New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1
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Thanks again to site sponsor TFSource, we have further confirmation and official images of the new Star Wars Crossover series (topical, given the hype building for the latest instalment of the new trilogy of movies right now), with the Tie Advanced X1 we previously reported on as the first figure of the line. According to the site, the Darth Vader converting figure also includes five mini Stormtrooper figures, and potentially the dark father himself, along with a lightsaber (unclear as to what size). Check out the images below!
This new line from Takara features famous star wars vehicles that transform to Star Wars figures! The first figure is Tie Advanced X1, a prototype version of the tie fighter that transforms into Darth Vader! Includes 5 mini stormtrooper figures, and presumed to include a mini darth vader figure as well as a lightsaber.
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Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1915718)
Posted by Quantum Surge on October 10th, 2017 @ 2:21pm CDT
Posted by Quantum Surge on October 10th, 2017 @ 2:21pm CDT
Ah, this brings me back to the days of when I played with my Star Wars Transformers (along with Cybertron Prime and Crumplezone). The Millennuim Falcon was my favorite figure(s) of the line (along with Death Star Vader). While they're not the greatest figures, I still have so many memories of joy.
This new TIE Advanced Vader looks really good, and a lot better than the old one!Would love to see how it transforms, but I hope we get more figures from the line (not just from the OT, but also from the prequels and the Disney trilogy). Oh, and release them to other countries!
This new TIE Advanced Vader looks really good, and a lot better than the old one!Would love to see how it transforms, but I hope we get more figures from the line (not just from the OT, but also from the prequels and the Disney trilogy). Oh, and release them to other countries!
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1915722)
Posted by skywarp-2 on October 10th, 2017 @ 3:06pm CDT
Posted by skywarp-2 on October 10th, 2017 @ 3:06pm CDT
Meh.. Star Wars.. Pfft!
I'll pass. Seeing as how I WAS a Star Wars fan back in the day, with Disney in charge..
Nah..
I think I am happier with Bayformers. At least there you know what you're getting. In the New Star Wars Disney franchise.. it's all rehashed BS and fan fiction masquerading as a film franchise continuation. I'd rather not go down that road.
It's a great toyline for the kiddies..
A great testament to the original series is that Hasbro and Takara are only doing the most beloved and recognizable versions.. Seems Like Kylo Freak and his cadre of wannabee Imperials are not as popular as old Anakin is..LMAO!
The original Star Wars is still king, reboots (pretenders) are out!
I'll pass. Seeing as how I WAS a Star Wars fan back in the day, with Disney in charge..
Nah..
I think I am happier with Bayformers. At least there you know what you're getting. In the New Star Wars Disney franchise.. it's all rehashed BS and fan fiction masquerading as a film franchise continuation. I'd rather not go down that road.
It's a great toyline for the kiddies..
A great testament to the original series is that Hasbro and Takara are only doing the most beloved and recognizable versions.. Seems Like Kylo Freak and his cadre of wannabee Imperials are not as popular as old Anakin is..LMAO!
The original Star Wars is still king, reboots (pretenders) are out!
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1915729)
Posted by Jeddostotle7 on October 10th, 2017 @ 3:42pm CDT
Calm down, dude.
Posted by Jeddostotle7 on October 10th, 2017 @ 3:42pm CDT
skywarp-2 wrote:Meh.. Star Wars.. Pfft!
I'll pass. Seeing as how I WAS a Star Wars fan back in the day, with Disney in charge..
Nah..
I think I am happier with Bayformers. At least there you know what you're getting. In the New Star Wars Disney franchise.. it's all rehashed BS and fan fiction masquerading as a film franchise continuation. I'd rather not go down that road.
It's a great toyline for the kiddies..
A great testament to the original series is that Hasbro and Takara are only doing the most beloved and recognizable versions.. Seems Like Kylo Freak and his cadre of wannabee Imperials are not as popular as old Anakin is..LMAO!
The original Star Wars is still king, reboots (pretenders) are out!
Calm down, dude.
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1915733)
Posted by Microraptor on October 10th, 2017 @ 4:07pm CDT
Posted by Microraptor on October 10th, 2017 @ 4:07pm CDT
I hope they do some new trilogy ones too.
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1915736)
Posted by Kurona on October 10th, 2017 @ 4:16pm CDT
That'd be friggin' awesome! A K2-SO that turns into... something would be cool. Don't really care what; I just know that he'd fit the aesthetic so much better than a human.
Posted by Kurona on October 10th, 2017 @ 4:16pm CDT
Microraptor wrote:I hope they do some new trilogy ones too.
That'd be friggin' awesome! A K2-SO that turns into... something would be cool. Don't really care what; I just know that he'd fit the aesthetic so much better than a human.
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1915740)
Posted by Qwan on October 10th, 2017 @ 4:27pm CDT
Much like the Star Wars constraction sets from Lego; if you're going to make a line with robot-like designs, it only stands to reason that robotic (or armored - see the Fetts, troopers, and often Vader himself) characters will look infinitely better than weirdly human ones.
Posted by Qwan on October 10th, 2017 @ 4:27pm CDT
Kurona wrote:Microraptor wrote:I hope they do some new trilogy ones too.
That'd be friggin' awesome! A K2-SO that turns into... something would be cool. Don't really care what; I just know that he'd fit the aesthetic so much better than a human.
Much like the Star Wars constraction sets from Lego; if you're going to make a line with robot-like designs, it only stands to reason that robotic (or armored - see the Fetts, troopers, and often Vader himself) characters will look infinitely better than weirdly human ones.
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1915741)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on October 10th, 2017 @ 4:27pm CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on October 10th, 2017 @ 4:27pm CDT
oh not again. Was a stupid idea the first time round. And I ain't just saying that cos I kinda loathe Star Wars these days. Also that Millenium Falcon turned into two very creepy Chewie and Han robots... Hated that damn thing.
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1915750)
Posted by zatara1701 on October 10th, 2017 @ 4:48pm CDT
Posted by zatara1701 on October 10th, 2017 @ 4:48pm CDT
Ok....the only feedback I have is this:
1) It looks pretty cool. Final judgment once stock photos are presented.
2) Being a die hard Star Wars and Transformers fan I have to say I'm a tad disturbed with a handful of the comments...Yes, we are all entitled to our opinions. Yes, those opinions can and may differ...that being said, some of y'all need to chill out.
How bout we take the emotion and hating from 11 down to like 3?!? I love my collections, I love my toys.... I'll say that again, I love my TOYS. Toys are the heart of all this...us older collectors may enjoy these for nostalgia's sake, but in the end these are toys for children...Toys that will create memories and fun just like our first toys did.
So all you Atomic Bombs of negativity out there...tone it down.
1) It looks pretty cool. Final judgment once stock photos are presented.
2) Being a die hard Star Wars and Transformers fan I have to say I'm a tad disturbed with a handful of the comments...Yes, we are all entitled to our opinions. Yes, those opinions can and may differ...that being said, some of y'all need to chill out.
How bout we take the emotion and hating from 11 down to like 3?!? I love my collections, I love my toys.... I'll say that again, I love my TOYS. Toys are the heart of all this...us older collectors may enjoy these for nostalgia's sake, but in the end these are toys for children...Toys that will create memories and fun just like our first toys did.
So all you Atomic Bombs of negativity out there...tone it down.
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1915756)
Posted by skywarp-2 on October 10th, 2017 @ 5:12pm CDT
Hey, I'm just having fun there. You may have misinterpreted it. Sorry if I presented it in a way that makes it seem like I was actually ranting..lol
Posted by skywarp-2 on October 10th, 2017 @ 5:12pm CDT
Jeddostotle7 wrote:skywarp-2 wrote:Meh.. Star Wars.. Pfft!
I'll pass. Seeing as how I WAS a Star Wars fan back in the day, with Disney in charge..
Nah..
I think I am happier with Bayformers. At least there you know what you're getting. In the New Star Wars Disney franchise.. it's all rehashed BS and fan fiction masquerading as a film franchise continuation. I'd rather not go down that road.
It's a great toyline for the kiddies..
A great testament to the original series is that Hasbro and Takara are only doing the most beloved and recognizable versions.. Seems Like Kylo Freak and his cadre of wannabee Imperials are not as popular as old Anakin is..LMAO!
The original Star Wars is still king, reboots (pretenders) are out!
Calm down, dude.
Hey, I'm just having fun there. You may have misinterpreted it. Sorry if I presented it in a way that makes it seem like I was actually ranting..lol
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1915757)
Posted by Burn on October 10th, 2017 @ 5:24pm CDT
You're not a moderator so ... no. People are allowed to express their opinions, as long as they're within the forum rules.
And I've yet to see any posts in this thread that go against the forum rules.
You're okay with these? Hey that's cool, personally, they've missed the point of "Star Wars Transformers" again. The majority of the first go round sucked because they slapped humanoid heads on robot bodies and it looked incredibly out of place.
I, and I have no doubt many others would agree with me, would prefer to see Star Wars vehicles transforming into Transformer characters. They could have little pilots/drivers that are SW characters, heck, we just had an entire line of tiny robots that transform into heads for bigger robots, that could be followed to!
But no, Star Wars is its own behemoth making other lines its *****. That's why I fully expect this second iteration to suck.
Posted by Burn on October 10th, 2017 @ 5:24pm CDT
zatara1701 wrote:Ok....the only feedback I have is this:
1) It looks pretty cool. Final judgment once stock photos are presented.
2) Being a die hard Star Wars and Transformers fan I have to say I'm a tad disturbed with a handful of the comments...Yes, we are all entitled to our opinions. Yes, those opinions can and may differ...that being said, some of y'all need to chill out.
How bout we take the emotion and hating from 11 down to like 3?!? I love my collections, I love my toys.... I'll say that again, I love my TOYS. Toys are the heart of all this...us older collectors may enjoy these for nostalgia's sake, but in the end these are toys for children...Toys that will create memories and fun just like our first toys did.
So all you Atomic Bombs of negativity out there...tone it down.
You're not a moderator so ... no. People are allowed to express their opinions, as long as they're within the forum rules.
And I've yet to see any posts in this thread that go against the forum rules.
You're okay with these? Hey that's cool, personally, they've missed the point of "Star Wars Transformers" again. The majority of the first go round sucked because they slapped humanoid heads on robot bodies and it looked incredibly out of place.
I, and I have no doubt many others would agree with me, would prefer to see Star Wars vehicles transforming into Transformer characters. They could have little pilots/drivers that are SW characters, heck, we just had an entire line of tiny robots that transform into heads for bigger robots, that could be followed to!
But no, Star Wars is its own behemoth making other lines its *****. That's why I fully expect this second iteration to suck.
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1915767)
Posted by Kurona on October 10th, 2017 @ 5:38pm CDT
Posted by Kurona on October 10th, 2017 @ 5:38pm CDT
So am I the only one who actually likes the concept of the vehicles turning into mechs of Star Wars characters? Don't get me wrong, a Star Destroyer Megatron or an X-Wing Anode would be awesome, but I also really like the idea of this weird alternate universe where the Rebels and the Empire fight each other with giant mech suits. It kind of helps that the first one being made is Vader, since, well, like Kenobi said -- he's more machine than man. His suit's edifice on a giant robot makes sense.
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1915771)
Posted by skywarp-2 on October 10th, 2017 @ 5:47pm CDT
Well when I did collect the original releases back in the day, I imagined that Cybertron was dormant from the war, and that somehow a human broadcast of Star Wars the original trilogy was received by Cybertron,maybe by a wormhole, and thus Vector Sigma instituted a reboot of the planet using the characters from the movies, which the new Transformers bodies were forged from, kinda like Teletran searching for objects to repair Megs and co. from in the original 3 part pilot of G-1.
so Vader was a reboot of Megatron's form complete with mental engrams of the movie giving him a different personality, and so on..
Posted by skywarp-2 on October 10th, 2017 @ 5:47pm CDT
Kurona wrote:So am I the only one who actually likes the concept of the vehicles turning into mechs of Star Wars characters? Don't get me wrong, a Star Destroyer Megatron or an X-Wing Anode would be awesome, but I also really like the idea of this weird alternate universe where the Rebels and the Empire fight each other with giant mech suits. It kind of helps that the first one being made is Vader, since, well, like Kenobi said -- he's more machine than man. His suit's edifice on a giant robot makes sense.
Well when I did collect the original releases back in the day, I imagined that Cybertron was dormant from the war, and that somehow a human broadcast of Star Wars the original trilogy was received by Cybertron,maybe by a wormhole, and thus Vector Sigma instituted a reboot of the planet using the characters from the movies, which the new Transformers bodies were forged from, kinda like Teletran searching for objects to repair Megs and co. from in the original 3 part pilot of G-1.
so Vader was a reboot of Megatron's form complete with mental engrams of the movie giving him a different personality, and so on..
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1915775)
Posted by Budder Prime on October 10th, 2017 @ 6:01pm CDT
From what I hear, this whole Repetitive-ness in the newest trilogy, was actually George Lucas' plan.
Posted by Budder Prime on October 10th, 2017 @ 6:01pm CDT
skywarp-2 wrote:Meh.. Star Wars.. Pfft!
I'll pass. Seeing as how I WAS a Star Wars fan back in the day, with Disney in charge..
Nah..
I think I am happier with Bayformers. At least there you know what you're getting. In the New Star Wars Disney franchise.. it's all rehashed BS and fan fiction masquerading as a film franchise continuation. I'd rather not go down that road.
It's a great toyline for the kiddies..
A great testament to the original series is that Hasbro and Takara are only doing the most beloved and recognizable versions.. Seems Like Kylo Freak and his cadre of wannabee Imperials are not as popular as old Anakin is..LMAO!
The original Star Wars is still king, reboots (pretenders) are out!
From what I hear, this whole Repetitive-ness in the newest trilogy, was actually George Lucas' plan.
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1915784)
Posted by skywarp-2 on October 10th, 2017 @ 6:48pm CDT
Posted by skywarp-2 on October 10th, 2017 @ 6:48pm CDT
So Lucas invented the corporate business model that is making Hollywood stale these days? Lucas invented the dreaded movie "Formula" repeat, repeat, repeat, make money, make money, make money. ahh.. My long lost question of how it all got started is now answered.
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1915786)
Posted by Burn on October 10th, 2017 @ 7:00pm CDT
Posted by Burn on October 10th, 2017 @ 7:00pm CDT
Lets keep it about the toys. We actually have a thread dedicated to Star Wars. (Two really if you count toys and non-toys)
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1915788)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 10th, 2017 @ 7:13pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 10th, 2017 @ 7:13pm CDT
I loved the early SW/TFs, back when they were sorta tied to Transformers. Vader was one of the best from the early days, and they should include the lightsaber since as I remember it doubled as a springloaded missile.
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1915888)
Posted by Tyrannacon on October 11th, 2017 @ 8:27am CDT
Posted by Tyrannacon on October 11th, 2017 @ 8:27am CDT
Actually that's looking super awesome. I hope other characters get a go and the fact it is available stateside.
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1915905)
Posted by skywarp-2 on October 11th, 2017 @ 10:07am CDT
Well While I agree Vader was good, I did like the Jedi Starfighter versions the best. I hope they release another Jedi Star Fighter as good as this, I repainted my figure's hands and head Blue rather then the reds, but other then that, I loved this guy.
The Ones I owned were all here in the pic, except Chewbacca..A wookie headed Transformer just seemed weird to me.
Posted by skywarp-2 on October 11th, 2017 @ 10:07am CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I loved the early SW/TFs, back when they were sorta tied to Transformers. Vader was one of the best from the early days, and they should include the lightsaber since as I remember it doubled as a springloaded missile.
Well While I agree Vader was good, I did like the Jedi Starfighter versions the best. I hope they release another Jedi Star Fighter as good as this, I repainted my figure's hands and head Blue rather then the reds, but other then that, I loved this guy.
The Ones I owned were all here in the pic, except Chewbacca..A wookie headed Transformer just seemed weird to me.
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1916371)
Posted by Emerje on October 13th, 2017 @ 11:05pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on October 13th, 2017 @ 11:05pm CDT
To me the Transformers Stormtroopers make a lot of sense, not because of the helmets rather than exposed faces, but because I think modeling giant bipedal robots after your soldiers makes sense. Robo Vader makes some sense as well simply because I feel like he's vain enough to do something like that. If you're the most intimidating guy in the galaxy then why wouldn't you slap your helmet on your giant killer robot?
Emerje
Emerje
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1916410)
Posted by Yotsuyasan on October 14th, 2017 @ 7:37am CDT
That makes no bloody sense, unless you found one second hand and didn't care that you had only half of an alt mode. After all, Han and Chewy combined together to form the Falcon.
I need to see if I can find my old Star Wars Transformers. I skipped the Prequel Trilogy ones back in the day, but I had most or all of the Original Trilogy ones. Pretty sure they are in a box in my parents' basement, except for the Darth Vader / Death Star one, which is the only one I still regularly keep on display. He hangs out with the few Masterpiece Decepticons I have.
Posted by Yotsuyasan on October 14th, 2017 @ 7:37am CDT
skywarp-2 wrote:The Ones I owned were all here in the pic, except Chewbacca..A wookie headed Transformer just seemed weird to me.
That makes no bloody sense, unless you found one second hand and didn't care that you had only half of an alt mode. After all, Han and Chewy combined together to form the Falcon.
I need to see if I can find my old Star Wars Transformers. I skipped the Prequel Trilogy ones back in the day, but I had most or all of the Original Trilogy ones. Pretty sure they are in a box in my parents' basement, except for the Darth Vader / Death Star one, which is the only one I still regularly keep on display. He hangs out with the few Masterpiece Decepticons I have.
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1916501)
Posted by galvatron00 on October 14th, 2017 @ 3:44pm CDT
Posted by galvatron00 on October 14th, 2017 @ 3:44pm CDT
I like it!! Moreso now than the originals. Not sure what I want next though, an X-Wing based one or a Jedi Starfighter version..OR Kylo's TIE Silencer!!Kurona wrote:So am I the only one who actually likes the concept of the vehicles turning into mechs of Star Wars characters? Don't get me wrong, a Star Destroyer Megatron or an X-Wing Anode would be awesome, but I also really like the idea of this weird alternate universe where the Rebels and the Empire fight each other with giant mech suits. It kind of helps that the first one being made is Vader, since, well, like Kenobi said -- he's more machine than man. His suit's edifice on a giant robot makes sense.
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917066)
Posted by Va'al on October 17th, 2017 @ 6:11am CDT
Posted by Va'al on October 17th, 2017 @ 6:11am CDT
By ways of the Japanese Toys'R'Us website, we have colour images and line name for the new Darth Vader TIE Advanced X-1 figure from Takara Tomy: Star Wars Powered by Transformers! Check out the images below, and let us know what other figures you might like to see in this revamped line, in the Energon Pub!
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917084)
Posted by Nexus Knight on October 17th, 2017 @ 8:43am CDT
Posted by Nexus Knight on October 17th, 2017 @ 8:43am CDT
Y'know, I want to see a Cassian Andor or K-2SO that converts into a U-Wing.
Also, does Vader's chest look... off to anyone else? I can't put my finger on it...
Also, does Vader's chest look... off to anyone else? I can't put my finger on it...
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917087)
Posted by Kurona on October 17th, 2017 @ 8:54am CDT
Posted by Kurona on October 17th, 2017 @ 8:54am CDT
A few things look off to me shape-wise/proportionally. The chest panel, the waist, the calves... and I'm not sure what the deal is with those gold details on his helmet.
Maybe it's just an awkward angle, though. I'll reserve judgement until I see more images.
Maybe it's just an awkward angle, though. I'll reserve judgement until I see more images.
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917133)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 17th, 2017 @ 11:57am CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 17th, 2017 @ 11:57am CDT
This looks completely different from the figure we got before. No cape, no shield.
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917134)
Posted by YRQRM0 on October 17th, 2017 @ 12:00pm CDT
Posted by YRQRM0 on October 17th, 2017 @ 12:00pm CDT
I would love to see a line where TF characters turn into SW vehicles, robot representations of SW characters just don't interest me. You could definitely have some kind of Megatron turn into a tie fighter like this, BB be the naboo ships from ep 1, etc.
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917137)
Posted by MCutter on October 17th, 2017 @ 12:04pm CDT
Posted by MCutter on October 17th, 2017 @ 12:04pm CDT
Oof. Either that is not an angle we had before or the black and white images helped disguise the chest flap. I was on board for the new figure, but now it's looking like a 'pass' for me.
*EDIT*
I went back and compared this new image to the grey prototype figure and the chest flap was present there but it blended in better in the first shot. I also realized just how much the torso looks like a ball balanced on a tiny waist. We haven't gotten a rear view yet, but it kind of looks like the back could have been used for a better torso. Maybe the designers had instructions to keep the ship front on the chest?
*EDIT*
I went back and compared this new image to the grey prototype figure and the chest flap was present there but it blended in better in the first shot. I also realized just how much the torso looks like a ball balanced on a tiny waist. We haven't gotten a rear view yet, but it kind of looks like the back could have been used for a better torso. Maybe the designers had instructions to keep the ship front on the chest?
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917140)
Posted by truegrit on October 17th, 2017 @ 12:17pm CDT
Posted by truegrit on October 17th, 2017 @ 12:17pm CDT
I maintain that the Death Star in this line should really have been Palpatine instead of Vader. Brainstorm: half-constructed Death Star II Palpatine figure. That would actually be kind of cool. I don't think there's ever been a toy representation of the second Death Star has there?
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917141)
Posted by zatara1701 on October 17th, 2017 @ 12:38pm CDT
Posted by zatara1701 on October 17th, 2017 @ 12:38pm CDT
Ok... So apparently one of the biggest "issues" people seem to have with this line is that the vehicles change into characters from the movies. I get it and I understand the argument.
That being said... Would it not be bad ass to have a cross-over? We had GI Joe and transformers so why not Star Wars and Transformers??
The Decepticons teaming up with the Empire... Autobots with the Rebels/Republic... Unicron/Deathstar hybrid... Seeker Tie Fighters (each character being a different one)... Bumblebee as a Y-Wing.
Having favorite heroes team up across Galaxies... It could be cool.
That being said... Would it not be bad ass to have a cross-over? We had GI Joe and transformers so why not Star Wars and Transformers??
The Decepticons teaming up with the Empire... Autobots with the Rebels/Republic... Unicron/Deathstar hybrid... Seeker Tie Fighters (each character being a different one)... Bumblebee as a Y-Wing.
Having favorite heroes team up across Galaxies... It could be cool.
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917168)
Posted by Rated X on October 17th, 2017 @ 2:34pm CDT
Posted by Rated X on October 17th, 2017 @ 2:34pm CDT
Ewwww....No. Just no. (And I like Star Wars FYI)
I alwsys failed to understand how these are considered "crossovers" when theres nothing related to the Transformers franchise other than the fact it transforms. Thats the same argument the anti 3rd party crowd used to use so its kind of ironic. Why not give the vehicles respective Autobot snd Decepticon heads that coincide with their rank?
Examples:
Darth Vader Tie Fighter: Megatron
Regular Tie Fighter: Starscream
Slave-1: Soundwave
X-Wing Fighter: Optimus Prime
Millennium Falcon: Ironhide
Snowspeeder: Bumblebee
Then you would have actual Transformers "crossovers" instead of transformable robots with stupid human heads. Just saying...
I alwsys failed to understand how these are considered "crossovers" when theres nothing related to the Transformers franchise other than the fact it transforms. Thats the same argument the anti 3rd party crowd used to use so its kind of ironic. Why not give the vehicles respective Autobot snd Decepticon heads that coincide with their rank?
Examples:
Darth Vader Tie Fighter: Megatron
Regular Tie Fighter: Starscream
Slave-1: Soundwave
X-Wing Fighter: Optimus Prime
Millennium Falcon: Ironhide
Snowspeeder: Bumblebee
Then you would have actual Transformers "crossovers" instead of transformable robots with stupid human heads. Just saying...
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917179)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 17th, 2017 @ 4:51pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 17th, 2017 @ 4:51pm CDT
If I remember correctly, Lucas/Disney gave strict instructions that there couldn't be any compromises in vehicle mode and they have to transform into SW characters.
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917180)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 17th, 2017 @ 5:10pm CDT
I guess the SW universe doesn't lend itself well to "contamination" shall we say?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 17th, 2017 @ 5:10pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:If I remember correctly, Lucas/Disney gave strict instructions that there couldn't be any compromises in vehicle mode and they have to transform into SW characters.
I guess the SW universe doesn't lend itself well to "contamination" shall we say?
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917183)
Posted by Emerje on October 17th, 2017 @ 5:36pm CDT
It's his button panel, it isn't supposed to be in his chest it's supposed to be right above his belt. They really made a mistake trying to cram all of his iconic parts into one little flap that can't even sit flat on his chest. Plus the more accurate light gray makes for an even less accurate Vader.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on October 17th, 2017 @ 5:36pm CDT
Nexus Knight wrote:Also, does Vader's chest look... off to anyone else? I can't put my finger on it...
It's his button panel, it isn't supposed to be in his chest it's supposed to be right above his belt. They really made a mistake trying to cram all of his iconic parts into one little flap that can't even sit flat on his chest. Plus the more accurate light gray makes for an even less accurate Vader.
Emerje
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917184)
Posted by RAR on October 17th, 2017 @ 5:38pm CDT
Posted by RAR on October 17th, 2017 @ 5:38pm CDT
Not really feeling the robot mode.
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917196)
Posted by Prime Target on October 17th, 2017 @ 7:16pm CDT
Posted by Prime Target on October 17th, 2017 @ 7:16pm CDT
Stormtroopers look like there dancing 
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917219)
Posted by Budder Prime on October 17th, 2017 @ 11:27pm CDT
Posted by Budder Prime on October 17th, 2017 @ 11:27pm CDT
Why are they Bringing this back? at all?
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917220)
Posted by Ultra Markus on October 17th, 2017 @ 11:37pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Markus on October 17th, 2017 @ 11:37pm CDT
Emerje wrote:Nexus Knight wrote:Also, does Vader's chest look... off to anyone else? I can't put my finger on it...
It's his button panel, it isn't supposed to be in his chest it's supposed to be right above his belt. They really made a mistake trying to cram all of his iconic parts into one little flap that can't even sit flat on his chest. Plus the more accurate light gray makes for an even less accurate Vader.
Emerje
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917224)
Posted by Emerje on October 18th, 2017 @ 12:03am CDT
I honestly can't tell if you're agreeing with me or trying to contradict me. Either way, that figure has a longer than accurate torso leaving a larger gap between the panel and the belt than the actual costume(s) had. It certainly wasn't sitting just under his neck in the middle of whatever that fringe is called.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on October 18th, 2017 @ 12:03am CDT
Ultra Markus wrote:Emerje wrote:Nexus Knight wrote:Also, does Vader's chest look... off to anyone else? I can't put my finger on it...
It's his button panel, it isn't supposed to be in his chest it's supposed to be right above his belt. They really made a mistake trying to cram all of his iconic parts into one little flap that can't even sit flat on his chest. Plus the more accurate light gray makes for an even less accurate Vader.
Emerje
I honestly can't tell if you're agreeing with me or trying to contradict me. Either way, that figure has a longer than accurate torso leaving a larger gap between the panel and the belt than the actual costume(s) had. It certainly wasn't sitting just under his neck in the middle of whatever that fringe is called.
Emerje
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917230)
Posted by Burn on October 18th, 2017 @ 1:57am CDT
It's what many want.
But Transformers is just Star Wars' bitch. We can keep hoping, or not.
Posted by Burn on October 18th, 2017 @ 1:57am CDT
Rated X wrote:Ewwww....No. Just no. (And I like Star Wars FYI)
I alwsys failed to understand how these are considered "crossovers" when theres nothing related to the Transformers franchise other than the fact it transforms. Thats the same argument the anti 3rd party crowd used to use so its kind of ironic. Why not give the vehicles respective Autobot snd Decepticon heads that coincide with their rank?
Examples:
Darth Vader Tie Fighter: Megatron
Regular Tie Fighter: Starscream
Slave-1: Soundwave
X-Wing Fighter: Optimus Prime
Millennium Falcon: Ironhide
Snowspeeder: Bumblebee
Then you would have actual Transformers "crossovers" instead of transformable robots with stupid human heads. Just saying...
It's what many want.
But Transformers is just Star Wars' bitch. We can keep hoping, or not.
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917417)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 18th, 2017 @ 5:44pm CDT
It's what we Transformers fans want... but what about the Star Wars fans?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 18th, 2017 @ 5:44pm CDT
Burn wrote:Rated X wrote:Ewwww....No. Just no. (And I like Star Wars FYI)
I alwsys failed to understand how these are considered "crossovers" when theres nothing related to the Transformers franchise other than the fact it transforms. Thats the same argument the anti 3rd party crowd used to use so its kind of ironic. Why not give the vehicles respective Autobot snd Decepticon heads that coincide with their rank?
Examples:
Darth Vader Tie Fighter: Megatron
Regular Tie Fighter: Starscream
Slave-1: Soundwave
X-Wing Fighter: Optimus Prime
Millennium Falcon: Ironhide
Snowspeeder: Bumblebee
Then you would have actual Transformers "crossovers" instead of transformable robots with stupid human heads. Just saying...
It's what many want.
But Transformers is just Star Wars' bitch. We can keep hoping, or not.
It's what we Transformers fans want... but what about the Star Wars fans?
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917419)
Posted by Burn on October 18th, 2017 @ 6:12pm CDT
Who gives a fuck what they want? They've got entire aisles dedicated to their toys, they shove other lines out of the way every time a movie comes along. They need to learn to share!
Posted by Burn on October 18th, 2017 @ 6:12pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:It's what we Transformers fans want... but what about the Star Wars fans?
Who gives a fuck what they want? They've got entire aisles dedicated to their toys, they shove other lines out of the way every time a movie comes along. They need to learn to share!
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917421)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 18th, 2017 @ 6:27pm CDT
I've come to discover that they're like GI Joe fans. They're on an island all their own and don't acknowledge that their part of a larger hobby.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 18th, 2017 @ 6:27pm CDT
Burn wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:It's what we Transformers fans want... but what about the Star Wars fans?
Who gives a **** what they want? They've got entire aisles dedicated to their toys, they shove other lines out of the way every time a movie comes along. They need to learn to share!
I've come to discover that they're like GI Joe fans. They're on an island all their own and don't acknowledge that their part of a larger hobby.
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917430)
Posted by Kurona on October 18th, 2017 @ 7:15pm CDT
So... like Transformers fans?
Posted by Kurona on October 18th, 2017 @ 7:15pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Burn wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:It's what we Transformers fans want... but what about the Star Wars fans?
Who gives a **** what they want? They've got entire aisles dedicated to their toys, they shove other lines out of the way every time a movie comes along. They need to learn to share!
I've come to discover that they're like GI Joe fans. They're on an island all their own and don't acknowledge that their part of a larger hobby.
So... like Transformers fans?
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917432)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 18th, 2017 @ 7:29pm CDT
Transformers that don't transform?
Star Wars vehicles that transform?
G.I. Joe vehicles colored like Transformers?
What is this world coming to?!
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 18th, 2017 @ 7:29pm CDT
Kurona wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Burn wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:It's what we Transformers fans want... but what about the Star Wars fans?
Who gives a **** what they want? They've got entire aisles dedicated to their toys, they shove other lines out of the way every time a movie comes along. They need to learn to share!
I've come to discover that they're like GI Joe fans. They're on an island all their own and don't acknowledge that their part of a larger hobby.
So... like Transformers fans?
Transformers that don't transform?
Star Wars vehicles that transform?
G.I. Joe vehicles colored like Transformers?
What is this world coming to?!
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917435)
Posted by Burn on October 18th, 2017 @ 7:41pm CDT
Posted by Burn on October 18th, 2017 @ 7:41pm CDT
Next thing you know, cats and dogs will be getting along!
oh...fudge.
oh...fudge.
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917437)
Posted by Qwan on October 18th, 2017 @ 8:06pm CDT
Cue the mass hysteria
While I agree that it would be great to see Transformers characters used for this crossover instead of Star Wars-themed transforming mech suit whatevers - it'd be beneficial aesthetically as well IMO, having proper robots instead of trying to approximate human features, and at this point we're used to Transformers characters having more than a single iconic appearance - I suppose what they're doing is reasonable from a business perspective. Something tells me that all other things being equal, Transformers fans are more likely to buy a non-Transformers-character transforming toy, than Star Wars fans are to buy a SW vehicle that turns into a Transformers character.
Admittedly I speak from the perspective of only one fandom, not being inside the Star Wars group (specifically that part that's also interested in toys). Even so, I just get the feeling that SW fans are gonna need more convincing to buy these things than we are, so business-wise it makes more sense to skew the appeal more in that direction. Of course as with any of my many assumptions, I could also be totally wrong, that's also a distinct possibility
Posted by Qwan on October 18th, 2017 @ 8:06pm CDT
Burn wrote:Next thing you know, cats and dogs will be getting along!
oh...fudge.
Cue the mass hysteria
While I agree that it would be great to see Transformers characters used for this crossover instead of Star Wars-themed transforming mech suit whatevers - it'd be beneficial aesthetically as well IMO, having proper robots instead of trying to approximate human features, and at this point we're used to Transformers characters having more than a single iconic appearance - I suppose what they're doing is reasonable from a business perspective. Something tells me that all other things being equal, Transformers fans are more likely to buy a non-Transformers-character transforming toy, than Star Wars fans are to buy a SW vehicle that turns into a Transformers character.
Admittedly I speak from the perspective of only one fandom, not being inside the Star Wars group (specifically that part that's also interested in toys). Even so, I just get the feeling that SW fans are gonna need more convincing to buy these things than we are, so business-wise it makes more sense to skew the appeal more in that direction. Of course as with any of my many assumptions, I could also be totally wrong, that's also a distinct possibility
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917438)
Posted by steals_your_goats on October 18th, 2017 @ 8:12pm CDT
Posted by steals_your_goats on October 18th, 2017 @ 8:12pm CDT
Speaking as a major star wars fan i honestly don't give a fuck about what they turn into. The main reason I'm buying this (and I'm sure many other collector's feel the same) is for the gorgeous alt mode. Sure the fact that it transforms is neat and all but it's hardly a selling point.
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917439)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 18th, 2017 @ 8:24pm CDT
Um no. There might be a few but by and large, most TF fans know they're part of a larger hobby and what one side does affects them too.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 18th, 2017 @ 8:24pm CDT
Kurona wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Burn wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:It's what we Transformers fans want... but what about the Star Wars fans?
Who gives a **** what they want? They've got entire aisles dedicated to their toys, they shove other lines out of the way every time a movie comes along. They need to learn to share!
I've come to discover that they're like GI Joe fans. They're on an island all their own and don't acknowledge that their part of a larger hobby.
So... like Transformers fans?
Um no. There might be a few but by and large, most TF fans know they're part of a larger hobby and what one side does affects them too.
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917455)
Posted by william-james88 on October 18th, 2017 @ 9:36pm CDT
Blu Ray releases of the original threatrical cuts of Episodes IV, V and VI
Posted by william-james88 on October 18th, 2017 @ 9:36pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:It's what we Transformers fans want... but what about the Star Wars fans?
Blu Ray releases of the original threatrical cuts of Episodes IV, V and VI
Re: New Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Star Wars Crossover Tie Advanced X1 (1917466)
Posted by Burn on October 18th, 2017 @ 10:18pm CDT
But ... have you not already had something similar released without all the panel lines?
Posted by Burn on October 18th, 2017 @ 10:18pm CDT
steals_your_goats wrote:The main reason I'm buying this (and I'm sure many other collector's feel the same) is for the gorgeous alt mode.
But ... have you not already had something similar released without all the panel lines?
