In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot

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Thanks to site sponsor RobotKingdom and their official Facebook page, we have some new images of Takara Tomy Transformers exclusives figures from the Legends line - specifically, the two big bots under the name of LG-EX Grand Maximus and LG-EX Greatshot, or rather, their packaging!

The former is a redeco of the Generations Fortress Maximus Titan class figure from the Legends line, and an homage to the character in Japanese animated series Super God Masterforce, in which he is the younger brother of Fort Max and a Transtector, which Grand takes charge of.

The latter is a redeco and retool of the Leader class Sixshot figure from the Titans Return line, sporting a new rhino head for one of the alternate modes, and chest wings accurate to the Victory animated series the character showed up in. Check them both out below, and join the conversation in the Energon Pub!

Takaratomy Mall Exclusive Transformers LG-EX Grand Maximus. Preorder. Start Shipping on 31st March 2018. US$ 209.90 25000yen http\://www.robotkingdom.com/lgexgrandmaximus.html ***Photos for reference only, exact product appearance is subject to manufacturer final confirmation.***

Takaratomy Mall Exclusive Transformers LG-EX Greatshot. Preorder. Start Shipping on 31st March 2018. US$ 69.90 8500yen http://www.robotkingdom.com/lgexgreatshot.html ***Photos for reference only, exact product appearance is subject to manufacturer final confirmation.***

Credit(s): RobotKingdom.com

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Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1948798)
Posted by Hotconvoy on March 28th, 2018 @ 3:49am CDT

Oh how i wish i could buy these :-(

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1948804)
Posted by Albatross250 on March 28th, 2018 @ 4:22am CDT

No Pretender shell ? I'll pass.

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1948813)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on March 28th, 2018 @ 5:28am CDT

Albatross250 wrote:No Pretender shell ? I'll pass.

They were going to give one with Grand Maximus if preorders hit the 2000 mark in a specific time. They didn’t, so now Grand Max will be shipped without one :-(

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1948820)
Posted by Randomento on March 28th, 2018 @ 6:39am CDT

If it wasn’t for the baffling shipping costs in robot kingdom I would’ve bought Greatshot on day one.

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1948825)
Posted by Rodimus Knight on March 28th, 2018 @ 7:29am CDT

Nathaniel Prime wrote:
Albatross250 wrote:No Pretender shell ? I'll pass.

They were going to give one with Grand Maximus if preorders hit the 2000 mark in a specific time. They didn’t, so now Grand Max will be shipped without one

It also seemed like that time limit was like a day after (like I think literally the day after) they hit the "to make mark" on Grand. With the way it went down, it felt like it was more a con job then anything else with getting the pretender shell.

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1948840)
Posted by ScottyP on March 28th, 2018 @ 10:14am CDT

Randomento wrote:If it wasn’t for the baffling shipping costs in robot kingdom I would’ve bought Greatshot on day one.

I used to be able to stomach it on large orders but something's not right about it lately. Seems like it gets based on the cost of the item and not the actual size or weight. That's not how that works!

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1948842)
Posted by Relic0037 on March 28th, 2018 @ 10:49am CDT

Rodimus Knight wrote:
Nathaniel Prime wrote:
Albatross250 wrote:No Pretender shell ? I'll pass.

They were going to give one with Grand Maximus if preorders hit the 2000 mark in a specific time. They didn’t, so now Grand Max will be shipped without one

It also seemed like that time limit was like a day after (like I think literally the day after) they hit the "to make mark" on Grand. With the way it went down, it felt like it was more a con job then anything else with getting the pretender shell.

Not that I'm one of those people that always has to correct everybody but the 2000 preorder mark was to make Grand and there was a goal of 3000 that had to be reached for the pretender shell to be included. It only hit the first goal, so at least it got produced.

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1948853)
Posted by Rodimus Knight on March 28th, 2018 @ 12:24pm CDT

Relic0037 wrote:
Rodimus Knight wrote:
Nathaniel Prime wrote:
Albatross250 wrote:No Pretender shell ? I'll pass.

They were going to give one with Grand Maximus if preorders hit the 2000 mark in a specific time. They didn’t, so now Grand Max will be shipped without one

It also seemed like that time limit was like a day after (like I think literally the day after) they hit the "to make mark" on Grand. With the way it went down, it felt like it was more a con job then anything else with getting the pretender shell.

Not that I'm one of those people that always has to correct everybody but the 2000 preorder mark was to make Grand and there was a goal of 3000 that had to be reached for the pretender shell to be included. It only hit the first goal, so at least it got produced.

I'm sure your not... -.-

Sort of like the last person to say they didn't like to correct people then said they were going to PM me the "correct" information, only to never send the PM, probably because when they went to find the information they noticed I was correct. But I digress...

According to the original announcement, as I recall, the 2000 mark was for Grand, and had a set date, then yes you needed 3000 to get the pretender shell which was an extended date. The scam part here was that their extended date was a day later. In fact, if I am recalling correctly, they called it even before the initial date hit, and they basically ended it as soon as they hit the 2000 mark giving once more the appearance that the pretender shell was just a scam to get the initial run orders.

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1948855)
Posted by Seibertron on March 28th, 2018 @ 12:40pm CDT

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Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1948857)
Posted by WreckerJack on March 28th, 2018 @ 12:49pm CDT

To quote my anime nerd pal - "Why does Japan get all the cool stuff?"

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1948858)
Posted by Kyleor on March 28th, 2018 @ 12:52pm CDT

I wonder how well the blue of the existing third-party Fort Max upgrade hands (which are awesome) would go with the blues on Grand Maximus.

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1948867)
Posted by william-james88 on March 28th, 2018 @ 2:16pm CDT

WreckerJack wrote:To quote my anime nerd pal - "Why does Japan get all the cool stuff?"

This is easier for you to aquire than people in Japan since you can find this at a bunch of online vendors while it can only be purcased at 1 online vendor in Japan (and risks being sold out).

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1948872)
Posted by ZeroWolf on March 28th, 2018 @ 2:37pm CDT

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Still holding out hope for him eh? ;-)

If we did get him though I would love for them to do uw ex sets of battle gaia and guard city

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1948875)
Posted by Deadput on March 28th, 2018 @ 2:49pm CDT

Rodimus Knight wrote:The scam part here was that their extended date was a day later. In fact, if I am recalling correctly, they called it even before the initial date hit, and they basically ended it as soon as they hit the 2000 mark giving once more the appearance that the pretender shell was just a scam to get the initial run orders.

It certainly was not a day after, it was like a week or two later.

I'm pretty sure no one is stupid enough to actually have made that a one day thing.

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1948881)
Posted by Emerje on March 28th, 2018 @ 3:26pm CDT

Rodimus Knight wrote:In fact, if I am recalling correctly

You aren't. >:oP

The shell was announced from the very beginning as a stretch goal with a proper end date (listed on the store).

What made it seem like the next day is that it took that long for sites to properly report it as such, most (including Seibertron) thought the first 3000 came with the shell not that 3000 orders were needed for the shell to happen thanks to the language barrier. By the time everyone caught on and properly informed the campaign was nearly over.

Emerje

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1948902)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 28th, 2018 @ 5:03pm CDT

Greatshot! Greatshot! Greatshot! Greatshot! Greatshot! Greatshot! Greatshot! Greatshot! Greatshot! Greatshot! Greatshot! Greatshot! Greatshot! Greatshot! Greatshot! Greatshot! Greatshot! Greatshot! Greatshot! Greatshot! Greatshot! Greatshot! Greatshot! Greatshot! Greatshot! Greatshot!

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1948904)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 28th, 2018 @ 5:05pm CDT

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I'm sorry Ryan, what are you trying to say exactly? I'm actually excited for Greatshot now, I obviously never had the original toy.

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1948961)
Posted by Ultra Markus on March 28th, 2018 @ 9:07pm CDT

Rodimus Knight wrote:
Nathaniel Prime wrote:
Albatross250 wrote:No Pretender shell ? I'll pass.

They were going to give one with Grand Maximus if preorders hit the 2000 mark in a specific time. They didn’t, so now Grand Max will be shipped without one

It also seemed like that time limit was like a day after (like I think literally the day after) they hit the "to make mark" on Grand. With the way it went down, it felt like it was more a con job then anything else with getting the pretender shell.

maybe perfect effect will make a pretender shell and make it look like the show model
they already have the grand cannon out ;)^

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1948986)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 28th, 2018 @ 10:40pm CDT

Emerje wrote:
Rodimus Knight wrote:In fact, if I am recalling correctly

You aren't.

The shell was announced from the very beginning as a stretch goal with a proper end date (listed on the store).

What made it seem like the next day is that it took that long for sites to properly report it as such, most (including Seibertron) thought the first 3000 came with the shell not that 3000 orders were needed for the shell to happen thanks to the language barrier. By the time everyone caught on and properly informed the campaign was nearly over.

Emerje

Such a shame really. Perhaps it's for the better, since the shell doesn't resemble Grand's Pretender shell at all, as it's based directly on Waverider/Diver:

Transformers Super God Masterforce Waverider (Diver) Gallery

... and is a retool of PotP Cloudburst to boot.

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1948987)
Posted by Lore Keeper on March 28th, 2018 @ 10:42pm CDT

Ultra Markus wrote:
Rodimus Knight wrote:
Nathaniel Prime wrote:
Albatross250 wrote:No Pretender shell ? I'll pass.

They were going to give one with Grand Maximus if preorders hit the 2000 mark in a specific time. They didn’t, so now Grand Max will be shipped without one

It also seemed like that time limit was like a day after (like I think literally the day after) they hit the "to make mark" on Grand. With the way it went down, it felt like it was more a con job then anything else with getting the pretender shell.

maybe perfect effect will make a pretender shell and make it look like the show model
they already have the grand cannon out

I've never bought 3P before, but if they made a pretender shell for Grand, I may have to reconsider.

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1949190)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on March 29th, 2018 @ 11:43pm CDT

Topspin, Twintwist, and Seaspray with Lione just came in stock at TFSource Wednesday evening. I put in the order to ship my stack earlier tonight. All that's left to go now is LG-EX Greatshot and Grand Maximus. I have to admit, I'm a little sad that Transformers Legends is quickly coming to an end. It's been a great ride these past few years, with some excellent work by Takara Tomy on redecoing, retooling, and even re-accessorizing the latest Generations figures with their attention to cartoon detail and genuine love of the fans and the craft.

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1949191)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 30th, 2018 @ 12:41am CDT

I'm really surprised they got the figures before Amazon Japan.

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1949194)
Posted by Emerje on March 30th, 2018 @ 1:18am CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I'm really surprised they got the figures before Amazon Japan.

No kidding, they're usually extremely slow. I only just got my payment request from AmiAmi a few minutes ago.

Emerje

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1949200)
Posted by Va'al on March 30th, 2018 @ 3:01am CDT

After the packaging images just the other day (seen here) for Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Greatshot and Grand Maximus, the Hobbymizer Hong Kong discussion Facebook group for Transformers has been producing in-hand images of the figures themselves too!

We've mirrored below shots by Tony Au Yeung, which show that the legs are not glued shut as was the case for Fortress Maximus, as well as size comparisons with Greatshot - of which we have more images in the various modes via Oscar Fung, including the upside-down submarine, and a new change in the helmet sculpt too, thanks to Jimmy Yu. You can check out all of these below, and join the conversation in the Energon Pub!

How to Share With Just Friends

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1949225)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on March 30th, 2018 @ 7:09am CDT

I like everything about this figure, from the new rhino head to those awesome colors. A minor gripe I have with Greatshot is those chest wings. I'm used to Sixshot's smaller wings so these bother me a little. Still, he does look pretty great in all modes ;)^

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1949240)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 30th, 2018 @ 9:36am CDT

Greatshot look absolutely FANTASTIC. I wonder if the price will be reasonable enough for an exclusive? I never like 6shot because he was so bland looking. But THIS is just fabulous. Like a Super Sentai mech! :APPLAUSE:

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1949254)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 30th, 2018 @ 12:02pm CDT

Emerje wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I'm really surprised they got the figures before Amazon Japan.

No kidding, they're usually extremely slow. I only just got my payment request from AmiAmi a few minutes ago.

Emerje

I got charged this morning, these released kinda earlier than I thought. My problem was Amazon JP had the two jumpstarters in stock, but I had to wait for a certain dark lord of the sith.

Hmmm, it looks like you won't be able to leave Greatshot's head attached during transformation, the horns might get in the way.

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1949269)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 30th, 2018 @ 12:52pm CDT

I'm still waiting on TFsource to get Greatshot in, but once he's in, he, MP40, G2 Megs, War Hammer Bee, and a time gun for Hot Rod shall be on their way!

After enjoying Quickswitch more than I thought, I am so looking forward to this spiky awesome Greatshot, complete with rhino mode. I plan to do a review with all 3 6-changers!

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1949297)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 30th, 2018 @ 2:03pm CDT

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I'm still waiting on TFsource to get Greatshot in, but once he's in, he, MP40, G2 Megs, War Hammer Bee, and a time gun for Hot Rod shall be on their way!

After enjoying Quickswitch more than I thought, I am so looking forward to this spiky awesome Greatshot, complete with rhino mode. I plan to do a review with all 3 6-changers!

Is Greatshot a general release, or a very nice and expensive exclusive?

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1949312)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 30th, 2018 @ 2:33pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I'm still waiting on TFsource to get Greatshot in, but once he's in, he, MP40, G2 Megs, War Hammer Bee, and a time gun for Hot Rod shall be on their way!

After enjoying Quickswitch more than I thought, I am so looking forward to this spiky awesome Greatshot, complete with rhino mode. I plan to do a review with all 3 6-changers!

Is Greatshot a general release, or a very nice and expensive exclusive?

He's a LG-EX, but on I think on sites like TFsource it's only a $5 difference

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1949320)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 30th, 2018 @ 2:47pm CDT

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I'm still waiting on TFsource to get Greatshot in, but once he's in, he, MP40, G2 Megs, War Hammer Bee, and a time gun for Hot Rod shall be on their way!

After enjoying Quickswitch more than I thought, I am so looking forward to this spiky awesome Greatshot, complete with rhino mode. I plan to do a review with all 3 6-changers!

Is Greatshot a general release, or a very nice and expensive exclusive?

He's a LG-EX, but on I think on sites like TFsource it's only a $5 difference

I know he's an Takara "exclusive". I mean as a special Hobby Lobby or some convention or other.

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1949332)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 30th, 2018 @ 3:24pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I'm still waiting on TFsource to get Greatshot in, but once he's in, he, MP40, G2 Megs, War Hammer Bee, and a time gun for Hot Rod shall be on their way!

After enjoying Quickswitch more than I thought, I am so looking forward to this spiky awesome Greatshot, complete with rhino mode. I plan to do a review with all 3 6-changers!

Is Greatshot a general release, or a very nice and expensive exclusive?

He's a LG-EX, but on I think on sites like TFsource it's only a $5 difference

I know he's an Takara "exclusive". I mean as a special Hobby Lobby or some convention or other.

Not as far as I know

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1949333)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 30th, 2018 @ 3:24pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I'm still waiting on TFsource to get Greatshot in, but once he's in, he, MP40, G2 Megs, War Hammer Bee, and a time gun for Hot Rod shall be on their way!

After enjoying Quickswitch more than I thought, I am so looking forward to this spiky awesome Greatshot, complete with rhino mode. I plan to do a review with all 3 6-changers!

Is Greatshot a general release, or a very nice and expensive exclusive?

He's a LG-EX, but on I think on sites like TFsource it's only a $5 difference

I know he's an Takara "exclusive". I mean as a special Hobby Lobby or some convention or other.

TakaraTomy Mall exclusive.

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1949374)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 30th, 2018 @ 5:17pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I'm still waiting on TFsource to get Greatshot in, but once he's in, he, MP40, G2 Megs, War Hammer Bee, and a time gun for Hot Rod shall be on their way!

After enjoying Quickswitch more than I thought, I am so looking forward to this spiky awesome Greatshot, complete with rhino mode. I plan to do a review with all 3 6-changers!

Is Greatshot a general release, or a very nice and expensive exclusive?

He's a LG-EX, but on I think on sites like TFsource it's only a $5 difference

I know he's an Takara "exclusive". I mean as a special Hobby Lobby or some convention or other.
TakaraTomy Mall exclusive.

So, Takara have it's own post office then? 8-}

Anyway, I saw the price and I must pass. There's too many important figures on my radar and some things have to be skipped.

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1949384)
Posted by william-james88 on March 30th, 2018 @ 5:51pm CDT

He said "mall" not "mail". And yes it's an exclusive in Japan so it's not sold at ami ami or the other usual retailers.

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1949389)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 30th, 2018 @ 6:08pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:He said "mall" not "mail". And yes it's an exclusive in Japan so it's not sold at ami ami or the other usual retailers.

Well shi.... I always thought it was Takara Tommy Mail. As in the mail-away only figures you got with the TF points back in the 1980s.

I'd want it but I'll have to keep my money for a possible MP-03 GreenScream.

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1949408)
Posted by Emerje on March 30th, 2018 @ 7:11pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
william-james88 wrote:He said "mall" not "mail". And yes it's an exclusive in Japan so it's not sold at ami ami or the other usual retailers.

Well shi.... I always thought it was Takara Tommy Mail.

It's Tomy not Tommy, strong "O" like Sony.

Super common mistake.

Emerje

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1949410)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 30th, 2018 @ 7:31pm CDT

Emerje wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
william-james88 wrote:He said "mall" not "mail". And yes it's an exclusive in Japan so it's not sold at ami ami or the other usual retailers.

Well shi.... I always thought it was Takara Tommy Mail.

It's Tomy not Tommy, strong "O" like Sony. Super common mistake.

Emerje

Tommy the mailman. [-(

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1949412)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 30th, 2018 @ 7:50pm CDT

TakaraTomy Mall is basically to TakaraTomy what Hasbro Toy Shop is to Hasbro: A website owned by the company that sells their products and can have its own limited exclusives.

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Posted by william-james88 on March 30th, 2018 @ 8:56pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:TakaraTomy Mall is basically to TakaraTomy what Hasbro Toy Shop is to Hasbro: A website owned by the company that sells their products and can have its own limited exclusives.

Has there ever been a toy that was only ever available at Hasbro Toy Shop?

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1949424)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 30th, 2018 @ 9:13pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:TakaraTomy Mall is basically to TakaraTomy what Hasbro Toy Shop is to Hasbro: A website owned by the company that sells their products and can have its own limited exclusives.

Has there ever been a toy that was only ever available at Hasbro Toy Shop?

*Only* at HTS? None. They're usually shared with other stores, I guess to offset the otherwise very limited (too limited to be lucrative) distribution, or it's used as a platform to sell convention overstock.

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1949431)
Posted by william-james88 on March 30th, 2018 @ 10:07pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:TakaraTomy Mall is basically to TakaraTomy what Hasbro Toy Shop is to Hasbro: A website owned by the company that sells their products and can have its own limited exclusives.

Has there ever been a toy that was only ever available at Hasbro Toy Shop?

*Only* at HTS? None. They're usually shared with other stores, I guess to offset the otherwise very limited (too limited to be lucrative) distribution, or it's used as a platform to sell convention overstock.

So then thats very different from TTMall. They had a ton of exclusives which were only available there in Japan. Like half the Unite Warriors line.

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1949453)
Posted by Emerje on March 30th, 2018 @ 11:53pm CDT

Actually, there have been HTS Exclusives, but in both cases it was figures that were intended to be sold somewhere else and got canceled after production so HTS sold them instead.

Canceled TRU Commemorative Series Astrotrain (on the left, the right is an Asian release from many years later)

Canceled Asia exclusive "Special Edition" SE-01 Opitmus Prime, SE-02 Megatron, SE-03 Dragstrip, and SE-04 Overkill

Definitely doesn't compare to TTM, though.

Emerje

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1949477)
Posted by Va'al on March 31st, 2018 @ 3:40am CDT

Still thanks to users in the Hobbymizer Facebook group, much like the previous story we posted on the topic here, we have some further in-hand images of the recently released Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus set, including Grand, the sword accessory, and decals and stickers.

Thanks to Oscar Fung, Ip Kei Tsun, and Chan Wei Choy Mario, we have images of the set by itself, the box, packaging, and - most interestingly - comparisons with the original toy from the late 1980s. Check them all out below, and let us know what you think in the Energon Pub!

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1949522)
Posted by Blitzwing is bae on March 31st, 2018 @ 10:19am CDT

Yes please!!!! :-D

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1950331)
Posted by william-james88 on April 2nd, 2018 @ 10:17pm CDT

Fellow Seibertronian Chuckdawg1999 has some nice new reviews for us. His latest video review features LG65 Twin Twist & LG66 Topspin and their Target Masters as they are being compared to their Hasbro counterparts. As far as we know, these are the last toys to have differences between the Hasbro and Takara versions, for now. And the differences are not just the paint apps, but also the inclusion of Target Masters, and the loss of other accessories.
Due to Hasbro's Twin Twist being very hard to come by for many Americans, going the Takara route for this toy is being considered more than usual so hopefuly this review helps you choose which version to get.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Topspin and Twintwist are made from arguably the best mold from the Titans Return/Legends line. The Legends version give a more classic paint scheme while adding the bonus of Targetmasters. While there's nothing overly new to recommend the Takara version over the Hasbro releases if you like what you see they're a solid pick up.

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1950435)
Posted by DeathReviews on April 3rd, 2018 @ 4:52pm CDT

TR Twin Twist never turned up near my realm. What a burn. Still no sign of the Wave2 PotP figures either - even though there have been dozens of sightings everywhere else. Hasbro's distribution network remains as predictably UNpredictable as ever.

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1950471)
Posted by Randomhero on April 3rd, 2018 @ 10:18pm CDT

DeathReviews wrote:TR Twin Twist never turned up near my realm. What a burn. Still no sign of the Wave2 PotP figures either - even though there have been dozens of sightings everywhere else. Hasbro's distribution network remains as predictably UNpredictable as ever.

Hasbro does not auto distribute their products. The store order the product themselves. Stop blaming Hasbro because your areas don’t order stuff.

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1950473)
Posted by fenrir72 on April 3rd, 2018 @ 10:25pm CDT

Randomhero wrote:
DeathReviews wrote:TR Twin Twist never turned up near my realm. What a burn. Still no sign of the Wave2 PotP figures either - even though there have been dozens of sightings everywhere else. Hasbro's distribution network remains as predictably UNpredictable as ever.

Hasbro does not auto distribute their products. The store order the product themselves. Stop blaming Hasbro because your areas don’t order stuff.

How come Malaysia got like a zillion TR (Walgreens exclusive(?) supposedly)Brainstorm? Yet it was like a beetch to find them in stores if at all?

The situation may be different in the mainland USA but in other countries, case lots have a certain number of specific figures per box. I saw these HB boxes being opened post delivery to specialty shops and mainline stores like TRU ( heck back in 2002, during RID, there wasn't a single FireConvoy in site in all 3 TRUs in Singapore (only Megs) so there is some issues with Hb's distribution system whether you like it or not.

Even with regards to specialty shops (not online), it was like a pain for them to order TFA Arcee for them, who order direct from Hasbro. They were ordering a specific item and still could not get her.

Hence, I get my plastic crack from online Amiami etc.

Re: In-Package Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-EX Grand Maximus & Greatshot (1950483)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on April 3rd, 2018 @ 11:42pm CDT

I got my penultimate delivery of Transformers Legends figures from TFSource yesterday. I opened up Seaspray, Topspin, and Twin Twist tonight. I agree with Chuckdawg: the colors on Takara's versions of the Jumpstarters really do pop a lot better than the Hasbro versions. Their Targetmasters are standing alone on my shelves until I can find them proper stand-ins for Pointblank and Sureshot. In the meantime, I've given the Takara Jumpstarters their Hasbro counterparts' guns. They still work well, being mostly silver paint. The white plastics match better on Twin Twist than the blues do on Topspin, though. It's not really a big deal to me. What IS a big deal, though, is that my Topspin has two left feet, so I'm hoping TFSource will exchange it for a correctly assembled sample.