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[TF-fan kev777]

Oh man, that is a really nice retool. Can't wait for August!

[Kurona]

I'm kinda surprised they're using Rook to show it off rather than Roller, considering Rook was never released in Japan.
Ah well. It's still a really interesting look into the design process and it's probably one of my favourite retools just from appearances; another reason I wish Takara released their UW guys separately haha. I need him if only for Giga Drill Break combiners

[Noideaforaname]

Oh wow, I had assumed they completely overhauled the entire mold, but no.

[RevTibe]

I'm kinda surprised they're using Rook to show it off rather than Roller, considering Rook was never released in Japan.

Considering the production times involved, Takara was probably crafting those parts before any Rollers were produced - the prototype might even be built around a Rook test shot.

(Very curious about the exact production times involved with some of the Hasbro v. Takara molds, especially in regards to Computron. We know Takara's unique retools/mold were designed after mainline Combiner Wars, but how much later?)

[Seibertron]

Now those are some awesome comparison shots. Very cool to see.

Unfortunately, I just realized that Nosecone's fists weren't redone so he can't hold his gun properly. Ugh.

So good news, bad news.

[Kurona]

Now those are some awesome comparison shots. Very cool to see.

Unfortunately, I just realized that Nosecone's fists weren't redone so he can't hold his gun properly. Ugh.

So good news, bad news.

He can always Fusion Cannon/Null Ray it up, which is always cool.

[RevTibe]

Unfortunately, I just realized that Nosecone's fists weren't redone so he can't hold his gun properly. Ugh.

B-but giant drill fist!

[TF-fan kev777]

Now those are some awesome comparison shots. Very cool to see.

Unfortunately, I just realized that Nosecone's fists weren't redone so he can't hold his gun properly. Ugh.

So good news, bad news.

They did give us the next best thing. Putting a 5 mm post on the back of the guns so you can push it into his fists to give the illusion he is holding them properly.

[RiddlerJ]

Twin Twist redeco! Give him two drills!

[Optimizzy]

so glad I have this on pre-order

[ZeroWolf]

He needs bigger drills...and sunglasses of course

[D-Maximal_Primal]

He needs bigger drills...and sunglasses of course

I like his drills. bigger than what we normally get! Drill hand!!

[Wolfman Jake]

Twin Twist redeco! Give him two drills!

Don't worry! Dr. Albert W. Wily has got you covered!

Drill Man


Ground Man

[Optimum Supreme]

Now those are some awesome comparison shots. Very cool to see.

Unfortunately, I just realized that Nosecone's fists weren't redone so he can't hold his gun properly. Ugh.

So good news, bad news.

Pop his combiner hand into one of his armholes. Yeah, it'll be comically oversized, but you can't have everything.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Twin Twist redeco! Give him two drills!

Don't worry! Dr. Albert W. Wily has got you covered!

Drill Man


Ground Man

Add that Ground Man is one of only 4 Robot Masters that can actually transform into a vehicle (the others are Turbo Man from MM7, Galaxy Man from MM9 and Nitro Man from MM10), and you got a kitbash idea ready to go

[Wolfman Jake]

Twin Twist redeco! Give him two drills!

Don't worry! Dr. Albert W. Wily has got you covered!

Drill Man


Ground Man

Add that Ground Man is one of only 4 Robot Masters that can actually transform into a vehicle (the others are Turbo Man from MM7, Galaxy Man from MM9 and Nitro Man from MM10), and you got a kitbash idea ready to go

If only Cosmos were Deluxe sized! However, we might be able to cheat a bit with Tengu Man. He kinda has a slightly more jet-like form when he's flying around. Use the Deluxe Groove mold for Nitro Man, the Dragstrip mole for Turbo Man, and the Unite Warriors Nosecone mold for Drill Man, and all we would need is a torso that could approximate one of the man Wily Machines in the series. A Legends sized Cosmos mold as Galaxy Man could be the sixth, optional team member, a la for Scrounge with Hasbro's Combiner Wars Computron set. Capcom! Hasbro! Takara Tomy! Make this happen!

[Sowndwave76]

Seeing the new parts on Rook really highlights how clever the retool was; Nosecone winds up feeling much more distinct than he actually is.

Absolutely.
Re-tooling to this extent, as least in terms of final look, is a large reason why this UW set is a must have imo.

[no-one]

Twin Twist redeco! Give him two drills!

Don't worry! Dr. Albert W. Wily has got you covered!

Drill Man
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Ground Man
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Add that Ground Man is one of only 4 Robot Masters that can actually transform into a vehicle (the others are Turbo Man from MM7, Galaxy Man from MM9 and Nitro Man from MM10), and you got a kitbash idea ready to go

If only Cosmos were Deluxe sized! However, we might be able to cheat a bit with Tengu Man. He kinda has a slightly more jet-like form when he's flying around. Use the Deluxe Groove mold for Nitro Man, the Dragstrip mole for Turbo Man, and the Unite Warriors Nosecone mold for Drill Man, and all we would need is a torso that could approximate one of the man Wily Machines in the series. A Legends sized Cosmos mold as Galaxy Man could be the sixth, optional team member, a la for Scrounge with Hasbro's Combiner Wars Computron set. Capcom! Hasbro! Takara Tomy! Make this happen!

I don't think the universe is ready to contain the awesome that would be a Mega Rock Man (forgot this is the UW thread ) and TF mash-up just yet. I for one am ready to give it a go!

Back to the subject at hand. I still don't know how I feel about the Takara's Nosecone. Yeah I think it's way better than Hasbro's, the amount of cool-ness they did to make it happen is impressive, but there is still just something about it that just doesn't jive with me. I can't quite put a finger on it. Maybe too much stuff?

I think Takara has Hasbro beat in alt mode and vice versa for bot mode. I think that this late in the game for UW/CW; I just want to have my cake and eat it too.

[RevTibe]

I just want to have my cake and eat it too.

Yeah, I feel like that's been a theme with Computron! Both versions have a lot (and different) things to offer, only entirely satisfying option would probably be to buy both (but money!).

It's not as easy of a choice as, say, buying UW Menasor + CW Drag Strip.

[Cyberpath]

[Kurona]

You know those days where you wake up to something transformers related and you just think "Man, I'm glad I'm a Transformers fan"?
Yeah
I'm glad I'm a Transformers fan

[Cyberpath]

You know those days where you wake up to something transformers related and you just think "Man, I'm glad I'm a Transformers fan"?
Yeah
I'm glad I'm a Transformers fan

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Now if only he actually came with 3 drills

[steals_your_goats]

[center]

This is stupid and ridiculous and I love it.

[Va'al]

After the Figure King scans showing the retooling happening to Rook/Wandering Roller to make the figure into the Takara Tomy Transformers Unite Warriors Nosecone (part of the UW08 Computron/Computicon set), we now have actual images via TFYuki of the finished thing, including an over the top, multi-drill mode. Check them out mirrored below!