Comparison Pics of JP and US Transformers Animated Blackout
Monday, April 26th, 2010 8:55PM CDT
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Blackout, who's release in the United States is currently canceled as it would appear, has recently shown up in some new leaked images that compare the would-be Hasbro release with Takara's upcoming toy. Worthy of note is that many of the painted details and colors do slightly differ between the toys. To view all the comparison images click here.
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Re: Comparison Pics of JP and US Transformers Animated Blackout (1068368)
Posted by Nekoman on April 26th, 2010 @ 8:57pm CDT
Posted by Nekoman on April 26th, 2010 @ 8:57pm CDT
Not feeling this guy, his head's too weird. I wish they had made Spittor instead.
Re: Comparison Pics of JP and US Transformers Animated Blackout (1068375)
Posted by HighPrime on April 26th, 2010 @ 9:08pm CDT
Posted by HighPrime on April 26th, 2010 @ 9:08pm CDT
Man... The pics I've seen this guy before in were obviously mistransformed, because now I want him 
Re: Comparison Pics of JP and US Transformers Animated Blackout (1068376)
Posted by Hip-Hoptimus Rime on April 26th, 2010 @ 9:10pm CDT
Posted by Hip-Hoptimus Rime on April 26th, 2010 @ 9:10pm CDT
GAAAAARRRAAAGGGGHHHHRRRRAAGHHHHSONOFA-!!! This would be so awesome! No way I can afford to import one, darn you Hasbro for not releasing this! Darn you to heck!
Re: Comparison Pics of JP and US Transformers Animated Blackout (1068380)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on April 26th, 2010 @ 9:24pm CDT
Posted by Bumblevivisector on April 26th, 2010 @ 9:24pm CDT
I actually like his face: it's a cute mockery of the Bayniverse designs, and somehow compliments his 6 vulcan barrels jutting out (is it just six?)
But yeah, I'd prefer a toy of almost any other Con in that scene, except, ironically, Oil Slick. Even Strika, despite still harboring such strong feelings about Beast Machines that if I ever happened to be near the database with the show's models while holding a bulk-eraser, security would have to render me unconscious to stop my divine mission. And I'd fully expect them to. We all gotta' do what we gotta' do.
But Animated Strika's appearance seemed to be a subtle homage to Crasher. Or is that just me seeing something into the lipstick?
Any ideas as to what retailer would be most likely to get the larger Animated exclusives if not TRU, assuming this implies there's a ray of hope? I'd guess Target.
But yeah, I'd prefer a toy of almost any other Con in that scene, except, ironically, Oil Slick. Even Strika, despite still harboring such strong feelings about Beast Machines that if I ever happened to be near the database with the show's models while holding a bulk-eraser, security would have to render me unconscious to stop my divine mission. And I'd fully expect them to. We all gotta' do what we gotta' do.
But Animated Strika's appearance seemed to be a subtle homage to Crasher. Or is that just me seeing something into the lipstick?
Any ideas as to what retailer would be most likely to get the larger Animated exclusives if not TRU, assuming this implies there's a ray of hope? I'd guess Target.
Re: Comparison Pics of JP and US Transformers Animated Blackout (1068390)
Posted by Rated X on April 26th, 2010 @ 10:06pm CDT
Posted by Rated X on April 26th, 2010 @ 10:06pm CDT
Kind of cool. Like a flying Bulkhead. I dont care if they stop the animated series too much. I have under 10 figures from Animated. But they NEED to release Thundercracker so I can complete the seeker set. And without any silly catches this time...
Re: Comparison Pics of JP and US Transformers Animated Blackout (1068427)
Posted by SlyTF1 on April 27th, 2010 @ 4:31am CDT
Posted by SlyTF1 on April 27th, 2010 @ 4:31am CDT
I hope this thing is released in the US. The US version (for a change) actually looks better. They are both similar, its just that the US version has highlights around the eyes. But the mustache isnt colored.
Re: Comparison Pics of JP and US Transformers Animated Blackout (1068438)
Posted by Mechastrike on April 27th, 2010 @ 6:12am CDT
Posted by Mechastrike on April 27th, 2010 @ 6:12am CDT
i never knew TFA Blackout was released by Hasbro. i mean i thought this was canceled.
Re: Comparison Pics of JP and US Transformers Animated Blackout (1068444)
Posted by Zeds on April 27th, 2010 @ 6:34am CDT
Posted by Zeds on April 27th, 2010 @ 6:34am CDT
I so wish I was Japanese...
Re: Comparison Pics of JP and US Transformers Animated Blackout (1068466)
Posted by Diem on April 27th, 2010 @ 7:41am CDT
Posted by Diem on April 27th, 2010 @ 7:41am CDT
He's kinda cool. i might pick him up when he comes out. I do wish he came with a teeny-tiny Scorponok (perhaps painted as G1 Scorponok).
Re: Comparison Pics of JP and US Transformers Animated Blackout (1068474)
Posted by rpetras on April 27th, 2010 @ 8:04am CDT
Posted by rpetras on April 27th, 2010 @ 8:04am CDT
I pre-ordered my Blackout.
I was holding out hope that we would see a US release, but after the comments here (and seeing it sold out at BBTS) I decided to go for it.
I did not want this being the only thing I was missing from my TFA collection.
I was holding out hope that we would see a US release, but after the comments here (and seeing it sold out at BBTS) I decided to go for it.
I did not want this being the only thing I was missing from my TFA collection.
Re: Comparison Pics of JP and US Transformers Animated Blackout (1068475)
Posted by Samurai Bludgeon on April 27th, 2010 @ 8:05am CDT
Posted by Samurai Bludgeon on April 27th, 2010 @ 8:05am CDT
O that's a must have for my animated collection (have every mold but no repaints) - can someone point me in the direction of where we can pre-order this bad boy?
Re: Comparison Pics of JP and US Transformers Animated Blackout (1068491)
Posted by kirbenvost on April 27th, 2010 @ 9:53am CDT
Posted by kirbenvost on April 27th, 2010 @ 9:53am CDT
Hmm. He's kinda growing on me. He's sorta squatty looking in bot mode but he's pretty badass in vehicle mode. I do love all the guns. Maybe I'll consider it if he ever comes out here.
Re: Comparison Pics of JP and US Transformers Animated Blackout (1068525)
Posted by decepticonblitz77 on April 27th, 2010 @ 11:22am CDT
its not a mockery, bay blackout basically is animated blackout. they even have basically the same attack. they did the same thing with megatrons head in the beginning of the series.
Posted by decepticonblitz77 on April 27th, 2010 @ 11:22am CDT
Bumblevivisector wrote:I actually like his face: it's a cute mockery of the Bayniverse designs, and somehow compliments his 6 vulcan barrels jutting out (is it just six
its not a mockery, bay blackout basically is animated blackout. they even have basically the same attack. they did the same thing with megatrons head in the beginning of the series.
Re: Comparison Pics of JP and US Transformers Animated Blackout (1068558)
Posted by Dagon on April 27th, 2010 @ 2:15pm CDT
Posted by Dagon on April 27th, 2010 @ 2:15pm CDT
You know, I really don't like Animated, the toys or the show, at all, but that is a very cute figure. I'd probably buy one if I ever saw it in stores. I really find him cute.
Re: Comparison Pics of JP and US Transformers Animated Blackout (1068571)
Posted by GEEWUN on April 27th, 2010 @ 3:24pm CDT
Posted by GEEWUN on April 27th, 2010 @ 3:24pm CDT
I just love how animated took a TON of bots and designs from different continuities and blended them all in a melty goodness!!!! 
Re: Comparison Pics of JP and US Transformers Animated Blackout (1068581)
Posted by Samurai Bludgeon on April 27th, 2010 @ 4:42pm CDT
Posted by Samurai Bludgeon on April 27th, 2010 @ 4:42pm CDT
Arg.... someone help mezzzzz! I've checked BBTS and tfsource and both have this guy pre-order sold out, where can we still place a pre-order for him? must have for my animated shelf... 
Re: Comparison Pics of JP and US Transformers Animated Blackout (1069289)
Posted by Darkclyde on April 29th, 2010 @ 9:28pm CDT
Posted by Darkclyde on April 29th, 2010 @ 9:28pm CDT
Still haven't got Arcee to complete my current TFA, but now also have to prepare budget to buy Blackout and Rodimus.
Why do they have to make those item exclusives?
Why do they have to make those item exclusives?
Re: Comparison Pics of JP and US Transformers Animated Blackout (1074981)
Posted by primal primus on May 16th, 2010 @ 10:23am CDT
Posted by primal primus on May 16th, 2010 @ 10:23am CDT
blackout is so cool 
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