The chaos of San Diego Comic Con has receded, and we are getting back to normal here at TFW2005. Today we’ve put up a full gallery of SDCC Metroplex, showing off all the differences. Overall Metroplex is generally the same as his mass retail release. The differences are – 2 guns instead of one, chrome face and thighs, metallic sticker sheet, 12 pack of decoy figures, and a fancy larger box.
We’ve highlighted those for you in our gallery – you can check all the pictures here: SDCC Metroplex Full Gallery. We’ve also added some key shots to this story.
If you’d like to see the retail release, a more thorough photo set from different angles are here: Generations Metroplex Full Gallery.
Do you need the 2 guns, chrome parts, but weren’t able to go to SD for the con? Check em out on eBay, they’re going fast!
Mewtwo
Although it still is a kick ass figure I just don't prefer the chrome. Maybe on the thighs and stuff is ok but not the face. It just looks like it makes things too reflective/shiny and takes away something… like seeing more reflection then the actual details or something.
I prefer the look of the Retail version because of this.
I think painting it Silver instead of chrome would have been better to bring out the details and not let it be too reflective/shiny.
Automorpher
I gave up my regular version after seeing TakaTom's. Because that is closer to what I was expecting…
Then again, I gave up my TakaTom's pieces after seeing both SDCC & ACG!
Now I'm just waiting for the ACG stocks to come in. (They're in transition from HK)
Orion P
I gotta pull the trigger on the SDCC version one of these days. I think the metallic hips and face make him look so much more bad ass. CHROME!
conleyh2006
bbts 109 + shipping is a steal got him today this figure is amazing just wished his knee joints were stronger as he tends to be a little top heavy lol
IaconStargazer
My opinions on the SDCC version's differences:
– The Decoy-esque figures are well-sculpted, but not really appealing to me, since the Legends-class two-packs will be suitable companion toys to my "basic" version of the Titan
– The metallized face and thighs are kind of cool looking, if to at least make it further homage the original toy, and I guess the metallic stickers are an okay touch
– That box and its artwork look really nice, although it would probably be difficult to find a good spot for it
– I originally thought a second rifle would get in the way of the toy's look, but I like that both can be placed on the city and vehicle modes (and symmetrically on the latter)
It's probably been asked already, but: Can both rifles be stored on Metroplex's robot mode? I'm not sure why exactly, but I'm sort of iffy on big TF figures that always have a gun in hand.
Automorpher
He has this "Not For Sale" tag stuck onto him so I think it's an early sample…
I know the shop has some connections with mainland China so they often get their stuffs alot faster than general public.
opt1musaber
Can you buy all the members from there? It'd be hilariously annoying to find out that all this time the Uranos members were complete, but only now TFC decided to ship these guys
Jonathanchui
Just got my own acg version of this big guy….simply awesome!!!!!!
Apart from the mini plastic figures, it is same as the sdcc version, even the instruction sheet got the sdcc logo on it
Gotta say this guy shines only when you really get your hands on him, photo simply can't capture its awesomeness!!!
Just asking…anyone knows how to keep the visor up anytime?
Automorpher
From where I am, a local toy/specialty shop has him displayed in the shop for the last 3-4 months.
opt1musaber
Is that a complete Uranos? How???????
LDM
Haha awesome. Where you gonna fit that monster!
gen1autobot
Got my SDCC version in today from HTS. This thing is awesome!! Though I will admit that If I didn't get one during the HTS rush on Wednesday, I would have settled for the standard version and had no complaints. Additionally, I must say that after having it in hand/in person, I really like the chrome accents. This figure, regardless of version, is very striking indeed. It's going to look great with my generations/classics/universe Autobots.
Zavien
I am not getting that version of him but I have the Hasbro version coming and I'm pretty excited to get this. Just need to make room to put him somewhere
artiepants
It's seriously great.
I know right? We were parked at the hyatt and i lugged it all over there (with thee GIJoe set which was really heavy for the box size.) Getting this guy onto the airplane ended up being pretty funny, good thing the staff in San Diego were pretty good sports about the whole thing…
EightiesKid
I love the SDCC version. I'm a huge fan of chrome, and the chrome on this guy really makes him pop. Love the extra gun as well, as it is a better homage to the G1 version with the dual cannons. I also love the decoys. Metro is huge, and looks terrific. Very much worth it in my mind, I was able to get him at the con, without shipping, for $162. But he was heavy as hell and almost took my arms off while I carried him and my other stuff to the car.
Automorpher
Maybe for the boys in Asia (myself including), it would make more sense to settle for ACG version instead of SDCC. The difference between these 2 is negligible…
Well at least to me.
Plus international shipping for SDCC version's a definite killer. I can easily remember how much the folks whom were peddling SDCC Bruticus were asking for previously.
Trailbreaker77
Looks like some bitterness and hate on SDCC in this thread…. interesting.
Pathosis
I have TWO guns, one for the each of you.
opt1musaber
It's the only one with paint apps. The thighs seem to be Grey.
Prime Aspect
I'm just not feeling the need for the second gun. While there are some places to stick the 2nd gun in non-robot modes, the figure was clearly designed with one big red gun in mind. Plus, since the big red gun is also a spaceship (look at it — it has a battleship-like bridge and guns on it. Yes, the gun is so big, it has its own guns) it seems more cool that it's a super death laser battleship (think Yamato/Star Blazers wave motion gun or Macross main guns) and Metroplex is so badass that he just grabs that battleship and uses it like a pistol.