After a long wait and lots of Japanese toy show appearances we're finally getting a pre-orders for Adamas Machina AM-T02 Predaking! This version of the Predacons is based on designs by known Transformers fan Akira Amemiya who did many of the designs for Flame Toys' figures and models, further solidifying the connection between Adamas Machina and Flame Toys. As expected from the more traditional arrangement of a large torso bot and four smaller limbs this combiner will be roughly the same size as the other combiners, coming in at roughly the foot tall mark. This take on Predaking with certainly be more complex than the other combiners out there, short of MPG Raiden. For accessories they'll come with non-integrated hands and feet, an arsenal of guns for each bot, and two giant swords for Predaking, but sadly no swords for the individual team members. On the plus side all of the accessories can be attached to the figures (except for the swords, though it does seem Predaking might be able to clip them to his waist) so there's nothing to lose or hide in the box. It is a little strange that hey haven't done full galleries of each figure. One thing is for sure, this maybe the most articulated Combiner released by Takara Tomy.
So here's the painful part. Japanese MSRP is a whopping ¥59,400 or about $400 USD. However, nearly nobody pays the tax inclusive Japanese MSRP, especially people outside Japan.
AmiAmi is currently asking about $325, which is certainly better but not great.
Amazon Japan has a listing, but at least for Americans it isn't available for order just yet. Release is expected in March so you've got a little time to save up if you plan on picking one up.
So now that we know the price has the excitement worn off or are you planning on still getting your hands on the big guy? Let us know in the Seibertron Energon Pub forums!
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