Originally Posted by
GoktimusPrime
MP03 is a big exception here. Hasbro's version totally trumps Takara's... not only in looks, but also better plastic quality. :) Hasbro's Soundwave and Cassettes aren't really any better or worse than TakTOM's -- it's all a matter of personal taste. Hasbro's Soundwave appeals to those who prefer toy accuracy whereas TakTOM's goes for cartoon likeness. Although Hasbro's QA on Soundwave's visor isn't as good (re: crazy eye circles). :( Hasbro's MP Grimlock is also almost the same as TakTOM's. The inclusion of the crown over the brain scanner/waiter kit is a big plus for me as I'm a bigger fan of the G1 comics than the cartoon (but of course TakTOM's is better for cartoon fans, and their limited exclusive version for fans of Nel Yomtov ;)).