In-Hand Images of Takara Transformers Unite Warriors UW-EX Megatronia

oh japan. some how that art at the end didn't feel right.

Mechastrike wrote:oh japan. some how that art at the end didn't feel right.

Fembots lathering each other?

I still want that torso fembot. Not bothered about the rest, but Megatronia does look nicer than the rather bland looking Victorian.

Megaempress looks great, it's a shame she's not sold individually. I still don't like the orangey-pink on Lunaclub, but overall the set looks a lot better than Victorion. If the price drops on Kapow Toys I'll get one.

fenrir72 wrote:

Mechastrike wrote:oh japan. some how that art at the end didn't feel right.

Fembots lathering each other?

If you are talking about this - http://takaratomymall.jp/img/goods/4904 ... /comic.pdf

I think you are being really silly. They are just hugging.

But there are some rather...odd poses... as one scrolls through.

I kinda wish I knew what they were saying to see if its just my mind being dirty or not.

But then again it's not as bad as *shudder* kiss players.

WreckerJack wrote:I kinda wish I knew what they were saying to see if its just my mind being dirty or not.

http://imgur.com/a/WqIA9

Note: This translation uses the English names instead of the Japanese names.

WreckerJack wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:

Mechastrike wrote:oh japan. some how that art at the end didn't feel right.

Fembots lathering each other?

If you are talking about this - http://takaratomymall.jp/img/goods/4904 ... /comic.pdf

I think you are being really silly. They are just hugging.

But there are some rather...odd poses... as one scrolls through.

I kinda wish I knew what they were saying to see if its just my mind being dirty or not.

But then again it's not as bad as *shudder* kiss players.

No, he's talking about this:

I really love the concept of a R63 Megatron. However, I don't like the rainbow-colored combiner. So for me, my Hasbro Victorion is the superior set.

I just love combiners with a uniform color scheme. Devastator, Victorion, and Computron are the champions. Bruticus and Defensor are not perfect, but the members don't clash too much with each others. But Megatronia, Liokaiser, Optimus Maximus, Galvatronus, and the likes, I really don't apreciate.

Still, if one like the colors and don't own the Victorion original, Megatronia WILL be a solid purchase.

Welp. Thanks to this thread I have laughed so hard I had tea come out my nose. Congratulations.

Megatronia and her team will be having a meeting with Decepticon HR after this I am sure. Though it is kinda cool that according to the comic that the matrix is the oracle in Japan.

WreckerJack wrote:Though it is kinda cool that according to the comic that the matrix is the oracle in Japan.

No, the Oracle and Vector Sigma have access to the Matrix (A.K.A. the Allspark, A.K.A. the Transformers afterlife dimension).

Sabrblade wrote:

WreckerJack wrote:Though it is kinda cool that according to the comic that the matrix is the oracle in Japan.

No, the Oracle and Vector Sigma have access to the Matrix (A.K.A. the Allspark, A.K.A. the Transformers afterlife dimension).

I really need to brush up on my lore.

WreckerJack wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

WreckerJack wrote:Though it is kinda cool that according to the comic that the matrix is the oracle in Japan.

No, the Oracle and Vector Sigma have access to the Matrix (A.K.A. the Allspark, A.K.A. the Transformers afterlife dimension).

I really need to brush up on my lore.

Cliffnotes version - http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transformer_afterlife

WreckerJack wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

WreckerJack wrote:Though it is kinda cool that according to the comic that the matrix is the oracle in Japan.

No, the Oracle and Vector Sigma have access to the Matrix (A.K.A. the Allspark, A.K.A. the Transformers afterlife dimension).

I really need to brush up on my lore.

Nah, only nerds do that.

Nik Hero wrote:

WreckerJack wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:

Mechastrike wrote:oh japan. some how that art at the end didn't feel right.

Fembots lathering each other?

If you are talking about this - http://takaratomymall.jp/img/goods/4904 ... /comic.pdf

I think you are being really silly. They are just hugging.

But there are some rather...odd poses... as one scrolls through.

I kinda wish I knew what they were saying to see if its just my mind being dirty or not.

But then again it's not as bad as *shudder* kiss players.

No, he's talking about this:

yeah... THAT! although rather tame compared to *shudder* kiss players.

I mean at least all the robots in that picture are adults of their species.

I am the nerdiest nerd. I got books, magic cards, and I can solve a rubix cube! Without taking it apart even. (Id rather be a smart nerd than a dummy any day!)

Who's in the back spying on them?

Seeing these 2 side by side and looking at the knees makes me wonder if Mega Empress also has the mis-assembled legs.

Also, does anyone else see the 2 chest faces staring each other down? Creepy.

TF-fan kev777 wrote:Also, does anyone else see the 2 chest faces staring each other down? Creepy.

NOW I DO!

william-james88 wrote:Who's in the back spying on them?

Slizardo and the Skuxxoid.

Nik Hero wrote:

WreckerJack wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:

Mechastrike wrote:oh japan. some how that art at the end didn't feel right.

Fembots lathering each other?

If you are talking about this - http://takaratomymall.jp/img/goods/4904 ... /comic.pdf

I think you are being really silly. They are just hugging.

But there are some rather...odd poses... as one scrolls through.

I kinda wish I knew what they were saying to see if its just my mind being dirty or not.

But then again it's not as bad as *shudder* kiss players.

No, he's talking about this:

Sudsy.

Well, she is a fire engine.

She's self-lathering then.

RiddlerJ wrote:

Nik Hero wrote:

WreckerJack wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:

Mechastrike wrote:oh japan. some how that art at the end didn't feel right.

Fembots lathering each other?

If you are talking about this - http://takaratomymall.jp/img/goods/4904 ... /comic.pdf

I think you are being really silly. They are just hugging.

But there are some rather...odd poses... as one scrolls through.

I kinda wish I knew what they were saying to see if its just my mind being dirty or not.

But then again it's not as bad as *shudder* kiss players.

No, he's talking about this:

Sudsy.

Well, she is a fire engine.

See, that image just makes me cringe at the awful cacophony of metal screeching on metal that must be happening in that bathhouse. Like the sound of two cars slowly scraping against one another.

Can we quit ignoring how great trickdiamond is, like legit waifu material here.
She just doesn't give a fuck about mega empress

WreckerJack wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:

Mechastrike wrote:oh japan. some how that art at the end didn't feel right.

Fembots lathering each other?

If you are talking about this - http://takaratomymall.jp/img/goods/4904 ... /comic.pdf

I think you are being really silly. They are just hugging.

But there are some rather...odd poses... as one scrolls through.

I kinda wish I knew what they were saying to see if its just my mind being dirty or not.

But then again it's not as bad as *shudder* kiss players.

Dear "genius" Before you go rolling your eyeball on my post please make sure you know what you are talking about!

This is the image that was taken down

A case of shooting first ask questions later? Even the reference link is off.

ricemazter wrote:See, that image just makes me cringe at the awful cacophony of metal screeching on metal that must be happening in that bathhouse. Like the sound of two cars slowly scraping against one another.

It has been speculated by some that certain parts are softer and more flexible on Transformers (hush your filthy mind).

I was referring to their palms and mouths.

RAR wrote:

ricemazter wrote:See, that image just makes me cringe at the awful cacophony of metal screeching on metal that must be happening in that bathhouse. Like the sound of two cars slowly scraping against one another.

It has been speculated by some that certain parts are softer and more flexible on Transformers (hush your filthy mind).

I was referring to their palms and mouths.

I would agree with that theory. Their lips could not move when they speak if they were rigid. Otherwise they would just have a panel that goes up and down. That and they would not be able to touch one another easily. One bot would try to help another bot up or give them a high five and BAM! Everyone has dents. Cars do have parts that are rubber, leather and silicone so I would assume that those parts could make up joints and other parts that are made not to be fully armored.

Well gee, I am sorry that I can't read Japanese and the site is hard to navigate. No need to be snippy.

ricemazter wrote:See, that image just makes me cringe at the awful cacophony of metal screeching on metal that must be happening in that bathhouse. Like the sound of two cars slowly scraping against one another.

See, this is why we don't apply real life physics in the stories of a toy line.

At the Gallus gallus domesticus here abouts..........pathetic! Can't even respond directly, even editing your lame-O response .

On the main subject, cultural peculiarities aside , it's good that Takara isn't taking itself too seriously with this latest release. A bit of from time to time to lighten up the mood.

As for the Megatronia mold, I hope she hasn't inherited those mis-assembled knees I keep hearing reading about.

Megatronia is like...G2 Victorion. Or Megatroniazord. Just something very 90s-early 2000s about her color scheme that I just can't get past. I hoped for better for the first official female Decepticon combiner

Dammit, I want these for my "femmebots" collection EVEN MORE now. If my tax refund wasn't already going towards paying down my credit cards...

...I feel so guilty that the HIDEOUSLY non-PC portrayal of this team just makes me love them more. They're so horribly, horribly WRONG that it sorta wraps around and makes them weirdly charming.

Heckfire wrote:Dammit, I want these for my "femmebots" collection EVEN MORE now. If my tax refund wasn't already going towards paying down my credit cards...

...I feel so guilty that the HIDEOUSLY non-PC portrayal of this team just makes me love them more. They're so horribly, horribly WRONG that it sorta wraps around and makes them weirdly charming.

JP don't give slag on the false outrage PC culture over the Pacific.

Btw, don't you know being bead is sooooo GOOD!

fenrir72 wrote:

Heckfire wrote:Dammit, I want these for my "femmebots" collection EVEN MORE now. If my tax refund wasn't already going towards paying down my credit cards...

...I feel so guilty that the HIDEOUSLY non-PC portrayal of this team just makes me love them more. They're so horribly, horribly WRONG that it sorta wraps around and makes them weirdly charming.

JP don't give slag on the false outrage PC culture over the Pacific.

Btw, don't you know being bead is sooooo GOOD!

*pat-pat*

Dear Michael Bay,

I have an idea for Transformers 6.



Sincerely,
Emerje

Emerje wrote:Dear Michael Bay,

I have an idea for Transformers 6.



Sincerely,
Emerje

Transformers 6: BOTS GONE WILD!

The more I see them, the more I want them...

Emerje wrote:Dear Michael Bay,

I have an idea for Transformers 6.



Sincerely,
Emerje

Not gonna lie, I would watch the hell out of that. Question is, who would voice Megaempress?

Bounti76 wrote:Megatronia is like...G2 Victorion. Or Megatroniazord. Just something very 90s-early 2000s about her color scheme that I just can't get past. I hoped for better for the first official female Decepticon combiner

The colors reminds me a lot of the all-female Hana no Kunoichi Gumi (a.k.a. the Hanarangers) from Kakuranger, in that they all share the common secondary colors of black and silver, along with a brighter primary color for each of them.

I bet the core robot would display really well with Titans Returns Voyager Megatron.

FWIW, if anyone ever decides they want to part with Megaempress (once she's out of course) hit me up. I'll give her a good home.

Va'al wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:

Heckfire wrote:Dammit, I want these for my "femmebots" collection EVEN MORE now. If my tax refund wasn't already going towards paying down my credit cards...

...I feel so guilty that the HIDEOUSLY non-PC portrayal of this team just makes me love them more. They're so horribly, horribly WRONG that it sorta wraps around and makes them weirdly charming.

JP don't give slag on the false outrage PC culture over the Pacific.

Btw, don't you know being bad is sooooo GOOD!

*pat-pat*

Plus, its not like we dont objectify men in return in the west:



Equality of the sexes!

william-james88 wrote:

Va'al wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:

Heckfire wrote:Dammit, I want these for my "femmebots" collection EVEN MORE now. If my tax refund wasn't already going towards paying down my credit cards...

...I feel so guilty that the HIDEOUSLY non-PC portrayal of this team just makes me love them more. They're so horribly, horribly WRONG that it sorta wraps around and makes them weirdly charming.

JP don't give slag on the false outrage PC culture over the Pacific.

Btw, don't you know being bad is sooooo GOOD!

*pat-pat*

Plus, its not like we dont objectify men in return in the west:



Equality of the sexes!

*pat-pat* to you too.

People complaining about Megaempress being a "demeaning depiction of women" need to stop. She's a Decepticon! Of COURSE she's not a gleaming role model! She's supposed to be, you know, bad!

Black Hat wrote:People complaining about Megaempress being a "demeaning depiction of women" need to stop. She's a Decepticon! Of COURSE she's not a gleaming role model! She's supposed to be, you know, bad!

*pat-pat-pat*

Black Hat wrote:People complaining about Megaempress being a "demeaning depiction of women" need to stop. She's a Decepticon! Of COURSE she's not a gleaming role model! She's supposed to be, you know, bad!

There's a difference. Compare her to, say, Strika from "Beast Machines." Both are supposed to be powerful female warriors who lead a group of "bad guys" against the heroes...while Strika is a commanding presence who balances physical power with tactical skills and natural charisma to present an actual threat, Megaempress is a manipulative vamp whose sole motivation seems to be getting it on with Megatron/Galvatron. One is a villain, the other is a caricature bordering on parody.

...which isn't to say there isn't value in that, since the Megatronia story was told in SUCH an over-the-top fashion that it suggests the team ARE intended as parodies. On one hand, it's kind of a shame that the first all-female team, much less all-female Decepticon team, in Takara canon is such a blatant joke; on the other, it's not like the Torchbearers have ever shown much of any sort of characterization, positive or negative, since they were introduced. I mean, Pyra Magna now has some kind of vague grudge against Optimus, that's more or less been it since the team was introduced. Ultimately, which is better: a team of embarrassing Thunderblast-from-"Cybertron/Galaxy Force" wanna-bes or a team of cardboard standees who spend most of their time as body parts for a Deus Ex Machina?

Either way, I just want the toys. Maybe paint up a black-and-neon counterpart to Rust Dust to serve as Megatronia's bra...call her "Cyclejoker" or something to go with the card theme.

Va'al wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:

Heckfire wrote:Dammit, I want these for my "femmebots" collection EVEN MORE now. If my tax refund wasn't already going towards paying down my credit cards...

...I feel so guilty that the HIDEOUSLY non-PC portrayal of this team just makes me love them more. They're so horribly, horribly WRONG that it sorta wraps around and makes them weirdly charming.

JP don't give slag on the false outrage PC culture over the Pacific.

Btw, don't you know being bead is sooooo GOOD!

*pat-pat*

It should be "BAD" not bead..........my bad

Heckfire wrote:Either way, I just want the toys. Maybe paint up a black-and-neon counterpart to Rust Dust to serve as Megatronia's bra...call her "Cyclejoker" or something to go with the card theme.

There are specialised card decks that introduce "Stars" as a fifth suit, so you could use that. As Mega Empress has no suit of her own, she could be considered a Trump, or Joker.

Heckfire wrote:

Black Hat wrote:People complaining about Megaempress being a "demeaning depiction of women" need to stop. She's a Decepticon! Of COURSE she's not a gleaming role model! She's supposed to be, you know, bad!

There's a difference. Compare her to, say, Strika from "Beast Machines." Both are supposed to be powerful female warriors who lead a group of "bad guys" against the heroes...while Strika is a commanding presence who balances physical power with tactical skills and natural charisma to present an actual threat, Megaempress is a manipulative vamp whose sole motivation seems to be getting it on with Megatron/Galvatron. One is a villain, the other is a caricature bordering on parody.

...which isn't to say there isn't value in that, since the Megatronia story was told in SUCH an over-the-top fashion that it suggests the team ARE intended as parodies. On one hand, it's kind of a shame that the first all-female team, much less all-female Decepticon team, in Takara canon is such a blatant joke; on the other, it's not like the Torchbearers have ever shown much of any sort of characterization, positive or negative, since they were introduced. I mean, Pyra Magna now has some kind of vague grudge against Optimus, that's more or less been it since the team was introduced. Ultimately, which is better: a team of embarrassing Thunderblast-from-"Cybertron/Galaxy Force" wanna-bes or a team of cardboard standees who spend most of their time as body parts for a Deus Ex Machina?

Either way, I just want the toys. Maybe paint up a black-and-neon counterpart to Rust Dust to serve as Megatronia's bra...call her "Cyclejoker" or something to go with the card theme.

Megatronia is more the JP archtype femme fatale like Doronjo of Yatterman fame. Or in the DOA series, Nyotengu or Echidna from Queen's blade. She's speaking which such a haughty overbearing naughty manipulative mistress type with a onessama accent. Maybe a more bad gal type Jessica Rabbit if her voice actress were localized.

The way they were presented may have a tinge of silliness but in anime, them bad gal types are more or less the staple with a more serious back story. At least not the psycho types (or maybe a psycho type like in Haruhi Suzumiya) masquerading as a girl next door type who turns out to be a malfunctioning observation type automaton.

Nik Hero wrote:No, he's talking about this:

How LEWD! And yet...oddly enticing

This was something I certainly wasn't expecting from Unite Warriors Offshoot.

Images of UW Megatronia have been posted by Twitter user, @kaseki2010. Here we can see each member of her combiner team in comparison with the Rust Renegades AKA Victorion. While both sets have similar molds each of them sport very different paint schemes.

The biggest difference between the two is that Megatronia's components each have black paired with another bold color. On the other hand Victorion has a unified color scheme. Some may find Megatronia's colors more exiting, while others prefer the matching look.

Megatronia has a lot of silver paint which collectors can truly appreciate. The shape of this mold makes her mirror Megatron as his more feminine counterpart quite nicely. The details of this figure look excellent in their metallic finish.

Each of the members of Megatronia's team has a different pattern than the Rust Renegades. The dark black makes the neon colors pop. This helps differentiate them so that they look more refreshing to those who might wish to own both.

I would like to take a moment to point out that it appears that the issue of Pyra Magna's miss-assembled knee joints possibly been corrected for Megatronia.

Feel free to discuss your favorite color scheme in the comments!

The toy is out, still no nice clear pics of the boxart online...