Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release
Thursday, September 25th, 2014 11:04AM CDT
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Takara Tomy has teased on their twitter account, a silhouette of a trio of fembots. Looks like this tease is to indicate the eventual release of Arcee, Chromia and Windblade in their Transformers Legends line. Stay tuned to Seibertron.com and we will bring you updates to these figures as they happen. Until then, enjoy this little teaser from Takara.
Credit(s): Takara Tomy Twitter
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Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1608689)
Posted by shajaki on September 25th, 2014 @ 11:27am CDT
Posted by shajaki on September 25th, 2014 @ 11:27am CDT
i hope they release proper shots of them, and not hasbro stand-ins while we wait for two weeks wondering 
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1608716)
Posted by Shuttershock on September 25th, 2014 @ 1:33pm CDT
Posted by Shuttershock on September 25th, 2014 @ 1:33pm CDT
I guess that would scale better with Metroplex.
Sadly still no word for a Nautica toy.
Sadly still no word for a Nautica toy.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1608728)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 25th, 2014 @ 2:07pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 25th, 2014 @ 2:07pm CDT
I'm afraid you are mistaken. These new Fembots are just the Generations Deluxe molds released in the final one of the following categories:Shuttershock wrote:I guess that would scale better with Metroplex.
Sabrblade wrote:the term "Legends" has been applied to so many different things over the years:
1989: Legends - a Kmart-exclusive G1 subline containing the Classic Pretenders without their shells
2004: Transformers Legends - an anthology book containing prose stories based on G1, the Beast Era, and Armada
2005-2010: Legends class (originally "Legends of Cybertron") - a size class of 3-inch-tall mass retail figures; later became integrated into the "Cyberverse" subline as "Legion class"
2012-Present: Transformers Legends - a mobile game for Android and Apple platforms
2013-Present: Legends class - A new size class introduced in the Generations Thrilling 30 line that's bigger than the Cyberverse Commander class but smaller than Scout class
2014: Transformers: Legends - The third Japanese line to be a counterpart to Hasbro's Generations line (the first being United and the second being Takara's Generations line), beginning with the mid-2014 Thrilling 30 toys, and themed around Beast Wars in packaging and media (i.e. - the manga).
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1608731)
Posted by Shuttershock on September 25th, 2014 @ 2:12pm CDT
Oh, silly me. I thought we had reigned in our ADD-like excessive re-branding and were sticking with consistent terminology. My mistake.
Posted by Shuttershock on September 25th, 2014 @ 2:12pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:I'm afraid you are mistaken. These new Fembots are just the Generations Deluxe molds released in the final one of the following categories:Shuttershock wrote:I guess that would scale better with Metroplex.Sabrblade wrote:the term "Legends" has been applied to so many different things over the years:
1989: Legends - a Kmart-exclusive G1 subline containing the Classic Pretenders without their shells
2004: Transformers Legends - an anthology book containing prose stories based on G1, the Beast Era, and Armada
2005-2010: Legends class (originally "Legends of Cybertron") - a size class of 3-inch-tall mass retail figures; later became integrated into the "Cyberverse" subline as "Legion class"
2012-Present: Transformers Legends - a mobile game for Android and Apple platforms
2013-Present: Legends class - A new size class introduced in the Generations Thrilling 30 line that's bigger than the Cyberverse Commander class but smaller than Scout class
2014: Transformers: Legends - The third Japanese line to be a counterpart to Hasbro's Generations line (the first being United and the second being Takara's Generations line), beginning with the mid-2014 Thrilling 30 toys, and themed around Beast Wars in packaging and media (i.e. - the manga).
Oh, silly me. I thought we had reigned in our ADD-like excessive re-branding and were sticking with consistent terminology. My mistake.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1608733)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 25th, 2014 @ 2:16pm CDT
It is consistent in a sense, but Hasbro and TakaraTomy do not share terminology most of the time. Besides, Commanders, Legions and anything inbetween have either been branded as EZ-Collection or sold in 2-packs in regular lines. "Legends" never had meaning there.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 25th, 2014 @ 2:16pm CDT
Shuttershock wrote:Sabrblade wrote:I'm afraid you are mistaken. These new Fembots are just the Generations Deluxe molds released in the final one of the following categories:Shuttershock wrote:I guess that would scale better with Metroplex.Sabrblade wrote:the term "Legends" has been applied to so many different things over the years:
1989: Legends - a Kmart-exclusive G1 subline containing the Classic Pretenders without their shells
2004: Transformers Legends - an anthology book containing prose stories based on G1, the Beast Era, and Armada
2005-2010: Legends class (originally "Legends of Cybertron") - a size class of 3-inch-tall mass retail figures; later became integrated into the "Cyberverse" subline as "Legion class"
2012-Present: Transformers Legends - a mobile game for Android and Apple platforms
2013-Present: Legends class - A new size class introduced in the Generations Thrilling 30 line that's bigger than the Cyberverse Commander class but smaller than Scout class
2014: Transformers: Legends - The third Japanese line to be a counterpart to Hasbro's Generations line (the first being United and the second being Takara's Generations line), beginning with the mid-2014 Thrilling 30 toys, and themed around Beast Wars in packaging and media (i.e. - the manga).
Oh, silly me. I thought we had reigned in our ADD-like excessive re-branding and were sticking with consistent terminology. My mistake.
It is consistent in a sense, but Hasbro and TakaraTomy do not share terminology most of the time. Besides, Commanders, Legions and anything inbetween have either been branded as EZ-Collection or sold in 2-packs in regular lines. "Legends" never had meaning there.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1608738)
Posted by Shuttershock on September 25th, 2014 @ 2:20pm CDT
Right, I had forgotten that this was a Takara announcement.
Posted by Shuttershock on September 25th, 2014 @ 2:20pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Shuttershock wrote:Sabrblade wrote:I'm afraid you are mistaken. These new Fembots are just the Generations Deluxe molds released in the final one of the following categories:Shuttershock wrote:I guess that would scale better with Metroplex.Sabrblade wrote:the term "Legends" has been applied to so many different things over the years:
1989: Legends - a Kmart-exclusive G1 subline containing the Classic Pretenders without their shells
2004: Transformers Legends - an anthology book containing prose stories based on G1, the Beast Era, and Armada
2005-2010: Legends class (originally "Legends of Cybertron") - a size class of 3-inch-tall mass retail figures; later became integrated into the "Cyberverse" subline as "Legion class"
2012-Present: Transformers Legends - a mobile game for Android and Apple platforms
2013-Present: Legends class - A new size class introduced in the Generations Thrilling 30 line that's bigger than the Cyberverse Commander class but smaller than Scout class
2014: Transformers: Legends - The third Japanese line to be a counterpart to Hasbro's Generations line (the first being United and the second being Takara's Generations line), beginning with the mid-2014 Thrilling 30 toys, and themed around Beast Wars in packaging and media (i.e. - the manga).
Oh, silly me. I thought we had reigned in our ADD-like excessive re-branding and were sticking with consistent terminology. My mistake.
It is consistent in a sense, but Hasbro and TakaraTomy do not share terminology most of the time. Besides, Commanders, Legions and anything inbetween have been branded as EZ-Collection in Japan.
Right, I had forgotten that this was a Takara announcement.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1608862)
Posted by Nemesis Destron on September 26th, 2014 @ 12:28am CDT
Posted by Nemesis Destron on September 26th, 2014 @ 12:28am CDT
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1608891)
Posted by MasterSoundBlaster on September 26th, 2014 @ 4:14am CDT
My thoughts exactly, and she's the only femme of the bunch I'd actually be wanting to pick up from the store. Can't have a complete Lost Light crew without the savant
Posted by MasterSoundBlaster on September 26th, 2014 @ 4:14am CDT
Shuttershock wrote:Sadly still no word for a Nautica toy.
My thoughts exactly, and she's the only femme of the bunch I'd actually be wanting to pick up from the store. Can't have a complete Lost Light crew without the savant
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1608926)
Posted by Optimizzy on September 26th, 2014 @ 8:17am CDT
Yeah I want a Nautica. Chromia turned out to be a most unpleasant character that has seen no repercussions for her deplorable acts. I really don't understand that. Anyway, I have first edition Arcee that will stand in for her anyway. It's the new, unique and interesting Nautica I want. But no.
Posted by Optimizzy on September 26th, 2014 @ 8:17am CDT
MasterSoundBlaster wrote:Shuttershock wrote:Sadly still no word for a Nautica toy.
My thoughts exactly, and she's the only femme of the bunch I'd actually be wanting to pick up from the store. Can't have a complete Lost Light crew without the savant
Yeah I want a Nautica. Chromia turned out to be a most unpleasant character that has seen no repercussions for her deplorable acts. I really don't understand that. Anyway, I have first edition Arcee that will stand in for her anyway. It's the new, unique and interesting Nautica I want. But no.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1608941)
Posted by shockblast2 on September 26th, 2014 @ 9:19am CDT
Posted by shockblast2 on September 26th, 2014 @ 9:19am CDT
Fembots? How can a ROBOT be female or male??? 
Fanboys with degenerate minds came up with that word so they have an excuse to put breasts on a robot. Sickos.
Fanboys with degenerate minds came up with that word so they have an excuse to put breasts on a robot. Sickos.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1608946)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 26th, 2014 @ 9:25am CDT
Ask the ones who designed them back in 1985/1986. Better yet, look up Mighty Orbots.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 26th, 2014 @ 9:25am CDT
shockblast2 wrote:Fembots? How can a ROBOT be female or male???
Ask the ones who designed them back in 1985/1986. Better yet, look up Mighty Orbots.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1608949)
Posted by Downbeat on September 26th, 2014 @ 9:36am CDT
Posted by Downbeat on September 26th, 2014 @ 9:36am CDT
Robots have been gendered since their creation. Look up RUR, it'll blow your mind.
As for Chromia, RID 33 spoilers: Windblade doesnt trust her anymore. She's living on her own. Windblade only trusts Wheeljack at this point.
As for Chromia, RID 33 spoilers: Windblade doesnt trust her anymore. She's living on her own. Windblade only trusts Wheeljack at this point.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1608960)
Posted by shajaki on September 26th, 2014 @ 10:56am CDT
Posted by shajaki on September 26th, 2014 @ 10:56am CDT
shockblast2 wrote:Fembots? How can a ROBOT be female or male???
Fanboys with degenerate minds came up with that word so they have an excuse to put breasts on a robot. Sickos.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1608964)
Posted by Shuttershock on September 26th, 2014 @ 11:32am CDT
Maybe she'll come out in a wave with Riptide also. I've got a fondness for boatformers.
Posted by Shuttershock on September 26th, 2014 @ 11:32am CDT
MasterSoundBlaster wrote:Shuttershock wrote:Sadly still no word for a Nautica toy.
My thoughts exactly, and she's the only femme of the bunch I'd actually be wanting to pick up from the store. Can't have a complete Lost Light crew without the savant
Maybe she'll come out in a wave with Riptide also. I've got a fondness for boatformers.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1608966)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 26th, 2014 @ 11:38am CDT
Fembots are at least 100 years old. If it disgust you, why don't you just leave the civilised world and join a far away monastery?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 26th, 2014 @ 11:38am CDT
shockblast2 wrote:Fembots? How can a ROBOT be female or male???
Fanboys with degenerate minds came up with that word so they have an excuse to put breasts on a robot. Sickos.
Fembots are at least 100 years old. If it disgust you, why don't you just leave the civilised world and join a far away monastery?
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1609058)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on September 26th, 2014 @ 9:34pm CDT
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on September 26th, 2014 @ 9:34pm CDT
Thanks to Transbridge Omegalock, we get some high quality images of Takara Tomy Transformers: Legends LG-09 Voyager Class Brainstorm. We've seen images of Takara Tomy's Brainstorm before but can we really have enough pictures of this guy? With that said, we get to see Takara's take on Brainstorm in greater detail. Let us know what you think and sound off in the Energon Pub.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1609061)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 26th, 2014 @ 9:37pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 26th, 2014 @ 9:37pm CDT
I'll stick with the Hasbro version that actually looks like the character the toy is supposed to be.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1609068)
Posted by wilcosu35 on September 26th, 2014 @ 10:04pm CDT
Posted by wilcosu35 on September 26th, 2014 @ 10:04pm CDT
i think he looks good, but he won't replace smart robin for me.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1609110)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 27th, 2014 @ 1:12am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 27th, 2014 @ 1:12am CDT
Buying Brainstormon sight when it will finally hit my local stores. This thing is a beauty!
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1609115)
Posted by Mr_Autobot411 on September 27th, 2014 @ 2:16am CDT
Posted by Mr_Autobot411 on September 27th, 2014 @ 2:16am CDT
They did a great job, i like the paint job
ill def pick up the takara version too
ill def pick up the takara version too
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1609116)
Posted by kirbenvost on September 27th, 2014 @ 2:17am CDT
I'm confused. Looks pretty accurate to me:
Or are you saying the Hasbro version:
...better matches this:
In which case, yes.
I just noticed he has his Headmaster stats inside the cockpit. Totally awesome.
Also, darn it, now I need G1 Brainstorm.
Posted by kirbenvost on September 27th, 2014 @ 2:17am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:I'll stick with the Hasbro version that actually looks like the character the toy is supposed to be.
I'm confused. Looks pretty accurate to me:
Or are you saying the Hasbro version:
...better matches this:
In which case, yes.
I just noticed he has his Headmaster stats inside the cockpit. Totally awesome.
Also, darn it, now I need G1 Brainstorm.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1609119)
Posted by durroth on September 27th, 2014 @ 3:00am CDT
Posted by durroth on September 27th, 2014 @ 3:00am CDT
I'll need two. Generations for Heroic Brainstorm, LG for MTMTE 33 brainstorm
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1609131)
Posted by DMSL on September 27th, 2014 @ 5:30am CDT
Posted by DMSL on September 27th, 2014 @ 5:30am CDT
He looks a lot better than the Hasbro version, but i still don't like it.
It's too simplistic, a class too big and i really hate those wings.
I also think they could have done a better job with the headmaster gimmick.
It's too simplistic, a class too big and i really hate those wings.
I also think they could have done a better job with the headmaster gimmick.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1609179)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 27th, 2014 @ 1:09pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 27th, 2014 @ 1:09pm CDT
The latter.kirbenvost wrote:Sabrblade wrote:I'll stick with the Hasbro version that actually looks like the character the toy is supposed to be.
I'm confused. Looks pretty accurate to me:
Or are you saying the Hasbro version:
...better matches this:
In which case, yes.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1609224)
Posted by munkimus prime on September 27th, 2014 @ 5:22pm CDT
Posted by munkimus prime on September 27th, 2014 @ 5:22pm CDT
I never noticed that the cockpit seat folds down to reveal his stats, Thats a pretty nice touch. I'm not really bothered by the colours on either but the takara look a bit nicer to me. The Hasbro will be cheaper though so I'm going with that one.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1609570)
Posted by Peridot on September 29th, 2014 @ 2:43pm CDT
Posted by Peridot on September 29th, 2014 @ 2:43pm CDT
If only we could get a Headmaster Arcee next...
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1609588)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on September 29th, 2014 @ 4:17pm CDT
Yes, because a figure representing her weird relationship with Dan Witwicky totally wouldn't be creepy.
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on September 29th, 2014 @ 4:17pm CDT
Metro Prime wrote:If only we could get a Headmaster Arcee next...
Yes, because a figure representing her weird relationship with Dan Witwicky totally wouldn't be creepy.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1609604)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 29th, 2014 @ 7:27pm CDT
Eh, why not? She will be able to go around giving heads.
Thank you, thank you! Don't forget to tip your waiter.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 29th, 2014 @ 7:27pm CDT
Metro Prime wrote:If only we could get a Headmaster Arcee next...
Eh, why not? She will be able to go around giving heads.
Thank you, thank you! Don't forget to tip your waiter.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1609796)
Posted by Peridot on September 30th, 2014 @ 12:44pm CDT
Yeah... It actually does sound really absurd and quite creepy, now that I think about it. A spandex-clad 12-year-old wears a suit of robot armor and is psychically linked to his two-story-tall alien robot mom?
Posted by Peridot on September 30th, 2014 @ 12:44pm CDT
Nemesis Maximo wrote:Metro Prime wrote:If only we could get a Headmaster Arcee next...
Yes, because a figure representing her weird relationship with Dan Witwicky totally wouldn't be creepy.
Yeah... It actually does sound really absurd and quite creepy, now that I think about it. A spandex-clad 12-year-old wears a suit of robot armor and is psychically linked to his two-story-tall alien robot mom?
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1610083)
Posted by Powered Convoy on October 1st, 2014 @ 9:59am CDT
Posted by Powered Convoy on October 1st, 2014 @ 9:59am CDT
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1610142)
Posted by Va'al on October 1st, 2014 @ 1:16pm CDT
Posted by Va'al on October 1st, 2014 @ 1:16pm CDT
Fellow Seibertron.com user Powered Convoy has spotted some new stock images on the Takara Tomy website, and they feature the Legends figures (Generations counterparts) of LG08 Tailgate and Swerve with Targetmasters, and LG09 Brainstorm! Check them out below.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1610144)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 1st, 2014 @ 1:19pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 1st, 2014 @ 1:19pm CDT
Hasbro wins this round in terms of fiction-accuracy.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1610155)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 1st, 2014 @ 1:40pm CDT
True, but what sets this apart is the replacement of Flanker aka Sky High with Phaser.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 1st, 2014 @ 1:40pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Hasbro wins this round in terms of fiction-accuracy.
True, but what sets this apart is the replacement of Flanker aka Sky High with Phaser.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1610172)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on October 1st, 2014 @ 2:13pm CDT
daww, that headmaster's adorable; looks like he wants to be somebody's friend.
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on October 1st, 2014 @ 2:13pm CDT
daww, that headmaster's adorable; looks like he wants to be somebody's friend.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1610177)
Posted by RotorstormNZ on October 1st, 2014 @ 2:23pm CDT
Posted by RotorstormNZ on October 1st, 2014 @ 2:23pm CDT
Loving that deco on Brainstorm. I'm just getting into MTMTE, which is my first introduction to him in fiction, but the G1-style toy deco really wins out for me. And being in New Zealand means I'd have to import the Hasbro one anyway, so paying a little extra isn't a big deal for me.
I definitely prefer the Hasbro Tailgate, though.
I definitely prefer the Hasbro Tailgate, though.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1610187)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on October 1st, 2014 @ 3:00pm CDT
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on October 1st, 2014 @ 3:00pm CDT
Also I think that when the headmaster's plugged in, it pushes down a little panel in the cockpit that shows the headmaster techspecs readout sticker; which to be fair is a little simplistic compared to the tumbler system in the G1 toys. But hey, IDW brainstorm, that alone makes it worthwile for me 
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1610189)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 1st, 2014 @ 3:04pm CDT
It is actually similar to the system used for the smaller Headmasters: Hosehead, Nightbeat, Siren, Fangry, Horri-Bull and Squeezeplay: they all used a single tumbler due to size limitations.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 1st, 2014 @ 3:04pm CDT
SW's SilverHammer wrote:Also I think that when the headmaster's plugged in, it pushes down a little panel in the cockpit that shows the headmaster techspecs readout sticker; which to be fair is a little simplistic compared to the tumbler system in the G1 toys. But hey, IDW brainstorm, that alone makes it worthwile for me
It is actually similar to the system used for the smaller Headmasters: Hosehead, Nightbeat, Siren, Fangry, Horri-Bull and Squeezeplay: they all used a single tumbler due to size limitations.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1610192)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on October 1st, 2014 @ 3:12pm CDT
It looks like there's just a spring and a clip on the techspec panel
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on October 1st, 2014 @ 3:12pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:SW's SilverHammer wrote:Also I think that when the headmaster's plugged in, it pushes down a little panel in the cockpit that shows the headmaster techspecs readout sticker; which to be fair is a little simplistic compared to the tumbler system in the G1 toys. But hey, IDW brainstorm, that alone makes it worthwile for me
It is actually similar to the system used for the smaller Headmasters: Hosehead, Nightbeat, Siren, Fangry, Horri-Bull and Squeezeplay: they all used a single tumbler due to size limitations.
It looks like there's just a spring and a clip on the techspec panel
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1610193)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 1st, 2014 @ 3:19pm CDT
Same principle, no? One single panel or tumbler for all 3 specs.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 1st, 2014 @ 3:19pm CDT
SW's SilverHammer wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:SW's SilverHammer wrote:Also I think that when the headmaster's plugged in, it pushes down a little panel in the cockpit that shows the headmaster techspecs readout sticker; which to be fair is a little simplistic compared to the tumbler system in the G1 toys. But hey, IDW brainstorm, that alone makes it worthwile for me
It is actually similar to the system used for the smaller Headmasters: Hosehead, Nightbeat, Siren, Fangry, Horri-Bull and Squeezeplay: they all used a single tumbler due to size limitations.
It looks like there's just a spring and a clip on the techspec panel
Same principle, no? One single panel or tumbler for all 3 specs.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1610196)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on October 1st, 2014 @ 3:27pm CDT
No i'm not denying that, I was just commenting it's a springy panel. until now I thought the tech specs were the details in the cockpit, like in place of the controls, not a panel that goes over it when the headmaster's plugged in
.
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on October 1st, 2014 @ 3:27pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:SW's SilverHammer wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:SW's SilverHammer wrote:Also I think that when the headmaster's plugged in, it pushes down a little panel in the cockpit that shows the headmaster techspecs readout sticker; which to be fair is a little simplistic compared to the tumbler system in the G1 toys. But hey, IDW brainstorm, that alone makes it worthwile for me
It is actually similar to the system used for the smaller Headmasters: Hosehead, Nightbeat, Siren, Fangry, Horri-Bull and Squeezeplay: they all used a single tumbler due to size limitations.
It looks like there's just a spring and a clip on the techspec panel
Same principle, no? One single panel or tumbler for all 3 specs.
No i'm not denying that, I was just commenting it's a springy panel. until now I thought the tech specs were the details in the cockpit, like in place of the controls, not a panel that goes over it when the headmaster's plugged in
.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1610205)
Posted by Peridot on October 1st, 2014 @ 3:50pm CDT
He looks like he wants a hug. My hype levels for Brainstorm just increased even more!
Posted by Peridot on October 1st, 2014 @ 3:50pm CDT
SW's SilverHammer wrote:
daww, that headmaster's adorable; looks like he wants to be somebody's friend.
He looks like he wants a hug. My hype levels for Brainstorm just increased even more!
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1610222)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 1st, 2014 @ 4:43pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 1st, 2014 @ 4:43pm CDT
What was cool about the classic G1 Headmaster system is that each headmasters were interchangable between different robots. Depending of the head the robot was wearing, it's stats changed accordingly. This way, the true powere were only in the heads, the headless body being just a brainless vegetable with zero in every stats.
Still, that new and simpler system on Brainstorm is a nice hommage without creating a costly gimmick.
Still, that new and simpler system on Brainstorm is a nice hommage without creating a costly gimmick.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1610292)
Posted by Hero Alpha on October 1st, 2014 @ 10:20pm CDT
Posted by Hero Alpha on October 1st, 2014 @ 10:20pm CDT
I like the Targetmaster with Takara Swerve better, it actually looks kinda like his My First Blaster from MTMTE. Looks like Tailgate is more G1 toy coloured as the Hasbro one is IDW comic colours.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1610364)
Posted by mooncake623 on October 2nd, 2014 @ 9:02am CDT
Posted by mooncake623 on October 2nd, 2014 @ 9:02am CDT
Site Sponsor BBTS just dropped by to let us know that the trio of Takara fembots have gone up for Pre-order! You can get yours today here.
Along with preorders BBTS provided us with some new pictures. We've mirrored them below for your viewing pleasures and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
Along with preorders BBTS provided us with some new pictures. We've mirrored them below for your viewing pleasures and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1610369)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 2nd, 2014 @ 9:06am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 2nd, 2014 @ 9:06am CDT
Comic. Accurate. Windblade!!!! 
Show. Accurate. Arcee!!!!
And Chromia.
Show. Accurate. Arcee!!!!
And Chromia.
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1610373)
Posted by mooncake623 on October 2nd, 2014 @ 9:15am CDT
Posted by mooncake623 on October 2nd, 2014 @ 9:15am CDT
Hisashi Yuki just updated his twitter with some fun new images teasing the new Takara Legends figures that are due to be released soon. These images all features Rattrap in interesting situations with Optimus Primal, Roadbuster, Sky-Byte, Jetfire, and Arcee? We don't get to see much of Arcee but looks like there will be a darker shade of pink? All of these figures will feature different paint appicaltions from their Hasbro counterparts. Let us know what you think in the Seibertron.com Fourms here. We've also mirrored the images below for your viewing pleasures and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1610374)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 2nd, 2014 @ 9:17am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 2nd, 2014 @ 9:17am CDT
Guess Rattrap's a little hesitant to approach his Great Aunt Arcee.mooncake623 wrote:
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1610392)
Posted by welcometothedarksyde on October 2nd, 2014 @ 9:58am CDT
Posted by welcometothedarksyde on October 2nd, 2014 @ 9:58am CDT
Arcee is his great aunt
The Takara Jetfire looks sharp and won't be a crumbling mess in 20 years. I'd prefer no chrome and more paint apps I think
The Takara Jetfire looks sharp and won't be a crumbling mess in 20 years. I'd prefer no chrome and more paint apps I think
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1610393)
Posted by Cyberpath on October 2nd, 2014 @ 10:20am CDT
Posted by Cyberpath on October 2nd, 2014 @ 10:20am CDT
Re: Takara Tomy Teases Arcee, Chomia and Windblade Transformers Legends Release (1610413)
Posted by Cobalt Prime on October 2nd, 2014 @ 11:48am CDT
I know! I took one look at the Hasbro one at the store then went home and pre-ordered the Takara one. NOT going to deal with another BM Jetstorm fiasco. I can wait til December for it to arrive.
Posted by Cobalt Prime on October 2nd, 2014 @ 11:48am CDT
welcometothedarksyde wrote:Arcee is his great aunt
The Takara Jetfire looks sharp and won't be a crumbling mess in 20 years. I'd prefer no chrome and more paint apps I think
I know! I took one look at the Hasbro one at the store then went home and pre-ordered the Takara one. NOT going to deal with another BM Jetstorm fiasco. I can wait til December for it to arrive.
