Hasbro MP Optimus pics & compared to JP version

[1orion2many]

I'm sure Reprolabels will come out with something later if it doesn't. I was going to buy this version anyway due to the price difference, I prefer the cartoon colours and the qulaity looks good so it's a winner for me

[UltraMarginal]

is it just me or does the Hasbro version have just a few more paint apps? the running lights on top of the cab for instance, and as Gok mentioned, eyballs for witwiliky

[GoktimusPrime]

Ah yes, the top cab lights do indeed have extra paint apps. That's cool. Also, the truck windows on the Hasbro version appears to have a very slight/subtle blue tinge/hue to it... possibly another effort to make it look more like the cartoon model. Would've been cool if they made Witticky (sic) blonde and called him Buster, but I guess that kinda defeats the "toon accurate" theme of the Hasbro version (plus Buster never wore boots).

[llamatron]

A Hasbro version of a toy looking better than the Takara release? WHAT MADNESS IS THIS?

Very impressed will be buying for sure.

[Robzy]

I love it!! Can't wait to grab this

[ITZTRU]

I can't be the only who does "not" like the look of the paint apps? Surely.

And are his eyes painted in the same lighter blue as his legs?

Takara for me...

[Hursticon]

Hmm... to me, this comparison reminds me of what a G1 Prime looks like next to a Pink-imus Prime; I think my main qualm is the choice of Blue used in the Hasbro version, it's just way too light for my tastes & I much prefer Takara's more 'Original-Toy' Blue.

It's kind of set me back in wanting to obtain this release again, my opinion may change though if/when I see it in person - $150 is still a pretty damn good price, even if North America will be getting it for $99.