New images of TT United Wheeljack, G2 Prime, Scourge, and Frenzy/Rumble

[Sleeve]

Courtesy of TFW2005 (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-generations-classics-30-35/new-images-of-takaratomy-united-wheeljack-frenzyrumble-scourge-and-laser-prime-170899/).

Absolutely loving Wheeljack, and a repaint and slight mod on Frenzy/Rumble would make a perfect Slag.

[Vector Prime]

Absolutely loving Wheeljack

+1 :D Wheeljack looks awesome!

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/4/0/5/9/7/Wheeljack-RM_1289595442.jpg

[kurdt_the_goat]

Looking good! Note though, the japanese text on some of those images is saying they're Hasbro versions.

[kup]

Yeah they are still placeholder Hasbro versions. However they are not bad for those who want to get them locally.

I am still waiting for the real Takara-Tomy pics.

[Hursticon]

I don't mind these pics as it's good to see the figures minus the Photoshopping. ;):D
Wheeljack was an instabuy anyway, as is Scourge and Laser Rod Prime.
I'm still not sold on Frenzy or Rumble, I think I'll stick with my (Not)Frenzy/Rumble PE figures. :o

[Zippo]

I really do not like G2 Prime, though I seem to be the only one who thinks that. Robot mode F/R look great, but alt mode does not.

[5FDP]

Wheeljack FTW! This has to be the best repaint / retool EVER :D

[Ryathalas]

Wow Great I'll be getting all of these :)

[gdmetro]

Ahh these are so bought... next year can't come soon enough.

And if those are the hasbro pics.. what would the United v. of Wheeljack look like? :D

Scourge is def buy.

I think I'll be getting atleast 2 Wheeljacks because he's my fav so far and looks too good.

I was not going to get F & R but those pics almost made me reconsider- will have to look at size and more reviews before I bite but they look really awesome.

The more pics of G2 prime I see the bigger the urge to bite aswell... ARGHHHH


I have to say if these are indeed Hasbro versions- the paint apps are much improved from classics/universe. Maybe it's since we haven't seen united versions to compare.

Damn I reckon it will be hard to find wheeljack. Scalpers will have a field day with this wave & Wheeljack- all F-R g2 primes and scourges galore while wheeljack will be nowhere to be seen.

[loophole]

That mould works so much better for Wheeljack defienate buy

[Gutsman Heavy]

I'm convinced the mould was made the 'jack and shoehorned into tracks. I'll grab 'em all!

[kaiden]

I like them all but Wheeljack's head looks a bit strange - he looks like urahara from bleach wearing his bucket hat.

[Quickstrike]

The way his wrist joints work, G2 Prime looks like he can point his sword at things. That's cool.

[GoktimusPrime]

I really do not like G2 Prime, though I seem to be the only one who thinks that. Robot mode F/R look great, but alt mode does not.
Yeah but remember that the original G2 Laser Prime was just an awesome masterpiece of a toy (even by current standards it still holds up pretty well for a 15 year old mould!). Also the original was a larger and more expensive figure (I paid over $100 for mine from Toyworld - and this was back when $20 would buy me a week's worth of fuel!), whereas this appears to be a smaller and relatively cheaper Deluxe.


I'm convinced the mould was made the 'jack and shoehorned into tracks. I'll grab 'em all!
Having handled Tracks IRL, I agree. When I saw Tracks' gun I instantly recognised it as Wheeljack's missile launcher. :) But hey... it works. The wings are a bit small for Tracks, but it works well enough. Interesting to see Wheeljack holding Tracks' missiles as hand held batons.

Time for a relay race! :D

[Tallestblue]

Yay for Wheeljack! With him and the upcoming Generations/Reveal the Shield toys the only G1 character I need is Arcee. Come on Hasbro!!

[1AZRAEL1]

Insta buy for all of them. I do like Frenzy and Rumble as well. Buying a few Scourges though :D

[Robzy]

Wow... Wheeljack and Frumble look incredible!

I'm still pretty excited by Scourge and G2 Prime too, but the other 3 are brilliant!!

[SharkyMcShark]

I see that fallacy that everything Takara does is by default better than Hasbro is still alive and kicking.

[kup]

I see that fallacy that everything Takara does is by default better than Hasbro is still alive and kicking.


Are you trying to bait an argument or just trolling? :rolleyes:

[SharkyMcShark]

Well its true isn't it :rolleyes:

[jaydisc]

Well its true isn't it :rolleyes:

Actually, it isn't. The opinion that that "everything Takara does is by default better than Hasbro" is indeed still alive and kicking. I, for one, am of that exact opinion. But as soon as you use the word "fallacy", your statement loses its validity, as opinions, by definition, can't be false.

Regardless, you're probably better off just stating your own opinion, as opposed to critiquing anyone else's.

[SharkyMcShark]

Actually, it isn't. The opinion that that "everything Takara does is by default better than Hasbro" is indeed still alive and kicking. I, for one, am of that exact opinion. But as soon as you use the word "fallacy", your statement loses its validity, as opinions, by definition, can't be false.

Regardless, you're probably better off just stating your own opinion, as opposed to critiquing anyone else's.

Well in fairness it is a fallacy. Not everything Takara does is better than Hasbro. Not everything Hasbro does is better than Takara.

It still escapes me why this is a consistently touchy subject.

[1AZRAEL1]

I think he is getting at the fact that someone may believe that everything Takara does is better than Hasbro, and as such is their own opinion.

Although opinions can be false, in this case it comes down to how they feel about the subject.

True though that it still gets people ryled up about it is beyond me as well.

[jaydisc]

Well in fairness it is a fallacy. Not everything Takara does is better than Hasbro. Not everything Hasbro does is better than Takara.

It still escapes me why this is a consistently touchy subject.

That's still only your opinion. You are entitled to yours as is everyone else.

As to the subject's touchiness, I can't seem to find any posts in this thread mentioning any such opinions, so I don't know why you decried it in the first place.

[GoktimusPrime]

Well in fairness it is a fallacy. Not everything Takara does is better than Hasbro. Not everything Hasbro does is better than Takara.

Whether something is "better" or not can be highly subjective because we all have different standards. I often talk about what I prefer, but that's not to say it's inherently better or worse. For example I much prefer the colours of Henkei Megatron over Classics Megatron's "Clown Colours." But that's not to say that Henkei Megatron's colours are inherently better or worse than Classics Megatron's. If someone happens to like bright clown colours then Classics Megatron would be better for them. When it comes to opinions it's really a matter of personal preference.

If someone actually happens to prefer everything Takara does over Hasbro, then from that person's point of view, it's true. I personally think Hasbro's MP Starscream was better done than Takara's, and I also prefer Hasbro's MP Grimlock with the G1 toy-accurate colours and crown over TOMY's (some people think the Limited MP Grimlock looks nice, but I've personally never been a fan of Yomtov's colouring, so naturally a toy inspired by his colouring holds no appeal to me). But say if someone else preferred Takara's "Greenscream" (it does have arguably a more realistic looking colour scheme for the alt mode) as well as TOMY's version(s) of MP Grimlock - and let's just say this person preferred all the TakaraTOMY versions of every Transformer, even if there's no difference with the toy (maybe they prefer the packaging, collectable tech spec cards, catalogues etc.)... then how is it a 'fallacy' to them that everything TakaraTOMY does is better than Hasbro?

We can argue that things are correct or incorrect when it comes to facts, but not so much with opinions due to the inherent subjectivity of the whole thing.

[dirge]

I really do not like G2 Prime, though I seem to be the only one who thinks that.

Yeah, you are a weird non-G2-Prime-liking freak...

...and so am I.

It doesn't look like a bad toy (Rumble & Frenzy do, IMO), but it just doesn't quite work for me.

Wheeljack & Scourge look good, though.

[kaiden]

New G2 Prime Pictures (final product?)

http://www.kotoys.com/forum/index.php?topic=1171.msg6961#msg6961

[sifun]

i hate the grey gum plastic on g2 primes leg and front skirt. EW
Mold detail is lost when they use that stuff. Hate it.

[jaydisc]

Hasbro Gray™

[Lord_Zed]

Yeah, you are a weird non-G2-Prime-liking freak...

...and so am I.

It doesn't look like a bad toy (Rumble & Frenzy do, IMO), but it just doesn't quite work for me.

Wheeljack & Scourge look good, though.

I'm also not a huge fan of the toy, partly it's those G2 colours. Nostalgia only goes so far for me with G2 toys, I want to see a Black Convoy/Scourge repaint.

[kup]

I like the toy concept but after having a good look at the execution, the original looks to be the much better toy. I hate the head sculpt.

[Paulbot]

I'm also not a huge fan of the toy, partly it's those G2 colours. Nostalgia only goes so far for me with G2 toys, I want to see a Black Convoy/Scourge repaint.

+1

I was saying recently that RID Scourge is a character that had an important and cool role in the fiction (even if it did start the Nemesis Prime trend), while Laser Rod Prime was just some toy from G2 that I knew about but never had and never had any nostalgia for.

[1AZRAEL1]

I like the toy concept but after having a good look at the execution, the original looks to be the much better toy. I hate the head sculpt.

I am of the same opinion. It doesn't look as good as I hoped, or from earlier pictures. I'll likely still get it though.

[GoktimusPrime]

The original G2 Laser Prime abounds in grey... so in a way, all that grey is kinda accurate. ;) The head sculpt would've been a whole lot better if the cheek guards weren't so high up. :/

[liegeprime]

Hmmm, dissapointed with the sizing, I guess he can be the match for galvatron in my liege Classicverse.... but as Sifun said on the gray's it's not really looking good... it doesnt have a trailer too so i guess we'll be seeing a third party trailer for this sometime after release:rolleyes:? Id still get it, if only for the nostalgia, after all with that sizing Im sure it wont be Voyager pricing - unless they (Hasbro) decides to put it in a Voyager box for the sake of bigger sales:rolleyes:;) - when we all know that the toy is a freaking deluxe - looks at Animated Lugnut (dont care if the toy is awesome - tell it as it is - a deluxe IS a deluxe, dammit!!)

[Lord_Zed]

I would only be dissapointed size wise if it was in a box bigger than Deluxe size. I give Hasbro enough money when I buy a Deluxe, when it gets upped to standard local voyager cost that's going too far.:(

[Hursticon]

Courtesy of Seibertron.com (http://www.seibertron.com), Internet personality EmGo has done a video review of Generations Scourge (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lbgo9PCMkfQ&feature=recentu).

This figure's engineering is awesome! :eek:

[1AZRAEL1]

It is bloody good ay. Love the arms, quite ingenious. Definitely gonna buy a few of these :D

[loophole]

i watched that last night looks to be a freakin awesome toy, i reckon a couple of these with a united one will make a good little armarda

[5FDP]

Scourge has an amazing transformation :eek: Storing the weapons in his wing section is just pure awesomeness. I'm seriously thinking of getting him when he comes out.

[Vector Prime]

i reckon a couple of these with a united one will make a good little armarda

My thoughts exactly! :) Something tells me that there's not going to be an over abundance of Scourges left on the shelf when this wave comes out. :D

[kup]

Courtesy of Seibertron.com (http://www.seibertron.com), Internet personality EmGo has done a video review of Generations Scourge (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lbgo9PCMkfQ&feature=recentu).

This figure's engineering is awesome! :eek:

I agree, this figure took me by surprise. I expected the engineering to be a bit on the simple 'shell cape' but that's not the case here, a nice feat of innovative engineering.

I was amazed at how there is hardly any undercarriage with the alt mode being almost flat. I was blown away when the wing bits opened up to reveal the weapons. I thought the weapons were going to be a non transforming Fracas but it seems like a completely new weapon that splits in two.

The only thing that I found a bit odd is that the landing gears seem to be backwards (two wheels at the front, one at the back) which would make a pretty difficult landing and take off but aside from that, it's superb.

[1AZRAEL1]

The only thing that I found a bit odd is that the landing gears seem to be backwards (two wheels at the front, one at the back) which would make a pretty difficult landing and take off but aside from that, it's superb.

Well considering old school planes used to have 2 at the front and 1 at the back, I think he could manage :p

Has taken a few of us by suprise. I like how well he stands next to Cyclonus and Galvatron as well. Can't wait to get him.

[Hursticon]

The only thing that I found a bit odd is that the landing gears seem to be backwards (two wheels at the front, one at the back) which would make a pretty difficult landing and take off but aside from that, it's superb.


Well considering old school planes used to have 2 at the front and 1 at the back, I think he could manage :p

Ha! both of you are spot on! :D

In this case I'm almost certain that the center wheel should be mounted towards the front end of the fuselage because, as 1AZRAEL1 referenced, Scourge doesn't have a 'front and center' mounted prop and engine.

Here's an example:


http://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk/uploads/Kyosho_Spitfire_50.jpg

http://www.richard-seaman.com/Aircraft/AirShows/Edwards2005/B2/B2LandingGearDown2.jpg

Sorry for the size of the pics. :o:p
But yeah, as a 'Flying Wing' I have to agree with Kup that it is a bit odd but as Kup also said, it's a very minor pick at an extraordinary figure! :D

[Vector Prime]

The only thing that I found a bit odd is that the landing gears seem to be backwards (two wheels at the front, one at the back) which would make a pretty difficult landing and take off but aside from that, it's superb.


But yeah, as a 'Flying Wing' I have to agree with Kup that it is a bit odd but as Kup also said, it's a very minor pick at an extraordinary figure! :D

I think you guys are way too picky! Lol :D

It's a toy based upon a fictional aircraft to start with, so whether the landing gear placement makes it difficult to take off or land serves no real relevance - it's a non-existent aircraft, it's all fictional! :p

It's a great toy... that is all that needs to be said.


I like how well he stands next to Cyclonus and Galvatron as well. Can't wait to get him.

+1 :D

[Hursticon]

I think you guys are way too picky! Lol :D

It's a toy semi-based upon a fictional aircraft to start with, so whether the landing gear placement makes it difficult to take off or land serves no real relevance - it's a non-existent aircraft, it's all fictional! :p

It's a great toy... that is all that needs to be said.

Indeed, you're dead-right Vector,
I myself have a quibble with it though as it may cause the Alt mode to not display correctly, i.e. because the central landing gear is too tall and too far back it pushes it over? :confused:
That's just a hypothetical but yeah, at the end of the day this figure kicks a shitload of skid-plate! :D

[Sky Shadow]

OMG! G1 Trypticon has wheels on his tail, that's not where real tyrannosauruses had wheels! No one had even invented the wheel when tyrannosauruses were around! And if they had wheels on their tails they would have rolled backwards when they tried to sit down! Stupid Hasblow failed again!

:D

[kaiden]

I think you guys are way too picky! Lol :D

It's a toy based upon a fictional aircraft to start with, so whether the landing gear placement makes it difficult to take off or land serves no real relevance - it's a non-existent aircraft, it's all fictional! :p

It's a great toy... that is all that needs to be said.

i think they're over-analyzing things too considering this is a Transformer, which typically dont do normal aircraft takeoffs/landings.

for example g1 ending - 19 secs in http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AepP9yAyrmo

[loophole]

OMG! G1 Trypticon has wheels on his tail, that's not where real tyrannosauruses had wheels! No one had even invented the wheel when tyrannosauruses were around! And if they had wheels on their tails they would have rolled backwards when they tried to sit down! Stupid Hasblow failed again!

:D

LMAO

[primatives]

so who's going to get 3??? or is it 4??

[Hursticon]

Guys, I like aircraft and was just making an observation based on that fact. :rolleyes:

@Sky Shadow: If T-Rexs had wheels on their tails dude, they'd be one step closer to this:

http://lcc.gatech.edu/~bmedler3/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/dinoriders1.jpg

I did find your post pretty darn funny though! :p:D

[Sky Shadow]

@Sky Shadow: If T-Rexs had wheels on their tails dude, they'd be one step closer to this:

http://lcc.gatech.edu/~bmedler3/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/dinoriders1.jpg

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/4341/8a726d14f44b11288d64fc6.jpg

OMG! Tyrannosauruses did have wheels on their tails! And roller skates! Forgive, me for my doubtfulness, Hasbro!

[Hursticon]

*snip*

OMG! Tyrannosauruses did have wheels on their tails! And roller skates! Forgive, me for my doubtfulness, Hasbro!

LOL :p:D
Man I so want a complete one of those, so my Generations army of Sweeps lead by United Scourge can do battle with this wheeled Tyrannosaurus, I just don't know how they'll land afterwards! :p
(Sorry I had to, I'd really like to get my hands on Krulos and his T-rex pet though :D)

[liegeprime]

so who's going to get 3??? or is it 4??

5, 4 sweep henchmen and 1 main Scourge guy, Id prolly try and get a takara release if it looks good to make it into Scourge. BUt as it is if its gonna be too expensive, I wont bother - Id just get all 5 Hasbro version.:)

[kaiden]

my first scourge is going to be awesome :)

just watched the video review and i love the weapon storage in the wings. i hope a third party designs replacement weapons that combine into fracas ;)

[GoktimusPrime]

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/4341/8a726d14f44b11288d64fc6.jpg

OMG! Tyrannosauruses did have wheels on their tails! And roller skates! Forgive, me for my doubtfulness, Hasbro!

That dinosaur even has ankle warmers to go with those roller skates. GO THE EIGHTIES!! :D

[kaiden]

Peaugh reviews Generations G2 Laser Optimus Prime

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkNeMdQ6evM&

[Vector Prime]

Laser Prime is my least favourite of the upcoming deluxes, but seeing as he wields a sword (and my affinity for sword wielding bots), I'll still most likely pick this one up.

I like how his sword converts and stores away in alt mode... and that's about it for this guy - not a fan of how he looks in either his alt or bot mode, but then again the whole of G2 and this homage is 'meh' for me.

[liegeprime]

That dinosaur even has ankle warmers to go with those roller skates. GO THE EIGHTIES!! :D

Dont forget the headbands!:D:D

[kaiden]

reveal the shield special ops jazz review (http://www.collectiondx.com/toy_review/2010/reveal_shield_special_ops_jazz)

a good review which points out the important flaws with the hasbro release. hopefully TT fixes these or otherwise reprolabels might be needed.

[1AZRAEL1]

Can't believe there is no detailing on the back lol.

Well Reprolabels will fix all that up. And Takara will as well I imagine.

[Hursticon]

Haha, seems to be the day of video reviews huh Kaiden? :p

Internet personality, Peaugh, reviews of:

Reveal The Shield - Legends Starscream (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXdqXFlN4cc)
Reveal The Shield - Legends Prowl (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzwhQhjeaN0)
Generations - Deluxe Scourge (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPXUAD2NFt8)

Yes, I know this is the second video review of Scourge, the figure is freaking awesome and differing opinions are always welcome. ;):D

[5FDP]

Interesting to see that legends Starscream has two cockpits... I actually didn't see that one coming.

[VERT]

I have the RTS Jazz and I have to say one of the best Classics in a long time. May even get the Takara version too :D

[Vector Prime]

Interesting to see that legends Starscream has two cockpits... I actually didn't see that one coming.

Yeah likewise... quite a clever transformation for a Legends toy though - it's probably one of the best transformations I've seen in this size class - a definite must-get for me despite my dislike for sub-Deluxe size molds.


I have the RTS Jazz and I have to say one of the best Classics in a long time. May even get the Takara version too :D

+1 Totally agree with you on that one - it's fantastic! :D

[griffin]

Video review of Gen2 Optimus (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkNeMdQ6evM).

[Hursticon]

Another Peaugh review, this time? - Reveal The Shield: Legends Megatron (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rrs4YHyAGk). :cool:

[5FDP]

Another Peaugh review, this time? - Reveal The Shield: Legends Megatron (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rrs4YHyAGk). :cool:

He will be bought. Might buy two of him - one to keep MOSC and the other to modify and remove that horrid orange.

I'd say that it would be a pretty safe bet that TakTom would be removing the orange but I can't justify importing a legends toy.

[Hursticon]

He will be bought. Might buy two of him - one to keep MOSC and the other to modify and remove that horrid orange.

I'd say that it would be a pretty safe bet that TakTom would be removing the orange but I can't justify importing a legends toy.

I'm also considering the suggestion of painting the Gun Barrel black ;), and I agree dude that importing a Legends Class figure would be near on impossible to justify. :o
Certainly is a damn good Legends figure though - the designers seem to be trying to push the engineering with this size class to it's max with these G1 homages. :D

[kurdt_the_goat]

Damn impressive that they got the proportions of robot mode so accurate considering the alt mode is hardly compromised!

[kaiden]

dawww legends megatron is adorable...

[SharkyMcShark]

Re Jazz, what is this trend that's developing of ignoring tail lights but putting superfluous paint apps everywhere else? (also see: Sidearm Sideswipe)

[5FDP]

I'm also considering the suggestion of painting the Gun Barrel black ;)

I like Peaugh's suggestion of painting it a darker grey so it doesn't look too out of place. I never even thought of that.

[Vector Prime]

I'm also considering the suggestion of painting the Gun Barrel black


I like Peaugh's suggestion of painting it a darker grey so it doesn't look too out of place. I never even thought of that.

I think I'll probably end up leaving the barrel grey and masking it up so I can spraypaint the orange tip black.

[Hursticon]

Another video review by Peaugh, this time Reveal The Shield: Legends Optimus Prime (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJMWmn5fj8o)

[kaiden]

RTS Windcharger bio


Windcharger isn't precisely the fastest Autobot on the ground, but he does have the highest acceleration. Heedless of any passengers he might be carrying, he goes from zero to 130 miles per hour in less than a second, and screeches to a stop almost as fast. His overloaded power plant generates a strong electromagnetic field, which he can direct into powerful blasts from the cannons in his arms.

[liegeprime]

Hmm that bio is soooo G1 hehehehe:D

[autobreadticon]

kinda hoping the G2 Optimus would be voyager size , can't wait for a potential repaint to Scourge, displaying him with micron legend dark saber >:)

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

New official images! (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-official-images-of-generations-rts/20423/) *Drooooool...*

Out in the US in January. I'm wondering if Scourge has the standard peg holes for the weapon, if so then Universe Cyclonus and Scourge might swap weapons so Scourge can get a targetmaster - I have Henkei Cyclonus so it's not like I need two Cyclonean targetmasters.

[Vector Prime]

Perceptor, Kup and Scourge are the definite must haves in this lot IMHO - can't wait for them to be available for pre-order. :)

On a side note, Scourge is really stretching the dimensions of the deluxe packaging bubble! :eek:

[kaiden]

Frenzy and Rumble are Scout sized!

http://www.seibertron.com/images/toys/uploads/1293022091_Demolition%20RumbleP.jpg

[Vector Prime]

Frenzy and Rumble are Scout sized!

--SNIP--

Awesome! Frenzy is red, Rumble is blue :D

[gdmetro]

Nice!

Doesn't look half bad. Will pick up both rumble and frenzy. Def glad I didn't pre order the united v- this paint scheme doesn't look that bad and comparing the price. Too bad the $8 scout sale will be over by the time this guy's released...

[Vector Prime]

Def glad I didn't pre order the united v

Likewise... on the RK (http://www.robotkingdom.com/services/eshop/main.php?action=details&CatType=Category&II=TFUN20&lang=us&CatID=78) website, they're both listed as a 2-pack for the same price as a Voyager toy - worthwhile if they were Deluxe size, but not worth it IMHO now that they've been announced as Scout size.

[kaiden]

Likewise... on the RK (http://www.robotkingdom.com/services/eshop/main.php?action=details&CatType=Category&II=TFUN20&lang=us&CatID=78) website, they're both listed as a 2-pack for the same price as a Voyager toy - worthwhile if they were Deluxe size, but not worth it IMHO now that they've been announced as Scout size.

haha RK will definately have to adjust their prices and refund those that pre-ordered! hope it gives them a massive headache >:]

[Sky Shadow]

Awesome! Frenzy is red, Rumble is blue :D

Stupid Hasbro. I assume the TakaraTomy version will get it 'right', otherwise the Japanese fans won't have any idea why the colours have been switched.

I probably would have bought Frenzy, but I don't want it if it's called Demolition Rumble.

[Paulbot]

If this is War for Cybertron Rumble then the colour is correct.

[Robzy]

Yes it's true... Rumble is blue! :D;)

[GoktimusPrime]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/avatars/ngsmoov_facepalmmegatron.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/avatars/jaam_shoulders.gif

Stupid Hasbro.
+10.

I assume the TakaraTomy version will get it 'right', otherwise the Japanese fans won't have any idea why the colours have been switched.

I probably would have bought Frenzy, but I don't want it if it's called Demolition Rumble.

Same here. Would you be up for a group order in the event that TOMY goes with RIRFIB? If it were pre-merger Takara I'd have no doubt they'd go with RIRFIB... but with TOMY... who knows. It wouldn't surprised me if they went with FIRRIB and confused the fuji out of Japanese fans. :/

What I reckon Hasbro should do is randomly package these toys, so that you can get RIRFIB or FIRRIB, entirely depending on which packaging you get! (much like how Bumblejumper was officially either Bumblebee or Cliffjumper depending on which card he was packaged on). :) But knowing my luck, I'd only find FIRRIBs around my local stores if that happened :/

[jaydisc]

haha RK will definately have to adjust their prices and refund those that pre-ordered! hope it gives them a massive headache >:]

Are you comparing Hasbro's upcoming release of a scout vs. TakaraTomy's release of two scouts in Voyager packaging? Unless I'm missing something, I can't imagine why you would think the Hasbro release would affect TakaraTomy's product and/or RK's pricing of it.

[kaiden]

Are you comparing Hasbro's upcoming release of a scout vs. TakaraTomy's release of two scouts in Voyager packaging? Unless I'm missing something, I can't imagine why you would think the Hasbro release would affect TakaraTomy's product and/or RK's pricing of it.

yes? $40US is way too expensive for 2 scouts.

[jaydisc]

Well, it sounds like your complaint should be more directed at TT for bundling two scouts as a voyager. As to the price, US$40, that's pretty standard fare for an imported voyager. RK's price is based on their buy price from Hasbro HK, not what 2 x scouts sell for in the anglo world.

[Hursticon]

Courtesy of Seibertron.com (http://www.seibertron.com), In-package pics (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-united-inpackage-images/20461/) of Takara's United line of figures have surfaced.


http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/IMG_0630.jpg

[GoktimusPrime]

The United toy looks nicer, though I'm not fond of the generic packaging. At least Hasbro went to the effort of giving their Generations toys individual package art. Generations Soundwave isn't bad... but TOMY's definitely looks nicer IMO.

[Zippo]

Gah on the United packaging. Why did they have to go all 'American' again after Animated. The generic art and the angle of the packaging bubble annoy my MOSC Collector side.

Just as well the final toys look to be very metalic and very nice.

[5FDP]

There's no real difference IMO to make me want to buy the United version. If I hadn't already bought the Hasbro one, I might have considered it, but for sheer convenience sake I probably would opt for the local Hasbro release.

Either way, it's Soundwave and both are full of win :cool:

[Hursticon]

Internet personality Peaugh (http://www.youtube.com/user/peaugh), has just posted video reviews for Skullgrin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fmhby1wUHo8&feature=channel) and Wreck-gar (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm4LwcE7x7s).


*Edit: Seems Wreck-gar suffers from a little too much Hasbro Grey(TM) - Hopefully United will fix this. :o

[5FDP]

Best... Wreck-Gar... EVER!!

Wasn't a fan of the G1 or Animated versions, but RtS has finally given us what I consider to be the ultimate incarnation of the character. I may even consider buying multiples to create my Junkion army :D

Of interesting note in Peaugh's review, he mentions hearing of a rumour regarding an official Hasbro Arcee toy. Not that I'm looking to replace my Animated version, but it would be nice to have a Classics version to fit with the rest of the cast. The wait may finally be over soon.

[liegeprime]

Of interesting note in Peaugh's review, he mentions hearing of a rumour regarding an official Hasbro Arcee toy. Not that I'm looking to replace my Animated version, but it would be nice to have a Classics version to fit with the rest of the cast. The wait may finally be over soon.

and in true Hasbro "tradition" will can the project before it ever sees the light of day....or make it into a bike.... again.... for the umphteeeenth time and force it down out throats that Arcee was a bike, uh huh- I was just hallucinating then when I was watching the 80s cartoons and "that pink car is apparently a bike".

Agree with you on Best Wreckgar ever! Just hoping a third party source makes alternate heads to make a whole slew of new characters - Junkions.;)

[GoktimusPrime]

and in true Hasbro "tradition" will can the project before it ever sees the light of day....or make it into a bike.... again.... for the umphteeeenth time and force it down out throats that Arcee was a bike, uh huh- I was just hallucinating then when I was watching the 80s cartoons and "that pink car is apparently a bike".
Despite the fact that Animated Arcee was a car. :rolleyes:

I'd love to see a Classicsverse Arcee. I like Animated Arcee, and she's the closest official toy that looks like G1 Arcee, but she still does look too "Animated" to really fit in with Classicsverse IMO. If done properly, a Classicsverse Arcee should look even closer to G1 Arcee.

[The_Damned]

um the only diff with soundwave which is noticeable is the pink pinstripe highlight. :P

[GoktimusPrime]

The different gold rim around the chest and colours on the Decepticon logo stood out to me <shrug>

[Vector Prime]

um the only diff with soundwave which is noticeable is the pink pinstripe highlight. :P


The different gold rim around the chest and colours on the Decepticon logo stood out to me <shrug>

Out of packaging bot mode pic:

http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae21/phuynh1979/201012272350056f6_1293485041.jpg

Difference in vehicle mode here (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/7/1/5/9/0/20101227235931acc_1293485041.jpg) and here (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/7/1/5/9/0/20101228000238400_1293485041.jpg).

[The_Damned]

i like the gold over the pink shrug unless the pink is to raise money for breast cancer i guess?:confused:

[kup]

I guess it's supposed to be Energon pink but the vehicle mode makes this release.

[Lord_Zed]

The different gold rim around the chest and colours on the Decepticon logo stood out to me <shrug>

Yep, also the metalic tinge to the blue plastic used.

[kup]

Why is it taking so long for a Takara-Tomy United Kup pic?

[Vector Prime]

Why is it taking so long for a Takara-Tomy United Kup pic?

Are you referring to a comparison pic between the Generations and the United version or just a pic of the United one in general?

The (purportedly) United ones on their own can be found here (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/first-look-at-transformers-united-kup/20003/).

The Generations pics that have been floating around look very similar too, so it's hard to say which is which until at least one of them has been released I think.

Seeing as the Generations version is scheduled to launch overseas later this week (or early next week) and the United one is not due till late February, I'm guesstimating we should see a side by side comparison pic by late January (hopefully).

[kup]

Are you referring to a comparison pic between the Generations and the United version or just a pic of the United one in general?

The (purportedly) United ones on their own can be found here (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/first-look-at-transformers-united-kup/20003/).

The Generations pics that have been floating around look very similar too, so it's hard to say which is which until at least one of them has been released I think.

Seeing as the Generations version is scheduled to launch overseas later this week (or early next week) and the United one is not due till late February, I'm guesstimating we should see a side by side comparison pic by late January (hopefully).

Someone said that pic is using the Hasbro release as a sample. Apparently it says so in the watermark writing.

[Vector Prime]

Someone said that pic is using the Hasbro release as a sample. Apparently it says so in the watermark writing.

Hence the reason why I said purportedly ;)

IMO, the United one probably hasn't been finalised yet, hence the lack of pictures floating around - remember, it wasn't even until recently that we saw the United pics of Generation figures that had been released months ago (WFC characters, Drift, etc)

[Lord_Zed]

I didn't think we'd seen final images for the Kup, Wreckgar and Preceptor wave yet.

[kup]

I didn't think we'd seen final images for the Kup, Wreckgar and Preceptor wave yet.

I don't think there are final pics yet. I am really curious about Kup as I don't want to get the Cygar head if the colors are wrong.

[gdmetro]

I don't think there are final pics yet. I am really curious about Kup as I don't want to get the Cygar head if the colors are wrong.

Ill wait for the final united kup pics and comparison with the Igear kup head before buying.

[1AZRAEL1]

Kup and Scourge available in Malaysia now (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/generations-kup-scourge-now-available-in-malaysia/20571/)

Something I note, is the wing display for Scourge is different in this picture than other ones we have seen. I kinda like it like this instead, looks more reminiscent of G1. Now I have to choose how to display him, and his armarda :D