TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display
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Alfes2010 is running circles around Tokyo Toy Show this year, this time grabbing some shots of the TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor display! We can see some great up close and in your face kind of shots, and these fellas have never looked prettier. These differ greatly from Hasbro's Menasor and Superion greatly, but deco and team members, making them the ideal choice for the hardcore fan. See the images below, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com: home for the best Galleries and Conversation around!
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Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700711)
Posted by william-james88 on June 19th, 2015 @ 9:57pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 19th, 2015 @ 9:57pm CDT
FINALLY! We get our very first full look at Unite Warriors Devastator and the individual constructicons. This was announced at the Transformers panel of the 2015 Tokyo Toy Show and you will find a few pictures of the reveal below, brought to us by Daim Choc's Facebook page and a tip from fellow Seibertronian MaverickPrime.
The big highlights are the different paint apps. I have also put pictures from the SDCC version, G1 version and Hasbro Combiner Wars version for comparisons. It seems to be as faithful to G1 as possible and there is no chrome.
The visor is retractable and as previously hinted, all Constructicons have individual weapons. Also, while the images are small, you can tell that both Long Haul and Scrapper have elbows. All of these features are not present on the SDCC Devastator.
SDCC Exclusive
Hasbro Combiner Wars
Generation 1
The big highlights are the different paint apps. I have also put pictures from the SDCC version, G1 version and Hasbro Combiner Wars version for comparisons. It seems to be as faithful to G1 as possible and there is no chrome.
The visor is retractable and as previously hinted, all Constructicons have individual weapons. Also, while the images are small, you can tell that both Long Haul and Scrapper have elbows. All of these features are not present on the SDCC Devastator.
SDCC Exclusive
Hasbro Combiner Wars
Generation 1
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700717)
Posted by Cobotron on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:12pm CDT
Posted by Cobotron on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:12pm CDT
I'm in.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700722)
Posted by Xephon0930 on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:15pm CDT
Posted by Xephon0930 on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:15pm CDT
So not only does the Takara release have better paint as well as individual weapons and a removable visor,but Long Haul and Scrapper has functioning elbows?
This makes the Hasbro molds look like unfinished prototypes.
This makes the Hasbro molds look like unfinished prototypes.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700724)
Posted by william-james88 on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:15pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:15pm CDT
Here are some pics proving the elbows on all constructicons. If anyone finds the actual source and more of these, please let us know and please send them to us.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700725)
Posted by Aceoftherebellion on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:15pm CDT
Posted by Aceoftherebellion on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:15pm CDT
-EDIT- Better pictures, take it back, if these actually do have the elbows, they're a must buy
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700727)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:18pm CDT
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:18pm CDT
Well Dragstrip looks positively garish in that full neon yellow (with no additional paint apps to break it up) 
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700728)
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:20pm CDT
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:20pm CDT
Crap. I'm in. This is going to be pricey, but elbows are a HUGE plus. Despite his tiny arms, now I'm even more excited for Thunder Thighs Long Haul! He can go next to my RotF one.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700730)
Posted by Gearslide on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:21pm CDT
Posted by Gearslide on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:21pm CDT
It's shocking how, despite them being extremely simple in design (They're literally tiny hinges), the elbows make a huge difference to the appearance of these guys.
And the Retractable Visor is an excellent touch.
Of course, being Takara and a big fella, it wouldn't surprise me if the TT Devastator is almost twice as much in price as the Hasbro version.
And the Retractable Visor is an excellent touch.
Of course, being Takara and a big fella, it wouldn't surprise me if the TT Devastator is almost twice as much in price as the Hasbro version.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700731)
Posted by Madeus Prime on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:22pm CDT
Posted by Madeus Prime on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:22pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Here are some pics proving the elbows on all constructicons. If anyone finds the actual source and more of these, please let us know and please send them to us.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700734)
Posted by Robogeek1973 on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:23pm CDT
As am I.
Elbows....what a concept.
Posted by Robogeek1973 on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:23pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:I'm in.
As am I.
Elbows....what a concept.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700735)
Posted by hinomars19 on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:26pm CDT
Posted by hinomars19 on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:26pm CDT
I wonder if Burn is willing to cross the bridge built by the guy who engineered this version of Scrapper? 
Not sure what's happening, I guess it really is just price. TT can/ will cover the extra material/ parts cost for joints and Hasbro can't or won't. In Scrapper's case it could be U.S safety laws for the Devy mode also...not sure how that would affect Long Haul though.
EDIT: I have not the power to pull of such a request but, can we all stop arguing now? Many of us knew elbows on Scrapper were possible but kept getting shot down for no real reason. Not sure why everyone has to keep antagonizing each other, especially when we are all just talking common sense in a discussion forum.
Not sure what's happening, I guess it really is just price. TT can/ will cover the extra material/ parts cost for joints and Hasbro can't or won't. In Scrapper's case it could be U.S safety laws for the Devy mode also...not sure how that would affect Long Haul though.
EDIT: I have not the power to pull of such a request but, can we all stop arguing now? Many of us knew elbows on Scrapper were possible but kept getting shot down for no real reason. Not sure why everyone has to keep antagonizing each other, especially when we are all just talking common sense in a discussion forum.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700736)
Posted by william-james88 on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:26pm CDT
Both hasbro versions, I totally agree. While I might end up with the hasbro version due to budget, I wont help but feel I am not getting the actual toy I want knowing this version is out there. I am curious though, with the Hasbro version being 159.99$ US, what would be the max you would pay for this Takara version? Like more than what price would it have to be for you to stick with the Hasbro version?
Elbows confirmed.
Posted by william-james88 on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:26pm CDT
Xephon0930 wrote:So not only does the Takara release have better paint as well as individual weapons and a removable visor,but Long Haul and Scrapper has functioning elbows?
This makes the Hasbro molds look like unfinished prototypes.
Both hasbro versions, I totally agree. While I might end up with the hasbro version due to budget, I wont help but feel I am not getting the actual toy I want knowing this version is out there. I am curious though, with the Hasbro version being 159.99$ US, what would be the max you would pay for this Takara version? Like more than what price would it have to be for you to stick with the Hasbro version?
Aceoftherebellion wrote:-EDIT- Better pictures, take it back, if these actually do have the elbows, they're a must buy
Elbows confirmed.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700737)
Posted by Agamemnon on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:28pm CDT
Dadgummit! Okay, how much more than Hasbro's will this be? (Yeah, I'm likely in too...)
Posted by Agamemnon on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:28pm CDT
Robogeek1973 wrote:Cobotron wrote:I'm in.
As am I.
Elbows....what a concept.
Dadgummit! Okay, how much more than Hasbro's will this be?
(Yeah, I'm likely in too...)
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700745)
Posted by Cobotron on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:30pm CDT
Posted by Cobotron on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:30pm CDT
Shipping is gonna be a bear. That box alone is huge.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700746)
Posted by Burn on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:31pm CDT
We still don't know how they're made and what their longevity might be.
Given it's TT though I'm willing to bet they won't be flimsy.
Posted by Burn on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:31pm CDT
hinomars19 wrote:I wonder if Burn is willing to cross the bridge built by the guy who engineered this version of Scrapper?
We still don't know how they're made and what their longevity might be.
Given it's TT though I'm willing to bet they won't be flimsy.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700749)
Posted by Agamemnon on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:35pm CDT
Posted by Agamemnon on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:35pm CDT
Hey Sabrblade, you called it you god of Transformers, you:
Bonecrusher has green treads, but purple interior to the treads, making a highly accurate compormise G1 cartoon color scheme.
Bonecrusher has green treads, but purple interior to the treads, making a highly accurate compormise G1 cartoon color scheme.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700751)
Posted by BlueBefore on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:35pm CDT
Posted by BlueBefore on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:35pm CDT
MeanwhileXephon0930 wrote:So not only does the Takara release have better paint as well as individual weapons and a removable visor,but Long Haul and Scrapper has functioning elbows?
This makes the Hasbro molds look like unfinished prototypes.
Hellscream9999 wrote:Well Dragstrip looks positively garish in that full neon yellow (with no additional paint apps to break it up)
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700753)
Posted by Mindmaster on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:37pm CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:37pm CDT
Guess who just won all the collectors' monies?
Hint: not Hasbro.
In all seriousness though, if one wants an official Devastator with all the goodies, this is the way to go. Might as well pack him in a Masterpiece box, it's that good!
Hint: not Hasbro.
In all seriousness though, if one wants an official Devastator with all the goodies, this is the way to go. Might as well pack him in a Masterpiece box, it's that good!
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700754)
Posted by Samsonator on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:41pm CDT
Posted by Samsonator on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:41pm CDT
Well, that is indeed a deal breaker on the Hasbro one for me. The elbows for Scrapper and Long Haul make all the difference in the world, as far as this set is considered.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700756)
Posted by Gearslide on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:42pm CDT
Isn't Takara actually marketing Devy in the Masterpiece line?
Posted by Gearslide on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:42pm CDT
Mindmaster wrote:Guess who just won all the collectors' monies?
Hint: not Hasbro.
In all seriousness though, if one wants an official Devastator with all the goodies, this is the way to go. Might as well pack him in a Masterpiece box, it's that good!
Isn't Takara actually marketing Devy in the Masterpiece line?
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700761)
Posted by Mindmaster on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:49pm CDT
Negative. He will be released as part of the Unite Warriors line, which is the line Superion, Menasor, and Defensor are being labeled as.
Posted by Mindmaster on June 19th, 2015 @ 10:49pm CDT
Gearslide wrote:Mindmaster wrote:Guess who just won all the collectors' monies?
Hint: not Hasbro.
In all seriousness though, if one wants an official Devastator with all the goodies, this is the way to go. Might as well pack him in a Masterpiece box, it's that good!
Isn't Takara actually marketing Devy in the Masterpiece line?
Negative. He will be released as part of the Unite Warriors line, which is the line Superion, Menasor, and Defensor are being labeled as.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700767)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 19th, 2015 @ 11:00pm CDT
Yup, TT's Dragstrip looks horrible, but TT's Devastaor is awesome! all the elbows, all the weapons, visors, eyes, stuff... it's amazing
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 19th, 2015 @ 11:00pm CDT
BlueBefore wrote:MeanwhileXephon0930 wrote:So not only does the Takara release have better paint as well as individual weapons and a removable visor,but Long Haul and Scrapper has functioning elbows?
This makes the Hasbro molds look like unfinished prototypes.Hellscream9999 wrote:Well Dragstrip looks positively garish in that full neon yellow (with no additional paint apps to break it up)
Yup, TT's Dragstrip looks horrible, but TT's Devastaor is awesome! all the elbows, all the weapons, visors, eyes, stuff... it's amazing
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700770)
Posted by AutobotAlvaron on June 19th, 2015 @ 11:02pm CDT
Posted by AutobotAlvaron on June 19th, 2015 @ 11:02pm CDT
TAKARA! TAKARA!! TAKARA!!! TAKARA! TAKARA!! TAKARA!!!TAKARA! TAKARA!! TAKARA!!! TAKARA! TAKARA!! TAKARA!!!TAKARA! TAKARA!! TAKARA!!! TAKARA! TAKARA!! TAKARA!!! TAKARA! TAKARA!! TAKARA!!! TAKARA! TAKARA!! TAKARA!!!TAKARA! TAKARA!! TAKARA!!! TAKARA! TAKARA!! TAKARA!!!TAKARA! TAKARA!! TAKARA!!! TAKARA! TAKARA!! TAKARA!!! TAKARA! TAKARA!! TAKARA!!! TAKARA! TAKARA!! TAKARA!!!TAKARA! TAKARA!! TAKARA!!! TAKARA! TAKARA!! TAKARA!!!TAKARA! TAKARA!! TAKARA!!! TAKARA! TAKARA!! TAKARA!!!
I just had to...
I just had to...
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700775)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 19th, 2015 @ 11:22pm CDT
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 19th, 2015 @ 11:22pm CDT
Wow! This is so much more than I dared even dream for Takara's version of Devastator. Retractable visor for both cartoon models? Purple hands for Devastaor? Cartoon accurate decos that brilliantly work with both the individual robots and the gestalt form? Personal weapons for each member of the team? Elbows for EVERYONE!? I have a feeling this reveal is going to tank the sales of the SDCC version. I can't wait to preorder this astonishing labor of love from Takara!
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700781)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 19th, 2015 @ 11:29pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 19th, 2015 @ 11:29pm CDT
While I'm concerned about the longevity and strength of the joints I have to tip my hat to Takara. This is by far the Devastator we wanted. It'll be a tough wait but I'll wait nonetheless.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700789)
Posted by shajaki on June 19th, 2015 @ 11:40pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on June 19th, 2015 @ 11:40pm CDT
Original post updated with ELBOWS!!!
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700790)
Posted by Burn on June 19th, 2015 @ 11:43pm CDT
Posted by Burn on June 19th, 2015 @ 11:43pm CDT
Yep, reckon ol Scrapper will develop bad elbows over time.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700793)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 19th, 2015 @ 11:45pm CDT
I think it depends on how strong the pin joint is and how Devastator is posed. If the weight is coming straight down it should be fine as it looks like the arms lock up to some extent.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 19th, 2015 @ 11:45pm CDT
Burn wrote:Yep, reckon ol Scrapper will develop bad elbows over time.
I think it depends on how strong the pin joint is and how Devastator is posed. If the weight is coming straight down it should be fine as it looks like the arms lock up to some extent.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700794)
Posted by Burn on June 19th, 2015 @ 11:46pm CDT
Most of those outside of Japan will be collectors anyway, so I doubt they'll be moving the elbows much so they should be fine.
But if someone buys them for kids, could be a different story.
Posted by Burn on June 19th, 2015 @ 11:46pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Burn wrote:Yep, reckon ol Scrapper will develop bad elbows over time.
I think it depends on how strong the pin joint is and how Devastator is posed. If the weight is coming straight down it should be fine as it looks like the arms lock up to some extent.
Most of those outside of Japan will be collectors anyway, so I doubt they'll be moving the elbows much so they should be fine.
But if someone buys them for kids, could be a different story.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700799)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 20th, 2015 @ 12:00am CDT
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 20th, 2015 @ 12:00am CDT
Has anyone else taken note that Scrapper's new forearms look like they're hand-painted? I'm thinking either the final retools are still in the prototype phase, or maybe they're made of a different material, possibly something sturdier to augment the structural integrity of Devastator's right heel in gestalt mode, if it is true that the reason for the lack of elbow articulation in the Hasbro version was for greater stability of that joint.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700807)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 20th, 2015 @ 12:17am CDT
It could also be that they are new, added in after seeing how many people would purchase their Devastator should include a few additional features; increase the budget a little, make a massive profit off of it, seems reasonable, eh?
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 20th, 2015 @ 12:17am CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:Has anyone else taken note that Scrapper's new forearms look like they're hand-painted? I'm thinking either the final retools are still in the prototype phase, or maybe they're made of a different material, possibly something sturdier to augment the structural integrity of Devastator's right heel in gestalt mode, if it is true that the reason for the lack of elbow articulation in the Hasbro version was for greater stability of that joint.
It could also be that they are new, added in after seeing how many people would purchase their Devastator should include a few additional features; increase the budget a little, make a massive profit off of it, seems reasonable, eh?
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700810)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 20th, 2015 @ 12:30am CDT
I just wet my pants over an overscaled toy made for for kids A lot of people are gonna eat crow now 
EDIT:
SO AWESOME!
I almost: https://youtu.be/6dOwHzCHfgA
Posted by fenrir72 on June 20th, 2015 @ 12:30am CDT
william-james88 wrote:FINALLY! We get our very first full look at Unite Warriors Devastator and the individual constructicons. This was announced at the Transformers panel of the 2015 Tokyo Toy Show and you will find a few pictures of the reveal below, brought to us by Daim Choc's Facebook page and a tip from fellow Seibertronian MaverickPrime.
The big highlights are the different paint apps. I have also put pictures from the SDCC version, G1 version and Hasbro Combiner Wars version for comparisons. It seems to be as faithful to G1 as possible and there is no chrome.
The visor is retractable and as previously hinted, all Constructicons have individual weapons. Also, while the images are small, you can tell that both Long Haul and Scrapper have elbows. All of these features are not present on the SDCC Devastator.
SDCC Exclusive
Hasbro Combiner Wars
Generation 1
I just wet my pants over an overscaled toy made for for kids A lot of people are gonna eat crow now EDIT:
SO AWESOME!
I almost: https://youtu.be/6dOwHzCHfgA
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700817)
Posted by guarayakha on June 20th, 2015 @ 12:55am CDT
Posted by guarayakha on June 20th, 2015 @ 12:55am CDT
Takara- Fixing Hasbro weirdass decisions one combiner at a time lol
So how many of you guys are cancelling their POs for Hasbrostator in the light of this news? Or are you guys going to wait longer for a Hasbro v2 reissue?
So how many of you guys are cancelling their POs for Hasbrostator in the light of this news? Or are you guys going to wait longer for a Hasbro v2 reissue?
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700829)
Posted by jay5 on June 20th, 2015 @ 1:57am CDT
Posted by jay5 on June 20th, 2015 @ 1:57am CDT
Rumor has it this was taken moments before he dropped the mic and walked out to thunderous applause:
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700830)
Posted by Cobotron on June 20th, 2015 @ 1:59am CDT
Posted by Cobotron on June 20th, 2015 @ 1:59am CDT
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700841)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:20am CDT
No no no no........this Titan class is just for kids............ain't it? Scaled for lazy parents to buy for their dingdong toddlers?
Isn't the manly toys the ones made by the 3rd party?
For those whose sarcasm meter's are offline, please read between the lines.
Now we'll be getting a demand that TT SRP their baby to the SRP of the Hasbro version.................
Posted by fenrir72 on June 20th, 2015 @ 3:20am CDT
guarayakha wrote:Takara- Fixing Hasbro weirdass decisions one combiner at a time lol
So how many of you guys are cancelling their POs for Hasbrostator in the light of this news? Or are you guys going to wait longer for a Hasbro v2 reissue?
No no no no........this Titan class is just for kids............ain't it?
Scaled for lazy parents to buy for their dingdong toddlers?Isn't the manly toys the ones made by the 3rd party?
For those whose sarcasm meter's are offline, please read between the lines.Now we'll be getting a demand that TT SRP their baby to the SRP of the Hasbro version.................
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700850)
Posted by King Kuuga on June 20th, 2015 @ 4:01am CDT
Posted by King Kuuga on June 20th, 2015 @ 4:01am CDT
Welp. Confirmed elbows. This is getting brought up at Botcon for sure. Where do I sign up to eat my words?
We need a time accelerator to look at how age is going to wear on Scrapper's elbows. I'm genuinely curious. I hope they've got a solid lock on them, like a clip or something, to help.
We need a time accelerator to look at how age is going to wear on Scrapper's elbows. I'm genuinely curious. I hope they've got a solid lock on them, like a clip or something, to help.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700861)
Posted by Evil Eye on June 20th, 2015 @ 5:23am CDT
Posted by Evil Eye on June 20th, 2015 @ 5:23am CDT
Well crank my spine and call me Flywheels.
I still like the look of Hercules better, but knowing they have individual guns, ELBOWS and much better paint jobs makes me actually consider this. Scrapper actually looks good now.
Bravo Takara. Bravo.
Also, shame on Hasbro and everyone defending them.
I still like the look of Hercules better, but knowing they have individual guns, ELBOWS and much better paint jobs makes me actually consider this. Scrapper actually looks good now.
Bravo Takara. Bravo.
Also, shame on Hasbro and everyone defending them.
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700867)
Posted by Burn on June 20th, 2015 @ 6:00am CDT
I have no shame in supporting Hasbros Devastator. I plan to only display him in combined mode so elbows and guns are pointless to me. So I should feel shame over that? I think not.
So I'm going to ask this question to you (and anyone else who feels like answering) ... when you purchase Takara Tomy's Devastator, how will you be displaying him?
Posted by Burn on June 20th, 2015 @ 6:00am CDT
Delta Magnus wrote:Also, shame on Hasbro and everyone defending them.
I have no shame in supporting Hasbros Devastator. I plan to only display him in combined mode so elbows and guns are pointless to me. So I should feel shame over that? I think not.
So I'm going to ask this question to you (and anyone else who feels like answering) ... when you purchase Takara Tomy's Devastator, how will you be displaying him?
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700870)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 20th, 2015 @ 6:24am CDT
Most of the time in Gestalt mode. Same thing I did with Encore 20A.....unless I do a little toy soldier reenactment pew pew role play ( I'm basically an overgrown kid post duty in the real world
)
Posted by fenrir72 on June 20th, 2015 @ 6:24am CDT
Burn wrote:Delta Magnus wrote:Also, shame on Hasbro and everyone defending them.
I have no shame in supporting Hasbros Devastator. I plan to only display him in combined mode so elbows and guns are pointless to me. So I should feel shame over that? I think not.
So I'm going to ask this question to you (and anyone else who feels like answering) ... when you purchase Takara Tomy's Devastator, how will you be displaying him?
Most of the time in Gestalt mode. Same thing I did with Encore 20A.....unless I do a little toy soldier reenactment pew pew role play ( I'm basically an overgrown kid post duty in the real world
)
Re: TakaraTomy Transformers Unite Warriors UW-01 Superion & UW-02 Menasor On Display (1700872)
Posted by f-primus-unicron on June 20th, 2015 @ 6:25am CDT
Posted by f-primus-unicron on June 20th, 2015 @ 6:25am CDT
mmm since the arms are rotated in combined mode, i dont think the elbows themselves will be a problem
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Posted by Robogeek1973 on June 20th, 2015 @ 6:32am CDT
I've said this a few times but will do so again.
I mainly display my combiners in their individual bot modes, so that's why joints are so important to me. I'm just afraid this now means that Hasbro's version won't sell very well, and screw us all in the long run.
Posted by Robogeek1973 on June 20th, 2015 @ 6:32am CDT
Burn wrote:Delta Magnus wrote:Also, shame on Hasbro and everyone defending them.
I have no shame in supporting Hasbros Devastator. I plan to only display him in combined mode so elbows and guns are pointless to me. So I should feel shame over that? I think not.
So I'm going to ask this question to you (and anyone else who feels like answering) ... when you purchase Takara Tomy's Devastator, how will you be displaying him?
I've said this a few times but will do so again.
I mainly display my combiners in their individual bot modes, so that's why joints are so important to me. I'm just afraid this now means that Hasbro's version won't sell very well, and screw us all in the long run.
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Posted by BlueBefore on June 20th, 2015 @ 6:34am CDT
Yes, it was quite wierd of Hasbro to give Dragstrip more than one colour.
Posted by BlueBefore on June 20th, 2015 @ 6:34am CDT
guarayakha wrote:Takara- Fixing Hasbro weirdass decisions one combiner at a time lol
Yes, it was quite wierd of Hasbro to give Dragstrip more than one colour.
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Posted by dragons on June 20th, 2015 @ 6:41am CDT
Posted by dragons on June 20th, 2015 @ 6:41am CDT
I still buy Takara no chrome detail elbows not big deal to me he be in combined mode
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Posted by Yotsuyasan on June 20th, 2015 @ 6:58am CDT
Posted by Yotsuyasan on June 20th, 2015 @ 6:58am CDT
Gotta say, I'm impressed, Takara. I'm impressed. Aside from size (as I've always thought this Devastator was too large) Takara managed to fix every issue I had with the Hasbro weapons. Elbows for everyone! Individual guns for the individual members! (An issue I didn't even think I had until Takara said, "Look what we're doing!") And somehow, the way they have it painted makes the tiny foot on the Mixmaster leg look less grievous. Bravo, Takara. I tip my hat off to you.
Well, Burn, I know many do only display their gestalts combined, and maybe my opinion won't count here since I am not getting this Devastator, but I for one regularly alternate mine between modes. My gestalts have been in individual robot modes for a few weeks to a month now. Before that, they were in their combined modes. And I've been itching to put them in vehicle mode, so that will probably happen soon.
Personally, aside from mint-in-box collectors, I just don't get people who buy 'em, stick 'em in one mode, and leave 'em like that forever. They're Transformers. They need to be transformed! Otherwise, I'd just buy collectable statuettes of the characters and stick those on my shelf.
guarayakha wrote:Takara- Fixing Hasbro weirdass decisions one combiner at a time lol
jay5 wrote:
Burn wrote:So I'm going to ask this question to you (and anyone else who feels like answering) ... when you purchase Takara Tomy's Devastator, how will you be displaying him?
Well, Burn, I know many do only display their gestalts combined, and maybe my opinion won't count here since I am not getting this Devastator, but I for one regularly alternate mine between modes. My gestalts have been in individual robot modes for a few weeks to a month now. Before that, they were in their combined modes. And I've been itching to put them in vehicle mode, so that will probably happen soon.
Personally, aside from mint-in-box collectors, I just don't get people who buy 'em, stick 'em in one mode, and leave 'em like that forever. They're Transformers. They need to be transformed! Otherwise, I'd just buy collectable statuettes of the characters and stick those on my shelf.
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Posted by Dagon on June 20th, 2015 @ 7:01am CDT
However I want to. And to be honest, I think the individual robots look nicer than the combined form, so mine will probably be separated a fair amount of time. I know the elbows are a small thing, but I always feel better about buying a toy, particularly an expensive one, that I actually like rather than one that I'm told is "good enough" or that I should like because blah blah children.
Plus, have we already eliminated the possibility that in addition to the elbow TT hasn't added a tab or some other kind of locking element into the clearly new forearm part? They could have but for that we have to wait and see.
Posted by Dagon on June 20th, 2015 @ 7:01am CDT
Burn wrote:Delta Magnus wrote:Also, shame on Hasbro and everyone defending them.
I have no shame in supporting Hasbros Devastator. I plan to only display him in combined mode so elbows and guns are pointless to me. So I should feel shame over that? I think not.
So I'm going to ask this question to you (and anyone else who feels like answering) ... when you purchase Takara Tomy's Devastator, how will you be displaying him?
However I want to. And to be honest, I think the individual robots look nicer than the combined form, so mine will probably be separated a fair amount of time. I know the elbows are a small thing, but I always feel better about buying a toy, particularly an expensive one, that I actually like rather than one that I'm told is "good enough" or that I should like because blah blah children.
Plus, have we already eliminated the possibility that in addition to the elbow TT hasn't added a tab or some other kind of locking element into the clearly new forearm part? They could have but for that we have to wait and see.
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Posted by Burn on June 20th, 2015 @ 7:09am CDT
ah, now this I can answer strictly from a personal standpoint.
I have too bloody many, not enough room and not enough spare time.
Posted by Burn on June 20th, 2015 @ 7:09am CDT
Yotsuyasan wrote:I just don't get people who buy 'em, stick 'em in one mode, and leave 'em like that forever. They're Transformers. They need to be transformed!
ah, now this I can answer strictly from a personal standpoint.
I have too bloody many, not enough room and not enough spare time.
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Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on June 20th, 2015 @ 7:25am CDT
I'm actually going to display the team as individual bots. My MP collection is severely lacking in Decepticons, and these guys will be great for buffing up the numbers.
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on June 20th, 2015 @ 7:25am CDT
Burn wrote:So I'm going to ask this question to you (and anyone else who feels like answering) ... when you purchase Takara Tomy's Devastator, how will you be displaying him?
I'm actually going to display the team as individual bots. My MP collection is severely lacking in Decepticons, and these guys will be great for buffing up the numbers.
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Posted by Yotsuyasan on June 20th, 2015 @ 7:27am CDT
Well, good sir, it isn't as if I can transform all of mine in one afternoon! No! If I get the itch to do so, I usually have to take it one shelf at a time. And if I decided to do everything all at the same time, I'd probably want to be taking at least a week. Maybe a week and a half.
Of course, that addresses the time issue, and not so much the space issue... And gestalts, especially, do take up more space in their separated forms then they do when they are combined. So I suppose I could grant that. I have one specific shelf for my Decepticon gestalts, and it is definitely more roomy when they are combined. It took some effort in rearranging things, but I think I have some room now for the Autobot combiners I will also soon have, thanks to Unite Warriors. Really, the only thing I don't have room for on the shelf a figure usually lives on is Metroplex's city mode. A shame, as it is an awesome looking mode... but he ends up spending most of his time as either a robot or in his carrier mode. Still, once in a great while I do say, "The hell with it!" and let him just take up some floor space for a few days to a week. (Good thing I have an understanding girlfriend!)
But if you have less space available, and you figures are trapped eternally in one mode... Well, I shall weep for them.
(Joking... It is your collection, you can do what you want with 'em... Even if I still don't get owning Transformers and not actually transforming them! 
)
Posted by Yotsuyasan on June 20th, 2015 @ 7:27am CDT
Burn wrote:I have too bloody many, not enough room and not enough spare time.
Well, good sir, it isn't as if I can transform all of mine in one afternoon! No! If I get the itch to do so, I usually have to take it one shelf at a time. And if I decided to do everything all at the same time, I'd probably want to be taking at least a week. Maybe a week and a half.
Of course, that addresses the time issue, and not so much the space issue... And gestalts, especially, do take up more space in their separated forms then they do when they are combined. So I suppose I could grant that. I have one specific shelf for my Decepticon gestalts, and it is definitely more roomy when they are combined. It took some effort in rearranging things, but I think I have some room now for the Autobot combiners I will also soon have, thanks to Unite Warriors. Really, the only thing I don't have room for on the shelf a figure usually lives on is Metroplex's city mode. A shame, as it is an awesome looking mode... but he ends up spending most of his time as either a robot or in his carrier mode. Still, once in a great while I do say, "The hell with it!" and let him just take up some floor space for a few days to a week.
(Good thing I have an understanding girlfriend!)But if you have less space available, and you figures are trapped eternally in one mode... Well, I shall weep for them.
(Joking... It is your collection, you can do what you want with 'em... Even if I still don't get owning Transformers and not actually transforming them! )
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Posted by Evil Eye on June 20th, 2015 @ 8:12am CDT
If I do get Takara Devastator I'll do what I do with all my combiners and alternate between having them in robot, vehicle and combined mode. I don't keep my TFs permanently displayed in one mode. Variety is the spice of life after all.
Posted by Evil Eye on June 20th, 2015 @ 8:12am CDT
Burn wrote:Delta Magnus wrote:Also, shame on Hasbro and everyone defending them.
I have no shame in supporting Hasbros Devastator. I plan to only display him in combined mode so elbows and guns are pointless to me. So I should feel shame over that? I think not.
So I'm going to ask this question to you (and anyone else who feels like answering) ... when you purchase Takara Tomy's Devastator, how will you be displaying him?
If I do get Takara Devastator I'll do what I do with all my combiners and alternate between having them in robot, vehicle and combined mode. I don't keep my TFs permanently displayed in one mode. Variety is the spice of life after all.
