In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus

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Seibertron.com user fenrir72 has spotted some more in-hand images of the upcoming IDW-inspired Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus, courtesy of Starscream韋 from weibo. The shots, mirrored below, show teeny tiny Minimus Ambus in the Magnus armour, and comparisons with Leader class Megatron - check them out!

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Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1673821)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 11th, 2015 @ 8:28am CDT

I'm pretty sure you meant "fenrir have come up with more images of Leader class ULTRA MAGNUS"

Anyway, I'm way more exited about that one that I ever was over the MP. For me, having an amazing leader size and bad-ass looking UM for 200$ less than I would have to pay a MP count for a lot.

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1673831)
Posted by TimothyR on April 11th, 2015 @ 9:21am CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:I'm pretty sure you meant "fenrir have come up with more images of Leader class ULTRA MAGNUS"

Anyway, I'm way more exited about that one that I ever was over the MP. For me, having an amazing leader size and bad-ass looking UM for 200$ less than I would have to pay a MP count for a lot.

yeah.. masterpiece magnus is still FAR superior to this.

no doubt this figure will utilize the same awful ratchet joints we've been seeing with the other voyager and leader figures.

they couldn't be bothered coloring the thing accurately which is a bit annoying. the outward shoulder joints are REALLY weird looking.

every time i see a new photo of this figure, the less i like it. i'm sure if takara releases it, i'll like it again. i really wish the thighs were red with a blue crotch. with all the cost cutting going on, they could've at least gotten the colors right.

lastly.. who in the hell was selling masterpiece magnus for $250? magnus was easily attainable for $150.. and yes, it is most definitely worth $100 more than this leader figure.

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1673833)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 11th, 2015 @ 9:37am CDT

Tim, just pointing out that I'm Canadian. So, here's how much MP Magnus will cost me PRECISELY if bought from BBTS:

With the cheapest shippin rates:
189.99$US + 22.49$US = 212.48$US
212.48$US = 267.13$CAN
267.13CAN with guaranteed customs fees of around 30$CAN or more mean at least:
300$CAN or MORE for MP Ultra Magnus.

Afterr seeing many video reviews of MP UM, I personally don't think he's worth that much money.
Combiner Wars Leader Utra Magnus is the next best thing. He look imposing, bad-ass, and I love the fact that he have a minibot inside.
And finally, it would cost me around 68$CAN at the most expensive price point locally with taxes.

So, for me at least, I think CW UM will be WAY more bangs for my bucks than MP UM.

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1673835)
Posted by fenrir72 on April 11th, 2015 @ 9:47am CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:Tim, just pointing out that I'm Canadian. So, here's how much MP Magnus will cost me PRECISELY if bought from BBTS:

With the cheapest shippin rates:
189.99$US + 22.49$US = 212.48$US
212.48$US = 267.13$CAN
267.13CAN with guaranteed customs fees of around 30$CAN or more mean at least:
300$CAN or MORE for MP Ultra Magnus.

Afterr seeing many video reviews of MP UM, I personally don't think he's worth that much money.
Combiner Wars Leader Utra Magnus is the next best thing. He look imposing, bad-ass, and I love the fact that he have a minibot inside.
And finally, it would cost me around 68$CAN at the most expensive price point locally with taxes.

So, for me at least, I think CW UM will be WAY more bangs for my bucks than MP UM.

I think as you previously mentioned on TAV figures thread K, you're gonna hold off until the Tomy version is released. You'll save more on sprucing this mold up.

And Tim, K is including the tax duties. Taxes in Canada are really waaaaaaaaaaaay out there!

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1673836)
Posted by MightyMagnus78 on April 11th, 2015 @ 9:47am CDT

Can't wait to get this guy to finally lead my CHUG Wreckers!

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1673839)
Posted by Alpha Dominus on April 11th, 2015 @ 9:56am CDT

Lookin at Minimus in the drivers seat there you gotta love the meticulous approach to detail. Even the shoulder stacks get some love. Despite his slight height advantage over Megs in the IDW universe, on my shelf he he'll look great displayed with CW Megatron.

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1673843)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 11th, 2015 @ 10:10am CDT

The more I see pictures of this guy, the more I can't wait to get him. I love IDW-verse transformers, and that Magnus is my favorite one of all time. He looks amazing and I love how Minimus Ambus comes with him.
This may also be a thing of pictures not doing the guy justice. Menasor has been repeatedly said to be far better in hand and that pictures don't do him justice. W may have another case of that here in my opinion for those concerned about his looks

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1673844)
Posted by Ginrai Minor on April 11th, 2015 @ 10:11am CDT

On a side note, I wonder what Hasbro is going to re-deco this mold as?

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1673845)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 11th, 2015 @ 10:11am CDT

fenrir72 wrote:
I think as you previously mentioned on TAV figures thread K, you're gonna hold off until the Tomy version is released. You'll save more on sprucing this mold up.

And Tim, K is including the tax duties. Taxes in Canada are really waaaaaaaaaaaay out there!

Yeah, customs are EXTREMELY high over here. You have to pay the regular 15% taxes over the value of the package AND they slap an extra 10$ in extra fees. Sigh.

Also, the weird thing is customs are very random. For some online stores like BBTS, you get slapped for sure. Even when a private citizen middlemanned me MP-10, there were customs as well! Some other times, there are no customs, especially if it come from an online store from China.

I recently ordered some figures from HLJ and I'll see if I have to pay customs for these. As it is, that order will only be around 3$ more than if I paid full prices locally, with bonus Takara premium paint job.

I bought the Hasbro version of Megatron because it was the version I personally prefered and the Takara one would have cost me at least 20-30$ more. So, that's a double-win for me. As for Ultra Magnus, I'll wait and see for some pictures of the Takara version. If I find it superior and if I'm not paying customs from HLJ, and if the price difference is not too hig, I may buy the Takara version. It's just a matter of wait-n-see. The same can be said for Menasor, Superion, and Devastator.

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1673846)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 11th, 2015 @ 10:12am CDT

Ginrai Minor wrote:On a side note, I wonder what Hasbro is going to re-deco this mold as?

Optimal Optimus!

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1673848)
Posted by Ginrai Minor on April 11th, 2015 @ 10:16am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Ginrai Minor wrote:On a side note, I wonder what Hasbro is going to re-deco this mold as?
Optimal Optimus!

This mold could rock the op optimus look.

I want a diaclone deco :-$

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1673849)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 11th, 2015 @ 10:19am CDT

Ginrai Minor wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Ginrai Minor wrote:On a side note, I wonder what Hasbro is going to re-deco this mold as?
Optimal Optimus!

This mold could rock the op optimus look.

Or better yet, do a black redeco as the control suit with Minimus replaced with Quickstrike.

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1673850)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on April 11th, 2015 @ 10:19am CDT

He looks really cheap and plasticky next to that much superior Megatron.

Also really dislike the Minimus thing. Though if I was to buy this I could at least pretend he's not in there (or just throw that lil wretch in the trash).

And I have to agree the lack of colour in the crotch and thigh area is pretty poor.

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1673851)
Posted by shajaki on April 11th, 2015 @ 10:20am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Ginrai Minor wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Ginrai Minor wrote:On a side note, I wonder what Hasbro is going to re-deco this mold as?
Optimal Optimus!

This mold could rock the op optimus look.
Or better yet, do a black redeco with Minimus replaced with Quickstrike as the control suit.

That.... is BRILLIANT!

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1673855)
Posted by Ginrai Minor on April 11th, 2015 @ 10:24am CDT

shajaki wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Ginrai Minor wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Ginrai Minor wrote:On a side note, I wonder what Hasbro is going to re-deco this mold as?
Optimal Optimus!

This mold could rock the op optimus look.
Or better yet, do a black redeco with Minimus replaced with Quickstrike as the control suit.

That.... is BRILLIANT!

In the words of megatron

Yeeeeeeessssssss

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1673857)
Posted by RiddlerJ on April 11th, 2015 @ 10:26am CDT

I wonder how necessary the cab is to the larger figure made from the trailer.

I ask because I wonder if the old Classics Ultra Magnus cab can be switch in for it.

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1673859)
Posted by Ginrai Minor on April 11th, 2015 @ 10:34am CDT

RiddlerJ wrote:I wonder how necessary the cab is to the larger figure made from the trailer.

I ask because I wonder if the old Classics Ultra Magnus cab can be switch in for it.

I think it's permanently attached at the hitch/swivel to magnus back.

also I wish they would have a generic flat front cab compared to the chibi truck face...but oh well he can live in bot mode.

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1673883)
Posted by Rated X on April 11th, 2015 @ 11:51am CDT

I seriously dont see the point of the little robot inside magnus. It should have been a matrix. Instead of scale images with CW megatron, they need to show the pic everybody wants to see...next to city commander.

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1673886)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 11th, 2015 @ 11:53am CDT

Rated X wrote:I seriously dont see the point of the little robot inside magnus. It should have been a matrix.

This isn't the Cartoon Ultra Magnus (and that guy didn't deserve the Matrix anyway).

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1673907)
Posted by Rated X on April 11th, 2015 @ 12:48pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Rated X wrote:I seriously dont see the point of the little robot inside magnus. It should have been a matrix.
This isn't the Cartoon Ultra Magnus (and that guy didn't deserve the Matrix anyway).

What about the rocket launchers ? Your image doesnt show them. Obviously they arent any type of G1 but FP used a similar design. Was FP going for a comic magnus back in the day or did hasbro use FP IP? :grin:

Also you really believe hot rod was more deserving of the matrix than magnus?

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1673908)
Posted by Va'al on April 11th, 2015 @ 12:54pm CDT

Rated X wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Rated X wrote:I seriously dont see the point of the little robot inside magnus. It should have been a matrix.
This isn't the Cartoon Ultra Magnus (and that guy didn't deserve the Matrix anyway).

What about the rocket launchers ? Your image doesnt show them.

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1673910)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 11th, 2015 @ 12:59pm CDT

Mr X, you may already know how the G1 Magnus toy worked, right? So, the minibot is an hommage to that. I also love the concept of a minibot piloting a larger bot. It have all kinds of tactical advantages! Plus, more play value I may add.

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1673952)
Posted by King Kuuga on April 11th, 2015 @ 2:58pm CDT

Rated X wrote:I seriously dont see the point of the little robot inside magnus. It should have been a matrix. Instead of scale images with CW megatron, they need to show the pic everybody wants to see...next to city commander.

The point is to represent what's going on in the comics, and give fans a bonus. Don't like it? Don't use it. You can make Magnus with or without him.

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1673973)
Posted by kaijuguy19 on April 11th, 2015 @ 3:33pm CDT

TimothyR wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:I'm pretty sure you meant "fenrir have come up with more images of Leader class ULTRA MAGNUS"

Anyway, I'm way more exited about that one that I ever was over the MP. For me, having an amazing leader size and bad-ass looking UM for 200$ less than I would have to pay a MP count for a lot.

yeah.. masterpiece magnus is still FAR superior to this.

no doubt this figure will utilize the same awful ratchet joints we've been seeing with the other voyager and leader figures.

they couldn't be bothered coloring the thing accurately which is a bit annoying. the outward shoulder joints are REALLY weird looking.

every time i see a new photo of this figure, the less i like it. i'm sure if takara releases it, i'll like it again. i really wish the thighs were red with a blue crotch. with all the cost cutting going on, they could've at least gotten the colors right.

lastly.. who in the hell was selling masterpiece magnus for $250? magnus was easily attainable for $150.. and yes, it is most definitely worth $100 more than this leader figure.

Except the way his legs and crotch are coloured are actually accurate to how he looks in IDW currently. He changed the colours around season 2 of MTMTE if I'm right so yeah they got the colours right on the toy. Also you can adjust the shoulders so those outward joints can be covered.

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1674041)
Posted by King Kuuga on April 11th, 2015 @ 5:33pm CDT

kaijuguy19 wrote:Except the way his legs and crotch are coloured are actually accurate to how he looks in IDW currently. He changed the colours around season 2 of MTMTE if I'm right so yeah they got the colours right on the toy. Also you can adjust the shoulders so those outward joints can be covered.

I went and checked the more recent issues, and while his legs are indeed white now, his crotch is still blue.

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1674042)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 11th, 2015 @ 5:43pm CDT

That Bot wrote:
kaijuguy19 wrote:Except the way his legs and crotch are coloured are actually accurate to how he looks in IDW currently. He changed the colours around season 2 of MTMTE if I'm right so yeah they got the colours right on the toy. Also you can adjust the shoulders so those outward joints can be covered.

I went and checked the more recent issues, and while his legs are indeed white now, his crotch is still blue.

All these discutions about robo crotch...

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1674044)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on April 11th, 2015 @ 5:58pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
That Bot wrote:
kaijuguy19 wrote:Except the way his legs and crotch are coloured are actually accurate to how he looks in IDW currently. He changed the colours around season 2 of MTMTE if I'm right so yeah they got the colours right on the toy. Also you can adjust the shoulders so those outward joints can be covered.

I went and checked the more recent issues, and while his legs are indeed white now, his crotch is still blue.

All these discutions about robo crotch...

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

The saddest part is there's no trigger crotch to tug on CW megatron.

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1674051)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 11th, 2015 @ 6:24pm CDT

SW's SilverHammer wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
That Bot wrote:
kaijuguy19 wrote:Except the way his legs and crotch are coloured are actually accurate to how he looks in IDW currently. He changed the colours around season 2 of MTMTE if I'm right so yeah they got the colours right on the toy. Also you can adjust the shoulders so those outward joints can be covered.

I went and checked the more recent issues, and while his legs are indeed white now, his crotch is still blue.

All these discutions about robo crotch...

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

The saddest part is there's no trigger crotch to tug on CW megatron.

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Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1674070)
Posted by fenrir72 on April 11th, 2015 @ 7:54pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Rated X wrote:I seriously dont see the point of the little robot inside magnus. It should have been a matrix.
This isn't the Cartoon Ultra Magnus (and that guy didn't deserve the Matrix anyway).

That was quite heavy on G1 UM Sabr. No wonder UM was always plagued with self doubt. You never let him forget that little incident in Junkion :lol:

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1674073)
Posted by fenrir72 on April 11th, 2015 @ 7:58pm CDT

RiddlerJ wrote:I wonder how necessary the cab is to the larger figure made from the trailer.

I ask because I wonder if the old Classics Ultra Magnus cab can be switch in for it.

I may be wrong but unlike the MP UM which you can disconnect the cab, I don't think this could be separated.

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1674074)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 11th, 2015 @ 7:58pm CDT

fenrir72 wrote:That was quite heavy on G1 UM Sabr. No wonder UM was always plagued with self doubt. You never let him forget that little incident in Junkion

That remind me:

>Optimus Prime get a few hits and blaster shots: Die. Nothing we can do.

>Ultra Magnus get completely RIPPED APPART. Is rebuilt by the junkions and walk it off as if nothing ever happennend.

:roll:

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1674075)
Posted by fenrir72 on April 11th, 2015 @ 8:01pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:That was quite heavy on G1 UM Sabr. No wonder UM was always plagued with self doubt. You never let him forget that little incident in Junkion

That remind me:

>Optimus Prime get a few hits and blaster shots: Die. Nothing we can do.

>Ultra Magnus get completely RIPPED APPART. Is rebuilt by the junkions and walk it off as if nothing ever happennend.

He has the advantage of having extra body armor over Op :lol:

Too bad about that last incident with 6-shot.

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1674077)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 11th, 2015 @ 8:04pm CDT

fenrir72 wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:That was quite heavy on G1 UM Sabr. No wonder UM was always plagued with self doubt. You never let him forget that little incident in Junkion

That remind me:

>Optimus Prime get a few hits and blaster shots: Die. Nothing we can do.

>Ultra Magnus get completely RIPPED APPART. Is rebuilt by the junkions and walk it off as if nothing ever happennend.

He has the advantage of having extra body armor over Op Too bad about that last incident with 6-shot.

Well, the chest DID was in one piece. So, the minibot inside was OK, only uncouncious. That's my headcannon anyway.

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1674087)
Posted by fenrir72 on April 11th, 2015 @ 8:17pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:That was quite heavy on G1 UM Sabr. No wonder UM was always plagued with self doubt. You never let him forget that little incident in Junkion

That remind me:

>Optimus Prime get a few hits and blaster shots: Die. Nothing we can do.

>Ultra Magnus get completely RIPPED APPART. Is rebuilt by the junkions and walk it off as if nothing ever happennend.

He has the advantage of having extra body armor over Op Too bad about that last incident with 6-shot.

Well, the chest DID was in one piece. So, the minibot inside was OK, only uncouncious. That's my headcannon anyway.

And he (exterior armor) didn't turn gray. :lol:

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1674093)
Posted by prjkt on April 11th, 2015 @ 8:36pm CDT

And that confirms I it - this is the definitive UM for my collection

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1674135)
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on April 11th, 2015 @ 9:56pm CDT

Rated X wrote:I seriously dont see the point of the little robot inside magnus. It should have been a matrix.

CHUG is not in the 1980's G1 universe.

The IDW Transformers comics was the inspiration for this CW Ultra Magnus toy.

Speculating a Third party will replace Minimus ambus with something a bit more G1.

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1674137)
Posted by shajaki on April 11th, 2015 @ 10:04pm CDT

OK, so shajaki has joined the "League of Leader Megatron Owners" and has thoughts.

I think this figure is BRILLIANT. Sure he has some shortfalls, but over all I don't regret a thing. In some poses I really don't like seeing the sticks his arms are attached to, the cannon could be more maneuverable (position on arm and horizontal movement in tank mode), and those feet could use an ankle tilt. Those are my ONLY complaints. Barring those, this toy is damn near perfect in my eyes.

The working tank treads. Score.
Head sculpt is killer (liiiiigghhhttt piiiPPPIINNNGGG!!)
Enough articulation to do loads of fun stuff.
Like the arm cannon either way, but love the look of it fully extended *snicker*.
Transformation is simple and fun without feeling dumbed down or "simplified".
Tank mode is solid (and doesn't get the aversion to silver tanks).

and
HE HAS A SPARK CHAMBER (ala Beast Wars)!!!!!!!
(somehow I missed that little detail)

So, I love him. I hope everyone on the fence takes a chance, and those looking can find one. In closing, here's pics of mine!

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1674147)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 11th, 2015 @ 10:23pm CDT

Sajaki, glad you could get your hands on this magnificent figure!

Many think the "inner arms sticks" are a bit derpy looking and I agree. However, it's a brilliant compromise to allow a tank turret that can fully rotate. Also, yeah, some ankle tilts would have improved the posability a lot, but it dosent break the figure.

Now, to wait for the innevitable clearance sale of Armada Megatron...

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1674167)
Posted by fenrir72 on April 11th, 2015 @ 10:57pm CDT

shajaki wrote:OK, so shajaki has joined the "League of Leader Megatron Owners" and has thoughts.

I think this figure is BRILLIANT. Sure he has some shortfalls, but over all I don't regret a thing. In some poses I really don't like seeing the sticks his arms are attached to, the cannon could be more maneuverable (position on arm and horizontal movement in tank mode), and those feet could use an ankle tilt. Those are my ONLY complaints. Barring those, this toy is damn near perfect in my eyes.

The working tank treads. Score.
Head sculpt is killer (liiiiigghhhttt piiiPPPIINNNGGG!!)
Enough articulation to do loads of fun stuff.
Like the arm cannon either way, but love the look of it fully extended *snicker*.
Transformation is simple and fun without feeling dumbed down or "simplified".
Tank mode is solid (and doesn't get the aversion to silver tanks).

and
HE HAS A SPARK CHAMBER (ala Beast Wars)!!!!!!!
(somehow I missed that little detail)

So, I love him. I hope everyone on the fence takes a chance, and those looking can find one. In closing, here's pics of mine!

いいえ停止しないでくださいいいえ停止しないでください

[Īe teishi shinaide kudasai Īe teishi shinaide kudasai] :lol:

Btw.........is the "scale" to your liking?

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1674168)
Posted by shajaki on April 11th, 2015 @ 10:58pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:Sajaki, glad you could get your hands on this magnificent figure!

Many think the "inner arms sticks" are a bit derpy looking and I agree. However, it's a brilliant compromise to allow a tank turret that can fully rotate. Also, yeah, some ankle tilts would have improved the posability a lot, but it dosent break the figure.

Now, to wait for the innevitable clearance sale of Armada Megatron...

Yes. The turret mechanism transformation is pretty brilliant too. This whole time I wasn't quite sold on the mold, especially Armadatron, but now he's getting bought just on principle

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1674214)
Posted by Burn on April 12th, 2015 @ 1:03am CDT

So I got one too. Yeah. >:oP

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1674219)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 12th, 2015 @ 1:24am CDT

Burn wrote:So I got one too. Yeah.

A what? A kup of joe?

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1674222)
Posted by Burn on April 12th, 2015 @ 1:34am CDT

Yes.

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1674225)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 12th, 2015 @ 1:36am CDT

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1674243)
Posted by Va'al on April 12th, 2015 @ 5:24am CDT

The North American continent has been seeing the new Generations Combiner Wars Leader class Megatron for a little while, and its seems that Australia is also receiving its batches, too! Courtesy of Seibertron.com board admin Burn, we have confirmation of the Decepticon founder arriving down under without too much to wait compared to elsewhere in the world. Check out the image below, taken at a Toys'R'Us in Cairns, priced at AUS$ 89.99 (approx US $69) - and maybe join Australian fans in weeping over the retail price of MP Ultra Magnus, too (approx US $ 230).

Remember, to help out your fellow fans and collectors, make sure to flag any sighting of this or other toys in the regional forum boards here, and in our ever-growing database here!

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1674248)
Posted by prjkt on April 12th, 2015 @ 5:37am CDT

Didn't realise this site did sightings for my side of the world - I picked up Megatron here back in Feb (14th to be precis)

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1674255)
Posted by Burn on April 12th, 2015 @ 6:26am CDT

Yeah ... I only sent Va'al pictures of Magnus weeks ago, didn't bother taking photos of both Megatrons back then.
My bad.

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1674258)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 12th, 2015 @ 6:41am CDT

Va'al wrote:The North American continent has been seeing the new Generations Combiner Wars Leader class Megatron for a little while, and its seems that Australia is also receiving its batches, too! Courtesy of Seibertron.com board admin Burn, we have confirmation of the Decepticon founder arriving down under without too much to wait compared to elsewhere in the world. Check out the image below, taken at a Toys'R'Us in Cairns, priced at AUS$ 89.99 (approx US $69) - and maybe join Australian fans in weeping over the retail price of MP Ultra Magnus, too (approx US $ 230).

Remember, to help out your fellow fans and collectors, make sure to flag any sighting of this or other toys in the regional forum boards here, and in our ever-growing database here!

I just felt I had to quote the whole thing. First, your leader class prices are... painful to say the least.

And even tough MP UM look expensive as fawk, it's great you guys can have it LIVE in store! And even tough you have to pay your local sales taxes, at least you don't have to pay extra customs and shipping fees. An Aussie buying MP UM live in store will end up paying way less than me, if I bought it from BBTS!

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1674259)
Posted by Burn on April 12th, 2015 @ 6:43am CDT

Still worked out cheaper to import it directly from Japan.

Leader wise ... might save $10, but have to wait for months.

Re: In-Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus (1674263)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 12th, 2015 @ 7:21am CDT

Burn wrote:Still worked out cheaper to import it directly from Japan.

Leader wise ... might save $10, but have to wait for months.

Just to have an idea if it's just the toys and video games that are expensive in australia, or if it's EVERYYTHING, can you tell me something?

-- The average price of a mass-produced 650g loaf of bread in Australian $.
-- The average price of one liter of 2% milk in Australian $.
-- Also, the minimum wage in AUS$/h.

For reference, in Canada, the bread cost around 3.50$CAN and the milk is around 2.50$CAN. And the minimum wage is 10.35$/h for Quebec.

Knowing those 3 facts give a good idea of what is the cost of living in each parts of the world.

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