TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box
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Oh TFyuki, how you tease us. Tonight he brings us In-Box shots of Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion! This TakaraTomy box set is geared towards the hardcore G1 fan, what with the cartoon accurate deco and lack of an Alpha Bravo. Keep scrolling to see the pics, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all your Transformers News!
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Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1689665)
Posted by Editor on May 24th, 2015 @ 12:00am CDT
Posted by Editor on May 24th, 2015 @ 12:00am CDT
Well...
Unite Superion does have a pretty box design.
Unite Superion does have a pretty box design.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1689675)
Posted by Diem on May 24th, 2015 @ 12:31am CDT
Posted by Diem on May 24th, 2015 @ 12:31am CDT
I'm digging the retro Scramble Gattai logo.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1689679)
Posted by Rated X on May 24th, 2015 @ 12:43am CDT
Posted by Rated X on May 24th, 2015 @ 12:43am CDT
Looks good. All thats missing is some PE hands and feet to make that bad boy complete. Hastak is stupid not to offer similar upgrade sets for adult colectors. I bet if it was an official product, all the third party haters would be all over it. But then again they would probably complain that it wasnt included ala rage of hercules set. All I know is my superion is gonna look bad ass !
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1689684)
Posted by durroth on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:01am CDT
Posted by durroth on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:01am CDT
Was there any significant difference between the decos of hasbro's defensor and takara's guardian? I mean the original g1 releases. I'm curious about what we might expect for the takara decos of the characters.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1689686)
Posted by Diem on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:04am CDT
You know what? For once I'm going to agree with you.
Not specifically about the hands and feet (as far as I'm concerned they're already good enough that I wouldn't want to pay a penny more for replacements, especially at 3rd-party prices) but I do feel that Hasbro is in a position where, if they have to choose between quality and budget for the regular retail release they should be able to offer "DLC". They release Generations Scourge without a Fracas? Thunderwing with the little drone thing not being able to become a robot? No Slammer with Metroplex? They should know that there's a few thousand morons who are willing to pay more to "complete" a figure than we did for the actual figure itself.
Hell, in an era where Kickstarter exists it's kind of mad that the company keeps shooting in the dark and hoping we all actually wanted a non-pretender Skullgrin figure. Thy should by now be able to say "Do you really want a Skullcruncher? Like really really, money-where-your-mouth-is want one?"
Buuuuut, they're a mass children's toy manufacturer, not a high-end collectible manufacturer so there's always going to be a void between the coulda and the shoulda, and that's okay.
Posted by Diem on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:04am CDT
Rated X wrote:Looks good. All thats missing is some PE hands and feet to make that bad boy complete. Hastak is stupid not to offer similar upgrade sets for adult colectors. I bet if it was an official product, all the third party haters would be all over it. But then again they would probably complain that it wasnt included ala rage of hercules set. All I know is my superion is gonna look bad ass !
You know what? For once I'm going to agree with you.
Not specifically about the hands and feet (as far as I'm concerned they're already good enough that I wouldn't want to pay a penny more for replacements, especially at 3rd-party prices) but I do feel that Hasbro is in a position where, if they have to choose between quality and budget for the regular retail release they should be able to offer "DLC". They release Generations Scourge without a Fracas? Thunderwing with the little drone thing not being able to become a robot? No Slammer with Metroplex? They should know that there's a few thousand morons who are willing to pay more to "complete" a figure than we did for the actual figure itself.
Hell, in an era where Kickstarter exists it's kind of mad that the company keeps shooting in the dark and hoping we all actually wanted a non-pretender Skullgrin figure. Thy should by now be able to say "Do you really want a Skullcruncher? Like really really, money-where-your-mouth-is want one?"
Buuuuut, they're a mass children's toy manufacturer, not a high-end collectible manufacturer so there's always going to be a void between the coulda and the shoulda, and that's okay.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1689694)
Posted by Ultra Markus on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:18am CDT
Posted by Ultra Markus on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:18am CDT
the one thing that hasbro should have done and i'm still wondering why, is the white hands and feet
why hasbro why?
why hasbro why?
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1689700)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:32am CDT
And provide more color contrast that keeps the overall figure from being too overwhelmingly white.
I do like the white hands/feet, though.
Posted by Sabrblade on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:32am CDT
Black hands/feet are what the original toys had.Ultra Markus wrote:the one thing that hasbro should have done and i'm still wondering why, is the white hands and feet
why hasbro why?
And provide more color contrast that keeps the overall figure from being too overwhelmingly white.
I do like the white hands/feet, though.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1689703)
Posted by megatronus on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:42am CDT
It might be wise to avoid calling a large segment of the fandom morons.
Posted by megatronus on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:42am CDT
Diem wrote:They should know that there's a few thousand morons who are willing to pay more to "complete" a figure than we did for the actual figure itself.
It might be wise to avoid calling a large segment of the fandom morons.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1689707)
Posted by megatronus on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:53am CDT
Posted by megatronus on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:53am CDT
I'm loving this.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1689708)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:58am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:58am CDT
And the next Unite Warriors combiner after Guardian is...
The 1984 Autobot combiner?!!!
https://twitter.com/TFYUKI/status/602334100750381057
Seriously never saw Takara ever doing this like this.
The 1984 Autobot combiner?!!!
https://twitter.com/TFYUKI/status/602334100750381057
Seriously never saw Takara ever doing this like this.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1689710)
Posted by megatronus on May 24th, 2015 @ 2:04am CDT
Posted by megatronus on May 24th, 2015 @ 2:04am CDT
Just as the comics dictate! Huzzah!
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1689711)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 24th, 2015 @ 2:07am CDT
Though, notice that Takara seems to have reversed the arrangement of the arms and legs from Hasbro's setup. Prowl and Ironhide are now the arms, and Mirage and Sunstreaker are the legs.
So, definitely not comic-accurate.
Posted by Sabrblade on May 24th, 2015 @ 2:07am CDT
Comics which Japan does not ordinarily get, even.megatronus wrote:Just as the comics dictate! Huzzah!
Though, notice that Takara seems to have reversed the arrangement of the arms and legs from Hasbro's setup. Prowl and Ironhide are now the arms, and Mirage and Sunstreaker are the legs.
So, definitely not comic-accurate.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1689713)
Posted by Amelie on May 24th, 2015 @ 3:02am CDT
Nope
Posted by Amelie on May 24th, 2015 @ 3:02am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Black hands/feet are what the original toys had.
Nope
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1689717)
Posted by fenrir72 on May 24th, 2015 @ 3:09am CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on May 24th, 2015 @ 3:09am CDT
shajaki wrote:Oh TFyuki, how you tease us. Tonight he brings us In-Box shots of Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion! This TakaraTomy box set is geared towards the hardcore G1 fan, what with the cartoon accurate deco and lack of an Alpha Bravo. Keep scrolling to see the pics, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all your Transformers News!
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1689735)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 24th, 2015 @ 5:52am CDT
Brainfart.
Then I guess it was for color contrast.
Posted by Sabrblade on May 24th, 2015 @ 5:52am CDT
D'oh!Amelie wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Black hands/feet are what the original toys had.
Nope
Brainfart.Then I guess it was for color contrast.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1689736)
Posted by Va'al on May 24th, 2015 @ 5:52am CDT
Posted by Va'al on May 24th, 2015 @ 5:52am CDT
In addition to the recent reveal of both Takara Tomy Unite Warriors Superion and the big box the line will feature, TFYuki has also teased another silhouette for an upcoming combiner: the 1984 Autobot combiner!
What has just appeared in the latest issue of IDW Publishing's Combiner Wars, and is currently known as Optimus Maximus in the Hasbro nomenclature, the new combiner will include the Optimus Prime mold, plus the four rumoured Autobot limbs of Prowl, Mirage, Sunstreaker and Ironhide - though not fully confirmed as such. Check out the teaser below!
What has just appeared in the latest issue of IDW Publishing's Combiner Wars, and is currently known as Optimus Maximus in the Hasbro nomenclature, the new combiner will include the Optimus Prime mold, plus the four rumoured Autobot limbs of Prowl, Mirage, Sunstreaker and Ironhide - though not fully confirmed as such. Check out the teaser below!
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1689748)
Posted by Yotsuyasan on May 24th, 2015 @ 6:28am CDT
Posted by Yotsuyasan on May 24th, 2015 @ 6:28am CDT
For Superion, I pre-ordered the Takara version from the get-go, as soon as I knew it was going to contain Slingshot. Even after the reveal of the Hasbro release of him as well, I figured it would be easier just to stick with my plan.
For Defensor, I originally planned to be happy with Legends Groove (he was, at least, still a part of the team!) and had the Hasbro versions pre-ordered. But after the reveal of Deluxe Groove, I found my mind changing and canceled those pre-orders so that I could make a new pre-order for the Takara version. (After about a day or so of worrying if I'd be able to do so for a semi-reasonable price!)
For the 1984 Autobot combiner, however, I think I shall just stick with Hasbro. (Hopefully they do proper reveals of the limb-bots soon!) Helps that in this case I already own the chest component, as Optimus is the one Combiner Wars figure (not counting Legends Class figures) that I already have in-hand. And as a new combiner, I don't have to worry too much about, "The make up of the team isn't quite right!" or, "I wish the decos could be a little better!"
(And, just so he isn't left out... For Menasor, I never had any plans on the Combiner Wars version. Fansproject beat Hasbro to the punch there with me, and I figured that I'd be able to enjoy the molds in question via their inevitable repaints.)
For Defensor, I originally planned to be happy with Legends Groove (he was, at least, still a part of the team!) and had the Hasbro versions pre-ordered. But after the reveal of Deluxe Groove, I found my mind changing and canceled those pre-orders so that I could make a new pre-order for the Takara version. (After about a day or so of worrying if I'd be able to do so for a semi-reasonable price!)
For the 1984 Autobot combiner, however, I think I shall just stick with Hasbro. (Hopefully they do proper reveals of the limb-bots soon!) Helps that in this case I already own the chest component, as Optimus is the one Combiner Wars figure (not counting Legends Class figures) that I already have in-hand. And as a new combiner, I don't have to worry too much about, "The make up of the team isn't quite right!" or, "I wish the decos could be a little better!"
(And, just so he isn't left out... For Menasor, I never had any plans on the Combiner Wars version. Fansproject beat Hasbro to the punch there with me, and I figured that I'd be able to enjoy the molds in question via their inevitable repaints.)
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1689751)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 24th, 2015 @ 6:36am CDT
What I'm able to discern, the limbs are these molds:
- Left Arm: Dead End/Streetwise
- Left Leg: Drag Strip
- Right Arm: Offroad
- Right Leg: Breakdown
How much you wanna bet this will be another limited release
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 24th, 2015 @ 6:36am CDT
Va'al wrote:
What I'm able to discern, the limbs are these molds:
- Left Arm: Dead End/Streetwise
- Left Leg: Drag Strip
- Right Arm: Offroad
- Right Leg: Breakdown
How much you wanna bet this will be another limited release
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1689763)
Posted by fenrir72 on May 24th, 2015 @ 7:44am CDT
I think you meant Defensor. Defensor had black hands and feet modules.
Posted by fenrir72 on May 24th, 2015 @ 7:44am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:D'oh!Amelie wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Black hands/feet are what the original toys had.
Nope
Then I guess it was for color contrast.
I think you meant Defensor. Defensor had black hands and feet modules.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1689764)
Posted by Yotsuyasan on May 24th, 2015 @ 7:49am CDT
Posted by Yotsuyasan on May 24th, 2015 @ 7:49am CDT
I wonder what color hands and feet the 1984 Autobot combiner (either version, Hasbro's or Takara's) will have? There was that banner ad that featured artwork that will be presumably Hasbro's version, but I cannot recall off of the top of my head what color the hand in the image was...
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Posted by munkimus prime on May 24th, 2015 @ 8:32am CDT
I'm kind of hoping Hasbro's Autobot combiner comes with white hands and feet. That way I can give Superion the White ones and Optimus Maximus can have the black ones.
I must say that Superion has a very nice box. I'm not sure if it's enough reason for me to get it but it does look pretty.
Posted by munkimus prime on May 24th, 2015 @ 8:32am CDT
Yotsuyasan wrote:I wonder what color hands and feet the 1984 Autobot combiner (either version, Hasbro's or Takara's) will have? There was that banner ad that featured artwork that will be presumably Hasbro's version, but I cannot recall off of the top of my head what color the hand in the image was...
I'm kind of hoping Hasbro's Autobot combiner comes with white hands and feet. That way I can give Superion the White ones and Optimus Maximus can have the black ones.
I must say that Superion has a very nice box. I'm not sure if it's enough reason for me to get it but it does look pretty.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1689773)
Posted by Yotsuyasan on May 24th, 2015 @ 8:54am CDT
Well, I ain't buying it for the box myself, but a pretty box (as long as it doesn't inflate the price) never hurt anything.
Posted by Yotsuyasan on May 24th, 2015 @ 8:54am CDT
munkimus prime wrote:I must say that Superion has a very nice box. I'm not sure if it's enough reason for me to get it but it does look pretty.
Well, I ain't buying it for the box myself, but a pretty box (as long as it doesn't inflate the price) never hurt anything.
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Posted by Munkky on May 24th, 2015 @ 9:46am CDT
Posted by Munkky on May 24th, 2015 @ 9:46am CDT
I can't wait for the 1984 Autobot Combiner. I've been combining my Voyager Optimus with the Deluxe Stunticons to get a rough idea of what it (and Menasor because I don't have Motormaster yet) will look like, and I think they're going to be excellent repaints.
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Posted by Diem on May 24th, 2015 @ 9:56am CDT
Notice I used "we" there, I'm including myself among the morons here.
Posted by Diem on May 24th, 2015 @ 9:56am CDT
megatronus wrote:Diem wrote:They should know that there's a few thousand morons who are willing to pay more to "complete" a figure than we did for the actual figure itself.
It might be wise to avoid calling a large segment of the fandom morons.
Notice I used "we" there, I'm including myself among the morons here.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1689786)
Posted by Powered Convoy on May 24th, 2015 @ 10:12am CDT
Silver for the Hasbro one, and I imagine Takara will follow suit so Sunstreaker's engine is silver.
Randy
Posted by Powered Convoy on May 24th, 2015 @ 10:12am CDT
munkimus prime wrote:Yotsuyasan wrote:I wonder what color hands and feet the 1984 Autobot combiner (either version, Hasbro's or Takara's) will have? There was that banner ad that featured artwork that will be presumably Hasbro's version, but I cannot recall off of the top of my head what color the hand in the image was...
I'm kind of hoping Hasbro's Autobot combiner comes with white hands and feet. That way I can give Superion the White ones and Optimus Maximus can have the black ones.
I must say that Superion has a very nice box. I'm not sure if it's enough reason for me to get it but it does look pretty.
Silver for the Hasbro one, and I imagine Takara will follow suit so Sunstreaker's engine is silver.
Randy
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1689848)
Posted by Ultra Markus on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:16pm CDT
uh what are you taking about! i have an original superion i am looking at it right now and they are white!
here is a picture
Posted by Ultra Markus on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:16pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Black hands/feet are what the original toys had.Ultra Markus wrote:the one thing that hasbro should have done and i'm still wondering why, is the white hands and feet
why hasbro why?
And provide more color contrast that keeps the overall figure from being too overwhelmingly white.
I do like the white hands/feet, though.
uh what are you taking about! i have an original superion i am looking at it right now and they are white!
here is a picture
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1689850)
Posted by Ultra Markus on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:20pm CDT
actually G1 superion has white G1 defensor has black G1 bruticus has silver both hasbro and takara are the same!
Posted by Ultra Markus on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:20pm CDT
Powered Convoy wrote:munkimus prime wrote:Yotsuyasan wrote:I wonder what color hands and feet the 1984 Autobot combiner (either version, Hasbro's or Takara's) will have? There was that banner ad that featured artwork that will be presumably Hasbro's version, but I cannot recall off of the top of my head what color the hand in the image was...
I'm kind of hoping Hasbro's Autobot combiner comes with white hands and feet. That way I can give Superion the White ones and Optimus Maximus can have the black ones.
I must say that Superion has a very nice box. I'm not sure if it's enough reason for me to get it but it does look pretty.
Silver for the Hasbro one, and I imagine Takara will follow suit so Sunstreaker's engine is silver.
Randy
actually G1 superion has white G1 defensor has black G1 bruticus has silver both hasbro and takara are the same!
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1689853)
Posted by Rated X on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:32pm CDT
Posted by Rated X on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:32pm CDT
A combiner based on lazy repaints that never actually existed in any fiction. For those of you who want to re-enact the G1 episode "Masquerade" that badly, just buy two Menasors.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1689855)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:37pm CDT
What if they just like combiners, period? I know I do
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:37pm CDT
Rated X wrote:A combiner based on lazy repaints that never actually existed in any fiction. For those of you who want to re-enact the G1 episode "Masquerade" that badly, just buy two Menasors.
What if they just like combiners, period? I know I do
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Posted by steals_your_goats on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:44pm CDT
Don't like them, then don't buy them. No one is forcing you to get them so stop trying to ruin it for everyone else. I get that it's your thing to just hate everything new but if you got off your high horse for one second you might find that these things you constantly make fun of aren't really that bad.
Posted by steals_your_goats on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:44pm CDT
Rated X wrote:A combiner based on lazy repaints that never actually existed in any fiction. For those of you who want to re-enact the G1 episode "Masquerade" that badly, just buy two Menasors.
Don't like them, then don't buy them. No one is forcing you to get them so stop trying to ruin it for everyone else. I get that it's your thing to just hate everything new but if you got off your high horse for one second you might find that these things you constantly make fun of aren't really that bad.
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Posted by Madeus Prime on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:49pm CDT
It's just for fun dude, I'm probably going to pick the limbs up stateside because I want a new Prowl, Ironhide, and Mirage (not all that fond of the Breakdown mold, skipping Sunstreaker).
BTW, wasn't there some product listings that indicated we're getting a new Wheeljack soon?
Posted by Madeus Prime on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:49pm CDT
Rated X wrote:A combiner based on lazy repaints that never actually existed in any fiction. For those of you who want to re-enact the G1 episode "Masquerade" that badly, just buy two Menasors.
It's just for fun dude, I'm probably going to pick the limbs up stateside because I want a new Prowl, Ironhide, and Mirage (not all that fond of the Breakdown mold, skipping Sunstreaker).
BTW, wasn't there some product listings that indicated we're getting a new Wheeljack soon?
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Posted by Deadput on May 24th, 2015 @ 3:02pm CDT
Edit: Making my post less hostile.
A homage is a homage no matter how you look into it.
I don't think you know the definition of lazy enough to be able to call these repaints lazy.
Posted by Deadput on May 24th, 2015 @ 3:02pm CDT
Rated X wrote:A combiner based on lazy repaints that never actually existed in any fiction. For those of you who want to re-enact the G1 episode "Masquerade" that badly, just buy two Menasors.
Edit: Making my post less hostile.
A homage is a homage no matter how you look into it.
I don't think you know the definition of lazy enough to be able to call these repaints lazy.
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Posted by Evil Eye on May 24th, 2015 @ 3:05pm CDT
Yes. X is our resident FUNposter.
Posted by Evil Eye on May 24th, 2015 @ 3:05pm CDT
mirageandjazz1197 wrote:Rated X wrote:A combiner based on lazy repaints that never actually existed in any fiction. For those of you who want to re-enact the G1 episode "Masquerade" that badly, just buy two Menasors.
Is making useless posts your specialty?
Yes. X is our resident FUNposter.
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Posted by Flashwave on May 24th, 2015 @ 3:46pm CDT
For a num,ber of us, I suspect the Combiner aspect is second to having new versions of the characters. I've played around with Trqansforming Optimus, even toyed with head-canon ideas of the Matrix manifesting itself through his combined form, but I have nev er actually combined Prime and doubt I ever will, I just like his figure. (It's grown on me, and I think looks good next to Cloud Roadbuster/Crosshairs, IDW Bee, Gen Drift, Uni Hound, and AOE Rollbar.) If I do get any of them, Ironhide will be the first and he's immediately getting Prime Kup's cannons. But I'll have to wait for In Stores to make that call,
And actually, with Rook already being in the right colors, I plan on nabbing the Mirage fig to be Rescue Force 2, and using the fact that the reart spoiler can tilt to help represent the water cannons.
Posted by Flashwave on May 24th, 2015 @ 3:46pm CDT
Rated X wrote:A combiner based on lazy repaints that never actually existed in any fiction. For those of you who want to re-enact the G1 episode "Masquerade" that badly, just buy two Menasors.
For a num,ber of us, I suspect the Combiner aspect is second to having new versions of the characters. I've played around with Trqansforming Optimus, even toyed with head-canon ideas of the Matrix manifesting itself through his combined form, but I have nev er actually combined Prime and doubt I ever will, I just like his figure. (It's grown on me, and I think looks good next to Cloud Roadbuster/Crosshairs, IDW Bee, Gen Drift, Uni Hound, and AOE Rollbar.) If I do get any of them, Ironhide will be the first and he's immediately getting Prime Kup's cannons. But I'll have to wait for In Stores to make that call,
And actually, with Rook already being in the right colors, I plan on nabbing the Mirage fig to be Rescue Force 2, and using the fact that the reart spoiler can tilt to help represent the water cannons.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1690000)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 24th, 2015 @ 7:23pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on May 24th, 2015 @ 7:23pm CDT
The Hasbro ones look to be gray in this pic:munkimus prime wrote:Yotsuyasan wrote:I wonder what color hands and feet the 1984 Autobot combiner (either version, Hasbro's or Takara's) will have? There was that banner ad that featured artwork that will be presumably Hasbro's version, but I cannot recall off of the top of my head what color the hand in the image was...
I'm kind of hoping Hasbro's Autobot combiner comes with white hands and feet. That way I can give Superion the White ones and Optimus Maximus can have the black ones.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1690018)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 24th, 2015 @ 8:10pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on May 24th, 2015 @ 8:10pm CDT
I just had an epiphany about the 1984 Autobot combiner.
Notice that the limb arrangement on the Takara version is not only a reverse of Hasbro's, but also has the four limbs specifically in the following placements:
Right arm: Ironhide
Left arm: Prowl
Right leg: Sunstreaker
Left leg: Ligier/Mirage
Know who else has a similar limb arrangement, color-wise? This guy:
This now has me VERY curious about the kind of deco the Optimus torso figure might have.
Notice that the limb arrangement on the Takara version is not only a reverse of Hasbro's, but also has the four limbs specifically in the following placements:
Right arm: Ironhide
Left arm: Prowl
Right leg: Sunstreaker
Left leg: Ligier/Mirage
Know who else has a similar limb arrangement, color-wise? This guy:
This now has me VERY curious about the kind of deco the Optimus torso figure might have.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1690026)
Posted by Diem on May 24th, 2015 @ 8:19pm CDT
Hey, once the Technobots come out we'll be able to make 3/5 of this guy!
And now I'm really hungry for the idea of a non-brick Energon Wing Saber who can split into four and combine onto Combiner Wars sockets.
Posted by Diem on May 24th, 2015 @ 8:19pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:I just had an epiphany about the 1984 Autobot combiner.
Notice that the limb arrangement on the Takare version is not only a reverse of Hasbro's, but also has the four limbs specifically in the following placements:
Right arm: Ironhide
Left arm: Prowl
Right leg: Sunstreaker
Left leg: Ligier/Mirage
Know who else has a similar limb arrangement, color-wise? This guy:
(a big hand for Energon Prime!!! Woo woo woo!)
This now has me VERY curious about the kind of deco the Optimus torso figure might have.
Hey, once the Technobots come out we'll be able to make 3/5 of this guy!
And now I'm really hungry for the idea of a non-brick Energon Wing Saber who can split into four and combine onto Combiner Wars sockets.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1690028)
Posted by shajaki on May 24th, 2015 @ 8:21pm CDT
If that's what this means, I will be SO happy.
That's actually what I thought this teaser meant initially, but then everyone was saying 1984 Autobot Combiner. So I was confused.... why has it gotten that label anyways?
Posted by shajaki on May 24th, 2015 @ 8:21pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:I just had an epiphany about the 1984 Autobot combiner.
Notice that the limb arrangement on the Takare version is not only a reverse of Hasbro's, but also has the four limbs specifically in the following placements:
Right arm: Ironhide
Left arm: Prowl
Right leg: Sunstreaker
Left leg: Ligier/Mirage
Know who else has a similar limb arrangement, color-wise? This guy:
This now has me VERY curious about the kind of deco the Optimus torso figure might have.
If that's what this means, I will be SO happy.
That's actually what I thought this teaser meant initially, but then everyone was saying 1984 Autobot Combiner. So I was confused.... why has it gotten that label anyways?
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1690029)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 24th, 2015 @ 8:22pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on May 24th, 2015 @ 8:22pm CDT
The components are all Autobots from 1984: Optimus, Ironhide, Mirage, Sunstreaker, and Prowl.shajaki wrote:That's actually what I thought this teaser meant initially, but then everyone was saying 1984 Autobot Combiner. So I was confused.... why has it gotten that label anyways?
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1690031)
Posted by shajaki on May 24th, 2015 @ 8:26pm CDT
What I mean is if Prime is sculpted to homage Energon/Superlink, and TT lays out his limbs to homage it too... why label it as 1984 Autobot Combiner. I dunno. It's kinda misleading.
Posted by shajaki on May 24th, 2015 @ 8:26pm CDT
Yes.... I'm aware...Sabrblade wrote:The components are all Autobots from 1984: Optimus, Ironhide, Mirage, Sunstreaker, and Prowl.shajaki wrote:That's actually what I thought this teaser meant initially, but then everyone was saying 1984 Autobot Combiner. So I was confused.... why has it gotten that label anyways?
What I mean is if Prime is sculpted to homage Energon/Superlink, and TT lays out his limbs to homage it too... why label it as 1984 Autobot Combiner. I dunno. It's kinda misleading.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1690037)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 24th, 2015 @ 8:34pm CDT
And while the limbs are arranged in a manner that homages the colors of Energon Prime's super mode configuration, the limbs themselves aren't a homage to Energon Prime's limbs, since Ironhide is an updated Ironhide and not a fire truck, Prowl is an updated Prowl and not helicopter, Sunstreaker is an updated Sunstreaker and not a drill, and Mirage is an updated Mirage and not a submarine.
So the Energon homage is only a subtle one made by individuals who are your typical CHUG-style G1 character updates.
Plus, seeing as how this combiner was probably Hasbro's idea first, Hasbro's arranged the limbs in a manner that doesn't homage Energon Prime, and uses the white Optimus Maximus with the Legneds Rodimus as the torso instead of the normal Optimus Prime.
And the concept of it being an "Autobot Cars combiner" hearkens back to the G1 episode "Masquerade", but admittedly only in concept, as only Optimus and Mirage were part of that and it was handled differently than it is here.
Hope that clears things.
Posted by Sabrblade on May 24th, 2015 @ 8:34pm CDT
Well, Optimus isn't 100% sculpted to be an Energon homage. Only the inside of his combiner torso and his combiner head are. The outer doors of his combiner torso are a God Ginrai homage, and the rest of him in both vehicle and standard robot mode are pretty much your typical "updated G1" look.shajaki wrote:Yes.... I'm aware...Sabrblade wrote:The components are all Autobots from 1984: Optimus, Ironhide, Mirage, Sunstreaker, and Prowl.shajaki wrote:That's actually what I thought this teaser meant initially, but then everyone was saying 1984 Autobot Combiner. So I was confused.... why has it gotten that label anyways?
What I mean is if Prime is sculpted to homage Energon/Superlink, and TT lays out his limbs to homage it too... why label it as 1984 Autobot Combiner. I dunno. It's kinda misleading.
And while the limbs are arranged in a manner that homages the colors of Energon Prime's super mode configuration, the limbs themselves aren't a homage to Energon Prime's limbs, since Ironhide is an updated Ironhide and not a fire truck, Prowl is an updated Prowl and not helicopter, Sunstreaker is an updated Sunstreaker and not a drill, and Mirage is an updated Mirage and not a submarine.
So the Energon homage is only a subtle one made by individuals who are your typical CHUG-style G1 character updates.
Plus, seeing as how this combiner was probably Hasbro's idea first, Hasbro's arranged the limbs in a manner that doesn't homage Energon Prime, and uses the white Optimus Maximus with the Legneds Rodimus as the torso instead of the normal Optimus Prime.
And the concept of it being an "Autobot Cars combiner" hearkens back to the G1 episode "Masquerade", but admittedly only in concept, as only Optimus and Mirage were part of that and it was handled differently than it is here.
Hope that clears things.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1690048)
Posted by shajaki on May 24th, 2015 @ 8:51pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on May 24th, 2015 @ 8:51pm CDT
That wasn't really necessary. I'm not confused, I just see things differently than you. All those points have been discussed to death already, aaaand I've been here the whole time.Sabrblade wrote:Hope that clears things.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1690058)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 24th, 2015 @ 8:55pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on May 24th, 2015 @ 8:55pm CDT
shajaki wrote:That wasn't really necessary. I'm not confused, I just see things differently than you. All those points have been discussed to death already, aaaand I've been here the whole time.Sabrblade wrote:Hope that clears things.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1690105)
Posted by Yotsuyasan on May 24th, 2015 @ 9:53pm CDT
Well, I suppose we could just avoid all confusion and call him by his official name, yes? Which, until we learn if Takara has a different name for him, would be Optimus Maximus if my memory is correct, yes?
Although I suppose the "1984 Autobot combiner" moniker may have come about since, technically, any gestalt formed using Optimus Prime as the central component would be Optimus Maximus. Thus the "1984 Autobot combiner" moniker, to designate that Optimus is using those four specific other 1984 Autobots as the limbs.
This would be my take on things, at least.
Posted by Yotsuyasan on May 24th, 2015 @ 9:53pm CDT
shajaki wrote:Sabrblade wrote:shajaki wrote:Yes.... I'm aware...Sabrblade wrote:The components are all Autobots from 1984: Optimus, Ironhide, Mirage, Sunstreaker, and Prowl.shajaki wrote:That's actually what I thought this teaser meant initially, but then everyone was saying 1984 Autobot Combiner. So I was confused.... why has it gotten that label anyways?
What I mean is if Prime is sculpted to homage Energon/Superlink, and TT lays out his limbs to homage it too... why label it as 1984 Autobot Combiner. I dunno. It's kinda misleading.
(Explain... Explain... Explain...)
Hope that clears things.
That wasn't really necessary. I'm not confused, I just see things differently than you.
Well, I suppose we could just avoid all confusion and call him by his official name, yes? Which, until we learn if Takara has a different name for him, would be Optimus Maximus if my memory is correct, yes?
Although I suppose the "1984 Autobot combiner" moniker may have come about since, technically, any gestalt formed using Optimus Prime as the central component would be Optimus Maximus. Thus the "1984 Autobot combiner" moniker, to designate that Optimus is using those four specific other 1984 Autobots as the limbs.
This would be my take on things, at least.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1690113)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 24th, 2015 @ 10:07pm CDT
Optimus Maximus is the white redeco of Optimus Prime that Hasbro is releasing.
Posted by Sabrblade on May 24th, 2015 @ 10:07pm CDT
Ultra Prime, you mean.Yotsuyasan wrote:any gestalt formed using Optimus Prime as the central component would be Optimus Maximus.
Optimus Maximus is the white redeco of Optimus Prime that Hasbro is releasing.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1690115)
Posted by Yotsuyasan on May 24th, 2015 @ 10:17pm CDT
Ah, yes. That is what I get for operating from memory on a figure that is not a pre-existing concept. Well, swap in the correct name, and my point still stands.
Don't see the point in that white redeco myself, especially since they aren't passing it off as a Magnus, having done a proper one for once. But whatever, I am sure there are those that will enjoy it.
Posted by Yotsuyasan on May 24th, 2015 @ 10:17pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Ultra Prime, you mean.Yotsuyasan wrote:any gestalt formed using Optimus Prime as the central component would be Optimus Maximus.
Optimus Maximus is the white redeco of Optimus Prime that Hasbro is releasing.
Ah, yes. That is what I get for operating from memory on a figure that is not a pre-existing concept. Well, swap in the correct name, and my point still stands.
Don't see the point in that white redeco myself, especially since they aren't passing it off as a Magnus, having done a proper one for once. But whatever, I am sure there are those that will enjoy it.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1690158)
Posted by megatronus on May 25th, 2015 @ 1:04am CDT
That's basically my thinking on the matter.
Posted by megatronus on May 25th, 2015 @ 1:04am CDT
shajaki wrote:That wasn't really necessary. I'm not confused, I just see things differently than you. All those points have been discussed to death already, aaaand I've been here the whole time.Sabrblade wrote:Hope that clears things.
That's basically my thinking on the matter.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1690225)
Posted by Powered Convoy on May 25th, 2015 @ 8:48am CDT
Posted by Powered Convoy on May 25th, 2015 @ 8:48am CDT
Ordering for Unite Warriors Defensor is open with TakaraTomy Mall. Ordered mine.
Randy
Randy
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1690244)
Posted by Yotsuyasan on May 25th, 2015 @ 10:05am CDT
How did you do so? Do you have a Japanese address? (Or a friend with one?) I, for one, could not figure out how to even register with their website without one.
And out of curiosity, how much is the shipping going to cost you?
Frankly, though, given that BBTS and TFSource only seem to have about a $25.00 mark-up on this, and given that with TFSource at least (I don't know about BBTS here, been ages since I ordered with them) you can get free shipping on this to U.S. addresses even if you are ordering it alone (as it is enough by itself to hit the $150 threshold for free shipping) I feel fine with having not been able to register at the Takara Tomy Mall. I don't think it would have made much of a difference in cost, if any.
Posted by Yotsuyasan on May 25th, 2015 @ 10:05am CDT
Powered Convoy wrote:Ordering for Unite Warriors Defensor is open with TakaraTomy Mall. Ordered mine.
Randy
How did you do so? Do you have a Japanese address? (Or a friend with one?) I, for one, could not figure out how to even register with their website without one.
And out of curiosity, how much is the shipping going to cost you?
Frankly, though, given that BBTS and TFSource only seem to have about a $25.00 mark-up on this, and given that with TFSource at least (I don't know about BBTS here, been ages since I ordered with them) you can get free shipping on this to U.S. addresses even if you are ordering it alone (as it is enough by itself to hit the $150 threshold for free shipping) I feel fine with having not been able to register at the Takara Tomy Mall. I don't think it would have made much of a difference in cost, if any.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors: UW-01 Superion In Box (1690275)
Posted by Agamemnon on May 25th, 2015 @ 12:00pm CDT
BBTS doesn't offer free shipping, but with the POL feature, each additional item to the POL only adds a few cents to the shipping (based on weight, I think.) My last $500 order, which was a boat load of items at 12.4 lbs, was only $16 shipping cost. *shrug* I'll pay that shipping cost to have the choice of when my POL ships. Correct me if I'm wrong, but TFSource's stack feature needs to have all items arrive before it ships.
Defensor is $25 more than the other sets. But, if this is the only way to get deluxe Groove, then I'm in. (And since I was able to obtain Quickslinger and Brake-neck, I canceled my preorder for the other sets. Sorry, Takara, but I need monies for Trypticon and Devestator...)
Posted by Agamemnon on May 25th, 2015 @ 12:00pm CDT
Yotsuyasan wrote:Powered Convoy wrote:Ordering for Unite Warriors Defensor is open with TakaraTomy Mall. Ordered mine.
Randy
How did you do so? Do you have a Japanese address? (Or a friend with one?) I, for one, could not figure out how to even register with their website without one.
And out of curiosity, how much is the shipping going to cost you?
Frankly, though, given that BBTS and TFSource only seem to have about a $25.00 mark-up on this, and given that with TFSource at least (I don't know about BBTS here, been ages since I ordered with them) you can get free shipping on this to U.S. addresses even if you are ordering it alone (as it is enough by itself to hit the $150 threshold for free shipping) I feel fine with having not been able to register at the Takara Tomy Mall. I don't think it would have made much of a difference in cost, if any.
BBTS doesn't offer free shipping, but with the POL feature, each additional item to the POL only adds a few cents to the shipping (based on weight, I think.) My last $500 order, which was a boat load of items at 12.4 lbs, was only $16 shipping cost. *shrug* I'll pay that shipping cost to have the choice of when my POL ships. Correct me if I'm wrong, but TFSource's stack feature needs to have all items arrive before it ships.
Defensor is $25 more than the other sets. But, if this is the only way to get deluxe Groove, then I'm in. (And since I was able to obtain Quickslinger and Brake-neck, I canceled my preorder for the other sets. Sorry, Takara, but I need monies for Trypticon and Devestator...)
