In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Generations TG-23 Metroplex

Posted by El Duque Sep 27, 2013 at 9:02am CDT 27,658 views

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Alfes 2010 has tweeted some images of the recently released Takara Tomy Transformers Generations TG-23 Titan Class Metroplex with Scamper. The images include a couple of comparison shots with the previously released Hasbro and SDCC exclusive versions. The Takara release features additional painted details, a chrome face, and painted silver thighs, and two large red guns. Check out the images mirrored below.

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Comment by SKYWARPED_128 Sep 27, 2013

I saw this at my local hobby store, but after taking a careful look at my man-cave, there was just no space left for such a massive figure.

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Comment by megatronus Sep 27, 2013

Hmmm... one Takara Metroplex, or 3 Hasbro Metroplexes from CostCo.

:-?

I think the choice is clear, here.

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Comment by rpetras Sep 27, 2013

SKYWARPED_128 wrote:I saw this at my local hobby store, but after taking a careful look at my man-cave, there was just no space left for such a massive figure.

Let it sit in your chair when you are not there.

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Comment by Nemesis Destron Sep 27, 2013

Sold!!!

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Comment by YRQRM0 Sep 27, 2013

One does not simply be happy with their hasbro version when this one exists.

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Comment by Metrosuplex Sep 27, 2013

My eyes have trouble seeing the differences. I guess if I could see all 3 in front of me, I might care a little more... >:oP

megatronus wrote:Hmmm... one Takara Metroplex, or 3 Hasbro Metroplexes from CostCo.

I think the choice is clear, here.

Kind of how I feel about it. Wouldn't it be better to get 3 Vanilla's and paint one or two? I guess it would be a massive artistic undertaking, but I have to believe you'd end up with some results worthy of pride and display.

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Comment by megatronus Sep 28, 2013

Metrosuplex wrote:My eyes have trouble seeing the differences. I guess if I could see all 3 in front of me, I might care a little more...

megatronus wrote:Hmmm... one Takara Metroplex, or 3 Hasbro Metroplexes from CostCo.

I think the choice is clear, here.

Kind of how I feel about it. Wouldn't it be better to get 3 Vanilla's and paint one or two? I guess it would be a massive artistic undertaking, but I have to believe you'd end up with some results worthy of pride and display.

I'm not much of a painter, but the stickers will do most of the job.

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Comment by Ultra Markus Sep 28, 2013

SKYWARPED_128 wrote:I saw this at my local hobby store, but after taking a careful look at my man-cave, there was just no space left for such a massive figure.

then make room... there should always be room for one more when it comes to Transformers

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Comment by fenrir72 Sep 29, 2013

He comes with a label sheet too?

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Comment by Cobalt Prime Oct 11, 2013

I'm pretty sure that this is the version I want. The chrome face was a major aesthetic point of the original G1 version to me. Without it, it's like ZZ Topp without the beards!
One important question that I can't seem to find an answer to tho- Are the electronics, particularly the sounds different?
Does he spew Japanese instead of English or is it the same sounds as the Hasbro one? :-?

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Comment by Banjo-Tron Oct 12, 2013

Just checked mine and the speech is all english, with effects sounding like they were lifted from FOC. This figure is fantastic by the way, the additional paint apps make this the best version imo. I'd much rather one of these than 3 of the bog standard US release. Mine arrived yesterday thanks to kapow toys.

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Comment by Cobalt Prime Oct 15, 2013

Banjo-Tron wrote:Just checked mine and the speech is all english, with effects sounding like they were lifted from FOC. This figure is fantastic by the way, the additional paint apps make this the best version imo. I'd much rather one of these than 3 of the bog standard US release. Mine arrived yesterday thanks to kapow toys.

Sweet. That's made up my mind then. Thanks!

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Comment by Banjo-Tron Oct 16, 2013

Here are some pictures, I luuurve this figure.

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Comment by xyl360 Oct 17, 2013

I opened mine up yesterday and all I can say is WOW!!! I haven't even put on any of the decals yet and I don't think he needs them, at least not in bot mode (haven't transformed him yet and I'm not sure that I will). He is massive and the paint details all over him are great. That little Scamper figure is badass too. I think this guy was definitely worth the price (though I still want Planet X to do an FoC version

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Comment by Metrosuplex Oct 30, 2013

megatronus wrote:I'm not much of a painter, but the stickers will do most of the job.

In retrospect, this guy is pretty MASSIVE. Even if you DID decide to paint it... I'm left wondering if you'd spend the difference in paint supplies! :lol:

I'd seriously love to paint him... but the project seems too overwhelming and complex... not to mention the general difficulty one would presumably face when trying to take apart a figure of this size (i.e. how do you remove ratchet joints?!?).

I'm sure someone will have one done sooner or later. It'd be especially interesting if Metro got converted into a Fort Max or got part-robbed to enhance some combiner. :-?

I sincerely hope Hasbro decides to release more GIANTS like Metro. It'd be a pretty sweet 2014 XMAS... :PRAY:

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Comment by fenrir72 Oct 31, 2013

The good and bad on his metallic decals. The good first. If you make a mistake, you can still peel it off to readjust but on certain areas like his left shoulder joint and the hinge just above his robo butt, the bad, it won't stay in place when folded. #-o

And besides the loose/useless visor gimmick........... :BOWDOWN:

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Comment by Mkall Oct 31, 2013

fenrir72 wrote:And besides the loose/useless visor gimmick...........

After I finish moving into my new place, I plan on dismantling the head and removing that visor.

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Comment by Son of Carl Nov 3, 2013

Mkall wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:And besides the loose/useless visor gimmick...........

After I finish moving into my new place, I plan on dismantling the head and removing that visor.

My visor just kind of fell off. Which is okay, because I prefer him without it.

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Comment by xyl360 Nov 3, 2013

Son of Carl wrote:
Mkall wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:And besides the loose/useless visor gimmick...........

After I finish moving into my new place, I plan on dismantling the head and removing that visor.

My visor just kind of fell off. Which is okay, because I prefer him without it.

I actually like the visor and I have him displayed with it deployed.

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Comment by Arctorro Nov 3, 2013

xyl360 wrote:
Son of Carl wrote:
Mkall wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:And besides the loose/useless visor gimmick...........

After I finish moving into my new place, I plan on dismantling the head and removing that visor.

My visor just kind of fell off. Which is okay, because I prefer him without it.

I actually like the visor and I have him displayed with it deployed.

I can ONLY display mine with the visor deployed, but that's okay, because I prefer it as well.

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