The Energon Pub

[El Duque]

Here's a little Friday morning fun, the latest BeCool commercial from Takra Tomy. These of course are their versions of Hasbro's Transformers Bot Shots, some featuring new decos. Enjoy the commercial embedded below.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

I think TakaraTomy made a mistake of omitting the game mechanic of the toys. Rock-Paper-Scissors actually came from Asia no less.

[Seibertron]

How in the world did that horrible commercial last 3 minutes?

It's interesting to see how different Transformers can be portrayed in Japan versus how they are handled here in the US.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

How in the world did that horrible commercial last 3 minutes?

It's interesting to see how different Transformers can be portrayed in Japan versus how they are handled here in the US.

I'll say, that commercial was cute overdose. Those flapping arms...

[Arctorro]

That commercial is why we need a proper smiley

[gothsaurus]

YESSSS!!! I love you Japan. I can't stop smiling. The cute here is like... diet-cute-lite, next to this barrage of sugary goodness.

But I digress, is there a definitive list of these guys? I'm curious how many different variants there are from the USA release. (outside of them all having eyes, which is adorable. ADORABLE, I tell you!!!!!! )

[KirbyForce1]

Well... that was, interesting. At least they found a use for the hole at the bottom of their feet.

[Sabrblade]

"Tatakae henkei! Bikūru henkei! Bikūru... HENKEI!"

[welcometothedarksyde]

*shudder*

[gavinfuzzy]

I never understood why Takara omitted the whole "transformers" fact from this. I mean, who are they fooling, Optimus has his autobot insignia on his grill.

What could they possibly gain from marketing this as something non-transformers, with a race of oddly coloured robots that all best friends and engage in constant arm-flapping?

So this is a test-market item? Would have sold well if it was branded under TFs.

Also, did Bumblbee get a remolded head to resemble the G1 toy? What was the point of that?

I sometime question Takara's decisions...

[EagleBot13]

Am I going crazy or did anyone else notice the eye's in vehicle mode?

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Am I going crazy or did anyone else notice the eye's in vehicle mode?

We all did, it's to add to the kawaii factor.

[gothsaurus]

Yeah, I'm thinking I might just get a couple of these ... but then I'm like... GET THEM ALL.... THEY HAVE EYES!!!!

[gothsaurus]

Yeah, I'm thinking I might just get a couple of these ... but then I'm like... GET THEM ALL.... THEY HAVE EYES!!!!

[Downbeat]

This is some kind of fever dream or hallucination or something, yeeeeeesh. Can't tell if I love or hate this thing!

Gonna need a gif of Optimus just staring.

[Sabrblade]

Also, did Bumblbee get a remolded head to resemble the G1 toy? What was the point of that?

The Hasbro market got that toy too.

Am I going crazy or did anyone else notice the eye's in vehicle mode?

We all did, it's to add to the kawaii factor.

It's like Disney/Pixar's Cars.

[epicvoiceguy]

Yay! I DID find something newsworthy!

[KNM2012]

Quite honestly, I love TOMY. But because I am selling a chunk of my collection in hopes of getting my Fort Max graded, I cannot even spend the time to look at these... Because then I'd be compelled to add a few things in what is supposed to be my more-focused collection!

[RhA]

Speaking of Fort Max... How would these guys look on my Max? They're about the right size. I know. We need Chromedome, Hardhead, Highbrow and Brainstorm in the line.

Do it, Tomy. DO IT.

[gothsaurus]

Have any of these shown up for preorder anywhere? I gave a quick search and didn't see them at any of the usual stores.