Deluxe Groove to seemingly be a Japan exclusive mold as part of Unite Warriors Guardian set
Thursday, May 21st, 2015 1:23pm CDT
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While we have all been excited about the new Deluxe Groove mold that was just revealed, the same source for the images, Takratomymall, also has some fine print that might have been glossed over. Below is the rough translation of the statement:
It was verified that the lines in bold were not found in the listings for Unite Warriors Superion and Menasor. This means that unlike Wildrider and Slingshot, Hasbro will not be releasing their own version of this Deluxe Groove mold (as inferred from the text). This makes sense since they already have a Groove of their own, but of a different size. This does not mean that this mold will not be retooled in potential toys in the future, but it does seem that this particular Deluxe Groove will be a Japan exclusive, as it is said it will not be available overseas. So far, only Takara Tomy Mall have preorders for this Guardian set and it is unknown if other Japanese online retail sites will be offering him. Seibertron will strive to offer the latest developments on this. Do you interpret Takara's statement the same way? Make sure to discuss it in the Energon Pub.
Third in a series, "Unite Warriors" that focuses on popular coalescence warrior of Transformers, with Tomy mall limited sale, Protectobots coalescence warrior "guardian" appeared of Cybertron!
Hot spot five bodies of the Grey's Street Wise First Aid groove comes with, it can be transformed into three modes of robot mode Vehicle mode combined form respectively.
In all character domestic addition to become the first mold, "groove" is unobtainable overseas completely new mold product!
It was verified that the lines in bold were not found in the listings for Unite Warriors Superion and Menasor. This means that unlike Wildrider and Slingshot, Hasbro will not be releasing their own version of this Deluxe Groove mold (as inferred from the text). This makes sense since they already have a Groove of their own, but of a different size. This does not mean that this mold will not be retooled in potential toys in the future, but it does seem that this particular Deluxe Groove will be a Japan exclusive, as it is said it will not be available overseas. So far, only Takara Tomy Mall have preorders for this Guardian set and it is unknown if other Japanese online retail sites will be offering him. Seibertron will strive to offer the latest developments on this. Do you interpret Takara's statement the same way? Make sure to discuss it in the Energon Pub.
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Re: Deluxe Groove to seemingly be a Japan exclusive mold as part of Unite Warriors Guardian set (1688456)
Posted by william-james88 on May 21st, 2015 @ 1:26pm CDT
If he's available on amiami, I am ok. If Takara Tomy are making the set Takara Tomy Mall exclusive, then I will be PISSED! I guess that means if BBTS does sell this set, it will be at a significant markup due to how they will need a third party distributor to make the connection from Japan to America instead of bypassing the process and getting it directly from the vietnamese warehouse.
Posted by william-james88 on May 21st, 2015 @ 1:26pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Awww hazelnuts
If he's available on amiami, I am ok. If Takara Tomy are making the set Takara Tomy Mall exclusive, then I will be PISSED! I guess that means if BBTS does sell this set, it will be at a significant markup due to how they will need a third party distributor to make the connection from Japan to America instead of bypassing the process and getting it directly from the vietnamese warehouse.
Re: Deluxe Groove to seemingly be a Japan exclusive mold as part of Unite Warriors Guardian set (1688460)
Posted by DoctorOblivian on May 21st, 2015 @ 1:40pm CDT
Posted by DoctorOblivian on May 21st, 2015 @ 1:40pm CDT
GRRRRAAAHHHHHHH!!!!! damnit....
yo, people should make a huge stink at botcon the let hasbro know we REALLY want this.
yo, people should make a huge stink at botcon the let hasbro know we REALLY want this.
Re: Deluxe Groove to seemingly be a Japan exclusive mold as part of Unite Warriors Guardian set (1688461)
Posted by Optimizzy on May 21st, 2015 @ 1:40pm CDT
well, I wasnt sold on "groove" but I do hope we get the mold. He looks pretty cool.
Posted by Optimizzy on May 21st, 2015 @ 1:40pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Awww hazelnuts
If he's available on amiami, I am ok. If Takara Tomy are making the set Takara Tomy Mall exclusive, then I will be PISSED! I guess that means if BBTS does sell this set, it will be at a significant markup due to how they will need a third party distributor to make the connection from Japan to America instead of bypassing the process and getting it directly from the vietnamese warehouse.
well, I wasnt sold on "groove" but I do hope we get the mold. He looks pretty cool.
Re: Deluxe Groove to seemingly be a Japan exclusive mold as part of Unite Warriors Guardian set (1688462)
Posted by skidflap on May 21st, 2015 @ 1:40pm CDT
Posted by skidflap on May 21st, 2015 @ 1:40pm CDT
I can see this eventually becoming an online exclusive here in the states. Either way i can live with the legends version on Defensor's chest. Rook is an excellent limb anyways. ![:grin:]( "Very Happy")
side question. do any of you think that Takara will release any of the new combiner team members in their line or will they only be exclusive to the US?![:-?]( "Thinking")
side question. do any of you think that Takara will release any of the new combiner team members in their line or will they only be exclusive to the US?
Re: Deluxe Groove to seemingly be a Japan exclusive mold as part of Unite Warriors Guardian set (1688467)
Posted by Deadput on May 21st, 2015 @ 1:58pm CDT
Except it won't since it says that it will not be available oversees.
Posted by Deadput on May 21st, 2015 @ 1:58pm CDT
skidflap wrote:I can see this eventually becoming an online exclusive here in the states. Either way i can live with the legends version on Defensor's chest. Rook is an excellent limb anyways.![:grin:]( "Very Happy")
side question. do any of you think that Takara will release any of the new combiner team members in their line or will they only be exclusive to the US?
Except it won't since it says that it will not be available oversees.
Re: Deluxe Groove to seemingly be a Japan exclusive mold as part of Unite Warriors Guardian set (1688468)
Posted by G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 on May 21st, 2015 @ 1:59pm CDT
Posted by G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 on May 21st, 2015 @ 1:59pm CDT
To be honest,as much as I would like to have a bike as a limb, that is one hell of a huge bike. I mean think about it, a bike as big as an ambulance? They can keep that exclusive
Re: Deluxe Groove to seemingly be a Japan exclusive mold as part of Unite Warriors Guardian set (1688469)
Posted by Mkall on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:00pm CDT
Posted by Mkall on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:00pm CDT
Translations can often be misinterpretted. I'm willing to bet they'll do a release similar to Wildrider and Slingshot
Re: Deluxe Groove to seemingly be a Japan exclusive mold as part of Unite Warriors Guardian set (1688470)
Posted by Optimum Supreme on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:01pm CDT
Posted by Optimum Supreme on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:01pm CDT
What Hasbro did with Groove makes total sense, it was always very odd how a motorcycle was the same size as the other limbs. Granted there are always scale problems and that only dealt with one, but at least it's a decent reason unlike that whole Alpha Bravo nonsense.
That said... I wonder if the deluxe version could be retooled into a Junkion or four.... A junkion combiner... now there's an interesting idea. I wonder who could use to make the body. Hmmm... Just all wishful thinking, really, I guess.
That said... I wonder if the deluxe version could be retooled into a Junkion or four.... A junkion combiner... now there's an interesting idea. I wonder who could use to make the body. Hmmm... Just all wishful thinking, really, I guess.
Re: Deluxe Groove to seemingly be a Japan exclusive mold as part of Unite Warriors Guardian set (1688472)
Posted by Yotsuyasan on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:05pm CDT
Posted by Yotsuyasan on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:05pm CDT
This latest bit of potential news is a bit concerning... I hope Takara's Defensor isn't an exclusive and does get a regular retail release in Japan! I'm counting on it being available at retailers such as BBTS and TFSource for a price similar to what the other Unite Warriors sets are going for. If it is an exclusive, that could cause the price to jump up! I am hoping that that is just a misunderstanding of the rather loose translation.
Re: Deluxe Groove to seemingly be a Japan exclusive mold as part of Unite Warriors Guardian set (1688474)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:07pm CDT
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Transformers G1 1986 Groove Gallery
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:07pm CDT
G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 wrote:To be honest,as much as I would like to have a bike as a limb, that is one hell of a huge bike. I mean think about it, a bike as big as an ambulance? They can keep that exclusive
Transformers G1 1986 Groove Gallery
Re: Deluxe Groove to seemingly be a Japan exclusive mold as part of Unite Warriors Guardian set (1688476)
Posted by william-james88 on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:09pm CDT
They are pretty clear about not available overseas. Don't know what else that could mean. And skidflap, that fine print is not present for the other combiners so we are not talking about a similar case to Wildrider and Slingshot. So we cant expect the same thing this time around.
Posted by william-james88 on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:09pm CDT
Mkall wrote:Translations can often be misinterpretted. I'm willing to bet they'll do a release similar to Wildrider and Slingshot
skidflap wrote:I can see this eventually becoming an online exclusive here in the states.
They are pretty clear about not available overseas. Don't know what else that could mean. And skidflap, that fine print is not present for the other combiners so we are not talking about a similar case to Wildrider and Slingshot. So we cant expect the same thing this time around.
Re: Deluxe Groove to seemingly be a Japan exclusive mold as part of Unite Warriors Guardian set (1688477)
Posted by G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:10pm CDT
Posted by G1OPT1MU5PR1M3 on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:10pm CDT
That picture some it up,that's why I enjoy the combiner wars, they at least are trying to have the toys the right size
Re: Deluxe Groove to seemingly be a Japan exclusive mold as part of Unite Warriors Guardian set (1688478)
Posted by william-james88 on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:15pm CDT
I am also concerned. I am pretty sure it will get a regular release in Japan since that doesnt go against selling overseas. BUT I am really not sure about how BBTS will get a hold of it. It could go like the Alternity line where BBTS had to buy it at Japanese retail and resell it in the states.
As I said previously, if HLJ and Amiami also get this guy, I think it will be a decent trade off. They remain Japan exclusive that way. How do you interpret the translation?
Here is the original text, if someone reads japanese, let us know what it says:
トランスフォーマーの人気合体戦士に焦点を当てたシリーズ「ユナイトウォリアーズ」の第3弾は、タカラトミーモール限定販売で、サイバトロンのプロテクトボット合体戦士「ガーディアン」が登場！
ホットスポット・グレイズ・ストリートワイズ・ファーストエイド・グルーブの５体が付属し、それぞれロボットモード・ビークルモード・合体形態の３つのモードに変形可能。
全キャラクター国内では初の金型になることに加え、「グルーブ」は海外でも手に入らない完全新規金型商品！
手足のキャラクターは場所の入れ替えが可能で、同シリーズの「スぺリオン」や「メナゾール」とも互換性があります。
Posted by william-james88 on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:15pm CDT
Yotsuyasan wrote:This latest bit of potential news is a bit concerning... I hope Takara's Defensor isn't an exclusive and does get a regular retail release in Japan! I'm counting on it being available at retailers such as BBTS and TFSource for a price similar to what the other Unite Warriors sets are going for. If it is an exclusive, that could cause the price to jump up! I am hoping that that is just a misunderstanding of the rather loose translation.
I am also concerned. I am pretty sure it will get a regular release in Japan since that doesnt go against selling overseas. BUT I am really not sure about how BBTS will get a hold of it. It could go like the Alternity line where BBTS had to buy it at Japanese retail and resell it in the states.
As I said previously, if HLJ and Amiami also get this guy, I think it will be a decent trade off. They remain Japan exclusive that way. How do you interpret the translation?
Here is the original text, if someone reads japanese, let us know what it says:
トランスフォーマーの人気合体戦士に焦点を当てたシリーズ「ユナイトウォリアーズ」の第3弾は、タカラトミーモール限定販売で、サイバトロンのプロテクトボット合体戦士「ガーディアン」が登場！
ホットスポット・グレイズ・ストリートワイズ・ファーストエイド・グルーブの５体が付属し、それぞれロボットモード・ビークルモード・合体形態の３つのモードに変形可能。
全キャラクター国内では初の金型になることに加え、「グルーブ」は海外でも手に入らない完全新規金型商品！
手足のキャラクターは場所の入れ替えが可能で、同シリーズの「スぺリオン」や「メナゾール」とも互換性があります。
Re: Deluxe Groove to seemingly be a Japan exclusive mold as part of Unite Warriors Guardian set (1688479)
Posted by Robogeek1973 on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:20pm CDT
Posted by Robogeek1973 on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:20pm CDT
Groove looks phenomenal, I'm just sorry I'm going to hafta miss out on all of TakTom's combining goodness.
Re: Deluxe Groove to seemingly be a Japan exclusive mold as part of Unite Warriors Guardian set (1688480)
Posted by Editor on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:22pm CDT
Posted by Editor on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:22pm CDT
From the way it was presented I would say that this is a limited Japanese release where Takara will not accept foreign requests for the sets.
I do not believe that it is definitively saying that the Groove figure itself would not be sold by Hasbro.
So hope for the figure, Yes.
Hope for the full set, No.
I do not believe that it is definitively saying that the Groove figure itself would not be sold by Hasbro.
So hope for the figure, Yes.
Hope for the full set, No.
Re: Deluxe Groove to seemingly be a Japan exclusive mold as part of Unite Warriors Guardian set (1688484)
Posted by Inaction on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:32pm CDT
Posted by Inaction on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:32pm CDT
Dang. I'm not too terribly broken up, I do like Rook and am fine with the Legends Groove. Still I'll wait to hear back if we get any more updates or if the translation was misinterpreted - it'd be a shame if it was an exclusive, 'cause that's one really good looking bike model.
Re: Deluxe Groove to seemingly be a Japan exclusive mold as part of Unite Warriors Guardian set (1688486)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:37pm CDT
That's quite odd. Why would Takara make Defensor a limited release, while the rest of the Unite Warriors offerings are mass retail? Is Defensor substantially less popular in Japan, or something? There is going to be a lot of demand for this set, like the two before it, for non-Takara markets, so why miss out on selling to foreign retailers and making even more money? Nothing about this makes any sense.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:37pm CDT
Editor wrote:From the way it was presented I would say that this is a limited Japanese release where Takara will not accept foreign requests for the sets.
I do not believe that it is definitively saying that the Groove figure itself would not be sold by Hasbro.
So hope for the figure, Yes.
Hope for the full set, No.
That's quite odd. Why would Takara make Defensor a limited release, while the rest of the Unite Warriors offerings are mass retail? Is Defensor substantially less popular in Japan, or something? There is going to be a lot of demand for this set, like the two before it, for non-Takara markets, so why miss out on selling to foreign retailers and making even more money? Nothing about this makes any sense.
Re: Deluxe Groove to seemingly be a Japan exclusive mold as part of Unite Warriors Guardian set (1688488)
Posted by mooncake623 on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:38pm CDT
I agree, I think this could be a mistranslation. Groove is a new mold, It could mean that Takara is releasing him first, doesn't mean that Hasbro won't. With Wildrider and Slingshot those are repaints with new heads... so let's see how this develops
Posted by mooncake623 on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:38pm CDT
Mkall wrote:Translations can often be misinterpretted. I'm willing to bet they'll do a release similar to Wildrider and Slingshot
I agree, I think this could be a mistranslation. Groove is a new mold, It could mean that Takara is releasing him first, doesn't mean that Hasbro won't. With Wildrider and Slingshot those are repaints with new heads... so let's see how this develops
Re: Deluxe Groove to seemingly be a Japan exclusive mold as part of Unite Warriors Guardian set (1688490)
Posted by Kibble on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:40pm CDT
Posted by Kibble on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:40pm CDT
That would be so racist if it wasn't released outside of Japan...
Re: Deluxe Groove to seemingly be a Japan exclusive mold as part of Unite Warriors Guardian set (1688495)
Posted by grimdragon2001 on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:48pm CDT
Posted by grimdragon2001 on May 21st, 2015 @ 2:48pm CDT
ok, if Hasbro's excuse for not releasing Groove is that they have Legends Groove, let me remind everybody that we got a Legends Thundercracker and a Leader Thundercracker in the same line within months of each other. Not getting this to US fans would be the biggest failure this year for Hasbro
