Takara Tomy Transformers Wild King Line Leaked

Initially misread Reefback as "Beefrack", which made me picture a Triceratops being carved up for dinner, i.e. Guiledart's trap mode, due in part to his arch-enemy's head in the pic. Nice to have a new character with a Giraffe alt, so hopefully this line will inject some new beast energy into the franchise.

Color me highly intrigued

I'm down! More wacky ideas are welcome, and it's nice to have a new series to look forward to!

Interesting. Something along the line of the old Centurion figures from the 80's, which were essentially human cyborgs that could attach and build weapons and vehicles around them. It was kind of like the Godbomber/Apex Armor for Convoy. I think they were starting to scratch the surface with the Fossilizers, etc, but if they could kick it up a notch that could conceivably be very cool. Like a combination of the Weapon/Fossilizers and the Minicons which unlocked powers.

More combiners are always welcome. I know it was just a tease the initial photo was so small. I definitely want to see the full reveal, and how these combiners will work.

This line will be wild.

First-Aid wrote:Interesting. Something along the line of the old Centurion figures from the 80's, which were essentially human cyborgs that could attach and build weapons and vehicles around them. It was kind of like the Godbomber/Apex Armor for Convoy. I think they were starting to scratch the surface with the Fossilizers, etc, but if they could kick it up a notch that could conceivably be very cool. Like a combination of the Weapon/Fossilizers and the Minicons which unlocked powers.

It's a little more like Power Rangers or Voltron, a bot that combines with animal themed arms and legs with some added armor and heads (helmets?) to finish the look.

The figures do require some "parts combining", you have top pop off Prime and Meg's legs at the knees to combine with the Beasts from what we can see in the images.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:

First-Aid wrote:Interesting. Something along the line of the old Centurion figures from the 80's, which were essentially human cyborgs that could attach and build weapons and vehicles around them. It was kind of like the Godbomber/Apex Armor for Convoy. I think they were starting to scratch the surface with the Fossilizers, etc, but if they could kick it up a notch that could conceivably be very cool. Like a combination of the Weapon/Fossilizers and the Minicons which unlocked powers.

It's a little more like Power Rangers or Voltron, a bot that combines with animal themed arms and legs with some added armor and heads (helmets?) to finish the look.

The figures do require some "parts combining", you have top pop off Prime and Meg's legs at the knees to combine with the Beasts from what we can see in the images.

Emerje

How would you compare this to, say, the Power Core Combiners we had a few years back? Similar idea, just done better?

First-Aid wrote:

Emerje wrote:

First-Aid wrote:Interesting. Something along the line of the old Centurion figures from the 80's, which were essentially human cyborgs that could attach and build weapons and vehicles around them. It was kind of like the Godbomber/Apex Armor for Convoy. I think they were starting to scratch the surface with the Fossilizers, etc, but if they could kick it up a notch that could conceivably be very cool. Like a combination of the Weapon/Fossilizers and the Minicons which unlocked powers.

It's a little more like Power Rangers or Voltron, a bot that combines with animal themed arms and legs with some added armor and heads (helmets?) to finish the look.

The figures do require some "parts combining", you have top pop off Prime and Meg's legs at the knees to combine with the Beasts from what we can see in the images.

Emerje

How would you compare this to, say, the Power Core Combiners we had a few years back? Similar idea, just done better?

Sort of, but the drones turn into robots and the torsos don't seem to change unless you snap parts on. Probably closer to Energon Optimus Prime, but if the drones transform and the torso change remains minimal. It wasn't clear if the libs could be arms and legs, I think the image we saw of the giraffe showed a third and fourth mode, but one was a black and white pic of the figure and the other was a drawing so it could be another case of that Kingdom poster where Ractonite was entirely different from the figure.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:

First-Aid wrote:

Emerje wrote:

First-Aid wrote:Interesting. Something along the line of the old Centurion figures from the 80's, which were essentially human cyborgs that could attach and build weapons and vehicles around them. It was kind of like the Godbomber/Apex Armor for Convoy. I think they were starting to scratch the surface with the Fossilizers, etc, but if they could kick it up a notch that could conceivably be very cool. Like a combination of the Weapon/Fossilizers and the Minicons which unlocked powers.

It's a little more like Power Rangers or Voltron, a bot that combines with animal themed arms and legs with some added armor and heads (helmets?) to finish the look.

The figures do require some "parts combining", you have top pop off Prime and Meg's legs at the knees to combine with the Beasts from what we can see in the images.

Emerje

How would you compare this to, say, the Power Core Combiners we had a few years back? Similar idea, just done better?

Sort of, but the drones turn into robots and the torsos don't seem to change unless you snap parts on. Probably closer to Energon Optimus Prime, but if the drones transform and the torso change remains minimal. It wasn't clear if the libs could be arms and legs, I think the image we saw of the giraffe showed a third and fourth mode, but one was a black and white pic of the figure and the other was a drawing so it could be another case of that Kingdom poster where Ractonite was entirely different from the figure.

Emerje

OK, I am definitely intrigued. Would be nice to see some new characters and something new and interesting!

(new Transformers concept alert!! Cue whining in 3...2...1...)

If Hasbro would streamline a lot of the gimmick lines into something like the Wild King line then I bet their current predicament wouldn't be so bad.

It's a shame, while I appreciate the look, transformation & articulation of Generations & Studio Series, they are kind of "boring" except the weaponizers and I longed for some fresh gimmick TF to fiddle with and go wild with play patterns for years. All those 1/3-step/flip changers & EarthSpark finger figures just don't do the job for me. Finally this line got that something I looked forward to seeing and have some fun with.

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Is that Longrack???!?!?

First-Aid wrote:Is that Longrack???!?!?

No. The names are given in the OP.

Sabrblade wrote:

First-Aid wrote:Is that Longrack???!?!?

No. The names are given in the OP.

Man, that giraffe sure looks like him....

First-Aid wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

First-Aid wrote:Is that Longrack???!?!?

No. The names are given in the OP.

Man, that giraffe sure looks like him....

In other words, they got lazy with the design and didn't come up with something more original.

Especially since they all appear to transform exactly the same way, with the animal heads hanging off all of their right shoulders.

"Inspired by", for sure.

Sabrblade wrote:

First-Aid wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

First-Aid wrote:Is that Longrack???!?!?

No. The names are given in the OP.

Man, that giraffe sure looks like him....

In other words, they got lazy with the design and didn't come up with something more original.

Especially since they all appear to transform exactly the same way, with the animal heads hanging off all of their right shoulders.

Yeah, and that seems to be why the t-rex shows two different arm modes, the swapped the tail and head. Also noticed that Prime's torso can be popped off below the head and shoulders. Looks like these are going to be extremely modular.

I'm also pretty sure parts of Prime's axe snap onto the sides of his head the same way the out of place horns on Megatron's canon snap to the sides of his head.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:Looks like these are going to be extremely modular.

You know, you just made me realize that these could be kinda like spiritual successor to the "-Izers" that Age of the Primes is going to be skipping out on.

Sabrblade wrote:

Emerje wrote:Looks like these are going to be extremely modular.

You know, you just made me realize that these could be kinda like spiritual successor to the "-Izers" that Age of the Primes is going to be skipping out on.

Like the Voyager and Core "izers" that we should have gotten but never did (aside from Trashmaster).

Emerje

The better look makes me more excited to see what this will ultimately be

Takara's Transformers Wild King line has finally been officially revealed. Below are the images along with the price points. This line is very reminiscent of the yearly kid friendly super sentai line from Bandai with a main mech leader having themed animal limbs in bright colours. Of course this being transformers, each limb has a bot and beast mode, so it preserves a scramble city combiner notion transformers fans are familiar with. But the look is undoubtedly closer to what we see coming from the Super Sentai line. This toyline is Japanese exclusive, as of now, and it will have an anime in conjunction to it.

The prices you will see below are MSRP and so the price on Amazon Japan or other Japanese retailers could be much cheaper.

Energy Masters – YEN 4,750
- WKM-01 Energy Master Optimus Prime
- WKM-02 Emergy Master Megatron

Energy Beasts – YEN 2,750
- WKB-01 Energy Beast Rightol
- WKB-02 Energy Beast Hydrophant
- WKB-03 Energy Beast Captain Vulca
- WKB-04 Energy Beast Reefback
- WKB-05 Energy Beast Ignite Bite
- WKB-06 Energy Beast Sbilichuan

Wildking sets – YEN 7,700
- WKS-01 Optimus Prime & Rightoll
- WKS-02 Megatron & Captain Vulca

Sooo uhh, Transformers meets Power Rangers Dino Force?

I think I'll pass.

Overcracker wrote:Power Rangers Dino Force

I didn't know you live in Korea.

Oof, those machine translation names.

WKB-01 Energy Beast Lightlong


WKB-02 Energy Beast Hydrophant


WKB-03 Energy Beast Captain Volca


WKB-04 Energy Beast Leafback

IDR if there was that much apparent partsforming in the first images we saw weeks ago, but I could see this Op and Megs becoming hard to find complete on the secondary market in years to come. If it's popular enough.

The...erm, 'Matrix Flare' chest thing representing the elemental powers of different limb-nimals looks like a cross between Energon and the pip system (is that the right term?) in the CCG.

Think this is Takara's first response to Hasbro's plans to scale back their toy production?

Well, that's . . .um . . . something.

Bumblevivisector wrote:IDR if there was that much apparent partsforming in the first images we saw weeks ago, but I could see this Op and Megs becoming hard to find complete on the secondary market in years to come. If it's popular enough.

The...erm, 'Matrix Flare' chest thing representing the elemental powers of different limb-nimals looks like a cross between Energon and the pip system (is that the right term?) in the CCG.

Think this is Takara's first response to Hasbro's plans to scale back their toy production?

These wont be released in the US, so the only ones you’d find on the secondary market outside japan would be from collectors.

But yes, as a Power Rangers collector, the secondary market is futile. You must buy it asap when its in stock or you pay a fortune for a complete one later

Usually the limbs don't look that great, but I'm kind of digging the T-Rex and the Triceratops on their own...

Megs looks worlds better than Prime.

Sabrblade wrote:

Overcracker wrote:Power Rangers Dino Force

I didn't know you live in Korea.

Hah!, No, I don't live in Korea.

Can't keep up with all those Sentai adjacent series. I meant Dino Thunder.

Though you made me search for Dino Force, and it turns out its just a redecoed Dino Thunder so there.

Overcracker wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Overcracker wrote:Power Rangers Dino Force

I didn't know you live in Korea.

Hah!, No, I don't live in Korea.

Can't keep up with all those Sentai adjacent series. I meant Dino Thunder.

Though you made me search for Dino Force, and it turns out its just a redecoed Dino Thunder so there.

Its a redecoed and retooled DinoCHARGE

We have a lot more Transformers Wild King for you. Below is a video revealing the toyline. We also have high res images of the new toys. The multiple shots of the limb bots reveal that they are all the same core mold with different animal parts attached. Those parts can be detached and reattached, as part of the partsforming gimmick which is usually seen more in Bandai's Super Sentai lines.

We also have Amazon Japan links. These are available to be ordered by fans in the west. The toys aren't cheap though, with the main Optimus and Megatron sets coming in at around $50 USD, before shipping and possible tariffs. As of right now, that Optimus Prime set is the number 1 best seller in action figures on the site. Also, as of now this seems to be a Japanese exclusive line.

Transformers WKS-02 Megatron & Captain Volca Wild Locking Set: https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/B0F1F3?tag=seibertron00-22& ... 204&sr=8-1

Transformers WKS-01 Optimus Prime & Light Long Wild Kicking Set: https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/B0F1F5?tag=seibertron00-22& ... 204&sr=8-2

Transformers WKB-03 Energy Beast Captain Volca: https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/B0F1F4?tag=seibertron00-22& ... 204&sr=8-3

william-james88 wrote:

Overcracker wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Overcracker wrote:Power Rangers Dino Force

I didn't know you live in Korea.

Hah!, No, I don't live in Korea.

Can't keep up with all those Sentai adjacent series. I meant Dino Thunder.

Though you made me search for Dino Force, and it turns out its just a redecoed Dino Thunder so there.

Its a redecoed and retooled DinoCHARGE

Yeah, that. Sheesh.

I'm going to be real - I kind of really like these guys! But I'm saving for a trip, and am from the US, so I doubt I'll get to experience these. I tend to enjoy the JP only lines: BWII, BW Neo, Go, Arms Micron... *sigh*

Looks like there's a YouTube anime coming for this line:

Sabrblade wrote:Looks like there's a YouTube anime coming for this line:

Emerje wrote:That's not all, ahead of release they'll also be launching an Animated series on YouTube in March!

Emerje

It appears that whatever 5 and 6 are aren't up yet. Makes sense as only the four animals are shown.

I just realized as I was doing the article that all limb bots are the same mold slightly retooled from on to the next with the biggest changes not actually part of the mold, but instead the animal bits which are partsformed onto them.

william-james88 wrote:I just realized as I was doing the article that all limb bots are the same mold slightly retooled from on to the next with the biggest changes not actually part of the mold, but instead the animal bits which are partsformed onto them.

Yeah, probably to streamline the arm/leg transformation combination.

I am intrigued. That elephant sure has a lot of junk in his trunk....























I'll let myself out...

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:I just realized as I was doing the article that all limb bots are the same mold slightly retooled from on to the next with the biggest changes not actually part of the mold, but instead the animal bits which are partsformed onto them.

Yeah, probably to streamline the arm/leg transformation combination.

The animal legs actually use mushroom joints so they're easily swapped out during production, the robot heads may be as well with a different type of joint like a ball, while the only parts meant to be detachable are the heads and tails. In fact, we may see mold pairings as the Mammoth and Triceratops share leg molds (and the back legs have two feet). Almost feels like Machine Robo Mugenbine, except with less parts.

There seems to be an elemental part to as well, with Fire, Water, Leaf and Lightning. Interesting

Looking at Optimus and Megatron, not too bad. I see the legs become the shoes in Combined Mode... but where do the arms go?

Not seeing anything in this line that tempts. It's too close to the old "Hero Mashers" for my taste. My shelf space is reserved for figures that are more... advanced.

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:Looking at Optimus and Megatron, not too bad. I see the legs become the shoes in Combined Mode... but where do the arms go?

I'm guessing they're stored inside the legs/feet. But they're also double pegged so they can probably go the shoulders as an alternative since none of the beasts seem to use those holes yet.

Emerje

Megatron seems to get blasters and guns, while Prime only gets melee weapons and fists. Interesting distinction.

Translations of the story and character bios:


https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_wild_king/
Transformers: Wild King



https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_wild_king/about/

What are TRANSFORMERS?
Metallic life forms that transform into vehicles such as cars and tanks, as well as living creatures such as giraffes and Tyrannosaurus Rex!

What is WILD KING?
The story takes place on Elementros, a planet with unknown powers. The main character, Optimus Prime, descends upon this land in pursuit of his ally, Megatron. There, Optimus encounters a giraffe-like Transformer named "Lightlong", who is an Energy Beast. According to Lightlong, the Energy Beasts, which take the form of animals and dinosaurs that live on Elementros, possess the power of five attributes called "Element Energy": fire, water, earth, nature, and lightning. Then, Megatron suddenly attacks. With the power of their bond, Optimus and Lightlong awaken the ability to transform and combine via "Wildocking". Optimus joins forces with the animals, while Megatron commands the dinosaurs. What will be their fate...?!


https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_wild_king/character/chara01-OptimusPrime.php


Energy Master OPTIMUS PRIME
The dependable leader of the righteous Autobot army. He was once in conflict with Megatron, the leader of the evil Decepticon army, but they have now reconciled and are cooperating with each other. Megatron sets off ahead in search of the power to protect his homeworld, but his communications suddenly cut off, and Optimus sets out in pursuit of him. Optimus arrives on the unknown planet of Elementros, where he meets the unique Energy Beasts, and through their bonding he acquires a new ability, "Wildocking", to stop the rampage of Megatron and the dinosaurs!

https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_wild_king/character/chara02-Megatron.php


Energy Master MEGATRON
The powerful leader of the evil Decepticon army. He has now made peace with Optimus Prime, the leader of the righteous Autobot army, and has been building up their strength to protect their mutual home planet, Cybertron. One day, he discovers the planet Elementros, which is said to have unknown powers, and decides to arrive there ahead of the others. By the time Optimus arrived at the planet in pursuit of Megatron, he had already acquired a new ability: "Wildocking". What is the purpose of the ferocious dinosaurs that are closing in on Optimus...?!

https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_wild_king/character/chara03-LightLong.php


Energy Beast LIGHTLONG
A giraffe-type Transformer who is curious about everything. He possesses "Lightning Energy" within his body, allowing him to control the power of lightning. He is the first Energy Beast to meet Optimus and ends up working alongside him. In order to face the sudden threat of Megatron, he and Optimus awaken the powers of Wildocking!

https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_wild_king/character/chara04-Hydrophant.php


Energy Beast HYDROPHANT
An elephant-type Transformer with a kind heart and a very timid personality. He possesses "Aqua Energy" within his body, allowing him to control the power of water. He is not very confident in himself, but Lightlong knows that he has incredible power hidden within. In order to protect what is important to him, he learns from Optimus the courage to stand up to his enemies and grows as a person!

https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_wild_king/character/chara05-CaptainVolca.php


Energy Beast CAPTAIN VOLCA
A Tyrannosaurus-type Transformer who seeks strength above all else and hates to lose. He possesses "Flame Energy" within his body, allowing him to control the power of fire. Enticed by Megatron's strength and charisma, he works alongside him and believes him to be the legendary hero. He is the leader of the dinosaurs, and is trying to verify a certain legend passed down among the dinosaur tribe...!

https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_wild_king/character/chara06-Reefback.php


Energy Beast LEAFBACK
A Triceratops-type Transformer who is extremely straight-laced and hates any and all crookedness. He possesses "Grass Energy" within his body, allowing him to control the power of nature. His rushing power is No. 1 among the dinosaurs, on par with that of Drillnohorn. He trusts Captain Volca, and was invited by him to meet Megatron. For some reason, he believes that the more horns one has, the smarter they are...!

I do like the design aesthetic of Optimus basically having his power through a Matrix in his chest, but whatever Megatron is doing is chained to his chest. It's a great character appropriate distinction between the two.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:I do like the design aesthetic of Optimus basically having his power through a Matrix in his chest, but whatever Megatron is doing is chained to his chest. It's a great character appropriate distinction between the two.

Emerje

On the web page for the Megatron/Captain Volca toy 2-pack, it says that Megatron channels the power of Wildocking through his transformation cog.

Sabrblade wrote:

Emerje wrote:I do like the design aesthetic of Optimus basically having his power through a Matrix in his chest, but whatever Megatron is doing is chained to his chest. It's a great character appropriate distinction between the two.

Emerje

On the web page for the Megatron/Captain Volca toy 2-pack, it says that Megatron channels the power of Wildocking through his transformation cog.

So I guess that's some sort of harness he's MacGyvering to his chest then.

Emerje

Some more information from the toy pages:

WKS-01 Optimus Prime & Lightlong Wildocking Set

Load the Matrix with Lightning Energy!
Lighting Optimus Prime
Optimus Prime in his Wildocking form with Lightlong. When the Matrix and Lightning Energy resonate with each other, they can unleash lightning-attribute attacks!


WKS-01 Megatron & Captain Volca Wildocking Set

Load the Transform Cog with Flame Energy!
Flame Megatron
Megatron in his Wildocking form with Captain Volca. When the Transform Cog and Flame Energy resonate with each other, they can unleash fire-attribute attacks!



Only these two sets have any information on their pages. The pages for the other toys have no such text.

I wonder why Megatron has such a heavy hinged panel on his inner leg? Prime seems to have them on the back of his legs. It doesn't look like it's used for the transformation and it has tread detail that wouldn't be visible in tank mode. I wonder if they've built in a way to incorporate all 6 limb bots into one leader. I'm probably just reading too much into it, maybe these aren't as simple as they look and they're actually trying to prevent lark gaps and empty space. Now that's a novel idea.

Emerje