I DO love those caution signs. Seeing them makes me really want to order one of the reprolabel (or the other label maker... what's their name?) kit to add detail to G1 Metroplex. Can't decide between the two.
While some seemed like overkill, many of the labels added some nice realism and detail. I think with selective application, I might apply a kit... and display the tiny little guy along with this new one. G1 Metroplex can be.... like... the suburbs.
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Re: First Look at Takara Tomy Titan Class Metroplex
Posted by xyl360 Fri Jun 14, 2013 2:28 pm
Yeah, definitely picking this guy up. Hasbro and Takara were admittedly pretty close on this one, but as with pretty much every other figure in the TG line that I own both versions of up to this point, I believe that once in hand, there will be details not captured by cameras so far that will show off why this version beats out the Hasbro version (though I won't be picking up the Hasbro version this time to find out, so Seibs will need to do some nice, hi-res galleries for me 
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Re: First Look at Takara Tomy Titan Class Metroplex
Posted by Sodan-1 Tue Jun 18, 2013 3:38 am
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Sabrblade wrote:Though, he has none of the caution signs the Hasbro toy has, so that's a lot of details lost.
While caution signs can be a nice addition of detail, the G1 figure didn't have them did it? Besides, given the size of Metroplex, even relative to Cybertronians, those signs would probably be so small they'd be barely visible.
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Re: First Look at Takara Tomy Titan Class Metroplex
Posted by -Kanrabat- Tue Jun 18, 2013 4:39 am
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Anyway, we could always just get the Hasbro version and if one want more detailings, I can bet my heart and liver than Reprolabels will at least create and sell some sort of upgrade set.
If When reprolabels create a Generations Metroplex sticker sheet, they better give us the choice between two sets. One would be a remake of the Hasbro sheet, the other would be some additional detailings that you would use after you applied the Hasbro stickers.
It will happen.
If When reprolabels create a Generations Metroplex sticker sheet, they better give us the choice between two sets. One would be a remake of the Hasbro sheet, the other would be some additional detailings that you would use after you applied the Hasbro stickers.
It will happen.
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Re: First Look at Takara Tomy Titan Class Metroplex
Posted by Sabrblade Tue Jun 18, 2013 7:39 am
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On the contrary. With how small the little Optimus is inside Metroplex's cockpit, that would indicate how tiny the average Cybertronian would be compared to Metroplex. And going by how tiny that little Optimus is, the caution signs by comparison would be the size of giant billboards.Sodan-1 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Though, he has none of the caution signs the Hasbro toy has, so that's a lot of details lost.
While caution signs can be a nice addition of detail, the G1 figure didn't have them did it? Besides, given the size of Metroplex, even relative to Cybertronians, those signs would probably be so small they'd be barely visible.
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Re: First Look at Takara Tomy Titan Class Metroplex
Posted by Banjo-Tron Wed Jun 19, 2013 1:44 pm
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as some fellow brits have pointed out, the price difference between the Hasbro and Takara version for us make this a no brainer. Also, with the current exchange rate, the Takara Metroplex from Robotkingdom would set me back £166, wheras from kapow it is £160, and also I don't have to run the risk of paying customs charges.
I'm glad that kapow have made this easy for me. The Takara version is definately nicer, the gryt thighs look better plus the odd 'patchwork' detailing on the hips is painted black on the Takara version, thus obscuring it. Excited about getting this figure although curious as to how I will photograph the damn thing!
I'm glad that kapow have made this easy for me. The Takara version is definately nicer, the gryt thighs look better plus the odd 'patchwork' detailing on the hips is painted black on the Takara version, thus obscuring it. Excited about getting this figure although curious as to how I will photograph the damn thing!
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Re: First Look at Takara Tomy Titan Class Metroplex
Posted by MagnetarPrime Fri Jul 19, 2013 11:51 am
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This year I'm getting both Takara and Hasbro Metroplex 
but now they throw a curveball to all of us with Hong Kong ACG Metroplex...... is not the same as SDCC2013 Metroplex? with a different box I would assume.
I can't remember if the Takara version comes with the two red giant guns or just one,, but Hong Kong ACG Metroplex also comes with 12 smaller figures just like the SDCC2013 version....
but now they throw a curveball to all of us with Hong Kong ACG Metroplex...... is not the same as SDCC2013 Metroplex? with a different box I would assume.I can't remember if the Takara version comes with the two red giant guns or just one,, but Hong Kong ACG Metroplex also comes with 12 smaller figures just like the SDCC2013 version....
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Re: First Look at Takara Tomy Titan Class Metroplex
Posted by Sabrblade Sat Jul 20, 2013 12:09 am
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ACG-CON HK Metroplex is exactly the same as SDCC Metroplex. The only difference between the two is that SDCC Metroplex comes with red and purple mini-figures, while ACG-CON HK Metroplex comes with gold and silver mini-figures.MagnetarPrime wrote:This year I'm getting both Takara and Hasbro Metroplex
I can't remember if the Takara version comes with the two red giant guns or just one,, but Hong Kong ACG Metroplex also comes with 12 smaller figures just like the SDCC2013 version....
And, every release of the figure, minus the regular Hasbro retail release, comes with two red guns.
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