Some pics:

He's a big guy, a smidge bigger than Trypticon unfortunately:


Lots of lights though:


Sure takes a lot of batteries, thank goodness I had the types on hand. 2x AAA for the tank, 2x AAA for the gun arm/rocket top, 2x AAA for the body, 2x lr41 for the face, and 2x lr41 for the claw arm/rocket bottom. He may not look as "G1" as Terminus Giganticus and Gabriel, but he's got some neat tricks!

 

I would take the word of the Senior Design Manager of Hasbro (John Warden) over any vendor. It'll be in scale with CW Devastator.

I'm definitely going to be keeping my Omegas.

 

That does not mean the same size. MP Bumblebee is in scale with MP Optimus.

 

Where did I say same size? In scale with CW Devy means he’ll be closer to CW height than Fortmax. Probably 19-20 inches at head and not 24”

 

I just want a chug combiner sized one. It’s extremely disappointing that we still have not got one.

 

Why does anyone need to always pick one over the other? All of them are good. None are better than the other. And the HasTak version finally levels the playing field. Especially due to its cost. It all simply comes down to personal preference. Buy what you want.  

 

They did wfc omega years ago at that scale if you want something closer to combiner height.

 

I think the Siege Omega will be perfect with Jinbao OS GT. They both have similar bulkiness to them and both also are very detailed.

 

I own DX-9 Gabriel and I'm still buying the Has/Tak version.

It's too damned beautiful of a piece not to. It legit looks to be the best designed Titan Class TF to-date.

 

The Hasbro Rep at the booth straight up said it had waist articulation. It's in a few videos floating around.

 

I’m also buying that Siege Jetfire.

 

his waist does have a swivel but how much movement you get is anyones guess. if i had to guess i would say it is a full 360 just on where the joint is attached....but who knows.

 

This might be the first Titan that doesn’t need $150 in add-ons.

New left arm cannon, though. The current one looks like a cake icing extruder, shooting cola.


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I'd have to say so. it makes sense too since there's nothing to hinder the rotation on his back, as the backpack is not in the way.

 

I still think DX9's looks the best, however, the one I have the shoulders are completely locked up, so he is now just a glorified expensive statue.

 

Fully accurate to G1 Omega now then  

I see DX9 Gabriel is getting wider availability again and at bargain prices. Maybe they had been drip feeding stock to keep values high and with Siege Omega on the way they need to clear out.

 

Where are you seeing these cheap Gabriels? I have one from eBay that’s $260 shipped I’m watching. Waiting on a flash sale to get it for $221

 

there are rumbling of it being a little cheaper now on taobao. but i dont know if they were always that same price. i know they normally get their money on shipping.

 

Yeah I’ll do this instead. I don’t speak Chinese and don’t feel like doing the whole middle man thing

 

the shoulders are an easy fix i think. just get some silicone oil in there to help free it up.