Clarifying some TF Earthspark Misinformation: What's Cancelled, what's not and what's Exclusive
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Transformers fans have been taken for a loop lately since information and misinformation is coming from every direction for the Earthspark line.
Rumours Regarding the Show Itself
When it comes to the show, there were rumours that another show was under development. While that is yet to be proven true or false, it brought upon a ton of theories regarding the current show, Earthspark. As of now, all we know is that Paramount ordered two seasons and we are getting two seasons. We do not know if a third season will be coming or how many seasons were planned. A new show is probably in development but that does not mean that it is in response to Earthspark's performance. It may be that the new show is made ot be more in line with the next phase of the TF franchise, now that Transformers One moves it into a new era.
The Mistranslation that Created Misinformation
Now adding to this was a mistranslation of a Japanese site summarizing what they read in a magazine (so already there we have 2 levels of being stray from the actual source). While some fans interpreted the quote to say that the Earthspark line in Japan was cancelled, the actual quote from the magazine said that the deluxe Prowl figure was cancelled. The line itself is not over in Japan, and instead we are getting something that fans have asked for a very long time: Takara exclusive toys.
Which of the New Toys Revealed Today are Exclusives?
Remember the Transformers Go line, where Takara retooled Hasbro toys exclusive to their market? Well those days are back. DX Elita-1 is not really a deluxe Elita 1 figure. It is instead the warrior class toy we got in the first wave from Hasbro but retooled so that the weapon gimmick is removed and so that her head can swivel. She also gets a great deco treatment. So Takara basically turned a warrior class into a deluxe figure. They are doing the same with Hashtag, which as you can see below has been retooled to remove the combining gimmick of the warrior class figure we are about to get from Hasbro.
Those two toys will not be released in the US or other Hasbro markets, they are exclusive to Japan. And since collector sites are not importing this line, anyone who wants these exclusives have to buy them from a Japanese outlet like Amazon Japan (links below). The two other toys shown today, Aftermath and Jawbreaker, are actual deluxe class toys we will be getting from Hasbro. We have their listings, they are coming out later this year. However, their deco will not be as detailed as the Takara versions. So if you want this exact deco, then once again you must order from Amazon japan or another Japanese online retailer.
Transformers Earthspark ESD-12 DX Terran Jawbreaker https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/b0d5cg ... sform0c-22
Transformers Earthspark ESD-13 DX Terran Hashtag https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/b0d5cf ... sform0c-22
Transformers Earthspark ESD-14 DX Elita-1 https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/b0d5cd ... sform0c-22
Transformers Earthspark ESD-15 DX Aftermath https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/b0d5cd ... sform0c-22
Hopefully this helped a bit, if ever there are questions not addressed, feel free to join us in the message boards.
TL DR
- There is still an entire season of Earthspark to watch for anyone interested, we do not know if there will be a third season, or if one was even planned.
- The only thing cancelled, either by Hasbro or Takara is the deluxe Prowl toy, which was a redeco of the previously released Cyberverse deluxe Prowl. The Earthspark line is not cancelled anywhere.
- DX Elita 1 and DX Hashtag are Takara exclusive retools and redecos of warrior figures we either already got or will be getting from Hasbro
- DX Aftermath and DX Jawbreaker are molds that Hasbro will also be releasing but their decos will be slightly different
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Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 31st, 2024 @ 1:56am CDT
Posted by Emerje on May 31st, 2024 @ 2:57am CDT
Emerje
Posted by william-james88 on May 31st, 2024 @ 3:40pm CDT
Emerje wrote:Since Prowl was cancelled despite the line continuing I have to wonder if that means they weren't satisfied with it and are making a new one that’s so different they couldn't justify calling it the same order.
Emerje
Rumour has it there was an issue with the molding and it couldn't be produced/distributed in its state.
Posted by Emerje on May 31st, 2024 @ 8:39pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Emerje wrote:Since Prowl was cancelled despite the line continuing I have to wonder if that means they weren't satisfied with it and are making a new one that’s so different they couldn't justify calling it the same order.
Emerje
Rumour has it there was an issue with the molding and it couldn't be produced/distributed in its state.
I wonder if there's any validity to that? Considering the extensive mold work they just demonstrated with this new batch of Elita 1, Jawbreaker and Hashtag I can't imagine there's anything too wrong with the mold they couldn't have fixed.
Emerje
Posted by Sabrblade on May 31st, 2024 @ 9:07pm CDT
Interestingly, that Cyberverse Deluxe Prowl mold is one of the few Cyberverse Deluxe molds that was only released once and never again.Emerje wrote:william-james88 wrote:Emerje wrote:Since Prowl was cancelled despite the line continuing I have to wonder if that means they weren't satisfied with it and are making a new one that’s so different they couldn't justify calling it the same order.
Emerje
Rumour has it there was an issue with the molding and it couldn't be produced/distributed in its state.
I wonder if there's any validity to that? Considering the extensive mold work they just demonstrated with this new batch of Elita 1, Jawbreaker and Hashtag I can't imagine there's anything too wrong with the mold they couldn't have fixed.
Emerje
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 1st, 2024 @ 3:42pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Interestingly, that Cyberverse Deluxe Prowl mold is one of the few Cyberverse Deluxe molds that was only released once and never again.Emerje wrote:william-james88 wrote:Emerje wrote:Since Prowl was cancelled despite the line continuing I have to wonder if that means they weren't satisfied with it and are making a new one that’s so different they couldn't justify calling it the same order.
Emerje
Rumour has it there was an issue with the molding and it couldn't be produced/distributed in its state.
I wonder if there's any validity to that? Considering the extensive mold work they just demonstrated with this new batch of Elita 1, Jawbreaker and Hashtag I can't imagine there's anything too wrong with the mold they couldn't have fixed.
Emerje
And I'm fairly certain Japan didn't get it.
Posted by Sabrblade on June 1st, 2024 @ 4:25pm CDT
Nor Soundwave or Starscream either (EarthSpark was the first Japanese release of the Starscream mold).chuckdawg1999 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Interestingly, that Cyberverse Deluxe Prowl mold is one of the few Cyberverse Deluxe molds that was only released once and never again.Emerje wrote:william-james88 wrote:Emerje wrote:Since Prowl was cancelled despite the line continuing I have to wonder if that means they weren't satisfied with it and are making a new one that’s so different they couldn't justify calling it the same order.
Emerje
Rumour has it there was an issue with the molding and it couldn't be produced/distributed in its state.
I wonder if there's any validity to that? Considering the extensive mold work they just demonstrated with this new batch of Elita 1, Jawbreaker and Hashtag I can't imagine there's anything too wrong with the mold they couldn't have fixed.
Emerje
And I'm fairly certain Japan didn't get it.
Posted by Sowndwave76 on June 1st, 2024 @ 10:21pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 1st, 2024 @ 10:30pm CDT
In the meantime, the Warrior class Jawbreaker toy that's currently on store shelves is a pretty neat figure, too, complete with articulation roughly on par with most Deluxes. I got him back when he first came out as I figured the Warrior would be the only toy he'd get.Sowndwave76 wrote:I never thought I'd be interested in Earthspark figures... But I'll be keeping an eye out for Aftermath and Jawbreaker down the road to see if they ever go on sale.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 2nd, 2024 @ 7:31am CDT
But these last 3 Takara reveals will make me break my rule for sure. The two deluxes are fantastic and ORIGINAL. Plus double-dipping on that Elita-1 Warrior may be worth it.
Posted by Emerje on June 29th, 2024 @ 10:18pm CDT
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFZQQ9KF?tag=seibertron07-20&ps ... yp_imgToDp
Emerje
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 29th, 2024 @ 10:23pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 7th, 2024 @ 6:12pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 7th, 2024 @ 10:01pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I ended up preordering all 4 of the Takara reveals. Jawbreaker is my favorite character in the show, so despite his warrior being a great toy, I will get toy of his to come out. Hashtag is finally full sized and her Takara paintwork and gimmick removal makes her look so much nicer. Aftermath is fantastic looking. And i like elita, so getting a better tooled version of the character and mold will be great
Ditto, the novelty of old skool Takara along with my belief that there will be demand for these down the line made them a must purchase.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 3rd, 2024 @ 5:22pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on August 3rd, 2024 @ 8:23pm CDT
BTW, the new figures have been periodically showing up on Amazon Japan again and sometimes on sale.
Emerje
Posted by ScottyP on August 5th, 2024 @ 8:04am CDT
Not shocked, it's uncomfortably tight. Glad they did that change but sucks that the other hardware didn't help it out more. I'm sure they only have a particular set of fasteners to choose from that the factory keeps on-hand.Emerje wrote:Apparently Takara Tomy's Elita 1 has an issue where people are reporting the neck shearing right off. Supposedly a pin that allows it to turn is weakening the plastic causing it to pop off when people turn it.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 5th, 2024 @ 8:50am CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 5th, 2024 @ 4:42pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 5th, 2024 @ 4:51pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:My Elita-1 is ok, but I'm not turning the head again.
So, importing that E1 is totally worthless.
Posted by Sabrblade on August 5th, 2024 @ 5:14pm CDT
They changed more than just her head and colors.-Kanrabat- wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:My Elita-1 is ok, but I'm not turning the head again.
So, importing that E1 is totally worthless.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 5th, 2024 @ 6:22pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:They changed more than just her head and colors.-Kanrabat- wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:My Elita-1 is ok, but I'm not turning the head again.
So, importing that E1 is totally worthless.
The head is separated from the back, removed the weapon gimmick, way better paint, storage for the guns on the roof.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 5th, 2024 @ 7:10pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:They changed more than just her head and colors.-Kanrabat- wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:My Elita-1 is ok, but I'm not turning the head again.
So, importing that E1 is totally worthless.
The head is separated from the back, removed the weapon gimmick, way better paint, storage for the guns on the roof.
Depending of the overall price, it may be worth it after all. I don't care for the different weaponry, but the better paint job fix her #1 flaw.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 6th, 2024 @ 7:22am CDT
Elita is definitely worth it, so much nicer, they did a lot to improve her. I love this retool.
Hashtag is a good figure, worth the wait to finally get a good figure of her. The Terran siblings are finally properly complete!
Aftermath is pretty dang neat, though his shoulders are limited, which is a shame because he is quite cool.
Jawbreaker is disappointing, feels like a step down from his warrior. He feels like he lacks refinement, though he is a nice size. Posing is difficult and awkward, and even getting a neutral pose is awkward.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 6th, 2024 @ 1:20pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on August 9th, 2024 @ 1:07pm CDT
Here are the reviews:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:While I appreciate the work that went into retooling the figure from a Warrior to Deluxe Class, I think this one can be skipped or wait for a sale.
chuckdawg1999 wrote:This is a great-looking figure. While I miss the forearm blaster I think this is a great update.
chuckdawg1999 wrote:A surprisingly fun figure to transform with a great deco!
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I can't remember the last time Takara/Tomy released a mainline Transformer before Hasbro. Hashtag is simple, but that doesn't mean it's a bad toy!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 10th, 2024 @ 8:06pm CDT
Messing with them more, my original opinions have not changed much, though I like Aftermath more and feel more disappointed in Jawbreaker.
Also, have a nice pic of the idealized Terran siblings, minus one.
Posted by Nemesis Destron on August 18th, 2024 @ 9:43pm CDT
The only thing that could have been made better is the firing weapon, it's just too small IMO.
The fact the Takara figure looks worth my dollar takes me back when fans had that same option, to choose the version or the often superior version.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 2nd, 2024 @ 1:23pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 28th, 2024 @ 2:22pm CDT
Also, my daughter loves Elita-1 and the itty bitty Hashtag
Posted by william-james88 on November 2nd, 2024 @ 10:47pm CDT
This news comes to us from JTPrime17.
Posted by Sabrblade on November 2nd, 2024 @ 10:48pm CDT
Posted by Bounti76 on November 2nd, 2024 @ 11:09pm CDT
Posted by Burn on November 3rd, 2024 @ 12:47am CDT
Posted by Emerje on November 3rd, 2024 @ 2:11am CST
Emerje
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 3rd, 2024 @ 4:55am CST
But that Cosmos...
I hope his toy will be good and will look exactly like that screenshot. If yes on both accounts, it will be an instant buy.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on November 3rd, 2024 @ 8:28pm CST
Emerje wrote:Last new Deluxe ES figure I saw at retail was Starscream last year, last Warrior was Shockwave, last year... Only new ES figures I've seen at retail this year was the Cyber Combiners and the Nerf gun. Good thing Amazon carries them somewhat reliably.
Emerje
Nerf gun? The sword gauntlet thing?
Posted by Sabrblade on November 3rd, 2024 @ 8:32pm CST
The Cyber-Sleeve Battle Blaster. It uses NERF darts:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Emerje wrote:Last new Deluxe ES figure I saw at retail was Starscream last year, last Warrior was Shockwave, last year... Only new ES figures I've seen at retail this year was the Cyber Combiners and the Nerf gun. Good thing Amazon carries them somewhat reliably.
Emerje
Nerf gun? The sword gauntlet thing?
Posted by Lunatic Prime on November 4th, 2024 @ 5:55am CST
Or was that first one just the Takara release and this is the Hasbro release now?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 4th, 2024 @ 9:05am CST
Lunatic Prime wrote:As there's already a Deluxe class Hashtag, how high are the chances for another Hashtag with her surveillance van alt mode?
Or was that first one just the Takara release and this is the Hasbro release now?
Takara's deluxe was the Hasbro warrior retooled, much like elita. I don't think it takes a new pickup truck proper deluxe off the table, though it would be nice to get her in her van mode