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[Randomhero]

Very interessted to see what they do with Fort Max. Since I have to order Fort Max online either way, I might as well go with Takara.
Also I still haven't been able to find CW Shockwave anywhere, so I guess I'll go Takara there as well

Don't lose hope keep checking your walmarts. He's starting to flood them

[Randomhero]

Kinda looks like the smaller sword is the tip of the bigger one.

[Cyberpath]

Hey, that means that both the Hasbro and Takara versions of Shockwave are Legends.

I wonder if that extra headmaster he's packed with is the missing part from LG22 Skullcruncher's partner.

[Randomhero]

The more I see Galvatron the less I become enthused. I love the headmaster gimmick Im just likening how his face being hidden by that helmet. It sits too deep

[Sigma Magnus]

Aaaaand now I have to get the Takara Fort Max because he has the Master Sword. My wallet will be very pained in the coming year...

[Sabrblade]

LG31 Fortress Maximus

LG23 Galvatron
LG24 Shockwave & Cancer
LG25 Blurr
LG26 Scourge
LG27 Broadcast
LG28 Rewind & Nightbeat
LG29 Wheelie & Goshooter
LG30 Character A

[xMXUx]

Very interessted to see what they do with Fort Max. Since I have to order Fort Max online either way, I might as well go with Takara.
Also I still haven't been able to find CW Shockwave anywhere, so I guess I'll go Takara there as well

Don't lose hope keep checking your walmarts. He's starting to flood them

We don't have Walmart in Switzerland and all the CW figures have been very hard to get at retail, so I have to rely on online shopping. Unfortunately I missed out on Shockwave and he seems to be sold out everywhere online

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Aaaaand now I have to get the Takara Fort Max because he has the Master Sword. My wallet will be very pained in the coming year...

Not only that: if I read the note on the bottom correctly, he will have Japan-original sounds as well. Yes, he'll keep the electronics

A few notes about the release names:

1.) Cancer = Crashbash aka Squeezeplay
2.) Broadcast = Blaster (kinda duh by the silhouette)
3.) Goshooter = Loudmouth aka Siren (possibly redeco)

I'm actually surprised they went with "Nightbeat" and not "Minerva"...

[Randomhero]

Aaaaand now I have to get the Takara Fort Max because he has the Master Sword. My wallet will be very pained in the coming year...

Not only that: if I read the note on the bottom correctly, he will have Japan-original sounds as well. Yes, he'll keep the electronics

A few notes about the release names:

1.) Cancer = Crashbash aka Squeezeplay
2.) Broadcast = Blaster (kinda duh by the silhouette)
3.) Goshooter = Loudmouth aka Siren (possibly redeco)

I'm actually surprised they went with "Nightbeat" and not "Minerva"...

They probably will with a retool with a feminine face

[Amelie]

I'm actually surprised they went with "Nightbeat" and not "Minerva"...

Perhaps they know something we don't about future mold releases (like Headmaster Arcee) where the Minerva character could be better utilized.

[Sabrblade]

It's interesting that, like with Q-Transformers, Legends is using Shockwave's Hasbro name instead of his original Japanese name "Laserwave". Though, with the MP going by "Destron Laserwave", maybe TakaraTomy can't use just "Laserwave" anymore and are now content to using "Shockwave" for everything minus the MP, for which they probably wanted to put effort into using the "Laserwave" name is some fashion, while Q-TF and Legends didn't need that extra effort since they aren't as "special".

[King Kuuga]

And that gets me wondering how trademark law works in Japan.

Oh, and LG-30 is probably Super Ginrai from PMOP.

[Wolfman Jake]

I just noticed something that kind of irks me now with Takara's upcoming release of Hardhead. Why does he have a red cockpit for his tank mode? That's not consistent with anything from G1 with the character. Not the toy, not either of his fictional depictions, nothing. It's weird. I may end up getting the Hasbro version and just hoping for a later release of a more "Headmasters" version of Furos somewhere down the line.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Takara is really throwing in all kinds of loose heads to sets that normally wouldn't have one aren't they?

[D-Maximal_Primal]

In yet another post by our old friend TFYuki we have a new teaser image of the soon to be released Rhinox, Rattle and Waspinator! This new teaser shows off the 3 figures in their respective beast modes, giving us our first in-hand looks at the beast mode decos, which are very flattering and show-accurate for the most part. These will be show exclusives like last year's Armada Megatron and Black Convoy. They will still be available to purchase at import retailers but at a higher price than normal. So what do you think of these new Beasts? Will you try to get them? Are they the ultimate version for each character? Let us know what you think in the comments section, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all your latest Transformers news and galleries!

[Autobot_Benz]

Lets hope Takara fixed the loose leg issue that Hasbro failed with on Rhinox

[Sabrblade]

If the rat is "Rattle" why isn't the bug "Waspeeter"?

[D-Maximal_Primal]

If the rat is "Rattle" why isn't the bug "Waspeeter"?

I was going with previous news reports

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... sue/34972/

[Jelze Bunnycat]

And that gets me wondering how trademark law works in Japan.

Roughly the same way the US laws work, it all depends on use and territory, really.

Takara is really throwing in all kinds of loose heads to sets that normally wouldn't have one aren't they?

All they did was split up the Titan Master Class sets between a Deluxe and a Legends release. One less price to worry about, and increases playability of some sets. Plus, so far every TT set has a Titan Master one way or another.

Terri-Bull: Vehicle given to Headhead
Nightbeat: Titan Master given to Rewind
Crashbash: Vehicle given to Skull, Titan Master given to Shockwave as Cancer
Loudmouth: Titan Master given to Wheelie as Goshooter

[BumbleDouche]

The world's most unexpected threesome.

[Rainmaker]

The world's most unexpected threesome.

I'll never look at those three the same thanks to you

[Evil Eye]

In yet another post by our old friend TFYuki we have a new teaser image of the soon to be released Rhinox, Rattle and Waspinator! This new teaser shows off the 3 figures in their respective beast modes, giving us our first in-hand looks at the beast mode decos, which are very flattering and show-accurate for the most part. These will be show exclusives like last year's Armada Megatron and Black Convoy. They will still be available to purchase at import retailers but at a higher price than normal. So what do you think of these new Beasts? Will you try to get them? Are they the ultimate version for each character? Let us know what you think in the comments section, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all your latest Transformers news and galleries!

Sweet Primus, Rhinox looks angry.

[Va'al]

Sweet Primus, Rhinox looks angry.

He's got something gnawing at his ear, but it's all just a bad buzz. I get it.

[Sabrblade]

Trio Formation!

[Va'al]

From site sponsor TFSource, we have a number of new updated images for upcoming Takara Tomy figures, starting with three Transformers Legends: LG24 Shockwave, LG25 Blurr and LG26 Scourge. Check out the three prototypes below, and discuss the differences with the Hasbro releases in the Energon Pub!