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News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 11:32 am

Takara Tomy designer Hisashi Yuki has updated his Twitpic account with our first color look at their upcoming version of Titan Class Metroplex! This version features a slightly different deco and comes with two of the large red guns. Check him out below.

In the Tokyo Toy Show, it is not a final specification yet, but It is the meeting scheduled for everyone to display the most recent sample of the metroplex! Public of the actual sample because it becomes the first time, ensure that the great force on this occasion Please try to. !

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 11:41 am

I think I may be splurging on this guy. Extra gun and snazzy detailing? That's how I try to live my life.

News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 12:12 pm

I think this guy will be worth the extra scratch. Those apps are brilliant and liberally-applied.

Painted face = awesome.

by **AutoBorst** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 2:07 pm

He is a beauty.

by **FortMacs** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 2:18 pm

planned on getting the Hasbro version but may have to get this instead.

by **Rated X** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 2:29 pm

Whats the price difference between this one and Hasbro ?

by **gothsaurus** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 2:29 pm

huh? What's different about the face paint? Can't see a difference in the crappy low res photos floating around the web.

News Credits: 2 · by **Nemesis Destron** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 2:45 pm

Holy crap there is no denying the greatness of this monster...I will possess you Metroplex!! :DANCE:

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 2:56 pm

The difference in details is astounding.

If I had the funds, I'd order this on the spot. But I don't, so I'm gunna have to wait for the Hasbro release.

by **gothsaurus** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 3:18 pm

From what I could remember, you could buy to Hasbro ones for the extra red blaster, then pitch the second metroplex and STILL come out ahead of buying the Takara one. :KREMZEEK:

I'd laugh, but I really want it. Me likey paint apps. >:oP

News Credits: 198 · by **DevastaTTor** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 4:46 pm

The X-factor will be what the rumored SDCC repaint looks like and how obtainable it is for non-attendees.

by **Skullcrunchberries** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 5:08 pm

That... is a significant improvement. Bravo, Takara! You continue to make my wallet cry.

If Metroplex is indeed the SDCC exclusive, though, that might change things entirely...

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 5:23 pm

Hoitytoity wrote:If Metroplex is indeed the SDCC exclusive, though, that might change things entirely...

A different deco of Metroplex is this year's SDCC exclusive. We just don't know what the deco is.

by **MenaceRX** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 5:54 pm

But is the extra paint really worth another 100 to 130 dollars more then the Hasbro version... i just cant seem to sell my self on it.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 5:55 pm

MenaceRX wrote:But is the extra paint really worth another 100 to 130 dollars more then the Hasbro version... i just cant seem to sell my self on it.

Well, you gotta keep in mind import prices and shipping. Plus, extra gun, tee-wee bit more expensive.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 6:49 pm

For comparison convenience:

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:36 pm

I trust that there are better paint apps on the Takara version as they tend to do that, but I really can't see too much with the low res photo.

by **MenaceRX** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:51 pm

I pre-ordered him anyway, but still I am questioning my decision. Its alot of money, but he keeps saying he must heed the call of the last prime and I must make it so!

by **MGrotusque** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:06 pm

Sorry....where did you pre-order it?

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:10 pm

I bet my left nut that it will be at least DOUBLE the price of the Hasbro version.
Not worth it in my book.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:19 pm

Eh, Hasbro version is good enough, and way cheaper.

News Credits: 1235 · by **LOST Cybertronian** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:54 pm

Takara Metroplex is marginally better.

Like MagnetarPrime on Facebook · by **MagnetarPrime** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 10:08 pm

yes yes yes !! nice details, great paint job.
Already have it pre-ordered on BBTS and I also pre-ordered a hasbro version on ebay, lol,,,, must have both NOW!