New In hand Images for Takara Transformers TAV Runabout and Override
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Comment by Cobotron
Aug 31, 2015
Those painted eyes on Runabout look great.
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They give a nice impression of his optics glowing brightly under a semi-transparent visor.
Comment by Wolfman Jake
Aug 31, 2015
Cobotron wrote:Those painted eyes on Runabout look great.
They give a nice impression of his optics glowing brightly under a semi-transparent visor.
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Comment by fenrir72
Aug 31, 2015
Though I haven't opened my HB "Groove", the mold's hands scares me of future breakage. 
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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal
Aug 31, 2015
they are so beautiful 
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Actually, I can "confirm", Amiami had that (local and gaijin website) a few years back. Some rock bottom sale items were applicable only for the Japanese market. I thought they got rid of that practice. Seems like they haven't or the ISPs of Japan takes precedence.
Also same issue with the Bandai 1/100 Hi-Metal versions of the Macross Valkyries. Same with hobbysearch and hlj, sold out like 0.0000001 sec.
The cr@ppy thing is, okay this is not a dig on hlj, I watched and searched using their search engine, always drew a blank. By the time I found it, it took like 5 seconds for me to connect then POOF! Sold out. Same thing with hobbysearch, an even better search engine..POOF! Sold out!
In hobbysearch's case, they weren't able to make orders for Vehicon General directly.....which might mean the big kahuna companies are scrimping or the the demand is so strong.
With Amiami, the website had him available but I continued getting an erroneous pop up stating you can order only up to 3 items for Vehicon. When I emailed them the issue......oopsie.......all SOLD OUT
Comment by fenrir72
Aug 31, 2015
william-james88 wrote:fenrir72 wrote:
That Vehicon is made of ice. It like evaporated under a desert sun in like 0.0001 seconds
Do you think it confirms what we thought? That they have a japan language site that takes priority while we are getting leftovers?
I am terrified that this is the case with that Grimlock. Though the higher price point usually keeps a figure longer in availability.
Actually, I can "confirm", Amiami had that (local and gaijin website) a few years back. Some rock bottom sale items were applicable only for the Japanese market. I thought they got rid of that practice. Seems like they haven't or the ISPs of Japan takes precedence.
Also same issue with the Bandai 1/100 Hi-Metal versions of the Macross Valkyries. Same with hobbysearch and hlj, sold out like 0.0000001 sec.
The cr@ppy thing is, okay this is not a dig on hlj, I watched and searched using their search engine, always drew a blank. By the time I found it, it took like 5 seconds for me to connect then POOF! Sold out. Same thing with hobbysearch, an even better search engine..POOF! Sold out!
In hobbysearch's case, they weren't able to make orders for Vehicon General directly.....which might mean the big kahuna companies are scrimping or the the demand is so strong.
With Amiami, the website had him available but I continued getting an erroneous pop up stating you can order only up to 3 items for Vehicon. When I emailed them the issue......oopsie.......all SOLD OUT
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Comment by william-james88
Aug 31, 2015
Thanks Fenrir, this interests me greatly.
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Comment by fenrir72
Aug 31, 2015
I am not beating a dead horse ( peace Burn ) but even I manage to miss out juicy releases 
so I use alternative sources. Hence I don't post links unless I'm sure it is still available ( and to spread the joy/pain of having a holed wallet 
) . Same with the Japan exclusive Tav-21 Optimus everyone is enjoying now. I was thankful that bruiser didn't sell out too fast like as Vehicon.
Keep your eyes peeled on Vehicon post street date release ( crossing my fingers)
so I use alternative sources. Hence I don't post links unless I'm sure it is still available ( and to spread the joy/pain of having a holed wallet ) . Same with the Japan exclusive Tav-21 Optimus everyone is enjoying now. I was thankful that bruiser didn't sell out too fast like as Vehicon.Keep your eyes peeled on Vehicon post street date release ( crossing my fingers)
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Comment by Autobot Roadburn
Aug 31, 2015
From the sound of it, I'm really glad I ordered my Grand General Vehicons and Battle Grimlock when I did (on BigBadToyStore). I preordered them when they were announced and got in my second Vehicon preorder right before they vanished.
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Comment by william-james88
Aug 31, 2015
I took out my FOC Grimlock mold to compare things and see what changes this one had and how it would look and I am a tad bit dissapointed with something: the robot feet.
I dont mind him having robot feet, I just dont like how they look like when they are transformed. In the original mold, my biggest grief was that his tail really looked like his legs stuck together with a triangle underneath his feet. His feet stick out like a sore thumb.
Transformers Fall of Cybertron Grimlock Gallery
And sadly, this looks like it will be the case here too.
Thats a problem most Grimlock molds have when they try to make the leg and the feet the same. The G1 toy ends up having odd legs while the Animated one has this teeny tiny tail behind a large back section.
To my knowledge, only the MP ever got it right, with the tail looking like a tail and the feet and legs looking good too.
I dont mind him having robot feet, I just dont like how they look like when they are transformed. In the original mold, my biggest grief was that his tail really looked like his legs stuck together with a triangle underneath his feet. His feet stick out like a sore thumb.
Transformers Fall of Cybertron Grimlock Gallery
And sadly, this looks like it will be the case here too.
Thats a problem most Grimlock molds have when they try to make the leg and the feet the same. The G1 toy ends up having odd legs while the Animated one has this teeny tiny tail behind a large back section.
To my knowledge, only the MP ever got it right, with the tail looking like a tail and the feet and legs looking good too.
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I thought the rid'15 did it really well, as well as the MP version. Since they are doing the same thing, with the legs becoming the tail section; so it's fair game to me
Comment by Hellscream9999
Aug 31, 2015
william-james88 wrote:I took out my FOC Grimlock mold to compare things and see what changes this one had and how it would look and I am a tad bit dissapointed with something: the robot feet.
I dont mind him having robot feet, I just dont like how they look like when they are transformed. In the original mold, my biggest grief was that his tail really looked like his legs stuck together with a triangle underneath his feet. His feet stick out like a sore thumb.
Transformers Fall of Cybertron Grimlock Gallery
And sadly, this looks like it will be the case here too.
Thats a problem most Grimlock molds have when they try to make the leg and the feet the same. The G1 toy ends up having odd legs while the Animated one has this teeny tiny tail behind a large back section.
To my knowledge, only the MP ever got it right, with the tail looking like a tail and the feet and legs looking good too.
I thought the rid'15 did it really well, as well as the MP version. Since they are doing the same thing, with the legs becoming the tail section; so it's fair game to me
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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal
Sep 1, 2015
Hellscream9999 wrote:william-james88 wrote:I took out my FOC Grimlock mold to compare things and see what changes this one had and how it would look and I am a tad bit dissapointed with something: the robot feet.
I dont mind him having robot feet, I just dont like how they look like when they are transformed. In the original mold, my biggest grief was that his tail really looked like his legs stuck together with a triangle underneath his feet. His feet stick out like a sore thumb.
Transformers Fall of Cybertron Grimlock Gallery
And sadly, this looks like it will be the case here too.
the Warrior RiD Grim did an amazing job of hiding the legs. one of the better efforts
Thats a problem most Grimlock molds have when they try to make the leg and the feet the same. The G1 toy ends up having odd legs while the Animated one has this teeny tiny tail behind a large back section.
To my knowledge, only the MP ever got it right, with the tail looking like a tail and the feet and legs looking good too.
I thought the rid'15 did it really well, as well as the MP version. Since they are doing the same thing, with the legs becoming the tail section; so it's fair game to me
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um, yes?
Comment by Hellscream9999
Sep 1, 2015
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:william-james88 wrote:I took out my FOC Grimlock mold to compare things and see what changes this one had and how it would look and I am a tad bit dissapointed with something: the robot feet.
I dont mind him having robot feet, I just dont like how they look like when they are transformed. In the original mold, my biggest grief was that his tail really looked like his legs stuck together with a triangle underneath his feet. His feet stick out like a sore thumb.
Transformers Fall of Cybertron Grimlock Gallery
And sadly, this looks like it will be the case here too.
the Warrior RiD Grim did an amazing job of hiding the legs. one of the better efforts
Thats a problem most Grimlock molds have when they try to make the leg and the feet the same. The G1 toy ends up having odd legs while the Animated one has this teeny tiny tail behind a large back section.
To my knowledge, only the MP ever got it right, with the tail looking like a tail and the feet and legs looking good too.
I thought the rid'15 did it really well, as well as the MP version. Since they are doing the same thing, with the legs becoming the tail section; so it's fair game to me
um, yes?
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Runabout was here!
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Sep 1, 2015
Runabout was here!
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wow, how did that happen? must've deleted my text right before I posted haha.
I was agreeing: RiD guy is pretty awesome with the legs and I wish other Grimlocks would be able to do as well as he
Comment by D-Maximal_Primal
Sep 1, 2015
Hellscream9999 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:william-james88 wrote:I took out my FOC Grimlock mold to compare things and see what changes this one had and how it would look and I am a tad bit dissapointed with something: the robot feet.
I dont mind him having robot feet, I just dont like how they look like when they are transformed. In the original mold, my biggest grief was that his tail really looked like his legs stuck together with a triangle underneath his feet. His feet stick out like a sore thumb.
Transformers Fall of Cybertron Grimlock Gallery
And sadly, this looks like it will be the case here too.
the Warrior RiD Grim did an amazing job of hiding the legs. one of the better efforts
Thats a problem most Grimlock molds have when they try to make the leg and the feet the same. The G1 toy ends up having odd legs while the Animated one has this teeny tiny tail behind a large back section.
To my knowledge, only the MP ever got it right, with the tail looking like a tail and the feet and legs looking good too.
I thought the rid'15 did it really well, as well as the MP version. Since they are doing the same thing, with the legs becoming the tail section; so it's fair game to me
um, yes?
wow, how did that happen? must've deleted my text right before I posted haha.
I was agreeing: RiD guy is pretty awesome with the legs and I wish other Grimlocks would be able to do as well as he
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Comment by Sabrblade
Sep 1, 2015
No Grimlock has better legs than the original RiD Grimlock. 
Break it down, baby!
Break it down, baby!
Re: New In hand Images for Takara Transformers TAV Runabout and Override
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Spider-man, Spider-man, doing the things a spider can
Spins a web, any size. Catches thieves, just like flies....
Comment by Agamemnon
Sep 1, 2015
Spider-man, Spider-man, doing the things a spider can
Spins a web, any size. Catches thieves, just like flies....
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oh man, those are some sexy legs there! Best legs ever! WJ: new top 5 list!
Comment by D-Maximal_Primal
Sep 1, 2015
Sabrblade wrote:No Grimlock has better legs than the original RiD Grimlock.
Break it down, baby!
oh man, those are some sexy legs there! Best legs ever! WJ: new top 5 list!
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I actually have best leg/feet transformations. It's hard to beat PRID Wheeljack and DOTM Prime. Did you see those sexy legs?
Comment by william-james88
Sep 1, 2015
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:oh man, those are some sexy legs there! Best legs ever! WJ: new top 5 list!
I actually have best leg/feet transformations. It's hard to beat PRID Wheeljack and DOTM Prime. Did you see those sexy legs?
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Prime Wheeljack is probably the winner there!
Comment by D-Maximal_Primal
Sep 1, 2015
william-james88 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:oh man, those are some sexy legs there! Best legs ever! WJ: new top 5 list!
I actually have best leg/feet transformations. It's hard to beat PRID Wheeljack and DOTM Prime. Did you see those sexy legs?
Prime Wheeljack is probably the winner there!
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Comment by LOST Cybertronian
Sep 2, 2015
The Takara Tomy Youtube channel gives us transformation videos for 3 upcoming figures. From the Transformers Adventure series we have TAV27 Micron Shooter Drift and TAV28 Grand Vehicon General. You can also check out the recently seen official images of these figures. The Transformers Easy Dynamic series gives us TED-12 Thunderhoof of which we really haven't seen many images.
