Wonderfest 2018 - Takara Star Wars Powered By Transformers Figures #wf2018w #ワンフェス2018冬
Sunday, February 18th, 2018 4:40AM CST
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What you see in the images mirrored below is a closer look at both sets, including a diorama showing off the transformation from Tie Advanced to Darth Vader, similar to other jumproll sequences seen in the past, and multiple shots from various angles of the packaging, tags, and the two rogue scoundrels and scruffy nerfherders that form the fastest piece of junk in the galaxy. Take a look, and let us know what you think - will you be picking either of these up?
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Posted by ZeroWolf on February 18th, 2018 @ 7:39am CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 19th, 2018 @ 4:26pm CST
Posted by primalxconvoy on February 19th, 2018 @ 4:46pm CST
I didn't remember to check but I want to know if the Diaclone pilots and Star Wars figures are the same size. If so, there's room for cross-play between these two lines. I would have loved the same to have occurred with TR/Legends and then have future lines (MASK, GI-Joe mini vehicles, Star Wars mini vehicles, etc) share similar sized vehicles and pilots to cross play with.
Posted by primalxconvoy on February 26th, 2018 @ 11:32pm CST
- https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/aw/d/B079JS ... Mwebp_QL65?tag=seibertron00-22&
Posted by Acesmcgee on February 27th, 2018 @ 7:26pm CST
Posted by Va'al on March 30th, 2018 @ 10:45am CDT
Shown in both spaceship and mecha Darth Vader robot thing mode, the images below also give us a look at the Vader and Stormtrooper minifigures that come with the toy, plus the lightsaber accessory, some poseability, fan features for the wings and a possible gerwalk-esque mode, as well as compatibility with the current Takara Diabattles line, too. Check it all out below, and let us know what you think in the Energon Pub!
Posted by RainyDayMan2k on March 30th, 2018 @ 11:07am CDT
It's just weird seeing the TIE Advanced X1 in such a light gray color, when we're so used to seeing toy versions in that bluish-gray color that dates all the way back to the original Kenner toy from about 40 years ago.
Posted by ZeroWolf on March 30th, 2018 @ 11:36am CDT
Posted by Rated X on March 30th, 2018 @ 12:15pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 30th, 2018 @ 12:37pm CDT
Posted by Yweggo on March 30th, 2018 @ 2:21pm CDT
Posted by Va'al on April 5th, 2018 @ 5:38am CDT
Take a look at the clip embedded below, including chuck's thoughts on the toy, and let us know what you think in the Energon Pub discussion boards!
Takara's take on a Darth Vader that Transforms into a Tie Advanced fighter is really solid. The plastic feels good while the transformation is simple but fun. Unfortunately, the overall price of the figure makes it hard to recommend to anyone but the most dedicated fan.
Posted by shajaki on April 12th, 2018 @ 5:46pm CDT
He's fun. But he's more "toy" than "collector piece". Which maybe I should have expected, and is right for it, but he's just simpler than I thought he'd be. All around, it's a decent figure, but nothing to rave about. Robot mode is posable enough to do some fun stuff, but lacks a couple joints (like a wrist swivel) to make him fantastic. And the tie wings, while quite movable, can't move every way you'd like. His shoulders like to fall out of place, but it's no deal breaker. The Tie mode, is very much a Tie. Not much else to say about that
I mentioned somewhere that he was slightly bigger than a Deluxe I think? Getting side by side with a current Deluxe, now I see he's more than slightly bigger.
Final thoughts:
He's a good opener if not slightly underwhelming. But he is light years ahead of the old SWTF's and I look forward to the continuation of the line. Bring on the Falcon, and please make an X-Wing Luke!
Posted by bodrock on April 12th, 2018 @ 6:30pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 12th, 2018 @ 6:44pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 13th, 2018 @ 2:13am CDT
Posted by shajaki on April 13th, 2018 @ 1:21pm CDT
The more I play around, the more fun I have with him. I think he'll become more relevant when he's got some proper bros to hang with.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 16th, 2018 @ 7:46pm CDT
shajaki wrote:Thanks guys!
The more I play around, the more fun I have with him. I think he'll become more relevant when he's got some proper bros to hang with.
Falcon baby
Posted by shajaki on June 9th, 2018 @ 2:53pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 10th, 2018 @ 9:21am CDT
shajaki wrote:
Source of this and other related images to news?
Posted by shajaki on June 10th, 2018 @ 10:23am CDT
Posted by Va'al on June 11th, 2018 @ 1:52am CDT
I still cannot not see IDW Publishing's original character Anode in the supposed Han Solo facesculpt, but the addition of the crossbow and revamped packaging are a nice touch to the set, after the rebooted Darth Vader. Check out the image below, courtesy of singgg4 over on Twitter, and let us know what you think of the two scoundrel bots the ship turns into in the Energon Pub discussion boards.
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on June 11th, 2018 @ 2:39am CDT
Back to scale briefly... how big are these guys? I know they're not cheap.
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on June 11th, 2018 @ 6:16am CDT
Posted by BumbleDouche on June 11th, 2018 @ 7:45am CDT
Posted by Aimless Misfire on June 11th, 2018 @ 12:16pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Markus on June 11th, 2018 @ 8:08pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 11th, 2018 @ 8:14pm CDT
Ultra Markus wrote:to be honest the one from years ago looked better
But sadly crumbled. I have the old one, and while Han is alright, Chewy has his right arm permanently in Falcon mode cause his joints and hand GPS-ed right off, as did his one foot. Once I get this guy, that Falcon is permanently going in Falcon mode.
That all being said, This one is really quite cool, and I am super thrilled it will be here in a few weeks
Posted by shajaki on June 11th, 2018 @ 9:59pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 11th, 2018 @ 10:01pm CDT
shajaki wrote:His release date is that soon?
June of 2018 was the only date I've seen
Posted by Cobotron on June 21st, 2018 @ 5:23pm CDT
Also, just happened upon this video as I was perusing Takara/Tomy's youtube channel.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 21st, 2018 @ 5:42pm CDT
It's also cool to note how different the transformations are between this new figure and the older original. Everything is entirely new, with apparently nothing really recycled from the first design.
Check out the video below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 21st, 2018 @ 5:43pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on June 21st, 2018 @ 6:50pm CDT
Posted by Epsilon Delta on June 22nd, 2018 @ 8:14am CDT
Posted by shajaki on June 22nd, 2018 @ 7:47pm CDT
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 22nd, 2018 @ 8:00pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on June 22nd, 2018 @ 8:25pm CDT
Something that came to mind, that makes this set really impressive: Falcon mode has ZERO kibble top to bottom front to back, and the sheer amount of paint apps is mind blowing.D-Maximal_Primal wrote:This set looks incredible!!!
Posted by Ultra Markus on June 22nd, 2018 @ 8:29pm CDT
with GI JOE its more feasible because they exist in the same universe
and now with Star Trek OMG why its illogical
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 22nd, 2018 @ 8:37pm CDT
I agree, the Falcon mode is 100% perfect in every wayshajaki wrote:Something that came to mind, that makes this set really impressive: Falcon mode has ZERO kibble top to bottom front to back, and the sheer amount of paint apps is mind blowing.D-Maximal_Primal wrote:This set looks incredible!!!
Posted by Epsilon Delta on June 22nd, 2018 @ 8:50pm CDT
Ultra Markus wrote:the only crossovers with transformers i like is GI JOE the first crossover and wish they would have done more with toys like with marvel and star wars i get the idea of starwars and some of it is pretty neat but why does it need to be
with GI JOE its more feasible because they exist in the same universe
and now with Star Trek OMG why its illogical
To me it seems to go together with Star Trek, since they go around exploring all types of different worlds they could eventually run into Cybertron, since Earth exists in both universes. Maybe it was contact with the Cybertronians that lead to the development of warp drive technology years before on Earth. A party from Cybertron looking for the Ark and the Autobots landed on Earth, made contact with the government, shared technology, couldn't find them, left to keep searching, and eventually Star Trek happened.
As for Star Wars, being from a long time ago in a galaxy far far away, perhaps in the golden age of Cybertron, when they were exploring different worlds, maybe they came in contact with the Star Wars galaxy. Shared their technology. Created a boom there. Some Transformers got in with the Jedi, others with the sith. Jedi and sith have a war that destroyed much of the Galaxy, using the Transformers technology to help them. Since the Transformers had been a peaceful race at this time, they left that galaxy for the most part. Some of the contingent stayed behind as robots in disguise, not yet willing to give up on them yet. They eventually meet up with the original trilogy heroes, revealing themselves and offering help to topple the empire, while others became corrupt from time spent with the Empire and now want to rule the Galaxy with them.
Posted by Emerje on June 22nd, 2018 @ 10:44pm CDT
Emerje
Posted by Va'al on June 23rd, 2018 @ 3:08am CDT
Check it all out, and let us know what you think of this new revisitation of the Star Wars set, all in the Energon Pub discussion boards!
Posted by Agent 53 on June 23rd, 2018 @ 4:45am CDT
If you don't know what GPS is then type it into the search bar of the transformers wiki.
Posted by Qwan on June 23rd, 2018 @ 5:11am CDT
Agent 53 wrote:Now only time will tell if Cheiwe suffers from GPS again.
If you don't know what GPS is then type it into the search bar of the transformers wiki.
Unlikely, since GPS has been all but abolished for the last several years. Barring some other unforeseen structural issue with the plastic, there should be nothing to worry about!
Posted by kurthy on June 23rd, 2018 @ 5:54am CDT
Posted by Grahf_ on June 23rd, 2018 @ 8:20am CDT
Posted by kurthy on June 23rd, 2018 @ 8:22am CDT
Alpha Weltall wrote:Am I the only one getting a fembot vibe from this set? Mainly from the Han Solo bot. It clearly has an Arcee boob shelf. It also has what could be called high heels. Not to mention that the head kinda reminds me of Anode. I don't know, maybe it's just me.
Posted by Emerje on June 26th, 2018 @ 2:12am CDT
Alpha Weltall wrote:Am I the only one getting a fembot vibe from this set? Mainly from the Han Solo bot. It clearly has an Arcee boob shelf. It also has what could be called high heels. Not to mention that the head kinda reminds me of Anode. I don't know, maybe it's just me.
Aha! We just assumed it was supposed to be Han because of the mini figure, but it's really Leia in her Boushh disguise, that would still explain the Chewbacca half, too.
Emerje
Posted by Va'al on June 28th, 2018 @ 12:05am CDT
You can check out the clip, shared with us by fellow Seibertronian Hellscream9999 and sourced from YouTube reviewer Baltmatrix, embedded below, showing the tiny minifigures included with the set, the vehicle mode and its accessories, transformation, robot modes, and size comparisons with mainline Transformers figures in a number of class sizes (from Deluxe to Leader). Check it out, and let us know what you think in the Energon Pub discussion boards!