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william-james88 wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Technically, we have 4 "Clash of the Transformers" figures, that Megatronus is part of the line. The names are:

Optimus Prime Clash of the Transformers Version
Bumblebee Clash of the Transformers Version
Sideswipe Clash of the Transformers Version
Big Megatronus Clash of the Transformers Version

Still part of Transformers Adventure, and Toys 'R Us Japan Exclusives, along with Lost Age Black Knight Optimus Prime.

But it seems the Big Megatronus is not part of the Clash subline for Hasbro right? And do you think the decos will be any different?

I'm guessing "Clash of the Transformers" in Japan will be limited to these 4 special releases. And Megatronus... Hard to say. The full name suggests there will be a regular version in the TED series, redecoed of course, but I'm not putting any money on it.

It's a safe bet they'll be similar to the "USA Editions" of old ("imported" Hasbro toys), so hardly any, if any, deco changes.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
It's a safe bet they'll be similar to the "USA Editions" of old ("imported" Hasbro toys), so hardly any, if any, deco changes.

YES!!!!!! My intuition wasn't that far off. Thanks Jelze.

william-james88 wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:It's final. Unless there'll be a second batch Optimus, Jazz and Sideswipe SOLD OUT at amiami. I still haven't seen this at hlj so if you can find a link, please update the thread.

Or post it here:

http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/transformer-toys-available-for-pre-order-instock-online-thread-t104499.php

PS: Am I the only one who preffers the reveals of this thread over all the others? I think its how superior the decos are and how cheap these toys are (they are at a lower price point compared to the legends line in Japan). And that Optimus... MAN! I missed having full blown leader toys, its just too bad I wont know what he is saying.

Can you sticky that link? Please?

fenrir72 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:It's final. Unless there'll be a second batch Optimus, Jazz and Sideswipe SOLD OUT at amiami. I still haven't seen this at hlj so if you can find a link, please update the thread.

Or post it here:

http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/transformer-toys-available-for-pre-order-instock-online-thread-t104499.php

PS: Am I the only one who preffers the reveals of this thread over all the others? I think its how superior the decos are and how cheap these toys are (they are at a lower price point compared to the legends line in Japan). And that Optimus... MAN! I missed having full blown leader toys, its just too bad I wont know what he is saying.

Can you sticky that link? Please?

Making it sticky would kind of go against the idea of a thread for things that are "now available". I commenting on an older "no available online" thread and the first thing someone said was "I clicked on the link and that deal is outdated", so having a thread that stays at the top only when the content stays temporally related makes more sense and avoids any confusion even if the date is written on the posts. If people want it to work, they have to add to it, hence why I just promoted it.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Technically, we have 4 "Clash of the Transformers" figures, that Megatronus is part of the line. The names are:

Optimus Prime Clash of the Transformers Version
Bumblebee Clash of the Transformers Version
Sideswipe Clash of the Transformers Version
Big Megatronus Clash of the Transformers Version

Still part of Transformers Adventure, and Toys 'R Us Japan Exclusives, along with Lost Age Black Knight Optimus Prime.

But it seems the Big Megatronus is not part of the Clash subline for Hasbro right? And do you think the decos will be any different?

I'm guessing "Clash of the Transformers" in Japan will be limited to these 4 special releases. And Megatronus... Hard to say. The full name suggests there will be a regular version in the TED series, redecoed of course, but I'm not putting any money on it.

It's a safe bet they'll be similar to the "USA Editions" of old ("imported" Hasbro toys), so hardly any, if any, deco changes.

An Addendum to that: TRU Australia has confirmed that the 5-Step Megatronus is exclusive to that chain, and thus could be considered part of Clash of the Transformers.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Technically, we have 4 "Clash of the Transformers" figures, that Megatronus is part of the line. The names are:

Optimus Prime Clash of the Transformers Version
Bumblebee Clash of the Transformers Version
Sideswipe Clash of the Transformers Version
Big Megatronus Clash of the Transformers Version

Still part of Transformers Adventure, and Toys 'R Us Japan Exclusives, along with Lost Age Black Knight Optimus Prime.

But it seems the Big Megatronus is not part of the Clash subline for Hasbro right? And do you think the decos will be any different?

I'm guessing "Clash of the Transformers" in Japan will be limited to these 4 special releases. And Megatronus... Hard to say. The full name suggests there will be a regular version in the TED series, redecoed of course, but I'm not putting any money on it.

It's a safe bet they'll be similar to the "USA Editions" of old ("imported" Hasbro toys), so hardly any, if any, deco changes.

An Addendum to that: TRU Australia has confirmed that the 5-Step Megatronus is exclusive to that chain, and thus could be considered part of Clash of the Transformers.

Is it exclusive to Toysrus Australia or Toysrus in general?

Autobase Aichi has posted the newest Takara Tomy TAV stock images. These are for the toys which were shown at the Tokyo Toy Show:

TAV-21 Optimus Prime
TAV-22 Sideswipe
TAV-23 Autobot Jazz
TED-10 Strongarm

The link also includes a pic for the upcoming hello kitty toy from Q-Transformers.

And to those who are unaware, the TAV-21 Optimus Prime is an in house Takara mold.

Optimus has yellow eyes.

And what's with the little square hole on his left shoulder?

Sabrblade wrote:Optimus has yellow eyes.

G1 homage?

Sabrblade wrote:Optimus has yellow eyes.

And what's with the little square hole on his left shoulder?

Well the yellow eyes could be a G1 homage and the hole seems liked to the app:

I see... If I'm not mistaken, the inset square is part of a little gimmick involving a dial. According to the ad, you can turn it to reveal either a regular symbol for symmetry and esthetics, or the symbol that works with the app.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I see... If I'm not mistaken, the inset square is part of a little gimmick involving a dial. According to the ad, you can turn it to reveal either a regular symbol for symmetry and esthetics, or the symbol that works with the app.

What would I do without you in my life Jelze.

william-james88 wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I see... If I'm not mistaken, the inset square is part of a little gimmick involving a dial. According to the ad, you can turn it to reveal either a regular symbol for symmetry and esthetics, or the symbol that works with the app.

What would I do without you in my life Jelze.

Tap just me on the shoulder instead?

Sabrblade wrote:Optimus has yellow eyes.

Looks red to me, actually, just like his light-up chest window. I'm guessing Takara simply went with red LEDs for the light-up gimmick, as that is the cheapest color. Unfortunately, I think blue is one of the most expensive LEDs.

william-james88 wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:It's final. Unless there'll be a second batch Optimus, Jazz and Sideswipe SOLD OUT at amiami. I still haven't seen this at hlj so if you can find a link, please update the thread.

Or post it here:

http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/transformer-toys-available-for-pre-order-instock-online-thread-t104499.php

PS: Am I the only one who preffers the reveals of this thread over all the others? I think its how superior the decos are and how cheap these toys are (they are at a lower price point compared to the legends line in Japan). And that Optimus... MAN! I missed having full blown leader toys, its just too bad I wont know what he is saying.

Can you sticky that link? Please?

Making it sticky would kind of go against the idea of a thread for things that are "now available". I commenting on an older "no available online" thread and the first thing someone said was "I clicked on the link and that deal is outdated", so having a thread that stays at the top only when the content stays temporally related makes more sense and avoids any confusion even if the date is written on the posts. If people want it to work, they have to add to it, hence why I just promoted it.

It would be nice to promote it but not all members are astute as to dig in numerous posts as sometimes the thread gets pushed back. Kind of like the even stickied "Da Rules" . A lot of people tend to gloss over it the way others here gloss over the instruction manuals of our TFs to try and "transform" the figure on their own.

Anyway, just a suggestion 'cause,as a good mod/news hound, you are only answering the concern of a very vocal minority.

Anyways, back to the product on hand. That Optimus is sooooooooooooooooo sweet! And Jazz is equally "Jazzy"

except for those hollow legs I can really dig this Prime.

Optimizzy wrote:except for those hollow legs I can really dig this Prime.

Kind of like Star Convoy.

TAV Cosmos/Adams (the correction for those OCDS out there ) is now available (most probably including his wavemate Powerglide (which I stupidly missed! )Good thing there's RK

Just paid for the set. Knowing amami, they'll be shipping him office hours tomorrow 06/26/15.



Addendum: I feel this is thread related (as to availability of the product)and should not be confined to pm regarding online store policies and all that kind of jazz

Sure it's thread related and I am glad you also put it in the other thread. We will see how it all shapes out (where people prefer to post).

Afterall, any modding that goes around is always in hopes of benefiting to as many people as possible and making everyone's experience the best it could be.

I'd ordered TAV Bumblebee and Strongarm off of some eBay users last week, and today, at my surprise, Bumblebee arrived sooner than expected. I have to say, I didn't think I'd care too much for Bumblebee, but he's a really neat figure. The paint job Takara gave him makes it even better to play with and look at. It makes me anticipate Strongarm even more, and I'm really hoping to get my hands on Drift soon!

PrymeStriker wrote:I'd ordered TAV Bumblebee and Strongarm off of some eBay users last week, and today, at my surprise, Bumblebee arrived sooner than expected. I have to say, I didn't think I'd care too much for Bumblebee, but he's a really neat figure. The paint job Takara gave him makes it even better to play with and look at. It makes me anticipate Strongarm even more, and I'm really hoping to get my hands on Drift soon!

That's how I've come to feel about the Transformers RID '15/TAV line so far. They are neat little figures, with quick, but fun transformations, that are relatively faithful to the cartoon animation models. Of course, for best results, get the Takara versions whenever possible for the better paint jobs. Still, everyone was really bagging on this line HARD when it was first announced. Glad to see so many people giving these a (well-deserved) shot. Honestly, it's saved my Transformers Prime figures from being sold off. These toys give me reason to keep expanding my "Aligned" continuity shelf. Takara's TAV additions especially (Swoop, Slag, Lockdown, etc.) have been incentive for me to maintain a collection of official "Aligned" versions of classic characters.

I got an email yesterday from BBTS that said Powerglide will be processing in the next 10 days.

Powerglide is a coming!

PrymeStriker wrote:I'd ordered TAV Bumblebee and Strongarm off of some eBay users last week, and today, at my surprise, Bumblebee arrived sooner than expected. I have to say, I didn't think I'd care too much for Bumblebee, but he's a really neat figure. The paint job Takara gave him makes it even better to play with and look at. It makes me anticipate Strongarm even more, and I'm really hoping to get my hands on Drift soon!

I picked up the Bumblebee vs. Steeljaw 2-pack at BotCon (it was the ONLY Adventure Series item containing any of the show characters that I could find, all others were the non-show characters), and am gonna wait till the 2-pack of Strongarm vs. Phantomjaw comes out before getting TAV Strongarm. Still on the lookout for TAV Grimlock, though.

Sabrblade wrote: am gonna wait till the 2-pack of Strongarm vs. Phantomjaw comes out before getting TAV Strongarm. Still on the lookout for TAV Grimlock, though.

Thats what I decided to do and its been on preorder since the day it was available. I should get the bill for that 2 pack anyday now and then all at once I will get UW 01, TAV Drift, TAV Bumblebee and that two pack. I CANT wait!