Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots
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Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots
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I'm putting finis on that other "issue"
Now, concerning Windblade. I also own the domestic release and am quite satisfied for a 1st release. I feel the complaints against the mold is unwarranted..........BUT, the new face paint/deco that follows the art style done by the lady IDW artist Sarah Stone.........awesomesauce! The advantage of Tomy of having a delayed release. They can improve on what maybe a somewhat subdued 1st release product. From the vantage view we can see from these shots, it really accentuates Windblade's face details.
Comment by fenrir72
Feb 6, 2015
SKYWARPED_128 wrote:fenrir72 wrote:Yup. Read it. All this sensitivity has gone quite amuck. That's just my piece.
Yeah, you made your point very clear, that people have become too sensitive and PC about the alleged sexualization and objectification of female TF's. But his point is precisely that Hasbro or whoever's in charge of taking these pics should indeed be more careful in avoiding the objectification of the female characters. Isn't that the opposite of what you've been trying to say?fenrir72 wrote:So if let's say Strika was released, she's built like a tank and not too humanoid looking, heaven forbid another gender issue is raised. Wish that when it comes to Transformers, PC politics such as this is kept away. Let's complain about the price of the Tomy against the Hasbro. Or how Hasbro's domestic distribution policies suck or how scalpers are the bane of the hobby.Or TFA artstyle sucks etc. I'm game with that.
Totally agreed. Like I said, it's pretty tiresome when almost every thread about a fembot fig has to be tied to complaints of sexism. Granted, it's still not nearly as bad here as it is at tfw2005. Over there, even when the subject is Strika, people start posting things like, "Now THIS is how a fembot should look like! Twigs and supermodels like Arcee and Chromia are sexist and chauvinistic!" And then come the counter-posts and it all gets turned into a "femnazis vs chauvinist pigs" death match.
fenrir72 wrote:Back to Legends, behold TF Yuki's fanwank on Windblade
https://twitter.com/TFYUKI/status/56354 ... 80/photo/1
Meh, I like mine better...
...kidding, of course. The colors on my pic are really washed out.
I'm putting finis on that other "issue"
Now, concerning Windblade. I also own the domestic release and am quite satisfied for a 1st release. I feel the complaints against the mold is unwarranted..........BUT, the new face paint/deco that follows the art style done by the lady IDW artist Sarah Stone.........awesomesauce! The advantage of Tomy of having a delayed release. They can improve on what maybe a somewhat subdued 1st release product. From the vantage view we can see from these shots, it really accentuates Windblade's face details.
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Comment by Fires_Of_Inferno
Feb 6, 2015
Posing is posing. Who cares? They're toys. No one complains if Grimlock is posed, stepping on a Decepticon and holding two more in each hand by the throats. Or beating his chest.
Anyway, the figures are actually looking pretty sweet. I just wish the shipping cost to Canada weren't stupid. But I'm sure I'll be fine with the domestic releases. If they ever get here! XD
Anyway, the figures are actually looking pretty sweet. I just wish the shipping cost to Canada weren't stupid. But I'm sure I'll be fine with the domestic releases. If they ever get here! XD
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots
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As am I.
I agree. The TT version's face is at least more in keeping with Sarah Stone's depiction of the character.
Funny thing is, I'd spent all that effort sculpting a "bishoujo" face for Windblade on ZBrush (3d modeling software), and it turns out that her head is nigh impossible to remove. It CAN be done, but it involves either prying the 2 parts of her head apart, or replacing the connecting ball joint parts as well.
Comment by SKYWARPED_128
Feb 6, 2015
fenrir72 wrote:I'm putting finis on that other "issue"
As am I.
fenrir72 wrote:Now, concerning Windblade. I also own the domestic release and am quite satisfied for a 1st release. I feel the complaints against the mold is unwarranted..........BUT, the new face paint/deco that follows the art style done by the lady IDW artist Sarah Stone.........awesomesauce! The advantage of Tomy of having a delayed release. They can improve on what maybe a somewhat subdued 1st release product. From the vantage view we can see from these shots, it really accentuates Windblade's face details.
I agree. The TT version's face is at least more in keeping with Sarah Stone's depiction of the character.
Funny thing is, I'd spent all that effort sculpting a "bishoujo" face for Windblade on ZBrush (3d modeling software), and it turns out that her head is nigh impossible to remove. It CAN be done, but it involves either prying the 2 parts of her head apart, or replacing the connecting ball joint parts as well.
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Who/what's that white figure in the lower right corner?
Ain't her head too small to even try to mod?
Comment by fenrir72
Feb 6, 2015
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Posing is posing. Who cares? They're toys. No one complains if Grimlock is posed, stepping on a Decepticon and holding two more in each hand by the throats. Or beating his chest.
Anyway, the figures are actually looking pretty sweet. I just wish the shipping cost to Canada weren't stupid. But I'm sure I'll be fine with the domestic releases. If they ever get here! XD
Who/what's that white figure in the lower right corner?
SKYWARPED_128 wrote:fenrir72 wrote:I'm putting finis on that other "issue"
As am I.fenrir72 wrote:Now, concerning Windblade. I also own the domestic release and am quite satisfied for a 1st release. I feel the complaints against the mold is unwarranted..........BUT, the new face paint/deco that follows the art style done by the lady IDW artist Sarah Stone.........awesomesauce! The advantage of Tomy of having a delayed release. They can improve on what maybe a somewhat subdued 1st release product. From the vantage view we can see from these shots, it really accentuates Windblade's face details.
I agree. The TT version's face is at least more in keeping with Sarah Stone's depiction of the character.
Funny thing is, I'd spent all that effort sculpting a "bishoujo" face for Windblade on ZBrush (3d modeling software), and it turns out that her head is nigh impossible to remove. It CAN be done, but it involves either prying the 2 parts of her head apart, or replacing the connecting ball joint parts as well.
Ain't her head too small to even try to mod?
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots
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Actually, I was planning on sculpting a whole head in a 3D software and 3d printing it to replace the stock one. The face was just the first step.
I'd posted that question about Arcee's head just to make sure I don't make the same mistake again, and end up putting all that effort into modeling a head, only to not be able to use it on the fig. But in Arcee's case, I'll probably buy it anyway, since the head's not bad. Could be better, though.
Comment by SKYWARPED_128
Feb 6, 2015
fenrir72 wrote:Ain't her head too small to even try to mod?
Actually, I was planning on sculpting a whole head in a 3D software and 3d printing it to replace the stock one. The face was just the first step.
I'd posted that question about Arcee's head just to make sure I don't make the same mistake again, and end up putting all that effort into modeling a head, only to not be able to use it on the fig. But in Arcee's case, I'll probably buy it anyway, since the head's not bad. Could be better, though.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots
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Fen, it's a Real Gear toy. can't recall his name, but he is a gaming controller that turns into a gorilla. Real silly, but lots of fun.
Comment by Cobotron
Feb 6, 2015
fenrir72 wrote:Who/what's that white figure in the lower right corner?
Fen, it's a Real Gear toy. can't recall his name, but he is a gaming controller that turns into a gorilla. Real silly, but lots of fun.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots
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That's High Score 100, from the Real Gear toyline that Hasbro did for the 2007 movie.
Comment by Fires_Of_Inferno
Feb 6, 2015
fenrir72 wrote:Who/what's that white figure in the lower right corner?
That's High Score 100, from the Real Gear toyline that Hasbro did for the 2007 movie.
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Comment by fenrir72
Feb 6, 2015
Thanks for the clarification.......so a Bayformer.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Feb 6, 2015
Developed before the movies circa TF: Cybertron, though.fenrir72 wrote:Thanks for the clarification.......so a Bayformer.
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Not a Bayformer? Okay I won't derail the thread any further.
Comment by fenrir72
Feb 6, 2015
Sabrblade wrote:Developed before the movies circa TF: Cybertron, though.fenrir72 wrote:Thanks for the clarification.......so a Bayformer.
Not a Bayformer? Okay I won't derail the thread any further.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Feb 6, 2015
The Real Gear Robots were made to be a line released after Cybertron, but got delayed in their release. Luckily for them, the 2007 Movie 1 line provided an opening for them to get released since the film had cellphones and other small devices get turned into Transformers.fenrir72 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Developed before the movies circa TF: Cybertron, though.fenrir72 wrote:Thanks for the clarification.......so a Bayformer.
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Comment by Flux Convoy
Feb 6, 2015
Looking forward to these ladies. C'mon Valentine's Day!
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Comment by Robogeek1973
Feb 6, 2015
I'm glad I've got all three preordered.
It's gonna be hard opening them though as they look great in their boxes.
It's gonna be hard opening them though as they look great in their boxes.
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Comment by william-james88
Feb 6, 2015
Takara Tomy has just released the 19th comic in their Japanese Transformers Legends Comic Series.
This one features, as they put it, fun everyday drama with Tailgate and Groundshaker as they dispose of a bomb, speak of the Planet Micro and defeat Trypticon, all in a day's work.
The comic has been mirrored below for your enjoyment.
This one features, as they put it, fun everyday drama with Tailgate and Groundshaker as they dispose of a bomb, speak of the Planet Micro and defeat Trypticon, all in a day's work.
The comic has been mirrored below for your enjoyment.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Feb 6, 2015
Dear portion of the fandom that does translations of Japanese TF fiction,
If there were ever to be a chapter of the Legends manga, even just a single one, to be translated, it would, without a doubt, HAVE to be this one!
The final panel that shows Micromaster Hot Rodimus with the Matrix, Alpha Trion' ghost, and a bunch of other Micromasters, is definitely of some significant importance to the Headmasters cartoon, implying that it might possibly be canonizing the longstanding fan theory that Rodimus found Planet Micro for the Transformers to live on after Cybertron was destroyed.
But, we cannot know for sure without a proper translation. So please, PLEASE, you masters of Japanese translations, kindly work your skills and magic upon this lone piece of Legends media. You won't regret your service to this fandom, as many will be most greatful for your efforts.
Sincerely,
The eager portion of the fandom that is fascinated with the Japanese TF lore.
If there were ever to be a chapter of the Legends manga, even just a single one, to be translated, it would, without a doubt, HAVE to be this one!
The final panel that shows Micromaster Hot Rodimus with the Matrix, Alpha Trion' ghost, and a bunch of other Micromasters, is definitely of some significant importance to the Headmasters cartoon, implying that it might possibly be canonizing the longstanding fan theory that Rodimus found Planet Micro for the Transformers to live on after Cybertron was destroyed.
But, we cannot know for sure without a proper translation. So please, PLEASE, you masters of Japanese translations, kindly work your skills and magic upon this lone piece of Legends media. You won't regret your service to this fandom, as many will be most greatful for your efforts.
Sincerely,
The eager portion of the fandom that is fascinated with the Japanese TF lore.
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Comment by Rated X
Feb 6, 2015
Ok this is really weird. Whats up with that kirby looking thing ? Its like some KISS Players type stuff. 
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots
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It's Rattrap, you can tell because he has the same weapon he comes with (the boniculars looking thing)
Comment by william-james88
Feb 6, 2015
Rated X wrote:Ok this is really weird. Whats up with that kirby looking thing ? Its like some KISS Players type stuff.
It's Rattrap, you can tell because he has the same weapon he comes with (the boniculars looking thing)
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And, no, it's not like Kiss Players. Kiss Players' schtick was its being sexually disturbing.
Comment by Sabrblade
Feb 6, 2015
What Kirby thing? You mean Rattrap?Rated X wrote:Ok this is really weird. Whats up with that kirby looking thing ? Its like some KISS Players type stuff.
And, no, it's not like Kiss Players. Kiss Players' schtick was its being sexually disturbing.
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It just has the KISSPlayers writer and artist if I'm not mistaken.
As for Rodimus' involvement with Planet Micro........could that be the reason why he shrunked down to Micromaster size during Battlestars?
Comment by fenrir72
Feb 6, 2015
Sabrblade wrote:What Kirby thing? You mean Rattrap?Rated X wrote:Ok this is really weird. Whats up with that kirby looking thing ? Its like some KISS Players type stuff.
And, no, it's not like Kiss Players. Kiss Players' schtick was its being sexually disturbing.
It just has the KISSPlayers writer and artist if I'm not mistaken.
As for Rodimus' involvement with Planet Micro........could that be the reason why he shrunked down to Micromaster size during Battlestars?
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I don't know why I never connected those dots...Rodimus Prime leaving and the sudden appearance of a micromaster Hot Rod in Return of Convoy. It makes perfect sense now
Comment by Desslok2201
Feb 6, 2015
Sabrblade wrote:Dear portion of the fandom that does translations of Japanese TF fiction,
If there were ever to be a chapter of the Legends manga, even just a single one, to be translated, it would, without a doubt, HAVE to be this one!
The final panel that shows Micromaster Hot Rodimus with the Matrix, Alpha Trion' ghost, and a bunch of other Micromasters, is definitely of some significant importance to the Headmasters cartoon, implying that it might possibly be canonizing the longstanding fan theory that Rodimus found Planet Micro for the Transformers to live on after Cybertron was destroyed.
But, we cannot know for sure without a proper translation. So please, PLEASE, you masters of Japanese translations, kindly work your skills and magic upon this lone piece of Legends media. You won't regret your service to this fandom, as many will be most greatful for your efforts.
Sincerely,
The eager portion of the fandom that is fascinated with the Japanese TF lore.
I don't know why I never connected those dots...Rodimus Prime leaving and the sudden appearance of a micromaster Hot Rod in Return of Convoy. It makes perfect sense now
