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So for Trailcutter....

Do you think that cannon thing on his arm is detachable??? I sure hope so......

Call me insane, but TOMY will have to build one hell of a story to convince me to buy these from them (IF they do these, and not just focus on their own anniversary line).

Plus, Megatron amuses me.

xyl360 wrote:

Manterax Prime wrote:Better? In what way? Most of Takara's figure are just given a different paint job. Not much better if you ask me.

I think you may just be insane.

Better paint, more paint, different (better looking) plastics much of the time. For most it's probably not worth the additional cost, but to me it is.

I have both versions of many Generations/RTS etc. figures (Takara and Hasbro) from the past several years so I can compare them in-hand and to me, the Takara versions are nearly always superior (though some more than others).

You have to keep in mind though that I'm a very picky collector. I want the very best version of every figure/character that I want, and that usually means that I must pay more and import to get it.

There's nothing wrong with the Hasbro versions, but if the Takara versions are better (which again, they usually are, at least to some degree), then that's what I'll buy.

If Mantarex Prime wants to dispute it, then he should also compare Hasbro's Commemorative series to TOMY's ENCORE series first. The rest are too visual, as Hasbro favors a flat paint style versus TOMY's post-merger use of metallic paint.

And even before the merger, a good chunk of Takara's products were both exclusive and superior to what Hasbro put out those years. So the point being is that if liking how TOMY gave "Generations" life by using a superior paint scheme that gives the figure more depth and more contrast makes me insane...

Then you might as well place me in Hotel California (which is now CSUCI).

HOOOOOOOOOOOORAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ORION AND SPRINGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay...fangasm over.

I'm loving all this generations goodness, but man... I thought for sure more FOC Insecticons and Dinobots would have been announced.

Has anyone else noticed how's there's a lot of design sharing from older molds? Orion Pax looks a lot like Titanium WW Prime and Springers' legs look to share the Jazz transformation.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Has anyone else noticed how's there's a lot of design sharing from older molds? Orion Pax looks a lot like Titanium WW Prime and Springers' legs look to share the Jazz transformation.

I see Generations Kup more than War Within Orion Pax/Optimus Prime.

glad we are getting more generations. will get most of these on sight.

I'm super excited for all these releases. About time we got a proper Springer.

robofreak wrote:I'm super excited for all these releases. About time we got a proper Springer.

I can't wait to let these cake up dust on my shelves

It Is Him wrote:

robofreak wrote:I'm super excited for all these releases. About time we got a proper Springer.

I can't wait to let these cake up dust on my shelves

Me too!

Oh man! I want Optimus... I really like his truck mode.
And of course 'Bee next to him... Oh and Orion. And Springer and Blitzwing...
Me Wants All..!!

Springer is pretty impressive, but I have to say, after waiting so long, Blitzwing and Trailbreaker are kind of underwhelming.

Orion Pax and IDW Bumblebee are looking good, but I'd hope for a Voyager IDW Megatron.

So about 50/50 in my book.

rpetras wrote:Springer is pretty impressive, but I have to say, after waiting so long, Blitzwing and Trailbreaker are kind of underwhelming.

Orion Pax and IDW Bumblebee are looking good, but I'd hope for a Voyager IDW Megatron.

So about 50/50 in my book.

This might sound weird coming from me, seeing how I am the "Takara Tomy only" guy... But Springer looks more like something Fansproject would have made if Hasbro was not going to.

And I say that in a good way since they have been impressing me lately.

THEY FINALLY MADE A TRIPLE CHANGING SPRINGER? THIRD PARTY MAKERS BEWARE!

Mindmaster wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Has anyone else noticed how's there's a lot of design sharing from older molds? Orion Pax looks a lot like Titanium WW Prime and Springers' legs look to share the Jazz transformation.

I see Generations Kup more than War Within Orion Pax/Optimus Prime.

Vehicle mode yes, robot mode WW Prime

Mechastrike wrote:THEY FINALLY MADE A TRIPLE CHANGING SPRINGER? THIRD PARTY MAKERS BEWARE!

2013: The year Hasbro strikes back.

They saw how much of our wallets we were already sacrificing to the 3rd parties this year and knew they had to get in on the action, so they finally relented and gave the people what they wanted.

While I too wish for a Voyager scale IDW Megatron, that figure is far too beautiful for me to pass up. Of the six figures they've shown, Bumblebee is the only one I'm not interested in, and that's mostly because of my distaste for the character, rather than the quality of the mold.

Blitzwing is the one I'm most looking forward to, as I can finally make an IDW Earth Infiltration cell.

Beware Blitzwing's mighty dongsword!

RhA wrote:Beware Blitzwing's mighty dongsword!

Good advice, regardless of venue.

Think we'll actually get both weapons this time or get shafted like we did with Soundwave?

Also, thanks, now I can't unsee that "sword".

Blitzwing is pure win, and his Alpha Fighter alt mode, means he can slide into the classic collection bypassing W/Foc...

Springer, while better then his previous Gen. fig. is still too alien.

IDW Black Megatron is totally going in the classics as my BWII B.B..!

And Failbreaker, while bought on sight, has too much "Neon" red.
*not really "Neon" red, but I guess "Neon" is TF slang for ugly*

and Orion Pax? Looks more like Optimus Prime without a visor.

Surprised IDW Bumblebee has a Targetmaster and not a gimp cane..

All Look great. Except Bee. He's Meh.

Both triple changes are great! Will get them. Was there something about an Astrotrain from Robotkingdom awhile back?

I'll be waiting for the inevitable Sandstorm repaint of Springer too... Now what do I do with Asian Generation Springer?

Also, the jet does not do it as megs for me. It looks great, just more like another character... Like G2 Smokescreen.

Pretty sad that Prime was a legends class. Wanted a voyager one. Ledgends come with targetmasters now? Can't wait to see the price.


Hmm... Now that I think about it... Remember this guy who once came along and posted a thread about the names of 2013/2014 Generations figures that all looked too good to be true? I think he was right...

Isn't that TM Optimus the one that was featured on the cover of that Toy and Hobby Retailer magazine from Australia? The issue that had the whole front page dedicated to Hasbro

Sinnertwin wrote:Isn't that TM Optimus the one that was featured on the cover of that Toy and Hobby Retailer magazine from Australia? The issue that had the whole front page dedicated to Hasbro

Yes it is. And while I am not too impressed with the mold, I like how they turned Roller into a triple-changer that also has this Prime technically be a Targetmaster.

RhA wrote:Beware Blitzwing's mighty dongsword!

Of course you've got to call it a dongsword.

It Is Him wrote:

RhA wrote:Beware Blitzwing's mighty dongsword!

Of course you've got to call it a dongsword.

Just TRY and unsee it.

RhA wrote:

It Is Him wrote:

RhA wrote:Beware Blitzwing's mighty dongsword!

Of course you've got to call it a dongsword.

Just TRY and unsee it.

If they make a Generations Arcee, I know just what to do with that sword...