Transformers questions by newbies, and not-so-newbies

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Does the Takara Orion Pax (same mould as the 2015 TFCC Lio Convoy) only come in a 2-pack with Megatronus? Or is there a Takara Orion Pax single pack that I'm not aware of?

Thanks.

For what it's worth, I only want the Megatron, so if I can find a cheap 2-pack here sometime I'll happily split the cost and the Orion is yours.
It might take some time is all - I tend to wait for bargains and they're still new enough to be selling for more than I want to pay.

[Megatran]

^ Thanks Ode, but I prefer mine minty in sealed box, so splitting is not an option. Appreciate your consideration.

[UltimateGalvatron]

What is the pack in Comic for Thrilling 30 Goldfire?

Thanks- I suspect it is probably from Dark CYbertron but I am curious

[prjkt]

What is the pack in Comic for Thrilling 30 Goldfire?

Thanks- I suspect it is probably from Dark CYbertron but I am curious

Robots in Disguise #18 - Dark Cybertron Prelude from the exiled Autobots perspective, "narrated" by Arcee

[UltimateGalvatron]

Robots in Disguise #18 - Dark Cybertron Prelude from the exiled Autobots perspective, "narrated" by Arcee

Cool thanks

[DELTAprime]

After Henkei ended I went with Hasbro's versions of the CHUG figures, but now that I'm back to buying Takara Tomy products far more often than Hasbro I'm wondering what United and Takara Generations figures are worth going back and getting to use as a replacement the Hasbro versions?

BTW: I value cartoon/media accuracy so more accurate decos are what I'm after.

[prjkt]

Takara United Tracks over RTS Turbo Tracks for sure.
All Takara WFC/FOC figures are more game accurate, except Shockwave as he was part of the Arms Micron line instead.
United Jazz is another one. Grappel, Darkmount/Straxus and Thunderwing are 50/50, especially as the decos of the latter two vary in the source media too. The red on Hasbro's Darkmount's arms provides more of a contrast than the pale blue on Takara's Straxus though, more visually interesting.
United Scourge's metallic paint and extra blue in plane mode looks nicer, but either one is cartoon accurate in terms of colour.
The United Seeker three packs are probably the best releases of each character to date.
50/50 again for Lugnut, but I kinda prefer Hasbro's version.
Warpath is probably a Hasbro win for cartoon colour accuracy, while the Takara is more original toy accurate.
Perceptor's another tough one, Hasbro's RTS version has chromed parts and yellow windows, yet Takara's is shinier, with clear windows while the Asia Exclusive Generations version merges the shiny paint, chromed parts and clear windows together. Kup is another where the main difference is shiny paint.
Takara's Armada Starscream follows the original Armada colours, while Hasbro's is closer to his Dark Cybertron colours (which are based on the toy).
Orion Pax/Megatronus two pack from Takara has the superior deco, with Megatronus matching his comic form, black plastic and purple highlights, while Orion Pac has a beautiful metallic paint job and a blue window, rather than clear.
Generations Blurr probably beats United Blurr in bot mode for being visually interesting, Takara's is quite bland. Opposite for altmode though.
Brainstorm has a little extra paint on his wings and a slightly different coloured canopy.
Takara's Sky Byte wins out over Hasbro's, same for Windblade, with Arcee being exceptionally G1 vs Hasbro's.
Leader Megatron is a little more cartoon accurate from Takara, and Jetfire has a little more paint, but no chromed parts.
Generations Wheeljack beats the United version for accuracy, and the upcoming Leader Ultra Magnus is more comic accurate than Hasbro's, but lacks Minimus Ambus.

And that's all I can think of for now. Hope that helps.

[Megatran]

I've noticed the Collector's Edition Ratchet has a small side panel missing near the undertray in vehicle mode compared to the Encore version. You can see the red background behind the missing small side panel.

Here are links to the pics, courtesy of TFsource.

Encore Ratchet

Collector's Edition Ratchet

Can anyone explain why this is? It doesn't appear to be a one off. All the Collectors Edition Ratchet I've seen have this small missing piece. Bizarre....

[Paulbot]

That site and it's popup is very unfriendly for mobiles. Do you mean the robot fist? Looks like the sticker is just a bit smaller on that release than it should be.

[griffin]

That site and it's popup is very unfriendly for mobiles. Do you mean the robot fist? Looks like the sticker is just a bit smaller on that release than it should be.

Yes, it looks like the sticker on the back of the fist is too small on the Collectors Edition version.