In several ways the united version does seem nicer. On the other side I can't see the logic in buying a more expensive United version or ordering $11 reprolables. The Hasbro version while not perfect is good enough imo.
united wins i will have to get one asap as the paint apps looks better on united versus the rts once i get united i think i am going to paint the rts version into roadrage with the hopes of hasbro or takara releasing one eventually
For those of us who had a hard time choosing between the two versions, this review was a great help. I already have the Hasbro version which has the G1 accurate rub sign symbol on the hood. And I was hoping to save some money. But the United version looks better with the shiny darker blue, the painted exhaust and the G1 accurate hood flames. The only thing missing on both versions is the Faction symbol on the right side of the rear window. The flight mode doesn't thrill me with either of them. I wish they would have done what the G1 version did as a toy and in the show (Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang we love you!). Heck Alt/BT Tracks and Swerve don't have a flight mode! So United Tracks is bought as well. A red Road Rage and a yellow Tracks would be cool to see in either the RTS or United line.
if you're gonna spend an extra $11.50 to get the reprolabels set, then you might as well spend the extra $10 on top of that and get the better paint on United Tracks.
I totally agree. The reprolabels flames are not much of an improvement either.
United Tracks is in the mail, for me the extras over the RTS version makes it a no brainer. I really don't agree with the reviewer, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
While I do admit that the blue paint looks fantastic on the United version, there doesn't seem to be any other reason to get it over the Hasbro release, unless that rubsign bothers you that much. I could also care less for the either version of the flame deco, the Hasbro version being too 80's and the Takara one too 90's for an updated Tracks. Also it seems that the light-piping comes out more in the United version.
I've told the botimus my opinion several times but if you're gonna spend an extra $11.50 to get the reprolabels set, then you might as well spend the extra $10 on top of that and get the better paint on United Tracks.
Now if you like the Hasbro tribal flames, then more power to ya. Personally I think they look horrible.
I received RtS Tracks and Jazz from BBTS last week. And even though I never even bothered to open either, I just felt these are sub par compared to United. I would regret not getting United Tracks and Jazz, so I bought them on e-Bay last week too. And I'm definitely aching to get them too! Probably sell on RtS Tracks and Jazz…
Megatron31
do you plan on reviewing any of the other united figs or is tracks the only one you are getting?
46+2
I have to get that.
chrisr291
Nice review! Their is a price difference but if you have disposable income, buy this Tracks!
Peaugh
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So shiny!
Seeker
In several ways the united version does seem nicer. On the other side I can't see the logic in buying a more expensive United version or ordering $11 reprolables. The Hasbro version while not perfect is good enough imo.
conleyh2006
united wins i will have to get one asap as the paint apps looks better on united versus the rts once i get united i think i am going to paint the rts version into roadrage with the hopes of hasbro or takara releasing one eventually
Stormcrow
Lately I have preferred Hasbro, but Takara wins this round.
G1Jetfire
For those of us who had a hard time choosing between the two versions, this review was a great help. I already have the Hasbro version which has the G1 accurate rub sign symbol on the hood. And I was hoping to save some money. But the United version looks better with the shiny darker blue, the painted exhaust and the G1 accurate hood flames. The only thing missing on both versions is the Faction symbol on the right side of the rear window. The flight mode doesn't thrill me with either of them. I wish they would have done what the G1 version did as a toy and in the show (Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang we love you!). Heck Alt/BT Tracks and Swerve don't have a flight mode! So United Tracks is bought as well. A red Road Rage and a yellow Tracks would be cool to see in either the RTS or United line.
TheTFReview
Tracks > Tracks
Oh yes, I went there.
PORTER
i agree, and i think its hilarious that you might turn out to be bruce wayne.LOCATION: Batcave. hahahahahahah XD…ROCK ON!!!
Batman
I totally agree. The reprolabels flames are not much of an improvement either.
United > RTS
46+2
United is the way to go here. The added paint and the flames make it a winner. I missed the boat in this guy but I'll find one soon enough.
Wyvern
Crap. I might as well get him now rather then expensive ass later.
Houndvoice
United Tracks is in the mail, for me the extras over the RTS version makes it a no brainer. I really don't agree with the reviewer, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
Megatron31
i really figured there would be more reviews of the united figs by now
but a great one none the less i really like mine and i look forward to some of the other releases
Kaboom Red
While I do admit that the blue paint looks fantastic on the United version, there doesn't seem to be any other reason to get it over the Hasbro release, unless that rubsign bothers you that much. I could also care less for the either version of the flame deco, the Hasbro version being too 80's and the Takara one too 90's for an updated Tracks.
Also it seems that the light-piping comes out more in the United version.
Rockdown
A good, informative review. You just saved me £25.00.
Miggytron
I've told the botimus my opinion several times but if you're gonna spend an extra $11.50 to get the reprolabels set, then you might as well spend the extra $10 on top of that and get the better paint on United Tracks.
Now if you like the Hasbro tribal flames, then more power to ya. Personally I think they look horrible.
alldarker
I received RtS Tracks and Jazz from BBTS last week. And even though I never even bothered to open either, I just felt these are sub par compared to United. I would regret not getting United Tracks and Jazz, so I bought them on e-Bay last week too. And I'm definitely aching to get them too! Probably sell on RtS Tracks and Jazz…
bigkid78
just another tooling by hasbro! that thing looks friggin good