United Wave 3 Perceptor, Wreck Gar, Blurr In-Hand Images!
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Comment by Pretender Skywarp
Feb 24, 2011
What's the number-plate referencing?
I'm racking my brains and nothing is jumping out at me...
I'm racking my brains and nothing is jumping out at me...
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Thank you, Thank you!!! im glad to see someone agrees that hasbro's version of Wreck-Gar is crap compared to United!
Comment by Stockade
Feb 24, 2011
Messiah Complex wrote:WOW The RTS Wreck Gar paint apps are crap next to United that creamy orange is sickly, But i like hasbros Preceptor better than United.
Thank you, Thank you!!! im glad to see someone agrees that hasbro's version of Wreck-Gar is crap compared to United!
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The birthdate of the daughter of one of the designers. Put short, it's another Hasbro in-joke.
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Feb 24, 2011
Pretender Skywarp wrote:What's the number-plate referencing?
I'm racking my brains and nothing is jumping out at me...
The birthdate of the daughter of one of the designers. Put short, it's another Hasbro in-joke.
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Agreed.
IMO these United versions look terrible. Patchwork metallic-painted parts combined with exposed grey plastic do not look good. I think I'm just not a fan of metallic paint except in certain applications, such as for silver or gold parts. Otherwise, all or nothing. It looks really bad having a big metallic area broken up by bare unpainted plastic.
The only things I like are the fender details on Perceptor and the yellow flames on Wreck-Gar. Otherwise, Hasbro superior, Takara inferior.
Hasbro's Perceptor looks far better with the chrome, and I actually like the yellow windows, and I like the shades of red & orange used for Wreck-gar much more.
I'm pretty glad the only United figure I've had to pick up so far is Jazz. Maybe Tracks.
Comment by kirbenvost
Feb 24, 2011
Seibertron wrote:Just canceled my preorder for Perceptor. Thank you Hasbro for going out of your way to make that figure special. Hope this goes to show that Hasbro DOES do some nice things with their paint apps and such.
Agreed.
IMO these United versions look terrible. Patchwork metallic-painted parts combined with exposed grey plastic do not look good. I think I'm just not a fan of metallic paint except in certain applications, such as for silver or gold parts. Otherwise, all or nothing. It looks really bad having a big metallic area broken up by bare unpainted plastic.
The only things I like are the fender details on Perceptor and the yellow flames on Wreck-Gar. Otherwise, Hasbro superior, Takara inferior.
Hasbro's Perceptor looks far better with the chrome, and I actually like the yellow windows, and I like the shades of red & orange used for Wreck-gar much more.I'm pretty glad the only United figure I've had to pick up so far is Jazz. Maybe Tracks.
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I think the Hasbro version is better. Not digging the silver paint on his face at all especially since he's never had a silver face before as a toy or in the cartoon. It's like Takara is trying to be different just to be different.
Comment by Seibertron
Feb 24, 2011
Stockade wrote:Messiah Complex wrote:WOW The RTS Wreck Gar paint apps are crap next to United that creamy orange is sickly, But i like hasbros Preceptor better than United.
Thank you, Thank you!!! im glad to see someone agrees that hasbro's version of Wreck-Gar is crap compared to United!
I think the Hasbro version is better. Not digging the silver paint on his face at all especially since he's never had a silver face before as a toy or in the cartoon. It's like Takara is trying to be different just to be different.
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Comment by retrothomas
Feb 24, 2011
I have a preorder in for Perceptor but these images sadden me compared to the initial images on BBTS. He looked cool then with the white, but I'm not digging this two-tone metallic and non-metallic thing. Vehicle mode looks cool in Takara's but I'm thinking Hasbro might be the way to go overall. Too bad that Hasbro doesn't have the cool autobot symbol on the chest.
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Comment by bvzxa
Feb 24, 2011
head swap for Wreck Gar. i would swap the head from the RTS version and put it on the United Version.
I don't like Perceptor. I like the Hasbro Version better.
Still need to see Blurr more oop. Now that I have UN Grapple and UN Lugnut I shall free them from there 3D square BOX. let the fun begin.
Are these yours Seibs?
I don't like Perceptor. I like the Hasbro Version better.
Still need to see Blurr more oop. Now that I have UN Grapple and UN Lugnut I shall free them from there 3D square BOX. let the fun begin.
Are these yours Seibs?
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Comment by paul053
Feb 24, 2011
This news is back?
Just remove the rub sticker and replace a Reprolable's small size Autobot insignia, if you have a spare. Which I did and it's far better.
retrothomas wrote:Too bad that Hasbro doesn't have the cool autobot symbol on the chest.
Just remove the rub sticker and replace a Reprolable's small size Autobot insignia, if you have a spare. Which I did and it's far better.
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UN Jazz is lots of fun. I have him and Drift, though Generations Drift is fine, UN Jazz compared to RTS Jazz is just ...words can't describe
Comment by bvzxa
Feb 24, 2011
kirbenvost wrote:Seibertron wrote:Just canceled my preorder for Perceptor. Thank you Hasbro for going out of your way to make that figure special. Hope this goes to show that Hasbro DOES do some nice things with their paint apps and such.
Agreed.
IMO these United versions look terrible. Patchwork metallic-painted parts combined with exposed grey plastic do not look good. I think I'm just not a fan of metallic paint except in certain applications, such as for silver or gold parts. Otherwise, all or nothing. It looks really bad having a big metallic area broken up by bare unpainted plastic.
The only things I like are the fender details on Perceptor and the yellow flames on Wreck-Gar. Otherwise, Hasbro superior, Takara inferior.
I'm pretty glad the only United figure I've had to pick up so far is Jazz. Maybe Tracks.
UN Jazz is lots of fun. I have him and Drift, though Generations Drift is fine, UN Jazz compared to RTS Jazz is just ...words can't describe
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Comment by ShardFenix
Feb 24, 2011
the only thing i really like on these is the bumper trim on perceptor as it adds a little more to his alt-mode. just out of curiosity...how hard could that be to add on to the RTS version of Perceptor? And how would I do it?
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Good call. Thanks
Comment by retrothomas
Feb 24, 2011
paul053 wrote:This news is back?retrothomas wrote:Too bad that Hasbro doesn't have the cool autobot symbol on the chest.
Just remove the rub sticker and replace a Reprolable's small size Autobot insignia, if you have a spare. Which I did and it's far better.
Good call. Thanks
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Comment by Rodimus the Prime
Feb 24, 2011
United Wreck-Gar looks incredible! The way they mixed and matched the metallic paint with the plastic makes him look Junktified!! 
I like that that the UN Perceptor's chest plate is plain clear instead of yellow, as that does look much better. Overall, I too prefer Hasbro's version, though I may get both eventually and do some swappage. The United Blurr looks absolutely fantastic!! I think the metallic paint adds to the character! Can't wait to get them!!!
I like that that the UN Perceptor's chest plate is plain clear instead of yellow, as that does look much better. Overall, I too prefer Hasbro's version, though I may get both eventually and do some swappage. The United Blurr looks absolutely fantastic!! I think the metallic paint adds to the character! Can't wait to get them!!!
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I was pretty surprised with how nice Tracks is. I just grabbed him because of the hood deco, but as a nice bonus, his paint job is superb!
Comment by Kibble
Feb 24, 2011
kirbenvost wrote:I'm pretty glad the only United figure I've had to pick up so far is Jazz. Maybe Tracks.
I was pretty surprised with how nice Tracks is. I just grabbed him because of the hood deco, but as a nice bonus, his paint job is superb!
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Comment by Blackstreak
Feb 24, 2011
Gotta love the metal shine to the vehicle body panels. Perceptor's lack of chrome diminishes the United version I think. Now if we could get the best of both...
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Comment by OlivusPrime
Feb 24, 2011
Perceptor has no chrome! BAHAHAHAHAHAH!
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It is really easy, and I'm planning to do the same thing to Perceptor.
Get some decent acrylic paints (I like Tamiya, or Testors Model Master paints) and some masking tape (or a really steady hand) and you can add the trim yourself.
Metallic paints, like silver, often don't stick well directly to plastics so you may want to base coat in a flat, either black or white, or hit the area you want to paint with a LIGHT sanding with 600 grit or higher paper.
Good luck, and remember I take no responsibility for damaged or destroyed figures.
Comment by rpetras
Feb 24, 2011
ShardFenix wrote:the only thing i really like on these is the bumper trim on perceptor as it adds a little more to his alt-mode. just out of curiosity...how hard could that be to add on to the RTS version of Perceptor? And how would I do it?
It is really easy, and I'm planning to do the same thing to Perceptor.
Get some decent acrylic paints (I like Tamiya, or Testors Model Master paints) and some masking tape (or a really steady hand) and you can add the trim yourself.
Metallic paints, like silver, often don't stick well directly to plastics so you may want to base coat in a flat, either black or white, or hit the area you want to paint with a LIGHT sanding with 600 grit or higher paper.
Good luck, and remember I take no responsibility for damaged or destroyed figures.
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The only thing holding me back right now is price. Unfortunately they'll likely be sold out by the time I can afford it...
Comment by kirbenvost
Feb 24, 2011
Kibble wrote:kirbenvost wrote:I'm pretty glad the only United figure I've had to pick up so far is Jazz. Maybe Tracks.
I was pretty surprised with how nice Tracks is. I just grabbed him because of the hood deco, but as a nice bonus, his paint job is superb!
The only thing holding me back right now is price. Unfortunately they'll likely be sold out by the time I can afford it...
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Comment by Blurrz
Feb 24, 2011
Ah, Takara, making Hasbro's TFs look like knockoffs.. Another bloody Blurr to add to the collection..
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Comment by Sodan-1
Feb 24, 2011
I think the colour is a little off in these photos, so I'm not basing my final opinion too heavily on them.
From what we've seen before, the red and blue on United Perceptor appear to be a lot closer to the G1 standards than RTS. Plus United's vehicle mode looks better with the silver bumpers. Chrome is not the be all and end all in my opinion, so it's absence really doesn't bother me. United win for me.
Wreck-Gar is a tough one. I prefer the brighter colours of United, but the silver face looks rubbish and his patchwork of colours is far too patchy. I REALLY can't decide between them.
From what we've seen before, the red and blue on United Perceptor appear to be a lot closer to the G1 standards than RTS. Plus United's vehicle mode looks better with the silver bumpers. Chrome is not the be all and end all in my opinion, so it's absence really doesn't bother me. United win for me.
Wreck-Gar is a tough one. I prefer the brighter colours of United, but the silver face looks rubbish and his patchwork of colours is far too patchy. I REALLY can't decide between them.
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Comment by GetRightRobot
Feb 24, 2011
Seems like a no brainer to me....Wreck is from a planet of junk....He is most likely composed, greatly, of said junk. Why would he have such a wonderfully sparkly bunch of bits? I guess living, breathing and BEING junk is ok IF you can have some really shiny parts! Maybe it's their make-up? The fall color scheme of the Hasbro version works so well. Why? Because it is shades of colors you would more likely find on....RUST!!!
Perceptor would get the United win except for the matte shins. If you are shiny, be shiny. Not Half shiny. You know, he won't be REALLY excepted by the shiny bots, but the dull bots won't like him either 'cause he's half shiny.? Right?
Final verdict: 2 more wins for Hasbro (OMG I can't believe it!!)
Perceptor would get the United win except for the matte shins. If you are shiny, be shiny. Not Half shiny. You know, he won't be REALLY excepted by the shiny bots, but the dull bots won't like him either 'cause he's half shiny.? Right?
Final verdict: 2 more wins for Hasbro (OMG I can't believe it!!)
