely what G1 did in the 1980s; when the Aerialbots first appeared in 1986 we had no idea who they were. The idea of flying Autobots was still a relative novelty, but we accepted them as part of the Transformers universe. It was a bit frustrating at first seeing Slingshot being excluded, but now that we know that Slingshot will be released later on, I don't see the issue with guys like Alpha Bravo. He's not taking anything away from the team. Ultimately, if you don't like him, just don't buy him and wait for Slingshot. ;) But adding new characters to G1 isn't new either, just look at Drift and Windblade. :) Arguably toys like Arcee, Jhiaxus, Darkmount/Straxus etc. are also 'add-ons' becuse they never appeared in the original G1 toy line (and thus never part of the toy continuity proper); these were added in characters who originated from peripheral sources such as the cartoon and comics, but we've since accepted or included them as being part of the G1 universe.

My main complaints about Alpha Bravo would be:
+ The name (it's literally just the first 2 letters of the radio alphabet)
+ Sporting Slingshot's colours
But otherwise I don't mind the toy nor the concept of the character. And it does seem that Hasbro's getting better at it, because Off-Road and Rook have better names and aren't sporting Wildrider's and Groove's colours respectively.

[VGMStudios]

As I said my problem is that Superion is an all air plane team.
that's how I identify him and always will.

But ya I know that they are trying to expand the universe.

[FruitBuyer]

Do you have a problem with every Megatron that isn't a pistol? I don't quite understand that mindset, why is every other character allowed changes except for combiners? Why are they one of the few things that must be G1 above all else?

[UltraMarginal]

I will be getting this for sure, none of this Off-Road business. Although I'll be getting Hasbro's as well just because I can't help myself ;P

I was wondering how long it would be until you weighed in:D

I'm surprised your not getting at least 2 of each ;)

[griffin]

I was wondering how long it would be until you weighed in:D

I'm surprised your not getting at least 2 of each ;)

What makes you think he isn't... or at least 3 of each to have in all three modes (vehicle, bot, combiner). :p

[VGMStudios]

Do you have a problem with every Megatron that isn't a pistol? I don't quite understand that mindset, why is every other character allowed changes except for combiners? Why are they one of the few things that must be G1 above all else?

No because every other Megatron is from a difference series.
Its like this, would you have no problem if IDW and Hasbro changed G1 Optimus? Or heck even Optimus himself?

Every iteration of these guys had some sort of similarity, used the same formula if you will. Color, weapon, what have you. Tell me when did Prime ever not have a gun or Megs not have a canon on his arm or by his side? I can't think of any. I'm sure people would be upset if they changed the formula. Would an orange and pink Optimus Prime be okay with you? Serious question.

This is how I feel. Seeing at Superion is MY favorite character of all the TFs, I think its justified (to me at least) to not want huge changes to him. I hope you can see where I am coming from.

[prjkt]

Well, they are Aerialbots not Jetbots, and a helicopter is an aerial vehicle. :) Looks out of place? What about Silverbolt? He's a commercial/civilian Concorde jet among military aircraft! At least Alpha Bravo is a military helicopter; he can still provide air support. What's Silverbolt going to do?

If it helps, my head canon is that Silverbolt is a form of AWACS/Combat control, directing the other Aerialbots. But then I like each member ofma team to serve a different function (similar to my head canon about the Seekers) - but each to their own. I'll get Slingshot (or whatever his new name is) and Wildrider (Ditto) but I'm not sure if I'll replace them in the combiners yet.

[FruitBuyer]

No because every other Megatron is from a difference series.
Its like this, would you have no problem if IDW and Hasbro changed G1 Optimus? Or heck even Optimus himself?

Every iteration of these guys had some sort of similarity, used the same formula if you will. Color, weapon, what have you. Tell me when did Prime ever not have a gun or Megs not have a canon on his arm or by his side? I can't think of any. I'm sure people would be upset if they changed the formula. Would an orange and pink Optimus Prime be okay with you? Serious question.

This is how I feel. Seeing at Superion is MY favorite character of all the TFs, I think its justified (to me at least) to not want huge changes to him. I hope you can see where I am coming from.

CW Megs is a tank, which is a continuation of G1 like CW Superion. Why can CW Megs be a tank while the combiners need to be 100% G1 authentic?

An orange and pink OP would bother me only because those colours look bad together, not because they changed the colour.

Grimlock is my god but I'm not in arms with Bayverse and RiDv2 huge departures from the original G1 model.

I'll respect your opinion of preferring G1 Superion. I'm someone that embraces change as well as homages, which is why I've pre-ordered the UW Superion while also buying the Hasbro one as well.

[Bidoofdude]

No because every other Megatron is from a difference series.
Its like this, would you have no problem if IDW and Hasbro changed G1 Optimus? Or heck even Optimus himself?

Every iteration of these guys had some sort of similarity, used the same formula if you will. Color, weapon, what have you. Tell me when did Prime ever not have a gun or Megs not have a canon on his arm or by his side? I can't think of any. I'm sure people would be upset if they changed the formula. Would an orange and pink Optimus Prime be okay with you? Serious question.

This is how I feel. Seeing at Superion is MY favorite character of all the TFs, I think its justified (to me at least) to not want huge changes to him. I hope you can see where I am coming from.

I'd say gun to tank is quite a huge change. May be a logical one, but huge nonetheless.

[Trent]

No because every other Megatron is from a difference series.
Its like this, would you have no problem if IDW and Hasbro changed G1 Optimus? Or heck even Optimus himself?

Every iteration of these guys had some sort of similarity, used the same formula if you will. Color, weapon, what have you. Tell me when did Prime ever not have a gun or Megs not have a canon on his arm or by his side? I can't think of any. I'm sure people would be upset if they changed the formula. Would an orange and pink Optimus Prime be okay with you? Serious question.

This is how I feel. Seeing at Superion is MY favorite character of all the TFs, I think its justified (to me at least) to not want huge changes to him. I hope you can see where I am coming from.

Animated Optimus (no gun), Alternity Megatron and GTR Megatron (no canon). If going by name then any version of Beast Wars/Beast Machines Megs but He's a different character.

[Ploughmans Lunch]

No because every other Megatron is from a difference series.
Its like this, would you have no problem if IDW and Hasbro changed G1 Optimus? Or heck even Optimus himself?

Every iteration of these guys had some sort of similarity, used the same formula if you will. Color, weapon, what have you. Tell me when did Prime ever not have a gun or Megs not have a canon on his arm or by his side? I can't think of any. I'm sure people would be upset if they changed the formula. Would an orange and pink Optimus Prime be okay with you? Serious question.

This is how I feel. Seeing at Superion is MY favorite character of all the TFs, I think its justified (to me at least) to not want huge changes to him. I hope you can see where I am coming from.

You could maybe stop being a baby though.

[GoktimusPrime]

Every iteration of these guys had some sort of similarity, used the same formula if you will. Color, weapon, what have you. Tell me when did Prime ever not have a gun or Megs not have a canon on his arm or by his side? I can't think of any. I'm sure people would be upset if they changed the formula.
G1-continuity Megatrons without arm-mounted cannons:
+ 1985 (VSX/Walther P38)
+ 1993 (tank)
+ 1994 (tank)
+ 1995 (Porsche)
+ 1996 (Crocodile)
+ 1997 (F-22 Raptor)
+ 2006 (Ti Series GI Joe/tank)
+ 2007 (Ti Series WWI/tank)
+ 2007 (Nike Free 7.0)
+ 2008 (Universe/tank)
+ 2009 (Alternity/Nissan 370Z)
+ 2012 (Generations Asia/tank)
+ 2014 (Be@rbrick/bear)

There have also been several non-G1 Megatrons without arm cannons, e.g. BW Megatron (T-Rex/Dragon), RiD Megatron (6-10 changer), Armada Megatron, Energon Megatron, Cybertron Megatron, Movieverse Megatron (except ROTF) (etc.?)


Would an orange and pink Optimus Prime be okay with you? Serious question.
Pink Optimus Prime (http://www.yahobby.com/products3/tf_2007_25th_optimus_prime_a.jpg).


This is how I feel. Seeing at Superion is MY favorite character of all the TFs, I think its justified (to me at least) to not want huge changes to him. I hope you can see where I am coming from.
Sure. So just skip Alpha Bravo and stick to collecting the other Aerialbots?

[griffin]

I think the discussion of this matter is starting to go a bit off-topic and personal. Each person has their reasons for liking different things, and as long as each is based on something official, no one is wrong, or more right than others.
And just be careful with posing questions as a defence, as there might be other people who know something you don't.


You could maybe stop being a baby though.

That's a bit too far.


If people don't like the attitude of another member or their perspectives of Transformers, just ignore them and move onto another topic... don't bring yourself down to their level and then expect to be seen as any more mature.

[Defcon]

Unite Menasor looks worthy of a purchase, I really do appreciate the different colors on motormaster. The rest of the team look pretty similar to hasbro's offering. Breakdown looks to have an off white color, original images sort of indicated he was just a bright white.

Oh I'm of the opinion, that Alpha Bravo is an extra team member for the Aerialbots, not a replacement. Same goes for Off Road in the Stunticons. But I prefer the originals, doesn't mean they can't change for the future. If they are going to change why just stop at just one member? I would prefer at least 2 new members, to make a bigger deal of it.

[VGMStudios]

You could maybe stop being a baby though.

Oh! I am sorry for having an opinion. Please forgive me.
I wasn't aware that I wasn't suppose to have one and to let IDW and Hasbro tell me what I should like. How silly of me.
Here I'll bend over for you.. I'd like another please! :rolleyes:

Wow, jerk much? :mad:


That's a bit too far. And just be careful with posing questions as a defence, as there might be other people who know something you don't.
Thank you!

FYI, it wasnt a defense. I was actually asking since I couldn't remember, so thank you to those who helped me out! :)


Besides when did I ever say that he needs to remain G1?
All I said was that I dont like and will not accepts a helicopter as Superion.
To ME he is an AIRPLANE team, nothing else.

If that makes me a baby, well you can go someplace where its hot and voice your crude comments there!

Anyways..go back on topic people.

[griffin]

More images of the JP Stunticons (http://www.allspark.com/content/2015/04/figure-king-207-transformers-scans/) from a Japanese Hobby magazine.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Oh come on TT, looks like they removed the stripe from Deadend.............

And Dragstip is looking super butter. Groan, I am disappoint.

[prjkt]

Oh come on TT, looks like they removed the stripe from Deadend.............

And Dragstip is looking super butter. Groan, I am disappoint.

That's why I'm not regretting getting the Hasbro versions of these combiners. So far, at least in my view, they look better overall.

Sure, I do like that Takara Motormaster, and would probably buy if it was available separately, but he's not, so I'm not too fussed.

[BigTransformerTrev]

I'm going to mix up my Hasbro and Takara versions. The best looking indiviudal bots out of the two versions of each character I'm going to have displayed seperately and the lesser ones I will have in their combined Menasor mode

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I'm going to mix up my Hasbro and Takara versions. The best looking indiviudal bots out of the two versions of each character I'm going to have displayed seperately and the lesser ones I will have in their combined Menasor mode

Thats what Ive been thinking of doing too. Might just fork out some cash on a Deadend. Wish I'd seen that before I orderd an Aplha Bravo and offroad from Amazon. COulda addd the other two as well

[ampoldj]

Looks like my money is on Takara for these combiners...still thinking of getting the new members though...

[Paulbot]

After seeing the TakTom version of Drag Strip I decided I'd keep the Hasbro one and compare both in person. Dead End still looks better overall in the TakTom version so not too fussed about the stripe.

(But if either Dead End had a toy accurate face I'd go that option - hate the animation-only toy-inaccurate faceplate)

[Lord_Zed]

After seeing the TakTom version of Drag Strip I decided I'd keep the Hasbro one and compare both in person. Dead End still looks better overall in the TakTom version so not too fussed about the stripe.

(But if either Dead End had a toy accurate face I'd go that option - hate the animation-only toy-inaccurate faceplate)

I'm somewhat the same but I like his toon face. I don't have either Dead End yet the Hasbro one looks so plain in bot mode, yet I'm not sure I want to fork out for Dead End and all his buddies from Japan.

[ampoldj]

TF Yuki has posted now the packaging art. hmm where are other cars in the picture???

https://mobile.twitter.com/TFYUKI/status/616454560442290176/photo/1

[griffin]

Only a month left now for the Japanese version of Menasor to be officially released, and the usual Japanese designer has tweeted some new photos of the toy and its box (http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/07/22/new-images-of-takara-unite-warriors-uw-02-menasor-298303).

Dragstrip stands out a bit, being a brighter orange/yellow than the Gen1 toy, and not having the maroon of the Hasbro Generations version to break it up.

[DELTAprime]

Only a month left now for the Japanese version of Menasor to be officially released, and the usual Japanese designer has tweeted some new photos of the toy and its box (http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/07/22/new-images-of-takara-unite-warriors-uw-02-menasor-298303).

Dragstrip stands out a bit, being a brighter orange/yellow than the Gen1 toy, and not having the maroon of the Hasbro Generations version to break it up.

A month to go hey, can't wait. Just wish there wasn't going to be a huge gap between Menasor and Defensor because that wait is going to be hard.

[ampoldj]

^it will take almost 3months for Defensor to be released after Menasor which is 28th of November :( but fortunately Devastator comes just a month after Defensor :p