|
|
Post by Kingoji on May 14, 2015 14:08:17 GMT
OH FOR FUH
|
|
|
|
Post by Bogatan on May 14, 2015 14:15:28 GMT
Okay that confirms it for me Takara are going in a whole different direction which means Takara Devastator is going to be significantly remoulded and collector orientated.
|
|
Dezzeh
Thunderjet
Wait, what?
Posts: 4,886
|
Post by Dezzeh on May 14, 2015 14:40:29 GMT
Will be ordering that as soon as it's up on HLJ.
|
|
|
|
Post by Shockprowl on May 14, 2015 15:33:51 GMT
What what what differrnces do you think they'll be between the two Devastators?
|
|
|
|
Post by Llama God on May 14, 2015 15:56:24 GMT
YAY. SILHOUETTES.
By which I mean: Fuck silhouettes.
Have I mentioned my dislike of silhouettes recently..?
|
|
|
|
Post by Bogatan on May 14, 2015 16:52:19 GMT
What what what differrnces do you think they'll be between the two Devastators? A recent Takara silhouette shows scrapper and possibly others with elbow joints. So I'm convinced Takara have a more detailed/articulated version of the mould that isnt hampered by Hasbro cost cutting or child friendly approach. |
|
|
|
Post by Shockprowl on May 14, 2015 18:20:37 GMT
Fascinating. I hadn't realised the changes would be so fundamental! Can't wait to get a better look now.
|
|
|
|
Post by Pinwig on May 14, 2015 20:12:16 GMT
There is no way Hasbro will miss out on using a new mould if it gives them new limb options. My guess is that this is something the west will see further down the line in another guise and this deluxe groove will go the same route here as Quickslinger and Brakeneck. The fact those two have come out shows Hasbro knows the value of the original names.
This is probably Afterburner's mould?
|
|
|
|
Post by Philip Ayres on May 14, 2015 21:25:46 GMT
I'm sure they make the mods to Megatron & Hotspot to make IDW themed Galvatron (you only need an extra turrent on his back & shoulder pads) & Soundwave. But the DX Groove - that is one thing I need to see. Shouldn't have to wait too long. Takara revealed Superion2 weeks after their silhouette tease. There is no way Hasbro will miss out on using a new mould if it gives them new limb options. My guess is that this is something the west will see further down the line in another guise and this deluxe groove will go the same route here as Quickslinger and Brakeneck. The fact those two have come out shows Hasbro knows the value of the original names. This is probably Afterburner's mould? I'm guessing so and reckon it's probably another exclusive down the line. That won't stop me sticking an HLJ pre order in when it comes up and turning Rook into spare limb #3 |
|
|
|
Post by The Doctor on May 14, 2015 22:24:52 GMT
Silhouettes need to burn in hell.
-Ralph
|
|
|
|
Post by Andy Turnbull on May 14, 2015 22:46:05 GMT
Agreed. Tedious bollocks.
|
|
|
|
Post by Llama God on May 21, 2015 8:37:26 GMT
Well, that Groove isn't much of a surprise, although for my own personal preference I prefer the more scale-accurate, Legends-scale Groove that Hasbro put out. I'm more interested to see what Hasbro are going to do with that mold... |
|
|
|
Post by Toph on May 21, 2015 8:41:05 GMT
Is it me, or does Groove seem like a heavy and clever aerialbot retool?
I want it, but largely because the legends groove is just bloody awful.
|
|
|
|
Post by Philip Ayres on May 21, 2015 8:56:31 GMT
Is it me, or does Groove seem like a heavy and clever aerialbot retool? I thought the same thing. I want it, but largely because the legends groove is just bloody awful. I wouldn't say that. Decent as a bike, ok as a figure. BUT adds nothing to Defensor, who's already got chest armour. And he's a bit tricky to get right. What with Blackjack not attaching right and the quality roulette on Powerglide it's not gone well for integrating Legends into the combiners. |
|
|
|
Post by Toph on May 21, 2015 9:22:09 GMT
Is it me, or does Groove seem like a heavy and clever aerialbot retool? I thought the same thing. Glad I'm not the only one. I swear if it is, that is the most insanely miraculous retool ever, to get a motorcycle out of a jetfighter like that, and THAT GOOD. |
|
primenova
Fusilateral Quintro Combiner
Posts: 6,057
|
Post by primenova on May 21, 2015 11:36:29 GMT
Groove just needs some armour covering up the front wheel to get a good Afterburner toy. Maybe it could double up for arms?
|
|
|
|
Post by Shockprowl on May 21, 2015 13:35:42 GMT
If they can retool the molds that much, I wonder if we will get some Terrorcons?
|
|
Dezzeh
Thunderjet
Wait, what?
Posts: 4,886
|
Post by Dezzeh on May 21, 2015 14:23:12 GMT
Groove looks redonkulous!
|
|
|
|
Post by Philip Ayres on May 21, 2015 15:53:12 GMT
|
|
|
|
Post by Shockprowl on May 21, 2015 16:09:29 GMT
GROOVE SHOULD BE A LEG!
|
|
|
|
Post by Bogatan on May 21, 2015 17:19:21 GMT
I'm impressed.Best of all it should make a great Wreck Gar if thats the intention and of course a more heavy remould will make a great Afterburner.
|
|
|
|
Post by The Doctor on May 21, 2015 17:27:04 GMT
Groove looks good!
-Ralph
|
|
|
|
Post by Shockprowl on May 21, 2015 18:33:57 GMT
The Groove is good, baby. Feel the Groove. Get in the Groove! Uhhhh.
.......
I've had a drink...
|
|
|
|
Post by Pinwig on May 21, 2015 19:58:07 GMT
Uh-oh...
|
|
|
|
Post by Philip Ayres on May 22, 2015 7:51:43 GMT
|
|
|
|
Post by Shockprowl on May 22, 2015 7:58:34 GMT
I do like the look of Rook a lot, but a Grooved up Defensor is very nostalgic.
I have, however, decided to not get Defensor and just focus on the Autobot combiner. With Prowl, Wheeljack, Mirage, Ironhide etc all mentioned, it's getting pretty exciting. Gimme a Jazz already!
They also must repaint Air Raid... Surely.
|
|
|
|
Post by The Doctor on May 22, 2015 10:39:02 GMT
It is concerning for the viability of the line in Japan if only the third combiner is a store exclusive.
-Ralph
|
|
dyrl
Empty
Transforming robots are no match for combat waitresses from the future!
Posts: 1,652
|
Post by dyrl on May 22, 2015 11:39:34 GMT
That full fledged deluxe class combiner limb Groove from Takara-Tomy is just not fair.
Boo Hoo.
I'm not getting it, but damn damn damn are the Japanese lucky.
|
|
primenova
Fusilateral Quintro Combiner
Posts: 6,057
|
Post by primenova on May 22, 2015 11:47:49 GMT
With the Groove retooled - I can see its not going to be to hard to get Cutthroat if they keep the core body. Only thing is the robot/bird head.
|
|
|
|
Post by Pinwig on May 22, 2015 17:29:19 GMT
That full fledged deluxe class combiner limb Groove from Takara-Tomy is just not fair. Boo Hoo. I'm not getting it, but damn damn damn are the Japanese lucky. I really can't see Hasbro passing up the opportunity to put that out somehow. I'm sure it'll follow as an exclusive like the other two. |
|
