Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots
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Thanks to a tip by fellow Seibertronian fenrir72, we've mirrored below the (possibly) last batch of images from unofficial Takara Tomy PR guy Hisashi Yuki and his twitter feed - check out below a shot on the Japanese deco of deluxe Windblade, along with wave mates Chromia and Arcee, including the packaging. Do these convince you to purchase the Legends version, stick with Hasbro, or double-dip? Let us know in the Energon Pub!
Credit(s): TFYuki
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Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1647303)
Posted by fenrir72 on February 6th, 2015 @ 4:39am CST
I'm putting finis on that other "issue"
Now, concerning Windblade. I also own the domestic release and am quite satisfied for a 1st release. I feel the complaints against the mold is unwarranted..........BUT, the new face paint/deco that follows the art style done by the lady IDW artist Sarah Stone.........awesomesauce! The advantage of Tomy of having a delayed release. They can improve on what maybe a somewhat subdued 1st release product. From the vantage view we can see from these shots, it really accentuates Windblade's face details.
Posted by fenrir72 on February 6th, 2015 @ 4:39am CST
SKYWARPED_128 wrote:fenrir72 wrote:Yup. Read it. All this sensitivity has gone quite amuck. That's just my piece.
Yeah, you made your point very clear, that people have become too sensitive and PC about the alleged sexualization and objectification of female TF's. But his point is precisely that Hasbro or whoever's in charge of taking these pics should indeed be more careful in avoiding the objectification of the female characters. Isn't that the opposite of what you've been trying to say?fenrir72 wrote:So if let's say Strika was released, she's built like a tank and not too humanoid looking, heaven forbid another gender issue is raised. Wish that when it comes to Transformers, PC politics such as this is kept away. Let's complain about the price of the Tomy against the Hasbro. Or how Hasbro's domestic distribution policies suck or how scalpers are the bane of the hobby.Or TFA artstyle sucks etc. I'm game with that.
Totally agreed. Like I said, it's pretty tiresome when almost every thread about a fembot fig has to be tied to complaints of sexism. Granted, it's still not nearly as bad here as it is at tfw2005. Over there, even when the subject is Strika, people start posting things like, "Now THIS is how a fembot should look like! Twigs and supermodels like Arcee and Chromia are sexist and chauvinistic!" And then come the counter-posts and it all gets turned into a "femnazis vs chauvinist pigs" death match.
fenrir72 wrote:Back to Legends, behold TF Yuki's fanwank on Windblade
https://twitter.com/TFYUKI/status/56354 ... 80/photo/1
Meh, I like mine better...
...kidding, of course. The colors on my pic are really washed out.
I'm putting finis on that other "issue"
Now, concerning Windblade. I also own the domestic release and am quite satisfied for a 1st release. I feel the complaints against the mold is unwarranted..........BUT, the new face paint/deco that follows the art style done by the lady IDW artist Sarah Stone.........awesomesauce! The advantage of Tomy of having a delayed release. They can improve on what maybe a somewhat subdued 1st release product. From the vantage view we can see from these shots, it really accentuates Windblade's face details.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1647321)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on February 6th, 2015 @ 5:29am CST
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on February 6th, 2015 @ 5:29am CST
Posing is posing. Who cares? They're toys. No one complains if Grimlock is posed, stepping on a Decepticon and holding two more in each hand by the throats. Or beating his chest.
Anyway, the figures are actually looking pretty sweet. I just wish the shipping cost to Canada weren't stupid. But I'm sure I'll be fine with the domestic releases. If they ever get here! XD
Anyway, the figures are actually looking pretty sweet. I just wish the shipping cost to Canada weren't stupid. But I'm sure I'll be fine with the domestic releases. If they ever get here! XD
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1647348)
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on February 6th, 2015 @ 8:19am CST
As am I.
I agree. The TT version's face is at least more in keeping with Sarah Stone's depiction of the character.
Funny thing is, I'd spent all that effort sculpting a "bishoujo" face for Windblade on ZBrush (3d modeling software), and it turns out that her head is nigh impossible to remove. It CAN be done, but it involves either prying the 2 parts of her head apart, or replacing the connecting ball joint parts as well.
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on February 6th, 2015 @ 8:19am CST
fenrir72 wrote:I'm putting finis on that other "issue"
As am I.
fenrir72 wrote:Now, concerning Windblade. I also own the domestic release and am quite satisfied for a 1st release. I feel the complaints against the mold is unwarranted..........BUT, the new face paint/deco that follows the art style done by the lady IDW artist Sarah Stone.........awesomesauce! The advantage of Tomy of having a delayed release. They can improve on what maybe a somewhat subdued 1st release product. From the vantage view we can see from these shots, it really accentuates Windblade's face details.
I agree. The TT version's face is at least more in keeping with Sarah Stone's depiction of the character.
Funny thing is, I'd spent all that effort sculpting a "bishoujo" face for Windblade on ZBrush (3d modeling software), and it turns out that her head is nigh impossible to remove. It CAN be done, but it involves either prying the 2 parts of her head apart, or replacing the connecting ball joint parts as well.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1647354)
Posted by fenrir72 on February 6th, 2015 @ 8:42am CST
Who/what's that white figure in the lower right corner?
Ain't her head too small to even try to mod?
Posted by fenrir72 on February 6th, 2015 @ 8:42am CST
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Posing is posing. Who cares? They're toys. No one complains if Grimlock is posed, stepping on a Decepticon and holding two more in each hand by the throats. Or beating his chest.
Anyway, the figures are actually looking pretty sweet. I just wish the shipping cost to Canada weren't stupid. But I'm sure I'll be fine with the domestic releases. If they ever get here! XD
Who/what's that white figure in the lower right corner?
SKYWARPED_128 wrote:fenrir72 wrote:I'm putting finis on that other "issue"
As am I.fenrir72 wrote:Now, concerning Windblade. I also own the domestic release and am quite satisfied for a 1st release. I feel the complaints against the mold is unwarranted..........BUT, the new face paint/deco that follows the art style done by the lady IDW artist Sarah Stone.........awesomesauce! The advantage of Tomy of having a delayed release. They can improve on what maybe a somewhat subdued 1st release product. From the vantage view we can see from these shots, it really accentuates Windblade's face details.
I agree. The TT version's face is at least more in keeping with Sarah Stone's depiction of the character.
Funny thing is, I'd spent all that effort sculpting a "bishoujo" face for Windblade on ZBrush (3d modeling software), and it turns out that her head is nigh impossible to remove. It CAN be done, but it involves either prying the 2 parts of her head apart, or replacing the connecting ball joint parts as well.
Ain't her head too small to even try to mod?
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1647362)
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on February 6th, 2015 @ 8:51am CST
Actually, I was planning on sculpting a whole head in a 3D software and 3d printing it to replace the stock one. The face was just the first step.
I'd posted that question about Arcee's head just to make sure I don't make the same mistake again, and end up putting all that effort into modeling a head, only to not be able to use it on the fig. But in Arcee's case, I'll probably buy it anyway, since the head's not bad. Could be better, though.
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on February 6th, 2015 @ 8:51am CST
fenrir72 wrote:Ain't her head too small to even try to mod?
Actually, I was planning on sculpting a whole head in a 3D software and 3d printing it to replace the stock one. The face was just the first step.
I'd posted that question about Arcee's head just to make sure I don't make the same mistake again, and end up putting all that effort into modeling a head, only to not be able to use it on the fig. But in Arcee's case, I'll probably buy it anyway, since the head's not bad. Could be better, though.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1647367)
Posted by Cobotron on February 6th, 2015 @ 8:58am CST
Fen, it's a Real Gear toy. can't recall his name, but he is a gaming controller that turns into a gorilla. Real silly, but lots of fun.
Posted by Cobotron on February 6th, 2015 @ 8:58am CST
fenrir72 wrote:Who/what's that white figure in the lower right corner?
Fen, it's a Real Gear toy. can't recall his name, but he is a gaming controller that turns into a gorilla. Real silly, but lots of fun.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1647368)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on February 6th, 2015 @ 8:59am CST
That's High Score 100, from the Real Gear toyline that Hasbro did for the 2007 movie.
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on February 6th, 2015 @ 8:59am CST
fenrir72 wrote:Who/what's that white figure in the lower right corner?
That's High Score 100, from the Real Gear toyline that Hasbro did for the 2007 movie.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1647408)
Posted by fenrir72 on February 6th, 2015 @ 9:55am CST
Posted by fenrir72 on February 6th, 2015 @ 9:55am CST
Thanks for the clarification.......so a Bayformer.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1647413)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 6th, 2015 @ 9:58am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 6th, 2015 @ 9:58am CST
Developed before the movies circa TF: Cybertron, though.fenrir72 wrote:Thanks for the clarification.......so a Bayformer.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1647438)
Posted by fenrir72 on February 6th, 2015 @ 10:24am CST
Not a Bayformer? Okay I won't derail the thread any further.
Posted by fenrir72 on February 6th, 2015 @ 10:24am CST
Sabrblade wrote:Developed before the movies circa TF: Cybertron, though.fenrir72 wrote:Thanks for the clarification.......so a Bayformer.
Not a Bayformer? Okay I won't derail the thread any further.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1647451)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 6th, 2015 @ 10:37am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 6th, 2015 @ 10:37am CST
The Real Gear Robots were made to be a line released after Cybertron, but got delayed in their release. Luckily for them, the 2007 Movie 1 line provided an opening for them to get released since the film had cellphones and other small devices get turned into Transformers.fenrir72 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Developed before the movies circa TF: Cybertron, though.fenrir72 wrote:Thanks for the clarification.......so a Bayformer.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1647541)
Posted by Flux Convoy on February 6th, 2015 @ 3:09pm CST
Posted by Flux Convoy on February 6th, 2015 @ 3:09pm CST
Looking forward to these ladies. C'mon Valentine's Day!
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1647556)
Posted by Robogeek1973 on February 6th, 2015 @ 3:59pm CST
Posted by Robogeek1973 on February 6th, 2015 @ 3:59pm CST
I'm glad I've got all three preordered.
It's gonna be hard opening them though as they look great in their boxes.
It's gonna be hard opening them though as they look great in their boxes.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1647671)
Posted by william-james88 on February 6th, 2015 @ 8:57pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 6th, 2015 @ 8:57pm CST
Takara Tomy has just released the 19th comic in their Japanese Transformers Legends Comic Series.
This one features, as they put it, fun everyday drama with Tailgate and Groundshaker as they dispose of a bomb, speak of the Planet Micro and defeat Trypticon, all in a day's work.
The comic has been mirrored below for your enjoyment.
This one features, as they put it, fun everyday drama with Tailgate and Groundshaker as they dispose of a bomb, speak of the Planet Micro and defeat Trypticon, all in a day's work.
The comic has been mirrored below for your enjoyment.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1647695)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 6th, 2015 @ 9:52pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 6th, 2015 @ 9:52pm CST
Dear portion of the fandom that does translations of Japanese TF fiction,
If there were ever to be a chapter of the Legends manga, even just a single one, to be translated, it would, without a doubt, HAVE to be this one!
The final panel that shows Micromaster Hot Rodimus with the Matrix, Alpha Trion' ghost, and a bunch of other Micromasters, is definitely of some significant importance to the Headmasters cartoon, implying that it might possibly be canonizing the longstanding fan theory that Rodimus found Planet Micro for the Transformers to live on after Cybertron was destroyed.
But, we cannot know for sure without a proper translation. So please, PLEASE, you masters of Japanese translations, kindly work your skills and magic upon this lone piece of Legends media. You won't regret your service to this fandom, as many will be most greatful for your efforts.
Sincerely,
The eager portion of the fandom that is fascinated with the Japanese TF lore.
If there were ever to be a chapter of the Legends manga, even just a single one, to be translated, it would, without a doubt, HAVE to be this one!
The final panel that shows Micromaster Hot Rodimus with the Matrix, Alpha Trion' ghost, and a bunch of other Micromasters, is definitely of some significant importance to the Headmasters cartoon, implying that it might possibly be canonizing the longstanding fan theory that Rodimus found Planet Micro for the Transformers to live on after Cybertron was destroyed.
But, we cannot know for sure without a proper translation. So please, PLEASE, you masters of Japanese translations, kindly work your skills and magic upon this lone piece of Legends media. You won't regret your service to this fandom, as many will be most greatful for your efforts.
Sincerely,
The eager portion of the fandom that is fascinated with the Japanese TF lore.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1647710)
Posted by Rated X on February 6th, 2015 @ 10:14pm CST
Posted by Rated X on February 6th, 2015 @ 10:14pm CST
Ok this is really weird. Whats up with that kirby looking thing ? Its like some KISS Players type stuff. 
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1647723)
Posted by william-james88 on February 6th, 2015 @ 10:34pm CST
It's Rattrap, you can tell because he has the same weapon he comes with (the boniculars looking thing)
Posted by william-james88 on February 6th, 2015 @ 10:34pm CST
Rated X wrote:Ok this is really weird. Whats up with that kirby looking thing ? Its like some KISS Players type stuff.
It's Rattrap, you can tell because he has the same weapon he comes with (the boniculars looking thing)
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1647729)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 6th, 2015 @ 10:42pm CST
And, no, it's not like Kiss Players. Kiss Players' schtick was its being sexually disturbing.
Posted by Sabrblade on February 6th, 2015 @ 10:42pm CST
What Kirby thing? You mean Rattrap?Rated X wrote:Ok this is really weird. Whats up with that kirby looking thing ? Its like some KISS Players type stuff.
And, no, it's not like Kiss Players. Kiss Players' schtick was its being sexually disturbing.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1647748)
Posted by fenrir72 on February 6th, 2015 @ 11:20pm CST
It just has the KISSPlayers writer and artist if I'm not mistaken.
As for Rodimus' involvement with Planet Micro........could that be the reason why he shrunked down to Micromaster size during Battlestars?
Posted by fenrir72 on February 6th, 2015 @ 11:20pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:What Kirby thing? You mean Rattrap?Rated X wrote:Ok this is really weird. Whats up with that kirby looking thing ? Its like some KISS Players type stuff.
And, no, it's not like Kiss Players. Kiss Players' schtick was its being sexually disturbing.
It just has the KISSPlayers writer and artist if I'm not mistaken.
As for Rodimus' involvement with Planet Micro........could that be the reason why he shrunked down to Micromaster size during Battlestars?
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1647754)
Posted by Desslok2201 on February 6th, 2015 @ 11:31pm CST
I don't know why I never connected those dots...Rodimus Prime leaving and the sudden appearance of a micromaster Hot Rod in Return of Convoy. It makes perfect sense now
Posted by Desslok2201 on February 6th, 2015 @ 11:31pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Dear portion of the fandom that does translations of Japanese TF fiction,
If there were ever to be a chapter of the Legends manga, even just a single one, to be translated, it would, without a doubt, HAVE to be this one!
The final panel that shows Micromaster Hot Rodimus with the Matrix, Alpha Trion' ghost, and a bunch of other Micromasters, is definitely of some significant importance to the Headmasters cartoon, implying that it might possibly be canonizing the longstanding fan theory that Rodimus found Planet Micro for the Transformers to live on after Cybertron was destroyed.
But, we cannot know for sure without a proper translation. So please, PLEASE, you masters of Japanese translations, kindly work your skills and magic upon this lone piece of Legends media. You won't regret your service to this fandom, as many will be most greatful for your efforts.
Sincerely,
The eager portion of the fandom that is fascinated with the Japanese TF lore.
I don't know why I never connected those dots...Rodimus Prime leaving and the sudden appearance of a micromaster Hot Rod in Return of Convoy. It makes perfect sense now
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1647759)
Posted by Convoy on February 6th, 2015 @ 11:39pm CST
Uh, yes to all of that. It's almost kinda scary. I'm looking forward to seeing it on the wiki!
Posted by Convoy on February 6th, 2015 @ 11:39pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Dear portion of the fandom that does translations of Japanese TF fiction,
If there were ever to be a chapter of the Legends manga, even just a single one, to be translated, it would, without a doubt, HAVE to be this one!
The final panel that shows Micromaster Hot Rodimus with the Matrix, Alpha Trion' ghost, and a bunch of other Micromasters, is definitely of some significant importance to the Headmasters cartoon, implying that it might possibly be canonizing the longstanding fan theory that Rodimus found Planet Micro for the Transformers to live on after Cybertron was destroyed.
But, we cannot know for sure without a proper translation. So please, PLEASE, you masters of Japanese translations, kindly work your skills and magic upon this lone piece of Legends media. You won't regret your service to this fandom, as many will be most greatful for your efforts.
Sincerely,
The eager portion of the fandom that is fascinated with the Japanese TF lore.
Uh, yes to all of that. It's almost kinda scary. I'm looking forward to seeing it on the wiki!
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1647801)
Posted by JasonCanty79 on February 7th, 2015 @ 1:55am CST
Posted by JasonCanty79 on February 7th, 2015 @ 1:55am CST
Also works with how the Beast Warrior TFs are smaller than G1 TF Ancestors. Planet Micro becomes "NEW" Cybertron in Beast era. Sort of how in IDW universe Gorlam Prime's organic inhabitants became Micromasters thanks to Jhiaxus, and in an ALt future/Dream? Grlam Prime
becomes a new Cybertron.
Maybe Gorlam Prime and Planet Micro will become one in the same. Considering that Rodimus will
get New Legends Figure in the form of Blackjack retool and repaint. I can see the Tomy Takara staff will try to use that as a connection in a future Legends webcomic.
becomes a new Cybertron.
Maybe Gorlam Prime and Planet Micro will become one in the same. Considering that Rodimus will
get New Legends Figure in the form of Blackjack retool and repaint. I can see the Tomy Takara staff will try to use that as a connection in a future Legends webcomic.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1647838)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 7th, 2015 @ 5:52am CST
Not to mention the Cybertron of the Beast Era containing several things found only on the original Cybertron such as Vector Sigma, the Plasma Energy Chamber, Iacon, etc.
Posted by Sabrblade on February 7th, 2015 @ 5:52am CST
Except that the original Cybertron gets restored to being hospitable again by the time of G-2, with the Autobots and Decepticons living on it again.JasonCanty79 wrote:Also works with how the Beast Warrior TFs are smaller than G1 TF Ancestors. Planet Micro becomes "NEW" Cybertron in Beast era.
Not to mention the Cybertron of the Beast Era containing several things found only on the original Cybertron such as Vector Sigma, the Plasma Energy Chamber, Iacon, etc.
Takara's Legends line seems to be ending with Megatron, as Superion will be part of a new line called Unite Warriors. And with Rodimus's new toy being a retool of Blackjack, it is possible that Takara might ignore releasing it just as they have ignored several other retooled Generations molds lately.JasonCanty79 wrote:Maybe Gorlam Prime and Planet Micro will become one in the same. Considering that Rodimus will
get New Legends Figure in the form of Blackjack retool and repaint. I can see the Tomy Takara staff will try to use that as a connection in a future Legends webcomic.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1647846)
Posted by Desslok2201 on February 7th, 2015 @ 6:56am CST
Any theory about what happens to Kup and Blurr?
Posted by Desslok2201 on February 7th, 2015 @ 6:56am CST
Convoy wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Dear portion of the fandom that does translations of Japanese TF fiction,
If there were ever to be a chapter of the Legends manga, even just a single one, to be translated, it would, without a doubt, HAVE to be this one!
The final panel that shows Micromaster Hot Rodimus with the Matrix, Alpha Trion' ghost, and a bunch of other Micromasters, is definitely of some significant importance to the Headmasters cartoon, implying that it might possibly be canonizing the longstanding fan theory that Rodimus found Planet Micro for the Transformers to live on after Cybertron was destroyed.
But, we cannot know for sure without a proper translation. So please, PLEASE, you masters of Japanese translations, kindly work your skills and magic upon this lone piece of Legends media. You won't regret your service to this fandom, as many will be most greatful for your efforts.
Sincerely,
The eager portion of the fandom that is fascinated with the Japanese TF lore.
Uh, yes to all of that. It's almost kinda scary. I'm looking forward to seeing it on the wiki!
Any theory about what happens to Kup and Blurr?
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1647860)
Posted by no-one on February 7th, 2015 @ 7:27am CST
Posted by no-one on February 7th, 2015 @ 7:27am CST
For on the spot translations, you can try Google translate on mobile. It will take a picture and you highlight the portion you want to translate. I'm getting mixed results at best, but you can get the jest of what they are saying.
I think the top right panel Tailgate states his name and maybe the one below he says he works in waste management. A lot of talk of microns.
Some languages will translate in real time.
I think the top right panel Tailgate states his name and maybe the one below he says he works in waste management. A lot of talk of microns.
Some languages will translate in real time.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1647861)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 7th, 2015 @ 7:29am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 7th, 2015 @ 7:29am CST
carytheone wrote:For on the spot translations, you can try Google translate
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1647863)
Posted by no-one on February 7th, 2015 @ 7:35am CST
Posted by no-one on February 7th, 2015 @ 7:35am CST
apparently not
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Posted by JasonCanty79 on February 7th, 2015 @ 10:09am CST
Hmm I thought the G-2 Cybertron in the Japanese toy comics takes place in the 90's (as they in the IRL time they where released) and thus before the 2005/2010, Headmasters and so on series. And True Cybertron in Beast Era did contain same G1 Locations, but was that also
explained in the Japanese dubs for BW2 and Neo? I didn't see all of the Japanese original BW cartoons, so not sure if the Cybertron in BW Japan era is considered New Cybertron that Rodimus Founded, or a Restored Cybertron (despite being blown up).
Ok I talked to my friend in Japan and he said this from what he recalled: "it was back without explanation in TF-V or TF-Z, so the fans were speculating that rodomus (from manga) did restore the timeline".
Posted by JasonCanty79 on February 7th, 2015 @ 10:09am CST
Sabrblade wrote:Except that the original Cybertron gets restored to being hospitable again by the time of G-2, with the Autobots and Decepticons living on it again.JasonCanty79 wrote:Also works with how the Beast Warrior TFs are smaller than G1 TF Ancestors. Planet Micro becomes "NEW" Cybertron in Beast era.
Not to mention the Cybertron of the Beast Era containing several things found only on the original Cybertron such as Vector Sigma, the Plasma Energy Chamber, Iacon, etc.Takara's Legends line seems to be ending with Megatron, as Superion will be part of a new line called Unite Warriors. And with Rodimus's new toy being a retool of Blackjack, it is possible that Takara might ignore releasing it just as they have ignored several other retooled Generations molds lately.JasonCanty79 wrote:Maybe Gorlam Prime and Planet Micro will become one in the same. Considering that Rodimus will
get New Legends Figure in the form of Blackjack retool and repaint. I can see the Tomy Takara staff will try to use that as a connection in a future Legends webcomic.
Hmm I thought the G-2 Cybertron in the Japanese toy comics takes place in the 90's (as they in the IRL time they where released) and thus before the 2005/2010, Headmasters and so on series. And True Cybertron in Beast Era did contain same G1 Locations, but was that also
explained in the Japanese dubs for BW2 and Neo? I didn't see all of the Japanese original BW cartoons, so not sure if the Cybertron in BW Japan era is considered New Cybertron that Rodimus Founded, or a Restored Cybertron (despite being blown up).
Ok I talked to my friend in Japan and he said this from what he recalled: "it was back without explanation in TF-V or TF-Z, so the fans were speculating that rodomus (from manga) did restore the timeline".
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Posted by Sabrblade on February 7th, 2015 @ 6:04pm CST
Though, the sole chapter of G-2 manga titled "The New Battle!!" did take place in the 90's, but it's a different continuity.
Also, just a pet peeve of mine, but it's not "Beast Wars 2", it's "Beast Wars II" ("Beast Wars Second").
Posted by Sabrblade on February 7th, 2015 @ 6:04pm CST
Nope. The G-2 pack-in manga and story pages took place some time after 2035.JasonCanty79 wrote:Hmm I thought the G-2 Cybertron in the Japanese toy comics takes place in the 90's (as they in the IRL time they where released) and thus before the 2005/2010, Headmasters and so on series.
Though, the sole chapter of G-2 manga titled "The New Battle!!" did take place in the 90's, but it's a different continuity.
See this timeline for more details - http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Generation_1_cartoon_timeline_(Japan)JasonCanty79 wrote:And True Cybertron in Beast Era did contain same G1 Locations, but was that also
explained in the Japanese dubs for BW2 and Neo? I didn't see all of the Japanese original BW cartoons, so not sure if the Cybertron in BW Japan era is considered New Cybertron that Rodimus Founded, or a Restored Cybertron (despite being blown up).
Also, just a pet peeve of mine, but it's not "Beast Wars 2", it's "Beast Wars II" ("Beast Wars Second").
Cybertron didn't appear in Victory or Zone.JasonCanty79 wrote:Ok I talked to my friend in Japan and he said this from what he recalled: "it was back without explanation in TF-V or TF-Z, so the fans were speculating that rodomus (from manga) did restore the timeline".
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1648122)
Posted by JasonCanty79 on February 7th, 2015 @ 7:10pm CST
Posted by JasonCanty79 on February 7th, 2015 @ 7:10pm CST
II can also mean 2 XD or 2nd XD
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1648128)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 7th, 2015 @ 7:16pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 7th, 2015 @ 7:16pm CST
The show verbally calls itself "Bīsuto Wōzu Sekando" rather than "Bīsuto Wōzu Tsū"JasonCanty79 wrote:II can also mean 2 XD or 2nd XD
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1648137)
Posted by JasonCanty79 on February 7th, 2015 @ 7:40pm CST
Posted by JasonCanty79 on February 7th, 2015 @ 7:40pm CST
yes this is true but when I typed Beast Wars 2 the first time. I as typing fast, and didn't put Beast Wars 2nd.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1650203)
Posted by fenrir72 on February 12th, 2015 @ 4:15pm CST
Posted by fenrir72 on February 12th, 2015 @ 4:15pm CST
https://twitter.com/TFYUKI
Let the objectificaTION begin!
https://twitter.com/kinoko51
See how Chromia's art kicks high or how Windblade grasps ther "blade"? Arcee on the other hand is a warmonger with all the guns blazing!
Let the objectificaTION begin!
https://twitter.com/kinoko51
See how Chromia's art kicks high or how Windblade grasps ther "blade"? Arcee on the other hand is a warmonger with all the guns blazing!
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1650206)
Posted by Cobotron on February 12th, 2015 @ 4:23pm CST
Posted by Cobotron on February 12th, 2015 @ 4:23pm CST
Oh Fen. Don't feed the beast.
speaking of beasts. what is that horrible dog thing?
I think I like Hasbro Chromia better. That smile is strange.
speaking of beasts. what is that horrible dog thing?
I think I like Hasbro Chromia better. That smile is strange.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1650209)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 12th, 2015 @ 4:28pm CST
As for Chromia, Takara's has eyes that are alive, while Hasbro's has eyes that are dead.
Posted by Sabrblade on February 12th, 2015 @ 4:28pm CST
DOTM Steeljaw. Came with Human Alliance Leadfoot.Cobotron wrote:speaking of beasts. what is that horrible dog thing?
As for Chromia, Takara's has eyes that are alive, while Hasbro's has eyes that are dead.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1650210)
Posted by fenrir72 on February 12th, 2015 @ 4:30pm CST
Hahaha. The truth is, there is no issue unless you really are scraping the bottom of the barrel for something nasty. I'm just giving the viewers a heads up on what they might see if they peek.
That dog reminds me of a Zoid? And Windblade seems to be hanging a lugnut goody at it.
The Arcee pose imho just showcases her poseability.
The manga on the otherhand makes me wish for an Encore Roadrage and the Artstorm Elita-1.
Posted by fenrir72 on February 12th, 2015 @ 4:30pm CST
Cobotron wrote:Oh Fen. Don't feed the beast.
speaking of beasts. what is that horrible dog thing?
I think I like Hasbro Chromia better. That smile is strange.
Hahaha. The truth is, there is no issue unless you really are scraping the bottom of the barrel for something nasty. I'm just giving the viewers a heads up on what they might see if they peek.
That dog reminds me of a Zoid? And Windblade seems to be hanging a lugnut goody at it.
The Arcee pose imho just showcases her poseability.
The manga on the otherhand makes me wish for an Encore Roadrage and the Artstorm Elita-1.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1650211)
Posted by fenrir72 on February 12th, 2015 @ 4:32pm CST
Sabr, could you help I.D those other fembots? Those to the right of Elita especially?
Posted by fenrir72 on February 12th, 2015 @ 4:32pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:DOTM Steeljaw. Came with Human Alliance Leadfoot.Cobotron wrote:speaking of beasts. what is that horrible dog thing?
As for Chromia, Takara's has eyes that are alive, while Hasbro's has eyes that are dead.
Sabr, could you help I.D those other fembots? Those to the right of Elita especially?
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1650214)
Posted by Evil Eye on February 12th, 2015 @ 4:35pm CST
Posted by Evil Eye on February 12th, 2015 @ 4:35pm CST
For what it's worth, that particular sword-holding pose is a fairly stock pose for sword-wielding characters amongst Japanese artists, male or female. The "Dare you enter my magical realm?" insane grin doesn't help though.
The poses with Steeljaw are hilarious. Arcee kicking back is cool (she really is poseable!). Chromia's Joker smile is TERRIFYING. That comic though...Oh, Takara. I swear you're watching this thread and you're just trying to wind us up now.
(Amusingly, the artist for this comic used to do crossdressing yaoi doujins. Which might explain a few things, and raise a whole lot more questions...I fear Arcee may be packing an extra gearstick if you catch my drift...)
The poses with Steeljaw are hilarious. Arcee kicking back is cool (she really is poseable!). Chromia's Joker smile is TERRIFYING. That comic though...Oh, Takara. I swear you're watching this thread and you're just trying to wind us up now.
(Amusingly, the artist for this comic used to do crossdressing yaoi doujins. Which might explain a few things, and raise a whole lot more questions...I fear Arcee may be packing an extra gearstick if you catch my drift...)
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1650222)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 12th, 2015 @ 4:46pm CST
Okay, lessee...
Pink Rewind/Eject = Kiss Players Rosanna
Pink bot next to her = a nurse from Energon
Green panties at the top = probably a Paradron Medic
Red and white w/ orange face = Minerva
Mouthless bot next to Elita = Energon Arcee (weird that her mouth is missing)
Small pink and white below Elita = Clipper, a show-only Micromaster from Victory
Smaller pink and blue next to Clipper - Arms Micron Arc
Orange girl below Arc = Animated Lickety-Split
Blue and white at the bottom = Prime Arcee
Small orange and gray at the bottom = Micromaster Windy from Operation Combination
Red and blue mouthplated Tracks = Road Rage
Just above Road Rage and mostly cut out = Animated Red Alert
White kitty with tie and glasses = Beast Wars Tigatron as depicted in the Legends manga
Not sure about the dark thing above Elita, though.
Posted by Sabrblade on February 12th, 2015 @ 4:46pm CST
Oh wow! Now that I look at the image, I didn't realize just how many fembots were in that pic!fenrir72 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:DOTM Steeljaw. Came with Human Alliance Leadfoot.Cobotron wrote:speaking of beasts. what is that horrible dog thing?
As for Chromia, Takara's has eyes that are alive, while Hasbro's has eyes that are dead.
Sabr, could you help I.D those other fembots? Those to the right of Elita especially?
Okay, lessee...
Pink Rewind/Eject = Kiss Players Rosanna
Pink bot next to her = a nurse from Energon
Green panties at the top = probably a Paradron Medic
Red and white w/ orange face = Minerva
Mouthless bot next to Elita = Energon Arcee (weird that her mouth is missing)
Small pink and white below Elita = Clipper, a show-only Micromaster from Victory
Smaller pink and blue next to Clipper - Arms Micron Arc
Orange girl below Arc = Animated Lickety-Split
Blue and white at the bottom = Prime Arcee
Small orange and gray at the bottom = Micromaster Windy from Operation Combination
Red and blue mouthplated Tracks = Road Rage
Just above Road Rage and mostly cut out = Animated Red Alert
White kitty with tie and glasses = Beast Wars Tigatron as depicted in the Legends manga
Not sure about the dark thing above Elita, though.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1650223)
Posted by Cobotron on February 12th, 2015 @ 4:48pm CST
Sabsie - You have made that observation about Chromia's eye before, and I totally agree. The smile is creepy though, no? Very Joker like. I thought I liked that lavender color better, but not so much now.
Posted by Cobotron on February 12th, 2015 @ 4:48pm CST
Ya, it's real samurai style.Delta Magnus wrote:For what it's worth, that particular sword-holding pose is a fairly stock pose for sword-wielding characters amongst Japanese artists, male or female. The "Dare you enter my magical realm?" insane grin doesn't help though.
Sabsie - You have made that observation about Chromia's eye before, and I totally agree. The smile is creepy though, no? Very Joker like. I thought I liked that lavender color better, but not so much now.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1650227)
Posted by Evil Eye on February 12th, 2015 @ 4:51pm CST
Posted by Evil Eye on February 12th, 2015 @ 4:51pm CST
I still wish we'd get an MP ROsanna/Flip Sides, if only so we could have an actual female Cassetticon that isn't just a repaint of a male.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1650233)
Posted by Va'al on February 12th, 2015 @ 5:01pm CST
Posted by Va'al on February 12th, 2015 @ 5:01pm CST
C'mon Windblade, ship from wherever you are - I have a photo to take!
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1650243)
Posted by fenrir72 on February 12th, 2015 @ 5:33pm CST
Epic!
Posted by fenrir72 on February 12th, 2015 @ 5:33pm CST
Va'al wrote:C'mon Windblade, ship from wherever you are - I have a photo to take!
Epic!
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1650244)
Posted by fenrir72 on February 12th, 2015 @ 5:34pm CST
Domo......!
Posted by fenrir72 on February 12th, 2015 @ 5:34pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Oh wow! Now that I look at the image, I didn't realize just how many fembots were in that pic!fenrir72 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:DOTM Steeljaw. Came with Human Alliance Leadfoot.Cobotron wrote:speaking of beasts. what is that horrible dog thing?
As for Chromia, Takara's has eyes that are alive, while Hasbro's has eyes that are dead.
Sabr, could you help I.D those other fembots? Those to the right of Elita especially?
Okay, lessee...
Pink Rewind/Eject = Kiss Players Rosanna
Pink bot next to her = a nurse from Energon
Green panties at the top = probably a Paradron Medic
Red and white w/ orange face = Minerva
Mouthless bot next to Elita = Energon Arcee (weird that her mouth is missing)
Small pink and white below Elita = Clipper, a show-only Micromaster from Victory
Smaller pink and blue next to Clipper - Arms Micron Arc
Orange girl below Arc = Animated Lickety-Split
Blue and white at the bottom = Prime Arcee
Small orange and gray at the bottom = Micromaster Windy from Operation Combination
Red and blue mouthplated Tracks = Road Rage
Just above Road Rage and mostly cut out = Animated Red Alert
White kitty with tie and glasses = Beast Wars Tigatron as depicted in the Legends manga
Not sure about the dark thing above Elita, though.
Domo......!
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1650275)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 12th, 2015 @ 6:55pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 12th, 2015 @ 6:55pm CST
The dark thing is Movie 1 Arcee's foot!fenrir72 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Not sure about the dark thing above Elita, though.
Domo......!
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1650276)
Posted by Peridot on February 12th, 2015 @ 6:57pm CST
Posted by Peridot on February 12th, 2015 @ 6:57pm CST
If there's anything to be complaining about, it's Chromia's horrible box art pose. Arcee's is okay and Windblade's, while questionable, is decent, but Chromia's is just garbage. Awkward, sexualized garbage.
It... kinda looks like a high heel.
EDIT: Ninja'd! Primus slag it, Sabrblade!
Sabrblade wrote:Oh wow! Now that I look at the image, I didn't realize just how many fembots were in that pic!fenrir72 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:DOTM Steeljaw. Came with Human Alliance Leadfoot.Cobotron wrote:speaking of beasts. what is that horrible dog thing?
As for Chromia, Takara's has eyes that are alive, while Hasbro's has eyes that are dead.
Sabr, could you help I.D those other fembots? Those to the right of Elita especially?
Okay, lessee...
Pink Rewind/Eject = Kiss Players Rosanna
Pink bot next to her = a nurse from Energon
Green panties at the top = probably a Paradron Medic
Red and white w/ orange face = Minerva
Mouthless bot next to Elita = Energon Arcee (weird that her mouth is missing)
Small pink and white below Elita = Clipper, a show-only Micromaster from Victory
Smaller pink and blue next to Clipper - Arms Micron Arc
Orange girl below Arc = Animated Lickety-Split
Blue and white at the bottom = Prime Arcee
Small orange and gray at the bottom = Micromaster Windy from Operation Combination
Red and blue mouthplated Tracks = Road Rage
Just above Road Rage and mostly cut out = Animated Red Alert
White kitty with tie and glasses = Beast Wars Tigatron as depicted in the Legends manga
Not sure about the dark thing above Elita, though.
It... kinda looks like a high heel.
EDIT: Ninja'd! Primus slag it, Sabrblade!
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1650278)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on February 12th, 2015 @ 7:00pm CST
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on February 12th, 2015 @ 7:00pm CST
It's 2007 Movie arcee's foot
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1650285)
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on February 12th, 2015 @ 7:10pm CST
"Wanna know how I got these scars paint apps?"
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on February 12th, 2015 @ 7:10pm CST
"Wanna know how I got these scars paint apps?"
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1650350)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 12th, 2015 @ 10:58pm CST
Interesting, they have the limbs attached a different way. On another note I really should get around to opening the Hasbro version of these figures.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 12th, 2015 @ 10:58pm CST
Va'al wrote:C'mon Windblade, ship from wherever you are - I have a photo to take!
Interesting, they have the limbs attached a different way. On another note I really should get around to opening the Hasbro version of these figures.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends Arcee, Chromia and Windblade: Packaging and Group Shots (1650357)
Posted by mooncake623 on February 12th, 2015 @ 11:16pm CST
Posted by mooncake623 on February 12th, 2015 @ 11:16pm CST
Looks like there might be a possible Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG10 Arcee shortage! According to Site sponsor HobbyLink Japan they have learned that the manufacturer has only produced a very limited number of LG10 Legends Arcee, LG11 Chromia and LG12 Windblade . Check out the below e-mail that I've just received from HLJ.
Just a quick note, I had two Arcee on preorder.
Remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!
Hello-
This is Mark Kutsugi at HobbyLink Japan. Thank you for your order with us for TKT81295 LG10 Arcee.
Unfortunately, we have learned that the manufacturer has only produced a very limited number of this item. Although we placed a large order for this item with our distributors, we will receive a very small number of pieces on or about February 15, and have exhausted our attempts to find any additional sources.
As always, when this item comes out we will fill orders in the order that they were placed. Unfortunately, given the extremely small number of pieces that we will receive, we have determined that there is no chance that we can fill your entire order, so we've had to reduce quantities to a limit of one TKT81295 per customer, regardless of how many were ordered.
We're as disappointed by this news as you are, as we were looking forward to selling many pieces of this item.
Our apologies for this unfortunate development. We look forward to your continued support of HLJ.
Best Regards,
Mark Kutsugi
HobbyLink Japan
customer_support@hlj.com
Just a quick note, I had two Arcee on preorder.
Remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!
