The Energon Pub

[chuckdawg1999]

Takara Tomy mall? Guess I can stop checking out Amazon Japan

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Those colors are sharp! Here's hoping we do get an eventual TFsource or BBTS preorder

[Wolfman Jake]

Those colors are sharp! Here's hoping we do get an eventual TFsource or BBTS preorder

They almost always do get in Takara Tomy Mall "exclusives," so I wouldn't worry about this set being available for pre-order soon at US online retail.

[Randomhero]

this may truly be a case of a toy priced higher than the sum of it's parts.

The average "leader" figure for Titans returns (in Legends) was about $70 (considering 3p retail sites after shipping etc...), the standard "deluxe" were about $35, but always included a Titan Master.

There was only one Leader EX (Greatshot) and goes for about $95. If we guesstimate a "Deluxe EX" would between $40-$50, that comes out to between $170-$190 (for stores like BBTS TF Source etc...) I'm personally hoping it's more conservative, around $160. But Maybe they'll split the difference at $175.

I'm only stating this because there is no direct way (I'm aware of) for fans outside japan to order from mall is there? And even if there were. $143, after shipping, import taxes etc... would probably be close to $170 anyway.

I would love Hasbro to release this, but considering they never did any of the other EX releases I'm doubtful, unless "Brand Unification" really does mean things can o both ways. Someone should have asked Warden at NYCC. Maybe at ToyFare?

I’m sure Wardens response woulda been “they’re making what?”

It’ll be available through online retailers. Half warriors unite were mall exclusives and everyone carried them.

Can’t really argue that the price doesn’t match the sum of the parts when it’s a mall exclusive Takara legends deadlock was $90, same as convobat and TFCC was charging $90 for an exclusive deluxe a couple years ago.

[william-james88]

Takara Tomy mall? Guess I can stop checking out Amazon Japan

You could have stopped the moment you read the words LGEX

[william-james88]

this may truly be a case of a toy priced higher than the sum of it's parts.

The average "leader" figure for Titans returns (in Legends) was about $70 (considering 3p retail sites after shipping etc...), the standard "deluxe" were about $35, but always included a Titan Master.

There was only one Leader EX (Greatshot) and goes for about $95. If we guesstimate a "Deluxe EX" would between $40-$50, that comes out to between $170-$190 (for stores like BBTS TF Source etc...) I'm personally hoping it's more conservative, around $160. But Maybe they'll split the difference at $175.

I'm only stating this because there is no direct way (I'm aware of) for fans outside japan to order from mall is there? And even if there were. $143, after shipping, import taxes etc... would probably be close to $170 anyway.

I would love Hasbro to release this, but considering they never did any of the other EX releases I'm doubtful, unless "Brand Unification" really does mean things can o both ways. Someone should have asked Warden at NYCC. Maybe at ToyFare?

I’m sure Wardens response woulda been “they’re making what?”

It’ll be available through online retailers. Half warriors unite were mall exclusives and everyone carried them.

Can’t really argue that the price doesn’t match the sum of the parts when it’s a mall exclusive Takara legends deadlock was $90, same as convobat and TFCC was charging $90 for an exclusive deluxe a couple years ago.

I get what you mean, but the better examples are Grand Max and Unite Warriors Galvatron. The two you mentionned were e-hobby exclusives, not TTMall exclusives.

[Randomhero]

this may truly be a case of a toy priced higher than the sum of it's parts.

The average "leader" figure for Titans returns (in Legends) was about $70 (considering 3p retail sites after shipping etc...), the standard "deluxe" were about $35, but always included a Titan Master.

There was only one Leader EX (Greatshot) and goes for about $95. If we guesstimate a "Deluxe EX" would between $40-$50, that comes out to between $170-$190 (for stores like BBTS TF Source etc...) I'm personally hoping it's more conservative, around $160. But Maybe they'll split the difference at $175.

I'm only stating this because there is no direct way (I'm aware of) for fans outside japan to order from mall is there? And even if there were. $143, after shipping, import taxes etc... would probably be close to $170 anyway.

I would love Hasbro to release this, but considering they never did any of the other EX releases I'm doubtful, unless "Brand Unification" really does mean things can o both ways. Someone should have asked Warden at NYCC. Maybe at ToyFare?

I’m sure Wardens response woulda been “they’re making what?”

It’ll be available through online retailers. Half warriors unite were mall exclusives and everyone carried them.

Can’t really argue that the price doesn’t match the sum of the parts when it’s a mall exclusive Takara legends deadlock was $90, same as convobat and TFCC was charging $90 for an exclusive deluxe a couple years ago.

I get what you mean, but the better examples are Grand Max and Unite Warriors Galvatron. The two you mentionned were e-hobby exclusives, not TTMall exclusives.

I agree but you know what I mean. Being an exclusive bumps the price and it’s a debate whether that’s justified or not. For me it’s just chunks of plastic and sometimes it’s worth it sometimes not. I think I’ll get this. Still need to get Greatshot... I hated victory, still a series I can’t get through but I do like Dai Atlas and I do enjoy those molds

[Sabrblade]

I’m sure Wardens response woulda been “they’re making what?”

Nah, that would've been Archer's response. Warden's a JG1 fan. His response would probably be something like "That set is really cool. We've got some cool stuff too. Check this out..." and then he'd turn our attention to the known Hasbro stuff.

[Randomhero]

I’m sure Wardens response woulda been “they’re making what?”

Nah, that would've been Archer's response. Warden's a JG1 fan. His response would probably be something like "That set is really cool. We've got some cool stuff too. Check this out..." and then he'd turn our attention to the known Hasbro stuff.

He can say it’s cool but yeah we’d more than likely to not get it. Box sets don’t sell well, that’s why we don’t get them anymore it also just comes down to if Takara would share their retools. While we are in a time when Takara and Hasbro are unifying the brand, the legends stuff is still Takara doing their own thing. How long did it take to get the Blast off figure? Hasbro filly admitted for years “Yeah we don’t know if we’ll be releasing that” eventually we did but it took a couple years

[william-james88]

So, any guesses on how much these guys are going to cost? If I can somehow get it for about $150 or less, I'm in. Unfortunately being a LG-EX, I suspect it may be more.

The mall has them listed for 16200 Yen or $143.33

Do you have a link?

[Sabrblade]

I’m sure Wardens response woulda been “they’re making what?”

Nah, that would've been Archer's response. Warden's a JG1 fan. His response would probably be something like "That set is really cool. We've got some cool stuff too. Check this out..." and then he'd turn our attention to the known Hasbro stuff.

He can say it’s cool but yeah we’d more than likely to not get it. Box sets don’t sell well, that’s why we don’t get them anymore it also just comes down to if Takara would share their retools. While we are in a time when Takara and Hasbro are unifying the brand, the legends stuff is still Takara doing their own thing. How long did it take to get the Blast off figure? Hasbro filly admitted for years “Yeah we don’t know if we’ll be releasing that” eventually we did but it took a couple years

At the same time, much of that was also likely Hasbro trying to keep people interested in buying their own product (e.g. - CW jet Blast Off) over Takara's version for as long as possible.

Recall how UW Computron was unveiled by Takara at roughly the same time that Hasbro revealed CW Computron at BotCon 2016. When at that con, I asked Warden if there were any feelings towards Takara potentially stealing their thunder by revealing the much more extensively retooled and more G1-accurate UW version that same weekend. Warden cheerfully chuckled at the thought and went right into insisting on how cool the CW version was and all that it had to offer over the UW version.

[Sabrblade]

https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products-lineup/mall_ex/lgex_bp

[william-james88]

Thanks Sabr, grabbing that now

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Thanks to TakaraTomyMall, we have another Big Powered update for you! As you might recall, earlier today we saw a low quality image show of Big Powered in the full combined alternate form of Dai Atlas, Sonic Bomber, and Roadfire, all of Transformers: Zone fame, and now we have full colored images of the robot modes and individual alternate modes to show you!

These images really show us the extent of the retooling done to the molds, as these 3 figures are based off of Titans Return/Legends Misfire, Twintwist, and Overlord. Important to note is that the tank half of Overlord appears to have had the turret removed entirely, allowing Dai Altas to have 1 singular alternate mode as a jet with tank treads underneath.

We also get a good glimpse at all 3 figures in what appears to be "base modes" and we also see their cool new accessories.

The figure is currently up for pre-order from the Mall for 15,000 yen (Around $135 USD) and has a March 2019 arrival date.

Check out the images below, and let us know what you think of this figure in the comments section below!

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Wow, that looks really really good, better than I thought it could!

[Decepticon Stryker]

Part of me is hoping for a Violen Jiger toy... Wonder what figure could be remolded into him?

[william-james88]

For those wondering, 1500 Yen for this LGEX toy means BBTS and others will price it at around $150 USD or slightly higher

[D-Maximal_Primal]

For those wondering, 1500 Yen for this LGEX toy means BBTS and others will price it at around $150 USD or slightly higher

Thats better than my initial $190-200 range, so that's a good sign

[Randomhero]

That’s a spicey meatball!

[Sabrblade]

And the description confirms them to be Headmasters.

[Skritz]

So is the set a Takara Mall exclusive?

[DecepticonFinishline]

Is Sonic Bomber a new mold?!?!

Of so, can they make it into the Deluxe-sized master version of Cyclonus that we should have gotten?

[william-james88]

Is Sonic Bomber a new mold?!?!

Of so, can they make it into the Deluxe-sized master version of Cyclonus that we should have gotten?

Why would cyclonus be a deluxe?

Anyways, Sonic Bomber is taken from Misfire

[DecepticonFinishline]

Is Sonic Bomber a new mold?!?!

Of so, can they make it into the Deluxe-sized master version of Cyclonus that we should have gotten?

Why would cyclonus be a deluxe?

Anyways, Sonic Bomber is taken from Misfire

Oh jeez!!! I couldn't even tell! I do see it now... But only in the shoulders...

Anyhow, Deluxe because ALL of the other Target master characters in Titans Return were Deluxe, and I would like a matching set.

[Ultra Markus]

they are a thing of beauty! now lets have Victory Saber as well