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News Credits: 462 · Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:45 am

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Ultra Markus wrote:
625x465_12175496_6925515_1687477266_1_0.jpg
the combat deck did sort of come out of the trailer in the cartoon looks a little different

What episode of which season?

"Fire in the Sky".

News Credits: 14 · Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:21 pm

Dino-Snarl wrote:
Overcracker wrote:
Dino-Snarl wrote:
Did the same and saved on both. Better deals on Amazon Japan even with customs added to the final cost to ship. Helps that the Yen has fallen 10% in the last year too.

Yup. Much better deals.

Love the G1 JPN packaging with styrofoam too. So miss that.

So true. Such a hit of nostalgia there to see the environmentally unfriendly styrofoam tray in there. It was like I was 8 at Christmas time all over again for a split second.

News Credits: 462 · Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:29 pm

Overcracker wrote:
Dino-Snarl wrote:
Overcracker wrote:
Dino-Snarl wrote:
Did the same and saved on both. Better deals on Amazon Japan even with customs added to the final cost to ship. Helps that the Yen has fallen 10% in the last year too.

Yup. Much better deals.

Love the G1 JPN packaging with styrofoam too. So miss that.

So true. Such a hit of nostalgia there to see the environmentally unfriendly styrofoam tray in there. It was like I was 8 at Christmas time all over again for a split second.

Being a fan of both Transformers and Power Rangers allowed that good feeling to persist all the way into the 2000s, since Bandai of America continued to use that styrofoam packaging for their Deluxe transforming Megazord toys as late as then.

News Credits: 14 · Tue Mar 05, 2024 2:48 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Overcracker wrote:
Dino-Snarl wrote:
Overcracker wrote:
Dino-Snarl wrote:
Did the same and saved on both. Better deals on Amazon Japan even with customs added to the final cost to ship. Helps that the Yen has fallen 10% in the last year too.

Yup. Much better deals.

Love the G1 JPN packaging with styrofoam too. So miss that.

So true. Such a hit of nostalgia there to see the environmentally unfriendly styrofoam tray in there. It was like I was 8 at Christmas time all over again for a split second.
Being a fan of both Transformers and Power Rangers allowed that good feeling to persist all the way into the 2000s, since Bandai of America continued to use that styrofoam packaging for their Deluxe transforming Megazord toys as late as then.

Well, that must have been nice.

News Credits: 14 · Tue Mar 05, 2024 4:35 pm

Double post....

News Credits: 101 · Tue Mar 05, 2024 4:48 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Ultra Markus wrote:
625x465_12175496_6925515_1687477266_1_0.jpg
the combat deck did sort of come out of the trailer in the cartoon looks a little different

What episode of which season?
"Fire in the Sky".

The episode that introduced Skyfire?

Got a timestamp? Because I have the impression that it's a "blink or you'll miss it" moment.

News Credits: 56 · Tue Mar 05, 2024 6:07 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Ultra Markus wrote:
625x465_12175496_6925515_1687477266_1_0.jpg
the combat deck did sort of come out of the trailer in the cartoon looks a little different

What episode of which season?
"Fire in the Sky".

The episode that introduced Skyfire?

Got a timestamp? Because I have the impression that it's a "blink or you'll miss it" moment.

If you watch the official one that Hasbro has uploaded on YouTube its at 19:23

Tue Mar 05, 2024 6:41 pm

Overcracker wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Overcracker wrote:
Dino-Snarl wrote:
Overcracker wrote:
Dino-Snarl wrote:
Did the same and saved on both. Better deals on Amazon Japan even with customs added to the final cost to ship. Helps that the Yen has fallen 10% in the last year too.

Yup. Much better deals.

Love the G1 JPN packaging with styrofoam too. So miss that.

So true. Such a hit of nostalgia there to see the environmentally unfriendly styrofoam tray in there. It was like I was 8 at Christmas time all over again for a split second.
Being a fan of both Transformers and Power Rangers allowed that good feeling to persist all the way into the 2000s, since Bandai of America continued to use that styrofoam packaging for their Deluxe transforming Megazord toys as late as then.

Well, that must have been nice.

Glad we are not alone on this warm and fuzzy feeling ...

News Credits: 101 · Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:58 pm

o.supreme wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Ultra Markus wrote:
625x465_12175496_6925515_1687477266_1_0.jpg
the combat deck did sort of come out of the trailer in the cartoon looks a little different

What episode of which season?
"Fire in the Sky".

The episode that introduced Skyfire?

Got a timestamp? Because I have the impression that it's a "blink or you'll miss it" moment.

If you watch the official one that Hasbro has uploaded on YouTube its at 19:23

Thanks! And yes, it was indeed a "blink and you'll miss it" moment. :shock:

News Credits: 20 · Thu Mar 21, 2024 5:31 pm

Say did anyone order this guy off of Solaris Japan, if so low long did shipping take because I'm f'kn dying here from the wait lol

News Credits: 20 · Fri Apr 26, 2024 9:58 am

Can anyone confirm this as legit? Saw it on Instagram and don't have any other info on it to be honest. For all I know it could just be a fan mock-up. Would be sweet if it is real though, and a two-pack.

News Credits: 14 · Fri Apr 26, 2024 10:55 am

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Can anyone confirm this as legit? Saw it on Instagram and don't have any other info on it to be honest. For all I know it could just be a fan mock-up. Would be sweet if it is real though, and a two-pack.

It apparently is real. Saw it on another forum as well.

Announcement day is May 8th so, will need to wait till then for full confirmation though.

With that said, not sure I want to may $65 bucks for them like with Prime though.

News Credits: 19 · Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:13 pm

They look better than the boat feet Mp vers 2 for sure

News Credits: 101 · Fri Apr 26, 2024 4:46 pm

Overcracker wrote:
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Can anyone confirm this as legit? Saw it on Instagram and don't have any other info on it to be honest. For all I know it could just be a fan mock-up. Would be sweet if it is real though, and a two-pack.

It apparently is real. Saw it on another forum as well.

Announcement day is May 8th so, will need to wait till then for full confirmation though.

With that said, not sure I want to may $65 bucks for them like with Prime though.

3P keep selling legends scale bots at those prices and no one bats an eye.

Compared to the G1 originals on eBay, the price seems fair for the update. And man, I WILL buy this set.

News Credits: 332 · Fri Apr 26, 2024 5:12 pm

I would've thrown in Bumper for a three pack.

News Credits: 1646 · Sun Apr 28, 2024 6:57 pm

If those are real... oh boy, I really shouldn't

News Credits: 101 · Sun Apr 28, 2024 8:07 pm

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I really shouldn't

Oh but you will.

News Credits: 20 · Sun Apr 28, 2024 9:30 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I really shouldn't

Oh but you will.

I know I will!

MyFigureCollection.net collection · Tue Apr 30, 2024 9:30 pm

Everyone has been wondering what's next for the Takara Tomy Missing Link line after two stellar figures of Optimus Prime and we may have our answer. Images first appearing on Chinese social media network Baidu appear to be showing the next two figures in the line, C-03 Bumblebee and C-04 Cliffjumper. Like Prime both figures are shown as being fully articulated, but also unlike the originals will include weapons. If these end up being real and not an elaborate prank then we should see official images and pre-orders in the middle of next week.

Big thanks to Fires_Of_Inferno for posting this in the forums!

News Credits: 462 · Tue Apr 30, 2024 9:36 pm

I kinda wish they offered a second version of Bee with his retooled cartoon-based head to go with the cartoon-colored Optimus toy.

And if Cliffjumper needs second version, his could have been Hubcap.

MyFigureCollection.net collection · Tue Apr 30, 2024 9:39 pm

Sabrblade wrote:I kinda wish they offered a second version of Bee with his retooled cartoon-based head to go with the cartoon-colored Optimus toy.

I'm hoping this figure just comes with a second head/face since CJ comes with the bazooka.

Emerje

News Credits: 1 · Wed May 01, 2024 12:01 am

Glad they're doing this, but I have the equivalents that my favorite 3P Impossible Toys went out of business to produce, so these aren't quite as tempting as they should be.

(I.T. brought it on themselves by not doing every last Quint design in the cartoon)

And while they should do a 2nd 'toon-head Bee, as these are priced better for double-dipping than M.L. Convoy, it's more important to do the toy head, as I've had one argument too many with fans who don't remember Bumblebee's 1st toy having a plate-mouth, and the awesome Takara retool probably muddied the issue when it hit the pegs at WalMart.

Mostly, I hope they repaint them into missing links to all those South American variants. Those I'll buy the bejeezus out of, and send on international missions with all my Funskool Joe homage toys. To take on Roboskull MKII, you need a Supercop, Superhero, Street Hawk, Rednok, Canary Ann, and a great-white-Bumblebee that may or may not be Bug Bite! And blue Snake Eyes to match M.L. Glyph, as she deciphers the lawsuit-dodging names.

MyFigureCollection.net collection · Wed May 01, 2024 11:36 am

Bumblevivisector wrote:Mostly, I hope they repaint them into missing links to all those South American variants. Those I'll buy the bejeezus out of, and send on international missions with all my Funskool Joe homage toys. To take on Roboskull MKII, you need a Supercop, Superhero, Street Hawk, Rednok, Canary Ann, and a great-white-Bumblebee that may or may not be Bug Bite! And blue Snake Eyes to match M.L. Glyph, as she deciphers the lawsuit-dodging names.

Depending on the price I could see them getting a lot of milage out of them. I'd personally love some chromed out G2 repaints, but that might be outside the scope of Missing Link and its G1 mission.

My fingers are crossed that these end up around $25-$30 USD considering how Prime's prices ended up. Doubt I'd buy them from Amazon Japan since the shipping price would probably be $20+, save that and go with Hasbro, I can't imagine their final price would be more than importing.

Emerje

News Credits: 332 · Wed May 01, 2024 11:53 am

Emerje wrote:
Bumblevivisector wrote:Mostly, I hope they repaint them into missing links to all those South American variants. Those I'll buy the bejeezus out of, and send on international missions with all my Funskool Joe homage toys. To take on Roboskull MKII, you need a Supercop, Superhero, Street Hawk, Rednok, Canary Ann, and a great-white-Bumblebee that may or may not be Bug Bite! And blue Snake Eyes to match M.L. Glyph, as she deciphers the lawsuit-dodging names.

Depending on the price I could see them getting a lot of milage out of them. I'd personally love some chromed out G2 repaints, but that might be outside the scope of Missing Link and its G1 mission.

My fingers are crossed that these end up around $25-$30 USD considering how Prime's prices ended up. Doubt I'd buy them from Amazon Japan since the shipping price would probably be $20+, save that and go with Hasbro, I can't imagine their final price would be more than importing.

Emerje

I have always found getting figures from Amazon Japan to be cheaper than getting them from domestic retailers. You might think the shipping cost is expensive but when you compare to domestic options for the same time frame it's not.