New image of TakaraTomy Transformers Legends LG-14 Ultra Magnus

i do like the takara missles better

I want Alpha Trion but I prefer Hasbro's Ultra Magnus, Hasbro needs to get a better photographer that photo makes Ultra Magnus seem very washed out

Demonology7789 wrote:I want Alpha Trion but I prefer Hasbro's Ultra Magnus, Hasbro needs to get a better photographer that photo makes Ultra Magnus seem very washed out

Plus they have no imagination when it comes to posing.

That does look a lot better, but i am not getting this. I think my City Commander still fits in better with my CHUG's. The truckmode just doesn't tickle my fancy with that brutish evil cab.

I think I still prefer City Commander in my CHUGS, but I'm definitely getting one of these just to have. But ... I have to admit to feeling a bit torn over it. I prefer Takara's but dislike Alpha Trion; I much prefer Minimus.

I may go with Hasbro's because, although I want to own the mould I still like a different version overall.

I've got it.....


the answer is both, get both I must.

Ginrai Minor wrote:I've got it.....


the answer is both, get both I must.

Yep! me too

Takara looks a lot better. But whats up with the red thighs ? Are they G1 cartoon accurate ?

Rated X wrote:Takara looks a lot better. But whats up with the red thighs ? Are they G1 cartoon accurate ?

IDW MTMTE comic accurate

You know, I like the Takara version better...but I want a Minimus Ambus and leaving him out sold me the Hasbro one. I'm not buying two...especially when it will be like buying three

Rated X wrote:Takara looks a lot better. But whats up with the red thighs ? Are they G1 cartoon accurate ?

IDW MTMTE series comic accurate, and I guess toy accurate right? minus the teal green vs. deep blue

mooncake623 wrote:

Rated X wrote:Takara looks a lot better. But whats up with the red thighs ? Are they G1 cartoon accurate ?

IDW MTMTE comic accurate

Mooncake gains the point lol
but yeah good call on going for both, just feels right.

mooncake623 wrote:

Rated X wrote:Takara looks a lot better. But whats up with the red thighs ? Are they G1 cartoon accurate ?

IDW MTMTE comic accurate

What he said.

Yep, I'm gonna have to get my mitts on that Takara version . I'll buy the Hasbro version for Minimus, as well as to support the cause, but Takara's Paint apps are simply too good to pass up!

Yea, I'm gonna have to go with Takara but I will be buying the Hasbro version as well, just because I'm not patient to wait for the Takara version. Takaras version has 2 autobot symbols on his shoulders and the paint is so vibrant, even in between the feet and leg hinges ,,, but once I do get the Takara version, I'm gonna sell the Hasbro one

I need this version.

Sabrblade wrote:

mooncake623 wrote:

Rated X wrote:Takara looks a lot better. But whats up with the red thighs ? Are they G1 cartoon accurate ?

IDW MTMTE comic accurate

What he said.

Looks like it could go either way on the coloration.

Dark Ops wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

mooncake623 wrote:

Rated X wrote:Takara looks a lot better. But whats up with the red thighs ? Are they G1 cartoon accurate ?

IDW MTMTE comic accurate

What he said.

Looks like it could go either way on the coloration.

Which comic is that second image from? I don't think I've gotten that far yet.

carytheone wrote:

Dark Ops wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

mooncake623 wrote:

Rated X wrote:Takara looks a lot better. But whats up with the red thighs ? Are they G1 cartoon accurate ?

IDW MTMTE comic accurate

What he said.

Looks like it could go either way on the coloration.

Which comic is that second image from? I don't think I've gotten that far yet.

Same here. Which IDW comic did this come from please?

mooncake623 wrote:Thanks to e-hobby.co.jp, we get a new higher quality image of TakaraTomy's Transformers Legends LG-14 Ultra Magnus! Due to be released in September of this year and coming with Alpha Trion, will you be getting this Takara version or do you perfer the Hasbro one? Let us know on the Seibertron.com boards here. Check out the image we've mirrored below, and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!






And here is an image of the Hasbro version.

Tomy and Hasbro doing big@ss TFs like UM. How about we get an updated IDW Optimus Prime complete with trailer please?

For some reason Takara's Magnus looks better for some reason but Hasbro's Has Ambus. Now Im torn on which version to get.

fenrir72 wrote:

carytheone wrote:

Dark Ops wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

mooncake623 wrote:

Rated X wrote:Takara looks a lot better. But whats up with the red thighs ? Are they G1 cartoon accurate ?

IDW MTMTE comic accurate

What he said.

Looks like it could go either way on the coloration.

Which comic is that second image from? I don't think I've gotten that far yet.

Same here. Which IDW comic did this come from please?

More Than Meets the Eye #32

I actually prefer the Hasbro version. The reds and blues on the Tamara version are too dark, and I actually like the white legs on the Hasbro version (although I wish the crotch had some blue coloring). Besides, I would much rather have Minimus Ambus than Alpha Trion.

So, I know I posted earlier about how the red or white thighs don't bother me, but looking at the 2 side by side, I really like the deeper blue in the Takara version. But I want Minimus Ambus too...

Oy vey, this is going to be hella expensive if I get both...

Stryfe Convoy wrote:So, I know I posted earlier about how the red or white thighs don't bother me, but looking at the 2 side by side, I really like the deeper blue in the Takara version. But I want Minimus Ambus too...

Oy vey, this is going to be hella expensive if I get both...

I'm not entirely sure its that much deeper, the Hasbro looksa little overexposed in comparison.. Until we see them side by side in the same photo it'll be tough to tell. They do look nice though

MrBlack wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:

carytheone wrote:

Dark Ops wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

mooncake623 wrote:

Rated X wrote:Takara looks a lot better. But whats up with the red thighs ? Are they G1 cartoon accurate ?

IDW MTMTE comic accurate

What he said.

Looks like it could go either way on the coloration.

Which comic is that second image from? I don't think I've gotten that far yet.

Same here. Which IDW comic did this come from please?

More Than Meets the Eye #32

Ah cool thanks. Yup, I've read it. I was just having a brainfart.

prjkt wrote:

Stryfe Convoy wrote:So, I know I posted earlier about how the red or white thighs don't bother me, but looking at the 2 side by side, I really like the deeper blue in the Takara version. But I want Minimus Ambus too...

Oy vey, this is going to be hella expensive if I get both...

I'm not entirely sure its that much deeper, the Hasbro looksa little overexposed in comparison.. Until we see them side by side in the same photo it'll be tough to tell. They do look nice though

Good idea, definitely will wait until a pic of both side by side gets posted to see. I still want a Magnus with a core figure though...

Cyberpath wrote:Up on HLJ (¥6,000/$50) and AmiAmi (¥5,650/$47.)

If Takara hadn't already created the perfect show-accurate Ultra Magnus (MP-22) I'd totally get either of these.

Really cool that HasTak has mostly dropped the white-Convoy redecos in favour of "proper" Magnus figures.

Well, damn. The differences between Takara and Hasbro are significant. Way more colors for Takara. Thanks to you, I pre-ordered my Magnus from Amiami.

MrBlack wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:

carytheone wrote:

Dark Ops wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

mooncake623 wrote:

Rated X wrote:Takara looks a lot better. But whats up with the red thighs ? Are they G1 cartoon accurate ?

IDW MTMTE comic accurate

What he said.

Looks like it could go either way on the coloration.

Which comic is that second image from? I don't think I've gotten that far yet.

Same here. Which IDW comic did this come from please?

More Than Meets the Eye #32

Thanks for the response on the comic source.

And I wouldn't be too quick to judge the colors with images uploaded. Actual colors and the pictures are more often than not miles apart in difference.

mooncake623 wrote:

Ginrai Minor wrote:I've got it.....


the answer is both, get both I must.

Yep! me too

Me three! Placed my order with HLJ

This UM will also be mine! Just re-imagining the fight scene in Headmasters between him and Sixshot using this mold. Heck, even his rivalry with Cyclonus Wished Cyclonus will also be given a Legends treatment too.

fenrir72 wrote:This UM will also be mine! Just re-imagining the fight scene in Headmasters between him and Sixshot using this mold. Heck, even his rivalry with Cyclonus Wished Cyclonus will also be given a Legends treatment too.

Um, You can? The leader class Ultra Magnus and the Voyager class Cyclonus should be within close enough scale for them to battle, right?

mooncake623 wrote:Thanks to e-hobby.co.jp, we get a new higher quality image of TakaraTomy's Transformers Legends LG-14 Ultra Magnus! Due to be released in September of this year and coming with Alpha Trion, will you be getting this Takara version or do you perfer the Hasbro one? Let us know on the Seibertron.com boards here. Check out the image we've mirrored below, and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!






And here is an image of the Hasbro version.

I was afraid of that. Takara's does seem to have a much better color blue. It's again weird, as Takara is giving us a very faithful IDW version of Magnus in terms of color layout, but Hasbro's blues and reds and closer to what is actually seen in print, but foregoing or rearranging some of the details that the Takara version meticulously replicated. I like the deeper blue for a more G1 screen accurate match. Unfortunately, the whites of both don't seem to match up, with Hasbro having an off white versus Takara's true white. Worse, I don't think a thigh swap will be possible. Looks like the assembly is mostly pins and not screws. I'd love to see some comparison shots so we can see both in the same lighting conditions, but those are probably months out. I'm going to get the Hasbro version for sure, for Minimus Ambus, but it looks like I'll need to get Takara's too, despite the red thighs (again, I prefer the white for G1 cartoon accuracy). I'll keep the Takara version on pre-order at least until I see some good comparison shots with the Hasbro version, but in all likelihood, I will end up getting both versions in the end. Damn you, Has-Tak, from the bottom of my wallet!

Wolfman Jake wrote:

mooncake623 wrote:Thanks to e-hobby.co.jp, we get a new higher quality image of TakaraTomy's Transformers Legends LG-14 Ultra Magnus! Due to be released in September of this year and coming with Alpha Trion, will you be getting this Takara version or do you perfer the Hasbro one? Let us know on the Seibertron.com boards here. Check out the image we've mirrored below, and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!






And here is an image of the Hasbro version.

I was afraid of that. Takara's does seem to have a much better color blue. It's again weird, as Takara is giving us a very faithful IDW version of Magnus in terms of color layout, but Hasbro's blues and reds and closer to what is actually seen in print, but foregoing or rearranging some of the details that the Takara version meticulously replicated. I like the deeper blue for a more G1 screen accurate match. Unfortunately, the whites of both don't seem to match up, with Hasbro having an off white versus Takara's true white. Worse, I don't think a thigh swap will be possible. Looks like the assembly is mostly pins and not screws. I'd love to see some comparison shots so we can see both in the same lighting conditions, but those are probably months out. I'm going to get the Hasbro version for sure, for Minimus Ambus, but it looks like I'll need to get Takara's too, despite the red thighs (again, I prefer the white for G1 cartoon accuracy). I'll keep the Takara version on pre-order at least until I see some good comparison shots with the Hasbro version, but in all likelihood, I will end up getting both versions in the end. Damn you, Has-Tak, from the bottom of my wallet!

D@mn them indeed. Wallet r#pers! Not counting old Devy around the corner.

Sabrblade wrote:Hasbro vs. Takara comparison from Powered Convoy (click for full size)

Despite the red thighs. Looking at both toys, The Hasbro version looks like a cheap KO.

Don't think red thighs is that big of a deal. Noticed 2000 God Magnus toy had blue thighs.
The 1986 Ultra Magnus toy had red thighs.

Like the White guns, yellow details and other added details on the Takara version.
Don't like the dark burgandy red, prefer it was a lighter, brighter red.

Will be buying the Hasbro version. Don't love the sculpt enough to spend Takara import prices for it. Hasbro colors are not bad enough to warrant buying a Takara version.

Tsutsukakushi wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:Hasbro vs. Takara comparison from Powered Convoy (click for full size)

Despite the red thighs. Looking at both toys, The Hasbro version looks like a cheap KO.

Don't think red thighs is that big of a deal. Noticed 2000 God Magnus toy had blue thighs.
The 1986 Ultra Magnus toy had red thighs.

Like the White guns, yellow details and other added details on the Takara version.
Don't like the dark burgandy red, prefer it was a lighter, brighter red.

Will be buying the Hasbro version. Don't love the sculpt enough to spend Takara import prices for it. Hasbro colors are not bad enough to warrant buying a Takara version.

But weren't you quite harsh on the Hasbro version? It does not look like a KO.Tough love I guess.

Takara Magnus definitely has the more vivid colors.

Not that I'm getting either one, since my G1 collection is all scaled to MP-10 as the size standard, and I've already got MP Magnus.

If a Third party decides to create replacement hands that have fully articulated fingers. Then I'd consider it a Masterpiece level toy. As the Sculpt, Engineering and articulation are all high enough.

Maybe a Third party can also create height add on shoes or replacement longer thighs. To make CW Leader Ultra magnus the same robot height as MP-10. So some fans can get the cartoon height of Optimus and Ultra Magnus.

Tsutsukakushi wrote:If a Third party decides to create replacement hands that have fully articulated fingers. Then I'd consider it a Masterpiece level toy. As the Sculpt, Engineering and articulation are all high enough.

Maybe a Third party can also create height add on shoes or replacement longer thighs. To make CW Leader Ultra magnus the same robot height as MP-10. So some fans can get the cartoon height of Optimus and Ultra Magnus.

This CW Leader is shorter than MP-10?

fenrir72 wrote:

Tsutsukakushi wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:Hasbro vs. Takara comparison from Powered Convoy (click for full size)

Despite the red thighs. Looking at both toys, The Hasbro version looks like a cheap KO.

Don't think red thighs is that big of a deal. Noticed 2000 God Magnus toy had blue thighs.
The 1986 Ultra Magnus toy had red thighs.

Like the White guns, yellow details and other added details on the Takara version.
Don't like the dark burgandy red, prefer it was a lighter, brighter red.

Will be buying the Hasbro version. Don't love the sculpt enough to spend Takara import prices for it. Hasbro colors are not bad enough to warrant buying a Takara version.

But weren't you quite harsh on the Hasbro version? It does not look like a KO.Tough love I guess.

I agree a bit with Tsu in a way that Hasbro UM have a million details that are unpainted. I don't really care about red or white thighs nor the differences of shades of the main 3 colors. No, what I dotice is all the fine detailings are painted on the Takara one, while the Hasbro remain plain. Even the tire rims are painted on Takara but left blank on Hasbro! I also don't really care about minimus as a character himself. Poor Hasbro minibot look like he barfed on himself, while Takara's Alpha Trion is full of colors.

FOR THE SAME BASIC RETAIL PRICE!

This is defenitely not a case of Megatrons G1 here. Takara win hands down.

fenrir72 wrote:

Tsutsukakushi wrote:If a Third party decides to create replacement hands that have fully articulated fingers. Then I'd consider it a Masterpiece level toy. As the Sculpt, Engineering and articulation are all high enough.

Maybe a Third party can also create height add on shoes or replacement longer thighs. To make CW Leader Ultra magnus the same robot height as MP-10. So some fans can get the cartoon height of Optimus and Ultra Magnus.

This CW Leader is shorter than MP-10?

Even if he IS as tall as MP-10 (not saying he is, though), Magnus needs to actually be taller than Optimus, not just the same height.

The Takara Tomy Legends manga series still seems to be running along happily, with episode 22 just being posted on their website. The latest update brings Windblade in contact with a number of cast members, including Bighorn, Starscream, BB, Drillnuts, Tigatron, and Airazor. Check it out mirrored below!

That comic series is totally drama bait.



Maybe not on purpose but it's bait regardless.

Weird with a capital "W"...

Hasbro version's bot insignia tampo is off centre.

IDW Magnus simply wouldn't be able to deal with that.

So it's nice that the IDW accurate takara one changed them to symmetrical shoulder tampos.

Still thinking that I'll roll with the Hasbro version though, as it's closer to the G1 movie deco. I can always colour match the blue and add a few paint touch ups myself. Those deep red thighs hold no allure for me.

Tsutsukakushi wrote:If a Third party decides to create replacement hands that have fully articulated fingers. Then I'd consider it a Masterpiece level toy. As the Sculpt, Engineering and articulation are all high enough.

Sculpt, engineering, and articulation are important, but moot for MP purposes if they're not G1-enough.

For those who are worried about their UM being too IDW, I can see a 3P making a piece to slid into the Ambus drivers seat to make it look like a Matrix chamber (hopefully with a Matrix as well). S'what I'm hoping for

I can't get enough of this stuff.

Windblade looks adorable in a kimono.

Counterpunch wrote:I can't get enough of this stuff.

What exactly are you enjoying? The Manga? The multicolored UMs?