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News Credits: 88 · by **DavidT** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:54 pm

TakaraTomy has updated their Transformers Website. A couple of new additions such as Metroplex

http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/

Encore Metroplex

http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF ... /e-12.html

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News Credits: 88 · by **DavidT** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:58 pm

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Hmmm... The only Encore figure left is City Guardian Omega Supreme and he should be out any day now. I can't believe there is no word on the next reissue. Very Strange :???:

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by **Bonger** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:04 pm

DavidT wrote:.

Hmmm... The only Encore figure left is City Guardian Omega Supreme and he should be out any day now. I can't believe there is no word on the next reissue. Very Strange

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Indeed

News Credits: 217 · by **Diem** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:54 am

Bonger wrote:
DavidT wrote:.

Hmmm... The only Encore figure left is City Guardian Omega Supreme and he should be out any day now. I can't believe there is no word on the next reissue. Very Strange

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Indeed

I'm really hoping for Scorponok or Overlord.

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 4:01 am

DavidT wrote:TakaraTomy has updated their Transformers Website. A couple of new additions such as Metroplex

http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/

Encore Metroplex

http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF ... /e-12.html

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I saw that too. I thought this had been up for a while. If I am wrong, let me know and I'll post it as news.

News Credits: 88 · by **DavidT** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 9:51 pm

Stormrider wrote:
DavidT wrote:TakaraTomy has updated their Transformers Website. A couple of new additions such as Metroplex

http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/

Encore Metroplex

http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF ... /e-12.html

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I saw that too. I thought this had been up for a while. If I am wrong, let me know and I'll post it as news.

I don't remember seeing it. The last topic I saw about their site was a week or 2 ago about Skywarp & Thundercracker being updated on their site, which appears to have been wiped out from Ike.

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News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 2:26 am

A few new updates on TakaraTomy’s website.

Metroplex was released last week in Japan. Now, you can check out official pictures from Takara. Click here.

Also, noteworthy are three Universe figures, which will be released as exclusive repaints in Japan – Onslaught, Powerglide, and Silverbolt. Each image below offers a view of the Japanese repaint and U.S. version. These figures are slated for release October 16th.

Onslaught features a greenish/blue shade that matches his G1 color more close.

Powerglide features a red façade that fans are excited about.

And Silverbolt will have a red chest and offer a white fuselage in alt mode.

by **Kryptikore** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 9:55 am

I'm pretty disappointed with these slightly modified universe figures! The price tag is rediculous! $55 BUCKS! I didn't like paying the standard 25 dollars over here in the states for hasbro's version. The only Takara figure worth buying is Onsault because of his paint and thats it. Power glide is molded in red plastic which doesn't require a doubled price tag, but if it was painted then it's a must buy. Silverbolt is a disappiontment in it's self for the fact that his transformation is too simple. I love the look of him in robot mode, but just feel jipped. A simple swap of colored plastic doesn't seem to justify a second purchase for such a character. I know alot of people don't dig on the chrome Takara usaully uses, but I think it would have helped if placed right. Oh and Metroplex is a must buy and a half!

News Credits: 1 · by **rpetras** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 10:06 am

Most of that price tag is because they are Japanese imports, not because of their construction or color differences.

For me the only one that was worth it was Powerglide. The US release does nothing for me, and can languish on the shelves.

by **olokin** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 10:41 am

Will the Takara versions also have the electronics of the Hasbro version?

by **Auto Bot** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 11:18 am

Silverbolt white plane mode does look good.

But i'm sticking to cheaper Hasbro versions.

by **Hard Hacker** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 12:58 pm

Henkei Powerglide reminds me of Classics Blades.

Huh.

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 7:46 pm

olokin wrote:Will the Takara versions also have the electronics of the Hasbro version?

Yes. I also presume that these will come in the U.S. packaging like MP Starscream, US version because these three Ultras are being labeled as US version.

News Credits: 1 · by **Craven Knight** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 7:55 pm

Diem wrote:
Bonger wrote:
DavidT wrote:.

Hmmm... The only Encore figure left is City Guardian Omega Supreme and he should be out any day now. I can't believe there is no word on the next reissue. Very Strange

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Indeed
I'm really hoping for Scorponok or Overlord.

I'd like a Targetmaster Cyclonus & Scourge 2 pack, personally.

It would suck if Encore ended.

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 10:39 pm

DavidT wrote:.

Hmmm... The only Encore figure left is City Guardian Omega Supreme and he should be out any day now. I can't believe there is no word on the next reissue. Very Strange

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I just got word from e-Hobby that it has been released in Japan.