Video Review for Takara Transformers Legends LG65 Twin Twist & LG66 Topspin with Comparisons

Posted by william-james88 Apr 2, 2018 at 10:18pm CDT 18,240 views

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Fellow Seibertronian Chuckdawg1999 has some nice new reviews for us. His latest video review features LG65 Twin Twist & LG66 Topspin and their Target Masters as they are being compared to their Hasbro counterparts. As far as we know, these are the last toys to have differences between the Hasbro and Takara versions, for now. And the differences are not just the paint apps, but also the inclusion of Target Masters, and the loss of other accessories.
Due to Hasbro's Twin Twist being very hard to come by for many Americans, going the Takara route for this toy is being considered more than usual so hopefuly this review helps you choose which version to get.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Topspin and Twintwist are made from arguably the best mold from the Titans Return/Legends line. The Legends version give a more classic paint scheme while adding the bonus of Targetmasters. While there's nothing overly new to recommend the Takara version over the Hasbro releases if you like what you see they're a solid pick up.

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Re: Video Review for Takara Transformers Legends LG65 Twin Twist & LG66 Topspin with Comparisons (view post)

Comment by DeathReviews Apr 3, 2018

TR Twin Twist never turned up near my realm. What a burn. Still no sign of the Wave2 PotP figures either - even though there have been dozens of sightings everywhere else. Hasbro's distribution network remains as predictably UNpredictable as ever.

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Comment by Randomhero Apr 3, 2018

DeathReviews wrote:TR Twin Twist never turned up near my realm. What a burn. Still no sign of the Wave2 PotP figures either - even though there have been dozens of sightings everywhere else. Hasbro's distribution network remains as predictably UNpredictable as ever.

Hasbro does not auto distribute their products. The store order the product themselves. Stop blaming Hasbro because your areas don’t order stuff.

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Comment by fenrir72 Apr 3, 2018

Randomhero wrote:
DeathReviews wrote:TR Twin Twist never turned up near my realm. What a burn. Still no sign of the Wave2 PotP figures either - even though there have been dozens of sightings everywhere else. Hasbro's distribution network remains as predictably UNpredictable as ever.

Hasbro does not auto distribute their products. The store order the product themselves. Stop blaming Hasbro because your areas don’t order stuff.

How come Malaysia got like a zillion TR (Walgreens exclusive(?) supposedly)Brainstorm? Yet it was like a beetch to find them in stores if at all?

The situation may be different in the mainland USA but in other countries, case lots have a certain number of specific figures per box. I saw these HB boxes being opened post delivery to specialty shops and mainline stores like TRU ( heck back in 2002, during RID, there wasn't a single FireConvoy in site in all 3 TRUs in Singapore (only Megs) so there is some issues with Hb's distribution system whether you like it or not.

Even with regards to specialty shops (not online), it was like a pain for them to order TFA Arcee for them, who order direct from Hasbro. They were ordering a specific item and still could not get her.

Hence, I get my plastic crack from online Amiami etc.

Re: Video Review for Takara Transformers Legends LG65 Twin Twist & LG66 Topspin with Comparisons (view post)

Comment by Wolfman Jake Apr 3, 2018

I got my penultimate delivery of Transformers Legends figures from TFSource yesterday. I opened up Seaspray, Topspin, and Twin Twist tonight. I agree with Chuckdawg: the colors on Takara's versions of the Jumpstarters really do pop a lot better than the Hasbro versions. Their Targetmasters are standing alone on my shelves until I can find them proper stand-ins for Pointblank and Sureshot. In the meantime, I've given the Takara Jumpstarters their Hasbro counterparts' guns. They still work well, being mostly silver paint. The white plastics match better on Twin Twist than the blues do on Topspin, though. It's not really a big deal to me. What IS a big deal, though, is that my Topspin has two left feet, so I'm hoping TFSource will exchange it for a correctly assembled sample.

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Comment by Emerje Apr 4, 2018

Randomhero wrote:
DeathReviews wrote:TR Twin Twist never turned up near my realm. What a burn. Still no sign of the Wave2 PotP figures either - even though there have been dozens of sightings everywhere else. Hasbro's distribution network remains as predictably UNpredictable as ever.

Hasbro does not auto distribute their products. The store order the product themselves. Stop blaming Hasbro because your areas don’t order stuff.

True, but they can only order what Hasbro has available to ship and it's a well known fact that TR Deluxe wave 5 and some parts of the TLK and RID lines are practically non-existant in most/all of the US at B&M retail and exceedingly scarce online with major retailers like TRU and even Hasbro's own HTS not even stocking them. Some things really are Hasbro's fault as they're readily available in ample numbers in other parts of the world including Canada.

Emerje

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Comment by william-james88 Apr 4, 2018

Emerje wrote: they're readily available in ample numbers in other parts of the world including Canada.

Emerje

Hells yeah!

Re: Video Review for Takara Transformers Legends LG65 Twin Twist & LG66 Topspin with Comparisons (view post)

Comment by Relic0037 Apr 6, 2018

How great has the Legends Line been the past few years (as well as Hasbro's offerings)? Maybe you start to notice when your Masterforce & Victory shelves start to fill up.

Re: Video Review for Takara Transformers Legends LG65 Twin Twist & LG66 Topspin with Comparisons (view post)

Comment by Va'al Apr 7, 2018

Fellow Seibertronian MemphisR56 has reached out to us on staff to share a series of images of the latest offering in the Takara Tomy Transformers Legends line exclusives - LG-EX Greatshot! Using the same mold as both leader class Sixshot (from Titans Return) and Quickswitch (from the box set Chaos on Velocitron), except a beast mode head retool and the chest in robot mode featuring wings, plus the helmet additions for the horns, Greatshot also has a new paint scheme, and the three six changers are all compared and shown off in all modes in the images below. Take a look, and share your thoughts in the Energon Pub!

Miraculous how visually distinct these 3 are despite only minor retoolings between each. Fun fact, greatshot's newly tooled fold-away horns make him the only one who can't achieve all of his modes without removing the headmaster.

Re: Video Review for Takara Transformers Legends LG65 Twin Twist & LG66 Topspin with Comparisons (view post)

Comment by Carnivius_Prime Apr 7, 2018

I don't like the figure at all (ok I'm not a fan of the mold to begin with and this retool and colour sceheme is everything I dislike about Japanese Generation 1 designs) but I kinda admire the patience and effort that went into taking all the photographs having to transform all three figures into multiple modes.

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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Apr 7, 2018

Dangit TFsource, get the stupid guy in stock!!

Re: Video Review for Takara Transformers Legends LG65 Twin Twist & LG66 Topspin with Comparisons (view post)

Comment by DMSL Apr 7, 2018

I like Sixshot and i like Greatshot. I have the Takara versions of both and i can't wait to open Greatshot.

Re: Video Review for Takara Transformers Legends LG65 Twin Twist & LG66 Topspin with Comparisons (view post)

Comment by Relic0037 Apr 7, 2018

I would do a photo comparison between Takara Fortress Maximus & Grand Maximus, but they are pretty much the exact same figure in different color schemes (especially since we didn't get the bonus accessory). Plus I still need to apply Grand's stickers.

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Comment by Flashwave Apr 7, 2018

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Dangit TFsource, get the stupid guy in stock!!

Bbts is draggging their heels too...

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Comment by Steponahen Day Apr 8, 2018

Flashwave wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Dangit TFsource, get the stupid guy in stock!!

Bbts is draggging their heels too...

Hes is unfortunately a Takara Tomy Mall exclusive figure, may not find him at TFaource or bbts

Re: Video Review for Takara Transformers Legends LG65 Twin Twist & LG66 Topspin with Comparisons (view post)

Comment by MemphisR56 Apr 8, 2018

Dreadicus wrote:
Flashwave wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Dangit TFsource, get the stupid guy in stock!!

Bbts is draggging their heels too...

Hes is unfortunately a Takara Tomy Mall exclusive figure, may not find him at TFaource or bbts

Mine came from Kapow toys, he arrived d way faster than i expected too, so i wouldn't be surprised if he takes a while yet

Carnivius_Prime wrote:I don't like the figure at all (ok I'm not a fan of the mold to begin with and this retool and colour sceheme is everything I dislike about Japanese Generation 1 designs) but I kinda admire the patience and effort that went into taking all the photographs having to transform all three figures into multiple modes.

Thanks for the tip of the hat. It did take like an hour to get all 3 in all 6 modes :lol:

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Comment by ZeroWolf Apr 8, 2018

MemphisR56 wrote:
Dreadicus wrote:
Flashwave wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Dangit TFsource, get the stupid guy in stock!!

Bbts is draggging their heels too...

Hes is unfortunately a Takara Tomy Mall exclusive figure, may not find him at TFaource or bbts

Mine came from Kapow toys, he arrived d way faster than i expected too, so i wouldn't be surprised if he takes a while yet

Carnivius_Prime wrote:I don't like the figure at all (ok I'm not a fan of the mold to begin with and this retool and colour sceheme is everything I dislike about Japanese Generation 1 designs) but I kinda admire the patience and effort that went into taking all the photographs having to transform all three figures into multiple modes.

Thanks for the tip of the hat. It did take like an hour to get all 3 in all 6 modes

You say it took an hour, but, was it a fun hour? ;-)

Re: Video Review for Takara Transformers Legends LG65 Twin Twist & LG66 Topspin with Comparisons (view post)

Comment by MemphisR56 Apr 8, 2018

Yes. >_>

My son's in hospital, so honestly, i just enjoyed having some time to take my mind off of things.

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Comment by Carnivius_Prime Apr 8, 2018

MemphisR56 wrote:Yes. >_>

My son's in hospital, so honestly, i just enjoyed having some time to take my mind off of things.

Ah heck, I hope your son gets well really soon.

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Comment by Wolfman Jake Apr 8, 2018

Dreadicus wrote:
Flashwave wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Dangit TFsource, get the stupid guy in stock!!

Bbts is draggging their heels too...

Hes is unfortunately a Takara Tomy Mall exclusive figure, may not find him at TFaource or bbts

Greatshot and Brave Maximus were offered as pre-orders at both TFSource and BBTS. They'll be fulfilled, but it sometimes takes a while on TakaraTomy Mall exclusive items to finally come in stock overseas. We just have to be patient.

MemphisR56 wrote:Yes. >_>

My son's in hospital, so honestly, i just enjoyed having some time to take my mind off of things.

Best wishes to your son, you, and your family. At least Transformers can be a small comfort during a very scary time.

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Comment by ZeroWolf Apr 8, 2018

MemphisR56 wrote:Yes. >_>

My son's in hospital, so honestly, i just enjoyed having some time to take my mind off of things.

I know the words of a stranger don't mean much but I'm sorry to hear that your son isn't well. I hope he makes a full recovery and your family is whole again. I'd you ever need someone to vent to, just pm me :-)