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When you compare the engineering, articulation (amount of joints for posing) and panel sculpting of the Generations toys at the moment, to the RID toys (the Warriors), it is understandable that Hasbro would be trying to cut as much cost as possible, for toys that have a smaller production run, but sold at about the same price-point or size (Deluxe to Warrior).
The worst of the Combiner Wars Deluxes is still better than the best of the RID 2015 Warriors... when you compare the sculpting, articulation and overall engineering/design of the toys.
I'd much rather have the Generations toy come with less paint apps, than be simplified to RID standards as an alternative cost-cutting method.
(and if you want the paint, chances are that they will be released by TakaraTomy, so don't waste your time complaining about the Hasbro versions people, as there will be a better alternative if you are willing to pay extra for it)
In-hand review of TR Blaster, with comparisons to the original Blaster toy and MP Soundwave:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc4Wbbt9Brc
The recent stock images of all the figures have the Deluxe TM's looking fantastic. The plastic has a metallic sheen to it. Hoping this lot of images has not been retouched before, as Leader Blaster and PM Prime's plastic looks dull.
In-hand review of Fort Max:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS_lhhyHlhI
And comparison with Metroplex:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFgJUca2fio
Does it say if TR Fort max is compatible with Perfect Effect Warden?
Jesus my 7 year old is going to lap this stuff up 😜 Heads that turn into little bots, triple changing, base modes galore, Titans, and familiar G1 characters.
It's going to be one big letter to Santa this year....
Interview (in Japanese) with the designer of Fort Max:
http://hobby.dengeki.com/reviews/205331/