The Energon Pub

[ephbot]

Takara-Tomy has updated its Beast Wars website with the new TMSP-DX figures.

http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/beastwars/lineup.html

Direct links to each:

Optimus Primal: http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/beastwars/lineup/tmsp_dxconvoy.html

Megatron: http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/beastwars/lineup/tmsp_dxmegatron.html

They're missing the "transformation" animation of the other Tenth Anniversary figures, but instead showcases the details and gimmicks of these figures.

[Lapse Of Reason]

I like the updated paint apps and head sculpts, but can someone tell me if these are more show accurate than the previous newer releases?

[ephbot]

I would say that the previous releases (Takara 10th Anniversary/ Hasbro Toysrus special 2-packs) are more show-accurate over-all.

However, these new releases are based upon the original releases, and are as show-accurate as you could get with them. There are comparisons of the original releases (similar to the TMSP-DX release) and the 10th Anniversary in Seibertron's galleries that you could look at to compare the two.

Optimus Primal: http://seibertron.com/toys/fullsize.php?id=847&size=1&image=119

Megatron: http://seibertron.com/toys/fullsize.php?id=846&size=1&image=56

Keep in mind that the new paint apps are much better than those of the originals. Plus, it looks like the new releases also have a metallic sheen to them, which may sway your opinion one way or the other. Hope this helps!

[Lapse Of Reason]

Thanks. I'll think I'll save my money and just stick with the Takara Beast Wars Reborn Primal / Megatron set I have.