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[Cobotron]

I watched Benscollectibles last week over this, it a pretty cool figure. It's not for me, I have no need for this but I will say it's pretty awesome. Surprised how small it is.

Same here. While its gorgeous, I am not that much into the modular system. And I do find it very small too. Cobo, its as big as the Biomachine Exo skeleton right?

About an inch shorter.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

You guys had to go and news this thing, didn't you? YOU'RE ONLY MAKING ME WANT IT MORE

[william-james88]

You guys had to go and news this thing, didn't you? YOU'RE ONLY MAKING ME WANT IT MORE

Want me to help dissuade you? It costs 160$ and is as big as CW Longhaul. Would you be cool with that? Are you that passionate about this toy?

[D-Maximal_Primal]

You guys had to go and news this thing, didn't you? YOU'RE ONLY MAKING ME WANT IT MORE

Want me to help dissuade you? It costs 160$ and is as big as CW Longhaul. Would you be cool with that? Are you that passionate about this toy?

But..b-b-buuut....but.... cool little partsforming mech of awesome stature, flexibility, trio-con, and so much more.....

$160 is enough to dissuade me yes, but everything else is like

[Cobotron]

It cost $132.00 shipped from Amiami.
But hey, this kind of thing is my JAMM!!!

[william-james88]

It cost $132.00 shipped from Amiami.
But hey, this kind of thing is my JAMM!!!

The reason I didnt bring it up is because it is no longer the case, Amiami now has it priced at 1600 yen(and its sold out), so I wanted to be as realistic as possible for peopl wanting this set.

[william-james88]

$160 is enough to dissuade me yes, but everything else is like

I know, me too, but hey if thats what you like, there are a bunch fo other takara toys to experience as well that are cheaper and could give you an idea of this without spending the big bucks. The only thing is that you wouldnt be one of the Jones' and I dont know how much that factors into everyone's want of this right now (including mine).

For instance, this is what I got for 80$ when I wanted to try out Microman (still available for that same price).

Its 4 vehicles with 4 of the most articulated figures ever. They are the size of G1 Joes and the armour on the vehicles can turn into weapons and armour for the figures:









And here they are combined (and one inch taller than Diabaltles)



Cobotron made a review of that as well: viewtopic.php?f=206&t=103137&p=1743380&hilit=kong#p1743380

[Immortal Starscream]

weird as this might seem, i kinda want to see a version of this repainted as bw neo magmatron

[SG Roadbuster]

new coats of paint and a new head, and this could make an amazing Prebeast Magmatron.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

$160 is enough to dissuade me yes, but everything else is like

Tons of cool stuff that is shiny and awesome

Well, That was an experience. I can dig that. These piloted mech things are turning out pretty sweet.

[william-james88]

$160 is enough to dissuade me yes, but everything else is like

Tons of cool stuff that is shiny and awesome

Well, That was an experience. I can dig that. These piloted mech things are turning out pretty sweet.

I recomend everyone give toys like this a try, but start off slow. I myself realized that I actually don't like partsforming at all through this, nor do I like Gerwalks. I do much preffer the idea of transforming sentient robots over mechs, and the disguise aspect. I always preffer having a really nice distinctive alt mode more than having a bunch of modes that look like rearanged parts (which is why I am not the biggest fan of RID 2001 Megatron). I also guess its because I am not too imaginative with modular toys. But I am still happy with my purchase of Micromen and its a great display piece and I didnt have to break the bank to get better aquainted with toys like this.

[shajaki]

I've never understood the... I dunno, non-appeal(?) of parts-forming. To me, a robot is a robot is a robot. Whether they transform, don't, have pilots, are sentient, ect. I guess that's why I like TF's, Eva's, Gundam's, and so on.

As for the price, sure he's small but if you handle one and experience the complexity and obvious parts count, its easy to understand. And he's not sold out everywhere!

[dragons]

I watched Benscollectibles last week over this, it a pretty cool figure. It's not for me, I have no need for this but I will say it's pretty awesome. Surprised how small it is.

I saw this on be collectibles last month but didn't watch video have no interest in this thing prefer video review first over picture review as much time it takes to make picture review it is shorter time to make video review no typing required takin pictures required

[shajaki]

Maz has posted a great article, y'all should give it a read

Return of Diaclone - Dia-Battles V2 (TFSource Article)

[fenrir72]

$160 is enough to dissuade me yes, but everything else is like

I know, me too, but hey if thats what you like, there are a bunch fo other takara toys to experience as well that are cheaper and could give you an idea of this without spending the big bucks. The only thing is that you wouldnt be one of the Jones' and I dont know how much that factors into everyone's want of this right now (including mine).

For instance, this is what I got for 80$ when I wanted to try out Microman (still available for that same price).

Its 4 vehicles with 4 of the most articulated figures ever. They are the size of G1 Joes and the armour on the vehicles can turn into weapons and armour for the figures:









And here they are combined (and one inch taller than Diabaltles)



Cobotron made a review of that as well: viewtopic.php?f=206&t=103137&p=1743380&hilit=kong#p1743380

Very different animal. Not even a fair comparison.

[william-james88]

Very different animal. Not even a fair comparison.

Where did I write they were the same? I was just talking about the bang for your buck.

[shajaki]

Evenin Seibertron! We have a pretty big update for you on TakaraTomy's Diaclone Reboot line, starting with reveals at the Tokyo Toy Show. First up, we have a pair of colored prototypes named Destruction and Assault *AND UPDATE* Dia-Battles "Scan the Universe Riot Type". Not much is known on these three, but the following small grey prototype is called the Powered Suit and is shown off with his pilot and in various stages of transformation (and in this video!). And lastly is a teaser for the upcoming Big Powered GV. Sharing some characteristics with the Reboots first figure (Dia-Battles) having similar modes, and the vague release date of summer 2016. Have a look at all the images below, and at the bottom a great video of Dia-Battles transformation. Stay tuned to Seibertron.com: home for the best Galleries and Conversation around!

Founder Powered Suit
Powered Suit is a diaclone members of the combat enhancement clothing that has been developed for a pair Waruda Mobile infantry troops.
Usually it has about 10 servings of forces in the activity possible and compact while 1 aircraft in any environment is operated by troops units of three to five-body organization.
Powered Suit troops have the achievements that led to the winning strategy exerts its excellent mobility in Ragnarok strategy that ended the first-order pair Waruda defense.

New Powered Suit
State-of-the-art power suit of which is designed to machine the imposition of neo-attack system.
Basic performance and mobility with the latest technology of Gigazon is remarkably improved, and has a next-generation model of a more elevated variable function equipped with a lifting resistance and transportability.
In addition there is a limited link is possible and become the Boretto module system, but cooperation with the MEC mode of die battle scan series, etc. of other models also a possible.
Powered suit has a <Powered system> to further expand amplifies the ability. Its strongest position is large heavy fighting machine's <Big Powered>.

Primary Big Powered
Powered Suit transport function three aircraft powered machine "Mach powered" provided with a "land-powered" "Earth Powered" is a large-sized heavy fighting machine to be completed by collecting coalesce.
Powered suit as is its name by being fused to the chest connector mighty in power amplification, figure to blow up the Waruda corps would just say that combat guardian deity of the P / S (Powered Suit) troops.
It should be noted, has become a foundation of which is mounted to die Akron machine after the design structure that reconstruction of the maneuver unit separated from the combat support machine powered machine that is deployed at the time of set coalescence <Boretto module system>

It was coined after the neo-attack system triggered a heavy armored machine of big powered series latest version.
Installation of variable function to the series a basic function is P / S unit of transport function and battle modes, making the fully the <Powered system> of course, inherit the new power suit by mounting a large number of <new combat feature> it's ....

[fenrir72]

Very different animal. Not even a fair comparison.

Where did I write they were the same? I was just talking about the bang for your buck.

So why compare them then? The product isn't a part of the Diaclone reboot line. Now if there was another product of the same line you position would be valid.

Bottom line is, the discussion is about Diaclone and not Microman....off topic already

[fenrir72]

News Post Snip

A reaction armor upgrade? This gonna get exciting!




*edited by shajaki*

[shajaki]

News Post Snip

A reaction armor upgrade? This gonna get exciting!

Fen, please edit giant quotes or news posts....

But yes. It is awesome to see them pushing forward with this. And equally as awesome to see that the Dia-Battles is pretty much sold out everywhere. It inspires confidence!

[Autobot N]

And the everyone in the Collect-O-Tron collectively soiled themselves.

[william-james88]

Very different animal. Not even a fair comparison.

Where did I write they were the same? I was just talking about the bang for your buck.

So why compare them then? The product isn't a part of the Diaclone reboot line. Now if there was another product of the same line you position would be valid.

Bottom line is, the discussion is about Diaclone and not Microman....off topic already

You do know both are from the same company right and come from the same Gi Joe brand right? And both together make up G1.

[Cobotron]

Really good news stuff

My pants are soiled.



I wonder if those other guys are Waruder, but would they have modular vehicle robos?
Maybe they learned their lesson the first time, and built mechs comparable to Earth's.

[shajaki]

I wonder if those other guys are Waruder, but would they have modular vehicle robos?
Maybe they learned their lesson the first time, and built mechs comparable to Earth's.

They actually detail the whole storey on TT's site. Dunno how much it'll help but here's a link Googled translated. If anything, there's pretty pictures

https://translate.google.ca/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.takaratomy.co.jp%2Fproducts%2Fdiaclone%2Fstory%2F

[Cobotron]

I wonder if those other guys are Waruder, but would they have modular vehicle robos?
Maybe they learned their lesson the first time, and built mechs comparable to Earth's.

They actually detail the whole storey on TT's site. Dunno how much it'll help but here's a link Googled translated. If anything, there's pretty pictures

https://translate.google.ca/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.takaratomy.co.jp%2Fproducts%2Fdiaclone%2Fstory%2F

OUCH! Brain hurts. Bad translation bad.

Those are the same pictures and story from the book that came with the toy. These guys are working on a much better translation, so we'll have to wait and see what this chapter actually says.

This guy kinda ...


... looks like this guy.

But a lot of his details look just like Dia-Battle's.

I don't know this for sure, but I don't think Takara made Waruda toys in the 80's. Which was kind of common. Make toys of the heros but not the villains.
I hope we will be getting some Waruda toys to Dia-battle with.