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au x Transformers Mobile Phone Figures Revealed

Posted by D-Maximal_Primal Jan 31, 2017 at 8:57pm CST 30,260 views
As we all know, it is the 10th anniversary of the 2007 live action Transformers movie. And while we may already have a line from Takara dedicated to the best Transformers of the movies and a line from Hasbro that includes Masterpiece versions of the 2007 movie guys (so far), this little celebration comes a bit out of left field. Like, against the home run post left field.

figsoku has showed us our first look at a new group of Transformers meant to celebrate the 10th anniversary, but in a way no one saw coming. These new Transformers all turn into cell phones and fully posable robots! The 3 figures that are receiving this treatment are Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Megatron, and all 3 will turn from identical robot modes with different heads into identical phones with fancy colors and it appears some sorts of gadgets as well as some nice little easter egg detailing.

These 3 figures are available separately for ¥5,400 or ¥16,200 for all 3, which comes to about $48 and $144 US dollars respectively. You can check out the images mirrored below, and let us know what you think in the comments section!











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Re: au x Transformers Mobile Phone Figures Revealed (view post)
Comment by EmirateXaaron Jan 31, 2017
Oh man, this takes me back to the Device Label days. I actually kinda like the way Megatron looks. It's silly, but also pretty neat. I just hope my voicemail isn't spammed with anti-Functionist propaganda. :lol:

Also, it's kinda weird seeing a G1-inspired Bumblebee that's as lanky as this one. Someone get him some beryllium baloney!
Re: au x Transformers Mobile Phone Figures Revealed (view post)
Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Jan 31, 2017
I really like that Bumblebee. The whole thing is so weird and I love it!
Re: au x Transformers Mobile Phone Figures Revealed (view post)
Comment by primalxconvoy Jan 31, 2017
This looks like an anniversary of the original AU "dumbphone" devices released around 15 years ago. I also suspect they are being released now to provide income for TT from fans not interested in the upcoming Bayverse toys.I wonder if AU will release wallpapers and suchlike for their actual phones?
Re: au x Transformers Mobile Phone Figures Revealed (view post)
Comment by durroth Jan 31, 2017
you guys they transform into cellphones and they come with *TINY CELL PHONES TO HOLD IN THEIR HANDS* OMG I CANT EVEN I WANT ONE OF THESE GUYS
Re: au x Transformers Mobile Phone Figures Revealed (view post)
Comment by Microraptor Jan 31, 2017
It's like Real Gear!
Re: au x Transformers Mobile Phone Figures Revealed (view post)
Comment by Cobotron Jan 31, 2017
Dear Transformers,

Please stop (read: keep on) making things for my Microman collection.

Sincerley,
Cobotron
Re: au x Transformers Mobile Phone Figures Revealed (view post)
Comment by Sabrblade Jan 31, 2017
Thought that was the PlayStation Optimus for a second.
Re: au x Transformers Mobile Phone Figures Revealed (view post)
Comment by Deadput Jan 31, 2017
My Mom would love the Optimus Prime one because it looks a bit like a scrabble board in phone mode and scrabble is like her main hobby.


I wish getting things from other countries were not as expensive and difficult as they are.
Re: au x Transformers Mobile Phone Figures Revealed (view post)
Comment by Decepticon Stryker Jan 31, 2017
EmirateXaaron wrote:Oh man, this takes me back to the Device Label days. I actually kinda like the way Megatron looks. It's silly, but also pretty neat. I just hope my voicemail isn't spammed with anti-Functionist propaganda. :lol:

Also, it's kinda weird seeing a G1-inspired Bumblebee that's as lanky as this one. Someone get him some beryllium baloney!

No no no. He clearly needs some cesium salami.
Re: au x Transformers Mobile Phone Figures Revealed (view post)
Comment by Me Grimlock King Feb 1, 2017
Well these are better than Bandai America's crappy attempt in 2010 for the MMPR Re-versioned toy line Image
Re: au x Transformers Mobile Phone Figures Revealed (view post)
Comment by Sabrblade Feb 1, 2017
Me Grimlock King wrote:Well these are better than Bandai America's crappy attempt in 2010 for the MMPR Re-versioned toy line Image
Looks like GrnRngr.com doesn't allow hotlinking.
Re: au x Transformers Mobile Phone Figures Revealed (view post)
Comment by Stuartmaximus Feb 1, 2017
So...is that Megaphone? lol

anywhoo here's a video
Re: au x Transformers Mobile Phone Figures Revealed (view post)
Comment by primalxconvoy Feb 1, 2017
Order info (in Japan), I think:

- https://www.makuake.com/project/au-transformers/

Google translated character information:

General Commander - "Infobar" Optimus Prime ("Nishikigoi"):

- This leader of Justice stands up to rescue "INFOBAR", which is a world-renowned pioneer of mobile phone design, and to protect information around the world from the Decepticons!

Passion-red, calm-blue and peaceful-beige are three colors that this peace-loving leader now has incorporated in his Autobot symbol, during the "Infobar Saga".

Intelligence Officer - "Infobar" Bumblebee ("Ichimatsu") :

- This little Autobot can identify any information crisis around the world and rush faster than anyone to save it! His new black and white body is perfect for hiding in the shadows, too, which is befitting for his intelligence missions.

Emperor of Destruction - "INFOBAR" MEGATRON (BUILDING)

Megatron seeks to dominate the world's information bring fear and destruction to everyone! this Emperor of Destruction has chosen Blue, Dark gray and silver for his new form, as these, more mature colour combinations give him, in his mind an "Evil elegance". the world may never see him creep up before he unleashes his Evil plans!

Toy features and Design Elements:

- From "INFOBAR" Featurephone to robot and back!

We thoroughly packed the transformation technology, cultivated from 33 years of design history, into an extremely thin casing of 11 mm.

- Built-in LEDs and Bluetooth enables the toy to display incoming notifications when linked to your smartphone via Bluetooth!

- Includes a mini mobile-phone, which can be held in the robot-mode's hand!

smartphone Bluetooth Technical information.

IOS version:
Supported OS version: Any device running iOS 10.2 or later (Some devices may not work).

Andorid version:
- A Dedicated app will be released for certain Android devices.
- Supported OS version: Android 5.0 or later (Some devices may not work).

- For Android 7.0 and above, this is currently being treated; We will inform you as details become known. (from the 1st of February 2017 onwards)

other points of note:

- Some devices or user-agreements may prohibit use with these toys.
· Environmental factors may affect performance.
· We will inform you about device compatibility as soon as possible.
- Design and specifications are subject to change.
- This product will be sold only for "Makuake".
- product cannot connect to our access the internet or associated online services.
- product comes with "test batteries".
- Successful orders cannot be cancelled.
- Delivery scheduled for the end of September 2017.


(Source: - http://time-space.kddi.com/au-transformers/index.html )
Re: au x Transformers Mobile Phone Figures Revealed (view post)
Comment by Va'al Feb 1, 2017
Via fellow Seibertronians primalxconvoy and Stuartmaximus, we have some additional info on the auxTRANSFORMERS collaboration for the transforming mobile phone Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Megatron, as first reported here. Namely, we have a snazzy promotional video courtesy of Japanese phone carrier au, and a lot more details (in machine translation) about the project. Check it all out below!



General Commander - "Infobar" Optimus Prime ("Nishikigoi"):

- This leader of Justice stands up to rescue "INFOBAR", which is a world-renowned pioneer of mobile phone design, and to protect information around the world from the Decepticons!

Passion-red, calm-blue and peaceful-beige are three colors that this peace-loving leader now has incorporated in his Autobot symbol, during the "Infobar Saga".

Intelligence Officer - "Infobar" Bumblebee ("Ichimatsu") :

- This little Autobot can identify any information crisis around the world and rush faster than anyone to save it! His new black and white body is perfect for hiding in the shadows, too, which is befitting for his intelligence missions.

Emperor of Destruction - "INFOBAR" MEGATRON (BUILDING)

Megatron seeks to dominate the world's information bring fear and destruction to everyone! this Emperor of Destruction has chosen Blue, Dark gray and silver for his new form, as these, more mature colour combinations give him, in his mind an "Evil elegance". the world may never see him creep up before he unleashes his Evil plans!

Toy features and Design Elements:

- From "INFOBAR" Featurephone to robot and back!

We thoroughly packed the transformation technology, cultivated from 33 years of design history, into an extremely thin casing of 11 mm.

- Built-in LEDs and Bluetooth enables the toy to display incoming notifications when linked to your smartphone via Bluetooth!

- Includes a mini mobile-phone, which can be held in the robot-mode's hand!

smartphone Bluetooth Technical information.

IOS version:
Supported OS version: Any device running iOS 10.2 or later (Some devices may not work).

Andorid version:
- A Dedicated app will be released for certain Android devices.
- Supported OS version: Android 5.0 or later (Some devices may not work).

- For Android 7.0 and above, this is currently being treated; We will inform you as details become known. (from the 1st of February 2017 onwards)

other points of note:

- Some devices or user-agreements may prohibit use with these toys.
· Environmental factors may affect performance.
· We will inform you about device compatibility as soon as possible.
- Design and specifications are subject to change.
- This product will be sold only for "Makuake".
- product cannot connect to our access the internet or associated online services.
- product comes with "test batteries".
- Successful orders cannot be cancelled.
- Delivery scheduled for the end of September 2017.


(Source: - http://time-space.kddi.com/au-transformers/index.html )[/quote]
Re: au x Transformers Mobile Phone Figures Revealed (view post)
Comment by primalxconvoy Feb 1, 2017
Seems that someone at Takara also showed off the transformation:

- https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hh0lvgmEyio
Re: au x Transformers Mobile Phone Figures Revealed (view post)
Comment by Stuartmaximus Feb 1, 2017
Hopefully those will get great reception :-P
Re: au x Transformers Mobile Phone Figures Revealed (view post)
Comment by EmirateXaaron Feb 1, 2017
Decepticon Stryker wrote:No no no. He clearly needs some cesium salami.


I believe you are mistaken, sir. He clearly needs some beryllium baloney.
Re: au x Transformers Mobile Phone Figures Revealed (view post)
Comment by Gauntlet101010 Feb 1, 2017
No Reflector means no buy!
Re: au x Transformers Mobile Phone Figures Revealed (view post)
Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Feb 1, 2017
I got called old for saying I liked that Bumblebee in an Earth Wars chat. The lad was 16. He called me old. >:oP
Re: au x Transformers Mobile Phone Figures Revealed (view post)
Comment by transformnerd114 Feb 2, 2017
The Megatron one looks pretty cool, but I'm not digging the others' color schemes. I mean Bee is okay, I guess, but that's mostly because it's consistent. Optimus however...Well, let's just say it's not for me. I would like to know more about these guys before I make a final decision, but they seem promising. :BLEND:
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