Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon
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After the packaging shot from yesterday, we also have an image of the collector coin that comes with the Takara Tomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-08 set Computicon (Computron), courtesy of site sponsor Robot Kingdom. Check it out mirrored below!
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Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1818811)
Posted by nycPrime on August 26th, 2016 @ 8:02am CDT
Posted by nycPrime on August 26th, 2016 @ 8:02am CDT
Got an email from BBTS and thought it was my payment notice for Computron. Unfortunately it was to tell me that Megatronia is available for pre-order. I definitely wasn't interested, but at $175? Not a chance.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that the highest price yet for a UW set? Is this a limited set? I don't see how the asking price can be so high. Given the rather lukewarm reception I've seen this set has received from the forums, I'll be interested to see how this sells.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that the highest price yet for a UW set? Is this a limited set? I don't see how the asking price can be so high. Given the rather lukewarm reception I've seen this set has received from the forums, I'll be interested to see how this sells.
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1818813)
Posted by Cobotron on August 26th, 2016 @ 8:08am CDT
Posted by Cobotron on August 26th, 2016 @ 8:08am CDT
Here's a link to the pre-order for Megatronia at BBTS for $174.99
It is the highest price yet. I believe it is a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive like Grand Galavatron, who is still listed for $159.99. That was the highest price til now.nycPrime wrote:Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that the highest price yet for a UW set? Is this a limited set? I don't see how the asking price can be so high. Given the rather lukewarm reception I've seen this set has received from the forums, I'll be interested to see how this sells.
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1818817)
Posted by grimdragon2001 on August 26th, 2016 @ 8:26am CDT
I think this goes back to the Japanese yen gaining ground again, BBTS probably had to pay more for Megatronia than they did for Grand Galvatron, so in turn we have to pay more for her
Posted by grimdragon2001 on August 26th, 2016 @ 8:26am CDT
Cobotron wrote:Here's a link to the pre-order for Megatronia at BBTS for $174.99It is the highest price yet. I believe it is a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive like Grand Galavatron, who is still listed for $159.99. That was the highest price til now.nycPrime wrote:Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that the highest price yet for a UW set? Is this a limited set? I don't see how the asking price can be so high. Given the rather lukewarm reception I've seen this set has received from the forums, I'll be interested to see how this sells.
I think this goes back to the Japanese yen gaining ground again, BBTS probably had to pay more for Megatronia than they did for Grand Galvatron, so in turn we have to pay more for her
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1818829)
Posted by william-james88 on August 26th, 2016 @ 8:55am CDT
Yeah. And i wanted to write about that. I am very sorry that you Grimdragon and others ended up getting a bit screwed on the exchange with Computron. Especially since I tend to suggest ordering from Japan (at least for international users). But the only reason it ended up cheaper on BBTS for that one was because BBTS did their orders for UW Computron back when the exchange rate was favourable for the US, locking that price in.
We can all do the same by paying upfront, which is what I do when dealing with Nippon Yassan and Anime Export. You pay upfront, which might suck, but at least you guarantee your price (can still get messed with the shipping though for anime export since you pay that later).
Anyways, that BBTS window was small, just a few months, the exchange rate caught up to them too, as we saw with Legends Ginrai which is near 100$ (while he is the same price point as any other leader toy in Japan). So buying from Japan is once again favourable, when its possible (which isnot the case here).
But for Megatronia, something weird is happening because BBTS and the rest arent getting their stock from Japan and arent paying in Yen. They are buying it from Hasbro asia who can distribute to them. The exchange with the HKdollar hasnt changed as drastically. Unless Hasbro Asia gets their stock from Takara (??) and so their cost is higher and thus they pass those costs off to BBTS and company who then pass them off to the consumers. Just thinking logically here.
Anyways, here are some numbers taht might matter (or not).
Grand Galvatron was 16,200 Yen at TTMall which was the equivalent to $135 US in February when he came out.
Megatronia is 16,200 Yen at TTMall which is the equivalent to $162 US
So $30 is lost to exchange rate in less than 6 months time.
Posted by william-james88 on August 26th, 2016 @ 8:55am CDT
grimdragon2001 wrote:Cobotron wrote:Here's a link to the pre-order for Megatronia at BBTS for $174.99It is the highest price yet. I believe it is a TakaraTomy Mall exclusive like Grand Galavatron, who is still listed for $159.99. That was the highest price til now.nycPrime wrote:Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that the highest price yet for a UW set? Is this a limited set? I don't see how the asking price can be so high. Given the rather lukewarm reception I've seen this set has received from the forums, I'll be interested to see how this sells.
I think this goes back to the Japanese yen gaining ground again, BBTS probably had to pay more for Megatronia than they did for Grand Galvatron, so in turn we have to pay more for her
Yeah. And i wanted to write about that. I am very sorry that you Grimdragon and others ended up getting a bit screwed on the exchange with Computron. Especially since I tend to suggest ordering from Japan (at least for international users). But the only reason it ended up cheaper on BBTS for that one was because BBTS did their orders for UW Computron back when the exchange rate was favourable for the US, locking that price in.
We can all do the same by paying upfront, which is what I do when dealing with Nippon Yassan and Anime Export. You pay upfront, which might suck, but at least you guarantee your price (can still get messed with the shipping though for anime export since you pay that later).
Anyways, that BBTS window was small, just a few months, the exchange rate caught up to them too, as we saw with Legends Ginrai which is near 100$ (while he is the same price point as any other leader toy in Japan). So buying from Japan is once again favourable, when its possible (which isnot the case here).
But for Megatronia, something weird is happening because BBTS and the rest arent getting their stock from Japan and arent paying in Yen. They are buying it from Hasbro asia who can distribute to them. The exchange with the HKdollar hasnt changed as drastically. Unless Hasbro Asia gets their stock from Takara (??) and so their cost is higher and thus they pass those costs off to BBTS and company who then pass them off to the consumers. Just thinking logically here.
Anyways, here are some numbers taht might matter (or not).
Grand Galvatron was 16,200 Yen at TTMall which was the equivalent to $135 US in February when he came out.
Megatronia is 16,200 Yen at TTMall which is the equivalent to $162 US
So $30 is lost to exchange rate in less than 6 months time.
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1818830)
Posted by Targetmaster Kup on August 26th, 2016 @ 8:57am CDT
Posted by Targetmaster Kup on August 26th, 2016 @ 8:57am CDT
It is almost like buying Japanese version will no longer be worth it anymore.
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1818848)
Posted by ArmadaPrime on August 26th, 2016 @ 9:25am CDT
Va'al, you got through this whole news post without taking the chance to use the term "Computicoin", and I'm very disappointed
On a more serious note, whilst I'm still absolutely smitten with the UW computron (though lamenting the lack of scrounge0, I doubt I'll get either version. I'm busy steeling myself to take the plunge on the masterpiece soundwave reissue, and frankly as a student, the idea of spending that much in a single hit on robots is daunting enough, let alone doing it twice
Posted by ArmadaPrime on August 26th, 2016 @ 9:25am CDT
Dr Va'al wrote:After the packaging shot from yesterday, we also have an image of the collector coin that comes with the Takara Tomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-08 set Computicon (Computron), courtesy of site sponsor Robot Kingdom. Check it out mirrored below!
Va'al, you got through this whole news post without taking the chance to use the term "Computicoin", and I'm very disappointed
On a more serious note, whilst I'm still absolutely smitten with the UW computron (though lamenting the lack of scrounge0, I doubt I'll get either version. I'm busy steeling myself to take the plunge on the masterpiece soundwave reissue, and frankly as a student, the idea of spending that much in a single hit on robots is daunting enough, let alone doing it twice
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1818860)
Posted by Va'al on August 26th, 2016 @ 10:00am CDT
I was really proud of myself for not saying it.
Posted by Va'al on August 26th, 2016 @ 10:00am CDT
ArmadaPrime wrote:Dr Va'al wrote:After the packaging shot from yesterday, we also have an image of the collector coin that comes with the Takara Tomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-08 set Computicon (Computron), courtesy of site sponsor Robot Kingdom. Check it out mirrored below!
Va'al, you got through this whole news post without taking the chance to use the term "Computicoin", and I'm very disappointed
I was really proud of myself for not saying it.
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1818906)
Posted by Va'al on August 26th, 2016 @ 12:29pm CDT
Posted by Va'al on August 26th, 2016 @ 12:29pm CDT
As we said, Alfes2010 is clearly having a lot of fun, as the latest batch of images are mostly fan modes and dynamic poses for the new retools and remolds for the Takara Tomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (Computron) set - Nosecone and Strafe, specifically. Check out the two Technobots mirrored below, and figure out why on earth Nosecone is drilling Blast-off!
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1818908)
Posted by william-james88 on August 26th, 2016 @ 12:31pm CDT
After "A necessary MEHvil", I think you needed some rest
Posted by william-james88 on August 26th, 2016 @ 12:31pm CDT
Dr Va'al wrote:ArmadaPrime wrote:Dr Va'al wrote:After the packaging shot from yesterday, we also have an image of the collector coin that comes with the Takara Tomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-08 set Computicon (Computron), courtesy of site sponsor Robot Kingdom. Check it out mirrored below!
Va'al, you got through this whole news post without taking the chance to use the term "Computicoin", and I'm very disappointed
I was really proud of myself for not saying it.
After "A necessary MEHvil", I think you needed some rest
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1818927)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 26th, 2016 @ 12:59pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 26th, 2016 @ 12:59pm CDT
Dammit, I want these guys so bad! Get in stock you!!!
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1818933)
Posted by Braker on August 26th, 2016 @ 1:07pm CDT
Posted by Braker on August 26th, 2016 @ 1:07pm CDT
Has anybody tried mistransforming Blast-Off into Strafe's robot mode? I'm curious to see how it would look.
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1818937)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 26th, 2016 @ 1:17pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 26th, 2016 @ 1:17pm CDT
One Japanese blogger has:
UW07 Bruticus: Space Soldier Blast Off.
It's just below the midway point. The effect is kind of the same as Universe 2008 Sunstreaker vs. Sideswipe, down to the hands being switched for the other form. Don't fret about the fin, they can be relocated to the feet
And before you ask, yes, this works perfectly for a possible CR Shuttler (aka RiD 2001 Movor).
UW07 Bruticus: Space Soldier Blast Off.
It's just below the midway point. The effect is kind of the same as Universe 2008 Sunstreaker vs. Sideswipe, down to the hands being switched for the other form. Don't fret about the fin, they can be relocated to the feet
And before you ask, yes, this works perfectly for a possible CR Shuttler (aka RiD 2001 Movor).
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1818940)
Posted by SureShot18 on August 26th, 2016 @ 1:36pm CDT
Posted by SureShot18 on August 26th, 2016 @ 1:36pm CDT
Can't wait for these guys. I'm kinda worried by what's going on in some of those Nosecone pics. 
Strafe arm blades FTW!
Strafe arm blades FTW!
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1818941)
Posted by RiddlerJ on August 26th, 2016 @ 1:40pm CDT
Posted by RiddlerJ on August 26th, 2016 @ 1:40pm CDT
While I know that everyone is sick of CW/UW repaints, I wouldn't mind a Topspin and Twin Twist from these guys.
Maybe the three Powerdashers too.
Maybe the three Powerdashers too.
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1818942)
Posted by RiddlerJ on August 26th, 2016 @ 1:42pm CDT
What worries you about Nosecone?
Posted by RiddlerJ on August 26th, 2016 @ 1:42pm CDT
SureShot18 wrote:Can't wait for these guys. I'm kinda worried by what's going on in some of those Nosecone pics.
What worries you about Nosecone?
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1818952)
Posted by Kurona on August 26th, 2016 @ 2:51pm CDT
eheheheheh
This retool is way too good to be legal. I really need it in my life and I don't know how many times I can say it.
... okay, I am freaking sold. I didn't have a good look at Takara Strafe before and my feelings on it were basically 'cool retool; definitely a solid figure, will be happy to have especially when the rest of the set is so amazing'. But now... oooooh boy, he's competing with Nosecone for the centerpiece of the set!
... okay, well, not competing since Nosecone's way too good to be challenged; but if Nosecone didn't exist Strafe would easily be my most anticipated thing of Computicon here. The colours are so sharp and crisp, the head mold is beautifully striking and those arm blades are just the icing on top. It's a crime I didn't notice this guy sooner, he's so cool.
I will admit there's one thing that worries me about these images - that Nosecone picture of his drill attached to the hole in front of his vehicle shows the peg is near the outer circle of the drill rather than the center, which (unless there's a second peg in the middle) does dampen it's appeal a little...
Posted by Kurona on August 26th, 2016 @ 2:51pm CDT
Dr Va'al wrote:Nosecone is drilling Blast-off!
eheheheheh
Dr Va'al wrote:[center]
This retool is way too good to be legal. I really need it in my life and I don't know how many times I can say it.
Dr Va'al wrote:
... okay, I am freaking sold. I didn't have a good look at Takara Strafe before and my feelings on it were basically 'cool retool; definitely a solid figure, will be happy to have especially when the rest of the set is so amazing'. But now... oooooh boy, he's competing with Nosecone for the centerpiece of the set!
... okay, well, not competing since Nosecone's way too good to be challenged; but if Nosecone didn't exist Strafe would easily be my most anticipated thing of Computicon here. The colours are so sharp and crisp, the head mold is beautifully striking and those arm blades are just the icing on top. It's a crime I didn't notice this guy sooner, he's so cool.
I will admit there's one thing that worries me about these images - that Nosecone picture of his drill attached to the hole in front of his vehicle shows the peg is near the outer circle of the drill rather than the center, which (unless there's a second peg in the middle) does dampen it's appeal a little...
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1818984)
Posted by SureShot18 on August 26th, 2016 @ 4:11pm CDT
I wasn't serious really, I was talking about what appears to be pictures of Nosecone after he was blown up and put back together incorrectly. The 5th and 6th pictures from the top.
Posted by SureShot18 on August 26th, 2016 @ 4:11pm CDT
RiddlerJ wrote:SureShot18 wrote:Can't wait for these guys. I'm kinda worried by what's going on in some of those Nosecone pics.
What worries you about Nosecone?
I wasn't serious really, I was talking about what appears to be pictures of Nosecone after he was blown up and put back together incorrectly. The 5th and 6th pictures from the top.
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1818991)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on August 26th, 2016 @ 4:37pm CDT
That's how his legs collapse for transformation, but with the waist doing a 180, likely for clearance issues... do you not own rook? cuz this is totally legit reverse-ger-walk action right here
Posted by Hellscream9999 on August 26th, 2016 @ 4:37pm CDT
SureShot18 wrote:RiddlerJ wrote:SureShot18 wrote:Can't wait for these guys. I'm kinda worried by what's going on in some of those Nosecone pics.
What worries you about Nosecone?
I wasn't serious really, I was talking about what appears to be pictures of Nosecone after he was blown up and put back together incorrectly. The 5th and 6th pictures from the top.
That's how his legs collapse for transformation, but with the waist doing a 180, likely for clearance issues... do you not own rook? cuz this is totally legit reverse-ger-walk action right here
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1818993)
Posted by Kurona on August 26th, 2016 @ 4:42pm CDT
Posted by Kurona on August 26th, 2016 @ 4:42pm CDT
Reminds me of a few cheesy, goofy classic sci-fi robots. I'm sure there's more famous examples including star wars but my mind immediately went to this dude
And again it just shows off how much this mold can do. Rook could already do a lot shown here but it's just, like... Nosecone is the premium version. He takes arguably the best most versatile deluxe in CW/UW and expands upon it so much and adds a drill and everything. He's amazing
And again it just shows off how much this mold can do. Rook could already do a lot shown here but it's just, like... Nosecone is the premium version. He takes arguably the best most versatile deluxe in CW/UW and expands upon it so much and adds a drill and everything. He's amazing
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819017)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on August 26th, 2016 @ 6:00pm CDT
Posted by Sowndwave76 on August 26th, 2016 @ 6:00pm CDT
I'm liking what I see for both those guys, and especially strafe!!!! 
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819039)
Posted by SureShot18 on August 26th, 2016 @ 7:36pm CDT
Oh I totally get reverse gerwalk mode and it looks great. I also know how to get there, I do have Rook, I just found the two before that with the hulk hand in the air and the one with the drill in the foreground weird. Oh wait I see it now. Those are just cool reverse gerwalk mode in weird poses.
I feel really stupid now.
Posted by SureShot18 on August 26th, 2016 @ 7:36pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:SureShot18 wrote:RiddlerJ wrote:SureShot18 wrote:Can't wait for these guys. I'm kinda worried by what's going on in some of those Nosecone pics.
What worries you about Nosecone?
I wasn't serious really, I was talking about what appears to be pictures of Nosecone after he was blown up and put back together incorrectly. The 5th and 6th pictures from the top.
That's how his legs collapse for transformation, but with the waist doing a 180, likely for clearance issues... do you not own rook? cuz this is totally legit reverse-ger-walk action right here
Oh I totally get reverse gerwalk mode and it looks great. I also know how to get there, I do have Rook, I just found the two before that with the hulk hand in the air and the one with the drill in the foreground weird. Oh wait I see it now. Those are just cool reverse gerwalk mode in weird poses.
I feel really stupid now.
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819043)
Posted by william-james88 on August 26th, 2016 @ 7:45pm CDT
Dont worry about it, some users here can be overanalytical. Instead, enjoy your new toys, like that kick ass new strongarm!
Posted by william-james88 on August 26th, 2016 @ 7:45pm CDT
SureShot18 wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:SureShot18 wrote:RiddlerJ wrote:SureShot18 wrote:Can't wait for these guys. I'm kinda worried by what's going on in some of those Nosecone pics.
What worries you about Nosecone?
I wasn't serious really, I was talking about what appears to be pictures of Nosecone after he was blown up and put back together incorrectly. The 5th and 6th pictures from the top.
That's how his legs collapse for transformation, but with the waist doing a 180, likely for clearance issues... do you not own rook? cuz this is totally legit reverse-ger-walk action right here
Oh I totally get reverse gerwalk mode and it looks great. I also know how to get there, I do have Rook, I just found the two before that with the hulk hand in the air and the one with the drill in the foreground weird. Oh wait I see it now. Those are just cool reverse gerwalk mode in weird poses.
I feel really stupid now.
Dont worry about it, some users here can be overanalytical. Instead, enjoy your new toys, like that kick ass new strongarm!
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819087)
Posted by Braker on August 27th, 2016 @ 12:02am CDT
Sick! Gotta be honest, I think it looks a lot better switched around like that. Wasn't really sold on him before. Thanks so much!
Posted by Braker on August 27th, 2016 @ 12:02am CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:One Japanese blogger has:
UW07 Bruticus: Space Soldier Blast Off.
It's just below the midway point. The effect is kind of the same as Universe 2008 Sunstreaker vs. Sideswipe, down to the hands being switched for the other form. Don't fret about the fin, they can be relocated to the feet
And before you ask, yes, this works perfectly for a possible CR Shuttler (aka RiD 2001 Movor).
Sick! Gotta be honest, I think it looks a lot better switched around like that. Wasn't really sold on him before. Thanks so much!
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819090)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 27th, 2016 @ 12:11am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 27th, 2016 @ 12:11am CDT
Some more stuff from yuki:
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819093)
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on August 27th, 2016 @ 12:16am CDT
Man that looks good. Think Takara will use this mold if they do Liokaiser?
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on August 27th, 2016 @ 12:16am CDT
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Some more stuff from yuki:
Man that looks good. Think Takara will use this mold if they do Liokaiser?
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819094)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 27th, 2016 @ 12:27am CDT
If they did Liokaiser, I don't see why they wouldn't. But the biggest thing is if they would even do one.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 27th, 2016 @ 12:27am CDT
Decepticon Stryker wrote:Man that looks good. Think Takara will use this mold if they do Liokaiser?
If they did Liokaiser, I don't see why they wouldn't. But the biggest thing is if they would even do one.
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819097)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 27th, 2016 @ 12:39am CDT
And let the new heads go to waste?!
And I see why they wouldn't use their Nosecone: the Drillhorn head is still associated with Brawl, plus there's still that (rather small) drill piece to use. The only real obstacle is changing Dezarus to a more acceptable character, I don't think Killbison and Drillhorn sharing form will be much of a problem, look at Fireflight vs. Slingshot and Dead End vs. Wildrider.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 27th, 2016 @ 12:39am CDT
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Decepticon Stryker wrote:Man that looks good. Think Takara will use this mold if they do Liokaiser?
If they did Liokaiser, I don't see why they wouldn't. But the biggest thing is if they would even do one.
And let the new heads go to waste?!
And I see why they wouldn't use their Nosecone: the Drillhorn head is still associated with Brawl, plus there's still that (rather small) drill piece to use. The only real obstacle is changing Dezarus to a more acceptable character, I don't think Killbison and Drillhorn sharing form will be much of a problem, look at Fireflight vs. Slingshot and Dead End vs. Wildrider.
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819100)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 27th, 2016 @ 12:58am CDT
I was more thinking the actual drill tank from Nosecone would be more appropriate for Drillhorn. Plus, the whole thing with the torso guy
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 27th, 2016 @ 12:58am CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Decepticon Stryker wrote:Man that looks good. Think Takara will use this mold if they do Liokaiser?
If they did Liokaiser, I don't see why they wouldn't. But the biggest thing is if they would even do one.
And let the new heads go to waste?!
And I see why they wouldn't use their Nosecone: the Drillhorn head is still associated with Brawl, plus there's still that (rather small) drill piece to use. The only real obstacle is changing Dezarus to a more acceptable character, I don't think Killbison and Drillhorn sharing form will be much of a problem, look at Fireflight vs. Slingshot and Dead End vs. Wildrider.
I was more thinking the actual drill tank from Nosecone would be more appropriate for Drillhorn. Plus, the whole thing with the torso guy
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819110)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 27th, 2016 @ 2:27am CDT
Still, availability trumps creation any time. I don't see TakaraTomy creating a new Drillhorn head for Rookcone when Brawlcone has a perfectly serviceable one.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 27th, 2016 @ 2:27am CDT
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Decepticon Stryker wrote:Man that looks good. Think Takara will use this mold if they do Liokaiser?
If they did Liokaiser, I don't see why they wouldn't. But the biggest thing is if they would even do one.
And let the new heads go to waste?!
And I see why they wouldn't use their Nosecone: the Drillhorn head is still associated with Brawl, plus there's still that (rather small) drill piece to use. The only real obstacle is changing Dezarus to a more acceptable character, I don't think Killbison and Drillhorn sharing form will be much of a problem, look at Fireflight vs. Slingshot and Dead End vs. Wildrider.
I was more thinking the actual drill tank from Nosecone would be more appropriate for Drillhorn. Plus, the whole thing with the torso guy
Still, availability trumps creation any time. I don't see TakaraTomy creating a new Drillhorn head for Rookcone when Brawlcone has a perfectly serviceable one.
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819138)
Posted by Kurona on August 27th, 2016 @ 6:21am CDT
Posted by Kurona on August 27th, 2016 @ 6:21am CDT
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Some more stuff from yuki:
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819161)
Posted by william-james88 on August 27th, 2016 @ 8:23am CDT
YES! Just like they let these other exclusive Platinum heads go to waste last time.
It really doesnt sound like Takara to go half way on a character like Liokaiser, just like they didnt go half way on some "generations" dinobots.
Posted by william-james88 on August 27th, 2016 @ 8:23am CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Decepticon Stryker wrote:Man that looks good. Think Takara will use this mold if they do Liokaiser?
If they did Liokaiser, I don't see why they wouldn't. But the biggest thing is if they would even do one.
And let the new heads go to waste?!
YES! Just like they let these other exclusive Platinum heads go to waste last time.
It really doesnt sound like Takara to go half way on a character like Liokaiser, just like they didnt go half way on some "generations" dinobots.
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819163)
Posted by Kurona on August 27th, 2016 @ 8:28am CDT
It's very possibly they just didn't like the idea of the G1 Dinobots being half-hearted retools of extremely different Movie Dinobot molds which don't really fit them or the G1 aesthetic at all.
Posted by Kurona on August 27th, 2016 @ 8:28am CDT
william-james88 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Decepticon Stryker wrote:Man that looks good. Think Takara will use this mold if they do Liokaiser?
If they did Liokaiser, I don't see why they wouldn't. But the biggest thing is if they would even do one.
And let the new heads go to waste?!
YES! Just like they let these other exclusive Platinum heads go to waste last time.
It really doesnt sound like Takara to go half way on a character like Liokaiser, just like they didnt go half way on some "generations" dinobots.
It's very possibly they just didn't like the idea of the G1 Dinobots being half-hearted retools of extremely different Movie Dinobot molds which don't really fit them or the G1 aesthetic at all.
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819167)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 27th, 2016 @ 8:40am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 27th, 2016 @ 8:40am CDT
But... Takara hasn't released those G1-headed Dinobots.william-james88 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Decepticon Stryker wrote:Man that looks good. Think Takara will use this mold if they do Liokaiser?
If they did Liokaiser, I don't see why they wouldn't. But the biggest thing is if they would even do one.
And let the new heads go to waste?!
YES! Just like they let these other exclusive Platinum heads go to waste last time.
It really doesnt sound like Takara to go half way on a character like Liokaiser, just like they didnt go half way on some "generations" dinobots.
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819171)
Posted by Professor Smooth on August 27th, 2016 @ 8:55am CDT
Posted by Professor Smooth on August 27th, 2016 @ 8:55am CDT
Amazon delivered UW Computron the afternoon and I've been messing around with it for a bit.
Quick review:
Great figure. I'll argue that the *finally* got the packaging right and you don't have to mess with unyielding plastic ties to get the weapons out. So, that's nice.
Computron looks great. The modifications made to create Strafe, Afterburner, and Nosecone are wonderful.
I think that Lightspeed's mold is fiddly and unfun (as is every other use of the mold) but maybe that's just me. Also think Afterburner would look better in a lighter color (like Hasbro's version), but, again, probably just me.
Overall, another terrific addition to the UW line.
Quick review:
Great figure. I'll argue that the *finally* got the packaging right and you don't have to mess with unyielding plastic ties to get the weapons out. So, that's nice.
Computron looks great. The modifications made to create Strafe, Afterburner, and Nosecone are wonderful.
I think that Lightspeed's mold is fiddly and unfun (as is every other use of the mold) but maybe that's just me. Also think Afterburner would look better in a lighter color (like Hasbro's version), but, again, probably just me.
Overall, another terrific addition to the UW line.
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819173)
Posted by william-james88 on August 27th, 2016 @ 9:04am CDT
Thats my point, maybe you misread my post.
I am sure thats what it was. Just like they probably dont like the idea of Liokaiser being half hearted retools of molds which are made for a different combining system.
Posted by william-james88 on August 27th, 2016 @ 9:04am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:But... Takara hasn't released those G1-headed Dinobots.
Thats my point, maybe you misread my post.
Kurona wrote:It's very possibly they just didn't like the idea of the G1 Dinobots being half-hearted retools of extremely different Movie Dinobot molds which don't really fit them or the G1 aesthetic at all.
I am sure thats what it was. Just like they probably dont like the idea of Liokaiser being half hearted retools of molds which are made for a different combining system.
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819186)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 27th, 2016 @ 9:50am CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on August 27th, 2016 @ 9:50am CDT
Only just seen this Megatronia. As dumb as the name is (and the indiviuals don't have much better names either... Trickdiamond doesn't exactly flow) and as much as I am not normally interested in combiners, this is a huge improvement over Victorion in every way. That figure had a butt-ugly colour scheme that made it difficult to even see what was going on design-wise, this manages to be more colourful yet with a nice mix of black to keep the figures all looking like part of a team with their own colour (a la power rangers and other such things) so they still have their own general look. Yeah it looks cool. I won't be buying them but nice job on this Takara, definitely a massive improvement over the godawful hasbro version.
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819191)
Posted by o.supreme on August 27th, 2016 @ 10:19am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on August 27th, 2016 @ 10:19am CDT
Quick Question--again in an effort to make the most of the line as possible...I know UW Strafe & CW Strafe are different molds. But for those that are starting to get their UW Computron..is there any way to mount Generations Cosmos (or TAV Adams) on UW Strafe as CW Computron does Scrounge? I just thought it would be a nice contrast if it works...
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819194)
Posted by william-james88 on August 27th, 2016 @ 10:38am CDT
Turns out Scrounge was remolded to fit, the hole on Cosmos is too small.
Posted by william-james88 on August 27th, 2016 @ 10:38am CDT
o.supreme wrote:Quick Question--again in an effort to make the most of the line as possible...I know UW Strafe & CW Strafe are different molds. But for those that are starting to get their UW Computron..is there any way to mount Generations Cosmos (or TAV Adams) on UW Strafe as CW Computron does Scrounge? I just thought it would be a nice contrast if it works...
Turns out Scrounge was remolded to fit, the hole on Cosmos is too small.
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819203)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 27th, 2016 @ 10:58am CDT
And CW Strafe actually has a peg on his cockpit to plug into Scrounge while UW Strafe does not have a peg
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 27th, 2016 @ 10:58am CDT
william-james88 wrote:o.supreme wrote:Quick Question--again in an effort to make the most of the line as possible...I know UW Strafe & CW Strafe are different molds. But for those that are starting to get their UW Computron..is there any way to mount Generations Cosmos (or TAV Adams) on UW Strafe as CW Computron does Scrounge? I just thought it would be a nice contrast if it works...
Turns out Scrounge was remolded to fit, the hole on Cosmos is too small.
And CW Strafe actually has a peg on his cockpit to plug into Scrounge while UW Strafe does not have a peg
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819209)
Posted by Kurona on August 27th, 2016 @ 11:12am CDT
Posted by Kurona on August 27th, 2016 @ 11:12am CDT
Bit of a shame. Would be cool to see Scrounge fit on Computicon along with the Hasbro hands/feet, like some ultimate upgrade or whatever
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819212)
Posted by Professor Smooth on August 27th, 2016 @ 11:17am CDT
Posted by Professor Smooth on August 27th, 2016 @ 11:17am CDT
A quick turnaround of UW Computron. 3D version will be up in short order.
EDIT: Guess that was a little *too* quick. Here's the proper version (w/ correct box and arguably less awful music).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2TKlFzIx3Y
EDIT: Guess that was a little *too* quick. Here's the proper version (w/ correct box and arguably less awful music).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2TKlFzIx3Y
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819215)
Posted by Kurona on August 27th, 2016 @ 11:24am CDT
Complete with Bruticus box lol
Posted by Kurona on August 27th, 2016 @ 11:24am CDT
Professor Smooth wrote:A quick turnaround of UW Computron. 3D version will be up in short order.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=O04I7UIoHKA
Complete with Bruticus box lol
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819218)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 27th, 2016 @ 11:39am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 27th, 2016 @ 11:39am CDT
Unite Warriors Comperian! (Computicon, Superion, Guardian)
https://twitter.com/Alfes2010/status/769511420346019840/photo/1
(Alfes misspells the name, though)
https://twitter.com/Alfes2010/status/769511420346019840/photo/1
(Alfes misspells the name, though)
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819221)
Posted by Kurona on August 27th, 2016 @ 11:45am CDT
Posted by Kurona on August 27th, 2016 @ 11:45am CDT
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819232)
Posted by grimdragon2001 on August 27th, 2016 @ 12:26pm CDT
I would be fine if they used the 4 limbs from Hasbro's Liokaiser and then Retooled Optimus/Motormaster into Jaglluar and retooled the Legends Seeker mold with some connectivity to the chest to be Leozack. I think that could work, especially since people fanmoded Thundercracker onto Optimus when Combiner Wars began
Posted by grimdragon2001 on August 27th, 2016 @ 12:26pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:But... Takara hasn't released those G1-headed Dinobots.
Thats my point, maybe you misread my post.Kurona wrote:It's very possibly they just didn't like the idea of the G1 Dinobots being half-hearted retools of extremely different Movie Dinobot molds which don't really fit them or the G1 aesthetic at all.
I am sure thats what it was. Just like they probably dont like the idea of Liokaiser being half hearted retools of molds which are made for a different combining system.
I would be fine if they used the 4 limbs from Hasbro's Liokaiser and then Retooled Optimus/Motormaster into Jaglluar and retooled the Legends Seeker mold with some connectivity to the chest to be Leozack. I think that could work, especially since people fanmoded Thundercracker onto Optimus when Combiner Wars began
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819261)
Posted by Ultra Mad on August 27th, 2016 @ 2:06pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Mad on August 27th, 2016 @ 2:06pm CDT
I have received my shipping notice from AmiAmi for Computron. Can't wait to open him up in a few days. Are there any video reviews of him yet?
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819420)
Posted by Professor Smooth on August 28th, 2016 @ 1:27am CDT
I had the brilliant idea to shoot Bruticus' box at the same time I did Compy's, since I already had the studio set up and doing the turnaround on large boxes is a bigger pain in the butt than it looks. Not so brilliant in hindsight.
Anyway, the video's been fixed. Thanks to everyone who let me know about the mistake (and that my first music choice wasn't a super great fit for it).
Posted by Professor Smooth on August 28th, 2016 @ 1:27am CDT
Kurona wrote:Professor Smooth wrote:A quick turnaround of UW Computron. 3D version will be up in short order.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=O04I7UIoHKA
Complete with Bruticus box lol
I had the brilliant idea to shoot Bruticus' box at the same time I did Compy's, since I already had the studio set up and doing the turnaround on large boxes is a bigger pain in the butt than it looks. Not so brilliant in hindsight.
Anyway, the video's been fixed. Thanks to everyone who let me know about the mistake (and that my first music choice wasn't a super great fit for it).
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819457)
Posted by primalxconvoy on August 28th, 2016 @ 9:11am CDT
I got mine from amazon too. It was a steal at 10,680 Yen!
Anyway, STRAFE really is the show-stealer here, chaps. The extra, foldable wings, the fact that he looks great when combined with Superion (honourary Arialbot!) and his posability just drive him to the top spot.
Lightspeed is OK. I can get his groin/legs to settle down quite quickly (more so than his Stunticon counterpart) and I think of all the CW car mold choices, this is the best one. I especially liked how the new guns fit into the slots (not originally designed for holding weapons) of his car mode at the sides, like how 3rd Party companies find unique was of attaching add-on kits to official figues.
I've just ordered the PE feet and hands, and i am not combining it until they arrive...
Here are some pics I took of them, complete with a fan-mode for Scattershot to make his cannon mode: - http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transform ... -2413.html
Posted by primalxconvoy on August 28th, 2016 @ 9:11am CDT
Professor Smooth wrote:Amazon delivered UW Computron the afternoon and I've been messing around with it for a bit.
Quick review:
Great figure. I'll argue that the *finally* got the packaging right and you don't have to mess with unyielding plastic ties to get the weapons out. So, that's nice.
Computron looks great. The modifications made to create Strafe, Afterburner, and Nosecone are wonderful.
I think that Lightspeed's mold is fiddly and unfun (as is every other use of the mold) but maybe that's just me. Also think Afterburner would look better in a lighter color (like Hasbro's version), but, again, probably just me.
Overall, another terrific addition to the UW line.
I got mine from amazon too. It was a steal at 10,680 Yen!
Anyway, STRAFE really is the show-stealer here, chaps. The extra, foldable wings, the fact that he looks great when combined with Superion (honourary Arialbot!) and his posability just drive him to the top spot.
Lightspeed is OK. I can get his groin/legs to settle down quite quickly (more so than his Stunticon counterpart) and I think of all the CW car mold choices, this is the best one. I especially liked how the new guns fit into the slots (not originally designed for holding weapons) of his car mode at the sides, like how 3rd Party companies find unique was of attaching add-on kits to official figues.
I've just ordered the PE feet and hands, and i am not combining it until they arrive...
Here are some pics I took of them, complete with a fan-mode for Scattershot to make his cannon mode: - http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transform ... -2413.html
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819467)
Posted by Ultra Mad on August 28th, 2016 @ 10:07am CDT
Wow, it is indeed a steal! Out of curosity, how did Amazom charge for shipping?
Posted by Ultra Mad on August 28th, 2016 @ 10:07am CDT
primalxconvoy wrote:I got mine from amazon too. It was a steal at 10,680 Yen!
Wow, it is indeed a steal! Out of curosity, how did Amazom charge for shipping?
Re: Collector Coin - Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW08 Computicon (1819469)
Posted by primalxconvoy on August 28th, 2016 @ 10:14am CDT
Amazon Japan is free shipping, so no charge.
Amazon has a "lowest price" guarantee for pre-orders. If the price increases, the original price is honored. If it goes down, the price is reduced. Win-win.
Posted by primalxconvoy on August 28th, 2016 @ 10:14am CDT
Ultra Mad wrote:primalxconvoy wrote:I got mine from amazon too. It was a steal at 10,680 Yen!
Wow, it is indeed a steal! Out of curosity, how did Amazom charge for shipping?
Amazon Japan is free shipping, so no charge.
Amazon has a "lowest price" guarantee for pre-orders. If the price increases, the original price is honored. If it goes down, the price is reduced. Win-win.
