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News Credits: 4688 · by **william-james88** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 3:08 pm

prjkt wrote:Yeah the rage at Hasbro vs love for Takara is a little unbalanced, but check the "When was the Hasbro version better" thread here (can't link on mobile) for some role reversal there.

The whole arms micron thing seems silly to us westerners, but it was aimed at the Japanese teen market, with whom modelling is a big thing. Some of the weapons that are packed in with the figures are pretty sweet, but most of the Gacha ones ("gotcha?") are pretty stupid. I kind of regret buying all 12 in translucent colours, though I may follow Sabr's lead when TFCC Serpentor arrives and make his staff...

Here's the thread http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/when-was-the-hasbro-version-better-than-the-takara-version--p1692812.php

Arms micron is actually ignored but I guess its because the terrible weapons in the Hasbro versions didnt make them better versions either way (and NO ONE made a dark grey megatron, NO ONE!!!!!!!!).

Gotta admit though, that giant purple bat which turns into a sickle and gives megatron dark energon wings was pretty stellar.

News Credits: 3 · by **prjkt** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 3:15 pm

That was kind of a given though, I'd say for Prime/AM Hasbro was the clear winner, as they actually had paint jobs and weren't given extra random ports all over. But that's a topic for another thread.

Semi-related, I'm glad from the promo pics that for Ground Vehicon General they seem to be using the Prime mould and not the AM mould, even though the differences are subtle on this mould, it still looks a little more streamlined.

I wonder what other random releases will end up in this line, we've had Animated, Beast Hunters, Prime and Generations Legends all lumped in.

News Credits: 98 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 4:40 pm

william-james88 wrote:Haha! I am glad you like him. What I dont like is that since it isnt one piece, it tends to split a bit and not be even. Also that cannon is HUGE. My other beef was with Ironhide. Hasbro's Kup had these great movie Ironhide weapons that would have gone great with Takara's Ironhide. But no, instead we get:

Instead of this:

Transformers Prime: Robots In Disguise Sergeant Kup Gallery

Easy. Do as I did. Get both and switch the weapons around! As an added bonus, misstransform Kup to make him very different.

Modding the second I-Gear Generations Kup head from the kit may be a bit overkill though.

News Credits: 3 · by **Optimizzy** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 4:46 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Haha! I am glad you like him. What I dont like is that since it isnt one piece, it tends to split a bit and not be even. Also that cannon is HUGE. My other beef was with Ironhide. Hasbro's Kup had these great movie Ironhide weapons that would have gone great with Takara's Ironhide. But no, instead we get:

Instead of this:

Transformers Prime: Robots In Disguise Sergeant Kup Gallery

Easy. Do as I did. Get both and switch the weapons around! As an added bonus, misstransform Kup to make him very different.

Modding the second I-Gear Generations Kup head from the kit may be a bit overkill though.

I got both and painted Ironhide with a bit more red. I re painted lip and turned him into Brawn.

News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 8:45 pm

Optimizzy wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Haha! I am glad you like him. What I dont like is that since it isnt one piece, it tends to split a bit and not be even. Also that cannon is HUGE. My other beef was with Ironhide. Hasbro's Kup had these great movie Ironhide weapons that would have gone great with Takara's Ironhide. But no, instead we get:

Instead of this:

Transformers Prime: Robots In Disguise Sergeant Kup Gallery

Easy. Do as I did. Get both and switch the weapons around! As an added bonus, misstransform Kup to make him very different.

Modding the second I-Gear Generations Kup head from the kit may be a bit overkill though.

I got both and painted Ironhide with a bit more red. I re painted lip and turned him into Brawn.

Great idea! His micron is perfect for Brawn!

by **Moosey** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 9:26 pm

Optimizzy wrote: I re painted lip and turned him into Brawn.

I totally didn't realize the Micron's name was Lip, so I originally completely misread this as you were giving Ironhide some lipstick, as you can tell, I was confused with what this had to do with Brawn! :lol:

News Credits: 441 · by **Sabrblade** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 9:35 pm

Moosey wrote:
Optimizzy wrote: I re painted lip and turned him into Brawn.

I totally didn't realize the Micron's name was Lip, so I originally completely misread this as you were giving Ironhide some lipstick, as you can tell, I was confused with what this had to do with Brawn!

"lip" was likely a typo for Kup, meaning Kup was painted into Brawn, not the Micron (whose name is "Iro", btw).

News Credits: 3 · by **Optimizzy** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 9:43 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Moosey wrote:
Optimizzy wrote: I re painted lip and turned him into Brawn.

I totally didn't realize the Micron's name was Lip, so I originally completely misread this as you were giving Ironhide some lipstick, as you can tell, I was confused with what this had to do with Brawn!
"lip" was likely a typo for Kup, meaning Kup was painted into Brawn, not the Micron (whose name is "Iro", btw).

Indeed. Sorry guys, I meant "Kup"

News Credits: 65 · by **Wolfman Jake** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 9:52 pm

I'm assuming Optimizzy was posting from a "smart" phone. Gotta love autocorrect!

News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 10:12 pm

Moosey wrote:
Optimizzy wrote: I re painted lip and turned him into Brawn.

I totally didn't realize the Micron's name was Lip, so I originally completely misread this as you were giving Ironhide some lipstick, as you can tell, I was confused with what this had to do with Brawn!

Lol you think like my mom! :lol:

I knew it had to be someone's name because it was capitalized. I was just wondering why his name was Lip, because like you, I didn't know that! :lol:

News Credits: 98 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 10:39 pm

SillySpringer wrote:
Moosey wrote:
Optimizzy wrote: I re painted lip and turned him into Brawn.

I totally didn't realize the Micron's name was Lip, so I originally completely misread this as you were giving Ironhide some lipstick, as you can tell, I was confused with what this had to do with Brawn!

Lol you think like my mom!

I knew it had to be someone's name because it was capitalized. I was just wondering why his name was Lip, because like you, I didn't know that!

Lip.

Kup.

Lip ----> Kup

From lips to a cup!

Iphones are going all metaphysical on us! The first steps toward sentience before they take over. :shock:

News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Tue Jun 02, 2015 10:42 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:
Moosey wrote:
Optimizzy wrote: I re painted lip and turned him into Brawn.

I totally didn't realize the Micron's name was Lip, so I originally completely misread this as you were giving Ironhide some lipstick, as you can tell, I was confused with what this had to do with Brawn!

Lol you think like my mom!

I knew it had to be someone's name because it was capitalized. I was just wondering why his name was Lip, because like you, I didn't know that!

Lip.

Kup.

Lip ----> Kup

From lips to a cup!

Iphones are going all metaphysical on us! The first steps toward sentience before they take over.

Why Didn't I think of that!

Maybe that is what they where thinking of! Wow!

News Credits: 4688 · by **william-james88** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 5:16 am

SillySpringer wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:
Moosey wrote:
Optimizzy wrote: I re painted lip and turned him into Brawn.

I totally didn't realize the Micron's name was Lip, so I originally completely misread this as you were giving Ironhide some lipstick, as you can tell, I was confused with what this had to do with Brawn!

Lol you think like my mom!

I knew it had to be someone's name because it was capitalized. I was just wondering why his name was Lip, because like you, I didn't know that!

Lip.

Kup.

Lip ----> Kup

From lips to a cup!

Iphones are going all metaphysical on us! The first steps toward sentience before they take over.

Why Didn't I think of that!

Maybe that is what they where thinking of! Wow!

Or you know, it could simply be that the letters at the right of both K and U on a keyboard are L and I.

by **Moosey** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 12:34 pm

william-james88 wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:
Moosey wrote:
Optimizzy wrote: I re painted lip and turned him into Brawn.

I totally didn't realize the Micron's name was Lip, so I originally completely misread this as you were giving Ironhide some lipstick, as you can tell, I was confused with what this had to do with Brawn!

Lol you think like my mom!

I knew it had to be someone's name because it was capitalized. I was just wondering why his name was Lip, because like you, I didn't know that!

Lip.

Kup.

Lip ----> Kup

From lips to a cup!

Iphones are going all metaphysical on us! The first steps toward sentience before they take over.

Why Didn't I think of that!

Maybe that is what they where thinking of! Wow!

Or you know, it could simply be that the letters at the right of both K and U on a keyboard are L and I.

WJ88 is an Apple secret agent trying to hide their plans to create Skynet! Arrest him!

News Credits: 461 · by **mooncake623** » Fri Jun 05, 2015 9:14 am

TakaraTomy designer Hisashi Yuki just love to tease us with upcoming releases! This time we get a in package image of Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure Powerglide! Due to be released this month, will you be picking this one up? Let us know in the forums! Check out the image tweeted by Hisashi Yuki below and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

News Credits: 98 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Fri Jun 05, 2015 10:27 am

I wonder if the Takara Powerglide will be better than the Hasbro one? Because not only that mold is all floppy in plane mode, mine felled from the shelf and one of his tailfin is gone forever. #-o

News Credits: 5 · by **Demonology7789** » Fri Jun 05, 2015 11:10 am

Great box art, I wish we got stuff like that

MyFigureCollection.net collection · by **Emerje** » Fri Jun 05, 2015 12:40 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:I wonder if the Takara Powerglide will be better than the Hasbro one? Because not only that mold is all floppy in plane mode, mine felled from the shelf and one of his tailfin is gone forever.

Mine isn't floppy. Sometimes the tail splits, but it isn't all that bad.

Still, even if everything fit together nice and tight I'd be cautious of calling it better. Takara Tomy remolded the Insecticons so they'd have a flat surface where they could put those round stickers on their chests, I imagine Powerglide and Cosmos got the same treatment.

Emerje

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Fri Jun 05, 2015 4:43 pm

TFyuki doesn't rest! As a follow-up to his Powerglide Tweet earlier today, he now brings us Transformers Adventure TAV-20 Cosmos (or Adams) in and out of package! He appears to have a more G1 toy accurate coloring as opposed to Hasbro's Legends Cosmos. Have a look at the pics below, and if you don't get lost in his blue eyes then head to the Energon Pub for some great discussion. Stay tuned to Seibertron.com for our ever expanding Galleries and all your Transformers News!

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Fri Jun 05, 2015 4:49 pm

Wait, so he's called Adams in English as well as Japanese? :shock:

News Credits: 13 · by **grimdragon2001** » Fri Jun 05, 2015 4:49 pm

looks pretty good, but im happy with me Generations Cosmos, best figure of the thrilling 30 line

by **BlueBefore** » Fri Jun 05, 2015 5:02 pm

I'll wait for Eves to be released before buying this.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Fri Jun 05, 2015 5:21 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Wait, so he's called Adams in English as well as Japanese?

Cheaper fonts to pay for?

News Credits: 25 · by **SW's SilverHammer** » Fri Jun 05, 2015 5:23 pm

That's a pretty green, reminds me of legos emerald night.

News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Fri Jun 05, 2015 5:29 pm

shajaki wrote:TFyuki doesn't rest! As a follow-up to his Powerglide Tweet earlier today, he now brings us Transformers Adventure TAV-20 Cosmos (or Adams) in and out of package! He appears to have a more G1 toy accurate coloring as opposed to Hasbro's Legends Cosmos. Have a look at the pics below, and if you don't get lost in his blue eyes then head to the Energon Pub for some great discussion. Stay tuned to Seibertron.com for our ever expanding Galleries and all your Transformers News!

Looks good, although I am not a legends fan, still looks good. >:oP