The new Transformers Animated merchandise for Japan keeps on rolling! This time, we have an image of a very cool set of Transformers Animated gashapon (small PVC toys in capsules dispensed through vending machines). Like the Transformers Animated keychains, this “Microbots Collection” is done in the popular super deformed (small body / big head) style. The lineup will feature Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, Starscream, Blackarachnia [/b]and Grimlock.
bny888
Sorry to resurrect this thread, but I'd like to ask if anyone has the chase versions? Can someone please post pics? Thanks in advance.
bigkid24
Yeah that's pretty much my experience with my set. Megs easilly has the loosest arms for posing. I really think the Decepticons got the better deal on these.
If anyone wants these I've got some extras.
SydneyY
Pics here on our resource page
Thanks for the info about the joints Jarodimus In my sets, Megs has slightly looser arms and I can move them up and down easily, but the others seem to be tighter.
NormanB
You sold me!
I just grabbed a set on ebay from a seller in HK
thanks for the feedback. Can't wait to get them.
Jarodimus
The plastic seems similar to that of RHs to me, but slightly less rubbery.
Paint apps are very well done, with impressive amounts of detail considering their sizes. A good deal better than RHs here, IMO. The colors are all matte, with the exception of Blackarachnia's gold (which is different from Grimlock's gold). They all have tiny 3-color tampoed faction symbols — red/purple on a white background with a black outline — with extremely good resolution. Of course, BA's, BB's, and Megatron's symbols are almost completely hidden by their chins.
I did finally get all the joints freed up by pulling (with considerable difficulty) the pegs straight out of the sockets… except Starscream, whose right shoulder peg broke in the attempt. BUT! I've already repaired it using a metal pin made by snipping the end off a paper clip, and all is good.
NormanB
How does the plastic and paint app quality compare to Robot Heroes? I'm really interested in these guys.
Jarodimus
Dusting off this thread to say the Microbots collection has been released. I received my set from HLJ yesterday. They shipped it out on 8/31.
They're quite nifty! In theory, they've all got movable heads, shoulders, and backpacks, but my Optimus's and Starscream's joints are all stuck very firmly, as well as Grimlock's head. But it's not like they could've achieved amazing poses anyway. For me, Blackarachnia is the winner of the bunch, with great detailing and shiny gold paint. I recommened them, provided one is into SD and/or gashopon toys.
In case any one cares, here are the capsule colors for each:
Optimus – yellow
Bumblebee – red
Grimlock – orange
Megatron – green
Starscream – purple
Blackarachnia – pink
bigkid24
I have some of the Takara Tomy figures on order and I'm going to try selling them in sets. You guys can PM me if you're interested.
Human Beastbox
I'm hoping BBTS have some of these at BotCon.
BB Shockwave
I made a new thread for these BIP SUper Surprise Animated toys, along with pictures!
ODarkThirty
Oh man, they made a little Starscream?
I hope you'll be able to get more pictures too. I, and I'm sure a few others out there, are curious to see more of these little candy toys.
omegagoalie
I'm so buying these if I come across them Man I miss Animated
The Crazy Collector
Sweet! Keep a brother in mind if you come across an Optimus!
Jarodimus
$6.99? They're $2.49 each, which is great.
And these are no longer the ones shown on the first page of this thread. They're the ones revealed a few months ago when the Takomy Animated stuff was first shown. I do wonder if the others are still coming, as I'd like both sets.
I pre-ordered 6 a few days ago, in the hopes of getting one of each. And even though it says August, they're now listed as in stock, and my order is processing.
BB Shockwave
A new picture of Megatron, along with some SW minis for scale.
I have since got confirmation that the "surprise" eggs can contain all 5 main Autobots in either bot or vehicle mode, as well as Megatron or Starscream (bot mode only). I hope I can show more pics soon as I'll get my own ones.
Bgrngod
They do now: Transformers Animated Microbots CollectionFigures – Random Single – Transformers Animated Japanese Figures
Randoms for $6.99. Not too bad on the price. The random part kinda stinks though.
bny888
I want the versions of BB…
The Crazy Collector
Well, if you come across any, or get that pre-order arranged, keep me in mind! I'd really love to get the robot mode and alt. mode Prime!
BB Shockwave
Avaliability of this stuff is scarce, sadly, I myself don't have any yet, these were taken by a friend. They cost about 500 HUF (2.5$) but have only been sighted twice in my country yet. The company is a Netherland one, though, and we are thinking of contacting them to see pre-orders could be arranged.
From what I know, there are robot/vehicle mode versions of all the main 5 Autobots, here is one more pic of Bumblebee. I don't know about Cons, though.
ODarkThirty
Were any others made besides the three shown in the second photo?