New Official Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Generations TG-26 Bumblebee and TG-27 Trailcutter & Hoist
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Posted by Rated X on July 10th, 2013 @ 9:13am CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 10th, 2013 @ 9:25am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 10th, 2013 @ 9:37am CDT
TakaraTomy TG-26 Bumblebee Goldbug:Rated X wrote:Is there a real difference ? Can somebody post pics of both Takara and Hasbro Hoist side by side ?
Hasbro Goldfire:
Hasbro Bumblebee:
Posted by Wh33l Jck on July 10th, 2013 @ 10:18am CDT
Why are we getting preorders and pics for the Takara one first, even if it won't be released until later????
Posted by GuyIncognito on July 10th, 2013 @ 11:51am CDT
* I can't really compare it to G1 BB; it's not really fair to either one.
Posted by MasterSoundBlaster on July 10th, 2013 @ 2:48pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Here's a good question for you sticklers to fiction: what are the chances of Goldfire becoming a character separate from Bumblebee, since we're dealing with IDW?
I actually like that idea, seeing how we had Galvatron being a seperate character from Megatron.
Posted by Mindmaster on July 10th, 2013 @ 3:54pm CDT
But the rest of them... damn, wish I had these suckers. I'd love to get my mitts on Hoist and Trailbreaker especially, but with a Deluxe at almost $40, I just can't bring myself to do that to my wallet.
Posted by Sodan-1 on July 10th, 2013 @ 6:32pm CDT
Goldbee is a definite pass. I'm only interested in that mold as Bumblebee, minus all the gold. But Hasbro's version really is quite pale, cheap looking. I may end up skipping this mold entirely. No big loss.
Posted by Rated X on July 10th, 2013 @ 6:46pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:TakaraTomy TG-26 Bumblebee Goldbug:Rated X wrote:Is there a real difference ? Can somebody post pics of both Takara and Hasbro Hoist side by side ?
Hasbro Goldfire:
Hasbro Bumblebee:
Thanks. But it was actually comparison shots of the 2 Hoists that I wanted to see.
Posted by Sabrblade on July 10th, 2013 @ 7:03pm CDT
Ah, sorry. Here you go.Rated X wrote:Thanks. But it was actually comparison shots of the 2 Hoists that I wanted to see.
Takara TG-17 Hoist
Hasbro Hoist:
Posted by Stormrider on July 10th, 2013 @ 8:43pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Ah, sorry. Here you go.Rated X wrote:Thanks. But it was actually comparison shots of the 2 Hoists that I wanted to see.
Takara TG-17 Hoist
Hasbro Hoist:
I usually prefer Takara's paint jobs but not this time for Hoist. The Yellow and green seem more G1 accurate on Hasbro. Also Hasbro's has the yellow visor.
Posted by Sabrblade on July 10th, 2013 @ 9:06pm CDT
Hope you like Hasbro Trailcutter better too since the Takara one comes with the Takara Hoist.Stormrider wrote:I usually prefer Takara's paint jobs but not this time for Hoist. The Yellow and green seem more G1 accurate on Hasbro. Also Hasbro's has the yellow visor.
Posted by Rated X on July 10th, 2013 @ 11:10pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 10th, 2013 @ 11:31pm CDT
The head is not supposed to be black. Both Hasbro and Takara were going for IDW comic-accuracy, not cartoon-accuracy.Rated X wrote:Thanks. For once it looks like Hasbro has the colors that are more G1 cartoon accurate, which I prefer over G1 toy accuracy. However, both got the head the wrong color. Sure takara got the blue eyes right, but what good is getting the eyes right if the head is supposed to be black ? Since this is going to be a mass release, I think Beezleboss should jump on an add on set for Hoist with a black head and arm cannon.
As has been stated time and again, all of the Thrilling 30 toys are IDW comic toys.
Posted by Rated X on July 11th, 2013 @ 1:00pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:The head is not supposed to be black. Both Hasbro and Takara were going for IDW comic-accuracy, not cartoon-accuracy.Rated X wrote:Thanks. For once it looks like Hasbro has the colors that are more G1 cartoon accurate, which I prefer over G1 toy accuracy. However, both got the head the wrong color. Sure takara got the blue eyes right, but what good is getting the eyes right if the head is supposed to be black ? Since this is going to be a mass release, I think Beezleboss should jump on an add on set for Hoist with a black head and arm cannon.
As has been stated time and again, all of the Thrilling 30 toys are IDW comic toys.
Well Im no comic guy. I commend Hasbro for going with the G1 cartoon colors though. A black head would be an easy fix for those who want a something more G1. If an upgrade kit isnt made ill just buy an extra Hoist and dye the head black. Then Ill dye the green body dark blue and mix parts with trailcutter to make Diaclone Trailbreaker.
Posted by Sabrblade on July 11th, 2013 @ 1:25pm CDT
Again, that wasn't their intention. They made this toy to resemble the IDW comic Hoist.Rated X wrote:I commend Hasbro for going with the G1 cartoon colors though.
Posted by Rated X on July 11th, 2013 @ 4:32pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Again, that wasn't their intention. They made this toy to resemble the IDW comic Hoist.Rated X wrote:I commend Hasbro for going with the G1 cartoon colors though.
Maybe it wasnt their intention, but they nailed it to the G1 cartoon shade of green and I love it. Ill take care of the head myself.
And IDW style or not, it appears Takara was shooting for a shade of green that resembles the G1 toy, rather than the comic/cartoon color. Or do IDW comics get sold in Japan ?
Posted by Sabrblade on July 11th, 2013 @ 4:45pm CDT
They do not.Rated X wrote:Or do IDW comics get sold in Japan ?
Which is ironic since the Takara Deluxe Megatron toy looks way more comic-accurate than the Hasbro version (minus Takara swapping out the Hasbro toy's translucent purple plastic for translucent red plastic).
Posted by Stormrider on July 11th, 2013 @ 7:43pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Hope you like Hasbro Trailcutter better too since the Takara one comes with the Takara Hoist.Stormrider wrote:I usually prefer Takara's paint jobs but not this time for Hoist. The Yellow and green seem more G1 accurate on Hasbro. Also Hasbro's has the yellow visor.
Yeah good point. I don't see too much difference in Hasbro vs Takara Trailcutter. I think the Hasbro versions come with a IDW comic book too.
Posted by Sabrblade on July 11th, 2013 @ 9:36pm CDT
Indeed.Stormrider wrote:Yeah good point. I don't see too much difference in Hasbro vs Takara Trailcutter. I think the Hasbro versions come with a IDW comic book too.
But, since I've done it with Bee and Hoist, let's see how Trailcutter compares.
Takara TG-17 Trailcutter:
Hasbro Trailcutter:
Posted by Stormrider on July 11th, 2013 @ 9:46pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Indeed.Stormrider wrote:Yeah good point. I don't see too much difference in Hasbro vs Takara Trailcutter. I think the Hasbro versions come with a IDW comic book too.
But, since I've done it with Bee and Hoist, let's see how Trailcutter compares.
Takara TG-17 Trailcutter:
Hasbro Trailcutter:
Oh god damn! Now I like the Takara Trailcutter better.
Posted by Nemesis Destron on July 12th, 2013 @ 2:09pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 13th, 2013 @ 12:48am CDT
When has Bumblebee ever looked good on the pegs, lately?Nemesis Destron wrote:Yeah I will take Goldfire, Goldbug, Hoist, and Trailcutter thank you. Bumblebee looks better on the pegs as usual.