[Yellow Ranger]

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Originally Posted by WishfulThinking

The Masterpiece line is about show accurate Transformers with ultimate articulation and little to no diecast (at least since MP-10).

The Legacy line is shooting in a different direction. Yes, it's aimed at collectors. But no, it's not trying to be a Masterpiece line. It's more like the American version of the Artisan series in Japan...a different beast altogether.



Never said die-cast automatically made things better. Titanium Series Transformers proves that poor designs married with die-cast are not ideal.

However, we ARE talking about well-engineered toys that have die-cast metal where they should. The Godaikins were designed exactly that way. The Legacy line is, essentially, carrying the Godaikin banner onward to where collectors now have the money to afford them. Because, as kids, most of us (or our parents) couldn't afford $60-$80 high-quality die-cast mecha. So Bandai gave us chunky plastic toys instead at more affordable costs. Now, Bandai knows we can afford those guys at retail.

The Legacy Megazord has more in common with classic DX GoLion than Transformers Masterpiece Star Saber. Similar audience but very different appeal.

The Legacy Dragonzord definitely suffered because of it's diecast parts.