Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video
Saturday, February 9th, 2013 6:49PM CST
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Today's biggest reveal came in the form of Titan Class Metroplex. The figure stands over two feet tall, has all three original modes, will feature light and sound, and comes with Legends Class Scamper. He was only displayed in robot and carrier modes in the showroom, but his city mode was shown during the panel, it's very reminiscent of his G1 city mode. They estimate the price point at $125.00. Click here for our full gallery.
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Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462639)
Posted by Mindmaster on February 9th, 2013 @ 6:55pm CST
Posted by Mindmaster on February 9th, 2013 @ 6:55pm CST
Scamper? Where was he in the images?
I still find it hilarious that there's a little Optimus Prime in the command center in all three modes. I can't wait to pick him up!
Hasbro, don't pull an MP10 and have poor distribution.
I still find it hilarious that there's a little Optimus Prime in the command center in all three modes. I can't wait to pick him up!
Hasbro, don't pull an MP10 and have poor distribution.
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462640)
Posted by YRQRM0 on February 9th, 2013 @ 6:56pm CST
Posted by YRQRM0 on February 9th, 2013 @ 6:56pm CST
WOAH. 
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462647)
Posted by craggy on February 9th, 2013 @ 7:00pm CST
Posted by craggy on February 9th, 2013 @ 7:00pm CST
okay, wow. in the command centre windows, on the right...is that Arcee?
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462654)
Posted by Skyfire77 on February 9th, 2013 @ 7:04pm CST
Looks like it.
Also:
Posted by Skyfire77 on February 9th, 2013 @ 7:04pm CST
craggy wrote:okay, wow. in the command centre windows, on the right...is that Arcee?
Looks like it.
Also:
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462674)
Posted by wolverinetodd on February 9th, 2013 @ 7:23pm CST
Posted by wolverinetodd on February 9th, 2013 @ 7:23pm CST
If this new Metroplex stands 2 ft tall whereas the original Fortress Maximus also stood 2 ft tall, then are we to believe that if HasTak releases an updated Fortress Maximus, will it be 3-4 ft tall? Here's hoping.
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462677)
Posted by Mindmaster on February 9th, 2013 @ 7:26pm CST
G1 Fortress Maximus is 22''. Metroplex here is 24'', and is now the current holder of the "Biggest Transformer Toy". I don't think they'll do a Fortress Maximus, but if they do, I'd say he would be just as tall as Metroplex.
Posted by Mindmaster on February 9th, 2013 @ 7:26pm CST
wolverinetodd wrote:If this new Metroplex stands 2 ft tall whereas the original Fortress Maximus also stood 2 ft tall, then are we to believe that if HasTak releases an updated Fortress Maximus, will it be 3-4 ft tall? Here's hoping.
G1 Fortress Maximus is 22''. Metroplex here is 24'', and is now the current holder of the "Biggest Transformer Toy". I don't think they'll do a Fortress Maximus, but if they do, I'd say he would be just as tall as Metroplex.
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462681)
Posted by craggy on February 9th, 2013 @ 7:29pm CST
Posted by craggy on February 9th, 2013 @ 7:29pm CST
glad they released this info before I went and bought the encore Fort Max. Now I can have the actual biggest transformer of all time at half the price of the old one. Kabaya mini-Max will work fine for me, since I'm a comics fan, at least til we get a nice Voyager-leader scaled one sometime down the road, and a Scorponok to go with him, I hope!
Metroplex was the first big TF I had as a kid as well, so this is extra cool for me. Looks like we get both modes from the G1 toy, sadly looks like the head is stuck out there in all modes though. Liked that dynamic little head reveal the original had going on.
Metroplex was the first big TF I had as a kid as well, so this is extra cool for me. Looks like we get both modes from the G1 toy, sadly looks like the head is stuck out there in all modes though. Liked that dynamic little head reveal the original had going on.
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462683)
Posted by LiKwid on February 9th, 2013 @ 7:32pm CST
Depends on who is gonna carry it really.. Wal mart and target in my area have not restocked their transformers section in 2 months.. TRU seems to follow suit. I can't imagine Wal mart or target carrying something this massive on their shelves..Maybe TRU
Posted by LiKwid on February 9th, 2013 @ 7:32pm CST
Mindmaster wrote:Scamper? Where was he in the images?
I still find it hilarious that there's a little Optimus Prime in the command center in all three modes. I can't wait to pick him up!
Hasbro, don't pull an MP10 and have poor distribution.
Depends on who is gonna carry it really.. Wal mart and target in my area have not restocked their transformers section in 2 months.. TRU seems to follow suit. I can't imagine Wal mart or target carrying something this massive on their shelves..Maybe TRU
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462692)
Posted by craggy on February 9th, 2013 @ 7:40pm CST
Posted by craggy on February 9th, 2013 @ 7:40pm CST
TRU and/or web exclusive, I'd guess. I really hope they do sell it on the web, and through other e-shops than their own non-UK shipping one. I'd rather not have to gamble that Hasbro UK can even spell Metroplex let alone stock him.
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462696)
Posted by Mindmaster on February 9th, 2013 @ 7:42pm CST
I don't think they'll pull an exclusive on this. There has been no word about it being an exclusive (regrettably, I'm sticking a "yet" here), so I'm still on the theory it will be available to other retailers.
Posted by Mindmaster on February 9th, 2013 @ 7:42pm CST
craggy wrote:TRU and/or web exclusive, I'd guess. I really hope they do sell it on the web, and through other e-shops than their own non-UK shipping one. I'd rather not have to gamble that Hasbro UK can even spell Metroplex let alone stock him.
I don't think they'll pull an exclusive on this. There has been no word about it being an exclusive (regrettably, I'm sticking a "yet" here), so I'm still on the theory it will be available to other retailers.
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462697)
Posted by xyl360 on February 9th, 2013 @ 7:44pm CST
I think it will be too. I'm betting it will come out around Christmas season when big ticket items like this tend to sell best and that it will be available in all the stores.
Posted by xyl360 on February 9th, 2013 @ 7:44pm CST
Mindmaster wrote:craggy wrote:TRU and/or web exclusive, I'd guess. I really hope they do sell it on the web, and through other e-shops than their own non-UK shipping one. I'd rather not have to gamble that Hasbro UK can even spell Metroplex let alone stock him.
I don't think they'll pull an exclusive on this. There has been no word about it being an exclusive (regrettably, I'm sticking a "yet" here), so I'm still on the theory it will be available to other retailers.
I think it will be too. I'm betting it will come out around Christmas season when big ticket items like this tend to sell best and that it will be available in all the stores.
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462699)
Posted by Trikeboy on February 9th, 2013 @ 7:44pm CST
Posted by Trikeboy on February 9th, 2013 @ 7:44pm CST
HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Faith in Hasbro restoring. It looks nothing like FOC Metroplex and i love it for that. It is a true G1 update for the Classics line. This and Voyager triple changers and I'm in love.
Faith in Hasbro restoring. It looks nothing like FOC Metroplex and i love it for that. It is a true G1 update for the Classics line. This and Voyager triple changers and I'm in love.
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462700)
Posted by griftimus prime on February 9th, 2013 @ 7:48pm CST
Posted by griftimus prime on February 9th, 2013 @ 7:48pm CST
collectors item if i ever saw one. i am getting three of them
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462703)
Posted by xyl360 on February 9th, 2013 @ 7:51pm CST
I still want an FoC Metroplex, but I'm getting this one too (or Takara's at least). This one will be for my CHUG shelf, if ever a FoC Metroplex is created by Has/Tak or a 3rd party, it will go on my WfC/FoC shelf next to Genesis.
I hope they do the Metrotitan repaint (though it may be an eHobby exclusive) and I also hope that they do an updated Scorponok and Trypticon.
Posted by xyl360 on February 9th, 2013 @ 7:51pm CST
Trikeboy wrote:HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Faith in Hasbro restoring. It looks nothing like FOC Metroplex and i love it for that. It is a true G1 update for the Classics line. This and Voyager triple changers and I'm in love.
I still want an FoC Metroplex, but I'm getting this one too (or Takara's at least). This one will be for my CHUG shelf, if ever a FoC Metroplex is created by Has/Tak or a 3rd party, it will go on my WfC/FoC shelf next to Genesis.
I hope they do the Metrotitan repaint (though it may be an eHobby exclusive) and I also hope that they do an updated Scorponok and Trypticon.
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462720)
Posted by fenrir72 on February 9th, 2013 @ 8:16pm CST
Posted by fenrir72 on February 9th, 2013 @ 8:16pm CST
Finally! A scale he deserves. I 2nd xyl360, hopefully the Tomy version won't be that expensive.......saving for that.
Looks awesomesauce! 2ft tall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Looks awesomesauce! 2ft tall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462725)
Posted by RodimalToyota on February 9th, 2013 @ 8:21pm CST
Posted by RodimalToyota on February 9th, 2013 @ 8:21pm CST
I'm hearing that this guy has Articulated Hands ala Unicron.
Hasbro just shot full net from half court. Holy crap is that awesome!
Hasbro just shot full net from half court. Holy crap is that awesome!
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462743)
Posted by Supreme Convoy on February 9th, 2013 @ 8:36pm CST
Posted by Supreme Convoy on February 9th, 2013 @ 8:36pm CST
I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462745)
Posted by Mindmaster on February 9th, 2013 @ 8:38pm CST
Get ready to crap yourself, clearer images await, plus an image of the enigmatic base mode!
Posted by Mindmaster on February 9th, 2013 @ 8:38pm CST
Supreme Convoy wrote:I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT
Get ready to crap yourself, clearer images await, plus an image of the enigmatic base mode!
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462747)
Posted by xyl360 on February 9th, 2013 @ 8:38pm CST
So, do you want it
?
Posted by xyl360 on February 9th, 2013 @ 8:38pm CST
Supreme Convoy wrote:I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT
So, do you want it
?
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462768)
Posted by Rated X on February 9th, 2013 @ 8:54pm CST
Posted by Rated X on February 9th, 2013 @ 8:54pm CST
This is going to be a very expensive year with everyones various offerings. Now comes the ultimite decision. Jump on the Hasbro pre-orders or wait for the inevitable Takara versions that might be even better with the paint apps. 
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462771)
Posted by xyl360 on February 9th, 2013 @ 8:56pm CST
You know which way I'm going (TAKARA!!!!), but I'm also insane and spend a ridiculous amount of $ on Transformers.
Posted by xyl360 on February 9th, 2013 @ 8:56pm CST
Rated X wrote:This is going to be a very expensive year with everyones various offerings. Now comes the ultimite decision. Jump on the Hasbro pre-orders or wait for the inevitable Takara versions that might be even better with the paint apps.
You know which way I'm going (TAKARA!!!!), but I'm also insane and spend a ridiculous amount of $ on Transformers
.
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462793)
Posted by grimdragon2001 on February 9th, 2013 @ 9:10pm CST
Posted by grimdragon2001 on February 9th, 2013 @ 9:10pm CST
gonna pre-order Metroplex as soon as he's available possible the other generations figures, but I may have to sacrifice some 3rd party items ive been eyeing now. oh well
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462808)
Posted by STngAR on February 9th, 2013 @ 9:32pm CST
Posted by STngAR on February 9th, 2013 @ 9:32pm CST
Hell #u#k Yeah!!!
That is one kick ass update of a G1 toy. If you dont like that, I know were a short pier is.
That is one kick ass update of a G1 toy. If you dont like that, I know were a short pier is.
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462813)
Posted by Burn on February 9th, 2013 @ 9:37pm CST
Leave our vertically challenged peers alone!
Posted by Burn on February 9th, 2013 @ 9:37pm CST
STngAR wrote:I know were a short peer is.
Leave our vertically challenged peers alone!
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462814)
Posted by xyl360 on February 9th, 2013 @ 9:37pm CST
I HATE it!!! But only because I don't have it yet.
Posted by xyl360 on February 9th, 2013 @ 9:37pm CST
STngAR wrote:Hell #u#k Yeah!!!
That is one kick ass update of a G1 toy. If you dont like that, I know were a short peer is.
I HATE it!!! But only because I don't have it yet
.
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462816)
Posted by fenrir72 on February 9th, 2013 @ 9:38pm CST
After that pic:
I second Supreme Convoy x Infinity!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by fenrir72 on February 9th, 2013 @ 9:38pm CST
Mindmaster wrote:Supreme Convoy wrote:I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT
Get ready to crap yourself, clearer images await, plus an image of the enigmatic base mode!
After that pic:
I second Supreme Convoy x Infinity!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462823)
Posted by Burn on February 9th, 2013 @ 9:52pm CST
Posted by Burn on February 9th, 2013 @ 9:52pm CST
If only I could believe that's how he would actually look instead of no doubt ending up bright white.
Better keep him away from the windows.
Better keep him away from the windows.
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462826)
Posted by Trikeboy on February 9th, 2013 @ 9:54pm CST
Posted by Trikeboy on February 9th, 2013 @ 9:54pm CST
Can we just skip 2013 and go right into the 2014 line?
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462838)
Posted by amtm on February 9th, 2013 @ 10:18pm CST
Posted by amtm on February 9th, 2013 @ 10:18pm CST
HOLY. CRAP.
Hasbro has finally outdone themselves. And made up for FOC Bruticus, Transformers Animated, and Transformers Prime all at once.
Now, please Hasbro, keep that momentum going. Do I hear Trypticon? Stateside Fortress Maximus? Generations style updates to all G1 combiners that don't have pathetically skinny limbs and hands?
Get this right, and my third-party spending will come back to you.
Hasbro has finally outdone themselves. And made up for FOC Bruticus, Transformers Animated, and Transformers Prime all at once.
Now, please Hasbro, keep that momentum going. Do I hear Trypticon? Stateside Fortress Maximus? Generations style updates to all G1 combiners that don't have pathetically skinny limbs and hands?
Get this right, and my third-party spending will come back to you.
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462846)
Posted by STngAR on February 9th, 2013 @ 10:33pm CST
Damn, I second guessed myself when I typed that too............off to edit.
Posted by STngAR on February 9th, 2013 @ 10:33pm CST
Burn wrote:STngAR wrote:I know were a short peer is.
Leave our vertically challenged peers alone!
Damn, I second guessed myself when I typed that too............off to edit.
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462847)
Posted by Stormrider on February 9th, 2013 @ 10:35pm CST
Posted by Stormrider on February 9th, 2013 @ 10:35pm CST
His base mode is not stellar but will work for my needs. Like to know more about the gimmicks.
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462877)
Posted by kaxblastard on February 10th, 2013 @ 12:09am CST
Posted by kaxblastard on February 10th, 2013 @ 12:09am CST
personally, I am offended. MANY have tried to wrestle the title from Fort Max and none have EVER. You can recite numbers of 22 this and 23/24 inches that but I WILL NOT believe it until I see a SIDE BY SIDE comparison. Metroplex looks like he needs to eat something. He is SKINNY.
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462883)
Posted by Mindmaster on February 10th, 2013 @ 12:27am CST
Erm, nobody wanted to make a toy as colossal as Fortress Maximus. Until today, that is.
I'm not seeing how it's so offensive. It's about time he retired his title of "Largest Transformer Toy". Let another character have their turn.
Posted by Mindmaster on February 10th, 2013 @ 12:27am CST
kaxblastard wrote:personally, I am offended. MANY have tried to wrestle the title from Fort Max and none have EVER. You can recite numbers of 22 this and 23/24 inches that but I WILL NOT believe it until I see a SIDE BY SIDE comparison. Metroplex looks like he needs to eat something. He is SKINNY.
Erm, nobody wanted to make a toy as colossal as Fortress Maximus. Until today, that is.
I'm not seeing how it's so offensive. It's about time he retired his title of "Largest Transformer Toy". Let another character have their turn.
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462884)
Posted by FortMacs on February 10th, 2013 @ 12:27am CST
Posted by FortMacs on February 10th, 2013 @ 12:27am CST
cant wait to get this. just need a trypticon to go along with him.
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Posted by ausbot on February 10th, 2013 @ 12:33am CST
Posted by ausbot on February 10th, 2013 @ 12:33am CST
I cannot wait for a side by side of Fort max and Metroplex.
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Posted by fenrir72 on February 10th, 2013 @ 1:31am CST
If I know Hasbro, they'll release him dirty white like Drift. Tomy'd probably release him like their bright white version. Though my Encore came in a mix bag of bright and drab white.
I'm sooooooooo giddy like a school girl 
Posted by fenrir72 on February 10th, 2013 @ 1:31am CST
Burn wrote:If only I could believe that's how he would actually look instead of no doubt ending up bright white.
Better keep him away from the windows.
If I know Hasbro, they'll release him dirty white like Drift. Tomy'd probably release him like their bright white version. Though my Encore came in a mix bag of bright and drab white.
I'm sooooooooo giddy like a school girl
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Posted by Henry921 on February 10th, 2013 @ 2:50am CST
Yes. The only question is how, exactly, they get Trypticon to transform into the Nemesis. I want a Trypticon figure as well, but I suspect we won't get one unless Metroplex sells very, very well.
Good thing I'm planning on buying him. Love having more Fall of Cybertron characters to work with.
Posted by Henry921 on February 10th, 2013 @ 2:50am CST
FortMacs wrote:cant wait to get this. just need a trypticon to go along with him.
Yes. The only question is how, exactly, they get Trypticon to transform into the Nemesis. I want a Trypticon figure as well, but I suspect we won't get one unless Metroplex sells very, very well.
Good thing I'm planning on buying him. Love having more Fall of Cybertron characters to work with.
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Posted by RhA on February 10th, 2013 @ 3:03am CST
Posted by RhA on February 10th, 2013 @ 3:03am CST
With the current state of plastic the way it is, I'm a little concearned here for Metroplex at this size.
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Posted by noctorro on February 10th, 2013 @ 3:51am CST
Posted by noctorro on February 10th, 2013 @ 3:51am CST
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I... Hasbro... <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
They already restored faith with the FOC line and some Prime figures but now they have just made faith stand for months/years to come. There is so many awesomeness, it almost makes me cry :')
I... Hasbro... <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
They already restored faith with the FOC line and some Prime figures but now they have just made faith stand for months/years to come. There is so many awesomeness, it almost makes me cry :')
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Posted by lonrac on February 10th, 2013 @ 4:03am CST
Posted by lonrac on February 10th, 2013 @ 4:03am CST
wow, you need to get ryan and el duque on your next podcast, I would like to hear about the toy fair experience, and an idea of what seeing the metroplex actually comes across as
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Posted by gavinfuzzy on February 10th, 2013 @ 4:28am CST
You mean it can fit on your shelf? I wonder where to put this... $125USD is not bad, considering Reissue Maximus price. Now to hope it stays below $325SGD when it hits.
Really digging this. Ah well, time to pass Maximus for this. I can barely afford 1.
Posted by gavinfuzzy on February 10th, 2013 @ 4:28am CST
xyl360 wrote:I still want an FoC Metroplex, but I'm getting this one too (or Takara's at least). This one will be for my CHUG shelf, if ever a FoC Metroplex is created by Has/Tak or a 3rd party, it will go on my WfC/FoC shelf next to Genesis.
I hope they do the Metrotitan repaint (though it may be an eHobby exclusive) and I also hope that they do an updated Scorponok and Trypticon.
You mean it can fit on your shelf?
I wonder where to put this... $125USD is not bad, considering Reissue Maximus price. Now to hope it stays below $325SGD when it hits. Really digging this. Ah well, time to pass Maximus for this. I can barely afford 1.
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Posted by waaaaghlord on February 10th, 2013 @ 5:33am CST
Posted by waaaaghlord on February 10th, 2013 @ 5:33am CST
My first reaction was very positive but after a night's sleep and a good long look at the pictures I'm not as wowwed as I was. Articulation looks like it's going to be pretty limited, the proportions are very spindly and I'm not a fan of the Prime and Arcee images in the command centre setting the scale like that. If this is designed to interact with Legend/Legion figures surely any scale references should relate to that size class. I will probably still pick this up but if we've already got confirmation of a Metrotitan repaint by the time it hits I'm more likely to skip 'Plex for some nice Destron flavoured goodness.
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Posted by Sinnertwin on February 10th, 2013 @ 5:39am CST
Posted by Sinnertwin on February 10th, 2013 @ 5:39am CST
Gumby stickers aside, this figures a no brainer for
me
me
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Posted by Mykltron on February 10th, 2013 @ 5:43am CST
Posted by Mykltron on February 10th, 2013 @ 5:43am CST
I'm not paying that much for a figure that can't raise his arms to the side. It could have been amazing but it's just missed the mark.
Edit: I've had another look and noticed that leg articulation is limited and transformation is almost G1. All that money is going towards size, not inventiveness.
Edit: I've had another look and noticed that leg articulation is limited and transformation is almost G1. All that money is going towards size, not inventiveness.
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Posted by noctorro on February 10th, 2013 @ 7:31am CST
Okay so you're like, meh, not impressed.
Hasbro makes a Transformers toy bigger than Fortress Maximus, something that has never been done in the past 20+ years.
Wow, what toy or toyline does impress his excellency?
Posted by noctorro on February 10th, 2013 @ 7:31am CST
Mykltron wrote:I'm not paying that much for a figure that can't raise his arms to the side. It could have been amazing but it's just missed the mark.
Edit: I've had another look and noticed that leg articulation is limited and transformation is almost G1. All that money is going towards size, not inventiveness.
Okay so you're like, meh, not impressed.
Hasbro makes a Transformers toy bigger than Fortress Maximus, something that has never been done in the past 20+ years.
Wow, what toy or toyline does impress his excellency?
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462984)
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on February 10th, 2013 @ 7:47am CST
Well, it's still a very early model of the actual toy (it doesn't even have the sound chip and LED's installed yet, just a painted prototype the designers hastily did up for the expo), and there's no concrete way to verify if it has or hasn't got sideways arm articulation.
As for the legs, I think it's good enough at 90+ degrees. My Yamato 1/60 scale VF-1's are just as, if not more, expensive than Metroplex, and they've only got at most 50 to 60 degrees or sideways leg articulation.
That said, you do have a point regarding transformation. The city mode's a little too close to its simple G1 transformation for my liking. But...I like it enough that I'm going to let that slide.
Only thing is, where the hell am I going to find space on my shelf for a fricking two-foot-tall robot?!
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on February 10th, 2013 @ 7:47am CST
Mykltron wrote:I'm not paying that much for a figure that can't raise his arms to the side. It could have been amazing but it's just missed the mark.
Edit: I've had another look and noticed that leg articulation is limited and transformation is almost G1. All that money is going towards size, not inventiveness.
Well, it's still a very early model of the actual toy (it doesn't even have the sound chip and LED's installed yet, just a painted prototype the designers hastily did up for the expo), and there's no concrete way to verify if it has or hasn't got sideways arm articulation.
As for the legs, I think it's good enough at 90+ degrees. My Yamato 1/60 scale VF-1's are just as, if not more, expensive than Metroplex, and they've only got at most 50 to 60 degrees or sideways leg articulation.
That said, you do have a point regarding transformation. The city mode's a little too close to its simple G1 transformation for my liking. But...I like it enough that I'm going to let that slide.
Only thing is, where the hell am I going to find space on my shelf for a fricking two-foot-tall robot?!
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462985)
Posted by Mindmaster on February 10th, 2013 @ 7:49am CST
That's where EXTRA shelves come in handy!
Posted by Mindmaster on February 10th, 2013 @ 7:49am CST
SKYWARPED_128 wrote:Mykltron wrote:I'm not paying that much for a figure that can't raise his arms to the side. It could have been amazing but it's just missed the mark.
Edit: I've had another look and noticed that leg articulation is limited and transformation is almost G1. All that money is going towards size, not inventiveness.
Well, it's still a very early model of the actual toy (it doesn't even have the sound chip and LED's installed yet, just a painted prototype the designers hastily did up for the expo), and there's no concrete way to verify if it has or hasn't got sideways arm articulation.
As for the legs, I think it's good enough at 90+ degrees. My Yamato 1/60 scale VF-1's are just as, if not more, expensive than Metroplex, and they've only got at most 50 to 60 degrees or sideways leg articulation.
That said, you do have a point regarding transformation. The city mode's a little too close to its simple G1 transformation for my liking. But...I like it enough that I'm going to let that slide.
Only thing is, where the hell am I going to find space on my shelf for a fricking two-foot-tall robot?!
That's where EXTRA shelves come in handy!
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462990)
Posted by Mindmaster on February 10th, 2013 @ 7:57am CST
Is that a ratchet joint I see?
Posted by Mindmaster on February 10th, 2013 @ 7:57am CST
Mykltron wrote:I'm not paying that much for a figure that can't raise his arms to the side. It could have been amazing but it's just missed the mark.
Is that a ratchet joint I see?
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462997)
Posted by Stuartmaximus on February 10th, 2013 @ 8:11am CST
Posted by Stuartmaximus on February 10th, 2013 @ 8:11am CST
it isn't set in stone that it's coming to the UK but I hope that it does
the £125 price tag isn't set in stone either! + online retailers like Ebay, Kapow & Amazon'll prob charge more for it, especially if you have to get it imported which Parcelfarce'll try n cash in on!
+ it looks a lot like the custom jobs of which we've previously seen before, + i'm sure that those also have lights & sounds.
the £125 price tag isn't set in stone either! + online retailers like Ebay, Kapow & Amazon'll prob charge more for it, especially if you have to get it imported which Parcelfarce'll try n cash in on!
+ it looks a lot like the custom jobs of which we've previously seen before, + i'm sure that those also have lights & sounds.
Re: Toy Fair 2013 Coverage: Transformers Titan Class Metroplex Gallery and Video (1462998)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on February 10th, 2013 @ 8:11am CST
Posted by Cyber Bishop on February 10th, 2013 @ 8:11am CST
I just need to give Hasbro my whole paycheck now for whats coming out this year..
