In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy

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Seibertron's Japan correspondent, Matt in Japan, has just purchased Takara's Transformers LG-30 Weirdwolf and took many pictures to show us what Takara has to offer for their version. You can compare with the Hasbro version by looking at our gallery, and Matt adds comparison images to the original G1 toy. We also get a very good look at his head, which is the main difference between this toy and the Hasbro version. This toy was priced for ¥4,000 ($39.44) locally.

Credit(s): Matt in Japan

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Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830109)
Posted by Kurona on October 2nd, 2016 @ 7:10pm CDT

Hm. So it unfortunately doesn't fix the one problem the toy has (all the face details being obscured by the big blotch of red)

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830111)
Posted by william-james88 on October 2nd, 2016 @ 7:15pm CDT

Kurona wrote:Hm. So it unfortunately doesn't fix the one problem the toy has (all the face details being obscured by the big blotch of red)

My thoughts exactly. What I dislike the most about Hasbro's is how the only paint on his face was a blotch of red. But its the same thing here. So it goes back to simply which shape you like better, and I preffer Hasbro's. It's a really nice homage and improvement to the G1 toy which was attempting a more rounded head.

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830113)
Posted by Kurona on October 2nd, 2016 @ 7:32pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Kurona wrote:Hm. So it unfortunately doesn't fix the one problem the toy has (all the face details being obscured by the big blotch of red)

My thoughts exactly. What I dislike the most about Hasbro's is how the only paint on his face was a blotch of red. But its the same thing here. So it goes back to simply which shape you like better, and I preffer Hasbro's. It's a really nice homage and improvement to the G1 toy which was attempting a more rounded head.

True.
Plus, like Skullcruncher, I mostly want him for his beast mode - so it's not too bad for me.

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830126)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 2nd, 2016 @ 8:17pm CDT

It kinda looks to me like the visor is an ever-so-slightly darker shade of red than that of the face, but the lighting in these pics sadly does the face no favors, so it's not that easy to see in this case.

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830164)
Posted by Venoose1 on October 3rd, 2016 @ 12:48am CDT

The visor is red and the face is orange, kind of hard to tell in the photo though.

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830188)
Posted by no-one on October 3rd, 2016 @ 6:00am CDT

Youheidex posted a video of Transformers Takara Legends LG-31 Fortress Maximus.

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830189)
Posted by frogbat on October 3rd, 2016 @ 6:30am CDT

Usually I don't care much for the pricier Takara Versions of the toys... the paint details are nice but not worth it for me usually. At times it's a lack of patience as they're released after hasbro's.

However I'd have liked that all the titan figures had a paint splotch on their faces, seems deluxes and voyagers don't get that treatment from hasbro whereas takara does. Though I keep them displayed in robot mode with heads attached, when playing with them and see the little paintless faces I begin thinking it's time to start waiting for takara.

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830211)
Posted by primalxconvoy on October 3rd, 2016 @ 8:30am CDT

Kurona wrote:Hm. So it unfortunately doesn't fix the one problem the toy has (all the face details being obscured by the big blotch of red)

Actually, it really isn't. Takara's version has a light, almost pinkish-orange face, with a terracotta-ish visor. Check out my pic that I uploaded at TFW2005 (sorry, but until Seibrtron fixes it's picture upload limits, even cropped, tiny mobile phone pics can't be uploaded here) :

- http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachmen ... .27623531/

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830213)
Posted by Kurona on October 3rd, 2016 @ 8:42am CDT

Eeeeh... it's a little better, but not quite enough.

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830215)
Posted by william-james88 on October 3rd, 2016 @ 8:46am CDT

primalxconvoy wrote:
Kurona wrote:Hm. So it unfortunately doesn't fix the one problem the toy has (all the face details being obscured by the big blotch of red)

Actually, it really isn't. Takara's version has a light, almost pinkish-orange face, with a terracotta-ish visor. Check out my pic that I uploaded at TFW2005 (sorry, but until Seibrtron fixes it's picture upload limits, even cropped, tiny mobile phone pics can't be uploaded here) :

- http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachmen ... .27623531/

Its not that there is a problem that needs fixing, its just a different way fo doing things (just like Hasbro and Takara are doing things differently with their decos in this line, nothing inferior, just different). If you want to post pics, just upload it to an mage hosting site (like photobucket) and copy paste a direct image link. We can then see what you are talking about. You can use that method for both site too and it's not hard to employ

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830219)
Posted by primalxconvoy on October 3rd, 2016 @ 9:01am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
primalxconvoy wrote:
Kurona wrote:Hm. So it unfortunately doesn't fix the one problem the toy has (all the face details being obscured by the big blotch of red)

Actually, it really isn't. Takara's version has a light, almost pinkish-orange face, with a terracotta-ish visor. Check out my pic that I uploaded at TFW2005 (sorry, but until Seibrtron fixes it's picture upload limits, even cropped, tiny mobile phone pics can't be uploaded here) :

- http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachmen ... .27623531/

Its not that there is a problem that needs fixing, its just a different way fo doing things (just like Hasbro and Takara are doing things differently with their decos in this line, nothing inferior, just different). If you want to post pics, just upload it to an mage hosting site (like photobucket) and copy paste a direct image link. We can then see what you are talking about. You can use that method for both site too and it's not hard to employ

Thanks, but I disagree. On mobile, it IS a hassle, as copying and pasting URLs between typing img codes causes all manner of problems. Thus, I will continue to post images at TFW2005 for the time being, thanks.

All YOU have to do is simply click on the link I have posted, go to TFW2005 and see it there. Easy.

Let's hope Seibertron can update this stance on photo uploads. I understand that there are challenges, such as bandwidth (especially during conventions, etc), but in this day and age, and especially as competing sites already offer generous upload limits, then makig the site easier to post pics should be strongly considered. It's the main reason why i don't submit pics at seibertron and why i usually go to TFW2005 instead (even though I have complained there numerous times about their site, too). For me, with regards to posting pics, the others sites are all more preferable.

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830235)
Posted by Logan. on October 3rd, 2016 @ 10:07am CDT

LG Fortress Maximus: Box in hand (my hands^^) and comparison with Takara TH30 Metroplex box

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830367)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on October 3rd, 2016 @ 9:20pm CDT

Don't some of you still think that AoE Scorn would make a great Takara Legends Beast Wars Megatron?

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830385)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 3rd, 2016 @ 10:38pm CDT

SillySpringer wrote:Don't some of you still think that AoE Scorn would make a great Takara Legends Beast Wars Megatron?

Like this?

Or even this?

He also makes a good Optimus Prime Primal Mode:

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830387)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on October 3rd, 2016 @ 10:56pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:Don't some of you still think that AoE Scorn would make a great Takara Legends Beast Wars Megatron?
Like this?

YESSSSSSSSSSS. :PREDACON:

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830388)
Posted by william-james88 on October 3rd, 2016 @ 10:56pm CDT

That mold really doesnt work for Megatron, not enough bulk.

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830390)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 3rd, 2016 @ 11:01pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:That mold really doesnt work for Megatron, not enough bulk.

He could have been doing some more cardio than lifting

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830393)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on October 3rd, 2016 @ 11:11pm CDT

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
william-james88 wrote:That mold really doesnt work for Megatron, not enough bulk.

He could have been doing some more cardio than lifting

I see where you are coming from, but I think it would look fine if it was retooled more into a T-rex to at least make THAT more accurate. Heck, they could just leave the back fins off, and retool the head and dino arms. The overall proportions also remind me a lot of this guy:

It was mostly kibble that gave him extra bulk in both old and newer versions.

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830398)
Posted by King Kuuga on October 4th, 2016 @ 12:22am CDT

primalxconvoy wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
primalxconvoy wrote:
Kurona wrote:Hm. So it unfortunately doesn't fix the one problem the toy has (all the face details being obscured by the big blotch of red)

Actually, it really isn't. Takara's version has a light, almost pinkish-orange face, with a terracotta-ish visor. Check out my pic that I uploaded at TFW2005 (sorry, but until Seibrtron fixes it's picture upload limits, even cropped, tiny mobile phone pics can't be uploaded here) :

- http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachmen ... .27623531/

Its not that there is a problem that needs fixing, its just a different way fo doing things (just like Hasbro and Takara are doing things differently with their decos in this line, nothing inferior, just different). If you want to post pics, just upload it to an mage hosting site (like photobucket) and copy paste a direct image link. We can then see what you are talking about. You can use that method for both site too and it's not hard to employ

Thanks, but I disagree. On mobile, it IS a hassle, as copying and pasting URLs between typing img codes causes all manner of problems. Thus, I will continue to post images at TFW2005 for the time being, thanks.

All YOU have to do is simply click on the link I have posted, go to TFW2005 and see it there. Easy.

Let's hope Seibertron can update this stance on photo uploads. I understand that there are challenges, such as bandwidth (especially during conventions, etc), but in this day and age, and especially as competing sites already offer generous upload limits, then makig the site easier to post pics should be strongly considered. It's the main reason why i don't submit pics at seibertron and why i usually go to TFW2005 instead (even though I have complained there numerous times about their site, too). For me, with regards to posting pics, the others sites are all more preferable.

Use Imgur. They have a mobile app that's easy to upload to, and they offer pre-formatted embed codes in various flavors (tags included) that you can copy and paste. Or you can upload from your phone to Imgur and write the post on a computer. Lots of options.

RE: Takara Fortress. Shame they glued the legs shut.

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830401)
Posted by Seibertron on October 4th, 2016 @ 12:33am CDT

Is there a reason why you can't upload images directly through our forums? We don't have any bandwidth restrictions. I would prefer to have you guys upload the images directly here. If there are issues with uploading images, just let me know and I'll look into a solution for it. Thanks!

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830402)
Posted by King Kuuga on October 4th, 2016 @ 12:37am CDT

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There's an upload limit, and it's not very big.

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830404)
Posted by Seibertron on October 4th, 2016 @ 12:53am CDT

I'm not sure why you are receiving that error message. Just double checked the settings, it's set to 10mb per attachment which is fairly reasonable. I just compared that setting to the size of some of my recent photos from my camera and most of the images are around 3mb each at 4912x3264, which I don't have any problem uploading (attaching a test just to verify). I'll send you a private message so that I can figure out a solution to why you are receiving that error message.

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Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830406)
Posted by Seibertron on October 4th, 2016 @ 1:04am CDT

King Kuuga wrote:
max size.PNG

There's an upload limit, and it's not very big.

I can't believe no one has mentioned this problem before. Urgh. I think the issue has been resolved. Can you try again? Thanks.

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830407)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on October 4th, 2016 @ 1:11am CDT

Seibertron wrote:
King Kuuga wrote:
max size.PNG

There's an upload limit, and it's not very big.

I can't believe no one has mentioned this problem before. Urgh. I think the issue has been resolved. Can you try again? Thanks.

Seems to have worked!

TTP209.jpg

Thanks Ryan! This makes uploading much easier! ;)^

Sorry I didn't think to mention anything before.

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830415)
Posted by King Kuuga on October 4th, 2016 @ 3:17am CDT

I just assumed it was either deliberate, or controlled by the board software outside of admin control.

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830422)
Posted by fenrir72 on October 4th, 2016 @ 4:05am CDT

Seibertron wrote:I'm not sure why you are receiving that error message. Just double checked the settings, it's set to 10mb per attachment which is fairly reasonable. I just compared that setting to the size of some of my recent photos from my camera and most of the images are around 3mb each at 4912x3264, which I don't have any problem uploading (attaching a test just to verify). I'll send you a private message so that I can figure out a solution to why you are receiving that error message.

DSC03343.JPG

There are some images with the same issues that I have encountered too. That's why I occasionally use postimage or imgur.

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830434)
Posted by Cyberpath on October 4th, 2016 @ 7:59am CDT

From Takara:

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830442)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 4th, 2016 @ 8:48am CDT

Cyberpath wrote:From Takara:

Hellooooooooooooo nurse!

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830578)
Posted by Cyberpath on October 5th, 2016 @ 6:11am CDT

Cyberpath wrote:From Takara:

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830579)
Posted by Va'al on October 5th, 2016 @ 6:17am CDT

Fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath has shared with us a couple of images found on the Twitter feed of the official Takara Tomy Transformers PR account, featuring the Legends LG36 figure of Soundwave - check out below the Decepticon communications expert squaring off against mould mate Blaster and being wooed by Moonheart from the upcoming Unite Warriors Megatronia set, and compare him to the Hasbro version in our galleries here!

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830581)
Posted by fenrir72 on October 5th, 2016 @ 6:21am CDT

Cyberpath wrote:
Cyberpath wrote:From Takara:

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830582)
Posted by fenrir72 on October 5th, 2016 @ 6:25am CDT

Been reading about QC issues in TR figs. Skullcruncher is the same with the TL version. Scourge's head in TL is much improve as in tight. Still haven't received Weirdwolf but the canopy cracks?

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830601)
Posted by RiddlerJ on October 5th, 2016 @ 8:37am CDT

Laserbeak certainly looks better.

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830614)
Posted by Logan. on October 5th, 2016 @ 9:30am CDT

In Hand: LG Weirdwolf VS TR Weirdwolf (On Weibo)

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830617)
Posted by william-james88 on October 5th, 2016 @ 9:41am CDT

I found this on TFW, so cute!

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830619)
Posted by william-james88 on October 5th, 2016 @ 9:46am CDT

RiddlerJ wrote:Laserbeak certainly looks better.

Fo Sho! But I am dissapointed by their Soundwave. There are still some parts wehre I would have liked to see more paint but is instead kept bare. As with the Hasbro version there are large surfaces of just the blue plastic colour with nothing breaking it up.

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830630)
Posted by Kurona on October 5th, 2016 @ 10:10am CDT

Not gonna lie, Headmaster preferences aside... Wolfwire looks better.

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830645)
Posted by Logan. on October 5th, 2016 @ 10:59am CDT

Kurona wrote:Not gonna lie, Headmaster preferences aside... Wolfwire looks better.

I agree absolutely

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830647)
Posted by Logan. on October 5th, 2016 @ 11:03am CDT

In Hand (Finally

)

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830661)
Posted by Logan. on October 5th, 2016 @ 11:41am CDT

And The Immense, Master Sword^^

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830676)
Posted by Evil Eye on October 5th, 2016 @ 12:01pm CDT

Goddamnit! So close to getting the news credit, and yet so far. Oh well.

Anyway, TR Blaster looks amazing. Scale issues or not...I'm tempted. Soundwave looks good too but if I wanted a Leader sized Soundwave I'd just get the MP.

Moonheart (or Pulsewave as I'll call her if I get her) is adorable though.

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830681)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on October 5th, 2016 @ 12:07pm CDT

Logan. wrote:
Kurona wrote:Not gonna lie, Headmaster preferences aside... Wolfwire looks better.

I agree absolutely

Really? What for the two of you makes the Hasbro version superior? The paint apps are almost identical. The Hasbro version painted the chest "pipes" white, while the Takara version left them yellow, which creates a more dynamic look for the chest, playing more on the 3-D nature of the medium. The paint job on the tails is slightly different, but neither looks "superior" to the other. The Hasbro version has silver paint on the shins, but the Takara version has better paint apps on the beats mode claws (the Hasbro version using a weird "dry brush" technique). The Hasbro version has more color (blue and white) on the beat mode flanks, but the Takara version keeps it a more cohesive yellow. Finally, the Takara version has better color matching on the yellow plastics. You can see in the Hasbro version that the yellow plastics for the pelvis and around the hinges for the wolf head is noticeably lighter shade.

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830686)
Posted by william-james88 on October 5th, 2016 @ 12:14pm CDT

Looking at them both next to eachother in wolf mode, I really wouldnt be able to tell you off the top of my head which is which:

And thats amazing news since usually you just check which one looks better and you go "well thats the takara one surely", but here they both looks too similar. With difference in paint apps as opposed to a more paint on one. So this is really great and what I always wished from takara and hasbro, for there to be differences rather than one be superior. Like that everyone wins no matter where we are in the world.

EDIT: looking at the robot modes, I think hasbro's has more paint apps due to the coloured shins and silver circles near the beast feet, I would actually go for the hasbro one if both were at the store for the same price.

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830689)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 5th, 2016 @ 12:23pm CDT

I want that wolf man

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830691)
Posted by william-james88 on October 5th, 2016 @ 12:29pm CDT

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:I want that wolf man

Me too, but my TRu just got some more wave 1s instead :-(

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830701)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on October 5th, 2016 @ 1:31pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:I want that wolf man

Me too...

I feel so loved! ;;)

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830702)
Posted by galvatron00 on October 5th, 2016 @ 1:39pm CDT

Logan. wrote:In Hand: LG Weirdwolf VS TR Weirdwolf (On Weibo)

No waaaaaaay Logan! Someone put the Hasbro Titan Master on the Takara body :lol:

Hasbro can't have more paint than Takara, it breaks the internet!! :lol:

Seriously though, I'll be happy to pick up the Hasbro over the Takara this time.

AND

Congrats on Fort Max!! Is he everything I've dreamed of and more?! Still waiting for my shipment update..

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830705)
Posted by galvatron00 on October 5th, 2016 @ 1:51pm CDT

What's the sticker sheet look like Logan?

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830715)
Posted by Logan. on October 5th, 2016 @ 2:26pm CDT

Thanks itscramtastic!

This is for you

Re: In Hand Images of Takara Transformers Legends LG30 Weirdwolf and Comparison to G1 Toy (1830718)
Posted by galvatron00 on October 5th, 2016 @ 2:29pm CDT

Logan. wrote:Thanks itscramtastic!

This is for you

Ohhhhh snap.

I'm still kicking around the idea of ordering the Reprolabels for the Transtector/Base/Battleship and the Master Sword. A combination of both sets may be in my future!! :shock: