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[Decepticon Stryker]

Some more stuff from yuki:

Man that looks good. Think Takara will use this mold if they do Liokaiser?

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Man that looks good. Think Takara will use this mold if they do Liokaiser?

If they did Liokaiser, I don't see why they wouldn't. But the biggest thing is if they would even do one.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Man that looks good. Think Takara will use this mold if they do Liokaiser?

If they did Liokaiser, I don't see why they wouldn't. But the biggest thing is if they would even do one.

And let the new heads go to waste?!

And I see why they wouldn't use their Nosecone: the Drillhorn head is still associated with Brawl, plus there's still that (rather small) drill piece to use. The only real obstacle is changing Dezarus to a more acceptable character, I don't think Killbison and Drillhorn sharing form will be much of a problem, look at Fireflight vs. Slingshot and Dead End vs. Wildrider.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Man that looks good. Think Takara will use this mold if they do Liokaiser?

If they did Liokaiser, I don't see why they wouldn't. But the biggest thing is if they would even do one.

And let the new heads go to waste?!

And I see why they wouldn't use their Nosecone: the Drillhorn head is still associated with Brawl, plus there's still that (rather small) drill piece to use. The only real obstacle is changing Dezarus to a more acceptable character, I don't think Killbison and Drillhorn sharing form will be much of a problem, look at Fireflight vs. Slingshot and Dead End vs. Wildrider.

I was more thinking the actual drill tank from Nosecone would be more appropriate for Drillhorn. Plus, the whole thing with the torso guy

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Man that looks good. Think Takara will use this mold if they do Liokaiser?

If they did Liokaiser, I don't see why they wouldn't. But the biggest thing is if they would even do one.

And let the new heads go to waste?!

And I see why they wouldn't use their Nosecone: the Drillhorn head is still associated with Brawl, plus there's still that (rather small) drill piece to use. The only real obstacle is changing Dezarus to a more acceptable character, I don't think Killbison and Drillhorn sharing form will be much of a problem, look at Fireflight vs. Slingshot and Dead End vs. Wildrider.

I was more thinking the actual drill tank from Nosecone would be more appropriate for Drillhorn. Plus, the whole thing with the torso guy

Still, availability trumps creation any time. I don't see TakaraTomy creating a new Drillhorn head for Rookcone when Brawlcone has a perfectly serviceable one.

[Kurona]

Some more stuff from yuki:

[william-james88]

Man that looks good. Think Takara will use this mold if they do Liokaiser?

If they did Liokaiser, I don't see why they wouldn't. But the biggest thing is if they would even do one.

And let the new heads go to waste?!

YES! Just like they let these other exclusive Platinum heads go to waste last time.



It really doesnt sound like Takara to go half way on a character like Liokaiser, just like they didnt go half way on some "generations" dinobots.

[Kurona]

Man that looks good. Think Takara will use this mold if they do Liokaiser?

If they did Liokaiser, I don't see why they wouldn't. But the biggest thing is if they would even do one.

And let the new heads go to waste?!

YES! Just like they let these other exclusive Platinum heads go to waste last time.



It really doesnt sound like Takara to go half way on a character like Liokaiser, just like they didnt go half way on some "generations" dinobots.

It's very possibly they just didn't like the idea of the G1 Dinobots being half-hearted retools of extremely different Movie Dinobot molds which don't really fit them or the G1 aesthetic at all.

[Sabrblade]

Man that looks good. Think Takara will use this mold if they do Liokaiser?

If they did Liokaiser, I don't see why they wouldn't. But the biggest thing is if they would even do one.

And let the new heads go to waste?!

YES! Just like they let these other exclusive Platinum heads go to waste last time.



It really doesnt sound like Takara to go half way on a character like Liokaiser, just like they didnt go half way on some "generations" dinobots.

But... Takara hasn't released those G1-headed Dinobots.

[Professor Smooth]

Amazon delivered UW Computron the afternoon and I've been messing around with it for a bit.

Quick review:

Great figure. I'll argue that the *finally* got the packaging right and you don't have to mess with unyielding plastic ties to get the weapons out. So, that's nice.

Computron looks great. The modifications made to create Strafe, Afterburner, and Nosecone are wonderful.

I think that Lightspeed's mold is fiddly and unfun (as is every other use of the mold) but maybe that's just me. Also think Afterburner would look better in a lighter color (like Hasbro's version), but, again, probably just me.

Overall, another terrific addition to the UW line.

[william-james88]

But... Takara hasn't released those G1-headed Dinobots.

Thats my point, maybe you misread my post.

It's very possibly they just didn't like the idea of the G1 Dinobots being half-hearted retools of extremely different Movie Dinobot molds which don't really fit them or the G1 aesthetic at all.

I am sure thats what it was. Just like they probably dont like the idea of Liokaiser being half hearted retools of molds which are made for a different combining system.

[Carnivius_Prime]

Only just seen this Megatronia. As dumb as the name is (and the indiviuals don't have much better names either... Trickdiamond doesn't exactly flow) and as much as I am not normally interested in combiners, this is a huge improvement over Victorion in every way. That figure had a butt-ugly colour scheme that made it difficult to even see what was going on design-wise, this manages to be more colourful yet with a nice mix of black to keep the figures all looking like part of a team with their own colour (a la power rangers and other such things) so they still have their own general look. Yeah it looks cool. I won't be buying them but nice job on this Takara, definitely a massive improvement over the godawful hasbro version.

[o.supreme]

Quick Question--again in an effort to make the most of the line as possible...I know UW Strafe & CW Strafe are different molds. But for those that are starting to get their UW Computron..is there any way to mount Generations Cosmos (or TAV Adams) on UW Strafe as CW Computron does Scrounge? I just thought it would be a nice contrast if it works...

[william-james88]

Quick Question--again in an effort to make the most of the line as possible...I know UW Strafe & CW Strafe are different molds. But for those that are starting to get their UW Computron..is there any way to mount Generations Cosmos (or TAV Adams) on UW Strafe as CW Computron does Scrounge? I just thought it would be a nice contrast if it works...

Turns out Scrounge was remolded to fit, the hole on Cosmos is too small.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Quick Question--again in an effort to make the most of the line as possible...I know UW Strafe & CW Strafe are different molds. But for those that are starting to get their UW Computron..is there any way to mount Generations Cosmos (or TAV Adams) on UW Strafe as CW Computron does Scrounge? I just thought it would be a nice contrast if it works...

Turns out Scrounge was remolded to fit, the hole on Cosmos is too small.

And CW Strafe actually has a peg on his cockpit to plug into Scrounge while UW Strafe does not have a peg

[Kurona]

Bit of a shame. Would be cool to see Scrounge fit on Computicon along with the Hasbro hands/feet, like some ultimate upgrade or whatever

[Professor Smooth]

A quick turnaround of UW Computron. 3D version will be up in short order.

EDIT: Guess that was a little *too* quick. Here's the proper version (w/ correct box and arguably less awful music).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2TKlFzIx3Y

[Kurona]

A quick turnaround of UW Computron. 3D version will be up in short order.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=O04I7UIoHKA

Complete with Bruticus box lol

[Sabrblade]

Unite Warriors Comperian! (Computicon, Superion, Guardian)

https://twitter.com/Alfes2010/status/769511420346019840/photo/1
(Alfes misspells the name, though)

[Kurona]

I love it when Scramble City is taken advantage of.

... even if this is a reference.

[grimdragon2001]

But... Takara hasn't released those G1-headed Dinobots.

Thats my point, maybe you misread my post.

It's very possibly they just didn't like the idea of the G1 Dinobots being half-hearted retools of extremely different Movie Dinobot molds which don't really fit them or the G1 aesthetic at all.

I am sure thats what it was. Just like they probably dont like the idea of Liokaiser being half hearted retools of molds which are made for a different combining system.

I would be fine if they used the 4 limbs from Hasbro's Liokaiser and then Retooled Optimus/Motormaster into Jaglluar and retooled the Legends Seeker mold with some connectivity to the chest to be Leozack. I think that could work, especially since people fanmoded Thundercracker onto Optimus when Combiner Wars began

[Ultra Mad]

I have received my shipping notice from AmiAmi for Computron. Can't wait to open him up in a few days. Are there any video reviews of him yet?

[Professor Smooth]

A quick turnaround of UW Computron. 3D version will be up in short order.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=O04I7UIoHKA

Complete with Bruticus box lol

I had the brilliant idea to shoot Bruticus' box at the same time I did Compy's, since I already had the studio set up and doing the turnaround on large boxes is a bigger pain in the butt than it looks. Not so brilliant in hindsight.

Anyway, the video's been fixed. Thanks to everyone who let me know about the mistake (and that my first music choice wasn't a super great fit for it).

[primalxconvoy]

Amazon delivered UW Computron the afternoon and I've been messing around with it for a bit.

Quick review:

Great figure. I'll argue that the *finally* got the packaging right and you don't have to mess with unyielding plastic ties to get the weapons out. So, that's nice.

Computron looks great. The modifications made to create Strafe, Afterburner, and Nosecone are wonderful.

I think that Lightspeed's mold is fiddly and unfun (as is every other use of the mold) but maybe that's just me. Also think Afterburner would look better in a lighter color (like Hasbro's version), but, again, probably just me.

Overall, another terrific addition to the UW line.

I got mine from amazon too. It was a steal at 10,680 Yen!

Anyway, STRAFE really is the show-stealer here, chaps. The extra, foldable wings, the fact that he looks great when combined with Superion (honourary Arialbot!) and his posability just drive him to the top spot.

Lightspeed is OK. I can get his groin/legs to settle down quite quickly (more so than his Stunticon counterpart) and I think of all the CW car mold choices, this is the best one. I especially liked how the new guns fit into the slots (not originally designed for holding weapons) of his car mode at the sides, like how 3rd Party companies find unique was of attaching add-on kits to official figues.

I've just ordered the PE feet and hands, and i am not combining it until they arrive...

Here are some pics I took of them, complete with a fan-mode for Scattershot to make his cannon mode: - http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transform ... -2413.html

[Ultra Mad]

I got mine from amazon too. It was a steal at 10,680 Yen!

Wow, it is indeed a steal! Out of curosity, how did Amazom charge for shipping?