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[william-james88]

Is it just me...or does it look almost like Computron is smiling? It is just an odd observation. Even if it were true, I would not let such a little thing ruin my opinion of such a well engineered toy. But its just odd...I'd never thought I'd see a combiner smile, but least of all, Computron.

Yes he is smiling. But thats the problem with ransformers with Mouths. You dont want them to look too mad or grim so sometimes they simply end up with a slight smile.

He looked like that on the show sometimes too:

[Sigma Magnus]

I don't think he's smiling, I think that's just his lower lip...

[Autobot N]

I still can't get past that red Afterburner. Along with Lightspeed, it makes me glad I'm getting the Hasbro version.



@WJ88 I hate to break it to you, but that's Abominus.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I really really really cannot wait for this guy. I want him so badly and he looks so awesome. This is Computron and I am excited!

[o.supreme]

Yes he is smiling. But thats the problem with transformers with Mouths. You dont want them to look too mad or grim so sometimes they simply end up with a slight smile.

He looked like that on the show sometimes too:

1. I've been accustomed to TF's with stoic faces, so grim or scowling ones wouldn't really make me take notice and

2. that's Abominus, not Computron ...just sayin

[Kurona]

Nah guys, that's just shattered glass computron

[william-james88]

I still can't get past that red Afterburner. Along with Lightspeed, it makes me glad I'm getting the Hasbro version.

@WJ88 I hate to break it to you, but that's Abominus.

Yes it is indeed, thanks fo the catch. One thing I am wondering is that if the colour on Afterburner is important (which it is), then how are you ok with the green on the Hasbro version? Is it not as big an issue?

[Diem]

Yeah, I'm gonna wind up getting both versions...Hasbro for the more orange Afterburner, the dedicated hands and feet, and the Cosmos repaint; Takara for the better Strafe, Nosecone and Lightspeed.

[Wolfman Jake]

I'm delighted by these finalized samples of Unite Warriors Afterburner. The earlier solicitations and stock photos had no hint of orange in Afterburner's pallet, but now, he looks like a pretty perfect match/compromise for his G1 cartoon appearance(s). Afterburner looks a lot more red in robot mode, while he looks more orange-red in vehicle mode (sometimes) and in limb mode on Computron. Yes, the G1 toy is more of a solid orange, a la Strafe's guns, but this is Takara we're talking about, so adherence to cartoon accuracy shouldn't surprise anyone by now.

And yeah, the green and black on Hasbro's version of Afterburner do kind of disappoint me. It's one step forward with the orange, but two steps back with the two new colors. It makes Afterburner look like he's celebrating Halloween or something.

[Diem]

I'm delighted by these finalized samples of Unite Warriors Afterburner. The earlier solicitations and stock photos had no hint of orange in Afterburner's pallet, but now, he looks like a pretty perfect match/compromise for his G1 cartoon appearance(s). Afterburner looks a lot more red in robot mode, while he looks more orange-red in vehicle mode (sometimes) and in limb mode on Computron. Yes, the G1 toy is more of a solid orange, a la Strafe's guns, but this is Takara we're talking about, so adherence to cartoon accuracy shouldn't surprise anyone by now.

And yeah, the green and black on Hasbro's version of Afterburner do kind of disappoint me. It's one step forward with the orange, but two steps back with the two new colors. It makes Afterburner look like he's celebrating Halloween or something.

I feel like Afterburner is cursed to get a never-quite-right release. Even third-party versions of him end up missing the mark. Is it that hard to make a closed-canopy orange, white and silver motorbike with an extended front swingarm?

[Kurona]

Yeah, I'm gonna wind up getting both versions...Hasbro for the more orange Afterburner, the dedicated hands and feet, and the Cosmos repaint; Takara for the better Strafe, Nosecone and Lightspeed.

And the better Scattershot with the better Computron head and chest, right?

[Diem]

Yeah, I'm gonna wind up getting both versions...Hasbro for the more orange Afterburner, the dedicated hands and feet, and the Cosmos repaint; Takara for the better Strafe, Nosecone and Lightspeed.

And the better Scattershot with the better Computron head and chest, right?

I guess that's a plus, but I'm a lot less bothered by that than by the major differences in the individual bots.

[shajaki]

Is it just me...or does it look almost like Computron is smiling?

If I looked that awesome, I'd smile a lot too

Yeah, I'm gonna wind up getting both versions...Hasbro for the more orange Afterburner, the dedicated hands and feet, and the Cosmos repaint; Takara for the better Strafe, Nosecone and Lightspeed.

One after my own heart

I'm getting both too, and I almost can't get past UW's awesomeness, but I still don't know what I'm doing with THE combiner shelf. I've said I'm tired of the mold reuse and Quantron would remain to represent Compy, but damn... I dunno. Quants might be goin on Kijiji sometime soon.

[Ultra Mad]

The Takara version of Computron looks amazing I'm really glad I preordered him. Can't wait to have him on my G1 season 3 shelf

[SureShot18]

Can anyone here tell me as estimate of shipping for UW Superion from TFSource to Australia? Also, do they ship internationally. I already emailed them and they could not give me a straight answer.
Even just an esstimate, I mean $20, $50? What kind of ballpark are we talking about here.

I don't know what you think about import sites but AmiAmi still has him available for preorder cheaper than buying from an American site like TFsource. The shipping would also probably be cheaper. That's where I'm putting my preorder and they are a good site so there's not much to worry about. And yes I'm pretty sure TFsource ships internationally but you can't qualify for free shipping. $20 to $50 sounds about right for something of that size. Hope that helps.

I have not looked on that site in a long time. Like before the CW line of toys existed long.
I'll take a look thanks.

EDIT: Orders are "closed" does that mean he it out of stock? This is like HLJ.com all over again.

Oops yeah I had Computron on the brain sorry. Still AmiAmi and the other usual sites are still better than American sites especially if you live outside the US.

[Batfan007]

EDIT: Orders are "closed" does that mean he it out of stock? This is like HLJ.com all over again.

Yes it does mean out of stock. I think the person responding before was referring to Computron sicne that is what we were all talking about.

Your best bet is to check this site out once in a while since they get older stuff that they sell at fair market price for non exclusives: http://jungle-scs.co.jp/sale_en/?page_i ... e+warriors. Its not avantageous to americans since the shipping is expensive and they are better off getting them locally. But for international buyers, this is like other japanese sites. Check it over once a week, Superion used to appear there pretty often. TFSource will cost you over 74$ USD to ship to australia.

Also, check nippon yassan (another japanese site) if they still have superion.

Thanks, I'll boomark those sites. I check both and nippon yasan had the best price on Superion $140 AU, but with postage it bumps up to around $200 AU, so as much or more than what I can buy it for on ebay. DOH!

I saw a UT Superion in stock at a toys r us local to me and they want $300 AU for it! Get outta town TRU, no way.
Thanks anyhow.

[Ultra Markus]

that computron will be the highlight of these new combiners its too bad hasbro didnt do better
sure for hasbro the hands and feet are something new but the colors are all wrong retooling skydive was nice, but everything else? come on hasbro
unite warriors Computron will have a place on my shelf

[shajaki]

Hold up. Wasn't there talk about Computers not being available for pre-order anymore? I suggest shopping here.

[Sowndwave76]

that computron will be the highlight of these new combiners its too bad hasbro didnt do better
sure for hasbro the hands and feet are something new but the colors are all wrong retooling skydive was nice, but everything else? come on hasbro
unite warriors Computron will have a place on my shelf

Totally agree... This is one that's not to be missed.
Like Menasor and Bruticus, I almost wish I was getting both versions of Comp.
But there is nothing in the Hasbro version that makes it worth it imo.

Question-- Are the details on Comp's chest plate going to be white-ish, or red-ish as they are in those convention photos??
I'm hoping for the white.

[Wolfman Jake]

Question-- Are the details on Comp's chest plate going to be white-ish, or red-ish as they are in those convention photos??
I'm hoping for the white.

They might have a somewhat iridescent quality, meaning the color changes depending on how the light hits the paint details. That would be pretty cool to pull off on a figure.

[Sowndwave76]

Question-- Are the details on Comp's chest plate going to be white-ish, or red-ish as they are in those convention photos??
I'm hoping for the white.

They might have a somewhat iridescent quality, meaning the color changes depending on how the light hits the paint details. That would be pretty cool to pull off on a figure.

edit: I think you could be right... Which would be really freaking cool.

On a side note, I won't be keeping Afterburner's front wheel sticking up in combined mode. I get it kinda matches the height of Strafe's guns, but it just doesn't look right to me.

[fenrir72]

When comes the Abominus then?

[Jelze Bunnycat]

When comes the Abominus then?

You don't want any of us to answer that, trust me

[Bounti76]

Is it just me, or are Lightspeed's head and the rest of his body (sans the maroon parts) two different shades of red?

[ZeroWolf]

When comes the Abominus then?

You don't want any of us to answer that, trust me

Well there's two ways to answer that question.

Optimistic Answer: As soon as they figure out beast combiners so maybe within the next few years, along with predaking and piranhacon

Pessimistic Answer: How does the twelfth of never sound. Seriously prime Abominus or its transformers go! repaint are your lot.

Anyway, Nosecone is the highlight of this set for me, everything else I can comfortably go to hasbro for. Non-cartoon accurate colour schemes don't bother me at all but I do recognise an awesome remold when I see one