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First Look at Legacy United Chromia and Shard
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Jan 31, 2024 at 1:06am CST
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Re: First Look at Legacy United Chromia and Shard
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Comment by Bumblevivisector
Jan 31, 2024
Yes, I'll probably get this, but never Legacy Animated Prowl. Another so-close-yet-so-far situation that can't help but remind me of the frustration evoked when placing Thrilling 30 Chromia and CW/UW Afterburner next to each other.
And while Shard's unique crystal-copter mode should make me want to display it next to Solitaire or Bishop, it's suddenly making me want to track down that Marvel Legends Crystar figure.
"And then we can smoke this dude's whole planet!"
And while Shard's unique crystal-copter mode should make me want to display it next to Solitaire or Bishop, it's suddenly making me want to track down that Marvel Legends Crystar figure.
"And then we can smoke this dude's whole planet!"
Re: First Look at Legacy United Chromia and Shard
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Comment by Bounti76
Jan 31, 2024
Other than that horrible seafoam green, that's actually a pretty good Chromia figure. I get that it's unpaintable plastic, but why THAT color, that doesn't even match her color scheme?
And I'm not a fan of the Rock lord style characters. This new one, especially, doesn't look like rock, it looks like feathers, or a mop head.
And I'm not a fan of the Rock lord style characters. This new one, especially, doesn't look like rock, it looks like feathers, or a mop head.
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Oh yeah, now that you mention it, Shard does look a lot like AofE Slash!
And it also dawned on me who this Chromia reminds me of, at least in bike mode: Quickslinger, the Cybertron comic character that no one did any requested customs of!
Well, now I'll just sell my spare Ransack and buy Legacy Chromia. Got other customs I've been putting off for decades...
Comment by Bumblevivisector
Jan 31, 2024
Bounti76 wrote:And I'm not a fan of the Rock lord style characters. This new one, especially, doesn't look like rock, it looks like feathers, or a mop head.
Oh yeah, now that you mention it, Shard does look a lot like AofE Slash!
And it also dawned on me who this Chromia reminds me of, at least in bike mode: Quickslinger, the Cybertron comic character that no one did any requested customs of!
Well, now I'll just sell my spare Ransack and buy Legacy Chromia. Got other customs I've been putting off for decades...
Re: First Look at Legacy United Chromia and Shard
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Comment by Windblade2014
Jan 31, 2024
I don't know about you folks, but the thickness of Chromia's thighs is what sold me.
In all seriousness, I am actually excited to get these figures.
In all seriousness, I am actually excited to get these figures.
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Comment by ScottyP
Jan 31, 2024
That helicopter could be a really cool design without all the geological greeble. As-is, looks like some weird expansion of the '07 Movie protoform figure concept.
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Comment by Rtron
Jan 31, 2024
Shard looks great. I hope they keep doing more colourful rock guys, rocks come in all kinds of crazy colors, there's no need to stay gray and brown. I hope they do a repaint of Magneous in more vibrant colors.
SUPER in love with the rocky aesthetic, I insist that these guys and the Fossilizers should have gotten their own toyline and TV show, could have been the new Beast Wars, innovation-wise, if they'd gone all in like that.
I'm not yet convinced that that Chromia is a real leak, looks like a custom, with the paints behind her(!) and all.
SUPER in love with the rocky aesthetic, I insist that these guys and the Fossilizers should have gotten their own toyline and TV show, could have been the new Beast Wars, innovation-wise, if they'd gone all in like that.
I'm not yet convinced that that Chromia is a real leak, looks like a custom, with the paints behind her(!) and all.
Re: First Look at Legacy United Chromia and Shard
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The god tier leaker himself, JTPrime17, confirmed it's real.
"It’s not a custom. This is what we will be seeing at retail."
https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/ ... t-22039074
Comment by AcademyofDrX
Jan 31, 2024
Rtron wrote:I'm not yet convinced that that Chromia is a real leak, looks like a custom, with the paints behind her(!) and all.
The god tier leaker himself, JTPrime17, confirmed it's real.
"It’s not a custom. This is what we will be seeing at retail."
https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/ ... t-22039074
Re: First Look at Legacy United Chromia and Shard
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Totally agree. I love the swords, but I don't know how I feel about a flying rock. I'm sure I'll like it more in person. It's one of those rare cases where I think the figure would at least look better in clear emerald green plastic, though it would probably also be incredibly fragile over time.
Chromia looks good, I like that she isn't in identical colors as the previous ones. She's practically a new character and probably how I'll use her. She really only looks like Cyberverse Chromia is the face colors and nothing else.
Emerje
Comment by Emerje
Jan 31, 2024
ScottyP wrote:That helicopter could be a really cool design without all the geological greeble. As-is, looks like some weird expansion of the '07 Movie protoform figure concept.
Totally agree. I love the swords, but I don't know how I feel about a flying rock. I'm sure I'll like it more in person. It's one of those rare cases where I think the figure would at least look better in clear emerald green plastic, though it would probably also be incredibly fragile over time.
Chromia looks good, I like that she isn't in identical colors as the previous ones. She's practically a new character and probably how I'll use her. She really only looks like Cyberverse Chromia is the face colors and nothing else.
Emerje
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Comment by TK415
Jan 31, 2024
Shard looks like Waspinator
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Comment by DeathReviews
Jan 31, 2024
M'eh. Both of these are an easy pass. Obviously, TFA Prowl makes a terrible Chromia. And the rock themed weaponizers? They don't look like rocks at all, they look like vehicles covered with chewing gum and french fries. I guess if you're 'in' to that sort of thing, then it's a dream come true. But I can do without, thanks.
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Comment by william-james88
Jan 31, 2024
Glad I bought that T30 Chromia, looks more the part than this. Still open of a different redeco of that Prowl mold so I can experience it, but this aint it.
Re: First Look at Legacy United Chromia and Shard
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That's just the leaker messing with people. You'll notice that the blue is the plastic colour on the figure and not paint.
Also, after a few mistakes in the past, I would not have posted this if there was a possibility it was a custom or something unconfirmed.
Comment by william-james88
Jan 31, 2024
Rtron wrote:I'm not yet convinced that that Chromia is a real leak, looks like a custom, with the paints behind her(!) and all.
That's just the leaker messing with people. You'll notice that the blue is the plastic colour on the figure and not paint.
Also, after a few mistakes in the past, I would not have posted this if there was a possibility it was a custom or something unconfirmed.
Re: First Look at Legacy United Chromia and Shard
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Comment by AcademyofDrX
Jan 31, 2024
I already have the T30 and Siege versions of Chromia, but I'm planning to pick this one up, too. I would have preferred a new mold closer to a Tron-style light cycle, but this seems like a sensible mold choice to me. Animated Prowl was already a lean build and even if there aren't specific robot design cues for Chromia's character model, it still fits her in my opinion. I also love the color scheme including the bright seafoam green. The Cyberverse designs all have bright neon light effects, and that's hard to represent in plastic. I think the bright seafoam color helps with that. I actually wish there was even more highlighting, but as it is, most of it is just in the accessories which can be removed.
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You're right, plus someone on here said JTPrime confirmed it, so it must be real. I think it's actually better than its use as Prowl then, but that's because I'm not quite liking their interpretation of Animated so far. And the colorscheme for Chromia is more interesting.
Comment by Rtron
Jan 31, 2024
william-james88 wrote:Rtron wrote:I'm not yet convinced that that Chromia is a real leak, looks like a custom, with the paints behind her(!) and all.
That's just the leaker messing with people. You'll notice that the blue is the plastic colour on the figure and not paint.
Also, after a few mistakes in the past, I would not have posted this if there was a possibility it was a custom or something unconfirmed.
You're right, plus someone on here said JTPrime confirmed it, so it must be real. I think it's actually better than its use as Prowl then, but that's because I'm not quite liking their interpretation of Animated so far. And the colorscheme for Chromia is more interesting.
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Comment by Talon523
Jan 31, 2024
I would love a heavy retool of this mold into an Akira crossover. I'd gladly play 35 for that.
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Comment by Dr. Caelus
Jan 31, 2024
I'm going to put a 
on her.
on her.
Re: First Look at Legacy United Chromia and Shard
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Comment by o.supreme
Jan 31, 2024
Man, that new Rock/Helicopter is pretty cool. OG/BW, and CR are my jam, but nobody can say I don't like new things. Much like all of the "izers" of the past 4 years, I find these to be really fun and creative.
Re: First Look at Legacy United Chromia and Shard
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Comment by #1 Signal Lancer fan
Jan 31, 2024
This Shard's resemblance to Waspinator makes me wonder if updated Beast Wars: Dawn of Future's Past figures are a possibility. With concept art characters getting figure releases, I wonder if we could see something like that in Legacy or maybe a Generations Selects multi-pack.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Jan 31, 2024
In addition to Waspinator-esque colors, Shard also has a UT Jetfire-esque face.#1 Signal Lancer fan wrote:This Shard's resemblance to Waspinator makes me wonder if updated Beast Wars: Dawn of Future's Past figures are a possibility. With concept art characters getting figure releases, I wonder if we could see something like that in Legacy or maybe a Generations Selects multi-pack.
Re: First Look at Legacy United Chromia and Shard
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Comment by william-james88
Jan 31, 2024
We got two brand new leaks yesterday but the Chromia that was shown had the stigma of the leaker playing games with fans and having spray paint in the background, alluding to it being a custom. However, it is indeed a real figure. The upcoming Chromia in the Legacy line will be a straight animated Prowl redeco with a new head, as we had previously written. We have a new image of her posted on X by Primekelly414. For those wondering why the toys are "leaking" now, this Chromia and almost all 2024 toys part of the Spring waves (except for Swoop) are being distributed across the globe at the moment. We included yesterday's images as well so you can see how the colours look depending on changes in lighting.
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