Next in the limelight from Takara-Tomy’s Transformers Legends releases of Titans Return toys, we are taking a look at Hardhead!
Hardhead is one of the best early releases in the Titans Return line, with a faithful update of his original design. The tank mode is solid, while the robot mode is pleasingly poseable, and even has wrist swivels, which is a rarity in recent releases. Hasbro’s version has grey plastic on the cannons and torso, as well as a faceplate like the original toy, but for this one, we had to go with the Takara version, less for the tan plastic that replaces the grey, and more for the “mouth” head which is more accurate to IDW’s comics and both of the cartoons Hardhead featured in.
Overall, Hardhead is a great early release in the Titans Return line. We’ve been looking forward to sharing our pics of this one with you – we hope you enjoy them!
Sol Fury
Thank you! That's something I like doing as well, though I sometimes wince when it's someone who has had a dozen iterations down the years.
(Oh, hi, Bludgeon and Grimlock)
CobraKai
Loving these galleries. My favorite part is the side by side with their G1 versions. It shows how true the new toy is to the old one while being entirely updated.
AutobotAvalanche
Great photos. The Takara Highbrow and Brainstorm sucked but I wish the Hasbro Chromedome and Hardhead were more like their Japanese counterparts.
Black Convoy
While I prefer the head and mask of the Hasbro version, the colors on this release are an epic win!
Fallout
god fuckin damn, that beige is nice. what would you call that, rose? or is that just straight up beige?
Gallade
The Takara HM makes me really regret getting the Hasbro versions..
iron maniac
I highly recommend the Nonnef foot upgrades for him as well.
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Sol Fury
Hardhead was my first experience with the Deluxe class of Titans Return / Legends figures, and he's one I have had a lot of fun with. Hopefully you enjoy his photoshoot as much as I did making it.
Hardhead (Legends) – Reflector @ TFW2005
Transformers Legends Hardhead robot mode
Transformers Legends Hardhead tank mode
Transformers Legends Tankette tank mode
Transformers Legends Tankette jet mode
Transformers Legends Hardhead with a full crew of Titan Masters
Transformers Legends Headhead with Titans Return Wheelie and Combiner Wars Optimus Prime (he was going by Orion Pax at the time)
Transformers Legends Hardhead with Generation 1 Hardhead