Takara Tomy Transformers Prime Arms Micron AM-27 Ultra Magnus & AM-29 Shockwave Images
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Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Prime Arms Micron AM-27 Ultra Magnus & AM-29 Shockwave Images
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Comment by alexison
Oct 18, 2012
That arms micron hammer is bad ass!
Meh, on Shockwave.
Meh, on Shockwave.
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Comment by Rated X
Oct 18, 2012
Hard to tell but it looks like Shockwave will gwt that G1 cartoon accurate purple we need. And a free mini-con to guard my parts box...Not bad for $29.99 (BBTS) 
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Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Oct 18, 2012
Huh, a Rhinoceros Beetle for Shockwave? I already have the FoC version coming my way soon, so he's skipped, despite my love for Mini-Cons. TakaraTomy, please release more AMW, onegai. 
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Comment by Sabrblade
Oct 18, 2012
I wouldn't count on it. The lighting in these kinds of images are usually over-saturated, giving the colors a bright neon tint from how they really look.Rated X wrote:Hard to tell but it looks like Shockwave will gwt that G1 cartoon accurate purple we need. And a free mini-con to guard my parts box...Not bad for $29.99 (BBTS)
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Prime Arms Micron AM-27 Ultra Magnus & AM-29 Shockwave Images
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The color looks more G1-accurate in the picture, but you know you can't always trust the color in these images.
I love SW's micron. It reminds me of the microns for Vehicon and Jet Vehicon.
Comment by GuyIncognito
Oct 18, 2012
Rated X wrote:Hard to tell but it looks like Shockwave will gwt that G1 cartoon accurate purple we need. And a free mini-con to guard my parts box...Not bad for $29.99 (BBTS)
The color looks more G1-accurate in the picture, but you know you can't always trust the color in these images.
I love SW's micron. It reminds me of the microns for Vehicon and Jet Vehicon.
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Comment by Hotrodimust
Oct 18, 2012
Looks like shockwave has more color on him but I think it sucks they are using the same mold as FOC because when they showed him in the show he was a lot bulkier
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Prime Arms Micron AM-27 Ultra Magnus & AM-29 Shockwave Images
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You could be right. But Im gonna go off the fact that this image is missing the redish tint that you would get if you blasted the Hasbro version with excess light. This one seems to have a bluish tint instead. And if they go for the chrome like the other Takara FOC figures have, the mix of silver and purple paint would only lighten the purple. If not ill be sure to cancel my pre-order.
On the mini-con - I dont hate the little guys, but Im planning on using this as a classics Shockwave with the wings flipped down. Not as FOC/TF Prime or whatever Has/Tak intended this mold to be used for. No mini-cons needed for a classics shelf.
Comment by Rated X
Oct 18, 2012
Sabrblade wrote:I wouldn't count on it. The lighting in these kinds of images are usually over-saturated, giving the colors a bright neon tint from how they really look.Rated X wrote:Hard to tell but it looks like Shockwave will gwt that G1 cartoon accurate purple we need. And a free mini-con to guard my parts box...Not bad for $29.99 (BBTS)
You could be right. But Im gonna go off the fact that this image is missing the redish tint that you would get if you blasted the Hasbro version with excess light. This one seems to have a bluish tint instead. And if they go for the chrome like the other Takara FOC figures have, the mix of silver and purple paint would only lighten the purple. If not ill be sure to cancel my pre-order.
On the mini-con - I dont hate the little guys, but Im planning on using this as a classics Shockwave with the wings flipped down. Not as FOC/TF Prime or whatever Has/Tak intended this mold to be used for. No mini-cons needed for a classics shelf.
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What will you use as his arm/hand cannon?
Comment by njb902
Oct 18, 2012
Rated X wrote:Sabrblade wrote:I wouldn't count on it. The lighting in these kinds of images are usually over-saturated, giving the colors a bright neon tint from how they really look.Rated X wrote:Hard to tell but it looks like Shockwave will gwt that G1 cartoon accurate purple we need. And a free mini-con to guard my parts box...Not bad for $29.99 (BBTS)
You could be right. But Im gonna go off the fact that this image is missing the redish tint that you would get if you blasted the Hasbro version with excess light. This one seems to have a bluish tint instead. And if they go for the chrome like the other Takara FOC figures have, the mix of silver and purple paint would only lighten the purple. If not ill be sure to cancel my pre-order.
On the mini-con - I dont hate the little guys, but Im planning on using this as a classics Shockwave with the wings flipped down. Not as FOC/TF Prime or whatever Has/Tak intended this mold to be used for. No mini-cons needed for a classics shelf.
What will you use as his arm/hand cannon?
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O right! The cannon itself is a separate piece.
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Oct 18, 2012
njb902 wrote:What will you use as his arm/hand cannon?
O right! The cannon itself is a separate piece.
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He comes with a cannon that can be used on either hand.
Comment by Rated X
Oct 18, 2012
njb902 wrote:Rated X wrote:Sabrblade wrote:I wouldn't count on it. The lighting in these kinds of images are usually over-saturated, giving the colors a bright neon tint from how they really look.Rated X wrote:Hard to tell but it looks like Shockwave will gwt that G1 cartoon accurate purple we need. And a free mini-con to guard my parts box...Not bad for $29.99 (BBTS)
You could be right. But Im gonna go off the fact that this image is missing the redish tint that you would get if you blasted the Hasbro version with excess light. This one seems to have a bluish tint instead. And if they go for the chrome like the other Takara FOC figures have, the mix of silver and purple paint would only lighten the purple. If not ill be sure to cancel my pre-order.
On the mini-con - I dont hate the little guys, but Im planning on using this as a classics Shockwave with the wings flipped down. Not as FOC/TF Prime or whatever Has/Tak intended this mold to be used for. No mini-cons needed for a classics shelf.
What will you use as his arm/hand cannon?
He comes with a cannon that can be used on either hand.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Oct 18, 2012
Not the Takara version. His Arms Micron is the cannon, which you said you won't use.Rated X wrote:He comes with a cannon that can be used on either hand.
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So without the Micron, Shockwave is weaponless, plus has a rather empty hull in vehicle mode.
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Oct 18, 2012
Sabrblade wrote:Not the Takara version. His Arms Micron is the cannon, which you said you won't use.Rated X wrote:He comes with a cannon that can be used on either hand.
So without the Micron, Shockwave is weaponless, plus has a rather empty hull in vehicle mode.
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Comment by Blurrz
Oct 18, 2012
My goodness this line is getting effing expensive.
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Comment by Nemesis Destron
Oct 18, 2012
These pics just aren't enuff for me to make a choice on SW...Takara or Hasbro. I think it would be a cool variation if Takara gave SW a painted G1 eye! Just gotta wait a bit longer for actual pics then. 
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Comment by XDMan
Oct 18, 2012
They are even better than the Hasbro versions.
BTW, did anyone notice that the pics on their robot modes are kind of blurry?
BTW, did anyone notice that the pics on their robot modes are kind of blurry?
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Comment by SKYWARPED_128
Oct 18, 2012
Definitely getting Shockwave. The transforming hand-cannon makes him even better than the Hasbro version.
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Is this confirmed by Takara in writing or just speculation based on a picture that doesnt show the cannon ? I own the Hasbro version. I only transformed it once, but in my opinion the cannon is an essential part of the alt mode, even if it is removable. It doesnt sound like a piece that can be just excluded, especially at a higher price. If you are right, at least I got the Hasbro cannon to make him look G1.
Comment by Rated X
Oct 18, 2012
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Not the Takara version. His Arms Micron is the cannon, which you said you won't use.Rated X wrote:He comes with a cannon that can be used on either hand.
So without the Micron, Shockwave is weaponless, plus has a rather empty hull in vehicle mode.
Is this confirmed by Takara in writing or just speculation based on a picture that doesnt show the cannon ? I own the Hasbro version. I only transformed it once, but in my opinion the cannon is an essential part of the alt mode, even if it is removable. It doesnt sound like a piece that can be just excluded, especially at a higher price. If you are right, at least I got the Hasbro cannon to make him look G1.
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And it makes sense since most of the main line Takara Prime figures have completely excluded all the accessory weapons of the Hasbro figures, replacing them all with Arms Microns. Since this Shockwave toy is being released in their Prime toyline, Takara's treating it like a Prime toy.
Comment by Sabrblade
Oct 18, 2012
If you look at the Takara figure pic, you can see that the micron tranforms into his arm cannon and attaches to both his robot mode arm and his vehicle mode in the same ways as the Hasbro arm cannon accessory. The Micron is his cannon for both modes, and without it, he's "disarmed", so to speak.Rated X wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Not the Takara version. His Arms Micron is the cannon, which you said you won't use.Rated X wrote:He comes with a cannon that can be used on either hand.
So without the Micron, Shockwave is weaponless, plus has a rather empty hull in vehicle mode.
Is this confirmed by Takara in writing or just speculation based on a picture that doesnt show the cannon ? I own the Hasbro version. I only transformed it once, but in my opinion the cannon is an essential part of the alt mode, even if it is removable. It doesnt sound like a piece that can be just excluded, especially at a higher price. If you are right, at least I got the Hasbro cannon to make him look G1.
And it makes sense since most of the main line Takara Prime figures have completely excluded all the accessory weapons of the Hasbro figures, replacing them all with Arms Microns. Since this Shockwave toy is being released in their Prime toyline, Takara's treating it like a Prime toy.
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Comment by Rated X
Oct 19, 2012
Myth busted !!!
In the alt mode pic, notice 2 of the 3 points from the original cannon clearly sticking out behind the Japanese banner at it's bottom. Unless this picture is a lie, the Takara version includes the cannon and the Micron is added as an extra bouus. Makes sense since everytime you infuse the mold with melted plastic, youre gonna get a cannon anyways. As I stated before, the cannon is essential part of the alt-mode. Taking it away would be like selling classics Mirage without his gun which is needed as part of the alt mode.
So what was the reason to make this figure part of the Prime line anyways ? If they made a late decision to release FOC, why not just change the packaging that we have never seen anyways to the proper line ? Would anybody even care if it went from being AM-29 (the last number) to TG-15 ???
In the alt mode pic, notice 2 of the 3 points from the original cannon clearly sticking out behind the Japanese banner at it's bottom. Unless this picture is a lie, the Takara version includes the cannon and the Micron is added as an extra bouus. Makes sense since everytime you infuse the mold with melted plastic, youre gonna get a cannon anyways. As I stated before, the cannon is essential part of the alt-mode. Taking it away would be like selling classics Mirage without his gun which is needed as part of the alt mode.
So what was the reason to make this figure part of the Prime line anyways ? If they made a late decision to release FOC, why not just change the packaging that we have never seen anyways to the proper line ? Would anybody even care if it went from being AM-29 (the last number) to TG-15 ???
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Look again. I'm spotting the crystal on top of the cannon in alt mode, plus the purple striping, meaning it's the Micron replacing the cannon. TakaraTomy nor Hasbro even isn't shy of not using parts of a mold, look at the PCC Microns (which are gang-molded with their larger partners), Henkei Lambor and Alert which actually excluded the supercharger for a more accurate alt mode, or Shockwave's upcoming retool, Air Raid, which has a sword instead of the cannon.
And FYI, the three points sticking out at the front? Integrated into the heels, so Air Raid has them as well.
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Oct 19, 2012
Rated X wrote:Myth busted !!!
Look again. I'm spotting the crystal on top of the cannon in alt mode, plus the purple striping, meaning it's the Micron replacing the cannon. TakaraTomy nor Hasbro even isn't shy of not using parts of a mold, look at the PCC Microns (which are gang-molded with their larger partners), Henkei Lambor and Alert which actually excluded the supercharger for a more accurate alt mode, or Shockwave's upcoming retool, Air Raid, which has a sword instead of the cannon.
And FYI, the three points sticking out at the front? Integrated into the heels, so Air Raid has them as well.
