New Official Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Generations TG-26 Bumblebee and TG-27 Trailcutter & Hoist

Is there a real difference ? Can somebody post pics of both Takara and Hasbro Hoist side by side ?

Rated X wrote:Is there a real difference ? Can somebody post pics of both Takara and Hasbro Hoist side by side ?

TakaraTomy TG-26 Bumblebee Goldbug:


Hasbro Goldfire:



Hasbro Bumblebee:

I'm starting to think this BB might be my favorite BB of all time.* Based on what I've seen so far, I like it better than movie-verse BB, Animated BB, Prime BB, WFC BB, Generations Legend BB and even Classics BB.

* I can't really compare it to G1 BB; it's not really fair to either one.

Only one I don't like here is Goldbug. Not Goldbug-y enough.

But the rest of them... damn, wish I had these suckers. I'd love to get my mitts on Hoist and Trailbreaker especially, but with a Deluxe at almost $40, I just can't bring myself to do that to my wallet.

Sabrblade wrote:

Rated X wrote:Is there a real difference ? Can somebody post pics of both Takara and Hasbro Hoist side by side ?

TakaraTomy TG-26 Bumblebee Goldbug:


Hasbro Goldfire:



Hasbro Bumblebee:

Thanks. But it was actually comparison shots of the 2 Hoists that I wanted to see.

Sabrblade wrote:

Rated X wrote:Thanks. But it was actually comparison shots of the 2 Hoists that I wanted to see.

Ah, sorry. Here you go.

Takara TG-17 Hoist


Hasbro Hoist:

I usually prefer Takara's paint jobs but not this time for Hoist. The Yellow and green seem more G1 accurate on Hasbro. Also Hasbro's has the yellow visor.

Thanks. For once it looks like Hasbro has the colors that are more G1 cartoon accurate, which I prefer over G1 toy accuracy. However, both got the head the wrong color. Sure takara got the blue eyes right, but what good is getting the eyes right if the head is supposed to be black ? Since this is going to be a mass release, I think Beezleboss should jump on an add on set for Hoist with a black head and arm cannon.

Sabrblade wrote:

Rated X wrote:Thanks. For once it looks like Hasbro has the colors that are more G1 cartoon accurate, which I prefer over G1 toy accuracy. However, both got the head the wrong color. Sure takara got the blue eyes right, but what good is getting the eyes right if the head is supposed to be black ? Since this is going to be a mass release, I think Beezleboss should jump on an add on set for Hoist with a black head and arm cannon.

The head is not supposed to be black. Both Hasbro and Takara were going for IDW comic-accuracy, not cartoon-accuracy.

As has been stated time and again, all of the Thrilling 30 toys are IDW comic toys.

Well Im no comic guy. I commend Hasbro for going with the G1 cartoon colors though. A black head would be an easy fix for those who want a something more G1. If an upgrade kit isnt made ill just buy an extra Hoist and dye the head black. Then Ill dye the green body dark blue and mix parts with trailcutter to make Diaclone Trailbreaker.

Sabrblade wrote:

Rated X wrote:I commend Hasbro for going with the G1 cartoon colors though.

Again, that wasn't their intention. They made this toy to resemble the IDW comic Hoist.

Maybe it wasnt their intention, but they nailed it to the G1 cartoon shade of green and I love it. Ill take care of the head myself.

And IDW style or not, it appears Takara was shooting for a shade of green that resembles the G1 toy, rather than the comic/cartoon color. Or do IDW comics get sold in Japan ?

Sabrblade wrote:

Stormrider wrote:I usually prefer Takara's paint jobs but not this time for Hoist. The Yellow and green seem more G1 accurate on Hasbro. Also Hasbro's has the yellow visor.

Hope you like Hasbro Trailcutter better too since the Takara one comes with the Takara Hoist.

Yeah good point. I don't see too much difference in Hasbro vs Takara Trailcutter. I think the Hasbro versions come with a IDW comic book too.