TAW-01 God Sword Now Available At Robot Kingdom
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According to site sponsor RobotKingdom.com, after several months of delays, it appears that third party toy maker TAW (The Another War) has finally released their three God Sword sets for the Classics/Henkei line. The three versions, colored for Henkei/Classics Convoy-Prime, Ultra Magnus, and Nemesis Prime, all include the larger God Sword that breaks down to form a smaller sword, a shield, and a winged jet pack. The RobotKingdom.com site also has updated images of the packaging for each set along with the box art.
The images below are for the Nemesis Prime set, in black, silver, and red.
Please keep in mind that this set is from a third party toy maker and is not an officially licensed Hasbro or Takara product.
The three sets can be viewed at the links below.
TAW-01, Classics/Henkei Convoy-Prime Colors
http://robotkingdom.com/services/eshop/ ... 01&lang=us
TAW-01, Ultra Magnus Colors
http://robotkingdom.com/services/eshop/ ... 1S&lang=us
TAW-01, Nemesis Prime Colors
http://robotkingdom.com/services/eshop/ ... 1B&lang=us
Credit(s): TAW, RobotKingdom.com
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Re: TAW-01 God Sword Now Available At Robot Kingdom (1002078)
Posted by Convotron on September 23rd, 2009 @ 3:48pm CDT
Posted by Convotron on September 23rd, 2009 @ 3:48pm CDT
Sweetness. I love the design but I don't love the price...but it would go so well with Omega Prime/God Fire Convoy. The God Sword would probably be cheaper than a Matrix Blade/Super God Sword these days, though.
Re: TAW-01 God Sword Now Available At Robot Kingdom (1002101)
Posted by Narc on September 23rd, 2009 @ 4:12pm CDT
Posted by Narc on September 23rd, 2009 @ 4:12pm CDT
Got my shipping confirmation from them last night. I look forward to getting them soon.
Re: TAW-01 God Sword Now Available At Robot Kingdom (1002136)
Posted by Mkall on September 23rd, 2009 @ 4:46pm CDT
Let us know how they are please. If the quality is top-notch, I MAY consider getting one at some point
Posted by Mkall on September 23rd, 2009 @ 4:46pm CDT
Narc wrote:Got my shipping confirmation from them last night. I look forward to getting them soon.
Let us know how they are please. If the quality is top-notch, I MAY consider getting one at some point
Re: TAW-01 God Sword Now Available At Robot Kingdom (1002245)
Posted by shonenfan4 on September 23rd, 2009 @ 7:39pm CDT
Posted by shonenfan4 on September 23rd, 2009 @ 7:39pm CDT
That thing looks magnificant, might srly consider getting these.
Re: TAW-01 God Sword Now Available At Robot Kingdom (1002248)
Posted by mesh on September 23rd, 2009 @ 7:43pm CDT
Posted by mesh on September 23rd, 2009 @ 7:43pm CDT
$50???????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nice but not worth the price
i'd rather spend that money on buying a transformer, a video game, or better still----dinner for the family.
honestly, some of these prices from 3rd party manufactures are just absolutely ridiculous.
nice but not worth it
$50 + shipping + taxes ------> that's almost $65-70. not to mention that some people get charged on duties when it's delivered to the house.
nice but not worth the price
i'd rather spend that money on buying a transformer, a video game, or better still----dinner for the family.
honestly, some of these prices from 3rd party manufactures are just absolutely ridiculous.
nice but not worth it
$50 + shipping + taxes ------> that's almost $65-70. not to mention that some people get charged on duties when it's delivered to the house.
Re: TAW-01 God Sword Now Available At Robot Kingdom (1002270)
Posted by Forgotten on September 23rd, 2009 @ 8:11pm CDT
Posted by Forgotten on September 23rd, 2009 @ 8:11pm CDT
I like it, I just don't like that it's going to cost me more than my Nemesis Prime that's gonna hold it did. But I suppose it's worth it to give Shadow Commander some more armorments.
Re: TAW-01 God Sword Now Available At Robot Kingdom (1002310)
Posted by Convotron on September 23rd, 2009 @ 9:08pm CDT
True but the same could be said of most accessory sets these days. Many figures that have 3rd party accessories are worth less than the accessories, hehe. But some of them are well worth it for me like the City Commander variations and the Aerial Team Appendage Kit.
Posted by Convotron on September 23rd, 2009 @ 9:08pm CDT
Forgotten wrote:I like it, I just don't like that it's going to cost me more than my Nemesis Prime that's gonna hold it did.
True but the same could be said of most accessory sets these days. Many figures that have 3rd party accessories are worth less than the accessories, hehe. But some of them are well worth it for me like the City Commander variations and the Aerial Team Appendage Kit.
Re: TAW-01 God Sword Now Available At Robot Kingdom (1002398)
Posted by shonenfan4 on September 23rd, 2009 @ 11:31pm CDT
Yea, but he'll look sexy with it.
Posted by shonenfan4 on September 23rd, 2009 @ 11:31pm CDT
Forgotten wrote:I like it, I just don't like that it's going to cost me more than my Nemesis Prime that's gonna hold it did. But I suppose it's worth it to give Shadow Commander some more armorments.
Yea, but he'll look sexy with it.
Re: TAW-01 God Sword Now Available At Robot Kingdom (1002492)
Posted by Talous on September 24th, 2009 @ 3:42am CDT
Posted by Talous on September 24th, 2009 @ 3:42am CDT
Sweet Jeabus the Magnus version looks sweet.. I just can't swing $50+ shipping for a toy right now.
Re: TAW-01 God Sword Now Available At Robot Kingdom (1002588)
Posted by rpetras on September 24th, 2009 @ 9:19am CDT
Posted by rpetras on September 24th, 2009 @ 9:19am CDT
I'm holding out for these to go on sale.
I like them, but $50 is just out of the range of sanity to me.
These are $15 items, maybe $20 TOPS.
I like them, but $50 is just out of the range of sanity to me.
These are $15 items, maybe $20 TOPS.
Re: TAW-01 God Sword Now Available At Robot Kingdom (1002673)
Posted by DevastaTTor on September 24th, 2009 @ 12:01pm CDT
Agreed-I might even pay thirty but the US vendors want 65-70 which is crazy talk.
Plus, I just measured and at 38cm, it's too tall for my shelving as things are displayed now.
This is a sale item pick-up for sure.
Posted by DevastaTTor on September 24th, 2009 @ 12:01pm CDT
rpetras wrote:I'm holding out for these to go on sale.
I like them, but $50 is just out of the range of sanity to me.
These are $15 items, maybe $20 TOPS.
Agreed-I might even pay thirty but the US vendors want 65-70 which is crazy talk.
Plus, I just measured and at 38cm, it's too tall for my shelving as things are displayed now.
This is a sale item pick-up for sure.
Re: TAW-01 God Sword Now Available At Robot Kingdom (1002700)
Posted by Convotron on September 24th, 2009 @ 12:28pm CDT
Posted by Convotron on September 24th, 2009 @ 12:28pm CDT
I'm very curious about the quality of the materials and construction. I can't wait for reviews of this product to be posted somewhere.
Re: TAW-01 God Sword Now Available At Robot Kingdom (1002707)
Posted by fenrir72 on September 24th, 2009 @ 12:37pm CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on September 24th, 2009 @ 12:37pm CDT
I am so getting this for Cerebros.
Re: TAW-01 God Sword Now Available At Robot Kingdom (1002740)
Posted by Counterpunch on September 24th, 2009 @ 1:26pm CDT
Posted by Counterpunch on September 24th, 2009 @ 1:26pm CDT
I really do not believe the cost is justified here.
I think that when this was announced and priced, it was at the height of 3rd party popularity and the makers of this set are really looking to cash in as th $60-80 price tag was where people seemed to be comfortable paying when they were really into something.
I think the makers on this were looking for carry-over hype.
It's too much, even considering I want a matrix blade for Omega Prime.
I think that when this was announced and priced, it was at the height of 3rd party popularity and the makers of this set are really looking to cash in as th $60-80 price tag was where people seemed to be comfortable paying when they were really into something.
I think the makers on this were looking for carry-over hype.
It's too much, even considering I want a matrix blade for Omega Prime.
Re: TAW-01 God Sword Now Available At Robot Kingdom (1002756)
Posted by kirbenvost on September 24th, 2009 @ 1:58pm CDT
Posted by kirbenvost on September 24th, 2009 @ 1:58pm CDT
I would be all over this if it was at least $20 cheaper. As it is, hell no. I'll wait for a clearance, if it ever happens.
CP, you're a mod now? When did that happen? Maybe I wasn't paying attention. Congrats on your promotion!
CP, you're a mod now? When did that happen? Maybe I wasn't paying attention. Congrats on your promotion!
Re: TAW-01 God Sword Now Available At Robot Kingdom (1002788)
Posted by DevastaTTor on September 24th, 2009 @ 2:54pm CDT
I think you've hit the nail right on the head. Given that the FP Superion kit is 45 and this isn't even in that league, 30-40 should have been the absolute top price. They would sell a bunch at that price.
Posted by DevastaTTor on September 24th, 2009 @ 2:54pm CDT
Counterpunch wrote:I really do not believe the cost is justified here.
I think that when this was announced and priced, it was at the height of 3rd party popularity and the makers of this set are really looking to cash in as th $60-80 price tag was where people seemed to be comfortable paying when they were really into something.
I think the makers on this were looking for carry-over hype.
It's too much, even considering I want a matrix blade for Omega Prime.
I think you've hit the nail right on the head. Given that the FP Superion kit is 45 and this isn't even in that league, 30-40 should have been the absolute top price. They would sell a bunch at that price.
Re: TAW-01 God Sword Now Available At Robot Kingdom (1003127)
Posted by Munchlax on September 25th, 2009 @ 2:15am CDT
This is like the only reason why I'm even considering it. Can Omega Prime even hold it?
Posted by Munchlax on September 25th, 2009 @ 2:15am CDT
Convotron wrote:Sweetness. I love the design but I don't love the price...but it would go so well with Omega Prime/God Fire Convoy. The God Sword would probably be cheaper than a Matrix Blade/Super God Sword these days, though.
This is like the only reason why I'm even considering it. Can Omega Prime even hold it?
Re: TAW-01 God Sword Now Available At Robot Kingdom (1003203)
Posted by Convotron on September 25th, 2009 @ 8:33am CDT
I think Omega Prime should be able to hold it seeing as any of the City Commander sets can. I think the TAW-01 God Sword is close in scale to the Matrix Blade/Super God Sword. One thing I like about the TAW-01 is that it's a modular accessory that can do more than just serve as a crazy huge sword for display. It also looks to not have the floppy handle issue the Matrix Blade had.
Posted by Convotron on September 25th, 2009 @ 8:33am CDT
Munchlax wrote:Convotron wrote:Sweetness. I love the design but I don't love the price...but it would go so well with Omega Prime/God Fire Convoy. The God Sword would probably be cheaper than a Matrix Blade/Super God Sword these days, though.
This is like the only reason why I'm even considering it. Can Omega Prime even hold it?
I think Omega Prime should be able to hold it seeing as any of the City Commander sets can. I think the TAW-01 God Sword is close in scale to the Matrix Blade/Super God Sword. One thing I like about the TAW-01 is that it's a modular accessory that can do more than just serve as a crazy huge sword for display. It also looks to not have the floppy handle issue the Matrix Blade had.
Re: TAW-01 God Sword Now Available At Robot Kingdom (1003382)
Posted by Munchlax on September 25th, 2009 @ 4:31pm CDT
well see, Omega Prime doesn't have a firm hand, he has a gundam closing hand. That might cause a problem. I don't wanna buy it for Omega Prime, and then find out he can't even hold it.
Posted by Munchlax on September 25th, 2009 @ 4:31pm CDT
Convotron wrote:Munchlax wrote:
This is like the only reason why I'm even considering it. Can Omega Prime even hold it?
I think Omega Prime should be able to hold it seeing as any of the City Commander sets can. I think the TAW-01 God Sword is close in scale to the Matrix Blade/Super God Sword. One thing I like about the TAW-01 is that it's a modular accessory that can do more than just serve as a crazy huge sword for display. It also looks to not have the floppy handle issue the Matrix Blade had.
well see, Omega Prime doesn't have a firm hand, he has a gundam closing hand. That might cause a problem. I don't wanna buy it for Omega Prime, and then find out he can't even hold it.
Re: TAW-01 God Sword Now Available At Robot Kingdom (1003396)
Posted by Convotron on September 25th, 2009 @ 4:57pm CDT
Posted by Convotron on September 25th, 2009 @ 4:57pm CDT
Oh, I thought you meant about the size of Omega Prime! Yeah, due to the articulated hands, Omega Prime may not be able to hold the God Sword well if it's too heavy.
Re: TAW-01 God Sword Now Available At Robot Kingdom (1003862)
Posted by Narc on September 26th, 2009 @ 10:07pm CDT
Posted by Narc on September 26th, 2009 @ 10:07pm CDT
Received mine from robotkingdom today. I got the one for Convoy and the other one for Ultra Magnus. They do look nice (and huge) and it's very modular. But I guess modularity has it's price; the plastic is a little brittle and a small part of the shield that connects with the pommel in sword mode already broke off when I was swapping out parts. I just kept it in sword mode and gave it to Powered Convoy. It seems to be a display item more than an actual play item.
Re: TAW-01 God Sword Now Available At Robot Kingdom (1003872)
Posted by Mkall on September 26th, 2009 @ 10:34pm CDT
most 3rd party things usually are more for display than play. Thanks for letting us know Narc, I now feel less bad about not wanting to pay that rediculous price.
Posted by Mkall on September 26th, 2009 @ 10:34pm CDT
Narc wrote:Received mine from robotkingdom today. I got the one for Convoy and the other one for Ultra Magnus. They do look nice (and huge) and it's very modular. But I guess modularity has it's price; the plastic is a little brittle and a small part of the shield that connects with the pommel in sword mode already broke off when I was swapping out parts. I just kept it in sword mode and gave it to Powered Convoy. It seems to be a display item more than an actual play item.
most 3rd party things usually are more for display than play. Thanks for letting us know Narc, I now feel less bad about not wanting to pay that rediculous price.
Re: TAW-01 God Sword Now Available At Robot Kingdom (1003899)
Posted by Convotron on September 27th, 2009 @ 12:52am CDT
Posted by Convotron on September 27th, 2009 @ 12:52am CDT
Thanks for the hands-on info on the God Sword, Narc!
I was hoping the product would have been more durable as I regularly swap my displayed figures so accessories need to be able to stand up to handling.
I was hoping the product would have been more durable as I regularly swap my displayed figures so accessories need to be able to stand up to handling.
Re: TAW-01 God Sword Now Available At Robot Kingdom (1003996)
Posted by Narc on September 27th, 2009 @ 10:53am CDT
Yeah. I know they're usually for-display-only but since it had different modes I sorta thought it would be able to stand up to manipulations. I tried the big-a** sword mode first, then I tried to take it apart to use it in flight pack mode... that's when the part broke. And trust me, I'm very careful with my stuff so I wasn't expecting to break anything.
Posted by Narc on September 27th, 2009 @ 10:53am CDT
Mkall wrote:Narc wrote:Received mine from robotkingdom today. I got the one for Convoy and the other one for Ultra Magnus. They do look nice (and huge) and it's very modular. But I guess modularity has it's price; the plastic is a little brittle and a small part of the shield that connects with the pommel in sword mode already broke off when I was swapping out parts. I just kept it in sword mode and gave it to Powered Convoy. It seems to be a display item more than an actual play item.
most 3rd party things usually are more for display than play. Thanks for letting us know Narc, I now feel less bad about not wanting to pay that rediculous price.
Yeah. I know they're usually for-display-only but since it had different modes I sorta thought it would be able to stand up to manipulations. I tried the big-a** sword mode first, then I tried to take it apart to use it in flight pack mode... that's when the part broke. And trust me, I'm very careful with my stuff so I wasn't expecting to break anything.
Re: TAW-01 God Sword Now Available At Robot Kingdom (1004209)
Posted by im ruined on September 28th, 2009 @ 1:29am CDT
Posted by im ruined on September 28th, 2009 @ 1:29am CDT
GARBAGE QUALITY
LESS THAN MEETS THE EYE
I got mine last night
TALK ABOUT CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP materials.
The red plastic had thumb prints (i giant white one) smudges SCRATCHES and smears all over it.
I was disassebling it and The tiny black thing that hold the shield to the handle broke of so EASILY
So quality SUXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
But visualy its awesome
super glue works fine
there are parts that do fall of.
If you get creative with it everything will fit on the power-CMD but allows little poseability
LESS THAN MEETS THE EYE
I got mine last night
TALK ABOUT CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP materials.
The red plastic had thumb prints (i giant white one) smudges SCRATCHES and smears all over it.
I was disassebling it and The tiny black thing that hold the shield to the handle broke of so EASILY
So quality SUXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
But visualy its awesome
super glue works fine
there are parts that do fall of.
If you get creative with it everything will fit on the power-CMD but allows little poseability
Re: TAW-01 God Sword Now Available At Robot Kingdom (1004254)
Posted by DevastaTTor on September 28th, 2009 @ 8:01am CDT
That sucks-guess I'll handle mine with EXTREME care. Plus, I'm only going to keep it in big sword mode so hopefully it won't break. It sounds like this may be more like a model that winds up being glued together versus a multi-mode piece.
Posted by DevastaTTor on September 28th, 2009 @ 8:01am CDT
Narc wrote:Received mine from robotkingdom today. I got the one for Convoy and the other one for Ultra Magnus. They do look nice (and huge) and it's very modular. But I guess modularity has it's price; the plastic is a little brittle and a small part of the shield that connects with the pommel in sword mode already broke off when I was swapping out parts. I just kept it in sword mode and gave it to Powered Convoy. It seems to be a display item more than an actual play item.
That sucks-guess I'll handle mine with EXTREME care. Plus, I'm only going to keep it in big sword mode so hopefully it won't break. It sounds like this may be more like a model that winds up being glued together versus a multi-mode piece.
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