TakaraTomy Ultra Magnus to come with Alpha Trion

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by General Tekno, May 8, 2015.

  1. Monari

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    So I just got Takara Magnus in. Overall he's great, no stress mark issues that I've found so far. The comic is cute also.

    One thing that's a bit dismaying, but I suppose is standard for Generations figures at this point, is just how much cost-cutting can be seen on this toy. There isn't a *single* piece of plastic on this toy that hasn't been hollowed out or skeletonized as much as possible to reduce plastic use. Even the car ramps in carrier mode aren't actually smooth ramps!

    The desperation from the poor engineers is palpable when you hold this toy. You can feel their struggle to get as much done as possible with what seems to be an ever shrinking budget. I imagine it's the same way the Star Wars characters felt being stuck in the trash compactor.

    It's a heroic effort, but how much more can they possibly cut on these toys?
     
  2. Mercutio

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    Thanks for the first look! Can't wait to get him!

    And in answer to your final question: not much. I would've loved to see this Magnus design made when the "golden age" of quality figures (around CHUG and the first two movies) was at its height. Imagine what they could have done with this Magnus if they'd had, say, a ROTF leader Prime budget.

    That said, I am impressed with how much they've been able to fit into the budget restrictions, both on this figure and CW Megs. But as you say, how much lower can they go?
     
  3. Rob3880

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    This guy Just entered my pile of loot. Been very patiently waiting for this guy.. Based on Monari's pic I'd say this guy has a far more "premium" look to him over Hasbro's. When I saw Hasbro's in person, I thought the plastic & color did not look very good.. It looked like a big step down from Leader Megs, which isn't exactly spectacular itself. There was something kinda "rescuebot-y" about it. Don't let me down, Takara!
     
  4. 80sforged

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  5. General Tekno

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    He definitely looks a lot more "premium." The whites are very different in person.