Should I just wait for TT versions of the FOC toys?

[primatives]

Hey guys I like the new FOC toys should I just wait for the TT versions to come out? One thing is it gives me time to save up money and while debatable they seem to do a somewhat better job than Hasbro when it comes to paint apps. Also packaging is always better imo. Another question is do TT always release every figure hasbro has released???

I use to buy hasbro ones and when TT releases their versions I'd buy it too then I end up with multiples just for the sake of having both versions. Took me a while but now I'm much more careful and staying within a budget.

[Hursticon]

It's honestly hard to tell which side to fall on in FOC's case dude, at least at this point anyway as we've not seen anything of what TakTom plan on doing with regards to their releases of the upcoming Fall of Cybertron figures; I'd say your best bet ATM is to wait & see, if they end up incurring one to place stickers (ala TT's Prime Arms Micron figures) then I'd say go with Hasbro.

[kup]

I don't know myself as I am unsure if Tomy would put the same effort in differentiating their release of the upcoming Generations molds from Hasbro's.

The last United repaints were either the same or Hasbro like with none of the extra 'niceness' like with former United waves and Henkei.

[Lint]

The last United repaints were either the same or Hasbro like with none of the extra 'niceness' like with former United waves and Henkei.

I agree with this statement. TT used to deliver niceness over Hasbro (albeit generally at extra cost) however this can no longer be counted on.

[Felelu]

Totally agree with you

[GoktimusPrime]

Takara used to deliver niceness over Hasbro. TakaraTOMY on the other hand... it's more hit and miss; sometimes yes, other times bleeerggh. As for the extra cost, compared to non-American prices, Takara(TOMY)'s prices are more or less on par (cheaper if you're paying in unexchanged JPY).

So for example, in 2008 I had a choice between buying either a Universe Sunstreaker with gaudy bright yellow, no chrome and good old Hasbro Greys, or a Henkei Sunstreaker with the richer cadmium yellow and chrome - both costing me approx. the same retail price. I went with Henkei. But likewise if I'm satisfied with the Hasbro version, or if I think the Hasbro version is better, then I'll just get it locally. As I did with Reveal the Shield Perceptor over the chromeless United Perceptor. TakTOM and Hasbro AU prices are about the same, so I just go with whichever version tickles my fancy.