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Takara's take (via TFW user Aniline):
http://i.imgur.com/drzx2La.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/CF05PQc.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/ejf6AAC.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/4FI4HZt.jpg
Head comparison via TF Prototype (click on image to enlarge in new window/tab, then again for supersize):
http://s7.postimg.org/jz1g1ko1j/1271...20576400_o.jpg
Much prefer Hardhead with the mouth than the faceplate. I was going to get the Hasbro versions because the packaging looks nice. But if TT is going to weave their magic, I might have to rethink :p
Yeah, I was going to go Hasbro, just because of cost and availability, then Takara goes and does this...
http://i.imgur.com/IOarzRK.jpg
Takara's SKullcruncher looks like Trailbreaker's forcefield face, so I'll go Hasbro for this one.
Hardhead on the other hand....
(I wonder if they'll sell the heads separately)
Mods, the TT version should probably have it's own thread, can we have these post broken out? Please...
Anyway, considering that the TT version of Hardhead is A: more G1 accurate, B: More Headmasters accurate, C: More IDW accurate, I'll go with TT. Now to go take a look at Skullcrusher's TFwiki.
im speechless...because ive sworn to keep myself on the the MP line but then still took UWs and been starting with Legends then this...more Legends to come bring it on TT :D
Skull has a Dat ass! meme face. Annnd i love both of these!
Skullcruncher's face looks appropriate for his current role in #MTMTE and web comics.
I am hoping that Takara do a headmaster head only pack. That would be ideal. I would buy like 3 of them! :p
Hasbro's Hardhead head is more G1 toy accurate (and remember that the toys came first), whereas TakaraTOMY's is more media-accurate. So both are G1 accurate, it just depends on which G1 source you're looking at. Both Generations and Legends Brainstorm feature G1 toy and US cartoon accurate heads (inspired by IDW) rather than being G1 anime-accurate.
I don't get Hasbro's Skullcruncher head though. :confused:
TFW's Knoted did a head comparison of the toys and 'toons:
http://i.imgur.com/RmUE9b6.jpg
Man, I'm glad I have so much discipline with my collecting now, if I were 2004 me I would be totally broke and living in a tent from buying all the great stuff coming out now.
Great comparison. Hasbro seem to be going toy accuracy where Takara is going Headmaster series accurate.
Hasbro always go for toy accurate over show accurate. They have done for years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Raider
It makes sense for TakTomy to change the Headmaster heads to match the Headmasters cartoon that was shown in Japan. I expect we will see a new head for Chromedome and Brainstorm in the future.
This makes it a hard choice for me, I tend to favour Taktom versions as they don't skimp out on the paint job, and actually paint hubcaps and other details for a less cheap look, however when it comes to characters like Chromedome and Brainstorm, I'd kinda like IDW or US toon heads, I just hope the Chromedome that Hasbro showed at toy fair is still a testshot, because they didn't even bother painting Stylors head.
I doubt they will, but maybe Hasbro will release the heads as Titan masters with a silly vehicle repaint, that sounds like Hasbro, they get more money that way.Quote:
Originally Posted by Raider
If they do then maybe the reverse will be true and we'll get proper deluxes for the other Titan masters. Chromedome look like he could be retooled into Nightbeat or Siren with ease.
I consider the media to be what counts as "G1-accurate". The toys often have very little in common with the cartoons I grew up with. See G1 Ironhide.:pQuote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
Why put yourself through all that stress and angst. As the girl in the taco/burrito ad says, Why not get both :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Lord_Zed
But that's because the toys came first. It's unfair to expect the G1 Ironhide toy to look like the cartoon when this toy was created and released before the Transformers franchise even existed (re: Diaclone). I understand that a lot of people have a fond attachment to the cartoon, and that's fine... but I don't think it's fair to criticise the G1 toys for not looking like something that didn't exist when they were created.Quote:
Originally Posted by DELTAprime
This always perplexes me when people remark on that. Hasbro have clearly always gone that way while Takara go the other way, it's only logical because otherwise they'd step on each others toes to much.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zommael
Hi-res scan of Figure King magazine from the The All Spark:
http://i.imgur.com/DHCqC5r.jpg
Pics from TFSource of LG21 Hardhead, LG22 Skullcruncher and LG23 Galvatron:
http://s21.postimg.org/bl8i6u3tj/red...1543_19039.jpghttp://s21.postimg.org/fvn62f8wn/red..._11543_106.jpg
http://s18.postimg.org/5n38opbnd/red...1544_19041.jpghttp://s18.postimg.org/juxir3dq1/red..._11544_106.jpg
http://s8.postimg.org/xas7ncxhh/redu...1545_19043.jpghttp://s8.postimg.org/9l7dceohx/redu..._11545_106.jpg
Damn but these are looking good, can't wait to see Skullcruncher and Galvatron in full colourQuote:
Originally Posted by MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!
Wish those do not copy things didn't obscure most of the damn picture.
What i find interesting though is the little weapon\vehicle guys but no extra head. I'm guessing they will bust our head booster packs! YAY
Anyone see Hardhead being an Impactor repaint/remold?
Doesn't the little bird-dinosaur thing they're including with Skullcruncher need the headmaster for the dinosaur mode?
It's a nice idea, but maybe they would have been better off releasing the vehicle-and-headmaster guys separately. The headmaster homage is actually decent enough on its own IMO.
Preordered Hardhead and Skullcruncher. Prefer Takara's head for Hardhead, but I actually like Hasbro's Skullcruncher so I may cancel.
Interesting way of Takara releasing the mini vehicle things...
Bloody awesome looking eh! :D
There's a little seat for him to ride in, but it's not necessary for transformation, just fun for playability.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ode to a Grasshopper
That said, it would be nice if they offered an alternate extra head that could be used in the accessory dudes.
So it can make the complete mini-T-Rex mode without the headmaster?
I was looking at the pictures before, and it looks a lot like the headmaster guy makes the arms and lower jaw of the dinosaur to me.
Hope I'm wrong, 'cos I really like the look of the little dino-bird-thing, especially his dino-mode, so it'd suck to have to choose between keeping Skullcruncher in crocodile mode VS not being able to complete the dino-dude.
Looking at the pictures again, you're right! It does look like the headmaster guy is part of the dino dude!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ode to a Grasshopper
Well that sucks! Unless they include an alternate head, but there's no indication of that... :(
does there seem to be any differences with galvatron based on that prototype?
I'm guessing any difference will be in the colour scheme. PC was pre-ordered out of the Hasbro Galvs so I've got this one on preorder along with Hardhead.
From Dengeki Hobby Web:
http://i.imgur.com/j9LYH84.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/dyH4okV.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/C8XAUkX.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/blgFP89.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/b2xxfUb.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/KyyWWzl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/4joxlAY.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/K5hB4zl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/d1RlcNB.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/K8ZvYWa.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/vtUGlFH.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/gKLE7gG.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Po5J7AN.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/VhDWvnH.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/nrMCmBM.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/SbvosjY.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/PX6gPiR.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/OT57AL2.jpg
For once, I prefer the Hasbro version when seeing these pics of Galvatron.
I agree, I'm liking the darker colours on the Hasbro version and the faceplate on HardheadQuote:
Originally Posted by 5FDP
me three, definitely prefer the hasbro galvatron :)
I think I like this Galvatron more, but will have to check some pics of the Hasbro version.
Not sold yet on getting the TakTom versions of the deluxes.
For some reason I like the Takara Galvatron much better than the Hasbro, i'm not sure why though...
reminds me of the movie repaints of original galvatron. I like it! But i'm now regretting not getting the 35 dollar hasbro version from premium :(Quote:
Originally Posted by MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!
Yeah, that price is hard to beat! Particularly as Takara Galvatron doesn't have the extra vehicle accessories like Hardhead and Skullcruncher do.Quote:
Originally Posted by yoshi594