Difference in quality between Hasbro Commemorative Series & Takara Collection Series |
12-01-2006, 07:43 PM
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#1 | | Constructicon Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 740 Collection Count: 100+ | Difference in quality between Hasbro Commemorative Series & Takara Collection Series
Just curious... is there a difference in quality between Hasbro Commemorative Series & Takara Collection Series?
I don't have 1 of each to compare with, but it seems that the Hasbro is slightly "cheaper" in quality compared to Takara.
... or is it just me? My Collection
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12-01-2006, 07:48 PM
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#2 | | ITADAKIMASU! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 26,258 Location: Alexandria, VA Collection Count: I've stopped counting | The Hasbro versions normally don't have chromed weapons with the exception of a few. The Takara ones come with chromes weaspons.
Oh, and many Hasbro ones have launchers that aren't functional anymore. Takara's launchers are still spring loaded.
As for the figures themselves, they're about the same. | |
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12-01-2006, 08:06 PM
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#3 | | Hardcore Toy Collector Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 11,707 Location: Land of Ligers Collection Count: Lost count | Let's not forget that the Hasbro's missles are larger for safety reasons. There were some improvements to the some of the US reissues too such as Jazz...there was quite a detailed thread a couple of weeks back...
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12-01-2006, 08:07 PM
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#4 | | slippery when wet Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 6,490 Location: ohio Collection Count: not nearly enough | I could be way off base on this, but the plastic seems different; the Takara versions seem to have plastic closer to the originals, whereas the Hasbro ones seem to have the more durable plastic they've been using with newer lines. Not sure if thats really the case or just my imagination, but it might explain why the Hasbro versions look a little off.
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12-01-2006, 08:45 PM
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#5 | | Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,180 Location: Cincy Collection Count: 90% less than before! | Quote: |
Originally Posted by Razerwire ..Oh, and many Hasbro ones have launchers that aren't functional anymore. Takara's launchers are still spring loaded... | That Sucks! I've got most of the Hasbro line, but I've never opened one to find that out! ...guess it doesn't really matter, since I won't be opening them, but still, that's bullskype. Sig Removed | |
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12-01-2006, 08:50 PM
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#6 | | Constructicon Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 740 Collection Count: 100+ | One of the things I did notice about my last 3 Hasbros, were the launchers didn't work... which sucks because it was for the fists (Hoist, Inferno and Grapple). My Collection
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12-01-2006, 09:27 PM
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#7 | | The ultimate doom. Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 573 Location: Under a rock with a sharp stick. Collection Count: 212, and 32 knock-offs | Quote: |
Originally Posted by kllrwlf One of the things I did notice about my last 3 Hasbros, were the launchers didn't work... which sucks because it was for the fists (Hoist, Inferno and Grapple). | But do you really want a fist randomly launching at your eye? Seriously. Think about it.
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12-01-2006, 09:30 PM
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#8 | | slippery when wet Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 6,490 Location: ohio Collection Count: not nearly enough | I'd be more worried about launching them down a vent or in the toilet or something..
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12-01-2006, 11:11 PM
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#9 | | 8 Years Old Since 1984! Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,808 Location: Monroe, North Carolina Collection Count: I have no idea!! News Credits: 3 | Funny, cause those old launchers never worked worth a flip anyhow! At least I don't remember them doing so........ 
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12-01-2006, 11:57 PM
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#10 | | TF:A is better than you. Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 10,312 Location: Birthplace of Aviation Collection Count: More than a few by a bunch News Credits: 1 | Many of the old G1 toys had their launchers disabled too, at least in US market stuff. usually the springs in the launchers were weakened or removed.
On-topic, aside from changes for safety issues, I've never noticed any plastic differences between Takara and Hasbro reissues. I'll admit I haven't done much direct comparison of like toys of both types though. (usually wouldn't buy the US version if I already had the Japanese one, and vice-versa) I'll see how Soundwave comes out, since I am planning to get that even though I've got both Takara reissues of SW and SB.  How the Animated toy line REALLY came to an end | 
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