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Agreed. I'm just trying to look on the bright side, knowing that it will be quite a while before we get anything better representing the Marvel comics version. I never had the toy nor do I care for it, but I'm a huge comic fan, especially the Galvatron character, and always wanted a proper representation of him in my collection.AcademyofDrX wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:The 1 I've been waiting for! It sux that he's not comic-accurate, but that can be fixed. I'm definitely ordering this. Pulse should have it for preorder soon, right?
I think it's worth pointing out that there are a few problems with "comic accurate," including that while the pylons were usually grey-blue, they were sometimes red, and they were much smaller than in this mold. I think that grey-blue was usually supposed to represent chrome or a metallic sheen, rather than actually being blue. Maybe most significantly, you see a few different designs across the US and UK series.
Ultimately, I think they tried to split the difference between the toy and the comics. That's why I love the inclusion of the foil stickers sheet--if you want it to look like the original toy, nothing else will get you closer. If you want a comic or contemporary design, just toss the sheet. I'm a big fan of the UK comics and I own the original toy, so I can appreciate both goals. I have a Marvel villains collection already, so that's the way I'll display mine.
All these figures need proper updates, especially Straxus and Thunderwing.(Generations Darkmount...RotF Bludgeon, Generations Thunderwing
Rodimus Prime wrote:Also, I notice this Galvatron comes with a green Matrix. Is that supposed to represent the Creation Matrix, or was it also green in the Japanese series this character was also in?
Well, at least I'll have a green Matrix to finally represent the Creation Matrix.Gauntlet101010 wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:Also, I notice this Galvatron comes with a green Matrix. Is that supposed to represent the Creation Matrix, or was it also green in the Japanese series this character was also in?
It's a Marvel homage, but it was also green in the ehobby release.
As far as Takara is concerned the Marvel deco is the toy deco. Or so it seems to me.
o.supreme wrote:https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Floro_Dery
I understand 30-40 years going on in this franchise toys-matching-animation is a big deal, but honestly for me, back in the 80's it wasn't given much thought, at least among my peers. I think it was generally understood that animation designs were altered to make the characters more humanoid/relatable? And the comics followed suit soon after only doing toy accurate representations for a couple of issues.
None of us expected the toys to match what we saw in the animated series. And although it is a staple of modern Transformers, it still not something I need. I mean I will go out of my way when TT specifically offers something more animation accurate, but that is more-or-less a Bonus to me, rather than something I demand. Take it from someone who once owned Ironhide, one of the most egregious definitions of toy/animation difference. It wasn't a big deal to me. I knew who the character's were, there was no existential identity crisis, or thought that the toys were in any way inferior for being different. I think Floro Dery's designs (the movie specifically) are awesome, even if they couldn't be translated in toy form at the time.
SnufflesTheb0t420 wrote:i think that might be printing that just LOOKS like stickers, like with the retro headmasters
SnufflesTheb0t420 wrote:i think that might be printing that just LOOKS like stickers, like with the retro headmasters
Va'al wrote:I keep track of everyone. Backwards.
There are atandarfs to maintain.
LOST Cybertronian wrote:Hey, If Mindmaster survived then you should do just fine.
Mindmaster wrote:I mean, for what it is it’s nice. Stickers are meh but I’m sure they’re optional. But I’ve always been more for the cartoon accuracy. Only thing this does for me is IDW2005 ancient history Galvatron.
Flashwave wrote:I really wanted to like this one, but he is just so gaudy shiny looking. Its the overkill of red foil stickers I think for me, a traditional tampo and I would probably be on board for this.
ZeroWolf wrote:The stickers are 100% optional, you don't want em? You don't need to use them.
This figure is inspired by the classic G1 release in 1986 and comes with a sheet of foil labels, including a heat-sensitive sticker that reveals the Decepticon shield when you rub it with your finger!
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
aronjlove wrote:I do smoke an awful lot of medical cannabis, but I don't see the rub sign in any of those pics
Razorbeast88 wrote:aronjlove wrote:I do smoke an awful lot of medical cannabis, but I don't see the rub sign in any of those pics
It's visible only in his alt mode, look just above where the red shoulder piece ends up
aronjlove wrote:Razorbeast88 wrote:aronjlove wrote:I do smoke an awful lot of medical cannabis, but I don't see the rub sign in any of those pics
It's visible only in his alt mode, look just above where the red shoulder piece ends up
Ok, now I see it. Thank you!
Sabrblade wrote:Would it kill Hasbro to show us pics of what it looks like without the garish stickers?
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
Sabrblade wrote:THAT. BETTER. BE. REAL!!!
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