TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan

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TakaraTomy will be giving their customers the opportunity to collect the Classics line.
There are 4 figures that have been confirmed: Optimus Prime, Megatron, Starscream and Bumblebee. They will be priced at the Japanese price points for the Voyager and Deluxe Classes.

All figures will have the "C" designation.
C-01 - Optimus
C-02 - Megatron
C-03 - Bumblebee
C-04 - Starscream

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Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396593)
Posted by Deadpool. on October 12th, 2007 @ 1:47am CDT

Cool. Wasnt the C designation used for Cybertrons in the past?

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396605)
Posted by Deadpool. on October 12th, 2007 @ 2:03am CDT

Any idea when is it out?

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396609)
Posted by hyperconvoy69 on October 12th, 2007 @ 2:06am CDT

who knows, if this sells well, we might be able to see the remaining seekers get released. its wishful thinking, but its plausable.

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396666)
Posted by Bonger on October 12th, 2007 @ 3:22am CDT

jprime69 wrote:who knows, if this sells well, we might be able to see the remaining seekers get released. its wishful thinking, but its plausable.

Doubt it. Hasbro sold those rights to Fun Publications. So, Takara would need to buy them from Fun Pub.

A regular release is thus, unlikely. I wouldn't be shocked though, if Fun Pub sold them to Takara to use at Japcon.

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396695)
Posted by cellshock on October 12th, 2007 @ 3:59am CDT

Oh god... PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let them release Classics Megatron in proper colors!!!!!! I'd give my left *anything* for a G1 colored version.

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396712)
Posted by Bonger on October 12th, 2007 @ 4:14am CDT

cellshock wrote:Oh god... PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let them release Classics Megatron in proper colors!!!!!! I'd give my left *anything* for a G1 colored version.

Well they do not need an orange tip there, so this one is going to better right there. I am definately grabbing Megs and SS as they were poorly executed in the US.

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396713)
Posted by Leonardo on October 12th, 2007 @ 4:16am CDT

What was wrong with Starscream? I didn't buy him.

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396726)
Posted by Bonger on October 12th, 2007 @ 4:26am CDT

Leonardo wrote:What was wrong with Starscream? I didn't buy him.

Paint apps were shoddy compared to the other seekers. The face paint is really kinda blotchy comparatively.

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396733)
Posted by Auto Bot on October 12th, 2007 @ 4:36am CDT

It's about time the Japanese gets a taste of these beautiful toys.

They've been soaking in Reissues and Encores for far too long.

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396741)
Posted by Bonger on October 12th, 2007 @ 4:45am CDT

Auto Bot wrote:It's about time the Japanese gets a taste of these beautiful toys.

They've been soaking in Reissues and Encores for far too long.

Aww poor them,soaking in enroes, reissues, ehoobys, MPs.....

But yes, lol, except that any collector there has already probably imported these from the US.

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396752)
Posted by Nemesis Cyberplex on October 12th, 2007 @ 4:51am CDT

Bonger wrote:
jprime69 wrote:who knows, if this sells well, we might be able to see the remaining seekers get released. its wishful thinking, but its plausable.

Doubt it. Hasbro sold those rights to Fun Publications. So, Takara would need to buy them from Fun Pub.

A regular release is thus, unlikely. I wouldn't be shocked though, if Fun Pub sold them to Takara to use at Japcon.

If you'll remember, though, the same problem arose awhile back when they had a limited release of a "Hot Rod" repaint of Galaxy Force Excilion. It was so well done, a lot of American fans wanted a chance to get it. However Hasbro couldn't for the same reasons, so instead they did a similar design, but not exact, & now we have Cybertron Excelion.

So it could very well be possible that we'll see 3 other seekers, but if we do they won't look exactly like the Botcon versions.

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396764)
Posted by Bonger on October 12th, 2007 @ 4:57am CDT

Nemesis Cyberplex wrote:
Bonger wrote:
jprime69 wrote:who knows, if this sells well, we might be able to see the remaining seekers get released. its wishful thinking, but its plausable.

Doubt it. Hasbro sold those rights to Fun Publications. So, Takara would need to buy them from Fun Pub.

A regular release is thus, unlikely. I wouldn't be shocked though, if Fun Pub sold them to Takara to use at Japcon.
If you'll remember, though, the same problem arose awhile back when they had a limited release of a "Hot Rod" repaint of Galaxy Force Excilion. It was so well done, a lot of American fans wanted a chance to get it. However Hasbro couldn't for the same reasons, so instead they did a similar design, but not exact, & now we have Cybertron Excelion.

So it could very well be possible that we'll see 3 other seekers, but if we do they won't look exactly like the Botcon versions.

True, that I could see happening.

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396767)
Posted by Deadpool. on October 12th, 2007 @ 5:02am CDT

Bonger wrote:
Leonardo wrote:What was wrong with Starscream? I didn't buy him.

Paint apps were shoddy compared to the other seekers. The face paint is really kinda blotchy comparatively.

Mine's face paint is pretty good. But the other paint-apps seem to fade away pretty easily.

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396768)
Posted by Auto Bot on October 12th, 2007 @ 5:02am CDT

Bonger wrote:
Auto Bot wrote:It's about time the Japanese gets a taste of these beautiful toys.

They've been soaking in Reissues and Encores for far too long.

Aww poor them,soaking in enroes, reissues, ehoobys, MPs.....

But yes, lol, except that any collector there has already probably imported these from the US.

Now, they can get them in local shops. In large quantities!

Ohayo gazaimazu!

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396771)
Posted by Bonger on October 12th, 2007 @ 5:07am CDT

Auto Bot wrote:
Bonger wrote:
Auto Bot wrote:It's about time the Japanese gets a taste of these beautiful toys.

They've been soaking in Reissues and Encores for far too long.

Aww poor them,soaking in enroes, reissues, ehoobys, MPs.....

But yes, lol, except that any collector there has already probably imported these from the US.

Now, they can get them in local shops. In large quantities!

Ohayo gazaimazu!

How in holy hell do you have 4653 posts in 3 months? :shock:

Averaging 52 posts a day. They need to make you the Seibertron Mascot. :lol:

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396799)
Posted by Auto Bot on October 12th, 2007 @ 5:24am CDT

Bonger wrote:
Auto Bot wrote:
Bonger wrote:
Auto Bot wrote:It's about time the Japanese gets a taste of these beautiful toys.

They've been soaking in Reissues and Encores for far too long.

Aww poor them,soaking in enroes, reissues, ehoobys, MPs.....

But yes, lol, except that any collector there has already probably imported these from the US.

Now, they can get them in local shops. In large quantities!

Ohayo gazaimazu!

How in holy hell do you have 4653 posts in 3 months? Averaging 52 posts a day. They need to make you the Seibertron Mascot.

Wow, you sure are good in math!

I hope i'm not required to wear heavy sweaty bloated costumes.

Well, many members have posts in the order of 5 digits. So i guess i'm not that extraordinary. :grin:

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396803)
Posted by Bonger on October 12th, 2007 @ 5:25am CDT

Auto Bot wrote:
Bonger wrote:
Auto Bot wrote:
Bonger wrote:
Auto Bot wrote:It's about time the Japanese gets a taste of these beautiful toys.

They've been soaking in Reissues and Encores for far too long.

Aww poor them,soaking in enroes, reissues, ehoobys, MPs.....

But yes, lol, except that any collector there has already probably imported these from the US.

Now, they can get them in local shops. In large quantities!

Ohayo gazaimazu!

How in holy hell do you have 4653 posts in 3 months? Averaging 52 posts a day. They need to make you the Seibertron Mascot.

Wow, you sure are good in math!

I hope i'm not required to wear heavy sweaty bloated costumes.

Well, many members have posts in the order of 5 digits. So i guess i'm not that extraordinary.

LOL, yup, but they have been here for years. ;-0

I thin if there was an average posts per day count, you sir, would be the winner.

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396810)
Posted by Alex Kingdom on October 12th, 2007 @ 5:29am CDT

Den-O wrote:Cool. Wasnt the C designation used for Cybertrons in the past?

No it was GC - Galaxy Force Cyberton and GD- Galaxy Force Destron. However I believe Primus received the C-00 designation.

Who knows we might get some better/more show accurate paint apps out of Takaras crack at this line so bring it on. I might actually buy a few more this time round.

Yours AK

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396825)
Posted by Stormrider on October 12th, 2007 @ 5:37am CDT

Auto Bot wrote:
Bonger wrote:
Auto Bot wrote:It's about time the Japanese gets a taste of these beautiful toys.

They've been soaking in Reissues and Encores for far too long.

Aww poor them,soaking in enroes, reissues, ehoobys, MPs.....

But yes, lol, except that any collector there has already probably imported these from the US.

Now, they can get them in local shops. In large quantities!

Ohayo gazaimazu!

This is great news, but ouch these prices are going to hurt. These inflated prices seem to be in line with the prices that Takara charged for the movie toys. The movie toys were made in Canada and imported into Japan. I'm guessing the same thing will happen with the Classics.

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396830)
Posted by Tekka on October 12th, 2007 @ 5:44am CDT

Den-O wrote:Cool. Wasnt the C designation used for Cybertrons in the past?

I'm sure it's been reused a few times. I know for a fact since I have my shiny new C-27 sitting right next to me it was used for Beast Wars, and the checklist goes from C-1 all the way to C-50.

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396832)
Posted by Stormrider on October 12th, 2007 @ 5:45am CDT

It looks like BBTS already pictures of two of the Asian market giftsets. I imagine these will be released in Japan.

Jetfire & Grimlock combo

Ultra Magnus & Optimus Prime combo

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396840)
Posted by Bonger on October 12th, 2007 @ 5:58am CDT

2 packs huh? In that case, I'm hoping for SS/SW 2 packs. Would make some very convenient repaint fodder for me. I do like rainbow armies of seekers.

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396841)
Posted by Deadpool. on October 12th, 2007 @ 6:01am CDT

Bonger wrote:
Auto Bot wrote:
Bonger wrote:
Auto Bot wrote:
Bonger wrote:
Auto Bot wrote:It's about time the Japanese gets a taste of these beautiful toys.

They've been soaking in Reissues and Encores for far too long.

Aww poor them,soaking in enroes, reissues, ehoobys, MPs.....

But yes, lol, except that any collector there has already probably imported these from the US.

Now, they can get them in local shops. In large quantities!

Ohayo gazaimazu!

How in holy hell do you have 4653 posts in 3 months? Averaging 52 posts a day. They need to make you the Seibertron Mascot.

Wow, you sure are good in math!

I hope i'm not required to wear heavy sweaty bloated costumes.

Well, many members have posts in the order of 5 digits. So i guess i'm not that extraordinary.

LOL, yup, but they have been here for years. ;-0

I thin if there was an average posts per day count, you sir, would be the winner.

Agreed.
Auto Bot has, on average, outposted most people.

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396846)
Posted by olokin on October 12th, 2007 @ 6:05am CDT

Now I can get the Classics I missed in Takara quality!

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396853)
Posted by Deadpool. on October 12th, 2007 @ 6:10am CDT

And I hope it's released around end November, coz I'm going to Japan at that time... :-?

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396857)
Posted by Bonger on October 12th, 2007 @ 6:14am CDT

Den-O wrote:And I hope it's released around end November, coz I'm going to Japan at that time...

Do you live anywhere near Mass? If so, I have a shopping list to take with you. :lol:

P.S. Who's kidding? ;-)

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396863)
Posted by Deadpool. on October 12th, 2007 @ 6:17am CDT

Bonger wrote:
Den-O wrote:And I hope it's released around end November, coz I'm going to Japan at that time...

Do you live anywhere near Mass? If so, I have a shopping list to take with you.

P.S. Who's kidding?

LOL! Actually, i live closer to Japan than the States...

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396869)
Posted by Bonger on October 12th, 2007 @ 6:21am CDT

Den-O wrote:
Bonger wrote:
Den-O wrote:And I hope it's released around end November, coz I'm going to Japan at that time...

Do you live anywhere near Mass? If so, I have a shopping list to take with you.

P.S. Who's kidding?
LOL! Actually, i live closer to Japan than the States...

Pshaww.

Oh well. Ok, who else is going to Japan for vaca? ;-0 :lol:

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396875)
Posted by olokin on October 12th, 2007 @ 6:25am CDT

I'm not going to Japan, but their toys have way of trickling down to the Philippines, and at a favorable exchange rate too. (Well compared to USD-Yen exchange rate though)

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396892)
Posted by Auto Bot on October 12th, 2007 @ 6:35am CDT

Stormrider wrote:
Auto Bot wrote:
Bonger wrote:
Auto Bot wrote:It's about time the Japanese gets a taste of these beautiful toys.

They've been soaking in Reissues and Encores for far too long.

Aww poor them,soaking in enroes, reissues, ehoobys, MPs.....

But yes, lol, except that any collector there has already probably imported these from the US.

Now, they can get them in local shops. In large quantities!

Ohayo gazaimazu!

This is great news, but ouch these prices are going to hurt. These inflated prices seem to be in line with the prices that Takara charged for the movie toys. The movie toys were made in Canada and imported into Japan. I'm guessing the same thing will happen with the Classics.

Made in Canada? Darn! How come US Movie toys are made in China?

I got one Japanese Movie toy. How come he's made in China too?

As well as all my original Takara Binaltechs. All made in China.

I haven't had a TF toy yet that is NOT made in China.

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396934)
Posted by skywarp-2 on October 12th, 2007 @ 6:59am CDT

3 Wishes when it comes to this...

1. Megatron gets his Silver paint applications with red and Black..no orange cap... that would sooo rule over all others..

2. Optimus Prime Voyager gets a remolded shoulder with Autobot symbol...

3. The Seekers all get released, and if they have to differ slightly from Botcon then fine by me.. but I would love to have them finally!!!

that's my thoughts..

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396946)
Posted by hinomars19 on October 12th, 2007 @ 7:03am CDT

Bonger wrote:
Leonardo wrote:What was wrong with Starscream? I didn't buy him.

Paint apps were shoddy compared to the other seekers. The face paint is really kinda blotchy comparatively.

Screamer had no paint aps, unless you mean the eyes, which were pretty bad. Skywarp kicks his butt!!

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396948)
Posted by Deadpool. on October 12th, 2007 @ 7:07am CDT

hinomars19 wrote:
Bonger wrote:
Leonardo wrote:What was wrong with Starscream? I didn't buy him.

Paint apps were shoddy compared to the other seekers. The face paint is really kinda blotchy comparatively.

Screamer had no paint aps, unless you mean the eyes, which were pretty bad. Skywarp kicks his butt!!

No paint apps? Isn't the blue stripe a paint app? Along with his goldish kneepads?

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396957)
Posted by hinomars19 on October 12th, 2007 @ 7:11am CDT

Den-O wrote:
hinomars19 wrote:
Bonger wrote:
Leonardo wrote:What was wrong with Starscream? I didn't buy him.

Paint apps were shoddy compared to the other seekers. The face paint is really kinda blotchy comparatively.

Screamer had no paint aps, unless you mean the eyes, which were pretty bad. Skywarp kicks his butt!!
No paint apps? Isn't the blue stripe a paint app? Along with his goldish kneepads?

oops... I'm still tired, I meant face paint apps. Sorry for the confusion...

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396959)
Posted by Auto Bot on October 12th, 2007 @ 7:12am CDT

Yeah. A Classic Megs with G1 color will be nice.

Leave it to the Japanese to fulfill our dreams!

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396962)
Posted by hinomars19 on October 12th, 2007 @ 7:13am CDT

skywarp-2 wrote:3 Wishes when it comes to this...

1. Megatron gets his Silver paint applications with red and Black..no orange cap... that would sooo rule over all others..

2. Optimus Prime Voyager gets a remolded shoulder with Autobot symbol...

Where the hell did that Megs come from?? I tried doing the same with mine, but it pales to this guy!!

3. The Seekers all get released, and if they have to differ slightly from Botcon then fine by me.. but I would love to have them finally!!!

that's my thoughts..

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396963)
Posted by Tekka on October 12th, 2007 @ 7:14am CDT

skywarp-2 wrote:

I just noticed both Starscream and Skywarp have a new style of body trim whereas Thundercracker is the only one to retain his G1 stripes. How odd.

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396965)
Posted by Bonger on October 12th, 2007 @ 7:15am CDT

hinomars19 wrote:
Den-O wrote:
hinomars19 wrote:
Bonger wrote:
Leonardo wrote:What was wrong with Starscream? I didn't buy him.

Paint apps were shoddy compared to the other seekers. The face paint is really kinda blotchy comparatively.

Screamer had no paint aps, unless you mean the eyes, which were pretty bad. Skywarp kicks his butt!!
No paint apps? Isn't the blue stripe a paint app? Along with his goldish kneepads?

oops... I'm still tired, I meant face paint apps. Sorry for the confusion...

In a nutshell I meant, his face looks like crap compared to Skywarps.

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396966)
Posted by skywarp-2 on October 12th, 2007 @ 7:15am CDT

Auto Bot wrote:Yeah. A Classic Megs with G1 color will be nice.

Leave it to the Japanese to fulfill our dreams!

lets all hope that this becomes the Megatron from Japan, and they make sufficient quantities before BBTS and other shops buy em in Bulk and jack the price up by 200 Percent!!!

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396968)
Posted by hinomars19 on October 12th, 2007 @ 7:15am CDT

skywarp-2 wrote:3 Wishes when it comes to this...

1. Megatron gets his Silver paint applications with red and Black..no orange cap... that would sooo rule over all others..

2. Optimus Prime Voyager gets a remolded shoulder with Autobot symbol...

3. The Seekers all get released, and if they have to differ slightly from Botcon then fine by me.. but I would love to have them finally!!!

that's my thoughts..

where did that megs come from? I tried painting mine, but it pales in comparison to this guy!! (apologies for the above mistake, think I'll just go back to bed!)

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396972)
Posted by skywarp-2 on October 12th, 2007 @ 7:17am CDT

Tekka wrote:
skywarp-2 wrote:

I just noticed both Starscream and Skywarp have a new style of body trim whereas Thundercracker is the only one to retain his G1 stripes. How odd.

yeah maybe that means IF Takara releases them they can do it right...I hope they make the missiles a bit shorter on the arms.. they are kinda big for the figuures size...

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396977)
Posted by skywarp-2 on October 12th, 2007 @ 7:18am CDT

hinomars19 wrote:
skywarp-2 wrote:3 Wishes when it comes to this...

1. Megatron gets his Silver paint applications with red and Black..no orange cap... that would sooo rule over all others..

2. Optimus Prime Voyager gets a remolded shoulder with Autobot symbol...

3. The Seekers all get released, and if they have to differ slightly from Botcon then fine by me.. but I would love to have them finally!!!

that's my thoughts..

where did that megs come from? I tried painting mine, but it pales in comparison to this guy!! (apologies for the above mistake, think I'll just go back to bed!)

That was fromn Jin Saotome...

Which you can link to his customs from here:
http://www.actionfigurecollectors.com/customs.php

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396980)
Posted by Tekka on October 12th, 2007 @ 7:19am CDT

skywarp-2 wrote:yeah maybe that means IF Takara releases them they can do it right...I hope they make the missiles a bit shorter on the arms.. they are kinda big for the figuures size...

That would be sublime. I would love to be able to rotate the arms all the way forward without having to fold the wings back.

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (396996)
Posted by Auto Bot on October 12th, 2007 @ 7:29am CDT

Tekka wrote:
skywarp-2 wrote:

I just noticed both Starscream and Skywarp have a new style of body trim whereas Thundercracker is the only one to retain his G1 stripes. How odd.

It's not odd. They are created for different series.

Starscream and Skywarp (very nice) were created for Classics, with the usual improvements, plus a more creative paintjob. The basic goal is to mimic the cartoon closely, plus a measure of realism.

Thundercracker (not so nice) was created for BotCon Exclusives. It was made to look like G1.

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (397000)
Posted by Auto Bot on October 12th, 2007 @ 7:30am CDT

Tekka wrote:
skywarp-2 wrote:yeah maybe that means IF Takara releases them they can do it right...I hope they make the missiles a bit shorter on the arms.. they are kinda big for the figuures size...

That would be sublime. I would love to be able to rotate the arms all the way forward without having to fold the wings back.

I doubt if the Japanese will create a different mold for the missiles.

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (397006)
Posted by Tekka on October 12th, 2007 @ 7:31am CDT

Auto Bot wrote:
Tekka wrote:
skywarp-2 wrote:yeah maybe that means IF Takara releases them they can do it right...I hope they make the missiles a bit shorter on the arms.. they are kinda big for the figuures size...

That would be sublime. I would love to be able to rotate the arms all the way forward without having to fold the wings back.

I doubt if the Japanese will create a different mold for the missiles.

Why must you shatter our dreams? :cry:

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (397013)
Posted by Auto Bot on October 12th, 2007 @ 7:36am CDT

Tekka wrote:
Auto Bot wrote:
Tekka wrote:
skywarp-2 wrote:yeah maybe that means IF Takara releases them they can do it right...I hope they make the missiles a bit shorter on the arms.. they are kinda big for the figuures size...

That would be sublime. I would love to be able to rotate the arms all the way forward without having to fold the wings back.

I doubt if the Japanese will create a different mold for the missiles.

Why must you shatter our dreams?

Ooops! Sorry! :shock:

Come to think of it, the Japs just might do some modification. Like the difference in smokes stacks of MP Prime.

(This arguement does not hold well. But it gives us hope. Hehe)

:grin:

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (397014)
Posted by skywarp-2 on October 12th, 2007 @ 7:36am CDT

Auto Bot wrote:
Tekka wrote:
skywarp-2 wrote:

I just noticed both Starscream and Skywarp have a new style of body trim whereas Thundercracker is the only one to retain his G1 stripes. How odd.

It's not odd. They are created for different series.

Starscream and Skywarp (very nice) were created for Classics, with the usual improvements, plus a more creative paintjob. The basic goal is to mimic the cartoon closely, plus a measure of realism.

Thundercracker (not so nice) was created for BotCon Exclusives. It was made to look like G1.

honestly the Botcon Thundercracker looks the best, IMO...

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (397023)
Posted by Auto Bot on October 12th, 2007 @ 7:41am CDT

skywarp-2 wrote:
Auto Bot wrote:
Tekka wrote:
skywarp-2 wrote:

I just noticed both Starscream and Skywarp have a new style of body trim whereas Thundercracker is the only one to retain his G1 stripes. How odd.

It's not odd. They are created for different series.

Starscream and Skywarp (very nice) were created for Classics, with the usual improvements, plus a more creative paintjob. The basic goal is to mimic the cartoon closely, plus a measure of realism.

Thundercracker (not so nice) was created for BotCon Exclusives. It was made to look like G1.

honestly the Botcon Thundercracker looks the best, IMO...

It's very G1-ish. Which is not bad. Especially for G1 collectors, or G1 enthusiast.

Re: TakaraTomy to release Classics figures in Japan (397024)
Posted by Bonger on October 12th, 2007 @ 7:41am CDT

skywarp-2 wrote:
Auto Bot wrote:
Tekka wrote:
skywarp-2 wrote:

I just noticed both Starscream and Skywarp have a new style of body trim whereas Thundercracker is the only one to retain his G1 stripes. How odd.

It's not odd. They are created for different series.

Starscream and Skywarp (very nice) were created for Classics, with the usual improvements, plus a more creative paintjob. The basic goal is to mimic the cartoon closely, plus a measure of realism.

Thundercracker (not so nice) was created for BotCon Exclusives. It was made to look like G1.

honestly the Botcon Thundercracker looks the best, IMO...

I agree.

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