GobotFool Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 HLJ has images of the Takara box up. And it beats the Hasbro packaging from the sheer fact that it's not total ass. Aside from that, it's rather blah. Takara's done better. Is that the actual box or is that an image of the intruction manual on HLJ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriku Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 ...if that trailer turns out to be nothing more than a prop they used for the photo, and not offered for sale, I'm going on a killing spree. As for Hasbro's packaging, if it's the real deal, I can't believe they'd wrap up their best toy ever in such garbage. Not that I really care though, I'm not buying their version anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motley Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 its paper. the trailor that is. so it is a prop, but it may yet turn out to be a prop you can build yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobotFool Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 its paper. the trailor that is. so it is a prop, but it may yet turn out to be a prop you can build yourself. paper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblueeyes Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 its paper. the trailor that is. so it is a prop, but it may yet turn out to be a prop you can build yourself. paper? Yep! Well, cardboard to be more specific! Here's hoping that a "make-your-own-cardboard-trailer" is included in at least one of the releases. (Maybe the Takara one? ) And yes, it would be incredibly hokey.. but, hey...at least it would be a trailer to display with MP Prime! Melissa ( who is still hoping we get that possible rumoured Palisades trailer available for sale later! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isamu_dyson Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 i'm discovered yep it's a cardboard trailer made for the photo. i found it a little small, but with plastic card and pvc you can make a beautifull trailer easily. i've found a model truck at TRU i'll take the tires and details and make my own Convoy trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 Okie new pictures: Hasbro Packaging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 (edited) Hate it when that happens. Sorry Cheers Edited November 22, 2003 by recon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 The back of the box Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriku Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 It's been confirmed that the paper trailer is part of the Takara packaging! http://adctalk.com/index.php?act=ST&f=42&t=1948905 Sure, a cardboard trailer isn't as cool as a real one, but it's better than nothing! I'll still try to make my own custom trailer though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isamu_dyson Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 not that bad it's a great idea anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane29 Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 Damn, I got beat to disclosing that the trailer in the pic was paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDisco Posted November 23, 2003 Share Posted November 23, 2003 so now the question is who's going to cut up their MPC box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobotFool Posted November 23, 2003 Share Posted November 23, 2003 Whoah, a while back I suggested on a TFer board that the box should look like his trailor, talk about prophetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91WhiskeyM6 Posted November 23, 2003 Share Posted November 23, 2003 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91WhiskeyM6 Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 (edited) Is Op's scaled correct with these Alternators? Edit: Didn't know Prime had a video display on his left forearm! Cooooool! you can actually see Bumblebee crying about needing reinforcements ! Edited November 25, 2003 by 91WhiskeyM6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDisco Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 why is his gun grey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Has the smokestack mish mash been cleared up? I wonder what the final word will be? I just recieved my preorder confirmation from HLJ.com, I sure hope Takara is keeping the long smokestacks (as they should be). I wanna know where the extra $25 is going........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowerV2 Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Ever occur to anyone that the stacks might be retractable?? That's what I was wondering. They retract in Robot mode but can be full length in Vehicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Finally, a clean version... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veifwan Es Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 It's pretty clear to me now with this new round of pic that the Takara will indeed have the long 'stacks and no battle damage. I hate to see the people who are purchasing Hasbro loose out, but I think this is the way it's gonna be. Better packaging, no neutering, paper trailer.....definently worth the extra 25 to me That Hasbro packaging is a freakin' buzz-kill.... I need quality presentations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Retractable stacks comes up fairly often, but I bet they aren't because: 1. Why? They should be long in BOTH modes. Long in truck mode for realism/accuracy, and long in robot mode because that's how he's looked since 1984. 2. Sure don't look retractable to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDomino Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 GOD I can't wait to show this guy off when I get my preordered Tak version!!! Last time I anticipated a toy this much was the SOC Dancougar... but this could easily be my most aniticipated toy ever...for us used to spending $100+ usd to feed our toy-crack addictions, the detail, gimmicks, and decent price for a diecast toy this size (even Tak's more expensive version + shipping) is unbeatable. To me the extra $25 + shipping means (hopefully) longer smoke stacks and bragging rights for the first few months while everyone else is waiting for their Hasbro version to come out. I could care less about the cardboard trailer though. I think the cardboard trailer is lame and I can't see myself displaying this awesome piece with something so simple. Looking at it makes me want the real thing even more...Until Palisades or whoever releases one, I'll be displaying this behemoth of a toy in robot mode to show how big he is and all his engineering glory. I definitely need those long smokestacks though cos Prime just doesn't look right without em. Its a distinguishing character, along with the windshield, grill and tires, that shows Prime is a Semi-truck in his other form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-0S FAN Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Masterpiece Optimus Prime is definitly THE WORK OF ART Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-0S FAN Posted November 30, 2003 Share Posted November 30, 2003 Release date of Prime and Sideswipe delayed to January according to hlj.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDisco Posted November 30, 2003 Share Posted November 30, 2003 i'm kinda glad prime is delayed. helps with the xmas bills. and sideswipe...i'm still undecided on him. he looks kinda ugly in bot mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowerV2 Posted December 1, 2003 Share Posted December 1, 2003 Retractable stacks comes up fairly often, but I bet they aren't because:1. Why? They should be long in BOTH modes. Long in truck mode for realism/accuracy, and long in robot mode because that's how he's looked since 1984. 2. Sure don't look retractable to me. Yeah I just realised after I went back a couple of pages and saw the posts. Your right though. They really don't look extendable. But it would be sweet if they were. Well... long or short if it doesn't fall apart I'll like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangard Ace Posted December 1, 2003 Share Posted December 1, 2003 Release date of Prime and Sideswipe delayed to January according to hlj.com Interesting. Takara's release list (from Transfandom.com) say mid December. Takara Update: Transformers December 2003 Releases - by DragonX76 on Dec 1st, 2003 @ 00:01 Takara has updated their product release listings for the month of December 2003. Transformers related products listed are as follows: Transformer Binaltech BT-02 Lamboru feat. Dodge Vip SRT-10 ¥ 4,980 Middle of the month Transformer Masterpiece Convoy ¥ 9,800 Middle of the month Transformer Collection 11 Astrotrain ¥ 3,000 End of the month Transformer SC-01 Grand Convoy ¥ 4,980 End of the month Transformer SC-02 Hot Shot ¥ 1,980 End of the month Transformer SC-03 Inferno ¥ 1,980 End of the month Transformer SC-04 Road Buster ¥ 2,500 End of the month Transformer SC-05 Sky Fire ¥ 2,500 End of the month Transformer SC-06 Blast Arm ¥ 980 End of the month Transformer SC-07 Air Glide ¥ 980 End of the month Transformer SC-08 Energon Saber ¥ 980 End of the month Transformer SD-01 Night Scream ¥ 1,980 End of the month Transformer SD-02 Iron Hide ¥ 1,980 End of the month Transformer SD-03 Sand Storm ¥ 1,980 End of the month Transformer SD-04 Shockwave ¥ 3,980 End of the month Transformer SD-05 Mega Zarak ¥ 3,980 End of the month Transformer SD-06 Command Jaguar ¥ 980 End of the month Transformer SS-01 Super Link Hot Shot ¥ 3,900 End of the month Transformer SS-02 Super Link Road Buster ¥ 4,900 End of the month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-0S FAN Posted December 1, 2003 Share Posted December 1, 2003 Yeeeeeesssss !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted December 1, 2003 Author Share Posted December 1, 2003 Release date of Prime and Sideswipe delayed to January according to hlj.com Interesting. Takara's release list (from Transfandom.com) say mid December. Takara Update: Transformers December 2003 Releases - by DragonX76 on Dec 1st, 2003 @ 00:01 Takara has updated their product release listings for the month of December 2003. Transformers related products listed are as follows: Transformer Binaltech BT-02 Lamboru feat. Dodge Vip SRT-10 ¥ 4,980 Middle of the month Transformer Masterpiece Convoy ¥ 9,800 Middle of the month Transformer Collection 11 Astrotrain ¥ 3,000 End of the month Transformer SC-01 Grand Convoy ¥ 4,980 End of the month Transformer SC-02 Hot Shot ¥ 1,980 End of the month Transformer SC-03 Inferno ¥ 1,980 End of the month Transformer SC-04 Road Buster ¥ 2,500 End of the month Transformer SC-05 Sky Fire ¥ 2,500 End of the month Transformer SC-06 Blast Arm ¥ 980 End of the month Transformer SC-07 Air Glide ¥ 980 End of the month Transformer SC-08 Energon Saber ¥ 980 End of the month Transformer SD-01 Night Scream ¥ 1,980 End of the month Transformer SD-02 Iron Hide ¥ 1,980 End of the month Transformer SD-03 Sand Storm ¥ 1,980 End of the month Transformer SD-04 Shockwave ¥ 3,980 End of the month Transformer SD-05 Mega Zarak ¥ 3,980 End of the month Transformer SD-06 Command Jaguar ¥ 980 End of the month Transformer SS-01 Super Link Hot Shot ¥ 3,900 End of the month Transformer SS-02 Super Link Road Buster ¥ 4,900 End of the month Skyfire?!?!? I gotta see what that looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoBe-Patt Posted December 1, 2003 Share Posted December 1, 2003 wait, what figures are these going to be? Are these the new energon figures? That's what I'm thinking that they are. If so, then here are some pictures of it: Energon pix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoBe-Patt Posted December 1, 2003 Share Posted December 1, 2003 and here's another one for the decepticons: Energon pix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-0S FAN Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 Release date for Masterpiece Optimus Prime : 12/13 at Toys'R'Us Japan Youpi Can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smut Peddler Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 Release date for Masterpiece Optimus Prime : 12/13 at Toys'R'Us JapanYoupi Can't wait Well is it pushed back until jan. or is it coming out on the 13th ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kin Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 any news? Havent been here for a while... Is the paintjob still the same? (the one with burned arms) <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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