New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure Starscream, Sideswipe, Ratchet, and Bisk
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 30th, 2016 @ 7:00pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 30th, 2016 @ 9:19pm CDT
And why is he translucent? For that matter, why was Sideswipe chosen to have a second armor to begin with?
Posted by Sabrblade on August 30th, 2016 @ 9:26pm CDT
Takara finally noticed Sideswipe's hair and started singing this song to him:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:And why is he translucent? For that matter, why was Sideswipe chosen to have a second armor to begin with?
Posted by Sigma Magnus on August 30th, 2016 @ 9:36pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Takara finally noticed Sideswipe's hair and started singing this song to him:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:And why is he translucent? For that matter, why was Sideswipe chosen to have a second armor to begin with?
(snip)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 31st, 2016 @ 12:28am CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:A thing to note about Sideswipe: the full name of the set is Windstrike Edge & Sideswipe Hayate Armor, 疾風 hayate indeed translates to "gale".
And why is he translucent? For that matter, why was Sideswipe chosen to have a second armor to begin with?
They probably didn't want to release it in the "Power Up" colors and thought the white version wouldn't sell
Posted by dragons on August 31st, 2016 @ 6:53am CDT
Posted by Microraptor on August 31st, 2016 @ 7:54am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on August 31st, 2016 @ 8:03am CDT
dragons wrote:Stars cream figure saw video review last month
That wa the Hasbro version, this is the takara version, with different deco.
Also, I forget but is TAV Windblade out yet or no?
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on August 31st, 2016 @ 12:03pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:dragons wrote:Stars cream figure saw video review last month
That wa the Hasbro version, this is the takara version, with different deco.
Also, I forget but is TAV Windblade out yet or no?
Not yet, she'll be released late September.
Posted by Kurona on September 13th, 2016 @ 3:42pm CDT
Posted by Cobotron on September 13th, 2016 @ 3:58pm CDT
I can't remember the specific details off the top of my head, but I remember doing a compare and contrast when he was announced.
Posted by Kurona on September 13th, 2016 @ 4:02pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:A few paint apps. The difference is negligible.
I can't remember the specific details off the top of my head, but I remember doing a compare and contrast when he was announced.
Aah, so as long as I tear off the poker chip he's basically the same thing? Been thinking of getting him since not only does the mold look fun but the new head and colours make it look so damn cool.
Posted by william-james88 on September 13th, 2016 @ 4:09pm CDT
Kurona wrote:Cobotron wrote:A few paint apps. The difference is negligible.
I can't remember the specific details off the top of my head, but I remember doing a compare and contrast when he was announced.
Aah, so as long as I tear off the poker chip he's basically the same thing? Been thinking of getting him since not only does the mold look fun but the new head and colours make it look so damn cool.
Did you find him for cheap or something?
Posted by Cobotron on September 13th, 2016 @ 4:11pm CDT
Kurona wrote:Cobotron wrote:A few paint apps. The difference is negligible.
I can't remember the specific details off the top of my head, but I remember doing a compare and contrast when he was announced.
Aah, so as long as I tear off the poker chip he's basically the same thing? Been thinking of getting him since not only does the mold look fun but the new head and colours make it look so damn cool.
Great mold, AMAZING head sculpt. Evil as all get out.
Go for which ever you can acquire cheaply and easily.
Posted by Sabrblade on September 13th, 2016 @ 4:14pm CDT
Posted by Kurona on September 13th, 2016 @ 4:16pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Kurona wrote:Cobotron wrote:A few paint apps. The difference is negligible.
I can't remember the specific details off the top of my head, but I remember doing a compare and contrast when he was announced.
Aah, so as long as I tear off the poker chip he's basically the same thing? Been thinking of getting him since not only does the mold look fun but the new head and colours make it look so damn cool.
Did you find him for cheap or something?
Yyyyyyyes and no?
The price on him fluctuates a lot, and I mean A LOT. He's 27 quid now but the next day he might be 30 or 21. Same goes for Slipstream, Nightbird and Rumble/Frenzy who I also have wishlisted.
Posted by Cobotron on September 13th, 2016 @ 4:19pm CDT
Ok. Maybe not negligble.Sabrblade wrote:proof via pudding
I will say this. That is a terrible photo of the version.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 13th, 2016 @ 5:22pm CDT
Kurona wrote:william-james88 wrote:Kurona wrote:Cobotron wrote:A few paint apps. The difference is negligible.
I can't remember the specific details off the top of my head, but I remember doing a compare and contrast when he was announced.
Aah, so as long as I tear off the poker chip he's basically the same thing? Been thinking of getting him since not only does the mold look fun but the new head and colours make it look so damn cool.
Did you find him for cheap or something?
Yyyyyyyes and no?
The price on him fluctuates a lot, and I mean A LOT. He's 27 quid now but the next day he might be 30 or 21. Same goes for Slipstream, Nightbird and Rumble/Frenzy who I also have wishlisted.
Ugh, that price. Try to shop more!
If you want the girl trio, this could be a nice way to have them all one shot. Great store BTW.
http://chimungmung.com/product_info.php ... ts_id=2736
Black Shadow is one expensive MOFO.
Cheapest from Japan:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ca%2Fitm%2FTransformers-TAV%20...%20SwEjFXeQUU%3C%2Fa%3E%3F
Cheapest Hasbro from Mother Russia:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ca%2Fitm%2FHasbro-Transform%20...%20SwRGlXpucd%3C%2Fa%3E%3F
Good luck!
Posted by Kurona on September 13th, 2016 @ 5:24pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Kurona wrote:william-james88 wrote:Kurona wrote:Cobotron wrote:A few paint apps. The difference is negligible.
I can't remember the specific details off the top of my head, but I remember doing a compare and contrast when he was announced.
Aah, so as long as I tear off the poker chip he's basically the same thing? Been thinking of getting him since not only does the mold look fun but the new head and colours make it look so damn cool.
Did you find him for cheap or something?
Yyyyyyyes and no?
The price on him fluctuates a lot, and I mean A LOT. He's 27 quid now but the next day he might be 30 or 21. Same goes for Slipstream, Nightbird and Rumble/Frenzy who I also have wishlisted.
Ugh, that price. Try to shop more!
If you want the girl trio, this could be a nice way to have them all one shot. Great store BTW.
http://chimungmung.com/product_info.php ... ts_id=2736
Black Shadow is one expensive MOFO.
Cheapest from Japan:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ca%2Fitm%2FTransformers-TAV%20...%20SwEjFXeQUU%3C%2Fa%3E%3F
Cheapest Hasbro from Mother Russia:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ca%2Fitm%2FHasbro-Transform%20...%20SwRGlXpucd%3C%2Fa%3E%3F
Good luck!
But... but the one I found seemed to be cheaper than all those. Doesn't even have additional shipping.
And that is absolutely extortionate for the three girls. Besides, not exactly wanting Blackarachnia... her head sits way too high.
Posted by william-james88 on September 13th, 2016 @ 6:42pm CDT
http://jungle-scs.co.jp/sale_en/?page_i ... &kw=Shadow
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 16th, 2016 @ 9:01am CDT
Posted by Agamemnon on September 16th, 2016 @ 9:37am CDT
Posted by donzai on September 16th, 2016 @ 11:55am CDT
Posted by Deadput on September 16th, 2016 @ 12:30pm CDT
Posted by Cobotron on September 16th, 2016 @ 7:08pm CDT
Posted by Tyrannacon on September 17th, 2016 @ 3:31pm CDT
Cobotron wrote::lol: I love that he has cloven hooves like a giraffe!
I just noticed that as well! This is definitely amusing and has a bit of charm to it too to boot.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 19th, 2016 @ 5:42pm CDT
Posted by Microraptor on September 20th, 2016 @ 12:54pm CDT
Posted by Relic0037 on September 21st, 2016 @ 6:10pm CDT
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
Posted by Logan. on September 25th, 2016 @ 4:14am CDT
Posted by Kurona on September 25th, 2016 @ 7:04am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 25th, 2016 @ 7:13am CDT
Posted by Sigma Magnus on September 25th, 2016 @ 7:24am CDT
Posted by Kurona on September 25th, 2016 @ 7:28am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:I think that's just the Hasbro version of Starscream. The shoulder sticker is in the style of those on Hasbro's figures rather than those on Takara's figures.
You're absolutely right; I saw it right after Nemesis and Windblade on the twitter account and jumped on it I'll fix it right away.
Posted by zodconvoy on September 25th, 2016 @ 7:32am CDT
Posted by Noideaforaname on September 25th, 2016 @ 8:56am CDT
Posted by Hellscream9999 on September 25th, 2016 @ 9:00am CDT
Yeah, I have the tru exclusive version, it's pretty good. But trust TT to turn these figures into the works of art and love they were designed to be, primus knows hasbro would never do that - too costly
Posted by Cobotron on September 25th, 2016 @ 9:31am CDT
He's AWESOME!
No regrets.
Posted by Kurona on September 25th, 2016 @ 9:33am CDT
Posted by Sigma Magnus on September 25th, 2016 @ 9:33am CDT
Posted by SureShot18 on September 25th, 2016 @ 9:48am CDT
Sigma Magnus wrote:Only nitpick with Nemesis, and the mold itself, is that the wings seem a little too low. Otherwise, though, he's awesome. Good work Takara.
I've thought this too. I'm surprised it hasn't been brought up before. If youre going to give a figure wings make them at his shoulders, granted they probably weren't able to do that with this mold.
I really wish I hadn't missed the preorders for Nemesis Prime, although it's for the best since I already have one black Prime figure and if I got any more I'd really be down the rabbit hole.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 25th, 2016 @ 10:56am CDT
Posted by Quantum Surge on September 25th, 2016 @ 11:31am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on September 25th, 2016 @ 12:24pm CDT
Quantum Surge wrote:I normally don't care for the RID '15 toys, but I want Nemesis after seeing the quality paint job added to him!
The paint job on him is nice, but just as nice as Hasbro's paintjob on the Clash repaint.
Posted by Quantum Surge on September 25th, 2016 @ 6:37pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 28th, 2016 @ 5:12pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on September 28th, 2016 @ 6:13pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I've got Nemesis Prime coming but I couldn't get Windblade and I'm kicking myself. The pre-orders on BBTS sold out before we got clear, color pictures. Just for the painted sword alone, I'd like to have that figure, and I hate the character and the head. The Warrior class Power Surge Prime mold is a fantastic throwback to what TF's used to be.
Care to share more thoughts on that mold and why you feel that way? And do you feel that about the original mold as well or just the retool?
Posted by Hellscream9999 on September 28th, 2016 @ 6:28pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:I've got Nemesis Prime coming but I couldn't get Windblade and I'm kicking myself. The pre-orders on BBTS sold out before we got clear, color pictures. Just for the painted sword alone, I'd like to have that figure, and I hate the character and the head. The Warrior class Power Surge Prime mold is a fantastic throwback to what TF's used to be.
Care to share more thoughts on that mold and why you feel that way? And do you feel that about the original mold as well or just the retool?
It has a formless, lump-like vehicle mode with body parts sticking out of it, and sh|t articulation in half of his body in robot mode, something smells of Armada to me
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 29th, 2016 @ 1:13am CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:william-james88 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:I've got Nemesis Prime coming but I couldn't get Windblade and I'm kicking myself. The pre-orders on BBTS sold out before we got clear, color pictures. Just for the painted sword alone, I'd like to have that figure, and I hate the character and the head. The Warrior class Power Surge Prime mold is a fantastic throwback to what TF's used to be.
Care to share more thoughts on that mold and why you feel that way? And do you feel that about the original mold as well or just the retool?
It has a formless, lump-like vehicle mode with body parts sticking out of it, and sh|t articulation in half of his body in robot mode, something smells of Armada to me
I assume you're talking about Prime; it's a tractor trailer, clear as day. There's maybe ONE joint missing from the arms, that would help but it's not THAT bad.
Posted by william-james88 on September 29th, 2016 @ 2:12pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:william-james88 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:I've got Nemesis Prime coming but I couldn't get Windblade and I'm kicking myself. The pre-orders on BBTS sold out before we got clear, color pictures. Just for the painted sword alone, I'd like to have that figure, and I hate the character and the head. The Warrior class Power Surge Prime mold is a fantastic throwback to what TF's used to be.
Care to share more thoughts on that mold and why you feel that way? And do you feel that about the original mold as well or just the retool?
It has a formless, lump-like vehicle mode with body parts sticking out of it, and sh|t articulation in half of his body in robot mode, something smells of Armada to me
I assume you're talking about Prime; it's a tractor trailer, clear as day. There's maybe ONE joint missing from the arms, that would help but it's not THAT bad.
You still havent told us what about it makes it a fantastic throwback and I am all ears So let us know.