For those having problems finding the TRU version or the Takara color scheme, it's now available. Japanese Transformers Animated - TA33 Rodimus - Transformers Animated Japanese Figures
Close call, I only had a few days to cancel my preorder after a local hookup for the Hasbro version came through.
I personally prefer Hasbro's red-maroon Rodimus, but this is good news (and punctual) for those who couldn't find one or didn't want the hassle of hunting.
^This. They only Takara Animated I would buy is Blackout, Hydrodive BB and Thundercracker. I'm still thinking Hasbro will pull though and release Wingblade Prime.
I hope they do. Are you thinking they will put it with the Voyager mold, maybe at a $30 price point? Or do it with the deluxe without the battle damage paint apps for $20? I'll bite if it's the deluxe, and resell the Takara clear voyager version for beaucoup profit. Clear repaints are your window to profitability!
The thing that sucks is that my POL Shipped today. I wish that Rodimus was in it. But it's OK. It gives me the chance to still look for the TRU version.
Chances are it will be the deluxe. Wingblade Op is part of the "produced" group like Rodimus and Blackout.