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Re: Takara Transformers Encore Big Convoy Discussion

PostPosted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 8:08 am
by Nathaniel Prime
The accessory is very cool, and I kinda want one for my Siege weaponry.

But what I really want is for people to make one out of Weaponizers! Come on people, make this happen! :twisted:

Re: Takara Transformers Encore Big Convoy Discussion

PostPosted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 8:09 am
by ZeroWolf
Are the parts where the pipes plug into new then? It is curious why they didn't use the encore version mind

Re: Takara Transformers Encore Big Convoy Discussion

PostPosted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 8:17 am
by william-james88
ZeroWolf wrote:Are the parts where the pipes plug into new then? It is curious why they didn't use the encore version mind

The product is not finished, as written in the japanese text, so they probably just used a toy they had to modify and show for display.

Re: Takara Transformers Encore Big Convoy Discussion

PostPosted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 8:35 am
by D-Maximal_Primal
According to a mutual on Twitter who was able to read the Japanese and the information:

it's in 参考出品 state, meaning nothing is confirmed. It's more of an idea pitch than a preview really... There's a good chance that this might never even get released unfortunately. Hope they decide to release it though!

Re: Takara Transformers Encore Big Convoy Discussion

PostPosted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 10:53 pm
by SpikeyTigertron
So it occurred to me that the tubes connect to the little gattling guns on the waist piece... so it's "not new" after scrutinizing it. Now... I could see them possibly testing the idea for an MP release, and just happen to be using the original mold to not "tip their hand"?

Re: Takara Transformers Encore Big Convoy Discussion

PostPosted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 5:10 pm
by D-Maximal_Primal
SpikeyTigertron wrote:So it occurred to me that the tubes connect to the little gattling guns on the waist piece... so it's "not new" after scrutinizing it. Now... I could see them possibly testing the idea for an MP release, and just happen to be using the original mold to not "tip their hand"?

I wish it was a tease for an MP. But the funny thing is, the new MP Lio convoy and MP Primal are perfectly in scale with the original Big Convoy, so I'm not sure if we will get an MP of him, especially since he did just get his encore

Re: Takara Transformers Encore Big Convoy Discussion

PostPosted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 9:24 pm
by Sabrblade
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
SpikeyTigertron wrote:So it occurred to me that the tubes connect to the little gattling guns on the waist piece... so it's "not new" after scrutinizing it. Now... I could see them possibly testing the idea for an MP release, and just happen to be using the original mold to not "tip their hand"?

I wish it was a tease for an MP. But the funny thing is, the new MP Lio convoy and MP Primal are perfectly in scale with the original Big Convoy, so I'm not sure if we will get an MP of him, especially since he did just get his encore
Yeah and besides that, what is there to improve upon the original when it is already a pretty dynamic mold as is?

Official Images of Matrix Buster Big Convoy Reissue

PostPosted: Mon Sep 02, 2019 7:29 am
by william-james88
While we saw what was thought to be a prototype at Tokyo Wonderfest, Takara Tomy Mall now has a preorder for the Matrix Buster edition Big Convoy reissue. and it is unchanged from what we saw on the show floor with it being a reissue of the original toy with his giant gun. This humongous weapon is a very new accessory and is called the Matrix Buster. This weapon was famously used in the final battle of the cartoon. He also comes with a small Navi figure.

In Japan, this release will only be available through the Takara Tomy Mall site for 9,720 Yen (around he $90 USD price point) since it is their exclusive. It will surely be available outside of Japan for international customers and we will update you when that happens but at least now you know what you'd be paying for it. It is to be released at the end of February.

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Re: Takara Transformers Encore Big Convoy Discussion

PostPosted: Mon Sep 02, 2019 8:03 am
by Sabrblade
His Energon Matrix has also been retooled to fold up, according to the text.

Re: Takara Transformers Encore Big Convoy Discussion

PostPosted: Mon Sep 02, 2019 10:05 am
by Rodimus Knight
So where does he keep that blaster in beast mode?

Re: Takara Transformers Encore Big Convoy Discussion

PostPosted: Mon Sep 02, 2019 10:11 am
by Sabrblade
Rodimus Knight wrote:So where does he keep that blaster in beast mode?
He keeps it in your pants pocket. ;)

Re: Takara Transformers Encore Big Convoy Discussion

PostPosted: Mon Sep 02, 2019 2:47 pm
by MeGrimlock78
Do the front beast feet pull out like that on the original?

I don't remember my Black Big Convoy doing that...

Re: Takara Transformers Encore Big Convoy Discussion

PostPosted: Mon Sep 02, 2019 3:28 pm
by Sabrblade
MeGrimlock78 wrote:Do the front beast feet pull out like that on the original?

I don't remember my Black Big Convoy doing that...
Nope. That's another retooling.

Re: Takara Transformers Encore Big Convoy Discussion

PostPosted: Mon Sep 02, 2019 3:53 pm
by MeGrimlock78
Thought so, thanks!

Re: Takara Transformers Encore Big Convoy Discussion

PostPosted: Mon Sep 02, 2019 4:28 pm
by Bumblevivisector
Sabrblade wrote:
MeGrimlock78 wrote:Do the front beast feet pull out like that on the original?

I don't remember my Black Big Convoy doing that...
Nope. That's another retooling.
Ah, so I won't be buying the exact same mold yet again just to get these new accessories. I can live with that.

Think Takara's trying to get the total number of Big Convoy reissues up to Lio Convoy's number of repaints before he gets a Masterpiece toy too?

Re: Takara Transformers Encore Big Convoy Discussion

PostPosted: Mon Sep 02, 2019 9:33 pm
by Sabrblade
Bumblevivisector wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
MeGrimlock78 wrote:Do the front beast feet pull out like that on the original?

I don't remember my Black Big Convoy doing that...
Nope. That's another retooling.
Ah, so I won't be buying the exact same mold yet again just to get these new accessories. I can live with that.

Think Takara's trying to get the total number of Big Convoy reissues up to Lio Convoy's number of repaints before he gets a Masterpiece toy too?
Dunno about Big Convoy getting a MP, as the Encore and this other reissue were both done to celebrate 20th anniversary of Beast Wars Neo, while Lio Convoy's MP is part of the whole brand's 35th anniversary.

Plus, the original Big Convoy mold is already perfectly in scale with both the Optimus Primal and Lio Convoy MP molds. ;)

Re: Takara Transformers Encore Big Convoy Discussion

PostPosted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 2:26 am
by Bucky
Looking forward to picking up this guy. Still need to grab myself a Blue Big Convoy.

Re: Takara Transformers Encore Big Convoy Discussion

PostPosted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 5:45 am
by Evil Eye
Gaaaaaaaaah! Big Convoy with a sod-off huge cannon, slight retooling AND the toyetic original colours? Damnit, I need him!

Re: Takara Transformers Encore Big Convoy Discussion

PostPosted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 5:24 pm
by D-Maximal_Primal
Well, I guess for the 2nd year in a row I will be getting a Big convoy in february/March. And I am OK with that, that is an awesome Matrix Buster!

Re: Takara Transformers Encore Big Convoy Discussion

PostPosted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 9:56 pm
by Wireless_Phantom
This reminds me that I should go back and get a blue big convoy

Re: Takara Transformers Encore Big Convoy Discussion

PostPosted: Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:29 am
by Bucky
Noticed that this guy is up for preorder on TFSource, so I made sure to order one. I love that Big Convoy mold, so he’s kind of a must have for me.

Re: Takara Transformers Encore Big Convoy Discussion

PostPosted: Fri Sep 06, 2019 2:08 pm
by D-Maximal_Primal
Bucky wrote:Noticed that this guy is up for preorder on TFSource, so I made sure to order one. I love that Big Convoy mold, so he’s kind of a must have for me.

Thanks for the heads up! Just got my pre-order locked in too

New Images and Interview for Takara Transformers Encore Matrix Buster Big Convoy

PostPosted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 6:53 pm
by D-Maximal_Primal
Thanks to TakaraTomy Mall, we have some new images and information to share with you for the upcoming Transformers Encore Matrix Buster Big Convoy!

Up first, we have an image of the sample packaging for the figure. The packaging is new and is not based on either his original toy packaging or prior Encore packaging. The packaging has an image of Big Convoy wielding his BFG in full wonderful new artwork glory.

And finally, in conjunction with the new packaging images, we have a new interview with the Takara Tomy design team behind the figure. The interview, in Japanese, can be found HERE, and we will highlight some of the main talking points below. Of note is the interview includes some images of the prototype and the collapsible Matrix.

Check it all out below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!

-The Matrix Buster can work with any version of the Big Convoy mold
-The Matrix itself is newly molded to collapse and fit into the Buster, just like the cartoon
-Takara was trying to have this accessory package ready for the original Encore release, but they didn't make it in time
-Takara tried their hardest to align the toys molding with what was in the cartoon
-The Matrix Buster package wasn't given to the Anime release because it would have been possibly too costly to market, so the Anime colors were prioritized
-Big Blue Convoy was released to help offset the cost of updating the molding as well
-The popularity of Big Blue and Anime Convoy helped the team raise the funds to release this new Matrix Buster version
-The Matrix Buster was originally intended to be released in 1999 during the cartoon, during which Big Convoy would have had the Matrix Buster attached to his "prosthetic" left arm (in the cartoon). With the scrapping of the Unicron toy, the cartoon was altered and the Matrix Buster never made it out


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Re: Takara Transformers Encore Big Convoy Discussion

PostPosted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 7:20 pm
by Sabrblade
It also says that the anime-colored Encore was released to align with the Beast Wars Masterpieces, which to me makes it sound like a substitute for an actual MP Big Convoy, as though it was released because of there being no plans for a MP Big Convoy.

Re: Takara Transformers Encore Big Convoy Discussion

PostPosted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 7:57 pm
by D-Maximal_Primal
Sabrblade wrote:It also says that the anime-colored Encore was released to align with the Beast Wars Masterpieces, which to me makes it sound like a substitute for an actual MP Big Convoy, as though it was released because of there being no plans for a MP Big Convoy.

That's a bummer, though if they had wanted to, they could have held off on the Anime one to coincide with the Lio Convoy