Can someone who can read the text confirm that Rumble is red and Frenzy blue? It's always been like that in Japan, but just checking...

 

I also don't want Jazz.

 

Why do we have pics of these but not Stepper?

 

I Know! That is the version of the mold I am most curious about.

Is there an image that shows OP colors? I hope it's the red and black we got with Mega OP.

 

They're not labelled one way or another.

Odd that a retool of a FOC mold makes such a good RiD Grimlock. Kind of reminds me of Cloud Rodimus.

 

Holy cow, that Drift!!! Amazing what new color scheme and a new head can do!  

 

The images don't say anything about the identity of the color-coded cassettes. The writing on the arrows reads as 'Henkei', meaning Transformation.

 

Loving that IDW-inspired deco on Drift! I didn't care much for the orange deco (and mustachioed samurai face) of the stock figure, but I'll definitely pick up the white version for my TF Prime Wreckers display. Jazz, I'm not seeing any real difference between him and the old Takara version?

 

the question now is tav21 vs tav33, which one should i buy

 

Drift and Prime look like pure sex.

 

Didn't expect Big Grimlock to be a FOC Grimlock remold/repaint but so far he looks awesome. I sort of wish he has a third toe in T-rex mode since he only has two front toes but other then that he looks great.   I hope it'll fix the problems that the FOC Grimlock mold has. He's on my list for sure along with TFAdventure Swoop and Slug/Slag since they're gonna look amazing together.

Origins Drift looks awesome in the IDW paint scheme and new head though I wish he had Decepticon colours since I think it'll fit into his Decepticon background assuming he has a Decepticon background before becoming an Autobot bounty hunter.

 

No colour pics, but the retooling in the chest are confirms this as the red and black colour scheme.

 

Looking at Drift he actually appears to be a mix of his IDW and AoE self when it comes to his robot mode colors.

 

Upgraded Optimus is just as cool as the regular version, so I'm not sure which one I want to get. Either way, fantastic mold.

Despite negative reactions I really like FOC Grimlock, so I definitely want that Grimlock as well.

Not sure yet on Drift, will wait for a better, non mock up picture. I can say though that the mold itself is much nicer than I expected at first, even the hollow legs aren't as glaring in real life, probably due to his size.


Nice!

 

That was disappointing - for my wallet.

October 2015

Transformers TAV-30 Battle Grimlock, Finally. This is what I'm talking about.
Transformers TAV-31 Black Shadow. I missed out on Sky Shadow. Maybe that was a good thing.
Transformers TAV-32 Rumble & Frenzy. Another chance to get these. Perhaps I'll go for it.


November 2015

Transformers TAV-33 Optimus Prime Supreme Mode. Can't choose between this and TAV21 Optimus. Will have to get both. The question is, which one will be the Nemesis Prime repaint? I'm guessing TAV21 with TAV-33's sword.
Transformers TAVS06 Strong Arm Battle Mode & Sideswipe Battle Mode & Fixit. Hopefully, these are more than mere recolours.
Transformers TAVS05 Drift Origin & Jazz Battle Mode (IDW-colored Drift?). Drift looks awesome, but why is Jazz being referred to as 'Battle Mode'?

It looks like Takara is serious about their 'Adventure' toyline. I still think those stickers are horrid, though.

 

Probably has his visor.

 

That Drift! I have to have it!

 

That is one sexy Drift.

 

AAHHHH VOYAGER GRIMLOCK I NEED IT!

Man, way to go Takara!