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Extensive Gallery of Takara Animated Wing Blade Optimus Prime
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Sep 1, 2010 at 4:43pm CDT
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Comment by Slayershoop
Sep 1, 2010
Me likey, might actually have to break my no Takara Animated rule to get this.
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Comment by GuyIncognito
Sep 1, 2010
Where do the wings and other accessories go in Alt mode?
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Comment by Botch the Crab
Sep 1, 2010
So, is it, or is it not, safe to say that the Wingblade additions and accessories will be fully compatible with the US Voyager Prime?
See, I really want the Wingblade stuff, but I really dislike the Takara translucent plastic.
~ Botch
See, I really want the Wingblade stuff, but I really dislike the Takara translucent plastic.
~ Botch
Re: Extensive Gallery of Takara Animated Wing Blade Optimus Prime
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They can replace his current trailer (the axe).
They attach to each other to create some form of a wing pack with guns. It snaps in place the same way the original trailer piece does.
I know it's not a trailer, but that's what it's been referred to as for a long time now. Anyone else got a new name for it?
Comment by Autobot032
Sep 1, 2010
GuyIncognito wrote:Where do the wings and other accessories go in Alt mode?
They can replace his current trailer (the axe).
They attach to each other to create some form of a wing pack with guns. It snaps in place the same way the original trailer piece does.
I know it's not a trailer, but that's what it's been referred to as for a long time now. Anyone else got a new name for it?
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Its made to fit both the voyager and deluxe version, since both Hasbro and Takara is using the same mold for voyager Optimus then yes it is safe to say.
Comment by LOST Cybertronian
Sep 1, 2010
Botch the Crab wrote:So, is it, or is it not, safe to say that the Wingblade additions and accessories will be fully compatible with the US Voyager Prime?
See, I really want the Wingblade stuff, but I really dislike the Takara translucent plastic.
~ Botch
Its made to fit both the voyager and deluxe version, since both Hasbro and Takara is using the same mold for voyager Optimus then yes it is safe to say.
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Comment by Mindmaster
Sep 1, 2010
C'mon Hasbro, don't ya want my money? 
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Oh, of course they do.
Problem is, it will end up costing them more to try and get it to you and have it fail at retail, than it is to just let TakaraTomy take the risk.
Hasbro, at this point, can look towards the future and move on. If they get a chance, they'll come back to Animated, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
After they told us to buy the TakaraTomy figures, that was pretty much a sign to me that they're saying "We'll try, but we're pretty much done."
And considering it's been over for the better part of a year, going back to Animated, especially without a show, is a bad business idea for Hasbro. Kids won't buy 'em, collectors might, but some of them have moved on.
So...yeah. I is sad panda.
Comment by Autobot032
Sep 1, 2010
Mindmaster wrote:C'mon Hasbro, don't ya want my money?
Oh, of course they do.
Problem is, it will end up costing them more to try and get it to you and have it fail at retail, than it is to just let TakaraTomy take the risk.
Hasbro, at this point, can look towards the future and move on. If they get a chance, they'll come back to Animated, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
After they told us to buy the TakaraTomy figures, that was pretty much a sign to me that they're saying "We'll try, but we're pretty much done."
And considering it's been over for the better part of a year, going back to Animated, especially without a show, is a bad business idea for Hasbro. Kids won't buy 'em, collectors might, but some of them have moved on.
So...yeah. I is sad panda.
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Comment by LastBloom
Sep 1, 2010
This one looks pretty good. Now that makes two Takara animated I have to try and fit in to the budget. The other being blackout.
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Comment by sabrigami
Sep 1, 2010
Sigh...if I only had the funds for this guy. I would replace my crappy deluxe Prime in a heartbeat 
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Comment by El Duque
Sep 1, 2010
Wonder why they decided to use the translucent plastic on this guy? I don't recall him glowing or anything like that when he used this armor in the show. Not that I'm complaining, I'll just use the accessories with the voyager OP I already have and display the base figure as another "crystal" OP.
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Comment by Convotron
Sep 1, 2010
Sadly, I'm underwhelmed by the Wing Blade accessory parts.
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All good points, but I still think they could release whatever they wanted under Generations if they discarded their deluxe-only rule. With there being so much time since it ended, I'm sure kids would see it and think it's cool. Although, without a show to back it up, and other cool Primes on the market, maybe not.
As for this release, too metallic, just as I expected. So even if I just swap in my Hasbro Voyager Prime, it'll still look funny. Pass. My Prime doesn't need wings that bad.
Comment by kirbenvost
Sep 2, 2010
Autobot032 wrote:Mindmaster wrote:C'mon Hasbro, don't ya want my money?
Oh, of course they do.
Problem is, it will end up costing them more to try and get it to you and have it fail at retail, than it is to just let TakaraTomy take the risk.
Hasbro, at this point, can look towards the future and move on. If they get a chance, they'll come back to Animated, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
After they told us to buy the TakaraTomy figures, that was pretty much a sign to me that they're saying "We'll try, but we're pretty much done."
And considering it's been over for the better part of a year, going back to Animated, especially without a show, is a bad business idea for Hasbro. Kids won't buy 'em, collectors might, but some of them have moved on.
So...yeah. I is sad panda.
All good points, but I still think they could release whatever they wanted under Generations if they discarded their deluxe-only rule. With there being so much time since it ended, I'm sure kids would see it and think it's cool. Although, without a show to back it up, and other cool Primes on the market, maybe not.
As for this release, too metallic, just as I expected. So even if I just swap in my Hasbro Voyager Prime, it'll still look funny. Pass. My Prime doesn't need wings that bad.
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Comment by Mechastrike
Sep 2, 2010
can't wait to see it in packaged form. have to buy it online though. none of the stores in my city sell Takara packaged Transformers.
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Comment by Diem
Sep 2, 2010
Man, come the 18th I'm gonna be buying this guy so hard that my wallet will suffer friction burns. I love that he has a trailer, I love the God Ginrai homage (I'm not the only one who sees that, right?) and I'll be sure to lay down my verdict here on Seibertron.
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Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Sep 2, 2010
Wait a minute... So the wings point down when attached to the Voyager and up when on the Deluxe, with the engines rotating. Weird. Or do the wings rotate as well?
The translucent plastic is done to set it apart from the regular release, as not to make it feel like you're buying the same toy with extras. Me likey. However, I'm still waiting on a clean version of the Deluxe. Yes, I'm looking at both of you.
The translucent plastic is done to set it apart from the regular release, as not to make it feel like you're buying the same toy with extras. Me likey. However, I'm still waiting on a clean version of the Deluxe. Yes, I'm looking at both of you.
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Comment by alexison
Sep 2, 2010
Not too bad. I like the accessories better on the deluxe.
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I see the homage too. It's part of why I want it so much. I'd like to see pictures of it attached to the US voyager. I won't be displaying the delicious candy Prime.
Comment by Flux Convoy
Sep 2, 2010
Diem wrote:Man, come the 18th I'm gonna be buying this guy so hard that my wallet will suffer friction burns. I love that he has a trailer, I love the God Ginrai homage (I'm not the only one who sees that, right?) and I'll be sure to lay down my verdict here on Seibertron.
I see the homage too. It's part of why I want it so much. I'd like to see pictures of it attached to the US voyager. I won't be displaying the delicious candy Prime.
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Comment by Red 50
Sep 3, 2010
Weren't th wings supposed to be Upwards? This has it's wings point Downwards.
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I do love the homage too. Augh... dammit Hasbro, release it already! I can't pay $55 for some arm parts.
Comment by kirbenvost
Sep 3, 2010
Flux Convoy wrote:Diem wrote:Man, come the 18th I'm gonna be buying this guy so hard that my wallet will suffer friction burns. I love that he has a trailer, I love the God Ginrai homage (I'm not the only one who sees that, right?) and I'll be sure to lay down my verdict here on Seibertron.
I see the homage too. It's part of why I want it so much. I'd like to see pictures of it attached to the US voyager. I won't be displaying the delicious candy Prime.
I do love the homage too. Augh... dammit Hasbro, release it already! I can't pay $55 for some arm parts.
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The wings rotate too as do the tips from the look of it.
This looks pretty cool.
Comment by Dead Metal
Sep 3, 2010
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Wait a minute... So the wings point down when attached to the Voyager and up when on the Deluxe, with the engines rotating. Weird. Or do the wings rotate as well?
The translucent plastic is done to set it apart from the regular release, as not to make it feel like you're buying the same toy with extras. Me likey. However, I'm still waiting on a clean version of the Deluxe. Yes, I'm looking at both of you.
The wings rotate too as do the tips from the look of it.
This looks pretty cool.
