Even More In-Hand Images of Transformers Combiner Wars Leader Class Ultra Magnus
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Posted by Wolfman Jake on May 13th, 2015 @ 11:57pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 14th, 2015 @ 12:02am CDT
Still, That mold look FANTASTIC, with a solid bot mode. The vehicle is not too shabby, but it's clear Magnus was designed as a robot first. Waiting until sepetember/october to get my Takara UM will be a long wait, but will totally be worth it.
Posted by Twitchythe3rd on May 14th, 2015 @ 12:05am CDT
Posted by Cobotron on May 14th, 2015 @ 12:33am CDT
Posted by Noideaforaname on May 14th, 2015 @ 12:36am CDT
LOST Cybertronian wrote:
Hmmm, needs smaller cars. And larger doors.
(wow, the 2 reds on that Wildrider not match at all)
Posted by DMSL on May 14th, 2015 @ 3:02am CDT
Yet when i saw that truckmode i have to /facepalm
I would like to know why that cab looks so odd.
Posted by King Kuuga on May 14th, 2015 @ 3:10am CDT
DMSL wrote:Meh the botmode is growing on me.
Yet when i saw that truckmode i have to /facepalm
I would like to know why that cab looks so odd.
Well first it's because that's how Magnus's alt mode looks in the comics, but also it's designed to be gigantic. The windshield slits are meant to be as big as normal windshields, if that puts the rest of the truck in perspective. Note the tiny doors.
Personally I am stoked for this guy. He looks fantastic, and I admire that they put all that detail inside the cab, based on the artwork. I bet it'll look better if someone paints it.
Posted by RhA on May 14th, 2015 @ 4:07am CDT
Posted by no-one on May 14th, 2015 @ 5:45am CDT
Posted by MarkNL on May 14th, 2015 @ 6:33am CDT
Posted by Grendelspyce on May 14th, 2015 @ 7:26am CDT
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on May 14th, 2015 @ 7:53am CDT
RhA wrote:Wow. The hollowness is stunning. I was stoked, but that is instantly been reduced to: 'Hey, let's wait what Takara has to offer in future pics'. I like the hammer, though. Nice touch.
I'm still stoked, but I agree that he's super hollow. Then again, he has to be to hold cars in vehicle mode.
The biggest turn off for me is that the truck cab is smaller than Optimus from 2006. But that's a pretty minor gripe IMO. his back kibble could use a touch up as well.
Posted by RiddlerJ on May 14th, 2015 @ 8:10am CDT
That Bot wrote:DMSL wrote:Meh the botmode is growing on me.
Yet when i saw that truckmode i have to /facepalm
I would like to know why that cab looks so odd.
Well first it's because that's how Magnus's alt mode looks in the comics, but also it's designed to be gigantic. The windshield slits are meant to be as big as normal windshields, if that puts the rest of the truck in perspective. Note the tiny doors.
Personally I am stoked for this guy. He looks fantastic, and I admire that they put all that detail inside the cab, based on the artwork. I bet it'll look better if someone paints it.
But doesn't that mean he's out of scale with the other toys? The cars he's carrying would have to be tiny in comparison.
Posted by rickdraco on May 14th, 2015 @ 8:32am CDT
RiddlerJ wrote:That Bot wrote:DMSL wrote:Meh the botmode is growing on me.
Yet when i saw that truckmode i have to /facepalm
I would like to know why that cab looks so odd.
Well first it's because that's how Magnus's alt mode looks in the comics, but also it's designed to be gigantic. The windshield slits are meant to be as big as normal windshields, if that puts the rest of the truck in perspective. Note the tiny doors.
Personally I am stoked for this guy. He looks fantastic, and I admire that they put all that detail inside the cab, based on the artwork. I bet it'll look better if someone paints it.
But doesn't that mean he's out of scale with the other toys? The cars he's carrying would have to be tiny in comparison.
Say for instance the cars being the scale of Minimus Ambus' alt mode?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 14th, 2015 @ 8:36am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 14th, 2015 @ 8:52am CDT
The big difference for me is that I know alpha trion more than minimus ambus. But alpha trion riding magnus isnt anywhere in the fiction, so I am having a hard time coming up with what I want out of this toy.
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on May 14th, 2015 @ 9:13am CDT
Posted by RhA on May 14th, 2015 @ 9:15am CDT
william-james88 wrote:The colours make a big difference but there isnt that much new in terms of paint apps, just some yellow here and there.
The big difference for me is that I know alpha trion more than minimus ambus. But alpha trion riding magnus isnt anywhere in the fiction, so I am having a hard time coming up with what I want out of this toy.
More blue on the trailer works like a charm and the red looks verrrrrry nice. I'm holding off untill I see some in-hand pics of Takara Magnus. I want to know if he looks just as nice as the official pictures. And since I don't read the IDW comics, Minimus Ambus doesn't mean a single thing to me. There's at least a GEEWUN connection in Takara's version and that (drumroll) I can deal with.
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on May 14th, 2015 @ 9:18am CDT
RiddlerJ wrote:That Bot wrote:DMSL wrote:Meh the botmode is growing on me.
Yet when i saw that truckmode i have to /facepalm
I would like to know why that cab looks so odd.
Well first it's because that's how Magnus's alt mode looks in the comics, but also it's designed to be gigantic. The windshield slits are meant to be as big as normal windshields, if that puts the rest of the truck in perspective. Note the tiny doors.
Personally I am stoked for this guy. He looks fantastic, and I admire that they put all that detail inside the cab, based on the artwork. I bet it'll look better if someone paints it.
But doesn't that mean he's out of scale with the other toys? The cars he's carrying would have to be tiny in comparison.
Haha, he mentioned scale.
Posted by Down_Shift on May 14th, 2015 @ 9:23am CDT
Posted by no-one on May 14th, 2015 @ 9:52am CDT
RiddlerJ wrote:That Bot wrote:DMSL wrote:Meh the botmode is growing on me.
Yet when i saw that truckmode i have to /facepalm
I would like to know why that cab looks so odd.
Well first it's because that's how Magnus's alt mode looks in the comics, but also it's designed to be gigantic. The windshield slits are meant to be as big as normal windshields, if that puts the rest of the truck in perspective. Note the tiny doors.
Personally I am stoked for this guy. He looks fantastic, and I admire that they put all that detail inside the cab, based on the artwork. I bet it'll look better if someone paints it.
But doesn't that mean he's out of scale with the other toys? The cars he's carrying would have to be tiny in comparison.
I would think that Legends class would scale very well with the car carrier, but the bot appears to be pretty spot on with Deluxe and Voyager class.
Posted by RiddlerJ on May 14th, 2015 @ 9:52am CDT
rickdraco wrote:RiddlerJ wrote:That Bot wrote:DMSL wrote:Meh the botmode is growing on me.
Yet when i saw that truckmode i have to /facepalm
I would like to know why that cab looks so odd.
Well first it's because that's how Magnus's alt mode looks in the comics, but also it's designed to be gigantic. The windshield slits are meant to be as big as normal windshields, if that puts the rest of the truck in perspective. Note the tiny doors.
Personally I am stoked for this guy. He looks fantastic, and I admire that they put all that detail inside the cab, based on the artwork. I bet it'll look better if someone paints it.
But doesn't that mean he's out of scale with the other toys? The cars he's carrying would have to be tiny in comparison.
Say for instance the cars being the scale of Minimus Ambus' alt mode?
Minimus would slide right out of that trailer. Magnus needs some cages back there. One sharp turn, and all the Autobot cars go flying.
Posted by Sabrblade on May 14th, 2015 @ 9:53am CDT
Except that Takara's Magnus is the one that's colored more comic-accurate.RhA wrote:There's at least a GEEWUN connection in Takara's version and that (drumroll) I can deal with.
Posted by william-james88 on May 14th, 2015 @ 9:58am CDT
Down_Shift wrote:
But that also means you should post if Silver Snail in Toronto gets a box of wave three deluxe in or a comic book shop in Chicago gets a box of Ultra Magnus, ya know?
If you spot quickslinger and brake-neck at silver snail this month, please take a pic and send us a message through the link in my signature
Posted by RhA on May 14th, 2015 @ 10:00am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Except that Takara's Magnus is the one that's colored more comic-accurate.RhA wrote:There's at least a GEEWUN connection in Takara's version and that (drumroll) I can deal with.
I meant the Ambus/Trion thing. But my 1986 toy also looks more like what Takara is putting out. Red upper legs, darker blue and, as always, painted details.
Posted by Solrac333 on May 14th, 2015 @ 10:47am CDT
Posted by MaverickPrime on May 14th, 2015 @ 3:51pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 14th, 2015 @ 3:59pm CDT
Transformers Masterpiece Ultra Magnus Gallery
Posted by Cobotron on May 14th, 2015 @ 4:18pm CDT
I just can't decide what to do about the "Generations Magnus Dilemma". Do I go down and dirty for the quick high of Hasbro's, or do I wait and bide my time for Takara's?
I CAN'T HANDLE THIS. AAARRRRGGGHHHHHHHHH!
Posted by mooncake623 on May 14th, 2015 @ 4:20pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:You're right about the MP lacking in bling, but he makes up for it in so many ways.
I just can't decide what to do about the "Generations Magnus Dilemma". Do I go down and dirty for the quick high of Hasbro's, or do I wait and bide my time for Takara's?
I CAN'T HANDLE THIS. AAARRRRGGGHHHHHHHHH!
Get both! Compare when you have both in-hand, sell the one you don't want.
Posted by Cobotron on May 14th, 2015 @ 4:24pm CDT
Spoken like a true addict expert.mooncake623 wrote:Get both! Compare when you have both in-hand, sell the one you don't want.
Posted by Sabrblade on May 14th, 2015 @ 4:27pm CDT
What paint apps is the MP missing from the cartoon?william-james88 wrote:the MP (which I realize now, also has a ton of paint apps missing):
Transformers Masterpiece Ultra Magnus Gallery
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 14th, 2015 @ 6:13pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Takara beats Hasbro in Alt mode color for sure. The trailer looks far more uniform and it plays with the illusion of the parts making up another form. But dammit, I dont like his red thighs. Hasbro looks more like a smaller version of the MP (which I realize now, also has a ton of paint apps missing):
Transformers Masterpiece Ultra Magnus Gallery
Dude. Reprolabels fix this sheyt.
Also, Takara Leader UM have more than extra yellow paint aps. It have lots of silver bits that Hasbro don't have. Most notably, the tire rims, and also inside the feet joints. Takara is so full of colors, it make the Repros irrelevants for Legend UM.
Posted by no-one on May 14th, 2015 @ 6:29pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:You're right about the MP lacking in bling, but he makes up for it in so many ways.
I just can't decide what to do about the "Generations Magnus Dilemma". Do I go down and dirty for the quick high of Hasbro's, or do I wait and bide my time for Takara's?
I CAN'T HANDLE THIS. AAARRRRGGGHHHHHHHHH!
I think iI actually like the look of the leader class better. I'm sure my wallet appreciats that as well ..
But...
MPs are just so damn satisfying to transform...
Argh, I'm going get in so much trouble with the Mrs.
Edit: I see I misread the choice, well screw it. Same solution.
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on May 14th, 2015 @ 6:59pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 14th, 2015 @ 7:06pm CDT
Tsutsukakushi wrote:Earlier today, got my Combiners wars G1 Megatron toy delivered to me from Walmart.com. Think it's a nice looking toy. Can't wait to get the DX9 add ons and apply them to this toy.
I'm feeling lazy. Got a link to the Seibertron thread about that kit?
Because I'll be buying only if it dosent impede the vehicle mode or the transformation.
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on May 14th, 2015 @ 7:16pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Tsutsukakushi wrote:Earlier today, got my Combiners wars G1 Megatron toy delivered to me from Walmart.com. Think it's a nice looking toy. Can't wait to get the DX9 add ons and apply them to this toy.
I'm feeling lazy. Got a link to the Seibertron thread about that kit?
Because I'll be buying only if it dosent impede the vehicle mode or the transformation.
dx9-toys-al-01-for-cw-leader-megatron-t103841.php
Posted by Agamemnon on May 14th, 2015 @ 7:17pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Tsutsukakushi wrote:Earlier today, got my Combiners wars G1 Megatron toy delivered to me from Walmart.com. Think it's a nice looking toy. Can't wait to get the DX9 add ons and apply them to this toy.
I'm feeling lazy. Got a link to the Seibertron thread about that kit?
Because I'll be buying only if it dosent impede the vehicle mode or the transformation.
There are two kits out there:
X2Toys - CW Megatron Upgrade
DX9 TOYS AL-01 for CW Leader Megatron
Cheers!
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on May 14th, 2015 @ 7:22pm CDT
Agamemnon wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Tsutsukakushi wrote:Earlier today, got my Combiners wars G1 Megatron toy delivered to me from Walmart.com. Think it's a nice looking toy. Can't wait to get the DX9 add ons and apply them to this toy.
I'm feeling lazy. Got a link to the Seibertron thread about that kit?
Because I'll be buying only if it dosent impede the vehicle mode or the transformation.
There are two kits out there:
X2Toys - CW Megatron Upgrade
DX9 TOYS AL-01 for CW Leader Megatron
Cheers!
Was thinking about using the X2Toys shoulders topper parts combined with the full DX9 kit
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 14th, 2015 @ 7:54pm CDT
Agamemnon wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Tsutsukakushi wrote:Earlier today, got my Combiners wars G1 Megatron toy delivered to me from Walmart.com. Think it's a nice looking toy. Can't wait to get the DX9 add ons and apply them to this toy.
I'm feeling lazy. Got a link to the Seibertron thread about that kit?
Because I'll be buying only if it dosent impede the vehicle mode or the transformation.
There are two kits out there:
X2Toys - CW Megatron Upgrade
DX9 TOYS AL-01 for CW Leader Megatron
Cheers!
X2 is stupid. What's the point of hiding the whole figure?
DX9, on the other end, I may buy. But I'll need more info, especially for the tank mode.
Also, what's up with 3rd party companies and all those X everywhere?
Posted by no-one on May 14th, 2015 @ 8:16pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Agamemnon wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Tsutsukakushi wrote:Earlier today, got my Combiners wars G1 Megatron toy delivered to me from Walmart.com. Think it's a nice looking toy. Can't wait to get the DX9 add ons and apply them to this toy.
I'm feeling lazy. Got a link to the Seibertron thread about that kit?
Because I'll be buying only if it dosent impede the vehicle mode or the transformation.
There are two kits out there:
X2Toys - CW Megatron Upgrade
DX9 TOYS AL-01 for CW Leader Megatron
Cheers!
X2 is stupid. What's the point of hiding the whole figure?
DX9, on the other end, I may buy. But I'll need more info, especially for the tank mode.
Also, what's up with 3rd party companies and all those X everywhere?
Because X's are cool. Especially if there is three of them.
That DX9 kit does look good. I even like the vehicle intergration.
Posted by Sabrblade on May 14th, 2015 @ 8:31pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 14th, 2015 @ 8:53pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:You're right about the MP lacking in bling, but he makes up for it in so many ways.
I just can't decide what to do about the "Generations Magnus Dilemma". Do I go down and dirty for the quick high of Hasbro's, or do I wait and bide my time for Takara's?
I CAN'T HANDLE THIS. AAARRRRGGGHHHHHHHHH!
Here is my solution. I will wait to buy the Hasbro one until Takara's is available to preorder on amiami or hlj. If within that time, the hasbro version goes to 30$ like Jetfire did, then I buy it. Because then I bought a 30$ toy and not a 50-60$ one and I wont mind the lack of paint, it will be an easy sell instead. BUT, if it never goes on sale, then I will simply buy the Takara for what will be the exact same price as buying the hasbro one in store. And thus will own a toy worth 50-60$.
So either I buy a toy for 30$ worth that much or a toy for 60$ worth that much. No guilt either way.
Sabrblade wrote:X's are X-TREME!
Posted by mooncake623 on May 14th, 2015 @ 8:58pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Cobotron wrote:You're right about the MP lacking in bling, but he makes up for it in so many ways.
I just can't decide what to do about the "Generations Magnus Dilemma". Do I go down and dirty for the quick high of Hasbro's, or do I wait and bide my time for Takara's?
I CAN'T HANDLE THIS. AAARRRRGGGHHHHHHHHH!
Here is my solution. I will wait to buy the Hasbro one until Takara's is available to preorder on amiami or hlj. If within that time, the hasbro version goes to 30$ like Jetfire did, then I buy it. Because then I bought a 30$ toy and not a 50-60$ one and I wont mind the lack of paint, it will be an easy sell instead. BUT, if it never goes on sale, then I will simply buy the Takara for what will be the exact same price as buying the hasbro one in store. And thus will own a toy worth 50-60$.
So either I buy a toy for 30$ worth that much or a toy for 60$ worth that much. No guilt either way.
Takara Magnus is already up for preorder at HLJ and Amiami. gogogo
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-011557&page=top
http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT83173/Act?utm_source=seibertron.com&=&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=news%20post
Posted by Cobotron on May 14th, 2015 @ 9:02pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:So either I buy a toy for 30$ worth that much or a toy for 60$ worth that much. No guilt either way.
You my friend, are a gentleman AND a scholar. (he's up on amiami BTW.)
I don't know which is more XXXtreme, the dinosaurs or that hard rockin' anthem of a theme song.
Posted by MrBlack on May 14th, 2015 @ 9:06pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:MrBlack wrote:Finally opened up my Leader Thundercracker. He really is better in person. I love the headsculpt, and the jet-mode is just absolutely wicked.
You dont mind the holes on top where jetfire's jet guns used to be?
No more than I mind the 5mm hole on Legends Thundercracker. It's really just a small thing that doesn't impede my enjoyment of the figure.
Posted by william-james88 on May 14th, 2015 @ 9:08pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:william-james88 wrote:So either I buy a toy for 30$ worth that much or a toy for 60$ worth that much. No guilt either way.
You my friend, are a gentleman AND a scholar. (he's up on amiami BTW.)
I don't know which is more XXXtreme, the dinosaurs or that hard rockin' anthem of a theme song.
Thanks! And haha, I didnt know he was up on ami ami, I guess I am getting him then
Posted by Ultra Markus on May 14th, 2015 @ 9:10pm CDT
RhA wrote:william-james88 wrote:The colours make a big difference but there isnt that much new in terms of paint apps, just some yellow here and there.
The big difference for me is that I know alpha trion more than minimus ambus. But alpha trion riding magnus isnt anywhere in the fiction, so I am having a hard time coming up with what I want out of this toy.
More blue on the trailer works like a charm and the red looks verrrrrry nice. I'm holding off untill I see some in-hand pics of Takara Magnus. I want to know if he looks just as nice as the official pictures. And since I don't read the IDW comics, Minimus Ambus doesn't mean a single thing to me. There's at least a GEEWUN connection in Takara's version and that (drumroll) I can deal with.
i for one agree with you, never heard of Minimus Ambus until the reveal of this figure so A-3 or Minimus doesnt matter all i see is Ultra Magnus
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on May 14th, 2015 @ 9:26pm CDT
carytheone wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Agamemnon wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Tsutsukakushi wrote:Earlier today, got my Combiners wars G1 Megatron toy delivered to me from Walmart.com. Think it's a nice looking toy. Can't wait to get the DX9 add ons and apply them to this toy.
I'm feeling lazy. Got a link to the Seibertron thread about that kit?
Because I'll be buying only if it dosent impede the vehicle mode or the transformation.
There are two kits out there:
X2Toys - CW Megatron Upgrade
DX9 TOYS AL-01 for CW Leader Megatron
Cheers!
X2 is stupid. What's the point of hiding the whole figure?
DX9, on the other end, I may buy. But I'll need more info, especially for the tank mode.
Also, what's up with 3rd party companies and all those X everywhere?
Because X's are cool. Especially if there is three of them.
I see what you did there.
Posted by Cobotron on May 14th, 2015 @ 9:29pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Thanks! And haha, I didnt know he was up on ami ami, I guess I am getting him then
There is one less available on AmiAmi for pre-order.