The Tokyo Motor Show might not sound like the most likely place to see new images of Transformers products, but none the less, it’s on now and Takara-Tomy has some current and upcoming product on display! GENgoraw of our 2005 Boards has shared images of the display, which focuses on the eight Transformers Prime toys coming to Japan – Optimus Prime, Bulkhead, Arcee, Bumblebee, Cliffjumper, Megatron, Starscream[/b] and the Vehicon Trooper. Some are largely unchanged from their US release, like Arcee, while others like Bulkhead and Cliffjumper feature new (and shiny) paint jobs.
Also on show are the upcoming Movie Deluxe releases, Wheeljack and Soundwave, who do not look all that different from their US versions. The show exclusive Neoscanning Bumblebee was also there of course, and we’ve got some new images of him, plus a look at him in package from this Yahoo Japan auction. Thanks to 2005 boards member ultraq for the link to that one.
Lastly there’s a two sided flyer showcasing Transformers Dark of the Moon and Transformers Prime toys out now and coming to Japan shortly. Thank 2005 Boards member Masabon along with GENgoraw for the scans of this. The flyer teases about the launch of Transformers Prime toys in March – judging by the attached silhouettes, this teaser is for the main line of “Robots in Disguise” Prime toys, and not the First Editions, which are expected out in Japan later this month.
DPrime
Yeah, it looks really odd.
I know I've asked this before, but since you were there, what's up with that swirly looking plastic on Cliffjumper? Was that just because of the lighting or what?
Stepper
Thanks for the pics GENgoraw,the red paintjob of Cliffjumper seems not even as compare to the red paintjob of Optimus Prime or is because of the lighting effect of the Motor Show?
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OptimusNIXX
I guess I'll definitely wait for a real metallic paint version, if any, from TT later. In the mean time, I am still waiting for the V-Class TFP OP. Is this sighted anywhere in NA, specifically Canada? I know Asia, specifically Hong Kong, has released the Hasbro version for like a month time now. Why is it taking so long in NA?
Stepper
the price tag of TakaraTomy's does not justify just because of the metallic blue paint,a small portion,what the….
DPrime
So, not "swirly" plastic – just looks like that because of lighting or whatever?
If it's a metallic red, I'll definitely get it over the Hasbro version.
OptimusNIXX
Sounds like it's still a little different from Hasbro… debating whether I should get the TakTom version… maybe I'll wait until they do a second round release (hopefully in metallic and/or with some upgrade)… as much as I like OP so much, I don't want to spend double the cost to get another almost the same figure….
Stepper
Now just wondering how the packaging will look like for TakaraTomy version?
DPrime
At this point, the Vehicon might be the only one I get from Hasbro – not because I think it's better, but it'd be alright having both versions.
I'm still not sure about Bumblebee – I'd have to see comparison pics before, I think – but other than that, so far Takara seems to be the way to go, if I can justify spending the extra cash…
Stepper
Vehicon sure spot a shinier paintjob compare to Hasbro version,great job from Takara.
The 12th Prime
I'm liking what I see of the Eradicon/Vehicon paint job so far. Definitely getting Bulkhead and Cliffjumper too. Wait and see for the rest.
[Wing_Saber-X]
^Not metallic, but more likely a flaky metallic-red plastic. It's nice though. I think I will paint up my hasbro version to get the 'CG' grunge look.
Scypris
It says 2011 for the prime figures (which makes sense) but on wheeljack and soundwave it says 12.. do the mean the month or the year?? because i thought that they are bein released in about 2 weeks.
OptimusNIXX
thx, what about the red paint?
DPrime
I have a feeling I'll end up getting all these (minus Megs Voyager) except Cliffjumper. What's going on with his paint job???
[Wing_Saber-X]
^Yes, it does have metallic blue paint on the legs……..
Scypris
yeah I agree.. it is way to bright!
OptimusNIXX
I just want to verify that Optimus is indeed have metallic paint… and looks decent different with the Hasbro version… because I am still debating whether to pre-order the TakTom version… thanks…
Stepper
And the colour sucks as well.