Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases
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For a while now, we knew that Takara's Power of the Primes line would be identical to Hasbro's at least in terms of how the toys look. This brand unification has led to many toys being the same in the generations line, the Movie Masteriece line, the Studio Series line and even the traditional Masterpiece line (with Anime Prowl being released by both companies), but so far at least the packaging had some difference. But that won't be the case for Takara's Power of the Primes.
Planet Iacon on Facebook has images of the first wave of Takara POTP toys in packaging and it is the same packaging as the Hasbro release. They do have a sticker showing the name of the toy in Japanese, but as you can see below, that sticker doesnt eve completely cover the Hasbro logo at times.
Below you will find PP (snicker) 07-09, Jazz, Rodimus and Optimus Prime.
Planet Iacon on Facebook has images of the first wave of Takara POTP toys in packaging and it is the same packaging as the Hasbro release. They do have a sticker showing the name of the toy in Japanese, but as you can see below, that sticker doesnt eve completely cover the Hasbro logo at times.
Below you will find PP (snicker) 07-09, Jazz, Rodimus and Optimus Prime.
Credit(s): Planet Iacon
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Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961543)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 25th, 2018 @ 1:40pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 25th, 2018 @ 1:40pm CDT
We should keep an eye on Jazz and his subliminal messaging 
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961548)
Posted by Va'al on May 25th, 2018 @ 2:49pm CDT
It's still there.
Posted by Va'al on May 25th, 2018 @ 2:49pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:We should keep an eye on Jazz and his subliminal messaging
It's still there.
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961551)
Posted by Rated X on May 25th, 2018 @ 3:16pm CDT
Posted by Rated X on May 25th, 2018 @ 3:16pm CDT
This brand unification thing turned out to be such a joke.
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961552)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 25th, 2018 @ 3:19pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on May 25th, 2018 @ 3:19pm CDT
Isn't this basically how Takara treated their releases of most of the toys in the pre-AOE movie toylines?
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961556)
Posted by gothsaurus on May 25th, 2018 @ 4:27pm CDT
Posted by gothsaurus on May 25th, 2018 @ 4:27pm CDT
All I know is I'm gonna have to commission a custom Unite Warriors style box for my Abominus.
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961563)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on May 25th, 2018 @ 5:33pm CDT
Posted by Wolfman Jake on May 25th, 2018 @ 5:33pm CDT
I'm surprised there's no "Takara Tomy" sticker on the front of the box either. What's even more hilarious is the multi-lingual packaging. None of that is going to entice a Japanese consumer, and it takes up so much of the space on the box, especially on the back!
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961566)
Posted by ZeroWolf on May 25th, 2018 @ 6:00pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on May 25th, 2018 @ 6:00pm CDT
I wonder how much takara are saving by going this route, this may have been initiated by hasbro (conspiracy to increase domestic sales) but this route may work out beneficial to Takara. Also if it means the west are getting the same masterpieces, that's good news isn't it?
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961574)
Posted by ExciKaiser on May 25th, 2018 @ 7:34pm CDT
No. Micron Legends, Superlink and Galaxy force toys were often different than Armada, Energon and Cybertron toys.
While it was mainly deco/paint différences, not a lot of remolds.
Posted by ExciKaiser on May 25th, 2018 @ 7:34pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Isn't this basically how Takara treated their releases of most of the toys in the pre-AOE movie toylines?
No. Micron Legends, Superlink and Galaxy force toys were often different than Armada, Energon and Cybertron toys.
While it was mainly deco/paint différences, not a lot of remolds.
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961575)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 25th, 2018 @ 7:35pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on May 25th, 2018 @ 7:35pm CDT
Uh... Those were not movie toylines.ExciKaiser wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Isn't this basically how Takara treated their releases of most of the toys in the pre-AOE movie toylines?
No. Micron Legends, Superlink and Galaxy force toys were often different than Armada, Energon and Cybertron toys.
While it was mainly deco/paint différences, not a lot of remolds.
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961576)
Posted by Qwan on May 25th, 2018 @ 7:41pm CDT
The trick is in the wording - "pre-AOE, movie toylines" versus "pre-AOE-movie toylines". Either could be reasonably read. Unfortunately since I don't remember anything about Takara's previous movie toylines, I can't contribute anything else other than a pedantic explanation...
Posted by Qwan on May 25th, 2018 @ 7:41pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Uh... Those were not movie toylines.ExciKaiser wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Isn't this basically how Takara treated their releases of most of the toys in the pre-AOE movie toylines?
No. Micron Legends, Superlink and Galaxy force toys were often different than Armada, Energon and Cybertron toys.
While it was mainly deco/paint différences, not a lot of remolds.
The trick is in the wording - "pre-AOE, movie toylines" versus "pre-AOE-movie toylines". Either could be reasonably read. Unfortunately since I don't remember anything about Takara's previous movie toylines, I can't contribute anything else other than a pedantic explanation...
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961581)
Posted by bacem on May 25th, 2018 @ 9:23pm CDT
i imagine a lot, really. in previous cases, they have different deco and boxes than hasbro, so they just imported the unpainted mold from hasbro, and then repaint it themself, and then print their own packaging. in this new case, not only does there's no need to repaint the figures, if you pay attention, the japanese name on the packaging is just stickers, that just slapped over hasbro's packaging to cover hasbro logo. means they literally just imported hasbro product as is and slapped stickers on the box. the cost of paints and packagings are now replaced by cost for small stickers only. that should save a lot, really. i just hope all those money saved goes to the right direction.
Posted by bacem on May 25th, 2018 @ 9:23pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:I wonder how much takara are saving by going this route, this may have been initiated by hasbro (conspiracy to increase domestic sales) but this route may work out beneficial to Takara. Also if it means the west are getting the same masterpieces, that's good news isn't it?
i imagine a lot, really. in previous cases, they have different deco and boxes than hasbro, so they just imported the unpainted mold from hasbro, and then repaint it themself, and then print their own packaging. in this new case, not only does there's no need to repaint the figures, if you pay attention, the japanese name on the packaging is just stickers, that just slapped over hasbro's packaging to cover hasbro logo. means they literally just imported hasbro product as is and slapped stickers on the box. the cost of paints and packagings are now replaced by cost for small stickers only. that should save a lot, really. i just hope all those money saved goes to the right direction.
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961587)
Posted by william-james88 on May 25th, 2018 @ 10:52pm CDT
Yeah, it goes towards them continuing to exist as a company.
Posted by william-james88 on May 25th, 2018 @ 10:52pm CDT
bacem wrote: i just hope all those money saved goes to the right direction.
Yeah, it goes towards them continuing to exist as a company.
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961590)
Posted by william-james88 on May 25th, 2018 @ 11:07pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 25th, 2018 @ 11:07pm CDT
It seems like the gods answered the US fans' laments of not finding anything new at retail and dropped the very last wave of Power of the Primes Voyagers on us before half the year is over. This is great news to anyone looking for Power of the Primes Inferno. Though it means the wait for the next Generations voyagers will be longer (we don't even know what that will be yet). Inferno was found at Target in Modesto California (largest city of Stanislaus County) by TF fan Eddy.
If you find this toy please let the community know through our sightings forum and sightings page.
If you find this toy please let the community know through our sightings forum and sightings page.
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961591)
Posted by Bounti76 on May 25th, 2018 @ 11:12pm CDT
Posted by Bounti76 on May 25th, 2018 @ 11:12pm CDT
I'm still holding out hope for a G2 Defensor. Inferno doesn't look enough like G2 Hot Spot in any mode to work as a good stand-in.
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961593)
Posted by william-james88 on May 25th, 2018 @ 11:20pm CDT
You still holding out hope for Takara's Liokaiser as well?
Posted by william-james88 on May 25th, 2018 @ 11:20pm CDT
Bounti76 wrote:I'm still holding out hope for a G2 Defensor. Inferno doesn't look enough like G2 Hot Spot in any mode to work as a good stand-in.
You still holding out hope for Takara's Liokaiser as well?
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961594)
Posted by Bounti76 on May 25th, 2018 @ 11:29pm CDT
Actually, no.
I've never been big at all into Japanese G1 (save for their having had Minerva), so I'm happy with Hasbro's.
Posted by Bounti76 on May 25th, 2018 @ 11:29pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Bounti76 wrote:I'm still holding out hope for a G2 Defensor. Inferno doesn't look enough like G2 Hot Spot in any mode to work as a good stand-in.
You still holding out hope for Takara's Liokaiser as well?
Actually, no.
I've never been big at all into Japanese G1 (save for their having had Minerva), so I'm happy with Hasbro's.
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961596)
Posted by fenrir72 on May 25th, 2018 @ 11:37pm CDT
Make Autobots Great Again? What's so wrong with that?
I'd take that over Decepticons Aren't Really Killers?
Posted by fenrir72 on May 25th, 2018 @ 11:37pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:We should keep an eye on Jazz and his subliminal messaging
Make Autobots Great Again? What's so wrong with that?
I'd take that over Decepticons Aren't Really Killers?
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961598)
Posted by Emerje on May 25th, 2018 @ 11:52pm CDT
I know all the money I've saved has been going in the right direction. Bought a completely new bed (mattress, frame, bedding, the works) and a carpet cleaner.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on May 25th, 2018 @ 11:52pm CDT
bacem wrote:i just hope all those money saved goes to the right direction.
I know all the money I've saved has been going in the right direction. Bought a completely new bed (mattress, frame, bedding, the works) and a carpet cleaner.
Emerje
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961606)
Posted by fenrir72 on May 26th, 2018 @ 1:34am CDT
Bro' Same China/Vietnam factories Nothing imported from Hb. Just different job orders. . At least back then. Now we have the unified product roll out.(six month delay for the JP market)
As for the costs going down, the reports that Takara/Tomy having financial troubles might just be one of the reasons why they caved so fast and went for the unification business model.
The other reason is that the JPs aren't making too many kids for their kids toylines. Only manchildren are the ones buying
Posted by fenrir72 on May 26th, 2018 @ 1:34am CDT
bacem wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:I wonder how much takara are saving by going this route, this may have been initiated by hasbro (conspiracy to increase domestic sales) but this route may work out beneficial to Takara. Also if it means the west are getting the same masterpieces, that's good news isn't it?
i imagine a lot, really. in previous cases, they have different deco and boxes than hasbro, so they just imported the unpainted mold from hasbro, and then repaint it themself, and then print their own packaging. in this new case, not only does there's no need to repaint the figures, if you pay attention, the japanese name on the packaging is just stickers, that just slapped over hasbro's packaging to cover hasbro logo. means they literally just imported hasbro product as is and slapped stickers on the box. the cost of paints and packagings are now replaced by cost for small stickers only. that should save a lot, really. i just hope all those money saved goes to the right direction.
Bro' Same China/Vietnam factories Nothing imported from Hb. Just different job orders. . At least back then. Now we have the unified product roll out.(six month delay for the JP market)
As for the costs going down, the reports that Takara/Tomy having financial troubles might just be one of the reasons why they caved so fast and went for the unification business model.
The other reason is that the JPs aren't making too many kids for their kids toylines. Only manchildren are the ones buying
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961619)
Posted by ZeroWolf on May 26th, 2018 @ 2:44am CDT
Well that's a problem only the Japanese can solve (maybe they should let a few more immigrants in if the locals aren't reproducing)
Anyways...I'm quite taken by this inferno, I do have fun with the hotspot mold. If he makes his way to the UK I may pick him up.
Posted by ZeroWolf on May 26th, 2018 @ 2:44am CDT
fenrir72 wrote:bacem wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:I wonder how much takara are saving by going this route, this may have been initiated by hasbro (conspiracy to increase domestic sales) but this route may work out beneficial to Takara. Also if it means the west are getting the same masterpieces, that's good news isn't it?
i imagine a lot, really. in previous cases, they have different deco and boxes than hasbro, so they just imported the unpainted mold from hasbro, and then repaint it themself, and then print their own packaging. in this new case, not only does there's no need to repaint the figures, if you pay attention, the japanese name on the packaging is just stickers, that just slapped over hasbro's packaging to cover hasbro logo. means they literally just imported hasbro product as is and slapped stickers on the box. the cost of paints and packagings are now replaced by cost for small stickers only. that should save a lot, really. i just hope all those money saved goes to the right direction.
Bro' Same China/Vietnam factories Nothing imported from Hb. Just different job orders. . At least back then. Now we have the unified product roll out.(six month delay for the JP market)
As for the costs going down, the reports that Takara/Tomy having financial troubles might just be one of the reasons why they caved so fast and went for the unification business model.
The other reason is that the JPs aren't making too many kids for their kids toylines. Only manchildren are the ones buying
Well that's a problem only the Japanese can solve (maybe they should let a few more immigrants in if the locals aren't reproducing)
Anyways...I'm quite taken by this inferno, I do have fun with the hotspot mold. If he makes his way to the UK I may pick him up.
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961623)
Posted by Qwan on May 26th, 2018 @ 4:38am CDT
Posted by Qwan on May 26th, 2018 @ 4:38am CDT
PSA: I just noticed my Power of the Primes Jazz is BROKEN. It's those pointy bits behind his shoulders, one is snapped off and the other has a crack and is clearly not going to hold up much longer. He's been in a box with other Transformers so maybe the weight was part of it, but the constant pegging and unpegging of transformation is clearly exerting a lot of stress on those parts as well... the side that's not already snapped bends worryingly when I transform him now.
Take care with yours! Maybe shave down those pegs so they don't lock in as securely; that way there'll be less stress and they hopefully won't be as likely to snap? (I knew it was never a good idea to make such vast expanses of the toy out of clear plastic...)
Take care with yours! Maybe shave down those pegs so they don't lock in as securely; that way there'll be less stress and they hopefully won't be as likely to snap? (I knew it was never a good idea to make such vast expanses of the toy out of clear plastic...)
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961624)
Posted by Hotconvoy on May 26th, 2018 @ 4:44am CDT
Owch, sorry to hear it.
Posted by Hotconvoy on May 26th, 2018 @ 4:44am CDT
Qwan wrote:PSA: I just noticed my Power of the Primes Jazz is BROKEN. It's those pointy bits behind his shoulders, one is snapped off and the other has a crack and is clearly not going to hold up much longer. He's been in a box with other Transformers so maybe the weight was part of it, but the constant pegging and unpegging of transformation is clearly exerting a lot of stress on those parts as well... the side that's not already snapped bends worryingly when I transform him now.
Take care with yours! Maybe shave down those pegs so they don't lock in as securely; that way there'll be less stress and they hopefully won't be as likely to snap? (I knew it was never a good idea to make such vast expanses of the toy out of clear plastic...)
Owch, sorry to hear it.
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961629)
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on May 26th, 2018 @ 5:29am CDT
Modesto, CA has a much bigger claim to fame than being the largest city in Stanislaus County. It is the birthplace of George Lucas!
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on May 26th, 2018 @ 5:29am CDT
william-james88 wrote:It seems like the gods answered the US fans' laments of not finding anything new at retail and dropped the very last wave of Power of the Primes Voyagers on us before half the year is over. This is great news to anyone looking for Power of the Primes Inferno. Though it means the wait for the next Generations voyagers will be longer (we don't even know what that will be yet). Inferno was found at Target in Modesto California (largest city of Stanislaus County) by TF fan Eddy.
If you find this toy please let the community know through our sightings forum and sightings page.
Modesto, CA has a much bigger claim to fame than being the largest city in Stanislaus County. It is the birthplace of George Lucas!
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961631)
Posted by Mindmaster on May 26th, 2018 @ 6:25am CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on May 26th, 2018 @ 6:25am CDT
And yet the only wave 2 stuff ive found was the Voyagers at my local comic shop three months ago.
Seriously, what the frig is the problem getting them here?!
Seriously, what the frig is the problem getting them here?!
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961636)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on May 26th, 2018 @ 6:42am CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on May 26th, 2018 @ 6:42am CDT
Kind of a boring repaint figure. Inferno/Grapple had such a unique look in G1 that it seems only the MP figures even bothered to do them justice.
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961647)
Posted by Hero Alpha on May 26th, 2018 @ 9:43am CDT
Posted by Hero Alpha on May 26th, 2018 @ 9:43am CDT
So far Ive only bought Jazz, Phoenix, WIndchager and Metalhawk. What Im really waiting for and excited about is wave 3. All the Pretenders and Primal in wave 3 have me pumped, nothing left in wave 2 I want. I was in High School during Beast Wars so collecting Transformers was the last thing on my mind. New molds of Beast Wars characters are always welcomed.
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961652)
Posted by Munkky on May 26th, 2018 @ 10:42am CDT
Same here, I've decided I'm not getting the Terrorcons, so at this point I'm just twiddling my thumbs until Optimal Optimus becomes available. The only things from wave 2 I still want are Snarl and Elita-1, though I may just hold on and get them at TFNation in August.
Posted by Munkky on May 26th, 2018 @ 10:42am CDT
Moonshot wrote:So far Ive only bought Jazz, Phoenix, WIndchager and Metalhawk. What Im really waiting for and excited about is wave 3. All the Pretenders and Primal in wave 3 have me pumped, nothing left in wave 2 I want. I was in High School during Beast Wars so collecting Transformers was the last thing on my mind. New molds of Beast Wars characters are always welcomed.
Same here, I've decided I'm not getting the Terrorcons, so at this point I'm just twiddling my thumbs until Optimal Optimus becomes available. The only things from wave 2 I still want are Snarl and Elita-1, though I may just hold on and get them at TFNation in August.
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961655)
Posted by DeathReviews on May 26th, 2018 @ 12:17pm CDT
Posted by DeathReviews on May 26th, 2018 @ 12:17pm CDT
So where is "Disco" Inferno...?
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961667)
Posted by Emerje on May 26th, 2018 @ 2:31pm CDT
Not a fan of the Universe mold? It's the best CHUG interpretation we'll probably ever get.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on May 26th, 2018 @ 2:31pm CDT
Carnivius_Prime wrote:Kind of a boring repaint figure. Inferno/Grapple had such a unique look in G1 that it seems only the MP figures even bothered to do them justice.
Not a fan of the Universe mold? It's the best CHUG interpretation we'll probably ever get.
Emerje
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961695)
Posted by WreckerJack on May 26th, 2018 @ 6:31pm CDT
Posted by WreckerJack on May 26th, 2018 @ 6:31pm CDT
I already have Pyra Magna but I am tempted. Rescue Vehicles are my weakness (along with french fries!)
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961696)
Posted by is456 on May 26th, 2018 @ 6:33pm CDT
Posted by is456 on May 26th, 2018 @ 6:33pm CDT
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961704)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 26th, 2018 @ 6:57pm CDT
The saltier the better
I'm tempted too to be honest, because I have a soft spot for Hot Spot... That just sounds odd. Plus, I got a repurpose idea thanks to a Korean KO animation. You all know which one.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 26th, 2018 @ 6:57pm CDT
WreckerJack wrote:I already have Pyra Magna but I am tempted. Rescue Vehicles are my weakness (along with french fries!)
The saltier the better
I'm tempted too to be honest, because I have a soft spot for Hot Spot... That just sounds odd. Plus, I got a repurpose idea thanks to a Korean KO animation. You all know which one.
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961706)
Posted by WreckerJack on May 26th, 2018 @ 7:21pm CDT
I am not farmiliar with him as a character, but he looks like a friendly sort. Looks like he was in the IDW comics breifly but also featured in some of the old Marvel comics. I know he was in G1 but I don't recall the episode too much. I'll re-watch it one of these days though, maybe once I am done catching up on the Wrecker's series. (Which I hope to finish this weekend so I can read Requiem as soon as possible.)
Posted by WreckerJack on May 26th, 2018 @ 7:21pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:WreckerJack wrote:I already have Pyra Magna but I am tempted. Rescue Vehicles are my weakness (along with french fries!)
The saltier the better
I'm tempted too to be honest, because I have a soft spot for Hot Spot... That just sounds odd. Plus, I got a repurpose idea thanks to a Korean KO animation. You all know which one.
I am not farmiliar with him as a character, but he looks like a friendly sort. Looks like he was in the IDW comics breifly but also featured in some of the old Marvel comics. I know he was in G1 but I don't recall the episode too much. I'll re-watch it one of these days though, maybe once I am done catching up on the Wrecker's series. (Which I hope to finish this weekend so I can read Requiem as soon as possible.)
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961738)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on May 26th, 2018 @ 11:22pm CDT
That mold is dull ugly trash too. Looks like one of those cruddy KO toys found in cheap stores.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on May 26th, 2018 @ 11:22pm CDT
Emerje wrote:Carnivius_Prime wrote:Kind of a boring repaint figure. Inferno/Grapple had such a unique look in G1 that it seems only the MP figures even bothered to do them justice.
Not a fan of the Universe mold? It's the best CHUG interpretation we'll probably ever get.
Emerje
That mold is dull ugly trash too. Looks like one of those cruddy KO toys found in cheap stores.
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Posted by william-james88 on May 27th, 2018 @ 6:24am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 27th, 2018 @ 6:24am CDT
Re: Takara Power of the Primes Toys Confirmed to Even Have the Same Packaging as Hasbro Releases (1961775)
Posted by ZeroWolf on May 27th, 2018 @ 6:49am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on May 27th, 2018 @ 6:49am CDT
It reminds me of when classics first launched, what the goal was, to update the characters for the 21st century, keeping them recognisable.
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Posted by fenrir72 on May 27th, 2018 @ 6:58am CDT
Try the JP versions of those molds. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay different. I guarantee it!
Posted by fenrir72 on May 27th, 2018 @ 6:58am CDT
Carnivius_Prime wrote:Emerje wrote:Carnivius_Prime wrote:Kind of a boring repaint figure. Inferno/Grapple had such a unique look in G1 that it seems only the MP figures even bothered to do them justice.
Not a fan of the Universe mold? It's the best CHUG interpretation we'll probably ever get.
Emerje
That mold is dull ugly trash too. Looks like one of those cruddy KO toys found in cheap stores.
Try the JP versions of those molds. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay different. I guarantee it!
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Posted by Evil Eye on May 27th, 2018 @ 12:05pm CDT
I can understand someone not liking the mold (it is quite a departure from Inferno's usual look) but calling it on par with a KO is just silly. I'd argue with the partscount, paint apps and general care put into the figure it's less KOish than a lot of modern figures. Sure it's not MP-standards but it's still a good figure.
Posted by Evil Eye on May 27th, 2018 @ 12:05pm CDT
Carnivius_Prime wrote:Emerje wrote:Carnivius_Prime wrote:Kind of a boring repaint figure. Inferno/Grapple had such a unique look in G1 that it seems only the MP figures even bothered to do them justice.
Not a fan of the Universe mold? It's the best CHUG interpretation we'll probably ever get.
Emerje
That mold is dull ugly trash too. Looks like one of those cruddy KO toys found in cheap stores.
I can understand someone not liking the mold (it is quite a departure from Inferno's usual look) but calling it on par with a KO is just silly. I'd argue with the partscount, paint apps and general care put into the figure it's less KOish than a lot of modern figures. Sure it's not MP-standards but it's still a good figure.
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Posted by Sabrblade on May 27th, 2018 @ 12:06pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on May 27th, 2018 @ 12:06pm CDT
He might mean the shape, or design, or the physique of that mold, rather than the decos.fenrir72 wrote:Carnivius_Prime wrote:Emerje wrote:Carnivius_Prime wrote:Kind of a boring repaint figure. Inferno/Grapple had such a unique look in G1 that it seems only the MP figures even bothered to do them justice.
Not a fan of the Universe mold? It's the best CHUG interpretation we'll probably ever get.
Emerje
That mold is dull ugly trash too. Looks like one of those cruddy KO toys found in cheap stores.
Try the JP versions of those molds. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay different. I guarantee it!
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Posted by WreckerJack on May 27th, 2018 @ 12:38pm CDT
Posted by WreckerJack on May 27th, 2018 @ 12:38pm CDT
I think Universe Inferno looks awesome! Probably the most realistic firetruck we ever had. His robot mode looks good too. I don't see any flaws with it so I guess that the only issue would be maybe the plastic? I have never handled one so I can't say if the plastic feels thin/cheap or not.
I am actually thinking of tracking down one for myself. If anyone does own Inferno can you tell me what the plastic quality is like?
I am actually thinking of tracking down one for myself. If anyone does own Inferno can you tell me what the plastic quality is like?
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Posted by Emerje on May 27th, 2018 @ 3:41pm CDT
Plastic quality is standard and the clear parts aren't structural so he's pretty solid. Plus he doesn't have massive open gaps in his arms and legs. He also has a pretty fun transformation. Plus, to Hasbro's credit, Grapple has a bunch of new molded parts in his arms, hands, feet, various panels, the crane, and of course the head. Sure, a ladder on Inferno would have looked better in truck mode, but it's obvious in bot mode why they couldn't.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on May 27th, 2018 @ 3:41pm CDT
WreckerJack wrote:I am actually thinking of tracking down one for myself. If anyone does own Inferno can you tell me what the plastic quality is like?
Plastic quality is standard and the clear parts aren't structural so he's pretty solid. Plus he doesn't have massive open gaps in his arms and legs. He also has a pretty fun transformation. Plus, to Hasbro's credit, Grapple has a bunch of new molded parts in his arms, hands, feet, various panels, the crane, and of course the head. Sure, a ladder on Inferno would have looked better in truck mode, but it's obvious in bot mode why they couldn't.
Emerje
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Posted by fenrir72 on May 27th, 2018 @ 5:44pm CDT
The basic blue print that Takara invested in them years ago. When hollow was the exception and not the norm. When paint apps rarely melted off. When box packaging were sturdier stuff,
Posted by fenrir72 on May 27th, 2018 @ 5:44pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:He might mean the shape, or design, or the physique of that mold, rather than the decos.fenrir72 wrote:Carnivius_Prime wrote:Emerje wrote:Carnivius_Prime wrote:Kind of a boring repaint figure. Inferno/Grapple had such a unique look in G1 that it seems only the MP figures even bothered to do them justice.
Not a fan of the Universe mold? It's the best CHUG interpretation we'll probably ever get.
Emerje
That mold is dull ugly trash too. Looks like one of those cruddy KO toys found in cheap stores.
Try the JP versions of those molds. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay different. I guarantee it!
The basic blue print that Takara invested in them years ago. When hollow was the exception and not the norm. When paint apps rarely melted off. When box packaging were sturdier stuff,
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Posted by ZeroWolf on May 28th, 2018 @ 2:56am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on May 28th, 2018 @ 2:56am CDT
Times change as does the economy, though I don't understand what your point has to do with Carni possibly not liking how the mold looks (proportions, shape, not looking like G1 inferno)
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 29th, 2018 @ 6:40pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 29th, 2018 @ 6:40pm CDT
I managed to find that Grapple last month in a little Geek shop and am super happy with him, he's lots of fun.
but I'm also glad I will have Inferno in a different mold than Grapple, make him a bit more unique. And he looks very IDW with that robot mode, so I'm fine with it. He may even get a team and combine some, but I'm not sure yet. I could give him Lost Lightatron's limbs, or the autobot limbs from the line and keep Elita her own person (and she is really good to me as her own person, she looks good with PotP Prime, TR Laser Prime, and Alpha Trion).
But I swear, if I find Inferno before the wave 2 deluxes or prime masters, I will celebrate and flip the flip out.
but I'm also glad I will have Inferno in a different mold than Grapple, make him a bit more unique. And he looks very IDW with that robot mode, so I'm fine with it. He may even get a team and combine some, but I'm not sure yet. I could give him Lost Lightatron's limbs, or the autobot limbs from the line and keep Elita her own person (and she is really good to me as her own person, she looks good with PotP Prime, TR Laser Prime, and Alpha Trion).
But I swear, if I find Inferno before the wave 2 deluxes or prime masters, I will celebrate and flip the flip out.
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Posted by DISCHARGE on May 29th, 2018 @ 7:47pm CDT
Posted by DISCHARGE on May 29th, 2018 @ 7:47pm CDT
I've found Inferno at 2 Wal-Marts today, but I've yet to see wave 2 of the prime masters. Its frustrating and confusing.
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Posted by Hotconvoy on May 29th, 2018 @ 8:42pm CDT
Any pics? And did you get him?
Posted by Hotconvoy on May 29th, 2018 @ 8:42pm CDT
DISCHARGE wrote:I've found Inferno at 2 Wal-Marts today, but I've yet to see wave 2 of the prime masters. Its frustrating and confusing.
Any pics? And did you get him?
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Posted by DISCHARGE on May 29th, 2018 @ 9:04pm CDT
Posted by DISCHARGE on May 29th, 2018 @ 9:04pm CDT
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Posted by Emerje on May 29th, 2018 @ 9:14pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on May 29th, 2018 @ 9:14pm CDT
I look forward to finding Inferno in stores only because that means I might actually find Grimlock, too. I've seen a whole two of them in stores since the line launched and the online prices are so stupid high.
Emerje
Emerje
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Posted by kurthy on May 29th, 2018 @ 10:41pm CDT
Went to Walmart tonight.
Please note, combiner feet are different than those on the box.
Posted by kurthy on May 29th, 2018 @ 10:41pm CDT
Went to Walmart tonight.
Please note, combiner feet are different than those on the box.
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Posted by kurthy on May 29th, 2018 @ 10:53pm CDT
There is no longer a slot for the leg tab to slide through before it locks in for alt mode. You know have to bend the plastic out and over to get the tab in the hole.
Posted by kurthy on May 29th, 2018 @ 10:53pm CDT
There is no longer a slot for the leg tab to slide through before it locks in for alt mode. You know have to bend the plastic out and over to get the tab in the hole.
