Takara Transformers Legends - New line of 30th year figures

[griffin]

If they are releasing Rattrap in this line, then it is likely the replacement/end of their Generations line?
So we are likely to see various figures with extra paint-apps like in their Generations line... and probably including any Hasbro Generations toys that they haven't yet done.

[Verno]

If they are releasing Rattrap in this line, then it is likely the replacement/end of their Generations line?
So we are likely to see various figures with extra paint-apps like in their Generations line... and probably including any Hasbro Generations toys that they haven't yet done.

Then good on Takara for actually genuinely thinking of the older fans. For Australian collectors, Takara releasing CHUGL figures is really no different to Hasbro doing it -- neither are available in stores here anyway! But hopefully the paintwork will be nicer (and figures won't be delayed...)

[Bidoofdude]

If they are releasing Rattrap in this line, then it is likely the replacement/end of their Generations line?
So we are likely to see various figures with extra paint-apps like in their Generations line... and probably including any Hasbro Generations toys that they haven't yet done.

That was my first thought when I saw Rattle/Rattrap under the new label. It seems like it's replacing the Takara Generations line and including the Hasbro toys, as well as some older reissues/redecos.

[gdmetro]

Interesting direction.

(going to focus more on the bw side of things)

I guess it was a no brainer to also have a small push for beast wars due to the anniversary and considering the recent generations renditions.

Quite torn though. On one hand I'm happy because it means likely we are getting some re-releases of bw moulds with show accurate schemes. Other hand, fact they are releasing this primal means no updated modern rendition of primal/ other characters is likely coming anytime soon.

A brighter note (which I am hoping) is that at least they re-release henkei dinobot and others. Really need it even if its not perfect..

Re: primal- I never committed to any of the prior - tv accurate bw primals (this larger mould or the robotmasters/ telemocha one). I'm happy to get this one (without aftermarket scarcity/cost issues). At the same time I think the smaller robotmasters primal/telemocha ver seems to be the more accurate in terms of scale and detail to the other figures....

I wonder if they will release both versions- seem to recall they did release both versions in the 07 telemocha line.

That then leads me to the frustration of thinking why they haven't updated primal/core cast (with gen rhinox treatment)...so i don't have to choose!

[Verno]

I got an email from BBTS about pre-orders for these new Convoy (Primal) and Rattle (Rattrap):

The new Transformers Legends line starts out with a Takara redeco of the Generations Ratrap figure at $29.99, and a reissue (with possible upgrades) of the Beast Wars Reborn Ultra Optimus Primal at $64.99.

Ooo, don't do that to me, Takara...

[BigTransformerTrev]

I got an email from BBTS about pre-orders for these new Convoy (Primal) and Rattle (Rattrap):

Yeah, I got that email. No interest in these figures though. Liked Beast Wars but hate organic looking alt-mode toys so I hope this new line is not all Beast Wars specific.

[Verno]

Yeah, I got that email. No interest in these figures though. Liked Beast Wars but hate organic looking alt-mode toys so I hope this new line is not all Beast Wars specific.

I very much doubt it'd be 30 BW toys (as much as I could dream :P)

I'm interested to know what these 'possible upgrades' are on Primal. If I could suggest a few things:

• Update the launcher in the left forearm
• Remove the mace from the right forearm and put in another new launcher
• Put some jets in his back
• And paint those goddam swords!

I doubt any of this will happen though. It'll just be a repaint rather than a retool.