The Energon Pub

[JTKranix]

From bigbadtoystore.com

TRANSFORMERS JAPANESE CLASSICS: Takara will be releasing the Classics line domestically in Japan, if you've missed out on any of them this is a
great chance to fill in your collection. We've also just learned that
they plan to update the paint versions of the figures to better reflect how they looked in G1 animations. We are digging for details (especially on Megatron - who would look awesome in gray & black), but there is not anything concrete available yet. We'll update the site as we learn more.
Up for preorder now are Megatron, Prime, Starscream, and Bumblebee. More classics will be listed soon as we receive info.

I had Megatron and Starscream pre-orders placed when the Takara versions were announced. I just added Optimus Prime and Bumblebee. I might cancel them later but just in case

[PrimeSuspect]

They've got a preorder for Classics Starscream?

*screams*

Yay! Now I can finally get my hands on one! WOOOOO!

[Ultra Prime]

What I want to see is the more anime accurate Classics Megatron they plan to do. Now that's gonna be something!

[Autobot032]

Anime accurate? Eh. Pass. I've already got the figures, no point in buying repaints.

Since Takara is now carrying them, that gives me reason to think my guess was correct.

Takara and Hasbro work on the figures in a partnership. They design them together.

Now, Classics are coming back and the molds are definite sellers for both sides of the pond. (I mean we've seen Sunstreaker, Sideswipe, etc reissued time and again... and now we're getting them.)

Hopefully Takara will push for more figures like Shockwave, Soundwave, etc.

Now, if only G1 had been made like Classics...I'd still be a fan to this day.

[Basketball Jones]

We are digging for details (especially on Megatron - who would look awesome in gray & black),

...and with a signature BBTS orange tip, given their stances on this in the past.

[DoubleOScorpio]

Well, I just bit the bullet and pre-ordered Megs and Starscream. I have the US versions of both, but I'm hoping for better paint apps on Screamer and a grey/black/red deco on Megs.

I hope I don't regret this....

[Lapse Of Reason]

Well, I just bit the bullet and pre-ordered Megs and Starscream. I have the US versions of both, but I'm hoping for better paint apps on Screamer and a grey/black/red deco on Megs.

I hope I don't regret this....

You can always cancel. They dn't charge until they ship, and I'm sure news would be out before then.

[skywarp-2]

didn't I say they may do this, and those whoi were sighting the images on BBTS as the real deal were certain they were just like the US versions... HAAHAAHHAHHA I may have been right after all, we shall see...

[Gauntlet101010]

The only one I'm excited for is Megatron. Maybe Grimlock if they fix that manufacturing problem.

[Sunstar]

I want Starscream and maybe we can get the tc, thrust and dirge.

[Burn]

We are digging for details (especially on Megatron - who would look awesome in gray & black),

...and with a signature BBTS orange tip, given their stances on this in the past.

No ... because Classics Megatron is not based on a real weapon.

And it's not BBTS "stance", it's them having to comply with gun laws.

[sto_vo_kor_2000]

Cant wait to see what they do.Or what re-paints/re-molds they do.

[Alex Kingdom]

Takara do it again with the superior paint apps. I may well pick a few of these up. First time round I only bothered with Bumblebee, Jetfire and Rodimus as the rest just didn't appeal.

Yours AK

[Gauntlet101010]

I gotta wonder how BB is gonna be more G-1 accurate. No white and tinted black windows?

Id Starscream gonna have 'con symbols all over the place? I kinda hope not ... I have to admit, I like the subtlety of having no symbols save for the rubsigns. Actually made them ... relevant ... for the first time since the mini spies.

[Ruthless Cynic]

It should be very interesting to see if they release the botcon seekers in the Japanese market as a store exclusive. That would be a kick in the teeth to a lot of people but fans in general would rejoice.

[Leonardo]

I can't see much point in repainting Bumblebee or Rodimus but a new Megatron would be welcome (and frustrating).

[Sid Burn]

pre-ordered Prime and Megs, they are the only ones I would bet on being tweaked to perfection.

Megs because of the Grey and Black
Prime because I just cant help myself.

Either way, we should all know before march whether or not to cancel the preorders.

[zemper]

crap! and to read this news on the day that i receive my Classics Megatron!

i do hope that they would not do a drastic repaint, it's frustrating to almost complete the Classics line, only to hear that there are far better versions (that would cost more).

i'd go for a better repaint maybe for Screamer, because he really was a bad apple (i got 2 defective ones). but come on! the whole set? that's absolutely crazy.

i'm one fan who hopes that this news is wrong and that they'll still have the same colorations as with the Hasbro releases.

[Stormrider]

Front paged and credited.

[skywarp-2]

I will definitely buy classics now...

[olokin]

Along with two-packs, this will give collectors a chance to fill up some holes in their Classics line-up.

[Liege Evilmus]

I'm going for a Megatron as long as there isn't a stupid orange cap on it

[Counterpunch]

More information required!

[Dr. Z]

I would probably change my Megatron and maybe Starscream. Prime and Bumblebee are fine as is.

Anime Astrotrain now?

[Prime Evil]

Anime Astrotrain now?

Let's hope so, cause I'd be waaaay happier if they do that. I can't wait to see some pics/comparison shots of these guys. Just placed my pre-order for Megs and Starscream.