Scans of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber Comic
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Posted by Albatross250 on May 26th, 2017 @ 5:56am CDT
She/he even has a SOS Call for Trypticon
Posted by Hydrargyrus on May 26th, 2017 @ 5:57am CDT
Posted by Albatross250 on May 26th, 2017 @ 6:01am CDT
MagicDeath wrote:Looks nice as a combiner. And is Nightbeat here based on his Japanese counterpart?
There's a hidden Combiner Peg on GodBombers legs, they can be seen on the Transformers Magazine though, but i don't remember the picture
Say,
Aren't Armada Thrust and Who's-the-Yellow-Car girl appears on Unite Warriors, are they hinting us another combiner or not?
Posted by Kurona on May 26th, 2017 @ 6:10am CDT
Albatross250 wrote:MagicDeath wrote:Looks nice as a combiner. And is Nightbeat here based on his Japanese counterpart?
There's a hidden Combiner Peg on GodBombers legs, they can be seen on the Transformers Magazine though, but i don't remember the picture
Say,
Aren't Armada Thrust and Who's-the-Yellow-Car girl appears on Unite Warriors, are they hinting us another combiner or not?
Nah, this is essentially just their way of showing off Godbomber is bizarrely compatible with UW figures. Nothing in here indicates a new combiner - though I wonder if the translation will show anything new...
MagicDeath wrote:Looks nice as a combiner. And is Nightbeat here based on his Japanese counterpart?
I suppose that would make sense - Nightbeat was only released as a variation of Minerva in Japan, so that would explain why she looks exactly like Minerva. The plot thickens...
Posted by Albatross250 on May 26th, 2017 @ 6:12am CDT
he can speak!!
Posted by Evil Eye on May 26th, 2017 @ 6:36am CDT
Posted by TransformableBacon on May 26th, 2017 @ 6:45am CDT
I wonder if I can turn those thighs downwards when I have Godbomber combined. I could get my 2 Aerialbots and connect it there for extra thrust. This toy has so much play value for its price.
Posted by ScottyP on May 26th, 2017 @ 7:33am CDT
Possibility? No sir, reality! From https://twitter.com/hikui_lowVa'al wrote:Thanks again to Loopaza Mega Store on Facebook, we have scans of the comic that accompanies the release of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber! The pages - currently still in Japanese - show off Minerva, Godbomber, part of the Grand Galvatron and Megatronia teams - and the possibility for Godbomber to combine with those Combiner Wars / Unite Warriors limbs!
Between this and some of the design cues on Doublecross and Weirdwolf, definitely feels like some pre-plannning for the "animal" combiners like Abominus, Pirhanacon, and Predaking may be going on
Posted by Va'al on May 26th, 2017 @ 7:53am CDT
ScottyP wrote:Between this and some of the design cues on Doublecross and Weirdwolf, definitely feels like some pre-plannning for the "animal" combiners like Abominus, Pirhanacon, and Predaking may be going on
Posted by RiddlerJ on May 26th, 2017 @ 8:12am CDT
Posted by Kurona on May 26th, 2017 @ 8:18am CDT
RiddlerJ wrote:What does he mean "design cues on Doublecross and Weirdwolf"?
I suppose in that they share unique alt-mode shapes with combiner limbs we have yet to get - it would certainly go some way in explaining the rather random inclusion of Twinferno in the line.
Posted by Windsweeper on May 26th, 2017 @ 8:44am CDT
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on May 26th, 2017 @ 8:52am CDT
Windsweeper wrote:Who's the female black and yellow Decepticon in the comic?
Trickdiamond from the Unite Warriors Megatronia set.
Posted by ScottyP on May 26th, 2017 @ 8:53am CDT
:quoted on front page:
Edit: and again!? There's no "h"? Wow. Never noticed this until today.
Posted by o.supreme on May 26th, 2017 @ 9:17am CDT
Posted by WeatherManNX01 on May 26th, 2017 @ 9:28am CDT
Kurona wrote:RiddlerJ wrote:What does he mean "design cues on Doublecross and Weirdwolf"?
I suppose in that they share unique alt-mode shapes with combiner limbs we have yet to get - it would certainly go some way in explaining the rather random inclusion of Twinferno in the line.
Given how the current team at Hasbro has noted that they're thinking ahead as they design figures, it is conceivable that this is the case.
And when I look at the Titans Return beast figures, I can see where chest pieces could be replaced with combiner ports without too much hassle.
And more food for thought - it's preferred to get a few remolds/repaints out of a figure to get their money's worth, while Weirdwolf and Doublecross have not been remolded (yet).
Posted by Albatross250 on May 26th, 2017 @ 9:39am CDT
o.supreme wrote:Man Godbomber is so versatile, and well designed. If this is not released by Hasbro, I'll definitely be picking up the Takara version.
Apex Armor will be the same as Godbomber (with more decos and guns, like Magnus Prime) in one of those boxsets, we will just wait soon until the final wave of Titan Return is released
Posted by Kurona on May 26th, 2017 @ 9:43am CDT
Albatross250 wrote:o.supreme wrote:Man Godbomber is so versatile, and well designed. If this is not released by Hasbro, I'll definitely be picking up the Takara version.
Apex Armor will be the same as Godbomber (with more decos and guns, like Magnus Prime) in one of those boxsets, we will just wait soon until the final wave of Titan Return is released
This isn't confirmed or even hinted at yet, I'm afraid.
Posted by william-james88 on May 26th, 2017 @ 9:48am CDT
Posted by EchoKing on May 26th, 2017 @ 9:55am CDT
Posted by Terrsolpix on May 26th, 2017 @ 10:16am CDT
Posted by ScottyP on May 26th, 2017 @ 10:39am CDT
Meant to come in and clear this up but WeatherManNX01 pretty much nailed it, so thanks for the assist!WeatherManNX01 wrote:Kurona wrote:RiddlerJ wrote:What does he mean "design cues on Doublecross and Weirdwolf"?
I suppose in that they share unique alt-mode shapes with combiner limbs we have yet to get - it would certainly go some way in explaining the rather random inclusion of Twinferno in the line.
Given how the current team at Hasbro has noted that they're thinking ahead as they design figures, it is conceivable that this is the case.
And when I look at the Titans Return beast figures, I can see where chest pieces could be replaced with combiner ports without too much hassle.
And more food for thought - it's preferred to get a few remolds/repaints out of a figure to get their money's worth, while Weirdwolf and Doublecross have not been remolded (yet).
In a little more detail, we can look at Weirdwolf:
Does it need remolding? Yes, but if you look carefully, the parts that make the Headmaster attach are a separate piece. Take that out, do some minor rework for the port, add a new head, add Doublecross' arms, do some other minor retooling, then tweak the colors just slightly = oh look, Sinnertwin. Doublecross' body style is very Rippersnapper-like in stature, so again just some arm piece swapping and retooling for the Terrorist Shark head. Need a weird shrimpy body for Blot? Hello, Mindwipe, who also has some stuff one could use on a Cutthroat. The only missing piece is the torso, and boy howdy does Godbomber have a big blocky chestplate like Abominus. Not sure how you'd get a Hun-Grr out of the rest but he is parts-formery, so there's that.
There aren't really pack-in comics for Unite Warriors, just a single image for each set drawn in the same style as the back page of the instructions. That said, it's still Sakamoto doing it and he's tried to make it all work together. An example from the galleries:william-james88 wrote:I didnt know that the unite warriors comics and legends comics were related
Also this latest Legends comic has me wishing I'd picked up the CM Corp Nightbeat version of Minerva back when it was dirt cheap. Just did the regular Minerva and Ginrai releases.
:looks at ebay:
Scratch that regret, bought this: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F152531635592%3F Anyone want the regular one for cheap? Don't need a second!
Posted by Desslok2201 on May 26th, 2017 @ 12:03pm CDT
Terrsolpix wrote:I'm 100% sure this is becoming road ceaser. Get the CW Menasor cars, give them headmaster ports on the head platforms. ???. Profit.
Holy sheep $&!?! I'm down for that!
Posted by william-james88 on May 26th, 2017 @ 12:37pm CDT
ScottyP wrote:There aren't really pack-in comics for Unite Warriors, just a single image for each set drawn in the same style as the back page of the instructions.william-james88 wrote:I didnt know that the unite warriors comics and legends comics were related
Who said anything about pack in comics?
But yeah, I didnt know they were releated, since one takes place in the Legends Universe and the other is a sequel to JG1. So seeing Armada Thrust cross over is fun.
Desslok2201 wrote:Terrsolpix wrote:I'm 100% sure this is becoming road ceaser. Get the CW Menasor cars, give them headmaster ports on the head platforms. ???. Profit.
Holy sheep $&!?! I'm down for that!
Smart call! I totally didnt think of that but it looks like a possibility now.
Posted by joevill on May 26th, 2017 @ 1:50pm CDT
Posted by grimdragon2001 on May 26th, 2017 @ 2:48pm CDT
Posted by nycPrime on May 26th, 2017 @ 7:45pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:Man Godbomber is so versatile, and well designed. If this is not released by Hasbro, I'll definitely be picking up the Takara version.
Same. I'm just waiting for BBTS to list the Magnus Prime set. I hope there is a Hasbro release of God Bomber / Apex Armor. Seems like a waste if there isn't, and I'm afraid getting the Takara version at that point would be pricey.
Posted by Ultra Markus on May 26th, 2017 @ 9:01pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Those wings still sit way to high up on God Ginrai's back, but other than that, it's gorgeous!
Though, the pic of the little Headmaster dude placed inside the missile launcher did bring back memories of Spock's "Wrath of Khan" funeral.
Also, that gaping mouth box art is so bonkers it's hilarious.
that, and they need to be a bit longer for combined robot
Posted by Sabrblade on May 26th, 2017 @ 9:15pm CDT
What about when the Legends versions of Gelshark and Black Convoy (Sky-Byte and Scourge) showed up in the second UW Baldigus comic following their respective Legends comics?william-james88 wrote:ScottyP wrote:There aren't really pack-in comics for Unite Warriors, just a single image for each set drawn in the same style as the back page of the instructions.william-james88 wrote:I didnt know that the unite warriors comics and legends comics were related
Who said anything about pack in comics?
*snip*
But yeah, I didnt know they were releated, since one takes place in the Legends Universe and the other is a sequel to JG1. So seeing Armada Thrust cross over is fun.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 26th, 2017 @ 10:18pm CDT
MagicDeath wrote:And is Nightbeat here based on his Japanese counterpart?
Nightbeat never had a direct Japanese counterpart, neither did Siren or Hosehead, or the rest of the Headmaster Jrs. and Pretenders for that matter. They were all reimagined as new unique characters for Masterforce. For all intents and purposes, Nightbeat's "counterpart" would be Minerva, on the same note Siren's would be Goshooter.
HOWEVER, this is a rather clever reference to a mailaway version of Minerva done in US Nightbeat colors, called Minerva Nightbeat (Goshooter had one too called Goshooter Siren). Apparently it's been repurposed as an alternate, evil version of Minerva, using the generic mass-produced Nightbeat suit.
Posted by Collector Canine on May 26th, 2017 @ 10:35pm CDT
grimdragon2001 wrote:i have a feeling on who the pack in headmasters for Bumblebee and Seaspray might be when they are released. Bumblebee most likely will come with the US Cerebros head who is Spike for obvious reasons. But for Seaspray, I'm thinking Minerva repainted from Ptero and maybe using parts from Goshooter or Nightbeat. I just think Ptero's face would make for a good Minerva
Takara already released the Hasbro heads for the 1987 Headmasters in a set together.
Posted by Sabrblade on May 26th, 2017 @ 10:39pm CDT
That's... not what he's talking about.DigitalBrave3 wrote:grimdragon2001 wrote:i have a feeling on who the pack in headmasters for Bumblebee and Seaspray might be when they are released. Bumblebee most likely will come with the US Cerebros head who is Spike for obvious reasons. But for Seaspray, I'm thinking Minerva repainted from Ptero and maybe using parts from Goshooter or Nightbeat. I just think Ptero's face would make for a good Minerva
Takara already released the Hasbro heads for the 1987 Headmasters in a set together.
Posted by Collector Canine on May 26th, 2017 @ 10:41pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:That's... not what he's talking about.DigitalBrave3 wrote:grimdragon2001 wrote:i have a feeling on who the pack in headmasters for Bumblebee and Seaspray might be when they are released. Bumblebee most likely will come with the US Cerebros head who is Spike for obvious reasons. But for Seaspray, I'm thinking Minerva repainted from Ptero and maybe using parts from Goshooter or Nightbeat. I just think Ptero's face would make for a good Minerva
Takara already released the Hasbro heads for the 1987 Headmasters in a set together.
Sorry. He mentioned the Hasbro Cerebros head and I couldn't help myself....
My brain also somehow read Cerebros as Chromedome....
Posted by Rainmaker on May 27th, 2017 @ 2:37am CDT
Posted by Munkky on May 27th, 2017 @ 5:48am CDT
Posted by Va'al on May 27th, 2017 @ 5:57am CDT
Posted by Randomhero on May 27th, 2017 @ 6:09am CDT
Can't wait to get this guy. I'm glad he transformers and isn't just pull him all apart to make him a robot like the original. Surprised the helmet is separate. I figured it would have been like the other leader class figures and have it attached
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on May 27th, 2017 @ 7:52am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on May 27th, 2017 @ 10:03am CDT
Godbomber's toy is taller than a Leader class.Munkky wrote:Godbomber looks like a lot of fun, I don't know much about Japanese G1, but I might try getting a Godbomber for the Combiner compatibility. A Hasbro version would be great as well, hopefully Hasbro can sneak him into Wave 6 of the Titans Return Voyagers if he can fit into a Voyager box.
Posted by G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 on May 27th, 2017 @ 10:16am CDT
Posted by Professor Smooth on May 27th, 2017 @ 11:05am CDT
The trailer mode looks pretty great. But the baffling way that the cannon attaches means it's always loose. In fact, looseness is something a LOT of this guy suffers from. And that's a shame, because there are a LOT of moving parts to deal with. Parts split, have bits removed and swapped about, then reconnect. And it's hard to get any kind of "leverage" when every joint is about as stable as a strand from a Pull n Peel Twizzler.
The base mode is apparently obligatory, but does nothing of any worth.
The robot mode surprised me in how underwhelming it was. I mean, I get that this is a figure that has to do a LOT (unlike the original) but the Masterpiece-level engineering just serves to highlight some of the major shortcomings of the toy.
God Ginrai looks great, but is INCREDIBLY unbalanced. The combination of extra weight and unreliable joints do the combined mode no favors. A bit like Car Robots' God Fire Convoy in that regard. Only even less stable.
Also, I found out there was a minor manufacturing error with my Super Ginrai that made attaching one of the feet impossible. A bit of minor surgery fixed that issue. And speaking of the feet, this does make the awful feet from Super Ginrai look a bit more tolerable.
I *really* don't like how the wings look in the combined mode. They just sit too high for my taste.
Godbomber set me back about $48. And I definitely feel I got that money's worth. I had a lot of problems with it (more than any TF I can remember buying, in fact) but between this, Legends Fort Max, and MP Star Saber, I've got a pretty nice set of modern Takara Cybertron leaders. Here's hoping for DaiAtlas somewhere down the line.
Edit: Here's a quick look at it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyAPZzqaAVs
Posted by Nemesis Destron on May 27th, 2017 @ 12:10pm CDT
Couldn't you poole the absolute best engineering into this one? -sigh- Well if you can hear me Takara you push the next wave of LG figures forward for release and I will forgive you for this one!
Posted by Professor Smooth on May 27th, 2017 @ 12:27pm CDT
Nemesis Destron wrote:Damnation I was hoping this to be near flawless as far as stability goes! I'm getting this despite the flaws shown but c'mon Takara really!
Couldn't you poole the absolute best engineering into this one? -sigh- Well if you can hear me Takara you push the next wave of LG figures forward for release and I will forgive you for this one!
Back in the old days, we handled stability issues with a bit of nail polish.
I really don't mean to diminish Godbomber. The engineering is outright incredible for a $50 toy. I can't say enough how deceptively complex it is. It's just...heavy and loose.
An aside: I wouldn't be surprised to see a giftset version of God Ginrai released within in the next year or so. Probably with some chrome (which I can take or leave) and some fixes done to improve stability. The God Ginrai boxed set is iconic here in Japan. It wouldn't be out-of-character for TakTom to milk it a bit. Even the recent Kabaya kit payed homage to that wonderful bit of Masterforce.
Posted by Kurona on May 27th, 2017 @ 1:00pm CDT
★ Tokyo Toy Show 2017 Transformer Information ★
Tokyo Toy Show 2017 will be held at Tokyo Big Sight on Saturday, June 3rd and Sunday, 4th!
At the Takara Tomy booth, Transformers exhibitions and events, etc.,
We have plenty of fun plans, so please come and visit!
■■ Toy Show 2017 Topics ■■
★ Part 1: Exhibit the real car trailer of "Optimus Prime"! It is!
A real car trailer of Optimus Prime with a total length of 9 m will come to the Transformer booth!
Do not miss this opportunity you can see nearby!
Please take a picture together and make memories that came to visit the toy show!
★ Part 2: Exhibition corner of plenty of new products and collaborative products in the movie series! It is!
There are lots of new product exhibits of "Transformers · Last Knight's Series" that will be showcasing for the first time at the toy show !
Please come and see the newly joined Transformers' colleagues!
Au × TRANSFOMERS PROJECT
We released it only for cloud funding, and received a lot of support
"INFOBAR OPTIMUS PRIME (NISHIKIGOI)" "INFOBAR MEGATRON (BUILDING)"
"INFOBAR BUMBLEBEE (ICHIMATSU)" exhibition will also be done!
Au × TRANSFOMERS PROJECT
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※ Cloud funding acceptance has been terminated.
★ Part 3: Holding a "Speed Change" series experience experience! It is!
I will do a hands-on meeting of the instantaneous deformation "speed change" series that can reproduce the scene of a movie!
Please take this opportunity to experience deformation for a moment!
※ The subjects will be children until elementary school students. Please note.
★ Part 4: BIG guests also appeared! It is! Special stage with plenty of content! It is!
June 4 (Sun) From 11 o'clock Tomy (TakaraTomy) booth Front stage holds a special stage of Transformers!
AMEMIYA familiar with "I started chilling in the cold" appeared as a special guest!
There are quiz conferences where you can receive luxury prizes and photography sessions of costumes of Optimus Prime, and there are plenty of contents!
Of course, there is also the first public stage of the annual special information, so please join everyone excitedly!
※ Event schedule, contents subject to change without notice. Please note.
★ Part 5: Hurry! It is! Toy show holding commemoration commodity release! It is!
■ Product Name: LG-EX Black Convoy
■ Toy Show Venue Special Price: 6,000 yen (tax included)
※ It will be sold at the maximum number of up to 2 for each customer's accounting.
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on May 27th, 2017 @ 1:55pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Markus on May 27th, 2017 @ 2:14pm CDT
im going to try to fanmode the hell out of it to get those wings to sit lower
i hope
Posted by Kurona on May 27th, 2017 @ 2:43pm CDT
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on May 27th, 2017 @ 3:28pm CDT
Posted by Rainmaker on May 27th, 2017 @ 4:42pm CDT
Rainmaker wrote:Does Legends Wheelie have the same tabbing problem as TR Wheelie?
Posted by Nemesis Destron on May 27th, 2017 @ 4:57pm CDT