Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Hardhead and Galvatron comparisons with Titans Return
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Posted by ZeroWolf on July 25th, 2016 @ 5:49pm CDT
Hope you get the news crew nod kurona
Posted by Kurona on July 25th, 2016 @ 5:53pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Hmmm I like hasbro galvatron but prefer takara nucleon. Solution: buy hasbro and paint nucleon.
Hope you get the news crew nod kurona
Ah, but; consider - Takara Galvatron as Marvel Galvatron II?
And thanks
Posted by Tyrannacon on July 25th, 2016 @ 6:03pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Hmmm I like hasbro galvatron but prefer takara nucleon. Solution: buy hasbro and paint nucleon.
As do I too on that note. Takara Nucleon does look a leap better than Hasbro Nucleon.
Posted by Bronzewolf on July 25th, 2016 @ 6:11pm CDT
Posted by SureShot18 on July 25th, 2016 @ 6:16pm CDT
Posted by Kurona on July 25th, 2016 @ 6:20pm CDT
SureShot18 wrote:Am I the only one that prefers Hasbro's grey to Takara's brown for Hardhead? Also Legends Galvatron doesn't look too bad without the helmet. Since it's not just a solid grey head on a purple body.
I much prefer Hasbro Hardhead in every way; that brown just looks... really bad to me. The only thing Takara has over Hasbro's for me is that their head has a face; but it has that same bad brown colour scheme and I can deal with Hasbro's having a faceplate (and it's a pretty cool faceplate anyway).
Posted by Cobotron on July 25th, 2016 @ 6:36pm CDT
Yes you can! Somebody did it and posted a picture.Bronzewolf wrote:Yes but can you clip a Kreo Megatron fusion cannon on to Meganucleon's arm? I need answers, people!
(But, Primus help me if I could only remember where.)
Posted by Bumblebee21 on July 25th, 2016 @ 8:16pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:Yes you can! Somebody did it and posted a picture.Bronzewolf wrote:Yes but can you clip a Kreo Megatron fusion cannon on to Meganucleon's arm? I need answers, people!
(But, Primus help me if I could only remember where.)
Somewhere in the Titans return thread
Posted by Agamemnon on July 26th, 2016 @ 12:06am CDT
Bumblebee21 wrote:Cobotron wrote:Yes you can! Somebody did it and posted a picture.Bronzewolf wrote:Yes but can you clip a Kreo Megatron fusion cannon on to Meganucleon's arm? I need answers, people!
(But, Primus help me if I could only remember where.)
Somewhere in the Titans return thread
Found it in this post! (Quoting from that thread)
Mr Skram wrote:Someone asked for a size comparison for titanmasters and kreo figs a few pages back.
Kreo fusion cannons fit Titanmasters!
Bonus picture as my tax for being so late to fulfill the request
(Was bugging the heck out of me too, Cobotron)
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 26th, 2016 @ 4:24am CDT
Kurona@ you're welcome I had thought about galvatron II but then decided against it on the grounds that I don't have anyone else from the marvel comics
Posted by NUBBY THUMB on July 26th, 2016 @ 10:14am CDT
If so I plan on doing some parts swapping...
Posted by Bumblebee21 on July 26th, 2016 @ 5:09pm CDT
NUBBY THUMB wrote:Can't really tell from the pix, but is Takara Galvatron's grays identical to Hasbro Galvatron?
If so I plan on doing some parts swapping...
Takaras grey looks brighter
Posted by NUBBY THUMB on July 26th, 2016 @ 7:09pm CDT
Posted by Bumblebee21 on July 26th, 2016 @ 7:28pm CDT
NUBBY THUMB wrote:That's what I was thinking. But I'm not sure how drastic of a tint it is...
Maybe a bit of a tint but probably not much.
Also
Welcome to Seibertron
Posted by NUBBY THUMB on July 26th, 2016 @ 9:04pm CDT
Posted by Cyberpath on July 27th, 2016 @ 7:38am CDT
ウィーリー、仕事が終わらないよ~。 まぁ、たまにはそんな事もあるさ。ドンマイ、ドンマイ! トランスフォーマー レジェンズ LG29 ウィーリー & ゴーシューター:
http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810868545/
Posted by Kurona on July 27th, 2016 @ 8:37am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on July 27th, 2016 @ 8:52am CDT
Posted by Bumblebee21 on July 27th, 2016 @ 9:20am CDT
Posted by Tigertrack on July 27th, 2016 @ 12:26pm CDT
But, I think I like the other Wheelie colors better.
Posted by pencilartist79 on July 28th, 2016 @ 9:56am CDT
SureShot18 wrote:Am I the only one that prefers Hasbro's grey to Takara's brown for Hardhead? Also Legends Galvatron doesn't look too bad without the helmet. Since it's not just a solid grey head on a purple body.
As for the Hasbro grey to the Takara brown, I agree with you. For me, this time around, I like the Hasbro versions a little better than the Takara versions. I know I'm probably in the minority on this one, but I think the color schemes are better matched in the Hasbros.
I do kinda like the heads though. Takara did a better job on those IMHO. The solution I read about painting them is a good one, but for Hardhead the entire sculpt is different.
Posted by Insurgent on July 29th, 2016 @ 1:10pm CDT
Do we know when the Takara Fortress is due?
Posted by xMXUx on July 30th, 2016 @ 3:54am CDT
Insurgent wrote:Do we know when the Takara Fortress is due?
End of September if I'm not mistaken
Posted by Insurgent on July 30th, 2016 @ 4:16pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on August 1st, 2016 @ 8:09pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 1st, 2016 @ 10:36pm CDT
Although, thinking about it, maybe using the PMOP version of the mold would work better since it, for once, is supposed to be Convoy/Optimus himself, and he's also a legit Powermaster instead of a Godmaster.
Posted by Cyberpath on August 2nd, 2016 @ 4:10am CDT
They are smaller than I imagined I knew they were deluxe size but seeing them in-hand is different. This makes the details rather impressive.
I opened Skullcruncher first because I was looking forward to having a Decepticon with a beast-mode, finally. He's kind of difficult to pose in robot-mode and the joints are inconsistent.. some are tight (arms) and some kind of loosey (legs.) Anyone else have this issue?
The alligator's head-articulation is really cool, but I wish the back legs had knee-articulation. Maybe instead of the dino/bird accessory.
I like the handgun, unlike Hardhead's it's proportional and sleek. But not a fan of the tail partforming -- it looks goofy as a weapon and falls off as a tail.
Skullcruncher has some rubbery parts.. why? Don't those get sticky and gross real fast? Should I apply Future to them?
His transformation is pretty simplistic, but I'm very impressed with Hardhead's innovative transformation!
Posted by Bumblebee21 on August 2nd, 2016 @ 9:16am CDT
shajaki wrote:Some drool worthy bashes
this will be an exclusive probably named grand scourge
Posted by Sabrblade on August 2nd, 2016 @ 11:45am CDT
But that's good guy Optimus in his Super Convoy form.Bumblebee21 wrote:shajaki wrote:Some drool worthy bashes
this will be an exclusive probably named grand scourge
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 2nd, 2016 @ 5:17pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:But that's good guy Optimus in his Super Convoy form.Bumblebee21 wrote:shajaki wrote:Some drool worthy bashes
this will be an exclusive probably named grand scourge
Correct, see the on his shoulders?
That bash is based on a "Reissue Companion" for God Ginrai called "Nucleon Quest Super Convoy":
Transformers Super God Masterforce Nucleon Quest Super Convoy Gallery
A black Convoy does not a Black Convoy make
The backstory is that during a fuel crisis, Optimus Prime set out to find the miracle fuel Nucleon, which is found in Black Holes. The black coloring is a special coating or armor, devised by Hi-Q, to protect him from the extreme gravity.
You know, I could totally see TakaraTomy releasing this as an exclusive, using the unaltered version of the Powermaster Optimus Prime mold and not the Super Ginrai retool.
Posted by Va'al on August 3rd, 2016 @ 4:38am CDT
Hardhead was one of the original Headmasters introduced during the Rebirth miniseries. I've always felt a closer connection to the US fiction than the Takara version, where the smaller robots were the characters who combined with transforming vehicles. Takara as usual has enhanced the experience with a cartoon accurate deco and face, while including a repainted Titan Master vehicle to round out the pack. The Legends set is the better value but may be harder to find at this point.
Posted by Randomhero on August 3rd, 2016 @ 6:48am CDT
Posted by Insurgent on August 3rd, 2016 @ 6:52am CDT
I do much prefer the takara one. Not just for the head, though that was the draw. So glad managed to snag him for 20 quid.
Posted by Cyberpath on August 3rd, 2016 @ 7:37am CDT
早く帰りたくとも帰れない時もあれば、早く帰れるはずなのに帰れない時もある。夏季休暇まで残すところ一週間、正念場です! 画像はワンフェスで展示したグレースーパージンライ! 手首の回転ありますよ♪
Translated from Japanese by Bing
If at home and want to go home early, early sometimes but would return home.
Left for summer vacation until 1 week, the moment of truth is! The image displayed at wonfes grace pasinli! Rotation of the wrist you'll ♪
Posted by Kurona on August 3rd, 2016 @ 9:37am CDT
早く帰りたくとも帰れない時もあれば、早く帰れるはずなのに帰れない時もある。夏季休暇まで残すところ一週間、正念場です! 画像はワンフェスで展示したグレースーパージンライ! 手首の回転ありますよ♪
Translated from Japanese by Bing
If at home and want to go home early, early sometimes but would return home.
Left for summer vacation until 1 week, the moment of truth is! The image displayed at wonfes grace pasinli! Rotation of the wrist you'll ♪
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on August 3rd, 2016 @ 9:40am CDT
Kurona wrote:Courtesy of fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath, we now have an in-hand prototype shot of TakaraTomy's LG35 Ginrai from TFYuki's Twitter - an extensive retool of Hasbro's Titans Return Powermaster Optimus Prime, itself an extensive retool of Combiner Wars Ultra Magnus. TFYuki also comments in particular on Ginrai's wrist articulation, a feature missing on his Hasbro counterpart. Check out the image below and feel free to compare with our gallery of Titans Return Powermaster Optimus Prime!早く帰りたくとも帰れない時もあれば、早く帰れるはずなのに帰れない時もある。夏季休暇まで残すところ一週間、正念場です! 画像はワンフェスで展示したグレースーパージンライ! 手首の回転ありますよ♪
Translated from Japanese by Bing
If at home and want to go home early, early sometimes but would return home.
Left for summer vacation until 1 week, the moment of truth is! The image displayed at wonfes grace pasinli! Rotation of the wrist you'll ♪
I'm sorry, but anyone who says Powermaster Optimus Prime is better than Super Ginrai are just wrong.
Posted by Hellscream9999 on August 3rd, 2016 @ 9:44am CDT
RodimusConvoy13 wrote:Kurona wrote:Courtesy of fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath, we now have an in-hand prototype shot of TakaraTomy's LG35 Ginrai from TFYuki's Twitter - an extensive retool of Hasbro's Titans Return Powermaster Optimus Prime, itself an extensive retool of Combiner Wars Ultra Magnus. TFYuki also comments in particular on Ginrai's wrist articulation, a feature missing on his Hasbro counterpart. Check out the image below and feel free to compare with our gallery of Titans Return Powermaster Optimus Prime!
I'm sorry, but anyone who says Powermaster Optimus Prime is better than Super Ginrai are just wrong.
Cool, thanks for letting me know that, despite having a rational and objectively based opinion about them, that I'm still wrong
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on August 3rd, 2016 @ 9:50am CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:RodimusConvoy13 wrote:Kurona wrote:Courtesy of fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath, we now have an in-hand prototype shot of TakaraTomy's LG35 Ginrai from TFYuki's Twitter - an extensive retool of Hasbro's Titans Return Powermaster Optimus Prime, itself an extensive retool of Combiner Wars Ultra Magnus. TFYuki also comments in particular on Ginrai's wrist articulation, a feature missing on his Hasbro counterpart. Check out the image below and feel free to compare with our gallery of Titans Return Powermaster Optimus Prime!
I'm sorry, but anyone who says Powermaster Optimus Prime is better than Super Ginrai are just wrong.
Cool, thanks for letting me know that, despite having a rational and objectively based opinion about them, that I'm still wrong
Does someone just crap in your cereal every morning? Cheer up, dude!
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on August 3rd, 2016 @ 10:43am CDT
RodimusConvoy13 wrote:Kurona wrote:Courtesy of fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath, we now have an in-hand prototype shot of TakaraTomy's LG35 Ginrai from TFYuki's Twitter - an extensive retool of Hasbro's Titans Return Powermaster Optimus Prime, itself an extensive retool of Combiner Wars Ultra Magnus. TFYuki also comments in particular on Ginrai's wrist articulation, a feature missing on his Hasbro counterpart. Check out the image below and feel free to compare with our gallery of Titans Return Powermaster Optimus Prime!早く帰りたくとも帰れない時もあれば、早く帰れるはずなのに帰れない時もある。夏季休暇まで残すところ一週間、正念場です! 画像はワンフェスで展示したグレースーパージンライ! 手首の回転ありますよ♪
Translated from Japanese by Bing
If at home and want to go home early, early sometimes but would return home.
Left for summer vacation until 1 week, the moment of truth is! The image displayed at wonfes grace pasinli! Rotation of the wrist you'll ♪
I'm sorry, but anyone who says Powermaster Optimus Prime is better than Super Ginrai are just wrong.
I think President Bartlett said it best:
Posted by Agamemnon on August 3rd, 2016 @ 10:46am CDT
I'm really hoping the feet look better in person...
Posted by fenrir72 on August 3rd, 2016 @ 12:38pm CDT
Posted by galvatron00 on August 3rd, 2016 @ 12:43pm CDT
I think that is the most off putting about the feet, that the trailer separates from them. I know that can't really be fixed, but that is the only issue I have. I still think he's better than my Titans Return Powermaster Optimus Prime in every way thoughAgamemnon wrote:I like a lot about Ginrai, but my eyes keep getting drawn down to those "feet." And something about them, maybe the way the trailer wheels hang off of the ankle, I don't know, but it kinda ruins the fig for me. I will probably still get him, but he may stay in semi mode in my display....
I'm really hoping the feet look better in person...
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 3rd, 2016 @ 12:57pm CDT
As for Hardhead I prefer the Hasbro one. For me, Hardhead just looks better with a mouthplate like my old G1 toy. That's my preference.
Posted by SureShot18 on August 3rd, 2016 @ 2:31pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on August 3rd, 2016 @ 3:23pm CDT
My only other hookup is the hand guns. While they're an improvement over the Hasbro guns I don't understand the shape. To me the should be massive canons, not skinny little laser rifles. And what's with the blue? I'm trying to find a still from the cartoon to see how they look there, but I can't find one to compare.
Emerje
Posted by Railbomb on August 3rd, 2016 @ 4:21pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 3rd, 2016 @ 4:23pm CDT
Blue.Railbomb wrote:The most important question I have about Super Ginrai is are the eyes going to be red or blue.
Posted by Overcracker on August 3rd, 2016 @ 4:27pm CDT
Carnivius_Prime wrote:Yeah the 'feet' look really terrible. The chest area looks improved though. New cab?
Yes:
Posted by Railbomb on August 3rd, 2016 @ 4:29pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Blue.Railbomb wrote:The most important question I have about Super Ginrai is are the eyes going to be red or blue.
That's a shame. I would have prefered red to match the OG toy but it seems neither Hasbro or Takara wanted to do that. Maybe they'll end up releasing a titan master that can work as red-eyed PM Optimus under the mask.
Posted by Sabrblade on August 3rd, 2016 @ 4:40pm CDT
On both sides of the Pacific, however, PM Optimus and Super Ginrai each had blue eyes in their respective television series.Railbomb wrote:That's a shame. I would have prefered red to match the OG toy but it seems neither Hasbro or Takara wanted to do that. Maybe they'll end up releasing a titan master that can work as red-eyed PM Optimus under the mask.