In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Generations TG-01 Optimus Prime & TG-02 Jazz
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Dec 26, 2012 at 11:17am CST
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Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Generations TG-01 Optimus Prime & TG-02 Jazz
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Comment by STngAR
Dec 26, 2012
Some shiny paint and a few paint apps doen't seem to justify me paying extra to import. 
Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Generations TG-01 Optimus Prime & TG-02 Jazz
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Adding paint to poor molds does not make the underlying molds any better either.
Comment by Mkall
Dec 26, 2012
STngAR wrote:Some shiny paint and a few paint apps doen't seem to justify me paying extra to import.
Adding paint to poor molds does not make the underlying molds any better either.
Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Generations TG-01 Optimus Prime & TG-02 Jazz
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Comment by horus
Dec 26, 2012
When ever they decide to make War Within/MTMTE molds I'll buy, these are just crap in my opinion
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Comment by xyl360
Dec 26, 2012
I can't wait to get these 
! Hopefully they'll show up in my PoL soon.
! Hopefully they'll show up in my PoL soon.
Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Generations TG-01 Optimus Prime & TG-02 Jazz
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You should check out the Titanium Series then, quite a few molds are based on War Within. In fact, the main artist was in charge of the overall design. They do suffer from loose joints here and there, thank to the die cast used.
And I'll be skipping those two. Already have Jazz, WFC Optimus Prime does just fine and I plan on getting Ultra Magnus instead. Now the Combaticons on the other hand...
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Dec 26, 2012
horus wrote:When ever they decide to make War Within/MTMTE molds I'll buy, these are just crap in my opinion
You should check out the Titanium Series then, quite a few molds are based on War Within. In fact, the main artist was in charge of the overall design. They do suffer from loose joints here and there, thank to the die cast used.
And I'll be skipping those two. Already have Jazz, WFC Optimus Prime does just fine and I plan on getting Ultra Magnus instead. Now the Combaticons on the other hand...
Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Generations TG-01 Optimus Prime & TG-02 Jazz
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Comment by Flux Convoy
Dec 26, 2012
Look pretty decent to me. I'll pick em up later.
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Comment by noctorro
Dec 26, 2012
Wow, Optimus looks alot more from the screen then the Hasbro version I have.
I won't get him, but I would get a voyager scaled up Optimus. With the head sitting solid in robot mode, the deluxe one looks down when you move the arms.
I won't get him, but I would get a voyager scaled up Optimus. With the head sitting solid in robot mode, the deluxe one looks down when you move the arms.
Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Generations TG-01 Optimus Prime & TG-02 Jazz
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Comment by Sabrblade
Dec 26, 2012
Already own the Hasbro ones, but these do look really nice.
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Comment by Mindmaster
Dec 26, 2012
Optimus reminds me of a newly-printed dollar: nice and crisp. I'm liking Jazz's visor.
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Comment by SKYWARPED_128
Dec 26, 2012
Not getting either. OP looks nice all pimped out in metallic red and additional paint apps, but is way too small to scale in with anyone in the FOC cast except voyager Grimlock. Plus, I'm seriously not a fan of his new FOC design--prefer the WFC one much better.
As for Jazz, there aren't enough new paint apps on him to justify the price. I've already got Hasbro Jazz, and am starting work on repainting him.
I'd actually consider buying Takara Jazz if they painted the headlights and grill greeblies metallic gray like they did the side engine parts, and put some fluorescent red on his haedlights.
As for Jazz, there aren't enough new paint apps on him to justify the price. I've already got Hasbro Jazz, and am starting work on repainting him.
I'd actually consider buying Takara Jazz if they painted the headlights and grill greeblies metallic gray like they did the side engine parts, and put some fluorescent red on his haedlights.
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Comment by Bounti76
Dec 26, 2012
Why are Takara Jazz and Hasbro Jazz's heads switched in the first picture? The colors of the heads don't match the blues on the bodies they're on until the second picture on.
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Comment by Sodan-1
Dec 26, 2012
I have to confess I don't mind the designs of these figures. I've even grown to really like Podgimus Prime, and these new, shiny, game accurate paint schemes are splendid. But if Takara's figures are going to share a similar plastic quality to Hasbro's, then that coupled with the size and cost, I simply can't justify them.
Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Generations TG-01 Optimus Prime & TG-02 Jazz
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Alfes likes to experiment with the figures he gets, like switching parts. Last time he switched RiD Optimus' and Nemesis' underarms.
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Dec 27, 2012
Bounti76 wrote:Why are Takara Jazz and Hasbro Jazz's heads switched in the first picture? The colors of the heads don't match the blues on the bodies they're on until the second picture on.
Alfes likes to experiment with the figures he gets, like switching parts. Last time he switched RiD Optimus' and Nemesis' underarms.
Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Generations TG-01 Optimus Prime & TG-02 Jazz
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Agreed. These decos look MUCH nicer, but they're still pretty craptastic figures. It's difficult enough to swallow paying $40 a pop for nicer paint apps on good figures, but for crappy ones...aww hell no.
I really hope the new Star Wars figures are just the greatest things ever because it seems pretty retarded that they're ruining Transformers with the JV squad designing these garbage figures. I'm sure Star Wars is more popular, but the engineering demands are far less complex for that line, so it would seem to make the most sense to keep your best CAD engineers on TFs and put your best deco/artistry guys on Star Wars.
Comment by Kibble
Dec 27, 2012
Mkall wrote:Adding paint to poor molds does not make the underlying molds any better either.
Agreed. These decos look MUCH nicer, but they're still pretty craptastic figures. It's difficult enough to swallow paying $40 a pop for nicer paint apps on good figures, but for crappy ones...aww hell no.
I really hope the new Star Wars figures are just the greatest things ever because it seems pretty retarded that they're ruining Transformers with the JV squad designing these garbage figures. I'm sure Star Wars is more popular, but the engineering demands are far less complex for that line, so it would seem to make the most sense to keep your best CAD engineers on TFs and put your best deco/artistry guys on Star Wars.
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Comment by El Duque
Dec 28, 2012
For those of you considering importing Takara Tomy's Transformers Generations TG-01 Optimus Prime and TG-02 Jazz we have some images comparing them side by side with their Hasbro counterparts. As you can see in the images mirrored below from Alfes 2010's toy blog there are quite a few differences in deco between these guys.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
