I used to have UW Computron and I don't really regret getting rid of him. I've been eye balling Quantron recently though. I don't mind a complicated Transformation when the bots look that good. The CW bots lost their appeal to me hard and the Silverbolt/Scattorshot torso is one of the biggest offenders. It's a shame because I love the Autobot combiner teams but was just so disappointed with the CW line. The UW versions had better paint, but the figures still weren't quite what I wanted.

Obviously you enjoy the CW figures though, so I think you know which one you should get for your collection. Why buy a Quantron if what you really want is the UW Computron? I'd save up or hold out hope for a reissue or good deal

 

It's not about "accuracy" so much as I want something that I feel looks good, and the CW Computron does not look good to me considering its KO-ish colors and the fact the torso is just a more red Superion. I do feel I like UW Computron the most, but there's more factors involved than just looks.

Because I don't want bigger, bigger would defeat the purpose of considering these two specifically

Because unlike UW Computron, Quantron is frequently available and often discounted. I WOULD be most eager for a UW reissue, but there's really no evidence to support it's even under consideration.

I think after all this input, I'm definitely eyeing UW Computron the most now, just have to hope a reissue isn't a pipe dream because aftermarket prices are just not acceptable as is.

 

I was looking for a Computron myself and was right where you were. Honestly, after looking around, the Warbotron Computron looked the best to me (Assuming it's an option for you and you haven't looked at it yet). It's accurate and well defined...it doesn't look cheap either but it's clearly Computron. You can usually find one for about $200ish (used) as well so it's in the price ballpark as the others too. I haven't committed to one myself just for lack of a place to put it but that's the one I like.

It can be had new for $300 (which is probably what the UW with PE kits would cost you).

 

Quantron is a great figure, the bots that make him up are not. Most of them are frustrating, difficult to transform, and poorly toleranced. At least mine are.

He kills the UW/CW versions in looks and hardware in Computron mode but he is not a fun figure. If you're keeping it combined he'll be perfect, if you want to flip between modes I recommend you stick with UW.

 

Scale's kind of an issue there since Warbotron's Computron (does it even have a proper name?) is much larger than the CW/UW/POTP-scale combiners, so it's not really preferable for what I'd have to pay for it. Also I do like that deco, but it's not what the final product looks like either.

 

Yeah he's a little bit bigger in size for sure. No worries...just tossing out options!  

 

Im just saying what i liked and that is what i did. I just said that the UW version spoke to me more than the Hasbro version did. I also stated that the Hasbro colors where just not what i like as i had a opinion about it. I wanted to say UW was better fit for me than the Hasbro version and I'm sorry if i got that wrong. Everyone makes mistakes and i tend too sometimes make plenty of them. You live and learn and alot of folks here teach me great stuff and that is why i love it so much here.

 

I really dislike a good portion of the official combiners, but Abominus, Superion, Takara Computron and Takara Devastator all turned out really well for what they are. I want to get UW Computron, but am hoping another company makes one that's a bit better.

 

@Hyoumaru Have you made a decision on which Computron to go with?

I'm contemplating the same two options and can't make up my mind. I'm probably leaning toward holding out hope for a UW re-release or biting the bullet on the current after market prices simply for the playability factor. That said, a few factors give me pause. CW/UW make up the majority of my combiners already and I can't say I'm thrilled at the thought of adding a bunch more clones, however well molded they may be. In addition, I went third party with my Devastator, picked up a cheap, used TFC Hercules, and don't regret my purchase. For that reason, I really wish I could handle a Quantron first given that a lot of the horror stories I read about Herc didn't hold up once I had him in hand. And here's where I have a question for those Quantron owners...

Is Quantron complicated / hard to transform but once he is transformed, does everything stay in place for the most part? Or is he fiddly in the sense that things are popping off every time you move him into a different pose? If the former, I might seriously consider switching my preference and just suck it up whenever it comes to transformation.

Finally, I was a huge Computron / Technobot fan growing up. He was the only G1 combiner I was ever close to assembling and while I had all four limbs, Scattershot alluded me. While UW Scattershot would be a purely adequate representation of the character for me, Maketoys Metalstorm has more of a wow factor with the aircraft mode and the cannon more visible on the back in robot mode. Anyway, would love to know which way you went.

 

I decided to work towards UW Computron, since Quantron apparantly has long-term QC issues and doesn't play very well alongside other combiners. Still haven't quite gotten there since business has been pretty terrible, but it's my planned goal, someday. Best of luck with your own attempts.

 

Actually ended up selling mine awhile back, but I can field these questions. Yes the individual transformations are overly complex, fiddly, and in some cases poorly toleranced. Yes, the combined mode is relatively stable. If you're okay with Hercs listing issues you will be thrilled with Quantron. I'm not knocking Hercules I still love that figure, I'm just saying by comparison Quantron is rock solid. Maketoys Scattershot is an extremely overlooked figure. He is by far the highlight of the set and the only one I would own as a stand alone figure.

 

YMMV as far as the individual figures (the bots are decent to great, but the alt modes really shine). But combined, if you do all the steps and get all the tabs right, he is the polar opposite of fiddly. He's pretty much rock solid. Really feels like one large-ish figure rather than the sum of five smaller ones. And it takes an act of Congress to get any of the limbs off so no worries there.

 

I second that about Quantron being one solid combiner.

I was late to the party when the CW Computron set was released, so I never picked it up nor plan to after picking up MT Quantron on sale at TFSource last year.

 

MT Quantron - hands downs. UW Computron is a children’s toy.

 

I have three Computrons; Warbotron, Maketoys, and Hasbro’s and would rank them in that order.

Warbotron’s is the tallest and looks better and more impressive in person than photos. He is one of the most stable combiner’s I’ve encountered.

If you get Quantron you’ll most likely need to get a replacement Shapeway’s wrist part from a board member as the original part becomes super brittle over time. Both of the leg figures are a pain and a half to transform (one of the most frustrating things I’ve ever done) and the combined form is tiny beside modern 3rd party combiners. If it wasn’t so amazingly cool looking and cheap ($115-ish when I bought it) I would say stay away.

Hasbro’s is one of the better CW combiner sets and pretty good compared to other mainline stuff but is pretty meh compared to any 3rd party option.

 

It seems that this guy is getting reissued.

Warbotron WB03 Computron !!!

A little more than half way down. Only up for pre-order on Chinese sites for the moment, including Showzstore which I have never used, but it seems a few TFW'ers really like the site. Thought you might be interested.

To the OP: I only have the Maketoys set (and heve yet to combine it), but I have read the breakage about the wrist connector breakage from more than one person on the Quantron thread. It seems people have narrowed it down as a problem with individually boxed figures (which is how the whole team is sold as a set now) rather than the 'gift set' style box that was originally released a while ago.

Also, Afterburner and Strafe sit on the opposite sides than they are 'supposed' to (unless you do some super minor surgery to the... combiner wrists I think it is?) so if that bothers you, you may want to take that into consideration.

And yes some of the transformations of the individual bots from bot to alt are complicated, but nothing you can't do. It's just more than a Hasbro mainline figure.

 

I wonder if the Warbotron Computron reisue is actually the Warbotron for real or a copy ?
If it is a straight reissue - I wonder would they tweak some of the fit issues with the mould or just straight up re-issue it as it was ?

 

I watched some video reviews and all but one(emgo) seemed unsatisfied with the warbotron set. Broke my heart because I was looking to get it. With money being tight I have to be selective. UW set is a good looking set for the most part, mine was a bit floppy.

 

Unfortunately UW Computron's aftermarket price has hit the $300 range and cash has gotten even tighter for me after some home repair.

 

I got him a few months back around 180ish on eBay. But I bet he’ll be reissued at some point.