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News Credits: 905 · by **Mach** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 8:42 am

Youtube member masainjapan2008 has posted a Japanese commercial video clip for the Takara Tomy version of upcoming Transformers Prime figures - AM-01 to AM-06.

The Japanese version of Transformers Prime (same series as Hasbro's Robot In Disguise) features "Arm Micron", where the weapons are able to transform into mini robots.

AM-01 to AM-06 are schedule to be released in the month of March 2012.

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by **jbellanca** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 9:13 am

OK, so I knew Japanese commercials were usually pretty cheesy, but I had no idea they were also 6+ minutes long!

News Credits: 3 · by **metaphorge** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 9:22 am

It's pretty wacky how that Deluxe-sized Megatron looks just as big as that Voyager-sized Optimus in this ad:

: opsvsmegsprime.jpg (117.67 KiB) Viewed 9397 times

Bluescreen or forced perspective? (I'm pretty certain that TakaraTomy didn't upsize the Deluxe Megatron mold, though I'd be pretty happy if they did.)

News Credits: 2 · by **Requiem Prime** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 9:25 am

The arms microns are really cool, but I'm outright LOVING Takara's Megatron. If that's a downgrade in paint, then they chose some kick ass plastics.

News Credits: 3 · by **metaphorge** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 9:32 am

Requiem Prime wrote:but I'm outright LOVING Takara's Megatron. If that's a downgrade in paint, then they chose some kick ass plastics.

That isn't the RID Voyager Megatron mold, it's the Deluxe Megatron, the same mold they released singly as a deluxe already and that came in the Hasbro entertainment pack.

As I said above, I assume it has not been upsized from a Deluxe.

News Credits: 1 · by **Sodan-1** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 10:25 am

Wow. And I complain about the length of our commercial breaks.

Don't forget, the First Edition figures are bigger than RiD in general and the new Optimus is quite a small voyager. And he had his knees bent in this vid.

News Credits: 2 · by **Requiem Prime** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 10:34 am

That all seems needlessly underhanded, but whatcha gonna do?

News Credits: 2 · by **Nemesis Destron** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 10:54 am

Aright as usual it seems the

out number the

...real tough guys. Those big ass ports on Ratchet are a freakin' eye sore. I'd pick him up if it weren't for that mess and Skywarp though he is awesome looking he's got the lamest targetmaster...a giant ninja star. :BANG_HEAD:

So is this a Takara only sub-line or will there be a Hasbro release? :VEHI:

News Credits: 3 · by **NatsumeRyu** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 11:01 am

*Bee gets shot*
Na- Nani?! Me-Megatoronu!

I love Japanese commercials. Heck I just love listening to anything they come up with, video-wise.

News Credits: 32 · by **UltraPrimal** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 11:10 am

Staah Saybaah!

News Credits: 12 · by **Azrail** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 11:14 am

metaphorge wrote:
Requiem Prime wrote:but I'm outright LOVING Takara's Megatron. If that's a downgrade in paint, then they chose some kick ass plastics.
That isn't the RID Voyager Megatron mold, it's the Deluxe Megatron, the same mold they released singly as a deluxe already and that came in the Hasbro entertainment pack.

As I said above, I assume it has not been upsized from a Deluxe.

Is it the same paint scheme as the Takara First Edition version?
Or exactly the same as the entertainment pack? The FE was a nice shiny one wasn't it.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 1:12 pm

Okay, so when the Arms Micron figures attach to them, they say "Arms Up!"?

And the combined weapon form of O.P., Beetwo, and R.A. is called the Star Saber?

Gotta love Japan. :lol:

News Credits: 3 · by **metaphorge** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 1:20 pm

Azrail wrote:
metaphorge wrote:
Requiem Prime wrote:but I'm outright LOVING Takara's Megatron. If that's a downgrade in paint, then they chose some kick ass plastics.
That isn't the RID Voyager Megatron mold, it's the Deluxe Megatron, the same mold they released singly as a deluxe already and that came in the Hasbro entertainment pack.

As I said above, I assume it has not been upsized from a Deluxe.

Is it the same paint scheme as the Takara First Edition version?
Or exactly the same as the entertainment pack? The FE was a nice shiny one wasn't it.

That I couldn't tell you until/unless I had them in hand or saw a side-by-side comparison photos. Here's the previously released Hasbro vs. Takara....

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 1:26 pm

UltraPrimal wrote:Staah Saybaah!

Aaaaams uuuupu!

lol. Gotta love all the cheesy sound/video effects too.

One thing this really does show is how cheap the added stickers actually look compared to paint. I didn't think the cost-cutting would hit Takara so hard, but it appears it is. Not really worth the import price, IMO.

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 1:28 pm

And when combining Ratchet, Prime, and Bumblebee's weapons... Star saber!!!!

I sense a duel coming.

by **CrimsonPrime** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 6:41 pm

That's the deluxe Megatron. And from what I see there's barely any paint changes and no there's no upsizing. The reason why those two look like the same size is because of two reason :-

1) Optimus knee is bended. That mean his original height is reduced.
2) Megs body is bended backward giving the illusion that he's bigger. It's kinda weird how they pose him like that lol.

But wow seriously!? 6 minutes commercial O.O!? Damn if it were me I would change the channel every single time this commercial appeared lol xD.

News Credits: 3 · by **metaphorge** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 7:18 am

CrimsonPrime wrote:Megs body is bended backward giving the illusion that he's bigger. It's kinda weird how they pose him like that lol.

Only The Most Powerful Robots Thrust Their Crotches Forward Like That.

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 7:48 am

Star Saber? Wet.

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 8:05 am

That is one seriously funny ad.

I am laughing my arse off.

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:22 pm

The TakaraTomy YouTube channel has uploaded another commercial for their upcoming Transformers Prime Arms Micron toy line. This one, at a mere 16 seconds, isn't nearly as long as the previous commercial, but awesome none the less. We also a quick look at the Arms Micron Bulkhead and Arcee figures. Check it out below.

by **TimothyR** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:30 pm

how can they be serious about a fight between prime and megatron when prime is a voyager and megatron is a deluxe?.. that's a little stupid if you ask me. they should've released a voyager megatron. they could've done wonders with that thing. oh well.

that aside.. i love the commercial. hasbro should do this type of stuff. transformers are PERFECT for stop motion videos. they should hire patrick boivin to do their toy commercials.

News Credits: 32 · by **UltraPrimal** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 12:13 am

TimothyR wrote:how can they be serious about a fight between prime and megatron when prime is a voyager and megatron is a deluxe?.. that's a little stupid if you ask me. they should've released a voyager megatron. they could've done wonders with that thing. oh well.

that aside.. i love the commercial. hasbro should do this type of stuff. transformers are PERFECT for stop motion videos. they should hire patrick boivin to do their toy commercials.

QFT.