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News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Fri May 17, 2013 8:44 am

Here's a little Friday morning fun, the latest BeCool commercial from Takra Tomy. These of course are their versions of Hasbro's Transformers Bot Shots, some featuring new decos. Enjoy the commercial embedded below.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Fri May 17, 2013 8:56 am

I think TakaraTomy made a mistake of omitting the game mechanic of the toys. Rock-Paper-Scissors actually came from Asia no less.

News Credits: 3604 · by **Seibertron** » Fri May 17, 2013 9:06 am

How in the world did that horrible commercial last 3 minutes? :michaelbay:

It's interesting to see how different Transformers can be portrayed in Japan versus how they are handled here in the US.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Fri May 17, 2013 9:10 am

Seibertron wrote:How in the world did that horrible commercial last 3 minutes?

It's interesting to see how different Transformers can be portrayed in Japan versus how they are handled here in the US.

I'll say, that commercial was cute overdose. Those flapping arms... :shock:

News Credits: 10 · by **Arctorro** » Fri May 17, 2013 9:10 am

That commercial is why we need a proper

smiley

by **gothsaurus** » Fri May 17, 2013 9:43 am

YESSSS!!! I love you Japan. I can't stop smiling. The cute here is like... diet-cute-lite, next to this barrage of sugary goodness.

But I digress, is there a definitive list of these guys? I'm curious how many different variants there are from the USA release. (outside of them all having eyes, which is adorable. ADORABLE, I tell you!!!!!! :KREMZEEK:

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http://www.youtube.com/user/KirbyForce1 · by **KirbyForce1** » Fri May 17, 2013 9:58 am

Well... that was, interesting. At least they found a use for the hole at the bottom of their feet.

News Credits: 457 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri May 17, 2013 10:09 am

"Tatakae henkei! Bikūru henkei! Bikūru... HENKEI!" :lol:

News Credits: 5 · by **welcometothedarksyde** » Fri May 17, 2013 11:28 am

*shudder*

News Credits: 10 · by **gavinfuzzy** » Fri May 17, 2013 11:36 am

I never understood why Takara omitted the whole "transformers" fact from this. I mean, who are they fooling, Optimus has his autobot insignia on his grill.

What could they possibly gain from marketing this as something non-transformers, with a race of oddly coloured robots that all best friends and engage in constant arm-flapping?

So this is a test-market item? Would have sold well if it was branded under TFs.

Also, did Bumblbee get a remolded head to resemble the G1 toy? What was the point of that? :-?

I sometime question Takara's decisions...

by **EagleBot13** » Fri May 17, 2013 12:38 pm

Am I going crazy or did anyone else notice the eye's in vehicle mode?

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Fri May 17, 2013 1:01 pm

EagleBot13 wrote:Am I going crazy or did anyone else notice the eye's in vehicle mode?

We all did, it's to add to the kawaii factor. :HALUC:

by **gothsaurus** » Fri May 17, 2013 1:08 pm

Yeah, I'm thinking I might just get a couple of these :-?

... but then I'm like... GET THEM ALL.... THEY HAVE EYES!!!! :shock:

by **gothsaurus** » Fri May 17, 2013 1:09 pm

Yeah, I'm thinking I might just get a couple of these :-?

... but then I'm like... GET THEM ALL.... THEY HAVE EYES!!!! :shock:

by **Downbeat** » Fri May 17, 2013 5:41 pm

This is some kind of fever dream or hallucination or something, yeeeeeesh. Can't tell if I love or hate this thing!

Gonna need a gif of Optimus just staring.

News Credits: 457 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri May 17, 2013 9:54 pm

gavinfuzzy wrote:Also, did Bumblbee get a remolded head to resemble the G1 toy? What was the point of that?

The Hasbro market got that toy too.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
EagleBot13 wrote:Am I going crazy or did anyone else notice the eye's in vehicle mode?

We all did, it's to add to the kawaii factor.

It's like Disney/Pixar's Cars.

News Credits: 129 · by **epicvoiceguy** » Sat May 18, 2013 1:25 am

Yay! I DID find something newsworthy!

News Credits: 1 · by **KNM2012** » Sat May 18, 2013 6:31 am

Quite honestly, I love TOMY. But because I am selling a chunk of my collection in hopes of getting my Fort Max graded, I cannot even spend the time to look at these... Because then I'd be compelled to add a few things in what is supposed to be my more-focused collection! :sad:

News Credits: 1 · by **RhA** » Sat May 18, 2013 6:43 am

Speaking of Fort Max... How would these guys look on my Max? They're about the right size. I know. We need Chromedome, Hardhead, Highbrow and Brainstorm in the line.

Do it, Tomy. DO IT.