Video Review Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-64 Seaspray with Lione

in this case, i like hasbro better. the almost non-existent, albeit painted, windshield turns me off compared to hasbro's distinct black windshield.

I thought there wasn't going to be any difference between the Hasbro and Takara releases anymore.

RiddlerJ wrote:I thought there wasn't going to be any difference between the Hasbro and Takara releases anymore.

Legends is still a line that predates the unification, much like Movie the Best.
Lines going forward from here, such as Studio Series and Power of the Primes, no longer have differences.

I bought all of this wave mostly for the stuff that comes with the figures.

Targetmasters and Lione head... Sheesh.

I have the Hasbro Jumpstarters with Reprolabels on them and I'm quite happy with how they turned out. I'm not sure what to do with the LG versions if anything at all.

Thanks to site sponsor RobotKingdom and their official Facebook page, we have some new images of Takara Tomy Transformers exclusives figures from the Legends line - specifically, the two big bots under the name of LG-EX Grand Maximus and LG-EX Greatshot, or rather, their packaging!

The former is a redeco of the Generations Fortress Maximus Titan class figure from the Legends line, and an homage to the character in Japanese animated series Super God Masterforce, in which he is the younger brother of Fort Max and a Transtector, which Grand takes charge of.

The latter is a redeco and retool of the Leader class Sixshot figure from the Titans Return line, sporting a new rhino head for one of the alternate modes, and chest wings accurate to the Victory animated series the character showed up in. Check them both out below, and join the conversation in the Energon Pub!

Takaratomy Mall Exclusive Transformers LG-EX Grand Maximus. Preorder. Start Shipping on 31st March 2018. US$ 209.90 25000yen http\://www.robotkingdom.com/lgexgrandmaximus.html ***Photos for reference only, exact product appearance is subject to manufacturer final confirmation.***

Takaratomy Mall Exclusive Transformers LG-EX Greatshot. Preorder. Start Shipping on 31st March 2018. US$ 69.90 8500yen http://www.robotkingdom.com/lgexgreatshot.html ***Photos for reference only, exact product appearance is subject to manufacturer final confirmation.***

Oh how i wish i could buy these

No Pretender shell ? I'll pass.

Albatross250 wrote:No Pretender shell ? I'll pass.

They were going to give one with Grand Maximus if preorders hit the 2000 mark in a specific time. They didn’t, so now Grand Max will be shipped without one

If it wasn’t for the baffling shipping costs in robot kingdom I would’ve bought Greatshot on day one.

Nathaniel Prime wrote:

Albatross250 wrote:No Pretender shell ? I'll pass.

They were going to give one with Grand Maximus if preorders hit the 2000 mark in a specific time. They didn’t, so now Grand Max will be shipped without one

It also seemed like that time limit was like a day after (like I think literally the day after) they hit the "to make mark" on Grand. With the way it went down, it felt like it was more a con job then anything else with getting the pretender shell.

Randomento wrote:If it wasn’t for the baffling shipping costs in robot kingdom I would’ve bought Greatshot on day one.

I used to be able to stomach it on large orders but something's not right about it lately. Seems like it gets based on the cost of the item and not the actual size or weight. That's not how that works!

Rodimus Knight wrote:

Nathaniel Prime wrote:

Albatross250 wrote:No Pretender shell ? I'll pass.

They were going to give one with Grand Maximus if preorders hit the 2000 mark in a specific time. They didn’t, so now Grand Max will be shipped without one

It also seemed like that time limit was like a day after (like I think literally the day after) they hit the "to make mark" on Grand. With the way it went down, it felt like it was more a con job then anything else with getting the pretender shell.

Not that I'm one of those people that always has to correct everybody but the 2000 preorder mark was to make Grand and there was a goal of 3000 that had to be reached for the pretender shell to be included. It only hit the first goal, so at least it got produced.

Relic0037 wrote:

Rodimus Knight wrote:

Nathaniel Prime wrote:

Albatross250 wrote:No Pretender shell ? I'll pass.

They were going to give one with Grand Maximus if preorders hit the 2000 mark in a specific time. They didn’t, so now Grand Max will be shipped without one

It also seemed like that time limit was like a day after (like I think literally the day after) they hit the "to make mark" on Grand. With the way it went down, it felt like it was more a con job then anything else with getting the pretender shell.

Not that I'm one of those people that always has to correct everybody but the 2000 preorder mark was to make Grand and there was a goal of 3000 that had to be reached for the pretender shell to be included. It only hit the first goal, so at least it got produced.

I'm sure your not... -.-

Sort of like the last person to say they didn't like to correct people then said they were going to PM me the "correct" information, only to never send the PM, probably because when they went to find the information they noticed I was correct. But I digress...

According to the original announcement, as I recall, the 2000 mark was for Grand, and had a set date, then yes you needed 3000 to get the pretender shell which was an extended date. The scam part here was that their extended date was a day later. In fact, if I am recalling correctly, they called it even before the initial date hit, and they basically ended it as soon as they hit the 2000 mark giving once more the appearance that the pretender shell was just a scam to get the initial run orders.

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To quote my anime nerd pal - "Why does Japan get all the cool stuff?"

I wonder how well the blue of the existing third-party Fort Max upgrade hands (which are awesome) would go with the blues on Grand Maximus.

WreckerJack wrote:To quote my anime nerd pal - "Why does Japan get all the cool stuff?"

This is easier for you to aquire than people in Japan since you can find this at a bunch of online vendors while it can only be purcased at 1 online vendor in Japan (and risks being sold out).

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Still holding out hope for him eh?
If we did get him though I would love for them to do uw ex sets of battle gaia and guard city

Rodimus Knight wrote:The scam part here was that their extended date was a day later. In fact, if I am recalling correctly, they called it even before the initial date hit, and they basically ended it as soon as they hit the 2000 mark giving once more the appearance that the pretender shell was just a scam to get the initial run orders.

It certainly was not a day after, it was like a week or two later.


I'm pretty sure no one is stupid enough to actually have made that a one day thing.

Rodimus Knight wrote:In fact, if I am recalling correctly

You aren't.

The shell was announced from the very beginning as a stretch goal with a proper end date (listed on the store).


What made it seem like the next day is that it took that long for sites to properly report it as such, most (including Seibertron) thought the first 3000 came with the shell not that 3000 orders were needed for the shell to happen thanks to the language barrier. By the time everyone caught on and properly informed the campaign was nearly over.

Emerje

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I'm sorry Ryan, what are you trying to say exactly? I'm actually excited for Greatshot now, I obviously never had the original toy.

Rodimus Knight wrote:

Nathaniel Prime wrote:

Albatross250 wrote:No Pretender shell ? I'll pass.

They were going to give one with Grand Maximus if preorders hit the 2000 mark in a specific time. They didn’t, so now Grand Max will be shipped without one

It also seemed like that time limit was like a day after (like I think literally the day after) they hit the "to make mark" on Grand. With the way it went down, it felt like it was more a con job then anything else with getting the pretender shell.

maybe perfect effect will make a pretender shell and make it look like the show model
they already have the grand cannon out

Emerje wrote:

Rodimus Knight wrote:In fact, if I am recalling correctly

You aren't.

The shell was announced from the very beginning as a stretch goal with a proper end date (listed on the store).


What made it seem like the next day is that it took that long for sites to properly report it as such, most (including Seibertron) thought the first 3000 came with the shell not that 3000 orders were needed for the shell to happen thanks to the language barrier. By the time everyone caught on and properly informed the campaign was nearly over.

Emerje

Such a shame really. Perhaps it's for the better, since the shell doesn't resemble Grand's Pretender shell at all, as it's based directly on Waverider/Diver:


Transformers Super God Masterforce Waverider (Diver) Gallery

... and is a retool of PotP Cloudburst to boot.

Ultra Markus wrote:

Rodimus Knight wrote:

Nathaniel Prime wrote:

Albatross250 wrote:No Pretender shell ? I'll pass.

They were going to give one with Grand Maximus if preorders hit the 2000 mark in a specific time. They didn’t, so now Grand Max will be shipped without one

It also seemed like that time limit was like a day after (like I think literally the day after) they hit the "to make mark" on Grand. With the way it went down, it felt like it was more a con job then anything else with getting the pretender shell.

maybe perfect effect will make a pretender shell and make it look like the show model
they already have the grand cannon out

I've never bought 3P before, but if they made a pretender shell for Grand, I may have to reconsider.

Topspin, Twintwist, and Seaspray with Lione just came in stock at TFSource Wednesday evening. I put in the order to ship my stack earlier tonight. All that's left to go now is LG-EX Greatshot and Grand Maximus. I have to admit, I'm a little sad that Transformers Legends is quickly coming to an end. It's been a great ride these past few years, with some excellent work by Takara Tomy on redecoing, retooling, and even re-accessorizing the latest Generations figures with their attention to cartoon detail and genuine love of the fans and the craft.

I'm really surprised they got the figures before Amazon Japan.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I'm really surprised they got the figures before Amazon Japan.

No kidding, they're usually extremely slow. I only just got my payment request from AmiAmi a few minutes ago.

Emerje

After the packaging images just the other day (seen here) for Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Greatshot and Grand Maximus, the Hobbymizer Hong Kong discussion Facebook group for Transformers has been producing in-hand images of the figures themselves too!

We've mirrored below shots by Tony Au Yeung, which show that the legs are not glued shut as was the case for Fortress Maximus, as well as size comparisons with Greatshot - of which we have more images in the various modes via Oscar Fung, including the upside-down submarine, and a new change in the helmet sculpt too, thanks to Jimmy Yu. You can check out all of these below, and join the conversation in the Energon Pub!

I like everything about this figure, from the new rhino head to those awesome colors. A minor gripe I have with Greatshot is those chest wings. I'm used to Sixshot's smaller wings so these bother me a little. Still, he does look pretty great in all modes

Greatshot look absolutely FANTASTIC. I wonder if the price will be reasonable enough for an exclusive? I never like 6shot because he was so bland looking. But THIS is just fabulous. Like a Super Sentai mech!

Emerje wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I'm really surprised they got the figures before Amazon Japan.

No kidding, they're usually extremely slow. I only just got my payment request from AmiAmi a few minutes ago.

Emerje

I got charged this morning, these released kinda earlier than I thought. My problem was Amazon JP had the two jumpstarters in stock, but I had to wait for a certain dark lord of the sith.

Hmmm, it looks like you won't be able to leave Greatshot's head attached during transformation, the horns might get in the way.

I'm still waiting on TFsource to get Greatshot in, but once he's in, he, MP40, G2 Megs, War Hammer Bee, and a time gun for Hot Rod shall be on their way!

After enjoying Quickswitch more than I thought, I am so looking forward to this spiky awesome Greatshot, complete with rhino mode. I plan to do a review with all 3 6-changers!

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I'm still waiting on TFsource to get Greatshot in, but once he's in, he, MP40, G2 Megs, War Hammer Bee, and a time gun for Hot Rod shall be on their way!

After enjoying Quickswitch more than I thought, I am so looking forward to this spiky awesome Greatshot, complete with rhino mode. I plan to do a review with all 3 6-changers!

Is Greatshot a general release, or a very nice and expensive exclusive?

-Kanrabat- wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I'm still waiting on TFsource to get Greatshot in, but once he's in, he, MP40, G2 Megs, War Hammer Bee, and a time gun for Hot Rod shall be on their way!

After enjoying Quickswitch more than I thought, I am so looking forward to this spiky awesome Greatshot, complete with rhino mode. I plan to do a review with all 3 6-changers!

Is Greatshot a general release, or a very nice and expensive exclusive?

He's a LG-EX, but on I think on sites like TFsource it's only a $5 difference

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I'm still waiting on TFsource to get Greatshot in, but once he's in, he, MP40, G2 Megs, War Hammer Bee, and a time gun for Hot Rod shall be on their way!

After enjoying Quickswitch more than I thought, I am so looking forward to this spiky awesome Greatshot, complete with rhino mode. I plan to do a review with all 3 6-changers!

Is Greatshot a general release, or a very nice and expensive exclusive?

He's a LG-EX, but on I think on sites like TFsource it's only a $5 difference

I know he's an Takara "exclusive". I mean as a special Hobby Lobby or some convention or other.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I'm still waiting on TFsource to get Greatshot in, but once he's in, he, MP40, G2 Megs, War Hammer Bee, and a time gun for Hot Rod shall be on their way!

After enjoying Quickswitch more than I thought, I am so looking forward to this spiky awesome Greatshot, complete with rhino mode. I plan to do a review with all 3 6-changers!

Is Greatshot a general release, or a very nice and expensive exclusive?

He's a LG-EX, but on I think on sites like TFsource it's only a $5 difference

I know he's an Takara "exclusive". I mean as a special Hobby Lobby or some convention or other.

Not as far as I know

-Kanrabat- wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I'm still waiting on TFsource to get Greatshot in, but once he's in, he, MP40, G2 Megs, War Hammer Bee, and a time gun for Hot Rod shall be on their way!

After enjoying Quickswitch more than I thought, I am so looking forward to this spiky awesome Greatshot, complete with rhino mode. I plan to do a review with all 3 6-changers!

Is Greatshot a general release, or a very nice and expensive exclusive?

He's a LG-EX, but on I think on sites like TFsource it's only a $5 difference

I know he's an Takara "exclusive". I mean as a special Hobby Lobby or some convention or other.

TakaraTomy Mall exclusive.

Sabrblade wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I'm still waiting on TFsource to get Greatshot in, but once he's in, he, MP40, G2 Megs, War Hammer Bee, and a time gun for Hot Rod shall be on their way!

After enjoying Quickswitch more than I thought, I am so looking forward to this spiky awesome Greatshot, complete with rhino mode. I plan to do a review with all 3 6-changers!

Is Greatshot a general release, or a very nice and expensive exclusive?

He's a LG-EX, but on I think on sites like TFsource it's only a $5 difference

I know he's an Takara "exclusive". I mean as a special Hobby Lobby or some convention or other.

TakaraTomy Mall exclusive.

So, Takara have it's own post office then?

Anyway, I saw the price and I must pass. There's too many important figures on my radar and some things have to be skipped.

He said "mall" not "mail". And yes it's an exclusive in Japan so it's not sold at ami ami or the other usual retailers.

william-james88 wrote:He said "mall" not "mail". And yes it's an exclusive in Japan so it's not sold at ami ami or the other usual retailers.

Well shi.... I always thought it was Takara Tommy Mail. As in the mail-away only figures you got with the TF points back in the 1980s.

I'd want it but I'll have to keep my money for a possible MP-03 GreenScream.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

william-james88 wrote:He said "mall" not "mail". And yes it's an exclusive in Japan so it's not sold at ami ami or the other usual retailers.

Well shi.... I always thought it was Takara Tommy Mail.

It's Tomy not Tommy, strong "O" like Sony. Super common mistake.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:

william-james88 wrote:He said "mall" not "mail". And yes it's an exclusive in Japan so it's not sold at ami ami or the other usual retailers.

Well shi.... I always thought it was Takara Tommy Mail.

It's Tomy not Tommy, strong "O" like Sony. Super common mistake.

Emerje

Tommy the mailman.

TakaraTomy Mall is basically to TakaraTomy what Hasbro Toy Shop is to Hasbro: A website owned by the company that sells their products and can have its own limited exclusives.

Sabrblade wrote:TakaraTomy Mall is basically to TakaraTomy what Hasbro Toy Shop is to Hasbro: A website owned by the company that sells their products and can have its own limited exclusives.

Has there ever been a toy that was only ever available at Hasbro Toy Shop?

william-james88 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:TakaraTomy Mall is basically to TakaraTomy what Hasbro Toy Shop is to Hasbro: A website owned by the company that sells their products and can have its own limited exclusives.

Has there ever been a toy that was only ever available at Hasbro Toy Shop?

*Only* at HTS? None. They're usually shared with other stores, I guess to offset the otherwise very limited (too limited to be lucrative) distribution, or it's used as a platform to sell convention overstock.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:TakaraTomy Mall is basically to TakaraTomy what Hasbro Toy Shop is to Hasbro: A website owned by the company that sells their products and can have its own limited exclusives.

Has there ever been a toy that was only ever available at Hasbro Toy Shop?

*Only* at HTS? None. They're usually shared with other stores, I guess to offset the otherwise very limited (too limited to be lucrative) distribution, or it's used as a platform to sell convention overstock.

So then thats very different from TTMall. They had a ton of exclusives which were only available there in Japan. Like half the Unite Warriors line.

Actually, there have been HTS Exclusives, but in both cases it was figures that were intended to be sold somewhere else and got canceled after production so HTS sold them instead.

Canceled TRU Commemorative Series Astrotrain (on the left, the right is an Asian release from many years later)



Canceled Asia exclusive "Special Edition" SE-01 Opitmus Prime, SE-02 Megatron, SE-03 Dragstrip, and SE-04 Overkill



Definitely doesn't compare to TTM, though.

Emerje

Still thanks to users in the Hobbymizer Facebook group, much like the previous story we posted on the topic here, we have some further in-hand images of the recently released Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus set, including Grand, the sword accessory, and decals and stickers.

Thanks to Oscar Fung, Ip Kei Tsun, and Chan Wei Choy Mario, we have images of the set by itself, the box, packaging, and - most interestingly - comparisons with the original toy from the late 1980s. Check them all out below, and let us know what you think in the Energon Pub!

Yes please!!!!