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[D-Maximal_Primal]

This guy still looks quite cool. Still wish they had redone the head but still he looks cool.

[MightyMagnus78]

I wish the Takara version came with those hands and feet.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I wish the Takara version came with those hands and feet.

As do I. They look pretty awesome

[Ultra Mad]

If the only thing I like on this figure is the hands/feets, it confirms to me just how much I'm happy I preordered the Takara version of this set. That being said, I'm sure a lot of people will be happy with this version and I think it's great Hasbro will release it.

[Black Bumblebee]

Think I might have to go for the Hasbro version (price) and hope that Reprolabels makes a decent sticker face for Computron lol

[Ultra Mad]

Price wise, I think the Takara version of this set might not be too expensive. I know that In Canada, with the currency exchange rate and shipping, my preorder of the Takara set is less expensive then my Victorion set I bought at my local Toys R us.

[Counterpunch]

Wow!

That looks awful.

[william-james88]

Think I might have to go for the Hasbro version (price) and hope that Reprolabels makes a decent sticker face for Computron lol

I know its risking it, but since the Takara one isnt exclusive, there is a good chance it will be available for near 100$ in winter sales later this year from importers. And on the Japanese front, I can already see a lot of people banging their heads when he turns out cheaper than the Hasbro version at the HLJ sale next year (did you see what they are asking for Legends Magnus?!). What I mean to say is that depending on your patience, price may not be the issue you think it is and I can guarantee that people will be purchasing Takara's Computron for less than the initial price of the Hasbro version, like...

Price wise, I think the Takara version of this set might not be too expensive. I know that In Canada, with the currency exchange rate and shipping, my preorder of the Takara set is less expensive then my Victorion set I bought at my local Toys R us.

yeah, thats what I did. Hasbro's will locally cost $133 US where I live, with taxes included.
I ordered Takara's from Japan and he came out to $99 US before shipping. Shipping will be around $30 so it comes out to the same cost either way. And they are coming out at the same time too so there is absolutely no reason for me to have to settle for the Hasbro version

Wow!
That looks awful.

Yeah, here is the emoticon that was unning through my head when I saw the torso and head:

[Wolfman Jake]

Every time we see Hasbro's Computron:

People are like:

But, when I gaze upon Takara's take on Computron:

I'm like:

[william-james88]

Thanks Wolfman, you made me realize something I never saw before. As I was putting together all my aquired Combiners so far in their G1 configurations (seen a few pages ago), I realized how much I hated the cars as legs. I really dont like the look of the car front being flipped upside down and seeing the mess of innards. We can flip it up but its not always great and it can look super off depending on the torso. But its less obvious with Takara's Computron for Lightspeed and I realize why: they made the plastic/paint for the underide of the car uniform. That has never happened so far and it really helps make the leg look lik a nice uniform limb. It looks great

[Hellscream9999]

Think I might have to go for the Hasbro version (price) and hope that Reprolabels makes a decent sticker face for Computron lol

I know its risking it, but since the Takara one isnt exclusive, there is a good chance it will be available for near 100$ in winter sales later this year from importers. And on the Japanese front, I can already see a lot of people banging their heads when he turns out cheaper than the Hasbro version at the HLJ sale next year (did you see what they are asking for Legends Magnus?!). What I mean to say is that depending on your patience, price may not be the issue you think it is and I can guarantee that people will be purchasing Takara's Computron for less than the initial price of the Hasbro version, like...

I wouldn't bet on that, the pre-orders sold out quick everywhere, this seems to be the combiner and everyone knows it, I'd say grab for as low a cost as you're comfortable with, as soon as you can.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Think I might have to go for the Hasbro version (price) and hope that Reprolabels makes a decent sticker face for Computron lol

I know its risking it, but since the Takara one isnt exclusive, there is a good chance it will be available for near 100$ in winter sales later this year from importers. And on the Japanese front, I can already see a lot of people banging their heads when he turns out cheaper than the Hasbro version at the HLJ sale next year (did you see what they are asking for Legends Magnus?!). What I mean to say is that depending on your patience, price may not be the issue you think it is and I can guarantee that people will be purchasing Takara's Computron for less than the initial price of the Hasbro version, like...

I wouldn't bet on that, the pre-orders sold out quick everywhere, this seems to be the combiner and everyone knows it, I'd say grab for as low a cost as you're comfortable with, as soon as you can.

I just pre-ordered him last knight no problem though

[Hellscream9999]

I just pre-ordered him last knight no problem though

I see what you did there

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I just pre-ordered him last knight no problem though

I see what you did there

I didn't even notice I did that. I just read the Last Knight thread before responding to that and it carried over. Whoops.

On a side note: If anyone notices this Strafe go up for sale by itself on Ebay or something I'll gladly look into it. I'd like both Strafe's if nothing else

[william-james88]

I just pre-ordered him last knight no problem though

Ha, nice!

And he is still very much available right here: http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... agecnt%3D1

[DedicatedGhostArt]

Every time we see Hasbro's Computron:

People are like:

But, when I gaze upon Takara's take on Computron:

I'm like:

For accuracy: agreeable.

For value, better feet, and price: I wholeheartedly disagree with you.

Also I never liked G1 cartoon Comp's colorscheme much. The Hasbro one has better colors and isn't as boring.

[Sigma Magnus]

I just pre-ordered him last knight no problem though

Ha, nice!

And he is still very much available right here: http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... agecnt%3D1

Bookmarked, thanks! Now I just have to beg for it...

[Kurona]

So do we still have no clue who the little shuttle guy with Scrounge is?

[Hellscream9999]

So do we still have no clue who the little shuttle guy with Scrounge is?

I think it's still called Payload, just a recolor - basically there to sweeten the deal

[Flashwave]

Yep, I think I am gonna have to Double Dip on my Computrons, leave the Hasbro torso in the box. and reassign some characters. I just love that Afterburner more, and while I rpefer the takara remold, I like that Nosecone, for some reason. So, we'll be calling him, I dunno, Heatrock. And their Strafe too.

[Kurona]

Personally I prefer Hasbrocone as a leg, and Takaracone in every other sense because it's the most beautiful thing

[william-james88]

For value, better feet, and price: I wholeheartedly disagree with you.

And I disgree with you. Takara's Computron will cost me the same amount if I buy him from Japan than if I buy the Hasbro version from BBTS. It might cost you less depending on how much shipping you pay, but the price for both in their respective markets is THE SAME.

And as for value, that is definitely off. Hasbro has 3 straight up redecos out of the 5 main bots. Every single Takara couterpart is retooled. There are 5 new headsculpts. Scattershot has a retooled chest for both the combiner chest and his robot mode chest. Plus the Takara version has new weapons. You dont seem to have factored that in the value, but you should have if you were being fair. You get as much new stuff with Takara as with Hasbro if not more.

[william-james88]

So do we still have no clue who the little shuttle guy with Scrounge is?

I think it's still called Payload, just a recolor - basically there to sweeten the deal

Yup, he is indeed still Payload.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I just pre-ordered him last knight no problem though

Ha, nice!

And he is still very much available right here: http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... agecnt%3D1

Bookmarked, thanks! Now I just have to beg for it...

Considering you live in New York, I would consider TFsource: http://tfsource.com/transformers-unite/computron/

Now, at first glance he does seem like $30 more, but factoring in shipping it is about if not a bit less than ami ami, which had given me shipping quotes no cheaper than $50 and i live a state below you. Plus, all you need to do is throw in a transformer that is $15.01 or greater in price and you get free shipping (which for me got me a Roadbuster for $19)

[Jelze Bunnycat]

So do we still have no clue who the little shuttle guy with Scrounge is?

I think it's still called Payload, just a recolor - basically there to sweeten the deal

Yup, he is indeed still Payload.

Actually I think he is unnamed in this instance. No name, no identity.