could you do a side by side comparison.. i have quite a bit of trouble seeing the difference. Those shots make him look amazing, but I'm having trouble figuring out if its cause the mold is amazing or the takara one is better.
Btw Peaugh, I really appreciate you havin this contest, I dont have that many opportunites to indulge myself; transformers is a newly re-discovered hobby, partly thanks to your reviews, so I reeeeeally hope I got the right Kamen Rider shtuff Lolz
I snagged the gun from one of my extras for my Prime, I'll be giving away a double-sword version in the next few days!
I don't mind what kinda weapons he has, free is free man I submitted my answers to your quiz thingummy, lotta Kamen Rider which was tough but I got it. Cross your fingers, come onnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Prime!
Just as long as the smokestacks don't magically warp like crazy on their own, I'm kinda fine with the rubbery stuff
Who knows, some over excited 3rd party co. Will probly make weapons and a trailer for this guy anyway
I'm not really all that concerned with the rubbery stuff. It's kind of lame, but not a deal-breaker. And you're right – we probably will get some pretty cool third party upgrade gear for all of these.
I'm more interested in a shinier/more realistic paint job. If Takara can provide that, I think it'll be worth the extra cost.
If not, oh well I guess… This is still pretty nice.
the details and proportions look fantastic compared to the deluxe my only complaint would be they should have used the samy shiny red plastic they used on the japan animated figures. OP just kinda feels dull
miscreant
If you're willing to pay twice the price, or more, there's a fairly good chance Takara Prime toys will have somewhat more vivid. paint applications.
[Wing_Saber-X];6867553
Ya know, I need to see some Ttomy shots of the toy to be certian of skipping the Hasbro one just to get shiny plastic paint apps. Eh, it'll be slightly more expensive, but it'll be worth it for the sake of show accuracy. Dull plastic just dont cut it.
Yeah, this.
If I see Bulkhead, I'll grab him, because I don't mind a more dull finish on a guy like that. I'm going to wait and see what Takara gives us for Prime and possibly the others. These guys deserve a nice shiny finish!
The rubber stuff isn't a deal-breaker, but it'd be nice to get something better for those parts too.
There have been a few different contests throughout the years, but typically he asks a question and you send an answer and he chooses randomly from that.
Never actually participated in one before… but it's mandatory that I do now. I need this figure!
NICKBOT
Sorry man, I don't have the Hasbro Prime…yet.
Joalro
could you do a side by side comparison.. i have quite a bit of trouble seeing the difference. Those shots make him look amazing, but I'm having trouble figuring out if its cause the mold is amazing or the takara one is better.
NICKBOT
Takara Voyager Optimus Prime – Robot Mode
My favorite shot.
Josh
gonna have to do the same i guess… really disappointed in the lack of painted wheels these days
[Wing_Saber-X]
^ I used a Tamiya silver hobby pen/sharpie for his wheels. Much better.
Josh
Y U NO HAVE SILVER WHEELS PRAHME????
Galaxy Convoy
Wait, where's his question?
EDIT: N/M, saw the vid. Ah well, I'll pass too. Good luck to everyone else.
TFXProtector
I didn't try. For various reasons. I'll just wait for retail.
LegoTFGuy
Loving the looks of this guy- defiently gonna have to pick him up whenevertheheck these guys finally trickled into US retail.
Shame about the rubber parts- the sword looked so awesome!!! Hmmm… are his hands 5mm holes? Might be time to break out the LEGOs…
Gilgamesh
Oh my, I didn't expect Kamen Rider questions. I've got some internet research to do now.
Hypershock
Btw Peaugh, I really appreciate you havin this contest, I dont have that many opportunites to indulge myself; transformers is a newly re-discovered hobby, partly thanks to your reviews, so I reeeeeally hope I got the right Kamen Rider shtuff Lolz
Hypershock
I don't mind what kinda weapons he has, free is free man I submitted my answers to your quiz thingummy, lotta Kamen Rider which was tough but I got it. Cross your fingers, come onnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Prime!
Roadblock1977
Looks nice. May actually buy him, despite his chest transformation being akin to DOTM Voyager Prime (not that that's a problem).
DPrime
I'm not really all that concerned with the rubbery stuff. It's kind of lame, but not a deal-breaker. And you're right – we probably will get some pretty cool third party upgrade gear for all of these.
I'm more interested in a shinier/more realistic paint job. If Takara can provide that, I think it'll be worth the extra cost.
If not, oh well I guess… This is still pretty nice.
Peaugh
I think it would be pretty easy for a third party to make some slipover cannons for bulkhead capable of using the wrist peghole.
Josh
Just as long as the smokestacks don't magically warp like crazy on their own, I'm kinda fine with the rubbery stuff
Who knows, some over excited 3rd party co. Will probly make weapons and a trailer for this guy anyway
DPrime
Great review!
Looks nice, but not QUITE what I want. I think…
Yeah, this.
If I see Bulkhead, I'll grab him, because I don't mind a more dull finish on a guy like that. I'm going to wait and see what Takara gives us for Prime and possibly the others. These guys deserve a nice shiny finish!
The rubber stuff isn't a deal-breaker, but it'd be nice to get something better for those parts too.
Robogeek28
Shame about the rubber sword and smokestacks but he's still an awesome fig.
Now if only these things would start hitting stores. *sigh*
Joalro
There have been a few different contests throughout the years, but typically he asks a question and you send an answer and he chooses randomly from that.
Never actually participated in one before… but it's mandatory that I do now. I need this figure!
TFXProtector
How do we get in on this contest?