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[ZeldaTheSwordsman]

LG56 Perceptor (with Shuffler weapon)

Shouldn't that say Ramhorn weapon?

Yeah, no kidding. You can clearly see the rhino mode in the photos even.

Heres hoping Renderform goes back to his previous success and starts making bumper and hubcap heads for Hasbro bumblebee. And while hes at it do Cliffjumper heads for Chase. Its not like there gonna do all 6 Throttlebots in different unique molds so f**k it.

It took 3 years to get the three insecticons and with TR brawn 11 years to compelete the entire 84 roster in classics form. Patience is a virtue

The '84 roster's only technically complete at that. We're still waiting on a cartoon-scale matched set (the Seekers are a size class too small, Huffer's too small, CJ's too big..), Optimus' trailer, a better Ratchet and Ironhide, and a non-lazy Sunstreaker.

[Kurona]

Eh, I though Universe Sunstreaker looked pretty awesome. It's Sideswipe that looks a bit... eeeech

Though, yes, you're all correct; that is definitely a rhino and not an elephant. This fool will update the news story

[Evil Eye]

I thought both Sunstreaker and Sideswipe looked pretty good, and the transformation differentiation is genius. Granted I don't own that mold, but I know it was well-liked at the time.

[Optimum Supreme]

Ghost Starscream can possess physical Transformers, right? What happens if he possesses Zombie Starscream? Does he just come back to life?

The '84 roster's only technically complete at that. We're still waiting on a cartoon-scale matched set (the Seekers are a size class too small, Huffer's too small, CJ's too big..), Optimus' trailer, a better Ratchet and Ironhide, and a non-lazy Sunstreaker.

Unless there's a different version I'm not aware of, Huffer's got bigger issues than scale. They may have redecoed nuLegends OP into Huffer with a new head mold and recoloring the body orange, but c'mon that's still not a "real" 84 Huffer, what with chest windows and no covering over his head. It's like considering TM Brawn a proper version of him. Fortunately he's also got old/nuLegends figs.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Ghost Starscream with Octone? Sneaky TakaraTomy, referencing the episode "Starscream's Ghost" like that. I can't tell the details on his body, so whether it's all-new or a pre-existing retool remains to be seen...

*EDIT* Hold the phone guys, I just spotted a circular detail on his chest found on only one Titan Master mold:


Transformers Titans Return Nightbeat Gallery

The leg design matches too as does the head from what I can tell, so Starscream is a pretool of Nightbeat! Should have guess from his drone being a jet.

[WreckerJack]

Haha that Nightbeat looks so grumpy. I am also now just noticing the shiny metal flake finish. Kinda want one now.

[ZeldaTheSwordsman]

Universe Sunstreaker might look alright but he's still kinda lazy (and was going to be even more so before the designers realized they could put the mold's shirt on backwards, so to speak) considering the differences in how the original toys transformed. Not as lazy as Cw Sunstreaker though.

The '84 roster's only technically complete at that. We're still waiting on a cartoon-scale matched set (the Seekers are a size class too small, Huffer's too small, CJ's too big..), Optimus' trailer, a better Ratchet and Ironhide, and a non-lazy Sunstreaker.

Unless there's a different version I'm not aware of, Huffer's got bigger issues than scale. They may have redecoed nuLegends OP into Huffer with a new head mold and recoloring the body orange, but c'mon that's still not a "real" 84 Huffer, what with chest windows and no covering over his head. It's like considering TM Brawn a proper version of him. Fortunately he's also got old/nuLegends figs.

Yeah, forgot to mention that issue. Got distracted by the fact that the person I was quoting apparently counts that Huffer as good enough.

[Sabrblade]

The '84 roster's only technically complete at that. We're still waiting on a cartoon-scale matched set (the Seekers are a size class too small, Huffer's too small, CJ's too big..), Optimus' trailer, a better Ratchet and Ironhide, and a non-lazy Sunstreaker.

Unless there's a different version I'm not aware of, Huffer's got bigger issues than scale. They may have redecoed nuLegends OP into Huffer with a new head mold and recoloring the body orange, but c'mon that's still not a "real" 84 Huffer, what with chest windows and no covering over his head. It's like considering TM Brawn a proper version of him. Fortunately he's also got old/nuLegends figs.

Yeah, forgot to mention that issue. Got distracted by the fact that the person I was quoting apparently counts that Huffer as good enough.

There's also... the original Classics Huffer.

[Kurona]

I remember there were rumours we were gonna get an actual new Pipes and Huffer in TR. Here's hoping we get 'em in POTP -- I need the former for my MTMTE Season 1 cast. Maybe I can get a broken one for cheap

[Jelze Bunnycat]

I remember there were rumours we were gonna get an actual new Pipes and Huffer in TR. Here's hoping we get 'em in POTP -- I need the former for my MTMTE Season 1 cast. Maybe I can get a broken one for cheap

They were rumored for TR... but not Legends

On the side, this should debunk the claims Spike is a retool of Cerebros:








Heads do look alike, but the bodies are different.

So, to summarize:

- Starscream is (very likely) a retool of Nightbeat
- Spike is an all-new mold

[Sabrblade]

Spike's head appears to be translucent, with the face molded on the inside of the back of the head, to make it look like it's inside a clear space helmet.

[Hellscream9999]

Ordered myself a Black convoy, he should be here tomorrow, cannot wait

[SureShot18]

I remember there were rumours we were gonna get an actual new Pipes and Huffer in TR. Here's hoping we get 'em in POTP -- I need the former for my MTMTE Season 1 cast. Maybe I can get a broken one for cheap

Interesting new Legends releases. The inclusion of Ghost Starscream with Octane is neat. Also it should be noted that Perceptor has less paint detail than Hasbro's. The downsides of going for cartoon accuracy. Now Ramhorn has that extra TakTom touch.

[william-james88]

Whats wrong with CW Pipes and Huffer? Its a great mold and fun for minibots.

[Kurona]

Whats wrong with CW Pipes and Huffer? Its a great mold and fun for minibots.

Cool mold, just doesn't look like the characters. At all.

[Deadput]

Ordered myself a Black convoy, he should be here tomorrow, cannot wait

Any places where I could still get him?

Don't have any money at the moment but I should get some soon and if not then I will by the end of the month.

[chuckdawg1999]

Spike's head appears to be translucent, with the face molded on the inside of the back of the head, to make it look like it's inside a clear space helmet.

That kinda disappointed me. Spike as a Headmaster was shades of Gray. He modified Cerebros' head not his exo suit.

[Sabrblade]

Spike's head appears to be translucent, with the face molded on the inside of the back of the head, to make it look like it's inside a clear space helmet.

That kinda disappointed me. Spike as a Headmaster was shades of Gray. He modified Cerebros' head not his exo suit.

In American continuity, yes. But this looks to be going a different route for the Japanese continuity. The Rebirth is viewed as an alternate timeline over in Japan.

[william-james88]

All available for preorder the cheapest prices possible at anime export: http://www.anime-export.com/search?search=Transformers

For any non US collectors, this is a great store for you if you can afford to pay up front.

[Cyberpath]

New photos --


LG54









360° view -- http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products-lineup/tf_lg/lg54




LG55











360° view -- http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products-lineup/tf_lg/lg55




LG56









360° view -- http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products-lineup/tf_lg/lg56




LG57















360° view -- http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products-lineup/tf_lg/lg57

[Deadput]

Oh hey it's Starbeat everyone!

[Kurona]

Fellow Seibetronian Cyberpath once again delivers on some news about Takara's Transformers Legends line -- not long after the reveal and slew of images pertaining to the new releases of Bumblebee, Slugslinger, Perceptor and Octane here and here, we've got even MORE images to show you straight from Takara's website! You'll find them all below; giving new views of their various molds and also giving us a very close look at their Titan Masters -- in particular, this confirms that the Ghost Starscream Titan Master is a retool of the previously-released Nightbeat. Take a look and tell us what you think in the forums!

[Kurona]

So Spike looks really friggin' creepy.

[Cyberpath]

So Spike looks really friggin' creepy.

It's magnified almost times five though.

Perceptor's head is disappointing. Dunno if I'll get him.



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[TFmonkeybiz]

The Ghost Starscrean head looks amazing, but making the connector out of translucent plastic is a recipe for disaster.