In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Generations TG-26 Bumblebee Goldbug and TG-27 Trailbreaker & Hoist
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013 11:27PM CST
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Posted by MINDVVIPE on December 4th, 2013 @ 12:02am CST
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Posted by Powered Convoy on December 4th, 2013 @ 5:03am CST
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Randy
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 4th, 2013 @ 5:05am CST
At least, compared to the Arms Micron line with their stupid and annoying stickers.
Posted by T-Macksimus on December 4th, 2013 @ 7:56am CST
In fairness though, Takara's version, as usual, does look better regardless of whatever shade theirs is.
Also, I have to say that the 'Bee/Goldbug crossover is a serious "Fail" from my standpoint. Pick one color and stick with it. The two being mixed...yuck. They got the head right, I'll give them that and yeah, it certainly stands out more than the mono-tone (sans stripes) Bumblebee but I just don't think the concept works well. Just an opinion, I know most folks will love it but it's not for me.
TrailBREAKER kicks ass (Sorry, I don't care if IDW did give him a name change for image sake, he's Trailbreaker to me)
Not much else to say. He's just all around sharper looking just like the majority of Takara's reworks on our stuff.
So... 2 out of 3 rock. Not too bad an average.
Posted by Sabrblade on December 4th, 2013 @ 8:30am CST
As for the other two, the Takara versions do look nicer, but I've already bought the Hasbro versions.
Posted by Powered Convoy on December 4th, 2013 @ 11:00am CST
T-Macksimus wrote:That's odd. My Hoist doesn't seem anywhere near as pale a shade of green as what those pictures seem to suggest it should be. If I were to adjust accordingly then Takara's version would be damn near Forest Green or British Racing Green by comparasion and I know damn well that my monitor is not out of calibration so somebody please explain the discrepancy. I have my Hasbro Hoist right next to me and it is NOT that pale, fugly color.
In fairness though, Takara's version, as usual, does look better regardless of whatever shade theirs is.
Just chalk it up to lighting. Other pictures of Takara Trailbreaker make his black look darker than Hasbro's and in these photos it looks the same. So I wouldn't count these photos as the be all end all of how they actual look in person.
Randy
Posted by G1 Legacy on December 4th, 2013 @ 12:11pm CST
Regarding the Trailcutter (breaker) molds, I actually like both the Hasbro and Takara paintjobs for both versions of these figures so don't mistake the following because I can appreciate what they've attempted here, however I carry a lot of ambivalence toward the overall mold. I hate to rehash what many have said before but I firmly believe the designers (although talented) really missed an opportunity to please old and new fans alike here. I totally see the need for the updated alt mode (along with all the other classics & chug figs) but these left me craving more in the area of accessories, design, scale, and accuracy. The robot modes seem to match up ok on the shelf next to other Classics but the alt modes leave a lot to be desired. I don't like how you don't have the option to both hide and reveal "Cutters" weapons and generator in vehicle mode. And I dislike how his rear bed cover becomes a shield instead of being factored into the Transformation to add more "meat" in bot mode, and yes I'm aware that part of the reason of this design was to make it easier to implement Hoist as a tow truck using the same mold, but if they could do it back in 84-85 they should even more so be able to do it by todays design capabilities. And this is going out on a limb, but they also could have added accessories like a clear "bubble" force field (ala Halo 3) for Cutter and using the same amount of plastic for Hoist, a mockup of his (and Grapples) solar generator doohickey presented to Prime from the famous G1 episode would have been a priceless and hilarious nod to adult collectors as well as appealing extras for kids. I would gladly have paid a Voyager price of $20+ for each (I mean a special Deluxe with beefed up accessories, hell yea).
Whatever. They both just look woefully small next to the likes of Prowl & Jazz...drives me nuts. But I still bought them lol. And I plan to purchase the Takara's, probly in person at an upcoming Botcon etc. too much other stuff on the forefront at the moment though (curse you third party).
Posted by El Duque on December 4th, 2013 @ 3:33pm CST
Powered Convoy wrote:Someone missed that I posted this hours ago aye?
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Randy
Fixed! Thanks!
Posted by Sodan-1 on December 5th, 2013 @ 6:54pm CST
Posted by frogbat on December 6th, 2013 @ 7:00am CST
other than that, there's a defect on my hoist's shoulder which basically impedes transformation. I pay through the nose for these toys due to high postage, so i'm not a happy bunny. Fortunately I keep mine displayed in robot mode and I had trailbreaker to get a kick out of...
hope it's not a common prob