United Wave 4 Official Images

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Amazon Japan has updated their Transformers United listing with Official images of: Scourge, Wheeljack, G2 Optimus Prime, and Frenzy & Rumble. We've seen Frenzy & Rumble before, but these are our first looks at Scourge, Wheeljack, and G2 Optimus Prime in their Takara decos. All three reveal noticeable differences from their Hasbro counterparts.

Wheeljack features metallic green paint, a different stripe pattern, and additional paint applications on the sides of his car mode.

Scourge also features a shinier metallic blue paint job, his Decepticon symbol has moved from his shoulder to the middle of his chest, full wing stripes in alt mode, and several other alternative paint applications.

G2 Optimus Prime has swapped his blue for a more consistent black in alt mode, he now sports Autobot symbols on his doors in truck mode, his orange translucent plastics have been changed to blue, as well several other small paint application differences.

The images have been mirrored below.

Credit(s): Powered Convoy, Amazon Japan

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Re: United Wave 4 Official Images (1183107)
Posted by New Guy on February 16th, 2011 @ 7:24pm CST

Man that Optimus looks sick. Takara wins this time. Wheeljack maybe and Scourge.... red windows?

Re: United Wave 4 Official Images (1183110)
Posted by Down_Shift on February 16th, 2011 @ 7:28pm CST

Money.

Re: United Wave 4 Official Images (1183114)
Posted by rpetras on February 16th, 2011 @ 7:36pm CST

Like pretty much everyone, I prefer the Generations Wheeljack (and will be buying the expected reprolabels)

But I'll be using Generations Scourge as Scourge and 3x Titanium Scourge for the sweeps, since I already have them.

I could not possibly care less about the G2 Prime, certainly not enough to spend import dollars on him. I have generations G2 Prime in my Pile-O-loot solely because he came in the group with the rest of the wave.

I'll find something to do with him and I hear he is a very nice figure, so I may be pleasantly surprised.

Re: United Wave 4 Official Images (1183123)
Posted by grimdragon2001 on February 16th, 2011 @ 7:59pm CST

gonna also go with the united scourge and generations sweeps plan, and maybe get a united voyager megatron if i can find it. gonna go generations/rts for the rest though

Re: United Wave 4 Official Images (1183126)
Posted by Jazz-1982 on February 16th, 2011 @ 8:12pm CST

So far in Generations/RTS/United i've mostly preferred the United paint decos (which is lucky for me as I live in Japan) but Hasbro's Wheeljack looks better as he doesn't have that unnecessary metallic green paint which doesn't look good.
I don't think the metallic paint does much for Scourge either.

Re: United Wave 4 Official Images (1183127)
Posted by g2grimmy64 on February 16th, 2011 @ 8:13pm CST

See that, Hasbro? Matching cab colors! Sold!

Re: United Wave 4 Official Images (1183136)
Posted by T-Macksimus on February 16th, 2011 @ 8:36pm CST

g2grimmy64 wrote:See that, Hasbro? Matching cab colors! Sold!

Precisely!!! I had Hasbro's version of G2 Prime in my hot little hands today and I put it back on the display because their version with the blue/black cab looks...like...CRAP!! Passed on Tracks as well today because of that ugly excuse for a flame job on his hood. In fact, after seeing pictures of the United figures and then getting the Hasbro versions in hand, I've left every single one on the shelf and walked out of the store empty handed. After 5 minutes of mental debating I even put Perceptor back. I'll get Thundercracker and Kup regardless but that's probably it. United has just ruined it for me. Makes Hasbro's attempts look beyond cheap. Yeah, I know that United would cost me a ton more but I'll go without rather than settle for half-ass stuff.

Re: United Wave 4 Official Images (1183137)
Posted by Vicalliose on February 16th, 2011 @ 8:38pm CST

It's a battle of blue versus yellow in: Translucent Plastic Wars

Darn... #-o

Re: United Wave 4 Official Images (1183143)
Posted by retrothomas on February 16th, 2011 @ 8:57pm CST

Well that's a relief! I, too, prefer the Generations Wheeljack, and I would have gotten Takara's if I like the look better since Wheeljack is one of my three favorite Autobots. I'm already a bit behind on my personal fund having preordered Takara's Perceptor.

I'm also glad it's not a Reveal the Shield figure with a stupid rubsign on it!

Re: United Wave 4 Official Images (1183168)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on February 16th, 2011 @ 10:17pm CST

The new RTS Prime figure looked better in person than in photos, but if it had looked like that I wouldn't have passed on it.

Re: United Wave 4 Official Images (1183169)
Posted by Swiftpaw on February 16th, 2011 @ 10:24pm CST

Cool, they retooled Wheeljack's bumper, which both makes his carmode look different and gives him a bit more foot.

But most of these there isn't really enough difference to make me want to import instead. Except maybe to pick up Scourge, and use the US version for a couple of Sweeps, but that's hardly a new idea.

Re: United Wave 4 Official Images (1183184)
Posted by Pr1meSuspect on February 16th, 2011 @ 11:10pm CST

Scourge and Optimus look great. I'm digging Scourge's lucious metallic-blue.

Re: United Wave 4 Official Images (1183186)
Posted by Optimutt on February 16th, 2011 @ 11:11pm CST

I'm excited for all of these, save for G2 Prime. I still think it's one of the ugliest tf's I've ever seen (mainline, that is. Movies don't count)despite the cool innovations in its legs. For me, it just makes more sense to get the TT versions as the Hasbro versions in Thailand are all about 25$. Not worth it for bad paint jobs.

Did anyone else notice how you have to rotate Wheeljack's wheels down into his heel in robot mode? Talk about a serious retool! Both versions look great!

Re: United Wave 4 Official Images (1183217)
Posted by kirbenvost on February 17th, 2011 @ 12:58am CST

Overall I refer the Hasbro versions, but Prime looks a lot better. Otherwise, the metallic paint really doesn't suit them. I do like the extra wing app on Scourge though.

Re: United Wave 4 Official Images (1183231)
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on February 17th, 2011 @ 3:12am CST

I have to say I prefer Hasbro's Wheeljack. United's metallic green paint is different from the G1 green, and the sudden splash of bling on an otherwise plastic alt mode looks out of place.

OP looks much better with clear blue windows and a metal grill, but I still don't like him enough to buy him--pass.

Re: United Wave 4 Official Images (1183253)
Posted by Sodan-1 on February 17th, 2011 @ 6:39am CST

G2 Optimus is a vast improvement, except for the slightly depressed sword. I just don't have a desire to own a G2 Optimus. Yet.

As someone who has whinged about the half painted blue leading edge of Generations Scourge, I have to say I'm rather disappointed with the look of the fully painted wings. That's what I'd be saying if I was the Shattered Glass version of myself. It looks pretty good and I'm thrilled that Takara has listened to us. Also, RED EYES!!! Excellent! United wins for Scourge, but Generations wins overall for all of it's Scourges I'm going to buy for Sweeps.

Wheeljack. Hmm... It seems everyone else prefers Hasbro's green and I agree with that. But I don't like the fluorescent red and the fact it's all over his chest. The preferred red and paint scheme on Takara's, coupled with the inevitably crisper white plastic means another win for United.

Re: United Wave 4 Official Images (1183257)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 17th, 2011 @ 6:59am CST

Vicalliose wrote:It's a battle of blue versus yellow in: Translucent Plastic Wars

Darn...

If it's any help, the yellow is inspired by Movie Prime, while the blue is closer to the original G2.

Re: United Wave 4 Official Images (1183278)
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on February 17th, 2011 @ 8:04am CST

I'm going to get United Scourge, but the rest I'll get the hasbro versions. I'm surprised they put the 'con symbol in the middle of Scourges chest. I like how the hasbro version has it like the G1 toy. You know what really grinds my gears??? The guy that said he had Perceptor and G2 Prime in his hands but put them back on the shelf!!!!!! :grin:

Those figures haven't been spotted in the Detroit area yet. I'm hoping they will be spotted soon.

Re: United Wave 4 Official Images (1183281)
Posted by Counterpunch on February 17th, 2011 @ 8:10am CST

RodimusConvoy13 wrote:I'm going to get United Scourge, but the rest I'll get the hasbro versions. I'm surprised they put the 'con symbol in the middle of Scourges chest. I like how the hasbro version has it like the G1 toy. You know what really grinds my gears??? The guy that said he had Perceptor and G2 Prime in his hands but put them back on the shelf!!!!!! Those figures haven't been spotted in the Detroit area yet. I'm hoping they will be spotted soon.

The centered chest symbol on Scourge is accurate to the cartoon. I think it makes a good differentiation for the leader of the pack.

Re: United Wave 4 Official Images (1183282)
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on February 17th, 2011 @ 8:12am CST

Counterpunch wrote:
RodimusConvoy13 wrote:I'm going to get United Scourge, but the rest I'll get the hasbro versions. I'm surprised they put the 'con symbol in the middle of Scourges chest. I like how the hasbro version has it like the G1 toy. You know what really grinds my gears??? The guy that said he had Perceptor and G2 Prime in his hands but put them back on the shelf!!!!!! Those figures haven't been spotted in the Detroit area yet. I'm hoping they will be spotted soon.

The centered chest symbol on Scourge is accurate to the cartoon. I think it makes a good differentiation for the leader of the pack.

Huh, didn't realize that. Scourge was one of my favorite toys back in the day, so it sticks in my mind. Oh to go back in time and stop my early teen self from selling all of my transformers at a yard sale..... :sad:

Re: United Wave 4 Official Images (1183288)
Posted by Duskfall on February 17th, 2011 @ 8:48am CST

wow, no one's commenting on frenzy and rumble? i'm really liking those two.

Re: United Wave 4 Official Images (1183308)
Posted by dirk2243 on February 17th, 2011 @ 10:06am CST

I have the Hasbro G2 Prime. He may get painted to match schemes. Scoure and Wheeljack look pretty good. I am thinking of hasbro for sweeps and for Scourge the other.

Rumble and Frenzy look great, however I'd have prefered them be cassets to go with Classics/Universe Soundwave.

Re: United Wave 4 Official Images (1183309)
Posted by phase on February 17th, 2011 @ 10:10am CST

Scourge: Maybe.
OP: Pass, I have the original, and even if I wanted this mold, orange is origin-accurate.
Wheeljack: YES.
Frenzy (as in RED): No thank you.
Rumble (BLUE): Nope.

Re: United Wave 4 Official Images (1183332)
Posted by Solrac333 on February 17th, 2011 @ 10:55am CST

Will get United Wheeljack and Scourge. Pass on the rest.

Re: United Wave 4 Official Images (1183430)
Posted by OptiMagnus on February 17th, 2011 @ 3:13pm CST

Prime looks cool, but I am in no mood to live on the street if I buy these guys.

Re: United Wave 4 Official Images (1183442)
Posted by Rodimus Minor on February 17th, 2011 @ 3:30pm CST

I am only after Optimus and Wheeljack as they look awsome the Blue realy looks great on Optimus Way better than the Orange on the RTS version.

JP Optimus 4.jpg

JP Wheeljack 4.jpg

Re: United Wave 4 Official Images (1184554)
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on February 20th, 2011 @ 9:09am CST

Um, is it me, or does Scourge's insegnia look kinda, red-ish? :???: