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[fenrir72]

I wonder if this Whirl will be a shelfwarmer like the U.S. version. No matter WHAT store I go into, there are at least three or four Whirls on the shelf.

Good for you that it reached your locality. I'm having to wait for the Tomy version via amiami

[Madeus Prime]

I wonder if this Whirl will be a shelfwarmer like the U.S. version. No matter WHAT store I go into, there are at least three or four Whirls on the shelf.

Still 100% better to see multiples of him on the shelves then a certain yellow scout.

Besides, I'm waiting until super-clearance and I'm gonna stockpile some of them. You can never have too many Whirls or Waspinators.

[Cyberpath]

New comparison photo from @TFYUKI:

[Seibertron]

New comparison photo from @TFYUKI:

Which one is which?

[Cyberpath]

New comparison photo from @TFYUKI:

Which one is which?

Takara on the left.

[SW's SilverHammer]

Quickest way is Takara's has an amber cockpit, and Hasbro's is greenish yellow.

[Wolfman Jake]

I'm a bit torn on whether to go with Hasbro's or Takara's version of Brainstorm. Takara added some subtle, but nice details to make the sculpt pop a little more, and I like the amber color of the cockpit better than the light yellow-green one on the Hasbro version. However, the lack of paint apps on the shoulders and waist are technically more screen accurate on the Hasbro version.

[Sabrblade]

Hasbro's has the more Josh Burcham-accurate colored abdomen.



Though, what was Takara thinking putting the on the cockpit windshield instead of on the perfectly good spot above the windshield?

[shajaki]

*sigh*
both it is then!

[Wolfman Jake]

Why both?

[Robogeek1973]

I've already got the Hasbro one but really wish I'd waited for the Taktom one instead.

Those extra paint apps and darker cockpit look great.

[shajaki]

Why both?

well, basically for both their separate pros: hasbros is comic accurate, takaras just looks amazing!

[Wolfman Jake]

Why both?

well, basically for both their separate pros: hasbros is comic accurate, takaras just looks amazing!

But, which will you put in your Classics/Neo-G1 display?

[shajaki]

Why both?

well, basically for both their separate pros: hasbros is comic accurate, takaras just looks amazing!

But, which will you put in your Classics/Neo-G1 display?

no idea

i actually still plan to get TW brainwave. and if TW makes a full headmasters line then ill keep them together (preserve aesthetics) as my neo headmasters. but who knows? maybe hasbro will make all our headmasters

[leakin' lubricant]

Managed to snag a Takara Roadbuster off of eBay, thought I would do a brief review for those who are interested.

Robot Mode:

Now first I would like to say I dont own the Hasbro version so I cannot really comment on the differences between the two, and secondly I recieved this loose of a China based eBayer, the version I recived has some differences to the version previewed earlier on this thread, so I'm not sure if it is a test shot or the figure has had some last minute changes.



I must say I really like the bot mode, love his proportions and my initial worries about his feet being too big disappeared once I got him displayed just so, the colour pallet is pleasing to the eye and screams Roadbuster. Lots of ratcheted joints is reasuring for stability, although I will say some of them seem pretty tight, especially the upper thigh ratchets which seem to be a bit on th squeeky side, leading me to think they may strip over time (time will tell on that one), if anyone can reply with similar problems with the Hasbro version I would appreciate it. Other tight joints include the bicep swivel and knee swivel , but these are not ratcheted so should not cause any problems in the future. Theres a nice level of articulation to the figure and I really like the customisable nature of the weaponry. Paint apps are very good with no blemishes.





One interesting point is the preview shot posted earlier in the thread shows Roadbuster to have very distinctive metallic green paint on his visor, however my version has very lightly tinted green light piping.



Again I'm not sure if this is a test shot or the figure has been subject to last minute changes, we shall see.

Alt Mode

Transformation is quite simple, but very rewarding, everything slots and tabs away nicely, there is very litte kibble. The alt mode is very pleasing to the eye and there are plenty of 5mm slots to accomadate and customise the weaponry.













In summary I am very happy with this figure, some of the joints are quite tight in places and some of the ratchets may be prone to stripping which is a bit of a worry, however as I have mentioned this may not be the retail version of the figure. Also the figure came loose so no sticker sheet as with the Hasbro version but I belive that the Takara versions dont come with sticker sheets anyway.

[Robogeek1973]

Nice review, thanks man.


I definitely prefer this version over the Hasbro one, but I already have the Hasbro one, ah well.

[leakin' lubricant]

Nice review, thanks man.


I definitely prefer this version over the Hasbro one, but I already have the Hasbro one, ah well.

No worries, thanks, can you comment on the Hasbro versions upper thighs (where they meet the pelvis) do they have a bit of a squeeky sound when you move them?

[Robogeek1973]

Nice review, thanks man.


I definitely prefer this version over the Hasbro one, but I already have the Hasbro one, ah well.

No worries, thanks, can you comment on the Hasbro versions upper thighs (where they meet the pelvis) do they have a bit of a squeeky sound when you move them?

I haven't handled him in awhile, but I don't remember them squeaking. I'll try to remember to check when I get home from work tonight.

[leakin' lubricant]

Nice review, thanks man.


I definitely prefer this version over the Hasbro one, but I already have the Hasbro one, ah well.

No worries, thanks, can you comment on the Hasbro versions upper thighs (where they meet the pelvis) do they have a bit of a squeeky sound when you move them?

I haven't handled him in awhile, but I don't remember them squeaking. I'll try to remember to check when I get home from work tonight.

OK thanks.

[Cobotron]

Just checked my Hasbro RB's hips. I would say they are just right. Not too tight, Not too loose, and no squeak. On mine one foot ratchet is super tight, the other is super loose.

Great review.
Tak version looks fine without stickers.
Sure wish Hasby hadn't skipped out on the light pipe.

edit:
I've also got one super loose knee, rather annoying actually.

[leakin' lubricant]

Just checked my Hasbro RB's hips. I would say they are just right. Not too tight, Not too loose, and no squeak. On mine one foot ratchet is super tight, the other is super loose.

Great review.
Tak version looks fine without stickers.
Sure wish Hasby hadn't skipped out on the light pipe.

edit:
I've also got one super loose knee, rather annoying actually.

Thanks for the reply, I dont have any loose joints, but the bicep swivels are very tight, might try and shave some plastic off those. The hips dont feel overly tight but the squeeky sound is a little concerning, might take him apart and see if there is anything I can do about it.

I dont mind the lack of stickers, never liked the idea of it even as a kid with my G1 toys.

[fenrir72]

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[leakin' lubricant]

Based on the recent video review from Rocket Punch Army I think it's safe to say my version is the final one. That said, based on the tightness of some of the joints and the possibility of some of the ratchets stripping, I would say if you already own the Hasbro version the Takara version is not worth the extra premium you would pay, they are virtually identical in appearance and if anything the Takara version is somewhat lacking in paint apps compared to the Hasbro one. I bought this one because I missed out on the Hasbro release and this guy cost me less than half the cost of the Hasbro one, would I drop £30-£40 on this guy? Based on the version I have I would have to say no.

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[Sabrblade]

Tankor's comic:



Seems that Rhinox is apparently a stark Geewunner and decides to turn into Tankor and use the Key to Vector Sigma to turn everything modern into 1980's stuff, which surprises/saddens the others and ticks off Rattle/Rattrap after his copy of the 1986 movie is turned into a VHS tape.

Also visible are the inflatable Unicron store display and Ai getting turned into her bathing figure with Fire Convoy peering while she has the mini Gelshark.