Unite Warriors Computron

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by BlackHawkOmega, Mar 12, 2016.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. Autobot Spike

    Autobot Spike Original Gangstabot

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2007
    Posts:
    1,699
    News Credits:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    287
    Likes:
    +1,407
    Well, take a gander at ramhorn from the exclusive (since you really get a good look at the back of the tank mode.) those same visual artifacts are present, and WOULD be on the foot in THIS variation of Computron as the piece normally reserved for flipping up behind the treads doesn't need to be utilized in this way thanks to the extra height gained by the flip down post on the breakdown mold.

    -A.S.
     
  2. artiepants

    artiepants Transformers '84!!!

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2002
    Posts:
    22,185
    News Credits:
    14
    Trophy Points:
    412
    Location:
    Seattle
    Likes:
    +11,789
    but he still doesn't have that triangle notch called out, that's specifically Rook.

    Now, if you follow the outside edge up from the notch in the silhouette, you'll note the fender flare that Rook has over his middle tire ~ also, if you look at the silhouette and compare to Ramhorn or Brawl, the texture of the tread pattern is different ~ Nosecone's is more sawtooth, and the tank mold is square wave.
     
  3. Transmorph633

    Transmorph633 Drifter

    Joined:
    Nov 24, 2008
    Posts:
    995
    News Credits:
    14
    Trophy Points:
    187
    Likes:
    +108
    Wow so far the Takara Computron is looking real good. If not for Scrounge I would be buying the Takara one in a heartbeat.
     
  4. shadowfall1976

    shadowfall1976 The Alpha and the Optimus

    Joined:
    Apr 26, 2007
    Posts:
    4,855
    Trophy Points:
    262
    Likes:
    +547
    TT is using retools of Wheejack, Rook and Blast Off. Hasbro is using retools of Brawl and Air Raid...and the Streetwise mold, not clear about any retooling even a head yet...

    Both are using retooled Silverbolts.

    The main thing besides AfterGroove they have in common is that they will both be mine.
     
  5. Dinobot Swoop

    Dinobot Swoop TFW2005 Supporter

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2004
    Posts:
    1,024
    Trophy Points:
    317
    Location:
    Montréal
    Likes:
    +3,253
    Ditto. Can't make up my mind about which I'd like to get more, so I'll get both. My wallet will cry, but getting both also means being able to combine both together to make the best Combiner possible.

    And Scrounge. Gotta love obscure character references in toy form. :) 
     
  6. grindcore138

    grindcore138 TIME TO DELIVER A PIZZA BALL!

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2012
    Posts:
    5,299
    News Credits:
    17
    Trophy Points:
    287
    Location:
    Clown Island
    Likes:
    +11,235
    That still doesn't make them the same height at all though. Observe:
    [​IMG]
     
  7. Lord Dcast

    Lord Dcast Dr Lockdown

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2015
    Posts:
    4,816
    News Credits:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    232
    Location:
    'Straiya
    Likes:
    +949
    Ebay:
    Facebook:
    Twitter:
    Isn't TT doing the Rook mould as Roller for UN Galvatronus?
     
  8. Autobot Spike

    Autobot Spike Original Gangstabot

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2007
    Posts:
    1,699
    News Credits:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    287
    Likes:
    +1,407
    Huh. Would you look at that? Well, that's the best case for a retooled rook so far. It's really amazing to think they've gone that far for what they believe is the most accurate representation... But I was OK with brawl being retooled into nosecone. The Hasbro remold of Strafe is unique and superior to reusing the very special, purpose-build blast-off, who I am happy to have exactly one of. So, I will keep an eye on this to see what they come up with, but I'll leave the buying to those who like this interpretation. Now, that head and chest on the other hand....

    -A.S.
     
  9. artiepants

    artiepants Transformers '84!!!

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2002
    Posts:
    22,185
    News Credits:
    14
    Trophy Points:
    412
    Location:
    Seattle
    Likes:
    +11,789
    oh man, that shot is perfect ~ you can see the Brawl mold in either configuration doesn't have any of the visual landmarks mentioned above:
    Rook's toes sticking out the back.
    The triangular notch on the right.
    or the fender just before the turret on the right side above the notch.
     
  10. artiepants

    artiepants Transformers '84!!!

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2002
    Posts:
    22,185
    News Credits:
    14
    Trophy Points:
    412
    Location:
    Seattle
    Likes:
    +11,789
    i was always bothered by the dinky drill and totally inaccurate alt mode, but on the flip side i never cared THAT much about Nosecone that i couldn't have lived with that version happily as a leg for CW Computron... Until I saw all the work TT seems to be doing on their version. (plus Hasbro using the Streetwise mold for the umpteenth time is a huge turnoff when the Wheeljack mold in car mode is a way better fit for Lightspeed)

    but man, i agree with you on Strafe and Scrounge...
     
  11. Toker

    Toker Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 23, 2015
    Posts:
    2,833
    Trophy Points:
    222
    Location:
    CT
    Likes:
    +4,492
    I might have to mix and match and sell off the parts...
     
  12. YoungPrime

    YoungPrime Herald Of Primus

    Joined:
    Nov 27, 2004
    Posts:
    11,326
    News Credits:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    362
    Likes:
    +14,518
    They had no part in "making it" which means they'll probably making her much better.
     
  13. Lord Dcast

    Lord Dcast Dr Lockdown

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2015
    Posts:
    4,816
    News Credits:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    232
    Location:
    'Straiya
    Likes:
    +949
    Ebay:
    Facebook:
    Twitter:
    I honestly don't care if Takara makes a Victorion. Hasbro's seems good enough for me.
     
  14. T-Hybrid

    T-Hybrid Gnodab Kidult (He/Him)

    Joined:
    Aug 19, 2006
    Posts:
    38,081
    News Credits:
    58
    Trophy Points:
    412
    Location:
    Minnesota
    Likes:
    +77,824
    I don't know what Takara would even change given she has *no* previous version (show or toy) to go off of. People have said IDW, but I don't think they care as much over there.

    Also, revisionist history if people are claiming she's all Hasbro. They were upfront about her being a Takara/Hasbro joint design.
     
  15. Lord Dcast

    Lord Dcast Dr Lockdown

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2015
    Posts:
    4,816
    News Credits:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    232
    Location:
    'Straiya
    Likes:
    +949
    Ebay:
    Facebook:
    Twitter:
    Yeah, and funnily enough 'comic accuracy' is complete bull, as the colours shift depending on which artist has her or which frame she's in.
     
  16. Raiyuki

    Raiyuki Low Class Seeker

    Joined:
    Jun 6, 2014
    Posts:
    6,116
    Trophy Points:
    247
    Likes:
    +1,913
    Nevertheless even when it's an IDW based figure TakaraTomy do tend to bring her closer to some prominent appearance. They did that with both Magnus and with Windblade thus I think they'd do it with Victorion.
     
  17. Lord Dcast

    Lord Dcast Dr Lockdown

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2015
    Posts:
    4,816
    News Credits:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    232
    Location:
    'Straiya
    Likes:
    +949
    Ebay:
    Facebook:
    Twitter:
    I used to wish I had gotten a Takara Windblade.

    Then I got Slipstream and realised the mould was lacklustre.

    Now I'm waiting for TAV Windblade, which I know they'll make.

    The official one has way too much red.
     
  18. snoopcow

    snoopcow Mold hoarder

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2011
    Posts:
    1,440
    Trophy Points:
    232
    Likes:
    +806
    seems hasbro and takara wants us to buy both their sets AND the PE addon
     
  19. Lord Dcast

    Lord Dcast Dr Lockdown

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2015
    Posts:
    4,816
    News Credits:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    232
    Location:
    'Straiya
    Likes:
    +949
    Ebay:
    Facebook:
    Twitter:
    Why would Hastak WANT you to buy a 3P upgrade? Just because they let it slide doesn't mean they actively want it to happen.
     
  20. T-Hybrid

    T-Hybrid Gnodab Kidult (He/Him)

    Joined:
    Aug 19, 2006
    Posts:
    38,081
    News Credits:
    58
    Trophy Points:
    412
    Location:
    Minnesota
    Likes:
    +77,824
    Plus her ever changing mouth plate and disappearing Rust Dust.
     
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.