Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber

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Thanks to Twitter user hikui_low, and fellow Seibertronian ScottyP, we have photo proof that Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber does indeed allow for Combiner Wars / Unite Warriors compatibility, as shown in the comic scans that came with the figure! Also included below are some additional shots of the toy, and how it combines with Super Ginrai. Check it out!

ScottyP wrote:Between this and some of the design cues on Doublecross and Weirdwolf, definitely feels like some pre-plannning for the "animal" combiners like Abominus, Pirhanacon, and Predaking may be going on

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Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884407)
Posted by RiddlerJ on May 26th, 2017 @ 8:12am CDT

What does he mean "design cues on Doublecross and Weirdwolf"?

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884408)
Posted by Kurona on May 26th, 2017 @ 8:18am CDT

RiddlerJ wrote:What does he mean "design cues on Doublecross and Weirdwolf"?

I suppose in that they share unique alt-mode shapes with combiner limbs we have yet to get - it would certainly go some way in explaining the rather random inclusion of Twinferno in the line.

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884412)
Posted by Windsweeper on May 26th, 2017 @ 8:44am CDT

Who's the female black and yellow Decepticon in the comic?

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884413)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on May 26th, 2017 @ 8:52am CDT

Windsweeper wrote:Who's the female black and yellow Decepticon in the comic?

Trickdiamond from the Unite Warriors Megatronia set.

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884414)
Posted by ScottyP on May 26th, 2017 @ 8:53am CDT

... I misspelled Pirahnacon.

:quoted on front page: :oops:

Edit: and again!? There's no "h"? Wow. Never noticed this until today.

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884424)
Posted by o.supreme on May 26th, 2017 @ 9:17am CDT

Man Godbomber is so versatile, and well designed. If this is not released by Hasbro, I'll definitely be picking up the Takara version.

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884425)
Posted by WeatherManNX01 on May 26th, 2017 @ 9:28am CDT

Kurona wrote:
RiddlerJ wrote:What does he mean "design cues on Doublecross and Weirdwolf"?

I suppose in that they share unique alt-mode shapes with combiner limbs we have yet to get - it would certainly go some way in explaining the rather random inclusion of Twinferno in the line.

Given how the current team at Hasbro has noted that they're thinking ahead as they design figures, it is conceivable that this is the case.

And when I look at the Titans Return beast figures, I can see where chest pieces could be replaced with combiner ports without too much hassle.

And more food for thought - it's preferred to get a few remolds/repaints out of a figure to get their money's worth, while Weirdwolf and Doublecross have not been remolded (yet).

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884428)
Posted by Albatross250 on May 26th, 2017 @ 9:39am CDT

o.supreme wrote:Man Godbomber is so versatile, and well designed. If this is not released by Hasbro, I'll definitely be picking up the Takara version.

Apex Armor will be the same as Godbomber (with more decos and guns, like Magnus Prime) in one of those :HASBRO:

boxsets, we will just wait soon until the final wave of Titan Return is released

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884429)
Posted by Kurona on May 26th, 2017 @ 9:43am CDT

Albatross250 wrote:
o.supreme wrote:Man Godbomber is so versatile, and well designed. If this is not released by Hasbro, I'll definitely be picking up the Takara version.

Apex Armor will be the same as Godbomber (with more decos and guns, like Magnus Prime) in one of those boxsets, we will just wait soon until the final wave of Titan Return is released

This isn't confirmed or even hinted at yet, I'm afraid.

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884432)
Posted by william-james88 on May 26th, 2017 @ 9:48am CDT

I didnt know that the unite warriors comics and legends comics were related :-?

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884434)
Posted by EchoKing on May 26th, 2017 @ 9:55am CDT

Huh, that's neat.

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884435)
Posted by Terrsolpix on May 26th, 2017 @ 10:16am CDT

I'm 100% sure this is becoming road ceaser. Get the CW Menasor cars, give them headmaster ports on the head platforms. ???. Profit.

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884444)
Posted by ScottyP on May 26th, 2017 @ 10:39am CDT

WeatherManNX01 wrote:
Kurona wrote:
RiddlerJ wrote:What does he mean "design cues on Doublecross and Weirdwolf"?

I suppose in that they share unique alt-mode shapes with combiner limbs we have yet to get - it would certainly go some way in explaining the rather random inclusion of Twinferno in the line.

Given how the current team at Hasbro has noted that they're thinking ahead as they design figures, it is conceivable that this is the case.

And when I look at the Titans Return beast figures, I can see where chest pieces could be replaced with combiner ports without too much hassle.

And more food for thought - it's preferred to get a few remolds/repaints out of a figure to get their money's worth, while Weirdwolf and Doublecross have not been remolded (yet).

Meant to come in and clear this up but WeatherManNX01 pretty much nailed it, so thanks for the assist!

In a little more detail, we can look at Weirdwolf:

Does it need remolding? Yes, but if you look carefully, the parts that make the Headmaster attach are a separate piece. Take that out, do some minor rework for the port, add a new head, add Doublecross' arms, do some other minor retooling, then tweak the colors just slightly = oh look, Sinnertwin. Doublecross' body style is very Rippersnapper-like in stature, so again just some arm piece swapping and retooling for the Terrorist Shark head. Need a weird shrimpy body for Blot? Hello, Mindwipe, who also has some stuff one could use on a Cutthroat. The only missing piece is the torso, and boy howdy does Godbomber have a big blocky chestplate like Abominus. Not sure how you'd get a Hun-Grr out of the rest but he is parts-formery, so there's that.

william-james88 wrote:I didnt know that the unite warriors comics and legends comics were related

There aren't really pack-in comics for Unite Warriors, just a single image for each set drawn in the same style as the back page of the instructions. That said, it's still Sakamoto doing it and he's tried to make it all work together. An example from the galleries:

Also this latest Legends comic has me wishing I'd picked up the CM Corp Nightbeat version of Minerva back when it was dirt cheap. Just did the regular Minerva and Ginrai releases.

:looks at ebay:

Scratch that regret, bought this: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F152531635592%3F Anyone want the regular one for cheap? Don't need a second!

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884459)
Posted by Desslok2201 on May 26th, 2017 @ 12:03pm CDT

Terrsolpix wrote:I'm 100% sure this is becoming road ceaser. Get the CW Menasor cars, give them headmaster ports on the head platforms. ???. Profit.

Holy sheep $&!?! I'm down for that!

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884465)
Posted by william-james88 on May 26th, 2017 @ 12:37pm CDT

ScottyP wrote:
william-james88 wrote:I didnt know that the unite warriors comics and legends comics were related
There aren't really pack-in comics for Unite Warriors, just a single image for each set drawn in the same style as the back page of the instructions.

Who said anything about pack in comics?

But yeah, I didnt know they were releated, since one takes place in the Legends Universe and the other is a sequel to JG1. So seeing Armada Thrust cross over is fun.

Desslok2201 wrote:
Terrsolpix wrote:I'm 100% sure this is becoming road ceaser. Get the CW Menasor cars, give them headmaster ports on the head platforms. ???. Profit.

Holy sheep $&!?! I'm down for that!

Smart call! I totally didnt think of that but it looks like a possibility now.

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884476)
Posted by joevill on May 26th, 2017 @ 1:50pm CDT

This is awesome

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884488)
Posted by grimdragon2001 on May 26th, 2017 @ 2:48pm CDT

i have a feeling on who the pack in headmasters for Bumblebee and Seaspray might be when they are released. Bumblebee most likely will come with the US Cerebros head who is Spike for obvious reasons. But for Seaspray, I'm thinking Minerva repainted from Ptero and maybe using parts from Goshooter or Nightbeat. I just think Ptero's face would make for a good Minerva

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884538)
Posted by nycPrime on May 26th, 2017 @ 7:45pm CDT

o.supreme wrote:Man Godbomber is so versatile, and well designed. If this is not released by Hasbro, I'll definitely be picking up the Takara version.

Same. I'm just waiting for BBTS to list the Magnus Prime set. I hope there is a Hasbro release of God Bomber / Apex Armor. Seems like a waste if there isn't, and I'm afraid getting the Takara version at that point would be pricey.

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884548)
Posted by Ultra Markus on May 26th, 2017 @ 9:01pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Those wings still sit way to high up on God Ginrai's back, but other than that, it's gorgeous!

Though, the pic of the little Headmaster dude placed inside the missile launcher did bring back memories of Spock's "Wrath of Khan" funeral.

Also, that gaping mouth box art is so bonkers it's hilarious.

that, and they need to be a bit longer for combined robot

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884550)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 26th, 2017 @ 9:15pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
ScottyP wrote:
william-james88 wrote:I didnt know that the unite warriors comics and legends comics were related
There aren't really pack-in comics for Unite Warriors, just a single image for each set drawn in the same style as the back page of the instructions.

Who said anything about pack in comics?

*snip*

But yeah, I didnt know they were releated, since one takes place in the Legends Universe and the other is a sequel to JG1. So seeing Armada Thrust cross over is fun.

What about when the Legends versions of Gelshark and Black Convoy (Sky-Byte and Scourge) showed up in the second UW Baldigus comic following their respective Legends comics?

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884559)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 26th, 2017 @ 10:18pm CDT

MagicDeath wrote:And is Nightbeat here based on his Japanese counterpart?

Nightbeat never had a direct Japanese counterpart, neither did Siren or Hosehead, or the rest of the Headmaster Jrs. and Pretenders for that matter. They were all reimagined as new unique characters for Masterforce. For all intents and purposes, Nightbeat's "counterpart" would be Minerva, on the same note Siren's would be Goshooter.
HOWEVER, this is a rather clever reference to a mailaway version of Minerva done in US Nightbeat colors, called Minerva Nightbeat (Goshooter had one too called Goshooter Siren). Apparently it's been repurposed as an alternate, evil version of Minerva, using the generic mass-produced Nightbeat suit.

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884562)
Posted by Collector Canine on May 26th, 2017 @ 10:35pm CDT

grimdragon2001 wrote:i have a feeling on who the pack in headmasters for Bumblebee and Seaspray might be when they are released. Bumblebee most likely will come with the US Cerebros head who is Spike for obvious reasons. But for Seaspray, I'm thinking Minerva repainted from Ptero and maybe using parts from Goshooter or Nightbeat. I just think Ptero's face would make for a good Minerva

Takara already released the Hasbro heads for the 1987 Headmasters in a set together.

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884564)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 26th, 2017 @ 10:39pm CDT

DigitalBrave3 wrote:
grimdragon2001 wrote:i have a feeling on who the pack in headmasters for Bumblebee and Seaspray might be when they are released. Bumblebee most likely will come with the US Cerebros head who is Spike for obvious reasons. But for Seaspray, I'm thinking Minerva repainted from Ptero and maybe using parts from Goshooter or Nightbeat. I just think Ptero's face would make for a good Minerva

Takara already released the Hasbro heads for the 1987 Headmasters in a set together.

That's... not what he's talking about.

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884565)
Posted by Collector Canine on May 26th, 2017 @ 10:41pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
DigitalBrave3 wrote:
grimdragon2001 wrote:i have a feeling on who the pack in headmasters for Bumblebee and Seaspray might be when they are released. Bumblebee most likely will come with the US Cerebros head who is Spike for obvious reasons. But for Seaspray, I'm thinking Minerva repainted from Ptero and maybe using parts from Goshooter or Nightbeat. I just think Ptero's face would make for a good Minerva

Takara already released the Hasbro heads for the 1987 Headmasters in a set together.
That's... not what he's talking about.

Sorry. He mentioned the Hasbro Cerebros head and I couldn't help myself.... :BANG_HEAD:

My brain also somehow read Cerebros as Chromedome.... :BANG_HEAD:

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884582)
Posted by Rainmaker on May 27th, 2017 @ 2:37am CDT

Does Legends Wheelie have the same tabbing problem as TR Wheelie?
:MAXIMAL:

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884596)
Posted by Munkky on May 27th, 2017 @ 5:48am CDT

Godbomber looks like a lot of fun, I don't know much about Japanese G1, but I might try getting a Godbomber for the Combiner compatibility. A Hasbro version would be great as well, hopefully Hasbro can sneak him into Wave 6 of the Titans Return Voyagers if he can fit into a Voyager box.

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884597)
Posted by Va'al on May 27th, 2017 @ 5:57am CDT

Have you had enough Godbomber content yet? Takara Tomy Transformers Legends' latest offering now has its first video review - in Cantonese - courtesy of Transformers fan Jimmy Yu in the TFmizer Facebook group, showing off transformation from trailer to robot, and the second clip showing the Super Ginrai mode. Check them out below!

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Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884600)
Posted by Randomhero on May 27th, 2017 @ 6:09am CDT

I love Asian reviews. They're great.

Can't wait to get this guy. I'm glad he transformers and isn't just pull him all apart to make him a robot like the original. Surprised the helmet is separate. I figured it would have been like the other leader class figures and have it attached

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884605)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on May 27th, 2017 @ 7:52am CDT

Have there been any shots of Legends Roddy from the underside in car mode yet? I would love to see that, it would help in bashing my Hot Rod to match

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884619)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 27th, 2017 @ 10:03am CDT

Munkky wrote:Godbomber looks like a lot of fun, I don't know much about Japanese G1, but I might try getting a Godbomber for the Combiner compatibility. A Hasbro version would be great as well, hopefully Hasbro can sneak him into Wave 6 of the Titans Return Voyagers if he can fit into a Voyager box.

Godbomber's toy is taller than a Leader class.

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884621)
Posted by G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 on May 27th, 2017 @ 10:16am CDT

Yep, cant wait until my pre-order gets filled. Got the email the other day that it will soon to be received, but one thing that I like from what I've seen here is that it has SO many peg holes and that is so cool because i have a ton of extra weapons that im gonna load him up with. I'm glad i saw the video of this but geez, that camera was too close but glad he made it though

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884622)
Posted by Professor Smooth on May 27th, 2017 @ 11:05am CDT

Godbomber arrived today and WOW is it one heck of a mixed bag.

The trailer mode looks pretty great. But the baffling way that the cannon attaches means it's always loose. In fact, looseness is something a LOT of this guy suffers from. And that's a shame, because there are a LOT of moving parts to deal with. Parts split, have bits removed and swapped about, then reconnect. And it's hard to get any kind of "leverage" when every joint is about as stable as a strand from a Pull n Peel Twizzler.

The base mode is apparently obligatory, but does nothing of any worth.

The robot mode surprised me in how underwhelming it was. I mean, I get that this is a figure that has to do a LOT (unlike the original) but the Masterpiece-level engineering just serves to highlight some of the major shortcomings of the toy.

God Ginrai looks great, but is INCREDIBLY unbalanced. The combination of extra weight and unreliable joints do the combined mode no favors. A bit like Car Robots' God Fire Convoy in that regard. Only even less stable.

Also, I found out there was a minor manufacturing error with my Super Ginrai that made attaching one of the feet impossible. A bit of minor surgery fixed that issue. And speaking of the feet, this does make the awful feet from Super Ginrai look a bit more tolerable.

I *really* don't like how the wings look in the combined mode. They just sit too high for my taste.

Godbomber set me back about $48. And I definitely feel I got that money's worth. I had a lot of problems with it (more than any TF I can remember buying, in fact) but between this, Legends Fort Max, and MP Star Saber, I've got a pretty nice set of modern Takara Cybertron leaders. Here's hoping for DaiAtlas somewhere down the line.

Edit: Here's a quick look at it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyAPZzqaAVs

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884625)
Posted by Nemesis Destron on May 27th, 2017 @ 12:10pm CDT

Damnation I was hoping this to be near flawless as far as stability goes! :BANG_HEAD:

I'm getting this despite the flaws shown but c'mon Takara really!

Couldn't you poole the absolute best engineering into this one? -sigh- Well if you can hear me Takara you push the next wave of LG figures forward for release and I will forgive you for this one! :-P

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884631)
Posted by Professor Smooth on May 27th, 2017 @ 12:27pm CDT

Nemesis Destron wrote:Damnation I was hoping this to be near flawless as far as stability goes! I'm getting this despite the flaws shown but c'mon Takara really!

Couldn't you poole the absolute best engineering into this one? -sigh- Well if you can hear me Takara you push the next wave of LG figures forward for release and I will forgive you for this one!

Back in the old days, we handled stability issues with a bit of nail polish.

I really don't mean to diminish Godbomber. The engineering is outright incredible for a $50 toy. I can't say enough how deceptively complex it is. It's just...heavy and loose.

An aside: I wouldn't be surprised to see a giftset version of God Ginrai released within in the next year or so. Probably with some chrome (which I can take or leave) and some fixes done to improve stability. The God Ginrai boxed set is iconic here in Japan. It wouldn't be out-of-character for TakTom to milk it a bit. Even the recent Kabaya kit payed homage to that wonderful bit of Masterforce.

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884637)
Posted by Kurona on May 27th, 2017 @ 1:00pm CDT

Takara's certainly making a big deal about their presence at the upcoming Tokyo Toy Show 2017 - just today they've posted a whole news article about it, detailing exactly what Transformers material they'll have there on the weekend of June the 3rd and 4th. The highly anticipated LG-EX Black Convoy in particular has been confirmed to be sold at a maximum of 2 per single buyer among other news; check out the entire translated article below to see what exactly they have in store and tell us if you're interested in the forums!

★ Tokyo Toy Show 2017 Transformer Information ★

Tokyo Toy Show 2017 will be held at Tokyo Big Sight on Saturday, June 3rd and Sunday, 4th!
At the Takara Tomy booth, Transformers exhibitions and events, etc.,
We have plenty of fun plans, so please come and visit!

■■ Toy Show 2017 Topics ■■

★ Part 1: Exhibit the real car trailer of "Optimus Prime"! It is!
A real car trailer of Optimus Prime with a total length of 9 m will come to the Transformer booth!
Do not miss this opportunity you can see nearby!
Please take a picture together and make memories that came to visit the toy show!

★ Part 2: Exhibition corner of plenty of new products and collaborative products in the movie series! It is!
There are lots of new product exhibits of "Transformers · Last Knight's Series" that will be showcasing for the first time at the toy show !
Please come and see the newly joined Transformers' colleagues!
Au × TRANSFOMERS PROJECT
We released it only for cloud funding, and received a lot of support
"INFOBAR OPTIMUS PRIME (NISHIKIGOI)" "INFOBAR MEGATRON (BUILDING)"
"INFOBAR BUMBLEBEE (ICHIMATSU)" exhibition will also be done!
Au × TRANSFOMERS PROJECT
http://time-space.kddi.com/au-transform ... s_krl_0059
※ Cloud funding acceptance has been terminated.

★ Part 3: Holding a "Speed Change" series experience experience! It is!
I will do a hands-on meeting of the instantaneous deformation "speed change" series that can reproduce the scene of a movie!
Please take this opportunity to experience deformation for a moment!

※ The subjects will be children until elementary school students. Please note.

★ Part 4: BIG guests also appeared! It is! Special stage with plenty of content! It is!
June 4 (Sun) From 11 o'clock Tomy (TakaraTomy) booth Front stage holds a special stage of Transformers!
AMEMIYA familiar with "I started chilling in the cold" appeared as a special guest!
There are quiz conferences where you can receive luxury prizes and photography sessions of costumes of Optimus Prime, and there are plenty of contents!
Of course, there is also the first public stage of the annual special information, so please join everyone excitedly!

※ Event schedule, contents subject to change without notice. Please note.

★ Part 5: Hurry! It is! Toy show holding commemoration commodity release! It is!
■ Product Name: LG-EX Black Convoy
■ Toy Show Venue Special Price: 6,000 yen (tax included)

※ It will be sold at the maximum number of up to 2 for each customer's accounting.

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884639)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on May 27th, 2017 @ 1:55pm CDT

Looks cool but that is one fiddly mess

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884648)
Posted by Ultra Markus on May 27th, 2017 @ 2:14pm CDT

boy i cant wait for mine it looks like a big mess of fun ;)^

im going to try to fanmode the hell out of it to get those wings to sit lower
i hope :-?

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884652)
Posted by Kurona on May 27th, 2017 @ 2:43pm CDT

True Fear

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Posted by LOST Cybertronian on May 27th, 2017 @ 3:28pm CDT

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I am assuming this is the base mode

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884673)
Posted by Rainmaker on May 27th, 2017 @ 4:42pm CDT

Rainmaker wrote:Does Legends Wheelie have the same tabbing problem as TR Wheelie?

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884676)
Posted by Nemesis Destron on May 27th, 2017 @ 4:57pm CDT

I got zero issues with my LG Wheelie...pure coolness. :VEHI:

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884680)
Posted by ScottyP on May 27th, 2017 @ 5:43pm CDT

Rainmaker wrote:Does Legends Wheelie have the same tabbing problem as TR Wheelie?

Mine is much tighter, but if there's enough wear on the tabs over time I'm sure it could begin to have some of those same issues.

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Posted by ExciKaiser on May 27th, 2017 @ 5:46pm CDT

Rainmaker wrote:
Rainmaker wrote:Does Legends Wheelie have the same tabbing problem as TR Wheelie?

I'm not sure how bad TR is, by my legends is definitely bad. Just looking at it mades him disassemble.

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884687)
Posted by william-james88 on May 27th, 2017 @ 6:29pm CDT

Fellow Seibertronian Professor Smooth got a hold of Takara's LG 42 Godbomber and was kind enough to give us a written review of his thoughts. This figure has certain flaws which are spelled out in the written review you will find below. It is followed by a snippet of the Alfes gallery for this new figure showing the different compatibility it offers, as well as shots of the base mode, and many other fun shots. Enjoy!

Professor Smooth wrote:Godbomber arrived today and WOW is it one heck of a mixed bag.

The trailer mode looks pretty great. But the baffling way that the cannon attaches means it's always loose. In fact, looseness is something a LOT of this guy suffers from. And that's a shame, because there are a LOT of moving parts to deal with. Parts split, have bits removed and swapped about, then reconnect. And it's hard to get any kind of "leverage" when every joint is about as stable as a strand from a Pull n Peel Twizzler.

The base mode is apparently obligatory, but does nothing of any worth.

The robot mode surprised me in how underwhelming it was. I mean, I get that this is a figure that has to do a LOT (unlike the original) but the Masterpiece-level engineering just serves to highlight some of the major shortcomings of the toy.

God Ginrai looks great, but is INCREDIBLY unbalanced. The combination of extra weight and unreliable joints do the combined mode no favors. A bit like Car Robots' God Fire Convoy in that regard. Only even less stable.

Also, I found out there was a minor manufacturing error with my Super Ginrai that made attaching one of the feet impossible. A bit of minor surgery fixed that issue. And speaking of the feet, this does make the awful feet from Super Ginrai look a bit more tolerable.

I *really* don't like how the wings look in the combined mode. They just sit too high for my taste.

Godbomber set me back about $48. And I definitely feel I got that money's worth. I had a lot of problems with it (more than any TF I can remember buying, in fact) but between this, Legends Fort Max, and MP Star Saber, I've got a pretty nice set of modern Takara Cybertron leaders. Here's hoping for DaiAtlas somewhere down the line.

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884693)
Posted by Kurona on May 27th, 2017 @ 6:45pm CDT

So we've all seen Godbomber wearing CW/UW limbs - and that's friggin' awesome and amazing. But when are we gonna get those pics of a CW/UW torso wearing his legs?

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884694)
Posted by G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 on May 27th, 2017 @ 6:46pm CDT

Once I get my hands on it, trust me... all issues like "looseness" will be fixed. Im really good at fixing these toys.

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884701)
Posted by Desslok2201 on May 27th, 2017 @ 7:23pm CDT

I'd really like to see a side by side shot next to the G1 version

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884702)
Posted by nycPrime on May 27th, 2017 @ 7:35pm CDT

Are there any ways of getting this for less than the $70 the major US online retailers are asking?

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884704)
Posted by ExciKaiser on May 27th, 2017 @ 8:04pm CDT

nycPrime wrote:Are there any ways of getting this for less than the $70 the major US online retailers are asking?

wait for Harbo's release in giftset.

Re: Combiner Ports on Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber (1884705)
Posted by kurthy on May 27th, 2017 @ 8:06pm CDT

nycPrime wrote:Are there any ways of getting this for less than the $70 the major US online retailers are asking?

Fly to Tokyo and pick one up for about 50 USD? Even shipping SAL from Amiami cost me 65 USD so my guess is no if you want to shop US.

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