TFYuki Unveils Legends (Generations) Tankor, With Comparison!
Monday, November 3rd, 2014 8:16AM CST
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Up first? Cloud Roadbuster/Energon Ironhide.
Followed by a comparison of the Hasbro and Takara versions of Tankor!
A nice single shot of Brainstorm in vehicle mode, ready to be piloted by Arcana, and finally, a humorous wrap up to this collection of photos as Rattle/Rattrap takes off with AoE Hound's firearms, so he can go on a hunting spree.
You can see Yuki's Twitter feed by clicking here: https://twitter.com/TFYUKI
And the mirrored images below, but before you do, check out our galleries of Generations Rattrap and Tankor! Also, while you're there, check out our gallery of Energon Ironhide, the idea for the Cloud figure, and the base mold, Generations Roadbuster.
Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
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Posted by megatronus on November 3rd, 2014 @ 8:26am CST
Posted by Evil Eye on November 3rd, 2014 @ 8:38am CST
Takara's Tankor looks superb. Shame Takara stuff costs so much or I'd army build them.
Posted by Lockdownhunter on November 3rd, 2014 @ 8:42am CST
Posted by Lockdownhunter on November 3rd, 2014 @ 8:46am CST
Delta Magnus wrote:That Gerwalk Car...
Takara's Tankor looks superb. Shame Takara stuff costs so much or I'd army build them.
Yeah, I totally agree on that one.I really wish Hasbro was smart enough to paint toys like Takara Tomy does.Take for example,The Transformers GO! toys are so much better painted than their Beast Hunters counterparts.
Posted by Optimizzy on November 3rd, 2014 @ 9:07am CST
Posted by gothsaurus on November 3rd, 2014 @ 9:07am CST
This is a much more subtle difference. I was thinking it might be just the logo on the chest... but then I saw all the silver instead of the gray plastic. Takara looks MUCH better. Like many of you, I'm certainly gonna use Takara for my leader and Hasbro for the troops.
Posted by Lockdownhunter on November 3rd, 2014 @ 9:23am CST
Posted by Shockwave7 on November 3rd, 2014 @ 11:07am CST
I mean, even the name - 'Tankor' - sounds like they just phoned it in.
Posted by Evil Eye on November 3rd, 2014 @ 1:03pm CST
Posted by Cobotron on November 3rd, 2014 @ 1:25pm CST
Delta Magnus wrote:(who like most of the BM Vehicons is an awesome figure to this day).
I have always dug this toy. It tickles my TF bone the same way G2 Laser Prime does.
Can't explain it. Just does.
Posted by mooncake623 on November 5th, 2014 @ 8:22am CST
Posted by GuyIncognito on November 5th, 2014 @ 8:39am CST
Then again, if they did I'd probably want to save them all, so maybe it's better they don't.
Posted by reluctantyouth on November 5th, 2014 @ 11:29am CST
GuyIncognito wrote:I wish Hasbro packaged their Deluxes like that.
Then again, if they did I'd probably want to save them all, so maybe it's better they don't.
I 2nd that notion...although I've save many a figure in my time regardless of blister or box. The box size for this figure is awesome though.
Posted by gothsaurus on November 5th, 2014 @ 11:35am CST
Posted by Flashpoint_82 on November 5th, 2014 @ 12:24pm CST
Posted by GuyIncognito on November 5th, 2014 @ 12:31pm CST
Flashpoint_82 wrote:Jep, Tankor seems pretty boring that all are talking about the box. Funny
I like Tankor. It's sitting on my desk right now. It has a great bot mode with great articulation, and it's very fun to pose. We're only talking about the packaging because we just saw a picture or it.
Posted by Bassmasterdust on November 5th, 2014 @ 8:53pm CST
Posted by Bumblevivisector on November 5th, 2014 @ 9:13pm CST
Whether that makes fans outside of Japan feel better or worse about the cost of importing this, I couldn't say, since I haven't bought any Japanese figures in a while. Might make an exception for Rattrap, but I'm mostly waiting to see if I can beat other army builders to any future deals on Hasbro Tankor. I'm patient, since it'll be a long time before I get around to painting 'em all mint green and white anyway.
And as much as I too would like collector-friendly packaging, it would also be extremely toy-swapper-friendly packaging, yes? We'd have to take into account whether Japan tends to have different return policies or sharper customer service people before pestering Hasbro to try that as well.
Posted by fenrir72 on November 5th, 2014 @ 9:53pm CST
Flashpoint_82 wrote:Jep, Tankor seems pretty boring that all are talking about the box. Funny
No IDW comics in the Tomy releases.
Posted by fenrir72 on November 6th, 2014 @ 6:32am CST
Posted by Evil Eye on November 6th, 2014 @ 8:00am CST
Oh wait, Bandai isn't Harmony Gold. No worries.
Posted by fenrir72 on November 6th, 2014 @ 10:59am CST
Delta Magnus wrote:And Takara recieved a trillion lawsuits from Bandai.
Oh wait, Bandai isn't Harmony Gold. No worries.
I don't think Bandai is such a D-bag as HG
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on November 8th, 2014 @ 10:49pm CST
Posted by fenrir72 on November 9th, 2014 @ 6:02am CST
Posted by shajaki on November 9th, 2014 @ 9:47am CST
takaras lost the thigh paint apps, but has a tampo'd insignia. hasbro has thigh paint apps, but horrible stickers. i might be mixing and matching. i hope the oranges and browns match.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 9th, 2014 @ 9:59am CST
shajaki wrote:well.... i guess its a tie.
takaras lost the thigh paint apps, but has a tampo'd insignia. hasbro has thigh paint apps, but horrible stickers. i might be mixing and matching. i hope the oranges and browns match.
Horrible stickers? As in, you dont like any stickers, or the ones that came with Roadbuster particularily?
Honestly, I found the stickers on par with Reprolabels, with lots of possible details to apply. (I apply them all). I also love the fact that I could apply the instead of the good old .
Posted by Wolfman Jake on November 9th, 2014 @ 10:28am CST
shajaki wrote:well.... i guess its a tie.
takaras lost the thigh paint apps, but has a tampo'd insignia. hasbro has thigh paint apps, but horrible stickers. i might be mixing and matching. i hope the oranges and browns match.
I think Takara was going for G1 toy accuracy with the thighs. Since Roadbuster was never on the original cartoon, Takara probably figured that toy accuracy would be the next best thing to screen accuracy.
Posted by shajaki on November 9th, 2014 @ 10:53am CST
i find it odd that you say theyre on par with RL, as every reviewer ive seen has said that half of them dont actually fit where there supposed to go.-Kanrabat- wrote:Horrible stickers? As in, you dont like any stickers, or the ones that came with Roadbuster particularily?shajaki wrote:well.... i guess its a tie.
takaras lost the thigh paint apps, but has a tampo'd insignia. hasbro has thigh paint apps, but horrible stickers. i might be mixing and matching. i hope the oranges and browns match.
Honestly, I found the stickers on par with Reprolabels, with lots of possible details to apply. (I apply them all). I also love the fact that I could apply the instead of the good old .
and generally, i dont like any stickers. in no way do i think they are a reasonable replacement for proper paint apps. these recent stickers are either a throwback, or laziness/cheapness. either way im not a fan of it.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 9th, 2014 @ 11:03am CST
shajaki wrote:7i find it odd that you say theyre on par with RL, as every reviewer ive seen has said that half of them dont actually fit where there supposed to go.
Maybe those reviewers have hands full of thumbs, but I had no problem making ALL of the stickers on Roadbuster fit perfectly where they belong.
Posted by Evil Eye on November 9th, 2014 @ 11:48am CST
I really think metal should make a comeback in Transformers, especially for small and fragile parts or for joints.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on November 9th, 2014 @ 12:12pm CST
Delta Magnus wrote:I'll say it now: all of the woes people have had with Brainstorm's Headmaster could have been averted if they'd made his Headmaster's head out of metal.
I really think metal should make a comeback in Transformers, especially for small and fragile parts or for joints.
*looks at Titanium Series and its floppy arms and legs* Yeah no. Besides, metal would make figures even more expensive that they already are.
The main problem with "Arcana" lies within misassemblies, and people overlooking the fact he can be unlocked by pushing down the grey piece on Brainstorm's chest.
Posted by Evil Eye on November 9th, 2014 @ 12:15pm CST
The cost would be an isuue, but on the plus side, if it was done right then it would be much, much sturdier, and fixing the misassembly wouldn't risk breaking the head.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on November 9th, 2014 @ 12:37pm CST
Posted by Evil Eye on November 9th, 2014 @ 12:42pm CST
Posted by durroth on November 9th, 2014 @ 4:18pm CST
Posted by fenrir72 on November 9th, 2014 @ 8:35pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:shajaki wrote:7i find it odd that you say theyre on par with RL, as every reviewer ive seen has said that half of them dont actually fit where there supposed to go.
Maybe those reviewers have hands full of thumbs, but I had no problem making ALL of the stickers on Roadbuster fit perfectly where they belong.
For wanting to pimp Tomy RB here you go
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F231375117632%3F
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Posted by fenrir72 on November 9th, 2014 @ 8:42pm CST
Delta Magnus wrote:Well the Titanium series was a victim of people who weren't used to making action figures being made to...well, make action figures. Metal can be used to great effect- just look at Bandai's Soul of Chogokin and Super Robot Chogokin figures and the Takara Binaltech TFs.
The cost would be an isuue, but on the plus side, if it was done right then it would be much, much sturdier, and fixing the misassembly wouldn't risk breaking the head.
Strategical use of metal parts are indeed a plus.
In Jetfire for instance, that connecting strut to the cockpit module. Brainstorm needs his neck as diecast, or the joint that allows for rotation. Similar to the metal "axels" used on G1 Optimus Prime. Again, fans/consumers should be prepared for the added cost.
Great SOC analogy btw. Take a look at A-3 by Artstorm. Great use of die-cast (he is non transforming) at par with SOC. The paint on the die-cast parts are top notch that you can't tell the difference from its ABS/PVC parts, unlike Takara's MP-01. The frickin paints is corroding already and chips off.
Posted by durroth on November 9th, 2014 @ 11:24pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Delta Magnus wrote:I'll say it now: all of the woes people have had with Brainstorm's Headmaster could have been averted if they'd made his Headmaster's head out of metal.
I really think metal should make a comeback in Transformers, especially for small and fragile parts or for joints.
*looks at Titanium Series and its floppy arms and legs* Yeah no. Besides, metal would make figures even more expensive that they already are.
But metal parts have a certain advantage where durability is concerned. After all, you can't kill the metal. Those who try are smote to the ground.
Posted by mooncake623 on November 10th, 2014 @ 9:17am CST
Posted by Yupbot on November 10th, 2014 @ 2:07pm CST
Posted by shajaki on November 10th, 2014 @ 2:13pm CST
Posted by Wolfman Jake on November 10th, 2014 @ 2:28pm CST
shajaki wrote:doest hasbros RB have light piping?
Nope. Hasbro's version has the visor painted over in green paint.
Posted by shajaki on November 10th, 2014 @ 2:39pm CST
well dang. i hope the plastics match between hastak, cause ill mix and match if at all possible (hasbros thighs on takaras body).Wolfman Jake wrote:Nope. Hasbro's version has the visor painted over in green paint.shajaki wrote:doest hasbros RB have light piping?
Posted by Va'al on November 12th, 2014 @ 5:55am CST
Posted by RotorstormNZ on November 12th, 2014 @ 1:32pm CST
Posted by Bounti76 on November 12th, 2014 @ 3:00pm CST
Posted by shajaki on November 12th, 2014 @ 3:04pm CST
Posted by RotorstormNZ on November 12th, 2014 @ 3:17pm CST
shajaki wrote:if they fixed his terrifying knees, im in.
? I haven't come across that, could you elaborate for me?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on November 12th, 2014 @ 3:22pm CST