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Takara Transformers Prime Campaign - Arms Micron

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 7:12 am
by Mach
Takara Tomy has announced upcoming campaign for the launch of Japanese version of Transformers Prime toyline in Japan.
To commemorate the launch, Takara Tomy has collaborate with various stores in Japan to give away the "Arm Micron" figures as free gifts.

Arm Microns are the figures that transform from robots into weapons, similar to the Target Master.

a) "Autobot Peaceman" is available at Toys R Us Japan for purchase of Transformers Prime toys for more than Japanese Yen 3000.
b) "Fracas" is available at Yamada, Yodobashi Camera, Edeon, Ishimaru Deo Deo & Eden Midori stores.
c) Lastly "Aimless" is available at Jyoshin Kyazu Rando, Bic Camera stores.


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All figures are available from 28th December 2011, the day where Takara version Transformers Prime First Edition figures are release.

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Re: Takara Transformers Prime Campaign - Arms Micron

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:00 am
by Flux Convoy
I'm relieved that these are the less interesting Mini-con molds and in boring decos. I was worried they'd actually be something I needed, lol.
:BOT:

Re: Takara Transformers Prime Campaign - Arms Micron

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:44 am
by GuyIncognito
What kind of weapon is the one in the middle supposed to be, and did it come with one of the PCC figures in the U.S.?

Re: Takara Transformers Prime Campaign - Arms Micron

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:55 am
by Flux Convoy
It's sort of a claw. It originally came with Heavytread. He's kinda bad all around. My least favorite of the line.
:BOT:

Re: Takara Transformers Prime Campaign - Arms Micron

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 9:39 am
by Jelze Bunnycat
So, Peacemaker, Fracas (again) and Aimless? Good that Takara putting these PCC Mini-Con molds to use, but what about the bulks?

Speaking of bulks, it seems that these Microns are molded in colors of their G1 partners, but booboo'ed with Peacemaker who has G1 Sureshot's orange, but should have Pointblank's red. Fracas has G1 Scourge's blue, and Aimless has G1 Misfire's purple.

Re: Takara Transformers Prime Campaign - Arms Micron

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 9:45 am
by Counterpunch
It never ends...

Re: Takara Transformers Prime Campaign - Arms Micron

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:04 am
by GuyIncognito
Does that mean that Prime figures will have the pegs to hold these weapons?

Re: Takara Transformers Prime Campaign - Arms Micron

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:06 am
by griftimus prime
they waste so many good molds on minicons. i would love it if hasbro retooled and realeased deluxe or voyager versions of a lot of the micromaster tfs. they looked really cool

Re: Takara Transformers Prime Campaign - Arms Micron

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:36 am
by BeastProwl
HEY BLURRZ!
He'll be here shortly to see new minicons. :P

Re: Takara Transformers Prime Campaign - Arms Micron

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:57 am
by cannonfodder4000
GuyIncognito wrote:Does that mean that Prime figures will have the pegs to hold these weapons?


I'm pretty sure that these guys have 5mm pegs on them, so most Transformers should be able to hold them.

Re: Takara Transformers Prime Campaign - Arms Micron

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 1:03 pm
by Sodan-1
Absolute zero interest.... but thanks for sharing.

Re: Takara Transformers Prime Campaign - Arms Micron

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 2:16 pm
by Blurrz
You sonuva...

Damnit I thought I was done..

Re: Takara Transformers Prime Campaign - Arms Micron

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 2:20 pm
by Jelze Bunnycat
Blurrz wrote:You sonuva...

Damnit I thought I was done..


With Japan, you're never done :twisted:

Re: Takara Transformers Prime Campaign - Arms Micron

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 2:23 pm
by BeastProwl
Blurrz wrote:You sonuva...

Damnit I thought I was done..

Don't you get it yet? The Minicons will NEVER DIE! It's such a powerful concept, it can be used again and again without any re-precaution as to why. Minicons just...work.

Re: Takara Transformers Prime Campaign - Arms Micron

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 2:33 pm
by Blurrz
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Blurrz wrote:You sonuva...

Damnit I thought I was done..


With Japan, you're never done :twisted:


They're crazy. They made another Fracas for goodness sake. Or is this Prime Fracas? But there's no Scourge! I R CONFUSED

BeastProwl wrote:
Blurrz wrote:You sonuva...

Damnit I thought I was done..

Don't you get it yet? The Minicons will NEVER DIE! It's such a powerful concept, it can be used again and again without any re-precaution as to why. Minicons just...work.


You sonuva....

Re: Takara Transformers Prime Campaign - Arms Micron

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 2:55 pm
by Burn
Counterpunch wrote:It never ends...


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You're gonna need a bigger cabinet.

Re: Takara Transformers Prime Campaign - Arms Micron

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 3:40 pm
by Counterpunch
Burn wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:It never ends...


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You're gonna need a bigger cabinet.


:lol:

Re: Takara Transformers Prime Campaign - Arms Micron

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 4:14 pm
by Mkall
Still up in the air whether I want to track these guys down or not...

Re: Takara Transformers Prime Campaign - Arms Micron

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 4:15 pm
by Mindmaster
Seriously, Takara, lay off the PCC Mini-Cons. /:)

Re: Takara Transformers Prime Campaign - Arms Micron

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 4:40 pm
by welcometothedarksyde
Has anyone else noticed they're the same colors as their normal releases? Except this time they're opaque

Re: Takara Transformers Prime Campaign - Arms Micron

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 7:25 pm
by Flux Convoy
Mindmaster wrote:Seriously, Takara, lay off the PCC Mini-Cons. /:)

Why? The other PCC Mini-cons are pretty rad. These are the worst of them all.
:BOT:

Re: Takara Transformers Prime Campaign - Arms Micron

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 7:26 pm
by Nujevad
They're pretty close, but the Groundpike has tan shorts and Throttler is purple instead of pink.

Re: Takara Transformers Prime Campaign - Arms Micron

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 7:45 pm
by Mindmaster
Flux Convoy wrote:
Mindmaster wrote:Seriously, Takara, lay off the PCC Mini-Cons. /:)

Why? The other PCC Mini-cons are pretty rad. These are the worst of them all.
:BOT:


It's not that. The Mini-Cons are great (except these three, of course), but what I mean is Takara overuses these molds. Their PCCs, United, 2010 celebration (or was it 2011?), this, anything else I missed. :-B

Re: Takara Transformers Prime Campaign - Arms Micron

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 9:05 pm
by SkyWarpt
I got the clear PCC ax…got rid of my PCC figures but kept the micros…I use him as Armada Prime's energon ax

Re: Takara Transformers Prime Campaign - Arms Micron

PostPosted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 3:14 pm
by Mkall
Mindmaster wrote:
Flux Convoy wrote:
Mindmaster wrote:Seriously, Takara, lay off the PCC Mini-Cons. /:)

Why? The other PCC Mini-cons are pretty rad. These are the worst of them all.
:BOT:


It's not that. The Mini-Cons are great (except these three, of course), but what I mean is Takara overuses these molds. Their PCCs, United, 2010 celebration (or was it 2011?), this, anything else I missed. :-B

It is the first time that TT has released these specific minicons in their market. The Japanese never experienced the awesomeness that was the PCC line. (It's up to you if you think that line is sarcastic)