Look at things like the tires and other details. There is more paint in some areas and less in others. It's probably mostly a balance.

Also, Takara's might have a lot of the metallic parts actually painted, as they tend to do with their Generations. So in all likelihood Takara's probably has more paint - it's just not as apparent.

Randy

 

If I had the money and space I'd get them both. Can't really say who I like better. Takara's has an almost "dead" look to him which I really like. While on the other hand Hasbro's has more paint applications which distinguishes him from Soundwave.

 

I feel good for buying the Hasbro version.  

 

If they were black I would have bought one. But they both look like shit as is.

 

Looks nice... nicer than the Hasbro version in my opinion. But not quite nice enough to justify importing at triple the price. I'm surprised to see the body is actually a similar (thought slightly darker) dark grey to the Hasbro release; based on earlier images I expected glossy jet black. I'm sort of glad it's not, that would be harder to resist. As it is, he looks a little drab.

I prefer the lack of yellow forearms and the painted legs on the Takara version, but I prefer the red cannon tip on the Hasbro version. So they sort of break even for me.

 

what the heck is this takara? sloppy paint applied all over the visor when its built for light piping? should have just left it as is.



That's my only nitpick though, the rest of the figure is great.

 

JAPAN I LOVE YOU! I can't wait to buy all your takara tomy stuff it's so pretty and glorious. Here take all my money! I really did not like the bright yellow on the hasbro version and a plain red tip on the battery cannon. As for any sloppy paint it's nothing I can't fix and it's hit or miss no matter who you buy from buy it in person is the best bet to make sure the paint is clean.

 

Something like this is probably only really noticeable on extreme close ups.

Randy

 

I like the Hasbro versions better. Especially Soundwave. He has a bunch of paint cues that reference the G1 version that, according to story, he'll end up being once they all get to Earth.

 

The Hasbro version just pops more.

 

Just when we are all liking the Takara's metallic parts which are painted,this type of issue happen,haha

 

Yeah, just wait until Takara does Blaster and then Twincast.

 

It's not like it's anything new though. I've noticed paint apps like that on my United Darkside Optimus. It's not really bad unless you really look at it closely.

 

We haven't had a Twincast in ages.

Really for Twincast you just needs to take Blaster's head repaint it blue and yellow and put in Soundwave's body.

 

Got mine in today!









So much nicer than the Hasbro one I already have. Buzzsaw is super pretty with his gold sparkly paint.

Randy