Comparison Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Generations TG-01 Optimus Prime and TG-02 Jazz
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Dec 28, 2012 at 12:38am CST
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Re: Comparison Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Generations TG-01 Optimus Prime and TG-02 Jazz
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Comment by phase
Dec 28, 2012
...MUST...RESIST...THE SHIIIINY!
And I think these molds are fine.
And I think these molds are fine.
Re: Comparison Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Generations TG-01 Optimus Prime and TG-02 Jazz
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Comment by KNM2012
Dec 28, 2012
What I like about these is the fact that Hasbro's version looks like they are made for kids... While TOMY's version look like they are made for collectors. However, I agree with those who say that the collection-based value of these pieces are low.
Here's to the thought that wave 2 and beyond will be a whole lot better.
Here's to the thought that wave 2 and beyond will be a whole lot better.
Re: Comparison Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Generations TG-01 Optimus Prime and TG-02 Jazz
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Comment by -Kanrabat-
Dec 28, 2012
As expected, the Takara ones have superior paint. They are, however, not perfect.
Like his WFC counterpart, the FOC Optimus Prime could have been shiny on the legs too. Also, his hubcaps should have been gray like the rest.
I do love his shiny chest and the more vibrant neon-lines.
As for jazz, just being gray make him look less cheap than the original. The addition of a "side window" paint aps add a LOT for him. The only thing I dont really like is that they should have kept Hasbro's original brighter blue.
All in all, I'd like to have them. However, I dont want to pay 40$+ each for the Takara release. I may if there's ever a sale, but having already got the Hasbro ones for 10$ each will not justify spending 30-40$ MORE for EACH figures just to have fancier paint. Well, this apply for any Takare products.
Like his WFC counterpart, the FOC Optimus Prime could have been shiny on the legs too. Also, his hubcaps should have been gray like the rest.
I do love his shiny chest and the more vibrant neon-lines.
As for jazz, just being gray make him look less cheap than the original. The addition of a "side window" paint aps add a LOT for him. The only thing I dont really like is that they should have kept Hasbro's original brighter blue.
All in all, I'd like to have them. However, I dont want to pay 40$+ each for the Takara release. I may if there's ever a sale, but having already got the Hasbro ones for 10$ each will not justify spending 30-40$ MORE for EACH figures just to have fancier paint. Well, this apply for any Takare products.
Re: Comparison Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Generations TG-01 Optimus Prime and TG-02 Jazz
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Comment by The Variable
Dec 28, 2012
Metallic paint on Prime aside, what I like most is that it helps make the Autobrand on his shoulders look more vibrant, as if they were glowing like the in-game model.
The loss of overall whiteness on Jazz seems to drop the resemblance to the essential look of the character. Had I the money to get the Takara version, I would repurpose him as FoC Bluestreak.
The loss of overall whiteness on Jazz seems to drop the resemblance to the essential look of the character. Had I the money to get the Takara version, I would repurpose him as FoC Bluestreak.
Re: Comparison Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Generations TG-01 Optimus Prime and TG-02 Jazz
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Comment by Flakmaster
Dec 28, 2012
They still don't look to be the best figures, but the Takara paint jobs do wonders.
I particularly like the silver plastic on Jazz.
It's better than the pasty white the Hasbro used on their version of the figure.
I particularly like the silver plastic on Jazz.
It's better than the pasty white the Hasbro used on their version of the figure.
Re: Comparison Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Generations TG-01 Optimus Prime and TG-02 Jazz
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Comment by Jazz813
Dec 28, 2012
Jazz looks much better in the japanese version but the TakaraTomy FOC Optimus Prime version sure looks much detailed and so but I'm not so much the metalic friend.
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Comment by jaws
Dec 28, 2012
Odd how the Takara versions look way better than the Hasbro, imagine that!
Re: Comparison Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Generations TG-01 Optimus Prime and TG-02 Jazz
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Comment by T-Macksimus
Dec 29, 2012
I'm hoping that it's just an effect of the lighting on the shiny paint but Prime almost appears to have a slightly orange tint. Not a fan of that but like I said, probably just the lighting in the pic. I'm loving the extra detail though and the metallic appearance. Love the detail on Jazz too but I'm not a fan of the grey. So I guess, if I had to choose just based on the pics I'd have to go with the Takara Prime and the Hasbro Jazz. I already have the Hasbro FOC Prime and he looks positively bland now after seeing these pictures.
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Comment by Optimum Supreme
Dec 29, 2012
Looks like you can polish a turd.
But now it's just a shiny turd.
But now it's just a shiny turd.
Re: Comparison Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Generations TG-01 Optimus Prime and TG-02 Jazz
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A $40 shiny turd.
Comment by Anonymous
Dec 30, 2012
Optimum Supreme wrote:Looks like you can polish a turd.
But now it's just a shiny turd.
A $40 shiny turd.