Clear Stock Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG40 Astrotrain
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Re: Clear Stock Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG40 Astrotrain
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Sep 10, 2016
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Comment by -Kanrabat-
Sep 10, 2016
That Takara Astrotrain is a MAJORLY different from the Hasbro version. Might be worth the price.
Still, why the hell they STILL haven't painted the train's wheels?
Still, why the hell they STILL haven't painted the train's wheels?
Re: Clear Stock Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG40 Astrotrain
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Because it's cartoon accurate.
Which is a bit of a shame; because I feel if Takara took even the slightest tiniest liberty with their cartoon accuracy it would improve the figure's look even more; much like how a few MPs like Optimus have little details the original figures/cartoon models didn't have.
Would have improved this figure, would have improved Drag Strip... ah well. Beggars can't be choosers
Comment by Kurona
Sep 10, 2016
-Kanrabat- wrote:That Takara Astrotrain is a MAJORLY different from the Hasbro version. Might be worth the price.
Still, why the hell they STILL haven't painted the train's wheels?
Because it's cartoon accurate.
Which is a bit of a shame; because I feel if Takara took even the slightest tiniest liberty with their cartoon accuracy it would improve the figure's look even more; much like how a few MPs like Optimus have little details the original figures/cartoon models didn't have.
Would have improved this figure, would have improved Drag Strip... ah well. Beggars can't be choosers
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It's really sad, as they're so well sculpted (just noticed, that sentinel has doors and walkways under his wing-backpack [which is weird as they remained covered at all times]) and well designed, if they painted them all like they did with Legends Blurr, they could be a masterpiece series unto themselves almost
Comment by Hellscream9999
Sep 10, 2016
Kurona wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:That Takara Astrotrain is a MAJORLY different from the Hasbro version. Might be worth the price.
Still, why the hell they STILL haven't painted the train's wheels?
Because it's cartoon accurate.
Which is a bit of a shame; because I feel if Takara took even the slightest tiniest liberty with their cartoon accuracy it would improve the figure's look even more; much like how a few MPs like Optimus have little details the original figures/cartoon models didn't have.
Would have improved this figure, would have improved Drag Strip... ah well. Beggars can't be choosers
It's really sad, as they're so well sculpted (just noticed, that sentinel has doors and walkways under his wing-backpack [which is weird as they remained covered at all times]) and well designed, if they painted them all like they did with Legends Blurr, they could be a masterpiece series unto themselves almost
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Comment by Evil Eye
Sep 10, 2016
Yeah, I think I might spring for Legends Astrotrain at some point (read: once house situation is sorted). The extra detail on the vehicle modes and the overall robot mode look is just better, to me at least. Not because of the cartoon accuracy, I just like the colours better (on this mold anyway- I generally prefer toy colours Astrotrain). I might still paint the wheels though.
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Comment by Microraptor
Sep 10, 2016
I'm happy they painted the windows. Other than that, I prefer Hasbro's more toy-accurate approach.
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Yeah, I agree, and thus I find it too bad Takara is going for toon accuracy when this mold itself is far from anything like the show when it comes to alt modes.
Comment by william-james88
Sep 10, 2016
Hellscream9999 wrote:Kurona wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:That Takara Astrotrain is a MAJORLY different from the Hasbro version. Might be worth the price.
Still, why the hell they STILL haven't painted the train's wheels?
Because it's cartoon accurate.
Which is a bit of a shame; because I feel if Takara took even the slightest tiniest liberty with their cartoon accuracy it would improve the figure's look even more; much like how a few MPs like Optimus have little details the original figures/cartoon models didn't have.
Would have improved this figure, would have improved Drag Strip... ah well. Beggars can't be choosers
It's really sad, as they're so well sculpted (just noticed, that sentinel has doors and walkways under his wing-backpack [which is weird as they remained covered at all times]) and well designed, if they painted them all like they did with Legends Blurr, they could be a masterpiece series unto themselves almost
Yeah, I agree, and thus I find it too bad Takara is going for toon accuracy when this mold itself is far from anything like the show when it comes to alt modes.
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But it's not only cartoon-accurate, it's also toy-accurate, twice over:
It's simply a standard for Astrotrain to have his train wheels be the same color as the part of locomotive body that they're attached to whenever he has a steam engine altmode.
The same even applies for when he turns into a black steam engine: His train wheels are black then as well.
Comment by Sabrblade
Sep 10, 2016
They did paint the train wheels. That whole piece on both sides of the train is molded gray plastic painted purple.Kurona wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:That Takara Astrotrain is a MAJORLY different from the Hasbro version. Might be worth the price.
Still, why the hell they STILL haven't painted the train's wheels?
Because it's cartoon accurate.
But it's not only cartoon-accurate, it's also toy-accurate, twice over:
It's simply a standard for Astrotrain to have his train wheels be the same color as the part of locomotive body that they're attached to whenever he has a steam engine altmode.
The same even applies for when he turns into a black steam engine: His train wheels are black then as well.
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Is it the lack of gray on the wheels or highlights on the "coupling rods" that's the issue? Wheels being gray would have been nice but it may break the pricing ceiling Takara was willing to work on.
Remember, if Takara goes bankrupt because of the extra paint, we all lose the option to acquire anime and/or G1 accurate (?)/homage versions of modern G1 TF remakes.
I do say, it was nice that the original G1 purple version had an extra white paint highlight on the "coupling rods" near the engineer cab which the black version copped out on that.
It ain't a deal breaker as far as I am concerned. This version will be mine
Comment by fenrir72
Sep 10, 2016
Sabrblade wrote:They did paint the train wheels. That whole piece on both sides of the train is molded gray plastic painted purple.Kurona wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:That Takara Astrotrain is a MAJORLY different from the Hasbro version. Might be worth the price.
Still, why the hell they STILL haven't painted the train's wheels?
Because it's cartoon accurate.
But it's not only cartoon-accurate, it's also toy-accurate, twice over:
It's simply a standard for Astrotrain to have his train wheels be the same color as the part of locomotive body that they're attached to whenever he has a steam engine altmode.
The same even applies for when he turns into a black steam engine: His train wheels are black then as well.
Is it the lack of gray on the wheels or highlights on the "coupling rods" that's the issue? Wheels being gray would have been nice but it may break the pricing ceiling Takara was willing to work on.
Remember, if Takara goes bankrupt because of the extra paint, we all lose the option to acquire anime and/or G1 accurate (?)/homage versions of modern G1 TF remakes.
I do say, it was nice that the original G1 purple version had an extra white paint highlight on the "coupling rods" near the engineer cab which the black version copped out on that.
It ain't a deal breaker as far as I am concerned. This version will be mine
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True, but Takara were still primarily going for cartoon accuracy. That's the reason they're painted purple; the original toy just so happens to be the same.
Comment by Kurona
Sep 10, 2016
Sabrblade wrote:They did paint the train wheels. That whole piece on both sides of the train is molded gray plastic painted purple.Kurona wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:That Takara Astrotrain is a MAJORLY different from the Hasbro version. Might be worth the price.
Still, why the hell they STILL haven't painted the train's wheels?
Because it's cartoon accurate.
But it's not only cartoon-accurate, it's also toy-accurate, twice over:
It's simply a standard for Astrotrain to have his train wheels be the same color as the part of locomotive body that they're attached to whenever he has a steam engine altmode.
The same even applies for when he turns into a black steam engine: His train wheels are black then as well.
True, but Takara were still primarily going for cartoon accuracy. That's the reason they're painted purple; the original toy just so happens to be the same.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Sep 10, 2016
Just pointing out additional precedents in case the "cartoon-accurate" reason isn't deemed acceptable enough by those inquiring about the wheels.Kurona wrote:True, but Takara were still primarily going for cartoon accuracy. That's the reason they're painted purple; the original toy just so happens to be the same.
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Comment by primalxconvoy
Sep 11, 2016
It's not completely show accurate, though, as there are no Decepticon symbols on the outside of his wings, which the cartoon model features.
I'm going to add those and paint (black/silver?) detailing on the wheels to make the figure look decent. The inappropriate/silly headmaster feature will be the next to go, too. Then the figure will look acceptable.
I'm going to add those and paint (black/silver?) detailing on the wheels to make the figure look decent. The inappropriate/silly headmaster feature will be the next to go, too. Then the figure will look acceptable.
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So HasTak is working on proper Horrorcons after all!
I knew that Takara didn't give the Apeface-drone the right deco for a reason.
Comment by Cyberpath
Sep 14, 2016
So HasTak is working on proper Horrorcons after all!
I knew that Takara didn't give the Apeface-drone the right deco for a reason.
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Comment by MemphisR56
Sep 19, 2016
Are there any UK friendly preorders up for legends Astrotrain?
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These guys are friendly enough, you can ask them to put a low amount on the package so that you dont get hit with duty and its the lowest price around:
http://www.anime-export.com/product/33173
Comment by william-james88
Sep 19, 2016
MemphisR56 wrote:Are there any UK friendly preorders up for legends Astrotrain?
These guys are friendly enough, you can ask them to put a low amount on the package so that you dont get hit with duty and its the lowest price around:
http://www.anime-export.com/product/33173
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Comment by MemphisR56
Sep 19, 2016
That works out about £24 before shipping and tax. Not bad at all really. Cheaper than standard Voyager RRP here right now. Though he's currently selling for £19 in Smyths stores here, the hasbro version anyway.
I think I've got a bit of soul searching to do over my mould choice here.
I think I've got a bit of soul searching to do over my mould choice here.
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£19 is really not a bad price at all. And I personally preffer that Hasbro deco.
While I cant help with knowing what the shipping will cost, there wont be tax (at least not from Japan, and if they mark a low amount there wont be duty for you once it enters with UK).
Comment by william-james88
Sep 19, 2016
MemphisR56 wrote:That works out about £24 before shipping and tax. Not bad at all really. Cheaper than standard Voyager RRP here right now. Though he's currently selling for £19 in Smyths stores here, the hasbro version anyway.
I think I've got a bit of soul searching to do over my mould choice here.
£19 is really not a bad price at all. And I personally preffer that Hasbro deco.
While I cant help with knowing what the shipping will cost, there wont be tax (at least not from Japan, and if they mark a low amount there wont be duty for you once it enters with UK).
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Didn't i see a digibash somewhere of Apeface as Optimal Optimus
now THAT needs to be done!
Comment by Stuartmaximus
Sep 19, 2016
Cyberpath wrote:
So HasTak is working on proper Horrorcons after all!
I knew that Takara didn't give the Apeface-drone the right deco for a reason.
Didn't i see a digibash somewhere of Apeface as Optimal Optimus
now THAT needs to be done!
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http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/e-hobby-limited-exclusive-combobat-convobat-aka-bat-optimus-primal--t107550.php
Comment by Kurona
Sep 19, 2016
Stuartmaximus wrote:Cyberpath wrote:
So HasTak is working on proper Horrorcons after all!
I knew that Takara didn't give the Apeface-drone the right deco for a reason.
Didn't i see a digibash somewhere of Apeface as Optimal Optimus
now THAT needs to be done!
http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/e-hobby-limited-exclusive-combobat-convobat-aka-bat-optimus-primal--t107550.php
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Aye, that's the thing
Thanks Kurona
Comment by Stuartmaximus
Sep 19, 2016
Kurona wrote:Stuartmaximus wrote:Cyberpath wrote:
So HasTak is working on proper Horrorcons after all!
I knew that Takara didn't give the Apeface-drone the right deco for a reason.
Didn't i see a digibash somewhere of Apeface as Optimal Optimus
now THAT needs to be done!
http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/e-hobby-limited-exclusive-combobat-convobat-aka-bat-optimus-primal--t107550.php
Aye, that's the thing
Thanks Kurona
