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LG22 SKULLCRUNCHER
LG21 HARDHEAD
LG-30 WEIRDWOLF
Remember that these come with a more toon accurate headsculpt as well as a bonus triple changer gun that has to be bought individually if you go the Hasbro route.
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SillySpringer wrote:Shouldn't that be in the Takara Legends thread?
Shouldn't you PM such questions to a News Crew member instead of posting off-topic AGAIN?
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on May 30th, 2016 @ 4:32pm CDT
Posted by Rainmaker on May 30th, 2016 @ 4:33pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Remember that these come with a more toon accurate headsculpt as well as a bonus triple changer gun that has to be bought individually if you go the Hasbro route.
Wait a minute, weapon packs?
Posted by Kurona on May 30th, 2016 @ 4:53pm CDT
[BW] Rainmaker wrote:william-james88 wrote:Remember that these come with a more toon accurate headsculpt as well as a bonus triple changer gun that has to be bought individually if you go the Hasbro route.
Wait a minute, weapon packs?
The Titan Master vehicles.
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on May 30th, 2016 @ 4:58pm CDT
Posted by Collector Canine on May 30th, 2016 @ 5:03pm CDT
SillySpringer wrote:Just curious, what titan masters and full deluxe/voyager/leader figures ect. do you guys think would mix well? For example: I think Nightbeat's head might look good on Blurr's body.
I'm kinda hoping that Loudmouth looks nice on Cromedome and that Crashbash looks good on Skullcruncher (yes, I know he's called "Skullsmasher" now) and Mindwipe.
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on May 30th, 2016 @ 5:07pm CDT
DigitalBrave3 wrote:SillySpringer wrote:Just curious, what titan masters and full deluxe/voyager/leader figures ect. do you guys think would mix well? For example: I think Nightbeat's head might look good on Blurr's body.
I'm kinda hoping that Loudmouth looks nice on Cromedome and that Crashbash looks good on Skullcruncher (yes, I know he's called "Skullsmasher" now) and Mindwipe.
If they come out with a Nautica, I think Crashbash would look good on her too.
Posted by Kurona on May 30th, 2016 @ 5:13pm CDT
Clobber could go with anyone potentially; black robot head with a mouthplate and red visor has very few things it doesn't complement.
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on May 30th, 2016 @ 5:26pm CDT
Posted by Hellscream9999 on May 30th, 2016 @ 5:26pm CDT
Kurona wrote:Brawn on Hardhead could be pretty funny.
Clobber could go with anyone potentially; black robot head with a mouthplate and red visor has very few things it doesn't complement.
I dunno, none of the figures are black... would look epic on Astrotrain... I wish Crashbash's color worked with other 'cons, it'll look AMAZING on Weird wolf
Posted by Hellscream9999 on May 30th, 2016 @ 5:27pm CDT
SW's SilverHammer wrote:Where'd the Titan master nautica rumor come from?
Same as the others as I recall, it supposedly Blurr with shoulder turbines, and other minor changes I'm sure
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on May 30th, 2016 @ 5:45pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:SW's SilverHammer wrote:Where'd the Titan master nautica rumor come from?
Same as the others as I recall, it supposedly Blurr with shoulder turbines, and other minor changes I'm sure
do you have a link to the post?
Posted by Hellscream9999 on May 30th, 2016 @ 5:53pm CDT
SW's SilverHammer wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:SW's SilverHammer wrote:Where'd the Titan master nautica rumor come from?
Same as the others as I recall, it's supposedly Blurr with shoulder turbines, and other minor changes I'm sure
do you have a link to the post?
Generator G1 wrote:Latest podcast already up.
1. Legends Chase (repaint of upcoming new legends Bee)
2. Legends Titanmaster Thunderclap
3. Deluxe Fastlane
4. TR Perceptor
5. TR Nautica - remold of TR Blurr
6. TR Quickswitch (remold of TR Sixshot). LEADER class.
Link, this is the closest I could find, take it with a grain of salt, they were just reporting what they saw
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on May 30th, 2016 @ 6:31pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:SW's SilverHammer wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:SW's SilverHammer wrote:Where'd the Titan master nautica rumor come from?
Same as the others as I recall, it's supposedly Blurr with shoulder turbines, and other minor changes I'm sure
do you have a link to the post?Generator G1 wrote:Latest podcast already up.
1. Legends Chase (repaint of upcoming new legends Bee)
2. Legends Titanmaster Thunderclap
3. Deluxe Fastlane
4. TR Perceptor
5. TR Nautica - remold of TR Blurr
6. TR Quickswitch (remold of TR Sixshot). LEADER class.
Link, this is the closest I could find, take it with a grain of salt, they were just reporting what they saw
Interesting. It could be speculated Chase will be a repaint of Bumblebee; with new tooling saved for Goldbug. Or it could be Rescuebots chase. That's entirely possible.
I'm guessing ThunderClasp is most likely the new name for Thunderclash
Perceptor's probably a new mold. I'm willing to wager he'll turn into a microscope, not having to worry about the head; having the headmaster interact with the figure to homage the Microman function.
Fastlane? That's generic enough to be one of the autobot twins, or a replacement name.
Nautica's interesting choice. From the blurr to Brainstorm tooling, I'm hoping for an extensive retool. Both brainstorm and Blurr's legs already have a similar profile to nautica's and it's svelte. Her IDW alt mode has a large center cockpit that could become the chest, and the wing placement isn't dissimilar from brainstorm. I'm mostly worried how the head will look. I can only hope that three uses of the mold would be similar to the three uses of silverbolt.
One main figure Silverbolt/Blurr
an extensive purple retool; Cyclonus/Nautica,
one with some new parts but's mostly old: Scattorshot/Brainstorm.
Quickswitch. That's cool I guess, could lead to Sixknight, maybe even Greatshot.
Posted by Collector Canine on May 30th, 2016 @ 7:23pm CDT
SW's SilverHammer wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:SW's SilverHammer wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:SW's SilverHammer wrote:Where'd the Titan master nautica rumor come from?
Same as the others as I recall, it's supposedly Blurr with shoulder turbines, and other minor changes I'm sure
do you have a link to the post?Generator G1 wrote:Latest podcast already up.
1. Legends Chase (repaint of upcoming new legends Bee)
2. Legends Titanmaster Thunderclap
3. Deluxe Fastlane
4. TR Perceptor
5. TR Nautica - remold of TR Blurr
6. TR Quickswitch (remold of TR Sixshot). LEADER class.
Link, this is the closest I could find, take it with a grain of salt, they were just reporting what they saw
Interesting. It could be speculated Chase will be a repaint of Bumblebee; with new tooling saved for Goldbug. Or it could be Rescuebots chase. That's entirely possible.
I'm guessing ThunderClasp is most likely the new name for Thunderclash
Perceptor's probably a new mold. I'm willing to wager he'll turn into a microscope, not having to worry about the head; having the headmaster interact with the figure to homage the Microman function.
Fastlane? That's generic enough to be one of the autobot twins, or a replacement name.
Nautica's interesting choice. From the blurr to Brainstorm tooling, I'm hoping for an extensive retool. Both brainstorm and Blurr's legs already have a similar profile to nautica's and it's svelte. Her IDW alt mode has a large center cockpit that could become the chest, and the wing placement isn't dissimilar from brainstorm. I'm mostly worried how the head will look. I can only hope that three uses of the mold would be similar to the three uses of silverbolt.
One main figure Silverbolt/Blurr
an extensive purple retool; Cyclonus/Nautica,
one with some new parts but's mostly old: Scattorshot/Brainstorm.
Quickswitch. That's cool I guess, could lead to Sixknight, maybe even Greatshot.
Fast lane is one of the G1 Autobot Clones. There is a G1 character named Thunderclap, but it still could be Thunderclash. Sixnight sounds good to me! Sixnight was my favorite back when I first watched Masterforce. In fact, PMOP and Getaway are really making me hope we get more Powermaster from Titans Return just so I can convince myself they're the characters from Super-God Masterforce.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 30th, 2016 @ 9:16pm CDT
Now I can dig that city mode. And I love the titanic reference here!!
And with that new city mode, fan moded as it may be, it is really cool and does a lot more for the mold. makes it look different. Yes, he is still a retool to me, but he looks a bit better with that city mode. Makes me feel a bit better about getting him (which I was always going to do anyway). Still wish they had kept the treads.
Posted by william-james88 on May 31st, 2016 @ 7:59am CDT
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Posted by Mindmaster on May 31st, 2016 @ 9:19am CDT
Delta Magnus wrote:I'm really digging Hardhead. He reminds me of a Scorpion tank from Halo for some reason.
I can see it. Hardhead is more artillery than MBT, but I can see it.
I'm really starting to warm up to PMOP. At first I'm like "eh, cool", but the intrigue is definitely building. I enjoyed Ultra Magnus despite his useless hands, so I'm certain I'll pick PMOP up.
Posted by william-james88 on May 31st, 2016 @ 9:23am CDT
Mindmaster wrote:Delta Magnus wrote:I'm really digging Hardhead. He reminds me of a Scorpion tank from Halo for some reason.
I can see it. Hardhead is more artillery than MBT, but I can see it.
I'm really starting to warm up to PMOP. At first I'm like "eh, cool", but the intrigue is definitely building. I enjoyed Ultra Magnus despite his useless hands, so I'm certain I'll pick PMOP up.
I am glad they fixed that part by adding incisions where you can plug in the weapons so they dont fall. Thats learning from one's mistakes and it deserves some credit
Also, I just realized how PMOP as a headmaster makes perfect sense. His G1 toy just had a headpiece go over his smaller head so I dont see this helmet being all that different from that. And now the powermaster becomes the headmaster so thats a fun and smart homage while making the transformation more streamlines and with less kibble.
Posted by galvatron00 on May 31st, 2016 @ 9:32am CDT
Reaaaaaaaaaaaally can't wait for this stuff to start hitting stores! Powermaster Optimus Prime was my first Optimus as a kid, so he was an instabuy for me. I do like the fact that he is so similar to his original, and I feel like mine is less chromey than the one they have shown in the pictures. I know his legs aren't chrome, and I feel like I don't have the chrome Hi-Q either (just checked my picture thread and yeah, not chrome). So I'm guessing that is the SGMF God Ginrai or the TRU Commemorative re-release.william-james88 wrote:I am glad they fixed that part by adding incisions where you can plug in the weapons so they dont fall. Thats learning from one's mistakes and it deserves some creditMindmaster wrote:I'm really starting to warm up to PMOP. At first I'm like "eh, cool", but the intrigue is definitely building. I enjoyed Ultra Magnus despite his useless hands, so I'm certain I'll pick PMOP up.
Also, I just realized how PMOP as a headmaster makes perfect sense. His G1 toy just had a headpiece go over his smaller head so I dont see this helmet being all that different from that. And now the powermaster becomes the headmaster so thats a fun and smart homage while making the transformation more streamlines and with less kibble.
TL:DR, can't wait for this line to roll-out!!
Posted by Kurona on May 31st, 2016 @ 9:35am CDT
Posted by Sigma Magnus on May 31st, 2016 @ 9:35am CDT
Posted by JazZeke on May 31st, 2016 @ 9:39am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Anyone else feel that the giant stripes and Autobot symbols wrapped around the back side of Prime's legs look really tacky?
Nope! Quite the opposite, actually.
Posted by galvatron00 on May 31st, 2016 @ 9:41am CDT
EXACTLY! Good thoughtsKurona wrote:For me personally I like him as a headmaster more anyway. With the Powermaster, unless you cover it up with the Apex Armour that is like the worst weak spot ever. Punches and lasers tend to hit you in the chest more often than not so just putting your power source who is a living being in plain shot there is... just kind of stupid. Optimus at that point might as well open up his chest and say "HERE, LOOK, IT'S MY SPARK! SHOOT AWAY GUYS!". At least with a Headmaster you generally don't want your head being shot anyway, and this PM OP has the helmet.
In the same boat. I'll end up with both. It'll be fun to have both CW UM and TR PMOP to see the changes made to the mold in-hand.Sigma Magnus wrote:Hmm...even though I already have Magnus, and I'll be getting the other Prime if that leak is true, I might still end up getting PM Prime after all. Might be a nice companion piece for CW Magnus.
Posted by Sigma Magnus on May 31st, 2016 @ 9:41am CDT
Posted by galvatron00 on May 31st, 2016 @ 9:42am CDT
Same here. I like them, and they break up the gray plastic better than not having them I think. I think my only complaint is the black rifles as I didn't like them on Magnus, although now I can give PMOP matching ones!JazZeke wrote:Nope! Quite the opposite, actually.Sabrblade wrote:Anyone else feel that the giant stripes and Autobot symbols wrapped around the back side of Prime's legs look really tacky?
Posted by Kurona on May 31st, 2016 @ 9:47am CDT
I see him as much an evolution of Optimus as Galvatron is of Megatron, and would have both him and a 'normal' Optimus for the same reasons I'd have both Megatron and Galvatron. Plus, while this is likely unintentional, I really like the parallels between Prime and Megsy's evolutions - Galvatron takes on a completely new identity born from a Dark God and in most cases loses his marbles, while Optimus keeps his identity and sanity. It's a cool thematic thing imo, even if Rodimus or Magnus are meant to be Galvy's opposite number.
As for the toy itself... I've adored it ever since I saw it and Powermaster Prime is just such a cool design in general. Maybe it's because I grew up with Cybertron but I always loved Optimus having a larger super mode and this is just perfect even if it's a retool (I'd have him displayed quite a bit aways from Magnus anyway). Heck, seeing this comparison completely sealed it - he looks so much like a modernization of the original toy and I have to get him at one point.
Only thing I don't particularly care for so far is that he keeps Magnus' ridiculously oversized cab grill. That... that really needed to be shortened. At least it isn't in view in Robot Mode.
Posted by kurthy on May 31st, 2016 @ 10:21am CDT
Kurona wrote:As for the toy itself... I've adored it ever since I saw it and Powermaster Prime is just such a cool design in general. Maybe it's because I grew up with Cybertron but I always loved Optimus having a larger super mode and this is just perfect even if it's a retool (I'd have him displayed quite a bit aways from Magnus anyway). Heck, seeing this comparison completely sealed it - he looks so much like a modernization of the original toy and I have to get him at one point.
Only thing I don't particularly care for so far is that he keeps Magnus' ridiculously oversized cab grill. That... that really needed to be shortened. At least it isn't in view in Robot Mode.
Good points, Kurona. As a kid that grew up in a cab over, I'm terribly amused by it. My only real point of irritation is that the black guns don't match. If the main cannon had just been reflected, I would have been much happier.
Right now, my only disappointment with the line is that Brainstorm in robot mode looks too much like Blurr. Sure, I'm going to get it, but he won't be displayed on the shelf as Blurr because I'll be displaying the voyager with all the masters. Right now, I'm trying to pick up focus on unique versions of characters. The voyager just fit BS to a T and this Blurr mold has to be my Blurr to separate him from Drift. CW is a different story since I'm factoring in the look of the combined mode.
Posted by william-james88 on May 31st, 2016 @ 10:45am CDT
Kurona wrote:Only thing I don't particularly care for so far is that he keeps Magnus' ridiculously oversized cab grill. That... that really needed to be shortened. At least it isn't in view in Robot Mode.
What sucks is that the grill is not even a carry over from the magnus mold. That area was completely remolded so they could have made it any length they wanted.
Posted by steals_your_goats on May 31st, 2016 @ 10:57am CDT
william-james88 wrote:Kurona wrote:Only thing I don't particularly care for so far is that he keeps Magnus' ridiculously oversized cab grill. That... that really needed to be shortened. At least it isn't in view in Robot Mode.
What sucks is that the grill is not even a carry over from the magnus mold. That area was completely remolded so they could have made it any length they wanted.
That's pretty much my only complaint about this mold apart from the feet. The grill is oversized and looks kinda dumb
Posted by Hellscream9999 on May 31st, 2016 @ 12:24pm CDT
steals_your_goats wrote:william-james88 wrote:Kurona wrote:Only thing I don't particularly care for so far is that he keeps Magnus' ridiculously oversized cab grill. That... that really needed to be shortened. At least it isn't in view in Robot Mode.
What sucks is that the grill is not even a carry over from the magnus mold. That area was completely remolded so they could have made it any length they wanted.
That's pretty much my only complaint about this mold apart from the feet. The grill is oversized and looks kinda dumb
Mine would be if it's using the same sh|t, buttery-soft plastic as magnus, I want this figure, but not if it's gonna be a piece of qc sh|t like the magnus' I bought
Posted by Ultra Mad on May 31st, 2016 @ 1:40pm CDT
Posted by Sigma Magnus on May 31st, 2016 @ 1:41pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:steals_your_goats wrote:william-james88 wrote:Kurona wrote:Only thing I don't particularly care for so far is that he keeps Magnus' ridiculously oversized cab grill. That... that really needed to be shortened. At least it isn't in view in Robot Mode.
What sucks is that the grill is not even a carry over from the magnus mold. That area was completely remolded so they could have made it any length they wanted.
That's pretty much my only complaint about this mold apart from the feet. The grill is oversized and looks kinda dumb
Mine would be if it's using the same sh|t, buttery-soft plastic as magnus, I want this figure, but not if it's gonna be a piece of qc sh|t like the magnus' I bought
...? What was wrong with it? Mine's fine.
Posted by Hellscream9999 on May 31st, 2016 @ 1:46pm CDT
Sigma Magnus wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:steals_your_goats wrote:william-james88 wrote:Kurona wrote:Only thing I don't particularly care for so far is that he keeps Magnus' ridiculously oversized cab grill. That... that really needed to be shortened. At least it isn't in view in Robot Mode.
What sucks is that the grill is not even a carry over from the magnus mold. That area was completely remolded so they could have made it any length they wanted.
That's pretty much my only complaint about this mold apart from the feet. The grill is oversized and looks kinda dumb
Mine would be if it's using the same sh|t, buttery-soft plastic as magnus, I want this figure, but not if it's gonna be a piece of qc sh|t like the magnus' I bought
...? What was wrong with it? Mine's fine.
The plastic was too soft to handle the internal mechanism in the legs, and they snapped, leaving his legs jammed in-between bot and vehicle mode. This happened on both legs on both magnus' I bought; several others have had this problem, and now others are hearing the the horrid snapping click in there that precedes breakage. I'm not saying pmop is gonna be crap based on this, but I can see it happening if the plastic quality doesn't change
Posted by Mindmaster on May 31st, 2016 @ 1:46pm CDT
Ultra Mad wrote:Do we have an approximative release date for Titan Return products to hits the shelves of retail stores? Seeing all those pictures is starting to convince me to pick up maybe more then just the autobots Headmasters for my classic collection. Fort Max and Powermaster Optimus are looking especially good and although they were not on my initial pick up list, I just might go for them both.
According to the placards at BotCon, the first wave should hit in the fall, but they may as come as early as July (which I'm hoping will happen).
Posted by Hellscream9999 on May 31st, 2016 @ 1:48pm CDT
Mindmaster wrote:Ultra Mad wrote:Do we have an approximative release date for Titan Return products to hits the shelves of retail stores? Seeing all those pictures is starting to convince me to pick up maybe more then just the autobots Headmasters for my classic collection. Fort Max and Powermaster Optimus are looking especially good and although they were not on my initial pick up list, I just might go for them both.
According to the placards at BotCon, the first wave should hit in the fall, but they may as come as early as July (which I'm hoping will happen).
They should be out about july/august online (unless a wave 4 august release happens again, like at target last year)
Posted by Mindmaster on May 31st, 2016 @ 1:48pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:Sigma Magnus wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:steals_your_goats wrote:william-james88 wrote:Kurona wrote:Only thing I don't particularly care for so far is that he keeps Magnus' ridiculously oversized cab grill. That... that really needed to be shortened. At least it isn't in view in Robot Mode.
What sucks is that the grill is not even a carry over from the magnus mold. That area was completely remolded so they could have made it any length they wanted.
That's pretty much my only complaint about this mold apart from the feet. The grill is oversized and looks kinda dumb
Mine would be if it's using the same sh|t, buttery-soft plastic as magnus, I want this figure, but not if it's gonna be a piece of qc sh|t like the magnus' I bought
...? What was wrong with it? Mine's fine.
The plastic was too soft to handle the internal mechanism in the legs, and they snapped, leaving his legs jammed in-between bot and vehicle mode. This happened on both legs on both magnus' I bought; several others have had this problem, and now others are hearing the the horrid snapping click in there that precedes breakage. I'm not saying pmop is gonna be crap based on this, but I can see it happening if the plastic quality doesn't change
Mine's got a stress mark on one leg, but apart from that, I've had no issues with my Magnus. Well, the hands, but that's not his fault.
Posted by Ultra Mad on May 31st, 2016 @ 2:11pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on May 31st, 2016 @ 2:26pm CDT
Now bring on the god bomber!
Posted by Ultra Mad on May 31st, 2016 @ 2:36pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 31st, 2016 @ 2:49pm CDT
Ultra Mad wrote:I would really like a orange God Ginrai. With all the headmasters coming our way, we might FINALY get a Minerva figure? Along with Go Shooter and Cab, that would be amazing!
That would be more TakaraTomy's department, not Hasbro. Though I could see Hasbro redeocing him as "Spark Attack" after the Heroes of Cybertron PVC figurine.
Speaking of TakaraTomy, they are releasing Loudmouth aka Siren as Goshooter, in a set with Wheelie. No further Headmaster Jr. have been announced, in fact Nightbeat will be released in Japan as... Nightbeat.
Posted by Collector Canine on May 31st, 2016 @ 3:07pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Ultra Mad wrote:I would really like a orange God Ginrai. With all the headmasters coming our way, we might FINALY get a Minerva figure? Along with Go Shooter and Cab, that would be amazing!
That would be more TakaraTomy's department, not Hasbro. Though I could see Hasbro redeocing him as "Spark Attack" after the Heroes of Cybertron PVC figurine.
Speaking of TakaraTomy, they are releasing Loudmouth aka Siren as Goshooter, in a set with Wheelie. No further Headmaster Jr. have been announced, in fact Nightbeat will be released in Japan as... Nightbeat.
Well, I ama Super-God Masterforce fan, so I would love having a Godbomber and a super sweet Fire Guts God Ginrai repaint. Actuallly, Sentinal Prime is already Fire Guts!
I'm sad that neither Takara nor Hasbro seems to be planning to make figures of the Headmaster Jrs. with bodies. Though the fact that Takara is doing Nightbeat instead of Minerva kinda gives me hope that Takara might make a proper Minerva.
Anybody else think Titans Return Blurr looks decent in vehicle mode, but looks terrible in robot mode?