Wonderfest 2008 has just wrapped up, and Autobase Aichi has posted new pictures from the event that show a good look at some upcoming TakaraTOMY releases: Henkei “USA Edition” Silverbolt, Powerglide, Onslaught, Sunstreaker and Prowl were all on display. Also on display was the Encore Metroplex reissue (called “Metroflex” by Takara), and Marvel Transformers wave 1 (same as Hasbro’s). Click the thumbnail to the left to see all of the mirrored pics!
airfox
That's what I want to know. I guess eHobby won't announce another exclusive until after the Omega Sentinel one is out though.
I want a Metrotitan. Officially. For around $100.
Count me in for Powerglide. The red is a little too bright, but I'd rather get him in red.
I'll go Universe on Silverbolt and Onslaught
-airfox
Runamuck
Someone mentioned that they would have to chrome the whole wheel because it's one piece. To that, I say meh!
REDLINE
I love how Prowl's gun and launchers are chromed, but WHY is the spoiler chromed and not the wheels damnit. it looks ******ed!
Same thing for Sunstreaker… love that the engine intake and the gun are both chromed, but then they chrome the spoiler instead of the rims again. grrahhh!
Foster
I agree it's disappointing, but Skywarp and Thundercracker are scheduled for August 28, before Metroflex on September 19. I don't want you to miss the date and have them sell out on you.
Enigma2K2
man, I hate those Marvel crossovers with a passion…
Human Beastbox
So there was exactly ZERO news from TakTomy at Wonder Fest 2008 about any upcoming Encore releases after Skywarp & Thundercracker, huh?
Sort of disappointing if that's the case.
I've heard nothing.
Feralstorm
by blending in better I suppose.
(dis guy's a little too into his avatar, methinks )
trebleshot
Leonidus
Because he can dine in hell easier like that!
Feralstorm
How does using more red equal a marvel in engineering?
Railguard
Pics are one thing, actually finding these friggin things is another story.
Leonidus
You must have a spear in your eye sockets, for this marvel of engineering is vastly superior to the American release we have received!
zeroXII
I like the more saturated blue on Onslaught. Will wait for this one then.
Master Sing
Wow… this is the first time I've seen a Sunstreaker that I like…. somehow the chrome works for me…. I think his legs look better from the way that he is posed as well.. what say you comrades?
alien
metroplex + calssic universe = must buy!
artiepants
No, no, sorry, it was more of a happy dream that since they (theoretically) have been going for greater g1 accuracy here and there, they might have upgraded some of these (especially since the 1.0 Classics were already "in the can" so to speak). (or designed them with that in mind to begin with)
Fort Max
On several occasions Takara actually downgraded figures by stripping electronics from them. Not to mention shrinking Cybertron Megatron.
chuckcjc
You seem to imply that Takomy at one time updated a U.S. release figure with firing launchers and/or rubber tires.
Interesting. But when was this? I am certainly not aware of this ever happening. Closest I can think of is Armada Hotshot's light up fist. That was a cool upgrade.
ActionMasterZod
Wow, the chrome on those two does not work at all for me.
Powerglide looks nice though, but I will save my money and get the hasbro one.
Mechafire
Holy god those look awful.
Especially Sivlerbolt. BLEGH!
USA>Japan in Classics moldsw for once.