New images of Transformers Takara Legends LG18 Armada Starscream Super Mode

I'm tempted.

Though including a minicon in there would really sweeten the deal.

Those are a nice shade of cobalt, indigo, red and silver on Armada Starscream super mode.
Gives me high hopes for a updated figure for Optimus, red alert, hot shot, demolisher, cyclonus, smokescreen, blurr, wheeljack, sideways and the other Armada cast aside from thrust as he is getting a update sometime near April 2016

Bugger. If Skywarp weren't a BotCon exclusive I'd pick up this guy, Starscream and Skywarp and have them as my Seeker trio. As it stands though...maybe if Takara releases Skywarp themselves...

On topic, though, this guy looks awesome. Loving that deep rich blue.

Delta Magnus wrote:Bugger. If Skywarp weren't a BotCon exclusive I'd pick up this guy, Starscream and Skywarp and have them as my Seeker trio. As it stands though...maybe if Takara releases Skywarp themselves...

The Club is doing Skywarp because Takara is doing this figure. The Club doesn't want people to feel that the trio is incomplete, so they're giving us the last missing member.

It pleases me to see that by the end of 2016, I'll have almost all of the Armada seekers/repaints (still want the Sam's Club version)

Man since my Armada SS broke, I've been tempted to get this guy.

Delta Magnus wrote:Bugger. If Skywarp weren't a BotCon exclusive I'd pick up this guy, Starscream and Skywarp and have them as my Seeker trio. As it stands though...maybe if Takara releases Skywarp themselves...

Armada Skywarp is not a BotCon exclusive. It's a TFCC exclusive. You need only buy that figure if you want it, not a whole boxed set or something. If you're not currently a member of the club, you'll have to buy a year's membership, of course, but completing your Armada "seeker trio" is definitely doable. As a bonus, if you do get a membership soon enough, the "free" bonus figure this year is Armada Ramjet. With Thrust coming from Takara with the Unite Warriors Grand Galvatron set, all you would need for the second trio is for Hasbro, the TFCC, or Takara to do a Dirge repaint of UW Thrust.

Wolfman Jake wrote:

Delta Magnus wrote:Bugger. If Skywarp weren't a BotCon exclusive I'd pick up this guy, Starscream and Skywarp and have them as my Seeker trio. As it stands though...maybe if Takara releases Skywarp themselves...

Armada Skywarp is not a BotCon exclusive. It's a TFCC exclusive. You need only buy that figure if you want it, not a whole boxed set or something. If you're not currently a member of the club, you'll have to buy a year's membership, of course, but completing your Armada "seeker trio" is definitely doable. As a bonus, if you do get a membership soon enough, the "free" bonus figure this year is Armada Ramjet. With Thrust coming from Takara with the Unite Warriors Grand Galvatron set, all you would need for the second trio is for Hasbro, the TFCC, or Takara to do a Dirge repaint of UW Thrust.

Is it possible to get TFCC figures from other online sellers like BBTS?

SillySpringer wrote:Is it possible to get TFCC figures from other online sellers like BBTS?

Sometimes. It depends on if the third party re-sellers think it's worthwhile to invest in a particular item the club puts out. They're going to be selling at a mark up above what you would pay to buy directly from the TFCC, so it's got to be something that they know will continue to draw interest for a while. Essentially, they'd need to buy a bunch of stock and wait until the TFCC has no more of whatever figure to sell to the public to entice late comers to buy from the aftermarket to get what they want at a premium price.

Wolfman Jake wrote:

SillySpringer wrote:Is it possible to get TFCC figures from other online sellers like BBTS?

Sometimes. It depends on if the third party re-sellers think it's worthwhile to invest in a particular item the club puts out. They're going to be selling at a mark up above what you would pay to buy directly from the TFCC, so it's got to be something that they know will continue to draw interest for a while. Essentially, they'd need to buy a bunch of stock and wait until the TFCC has no more of whatever figure to sell to the public to entice late comers to buy from the aftermarket to get what they want at a premium price.

Understandable. Currently I am not a TFCC member, so I can't get figures from there, unless I get them at a much higher price somewhere else. :I

SillySpringer wrote:

Wolfman Jake wrote:

SillySpringer wrote:Is it possible to get TFCC figures from other online sellers like BBTS?

Sometimes. It depends on if the third party re-sellers think it's worthwhile to invest in a particular item the club puts out. They're going to be selling at a mark up above what you would pay to buy directly from the TFCC, so it's got to be something that they know will continue to draw interest for a while. Essentially, they'd need to buy a bunch of stock and wait until the TFCC has no more of whatever figure to sell to the public to entice late comers to buy from the aftermarket to get what they want at a premium price.

Understandable. Currently I am not a TFCC member, so I can't get figures from there, unless I get them at a much higher price somewhere else. :I

E-bay is a better bet for the secondary TFCC market than BBTS. You can always go in the BST forums and make a new thread where you ask someone who has a membership to help you out and you can work out the fee you'd give them as a middle man.

william-james88 wrote:

SillySpringer wrote:
Understandable. Currently I am not a TFCC member, so I can't get figures from there, unless I get them at a much higher price somewhere else. :I

E-bay is a better bet for the secondary TFCC market than BBTS. You can always go in the BST forums and make a new thread where you ask someone who has a membership to help you out and you can work out the fee you'd give them as a middle man.

Hmmm yeah, Ebay sounds easier though. I may keep that secondary option in the back of my mind though.

I'll get this toy just for the blue. No kidding.

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:I'll get this toy just for the blue. No kidding.

Understandable. Though if I get it, it's because my original Armada SS broke, which it did.

Wow, that looks nice, except, maybe, for the bright red face, 12 years later, and I'm still not sure about it

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:I'll get this toy just for the blue. No kidding.

What's more is that the blue and red are the same shades as the original Micron Densetsu Starscream Super Mode toy instead of the less nicer blue and red of the original Armada Thundercracker toy.

Darn me and my complete and utter lack of funds to pick this guy up. I have only seen Armada once, and when I saw Starscream's Super Mode recolor, I was awed, kinda like I am with this figure. Well, there's another on the shelf that I will probably never get, no how much I want it. Looks nice, though.

Fellow Seibertronians, courtesy of Dengeki Hobby's Facebook page, we get our first look at Takara Tomy Legends LG20 Skids. LG20 Skids appears to be sporting a very comic accurate color scheme as well. According to dengekihobby.com LG20 Skids will be released in May and cost 3,100 yen.
So are you excited to have a MTMTE accurate Skids? Remember to post your comments below.

Finally! Skids is getting a proper Japanese main retail release!

Took them long enough

And in IDW comic-accurate colors to boot!

Those energon lines will wreck havoc on the vehicle mode.

[edit} Huh.not as bad as I thought. The black bumper sections though

Update

I'm happy for Japanese fans who have been waiting for this mold, and for IDW fans that love the IDW molds painted in comic accurate colors and details, but you know what? I'm FINE with the Hasbro release this time.

I'm happy enough with Hasbro's. If this had been a more G1 toy deco, I might have bitten.

Not bad but honestly I don't mind the Hasbro domestic version. The sculpt alone is enough to be IDW skids without having to have a 100% accurate deco.

I'm actually a little surprised... I just sort of assumed Japan had received their Skids already.

That said, I'm satisfied with Hasbro's like everyone else he so far. The pink highlights clash with the rest I of the color scheme and the paint just can't quite capture the look of the glowing bits. Takara's WFC and FoC figures had the same problem IMHO.

Randomus wrote:I'm actually a little surprised... I just sort of assumed Japan had received their Skids already.

That said, I'm satisfied with Hasbro's like everyone else he so far. The pink highlights clash with the rest I of the color scheme and the paint just can't quite capture the look of the glowing bits. Takara's WFC and FoC figures had the same problem IMHO.

Yeah, they should've just all been leader class figures with fiber-optics running along their bodies

Randomus wrote:Takara's WFC and FoC figures had the same problem IMHO.

I think that takara's pink highlights on the FOC figures works better because there are outlines and details meant reflect the energon glow. They were just left unpainted in the north american domestic release.

Hellscream9999 wrote:Fellow Seibertronians, courtesy of Dengeki Hobby's Facebook page, we get our first look at Takara Tomy Legends LG20 Skids. LG20 Skids appears to be sporting a very comic accurate color scheme as well. According to dengekihobby.com LG20 Skids will be released in May and cost 3,100 yen.
So are you excited to have a MTMTE accurate Skids? Remember to post your comments below.

Instant BUY!

I missed out on the Hasbro version, so I'll most likely get this!

Considering I was going to pay £45 for the Hasbro version only a few weeks ago and decided not too,this is a definite buy for me. Looks great

Randomus wrote:I'm actually a little surprised... I just sort of assumed Japan had received their Skids already.

That said, I'm satisfied with Hasbro's like everyone else he so far. The pink highlights clash with the rest I of the color scheme and the paint just can't quite capture the look of the glowing bits. Takara's WFC and FoC figures had the same problem IMHO.

Same. This looks lovely and I'm tempted but I could save a lot just getting the reprolables to give him those accents. It is very nice though.

Now Jhiaxus on the other hand, even if it's an ehobby like drift I'll pay that price for G2 colors

Wolfman Jake wrote:I'm happy for Japanese fans who have been waiting for this mold, and for IDW fans that love the IDW molds painted in comic accurate colors and details, but you know what? I'm FINE with the Hasbro release this time.

Randomus wrote:The pink highlights clash with the rest I of the color scheme and the paint just can't quite capture the look of the glowing bits. Takara's WFC and FoC figures had the same problem IMHO.

SW's SilverHammer wrote:Not bad but honestly I don't mind the Hasbro domestic version. The sculpt alone is enough to be IDW skids without having to have a 100% accurate deco.

I share the same feelings. Though I do like the black constrasting against the missile pods. The fact that it will be 2-3 years between the Hasbro and Takara version gives those who couldnt get or dont have the Hasbro one another chance to get this mold/character, so thats awesome!

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Randomus wrote:I'm actually a little surprised... I just sort of assumed Japan had received their Skids already.

That said, I'm satisfied with Hasbro's like everyone else he so far. The pink highlights clash with the rest I of the color scheme and the paint just can't quite capture the look of the glowing bits. Takara's WFC and FoC figures had the same problem IMHO.

Yeah, they should've just all been leader class figures with fiber-optics running along their bodies

Ha! I hope it wouldn't take that much!

I didn't mean to sound like I was complaining about what they didn't do, but just observe what they might not be able to do. I'm just not convinced they can get paint that looks like that kind of glow (and not...you know...paint), at least not within even Takara's higher budget guidelines.

I should have mentioned that my Hasbro figure is Reprolabled. The foil decals do a fairly good job, since they have a patterned design and the reflectiveness "lights" them, but that's not something I'd automatically expect or demand from Hasbro or Takara.

Now, if you all will excuse me, I'm off to search my soul for why I think pink stripes on blue and red is ugly, yet enjoy Jhihaxus' orange deco.

Takara has taken the term "lipstick on a pig" to another level with those horrible pink lines.

Rated X wrote:Takara has taken the term "lipstick on a pig" to another level with those horrible pink lines.

However, they are comic accurate. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

The pink makes him look a bit like the old Skram toy. I like it! I actually never got Hasbro's Skids, just Crosscut, so I might have to pick this version up.

edit: Definite buy. The more I look at it the more I want it. Now!

Rated X wrote:Takara has taken the term "lipstick on a pig" to another level with those horrible pink lines.

I don't think it's that hideous.


And why can't anyone just simply just say the pink is ugly or awful without going into awful exaggerations?

Randomus wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Randomus wrote:I'm actually a little surprised... I just sort of assumed Japan had received their Skids already.

That said, I'm satisfied with Hasbro's like everyone else he so far. The pink highlights clash with the rest I of the color scheme and the paint just can't quite capture the look of the glowing bits. Takara's WFC and FoC figures had the same problem IMHO.

Yeah, they should've just all been leader class figures with fiber-optics running along their bodies

Ha! I hope it wouldn't take that much!

I didn't mean to sound like I was complaining about what they didn't do, but just observe what they might not be able to do. I'm just not convinced they can get paint that looks like that kind of glow (and not...you know...paint), at least not within even Takara's higher budget guidelines.

I should have mentioned that my Hasbro figure is Reprolabled. The foil decals do a fairly good job, since they have a patterned design and the reflectiveness "lights" them, but that's not something I'd automatically expect or demand from Hasbro or Takara.

Now, if you all will excuse me, I'm off to search my soul for why I think pink stripes on blue and red is ugly, yet enjoy Jhihaxus' orange deco.

Naw, man, just having fun. That was my first thought when you said that, and I thought it was hilarious

This looks epically buyable.

that blue. That is a gorgeous blue there. Great paint work!

Skids is a beauty. I love this thing so much. He is IDW incarnated. Well done Takara, well done

If anyone is interested, Skids is up for Preorder at BBTS for $30

Got my preorder all set! I really can't wait for this figure. I usually wouldn't think of paying that much for a deluxe but I really want this guy. The colors are just gorgeous. Initially I wasn't impressed with the mold when I bought Hasbro Crosscut until I figured out he did actually have some shoulder articulation. And the fact you can hide most of his weaponry pretty easily so he doesn't always have to look like an insane commando. Legs are a bit fiddly for my tastes but I can live with it.

Not only will this be my very first Takara fig, but it's also my first preorder. Though I'll probably be preordering the Onslaught/Skylynx box soon as well.

Mr Skram wrote:Got my preorder all set! I really can't wait for this figure. I usually wouldn't think of paying that much for a deluxe but I really want this guy. The colors are just gorgeous. Initially I wasn't impressed with the mold when I bought Hasbro Crosscut until I figured out he did actually have some shoulder articulation. And the fact you can hide most of his weaponry pretty easily so he doesn't always have to look like an insane commando. Legs are a bit fiddly for my tastes but I can live with it.

Not only will this be my very first Takara fig, but it's also my first preorder. Though I'll probably be preordering the Onslaught/Skylynx box soon as well.

I can tell you as a proud owner of that Skids figure that it is amazing and the head sculpt is awesome. congrats on the first pre order! my first one was the TAV 29 Bee, and that turned out very well!

Justa question, why do people get him at BBTS for 30$ plus shipping when you can get him sooner from Japan for cheaper, shipping included?

william-james88 wrote:Justa question, why do people get him at BBTS for 30$ plus shipping when you can get him sooner from Japan for cheaper, shipping included?

Convenience?

Wolfman Jake wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Justa question, why do people get him at BBTS for 30$ plus shipping when you can get him sooner from Japan for cheaper, shipping included?

Convenience?

In both cases you are ordering online in english using paypal. The only thing I can think of is ease of mind if something goes wrong. Of course, if its sold out in japan, than BBTS is a good place to go, but I am still wondering why it would be a go to place. And other places in japan have pile of loot systems but obviously dont sell hasbro products so I guess its because people can get both there. Still, I am unsure if most people simply dont buy from japan due to simply not knowing and thinking it could be harder, withut realising the potential massive savings.

Any colector here can quickly tell you the hundres bucks they probably saved last year from getting their takara products from japan.

william-james88 wrote:

Wolfman Jake wrote:

william-james88 wrote:Justa question, why do people get him at BBTS for 30$ plus shipping when you can get him sooner from Japan for cheaper, shipping included?

Convenience?

In both cases you are ordering online in english using paypal. The only thing I can think of is ease of mind if something goes wrong. Of course, if its sold out in japan, than BBTS is a good place to go, but I am still wondering why it would be a go to place. And other places in japan have pile of loot systems but obviously dont sell hasbro products so I guess its because people can get both there. Still, I am unsure if most people simply dont buy from japan due to simply not knowing and thinking it could be harder, withut realising the potential massive savings.

Any colector here can quickly tell you the hundres bucks they probably saved last year from getting their takara products from japan.

Ignorance on my part. I didnt know it was available that way as I've never ordered from Japan before, and I didnt really do any research.