New Look at Asia Exclusive APS-02 Brawl
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Posted by LazyAza on January 2nd, 2013 @ 7:08am CST
Posted by freaky777 on January 2nd, 2013 @ 8:04am CST
In any case this looks good, I would like to get hold of this, hope there is some shiny/metallic paint on him.
Posted by DrRX8 on January 2nd, 2013 @ 8:19am CST
Posted by MGrotusque on January 2nd, 2013 @ 8:34am CST
Also, can someone point out too me what exactly is "premium" about this release. Just looks like the typical hasbro product shot that's heavily photoshopped too look way nicer than it actually is (Insert polishing a turd analogy here).
Posted by Mindmaster on January 2nd, 2013 @ 10:59am CST
monstergrotusque wrote:I don't get it. Why is this mold in a "premium series" release. It's not good enough of a mold nor is the character.
Also, can someone point out too me what exactly is "premium" about this release. Just looks like the typical hasbro product shot that's heavily photoshopped too look way nicer than it actually is (Insert polishing a turd analogy here).
If you're saying that it looks just like the Hasbro version, consider the comparison of both versions below:


APS Brawl has a much more metallic finish than the Hasbro version.
As a lover of not only of tanks in general, but specifically the M1A1 Abrams, I would happily sell my kidneys to afford this (but not enough to trump MP-10).
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on January 2nd, 2013 @ 11:36am CST
monstergrotusque wrote:I don't get it. Why is this mold in a "premium series" release. It's not good enough of a mold nor is the character.
Leader class Brawl was my favorite figure from the 2007 movie line. I Lso though he raised the cool factor in the scene exponentially. He made the 'Cons look badass, not like drooling panzies in the second one.
Might try some paint modding on mine just to get some nice highlights.
Posted by Rated X on January 2nd, 2013 @ 11:54am CST

On the figure itself, I own the Hasbro version and I wouldnt recommend the mold unless you are a huge Brawl fan. It doesnt hold together well in tank mode.
Posted by Mindmaster on January 2nd, 2013 @ 12:09pm CST
Rated X wrote:On the figure itself, I own the Hasbro version and I wouldnt recommend the mold unless you are a huge Brawl fan. It doesnt hold together well in tank mode.
And a tank fan like myself. Can't forget the fans of tanks!
The other day I picked up my Leader Brawl to reconfigure my displays to accompany my incoming Christmas haul. Massive pain in the butt to transform, especially the arms, mainly because I hadn't touched it in two or three years.

Posted by XDMan on January 2nd, 2013 @ 1:36pm CST
Posted by RodimalToyota on January 2nd, 2013 @ 1:39pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 2nd, 2013 @ 4:39pm CST
RodimalToyota wrote:Bought on sight!
You'll pay 200$ for this?
Posted by megatronus on January 2nd, 2013 @ 11:14pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:RodimalToyota wrote:Bought on sight!
You'll pay 200$ for this?
I probably would. He looks great, and would look even better next to APS-01 Striker Prime (especially now that I've sunk $$ into the Dr Wu/UFO/Cubex articulated silver hands, Orange Axe & Sentinel Prime Shield, and Chrome Buster Guns).
If you don't want him, then... I'm sure you've got better things to do than knock others' purchases.

Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 3rd, 2013 @ 12:14am CST
megatronus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:RodimalToyota wrote:Bought on sight!
You'll pay 200$ for this?
(...)
If you don't want him, then... I'm sure you've got better things to do than knock others' purchases.
"Knocking other people's purchase?"
I'm not knocking anything. The bitterness of your coffee is clouding your perception, here.

I'm just warning that this will be sold at a premium price, like all these other foreign exclusives.
Beside, a shooped preview dont count. If they do ask 200$ for it, it better have more than a shiny new coat of paint and they better show real pictures.
Anyway, do what you will with your money, buy a overpriced movie figure, smoke it, eat it in a salad, I dont care.
(No knocking here, oh no.)

(ME SMASH!)
Posted by Anonymous on January 3rd, 2013 @ 5:58am CST

Posted by megatronus on January 3rd, 2013 @ 8:20am CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:megatronus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:RodimalToyota wrote:Bought on sight!
You'll pay 200$ for this?
(...)
If you don't want him, then... I'm sure you've got better things to do than knock others' purchases.
"Knocking other people's purchase?"
I'm not knocking anything. The bitterness of your coffee is clouding your perception, here.![]()
I'm just warning that this will be sold at a premium price, like all these other foreign exclusives.
Beside, a shooped preview dont count. If they do ask 200$ for it, it better have more than a shiny new coat of paint and they better show real pictures.
Anyway, do what you will with your money, buy a overpriced movie figure, smoke it, eat it in a salad, I dont care.
(No knocking here, oh no.)
(ME SMASH!)
Your overwrought response belies your point, and reeks of knocking

Posted by STngAR on January 3rd, 2013 @ 10:19am CST

Good thing I sold my movie one before this came out.

Posted by Dean ML on January 3rd, 2013 @ 12:51pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 3rd, 2013 @ 6:01pm CST
megatronus wrote:Your overwrought response belies your point, and reeks of knocking
Knock-knock.
Posted by Transformado on January 3rd, 2013 @ 9:44pm CST
megatronus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:RodimalToyota wrote:Bought on sight!
You'll pay 200$ for this?
I probably would. He looks great, and would look even better next to APS-01 Striker Prime (especially now that I've sunk $$ into the Dr Wu/UFO/Cubex articulated silver hands, Orange Axe & Sentinel Prime Shield, and Chrome Buster Guns).
If you don't want him, then... I'm sure you've got better things to do than knock others' purchases.
What shiny hands are you talking about ? What did i missed here?
Posted by Mindmaster on January 3rd, 2013 @ 9:57pm CST
Transformado wrote:megatronus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:RodimalToyota wrote:Bought on sight!
You'll pay 200$ for this?
I probably would. He looks great, and would look even better next to APS-01 Striker Prime (especially now that I've sunk $$ into the Dr Wu/UFO/Cubex articulated silver hands, Orange Axe & Sentinel Prime Shield, and Chrome Buster Guns).
If you don't want him, then... I'm sure you've got better things to do than knock others' purchases.
What shiny hands are you talking about ? What did i missed here?
I believe he is referring to what appears to be paint applications on his hands that appear to represent weathered metal. Back when he was available in retail, his hands were plain ol' black.
EDIT: Thought you meant Brawl's hands. I'll hunt down said hands after I'm done with my damn project.
Posted by megatronus on January 3rd, 2013 @ 10:36pm CST
Transformado wrote:megatronus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:RodimalToyota wrote:Bought on sight!
You'll pay 200$ for this?
I probably would. He looks great, and would look even better next to APS-01 Striker Prime (especially now that I've sunk $$ into the Dr Wu/UFO/Cubex articulated silver hands, Orange Axe & Sentinel Prime Shield, and Chrome Buster Guns).
If you don't want him, then... I'm sure you've got better things to do than knock others' purchases.
What shiny hands are you talking about ? What did i missed here?
Check them out:
http://tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/5944/
Posted by Transformado on January 3rd, 2013 @ 11:22pm CST
Posted by El Duque on January 14th, 2013 @ 11:07am CST
Posted by Mindmaster on January 14th, 2013 @ 11:08am CST

Posted by RhA on January 14th, 2013 @ 11:48am CST
Posted by Rated X on January 14th, 2013 @ 1:22pm CST
If it had the chrome green paint of Takara FOC Brawl or First Edition Bulkhead, Id buy it. Silver in place of the grey is not enough for me.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 14th, 2013 @ 4:33pm CST
Oh well, I'll have to pass.
Posted by MINDVVIPE on January 14th, 2013 @ 4:53pm CST

Posted by Dyn@mo on January 14th, 2013 @ 5:26pm CST
Posted by joesaysso on January 14th, 2013 @ 6:12pm CST
Posted by Transformers Hoarder on January 14th, 2013 @ 6:33pm CST
Dyn@mo wrote:Those pics are heavily Photoshopped. The final toy won't look much different to the original. I know that won't stop most from buying this polished 2007 turd, but hey, just saying.
I think you're way off on this one. First, leader class brawl is awesome and last if they do anything with it like they did with Striker Optimus it'll be even better than the pictures let on.
Posted by Valandar on January 14th, 2013 @ 6:58pm CST
Posted by Shockwave7 on January 14th, 2013 @ 7:19pm CST
And while I appreciate a certain level of complexity to a transformation, you just didn't seem to get enough out of this mold to make it worth all the work. The tank mode was fine, but the bot mode... for as high a labor-intensive transformation, I expected all kinds of articulation and it just wasn't there. You can't even really stand it up with a regular straight-legged stance. You HAVE to have the legs spread out like you see in these photos.
People in the states - save your dough. The figure just isn't any fun.
Posted by Dyn@mo on January 14th, 2013 @ 7:53pm CST
Transformers Hoarder wrote:Dyn@mo wrote:Those pics are heavily Photoshopped. The final toy won't look much different to the original. I know that won't stop most from buying this polished 2007 turd, but hey, just saying.
I think you're way off on this one. First, leader class brawl is awesome and last if they do anything with it like they did with Striker Optimus it'll be even better than the pictures let on.
If you disagree with me, then at least listen to Shockwave7 a few posts further on, because he knows what he's talking about.
Posted by MINDVVIPE on January 14th, 2013 @ 7:57pm CST
Dyn@mo wrote:Transformers Hoarder wrote:Dyn@mo wrote:Those pics are heavily Photoshopped. The final toy won't look much different to the original. I know that won't stop most from buying this polished 2007 turd, but hey, just saying.
I think you're way off on this one. First, leader class brawl is awesome and last if they do anything with it like they did with Striker Optimus it'll be even better than the pictures let on.
If you disagree with me, then at least listen to Shockwave7 a few posts further on, because he knows what he's talking about.
Now that I take the time to have a closer look, I can totally understand why it might suck in bot mode. It looks like it suffers from a lot of the problems that plague the deluxe version. The alt mode is amazing tho.
Posted by Transformers Hoarder on January 14th, 2013 @ 8:47pm CST
Posted by President-prime on January 14th, 2013 @ 10:44pm CST
Posted by RodimalToyota on January 15th, 2013 @ 1:21pm CST
100$ maybe.
150, no.
190 Hell no.
Posted by megatronus on January 15th, 2013 @ 3:43pm CST
MINDVVIPE wrote:Dyn@mo wrote:Transformers Hoarder wrote:Dyn@mo wrote:Those pics are heavily Photoshopped. The final toy won't look much different to the original. I know that won't stop most from buying this polished 2007 turd, but hey, just saying.
I think you're way off on this one. First, leader class brawl is awesome and last if they do anything with it like they did with Striker Optimus it'll be even better than the pictures let on.
If you disagree with me, then at least listen to Shockwave7 a few posts further on, because he knows what he's talking about.
Now that I take the time to have a closer look, I can totally understand why it might suck in bot mode. It looks like it suffers from a lot of the problems that plague the deluxe version. The alt mode is amazing tho.
Having acquired APS-01 at a decent price (and as a result having splurged on several after-market accessories to compound the glory), you know Brawl will be done up in similar style, and will be the definitive version of the mold.
That said, I can see where the design flaws dwell. But the alt mode is amazing, and I'm sure some creative posing will enable at least one foot to lie flat on the ground (or you can stand a few smaller guys in front of him to hide the hover-feet).
If he pops up at a decent price, I will definitely bite. I hope they catch Starscream next, as I missed the Movie Masterpiece version. Sure, I've got HFTD Leader 'Scream, but a premium version will cause me to:










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Posted by MINDVVIPE on January 15th, 2013 @ 8:17pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:Know what? If the bot mode is so flawed and Brawl's only redeeming quality is his altmode, why not save big bucks and just buy a tank model?
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Haha, fair enough, the fact that it looks to be modelled after a Leopard mkII is just awesome on its own. Then add the fact that it transforms AND is Brawl makes it that much better... it'd be a great showpiece if you can get an awesome pose.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 15th, 2013 @ 8:39pm CST
MINDVVIPE wrote:it'd be a great showpiece if you can get an awesome pose.
And based on the previous posts, you cant.
Still...
Lack of posability is just an excuse.
God Ginrai is my favorite TF ever and he's the king of bricks.
No, the real issue here is money. I will never pay a movie figure 200$. That much $ will be for Masterpeices only.

Posted by Transformado on January 15th, 2013 @ 11:19pm CST
Posted by Rushie on January 16th, 2013 @ 5:09pm CST
Posted by superchook6909 on February 1st, 2013 @ 10:01am CST
Blackout was suppose to be bigger and taller than Megatron.
Enough with re-releasing Movie figures, unless it's something new.
As of yet, we haven't had a decent Ratchet figure.
Come on Takara, do a Leader Class Blackout, fully armed and posable.