Amazon Japan has added preorders and images for the upcoming Takara Power of the Prime line coming up in May of next year. This line will not be a continuation of the Takara Legends line and will be it’s own sub line. Along with that, the figures shown in the preorders appear to be unchanged from the Hasbro releases of the figures. Not shown in the preorders are the Dinobots, Dreadwind and Blackwing. Most fans are speculating these will be released as a Unite Warriors Combiner boxset for the Dinobots and possibly some sort of two pack for the Decepticon jets. Is there a chance these releases from Takara could have added paint apps upon their release? It’s possible, but as of right now this doesn’t appear to be the case. There is no word about the status of the Takara Legends line at this time either. The line may continue, be done, or just take a Hiatus while the Power of the Prime line is released.
You can check out the images and the preorders above or in the thread. Hit the discuss button to add your thoughts.
Fenrys
theyre the same
Richard McBeef
It seems like it would be such an easy thing to do, too. I love those molds, such cute little badasses. But I'd love a unified G1 color scheme for all 3. Maybe someday….
ma70er
Yup… I'm still waiting on that boxset for the newer Generations Insecticons
Richard McBeef
That's my gut feeling and I hope it's right.
BWfan86
I’m sure they will eventually be released as some type of box set
Richard McBeef
I feel a bit burned too, but it's just business. I wanted animation colored Dinobots so damn bad.
Monari
After waiting so long for a proper leader Rodimus Prime, they release it just at the same time as Legends going under. Talk about a fucking monkey's paw.
Why couldn't they have just waited until the Prime Wars trilogy was over? This frustrates me beyond reasoning
gbm
If that is true…..its mindblowing to think that they went with the lower of the two standards upon unifying the brand.
Ridiculous.
Murasame
There's no difference anymore.
[Wing_Saber-X]
Not sure. Anybody have both sets to confirm?
Dogbomber
Is takara version having tighter joint/ratchet as compared with hasbro version?
cj37a
lol I know that place. Bought a last min Godzilla geek gift for a co-worker once and a last min gift for my child with me another time. Complete convenience factor; price included. I applaud their business win.
So … pp-09 doesn't look any different than the Hasbro version so far is the consensus ? Could of at least given him blue hands. Still getting it since I think I'll win on picking up in Japan at my haunting spot; USD Credit card wins here. Hasbro version of POTP Prime got by me initially.
Type-R
This collector got POTP Wreck-gar's card packed in with his TakaraTomy POTP Prime.
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Murasame
So, if you wanna sell them. Remove the code and BOOM instant markup
Type-R
The only difference between Hasbro's and TakaraTomy's POTP releases – the lack of code markings on TakaraTomy's.
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NemiMonkey
Yup, the Titan Masters were exactly the same.
Type-R
Hyper Hobby Magazine Vol 7: Legends Series to Continue via TakaraTomy Mall?
carnerd3000
(sigh) Well, I am aware that some collectors in Japan want the Hasbro versions anyway, which is fine, but I was hoping to get Legends versions of Beachcomber, Windcharger, Tailgate, Battletrap and Outback. And then of course Hydra and Buster. Is there any indication that the Legends line (and hopefully UW as well) will continue soon?
Gaokaiser
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