New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead
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S250 provides this in package image of Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead. Hardhead is a repaint of Transformers Universe Onslaught. This is the first ever repaint of this Ultra class Universe mold, and has been long predicted by community members. However, at this point, there appears to be no remolding in the character, only repainting to be similar in color to G1 Hardhead.
The toy is expected to hit WalMart stores in the month of October 2009.
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Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (979998)
Posted by HighPrime on August 23rd, 2009 @ 9:30am CDT
Don't you dare destroy the Silverbolt mold. I think it's great and have each variant thus far. Looking forward to the Skyfall. As for Hardhead, I think Hasbro picked a decent figure to homage, less the headmaster thing. Colors are right, it's a miltary-like vehicle, and the face-mask fits in with original G1. I'll be picking this one up.
Posted by HighPrime on August 23rd, 2009 @ 9:30am CDT
Stockade wrote:Yeah! another repaint. way to go Hasbro... decision will be made when i see it. at least its not another Silverbolt repaint! ugh can someone destroy the silverbolt mold please!!!!
Don't you dare destroy the Silverbolt mold. I think it's great and have each variant thus far. Looking forward to the Skyfall. As for Hardhead, I think Hasbro picked a decent figure to homage, less the headmaster thing. Colors are right, it's a miltary-like vehicle, and the face-mask fits in with original G1. I'll be picking this one up.
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980006)
Posted by Stockade on August 23rd, 2009 @ 9:43am CDT
Ok Ok i wont destroy it, but i wish hasbro would do something really different with that mold and its getting old too. I have Silverbolt and Darkwind, and i would say i MIGHT get Skyfall, but i will have to see him on the shelf to make the decision... I guess i see it this way, hasbro has money, alot of money and im sure they can come up with new dies and molds for us and I'm sure everyone would agree. right?
Posted by Stockade on August 23rd, 2009 @ 9:43am CDT
HighPrime wrote:Stockade wrote:Yeah! another repaint. way to go Hasbro... decision will be made when i see it. at least its not another Silverbolt repaint! ugh can someone destroy the silverbolt mold please!!!!
Don't you dare destroy the Silverbolt mold. I think it's great and have each variant thus far. Looking forward to the Skyfall. As for Hardhead, I think Hasbro picked a decent figure to homage, less the headmaster thing. Colors are right, it's a miltary-like vehicle, and the face-mask fits in with original G1. I'll be picking this one up.
Ok Ok i wont destroy it, but i wish hasbro would do something really different with that mold and its getting old too. I have Silverbolt and Darkwind, and i would say i MIGHT get Skyfall, but i will have to see him on the shelf to make the decision... I guess i see it this way, hasbro has money, alot of money and im sure they can come up with new dies and molds for us and I'm sure everyone would agree. right?
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980009)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 23rd, 2009 @ 9:47am CDT
At least it's not a completely new figure that's exclusive to a certain store, that would only add to the frustration
I don't have Onslaught, so I'll be getting him... Or ask my in-laws to get him for me if I have the guts
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 23rd, 2009 @ 9:47am CDT
Stockade wrote:Yeah! another repaint. way to go Hasbro... decision will be made when i see it. at least its not another Silverbolt repaint! ugh can someone destroy the silverbolt mold please!!!!
At least it's not a completely new figure that's exclusive to a certain store, that would only add to the frustration
I don't have Onslaught, so I'll be getting him... Or ask my in-laws to get him for me if I have the guts
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980010)
Posted by Naked Magnus on August 23rd, 2009 @ 9:55am CDT
I will now state the obvious: Unfortunately, Hasbro is just a business with the goal to become as profitable as possible. If they can convince us to buy 10 repaints of each mold, then they would have no problem doing it. Sometimes through clever marketing they are successful. That is why I need to have at least three repaints (Starscream, Thundercracker, Skywarp) of each Seeker mold (encore, classics, masterpiece, titanium, WST) because my inner 10 year old thinks that is badass. Hasbro's marketing from 25 years ago still has an effect on me.
Hasbro will try to get away with as many repaints as possible.
I personally have a hard time buying a repaint of the same mold but for a different faction. I can see bots from the same faction being similar, but across factions it seems a bit contrived.
-RoS
Posted by Naked Magnus on August 23rd, 2009 @ 9:55am CDT
Stockade wrote:Ok Ok i wont destroy it, but i wish hasbro would do something really different with that mold and its getting old too. I have Silverbolt and Darkwind, and i would say i MIGHT get Skyfall, but i will have to see him on the shelf to make the decision... I guess i see it this way, hasbro has money, alot of money and im sure they can come up with new dies and molds for us and I'm sure everyone would agree. right?
I will now state the obvious: Unfortunately, Hasbro is just a business with the goal to become as profitable as possible. If they can convince us to buy 10 repaints of each mold, then they would have no problem doing it. Sometimes through clever marketing they are successful. That is why I need to have at least three repaints (Starscream, Thundercracker, Skywarp) of each Seeker mold (encore, classics, masterpiece, titanium, WST) because my inner 10 year old thinks that is badass. Hasbro's marketing from 25 years ago still has an effect on me.
Hasbro will try to get away with as many repaints as possible.
I personally have a hard time buying a repaint of the same mold but for a different faction. I can see bots from the same faction being similar, but across factions it seems a bit contrived.
-RoS
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980019)
Posted by YRQRM0 on August 23rd, 2009 @ 10:14am CDT
Posted by YRQRM0 on August 23rd, 2009 @ 10:14am CDT
I love this mold, but I prefer it as a Decepticon...
It's still nice though
It's still nice though
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980024)
Posted by GuyIncognito on August 23rd, 2009 @ 10:20am CDT
Posted by GuyIncognito on August 23rd, 2009 @ 10:20am CDT
I love this mold, but they should have put more orange on it and made it Roadbuster.
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980045)
Posted by First Gen on August 23rd, 2009 @ 10:55am CDT
Posted by First Gen on August 23rd, 2009 @ 10:55am CDT
Please, lay off the repaint gripes. For one there are plenty of threads already dedicated to it, and we wouldn't have Seekers or other great TF' if it weren't for repaints.
Back on subject, I just bought Onslaught from Big Bad Toy Store as I really, really like the mold, never had the money when he was in stores and got a killer deal on an Universe Ultra case on clearance.
I'll have to see more pics to make a final decision though.
As for Roadbuster, he was already released in a two pack with Dirge as a Target exclusive, so don't hold your breath on that.
Back on subject, I just bought Onslaught from Big Bad Toy Store as I really, really like the mold, never had the money when he was in stores and got a killer deal on an Universe Ultra case on clearance.
I'll have to see more pics to make a final decision though.
As for Roadbuster, he was already released in a two pack with Dirge as a Target exclusive, so don't hold your breath on that.
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980049)
Posted by Prime Riblet on August 23rd, 2009 @ 11:02am CDT
Posted by Prime Riblet on August 23rd, 2009 @ 11:02am CDT
This mold is a good one, and I am surprised that Hasbro has waited this long to do a repaint using it. That said, I believe I'll pass. It's good though.
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980073)
Posted by shonenfan4 on August 23rd, 2009 @ 11:33am CDT
Posted by shonenfan4 on August 23rd, 2009 @ 11:33am CDT
Man, another WM exclusives... I don't know why but it seems that WM exclusives are harder to find in-stock in-stores than other stores' exclusives (with the exception of Ramjet and Skywarp) 
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980087)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on August 23rd, 2009 @ 11:42am CDT
Posted by Megatron Wolf on August 23rd, 2009 @ 11:42am CDT
I like the mold and the new colors but im gonna pass. Its to much money for a repaint with no remolds. So hasbro doesnt do repaints for the sake of repaint huh? I think this is a prime example.
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980090)
Posted by Nekoman on August 23rd, 2009 @ 11:44am CDT
Posted by Nekoman on August 23rd, 2009 @ 11:44am CDT
Onslaught is meant to be a combiner, so I ended up passing on him, but this works, as now it doesn't feel so incomplete to me. I will be buying him.
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980093)
Posted by Mkall on August 23rd, 2009 @ 11:47am CDT
Posted by Mkall on August 23rd, 2009 @ 11:47am CDT
I'm so in love with this one. I absolutely love the shield design the best.
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980103)
Posted by waaaaghlord on August 23rd, 2009 @ 12:01pm CDT
Posted by waaaaghlord on August 23rd, 2009 @ 12:01pm CDT
I was thinking of picking up a Duros at Auto Assembly with the intention of modding Hardhead when I get my hands on him (the 2 complete ones at Kapow's table had gone by the time I decided it was doable, might still ebay one). Looking at my USA Ed Onslaught and chatting to a couple of kitbashers that have already had the mould apart it doesn't seem like it'd be a hard mod. Probably have to disable the electronics since there's an LED in the head, but that's no biggie.
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980107)
Posted by kirbenvost on August 23rd, 2009 @ 12:05pm CDT
Posted by kirbenvost on August 23rd, 2009 @ 12:05pm CDT
I like it, aside from the silly shield symbol. Unfortunately it's not a character I collect, so I still won't have any versions of this mold.
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980125)
Posted by Windsweeper on August 23rd, 2009 @ 12:24pm CDT
Posted by Windsweeper on August 23rd, 2009 @ 12:24pm CDT
I'd like to see this mold as Turmoil from the Drift:Spotlight.
For some reason, I'd prefer Hardhead from the Wreckage or Universe Tank Megatron mold.
For some reason, I'd prefer Hardhead from the Wreckage or Universe Tank Megatron mold.
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980144)
Posted by Nemesis Rodimus on August 23rd, 2009 @ 12:49pm CDT
Posted by Nemesis Rodimus on August 23rd, 2009 @ 12:49pm CDT
Oh. My. Goodness. 
Wow. This is amazing. I have no experience with Hardhead, but he looks cool. I don't know who he is or what he does, but thaqt anti-Decepticon symbol won me over. Just like the original cartoon G.I.Joe movie, when Sgt. Slaughter's men had anti-Cobra symbols.
Iloveitiloveitiloveit.
Wow. This is amazing. I have no experience with Hardhead, but he looks cool. I don't know who he is or what he does, but thaqt anti-Decepticon symbol won me over. Just like the original cartoon G.I.Joe movie, when Sgt. Slaughter's men had anti-Cobra symbols.
Iloveitiloveitiloveit.
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980150)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on August 23rd, 2009 @ 12:56pm CDT
Posted by NuclearConvoy on August 23rd, 2009 @ 12:56pm CDT
It is an amazing mould, and it looks good in those colours, but that big "No Decepticons" sign is just simply tacky to have on his shield.
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980178)
Posted by Wheeljack35 on August 23rd, 2009 @ 1:29pm CDT
Posted by Wheeljack35 on August 23rd, 2009 @ 1:29pm CDT
Oh please This mold should of had been repainted as Roadbuster
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980205)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on August 23rd, 2009 @ 2:02pm CDT
Why? It makes about as much sense for G1 Jeep Roadbuster to become an APC as it does for G1 Future Tank Hardhead to become one, in fact Hardhead as a transition is actually a fair bit more sensible.
Posted by NuclearConvoy on August 23rd, 2009 @ 2:02pm CDT
Wheeljack35 wrote:Oh please This mold should of had been repainted as Roadbuster
Why? It makes about as much sense for G1 Jeep Roadbuster to become an APC as it does for G1 Future Tank Hardhead to become one, in fact Hardhead as a transition is actually a fair bit more sensible.
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980223)
Posted by Convotron on August 23rd, 2009 @ 2:30pm CDT
Posted by Convotron on August 23rd, 2009 @ 2:30pm CDT
Nice repaint of a cool mold!
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980246)
Posted by buddhaquest on August 23rd, 2009 @ 3:02pm CDT
Posted by buddhaquest on August 23rd, 2009 @ 3:02pm CDT
a while back someone noted that this mold should be repainted as Snaptrap...
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980257)
Posted by -L- on August 23rd, 2009 @ 3:35pm CDT
Well If you read the IDW comics this is similar to Hardhead's Earth alt mode. With a little modding we could have a single cannon on there instead of two......
Posted by -L- on August 23rd, 2009 @ 3:35pm CDT
NuclearConvoy wrote:Wheeljack35 wrote:Oh please This mold should of had been repainted as Roadbuster
Why? It makes about as much sense for G1 Jeep Roadbuster to become an APC as it does for G1 Future Tank Hardhead to become one, in fact Hardhead as a transition is actually a fair bit more sensible.
Well If you read the IDW comics this is similar to Hardhead's Earth alt mode. With a little modding we could have a single cannon on there instead of two......
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980259)
Posted by Convotron on August 23rd, 2009 @ 3:37pm CDT
Oh, wow, yes, Snaptrap's colour scheme would work great with this mold, especially with the similarity of shape and twin cannons. I'm liking this. It'll be like an Alternator Snaptrap.
Posted by Convotron on August 23rd, 2009 @ 3:37pm CDT
buddhaquest wrote:a while back someone noted that this mold should be repainted as Snaptrap...
Oh, wow, yes, Snaptrap's colour scheme would work great with this mold, especially with the similarity of shape and twin cannons. I'm liking this. It'll be like an Alternator Snaptrap.
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980277)
Posted by Rijie on August 23rd, 2009 @ 4:13pm CDT
Posted by Rijie on August 23rd, 2009 @ 4:13pm CDT
I'll be displaying mine without the shield, he doesn't need it. Otherwise he's very nice.
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980297)
Posted by ShGarland_1383 on August 23rd, 2009 @ 4:30pm CDT
Posted by ShGarland_1383 on August 23rd, 2009 @ 4:30pm CDT
I like that they're updating some of the Headmasters. The problem isn't that this a repaint (of anything) though, because I don't mind repaints that much. It's that because of the fact that it's a repaint the Headmaster gimick is obviously removed. They were willing to let Cyclonus have his Nightstick in this very line (even though the original Targetmaster weapon was added in later): why can't they let the Headmasters retain their gimmicks?
I might very well pick this one up, anyway, just because it's Hardhead and the U2.0 Onslaught mold wasn't that bad. (Not sorry I passed on it, though, just because Hasbro ended up coming up with this...)
I might very well pick this one up, anyway, just because it's Hardhead and the U2.0 Onslaught mold wasn't that bad. (Not sorry I passed on it, though, just because Hasbro ended up coming up with this...)
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980382)
Posted by tom brokaw on August 23rd, 2009 @ 6:10pm CDT
Posted by tom brokaw on August 23rd, 2009 @ 6:10pm CDT
awesome, im looking forward to this. he'll look really badass next to onslaught, especially with his anti-decepticon shield
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980444)
Posted by Bullycon on August 23rd, 2009 @ 8:08pm CDT
I'm with you. Same goes for TFCC Nightbeat. What good is an updated Headmaster without a Headmaster head?
(Still getting it. I'm a sucker.)
Posted by Bullycon on August 23rd, 2009 @ 8:08pm CDT
ShGarland_1383 wrote:Why can't they let the Headmasters retain their gimmicks?
I'm with you. Same goes for TFCC Nightbeat. What good is an updated Headmaster without a Headmaster head?
(Still getting it. I'm a sucker.)
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980449)
Posted by DevastaTTor on August 23rd, 2009 @ 8:16pm CDT
Posted by DevastaTTor on August 23rd, 2009 @ 8:16pm CDT
I was actually really disappointed in Onslaught-and I don't even know why. Just one of those figures that didn't work for me. I do like this repaint a lot though. The shield is priceless.
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980507)
Posted by ShGarland_1383 on August 23rd, 2009 @ 9:37pm CDT
Very true. Nightbeat went from a Headmaster to an Energon "combat class" figure (able to combine with other deluxe and ultra class Autobot figures from Energon, though it doesn't really work so well with the ultra class). Should still be a Headmaster though.
I do think I'll pick this one up though.
Pretty much why I passed on Onslaught. Just one of those things where I'm not sure why not, but I just couldn't be bothered with picking it up when I saw it.
Posted by ShGarland_1383 on August 23rd, 2009 @ 9:37pm CDT
M-State_Moc wrote:ShGarland_1383 wrote:Why can't they let the Headmasters retain their gimmicks?
I'm with you. Same goes for TFCC Nightbeat. What good is an updated Headmaster without a Headmaster head?
(Still getting it. I'm a sucker.)
Very true. Nightbeat went from a Headmaster to an Energon "combat class" figure (able to combine with other deluxe and ultra class Autobot figures from Energon, though it doesn't really work so well with the ultra class). Should still be a Headmaster though.
I do think I'll pick this one up though.
DevastaTTor wrote:I was actually really disappointed in Onslaught-and I don't even know why. Just one of those figures that didn't work for me. I do like this repaint a lot though. The shield is priceless.
Pretty much why I passed on Onslaught. Just one of those things where I'm not sure why not, but I just couldn't be bothered with picking it up when I saw it.
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980529)
Posted by Mkall on August 23rd, 2009 @ 10:00pm CDT
Posted by Mkall on August 23rd, 2009 @ 10:00pm CDT
Only thing that really annoys me about this mold is the lack of a respectible blaster. THat flip-out one just doesn't cut it. Now I'll have to find something else...
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980551)
Posted by skywarp-2 on August 23rd, 2009 @ 10:31pm CDT
Posted by skywarp-2 on August 23rd, 2009 @ 10:31pm CDT
I may have to consider picking this one up...
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980552)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on August 23rd, 2009 @ 10:32pm CDT
Posted by NuclearConvoy on August 23rd, 2009 @ 10:32pm CDT
I actually REALLY like this mould. One of my faves in a long time.
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980603)
Posted by Convotron on August 23rd, 2009 @ 11:07pm CDT
This is my main criticism of the figure. I think it's a great mold, it really captures the essence of Onslaught and brings it into a contemporary design BUT the lack of an impressive sidearm is odd when you consider its stature, the double cannons on its back, and its riot shield accessory. I mean, it's basically a design concept all about going into heavy duty battle except that it lacks a BFG.
That being said, I picked up a loose & complete Universe 2.0 Onslaught on eBay for $17.00 including shipping and I can't wait for it.
Just to stray slightly from the topic, does anyone have the Takara repaint of Onslaught? From photos and seeing the Hasbro Onslaught in person, I prefer the less G1 accurate colours because they seem less garish. The more muted colours of the Hasbro Onslaught works better in my eyes for the alt mode as it makes it more convincing as a heavy duty vehicle.
Posted by Convotron on August 23rd, 2009 @ 11:07pm CDT
Mkall wrote:Only thing that really annoys me about this mold is the lack of a respectible blaster. THat flip-out one just doesn't cut it. Now I'll have to find something else...
This is my main criticism of the figure. I think it's a great mold, it really captures the essence of Onslaught and brings it into a contemporary design BUT the lack of an impressive sidearm is odd when you consider its stature, the double cannons on its back, and its riot shield accessory. I mean, it's basically a design concept all about going into heavy duty battle except that it lacks a BFG.
That being said, I picked up a loose & complete Universe 2.0 Onslaught on eBay for $17.00 including shipping and I can't wait for it.
Just to stray slightly from the topic, does anyone have the Takara repaint of Onslaught? From photos and seeing the Hasbro Onslaught in person, I prefer the less G1 accurate colours because they seem less garish. The more muted colours of the Hasbro Onslaught works better in my eyes for the alt mode as it makes it more convincing as a heavy duty vehicle.
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980739)
Posted by waaaaghlord on August 24th, 2009 @ 6:27am CDT
I've been passing on the Hasbro version for months and picked up the USA Edition at Auto Assembly last week (along with Silverbolt). It blows the Hasbro version out of the water, lovely shiny finish, flawless paint aps, proper colours. The only USA Edition that I've passed on is Powerglide, and that's only because I'm waiting for the Hasbro repaint now that it's confirmed that it's got the light grey arms.
Posted by waaaaghlord on August 24th, 2009 @ 6:27am CDT
Convotron wrote:Just to stray slightly from the topic, does anyone have the Takara repaint of Onslaught? From photos and seeing the Hasbro Onslaught in person, I prefer the less G1 accurate colours because they seem less garish. The more muted colours of the Hasbro Onslaught works better in my eyes for the alt mode as it makes it more convincing as a heavy duty vehicle.
I've been passing on the Hasbro version for months and picked up the USA Edition at Auto Assembly last week (along with Silverbolt). It blows the Hasbro version out of the water, lovely shiny finish, flawless paint aps, proper colours. The only USA Edition that I've passed on is Powerglide, and that's only because I'm waiting for the Hasbro repaint now that it's confirmed that it's got the light grey arms.
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980769)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 24th, 2009 @ 8:00am CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 24th, 2009 @ 8:00am CDT
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980774)
Posted by Counterpunch on August 24th, 2009 @ 8:13am CDT
Oh, the Takara version is so much better in this instance:
Posted by Counterpunch on August 24th, 2009 @ 8:13am CDT
Convotron wrote:Just to stray slightly from the topic, does anyone have the Takara repaint of Onslaught? From photos and seeing the Hasbro Onslaught in person, I prefer the less G1 accurate colours because they seem less garish. The more muted colours of the Hasbro Onslaught works better in my eyes for the alt mode as it makes it more convincing as a heavy duty vehicle.
Oh, the Takara version is so much better in this instance:
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980784)
Posted by skywarp-2 on August 24th, 2009 @ 8:30am CDT
QFT
Posted by skywarp-2 on August 24th, 2009 @ 8:30am CDT
Counterpunch wrote:Convotron wrote:Just to stray slightly from the topic, does anyone have the Takara repaint of Onslaught? From photos and seeing the Hasbro Onslaught in person, I prefer the less G1 accurate colours because they seem less garish. The more muted colours of the Hasbro Onslaught works better in my eyes for the alt mode as it makes it more convincing as a heavy duty vehicle.
Oh, the Takara version is so much better in this instance:
QFT
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980787)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on August 24th, 2009 @ 8:33am CDT
Posted by Cyber Bishop on August 24th, 2009 @ 8:33am CDT
Great mold.. Not a fan of the repaint of this figure though.
IMHO.
IMHO.
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980795)
Posted by joevill on August 24th, 2009 @ 8:50am CDT
I agree with you!
Posted by joevill on August 24th, 2009 @ 8:50am CDT
NuclearConvoy wrote:It is an amazing mould, and it looks good in those colours, but that big "No Decepticons" sign is just simply tacky to have on his shield.
I agree with you!
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980798)
Posted by Counterpunch on August 24th, 2009 @ 8:53am CDT
Rumor: Reprolabels will release an upgrade kit which will change the shield to a 'No Fat Chicks' symbol.
Posted by Counterpunch on August 24th, 2009 @ 8:53am CDT
joevill wrote:NuclearConvoy wrote:It is an amazing mould, and it looks good in those colours, but that big "No Decepticons" sign is just simply tacky to have on his shield.
I agree with you!
Rumor: Reprolabels will release an upgrade kit which will change the shield to a 'No Fat Chicks' symbol.
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980850)
Posted by Convotron on August 24th, 2009 @ 10:10am CDT
Hmm, good thing I got the North American paint job Onslaught on the cheap then. I think that once I get it, if I really like the mold in person, I'll look for the Takara version.
I think I could display US Onslaught with a more contemporary grouping of my Transformers since his paint job is more convincing for a "realistic" alt vehicle mode. I then could display Takara Onslaught with a more G1 inspired grouping of figures. Now to find the space...
Haha, then caption a photo with Hardhead turning any of the wide hips Arcee prototypes away from a nightclub.
"No fatties. Move along."
I kid, I kid. I love Arcee. She's all woman. And robot.
Posted by Convotron on August 24th, 2009 @ 10:10am CDT
waaaaghlord wrote:I've been passing on the Hasbro version for months and picked up the USA Edition at Auto Assembly last week (along with Silverbolt). It blows the Hasbro version out of the water, lovely shiny finish, flawless paint aps, proper colours. The only USA Edition that I've passed on is Powerglide, and that's only because I'm waiting for the Hasbro repaint now that it's confirmed that it's got the light grey arms.
Counterpunch wrote:Oh, the Takara version is so much better in this instance:
Hmm, good thing I got the North American paint job Onslaught on the cheap then. I think that once I get it, if I really like the mold in person, I'll look for the Takara version.
I think I could display US Onslaught with a more contemporary grouping of my Transformers since his paint job is more convincing for a "realistic" alt vehicle mode. I then could display Takara Onslaught with a more G1 inspired grouping of figures. Now to find the space...
Counterpunch wrote:joevill wrote:NuclearConvoy wrote:It is an amazing mould, and it looks good in those colours, but that big "No Decepticons" sign is just simply tacky to have on his shield.
I agree with you!
Rumor: Reprolabels will release an upgrade kit which will change the shield to a 'No Fat Chicks' symbol.
Haha, then caption a photo with Hardhead turning any of the wide hips Arcee prototypes away from a nightclub.
"No fatties. Move along."
I kid, I kid. I love Arcee. She's all woman. And robot.
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980949)
Posted by metal-lifter on August 24th, 2009 @ 12:05pm CDT
Posted by metal-lifter on August 24th, 2009 @ 12:05pm CDT
I have Onslaught already and I have to say he's......"alright". The shield part is probably the best part on him. Personally I don't see whats so great about the repaint, but to each his own right?
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (980957)
Posted by Convotron on August 24th, 2009 @ 12:09pm CDT
Truth be told, my immediate reaction to seeing the two versions of Onslaught side by side is that I prefer the Hasbro version because I like the colour scheme for the more contemporary look and concept of the Universe/Classics lines. The colours still homage G1 Onslaught, just not in the same brighter shade.
On the other hand, I'm a big G1 fan so I really like the Takara paint job too.
I'm looking to find a suitable gun for Onslaught as he has just an arm mounted pea shooter. I may have to see if there are any flea markets or garage sales going on in the area on the weekend to see if I can scavenge some spare parts.
Posted by Convotron on August 24th, 2009 @ 12:09pm CDT
metal-lifter wrote:I have Onslaught already and I have to say he's......"alright". The shield part is probably the best part on him. Personally I don't see whats so great about the repaint, but to each his own right?
Truth be told, my immediate reaction to seeing the two versions of Onslaught side by side is that I prefer the Hasbro version because I like the colour scheme for the more contemporary look and concept of the Universe/Classics lines. The colours still homage G1 Onslaught, just not in the same brighter shade.
On the other hand, I'm a big G1 fan so I really like the Takara paint job too.
I'm looking to find a suitable gun for Onslaught as he has just an arm mounted pea shooter. I may have to see if there are any flea markets or garage sales going on in the area on the weekend to see if I can scavenge some spare parts.
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (981184)
Posted by joevill on August 24th, 2009 @ 6:10pm CDT
O M G
, You just made me laugh out loud here at work!! 
Posted by joevill on August 24th, 2009 @ 6:10pm CDT
Counterpunch wrote:joevill wrote:NuclearConvoy wrote:It is an amazing mould, and it looks good in those colours, but that big "No Decepticons" sign is just simply tacky to have on his shield.
I agree with you!
Rumor: Reprolabels will release an upgrade kit which will change the shield to a 'No Fat Chicks' symbol.
O M G
, You just made me laugh out loud here at work!!
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (982220)
Posted by Mach on August 26th, 2009 @ 4:01am CDT
Posted by Mach on August 26th, 2009 @ 4:01am CDT
TFCLUB listed the upcoming Transformers Universe Hardhead for sale at Taobao.com.
http://item.taobao.com/auction/item_det ... 437400.htm
As we made known before, Hardhead is the repaint of the Universe Onslaught.
In the toy listing, we manage to take a look on the front & back view of Hardhead toy box.
It is unfortunate that we could not read his combat biography clearly from the image, however it is confirmed that this toy does not receive any retooling except the paint job.
http://item.taobao.com/auction/item_det ... 437400.htm
As we made known before, Hardhead is the repaint of the Universe Onslaught.
In the toy listing, we manage to take a look on the front & back view of Hardhead toy box.
It is unfortunate that we could not read his combat biography clearly from the image, however it is confirmed that this toy does not receive any retooling except the paint job.
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (982389)
Posted by Convotron on August 26th, 2009 @ 10:04am CDT
Posted by Convotron on August 26th, 2009 @ 10:04am CDT
I really get a kick out of the shield markings, especially with that hand drawn list of crossed out "kills". It reminds me of Leader Deep Desert Brawl's Autobot kill list on the front tank section.
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (982529)
Posted by shonenfan4 on August 26th, 2009 @ 11:39am CDT
I never knew Leader Deep Desert Brawl had an Autobot kill list on the front tank section!
But then again, I never acquired one 
Posted by shonenfan4 on August 26th, 2009 @ 11:39am CDT
Convotron wrote:I really get a kick out of the shield markings, especially with that hand drawn list of crossed out "kills". It reminds me of Leader Deep Desert Brawl's Autobot kill list on the front tank section.
I never knew Leader Deep Desert Brawl had an Autobot kill list on the front tank section!
But then again, I never acquired one
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (982543)
Posted by Mach on August 26th, 2009 @ 11:49am CDT
Posted by Mach on August 26th, 2009 @ 11:49am CDT
Thanks to Seibertron member jrgreer74, who helped to extract Hardhead's biography from the blurr image.
"HARDHEAD LIVES TO FIGHT- SO MUCH THAT LIFE WITHOUT A WAR ON SEEMS POINTLESS TO HIM. HE WOULD
BE THE PERFECT SOLDIER IF ONLY HE COULD JUST TAKE ORDERS. UNFORTUNATELY, HE'S TOO STUBBORN TO
FOLLOW ANY COMMAND HE DOESN'T AGREE WITH, AND TOO DENSE TO APPRECIATE THE SUBTLETY OF STRATEGY. WHY ENGAGE IN A FLANKING MANEUVER, HE REASONS, WHEN THERE'S PERFECTLY GOOD OPEN GROUND OVER WHICH TO MOUNT A CHARGE? MORE THAN A FEW BATTLES HAVE STARTED EARLY BECAUSE HE
COULDN'T WAIT FOR THE COMMANDERS TO MAKE THEIR PLANS, AND SIMPLY CHARGED IN, GUNS BLAZING."
"HARDHEAD LIVES TO FIGHT- SO MUCH THAT LIFE WITHOUT A WAR ON SEEMS POINTLESS TO HIM. HE WOULD
BE THE PERFECT SOLDIER IF ONLY HE COULD JUST TAKE ORDERS. UNFORTUNATELY, HE'S TOO STUBBORN TO
FOLLOW ANY COMMAND HE DOESN'T AGREE WITH, AND TOO DENSE TO APPRECIATE THE SUBTLETY OF STRATEGY. WHY ENGAGE IN A FLANKING MANEUVER, HE REASONS, WHEN THERE'S PERFECTLY GOOD OPEN GROUND OVER WHICH TO MOUNT A CHARGE? MORE THAN A FEW BATTLES HAVE STARTED EARLY BECAUSE HE
COULDN'T WAIT FOR THE COMMANDERS TO MAKE THEIR PLANS, AND SIMPLY CHARGED IN, GUNS BLAZING."
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (982590)
Posted by Convotron on August 26th, 2009 @ 12:18pm CDT
Yeah, it has 11 crossed out Autobot symbols. It's on the right side of the front section of the tank.
I like Hardhead's bio. Nothing subtle about the guy, huh?
Posted by Convotron on August 26th, 2009 @ 12:18pm CDT
shonenfan4 wrote:I never knew Leader Deep Desert Brawl had an Autobot kill list on the front tank section!
Yeah, it has 11 crossed out Autobot symbols.
It's on the right side of the front section of the tank.I like Hardhead's bio. Nothing subtle about the guy, huh?
Re: New Image of Transformers Walmart Exclusive Universe Hardhead (982633)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on August 26th, 2009 @ 12:46pm CDT
Posted by Dr. Caelus on August 26th, 2009 @ 12:46pm CDT
By the by, Onslaught looks really good with Armada Prime's BFG.
