First Look at Takara Tomy Titan Class Metroplex

I think I may be splurging on this guy. Extra gun and snazzy detailing? That's how I try to live my life.

I think this guy will be worth the extra scratch. Those apps are brilliant and liberally-applied.

Painted face = awesome.

He is a beauty.

planned on getting the Hasbro version but may have to get this instead.

Whats the price difference between this one and Hasbro ?

huh? What's different about the face paint? Can't see a difference in the crappy low res photos floating around the web.

Holy crap there is no denying the greatness of this monster...I will possess you Metroplex!!

The difference in details is astounding.

If I had the funds, I'd order this on the spot. But I don't, so I'm gunna have to wait for the Hasbro release.

From what I could remember, you could buy to Hasbro ones for the extra red blaster, then pitch the second metroplex and STILL come out ahead of buying the Takara one.

I'd laugh, but I really want it. Me likey paint apps.

The X-factor will be what the rumored SDCC repaint looks like and how obtainable it is for non-attendees.

That... is a significant improvement. Bravo, Takara! You continue to make my wallet cry.

If Metroplex is indeed the SDCC exclusive, though, that might change things entirely...

Hoitytoity wrote:If Metroplex is indeed the SDCC exclusive, though, that might change things entirely...

A different deco of Metroplex is this year's SDCC exclusive. We just don't know what the deco is.

But is the extra paint really worth another 100 to 130 dollars more then the Hasbro version... i just cant seem to sell my self on it.

MenaceRX wrote:But is the extra paint really worth another 100 to 130 dollars more then the Hasbro version... i just cant seem to sell my self on it.

Well, you gotta keep in mind import prices and shipping. Plus, extra gun, tee-wee bit more expensive.

For comparison convenience:

I trust that there are better paint apps on the Takara version as they tend to do that, but I really can't see too much with the low res photo.

I pre-ordered him anyway, but still I am questioning my decision. Its alot of money, but he keeps saying he must heed the call of the last prime and I must make it so!

Sorry....where did you pre-order it?

I bet my left nut that it will be at least DOUBLE the price of the Hasbro version.
Not worth it in my book.

Eh, Hasbro version is good enough, and way cheaper.

Takara Metroplex is marginally better.

yes yes yes !! nice details, great paint job.
Already have it pre-ordered on BBTS and I also pre-ordered a hasbro version on ebay, lol,,,, must have both NOW!

Found a better Hasbro vs. Takara comparison:

Extra gun and minor paint aps? Not worth it. Hasbro Metroplex is good enough.

Manterax Prime wrote:Extra gun and minor paint aps? Not worth it. Hasbro Metroplex is good enough.

Exactly.

Not nearly enough paint to justify buying this over the Hasbro one...unless you simply couldn't find the Hasbro version.

-Kanrabat- wrote:I bet my left nut that it will be at least DOUBLE the price of the Hasbro version.
Not worth it in my book.

$170 vs. $130.

Sir, I claim your testicle.

Arucard wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:I bet my left nut that it will be at least DOUBLE the price of the Hasbro version.
Not worth it in my book.

$170 vs. $130.

Sir, I claim your testicle.

Does that mean Kanrabat's gonna have to get partial "testectomy"?

MGrotusque wrote:Sorry....where did you pre-order it?

On BBTS. He is listed on other sites, but BBTS is stateside so the shipping is less.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

I just looked it up and there Pre-Order limit is sold out.

KaPow, YaHobby and 3+ and Up all have it for Pre-Order. 3+ and Up has it listed at $8 cheaper then everyone else.

Arucard wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:I bet my left nut that it will be at least DOUBLE the price of the Hasbro version.
Not worth it in my book.

$170 vs. $130.

Sir, I claim your testicle.

Does that take shipping into account? Shipping from RobotKingdom to the U.S. is going to cost quite a bit more than buying a domestic Hasbro version.

Also, don't you think the domestic retail release will probably cost less than $130? I believe Hasbro has said the MSRP will be $124.99, so retailers will probably put it on their shelves for like $119.99.

When you take shipping into account, importing the Takara version vs buying at U.S. retail will probably be close to double the price. Instead of $170 vs $130, it's probably going to be more like $200 vs $120.

Paying a 30-60% markup for an extra gun and a few extra paint apps? Not worth it.

Just wait, when those of you that choose Hasbro's and your Metroplex is over-run by you'll wish you had Takara's with that extra cannon. Awww man I can already hear the b*tching.

Nemesis Destron wrote:Just wait, when those of you that choose Hasbro's and your Metroplex is over-run by you'll wish you had Takara's with that extra cannon. Awww man I can already hear the b*tching.

To be honest, Hasbro should have included the extra gun to begin with.

I'm curious to see how the two guns can be implemented in the base mode(s). Knowing it could add another tower would be a bonus... plus the comic appearance has two prominent guns in city mode. Hmmmm.

Mindmaster wrote:

Nemesis Destron wrote:Just wait, when those of you that choose Hasbro's and your Metroplex is over-run by you'll wish you had Takara's with that extra cannon. Awww man I can already hear the b*tching.

To be honest, Hasbro should have included the extra gun to begin with.

Hell yes they should have!

Yeah, it adding another buck or so isn't a big deal in the grand scheme. Honestly I'd rather have had them SELL scamper on the shelf, and then include the extra gun.

Considering Kapow are only charging a fiver more, I think I'll be getting the Takara version. Of course, it's already $250 from them, going by the currency conversion, so either way the UK is getting the shaft big time, still, buying from TFSource for the same is going to add shipping on top of that. Maybe if I see the US version go up for pre-order at $100 or so I'll bite the bullet.

Well while I am not stoked about the price for the Takara version, but I looked at it like this. I placed my pre-order for it, this way I am covered. If I come across the Hasbro version I can consider if I still want to keep my pre-order but if my stores never get it, at least I will have mine.

Yeah, it bugs me remembering I never saw a Masterpiece PRime in store. Groan. This big dude better show up.

Arucard wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:I bet my left nut that it will be at least DOUBLE the price of the Hasbro version.
Not worth it in my book.

$170 vs. $130.

Sir, I claim your testicle.

Well, add the obvious huge shipping charges and customs fee, and I'll be on my way, richer from a 3rd nut.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Arucard wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:I bet my left nut that it will be at least DOUBLE the price of the Hasbro version.
Not worth it in my book.

$170 vs. $130.

Sir, I claim your testicle.

Well, add the obvious huge shipping charges and customs fee, and I'll be on my way, richer from a 3rd nut.

Wouldn't the shipping charge be identical for both versions? The price for both would increase, and the percentage difference between them would decrease.

Arucard wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Arucard wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:I bet my left nut that it will be at least DOUBLE the price of the Hasbro version.
Not worth it in my book.

$170 vs. $130.

Sir, I claim your testicle.

Well, add the obvious huge shipping charges and customs fee, and I'll be on my way, richer from a 3rd nut.

Wouldn't the shipping charge be identical for both versions? The price for both would increase, and the percentage difference between them would decrease.

If I can find tha mofo in stores, because Hasbro will be suddently intelligent by putting some french on that box and releasing it in ALL the stores, then only the 15% taxes would apply.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Arucard wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Arucard wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:I bet my left nut that it will be at least DOUBLE the price of the Hasbro version.
Not worth it in my book.

$170 vs. $130.

Sir, I claim your testicle.

Well, add the obvious huge shipping charges and customs fee, and I'll be on my way, richer from a 3rd nut.

Wouldn't the shipping charge be identical for both versions? The price for both would increase, and the percentage difference between them would decrease.

If I can find tha mofo in stores, because Hasbro will be suddently intelligent by putting some french on that box and releasing it in ALL the stores, then only the 15% taxes would apply.

As a regular on the image sharing website Imgur, this is one scenario I hope OP doesn't deliver...

It's a definite if minor improvement but as craggy pointed out, the price difference between the two versions for us Brits is also pretty minor. It's be stupid for me to not go for the Takara figure.

Sure, Takara's Metroplex might have more paint in robot mode, but it also has less paint in altmode.

They dark runways on the Hasbro version are left white on Takara's toy.

And many of the finer details made by the stickers on the Hasbro version, like the caution signs, are absent on Takara's Metroplex.

Poor 6-gun! No one seems to miss him.

missing the black runways... ie. the top of the land-aircraft-carrier mode? I haven't seen any photos depicting the difference that I could notice.

Either way, I think some drastic differences between the two is nice for those buying two. If the merged double-metroplex mode I found on the G1 still works... gonna build a giant city. GIANT I TELL YOU! Mwahahahahah.

gothsaurus wrote:missing the black runways... ie. the top of the land-aircraft-carrier mode? I haven't seen any photos depicting the difference that I could notice.

Here's a shot of it.

Holy moly. That's new! I kept seeing photos with the Hasbro vehicle swapped in.

I'm actually really glad to see this. Being more G1 accurate kinda ensures I'll get this version. Looks like his cockpit is painted as well, plus some gray paint apps on the bottom of the red guns. Very nice.

And I think I'm most excited to get this guy into some decent fan modes. Should be a load of fun.

As always, I really appreciate the help (and knowledgeable contributions) Sabrblade. Cheers!

Though, he has none of the caution signs the Hasbro toy has, so that's a lot of details lost.

I DO love those caution signs. Seeing them makes me really want to order one of the reprolabel (or the other label maker... what's their name?) kit to add detail to G1 Metroplex. Can't decide between the two.

While some seemed like overkill, many of the labels added some nice realism and detail. I think with selective application, I might apply a kit... and display the tiny little guy along with this new one. G1 Metroplex can be.... like... the suburbs.