In Hand Images and Review of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-14 Ultra Magnus and Box Art

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Fellow Seibertronian Cobotron is raving about the newly released Takara Legends Ultra Magnus. He has provided us a quick written review along with some awesome pictures including the box art which had not been seen yet, it's pretty kick ass, enjoy!

Cobotron wrote:This figure is FANTASTIC! This really is the Classics/Gen Magnus I've been waiting all this time for.
I would love to compare and contrast the Hasbro version to this Takara one but I can only speak for the Takara. The more I looked at Hasbro's, the more I wondered if I made the right choice. That Hasbro blue, with it's metallic swirl is supper sleek, and I realize now, closer in color to the OG G1 toy. So, I was elated to find that the Takara blue also has that rockin' metallic fleck, not as predominant as Hasbro's, but oh yeah, he's got it! All the other extra painted details also really seal the deal. In particular the added apps to the feet, and the inside of his head crest. Some of the applications are a little loose around the edges, but I'm too busy transforming this guy to care.
In either version, this toy is really fun! The transformation is a ton o' fun and super intuitive. A fantastic evolution of ye olden Magnus. I feel they took some serious cues from the Masterpiece Magnus. I've always been a strong believer in Magnus is a Prime type truck in a suit of armor, but I'm not afraid of change. The driver gimmick is cool. Can't wait to see who else I can cram in that pilot's chair.

I love the robotic pug nose bull dog look of the truck. An homage to the Mack truck mascot, perhaps? I'm a little surprised Takara left that hinge piece rectangle on the roof red. Seems like a detail they would have been sticklers about.

This sculpt is unmistakably IDW, and I love it! Such a great robot mode. And I love that the hammer is a constant now.

Put it down Mags! Serve that justice! Enforce that accord!

For such a tiny little toy, the paint is impeccable on Alpha Trion. This fun little guy will have all kinds of silly exploits in my collection. And he's my first ever Alpha T toy.

Obligatory comparison.

There has been a lot of back and forth between UM's thighs. Red vs. white that is. I initially went for the red thighs because I thought it screamed G1 toy, but what it really boils down to is this is a really great interpretation of this character no matter the pants.
A great transformation, resulting in a really well articulated action figure that's just plain fun to play with. And BTW, I haven't had any trouble getting him to hold his weapons.

And now for the Box Art!

Credit(s): william-james88

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Re: In Hand Images and Review of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-14 Ultra Magnus and Box Art (1728357)
Posted by Tigertrack on September 23rd, 2015 @ 8:17pm CDT

Impressive, most impressive.

Be careful. You bang that hammer too hard and you might just shoot a rocket at yourself!

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Posted by Nemesis Destron on September 23rd, 2015 @ 8:53pm CDT

Any day now, any day now, any day now! :BANG_HEAD:

I said it once before, Reprolabels can easily solve the "red pants" issue. :-P

Along with adding to a decal set for this highly awaited Ultra Magnus! :VEHI:

Re: In Hand Images and Review of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-14 Ultra Magnus and Box Art (1728371)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 23rd, 2015 @ 9:22pm CDT

Don't care how much people bash this mold, it is extremely good and amazing! Best official Magnus to date for me, including Masterpiece

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Posted by Hellscream9999 on September 23rd, 2015 @ 10:11pm CDT

I think this is a great mold, just wish the hasbro version weren't so unpainted for being so damn expensive, I mean, all it would've taken would've been some painted rims for that extra bit of perceived effort :roll:

Re: In Hand Images and Review of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-14 Ultra Magnus and Box Art (1728397)
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on September 23rd, 2015 @ 10:25pm CDT

That Ultra Magnus! :shock:

I need this!

Re: In Hand Images and Review of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-14 Ultra Magnus and Box Art (1728402)
Posted by william-james88 on September 23rd, 2015 @ 10:38pm CDT

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Don't care how much people bash this mold, it is extremely good and amazing! Best official Magnus to date for me, including Masterpiece

You gotta tell me more, why do you find it better than the MP? I am all ears.

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Posted by Sabrblade on September 23rd, 2015 @ 10:39pm CDT

Magnus is lookin' might fine for a reanimated corpse. 8-)

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Posted by Hellscream9999 on September 23rd, 2015 @ 10:42pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Don't care how much people bash this mold, it is extremely good and amazing! Best official Magnus to date for me, including Masterpiece

You gotta tell me more, why do you find it better than the MP? I am all ears.

For me - as I agree with this sentiment - is the future-tech look; it looks cool, in both modes, I also like the stylized design aesthetic, other than that, I just grew up liking big trucks and construction vehicles, so it just appeals to the kid in me in all the right ways

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Posted by william-james88 on September 23rd, 2015 @ 10:52pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Magnus is lookin' might fine for a reanimated corpse.

You there Sabr, you must have been elated by that comic actually bringing the deserved fiction to this release. I would have loved to see your smile when you read it.

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Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 23rd, 2015 @ 11:30pm CDT

For the price, I think Takara's leader Magnus's 80$CAN give you more bang for your bucks than the MP's 300$CAN punishment.

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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 23rd, 2015 @ 11:49pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Don't care how much people bash this mold, it is extremely good and amazing! Best official Magnus to date for me, including Masterpiece

You gotta tell me more, why do you find it better than the MP? I am all ears.

Well, first off the Masterpiece is so darned expensive that poor college kids like me cannot afford him. I bought this Magnus for $35 off Hasbrot toy shop in June. Second, his aesthetic is so much more stylized and just sleek looking. the MP captures the G1 style great, but to be this Magnus is more sleek, more dynamic in robot mode and actually looks like he can move fast and hit hard. His Vehicle mode is a thing of beauty considering he has the fully functioning truck and trailer style that allows for legends and deluxes to use him, which is pretty sweet. the cab is also beautiful and just captures the look of a badass right away before the missile pods even roll into view.

His color scheme, despite any paint operations complaints, also captures several different versions of him quite well. the fact that he does not have a white prime at his center is also a big plus for me considering I like Magnus as more than an armored Optimus. To replace that however, they did such an awesome thing and made Minimus (and A3) and made a cockpit so it is legitimate armor that can also qualify as its own character pilot not withstanding.
The weapons are a thing of beauty too. Those guns are spectacular and the missile pods look intimidating. the fact that they all combine into a massive missile hammer of murder/death/justice/badassery just makes thing even more special considering that has become his trademark.

And while he is light, i like the lightness of figures at times (especially jets) since it makes them more dynamic and not as heavy a toy to handle, just as long as the integrity is good, which to me the Magnus plastic is very good and I feel myself transforming this guy over and over again.

PS: Screamer, I'm glad you feel the same way. He hit several of my points already, especially the part about the inner kid :-D

PSS: Magnus is sitting right here on my dorm desk as I type this, giving me that Magnus stare...

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Posted by Cobotron on September 24th, 2015 @ 9:36am CDT

D-Maximus_Prime wrote: ... but to me this Magnus is more sleek, more dynamic in robot mode and actually looks like he can move fast and hit hard.

I like this!

Both Magni are awesome! They are both the best Magnus for their intended purpose. MP is a work of art, and captures all the great things of Magni past. This Magnus is an amazing figure in all his rebooty splendor. Proof that old characters stand the test of time and deserve aesthetic updating.
The Leader toy will probably be the one I grab off the shelf more often, because he is just that. A toy, meant to withstand the rigors of play on the fly, and a well engineered one at that.
The MP's transformation is a thing of beauty, and is awesome on his heft and beefiness alone, but Leader is much more user friendly.

But between MP and CW/LG you can't go wrong with either. If you can't have both, you gotta have at least one.

Re: In Hand Images and Review of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-14 Ultra Magnus and Box Art (1730538)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 2nd, 2015 @ 7:26am CDT

Legends LG19 Springer - http://tfsource.com/legends-series/lg19-springer/

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Posted by fenrir72 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 7:29am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Legends LG19 Springer - http://tfsource.com/legends-series/lg19-springer/

TT ditched the yellow chest?

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Posted by Sabrblade on October 2nd, 2015 @ 7:33am CDT

fenrir72 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Legends LG19 Springer - http://tfsource.com/legends-series/lg19-springer/

TT ditched the yellow chest?

For show-accuracy's sake.

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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 2nd, 2015 @ 7:55am CDT

I like my hasbro Springer. The colors are a little bit more lively

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Posted by ScottyP on October 2nd, 2015 @ 8:48am CDT

Takara Tomy is keeping us busy this Friday morning, and the latest reveal to share is LG-19, a new release of the very popular Generations Springer mold. However, this new version replaces much of the yellow with green, especially on the chest, to evoke an appearance more similar to his animation model. Images of the toy, received via our site sponsors, are mirrored below.

Springer is expected to be released in February of 2016, and you can secure your preorders now at TF Source, Big Bad Toy Store, and Robot Kingdom. Reply to this news post to let your fellow Seibertronians know if you'll be adding this new variant to your Springer collection, and keep it locked here as we keep paddling down this morning's river of news!

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Posted by RhA on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:04am CDT

...wel.

That kicks ass.

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Posted by Doctor McGrath on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:07am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Legends LG19 Springer - http://tfsource.com/legends-series/lg19-springer/

TT ditched the yellow chest?
For show-accuracy's sake.

He's beautiful.

Re: In Hand Images and Review of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-14 Ultra Magnus and Box Art (1730585)
Posted by Starsaber468 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:39am CDT

Its meh but that green is a little overpowering... i prefer the hasbro one

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Posted by steals_your_goats on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:47am CDT

I'm genuinely lost on this one. Quick someone tell me how to feel!

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Posted by RhA on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:49am CDT

steals_your_goats wrote:I'm genuinely lost on this one. Quick someone tell me how to feel!

You feel good about this. You want one. You only feel he's a tad skinny, but you'll take 3 anyway.

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Posted by steals_your_goats on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:51am CDT

RhA wrote:
steals_your_goats wrote:I'm genuinely lost on this one. Quick someone tell me how to feel!

You feel good about this. You want one. You only feel he's a tad skinny, but you'll take 3 anyway.

Okay thanks I knew someone would pull through for me :lol:

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Posted by RhA on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:54am CDT

steals_your_goats wrote:
RhA wrote:
steals_your_goats wrote:I'm genuinely lost on this one. Quick someone tell me how to feel!

You feel good about this. You want one. You only feel he's a tad skinny, but you'll take 3 anyway.

Okay thanks I knew someone would pull through for me

No problem, dude.

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Posted by Seibertron on October 2nd, 2015 @ 11:12am CDT

I'm confused why you guys seem excited about this one. It's unlike Takara to come out with repaints like this ... this seems more like something from Hasbro, or a multi-pack variant or something. It's also trying to be accurate to Springer's animation model in some respects, but then it's not in others.

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Posted by william-james88 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 11:16am CDT

Seibertron wrote:I'm confused why you guys seem excited about this one. It's unlike Takara to come out with repaints like this ... this seems more like something from Hasbro, or a multi-pack variant or something. It's also trying to be accurate to Springer's animation model in some respects, but then it's not in others.

I find this release super odd too. It's like Takara is doing as if this guy below never happened. It really sucks for those who paid a little extra the first time to get the takara version.

This release just straight up baffles me.

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Posted by steals_your_goats on October 2nd, 2015 @ 11:26am CDT

Seibertron wrote:I'm confused why you guys seem excited about this one. It's unlike Takara to come out with repaints like this ... this seems more like something from Hasbro, or a multi-pack variant or something. It's also trying to be accurate to Springer's animation model in some respects, but then it's not in others.

Like I said I'm still unsure about this one. On one hand I really like the green that They chose. It's more vibrant and personally I think it looks better. However I'm more than happy with my Hasbro version so I won't be getting this guy, especially with the pre-order prices I've seen.

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Posted by william-james88 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 1:28pm CDT

steals_your_goats wrote:
Seibertron wrote:I'm confused why you guys seem excited about this one. It's unlike Takara to come out with repaints like this ... this seems more like something from Hasbro, or a multi-pack variant or something. It's also trying to be accurate to Springer's animation model in some respects, but then it's not in others.

Like I said I'm still unsure about this one. On one hand I really like the green that They chose. It's more vibrant and personally I think it looks better. However I'm more than happy with my Hasbro version so I won't be getting this guy, especially with the pre-order prices I've seen.

It's only 30$ USD plus shipping.

http://www.anime-export.com/product/28015

The MSRP is actually cheaper than Takara's previous release of Springer, which is even more baffling. It went from 5450 yen to 5200 yen.

here is a listing of the previous release for the record.

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=TOY-RBT-3128&page=top%2Fsearch%2Flist%3Fs_keywords%3Dspringer%24pagemax%3D40%24getcnt%3D0%24pagecnt%3D1

Re: In Hand Images and Review of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-14 Ultra Magnus and Box Art (1730660)
Posted by steals_your_goats on October 2nd, 2015 @ 1:47pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
steals_your_goats wrote:
Seibertron wrote:I'm confused why you guys seem excited about this one. It's unlike Takara to come out with repaints like this ... this seems more like something from Hasbro, or a multi-pack variant or something. It's also trying to be accurate to Springer's animation model in some respects, but then it's not in others.

Like I said I'm still unsure about this one. On one hand I really like the green that They chose. It's more vibrant and personally I think it looks better. However I'm more than happy with my Hasbro version so I won't be getting this guy, especially with the pre-order prices I've seen.

It's only 30$ USD plus shipping.

http://www.anime-export.com/product/28015

The MSRP is actually cheaper than Takara's previous release of Springer, which is even more baffling. It went from 5450 yen to 5200 yen.

here is a listing of the previous release for the record.

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=TOY-RBT-3128&page=top%2Fsearch%2Flist%3Fs_keywords%3Dspringer%24pagemax%3D40%24getcnt%3D0%24pagecnt%3D1

Eh I guess that's not that bad, maybe if I didn't already have a Springer I'd be more inclined to buy it. I do still love that green though.

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Posted by Carnivius_Prime on October 2nd, 2015 @ 2:22pm CDT

Well that's a lot more of a change than the previous Takara version. It's nice but I feel it's just missing something from the chest (the animation model isn't green in the very front bit of the chest/hood). I'm happy with my Hasbro one though (well even moreso after I made the lil rocketpack, and I repainted all that ugly yellow plastic with a nice slightly orange-yellow I used for painting up my AoE Bumblebee too).

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Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 2nd, 2015 @ 2:38pm CDT

That Springer recolor is completely pointless. If Takara wanted to go for a G1 look, why not reshelling it completely and make this a MP?

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Posted by Emerje on October 2nd, 2015 @ 2:58pm CDT

Why do I feel like he's based on an obscure Sunbow animation error? He looks like one of those off model background characters that look like one of the regular characters. Without the yellow on his chest and some of the strange things they kept but could have fixed with paint like the shoulder stripes this is probably one of Takara Tomy's worst G1 repaint efforts.

I'm thinking they're only doing this in the first place because of MP Hot Rod, but maybe just a straight rerelease of the previous one would have been good enough.

Emerje

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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 2nd, 2015 @ 3:20pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:That Springer recolor is completely pointless. If Takara wanted to go for a G1 look, why not reshelling it completely and make this a MP?

Considering this mold was out 2-3 years ago, they already did a Springer with that mold, and now they are doing a different version based on the animation model, IDK what to make of this, other than I like my hasbro one and that one is kinda ugly looking, similar to Takara's Defensor

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Posted by Wolfman Jake on October 2nd, 2015 @ 4:41pm CDT

I'm digging this second try at Generations Springer by Takara. They KNOW they missed the mark last time. Everything looks right this time for a screen accurate paint mask, from the two tones of green down to the pale olive-green fists, thighs, and face. Hasbro's original release is still great for IDW Springer, but for people who want more G1 in their Classics/Universe/Generations figures, this is it.

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Posted by Unicron Magnus on October 2nd, 2015 @ 6:08pm CDT

He just looks like a big green blob.

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Posted by fenrir72 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 8:02pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Seibertron wrote:I'm confused why you guys seem excited about this one. It's unlike Takara to come out with repaints like this ... this seems more like something from Hasbro, or a multi-pack variant or something. It's also trying to be accurate to Springer's animation model in some respects, but then it's not in others.

I find this release super odd too. It's like Takara is doing as if this guy below never happened. It really sucks for those who paid a little extra the first time to get the takara version.

This release just straight up baffles me.

Maybe TT heard a lot of requests for a re pressing of the mold. That or the lot is going to be sold to "China".

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Posted by Emerje on October 2nd, 2015 @ 8:16pm CDT

OK, I get it now. MP Hot Rod is being released in February, MP Ultra Magnus is being re-released in February, and this Springer is coming in February as well. Let's see if they announce CW/WU Cyclonus for February, too.

Emerje

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Posted by Cobotron on October 2nd, 2015 @ 8:36pm CDT

Might as well throw a re-release of Legends Arcee in there as well.

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Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on October 2nd, 2015 @ 8:49pm CDT

I still like the Hasbro version of Springer better.

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Posted by Sabrblade on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:19pm CDT

This thing looks about as good as Cloud Megatron, in which a mold that was obviously not meant to evoke the 1980's G1 version of the character is given a deco that is based on the 1980's G1 version of said character, making the end result look really awkward and off.

What's next, a silver painted version of the stealth bomber Megatron? >:oP

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Posted by william-james88 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:23pm CDT

Cobotron wrote:Might as well throw a re-release of Legends Arcee in there as well.

They did in august, thats how I got mine

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Posted by steals_your_goats on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:45pm CDT

SillySpringer wrote:I still like the Hasbro version of Springer better.

Is it weird that I was waiting to see what you were going to say about this? :lol:

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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 2nd, 2015 @ 9:54pm CDT

steals_your_goats wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:I still like the Hasbro version of Springer better.

Is it weird that I was waiting to see what you were going to say about this?

His name is Sillyspringer, so I have been waiting patiently for what he would say about this

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Posted by william-james88 on October 2nd, 2015 @ 11:02pm CDT

I found this online, thought it twas cool:

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Posted by Sabrblade on October 2nd, 2015 @ 11:07pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:I found this online, thought it twas cool:

Hasbro's original is the clear winner here (though, Takara's TG version does have green feet).

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Posted by Wolfman Jake on October 3rd, 2015 @ 2:20am CDT

Am I really the only one digging this repaint? I don't get the "the G1 paint scheme doesn't fit the mold" complaints at all. Honestly, I think a lot of people just don't want to have to rebuy this figure and are justifying sticking with what they have. Not to say that what they have (so long as it's the Hasbro version) isn't good. It was great for the time, but this is just that much better for a "Classics/neoG1" Springer.

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Posted by LOST Cybertronian on October 3rd, 2015 @ 4:35am CDT

william-james88 wrote:I found this online, thought it twas cool:

Love how they covered up the watermark from Seibertron's gallery for the Hasbro version

Transformers Generations Springer Gallery

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Posted by Syn_13 on October 3rd, 2015 @ 5:31am CDT

I don't really get why Takara are re-releasing Springer with this new colour scheme. Just because it's a bit more G1-esque? Fair enough, but it's not enough to make me bite. I actually like the yellow chest, breaks it up a bit more. Hasbro's is the clear winner for me.

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Posted by Sabrblade on October 3rd, 2015 @ 6:20am CDT

Wolfman Jake wrote:Am I really the only one digging this repaint? I don't get the "the G1 paint scheme doesn't fit the mold" complaints at all. Honestly, I think a lot of people just don't want to have to rebuy this figure and are justifying sticking with what they have. Not to say that what they have (so long as it's the Hasbro version) isn't good. It was great for the time, but this is just that much better for a "Classics/neoG1" Springer.

It's as I said before. These are 1980's G1 colors applied to the wrong body design. Had this been a different Springer mold altogether, one meant to evoke the original toy or cartoon model more closely, then it would work better. But this is no different than when Takara made Cloud Megatron by putting 1980's G1 Megatron colors on a toy that clearly wasn't meant to be 1980's G1 Megatron in design.

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Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 3rd, 2015 @ 7:21am CDT

Meh, as if putting G1 colors on something that is not is a new thing... >:oP