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New Galleries: Takara Transformers Generations TG-19 Grimlock and TG-09 Starscream
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Re: New Galleries: Takara Transformers Generations TG-19 Grimlock and TG-09 Starscream
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Comment by Wolfman Jake
Apr 1, 2014
I covet that Takara-Tomy Grimlock with his G1-accurate red abs and pelvis. I've got the Hasbro one from the two-pack with Bruticus, and that chromed gold looks lovely, but I'll settle for the more subdued golden/bronze chrome if it means better paint applications elsewhere on the figure.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Apr 1, 2014
Not to mention game-accurate.Wolfman Jake wrote:I covet that Takara-Tomy Grimlock with his G1-accurate red abs and pelvis.
Re: New Galleries: Takara Transformers Generations TG-19 Grimlock and TG-09 Starscream
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Comment by Wolfman Jake
Apr 1, 2014
True, but I want that one specifically for my Classics shelf! 
I don't know why this mold doesn't get more respect. It's a very good update for the original G1 Grimlock and manages to homage the vintage Transformation scheme quite well. Plus, he scales REALLY nicely with Classics Voyager Optimus Prime.
I don't know why this mold doesn't get more respect. It's a very good update for the original G1 Grimlock and manages to homage the vintage Transformation scheme quite well. Plus, he scales REALLY nicely with Classics Voyager Optimus Prime.
Re: New Galleries: Takara Transformers Generations TG-19 Grimlock and TG-09 Starscream
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I bought one during a "toy hunt" in Hong Kong. It's awesome.
If only he were leader class, he'd be my definitive neo-G1 Grimlock for my MP collection. I know there's already an MP Grimlock, but I just have this peeve against the non-accurate T-Rex alt mode. I know that's how he was depicted in the G1 cartoons as well as the original toy, but I just prefer a more "updated" T-Rex mode.
Comment by SKYWARPED_128
Apr 1, 2014
Sabrblade wrote:Not to mention game-accurate.Wolfman Jake wrote:I covet that Takara-Tomy Grimlock with his G1-accurate red abs and pelvis.
I bought one during a "toy hunt" in Hong Kong. It's awesome.
If only he were leader class, he'd be my definitive neo-G1 Grimlock for my MP collection. I know there's already an MP Grimlock, but I just have this peeve against the non-accurate T-Rex alt mode. I know that's how he was depicted in the G1 cartoons as well as the original toy, but I just prefer a more "updated" T-Rex mode.
Re: New Galleries: Takara Transformers Generations TG-19 Grimlock and TG-09 Starscream
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The mold gets so much hate because of the fugly dino tail. I had to buy the Zenith Forge and Iron Factory upgrade sets plus an Artek gun to get him looking really good in robot mode. it's a shame those sets were never done in the takara grey plastic or even for the red version.
Comment by Rated X
Apr 2, 2014
Wolfman Jake wrote:True, but I want that one specifically for my Classics shelf!
The mold gets so much hate because of the fugly dino tail. I had to buy the Zenith Forge and Iron Factory upgrade sets plus an Artek gun to get him looking really good in robot mode. it's a shame those sets were never done in the takara grey plastic or even for the red version.
Re: New Galleries: Takara Transformers Generations TG-19 Grimlock and TG-09 Starscream
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Comment by Wolfman Jake
Apr 2, 2014
Yeah, the tail is sort of thick and stubby, but it's a robot dinosaur. The G1 Grimlock is a bad approximation of a real T-Rex as well. I'd say the Generations mold is an improvement in that regard.
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Comment by Amelie
Apr 2, 2014
That Starscream looks awfully... pink. Would only take a swap of the blue for something else and it would easily pass for a new character.
Ryan - did it look that pink when you had it in hand, or is this some kinda photo trickery?
Ryan - did it look that pink when you had it in hand, or is this some kinda photo trickery?
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Comment by Sabrblade
Apr 2, 2014
I think you might need to adjust your monitor since the Takara one makes Hasbro's Starscream look pink.Amelie wrote:That Starscream looks awfully... pink. Would only take a swap of the blue for something else and it would easily pass for a new character.
Ryan - did it look that pink when you had it in hand, or is this some kinda photo trickery?
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Comment by Amelie
Apr 2, 2014
My monitor is fine, Sabr - Haven't noticed any colour issues with it.
Nah, thats clearly a cerise kinda tone, when compared to
and I had to double check in Gimp - even that said it [FOC Starscream] was pink
Nah, thats clearly a cerise kinda tone, when compared to
and I had to double check in Gimp - even that said it [FOC Starscream] was pink
Re: New Galleries: Takara Transformers Generations TG-19 Grimlock and TG-09 Starscream
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Actually, I'm seeing the same thing as Amelie. The TT version does look like pinkish metal.
Comment by SKYWARPED_128
Apr 2, 2014
Sabrblade wrote:I think you might need to adjust your monitor since the Takara one makes Hasbro's Starscream look pink.Amelie wrote:That Starscream looks awfully... pink. Would only take a swap of the blue for something else and it would easily pass for a new character.
Ryan - did it look that pink when you had it in hand, or is this some kinda photo trickery?
Actually, I'm seeing the same thing as Amelie. The TT version does look like pinkish metal.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Apr 2, 2014
Oh, THAT Starscream. I thought you meant the Armada one (I momentarily forgot about the FOC one). Whoops. 
Re: New Galleries: Takara Transformers Generations TG-19 Grimlock and TG-09 Starscream
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Lol. I'll forgive you.
Comment by Amelie
Apr 2, 2014
Sabrblade wrote:Oh, THAT Starscream. I thought you meant the Armada one (I momentarily forgot about the FOC one). Whoops.
Lol. I'll forgive you.
Re: New Galleries: Takara Transformers Generations TG-19 Grimlock and TG-09 Starscream
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They're both pink/fuchsia because that's the color he was in the game. The darker, more metallic tones used on the Takara version are more game accurate, but neither one (Hasbro or Takara) is red.
I've got all of the FoC seeker variants so far except Takara's Thundercracker, which I've got on preorder.
I definitely prefer Takara's Starscream and Skywarp for their more metallic tones and better game accuracy, but Hasbro's aren't bad. I really like that Hasbro is being consistent with their Thundercrackers, using the same darker tone of blue for their MP and now their FoC versions as they used on their Generations Earth mode deluxe. It's a really nice color scheme for TC even if it isn't really show accurate or game accurate. It just looks nice.
Comment by xyl360
Apr 3, 2014
Amelie wrote:That Starscream looks awfully... pink. Would only take a swap of the blue for something else and it would easily pass for a new character.
Ryan - did it look that pink when you had it in hand, or is this some kinda photo trickery?
They're both pink/fuchsia because that's the color he was in the game. The darker, more metallic tones used on the Takara version are more game accurate, but neither one (Hasbro or Takara) is red.
I've got all of the FoC seeker variants so far except Takara's Thundercracker, which I've got on preorder.
I definitely prefer Takara's Starscream and Skywarp for their more metallic tones and better game accuracy, but Hasbro's aren't bad. I really like that Hasbro is being consistent with their Thundercrackers, using the same darker tone of blue for their MP and now their FoC versions as they used on their Generations Earth mode deluxe. It's a really nice color scheme for TC even if it isn't really show accurate or game accurate. It just looks nice
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Comment by Flux Convoy
Apr 4, 2014
I have both the Takara Grimlock and Starscream. I think they are far superior decos to the Hasbro releases for who they are meant to be in that universe. I keep the Hasbro version of that Starscream at my desk because I think the mold is fun. Just need a Sunstorm from it.
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Yeah, I wish they'd do all the Seekers from it, including (if possible through some minor modding) the coneheads. That would be sweet.
Comment by xyl360
Apr 4, 2014
Flux Convoy wrote:I have both the Takara Grimlock and Starscream. I think they are far superior decos to the Hasbro releases for who they are meant to be in that universe. I keep the Hasbro version of that Starscream at my desk because I think the mold is fun. Just need a Sunstorm from it.
Yeah, I wish they'd do all the Seekers from it, including (if possible through some minor modding) the coneheads. That would be sweet.
Re: New Galleries: Takara Transformers Generations TG-19 Grimlock and TG-09 Starscream
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with all the seeker love we've gotten the past couple years im actually surprised they havent conehead'd this mold.
but what would be EVEN better than coneheads (this being a cybertronian jet close enough to the tatra jet) is the rainmakers or welcoming committee. whats like without dreams eh?
Comment by shajaki
Apr 4, 2014
xyl360 wrote:I wish they'd do all the Seekers from it, including (if possible through some minor modding) the coneheads. That would be sweet.
with all the seeker love we've gotten the past couple years im actually surprised they havent conehead'd this mold.
but what would be EVEN better than coneheads (this being a cybertronian jet close enough to the tatra jet) is the rainmakers or welcoming committee. whats like without dreams eh?
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Yeah, Sunstorm, Acid Storm and (finally?) an Ice Storm would be amazing from that mold.
Comment by xyl360
Apr 4, 2014
shajaki wrote:xyl360 wrote:I wish they'd do all the Seekers from it, including (if possible through some minor modding) the coneheads. That would be sweet.
with all the seeker love we've gotten the past couple years im actually surprised they havent conehead'd this mold.
but what would be EVEN better than coneheads (this being a cybertronian jet close enough to the tatra jet) is the rainmakers or welcoming committee. whats like without dreams eh?
Yeah, Sunstorm, Acid Storm and (finally?) an Ice Storm would be amazing from that mold.
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Comment by Wolfman Jake
Apr 5, 2014
Sunstorm and the yellow "Rainmaker" are two different guys, actually. Sunstorm appeared in More Than Meets the Eye Part 1 along with two different blue seekers and a purple one. The yellow and blue Rainmakers have yet to be named. Acid storm, the green one, is the only name we have so far for that trio.
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And the yellow and blue Rainmakers were finally given official designators (but not names) by the Loyal Subjects after all these years: "the Yellow Seeker" and "the Blue Seeker", respectively.
Comment by Sabrblade
Apr 5, 2014
Right. Though, BotCon 2013 finally gave official names to the purple Seeker and the teal Seeker who appeared alongside Sunstorm: "Hotlink" and "Bitstream", respectively.Wolfman Jake wrote:Sunstorm and the yellow "Rainmaker" are two different guys, actually. Sunstorm appeared in More Than Meets the Eye Part 1 along with two different blue seekers and a purple one. The yellow and blue Rainmakers have yet to be named. Acid storm, the green one, is the only name we have so far for that trio.
And the yellow and blue Rainmakers were finally given official designators (but not names) by the Loyal Subjects after all these years: "the Yellow Seeker" and "the Blue Seeker", respectively.
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And FunPub admitted that the "Rainmakers" name of the Troop Builder set of last year was a big misnomer.
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Apr 5, 2014
Sabrblade wrote:Right. Though, BotCon 2013 finally gave official names to the purple Seeker and the teal Seeker who appeared alongside Sunstorm: "Hotlink" and "Bitstream", respectively.Wolfman Jake wrote:Sunstorm and the yellow "Rainmaker" are two different guys, actually. Sunstorm appeared in More Than Meets the Eye Part 1 along with two different blue seekers and a purple one. The yellow and blue Rainmakers have yet to be named. Acid storm, the green one, is the only name we have so far for that trio.
And the yellow and blue Rainmakers were finally given official designators (but not names) by the Loyal Subjects after all these years: "the Yellow Seeker" and "the Blue Seeker", respectively.
And FunPub admitted that the "Rainmakers" name of the Troop Builder set of last year was a big misnomer.
