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News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Thu May 25, 2017 2:19 pm

Via a number of Japanese Twitter users - including MKstsk, astalot, jkame2 and Alfes2010 - we have some in-hand images of the Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber, both in its trailer and robot modes, plus combined with LG-35 Super Ginrai, to create God Ginrai! Check them out mirrored below.

News Credits: 56 · by **o.supreme** » Thu May 25, 2017 2:38 pm

Looks amazing, as I hoped it would. I really also hope that as speculated, God Bomber will be included as the leader class in one of the two (yet to be revealed) TR box sets.

Also I know its a 3P Overlord in one of those pics...but what is its name exactly?

News Credits: 459 · by **Sabrblade** » Thu May 25, 2017 2:44 pm

Those wings still sit way to high up on God Ginrai's back, but other than that, it's gorgeous!

Though, the pic of the little Headmaster dude placed inside the missile launcher did bring back memories of Spock's "Wrath of Khan" funeral.

Also, that gaping mouth box art is so bonkers it's hilarious. :lol:

News Credits: 459 · by **Sabrblade** » Thu May 25, 2017 2:48 pm

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News Credits: 79 · by **Sigma Magnus** » Thu May 25, 2017 2:55 pm

o.supreme wrote:Also I know its a 3P Overlord in one of those pics...but what is its name exactly?

Mastermind Creations Carnifex, based on Overlord's IDW design. However, the one in the picture is using the 'Continuum' upgrade kit (also made by MMC) to make him a bit more geewunny, adding God/Powermasters, a new head, and some other stuff.

News Credits: 12 · by **Evil Eye** » Thu May 25, 2017 3:04 pm

That TM storage in the cannon is hilarious.

News Credits: 19 · by **Carnivius_Prime** » Thu May 25, 2017 3:26 pm

I just don't get the appeal of that combined mode. It looks awful. Prime/Ginrai looks so much without it. But then Starsaber looks like junk to me too so maybe I'm just not into the japanese cartoon stuff. Keen on getting Magnus Prime when it's out since Ginrai is getting silly monies now.

News Credits: 4 · by **Relic0037** » Thu May 25, 2017 3:33 pm

Does anyone know if he can store headmasters in his chest in God Ginrai mode?

News Credits: 4854 · by **william-james88** » Thu May 25, 2017 3:41 pm

Relic0037 wrote:Does anyone know if he can store headmasters in his chest in God Ginrai mode?

Amazing question! I sure hope so now.

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Thu May 25, 2017 3:50 pm

william-james88 wrote:
Relic0037 wrote:Does anyone know if he can store headmasters in his chest in God Ginrai mode?

Amazing question! I sure hope so now.

Just from the pictures it looks like a definite yes. The bit that opens up is the panel over the vents; so everything - seating included - would be stored in there.

News Credits: 56 · by **o.supreme** » Thu May 25, 2017 4:06 pm

Given TT reputation for wanting to make thigns animation accurate, I hope so as well. I only wish one of the pictures above would have shown God Ginrai riding on Fort Max in base mode.

News Credits: 13 · by **kurthy** » Thu May 25, 2017 4:08 pm

Kurona wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Relic0037 wrote:Does anyone know if he can store headmasters in his chest in God Ginrai mode?

Amazing question! I sure hope so now.

Just from the pictures it looks like a definite yes. The bit that opens up is the panel over the vents; so everything - seating included - would be stored in there.

Don't we have earlier pictures showing that it fits 3 behind the windows?

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Thu May 25, 2017 4:25 pm

Just paid for mine from HLJ. Came out to around $100AU. #-o

But hey, at least I'll get him within 2 weeks. If I'd supported the local importer, well I might get him in time to discuss him by the end of next year.

News Credits: 13 · by **kurthy** » Thu May 25, 2017 4:44 pm

Burn wrote:Just paid for mine from HLJ. Came out to around $100AU.

But hey, at least I'll get him within 2 weeks. If I'd supported the local importer, well I might get him in time to discuss him by the end of next year.

I paid $64.30 USD after paypal exchange charges from Amiami.

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Thu May 25, 2017 5:21 pm

kurthy wrote:I paid $64.30 USD after paypal exchange charges from Amiami.

Roughly $86AU. HLJ have been good to me though for well over a decade.

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Thu May 25, 2017 6:04 pm

Burn wrote:
kurthy wrote:I paid $64.30 USD after paypal exchange charges from Amiami.

Roughly $86AU. HLJ have been good to me though for well over a decade.

Yup, Just got the shipping payment notice from AmiAmi.

News Credits: 8 · by **Flashwave** » Thu May 25, 2017 7:13 pm

Me likey!

So now the $64 is, do I buy now, or wait and hope Hasbro releases in a Boxset? I don't want to miss out.

News Credits: 10 · by **Terrsolpix** » Thu May 25, 2017 8:27 pm

Flashwave wrote:Me likey!

So now the $64 is, do I buy now, or wait and hope Hasbro releases in a Boxset? I don't want to miss out.

I think there was a leak with his name listed as "Apex Bomber" don't quote me.
EDIT: spoiler doesn't work on mobile.

News Credits: 459 · by **Sabrblade** » Thu May 25, 2017 9:44 pm

Terrsolpix wrote:
Flashwave wrote:Me likey!

So now the $64 is, do I buy now, or wait and hope Hasbro releases in a Boxset? I don't want to miss out.

I think there was a leak with his name listed as "Apex Bomber" don't quote me.
EDIT: spoiler doesn't work on mobile.

The original leak was for the forthcoming Siege on Cybertron set, in which a Deluxe mold named "Iron Apex" was to be included, but which we see has been replaced by the Deluxe Metalhawk figure.

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Fri May 26, 2017 4:52 am

Thanks again to Loopaza Mega Store on Facebook, we have scans of the comic that accompanies the release of Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG-42 Godbomber! The pages - currently still in Japanese - show off Minerva, Godbomber, part of the Grand Galvatron and Megatronia teams - and the possibility for Godbomber to combine with those Combiner Wars / Unite Warriors limbs! Check it out below.

News Credits: 27 · by **Albatross250** » Fri May 26, 2017 5:56 am

So Nightbeat is a DECEPTICON AFTER ALL

She/he even has a SOS Call for Trypticon :shock:

by **Hydrargyrus** » Fri May 26, 2017 5:57 am

Looks nice as a combiner. And is Nightbeat here based on his Japanese counterpart?

News Credits: 27 · by **Albatross250** » Fri May 26, 2017 6:01 am

MagicDeath wrote:Looks nice as a combiner. And is Nightbeat here based on his Japanese counterpart?

There's a hidden Combiner Peg on GodBombers legs, they can be seen on the Transformers Magazine though, but i don't remember the picture

Say,
Aren't Armada Thrust and Who's-the-Yellow-Car girl appears on Unite Warriors, are they hinting us another combiner or not?
:POPCORN:

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Fri May 26, 2017 6:10 am

Albatross250 wrote:
MagicDeath wrote:Looks nice as a combiner. And is Nightbeat here based on his Japanese counterpart?

There's a hidden Combiner Peg on GodBombers legs, they can be seen on the Transformers Magazine though, but i don't remember the picture

Say,
Aren't Armada Thrust and Who's-the-Yellow-Car girl appears on Unite Warriors, are they hinting us another combiner or not?

Nah, this is essentially just their way of showing off Godbomber is bizarrely compatible with UW figures. Nothing in here indicates a new combiner - though I wonder if the translation will show anything new...

MagicDeath wrote:Looks nice as a combiner. And is Nightbeat here based on his Japanese counterpart?

I suppose that would make sense - Nightbeat was only released as a variation of Minerva in Japan, so that would explain why she looks exactly like Minerva. The plot thickens... :-?