Comparison Pics of JP and US Transformers Animated Blackout

Man... The pics I've seen this guy before in were obviously mistransformed, because now I want him

I actually like his face: it's a cute mockery of the Bayniverse designs, and somehow compliments his 6 vulcan barrels jutting out (is it just six?)

But yeah, I'd prefer a toy of almost any other Con in that scene, except, ironically, Oil Slick. Even Strika, despite still harboring such strong feelings about Beast Machines that if I ever happened to be near the database with the show's models while holding a bulk-eraser, security would have to render me unconscious to stop my divine mission. And I'd fully expect them to. We all gotta' do what we gotta' do.

But Animated Strika's appearance seemed to be a subtle homage to Crasher. Or is that just me seeing something into the lipstick?

Any ideas as to what retailer would be most likely to get the larger Animated exclusives if not TRU, assuming this implies there's a ray of hope? I'd guess Target.

I hope this thing is released in the US. The US version (for a change) actually looks better. They are both similar, its just that the US version has highlights around the eyes. But the mustache isnt colored.

I so wish I was Japanese...

I pre-ordered my Blackout.

I was holding out hope that we would see a US release, but after the comments here (and seeing it sold out at BBTS) I decided to go for it.

I did not want this being the only thing I was missing from my TFA collection.

Hmm. He's kinda growing on me. He's sorta squatty looking in bot mode but he's pretty badass in vehicle mode. I do love all the guns. Maybe I'll consider it if he ever comes out here.

You know, I really don't like Animated, the toys or the show, at all, but that is a very cute figure. I'd probably buy one if I ever saw it in stores. I really find him cute.

Arg.... someone help mezzzzz! I've checked BBTS and tfsource and both have this guy pre-order sold out, where can we still place a pre-order for him? must have for my animated shelf...

blackout is so cool