In-Package Image of United Straxus

Sunday, November 21st, 2010 8:10PM CST

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We've known Takara for their accurate paint jobs on Transformers figures, but for accurate names too? Takara's version of Generations Darkmount will be under their Transformers United toyline as the correct name, Straxus. The figure will feature fully-colored blue arms, as well as other subtle differences. Thanks to a Taobao auction, we have a packaging image of the figure. Check it out below!

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Re: In-Package Image of United Straxus (1149227)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on November 21st, 2010 @ 8:21pm CST

Especially ironic, considering the Marvel TF comics were never translated and sold in Japan. Or would die-hard Japanese TF fans do their own translations of comics, like western fans do fansubs of TF anime?

I just bought 2 Darkmounts yesterday (one to kitbash), but if there's one TF united fig I pick up, it'll be Straxus. Well, if Hasbro doesn't put enough purple on their Lugnut, maybe he'll just barely become second priority.

Re: In-Package Image of United Straxus (1149239)
Posted by Sideswipe 00 on November 21st, 2010 @ 8:37pm CST

awesome...and nooooess lol i just ordering darkmount through the TRU online deal 2 for $15..as well as Terradive, Tomahawk, and Firetrap...I am LOVING

this blue on him and the fact that he is actually named Straxus and has the bronze coloring instead of the matte finish. It also looks like the blue on him is slightly metallic as well. GAHHHH pending further images this seems like a awesome one to get.

Re: In-Package Image of United Straxus (1149255)
Posted by Rated X on November 21st, 2010 @ 9:05pm CST

Thats one thing thats cool about the UK. They dont care about stupid copyrights. They have the balls to name the figure by its correct name. I think all G1 copyrights should be retired. Who cares about a person who sold it to a person who sold it to a person who sold it to a person. Screw them all. Name the figure by its correct name. Props to the UK.

Re: In-Package Image of United Straxus (1149259)
Posted by Down_Shift on November 21st, 2010 @ 9:10pm CST

Hmmm, I really like the blue on his arms.

Someone contact that seller and ask for a booty shot of that card!

Re: In-Package Image of United Straxus (1149261)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on November 21st, 2010 @ 9:12pm CST

Rated X wrote:Thats one thing thats cool about the UK. They dont care about stupid copyrights. They have the balls to name the figure by its correct name. I think all G1 copyrights should be retired. Who cares about a person who sold it to a person who sold it to a person who sold it to a person. Screw them all. Name the figure by its correct name. Props to the UK.

Japan is not part of the UK.

Re: In-Package Image of United Straxus (1149265)
Posted by T-Macksimus on November 21st, 2010 @ 9:20pm CST

I know there have been times in the past were (quite a few actually) where the folks from the UK have had something to gripe about with a particular U.S. release. Well, now you have something up on us because we got screwed with this figure. Proper name, better color scheme and, from my own point of view, better packaging with the TF: United line. It's about time you folks got something hot right out of the gate.

Re: In-Package Image of United Straxus (1149273)
Posted by Blurrz on November 21st, 2010 @ 9:41pm CST

T-Macksimus wrote:I know there have been times in the past were (quite a few actually) where the folks from the UK have had something to gripe about with a particular U.S. release. Well, now you have something up on us because we got screwed with this figure. Proper name, better color scheme and, from my own point of view, better packaging with the TF: United line. It's about time you folks got something hot right out of the gate.

?????

Takara is Japan.

The UK has been Hasbro since the beginning.

Re: In-Package Image of United Straxus (1149278)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on November 21st, 2010 @ 9:50pm CST

It Is Him wrote:Whoa. In Japan, he's actually goes by his name: Straxus.

United: 1
Generations: 0

Was just about to make the same comment.
Still, Generations is a great line, and I like my Lord Straxus just fine, his packaging doesn't name him, if you get me.

Re: In-Package Image of United Straxus (1149299)
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on November 21st, 2010 @ 11:33pm CST

People can just complain about anything! I mean who cares if he's called darkmount? He's YOUR toy! YOU name him anything YOU want! >.>

Re: In-Package Image of United Straxus (1149315)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on November 22nd, 2010 @ 12:46am CST

cannonfodder4000 wrote:People can just complain about anything! I mean who cares if he's called darkmount? He's YOUR toy! YOU name him anything YOU want! >.>

Isn't that what I just said?
Though a fair argument could be made for fostering appreciation of a classic, if obscure, character in a new generation being hindered by the lack of name recognition between toy and source material.

Re: In-Package Image of United Straxus (1149365)
Posted by Stockade on November 22nd, 2010 @ 4:59am CST

cannonfodder4000 wrote:People can just complain about anything! I mean who cares if he's called darkmount? He's YOUR toy! YOU name him anything YOU want! >.>

Amen brother! I was about to say that, and personally i don't like the all blue on his arms and hands, it runs together and makes him look like a mechanical Smurf or something. I like having the dark grey in there, it breaks everything and looks better, besides, i bought Dark Mount...ooops(dont wanna piss anyone off), I mean Straxus for $2.12 at Kohls with a $10.00 off coupon, so at this price i can really call him anything i want, but he will be called Straxus!

Re: In-Package Image of United Straxus (1149392)
Posted by Sodan-1 on November 22nd, 2010 @ 6:51am CST

LOST Cybertronian wrote:
Rated X wrote:Thats one thing thats cool about the UK. They dont care about stupid copyrights. They have the balls to name the figure by its correct name. I think all G1 copyrights should be retired. Who cares about a person who sold it to a person who sold it to a person who sold it to a person. Screw them all. Name the figure by its correct name. Props to the UK.

Japan is not part of the UK.

LOL!

Blurrz wrote:
T-Macksimus wrote: I know there have been times in the past were (quite a few actually) where the folks from the UK have had something to gripe about with a particular U.S. release. Well, now you have something up on us because we got screwed with this figure. Proper name, better color scheme and, from my own point of view, better packaging with the TF: United line. It's about time you folks got something hot right out of the gate.

?????

Takara is Japan.

The UK has been Hasbro since the beginning.

I'm in the UK, and I have to say, I haven't a rutting clue what these guys are on about.

Re: In-Package Image of United Straxus (1149397)
Posted by Mechastrike on November 22nd, 2010 @ 7:01am CST

BLASTED COPYRIGHT TRADEMARKS! :BANG_HEAD:

Re: In-Package Image of United Straxus (1149507)
Posted by MagnaBlade on November 22nd, 2010 @ 12:42pm CST

I like the United packaging graphics with Optimus and Megatron at the top. Looks cool. The Generations packaging is fine, but if I had a choice (if the prices were equal that is), I'd take United. Overall, packaging doesn't matter much to me since I'm not much of a MIB/MOC or MISB/MOSC collector.

Re: In-Package Image of United Straxus (1149512)
Posted by Dead Metal on November 22nd, 2010 @ 1:02pm CST

Sodan-1 wrote:
LOST Cybertronian wrote:
Rated X wrote:Thats one thing thats cool about the UK. They dont care about stupid copyrights. They have the balls to name the figure by its correct name. I think all G1 copyrights should be retired. Who cares about a person who sold it to a person who sold it to a person who sold it to a person. Screw them all. Name the figure by its correct name. Props to the UK.

Japan is not part of the UK.

LOL!

Blurrz wrote:
T-Macksimus wrote: I know there have been times in the past were (quite a few actually) where the folks from the UK have had something to gripe about with a particular U.S. release. Well, now you have something up on us because we got screwed with this figure. Proper name, better color scheme and, from my own point of view, better packaging with the TF: United line. It's about time you folks got something hot right out of the gate.

?????

Takara is Japan.

The UK has been Hasbro since the beginning.

I'm in the UK, and I have to say, I haven't a rutting clue what these guys are on about.

British Empire 3.0
"we now have Japan"
Coming Fall 2011

Man this guy looks nice, and he's a good mould so I won't feel too bad buying this one as well.

Re: In-Package Image of United Straxus (1149545)
Posted by OptiMagnus on November 22nd, 2010 @ 3:23pm CST

Odd that they're still using the Animated packaging shape, but I like the packaging. Straxus looks awesome though.