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[mooncake623]

Takara looks a lot better. But whats up with the red thighs ? Are they G1 cartoon accurate ?

IDW MTMTE comic accurate

[Optimizzy]

You know, I like the Takara version better...but I want a Minimus Ambus and leaving him out sold me the Hasbro one. I'm not buying two...especially when it will be like buying three

[Ginrai Minor]

Takara looks a lot better. But whats up with the red thighs ? Are they G1 cartoon accurate ?

IDW MTMTE series comic accurate, and I guess toy accurate right? minus the teal green vs. deep blue

[Ginrai Minor]

Takara looks a lot better. But whats up with the red thighs ? Are they G1 cartoon accurate ?

IDW MTMTE comic accurate

Mooncake gains the point lol
but yeah good call on going for both, just feels right.

[Sabrblade]

Takara looks a lot better. But whats up with the red thighs ? Are they G1 cartoon accurate ?

IDW MTMTE comic accurate

What he said.

[Ultra Magnus]

Yep, I'm gonna have to get my mitts on that Takara version . I'll buy the Hasbro version for Minimus, as well as to support the cause, but Takara's Paint apps are simply too good to pass up!

[G1OPT1MU5PR1M3]

Yea, I'm gonna have to go with Takara but I will be buying the Hasbro version as well, just because I'm not patient to wait for the Takara version. Takaras version has 2 autobot symbols on his shoulders and the paint is so vibrant, even in between the feet and leg hinges ,,, but once I do get the Takara version, I'm gonna sell the Hasbro one

[Leader_Ultra_Magnus]

I need this version.

[Dark Ops]

Takara looks a lot better. But whats up with the red thighs ? Are they G1 cartoon accurate ?

IDW MTMTE comic accurate

What he said.

Looks like it could go either way on the coloration.

[no-one]

Takara looks a lot better. But whats up with the red thighs ? Are they G1 cartoon accurate ?

IDW MTMTE comic accurate

What he said.

Looks like it could go either way on the coloration.

Which comic is that second image from? I don't think I've gotten that far yet.

[fenrir72]

Takara looks a lot better. But whats up with the red thighs ? Are they G1 cartoon accurate ?

IDW MTMTE comic accurate

What he said.

Looks like it could go either way on the coloration.

Which comic is that second image from? I don't think I've gotten that far yet.

Same here. Which IDW comic did this come from please?

[fenrir72]

Thanks to e-hobby.co.jp, we get a new higher quality image of TakaraTomy's Transformers Legends LG-14 Ultra Magnus! Due to be released in September of this year and coming with Alpha Trion, will you be getting this Takara version or do you perfer the Hasbro one? Let us know on the Seibertron.com boards here. Check out the image we've mirrored below, and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!






And here is an image of the Hasbro version.

Tomy and Hasbro doing big@ss TFs like UM. How about we get an updated IDW Optimus Prime complete with trailer please?

[munkimus prime]

For some reason Takara's Magnus looks better for some reason but Hasbro's Has Ambus. Now Im torn on which version to get.

[MrBlack]

Takara looks a lot better. But whats up with the red thighs ? Are they G1 cartoon accurate ?

IDW MTMTE comic accurate

What he said.

Looks like it could go either way on the coloration.

Which comic is that second image from? I don't think I've gotten that far yet.

Same here. Which IDW comic did this come from please?

More Than Meets the Eye #32

[MrBlack]

I actually prefer the Hasbro version. The reds and blues on the Tamara version are too dark, and I actually like the white legs on the Hasbro version (although I wish the crotch had some blue coloring). Besides, I would much rather have Minimus Ambus than Alpha Trion.

[Stryfe Convoy]

So, I know I posted earlier about how the red or white thighs don't bother me, but looking at the 2 side by side, I really like the deeper blue in the Takara version. But I want Minimus Ambus too...

Oy vey, this is going to be hella expensive if I get both...

[prjkt]

So, I know I posted earlier about how the red or white thighs don't bother me, but looking at the 2 side by side, I really like the deeper blue in the Takara version. But I want Minimus Ambus too...

Oy vey, this is going to be hella expensive if I get both...

I'm not entirely sure its that much deeper, the Hasbro looksa little overexposed in comparison.. Until we see them side by side in the same photo it'll be tough to tell. They do look nice though

[no-one]

Takara looks a lot better. But whats up with the red thighs ? Are they G1 cartoon accurate ?

IDW MTMTE comic accurate

What he said.

Looks like it could go either way on the coloration.

Which comic is that second image from? I don't think I've gotten that far yet.

Same here. Which IDW comic did this come from please?

More Than Meets the Eye #32

Ah cool thanks. Yup, I've read it. I was just having a brainfart.

[Stryfe Convoy]

So, I know I posted earlier about how the red or white thighs don't bother me, but looking at the 2 side by side, I really like the deeper blue in the Takara version. But I want Minimus Ambus too...

Oy vey, this is going to be hella expensive if I get both...

I'm not entirely sure its that much deeper, the Hasbro looksa little overexposed in comparison.. Until we see them side by side in the same photo it'll be tough to tell. They do look nice though

Good idea, definitely will wait until a pic of both side by side gets posted to see. I still want a Magnus with a core figure though...

[-Kanrabat-]

Up on HLJ (¥6,000/$50) and AmiAmi (¥5,650/$47.)

If Takara hadn't already created the perfect show-accurate Ultra Magnus (MP-22) I'd totally get either of these.

Really cool that HasTak has mostly dropped the white-Convoy redecos in favour of "proper" Magnus figures.

Well, damn. The differences between Takara and Hasbro are significant. Way more colors for Takara. Thanks to you, I pre-ordered my Magnus from Amiami.

[fenrir72]

Takara looks a lot better. But whats up with the red thighs ? Are they G1 cartoon accurate ?

IDW MTMTE comic accurate

What he said.

Looks like it could go either way on the coloration.

Which comic is that second image from? I don't think I've gotten that far yet.

Same here. Which IDW comic did this come from please?

More Than Meets the Eye #32

Thanks for the response on the comic source.

And I wouldn't be too quick to judge the colors with images uploaded. Actual colors and the pictures are more often than not miles apart in difference.

[megatronus]

I've got it.....


the answer is both, get both I must.

Yep! me too

Me three! Placed my order with HLJ

[fenrir72]

This UM will also be mine! Just re-imagining the fight scene in Headmasters between him and Sixshot using this mold. Heck, even his rivalry with Cyclonus Wished Cyclonus will also be given a Legends treatment too.

[Stryfe Convoy]

This UM will also be mine! Just re-imagining the fight scene in Headmasters between him and Sixshot using this mold. Heck, even his rivalry with Cyclonus Wished Cyclonus will also be given a Legends treatment too.

Um, You can? The leader class Ultra Magnus and the Voyager class Cyclonus should be within close enough scale for them to battle, right?

[Wolfman Jake]

Thanks to e-hobby.co.jp, we get a new higher quality image of TakaraTomy's Transformers Legends LG-14 Ultra Magnus! Due to be released in September of this year and coming with Alpha Trion, will you be getting this Takara version or do you perfer the Hasbro one? Let us know on the Seibertron.com boards here. Check out the image we've mirrored below, and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!






And here is an image of the Hasbro version.

I was afraid of that. Takara's does seem to have a much better color blue. It's again weird, as Takara is giving us a very faithful IDW version of Magnus in terms of color layout, but Hasbro's blues and reds and closer to what is actually seen in print, but foregoing or rearranging some of the details that the Takara version meticulously replicated. I like the deeper blue for a more G1 screen accurate match. Unfortunately, the whites of both don't seem to match up, with Hasbro having an off white versus Takara's true white. Worse, I don't think a thigh swap will be possible. Looks like the assembly is mostly pins and not screws. I'd love to see some comparison shots so we can see both in the same lighting conditions, but those are probably months out. I'm going to get the Hasbro version for sure, for Minimus Ambus, but it looks like I'll need to get Takara's too, despite the red thighs (again, I prefer the white for G1 cartoon accuracy). I'll keep the Takara version on pre-order at least until I see some good comparison shots with the Hasbro version, but in all likelihood, I will end up getting both versions in the end. Damn you, Has-Tak, from the bottom of my wallet!