A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron
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Fellow Seibertronian Bumblebee21 has pointed us to a blog post with a slew of Transformers Combiner Wars Computron images. You can find many below and even more here. We have included more of Strafe than the others since he is the only toy with exclusive Hasbro retooling. Takara's is a totally different mold. Also of note is that the hands can be stored under the feet and that the feet have ankle tilt. The hands don't seem to have any articulation though. You will also see how everything can be stored and plugged onto Afterburber.
Let us know which version of Computron you will be getting, if any at all.
Let us know which version of Computron you will be getting, if any at all.
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Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1810315)
Posted by Kurona on July 29th, 2016 @ 9:14am CDT
Posted by Kurona on July 29th, 2016 @ 9:14am CDT
Nggghhh... when I look at Scrounge, Afterburner, Strafe and the new Hands and Feet I REALLY want to like this set, and I could tolerate Streetwise Lightspeed and Brawl with a drill Nosecone; but that torso just brings the whole thing down 
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1810320)
Posted by william-james88 on July 29th, 2016 @ 9:18am CDT
Fixed that for you
Posted by william-james88 on July 29th, 2016 @ 9:18am CDT
Kurona wrote:Nggghhh... when I look at Scrounge, Afterburner, Strafe and the new Hands and Feet I REALLY want to like this set, and I could tolerate Streetwise Lightsteed and Brawl with a drill Nosecone; but that torso just brings the whole thing down
Fixed that for you
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1810327)
Posted by Bumblebee21 on July 29th, 2016 @ 9:28am CDT
fixed it again
Posted by Bumblebee21 on July 29th, 2016 @ 9:28am CDT
william-james88 wrote:Kurona wrote:Nggghhh... when I look at Scrounge, Afterbreaker, Strafe and the new Hands and Feet I REALLY want to like this set, and I could tolerate Streetwise Lightsteed and Brawl with a drill Nosecone; but that torso just brings the whole thing down
Fixed that for you
fixed it again
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1810336)
Posted by mblase75 on July 29th, 2016 @ 9:35am CDT
Posted by mblase75 on July 29th, 2016 @ 9:35am CDT
I'd buy this set only if Takara weren't making one that actually looks like the cartoon. By comparison, Hasbro's set just looks like the cheap repainted kludgebot it is, and I honestly can't see myself buying one.
That said, I like the idea of putting the gestalt handfoots on Afterwhatever's motorcycle mode.
That said, I like the idea of putting the gestalt handfoots on Afterwhatever's motorcycle mode.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1810342)
Posted by Insurgent on July 29th, 2016 @ 9:41am CDT
Posted by Insurgent on July 29th, 2016 @ 9:41am CDT
I still think Computron looks like he's got a block of cheese stuck onto his leg via Nosecone.
I'm glad folks are happy with this set, but it doesn't interest me at all except for the hands/feet.
I was going to say something else but I completely forget now.
I'm glad folks are happy with this set, but it doesn't interest me at all except for the hands/feet.
I was going to say something else but I completely forget now.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1810351)
Posted by Optimizzy on July 29th, 2016 @ 9:53am CDT
Posted by Optimizzy on July 29th, 2016 @ 9:53am CDT
those hands and feet make me want to get this one too...I wish hasbro would just produce these feet as an add on.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1810355)
Posted by steals_your_goats on July 29th, 2016 @ 9:58am CDT
Posted by steals_your_goats on July 29th, 2016 @ 9:58am CDT
As the technobots and Computron they don't look that great. As aspiring technobots and Betatron they look pretty great. Takaras Computron will be my actual Computron while this guy is a completely new team who work as a "B" team when necessary.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1810361)
Posted by RiddlerJ on July 29th, 2016 @ 10:06am CDT
Posted by RiddlerJ on July 29th, 2016 @ 10:06am CDT
Makes me wonder why Liokaiser doesn't also have those hands and feet.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1810364)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 29th, 2016 @ 10:15am CDT
They may have blown the alotted budget on new heads, lucsious paint apps, the additional guns, and the arms micron
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 29th, 2016 @ 10:15am CDT
RiddlerJ wrote:Makes me wonder why Liokaiser doesn't also have those hands and feet.
They may have blown the alotted budget on new heads, lucsious paint apps, the additional guns, and the arms micron
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1810374)
Posted by Vic Zanzibar on July 29th, 2016 @ 10:39am CDT
Posted by Vic Zanzibar on July 29th, 2016 @ 10:39am CDT
If they had just given Computron a new head, I'd have gotten the Hasbro version. It has a lot going for it, but the head just doesn't work.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1810382)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 29th, 2016 @ 10:53am CDT
Yeah, I'd have taken a new head over new hands on him any day
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 29th, 2016 @ 10:53am CDT
Vic Zanzibar wrote:If they had just given Computron a new head, I'd have gotten the Hasbro version. It has a lot going for it, but the head just doesn't work.
Yeah, I'd have taken a new head over new hands on him any day
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1810415)
Posted by Evil Eye on July 29th, 2016 @ 12:02pm CDT
Posted by Evil Eye on July 29th, 2016 @ 12:02pm CDT
>Feet have no forwards/backwards tilt
>Feet are mostly hollow, possibly meaning balance issues
>Hands have no articulation at all
>Hands and feet have nothing to do whatsoever outside of combined mode short of forming some very awkward panniers for Afterburner
>General cheapness across the board
>The sheer unrestrained mess that is Lightspeed
It's like everything wrong with Combiner Wars coalesced into one set. I might have bought Strafe and Scrounge if they were available separately, but they're not, so I won't.
>Feet are mostly hollow, possibly meaning balance issues
>Hands have no articulation at all
>Hands and feet have nothing to do whatsoever outside of combined mode short of forming some very awkward panniers for Afterburner
>General cheapness across the board
>The sheer unrestrained mess that is Lightspeed
It's like everything wrong with Combiner Wars coalesced into one set. I might have bought Strafe and Scrounge if they were available separately, but they're not, so I won't.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1810419)
Posted by RiddlerJ on July 29th, 2016 @ 12:12pm CDT
But aren't those hands and feet from the Victorion set. The molds are already done, how much could it tax the budget?
Posted by RiddlerJ on July 29th, 2016 @ 12:12pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:RiddlerJ wrote:Makes me wonder why Liokaiser doesn't also have those hands and feet.
They may have blown the alotted budget on new heads, lucsious paint apps, the additional guns, and the arms micron
But aren't those hands and feet from the Victorion set. The molds are already done, how much could it tax the budget?
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1810421)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 29th, 2016 @ 12:17pm CDT
Nope, the one's in the Computron set are brand new molds, they just have similar functionality
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 29th, 2016 @ 12:17pm CDT
RiddlerJ wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:RiddlerJ wrote:Makes me wonder why Liokaiser doesn't also have those hands and feet.
They may have blown the alotted budget on new heads, lucsious paint apps, the additional guns, and the arms micron
But aren't those hands and feet from the Victorion set. The molds are already done, how much could it tax the budget?
Nope, the one's in the Computron set are brand new molds, they just have similar functionality
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1810479)
Posted by Noideaforaname on July 29th, 2016 @ 2:33pm CDT
Posted by Noideaforaname on July 29th, 2016 @ 2:33pm CDT
I kinda just want the tiny little spaceship guy, mostly because I want Sky Lynx and Cosmos to be able to dual-wield mini-shuttle guns.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1810522)
Posted by no-one on July 29th, 2016 @ 4:30pm CDT
Posted by no-one on July 29th, 2016 @ 4:30pm CDT
I don't know why but I want Computron. If I get a set, it'll be uncle Hassy's. I may hold out for a sale though.... 
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1810530)
Posted by Kurona on July 29th, 2016 @ 5:47pm CDT
Well hey, they are all good figures - aside from, ahem, a certain tank mold - and the combined form is still fine and solid and the extras are fantastic. The only thing really wrong with it is that it's not so much Computron as it is a sort of cool-looking Combiner with Computron's colours and Superion's face.
Posted by Kurona on July 29th, 2016 @ 5:47pm CDT
carytheone wrote:I don't know why but I want Computron. If I get a set, it'll be uncle Hassy's. I may hold out for a sale though....
Well hey, they are all good figures - aside from, ahem, a certain tank mold - and the combined form is still fine and solid and the extras are fantastic. The only thing really wrong with it is that it's not so much Computron as it is a sort of cool-looking Combiner with Computron's colours and Superion's face.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1810533)
Posted by Railbomb on July 29th, 2016 @ 5:51pm CDT
The sad thing is if they would've gone for the Superion without the faceplate they could of passed it as Computron.
Posted by Railbomb on July 29th, 2016 @ 5:51pm CDT
Kurona wrote:carytheone wrote:I don't know why but I want Computron. If I get a set, it'll be uncle Hassy's. I may hold out for a sale though....
Well hey, they are all good figures - aside from, ahem, a certain tank mold - and the combined form is still fine and solid and the extras are fantastic. The only thing really wrong with it is that it's not so much Computron as it is a sort of cool-looking Combiner with Computron's colours and Superion's face.
The sad thing is if they would've gone for the Superion without the faceplate they could of passed it as Computron.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1810537)
Posted by Kurona on July 29th, 2016 @ 6:12pm CDT
I'm not entirely sure if going from Superion to Galvatron is an improvement...
Posted by Kurona on July 29th, 2016 @ 6:12pm CDT
Railbomb wrote:Kurona wrote:carytheone wrote:I don't know why but I want Computron. If I get a set, it'll be uncle Hassy's. I may hold out for a sale though....
Well hey, they are all good figures - aside from, ahem, a certain tank mold - and the combined form is still fine and solid and the extras are fantastic. The only thing really wrong with it is that it's not so much Computron as it is a sort of cool-looking Combiner with Computron's colours and Superion's face.
The sad thing is if they would've gone for the Superion without the faceplate they could of passed it as Computron.
I'm not entirely sure if going from Superion to Galvatron is an improvement...
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1810550)
Posted by Grahf_ on July 29th, 2016 @ 8:48pm CDT
Posted by Grahf_ on July 29th, 2016 @ 8:48pm CDT
Wow, that kinda sucks that Strafe doesn't have the double barrelled blaster to hold while in robot mode. Especially with his alt mode cannons not being removable and the new hands and feet not becoming weapons. Not a deal breaker though.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1810568)
Posted by Railbomb on July 29th, 2016 @ 10:51pm CDT
I was talking about from the very beginning going for a toy-accurate head like this
could have passed as Computron's head too.
Posted by Railbomb on July 29th, 2016 @ 10:51pm CDT
Kurona wrote:Railbomb wrote:Kurona wrote:carytheone wrote:I don't know why but I want Computron. If I get a set, it'll be uncle Hassy's. I may hold out for a sale though....
Well hey, they are all good figures - aside from, ahem, a certain tank mold - and the combined form is still fine and solid and the extras are fantastic. The only thing really wrong with it is that it's not so much Computron as it is a sort of cool-looking Combiner with Computron's colours and Superion's face.
The sad thing is if they would've gone for the Superion without the faceplate they could of passed it as Computron.
I'm not entirely sure if going from Superion to Galvatron is an improvement...
I was talking about from the very beginning going for a toy-accurate head like this
could have passed as Computron's head too.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1810668)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on July 30th, 2016 @ 9:38am CDT
Posted by Sowndwave76 on July 30th, 2016 @ 9:38am CDT
I really wish I liked this Computron set.
Having two different Computrons would be really cool.
Problem being this version just isn't that good. Even with the extras.
I don't care for any of the individual bots, and in the combined form, the head and large fuchsia chest are enough for me to pass.
Then the combo of fuchsia, regular red, and dark red-violet of the torso...
Imo, that looks absolutely horrible.
Also, after seeing the combined image again (it's been a while), that is a lot of yellow-orange on brawlcone. I'll admit this may be nit-picky, but that stands out too much to me.
So I could probably get past not liking the individuals because I'd keep them combined most of the time.
But much as I've tried, I can't find anything to like about the differences between Hasbro's Comp and the UW version.
I don't see buying this even if it goes on a huge sale.
Having two different Computrons would be really cool.
Problem being this version just isn't that good. Even with the extras.
I don't care for any of the individual bots, and in the combined form, the head and large fuchsia chest are enough for me to pass.
Then the combo of fuchsia, regular red, and dark red-violet of the torso...
Imo, that looks absolutely horrible.
Also, after seeing the combined image again (it's been a while), that is a lot of yellow-orange on brawlcone. I'll admit this may be nit-picky, but that stands out too much to me.
So I could probably get past not liking the individuals because I'd keep them combined most of the time.
But much as I've tried, I can't find anything to like about the differences between Hasbro's Comp and the UW version.
I don't see buying this even if it goes on a huge sale.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1810676)
Posted by william-james88 on July 30th, 2016 @ 10:04am CDT
I noticed that too this time. It really clashes.
Posted by william-james88 on July 30th, 2016 @ 10:04am CDT
Sowndwave76 wrote:Also, after seeing the combined image again (it's been a while), that is a lot of yellow-orange on brawlcone. I'll admit this may be nit-picky, but that stands out too much to me.
I noticed that too this time. It really clashes.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1810711)
Posted by Tyrannacon on July 30th, 2016 @ 1:31pm CDT
Posted by Tyrannacon on July 30th, 2016 @ 1:31pm CDT
Mods: You can delete this post. I decided to post this in the 3rd Party/KO Discussion forum. Apologies.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1810885)
Posted by Zeedust on July 31st, 2016 @ 5:14pm CDT
Does that similarity extend to someone being able to carry the kibble like Pyra Magna does for Victorion? It doesn't seem like it, but I've missed things before.
Posted by Zeedust on July 31st, 2016 @ 5:14pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:RiddlerJ wrote:But aren't those hands and feet from the Victorion set. The molds are already done, how much could it tax the budget?
Nope, the one's in the Computron set are brand new molds, they just have similar functionality
Does that similarity extend to someone being able to carry the kibble like Pyra Magna does for Victorion? It doesn't seem like it, but I've missed things before.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1810892)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 31st, 2016 @ 5:37pm CDT
Posted by Hellscream9999 on July 31st, 2016 @ 5:37pm CDT
Zeedust wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:RiddlerJ wrote:But aren't those hands and feet from the Victorion set. The molds are already done, how much could it tax the budget?
Nope, the one's in the Computron set are brand new molds, they just have similar functionality
Does that similarity extend to someone being able to carry the kibble like Pyra Magna does for Victorion? It doesn't seem like it, but I've missed things before.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1810905)
Posted by Zeedust on July 31st, 2016 @ 6:30pm CDT
Yep, that'd be me missing something.
Posted by Zeedust on July 31st, 2016 @ 6:30pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:Zeedust wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:RiddlerJ wrote:But aren't those hands and feet from the Victorion set. The molds are already done, how much could it tax the budget?
Nope, the one's in the Computron set are brand new molds, they just have similar functionality
Does that similarity extend to someone being able to carry the kibble like Pyra Magna does for Victorion? It doesn't seem like it, but I've missed things before.
Yep, that'd be me missing something.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1811055)
Posted by Bumblebee21 on August 1st, 2016 @ 10:36am CDT
Posted by Bumblebee21 on August 1st, 2016 @ 10:36am CDT
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1811058)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 1st, 2016 @ 10:37am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 1st, 2016 @ 10:37am CDT
VERY impressive fan custom.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1811059)
Posted by Sigma Magnus on August 1st, 2016 @ 10:38am CDT
Posted by Sigma Magnus on August 1st, 2016 @ 10:38am CDT
...wait, what? 
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1811060)
Posted by Kurona on August 1st, 2016 @ 10:38am CDT
Posted by Kurona on August 1st, 2016 @ 10:38am CDT
Woah.
Raiden's like my least favourite combiner and that's still awesome
Raiden's like my least favourite combiner and that's still awesome
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1811061)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 1st, 2016 @ 10:38am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 1st, 2016 @ 10:38am CDT
Sigma Magnus wrote:...wait, what?
Sabrblade wrote:VERY impressive fan custom.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1811064)
Posted by william-james88 on August 1st, 2016 @ 10:41am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on August 1st, 2016 @ 10:41am CDT
This looks amazing (except for that voyager alt mode). I dislike remold use but I would definitely consider geting this if it were actually done by hasbro or Takara. I am very impressed with the feet and legs.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1811066)
Posted by no-one on August 1st, 2016 @ 10:44am CDT
Posted by no-one on August 1st, 2016 @ 10:44am CDT
Yeah wow. I just breezed by at first. But then I read custom. Very impressive indeed.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1811108)
Posted by King Kuuga on August 1st, 2016 @ 11:41am CDT
Posted by King Kuuga on August 1st, 2016 @ 11:41am CDT
Man that's amazing. But I'm confused on something. The arms and legs are all based on the helicopter mold. But where do the arms go in alt mode!?
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1811117)
Posted by william-james88 on August 1st, 2016 @ 12:36pm CDT
That confuses me too.
Posted by william-james88 on August 1st, 2016 @ 12:36pm CDT
That Bot wrote:Man that's amazing. But I'm confused on something. The arms and legs are all based on the helicopter mold. But where do the arms go in alt mode!?
That confuses me too.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1811123)
Posted by Agamemnon on August 1st, 2016 @ 12:43pm CDT
I think they fold up over the head and the train front/foot covers the arms. Indeed, impressive custom. Hasbro could totally do something like this, couldn't they? I mean, they did Liokaiser...
Posted by Agamemnon on August 1st, 2016 @ 12:43pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:That Bot wrote:Man that's amazing. But I'm confused on something. The arms and legs are all based on the helicopter mold. But where do the arms go in alt mode!?
That confuses me too.
I think they fold up over the head and the train front/foot covers the arms. Indeed, impressive custom. Hasbro could totally do something like this, couldn't they? I mean, they did Liokaiser...
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1811140)
Posted by no-one on August 1st, 2016 @ 1:30pm CDT
Posted by no-one on August 1st, 2016 @ 1:30pm CDT
Could they? Sure. Would they...Agamemnon wrote:I think they fold up over the head and the train front/foot covers the arms. Indeed, impressive custom. Hasbro could totally do something like this, couldn't they?
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1811183)
Posted by Sjeng on August 1st, 2016 @ 3:10pm CDT
Posted by Sjeng on August 1st, 2016 @ 3:10pm CDT
Hey everyone!
I've just recently discovered the Combiner Wars transformer range, and I was instantly in love with them.
I did some google searches, and found out there were several different versions of the same bots.
Most noticably was of course the difference between the Hasbro Combiner Wars and Takara's "Unite Warriors".
Now, after doing some research I've found out about the main differences, but there are still some questions I'd like to ask you, as you no doubt are all in the know
I've spotted these differences between CW and UW:
- Colour scheme differences
- Some combiners have different bots
* Bruticus UW has a space shuttle and a 4 bladed chopper, CW has a recoloured plane from the aerialbots (wth?) and a 2 bladed chopper.
* Defensor UW has the motorcycle from the cartoon, while CW has a new vehicle (which is cool, but not original)
- CW seems to have two colour schemes: one normal, and one bright as hell.
But I also noticed CW sometimes has more bots! Menasor has 6 bots instead of 5... I've even spotted a blog that talked about 7!
Overall, it seems Takara has the colour schemes that most/best fit the original series, and even better choices for the bots.
Some examples
Takara Bruticus (I like this one more than the Hasbro one)
Hasbro Bruticus
What were they thinking here? Hurts my eyes!
Takara Menasor:
Hasbro Menasor:
Again, what's with the colours??
And here's a Menasor that's very different too, another range?
Then there's these:
And both Computrons:
The Hasbro one is ugly as hell imo, while the UW Takara one is spot on colour-wise.
Well, long story short:
- what should I look out for when choosing what to buy?
- any topics you recommend?
- any stores you recommend?
- how to avoid customs (steep in the NL!)
- other tips?
Thanks!!
I've just recently discovered the Combiner Wars transformer range, and I was instantly in love with them.
I did some google searches, and found out there were several different versions of the same bots.
Most noticably was of course the difference between the Hasbro Combiner Wars and Takara's "Unite Warriors".
Now, after doing some research I've found out about the main differences, but there are still some questions I'd like to ask you, as you no doubt are all in the know
I've spotted these differences between CW and UW:
- Colour scheme differences
- Some combiners have different bots
* Bruticus UW has a space shuttle and a 4 bladed chopper, CW has a recoloured plane from the aerialbots (wth?) and a 2 bladed chopper.
* Defensor UW has the motorcycle from the cartoon, while CW has a new vehicle (which is cool, but not original)
- CW seems to have two colour schemes: one normal, and one bright as hell.
But I also noticed CW sometimes has more bots! Menasor has 6 bots instead of 5... I've even spotted a blog that talked about 7!
Overall, it seems Takara has the colour schemes that most/best fit the original series, and even better choices for the bots.
Some examples
Takara Bruticus (I like this one more than the Hasbro one)
Hasbro Bruticus
What were they thinking here? Hurts my eyes!
Takara Menasor:
Hasbro Menasor:
Again, what's with the colours??
And here's a Menasor that's very different too, another range?
Then there's these:
And both Computrons:
The Hasbro one is ugly as hell imo, while the UW Takara one is spot on colour-wise.
Well, long story short:
- what should I look out for when choosing what to buy?
- any topics you recommend?
- any stores you recommend?
- how to avoid customs (steep in the NL!)
- other tips?
Thanks!!
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1811193)
Posted by william-james88 on August 1st, 2016 @ 3:50pm CDT
Buy what you love. If you are more of a G1 person, go for Takara. If you dont care, go for what is cheaper.
Coming late into the series, I think going the Takara rout is the best way to go because the sets have not gone up in price much while some Hasbro individual members go for a nice little mint now on e-bay.
You can avoid customs by marking something as a gift on japanese sites. Some sites, like amiami do not agree to this while others, like Anime Export, do.
I am assuming NL means netherlands. I would suggest the Japanese retailers like Nippon Yassan and Tokyo Jungle. Tokyo Jungle does let you mark something as a gift with a low declared value, but I never dealt with Nippon Yassan so I do not know. One thing for certain, Nippon Yassan is NOT SAFE FOR WORK due to their anime dolls and such. If you venture on that site, dont do it in a public area
Nippon Yassan Combiners available: https://www.nippon-yasan.com/search.php ... rch=Search
Tokyo Jungle Combiners available: http://jungle-scs.co.jp/sale_en/?page_i ... e+warriors
It seems the standard non exclusive combiners are cheaper at Nippon Yassan while the exclusive ones (like Defensor and Galvatronus) are cheaper at the Jungle.
Hope that helps!
Posted by william-james88 on August 1st, 2016 @ 3:50pm CDT
Sjeng wrote:Well, long story short:
- what should I look out for when choosing what to buy?
- any topics you recommend?
- any stores you recommend?
- how to avoid customs (steep in the NL!)
- other tips?
Thanks!!
Buy what you love. If you are more of a G1 person, go for Takara. If you dont care, go for what is cheaper.
Coming late into the series, I think going the Takara rout is the best way to go because the sets have not gone up in price much while some Hasbro individual members go for a nice little mint now on e-bay.
You can avoid customs by marking something as a gift on japanese sites. Some sites, like amiami do not agree to this while others, like Anime Export, do.
I am assuming NL means netherlands. I would suggest the Japanese retailers like Nippon Yassan and Tokyo Jungle. Tokyo Jungle does let you mark something as a gift with a low declared value, but I never dealt with Nippon Yassan so I do not know. One thing for certain, Nippon Yassan is NOT SAFE FOR WORK due to their anime dolls and such. If you venture on that site, dont do it in a public area
Nippon Yassan Combiners available: https://www.nippon-yasan.com/search.php ... rch=Search
Tokyo Jungle Combiners available: http://jungle-scs.co.jp/sale_en/?page_i ... e+warriors
It seems the standard non exclusive combiners are cheaper at Nippon Yassan while the exclusive ones (like Defensor and Galvatronus) are cheaper at the Jungle.
Hope that helps!
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1811200)
Posted by Kurona on August 1st, 2016 @ 4:01pm CDT
Posted by Kurona on August 1st, 2016 @ 4:01pm CDT
Also, since you seemed to be confused over it; the colour schemes you marked as "WTF WERE THEY THINKING" are direct references to the colour schemes they had in G2 in the 90s.
They're stupid, glorious, insane, beautiful, gaudy, a work of art, terrible, amazing, the worst thing to happen to mankind and Hasbro's best idea ever in one package.
And also welcome to Seibertron
They're stupid, glorious, insane, beautiful, gaudy, a work of art, terrible, amazing, the worst thing to happen to mankind and Hasbro's best idea ever in one package.
And also welcome to Seibertron
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1811203)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on August 1st, 2016 @ 4:13pm CDT
Welcome to the boards
First of all the neon ones are specific references to the G2 combiner releases, they are 6 packs released as boxsets for $100US. They aren't standard retail, so won't take up normal slots, basically they're there for the people who grew up with them, or want them.
Get whichever version you want. If you want near-absolute G1 cartoon accuracy (for better or worse) go UW, if you want 'modernized' deco's go CW, if you have the budget, you can even buy figures from both lines and mix and match them.
*One thing to note is that the initial release of Optimus and Motormaster have 'bad' thigh ratchets that keep the combined mode from standing straight, however the UW, and second run of the CW Motormaster have fixed thigh joints - as does the Battle-Core O/P.*
But mainly, which figure you get is pretty much up to what you want from your combiners. I personally like the modern update (i.e. no shuttle) and muted colors of CW Bruticus, so I went CW for the whole line. Cyclonus is a definite figure you should check out, it's excellent, and works well with the Stunticons, so check him out, the Grand Galvatronus set looks excellent.
Not sure what you mean by this, other than the CW/UW Devastator thread, this is the only thread that deals with the CW topic.
Ask us anything, and enjoy your Transformers
Posted by Hellscream9999 on August 1st, 2016 @ 4:13pm CDT
Sjeng wrote:Hey everyone!
Welcome to the boards
First of all the neon ones are specific references to the G2 combiner releases, they are 6 packs released as boxsets for $100US. They aren't standard retail, so won't take up normal slots, basically they're there for the people who grew up with them, or want them.
- what should I look out for when choosing what to buy?
Get whichever version you want. If you want near-absolute G1 cartoon accuracy (for better or worse) go UW, if you want 'modernized' deco's go CW, if you have the budget, you can even buy figures from both lines and mix and match them.
*One thing to note is that the initial release of Optimus and Motormaster have 'bad' thigh ratchets that keep the combined mode from standing straight, however the UW, and second run of the CW Motormaster have fixed thigh joints - as does the Battle-Core O/P.*
But mainly, which figure you get is pretty much up to what you want from your combiners. I personally like the modern update (i.e. no shuttle) and muted colors of CW Bruticus, so I went CW for the whole line. Cyclonus is a definite figure you should check out, it's excellent, and works well with the Stunticons, so check him out, the Grand Galvatronus set looks excellent.
- any topics you recommend?
Not sure what you mean by this, other than the CW/UW Devastator thread, this is the only thread that deals with the CW topic.
- other tips?
Ask us anything, and enjoy your Transformers
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1811204)
Posted by no-one on August 1st, 2016 @ 4:15pm CDT
There is a lot of mold reuse so it really depends on what your going for here. If it's just fun figures then nab a few single releases, just enough to make a combiner. If it's full pre defined combiner you're looking for then go for the ones you like.
The Hasbro CW figures can mostly be found separate with the exceptions of some of the boxed set where Takara's UW figures are all sold as a sets.
There has been a lot of sales for the crazy colored G2 sets, but I don't know if those are available to you.
Like Will said buy what you love. It may take a good bit of research on your part this late in the game to decide what you want. Going back a few hundred pages in this thread will probably answer all your questions. The TFWiki is also a solid place to start.
Good luck and happy hunting
Posted by no-one on August 1st, 2016 @ 4:15pm CDT
Welcome to the boards. You're hitting CW/UW a little late, so it's a little hard to give a good answer.Sjeng wrote:Well, long story short:
- what should I look out for when choosing what to buy?
- any topics you recommend?
- any stores you recommend?
- how to avoid customs (steep in the NL!)
- other tips?
Thanks!!
There is a lot of mold reuse so it really depends on what your going for here. If it's just fun figures then nab a few single releases, just enough to make a combiner. If it's full pre defined combiner you're looking for then go for the ones you like.
The Hasbro CW figures can mostly be found separate with the exceptions of some of the boxed set where Takara's UW figures are all sold as a sets.
There has been a lot of sales for the crazy colored G2 sets, but I don't know if those are available to you.
Like Will said buy what you love. It may take a good bit of research on your part this late in the game to decide what you want. Going back a few hundred pages in this thread will probably answer all your questions. The TFWiki is also a solid place to start.
Good luck and happy hunting
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1811207)
Posted by Kurona on August 1st, 2016 @ 4:18pm CDT
Posted by Kurona on August 1st, 2016 @ 4:18pm CDT
Oh yeah, one more thing.
The Menasor on the right in the first picture is an unliscened product by a third party that was not produced or licensed by Hasbro or Takara.
The upgrades shown in the bottom picture are also made by a third party - known as Perfect Effect - and were not produced or licensed by Hasbro or Takara.
If this is your first time hearing about third parties; know that full figures - and ESPECIALLY combiners - can cost an absolute fortune. Like, that third party menasor would cost you about five times as much as the official version.
Upgrade kits are much less costly - for instance, here in the UK Perfect Effect's hands and feet pack is £25 compared to a Deluxe costing £16 and a Voyager costing £23 - and in cases like this can really go a long way in improving a figure. It's up to your discretion whether you think they're necessary or are improvements or not of course. Just know they have nothing to do with Hasbro or Takara officially whatsoever
Sjeng wrote:And here's a Menasor that's very different too, another range?
Then there's these:
The Menasor on the right in the first picture is an unliscened product by a third party that was not produced or licensed by Hasbro or Takara.
The upgrades shown in the bottom picture are also made by a third party - known as Perfect Effect - and were not produced or licensed by Hasbro or Takara.
If this is your first time hearing about third parties; know that full figures - and ESPECIALLY combiners - can cost an absolute fortune. Like, that third party menasor would cost you about five times as much as the official version.
Upgrade kits are much less costly - for instance, here in the UK Perfect Effect's hands and feet pack is £25 compared to a Deluxe costing £16 and a Voyager costing £23 - and in cases like this can really go a long way in improving a figure. It's up to your discretion whether you think they're necessary or are improvements or not of course. Just know they have nothing to do with Hasbro or Takara officially whatsoever
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1811314)
Posted by Tyrannacon on August 2nd, 2016 @ 8:29am CDT
Posted by Tyrannacon on August 2nd, 2016 @ 8:29am CDT
Actually I'm liking Takara's UW releases for the combiners more than Hasbro's releases. I'm more inclined to get UW Bruticus (with shuttle Blast Off) than Hasbro's, but the price is a deterrent for Takara's release. I want to find it for a decent amount somewhere that isn't like 3 or 4 times the value.
Between Bruticus and Devastator those both are my favorite combiner teams. Was never really too big on the Stunticons/Menasor.
Between Bruticus and Devastator those both are my favorite combiner teams. Was never really too big on the Stunticons/Menasor.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1811317)
Posted by no-one on August 2nd, 2016 @ 8:36am CDT
I actually like the CW Menasor a lot and this is my first stunticon interaction. The combiner are a lot of fun and there doesn't seem to really be a wrong answer.
Posted by no-one on August 2nd, 2016 @ 8:36am CDT
I'm kind of hit or miss out the UW vs CW. I like probably 80% of the Hasbro better.Tyrannacon wrote:Actually I'm liking Takara's UW releases for the combiners more than Hasbro's releases. I'm more inclined to get UW Bruticus (with shuttle Blast Off) than Hasbro's, but the price is a deterrent for Takara's release. I want to find it for a decent amount somewhere that isn't like 3 or 4 times the value.
Between Bruticus and Devastator those both are my favorite combiner teams. Was never really too big on the Stunticons/Menasor.
I actually like the CW Menasor a lot and this is my first stunticon interaction. The combiner are a lot of fun and there doesn't seem to really be a wrong answer.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1811318)
Posted by william-james88 on August 2nd, 2016 @ 8:38am CDT
Right here:
https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/15 ... ticus.html
Its 100$ plus shipping, so the same price point as Hasbro's. And if you are in the US then you have no taxes or duty to pay when it comes in. Get it now before the only options left really are 3 or 4 times that price.
Posted by william-james88 on August 2nd, 2016 @ 8:38am CDT
Tyrannacon wrote:I'm more inclined to get UW Bruticus (with shuttle Blast Off) than Hasbro's, but the price is a deterrent for Takara's release. I want to find it for a decent amount somewhere that isn't like 3 or 4 times the value.
Right here:
https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/15 ... ticus.html
Its 100$ plus shipping, so the same price point as Hasbro's. And if you are in the US then you have no taxes or duty to pay when it comes in. Get it now before the only options left really are 3 or 4 times that price.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1811322)
Posted by no-one on August 2nd, 2016 @ 8:43am CDT
Posted by no-one on August 2nd, 2016 @ 8:43am CDT
Not quite, Hasbro is $85 at retail.william-james88 wrote:Tyrannacon wrote:I'm more inclined to get UW Bruticus (with shuttle Blast Off) than Hasbro's, but the price is a deterrent for Takara's release. I want to find it for a decent amount somewhere that isn't like 3 or 4 times the value.
Right here:
https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/15 ... ticus.html
Its 100$ plus shipping, so the same price point as Hasbro's. And if you are in the US then you have no taxes or duty to pay when it comes in. Get it now before the only options left really are 3 or 4 times that price.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1811326)
Posted by Tyrannacon on August 2nd, 2016 @ 9:04am CDT
Yeah. I mean I can see why Hasbro's versions would be preferred in some ways. So I definitely understand what you're saying.
Bookmarked. Thankie thankie.
Well it's not at Amazon at least. I added it to my wish list and it's like 110 or 120 last I looked. That is getting it altogether instead of individually though.
Posted by Tyrannacon on August 2nd, 2016 @ 9:04am CDT
carytheone wrote:I'm kind of hit or miss out the UW vs CW. I like probably 80% of the Hasbro better.
I actually like the CW Menasor a lot and this is my first stunticon interaction. The combiner are a lot of fun and there doesn't seem to really be a wrong answer.
Yeah. I mean I can see why Hasbro's versions would be preferred in some ways. So I definitely understand what you're saying.
william-james88 wrote:Right here:
https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/15 ... ticus.html
Its 100$ plus shipping, so the same price point as Hasbro's. And if you are in the US then you have no taxes or duty to pay when it comes in. Get it now before the only options left really are 3 or 4 times that price.
Bookmarked. Thankie thankie.
carytheone wrote:Not quite, Hasbro is $85 at retail.
Well it's not at Amazon at least. I added it to my wish list and it's like 110 or 120 last I looked. That is getting it altogether instead of individually though.
Re: A Ton of In Hand Images of Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron (1811338)
Posted by william-james88 on August 2nd, 2016 @ 9:27am CDT
1. I said price point, not price
2. Depends where. I was doing 18$ per deluxe and 26$ for a voyager which is 98, I thought that was totally fair.
Posted by william-james88 on August 2nd, 2016 @ 9:27am CDT
carytheone wrote:Not quite, Hasbro is $85 at retail.william-james88 wrote:Tyrannacon wrote:I'm more inclined to get UW Bruticus (with shuttle Blast Off) than Hasbro's, but the price is a deterrent for Takara's release. I want to find it for a decent amount somewhere that isn't like 3 or 4 times the value.
Right here:
https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/15 ... ticus.html
Its 100$ plus shipping, so the same price point as Hasbro's. And if you are in the US then you have no taxes or duty to pay when it comes in. Get it now before the only options left really are 3 or 4 times that price.
1. I said price point, not price
2. Depends where. I was doing 18$ per deluxe and 26$ for a voyager which is 98, I thought that was totally fair.
