New Images Japanese PowerGlide, Silverbolt & Onslaught
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008 12:36AM CDT
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New images of the Japanese Powerglide, Onslaught, and Silverbolt have appeared on PostChannel These figures will have a slightly different paint scheme compared with their American releases.
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Re: New Images Japanese PowerGlide, Silverbolt & Onslaught (714624)
Posted by SolCross on June 3rd, 2008 @ 12:48am CDT
Posted by SolCross on June 3rd, 2008 @ 12:48am CDT
As much as I'm not keen on the domestic Powerglide color scheme, I'd still prefer it over this version. I think Silverbolt looks awesome, though.
Re: New Images Japanese PowerGlide, Silverbolt & Onslaught (714626)
Posted by Stormrider on June 3rd, 2008 @ 12:50am CDT
Posted by Stormrider on June 3rd, 2008 @ 12:50am CDT
I really like Silverbolt's alt mode and robot mode. I just wish his transformation was better.
Re: New Images Japanese PowerGlide, Silverbolt & Onslaught (714629)
Posted by UltraPrimal on June 3rd, 2008 @ 12:55am CDT
I think Hasbro said at BotCon Monzo was the screen name of someone involved with Hasbro in making Onslaught. I think they pestered them to make a new Onslaught or something and he finally got him. I honestly can't remember though.
Posted by UltraPrimal on June 3rd, 2008 @ 12:55am CDT
BlackMagnus wrote:Who the hell is MONZO?
I think Hasbro said at BotCon Monzo was the screen name of someone involved with Hasbro in making Onslaught. I think they pestered them to make a new Onslaught or something and he finally got him. I honestly can't remember though.
Re: New Images Japanese PowerGlide, Silverbolt & Onslaught (714631)
Posted by Chaoslock on June 3rd, 2008 @ 1:05am CDT
Posted by Chaoslock on June 3rd, 2008 @ 1:05am CDT
That Powerglide looks like some of my tfs I leave on the top of my shelves, and forgot to dust down for half a year.... or is it only the quality of the pic?
Re: New Images Japanese PowerGlide, Silverbolt & Onslaught (714632)
Posted by SolCross on June 3rd, 2008 @ 1:06am CDT
That is really awesome, if true.
Posted by SolCross on June 3rd, 2008 @ 1:06am CDT
UltraPrimal wrote:BlackMagnus wrote:Who the hell is MONZO?
I think Hasbro said at BotCon Monzo was the screen name of someone involved with Hasbro in making Onslaught. I think they pestered them to make a new Onslaught or something and he finally got him. I honestly can't remember though.
That is really awesome, if true.
Re: New Images Japanese PowerGlide, Silverbolt & Onslaught (714639)
Posted by Craven Knight on June 3rd, 2008 @ 1:20am CDT
Posted by Craven Knight on June 3rd, 2008 @ 1:20am CDT
Does Henkei Powerglide have a dirt wash paint effect or is that just a filthy hand painted prototype?
Re: New Images Japanese PowerGlide, Silverbolt & Onslaught (714643)
Posted by i_amtrunks on June 3rd, 2008 @ 1:25am CDT
Posted by i_amtrunks on June 3rd, 2008 @ 1:25am CDT
Bugger.
Here I was thinking that Onslaught would be missing those SWAT stickers.
Here I was thinking that Onslaught would be missing those SWAT stickers.
Re: New Images Japanese PowerGlide, Silverbolt & Onslaught (714657)
Posted by Lapse Of Reason on June 3rd, 2008 @ 1:48am CDT
Posted by Lapse Of Reason on June 3rd, 2008 @ 1:48am CDT
Dammit. I liked Powerglide when it was just red. Why'd they have to ruin it with the painted dirt! 
Re: New Images Japanese PowerGlide, Silverbolt & Onslaught (714659)
Posted by Stormrider on June 3rd, 2008 @ 1:59am CDT
Perhaps Hasbro will release a solid red verion next year.
Posted by Stormrider on June 3rd, 2008 @ 1:59am CDT
Lapse Of Reason wrote:Dammit. I liked Powerglide when it was just red. Why'd they have to ruin it with the painted dirt!
Perhaps Hasbro will release a solid red verion next year.
Re: New Images Japanese PowerGlide, Silverbolt & Onslaught (714661)
Posted by Sentinel Pax on June 3rd, 2008 @ 2:05am CDT
Posted by Sentinel Pax on June 3rd, 2008 @ 2:05am CDT
That Powerglide has something wrong with it. The vehicle and bot mode are two different toys, look at the highlights on the wrist area. There in alt mode, missing in bot mode. That, and the photo just looks odd. Not doubting Takara has a red version of Powerglide, but this might not be the final deco.
Re: New Images Japanese PowerGlide, Silverbolt & Onslaught (714676)
Posted by Dclone Soundwave on June 3rd, 2008 @ 2:34am CDT
Posted by Dclone Soundwave on June 3rd, 2008 @ 2:34am CDT
I'll pick all three of these guys up. I still don't see what all the fuss is over Silverbolt, but I'd rather just buy these guys as a package rather than one from Hasbro, two from Takara.
Other than that, I don't see the point in making two of the new Classics toys two of the leaders of sub-factions. Don't get me wrong, I love seeing old character put into modern forms, it's just that if we have REAL Classics Gestalts on the way, but Hasbro denies the return of Gestalts, why make the leaders of the teams that form those Gestalts?
Oh well, just ignore the crazy conspiracy nut for now. But if we get Classics Motormaster or Hot Spot though, I'll have a fangasm. The point is we're getting cool toys.
Other than that, I don't see the point in making two of the new Classics toys two of the leaders of sub-factions. Don't get me wrong, I love seeing old character put into modern forms, it's just that if we have REAL Classics Gestalts on the way, but Hasbro denies the return of Gestalts, why make the leaders of the teams that form those Gestalts?
Oh well, just ignore the crazy conspiracy nut for now. But if we get Classics Motormaster or Hot Spot though, I'll have a fangasm. The point is we're getting cool toys.
Re: New Images Japanese PowerGlide, Silverbolt & Onslaught (714680)
Posted by Unicron Singularity on June 3rd, 2008 @ 3:12am CDT
Posted by Unicron Singularity on June 3rd, 2008 @ 3:12am CDT
I'm really liking Onslaught and Silverbolt.
The Powerglide? A bit less. That dirt paint is just a major turn off, for me to buy it. I'd rather get the white Hasblow version, then.
The Silverbolt really makes me kind of nostalgic, as it's... wow. It's Silverbolt. And he looks frickin' awesome.
The same with Onslaught, due to his head, and cannons on back, just screaming "Combaticons, form Brrruticusss"
The Powerglide? A bit less. That dirt paint is just a major turn off, for me to buy it. I'd rather get the white Hasblow version, then.
The Silverbolt really makes me kind of nostalgic, as it's... wow. It's Silverbolt. And he looks frickin' awesome.
The same with Onslaught, due to his head, and cannons on back, just screaming "Combaticons, form Brrruticusss"
Re: New Images Japanese PowerGlide, Silverbolt & Onslaught (714684)
Posted by Talous on June 3rd, 2008 @ 3:30am CDT
Posted by Talous on June 3rd, 2008 @ 3:30am CDT
I have to agree with the others who've not liked the dirty paint job on Powerglide. Ruins the toy for me when it looks like someones already played with him for hours on end and had him crash into a sandbox a dozen times after being shot down.
Re: New Images Japanese PowerGlide, Silverbolt & Onslaught (714706)
Posted by City Commander on June 3rd, 2008 @ 4:30am CDT
Posted by City Commander on June 3rd, 2008 @ 4:30am CDT
I love them all.
That bot mode shot of Powerglide looks fudged up. There's pixelated sick all over him.
Alt mode shot is much nicer.
And wow, that Onslaught head is far superior to Hasbro's version.
That bot mode shot of Powerglide looks fudged up. There's pixelated sick all over him.
Alt mode shot is much nicer.
And wow, that Onslaught head is far superior to Hasbro's version.
Re: New Images Japanese PowerGlide, Silverbolt & Onslaught (714723)
Posted by DevastaTTor on June 3rd, 2008 @ 6:00am CDT
Posted by DevastaTTor on June 3rd, 2008 @ 6:00am CDT
I do really like the paint on this version of Onslaught but I probably won't be able to justify the premium price over the Hasbro version. PG will probably look better with some clearer pictures of his bot mode. I may get the Henkei version of him once I see clearer pictures. Silverbolt just looks strange to me. What an odd TF to redo. I'd love to have seen them skip him in lieu of a Classics Cosmos.
Re: New Images Japanese PowerGlide, Silverbolt & Onslaught (714728)
Posted by Tekka on June 3rd, 2008 @ 6:05am CDT
Posted by Tekka on June 3rd, 2008 @ 6:05am CDT
Something is not right with the colours on those second batch of pics for powerglide. Someone has messed with the image and I'm certain there's no way that can be paint.
Onslaught however is the sex, and I have switched my preorder over to the Henkei version, an extra $20 is not going to kill me.
Onslaught however is the sex, and I have switched my preorder over to the Henkei version, an extra $20 is not going to kill me.
Re: New Images Japanese PowerGlide, Silverbolt & Onslaught (714756)
Posted by Pyrostrata on June 3rd, 2008 @ 6:37am CDT
Posted by Pyrostrata on June 3rd, 2008 @ 6:37am CDT
I had to get hit over the head, as it were, to peek at these guys....and, MAN! I am glad to got an eye-full of Onslaught....fantastic!! Yet another to add to my growing list!
Re: New Images Japanese PowerGlide, Silverbolt & Onslaught (714760)
Posted by Archanubis on June 3rd, 2008 @ 6:48am CDT
Posted by Archanubis on June 3rd, 2008 @ 6:48am CDT
Is it just the picture quality, or does Powerglide look that "pitted" in real life?
Re: New Images Japanese PowerGlide, Silverbolt & Onslaught (714763)
Posted by UnitedJazz on June 3rd, 2008 @ 6:49am CDT
Posted by UnitedJazz on June 3rd, 2008 @ 6:49am CDT
Oh yeah can't wait until I got those three Transformers into my hands. just too bad that Onslaught and Silverbolt aren't combiners. 
just too bad that Onslaught and Silverbolt aren't combiners.
Re: New Images Japanese PowerGlide, Silverbolt & Onslaught (714791)
Posted by robotrik on June 3rd, 2008 @ 7:22am CDT
Posted by robotrik on June 3rd, 2008 @ 7:22am CDT
I'm liking these figures so much.. now i wonder if they'll make classics Motormaster and maybe even Hotspot... or even better, classics Insecticons. 
Re: New Images Japanese PowerGlide, Silverbolt & Onslaught (714795)
Posted by woosh on June 3rd, 2008 @ 7:24am CDT
Posted by woosh on June 3rd, 2008 @ 7:24am CDT
Powrglide looks shopped, actually all of them do. Cool anyway.
Re: New Images Japanese PowerGlide, Silverbolt & Onslaught (714807)
Posted by Mkall on June 3rd, 2008 @ 7:36am CDT
Posted by Mkall on June 3rd, 2008 @ 7:36am CDT
Preordered Powerglide but the other two are so close to their US Counterparts that I'll pass on them
Re: New Images Japanese PowerGlide, Silverbolt & Onslaught (714818)
Posted by microclone on June 3rd, 2008 @ 7:48am CDT
Posted by microclone on June 3rd, 2008 @ 7:48am CDT
i really dont like powerglide in either mode.
Onslaught is ok, i do like the alt mode though and he could be a favourite for the kids, hes just so big and clunky.
Silverbolt is my fave robot mode but the TF looks rather simple although that could be a good thing!
Onslaught is ok, i do like the alt mode though and he could be a favourite for the kids, hes just so big and clunky.
Silverbolt is my fave robot mode but the TF looks rather simple although that could be a good thing!
Re: New Images Japanese PowerGlide, Silverbolt & Onslaught (714827)
Posted by Black Bumblebee on June 3rd, 2008 @ 8:01am CDT
Posted by Black Bumblebee on June 3rd, 2008 @ 8:01am CDT
Powerglide looks like a bad photoshop. I'll wait for real pics
Re: New Images Japanese PowerGlide, Silverbolt & Onslaught (714911)
Posted by Zeds on June 3rd, 2008 @ 9:35am CDT
Posted by Zeds on June 3rd, 2008 @ 9:35am CDT
That Powerglide just does not look right to me with all that battle damage or wear. Seems photoshopped or something...
Re: New Images Japanese PowerGlide, Silverbolt & Onslaught (714919)
Posted by Kimmer on June 3rd, 2008 @ 9:43am CDT
Posted by Kimmer on June 3rd, 2008 @ 9:43am CDT
waiting for some better pics but a red powerglide is a lot better then that hasbro white one. i'm not too crazy about the fig itself with the look and size class but the red would definately be my choice. both versions of onslaught are decent and silverbolt still is putrid.
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