New Titan Returns figures revealed!

[Golden Phoenix]

Baby got back!

[griffin]

There does seem to be a little cost cutting in the paint apps with these toys, at least based on the pics we have seen so far, particularly with the Headmaster companions, granted that some of the original toys were sparse on paint, but we've certainly seen Hasbro do better.

When you compare the engineering, articulation (amount of joints for posing) and panel sculpting of the Generations toys at the moment, to the RID toys (the Warriors), it is understandable that Hasbro would be trying to cut as much cost as possible, for toys that have a smaller production run, but sold at about the same price-point or size (Deluxe to Warrior).
The worst of the Combiner Wars Deluxes is still better than the best of the RID 2015 Warriors... when you compare the sculpting, articulation and overall engineering/design of the toys.

I'd much rather have the Generations toy come with less paint apps, than be simplified to RID standards as an alternative cost-cutting method.
(and if you want the paint, chances are that they will be released by TakaraTomy, so don't waste your time complaining about the Hasbro versions people, as there will be a better alternative if you are willing to pay extra for it)

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Another almost $90 Leader class toy with no waist or wrist articulation for no good reason, doh!

The $55 preorder price from PC is a much better reflection of what the figure is worth.

Or we could always hope it ends up at The Reject Shop for a twenty...

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

In-hand review of TR Blaster, with comparisons to the original Blaster toy and MP Soundwave:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc4Wbbt9Brc

[SuspectimusPrime]

The recent stock images of all the figures have the Deluxe TM's looking fantastic. The plastic has a metallic sheen to it. Hoping this lot of images has not been retouched before, as Leader Blaster and PM Prime's plastic looks dull.

[reillyd]

In-hand review of TR Blaster, with comparisons to the original Blaster toy and MP Soundwave:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc4Wbbt9Brc

I think I prefer the original. He's taller and has buttons to press.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

In-hand review of Fort Max:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS_lhhyHlhI

And comparison with Metroplex:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFgJUca2fio

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Does it say if TR Fort max is compatible with Perfect Effect Warden?

[Gofigure]

Jesus my 7 year old is going to lap this stuff up 😜 Heads that turn into little bots, triple changing, base modes galore, Titans, and familiar G1 characters.

It's going to be one big letter to Santa this year....

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Interview (in Japanese) with the designer of Fort Max:

http://hobby.dengeki.com/reviews/205331/