The Energon Pub

[william-james88]

It's either or with Tomy wj88 with regards to Megatron, I'm expecting this to have the G1 toy color theme...........shinier.

As for Tankor, I need some convincing to get the figure now that you mentioned him. Based on your posts, he looks great. Easy buy (cheaper than RB and Whirl)but TF universe wise, this is BW and, not too much into him.
Mind you, I've got much uglier figs like Straxus, henkei Galvatron and Octane.

Well, he is more show accurate in both looks and transformation than any of those three. And I actually have a huge soft spot for galvatron, I think that sculpt is remarkable. I sent you a Pm in regards to better places to get Tankor if you're interested.

[fenrir72]

It's either or with Tomy wj88 with regards to Megatron, I'm expecting this to have the G1 toy color theme...........shinier.

As for Tankor, I need some convincing to get the figure now that you mentioned him. Based on your posts, he looks great. Easy buy (cheaper than RB and Whirl)but TF universe wise, this is BW and, not too much into him.
Mind you, I've got much uglier figs like Straxus, henkei Galvatron and Octane.

Well, he is more show accurate in both looks and transformation than any of those three. And I actually have a huge soft spot for galvatron, I think that sculpt is remarkable. I sent you a Pm in regards to better places to get Tankor if you're interested.

Appreciate the effort wj88. Tankor is technically no problem purchasing, it's the "should I get him or not" that's the problem. Been to tfwiki and dug about his back story...........quite ironic that the Rhinox fig sold out fast and this one didn't.

He'll be on my to buy list for now.

[william-james88]

Appreciate the effort wj88. Tankor is technically no problem purchasing, it's the "should I get him or not" that's the problem. Been to tfwiki and dug about his back story...........quite ironic that the Rhinox fig sold out fast and this one didn't.

He'll be on my to buy list for now.

On that note, I strongly recommend you watch Beat Machines, it's one of the better written TF shows, and it will help you deal with the simplicity in Tankor's transformation (takara actually did a great job with this one).

[william-james88]

Now with 2 legends versions out of the three, I can do this:


Armoured Trooper Dorvack Reborn!!!!!!!!!!!

[Burn]

Appreciate the effort wj88. Tankor is technically no problem purchasing, it's the "should I get him or not" that's the problem. Been to tfwiki and dug about his back story...........quite ironic that the Rhinox fig sold out fast and this one didn't.

He'll be on my to buy list for now.

On that note, I strongly recommend you watch Beat Machines, it's one of the better written TF shows, and it will help you deal with the simplicity in Tankor's transformation (takara actually did a great job with this one).

Not badly written ... but damn did the ending suck.

[fenrir72]

Now with 2 legends versions out of the three, I can do this:


Armoured Trooper Dorvack Reborn!!!!!!!!!!!

The coincidences sometimes is unnerving.

[chuckdawg1999]

Now with 2 legends versions out of the three, I can do this:

Armoured Trooper Dorvack Reborn!!!!!!!!!!!

The coincidences sometimes is unnerving.

Throw in Jetfire since Dorvack was meant to be a spiritual sequel to Macross.

[william-james88]

Appreciate the effort wj88. Tankor is technically no problem purchasing, it's the "should I get him or not" that's the problem. Been to tfwiki and dug about his back story...........quite ironic that the Rhinox fig sold out fast and this one didn't.

He'll be on my to buy list for now.

On that note, I strongly recommend you watch Beat Machines, it's one of the better written TF shows, and it will help you deal with the simplicity in Tankor's transformation (takara actually did a great job with this one).

Not badly written ... but damn did the ending suck.

No, not Beast Machines, Beat Machines! It's a show where the transformer characters form a band to battle vs other 80s franchises. Tankor was the percussion instrument player.

[Sabrblade]

It's either or with Tomy wj88 with regards to Megatron, I'm expecting this to have the G1 toy color theme...........shinier.

However, since this is Takara we're dealing with here, the question of which "G1 toy color scheme" comes into play since Takara released G1 Megatron in not just more than one color scheme, but with each one being different from Hasbro's.

The original Japanese Megatron release had no shiny colors and had all its reds replaced with blue:



Then there was the "Good Bye Megatron" release that still had the unchromed gray but had the blue parts red like the Hasbro toy:



Later 21st century reissues would see Takara release the original Hasbro deco of shiny gray with red parts (but with the Encore release having a slight tan tint to its silver colors), minus the Chronicle release using the "Good Bye Megatron" deco of non-shiny gray with red.

[megatronus]

@fenrir

You don't like Generations Darkmount (Straxus)?? That's one of my all time favorite Generations figures.

[fenrir72]

It's either or with Tomy wj88 with regards to Megatron, I'm expecting this to have the G1 toy color theme...........shinier.

However, since this is Takara we're dealing with here, the question of which "G1 toy color scheme" comes into play since Takara released G1 Megatron in not just more than one color scheme, but with each one being different from Hasbro's.

The original Japanese Megatron release had no shiny colors and had all its reds replaced with blue:



Then there was the "Good Bye Megatron" release that still had the unchromed gray but had the blue parts red like the Hasbro toy:



Later 21st century reissues would see Takara release the original Hasbro deco of shiny gray with red parts (but with the Encore release having a slight tan tint to its silver colors), minus the Chronicle release using the "Good Bye Megatron" deco of non-shiny gray with red.

The "bling" I mentioned pertains to subsequent Takara releases like the Silverbolt having spring launchers, Megatron having functional projectile launchers, extra paint apps etc. Though in Legends Jetfire's case, its the reverse.

[divineforce]

only waiting for arcee

[fenrir72]

@fenrir

You don't like Generations Darkmount (Straxus)?? That's one of my all time favorite Generations figures.

Oh I like him alot! I even own the henkei/United/Generations versions of them. But he (Straxus) IS ugly as sin! Look at his face

[megatronus]

@fenrir

You don't like Generations Darkmount (Straxus)?? That's one of my all time favorite Generations figures.

Oh I like him alot! I even own the henkei/United/Generations versions of them. But he (Straxus) IS ugly as sin! Look at his face

What you consider ugly as sin I consider glorious! I wish I could put the Hasbro version's eyes on the United version's face...

[fenrir72]

@fenrir

You don't like Generations Darkmount (Straxus)?? That's one of my all time favorite Generations figures.

Oh I like him alot! I even own the henkei/United/Generations versions of them. But he (Straxus) IS ugly as sin! Look at his face

What you consider ugly as sin I consider glorious! I wish I could put the Hasbro version's eyes on the United version's face...

You don't like his cold soulless eys

[Sabrblade]

When it comes to bad guys in general, there tends to be two kinds of ugliness. Cool ugly and awful ugly. Cool ugly is when the character's ugliness is fitting or beneficial to selling the character, helping them to look intimidating or just overall cool-looking, sometimes even to the point of "so ugly it's beautiful/gorgeous/handsome/etc." Awful ugly is when the ugliness is just too much to bear and ends up being a turnoff for the viewers, sometimes even to the point of being gross out disgusting or nightmarishly scary to look at.

[Cyberpath]

I don't have the instructions so I don't know if it's mentioned there, but I love how one of Roadbuster's rocket launchers can be mounted / stored snug on his back. With the rocket loaded you get that "Brawl" look.

[fenrir72]

When it comes to bad guys in general, there tends to be two kinds of ugliness. Cool ugly and awful ugly. Cool ugly is when the character's ugliness is fitting or beneficial to selling the character, helping them to look intimidating or just overall cool-looking, sometimes even to the point of "so ugly it's beautiful/gorgeous/handsome/etc." Awful ugly is when the ugliness is just too much to bear and ends up being a turnoff for the viewers, sometimes even to the point of being gross out disgusting or nightmarishly scary to look at.

Straxus in this case is "scary"ugly!

[Sabrblade]

When it comes to bad guys in general, there tends to be two kinds of ugliness. Cool ugly and awful ugly. Cool ugly is when the character's ugliness is fitting or beneficial to selling the character, helping them to look intimidating or just overall cool-looking, sometimes even to the point of "so ugly it's beautiful/gorgeous/handsome/etc." Awful ugly is when the ugliness is just too much to bear and ends up being a turnoff for the viewers, sometimes even to the point of being gross out disgusting or nightmarishly scary to look at.

Straxus in this case is "scary"ugly!

I guess now the question is, "Is 'scary' cool or awful?"

[fenrir72]

Scary, ugly but cool. Else I wouldn't have got him. Even back then in TF#16 and 17 he made an impression on me.

[Tsutsukakushi]

don't like that rectangular gap in the upper rectangular chest. Think it looks like Megatron is wearing a vest. Would love it if a shapeways guy created a gap filler piece to fill in the upper robot chest.

Looks like it but i'm hoping this toy doesn't have a waist piece like MP-22 has. That prevents the hips joints from have more walking range of movement. Did the same Takara Designer who did MP-22, also do this toy?

[Sabrblade]

don't like that rectangular gap in the upper rectangular chest. Think it looks like Megatron is wearing a vest. Would love it if a shapeways guy created a gap filler piece to fill in the upper robot chest.

It almost looks to me like that gap is where his insignia was supposed to go, but wound up being beneath it instead.

I'm wondering if the gap might be part of the toy's transformation.

[fenrir72]

That was fast!

May 2015 ETA






From: amiami

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... 0&page=top

Edit......Always failed to mention.....He's got a nice face sculpt. Even better than MP-05.

[Va'al]

Thank to a tip from fellow Seibertron.com user fenrir72, the news staff has sourced the release date of the Takara Tomy Legends deco of the upcoming Leader Megatron figure! Via site sponsor HobbyLinkJapan, we can confirm the big bad Decepticon Autobot robot will be heading your ways in May 2015 (and is currently up for pre-order at ¥6000, approx US$50)!

NOTE: The images below are Hasbro images used as placeholders for Takara listings.

Standing a majestic 25cm tall, Megatron transforms into a burly tank with a firing cannon! The metallic silver paint makes this amazing version of the Decepticon leader really stand out. Don't miss out, place your order now!

[steve2275]

id pay 50 bucks for that