Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator
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Amidst all the negative news we were getting surrounding Titans Return and the Trypticon hip ratchet issue, I thought it would be time for some positive news.
Before release, the biggest complaint people had regarding Trypticon (aside from wanting a more IDW-esque or Aligned universe style) was his size. Only 18", he would be tiny compared to the behemoth that is Metroplex. Well, That 18" number is definitely with a wink and a nudge. I took some pictures for scale, and let me tell you, Trypticon is big. He is chunky, and can definitely throw his weight around against the other city-bot Titans. So without further interruption, take a look at this pics:
So here are the points I noticed:
1. With both bots standing fully straight, Metroplex and Trypticon are nearly eye-to-eye. Lots of people were worried they would not be compatible in terms of size, I can say this is not the case. Very much the same weight-class. What helps the "eye-to-eye" measurement for Trypticon is that his eyes are at the top of his head, while Metroplex's are at the midpoint of his head.
2. Let's talk girth, bulkiness, whatever you want to call it. It's really hard to quantify in pictures, but he looks big. Weight wise, he feels the same as Metroplex, without Full Tilt, take that how you will. But, Trypticon is all torso, which is a good thing for the type of bot he is.
3. Poor Devastator, just by the second picture alone you can tell he is sorely outclassed. In every metric (height, width, weight) he seems to be a distant 3rd. Trypticon is in a different league along with Metroplex and Fort Max.
4. Actual height measurements. As a Recap, we know that, when standing fully straight, Metroplex is 24" tall right? Well, no. 24" is to the top of the Shoulder Tower. He is 23" to the top of the Ear Pipe, and approximately 22" to the top of the helmet. And everyone's favorite Space T-Rex? 20.75" to the top of his head. 21.5" with the Horn-cannon out, and 23" to the top of his cannons. For those keeping track, he is also over 26" Tail to Nose (not including the extendable ramp).
5. So is Space T-Rex smaller than Metro/Max? Yes, but negligibly so. 1.25" separates him from Metroplex. Still well in scale with one another. And, if that's not good enough for some, all it would take is to beg a 3rd Party to make legs that are a little bit longer. It might make the figure cost double, but if that extra 1.25" is that important, he is still going to be the best Trypticon you will own.
Before release, the biggest complaint people had regarding Trypticon (aside from wanting a more IDW-esque or Aligned universe style) was his size. Only 18", he would be tiny compared to the behemoth that is Metroplex. Well, That 18" number is definitely with a wink and a nudge. I took some pictures for scale, and let me tell you, Trypticon is big. He is chunky, and can definitely throw his weight around against the other city-bot Titans. So without further interruption, take a look at this pics:
So here are the points I noticed:
1. With both bots standing fully straight, Metroplex and Trypticon are nearly eye-to-eye. Lots of people were worried they would not be compatible in terms of size, I can say this is not the case. Very much the same weight-class. What helps the "eye-to-eye" measurement for Trypticon is that his eyes are at the top of his head, while Metroplex's are at the midpoint of his head.
2. Let's talk girth, bulkiness, whatever you want to call it. It's really hard to quantify in pictures, but he looks big. Weight wise, he feels the same as Metroplex, without Full Tilt, take that how you will. But, Trypticon is all torso, which is a good thing for the type of bot he is.
3. Poor Devastator, just by the second picture alone you can tell he is sorely outclassed. In every metric (height, width, weight) he seems to be a distant 3rd. Trypticon is in a different league along with Metroplex and Fort Max.
4. Actual height measurements. As a Recap, we know that, when standing fully straight, Metroplex is 24" tall right? Well, no. 24" is to the top of the Shoulder Tower. He is 23" to the top of the Ear Pipe, and approximately 22" to the top of the helmet. And everyone's favorite Space T-Rex? 20.75" to the top of his head. 21.5" with the Horn-cannon out, and 23" to the top of his cannons. For those keeping track, he is also over 26" Tail to Nose (not including the extendable ramp).
5. So is Space T-Rex smaller than Metro/Max? Yes, but negligibly so. 1.25" separates him from Metroplex. Still well in scale with one another. And, if that's not good enough for some, all it would take is to beg a 3rd Party to make legs that are a little bit longer. It might make the figure cost double, but if that extra 1.25" is that important, he is still going to be the best Trypticon you will own.
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Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1899151)
Posted by Randomhero on July 24th, 2017 @ 10:53am CDT
Posted by Randomhero on July 24th, 2017 @ 10:53am CDT
Mine is at the post now and I can't wait to get off and pick him up this afternoon. The height nonsense to me is exactly that, nonsense. I don't mind him being a little shorter. He's a giant robot dinosaur! He's vicious! I'm not gonna go up to a tiger and say "I can fight that because I'm taller" no, it's got claws and teeth and crap.
Complaining isn't gonna make him grow 5-6 inches and yeah, their will be half a dozen add on kits that will make him look like he's wearing go-go boots and high heels for $40 but I'm good with how he is already.
Complaining isn't gonna make him grow 5-6 inches and yeah, their will be half a dozen add on kits that will make him look like he's wearing go-go boots and high heels for $40 but I'm good with how he is already.
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1899237)
Posted by YoungPrime on July 24th, 2017 @ 12:51pm CDT
Posted by YoungPrime on July 24th, 2017 @ 12:51pm CDT
Wanting Tryp to be taller than Metroplex isn't a deal breaker but it isn't "Nonsense" either.
Here's hoping that 3P will resolve the height and the hip issue at a reasonable price.
Here's hoping that 3P will resolve the height and the hip issue at a reasonable price.
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1899249)
Posted by Sodan-1 on July 24th, 2017 @ 1:35pm CDT
Posted by Sodan-1 on July 24th, 2017 @ 1:35pm CDT
Nope. Doesn't count. It might work if Trypticon was a meerkat instead of a t-rex, but even then they don't fight standing upright.
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1899251)
Posted by Optimum Supreme on July 24th, 2017 @ 1:40pm CDT
I'm 6'2" no way would I mess with even a 5' T-Rex,
How did the g1 figs compare, incidentally? Metroplex was shockingly small for a cityformer back in the day. More in Ultra Magnus' range IIRC. But I never had Trypticon. And Devvy's always been presented as much bigger in fiction than the toy scale would have him.
Posted by Optimum Supreme on July 24th, 2017 @ 1:40pm CDT
Randomhero wrote:Mine is at the post now and I can't wait to get off and pick him up this afternoon. The height nonsense to me is exactly that, nonsense. I don't mind him being a little shorter. He's a giant robot dinosaur! He's vicious! I'm not gonna go up to a tiger and say "I can fight that because I'm taller" no, it's got claws and teeth and crap.
Complaining isn't gonna make him grow 5-6 inches and yeah, their will be half a dozen add on kits that will make him look like he's wearing go-go boots and high heels for $40 but I'm good with how he is already.
I'm 6'2" no way would I mess with even a 5' T-Rex,
How did the g1 figs compare, incidentally? Metroplex was shockingly small for a cityformer back in the day. More in Ultra Magnus' range IIRC. But I never had Trypticon. And Devvy's always been presented as much bigger in fiction than the toy scale would have him.
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1899256)
Posted by mordhelm on July 24th, 2017 @ 1:45pm CDT
That's fine, but what person fights standing straight up? That is a horribly unbalanced position for any biped for fighting.
Remember, Trypticon was also an homage to Godzilla as well, who DID stand straight up.
Posted by mordhelm on July 24th, 2017 @ 1:45pm CDT
Sodan-1 wrote:Nope. Doesn't count. It might work if Trypticon was a meerkat instead of a t-rex, but even then they don't fight standing upright.
That's fine, but what person fights standing straight up? That is a horribly unbalanced position for any biped for fighting.
Remember, Trypticon was also an homage to Godzilla as well, who DID stand straight up.
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1899257)
Posted by Optimum Supreme on July 24th, 2017 @ 1:46pm CDT
At mine, they get neither, at least post Metroplex.
Posted by Optimum Supreme on July 24th, 2017 @ 1:46pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:DecepticonFinishline wrote:We don't get box sets , but we get Titans!
Should be the TF Generations advertising slogan for TRU in the United States
At mine, they get neither, at least post Metroplex.
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1899260)
Posted by Optimum Supreme on July 24th, 2017 @ 1:50pm CDT
"Classic" T-rexes are always upright. Not like these newfangeled "scientifically correct" t-rexes that won't even drag their tails on the ground or whatever... pffft.
Posted by Optimum Supreme on July 24th, 2017 @ 1:50pm CDT
Sodan-1 wrote:Nope. Doesn't count. It might work if Trypticon was a meerkat instead of a t-rex, but even then they don't fight standing upright.
"Classic" T-rexes are always upright. Not like these newfangeled "scientifically correct" t-rexes that won't even drag their tails on the ground or whatever... pffft.
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1899262)
Posted by dragons on July 24th, 2017 @ 1:53pm CDT
Posted by dragons on July 24th, 2017 @ 1:53pm CDT
Never saw picture comparison with three but I may have saw comparison in size in video by emgo
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1899315)
Posted by Va'al on July 24th, 2017 @ 4:21pm CDT
Both your points are incorrect. Trypticon is fabulous.
via Twitter
Posted by Va'al on July 24th, 2017 @ 4:21pm CDT
Optimum Supreme wrote:Sodan-1 wrote:Nope. Doesn't count. It might work if Trypticon was a meerkat instead of a t-rex, but even then they don't fight standing upright.
"Classic" T-rexes are always upright. Not like these newfangeled "scientifically correct" t-rexes that won't even drag their tails on the ground or whatever... pffft.
Both your points are incorrect. Trypticon is fabulous.
via Twitter
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1899327)
Posted by DeathReviews on July 24th, 2017 @ 4:41pm CDT
Posted by DeathReviews on July 24th, 2017 @ 4:41pm CDT
But hey, let's face it. Who's gonna pose Trypticon standing straight up like that and think that's the coolest look for him? Not ME....
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1899338)
Posted by Randomhero on July 24th, 2017 @ 5:07pm CDT
Posted by Randomhero on July 24th, 2017 @ 5:07pm CDT
got him about an hour and half ago and i love him! i looked up a couple vids about cutting the springs and i dont know if i wanna do that. theyre pretty stiff but so far the ratchets are fine.
my only criticism is the stickers. my god im probably a third way through and have given up twice. theyre thin and foil stickers and they are awful to apply. the ones in the stomach im not even trying. i tried one and said "nah"
my only criticism is the stickers. my god im probably a third way through and have given up twice. theyre thin and foil stickers and they are awful to apply. the ones in the stomach im not even trying. i tried one and said "nah"
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1899342)
Posted by mordhelm on July 24th, 2017 @ 5:23pm CDT
I am thinking the best pose will be standing over top of a fallen Fort Max with his head in a hand or in his mouth
Posted by mordhelm on July 24th, 2017 @ 5:23pm CDT
DeathReviews wrote:But hey, let's face it. Who's gonna pose Trypticon standing straight up like that and think that's the coolest look for him? Not ME....
I am thinking the best pose will be standing over top of a fallen Fort Max with his head in a hand or in his mouth
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1899375)
Posted by Randomhero on July 24th, 2017 @ 8:36pm CDT
Posted by Randomhero on July 24th, 2017 @ 8:36pm CDT
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1899390)
Posted by Qwan on July 24th, 2017 @ 9:32pm CDT
I honestly have nothing to say except that is INCREDIBLE
Oh my god I want them ALL.
Posted by Qwan on July 24th, 2017 @ 9:32pm CDT
Randomhero wrote:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DFi1NPcXgAEURva?format=jpg&name=large
I'm never doing that again...
I honestly have nothing to say except that is INCREDIBLE
Oh my god I want them ALL.
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1899396)
Posted by Randomhero on July 24th, 2017 @ 9:48pm CDT
It took 40 minutes and oh man it gets longer and longer to make as more come out. It's every Titan master released from individual to leader and the velocitron set with a ginrai and god bomber(sixshot is off to the side). God knows i said I'll never do it again but with power of the Primes having relatively the same gimmick and scorponok coming it's gonna be a helluva city someday.
Posted by Randomhero on July 24th, 2017 @ 9:48pm CDT
Qwan wrote:Randomhero wrote:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DFi1NPcXgAEURva?format=jpg&name=large
I'm never doing that again...
I honestly have nothing to say except that is INCREDIBLE
It took 40 minutes and oh man it gets longer and longer to make as more come out. It's every Titan master released from individual to leader and the velocitron set with a ginrai and god bomber(sixshot is off to the side). God knows i said I'll never do it again but with power of the Primes having relatively the same gimmick and scorponok coming it's gonna be a helluva city someday.
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1899403)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 24th, 2017 @ 9:58pm CDT
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 24th, 2017 @ 9:58pm CDT
I was so close to picking up Trypticon tonight! I called my local TRU right after work and was delighted when I was told, "yeah, we have a couple of them here." I went right to TRU from work, checked both of the Transformers sections (there is a small "movie" section in the front that has some Generations stuff mixed in) and couldn't find Trypticon anywhere! I couldn't even find the price sticker for Trypticon on the shelves. A store manager came up to the customer service desk to help me. She checked and found that they were actually sold out. She maintained that she had seen them earlier in the day. Thankfully, she was nice enough to call up another store in the state with some stock, a process which took about a half hour, and got them to transfer one of their Trypticons to my local store! I should be able to pick it up by Thursday and get 10% off as well with my TRU credit card. I'm willing to wait a few more days for $15 off. 
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1899893)
Posted by Stuartmaximus on July 26th, 2017 @ 12:28pm CDT
Chuck will you be getting Trypticon or holding off to see what the Takara one's like? coz i've seen other popular reviewers(Emgo, Optibotimus & Peaugh) have done video reviews of him but i haven't seen one from your good self yet
Posted by Stuartmaximus on July 26th, 2017 @ 12:28pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Cr33per wrote:Probably a stupid question but here goes. Is there a chance that Takara might use a stronger plastic in their production of Trypticon?
Doubtful. They'll give new heads, retool limbs, add paint apps and accessories, all cosmetic improvements. Changing the quality of plastic is a whole other bag and is very expensive.
Chuck will you be getting Trypticon or holding off to see what the Takara one's like? coz i've seen other popular reviewers(Emgo, Optibotimus & Peaugh) have done video reviews of him but i haven't seen one from your good self yet
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1899896)
Posted by MadProject on July 26th, 2017 @ 1:03pm CDT
Actually I do XD.
The straight up pose is both a reference to classic Godzilla and older T-rex.
Since Trypticon has more a Kaiju mode than a T-rex mode, I prefer it standing like old, goofy Godzilla.
Yay!
Posted by MadProject on July 26th, 2017 @ 1:03pm CDT
DeathReviews wrote:But hey, let's face it. Who's gonna pose Trypticon standing straight up like that and think that's the coolest look for him? Not ME....
Actually I do XD.
The straight up pose is both a reference to classic Godzilla and older T-rex.
Since Trypticon has more a Kaiju mode than a T-rex mode, I prefer it standing like old, goofy Godzilla.
Yay!
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1899902)
Posted by mordhelm on July 26th, 2017 @ 1:42pm CDT
Posted by mordhelm on July 26th, 2017 @ 1:42pm CDT
Hah, I just noticed this on my Full-Tilt. Does anyone else have 2 right knee caps? I only figured it out now that my figure has this issue. Doesn't really affect anything but the vehicle mode (the left knee won't tab in place).
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1899925)
Posted by Burn on July 26th, 2017 @ 3:27pm CDT
Posted by Burn on July 26th, 2017 @ 3:27pm CDT
I needed a "mental day" yesterday (much better today if anyone gives a fuck) and I thought I'd use that time to break Trypticon out of his box (he's been in there for over a month since I got him) and apply the stickers.
Short version ... I felt I was going to need another "mental day". Over 150 fucking stickers. I'm about half way, and you know what? They don't make THAT much of a difference.
I've yet to fully assemble him as it's a LOT easier putting stickers on without his legs. That being said, he's still cumbersome.
Even though I haven't assembled him, my impression is ... meh. He's big, he's clunky. And the size actually may be an issue down the track. His tall AND long, which means for many, finding him space on a shelf is going to be difficult given how much volume he takes up.
For anyone who is one the fence about this guy, let me also put this to you.
What's better? A G1 Trypticon that takes up less space and has motorised walking, or a TR Trypticon that takes up a lot of space and has a little bit of extra articulation and eats Titan Masters?
Because those are the only differing factors.
Short version ... I felt I was going to need another "mental day". Over 150 fucking stickers. I'm about half way, and you know what? They don't make THAT much of a difference.
I've yet to fully assemble him as it's a LOT easier putting stickers on without his legs. That being said, he's still cumbersome.
Even though I haven't assembled him, my impression is ... meh. He's big, he's clunky. And the size actually may be an issue down the track. His tall AND long, which means for many, finding him space on a shelf is going to be difficult given how much volume he takes up.
For anyone who is one the fence about this guy, let me also put this to you.
What's better? A G1 Trypticon that takes up less space and has motorised walking, or a TR Trypticon that takes up a lot of space and has a little bit of extra articulation and eats Titan Masters?
Because those are the only differing factors.
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1899970)
Posted by Qwan on July 26th, 2017 @ 8:44pm CDT
Posted by Qwan on July 26th, 2017 @ 8:44pm CDT
I also prefer my Trypticon standing straight. It gives him a little more height (not like he needs it though, really) and it just looks more 'right' in my eyes. To each their own of course - if you want your giant-evil-robot-city-dinosaur to be scientifically accurate, go right ahead!
"What's better? A G1 Trypticon that's smaller and whose primary draw is a battery-powered walking gimmick, or a TR Trypticon that's imposingly big, more poseable and has a non-intrusive and entertaining 'eating' play feature?"
Words can always be twisted
I totally wouldn't recommend TR Trypticon to people who're trying to fit all their Transformers onto a shelf display(s), but I also wouldn't recommend collecting city-bots in general to those people. I can't really compare the two for certain since I've never experienced G1 Tryp, but I do think TR Trypticon is worth your time and money if you enjoy big lugs and don't absolutely have to fit him onto a shelf or into a tightly-packed display.
Both of mine had correct kneecaps, so I guess it's just an individual issue. That is an amusing enough problem to have though, and at least it doesn't affect anything too important. (I actually always forget about those pieces, until I try and transform Tilty into robot mode and wonder why the knees won't go, heheh.)mordhelm wrote:Hah, I just noticed this on my Full-Tilt. Does anyone else have 2 right knee caps? I only figured it out now that my figure has this issue. Doesn't really affect anything but the vehicle mode (the left knee won't tab in place).
This much is true, but it can also be phrased thusly:Burn wrote:For anyone who is one the fence about this guy, let me also put this to you.
What's better? A G1 Trypticon that takes up less space and has motorised walking, or a TR Trypticon that takes up a lot of space and has a little bit of extra articulation and eats Titan Masters?
Because those are the only differing factors.
"What's better? A G1 Trypticon that's smaller and whose primary draw is a battery-powered walking gimmick, or a TR Trypticon that's imposingly big, more poseable and has a non-intrusive and entertaining 'eating' play feature?"
Words can always be twisted
I totally wouldn't recommend TR Trypticon to people who're trying to fit all their Transformers onto a shelf display(s), but I also wouldn't recommend collecting city-bots in general to those people. I can't really compare the two for certain since I've never experienced G1 Tryp, but I do think TR Trypticon is worth your time and money if you enjoy big lugs and don't absolutely have to fit him onto a shelf or into a tightly-packed display.
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1899975)
Posted by Burn on July 26th, 2017 @ 9:23pm CDT
And even when you put it that way, I'm inclined to still go with G1. (Who I have anyway)
A corner. He sits in a bloody corner, on the floor in case he decides to go flying. I had enough trouble squeezing Metroplex onto the top of the display, I haven't even bothered trying to move Fort Max yet, and the shelves had to be adjusted to accommodate Devastator. These four alone take up a huge chunk of my little Transformers room. Throw in the original city bots, CW Combiners, Primus, Cybertron Supreme Class Starscream and a couple of Unicrons and there's suddenly not much room for anything else!
Posted by Burn on July 26th, 2017 @ 9:23pm CDT
Qwan wrote:This much is true, but it can also be phrased thusly:Burn wrote:For anyone who is one the fence about this guy, let me also put this to you.
What's better? A G1 Trypticon that takes up less space and has motorised walking, or a TR Trypticon that takes up a lot of space and has a little bit of extra articulation and eats Titan Masters?
Because those are the only differing factors.
"What's better? A G1 Trypticon that's smaller and whose primary draw is a battery-powered walking gimmick, or a TR Trypticon that's imposingly big, more poseable and has a non-intrusive and entertaining 'eating' play feature?"
Words can always be twisted
And even when you put it that way, I'm inclined to still go with G1. (Who I have anyway)
Qwan wrote:I totally wouldn't recommend TR Trypticon to people who're trying to fit all their Transformers onto a shelf display(s), but I also wouldn't recommend collecting city-bots in general to those people. I can't really compare the two for certain since I've never experienced G1 Tryp, but I do think TR Trypticon is worth your time and money if you enjoy big lugs and don't absolutely have to fit him onto a shelf or into a tightly-packed display.
A corner. He sits in a bloody corner, on the floor in case he decides to go flying. I had enough trouble squeezing Metroplex onto the top of the display, I haven't even bothered trying to move Fort Max yet, and the shelves had to be adjusted to accommodate Devastator. These four alone take up a huge chunk of my little Transformers room. Throw in the original city bots, CW Combiners, Primus, Cybertron Supreme Class Starscream and a couple of Unicrons and there's suddenly not much room for anything else!
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1899982)
Posted by Qwan on July 26th, 2017 @ 9:56pm CDT
Ah, but isn't that corner so much better now for the addition of Trypticon?
Trypticon is definitely frustrating if you've got nowhere to put him, I'll give you that. I have my own "big 'bots" display on top of a cupboard, and despite its quite decent front-to-back depth I still dread the process of putting him up there eventually (poor Omega Prime and Landfill both took a fall when I tried to adjust Fort Max at the back of the shelf the other day). For the moment though, I adore him on the floor where he can be played with and posed, with plenty of room for him to do whatever he needs to without danger to himself or others.
Bottom line, if you want a Trypticon to display (especially if space - or structural integrity of the display surface - is any concern), Burn's right that G1 Trypticon is probably your better bet. On the other hand if you want someone to face off against your Gen Metroplex, or a big ol' base to play with, or you just plain want a huge robot dinosaur, TR will not disappoint. (Well, unless it self-destructs; that's always going to be disappointing.)
Posted by Qwan on July 26th, 2017 @ 9:56pm CDT
Burn wrote:Qwan wrote:I totally wouldn't recommend TR Trypticon to people who're trying to fit all their Transformers onto a shelf display(s), but I also wouldn't recommend collecting city-bots in general to those people. I can't really compare the two for certain since I've never experienced G1 Tryp, but I do think TR Trypticon is worth your time and money if you enjoy big lugs and don't absolutely have to fit him onto a shelf or into a tightly-packed display.
A corner. He sits in a bloody corner, on the floor in case he decides to go flying. I had enough trouble squeezing Metroplex onto the top of the display, I haven't even bothered trying to move Fort Max yet, and the shelves had to be adjusted to accommodate Devastator. These four alone take up a huge chunk of my little Transformers room. Throw in the original city bots, CW Combiners, Primus, Cybertron Supreme Class Starscream and a couple of Unicrons and there's suddenly not much room for anything else!
Ah, but isn't that corner so much better now for the addition of Trypticon?
Trypticon is definitely frustrating if you've got nowhere to put him, I'll give you that. I have my own "big 'bots" display on top of a cupboard, and despite its quite decent front-to-back depth I still dread the process of putting him up there eventually (poor Omega Prime and Landfill both took a fall when I tried to adjust Fort Max at the back of the shelf the other day). For the moment though, I adore him on the floor where he can be played with and posed, with plenty of room for him to do whatever he needs to without danger to himself or others.
Bottom line, if you want a Trypticon to display (especially if space - or structural integrity of the display surface - is any concern), Burn's right that G1 Trypticon is probably your better bet. On the other hand if you want someone to face off against your Gen Metroplex, or a big ol' base to play with, or you just plain want a huge robot dinosaur, TR will not disappoint. (Well, unless it self-destructs; that's always going to be disappointing.)
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1899989)
Posted by Burn on July 26th, 2017 @ 10:43pm CDT
Have to find a corner for him, surprisingly, I have too many doors in my town house to the point corners are pretty sparse.
Posted by Burn on July 26th, 2017 @ 10:43pm CDT
Qwan wrote:Ah, but isn't that corner so much better now for the addition of Trypticon?
Have to find a corner for him, surprisingly, I have too many doors in my town house to the point corners are pretty sparse.
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1899998)
Posted by I_AM... MEGATRON! on July 27th, 2017 @ 12:12am CDT
Posted by I_AM... MEGATRON! on July 27th, 2017 @ 12:12am CDT
Just tore in half one of the long stickers that goes underneath the car. 
**** this. Typti is staying bare.
**** this. Typti is staying bare.
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1900005)
Posted by Regimus Prime on July 27th, 2017 @ 1:38am CDT
Posted by Regimus Prime on July 27th, 2017 @ 1:38am CDT
Epic battles in the man cave. 
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1900006)
Posted by MadProject on July 27th, 2017 @ 1:43am CDT
aaah that's sad!
Talking about the shelves.
I keep the main part of my collection in a regular shelf, that has enough room to bots big as CW combiner. For the bigger ones, I had to place them across the room in several places XD
Posted by MadProject on July 27th, 2017 @ 1:43am CDT
I_AM... MEGATRON! wrote:Just tore in half one of the long stickers that goes underneath the car.
**** this. Typti is staying bare.
aaah that's sad!
Talking about the shelves.
I keep the main part of my collection in a regular shelf, that has enough room to bots big as CW combiner. For the bigger ones, I had to place them across the room in several places XD
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1900030)
Posted by Sigma Magnus on July 27th, 2017 @ 10:34am CDT
Posted by Sigma Magnus on July 27th, 2017 @ 10:34am CDT
For my display situation, my father works at a wooden furniture factory, so a few years back he brought home a bookcase with adjustable shelf floors. A have a random shelf, a Masterpiece shelf, a third-party shelf, and a TR shelf. The bottom shelves are for storage, and the top of the bookcase has my non-TF stuff. Fort Max and the Autobot Headmasters (and Rewind) are over on the computer desk because we had to get rid of our desktop. Probably gonna put Trypticon, the 'Con Headmasters, and the 'Con Targetmasters over there as well once the former shows up.
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1900093)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 27th, 2017 @ 4:01pm CDT
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 27th, 2017 @ 4:01pm CDT
Yay! I finally got my Trypticon! Picked him up from TRU on my lunch break this afternoon. The manager took 15% off for my trouble (see my post above), and then I got and additional 10% off with my TRU credit card. The total for Trypticon came to $118 and some change! Not a bad deal for me.
Now I just have to wait until my shift ends to go home and unbox him!
Now I just have to wait until my shift ends to go home and unbox him!
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1900094)
Posted by Burn on July 27th, 2017 @ 4:09pm CDT
We'll see you in a few days then.
Posted by Burn on July 27th, 2017 @ 4:09pm CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:Now I just have to wait until my shift ends to go home and unbox him!
We'll see you in a few days then.
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1900099)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 27th, 2017 @ 4:39pm CDT
Unless Takara surprises us with something tottaly out of the blue I'll be getting the Hasbro version. With that said I'm waiting to hear more about the hips and on Amazon. Also, having gotten a Fort Max for under $40 ($65 shipped) I'm very tempted to wait for that. Short answer, don't expect a review any time soon.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 27th, 2017 @ 4:39pm CDT
Stuartmaximus wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Cr33per wrote:Probably a stupid question but here goes. Is there a chance that Takara might use a stronger plastic in their production of Trypticon?
Doubtful. They'll give new heads, retool limbs, add paint apps and accessories, all cosmetic improvements. Changing the quality of plastic is a whole other bag and is very expensive.
Chuck will you be getting Trypticon or holding off to see what the Takara one's like? coz i've seen other popular reviewers(Emgo, Optibotimus & Peaugh) have done video reviews of him but i haven't seen one from your good self yet
Unless Takara surprises us with something tottaly out of the blue I'll be getting the Hasbro version. With that said I'm waiting to hear more about the hips and on Amazon. Also, having gotten a Fort Max for under $40 ($65 shipped) I'm very tempted to wait for that. Short answer, don't expect a review any time soon.
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1900109)
Posted by Stuartmaximus on July 27th, 2017 @ 5:17pm CDT
Ok, no probs, thanks
Posted by Stuartmaximus on July 27th, 2017 @ 5:17pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Stuartmaximus wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Cr33per wrote:Probably a stupid question but here goes. Is there a chance that Takara might use a stronger plastic in their production of Trypticon?
Doubtful. They'll give new heads, retool limbs, add paint apps and accessories, all cosmetic improvements. Changing the quality of plastic is a whole other bag and is very expensive.
Chuck will you be getting Trypticon or holding off to see what the Takara one's like? coz i've seen other popular reviewers(Emgo, Optibotimus & Peaugh) have done video reviews of him but i haven't seen one from your good self yet
Unless Takara surprises us with something tottaly out of the blue I'll be getting the Hasbro version. With that said I'm waiting to hear more about the hips and on Amazon. Also, having gotten a Fort Max for under $40 ($65 shipped) I'm very tempted to wait for that. Short answer, don't expect a review any time soon.
Ok, no probs, thanks
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1900116)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 27th, 2017 @ 5:31pm CDT
I watched a review of Trypticon by one of your competitors, Peaugh, last night. He mentioned something about janky hip joints being isolated to a certain batch number. Does anyone here know anything about that?
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 27th, 2017 @ 5:31pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Stuartmaximus wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Cr33per wrote:Probably a stupid question but here goes. Is there a chance that Takara might use a stronger plastic in their production of Trypticon?
Doubtful. They'll give new heads, retool limbs, add paint apps and accessories, all cosmetic improvements. Changing the quality of plastic is a whole other bag and is very expensive.
Chuck will you be getting Trypticon or holding off to see what the Takara one's like? coz i've seen other popular reviewers(Emgo, Optibotimus & Peaugh) have done video reviews of him but i haven't seen one from your good self yet
Unless Takara surprises us with something tottaly out of the blue I'll be getting the Hasbro version. With that said I'm waiting to hear more about the hips and on Amazon. Also, having gotten a Fort Max for under $40 ($65 shipped) I'm very tempted to wait for that. Short answer, don't expect a review any time soon.
I watched a review of Trypticon by one of your competitors, Peaugh, last night. He mentioned something about janky hip joints being isolated to a certain batch number. Does anyone here know anything about that?
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1900122)
Posted by Burn on July 27th, 2017 @ 5:47pm CDT
I have seen that mentioned around the interwebs as well, there were even batch numbers given, but I have no idea where I read it or what they were.
Posted by Burn on July 27th, 2017 @ 5:47pm CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:I watched a review of Trypticon by one of your competitors, Peaugh, last night. He mentioned something about janky hip joints being isolated to a certain batch number. Does anyone here know anything about that?
I have seen that mentioned around the interwebs as well, there were even batch numbers given, but I have no idea where I read it or what they were.
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1900123)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 27th, 2017 @ 5:53pm CDT
Maybe we can start tracking all of that here? Anyone who has had a bad Trypticon hip situation, could you find your batch number?
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 27th, 2017 @ 5:53pm CDT
Burn wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:I watched a review of Trypticon by one of your competitors, Peaugh, last night. He mentioned something about janky hip joints being isolated to a certain batch number. Does anyone here know anything about that?
I have seen that mentioned around the interwebs as well, there were even batch numbers given, but I have no idea where I read it or what they were.
Maybe we can start tracking all of that here? Anyone who has had a bad Trypticon hip situation, could you find your batch number?
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1900177)
Posted by Seibertron on July 27th, 2017 @ 8:44pm CDT
Posted by Seibertron on July 27th, 2017 @ 8:44pm CDT
My Trypticon's code is 71461. It seems to be OK, except for a floppy door issue which was easily fixed by tightening one screw.
Working on the gallery of him. I even came up with little base modes for Combiner Wars Motormaster and Onslaught to go with ol' Trypticon.
Working on the gallery of him. I even came up with little base modes for Combiner Wars Motormaster and Onslaught to go with ol' Trypticon.
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1900179)
Posted by mordhelm on July 27th, 2017 @ 9:06pm CDT
Posted by mordhelm on July 27th, 2017 @ 9:06pm CDT
Next issue I noticed with mine, floppy tail ramp. Does anyone elses ramp have this issue. I think there were supposed to tabs to keep it attached to the main tail section, but they were never there for me.
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1900180)
Posted by Seibertron on July 27th, 2017 @ 9:10pm CDT
Perhaps it's the same issue as the floppy chest door to which Full-Tilt attaches, which is easily fixed by tightening some screws. Have you tried tightening any of the screws in the tail section to put more pressure on the ramp?
Posted by Seibertron on July 27th, 2017 @ 9:10pm CDT
mordhelm wrote:Next issue I noticed with mine, floppy tail ramp. Does anyone elses ramp have this issue. I think there were supposed to tabs to keep it attached to the main tail section, but they were never there for me.
Perhaps it's the same issue as the floppy chest door to which Full-Tilt attaches, which is easily fixed by tightening some screws. Have you tried tightening any of the screws in the tail section to put more pressure on the ramp?
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1900188)
Posted by Burn on July 27th, 2017 @ 10:35pm CDT
Posted by Burn on July 27th, 2017 @ 10:35pm CDT
Did you have any problems with the front of the spaceship mode flopping? Mine doesn't want to lock in and only looks to be in place when it's actually sitting.
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1900193)
Posted by Seibertron on July 27th, 2017 @ 10:50pm CDT
Nope didn't have that problem either. Mine locks into place.
Posted by Seibertron on July 27th, 2017 @ 10:50pm CDT
Burn wrote:Did you have any problems with the front of the spaceship mode flopping? Mine doesn't want to lock in and only looks to be in place when it's actually sitting.
Nope didn't have that problem either. Mine locks into place.
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1900199)
Posted by Burn on July 28th, 2017 @ 1:02am CDT
Posted by Burn on July 28th, 2017 @ 1:02am CDT
For those who may be worried about their Trypticons legs, Big Trev has another solution for you that doesn't require spring cutting.
http://www.bigangrytrev.com/titans-retu ... imple-fix/
Credit to Trevor on TCCA
http://www.bigangrytrev.com/titans-retu ... imple-fix/
Credit to Trevor on TCCA
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1900215)
Posted by Seibertron on July 28th, 2017 @ 3:05am CDT
Posted by Seibertron on July 28th, 2017 @ 3:05am CDT
So this happened tonight ... will finish up the gallery hopefully tomorrow or Saturday.
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1900219)
Posted by King Kuuga on July 28th, 2017 @ 4:20am CDT
Posted by King Kuuga on July 28th, 2017 @ 4:20am CDT
That is a thing of beauty.
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1900241)
Posted by Agamemnon on July 28th, 2017 @ 7:35am CDT
Cool fix idea, thanks! Besides, I always wanted to work out my Kids in The Hall skills, with a focus on strength training.
(Probably too obscure a reference there...)
Posted by Agamemnon on July 28th, 2017 @ 7:35am CDT
Burn wrote:For those who may be worried about their Trypticons legs, Big Trev has another solution for you that doesn't require spring cutting.
http://www.bigangrytrev.com/titans-retu ... imple-fix/
Credit to Trevor on TCCA
Cool fix idea, thanks! Besides, I always wanted to work out my Kids in The Hall skills, with a focus on strength training.
(Probably too obscure a reference there...)
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1900242)
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on July 28th, 2017 @ 7:53am CDT
Looks great, Ryan! I've really missed your galleries!
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on July 28th, 2017 @ 7:53am CDT
Seibertron wrote:So this happened tonight ... will finish up the gallery hopefully tomorrow or Saturday.
Looks great, Ryan! I've really missed your galleries!
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1900243)
Posted by mordhelm on July 28th, 2017 @ 8:02am CDT
I can try that, but I definitely think a tab got sheered off at some point pre-packaging. I think Burn's picture shows a very small tab in the tail. If I can, I will share a picture with you guys.
Posted by mordhelm on July 28th, 2017 @ 8:02am CDT
Seibertron wrote:mordhelm wrote:Next issue I noticed with mine, floppy tail ramp. Does anyone elses ramp have this issue. I think there were supposed to tabs to keep it attached to the main tail section, but they were never there for me.
Perhaps it's the same issue as the floppy chest door to which Full-Tilt attaches, which is easily fixed by tightening some screws. Have you tried tightening any of the screws in the tail section to put more pressure on the ramp?
I can try that, but I definitely think a tab got sheered off at some point pre-packaging. I think Burn's picture shows a very small tab in the tail. If I can, I will share a picture with you guys.
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1900246)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 28th, 2017 @ 9:06am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 28th, 2017 @ 9:06am CDT
Oh wow. Seeing those two side by side, the Titan class toy is way more detailed than the original. Look at all those smooth surfaces on the G1 toy by comparison.
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1900254)
Posted by mordhelm on July 28th, 2017 @ 9:33am CDT
After looking at your picture several times, I can definitely say my Trypticon definitely has tabs that sheered (or broke) off. This would have definitely happened prior to my opening the box too.
If you look at the ramp on your picture, there look to be 2 tabs near the end of the ramp on either side, designed to hold it in place in robot or spacecraft mode.
Here is my ramp, notice it looks like a piece has broken off. Curiously, the other side doesn't appear to have a breakage at all, but it is flat as though it was molded without the tab.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2qHd ... 01YbkRhd3c
Posted by mordhelm on July 28th, 2017 @ 9:33am CDT
Seibertron wrote:My Trypticon's code is 71461. It seems to be OK, except for a floppy door issue which was easily fixed by tightening one screw.
Working on the gallery of him. I even came up with little base modes for Combiner Wars Motormaster and Onslaught to go with ol' Trypticon.
After looking at your picture several times, I can definitely say my Trypticon definitely has tabs that sheered (or broke) off. This would have definitely happened prior to my opening the box too.
If you look at the ramp on your picture, there look to be 2 tabs near the end of the ramp on either side, designed to hold it in place in robot or spacecraft mode.
Here is my ramp, notice it looks like a piece has broken off. Curiously, the other side doesn't appear to have a breakage at all, but it is flat as though it was molded without the tab.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2qHd ... 01YbkRhd3c
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1900276)
Posted by Seibertron on July 28th, 2017 @ 11:01am CDT
Posted by Seibertron on July 28th, 2017 @ 11:01am CDT
Unless I'm missing something, it appears your ramp has at least one tab, I can't tell if the other side has a tab from the pic you provided. However, the tab that is present on your ramp is located at a different position than the tabs on my Trypticon's ramp. Not sure how that comes into play.
Re: Comparisons - Transformers Generations Titan Class Trypticon vs Metroplex vs Devastator (1900279)
Posted by mordhelm on July 28th, 2017 @ 11:08am CDT
That's the tab that is broken off.
Posted by mordhelm on July 28th, 2017 @ 11:08am CDT
Seibertron wrote:Unless I'm missing something, it appears your ramp has at least one tab, I can't tell if the other side has a tab from the pic you provided. However, the tab that is present on your ramp is located at a different position than the tabs on my Trypticon's ramp. Not sure how that comes into play.
That's the tab that is broken off.
