Takara Tomy Transformers Cloud Starscream and Brawn Announced
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Feb 20, 2014 at 10:45pm CST
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Comment by Seibertron
Feb 20, 2014
I feel like Takara and Hasbro must have some really awesome versions of these characters coming out later down the road so they're knocking out a few quickies along the lines of Arms Micron Smokescreen. Create the illusion that they're doing us a favor, then later this year it'll be revealed that "ultimate" or better versions of these same characters/toys will be made available. A repaint line for the 30th anniversary just doesn't seem right. What are they up to?
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Comment by Hero Alpha
Feb 20, 2014
It does seem strange to make a whole new thing out of these repaints of characters.
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Not to mention that this year technically isn't the 30th anniversary for Transformers in Japan, since they didn't get the G1 toys until 1985, so 2015 would make more sense to be Japan's big celebratory year.
Comment by Sabrblade
Feb 20, 2014
I'd imagine that this Cloud line is merely something small done on the side of the bigger lines like AOE and Generations.Seibertron wrote:I feel like Takara and Hasbro must have some really awesome versions of these characters coming out later down the road so they're knocking out a few quickies along the lines of Arms Micron Smokescreen. Create the illusion that they're doing us a favor, then later this year it'll be revealed that "ultimate" or better versions of these same characters/toys will be made available. A repaint line for the 30th anniversary just doesn't seem right. What are they up to?
Not to mention that this year technically isn't the 30th anniversary for Transformers in Japan, since they didn't get the G1 toys until 1985, so 2015 would make more sense to be Japan's big celebratory year.
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Comment by LOST Cybertronian
Feb 20, 2014
Sure as hell didn't see Starscream outta that Doubledealer figure.
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Comment by Blackstreak
Feb 20, 2014
Wow! Starscream is utilizing the Blitzwing/Double Dealer mold. Quite different for him.
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It also leaves you wondering just how superior Double Dealer's firepower can be to warrant both sides wanting to pay for his services if two other guys have the same body template now. Yes, I know it's about staying true to his character, but his cannon projectile ain't no ICBM.
Though GDO Brawn just looks so funny that I'm glad he's getting made. Fills me with hope that other cancelled toys of recent years might be saved from oblivion.
Comment by Bumblevivisector
Feb 20, 2014
Yeah, it's like, "Anyone but Flywheels". (Fingers crossed for Airwave next)LOST Cybertronian wrote:Sure as hell didn't see Starscream outta that Doubledealer figure.
It also leaves you wondering just how superior Double Dealer's firepower can be to warrant both sides wanting to pay for his services if two other guys have the same body template now. Yes, I know it's about staying true to his character, but his cannon projectile ain't no ICBM.
Though GDO Brawn just looks so funny that I'm glad he's getting made. Fills me with hope that other cancelled toys of recent years might be saved from oblivion.
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Except for they've been slapping their 30th anniversary logo on products for a while so it seems like they're adopting 1984 as their year.
Comment by Seibertron
Feb 20, 2014
Sabrblade wrote:I'd imagine that this Cloud line is merely something small done on the side of the bigger lines like AOE and Generations.Seibertron wrote:I feel like Takara and Hasbro must have some really awesome versions of these characters coming out later down the road so they're knocking out a few quickies along the lines of Arms Micron Smokescreen. Create the illusion that they're doing us a favor, then later this year it'll be revealed that "ultimate" or better versions of these same characters/toys will be made available. A repaint line for the 30th anniversary just doesn't seem right. What are they up to?
Not to mention that this year technically isn't the 30th anniversary for Transformers in Japan, since they didn't get the G1 toys until 1985, so 2015 would make more sense to be Japan's big celebratory year.
Except for they've been slapping their 30th anniversary logo on products for a while so it seems like they're adopting 1984 as their year.
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Comment by T-Macksimus
Feb 20, 2014
Why not just come right out and insult us openly or slap us in the face?
Redecos/repaints of newer designs for classic characters especially ones like Brawn and Starscream is just a cheap cop out and one that is being so overdone this year it's pathetic. Of all years, the 30th anniversary year, I would have expected better than this. I mean, I would expect this of Hasbro but for Takara/Tomy to do this... wow! What a kick to the groin.
Redecos/repaints of newer designs for classic characters especially ones like Brawn and Starscream is just a cheap cop out and one that is being so overdone this year it's pathetic. Of all years, the 30th anniversary year, I would have expected better than this. I mean, I would expect this of Hasbro but for Takara/Tomy to do this... wow! What a kick to the groin.
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Still, with how limited and exclusive this line is, it seems like a side project rather than anything major, at least compared to the more mainsteam flagship lines like Generations and AOE.
Comment by Sabrblade
Feb 20, 2014
Ah, true, forgot about that.Seibertron wrote:Sabrblade wrote:I'd imagine that this Cloud line is merely something small done on the side of the bigger lines like AOE and Generations.Seibertron wrote:I feel like Takara and Hasbro must have some really awesome versions of these characters coming out later down the road so they're knocking out a few quickies along the lines of Arms Micron Smokescreen. Create the illusion that they're doing us a favor, then later this year it'll be revealed that "ultimate" or better versions of these same characters/toys will be made available. A repaint line for the 30th anniversary just doesn't seem right. What are they up to?
Not to mention that this year technically isn't the 30th anniversary for Transformers in Japan, since they didn't get the G1 toys until 1985, so 2015 would make more sense to be Japan's big celebratory year.
Except for they've been slapping their 30th anniversary logo on products for a while so it seems like they're adopting 1984 as their year.
Still, with how limited and exclusive this line is, it seems like a side project rather than anything major, at least compared to the more mainsteam flagship lines like Generations and AOE.
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Flywheels seems like such an obvious homage. Someone please take our money!!!!!!!!!!! Give us Flywheels please!
Seems like there are enough figures from the past 6 to 8 years that have been canceled that they could make a whole line out of just those figures alone!
Comment by Seibertron
Feb 20, 2014
Bumblevivisector wrote:Yeah, it's like, "Anyone but Flywheels". (Fingers crossed for Airwave next)
Flywheels seems like such an obvious homage. Someone please take our money!!!!!!!!!!! Give us Flywheels please!
Bumblevivisector wrote:Though GDO Brawn just looks so funny that I'm glad he's getting made. Fills me with hope that other cancelled toys of recent years might be saved from oblivion.
Seems like there are enough figures from the past 6 to 8 years that have been canceled that they could make a whole line out of just those figures alone!
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Comment by megatronus
Feb 20, 2014
I sure wish Brawn was released under GDO instead of Cloud... would have saved me $60.
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I had a $200 bounty out on Brawn GDO. Glad I can kill that one. With that and what I believe to be Movie Trilogy Ratchet on the way things are looking good for my wallet! Thanks Takara!
Comment by Primeultimus
Feb 20, 2014
megatronus wrote:I sure wish Brawn was released under GDO instead of Cloud... would have saved me $60.
I had a $200 bounty out on Brawn GDO. Glad I can kill that one. With that and what I believe to be Movie Trilogy Ratchet on the way things are looking good for my wallet! Thanks Takara!
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Comment by LOST Cybertronian
Feb 20, 2014
Now if they make that Hot Rod out of Springer, this will be one crazy line.
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Dude, you don't just milk the cow once and throw it out... you use the investment in the cow. TakTom has only been repainting/molding figures since... 1984 Red Alert?
Now, this is a Starscream I will be avoiding. And Brawn had no real magic for me either, although the art looks good. Glad to see that anyone who wanted a crack at him has a chance though. I'd be VERY happy though if someone would re-run Hot Spot though, I never once saw ANY of the three main release molds that have been out in Indiana. No Grappel, no Inferno, and no Hot SPot, my preferred of the 3.
Comment by Flashwave
Feb 20, 2014
T-Macksimus wrote:Why not just come right out and insult us openly or slap us in the face?
Redecos/repaints of newer designs for classic characters especially ones like Brawn and Starscream is just a cheap cop out and one that is being so overdone this year it's pathetic. Of all years, the 30th anniversary year, I would have expected better than this. I mean, I would expect this of Hasbro but for Takara/Tomy to do this... wow! What a kick to the groin.
Dude, you don't just milk the cow once and throw it out... you use the investment in the cow. TakTom has only been repainting/molding figures since... 1984 Red Alert?
Now, this is a Starscream I will be avoiding. And Brawn had no real magic for me either, although the art looks good. Glad to see that anyone who wanted a crack at him has a chance though. I'd be VERY happy though if someone would re-run Hot Spot though, I never once saw ANY of the three main release molds that have been out in Indiana. No Grappel, no Inferno, and no Hot SPot, my preferred of the 3.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Feb 20, 2014
What if Cloud Brawn turns out to be deco'd differently from GDO Brawn?Primeultimus wrote:megatronus wrote:I sure wish Brawn was released under GDO instead of Cloud... would have saved me $60.
I had a $200 bounty out on Brawn GDO. Glad I can kill that one. With that and what I believe to be Movie Trilogy Ratchet on the way things are looking good for my wallet! Thanks Takara!
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I still have a $200 bounty out on a MISB GDO Brawn if someone can produce me one. But as long as the Mold with the Head they showed us make it out and perhaps a simliar deco I will be satisfied.
Comment by Primeultimus
Feb 21, 2014
Sabrblade wrote:What if Cloud Brawn turns out to be deco'd differently from GDO Brawn?Primeultimus wrote:megatronus wrote:I sure wish Brawn was released under GDO instead of Cloud... would have saved me $60.
I had a $200 bounty out on Brawn GDO. Glad I can kill that one. With that and what I believe to be Movie Trilogy Ratchet on the way things are looking good for my wallet! Thanks Takara!
I still have a $200 bounty out on a MISB GDO Brawn if someone can produce me one. But as long as the Mold with the Head they showed us make it out and perhaps a simliar deco I will be satisfied.
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Comment by Counterpunch
Feb 21, 2014
Wow! I am super excited that...I have no reason at all to buy these.
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I hate to be the bearer of bad news but Takara is NOT perfection incarnate.
Comment by Manterax Prime
Feb 21, 2014
T-Macksimus wrote:Why not just come right out and insult us openly or slap us in the face?
Redecos/repaints of newer designs for classic characters especially ones like Brawn and Starscream is just a cheap cop out and one that is being so overdone this year it's pathetic. Of all years, the 30th anniversary year, I would have expected better than this. I mean, I would expect this of Hasbro but for Takara/Tomy to do this... wow! What a kick to the groin.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but Takara is NOT perfection incarnate.
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Comment by Shadowstream
Feb 21, 2014
I laughed for nearly 3 minutes strait when I saw this 
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Comment by Rated X
Feb 21, 2014
What a joke. Especially the starscream.
