Takara to Release Classics Ultra Magnus in the Asian Market

About damn time Takara, how long has it been since Henkei started? It's a shame it won't look good in City Commander. Too much white will show in it. Though, I wonder if Fansproject are rubbing their hands together and planning a rerelease of the armor. Maybe even a new limited run in slightly different colors.

Ah, I do love seeing people eat crow. I'm glad this is legit, ONLY for that. Ah, such glee.

Autobot032 wrote:Ah, I do love seeing people eat crow. I'm glad this is legit, ONLY for that. Ah, such glee.

O, I prefer chicken myself.

I did have doubts at first, I admit, but with TakaraTomy confirming it, well... Color me surprised. I wonder what brought them to this. I already have the Hasbro one, so I see no need to get him.

BTW I thought Asia was Hasbro Asia territory.

His being too white matters not. The armor cover him anyway and the lower extremities is just as it should be just like the G1 version.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote: I wonder what brought them to this.

Money. Did you see that price tag of almost $68? I'm glad I have the original release already. Ignoring the price tag the paint is awesome. I like it.

finally!!

this has been brought.

I missed out on the Hasbro exclusive. Glad Takara is finally releasing. Happy to pick this up.

Looks crap and way way to late Takara

rarly do i say this but - Hasbro version is superior

I'm not too keen on this guy thankfully. I'm glad to hear it's legit though.

only thing I can see as maybe being a problem is that his thighs are silver. the hasbro one has white thighs which make the CC armour look more G1. so it's actually not a case of "too much white will show", but quite the opposite. Still, the KO Magnus I have has the armour sitting all wobbly. Hopefully this one will fit it better.

Im happy with the Hasbro one. I got one fairly cheap with no guns and the KO guns matched perfectly.

Takara superior.

Hasbro inferior.

Six years in the past, Takara made these toys all right. But they let Hasbro be the first to release them as Classics, but their way (wrong details, neon Megatron). Two years later, Takara wanted to show Hasbro that their doing them the wrong way. Luckily, Takara made these as Henkei figurines but this time, the G1 way.

Another reason why Takara is MUCH more better than Hasblow.

High hopes for UM's own trailer.

Holy crap!

Better late than never I suppose. Not sure how the white chassis will look with the City COmmander trailer hooked up to the back, but yeah, I'll probably get it.

To this day I still kick myself for never getting this mold.

Rated X wrote:Im happy with the Hasbro one. I got one fairly cheap with no guns and the KO guns matched perfectly.

Are there any decent KOs still around for not-too-much? I also picked up a weaponless Classics Prime when I saw it for cheap an he could use his own guns.

Im sittin here lookin up at my authentic city commander armor with henkei optimus inside and I just cant imagine him looking any better. (dont care about the truck mode)
The red arms look so much better than the white, he doesnt look like he's wearing an AC slater shirt showing off white abs because the red blends in, his legs are silver so his kneepads pop more and the dark blue works fine and is hardly noticable. Plus the red gun looks better than the white one with all that silver trim. of course the silver machine gun looks cooler than a black one.
Its cool that asians can get a classics magnus though. seems more like dreamwave style with the white legs. I dont see it looking very good in the armor though.
anyone rockin their magnus with henkei prime? back me up on how sweet it looks!

Like you are going to look at the based figure with the Power Armor on. Its the armor that makes Magnus.............well Magnus. Btw, if you own a G1 version, just look at how the all white figure works.

I think this mold looks spectacular painted white! I really like it a lot. I do think, however, that i like the Hasbro version just a tinsy bit better with the blue legs but i certainly won't say that i "dont't" like this total white one. Especially because of G1 accuracy.

I'm glad i have the Hasbro version already but i'd be tempted to buy this "naked " Magnus to stand beside my FP armoured up one.

68 bucks is a little steep though but not too bad i guess. Not including shipping of course.

The arm kibble completely spoils this mold for me. I do not own one and do not regret not owning one. I will easily pass on this one. My only regret regarding this mold was that I skipped the 2-pack with skywarp and I do regret not getting skywarp when I had the chance.

Well, the mold IS a shell former of sorts hence the kibble. The things you have to pay to make him look like a truck at the same time.GF Convoy on the other hand......now that's how you do a modern Convoy!

Not that I have anything to complain about this mold either, oh wait, no 'stacks while in 'bot mode

RAcast wrote:

Rated X wrote:Im happy with the Hasbro one. I got one fairly cheap with no guns and the KO guns matched perfectly.

Are there any decent KOs still around for not-too-much? I also picked up a weaponless Classics Prime when I saw it for cheap an he could use his own guns.

Go to Chimungmung's Toy Shop. I know he has the KO Prime's cheap. He might have KO Magnus too but Im not sure.

too little too late. The chrome is nice but it's the only thing Henkei UM has going for him.

LOST Cybertronian wrote:too little too late. The chrome is nice but it's the only thing Henkei UM has going for him.

3 or 4 years too late?

TransformersAsia.com has released promo images and the official release date for the recently revealed Classics Ultra Magnus Asia Exclusive. The figure will come in premium packaging and feature a new deco including chrome. He's scheduled for a China only September 28th release date.

...and it's officially official.

It just looks a little plain, not that I'm saying I don't like it; theres something missing that I just can't quite put my finger on.

Maybe I'm too used to the blue on my Classics one?

So pretty with that chrome...

Yeah I would buy this, hopefully Kapow will pick it up.

WHOOOOOOOOO! Finally some more Magnus love! I love that pic of him busting out of the armor. Hope everyone that doesn't have a Classics Magnus has a chance to get this guy.

I love the way they have Magnus' armour flying off like hes busting out!!
It reminds me of an old Dreamwave incentive cover which I think perhaps Pat Lee pencilled [TBC by Matt Moylan!]?

Hmm.... Only just noticing how very white he is. Heaven's Warrior Magnus?

That armour breaking off of him looks bland enough that I hope they're not bothering to produce it.

Well it's officially ... A big fat hoax.

For those still believing this is official, let me say, 1 the pic picture is amateurish at best.

Takara would never use a 3rd party item to promote its toys.

Takara has never used the term Classics. Heck not even Hasbro used it. It's a fan term.

Combined with All the cloudiness surrounding th figure, I'm calling it a big fat, ugly, and worthless hoax.

Overcracker wrote:Well it's officially ... A big fat hoax.

For those still believing this is official, let me say, 1 the pic picture is amateurish at best.

Takara would never use a 3rd party item to promote its toys.

Takara has never used the term Classics. Heck not even Hasbro used it. It's a fan term.

Combined with All the cloudiness surrounding th figure, I'm calling it a big fat, ugly, and worthless hoax.

1) Why wouldn't they? They KNOW it'll sell, and they have every reason to produce it. What's Fansproject going to do? Sue them? Somehow, I think not.
2) Okay? So they can start. Nobody used the term "Generations" before 2008/2009. Everyone already calls it the "Classics ____" mold, so why not use a term that's engraved into the fandom?
3) There's...really no cloudiness anymore. I mean, it was under debate at first, but there's no reason to doubt the authenticity at this point.

Overcracker wrote:Takara would never use a 3rd party item to promote its toys.

What 3rd party item are they using?

Banjo-Tron wrote:

Overcracker wrote:Takara would never use a 3rd party item to promote its toys.

What 3rd party item are they using?

Yeah, those armor pieces are from the 1986 G1 Ultra Magnus trailer.

Overcracker wrote:Takara would never use a 3rd party item to promote its toys.

Those armor pieces actually look like the G1 toy, not the FP City Commander

Overcracker wrote:Takara has never used the term Classics. Heck not even Hasbro used it. It's a fan term.

And Fan terms can be made official. Like "kibble" and "faux-part" are now used by Hasbro's design team. Besides, we may import a lot of Japanese figures, but the opposite has also happened: Japanese importing Hasbro figures, and using our terminology as well. Don't underestimate our influence!

Overcracker wrote:Combined with All the cloudiness surrounding th figure, I'm calling it a big fat, ugly, and worthless hoax.

*prepares some crow*

Banjo-Tron wrote:

Overcracker wrote:Takara would never use a 3rd party item to promote its toys.

What 3rd party item are they using?

Fans project city commander armor is Flying off of him in the pic.

Why on earth would they use an American term for an Asian Exclusive (which by the way, Asian exclusives are a Hasbro thing not Takara) where nobody calls it that or knows the term?

Too many inconsistencies... Call me a scheptic but, I don't buy it.

Overcracker wrote:Well it's officially ... A big fat hoax.

For those still believing this is official, let me say, 1 the pic picture is amateurish at best.

Takara would never use a 3rd party item to promote its toys.

Takara has never used the term Classics. Heck not even Hasbro used it. It's a fan term.

Combined with All the cloudiness surrounding th figure, I'm calling it a big fat, ugly, and worthless hoax.

Robotkingdom has already confirmed that this is an official release. These images come from an official website that was recently set up to promote all the new Asian market exclusives. The images look similar to the promo images e-Hobby used to promote Stepper and Artfire, and that's not FansProject CC armor in the image, it's G1 Ultra Magnus armor. As far as the Classics terminology, this whole Asian exclusive market is a new deal, they seem to be doing whatever they want.

Overcracker wrote:

Banjo-Tron wrote:

Overcracker wrote:Takara would never use a 3rd party item to promote its toys.

What 3rd party item are they using?

Fans project city commander armor is Flying off of him in the pic.

Except that is HasTak G1 Magnus, not FP City Commander. I think (and hope) that it is legit. I prefer the all white to the white/blue.

Does the first promo photo mean: Armor sold separatly?

Oh, Japan how I love you!

Granted your SIX years late to the party but it's cool bro :p

The Magnus is sick, Is it better then the U.S. version?

Too early to say. Personally, myself, I always found
classic magnus more eye catching and striking then
classic prime. The white just oozed detail & win.

I find it utterly depressing how many people on a dedicated transformers forum don't recognize the 80s G1 Ultra Magnus armor. That's the armor flying off in the promo picture, for those don't recognize it. It's not Fansproject's City Commander (which really does not look much like the 80s toy), nor is it an entirely new armor. I'm pretty sure it's just supposed to be a reference to the fact that the Classics/Generations line is supposed to be "neo G1".

As for the use of the term "classics", Asia is not somehow unaware of the fact that the line is well known as that in the US. Go look on Ebay at all the sellers in China, Hong Kong, Japan, and other Pacific/Asian regions properly labeling TFs as "Classics". The only thing I find odd is the mix of Classics and TakaraTomy being mentioned at the same time. Most "Asia" (not Japan) items are Hasbro, not TT.

OmicronZero wrote:I find it utterly depressing how many people on a dedicated transformers forum don't recognize the 80s G1 Ultra Magnus armor. That's the armor flying off in the promo picture, for those don't recognize it. It's not Fansproject's City Commander (which really does not look much like the 80s toy), nor is it an entirely new armor. I'm pretty sure it's just supposed to be a reference to the fact that the Classics/Generations line is supposed to be "neo G1".

XDMan wrote:Does the first promo photo mean: Armor sold separatly?

No, that's "Classic Ultra Magnus" spelled in Japanese. To be exact it says:

"Ku-ra-si-kku U-ru-to-ra Ma-gu-na-su"

There is no armor.

Sits with shotgun while on Troll Watch Duty.

Seriously, incase you havent noticed how the two armours are different, think of this, the G1 chest piece is somewhat thin, FP CC chest piece is bulky.

Look at picture, see chest piece? Good. Now, chest piece thin or bulky?

Anyone who says that chest piece is bulky, then...

Still, I thought this mould was toast, and then it has been used twice in quick succession. Naughty HasTak.

Sick of these exclusives though. Where is Aisa, and is anyone living there willing to do a bulk buy for us?

How can anyone confuse G1 Ultra Magnus armor with Fansprojects City Commander? Look at the bad head, the full chest guard and the long shoulder stacks. That is the G1 armor. Anyone else hopeful that by including the armor in this picture, we might be getting a new Masterpiece Ultra Magnus with armor sometime in the future?

Damn it. Just to let my British brethren know that Kapow have this guy up for pre-order. £59.99. Too much! Still bought it though. The simplicity of the paint and lack of blue on the cab is byootiful. I reckon this will look awesome with the FP upgrade set.

Our friends over at UK fansite Full Metal Hero have posted a nice gallery of the upcoming Asian exclusive Henkei/Classics Ultra Magnus. The images include comparison shots with Hasbro's original Target exclusive Classics Ultra Magnus. Images mirrored below:

Looks cool. I like, but won't buy.