Official Images - Takara Tomy Transformers 10th Anniversary Grimlock and Strafe
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Posted by Microraptor on October 20th, 2016 @ 12:57pm CDT
Posted by no-one on October 20th, 2016 @ 1:04pm CDT
Strafe is kinda amazebawls amiright?
Posted by william-james88 on October 20th, 2016 @ 1:30pm CDT
carytheone wrote:Well poop on a stick if those dino decos aren't dyn-o-mite
Strafe is kinda amazebawls amiright?
I admit he is, but I am surprised that he isnt screen accurate, I thought that was the point to this whole line.
Posted by donzai on October 20th, 2016 @ 1:51pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 20th, 2016 @ 1:53pm CDT
donzai wrote:are the dinobots in the new flick?
They are supposed to be, along with "mini-dinobots"
I do like that Strafe with the Bee. It's kinda cute really
Posted by DeathReviews on October 20th, 2016 @ 2:17pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 20th, 2016 @ 2:33pm CDT
Maybe they felt the Black Knight version of Strafe was already so screen-accurate that it couldn't possibly be improved upon, and just decided to do something different, rather than better, for this version.william-james88 wrote:carytheone wrote:Well poop on a stick if those dino decos aren't dyn-o-mite
Strafe is kinda amazebawls amiright?
I admit he is, but I am surprised that he isnt screen accurate, I thought that was the point to this whole line.
Posted by Microraptor on October 20th, 2016 @ 5:04pm CDT
DeathReviews wrote:The recolorings look better than the original movie toy deco - but that's not exactly shootin' for the moon. Alas, no amount of repainting can gloss over the fact that the movie Dinobots just weren't very good toys...
Scorn, Slog, and Slug would disagree.
Posted by shajaki on October 20th, 2016 @ 9:30pm CDT
My sentiments exactlywilliam-james88 wrote:I admit he is, but I am surprised that he isnt screen accurate, I thought that was the point to this whole line.carytheone wrote:Strafe is kinda amazebawls amiright?
Y'know, that Grim is mighty tempting. I'm not sure how well he's fit in with my other Black Knights though. But the main thing that keeps me from jumping on this is the thought that this mold will be replaced with something superior when TF5 comes out...
Posted by DeathReviews on October 20th, 2016 @ 9:49pm CDT
Microraptor wrote:DeathReviews wrote:The recolorings look better than the original movie toy deco - but that's not exactly shootin' for the moon. Alas, no amount of repainting can gloss over the fact that the movie Dinobots just weren't very good toys...
Scorn, Slog, and Slug would disagree.
I will admit that Snarl was pretty good. But as he was not in the movies... ;(
Posted by william-james88 on October 20th, 2016 @ 10:05pm CDT
shajaki wrote:My sentiments exactlywilliam-james88 wrote:I admit he is, but I am surprised that he isnt screen accurate, I thought that was the point to this whole line.carytheone wrote:Strafe is kinda amazebawls amiright?
Y'know, that Grim is mighty tempting. I'm not sure how well he's fit in with my other Black Knights though. But the main thing that keeps me from jumping on this is the thought that this mold will be replaced with something superior when TF5 comes out...
You think they will do some dinobot toys again for TF5? I would personally be very happy but so far there is no confirmation or hint that the Dinos from the last film are in the new movie.
Posted by TulioDude on October 20th, 2016 @ 11:13pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:shajaki wrote:william-james88 wrote:carytheone wrote:
Y'know, that Grim is mighty tempting. I'm not sure how well he's fit in with my other Black Knights though. But the main thing that keeps me from jumping on this is the thought that this mold will be replaced with something superior when TF5 comes out...
You think they will do some dinobot toys again for TF5? I would personally be very happy but so far there is no confirmation or hint that the Dinos from the last film are in the new movie.
I think they might appear but not as central fighters and if that is true,Hasbro might be more comfortable releasing repaints(as it happend with previous characters.)
Anyways,the toys will tell.
Posted by Emerje on October 22nd, 2016 @ 5:09am CDT
Emerje
Posted by shajaki on October 23rd, 2016 @ 12:02am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 23rd, 2016 @ 10:42pm CDT
Posted by Wolfman Jake on October 23rd, 2016 @ 11:29pm CDT
Posted by Noideaforaname on October 24th, 2016 @ 12:26am CDT
Posted by Overcracker on October 24th, 2016 @ 10:32am CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:Starscream looks gorgeous painted up like this. Why didn't we get a release like this YEARS ago?
We did get a similarly painted release years ago, except it was on this mold:
Posted by Wolfman Jake on October 24th, 2016 @ 2:25pm CDT
Overcracker wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:Starscream looks gorgeous painted up like this. Why didn't we get a release like this YEARS ago?
We did get a similarly painted release years ago, except it was on this mold:
Yeah, that's precisely the problem.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 24th, 2016 @ 2:35pm CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:Overcracker wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:Starscream looks gorgeous painted up like this. Why didn't we get a release like this YEARS ago?
We did get a similarly painted release years ago, except it was on this mold:
Yeah, that's precisely the problem.
Not to mention we got the deco on the Leader Class figure as well... as a Masterpiece:
Transformers Masterpiece Movie Series Starscream Gallery
Posted by DeathReviews on October 24th, 2016 @ 2:37pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 24th, 2016 @ 2:40pm CDT
DeathReviews wrote:I have the movie/leader Starscream. As such, I see no need to get this stripped-down Voyager.....
Well, it becomes the best voyager Starscream out there and several people need a voyager for the scale.
Posted by Overcracker on October 24th, 2016 @ 3:37pm CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:Overcracker wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:Starscream looks gorgeous painted up like this. Why didn't we get a release like this YEARS ago?
We did get a similarly painted release years ago, except it was on this mold:
Yeah, that's precisely the problem.
The mold is not really all that bad. I enjoy playing around with it form time to time. Its one of the few movie toys I keep out to actually play with.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on October 24th, 2016 @ 3:45pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:DeathReviews wrote:I have the movie/leader Starscream. As such, I see no need to get this stripped-down Voyager.....
Well, it becomes the best voyager Starscream out there and several people need a voyager for the scale.
Like me!
I'm super excited for the silver decoed ROTF Voyager Megatron too. I like the DOTM Voyager Megatron, but the character needs a beefier mold to represent him on my live action movie shelves.
Posted by Ultra Markus on October 24th, 2016 @ 9:36pm CDT
Posted by Wolfman Jake on October 24th, 2016 @ 11:30pm CDT
Ultra Markus wrote:i think they could have used the deluxe version it puts those voyager ones to shame
Takara Tomy already did a "Movie 1" deco for DOTM deluxe Starscream for the "Movie Advanced" line a few years ago, for the release of Age of Extinction (a.k.a. "The Lost Age" in Japan).
Posted by Emerje on October 25th, 2016 @ 5:16am CDT
Emerje
Posted by william-james88 on October 25th, 2016 @ 8:18am CDT
Emerje wrote:Ended up pre-ordering Leader class Optimus Prime, too, when I realized he's basically the same size as MP-10 and has MP level paint apps. I don't have this mold, I got the Hunt for the Decepticons Voyager version among other versions of the guy, but never the improved Leader mold. I'm looking forward to playing around with it. Is this mold compatible with Jetfire?
Emerje
I am not sure if its compatible with jetfire since part of the connection deals with the abs which are remolded in this new version. But trust me, its better that way. The combiation with jetfire is not fun and prone to breakage. If you dont have this mold, that leader is the way to go since this is Takara releasing the latest amazing $200 + APS Ultimate Prime for their own market at a way more affordable price.
Posted by william-james88 on October 28th, 2016 @ 6:32am CDT
Posted by Ironhidensh on October 28th, 2016 @ 8:44am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 28th, 2016 @ 8:55am CDT
At the very least, it's a good mold.Ironhidensh wrote:I'm mildly interested in the Starscream figure as its a mold if Screamy I don't have. That would, however, require me to financially support the movie side of the business. I swore a long time ago never to do that again. Such a pickle......
Posted by TulioDude on October 28th, 2016 @ 8:55am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 28th, 2016 @ 9:16am CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:I'm mildly interested in the Starscream figure as its a mold if Screamy I don't have. That would, however, require me to financially support the movie side of the business. I swore a long time ago never to do that again. Such a pickle......
The way I see it, you are supporting Takara's practice to celebrate anniversaries and give us awesome paint apps, more than anything else. These are older molds and Hasbro already got all the support for those so this wouldnt really count in their numbers (at least not nearly as much as when that mold first came out).
I encourage whatever I like, and I like these. So I am buying 3
And guys, I cannot stress it enough how awesome it is that we are getting this leader Optimus at that price.
Posted by Sharkticon Soup on October 28th, 2016 @ 1:37pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 28th, 2016 @ 1:58pm CDT
Sharkticon Soup wrote:This version looks so nice. Does anybody know if it can still combine with ROTF Jetfire? I assume he can but you never know. I sold my ROTF leader Prime awhile ago, but I still have Jetfire and I was thinking about picking this one up.
Do you remember where Jetfire connects with prime in that belly area? I ask because the 5 areas retooled for this release are the following:
Forearms: no longer have swing out sword (thank GOD)
Hands: now have articulated fingers
Gas tanks: now removeable
Abdominal area: those red hook pieces have been cut and the abdominal area was resulpted to look like organic abs.
Jetfire hooks onto the feet (no problem) and pelvis. Now I do not know if the reworked abdominal area means any change to the pelvis. If it does, then he cant connect, but if it doesnt and the pelvis is intact, then it would still be able to connect.
Posted by Ironhidensh on October 28th, 2016 @ 2:25pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 28th, 2016 @ 2:52pm CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:So it isn't a straight reissue of buster prime?
No way, its much better, its a "straight" reissue of this guy with a retooled head:
https://tfsource.com/transformers-asia/aps01u/
It has the most intricate paint apps so far. Just check all the details from the top shoulder to the forearm. Buster has that all in silver while this guy has individually colours gears and rivets. Its gonna be insane.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 28th, 2016 @ 3:36pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Sharkticon Soup wrote:This version looks so nice. Does anybody know if it can still combine with ROTF Jetfire? I assume he can but you never know. I sold my ROTF leader Prime awhile ago, but I still have Jetfire and I was thinking about picking this one up.
Do you remember where Jetfire connects with prime in that belly area? I ask because the 5 areas retooled for this release are the following:
Forearms: no longer have swing out sword (thank GOD)
Hands: now have articulated fingers
Gas tanks: now removeable
Abdominal area: those red hook pieces have been cut and the abdominal area was resulpted to look like organic abs.
Jetfire hooks onto the feet (no problem) and pelvis. Now I do not know if the reworked abdominal area means any change to the pelvis. If it does, then he cant connect, but if it doesnt and the pelvis is intact, then it would still be able to connect.
Jetfire doesn't connect to the pelvis, per se. The pieces just "rest" there, via the circular indents and the bottom of the windshield panels. The main connection is on the back, hooking onto the hinge and snapping onto the roof panel.
Posted by william-james88 on October 28th, 2016 @ 3:48pm CDT
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on October 28th, 2016 @ 5:31pm CDT
Posted by Sharkticon Soup on October 29th, 2016 @ 6:05pm CDT
Posted by Quantum Surge on October 29th, 2016 @ 7:45pm CDT
Posted by BluePhirePB on October 31st, 2016 @ 9:32am CDT
Posted by Va'al on November 22nd, 2016 @ 9:07am CST
Note: the scans also include extra information on MP-36 Megatron - we'll be covering this in another story shortly
Hi-Res Scan Figure King No. 226 Transformers
This month Japanese Magazine "Figure King" of Transformers covering the reformat of the Leader Class Optimus Prime which is originally from ROTF. The latest retool version featuring movable hands with the knuckle parts and weapon accessories.
Posted by fenrir72 on November 22nd, 2016 @ 9:24pm CST
Dr Va'al wrote:Via Loopaza Mega Store on Facebook, who have scanned the latest issue of hobby magazine Figure King, we have some more images of the Takara Tomy 10th Anniversary Transformers Movie figures, with special spotlight on Leader class Optimus Prime. You can check out the images mirrored below, and join the conversation in the Energon Pub!
Note: the scans also include extra information on MP-36 Megatron - we'll be covering this in another story shortlyHi-Res Scan Figure King No. 226 Transformers
This month Japanese Magazine "Figure King" of Transformers covering the reformat of the Leader Class Optimus Prime which is originally from ROTF. The latest retool version featuring movable hands with the knuckle parts and weapon accessories.
Not a lazy re-issue but actually with new features! Takara can suck at times with their ambitious Tracks/Roadrage mold but this one looks like a home run!
Posted by Sabrblade on November 22nd, 2016 @ 9:36pm CST
What's new in this release that wasn't already in previous Asia Premium Series releases?fenrir72 wrote:Not a lazy re-issue but actually with new features! Takara can suck at times with their ambitious Tracks/Roadrage mold but this one looks like a home run!
Posted by fenrir72 on November 22nd, 2016 @ 10:18pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:What's new in this release that wasn't already in previous Asia Premium Series releases?fenrir72 wrote:Not a lazy re-issue but actually with new features! Takara can suck at times with their ambitious Tracks/Roadrage mold but this one looks like a home run!
Fingers? At least that's what the headline in another site tformers.com presented.
Posted by Sabrblade on November 22nd, 2016 @ 10:30pm CST
From the latest APS version.fenrir72 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:What's new in this release that wasn't already in previous Asia Premium Series releases?fenrir72 wrote:Not a lazy re-issue but actually with new features! Takara can suck at times with their ambitious Tracks/Roadrage mold but this one looks like a home run!
Fingers? At least that's what the headline in another site tformers.com presented.
Posted by fenrir72 on November 22nd, 2016 @ 11:16pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:From the latest APS version.fenrir72 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:What's new in this release that wasn't already in previous Asia Premium Series releases?fenrir72 wrote:Not a lazy re-issue but actually with new features! Takara can suck at times with their ambitious Tracks/Roadrage mold but this one looks like a home run!
Fingers? At least that's what the headline in another site tformers.com presented.
What I stated. Poseable fingers.What is the issue then? Accuracy of my post? Was it inaccurate with the fingers thingie?
Posted by Sabrblade on November 22nd, 2016 @ 11:24pm CST
I was asking what was new for this release that wasn't in the APS versions. You suggested the fingers, which I answered as those having already been in the most recent APS version.fenrir72 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:From the latest APS version.fenrir72 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:What's new in this release that wasn't already in previous Asia Premium Series releases?fenrir72 wrote:Not a lazy re-issue but actually with new features! Takara can suck at times with their ambitious Tracks/Roadrage mold but this one looks like a home run!
Fingers? At least that's what the headline in another site tformers.com presented.
What I stated. Poseable fingers.What is the issue then? Accuracy of my post? Was it inaccurate with the fingers thingie?