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Wolfman Jake wrote:william-james88 wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:fenrir72 wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:Is Unite Warriors Defensor still slated for a December release as well? I was hoping it might get pushed up to October, so it wouldn't have to share a release month with Devastator. With Superion being released in June, and Menasor due later this month, that leaves a long gap in between Unite Warriors releases. Kind of an odd move.
ETA October 2015. Then 2 months later on December Devstar.
What's the source for that date, if you don't mind? TFSource and BBTS still have UW Defensor slated for a December 2015 release, hence my confusion in the matter.
December sounds about right. It is getting released from the initial source (TTMALL) November 28 November 28, 2015. So the time it takes to get to the stateside warehouses would be well into december.
http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/goods/goods.aspx?goods=4904810831747
Okay, so the October release date is definitely wrong. Too bad, as I get an extra pay check that month
MemphisR56 wrote:I actually really like the UW Menasor deccos mostly, but Breakdown just looks so plain. I can't put my finger on why.
william-james88 wrote:MemphisR56 wrote:I actually really like the UW Menasor deccos mostly, but Breakdown just looks so plain. I can't put my finger on why.
I feel they all look plain aside from Menasor. Although I do preffer the chest areas for Dead End and Wildrider.
william-james88 wrote:MemphisR56 wrote:I actually really like the UW Menasor deccos mostly, but Breakdown just looks so plain. I can't put my finger on why.
I feel they all look plain aside from Menasor. Although I do preffer the chest areas for Dead End and Wildrider.
william-james88 wrote:If ever Sabrblade decides to go on vacation, I am glad to know we can rely on you.
Hellscream9999 wrote:william-james88 wrote:MemphisR56 wrote:I actually really like the UW Menasor deccos mostly, but Breakdown just looks so plain. I can't put my finger on why.
I feel they all look plain aside from Menasor. Although I do preffer the chest areas for Dead End and Wildrider.
That's because they are plain they've literally been stripped of any and all paint apps that could have made them visually interesting; not sure why it's commanding such a premium price - as compare to hasbros that have far more paint apps
carytheone wrote:william-james88 wrote:MemphisR56 wrote:I actually really like the UW Menasor deccos mostly, but Breakdown just looks so plain. I can't put my finger on why.
I feel they all look plain aside from Menasor. Although I do preffer the chest areas for Dead End and Wildrider.
Dragstrip looks like he is borrowing the emperor's new clothes.
Hellscream9999 wrote:That's because they are plain they've literally been stripped of any and all paint apps that could have made them visually interesting; not sure why it's commanding such a premium price - as compared to hasbro's that have far more paint apps
william-james88 wrote:Also, while the paint apps might suck, they are made to be more in line with the G1 cartoon model. It actually worked wonders with the aerialbots. At first, I thought I was jipped from paint apps but then I realized the subtle touched of the Takara version and realized it's subtle superiority. For instance, check how the Takara version extends the pain for the wings to make the wing seem longer compared to the Hasbro version. For me, that made a huge difference and it made the purchase worthwhile.
Takara
Yotsuyasan wrote:Sucks for him that Takara extended his pain. I feel sorry for him. And what a horrible person you are, taking such joy in finding his pain worthwhile!
(Don't you love when typos make other words?)
Wolfman Jake wrote:Yotsuyasan wrote:Sucks for him that Takara extended his pain. I feel sorry for him. And what a horrible person you are, taking such joy in finding his pain worthwhile!
(Don't you love when typos make other words?)
You know what they say: no pain, no gaint.
Va'al wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:Yotsuyasan wrote:Sucks for him that Takara extended his pain. I feel sorry for him. And what a horrible person you are, taking such joy in finding his pain worthwhile!
(Don't you love when typos make other words?)
You know what they say: no pain, no gaint.
william-james88 wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:That's because they are plain they've literally been stripped of any and all paint apps that could have made them visually interesting; not sure why it's commanding such a premium price - as compared to hasbro's that have far more paint apps
I wont argue with the paint apps, but they are not selling at a premium compared to Hasbro's, you can buy it right now for 89.98 $ US, which is the same if not cheaper than what Menasor would cost at TRU (actually, it's cheaper, especially if you are stuck having to buy brake-neck now). You have to pay a higher shipping fee (about 30$) but that isnt the toy's price, it's your cost, and that doesnt count as a premium.
Also, while the paint apps might suck, they are made to be more in line with the G1 cartoon model. It actually worked wonders with the aerialbots. At first, I thought I was jipped from paint apps but then I realized the subtle touched of the Takara version and realized it's subtle superiority. For instance, check how the Takara version extends the pain for the wings to make the wing seem longer compared to the Hasbro version. For me, that made a huge difference and it made the purchase worthwhile. I dont know if there will be similar subtle but meaningful paint applications with these guys.
william-james88 wrote:If ever Sabrblade decides to go on vacation, I am glad to know we can rely on you.
Va'al wrote:
munkimus prime wrote:Motormaster in my opinion is the only one of the Stunticons that looks any better than the Hasbro version.
william-james88 wrote:If ever Sabrblade decides to go on vacation, I am glad to know we can rely on you.
Wolfman Jake wrote:Va'al wrote:
Optimus is definitely too into getting bench pressed by his own sister.
Hellscream9999 wrote:munkimus prime wrote:Motormaster in my opinion is the only one of the Stunticons that looks any better than the Hasbro version.
That basically summarizes the set to a 'T'
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:munkimus prime wrote:Motormaster in my opinion is the only one of the Stunticons that looks any better than the Hasbro version.
That basically summarizes the set to a 'T'
Unfortunately yes. By going very G1 this set is actually a turn-off
william-james88 wrote:If ever Sabrblade decides to go on vacation, I am glad to know we can rely on you.
william-james88 wrote:carytheone wrote:william-james88 wrote:MemphisR56 wrote:I actually really like the UW Menasor deccos mostly, but Breakdown just looks so plain. I can't put my finger on why.
I feel they all look plain aside from Menasor. Although I do preffer the chest areas for Dead End and Wildrider.
Dragstrip looks like he is borrowing the emperor's new clothes.
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Hellscream9999 wrote:That's because they are plain they've literally been stripped of any and all paint apps that could have made them visually interesting; not sure why it's commanding such a premium price - as compared to hasbro's that have far more paint apps
I wont argue with the paint apps, but they are not selling at a premium compared to Hasbro's, you can buy it right now for 89.98 $ US, which is the same if not cheaper than what Menasor would cost at TRU (actually, it's cheaper, especially if you are stuck having to buy brake-neck now). You have to pay a higher shipping fee (about 30$) but that isnt the toy's price, it's your cost, and that doesnt count as a premium.
Also, while the paint apps might suck, they are made to be more in line with the G1 cartoon model. It actually worked wonders with the aerialbots. At first, I thought I was jipped from paint apps but then I realized the subtle touched of the Takara version and realized it's subtle superiority. For instance, check how the Takara version extends the pain for the wings to make the wing seem longer compared to the Hasbro version. For me, that made a huge difference and it made the purchase worthwhile. I dont know if there will be similar subtle but meaningful paint applications with these guys.
Hasbro:
Takara
Animation Model
SillySpringer wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:Va'al wrote:
Optimus is definitely too into getting bench pressed by his own sister.
Sister??? Elita-1 was her girlfriend remember???
fenrir72 wrote:Mebbe to each his own taste? And yes, the price is indeed at par with the HB domestic release . Which is kind of weird that (again based on each of our quirks), people will balk at buying a TT version due to pricing issues but will spend oodles to get a pain in the @ss htf HB Wildrider and Slingshot and all other accessories to bling up the domestic version.
Again, that might be personal preference but still.........
william-james88 wrote:If ever Sabrblade decides to go on vacation, I am glad to know we can rely on you.
Hellscream9999 wrote:
I won't argue with amiami they're great, but I live in America, so things are a tiny bit different price wise, but I think that they are more exception than rule, and should be referenced as such.
william-james88 wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:
I won't argue with amiami they're great, but I live in America, so things are a tiny bit different price wise, but I think that they are more exception than rule, and should be referenced as such.
Amiami is not the exception, they (and the other japan retailers) are the actual rule for the price. Do not let anyone else fool you into thinking otherwise, the retail price of Takara releases are the SAME as Hasbro. This has been debunked to death. Check out these retail prices (this is in retail, not online):
So that means that the only sites which actually let you buy at the actual retail price in Japan (which by definition IS the rule) are the local Japan sites, because they have their own local market to compete with. Think about it, when discussing the rule for Hasbro prices, are you looking at how much it costs in store here in north america, or how much someone in Japan is paying for a Hasbro product they cant get (like Rook)? You will also notice that Amiami, HLJ and AnimeExport never stop giving a discount. The discount is ever present, because that is the retail price in Japan. The premium you might pay is only due to extra cost but we cant confuse it with the actual price of the toys. What I mean to say is that you are free to say that it sucks that we have to pay extra to get them over in the US (it really does suck!), but saying that Takara is charging a preimium for sub par paint jobs is not true. They charge the same amount. The paint job for the stunticons is still really lame though
william-james88 wrote:If ever Sabrblade decides to go on vacation, I am glad to know we can rely on you.
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