Toy Review - Asian Generations Legends
These may end up being released here, now that it has been announced that they will be released in America... but for those who have already been buying them (and those still deciding), this is for you.
Bluestreak - Remould of Prowl for Hasbro (Bluestreak was already released in Japan)
Hoist - Redeco of Trailcutter/Trailbreaker for Hasbro (and in Japan)
Motorbreath (Motormaster) - Redeco of Optimus for Hasbro (and in Japan)
Thundercracker - Redeco of Starscream for Hasbro (Thundercracker was already released in Japan)
(Please post photos, comments or even a fully comprehensive review - these are just brief details to get you started)
Series - Transformers Generations
Sub-line - (Asian/HK Hasbro)
Size/class - Legends (actually says "Legends Class" on packaging)
New/remould/redeco - redecoes w/ weapon (and remoulding to hold it)
Wave - (1)
Released here - Not here (released in HK July 2012)
Approximate Retail Price - $?
Approximate Size - 7cm
Bluestreak
Allegiance - Autobot
Alt-mode - Sports car
Main Features/Gimmicks - none (Gen1 homage)
Main Colours - Light grey, dark grey, red
Main Accessories - gun
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/tftoys/excl2012a14.jpg (Official images coming)
Hoist
Allegiance - Autobot
Alt-mode - SUV
Main Features/Gimmicks - none (Gen1 homage)
Main Colours - Green, black, orange
Main Accessories - gun
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/tftoys/excl2012a15.jpg(Official images coming)
Motorbreath
Allegiance - Decepticon
Alt-mode - Truck
Main Features/Gimmicks - none (Gen1 homage)
Main Colours - Black, purple, silver
Main Accessories - gun/sword
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/tftoys/excl2012a16.jpg(Official images coming)
Thundercracker
Allegiance - Decepticon
Alt-mode - Fighter Jet
Main Features/Gimmicks - none (Gen1 homage)
Main Colours - Blue, red, silver
Main Accessories - 2 guns
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/tftoys/excl2012a17.jpg(Official images coming)
Some comparisons to earlier JP versions...
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/486.jpg
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http://www.toycollectors.com.au/blog/487.jpg