TFW2005 boards member Type-R has scoured Twitter to compile a great set of in-hand images of Takara Legends Fortress Maximus, Wolfwire, Wheelie, and Rewind. We’ve selected some of the best shots for you to browse after the jump, but there are more within the discussion thread linked below.
Is anyone double dipping on Hasbro and Takara releases? Let’s hear it!
Markdelg
He was still Twincast in "Metrowars" (pre-G-2), so there is kind of a self-made continuity error (which is of course because Metrowars came out before Titans Return but takes place after it chronologically), but again, one could simply say that the Twincast we see in Metrowars is just his Headmaster form without the transtector. Problem solved. Or, like you said, perhaps Takara will make a Twincast-colored transtector and he can switch between the two.
SouthtownKid
Just read the comic. Explains everything. And these are not retcons; they're continuations.
It's just like American comics. Back in the 1980s, Thor became a frog for a while. Did I like it? No. Was it ridiculous? Yes. Is it part of continuity? Yes.
The way these characters become Headmasters makes sense within the context of the story. It opens up zero plot holes or continuity issues. You don't have to enjoy it but it is what it is. Tonally, I'm not over the moon with these pack-in comics, but I accept they are part of the ongoing continuity that Takara has spent the past 3 decades cultivating.
GizmoTron
Sure, ok.
That comment had nothing to do with Markdelg and his ability to keep track of this stuff, BTW. My comment was about Takara always trying to fit everything together to make sense in their "all is canon" G1 fiction and how that more often than not only opens up more problems than it really solves, but I guess that just makes me a fool for questioning the flawlessness of Takara and Sakamoto the work for hire toy pack-in prodigy.
SouthtownKid
Why don't you read the comic for yourself, then you won't have to be confused. And you won't risk looking foolish doubting Markdelg, the one who actually knows what he is talking about and was only trying to help you.
GizmoTron
He probably wasn't a Headmaster in that manga, though. That's the problem with these little retcons, every time you try and patch a plot hole, another one pops up.
SouthtownKid
Exactly this.
On the other hand, there's nothing preventing Takara continuing the story even further and giving him a new transtector later in Twincast's colors. Literally anything can happen. If there's anything these pack-in comics demonstrate, it's that they are able to explain any crazy move Takara feels like making with the toys and incorporate it into the fiction.
Chucez
Did any of you pre-order Weirdwolf with TCP? If so did you get yours already?
Markdelg
The whole point of the pack-in and online Legends comics is that they are Takara-approved continuations of the Japanese G1 storyline mean to be in canon with the cartoon. For Twincast, the idea is that after the Headmasters cartoon he becomes a Headmaster himself thanks to Scorponok's attack and now uses a transtector shaped and colored like the original Broadcast/Blaster, which is why we see him in his original colors in the G-2 manga. These guys know their history and know what they are doing.
Autovolt 127
I hope so too.
I think he means a proper Twincast, an a blue and white repaint of Blaster's body.
michaelbird
Yeah, I don't know that even TT would call that a canon decision. This whole headmaster is a formerly non-head/body character is a gimmick and I'm sure they would recognize that. If they're going through the trouble to revise the Hasbro tooling/paint I would expect them to want to sell the full size versions their customers are looking for. I mean, it might not happen too, but this looks like TT's version of prepaints. I could be totally wrong, but this isn't without precedent.
Markdelg
Broadcast's headmaster *is* Twincast. The pack-in comic fiction shows that Twincast is now a Headmaster and Broadcast is actually his transtector.
Large
Yes. And the funny thing is I don't really enjoy the Headmasters series.
But Twincast, with the right blue, is a repaint i love.
artiepants
man i hope someway somehow we get Twincast and Soundblaster…
michaelbird
This. Actually expected TT to skip Broadcast and go straight to Twincast, given their respect for the original series. I guess both appeared in that season, but my memory is Twincast was more prevalent. I'm sure we'll see him though.
Autovolt 127
Sakamoto continues to deliver the goods.
GR1ML0CK
It's a tape deck. I'm gonna have a shitload of fun with fort max. HEAD! ON!
Cannot wait for my boys to be old enough to enjoy this hobby with me.
Large
My Takara Broadcast has just arrived, and I love him. Yes, that soon in our relationship.
Already have a -sublime- 3P Blaster, and now a Marvel one, very good looking and easy to play with. Those times we live in are too good, people.
So give me a Twincast now.
shadowfall1976
My Wheelie just dropped in my POL, but no Scourge yet…dammit.
I'll keep my MP Soundwave vs Fort Max… It's cool, but not that cool.
GR1ML0CK
Traded my hasbro mp soundwave with a genuine ratbat and igear scout cassette for a Sdcc fort max and Titan returns hard head. Fort Max superior, soundwave inferior!
GR1ML0CK
Got that loudmouth today. Thats alot of fun for $5!