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Thanks to Cybergundam Blog, the limited edition of Fallen for 2010 Tokyo Winter Wonder Festival has been revealed. The limited edition toy has surfaced in the latest Hobby Japan issue March 2010.

From the image, the Fallen has the similar paint work (if any difference) from Target Exclusive The Fallen (Burning). It has the same packaging as well. This figure is scheduled to be released on 7th February 2010.



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Blurrz wrote:Yikes, I was wrong. It's exactly the freaking same as the Target Exclusive! Guess I have to eat my hat...

just go out and get a nacho hat wth dip in the top!! a hat that's fun to eat!!!

Gotta say i'm pleased that this figure is so similar (if different at all). When the G1 repaint of Movie Arcee came out, it was vastly different and as such, a neccessity. It was pricy of course for a deluxe, but worth it in my opinion. This figure on the other hand was stresing me as I, until now, was expecting a new paint scheme (and being a class larger than Arcee, presumably more expensive). A welcome relief for my checking account.

I saw it in Takashimaya, Orchard Road (singapore) last year December..

Wow. That's really lame actually.

Blurrz wrote:I actually think it might be clear orange...

Yea it looks that way.. its either the lighting or its clear orange.. I have the Burning Hasbro figure and its no way its as bright or saturated

If it's transcluscent bits I might have to look into it.

It's possible they took the photo with him sitting on something lighted from underneath, maybe that's why he's transparent looking. There's one way to tell though - Somebody out there who has the Target figure needs to hold a flashlight up to it and see if it shines through!

Yep, the Japanese text confirms that he has "special clear parts".

OMG! I must have this amazing super-rare Japanese TakaraTomy exclusive. It's way better than the stupid Hasblow version!

UltraPrimal wrote:OMG! I must have this amazing super-rare Japanese TakaraTomy exclusive. It's way better than the stupid Hasblow version!

I wouldn't that touch that post if I were you guys...

Still, this is rather surprising compared to the exclusive of 2007. The more reason for me to ignore it initially, but to drool over it should I see it for a reasonable price. Hey, I'm a sucker for translucent parts

My Target already has the exclusives on clearance. I might get one for bashing.

Diem wrote:Yep, the Japanese text confirms that he has "special clear parts".

It's possible the text is referring to the "Slide-out Energy Absortion Panels".

On closer inspection and comparisonn with our (can i say our?) galleries, the figure does indeed appear to have a transluscent base:

compared with


I haven't quite decided if I want the figure or not, I'll have to see a small gallery or have more info I guess.

I think this is a big no for me. It's not distinctive enough from the Target version to justify the probably hefty price tag.

The great pumpkin strikes back!

This will be the same as the Target exclusive. Bet it.

Whats the big deal about clear plastic ??? The ghost Starscream was cool because it was actually a representation from the G1 storyline. But all the other clear plastic figures are silly and a waste of money.

Rated X wrote:Whats the big deal about clear plastic ??? The ghost Starscream was cool because it was actually a representation from the G1 storyline. But all the other clear plastic figures are silly and a waste of money.

Mirage?

Club Combiner?

...and for that matter, in the realm of toy collecting, at what point have we crossed a line when it comes to wasting money?

Rated X wrote:Whats the big deal about clear plastic ??? The ghost Starscream was cool because it was actually a representation from the G1 storyline. But all the other clear plastic figures are silly and a waste of money.

I suppose you think that actual windows on the toys is silly.

Counterpunch wrote:

Rated X wrote:Whats the big deal about clear plastic ??? The ghost Starscream was cool because it was actually a representation from the G1 storyline. But all the other clear plastic figures are silly and a waste of money.

Mirage?

Club Combiner?

...and for that matter, in the realm of toy collecting, at what point have we crossed a line when it comes to wasting money?

I think you misunderstood my question. What Im trying to say is that the clear plastic has no purpose other than to look cool. Mirage was actually invisible when using his special power. He never had a see through state giving him a ghost appearance. Dont know the story behind the "club combinder", My thing is G1. I just believe the clear plastic is over rated. An excuse to make money from those who have embraced the idea as "elite". Inflation occurs when everyone buys into it.

Rated X wrote:I just believe the clear plastic is over rated. An excuse to make money from those who have embraced the idea as "elite". Inflation occurs when everyone buys into it.

You act like those of us who buy these things live in some version of a Lady Gaga song, riding around in a limo, spilling more booze than we actually drink.

Look, the truth is...

that is very, very true.

But more to the point, why do you care about how much those toys cost if you...well, don't care for those toys?

Counterpunch wrote:

Rated X wrote:I just believe the clear plastic is over rated. An excuse to make money from those who have embraced the idea as "elite". Inflation occurs when everyone buys into it.

You act like those of us who buy these things live in some version of a Lady Gaga song, riding around in a limo, spilling more booze than we actually drink.

Look, the truth is...

that is very, very true.

But more to the point, why do you care about how much those toys cost if you...well, don't care for those toys?

Well my original question was how is the clear plastic justified in the storyline ???

The price issue was just a side question. We could mold the figures in candy paint or bowling ball patterns like the chevy impalas in rap videos. That would probally look cool too. But where do we draw the line when it comes to "purpose" ???

same thing as the target exlusive damn that sucks

why didnt they release this one with the staff he had in the movie?

and if its clear orange plastic then that just sucks cause clear plastic is softer and easier to break