Asian Convention version Metroplex & Shockwave

[kup]

I don't think Tomy's version has chromed thighs.

[Hursticon]

I don't think Tomy's version has chromed thighs.

Nope, you're dead right dude - The Takara version doesn't have chrome thighs, only the chrome face.

[kup]

Nope, you're dead right dude - The Takara version doesn't have chrome thighs, only the chrome face.

I wonder just how 'available to us' is the Asian exclusive?

[Hursticon]

I wonder just how 'available to us' is the Asian exclusive?

Not sure eh, might have to keep our eyes peeled in the direction of RobotKingdom, Chimungmung and the like - Takara's is (Was) available at RK, HLJ, Amiami etc. as far as I know.

[Bidoofdude]

Something about the white on the ramps on his legs looks weird on the Takara version. I'm happy with buying the Hasbro version at retail.

BTW, does anyone think the chrome face makes his face a bit busy and hard to see? It may just be the light but I can't seem to make out his face.

[Quickstrike]

I don't like the chrome face at all. It reminds me of the random chrome they put on the Henkei! Henkei! toys.

[fatbot]

Robotkingdom has Pre orders up - $179 for him.




$106 for shipping

[UltraMarginal]

BTW, does anyone think the chrome face makes his face a bit busy and hard to see? It may just be the light but I can't seem to make out his face.

I totally agree, for this reason I won't be getting a version with Chrome.

I don't like the chrome face at all. It reminds me of the random chrome they put on the Henkei! Henkei! toys.

yep.

[drifand]

I don't like the chrome face at all. It reminds me of the random chrome they put on the Henkei! Henkei! toys.

I second this, what were they thinking? A silver matt finish is better.

Saying this, if it arrives in Aust, I don't think I have a choice and take whatever is available.

[Magnus]

Something about the white on the ramps on his legs looks weird on the Takara version. I'm happy with buying the Hasbro version at retail.

BTW, does anyone think the chrome face makes his face a bit busy and hard to see? It may just be the light but I can't seem to make out his face.

I agree on both points - I like the black ramps in 'battle station' mode, because the black really gives the impression of a short road/runway, and the chrome face doesn't really work for me as well. Perhaps silver paint instead of chrome would have worked... perhaps.