The Energon Pub

[Mach]

Modxtoy has posted the scanned images of the upcoming issue of Japanese toy magazine - Figure King issue 152.
In this issue, the Transformers featured are Transformers Movie Masterpiece Starscream, Transformers Autobot Alliance series, EZ Collections Vol 5, ALternity Thundercracker, Transformers Animated figures, Famimart Lucky Draw items as well as Transformers 2010 series.











You can view the full scanned images of Figure King 152 here: http://www.modxtoy.com/v1/index.php?showtopic=27718

[Jesterhead]

I'm liking the bright yellow on Seaspray. Really screams G1!

[icenemesis]

I want that Sideswipe it looks 100% better then the Hasbro version. To bad im just a poor college student with no cash or else they would be mine.

[NuclearConvoy]

Takara Seaspray will so be mine!
Also, anywhere online I can see the Kamen Rider OOO section scans?
Man, is that an Alternity Tracks?

[Jesterhead]

Man, is that an Alternity Tracks?

It's Alternity Thundercracker.

But now that you mention it...

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Man, is that an Alternity Tracks?

Nope, Thundercracker, repainted from Skywarp.

[NuclearConvoy]

Man, is that an Alternity Tracks?

It's Alternity Thundercracker.

But now that you mention it...

It looks far more Tracks than Thundercracker. no?

[Jesterhead]

It looks far more Tracks than Thundercracker. no?

Agreed.

I never really bought into the Alternity seekers alt modes anyway. Alternity Convoy didn't have anything trying to be a truck in his design, and Alternity Megatron didn't have any resemblance to a gun. So why bother with the Seekers? I stopped caring about Altenity after Convoy and Megs anyhow. The first two had some serious "wow" factor to them, but I think the line lost a lot of its roots with their recent releases (if I can actually say that about such a new and small line). Before, we had seats, center consoles, engines, full dash and steering wheel. Although Megs and Convoy pretty much have the exact same transformation.

[NuclearConvoy]

It looks far more Tracks than Thundercracker. no?

Agreed.

I never really bought into the Alternity seekers alt modes anyway. Alternity Convoy didn't have anything trying to be a truck in his design, and Alternity Megatron didn't have any resemblance to a gun. So why bother with the Seekers? I stopped caring about Altenity after Convoy and Megs anyhow. The first two had some serious "wow" factor to them, but I think the line lost a lot of its roots with their recent releases (if I can actually say that about such a new and small line). Before, we had seats, center consoles, engines, full dash and steering wheel. Although Megs and Convoy pretty much have the exact same transformation.

I still want to get the Silver Alternity Convoy, but Megatron and everything else so far I feel I can easily pass on. Alt Convoy just has something about him in that silver deco, very ninja-esque or something else I can't quite put my finger on.

[Counterpunch]

Want...Seaspray.

[jack270606]

Some pics there of Animated Hot Shot, Cyclonus etc... I can't read japanese but does anyone know if it is insicaring potential Takara releases of these Animated figures?

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Some pics there of Animated Hot Shot, Cyclonus etc... I can't read japanese but does anyone know if it is insicaring potential Takara releases of these Animated figures?

Nope, they're just meant to illustrate characters connected to the Space Bridge program. As Hasbro never even planned figures for them, why would TakaraTomy who just releases Hasbro-designed toys?

[666-SHOT]

What is the blue Transformer to the bottom left of Sea Spray???

[Jelze Bunnycat]

What is the blue Transformer to the bottom left of Sea Spray???

Breacher, Sea Spray's docking partner. He fits in the rear part of Sea Spray's vehicle mode, much like how Skystalker attaches to the top of Mindwipe.

[Skullcrunchberries]

Preordered that Seaspray. So hard. Oh my gee golly goodness.

[jack270606]

Some pics there of Animated Hot Shot, Cyclonus etc... I can't read japanese but does anyone know if it is insicaring potential Takara releases of these Animated figures?

Nope, they're just meant to illustrate characters connected to the Space Bridge program. As Hasbro never even planned figures for them, why would TakaraTomy who just releases Hasbro-designed toys?

Pretty sure Takara are capable of making their own figures if they want... it was just a question, thanks for making my experiences on this site such fun

[Sodan-1]

Son of a bitch!! I just bought Hasbro's Seaspray the other day because I thought Takara wouldn't be touching it. Argh!

[Covenant]

Son of a bitch!! I just bought Hasbro's Seaspray the other day because I thought Takara wouldn't be touching it. Argh!

Well said.


Also, LOVE that Thundercracker. Can't wait to complete the set!

[craggy]

Some pics there of Animated Hot Shot, Cyclonus etc... I can't read japanese but does anyone know if it is insicaring potential Takara releases of these Animated figures?

Nope, they're just meant to illustrate characters connected to the Space Bridge program. As Hasbro never even planned figures for them, why would TakaraTomy who just releases Hasbro-designed toys?

Pretty sure Takara are capable of making their own figures if they want... it was just a question, thanks for making my experiences on this site such fun

guessing you're pretty new to Transfandom if you think JelZe is being a jerk there? Welcome to the site, hopefully you stay long enough to learn the difference between general banter and never having to experience the fully foolish up close and personal.

[kirbenvost]

:-(

Want...Seaspray.

I know exactly how you feel. Both Seaspray and Sideswipe are superior to the Hasbro versions, but I can't afford the import prices. Ah well, Hasbro will have to do for Seaspray.

[jack270606]

Some pics there of Animated Hot Shot, Cyclonus etc... I can't read japanese but does anyone know if it is insicaring potential Takara releases of these Animated figures?

Nope, they're just meant to illustrate characters connected to the Space Bridge program. As Hasbro never even planned figures for them, why would TakaraTomy who just releases Hasbro-designed toys?

Pretty sure Takara are capable of making their own figures if they want... it was just a question, thanks for making my experiences on this site such fun

guessing you're pretty new to Transfandom if you think JelZe is being a jerk there? Welcome to the site, hopefully you stay long enough to learn the difference between general banter and never having to experience the fully foolish up close and personal.

Thanks for your support Craggy, New to Transfandom, though i've used this site as a resource for 6 years, but not new to collecting, having amassed a collection that includes every figure from every series that has ever appeared on tv or in the movies (except Japanese) bar about 25 figures total (of which 15 are G1). Therefore i'm not stupid and didn't really expect to be treated that way on only my second foray into actually discussing something (not that JelZe would have known that). I will stick around as I am happy to try and help people who ask for it...

[Skullcrunchberries]

...and bringing this back to topic.

Have we seen/heard any info on that clear movie Optimus I see there? It has the potential to be very pretty @_@

[NuclearConvoy]

What exactly ARE the import prices for Takara's Seaspray looking like?

[LOST Cybertronian]

What exactly ARE the import prices for Takara's Seaspray looking like?

BBTS is $54.99 although they have Hasbro's version pictured but I am sure it's just a place holder.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11099&mode=retail

Didn't see Takara's version on TFSource and Robot Kingdom shows sold out.

[LOST Cybertronian]

Some pics there of Animated Hot Shot, Cyclonus etc... I can't read japanese but does anyone know if it is insicaring potential Takara releases of these Animated figures?

Nope, they're just meant to illustrate characters connected to the Space Bridge program. As Hasbro never even planned figures for them, why would TakaraTomy who just releases Hasbro-designed toys?

Pretty sure Takara are capable of making their own figures if they want... it was just a question, thanks for making my experiences on this site such fun

We can only dream of Takara making new Animated molds. It is highly unlikely but we can all dream.