Classics in Japan

Aaron Hong · Post by **Aaron Hong** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 5:44 pm

http://ooebihara.sakura.ne.jp/toys/TF/H ... 01/C01.htm

Spotted them in Singapore last weekend, except maybe Mirage(Rijie?) I've had a close look at Megatron, and sadly there seems to be a bit of mold degradation - but they DO get chrome.

Hot Shot · Post by **Hot Shot** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 6:24 pm

I've been wanting the Takara Megatron badly but the cheapest place to (pre)order it sold out days before I had enough money. Maybe I can find one cheap at Botcon this year.

Where exactly is the mold degradation occuring?

Aaron Hong · Post by **Aaron Hong** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 3:15 am

Hot Shot wrote:
Where exactly is the mold degradation occuring?

On Megs' chest. It's starting to look a bit misshapen.

Aaron Hong · Post by **Aaron Hong** » Sat May 17, 2008 11:26 am

OK, Japan Classics are officially in stores here in Singapore, and I will admit at this point that my eyes may have been deceiving me. There's no mold degradation on these Megatrons now, even that botched paint on Bumblebee's roof doesn't seem to appear. Then again the first run might have been a bit lax on the QC so what do I know.

One interesting thing of note - Japanese Classics Astrotrain is in completely different colors. Dark grey and purple. Seriously.

Metal Vendetta · Post by **Metal Vendetta** » Sat May 17, 2008 11:59 am

Yeah I saw the Megs and Grimlock in that little store just over the road today...quite tempted by both, actually. Though he's sold out of Music Label Soundwaves in their proper colours

Dammit, you gonna get round to calling me at any point?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat May 17, 2008 12:59 pm

Aaron Hong wrote:One interesting thing of note - Japanese Classics Astrotrain is in completely different colors. Dark grey and purple. Seriously.

That's so true.

I ordered a white Astrotrain from one site some months back, but the order had been stuck in 'Awaiting Stock' forever. Saw the Japanese Astrotrain available on another site earlier in the week so ordered it. It's now just waiting to be unboxed.

Then again, the original G1 Astrotrain was also available as white or grey too, so it's no real biggie.

Aaron Hong · Post by **Aaron Hong** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 6:27 am

These will interest some of you. Lots of pics of Classics Japan Astrotrain and Hot Rod, with comparisons to the US color schemes.

http://ooebihara.sakura.ne.jp/toys/TF/H ... 05/C05.htm
http://ooebihara.sakura.ne.jp/toys/TF/H ... 03/D03.htm

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 6:28 pm

Definitely glad I went for the Takara Astrotrain rather than holding out for the Hasbro one. Colours-wise, Takara's wins hands down IMO.

Aaron Hong · Post by **Aaron Hong** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 1:49 am

Bask ye in the chrome of Classics Japan Megatron, yo.

http://ooebihara.sakura.ne.jp/toys/TF/H ... 1/D01.html

Predabot · Post by **Predabot** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 12:28 pm

KICK.ASS.

Classic colours Megatron and everything!

While the Hasbro release is actually classic GALVATRON colours, now 'ennit?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Sep 06, 2008 1:13 pm

If by "classic Galvatron colours" you mean "Energon Galvatron colours."