Seems like the TakaraTomy release will include chrome parts. Keen to see their version of FOC Shockwave.

Too bad I won't have a chance to see Goki's this weekend. I can see myself getting the Hasbro version of FOC OP for the right price, but since I was a kid, the bang for my buck was in how interesting/unique a robot could transform (this was even before I had a concept of money). Simpler transformers had the feel of generic underlings (say Throttlebots) and were used as cannon fodder during play. As I kid I subliminally attributed low intelligence/skill/rank to simpler toys as well.