Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online
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Many fans were asking about this and we are glad to finally have an answer. The Transformers Legends LG-EX God Ginrai Exclusive box set, including the new Headmasters Minerva and Cab, is available for preorder at BBTS for $164.99. This is lower than anticipated, especially considering that it is lower than buying both Super Ginrai and Godbomber individually from them.
To answer some questions found on the boards:
It being a Takaratomymall exclusive only means it is exclusive to that retailer in Japan. Meaning that while other Japanese sellers will not be selling it, it will be distributed (through Hasbro Asia) to domestic importers, like BBTS in this case here.
The images in the listing are far from final but it is said to be a more toy accurate deco with the trailer being silver.
The item is already sold out in Japan with the takaratomymall listing taken down, which was where this added info could be found.
So, how many of you will be double dipping? How many will be dipping for your first time? And how many of you are waiting to find out if Godbomber will be released in an eventual Titans Return Hasbro Box Set? Let us know!
To answer some questions found on the boards:
It being a Takaratomymall exclusive only means it is exclusive to that retailer in Japan. Meaning that while other Japanese sellers will not be selling it, it will be distributed (through Hasbro Asia) to domestic importers, like BBTS in this case here.
The images in the listing are far from final but it is said to be a more toy accurate deco with the trailer being silver.
The item is already sold out in Japan with the takaratomymall listing taken down, which was where this added info could be found.
So, how many of you will be double dipping? How many will be dipping for your first time? And how many of you are waiting to find out if Godbomber will be released in an eventual Titans Return Hasbro Box Set? Let us know!
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Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1887916)
Posted by grimdragon2001 on June 8th, 2017 @ 9:33am CDT
Posted by grimdragon2001 on June 8th, 2017 @ 9:33am CDT
put in a saftey preorder at BigBad, though i may shift to TFSource if it becomes available there. Robot Kingdom did mention it wasn't expected to be in until late November so we may have time to think about it
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1887917)
Posted by Short Circuit on June 8th, 2017 @ 9:34am CDT
Posted by Short Circuit on June 8th, 2017 @ 9:34am CDT
I lost out on both my prior chances, preordered! 
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1887929)
Posted by kurthy on June 8th, 2017 @ 10:48am CDT
Posted by kurthy on June 8th, 2017 @ 10:48am CDT
The price is irritating if you already purchased them separately. It's amazing if you haven't.
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1887930)
Posted by Relic0037 on June 8th, 2017 @ 11:02am CDT
Agreed. I already have Super Ginrai, but I was able to cancel my order for God Bomber, so after preordering this set I will have two Super Ginrais. Now Hasbro is putting out a set that includes Super Ginrai & some other figures I might want.
This announcement may lead to an eventual increase of collectors selling plenty of used Ginrais. The best news to come out of all of this is that if you want any of his figures, you have no excuse for being unable to get one, except for the cost.
Posted by Relic0037 on June 8th, 2017 @ 11:02am CDT
kurthy wrote:The price is irritating if you already purchased them separately. It's amazing if you haven't.
Agreed. I already have Super Ginrai, but I was able to cancel my order for God Bomber, so after preordering this set I will have two Super Ginrais. Now Hasbro is putting out a set that includes Super Ginrai & some other figures I might want.
This announcement may lead to an eventual increase of collectors selling plenty of used Ginrais. The best news to come out of all of this is that if you want any of his figures, you have no excuse for being unable to get one, except for the cost.
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1887931)
Posted by nycPrime on June 8th, 2017 @ 11:03am CDT
Isn't it just a few dollars less than buying them separately from BBTS? If you ordered from Japan, you're probably better off. In any case, it'll be about 170 with shipping for a leader, whatever GB is, and 2 TMs. I also consider it a safety preorder and I'll likely cancel. Hoping Hasbro does another $100 box set, but with GB. That'll be $200 for Super God Ginrai and a whole bunch of other figures, a much better deal.
Posted by nycPrime on June 8th, 2017 @ 11:03am CDT
kurthy wrote:The price is irritating if you already purchased them separately. It's amazing if you haven't.
Isn't it just a few dollars less than buying them separately from BBTS? If you ordered from Japan, you're probably better off. In any case, it'll be about 170 with shipping for a leader, whatever GB is, and 2 TMs. I also consider it a safety preorder and I'll likely cancel. Hoping Hasbro does another $100 box set, but with GB. That'll be $200 for Super God Ginrai and a whole bunch of other figures, a much better deal.
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1887932)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 8th, 2017 @ 11:54am CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 8th, 2017 @ 11:54am CDT
The Siege of Cybertron set with Metalhawk, or the God Ginrai set with Cab and Minerva... I guess I could hope for a separate release of Hosehead and Minerva, but until then 
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1887945)
Posted by grimdragon2001 on June 8th, 2017 @ 12:39pm CDT
If you didnt get Super Ginrai already, you can look at it like this. If you get both you can display Super Ginrai and God Ginrai together, as well as CW Optimus to be standard Ginrai and the Ginrai titanmaster (placing the God Bomber Titanmaster under the Super Ginrai helmet) to get that evolution effect
the God Ginrai set dosnt hit until November so you can put a preorder down now and still have plenty of time to change your mind
Posted by grimdragon2001 on June 8th, 2017 @ 12:39pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:The Siege of Cybertron set with Metalhawk, or the God Ginrai set with Cab and Minerva... I guess I could hope for a separate release of Hosehead and Minerva, but until then
If you didnt get Super Ginrai already, you can look at it like this. If you get both you can display Super Ginrai and God Ginrai together, as well as CW Optimus to be standard Ginrai and the Ginrai titanmaster (placing the God Bomber Titanmaster under the Super Ginrai helmet) to get that evolution effect
the God Ginrai set dosnt hit until November so you can put a preorder down now and still have plenty of time to change your mind
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1887949)
Posted by Rodimus Knight on June 8th, 2017 @ 12:49pm CDT
It just became available from TFSource. I did the BBTS order myself already thinking the about the changing, although I'm thinking about BBTS and not charging until ships and TFS and charging at order. I want the Source points, but I don't want the bill right now.
Posted by Rodimus Knight on June 8th, 2017 @ 12:49pm CDT
grimdragon2001 wrote:put in a saftey preorder at BigBad, though i may shift to TFSource if it becomes available there. Robot Kingdom did mention it wasn't expected to be in until late November so we may have time to think about it
It just became available from TFSource. I did the BBTS order myself already thinking the about the changing, although I'm thinking about BBTS and not charging until ships and TFS and charging at order. I want the Source points, but I don't want the bill right now.
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1887951)
Posted by Ultra Mad on June 8th, 2017 @ 12:51pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Mad on June 8th, 2017 @ 12:51pm CDT
Yeah, I folded and preordered this set...I already have God Ginrai (And it stand firmy on it's own on my shelf 
) but worst case, I might cancel if I see anything about a seperate release for Cab and Minerva. As for Ginrai, since I don't usually keep spares in my collection, I may just keep one vehicle in mode on display and another in robot mode...or I will give my spare to somebody I know who collect Transformers but more casually then I do.
) but worst case, I might cancel if I see anything about a seperate release for Cab and Minerva. As for Ginrai, since I don't usually keep spares in my collection, I may just keep one vehicle in mode on display and another in robot mode...or I will give my spare to somebody I know who collect Transformers but more casually then I do.
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1887953)
Posted by Relic0037 on June 8th, 2017 @ 12:55pm CDT
I will wind up with 2 Ginrais, so I might display one as God Ginrai with Cab, Minerva, & Shuta in the chest compartment & display the other as Super Ginrai & modify him with some of the Perfect Effect add on kits.
Posted by Relic0037 on June 8th, 2017 @ 12:55pm CDT
grimdragon2001 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:The Siege of Cybertron set with Metalhawk, or the God Ginrai set with Cab and Minerva... I guess I could hope for a separate release of Hosehead and Minerva, but until then
If you didnt get Super Ginrai already, you can look at it like this. If you get both you can display Super Ginrai and God Ginrai together, as well as CW Optimus to be standard Ginrai and the Ginrai titanmaster (placing the God Bomber Titanmaster under the Super Ginrai helmet) to get that evolution effect
I will wind up with 2 Ginrais, so I might display one as God Ginrai with Cab, Minerva, & Shuta in the chest compartment & display the other as Super Ginrai & modify him with some of the Perfect Effect add on kits.
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1887961)
Posted by grimdragon2001 on June 8th, 2017 @ 1:03pm CDT
TFSource has an option to pay on arrival now, so long as you enable order stacking (TFSource's PoL)
I moved my preorder to TFSource, now if only they could put preorders out for Black Convoy
Posted by grimdragon2001 on June 8th, 2017 @ 1:03pm CDT
Rodimus Knight wrote:grimdragon2001 wrote:put in a saftey preorder at BigBad, though i may shift to TFSource if it becomes available there. Robot Kingdom did mention it wasn't expected to be in until late November so we may have time to think about it
It just became available from TFSource. I did the BBTS order myself already thinking the about the changing, although I'm thinking about BBTS and not charging until ships and TFS and charging at order. I want the Source points, but I don't want the bill right now.
TFSource has an option to pay on arrival now, so long as you enable order stacking (TFSource's PoL)
I moved my preorder to TFSource, now if only they could put preorders out for Black Convoy
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1887966)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 8th, 2017 @ 1:17pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 8th, 2017 @ 1:17pm CDT
So here's God Bomber and of course God Ginrai. Might help you decide if you want to get the set.
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1888006)
Posted by hinomars19 on June 8th, 2017 @ 2:13pm CDT
Posted by hinomars19 on June 8th, 2017 @ 2:13pm CDT
Just snagged the set from Kapow! I missed the Godbomber pre-order, and I needs dem Titan masters!
I will indeed need to find a new home for my current Super Ginrai though....
I will indeed need to find a new home for my current Super Ginrai though....
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1888008)
Posted by nycPrime on June 8th, 2017 @ 2:18pm CDT
Posted by nycPrime on June 8th, 2017 @ 2:18pm CDT
I'm mainly interested in Ginrai and don't need 2. It's tempting to stick with the Takara set, but doesn't really seem worth it, especially compared to the Hasbro set. Decisions!
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1888031)
Posted by Ultra Mad on June 8th, 2017 @ 3:50pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Mad on June 8th, 2017 @ 3:50pm CDT
From all the Titan return/ Takara headmasters we have so far, what bodies could be a good stand in for Minerva and Cab?
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1888033)
Posted by Kurona on June 8th, 2017 @ 3:52pm CDT
I doubt anything could be used for Cab given he's a fire engine. Your best bet really would be a major custom of Kup.
I feel Breakaway with some repros could be used for Minerva, just like Shuta.
Posted by Kurona on June 8th, 2017 @ 3:52pm CDT
Ultra Mad wrote:From all the Titan return/ Takara headmasters we have so far, what bodies could be a good stand in for Minerva and Cab?
I doubt anything could be used for Cab given he's a fire engine. Your best bet really would be a major custom of Kup.
I feel Breakaway with some repros could be used for Minerva, just like Shuta.
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1888034)
Posted by Ultra Mad on June 8th, 2017 @ 3:55pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Mad on June 8th, 2017 @ 3:55pm CDT
Yeah, I though about Gateway for Minerva (with reprolabels or other sticker set). Maybe G2 Optimus for Cab? It's not a fire engine but it's a red truck. 
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1888035)
Posted by Kurona on June 8th, 2017 @ 3:56pm CDT
Aah; I figured you'd wanna keep em all the same size. I suppose Optimus could work, but has there ever been a long-nosed Fire Engine cab?
Posted by Kurona on June 8th, 2017 @ 3:56pm CDT
Ultra Mad wrote:Yeah, I though about Gateway for Minerva (with reprolabels or other sticker set). Maybe G2 Optimus for Cab? It's not a fire engine but it's a red truck.
Aah; I figured you'd wanna keep em all the same size. I suppose Optimus could work, but has there ever been a long-nosed Fire Engine cab?
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1888036)
Posted by Ultra Mad on June 8th, 2017 @ 3:58pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Mad on June 8th, 2017 @ 3:58pm CDT
I don't think there ever was a long nosed Cab. That being said, maybe the upcoming Orion Pax headmaster could be a good fit.
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1888038)
Posted by grimdragon2001 on June 8th, 2017 @ 4:02pm CDT
I'm actually working on a custom Minerva right now, Using a spare Grax (Skullsmasher's Titanmaster) combined with Ptero. Still need to paint it but so far so good
Posted by grimdragon2001 on June 8th, 2017 @ 4:02pm CDT
Ultra Mad wrote:From all the Titan return/ Takara headmasters we have so far, what bodies could be a good stand in for Minerva and Cab?
I'm actually working on a custom Minerva right now, Using a spare Grax (Skullsmasher's Titanmaster) combined with Ptero. Still need to paint it but so far so good
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1888039)
Posted by Ultra Mad on June 8th, 2017 @ 4:05pm CDT
Cool! What body do you have in mind for her?
Posted by Ultra Mad on June 8th, 2017 @ 4:05pm CDT
grimdragon2001 wrote:Ultra Mad wrote:From all the Titan return/ Takara headmasters we have so far, what bodies could be a good stand in for Minerva and Cab?
I'm actually working on a custom Minerva right now, Using a spare Grax (Skullsmasher's Titanmaster) combined with Ptero. Still need to paint it but so far so good
Cool! What body do you have in mind for her?
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1888040)
Posted by grimdragon2001 on June 8th, 2017 @ 4:06pm CDT
I'll have to hunt down another Breakaway for the body
Posted by grimdragon2001 on June 8th, 2017 @ 4:06pm CDT
Ultra Mad wrote:grimdragon2001 wrote:Ultra Mad wrote:From all the Titan return/ Takara headmasters we have so far, what bodies could be a good stand in for Minerva and Cab?
I'm actually working on a custom Minerva right now, Using a spare Grax (Skullsmasher's Titanmaster) combined with Ptero. Still need to paint it but so far so good
Cool! What body do you have in mind for her?
I'll have to hunt down another Breakaway for the body
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1888041)
Posted by Ultra Mad on June 8th, 2017 @ 4:13pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Mad on June 8th, 2017 @ 4:13pm CDT
It does seem to be the best body for her out there right now. I will probably hunt for one as well once I have the titan master from the God Ginrai set.
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1888042)
Posted by Kurona on June 8th, 2017 @ 4:14pm CDT
Posted by Kurona on June 8th, 2017 @ 4:14pm CDT
I honestly can't believe Breakaway is turning out this useful - first Siren and Shuta, now Minerva. Maybe I should welcome more almost-wholly-white bland redecos 
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1888047)
Posted by Ultra Mad on June 8th, 2017 @ 4:22pm CDT
Indeed! I really hope Reprolabels come up with sets for repurposing Gateaway/Breakaway as Minerva and Go Shuta. The headmaster gimmick and the fact they are selling Titan masters on their own is perfect for repurpossing figures. I kind like that aspect of it (although I would have prefered a real Minerva and Go Shuta release, with their own bodies and all).
Posted by Ultra Mad on June 8th, 2017 @ 4:22pm CDT
Kurona wrote:I honestly can't believe Breakaway is turning out this useful - first Siren and Shuta, now Minerva. Maybe I should welcome more almost-wholly-white bland redecos
Indeed! I really hope Reprolabels come up with sets for repurposing Gateaway/Breakaway as Minerva and Go Shuta. The headmaster gimmick and the fact they are selling Titan masters on their own is perfect for repurpossing figures. I kind like that aspect of it (although I would have prefered a real Minerva and Go Shuta release, with their own bodies and all).
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1888050)
Posted by grimdragon2001 on June 8th, 2017 @ 4:36pm CDT
they make for great custom fodder, pre-primed
Posted by grimdragon2001 on June 8th, 2017 @ 4:36pm CDT
Kurona wrote:I honestly can't believe Breakaway is turning out this useful - first Siren and Shuta, now Minerva. Maybe I should welcome more almost-wholly-white bland redecos
they make for great custom fodder, pre-primed
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1888092)
Posted by Ultra Markus on June 8th, 2017 @ 7:20pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Markus on June 8th, 2017 @ 7:20pm CDT
dammit! after i get super Ginria and now Godbomber, they come out with this, combined with the extra heamasters is cheaper
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1888096)
Posted by Agamemnon on June 8th, 2017 @ 7:30pm CDT
Posted by Agamemnon on June 8th, 2017 @ 7:30pm CDT
If I keep my preorder, I will have essentially 4 Powermaster Primes...
5 if you count my G1...
Stupid plastic crack...
5 if you count my G1...
Stupid plastic crack...
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1888098)
Posted by Ultra Mad on June 8th, 2017 @ 7:32pm CDT
All things considered, I will stop bitchin about my spare Super Ginrai
To tell the truth, the spare God Bomber irritates me more.
Posted by Ultra Mad on June 8th, 2017 @ 7:32pm CDT
Agamemnon wrote:If I keep my preorder, I will have essentially 4 Powermaster Primes...
5 if you count my G1...
All things considered, I will stop bitchin about my spare Super Ginrai
To tell the truth, the spare God Bomber irritates me more.
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1888111)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 8th, 2017 @ 7:56pm CDT
That's what I do. they only charge you if it is in stock
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 8th, 2017 @ 7:56pm CDT
grimdragon2001 wrote:Rodimus Knight wrote:grimdragon2001 wrote:put in a saftey preorder at BigBad, though i may shift to TFSource if it becomes available there. Robot Kingdom did mention it wasn't expected to be in until late November so we may have time to think about it
It just became available from TFSource. I did the BBTS order myself already thinking the about the changing, although I'm thinking about BBTS and not charging until ships and TFS and charging at order. I want the Source points, but I don't want the bill right now.
TFSource has an option to pay on arrival now, so long as you enable order stacking (TFSource's PoL)
I moved my preorder to TFSource, now if only they could put preorders out for Black Convoy
That's what I do. they only charge you if it is in stock
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1888117)
Posted by steals_your_goats on June 8th, 2017 @ 8:05pm CDT
Posted by steals_your_goats on June 8th, 2017 @ 8:05pm CDT
I put in my preorder at TFSource. So between this set, the original legends releases and the Hasbro box sets I'll have 3 God Ginrais... On the bright side I'll be able to compare all three and pick the best set or combination of the two and sell of the rest.
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1888119)
Posted by nycPrime on June 8th, 2017 @ 8:06pm CDT
I finally watched a video on God Bomber. While it looks cool, it does not look like a fun transformation to God Ginrai. So yea, definitely don't need more than 1. I'm not keen on having more than 1 Ginrai either.
Posted by nycPrime on June 8th, 2017 @ 8:06pm CDT
Ultra Mad wrote:Agamemnon wrote:If I keep my preorder, I will have essentially 4 Powermaster Primes...
5 if you count my G1...
All things considered, I will stop bitchin about my spare Super Ginrai
To tell the truth, the spare God Bomber irritates me more.
I finally watched a video on God Bomber. While it looks cool, it does not look like a fun transformation to God Ginrai. So yea, definitely don't need more than 1. I'm not keen on having more than 1 Ginrai either.
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1888120)
Posted by Agamemnon on June 8th, 2017 @ 8:09pm CDT
Yeah, it is for this reason I may keep the Legends box set. I can have original Hasbro as PW Prime, and the three different God Ginrais in each of the three different modes...
Seriously, what is up with this habit hobby that has me justifying spending far, far too much money on some of these figures...
Posted by Agamemnon on June 8th, 2017 @ 8:09pm CDT
nycPrime wrote:Ultra Mad wrote:Agamemnon wrote:If I keep my preorder, I will have essentially 4 Powermaster Primes...
5 if you count my G1...
All things considered, I will stop bitchin about my spare Super Ginrai
To tell the truth, the spare God Bomber irritates me more.
I finally watched a video on God Bomber. While it looks cool, it does not look like a fun transformation to God Ginrai.
Yeah, it is for this reason I may keep the Legends box set. I can have original Hasbro as PW Prime, and the three different God Ginrais in each of the three different modes...
Seriously, what is up with this habit hobby that has me justifying spending far, far too much money on some of these figures...
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1888123)
Posted by Ultra Mad on June 8th, 2017 @ 8:16pm CDT
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Yeah...I had a similar reaction today when I realised I was going to spend another 200$ for something I already have only to add to very small figures to my collection...
Posted by Ultra Mad on June 8th, 2017 @ 8:16pm CDT
Seriously, what is up with this habit hobby that has me justifying spending far, far too much money on some of these figures...
[/quote]Yeah...I had a similar reaction today when I realised I was going to spend another 200$ for something I already have only to add to very small figures to my collection...
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1888126)
Posted by Relic0037 on June 8th, 2017 @ 8:38pm CDT
Yeah...I had a similar reaction today when I realised I was going to spend another 200$ for something I already have only to add to very small figures to my collection...[/quote]
I'm glad my God Bomber didn't ship yet & I was able to cancel him. I have no reason to own more than one of him.
Posted by Relic0037 on June 8th, 2017 @ 8:38pm CDT
Ultra Mad wrote:Seriously, what is up with this habit hobby that has me justifying spending far, far too much money on some of these figures...
Yeah...I had a similar reaction today when I realised I was going to spend another 200$ for something I already have only to add to very small figures to my collection...[/quote]
I'm glad my God Bomber didn't ship yet & I was able to cancel him. I have no reason to own more than one of him.
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1888197)
Posted by Evil Eye on June 9th, 2017 @ 5:19am CDT
Posted by Evil Eye on June 9th, 2017 @ 5:19am CDT
Assuming I manage to get the GG set in time (which given current IRL shenanigans seems unlikely) I'm going to use the power of Shapeways to convert non-Headmaster molds into bodies for them. I'm thinking of grabbing a CW Hot Spot for Cab/Hosehead, and using my broken Animated Arcee for Minerva, both repainted of course. Their heads won't have to actually detach for transformation (though Hosehead's HM could ride in his bucket if he wants) but that hardly matters.
As far as existing TR molds, Getaway is far too manly for dainty little Minerva IMO. Or really any Fembot. Jesus, HARDHEAD would make a better Fembot. As for Hosehead/Cab...I got nothin'.
As far as existing TR molds, Getaway is far too manly for dainty little Minerva IMO. Or really any Fembot. Jesus, HARDHEAD would make a better Fembot. As for Hosehead/Cab...I got nothin'.
Re: Takara Transformers Legends Minerva, Cab and God Ginrai Gift Set Available for Preorder Online (1888252)
Posted by Ultra Mad on June 9th, 2017 @ 12:23pm CDT
For Minerva, I'm not sure she need to be very feminine. If I remember correctly from the cartoon, she basically took a genderless autobot body (Transtactor I think they called them?) and made it her own. I still think Breakaway will be a good fit.
Posted by Ultra Mad on June 9th, 2017 @ 12:23pm CDT
Black Hat wrote:Assuming I manage to get the GG set in time (which given current IRL shenanigans seems unlikely) I'm going to use the power of Shapeways to convert non-Headmaster molds into bodies for them. I'm thinking of grabbing a CW Hot Spot for Cab/Hosehead, and using my broken Animated Arcee for Minerva, both repainted of course. Their heads won't have to actually detach for transformation (though Hosehead's HM could ride in his bucket if he wants) but that hardly matters.
As far as existing TR molds, Getaway is far too manly for dainty little Minerva IMO. Or really any Fembot. Jesus, HARDHEAD would make a better Fembot. As for Hosehead/Cab...I got nothin'.
For Minerva, I'm not sure she need to be very feminine. If I remember correctly from the cartoon, she basically took a genderless autobot body (Transtactor I think they called them?) and made it her own. I still think Breakaway will be a good fit.
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Posted by Evil Eye on June 9th, 2017 @ 12:31pm CDT
Well her original toy was a redeco of Nightbeat. However, she looked like this in the cartoon:
I wouldn't mind if we got a Road Rage/Tracks type release of a Nightbeat that was then heavily retooled into Minerva. But as is I'm either going to get the official Minerva head or resculpt/paint a Nightbeat into her head, and make a replacement neck joint for my broken Animated Arcee. Once I sort her forearm situation anyway.
Posted by Evil Eye on June 9th, 2017 @ 12:31pm CDT
Ultra Mad wrote:Black Hat wrote:Assuming I manage to get the GG set in time (which given current IRL shenanigans seems unlikely) I'm going to use the power of Shapeways to convert non-Headmaster molds into bodies for them. I'm thinking of grabbing a CW Hot Spot for Cab/Hosehead, and using my broken Animated Arcee for Minerva, both repainted of course. Their heads won't have to actually detach for transformation (though Hosehead's HM could ride in his bucket if he wants) but that hardly matters.
As far as existing TR molds, Getaway is far too manly for dainty little Minerva IMO. Or really any Fembot. Jesus, HARDHEAD would make a better Fembot. As for Hosehead/Cab...I got nothin'.
For Minerva, I'm not sure she need to be very feminine. If I remember correctly from the cartoon, she basically took a genderless autobot body (Transtactor I think they called them?) and made it her own. I still think Breakaway will be a good fit.
Well her original toy was a redeco of Nightbeat. However, she looked like this in the cartoon:
I wouldn't mind if we got a Road Rage/Tracks type release of a Nightbeat that was then heavily retooled into Minerva. But as is I'm either going to get the official Minerva head or resculpt/paint a Nightbeat into her head, and make a replacement neck joint for my broken Animated Arcee. Once I sort her forearm situation anyway.
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Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on June 9th, 2017 @ 12:38pm CDT
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on June 9th, 2017 @ 12:38pm CDT
Would it be feasible to kitbash a T30 Nightbeat to have a socket and cockpit?
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Posted by Ultra Mad on June 9th, 2017 @ 12:38pm CDT
I understand your point. But since I don't have the skills to modified any other body for her official head (and she will probably not have any official release with a proper body), I will live with the headmaster gimmick giving her any body I can get her. After all those years, I can live with Minerva's head on Breakwawy (a Reprolabel set to repurpose him would be really cool though)
Posted by Ultra Mad on June 9th, 2017 @ 12:38pm CDT
Black Hat wrote:Ultra Mad wrote:Black Hat wrote:Assuming I manage to get the GG set in time (which given current IRL shenanigans seems unlikely) I'm going to use the power of Shapeways to convert non-Headmaster molds into bodies for them. I'm thinking of grabbing a CW Hot Spot for Cab/Hosehead, and using my broken Animated Arcee for Minerva, both repainted of course. Their heads won't have to actually detach for transformation (though Hosehead's HM could ride in his bucket if he wants) but that hardly matters.
As far as existing TR molds, Getaway is far too manly for dainty little Minerva IMO. Or really any Fembot. Jesus, HARDHEAD would make a better Fembot. As for Hosehead/Cab...I got nothin'.
For Minerva, I'm not sure she need to be very feminine. If I remember correctly from the cartoon, she basically took a genderless autobot body (Transtactor I think they called them?) and made it her own. I still think Breakaway will be a good fit.
Well her original toy was a redeco of Nightbeat. However, she looked like this in the cartoon:
I wouldn't mind if we got a Road Rage/Tracks type release of a Nightbeat that was then heavily retooled into Minerva. But as is I'm either going to get the official Minerva head or resculpt/paint a Nightbeat into her head, and make a replacement neck joint for my broken Animated Arcee. Once I sort her forearm situation anyway.
I understand your point. But since I don't have the skills to modified any other body for her official head (and she will probably not have any official release with a proper body), I will live with the headmaster gimmick giving her any body I can get her. After all those years, I can live with Minerva's head on Breakwawy (a Reprolabel set to repurpose him would be really cool though)
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Posted by Kurona on June 9th, 2017 @ 12:43pm CDT
The socket has been done, but I've seen no-one attempt a seat. The inside of the car is pretty full with robot mode stuff, though...
Posted by Kurona on June 9th, 2017 @ 12:43pm CDT
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Would it be feasible to kitbash a T30 Nightbeat to have a socket and cockpit?
The socket has been done, but I've seen no-one attempt a seat. The inside of the car is pretty full with robot mode stuff, though...
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Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on June 9th, 2017 @ 2:29pm CDT
He doesn't have a point, the cartoon robot mode is untransformable (or possibly barely-transformable) stylization, which is nothing new. Optimus Prime's robot mode in the cartoon has the tires magically disappear, the wheel arch in his forearms magically fill in, the front bumper magically double up and extend around his waist into a pair of briefs (well, I suppose you could be really generous and call it a wrestling belt) and Floro Dery's models for the '84 cast should be locked in a vault where no toy designer can see them ever again.. Oops, I think I was drifting into a rant that more belongs in the Masterpiece thread there.
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on June 9th, 2017 @ 2:29pm CDT
Ultra Mad wrote:Black Hat wrote:Ultra Mad wrote:Black Hat wrote:Assuming I manage to get the GG set in time (which given current IRL shenanigans seems unlikely) I'm going to use the power of Shapeways to convert non-Headmaster molds into bodies for them. I'm thinking of grabbing a CW Hot Spot for Cab/Hosehead, and using my broken Animated Arcee for Minerva, both repainted of course. Their heads won't have to actually detach for transformation (though Hosehead's HM could ride in his bucket if he wants) but that hardly matters.
As far as existing TR molds, Getaway is far too manly for dainty little Minerva IMO. Or really any Fembot. Jesus, HARDHEAD would make a better Fembot. As for Hosehead/Cab...I got nothin'.
For Minerva, I'm not sure she need to be very feminine. If I remember correctly from the cartoon, she basically took a genderless autobot body (Transtactor I think they called them?) and made it her own. I still think Breakaway will be a good fit.
Well her original toy was a redeco of Nightbeat. However, she looked like this in the cartoon:
I wouldn't mind if we got a Road Rage/Tracks type release of a Nightbeat that was then heavily retooled into Minerva. But as is I'm either going to get the official Minerva head or resculpt/paint a Nightbeat into her head, and make a replacement neck joint for my broken Animated Arcee. Once I sort her forearm situation anyway.
I understand your point. But since I don't have the skills to modified any other body for her official head (and she will probably not have any official release with a proper body), I will live with the headmaster gimmick giving her any body I can get her. After all those years, I can live with Minerva's head on Breakwawy (a Reprolabel set to repurpose him would be really cool though)
He doesn't have a point, the cartoon robot mode is untransformable (or possibly barely-transformable) stylization, which is nothing new. Optimus Prime's robot mode in the cartoon has the tires magically disappear, the wheel arch in his forearms magically fill in, the front bumper magically double up and extend around his waist into a pair of briefs (well, I suppose you could be really generous and call it a wrestling belt) and Floro Dery's models for the '84 cast should be locked in a vault where no toy designer can see them ever again.. Oops, I think I was drifting into a rant that more belongs in the Masterpiece thread there.
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Posted by Ultra Mad on June 9th, 2017 @ 3:21pm CDT
I think he has a point. He wants a body closer to the animation model of the character. I won't deny that the model they used in the cartoon was probably not realisticaly possible as a transformable toy. That being said, I can understand the desire to still find a more feminine body for the new Minerva Headmaster. It won't be a perfect match but it should be closer in appearance. I will be satisfied with Breakaway.
Posted by Ultra Mad on June 9th, 2017 @ 3:21pm CDT
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Ultra Mad wrote:Black Hat wrote:Ultra Mad wrote:Black Hat wrote:Assuming I manage to get the GG set in time (which given current IRL shenanigans seems unlikely) I'm going to use the power of Shapeways to convert non-Headmaster molds into bodies for them. I'm thinking of grabbing a CW Hot Spot for Cab/Hosehead, and using my broken Animated Arcee for Minerva, both repainted of course. Their heads won't have to actually detach for transformation (though Hosehead's HM could ride in his bucket if he wants) but that hardly matters.
As far as existing TR molds, Getaway is far too manly for dainty little Minerva IMO. Or really any Fembot. Jesus, HARDHEAD would make a better Fembot. As for Hosehead/Cab...I got nothin'.
For Minerva, I'm not sure she need to be very feminine. If I remember correctly from the cartoon, she basically took a genderless autobot body (Transtactor I think they called them?) and made it her own. I still think Breakaway will be a good fit.
Well her original toy was a redeco of Nightbeat. However, she looked like this in the cartoon:
I wouldn't mind if we got a Road Rage/Tracks type release of a Nightbeat that was then heavily retooled into Minerva. But as is I'm either going to get the official Minerva head or resculpt/paint a Nightbeat into her head, and make a replacement neck joint for my broken Animated Arcee. Once I sort her forearm situation anyway.
I understand your point. But since I don't have the skills to modified any other body for her official head (and she will probably not have any official release with a proper body), I will live with the headmaster gimmick giving her any body I can get her. After all those years, I can live with Minerva's head on Breakwawy (a Reprolabel set to repurpose him would be really cool though)
He doesn't have a point, the cartoon robot mode is untransformable (or possibly barely-transformable) stylization, which is nothing new. Optimus Prime's robot mode in the cartoon has the tires magically disappear, the wheel arch in his forearms magically fill in, the front bumper magically double up and extend around his waist into a pair of briefs (well, I suppose you could be really generous and call it a wrestling belt) and Floro Dery's models for the '84 cast should be locked in a vault where no toy designer can see them ever again.. Oops, I think I was drifting into a rant that more belongs in the Masterpiece thread there.
I think he has a point. He wants a body closer to the animation model of the character. I won't deny that the model they used in the cartoon was probably not realisticaly possible as a transformable toy. That being said, I can understand the desire to still find a more feminine body for the new Minerva Headmaster. It won't be a perfect match but it should be closer in appearance. I will be satisfied with Breakaway.
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Posted by Evil Eye on June 9th, 2017 @ 3:23pm CDT
I never said it needed to look exactly like the cartoon (though IIRC a Japanese modeller made a fully transformable kit of Minerva that looks very accurate to the anime). But just because it would be highly difficult to get a 100% accurate toy doesn't mean we shouldn't even try to get a toy that at least has a similar silhouette, which Getaway definitely does not have. I mean, for years people said we would never get a good G1 Arcee, and yet now we have an excellent one- and Minerva's design is far less impossible than Arcee's.
So unless you are for some reason actually opposed on principle to having a Minerva that looks similar to her cartoon design, I don't see what the problem is.
Posted by Evil Eye on June 9th, 2017 @ 3:23pm CDT
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Ultra Mad wrote:Black Hat wrote:Ultra Mad wrote:Black Hat wrote:Assuming I manage to get the GG set in time (which given current IRL shenanigans seems unlikely) I'm going to use the power of Shapeways to convert non-Headmaster molds into bodies for them. I'm thinking of grabbing a CW Hot Spot for Cab/Hosehead, and using my broken Animated Arcee for Minerva, both repainted of course. Their heads won't have to actually detach for transformation (though Hosehead's HM could ride in his bucket if he wants) but that hardly matters.
As far as existing TR molds, Getaway is far too manly for dainty little Minerva IMO. Or really any Fembot. Jesus, HARDHEAD would make a better Fembot. As for Hosehead/Cab...I got nothin'.
For Minerva, I'm not sure she need to be very feminine. If I remember correctly from the cartoon, she basically took a genderless autobot body (Transtactor I think they called them?) and made it her own. I still think Breakaway will be a good fit.
Well her original toy was a redeco of Nightbeat. However, she looked like this in the cartoon:
I wouldn't mind if we got a Road Rage/Tracks type release of a Nightbeat that was then heavily retooled into Minerva. But as is I'm either going to get the official Minerva head or resculpt/paint a Nightbeat into her head, and make a replacement neck joint for my broken Animated Arcee. Once I sort her forearm situation anyway.
I understand your point. But since I don't have the skills to modified any other body for her official head (and she will probably not have any official release with a proper body), I will live with the headmaster gimmick giving her any body I can get her. After all those years, I can live with Minerva's head on Breakwawy (a Reprolabel set to repurpose him would be really cool though)
He doesn't have a point, the cartoon robot mode is untransformable (or possibly barely-transformable) stylization, which is nothing new. Optimus Prime's robot mode in the cartoon has the tires magically disappear, the wheel arch in his forearms magically fill in, the front bumper magically double up and extend around his waist into a pair of briefs (well, I suppose you could be really generous and call it a wrestling belt) and Floro Dery's models for the '84 cast should be locked in a vault where no toy designer can see them ever again.. Oops, I think I was drifting into a rant that more belongs in the Masterpiece thread there.
I never said it needed to look exactly like the cartoon (though IIRC a Japanese modeller made a fully transformable kit of Minerva that looks very accurate to the anime). But just because it would be highly difficult to get a 100% accurate toy doesn't mean we shouldn't even try to get a toy that at least has a similar silhouette, which Getaway definitely does not have. I mean, for years people said we would never get a good G1 Arcee, and yet now we have an excellent one- and Minerva's design is far less impossible than Arcee's.
So unless you are for some reason actually opposed on principle to having a Minerva that looks similar to her cartoon design, I don't see what the problem is.
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Posted by primalxconvoy on June 9th, 2017 @ 4:04pm CDT
Posted by primalxconvoy on June 9th, 2017 @ 4:04pm CDT
Er, I don't think this item is sold out in Japan, as the pre-order hasn't actually started yet. Usually, the "sold out" button/message is a placeholder until the (pre)order begins (exactly the same thing occurred with Magna Convoy, which was released recently in Japan).
Btw, the combined mode for God Bomber, shown at the recent Tokyo Toy Show, didn't look any different from the regular version. No chrome chest or metallic trailer. It might be that it too was just a placeholder for the final version, but don't get your hopes up, people.
Btw, the combined mode for God Bomber, shown at the recent Tokyo Toy Show, didn't look any different from the regular version. No chrome chest or metallic trailer. It might be that it too was just a placeholder for the final version, but don't get your hopes up, people.
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Posted by Ultra Markus on June 9th, 2017 @ 10:29pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Markus on June 9th, 2017 @ 10:29pm CDT
i found a way to make god Ginrai"s wings sit lower on his back
i just used G1 God Ginrai"s wings and pegged them into the holes already there
they are a little short but doesnt look that bad
i just used G1 God Ginrai"s wings and pegged them into the holes already there
they are a little short but doesnt look that bad
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Posted by primalxconvoy on June 9th, 2017 @ 11:41pm CDT
Posted by primalxconvoy on June 9th, 2017 @ 11:41pm CDT
There are fan modes that don't require any additional modding or items and you CAN make the wings sit lower down to look G1.
Also, you CAN rotate your picture to look normal before uploading. If you use a third party image editing app, and then save it (even if it appears normal in that app), it should then have corrected screen rotation inflection included and cause no problems when uploaded.
Also, you CAN rotate your picture to look normal before uploading. If you use a third party image editing app, and then save it (even if it appears normal in that app), it should then have corrected screen rotation inflection included and cause no problems when uploaded.
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Posted by Ultra Markus on June 10th, 2017 @ 12:05am CDT
Oh really? Then show me because it looks to me the way they made it not separate completely its impossible!
Posted by Ultra Markus on June 10th, 2017 @ 12:05am CDT
primalxconvoy wrote:There are fan modes that don't require any additional modding or items and you CAN make the wings sit lower down to look G1.
Also, you CAN rotate your picture to look normal before uploading. If you use a third party image editing app, and then save it (even if it appears normal in that app), it should then have corrected screen rotation inflection included and cause no problems when uploaded.
Oh really? Then show me because it looks to me the way they made it not separate completely its impossible!
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Posted by primalxconvoy on June 10th, 2017 @ 12:23am CDT
Posted by primalxconvoy on June 10th, 2017 @ 12:23am CDT
Check out the "wotofa" channel at YouTube for his review of god ginrai. He shows one of several configurations. I would post a picture here but Seibertron doesn't have their own image hosting and it's not really mobile friendly.
