Takara Tomy Premium Finish WFC Megatron & Bumblebee Movie Optimus Prime

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Dann86, Jun 9, 2021.

  1. Megs

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    I'm not super happy with either headsculpt myself but I do like the ER one more and yes I know I'm weird.
     
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    That is kind of an odd call but otoh, ER's *does* at least look like a warrior's helmet since it does have a nose/bridge guard. I just find it funny how often Hasbro gets Megatron's head wrong (including the MP and CW Leader) yet the RED series head just nails the toon look. Follow up thought: why does Hasbro insist on that swept back receding chromeline look the toy had when the cartoon has the crown swept down in nearly every iteration of him?
     
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    The toy show version of ER Megatron looked awesome with all the silver paint apps. That's the deco we should've gotten.
     
  4. Megs

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    To give us balding men a hero?
     
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    :lolol 
     
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    It's so weird that they've repainted and re-issued the Siege version 18 times, yet haven't done anything with the ER version yet.
     
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  7. Megs

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    I know. It drives me nuts.
     
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    Just the Generations Selects Generation 2 redeco.

    In terms of general look I think I prefer the Siege Megatron head, because the helmet looks more interesting, but overall I think Earthrise Megatron has an excellent head sculpt.

    When you see it in person it looks exactly like Sunbow Megatron on the animators best days, but for some reason whenever the toy is photographed the lights wash out the subtle contouring around his mouth that really makes the sculpt work when you see it in person.

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    ~L~
     
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  9. Pixelmaster

    Pixelmaster >implying toys are good

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    has takara checked out since the merger, besides MP (arguably, of course)
     
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    Pixelmaster >implying toys are good

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    Honestly looks more like pixelated censorship in those Japanese movies than actual battle damage

    time to pick up Netflix spoiler pack III for me
     
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    honestly BB prime premium look fucking good. This megatron tho is terrible
     
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  15. Silver Snake

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    Seriously, what even makes this release "premium" at all? Unreal.
     
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    Surprisingly Megatron is sold out at all of the Japan-based retailers. I was hoping to pick up him and BB Prime but I suppose that will have to wait.
     
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    honestly the dot print is so bad , but when in hand from a player perspective , not a zoom in view , it's good. I just wish it was painted silver tbh
     
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    I am so happy i was able to get the cel-shaded variant when i did. There hasnt been a version yet that made me want to change my mind. 
     
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    Jesus, how did that get approved?
     
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