Also via our sponsors TFSource, we have learned that Takara-Tomy will be issuing the Generations Springer toy once again in Japan! Springer’s mold has previously made it to Japan in 2013 as a part of the Japanese Generations line. What this version is doing, though, is offering the mold with a color scheme that goes heavier on the green – it is a more screen accurate looking deco. It’s hitting in February 2016, same time as the MP-22 Ultra Magnus reissue, and one month before MP-28 Hot Rodimus – looks like Takara-Tomy are starting as they mean to go on in 2016 with a run of toys to celebrate the 1986 animated movie anniversary.
Black Convoy
No need to bump a topic from years ago.
Tenion the Offender
These shops are truly amazing. Do you know any other shops like that which have rare and old LG/UW in stock?
[Wing_Saber-X]
JUNGLE
Not what you are looking for..but you could always check out the site daily for any new LG 19 release if and when they arrive.
Hope this helps !
[Wing_Saber-X]
Try online 2nd hand Japanese e tailer shops like Mandarake or Jungle Collector's Shop Intetnationsl. They sonetimes have an LG 19 Springer in stock. Cheap and affordable Imo.
Targetmaster Kup
Not as good as LG-19.
Targetmaster Kup
I wish I could find this version of Springer for a decent price anywhere.
Markdelg
1. It's shiny.
2. I'm not getting it.
rivs
And what do you think about the "Hasbro Transformers Platinum Edition Autobot Heroes" Springer version?
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ma70er
That's good to hear. I can't wait for mine to arrive… looks like it won't be till Tuesday though. This will be my first experience with this version of the mold, having only Sandstorm up to this point.
Lbsammills51
I was worried the green on this might be a bit too bright, but in-hand this is really nice.
This is one of the molds I don't know if I'll ever get tired of. Can we please get a Crossblades and Blue Bacchus from this already? And can Takara take a look at the Sandstorm version and crank out Skyhammer and maybe even Turbo Master? Keep it coming.
harrismonkey
Here's a link to Cheetimus' gallery. I've actually never transformed him. I'm always a little nervous with customs about the paint. (although I do own a Scorn he did as well and it's been transformed a few times with no issues- he knows what he's doing)
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons-customs/998897-triple-change-drift-3-0-a.html?highlight=cheetimus+drift
GR1ML0CK
MLP special edition?
Johntimus Prime
Yeah, Springer was the clear highlight of 2014. Blitzwing isn't the worst toy ever, and the 3P upgrade kits definitely help fix his robot mode issues…but Springer is a beast. I'd even buy this mold in pink with neon green stripes and purple wheels
GR1ML0CK
The left side tabs in. It is a pain in the ass no doubt. Figure is borderline mp by todays standards. It is upper echelon category as far as chugs go. Top 10 chug of all time.
Raiyuki
Aside from his derpy looking tank mode, rubber nosecone, and shoulder's Blitzwing's still a good figure (I would know owning three versions of it.) AT the very least his alt modes all tab together flawlessly and he has ankle tilts.
Springer's car mode seems to be a QC lottery; mine has one side that refuses to tab together no matter what and that actually annoys me far more than Blitzwing's shoulders.
Are there alt mode pics of this? I love the Skyhammer mold but this would absolutely beat that every time.
Wh33l JcK
True… to call it a fail is way off base… it just seems many want to put it in some upper echelon category. I can't do that.
GR1ML0CK
Wow thats awesome! So that left side was a bit of a chore but it did tab in all the way. That paint is uneven on the shoulders, true true but to say its a fail is crazy. This toy is fantastic! I love it
harrismonkey
I agree. A little remolding would go a long way as well.
BTW, this is a custom by Cheetimus. I added the removable shoulder and thigh pads. BB is my work entirely.
GR1ML0CK
He doesn't? Im gonna go see right now!
Wh33l JcK
I don't know, I think Springer is somewhat of a fail too, he doesn't tab together very well in Car mode. And the yellow paint on the shoulders is very uneven.