In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG04 Roadbuster
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Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG04 Roadbuster
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Comment by fenrir72
Nov 9, 2014
The pics are not of high quality but the first thing you will notice is that RB's optics are more luminous than the Hasbro version.
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Comment by shajaki
Nov 9, 2014
well.... i guess its a tie.
takaras lost the thigh paint apps, but has a tampo'd insignia. hasbro has thigh paint apps, but horrible stickers. i might be mixing and matching. i hope the oranges and browns match.
takaras lost the thigh paint apps, but has a tampo'd insignia. hasbro has thigh paint apps, but horrible stickers. i might be mixing and matching. i hope the oranges and browns match.
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Horrible stickers? As in, you dont like any stickers, or the ones that came with Roadbuster particularily?
Honestly, I found the stickers on par with Reprolabels, with lots of possible details to apply. (I apply them all). I also love the fact that I could apply the
instead of the good old 
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Comment by -Kanrabat-
Nov 9, 2014
shajaki wrote:well.... i guess its a tie.
takaras lost the thigh paint apps, but has a tampo'd insignia. hasbro has thigh paint apps, but horrible stickers. i might be mixing and matching. i hope the oranges and browns match.
Horrible stickers? As in, you dont like any stickers, or the ones that came with Roadbuster particularily?
Honestly, I found the stickers on par with Reprolabels, with lots of possible details to apply. (I apply them all). I also love the fact that I could apply the
instead of the good old .
Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG04 Roadbuster
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I think Takara was going for G1 toy accuracy with the thighs. Since Roadbuster was never on the original cartoon, Takara probably figured that toy accuracy would be the next best thing to screen accuracy.
Comment by Wolfman Jake
Nov 9, 2014
shajaki wrote:well.... i guess its a tie.
takaras lost the thigh paint apps, but has a tampo'd insignia. hasbro has thigh paint apps, but horrible stickers. i might be mixing and matching. i hope the oranges and browns match.
I think Takara was going for G1 toy accuracy with the thighs. Since Roadbuster was never on the original cartoon, Takara probably figured that toy accuracy would be the next best thing to screen accuracy.
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and generally, i dont like any stickers. in no way do i think they are a reasonable replacement for proper paint apps. these recent stickers are either a throwback, or laziness/cheapness. either way im not a fan of it.
Comment by shajaki
Nov 9, 2014
i find it odd that you say theyre on par with RL, as every reviewer ive seen has said that half of them dont actually fit where there supposed to go.-Kanrabat- wrote:Horrible stickers? As in, you dont like any stickers, or the ones that came with Roadbuster particularily?shajaki wrote:well.... i guess its a tie.
takaras lost the thigh paint apps, but has a tampo'd insignia. hasbro has thigh paint apps, but horrible stickers. i might be mixing and matching. i hope the oranges and browns match.
Honestly, I found the stickers on par with Reprolabels, with lots of possible details to apply. (I apply them all). I also love the fact that I could apply the
and generally, i dont like any stickers. in no way do i think they are a reasonable replacement for proper paint apps. these recent stickers are either a throwback, or laziness/cheapness. either way im not a fan of it.
Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG04 Roadbuster
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Maybe those reviewers have hands full of thumbs, but I had no problem making ALL of the stickers on Roadbuster fit perfectly where they belong.
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Nov 9, 2014
shajaki wrote:7i find it odd that you say theyre on par with RL, as every reviewer ive seen has said that half of them dont actually fit where there supposed to go.
Maybe those reviewers have hands full of thumbs, but I had no problem making ALL of the stickers on Roadbuster fit perfectly where they belong.
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Comment by Evil Eye
Nov 9, 2014
I'll say it now: all of the woes people have had with Brainstorm's Headmaster could have been averted if they'd made his Headmaster's head out of metal.
I really think metal should make a comeback in Transformers, especially for small and fragile parts or for joints.
I really think metal should make a comeback in Transformers, especially for small and fragile parts or for joints.
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*looks at Titanium Series and its floppy arms and legs* Yeah no. Besides, metal would make figures even more expensive that they already are.
The main problem with "Arcana" lies within misassemblies, and people overlooking the fact he can be unlocked by pushing down the grey piece on Brainstorm's chest.
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Nov 9, 2014
Delta Magnus wrote:I'll say it now: all of the woes people have had with Brainstorm's Headmaster could have been averted if they'd made his Headmaster's head out of metal.
I really think metal should make a comeback in Transformers, especially for small and fragile parts or for joints.
*looks at Titanium Series and its floppy arms and legs* Yeah no. Besides, metal would make figures even more expensive that they already are.
The main problem with "Arcana" lies within misassemblies, and people overlooking the fact he can be unlocked by pushing down the grey piece on Brainstorm's chest.
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Comment by Evil Eye
Nov 9, 2014
Well the Titanium series was a victim of people who weren't used to making action figures being made to...well, make action figures. Metal can be used to great effect- just look at Bandai's Soul of Chogokin and Super Robot Chogokin figures and the Takara Binaltech TFs.
The cost would be an isuue, but on the plus side, if it was done right then it would be much, much sturdier, and fixing the misassembly wouldn't risk breaking the head.
The cost would be an isuue, but on the plus side, if it was done right then it would be much, much sturdier, and fixing the misassembly wouldn't risk breaking the head.
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Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Nov 9, 2014
True, but if memory serves me right all joints were still plastic: only the outer shells are metal. I know that definitely goes for Binaltech and Alternity, but I'm not too sure on Soul of Chogokin.
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Comment by Evil Eye
Nov 9, 2014
SoCs often use metal joints- in fact that's where the majority of the metal is found (along with the lower body and feet for stability). Metal works well for joints due to its strength and weight.
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Comment by durroth
Nov 9, 2014
This can't be a lena auction, its not mistransformed enough!
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For wanting to pimp Tomy RB here you go
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231375117632?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1
Official by Ocean
Comment by fenrir72
Nov 9, 2014
-Kanrabat- wrote:shajaki wrote:7i find it odd that you say theyre on par with RL, as every reviewer ive seen has said that half of them dont actually fit where there supposed to go.
Maybe those reviewers have hands full of thumbs, but I had no problem making ALL of the stickers on Roadbuster fit perfectly where they belong.
For wanting to pimp Tomy RB here you go
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231375117632?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1
Official by Ocean
Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG04 Roadbuster
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Strategical use of metal parts are indeed a plus.
In Jetfire for instance, that connecting strut to the cockpit module. Brainstorm needs his neck as diecast, or the joint that allows for rotation. Similar to the metal "axels" used on G1 Optimus Prime. Again, fans/consumers should be prepared for the added cost.
Great SOC analogy btw. Take a look at A-3 by Artstorm. Great use of die-cast (he is non transforming) at par with SOC. The paint on the die-cast parts are top notch that you can't tell the difference from its ABS/PVC parts, unlike Takara's MP-01. The frickin paints is corroding already and chips off.
Comment by fenrir72
Nov 9, 2014
Delta Magnus wrote:Well the Titanium series was a victim of people who weren't used to making action figures being made to...well, make action figures. Metal can be used to great effect- just look at Bandai's Soul of Chogokin and Super Robot Chogokin figures and the Takara Binaltech TFs.
The cost would be an isuue, but on the plus side, if it was done right then it would be much, much sturdier, and fixing the misassembly wouldn't risk breaking the head.
Strategical use of metal parts are indeed a plus.
In Jetfire for instance, that connecting strut to the cockpit module. Brainstorm needs his neck as diecast, or the joint that allows for rotation. Similar to the metal "axels" used on G1 Optimus Prime. Again, fans/consumers should be prepared for the added cost.
Great SOC analogy btw. Take a look at A-3 by Artstorm. Great use of die-cast (he is non transforming) at par with SOC. The paint on the die-cast parts are top notch that you can't tell the difference from its ABS/PVC parts, unlike Takara's MP-01. The frickin paints is corroding already and chips off.
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But metal parts have a certain advantage where durability is concerned. After all, you can't kill the metal. Those who try are smote to the ground.
Comment by durroth
Nov 9, 2014
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Delta Magnus wrote:I'll say it now: all of the woes people have had with Brainstorm's Headmaster could have been averted if they'd made his Headmaster's head out of metal.
I really think metal should make a comeback in Transformers, especially for small and fragile parts or for joints.
*looks at Titanium Series and its floppy arms and legs* Yeah no. Besides, metal would make figures even more expensive that they already are.
But metal parts have a certain advantage where durability is concerned. After all, you can't kill the metal. Those who try are smote to the ground.
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Comment by mooncake623
Nov 10, 2014
TFYUKI has taken to twitter yet again, this time to show us an in package image of TakaraTomy Transformers Legends Roadbuster! Due to be released on the 29th of this month, let us know what you think of him in the Energon Pub! Check out the images we've mirrored below and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
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Comment by Yupbot
Nov 10, 2014
I think I'm in love with the shade of green they used for his visor... 
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Comment by shajaki
Nov 10, 2014
doest hasbros RB have light piping?
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Nope.
Hasbro's version has the visor painted over in green paint.
Comment by Wolfman Jake
Nov 10, 2014
shajaki wrote:doest hasbros RB have light piping?
Nope.
Hasbro's version has the visor painted over in green paint.
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Comment by shajaki
Nov 10, 2014
well dang. i hope the plastics match between hastak, cause ill mix and match if at all possible (hasbros thighs on takaras body).Wolfman Jake wrote:Nope.shajaki wrote:doest hasbros RB have light piping?
