In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG01 Rattle and LG02 Convoy

Janus Prime wrote:That Optimus Primal is a tough toy to top, he still holds as a figure almost 20 years later.

Sabrblade wrote:

Janus Prime wrote:That Optimus Primal is a tough toy to top, he still holds as a figure almost 20 years later.

Got that right. Still, it's unfortunate that he's less show-accurate this time around, despite using that head and chest.

Mindmaster wrote:Hold up... wasn't Primal supposed to use the smaller Deluxe-ish version of the mold?

Sabrblade wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:Hold up... wasn't Primal supposed to use the smaller Deluxe-ish version of the mold?

Nope. Original pics were of the Ultra.

Mindmaster wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:Hold up... wasn't Primal supposed to use the smaller Deluxe-ish version of the mold?

Nope. Original pics were of the Ultra.

Huh. Could've sworn it was the Deluxe.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Janus Prime wrote:That Optimus Primal is a tough toy to top, he still holds as a figure almost 20 years later.

Got that right. Still, it's unfortunate that he's less show-accurate this time around, despite using that head and chest.

I don't hide the fact I'm not a fan of beast wars but I have to agree that Primal toy is fantastic. It does so much in a relatively small space.

Janus Prime wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Janus Prime wrote:That Optimus Primal is a tough toy to top, he still holds as a figure almost 20 years later.

Got that right. Still, it's unfortunate that he's less show-accurate this time around, despite using that head and chest.

I don't hide the fact I'm not a fan of beast wars but I have to agree that Primal toy is fantastic. It does so much in a relatively small space.

I have the DX version and it´s just wonderful; any chance to get this mold is a good chance. The DX T-Rex Megatron is also outstanding.

Sabrblade wrote:By "DX" do you mean the Telemocha Series DX versions or the Deluxe class scaled-down versions?

Janus Prime wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:By "DX" do you mean the Telemocha Series DX versions or the Deluxe class scaled-down versions?

I own the Ultra-class Telemocha redecos. I love having the exact same molds that were available in the 90´s but with more show accurate paint jobs.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:Hold up... wasn't Primal supposed to use the smaller Deluxe-ish version of the mold?

Nope. Original pics were of the Ultra.

Huh. Could've sworn it was the Deluxe.

The primary difference between Robot Masters and Beast Wars Reborn Convoys is in the hands. The larger original has closed fists, while the smaller remake has open hands:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:Hold up... wasn't Primal supposed to use the smaller Deluxe-ish version of the mold?

Nope. Original pics were of the Ultra.

Huh. Could've sworn it was the Deluxe.

The primary difference between Robot Masters and Beast Wars Reborn Convoys is in the hands. The larger original has closed fists, while the smaller remake has open hands:

I think he means the Deluxe sized one that was released under the Cybertron banner.

Sabrblade wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Mindmaster wrote:Hold up... wasn't Primal supposed to use the smaller Deluxe-ish version of the mold?

Nope. Original pics were of the Ultra.

Huh. Could've sworn it was the Deluxe.

The primary difference between Robot Masters and Beast Wars Reborn Convoys is in the hands. The larger original has closed fists, while the smaller remake has open hands:

I think he means the Deluxe sized one that was released under the Cybertron banner.

But that one isn't a "smaller Deluxe-ish version of the [Ultra] mold".

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I think he means the Deluxe sized one that was released under the Cybertron banner.

But that one isn't a "smaller Deluxe-ish version of the [Ultra] mold".

Close enough no?

Sabrblade wrote:I've never actually seen any in-hand pics of those versions before, but the official stock photos make them look like the most show-accurate versions of those molds ever, minus their lack of the Beast Wars Reborn tooling. Had they included those, they would have been the numero uno perfect versions of those molds.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I think he means the Deluxe sized one that was released under the Cybertron banner.

Sabrblade wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I think he means the Deluxe sized one that was released under the Cybertron banner.

But that one isn't a "smaller Deluxe-ish version of the [Ultra] mold".

Close enough no?

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Yeah, these look close enough. I'm not that picky. Then again he did say he meant the Robot Master version so the point is moot.

Sabrblade wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Yeah, these look close enough. I'm not that picky. Then again he did say he meant the Robot Master version so the point is moot.

The point I was getting at is that it's pretty hard to confuse such distinctly different shapes and colors to think that the top is the same toy as the bottom.

And I knew he meant the RobotMasters mold, which does indeed look like the Ultra mold shrunk down (since it basically is), making it much easier to confuse the to in a more understandable case.

Delta Magnus wrote:Also, am I the only one who finds it funny that the Japanese releases of the Beast Era figures are (mostly) infinitely superior to the Hasbro ones, in spite of the Japanese dubs of Beast Wars and Beast Machines being utter abominations? Even the Japanese thought it was awful IIRC.

Delta Magnus wrote:Looks pretty good! Loving Tankor in particular. Shame that the inevitable crazy price of Takara imports makes army building out of the question.

Delta Magnus wrote:Also, am I the only one who finds it funny that the Japanese releases of the Beast Era figures are (mostly) infinitely superior to the Hasbro ones, in spite of the Japanese dubs of Beast Wars and Beast Machines being utter abominations? Even the Japanese thought it was awful IIRC.

xyl360 wrote:

Delta Magnus wrote:Looks pretty good! Loving Tankor in particular. Shame that the inevitable crazy price of Takara imports makes army building out of the question.

I'd army build the hell out of them if the alt mode looked more like the show. As it is, I'll have this and Hasbro's Tankors in bot mode on the shelf and my 4 smaller Hasbro Deluxe Tank Drones in tank mode representing the army of drones.

Delta Magnus wrote:Also, am I the only one who finds it funny that the Japanese releases of the Beast Era figures are (mostly) infinitely superior to the Hasbro ones, in spite of the Japanese dubs of Beast Wars and Beast Machines being utter abominations? Even the Japanese thought it was awful IIRC.

Takara's been doing more show accurate paint schemes on the Beast Wars figures pretty much since the beginning. In fact, I just acquired this for my collection (although on my 'cast' shelf I have a kitbashed custom representing Terrorsaur in bot mode) and that's back from 1997:



edit: Sorry, it looks like TFU doesn't like linking to their images. Anyway, it's the version on this page under Variations.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

xyl360 wrote:

Delta Magnus wrote:Looks pretty good! Loving Tankor in particular. Shame that the inevitable crazy price of Takara imports makes army building out of the question.

I'd army build the hell out of them if the alt mode looked more like the show. As it is, I'll have this and Hasbro's Tankors in bot mode on the shelf and my 4 smaller Hasbro Deluxe Tank Drones in tank mode representing the army of drones.

Delta Magnus wrote:Also, am I the only one who finds it funny that the Japanese releases of the Beast Era figures are (mostly) infinitely superior to the Hasbro ones, in spite of the Japanese dubs of Beast Wars and Beast Machines being utter abominations? Even the Japanese thought it was awful IIRC.

Takara's been doing more show accurate paint schemes on the Beast Wars figures pretty much since the beginning. In fact, I just acquired this for my collection (although on my 'cast' shelf I have a kitbashed custom representing Terrorsaur in bot mode) and that's back from 1997:



edit: Sorry, it looks like TFU doesn't like linking to their images. Anyway, it's the version on this page under Variations.

The first year had them all be identical to Hasbro's, the "show-accurate" variations appeared in the second year and are much rarer. Terrorsaur commands an especially high price, reach $200 MISB easy.

Heckfire wrote:You ever wonder if there's some Dvorack fan out there psyched that two of the mechs are getting new toys?

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:Did Takara announce a golden Evasion Mode Optimus Prime? I can't recall if they did.

leokearon wrote:What size are the Transformers Legends Commanders in relation to other transformers?

GuyIncognito wrote:Are the Legends Commanders new molds, or redecos?

Aximalli_Prime wrote:If Rustimus Prime is available for a decent price I'll definitely have him ordered

Autobot tap out wrote:Purdy me gusta I want I wish I could obtain Japanese exclusive figures

Autobot tap out wrote:though I did see some Chinese versions of the season 2 combiners at my local gordmans in Fremont, NE