Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store

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Via the Japanese iTunes store, we have news of new Transformers Channel app, revolving around the animated Robots in Disguise show. The app appears to feature information on toys, bios, episodes, allows for code scanning (similar to the Anglophone app for the toys) and also includes a history of the Transformers since 1984. Check out some screenshots below, and a machine translation of the description!

Has been published in the Transformers official website, it is a free app that can scan the Transformers code.

[Scan]
Has been published in the Transformers official website, you can scan the Transformers code.
After a successful scan, information of Transformers is registered in the picture book.

※ Transformers code I have been published on the following page.
http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/search/a ... e/toy.html
http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/event/2015/02/dvd.html

[I see animation]
Tomy official channel of YOUTUBE, it will link to Tomy channel.
In the link destination of Takara Tommy channel, you can watch the animation and deformation videos.
※ Safari starts, it will move to YouTube. Video stay viewing at there site.

[See a picture book]
Transformers In this mode, you can view the picture book on the application that the Chronicle.
You can see his collection that was collected by scanning the Transformers code.

[Transformers introduction]
"World No.1 robot character! "
From familiar rides and machinery and tools, even animals and dinosaurs is the global character of Japan to the deformation of the robot.
Birth in 1984. Has about 30 years of history, toy sales area of the world more than 130 countries.
So far total sales number of is a variation robot with more than 500 million pieces.
Such as animation and movies, also has become a big attraction various video works.

[Description]
- And every effort has been made to the quality of the programming, but please contact us from the support If you have any chance trouble.

※ Please use the app on the radio a good location.
※ video playback in the 3G network is not guaranteed, please understand. In Wi-Fi environment, downlink 3Mbps or more of the measured values, we have recommended more than 10Mbps.

© TOMY

Credit(s): iTunes Japan

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Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1686004)
Posted by william-james88 on May 15th, 2015 @ 1:43pm CDT

Here is a fun lil' bit of news. The official Transformers Facebook page has an add for Denny's Vinatge Salvage Depot. This is the Salvage Yard that the human character Denny operates. It is a working toll free number and everyone is welcome to try it out. It's always fun to see Hasbro and company go the extra mile to add to the fan experience.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1686027)
Posted by PrymeStriker on May 15th, 2015 @ 2:32pm CDT

Denny's? Ah, yes, I'd like to place an order for take out. Yes. I'm gonna build my own grand slam. I'll have the eggs sunny side up and a double order of hash browns. Aaaaaaaaand an English Muffin works too. Great, thanks!

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1686046)
Posted by Shuttershock on May 15th, 2015 @ 3:25pm CDT

PrymeStriker wrote:Denny's? Ah, yes, I'd like to place an order for take out. Yes. I'm gonna build my own grand slam. I'll have the eggs sunny side up and a double order of hash browns. Aaaaaaaaand an English Muffin works too. Great, thanks!

"For the LAST time, this iis NOT a restaurant! Now, if you'd like to do business, step iinto my refurbished 50s diner and... Ohhh."

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1686061)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 15th, 2015 @ 3:57pm CDT

PrymeStriker wrote:Denny's? Ah, yes, I'd like to place an order for take out. Yes. I'm gonna build my own grand slam. I'll have the eggs sunny side up and a double order of hash browns. Aaaaaaaaand an English Muffin works too. Great, thanks!

And an hour later you'll be making a ground rule double.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1686191)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 15th, 2015 @ 11:36pm CDT

Shuttershock wrote:
PrymeStriker wrote:Denny's? Ah, yes, I'd like to place an order for take out. Yes. I'm gonna build my own grand slam. I'll have the eggs sunny side up and a double order of hash browns. Aaaaaaaaand an English Muffin works too. Great, thanks!

"For the LAST time, this iis NOT a restaurant! Now, if you'd like to do business, step iinto my refurbished 50s diner and... Ohhh."

Ironically (and sadly), despite having that diner in his scrapyard, Denny wasn't named after the restaurant.

Something writer/producer Adam Beechen regrets.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1686227)
Posted by Va'al on May 16th, 2015 @ 6:15am CDT

Via the Instagram account of Jose Lopez, the art director on Transformers: Robots in Disguise, we get a handful of concept shots of some of characters from the show. Other than Bumblebee, which we are now familiar with, Lopez showed off the newcomer (to the franchise and show) Windblade face studies, and a full body concept Optimus Prime with thundershoulders - check them our below to see what we mean by that!

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1686330)
Posted by bluecatcinema on May 16th, 2015 @ 1:14pm CDT

Yeesh, check out Op's shoulders. They're almost as big as his hammer.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1686332)
Posted by MaverickPrime on May 16th, 2015 @ 1:19pm CDT

Nice to see them, but Prime looked wonky! And Bee's design is pretty much identical to his final design, but what the hell is going on with that pose?

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1686338)
Posted by no-one on May 16th, 2015 @ 1:29pm CDT

MaverickPrime wrote:Nice to see them, but Prime looked wonky! And Bee's design is pretty much identical to his final design, but what the hell is going on with that pose?

Looks like he is stepping to the side like his leg is broken, he might be shaking and twitching, kinda like he's been smoking, when a 'con chump punk points a finger like a stump, he'd tell them to step off, he's doing the hump.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1686615)
Posted by Va'al on May 17th, 2015 @ 4:45am CDT

The Transformers: Robots in Disguise line has been bringing together quite a few strands of the Transformers mythos, and the mystery behind new character Megatronus has yet to be cleared. We've heard of the Warrior class toy, we've seen both alt-mode and robot mode in the RID app - and now we have some screen caps featuring a battle between MEgatronus and Optimus Prime (who is also sporting a new body) in an upcoming episode of the show!

Check out the mirrored images below, via the Autobase Aichi Facebook page, and let us know what you think in the Energon Pub.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1686646)
Posted by bluecatcinema on May 17th, 2015 @ 7:55am CDT

Whoa, not bad. Maybe Megatronus came to Earth to avenge his fallen master, and Optimus was chosen to stop him.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1686655)
Posted by Starsaber468 on May 17th, 2015 @ 8:21am CDT

This makes me wanna be able to watch the show more often now

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1686656)
Posted by Starsaber468 on May 17th, 2015 @ 8:24am CDT

This is obviously NOT the real megatron but he could be the prime known as megatronus :-?

Or just an imposter of them

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1686657)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 17th, 2015 @ 8:25am CDT

Whatever episode it is, it has yet to air in any English-speaking country.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1686660)
Posted by Starsaber468 on May 17th, 2015 @ 8:27am CDT

Hey looks like optimus does have a new body wait would that mean no more bumblebees leading the team and optimus leading it if yes that would be awesome

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1686678)
Posted by SlyTF1 on May 17th, 2015 @ 9:23am CDT

Maybe I need to start catching up with this show. Most of the episodes I've seen have just been much too childish for me. I don't hate it, but I don't exactly like it, either. But this First 13 stuff... that's what I like.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1686721)
Posted by psj333 on May 17th, 2015 @ 10:39am CDT

I`m so glad to see Optimus and Megatronus go against each other for the very first time. Does that mean that Megatron will finally reclaim his rightful place as he really should have, or is he? Also, as for Clampdown, is actually inspired by a Decepticon double agent named, Sideways, hence, the episode title?

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1686731)
Posted by Demonology7789 on May 17th, 2015 @ 10:58am CDT

anyone any idea what episode this is? all the episodes I have seen so far have been monster of the weekish I'm still waiting for the plot to kick off

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1686733)
Posted by william-james88 on May 17th, 2015 @ 11:01am CDT

Demonology7789 wrote:anyone any idea what episode this is? all the episodes I have seen so far have been monster of the weekish I'm still waiting for the plot to kick off

We dont know the episode yet. The pictures are from a chinese ad for the show:

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1686739)
Posted by Madeus Prime on May 17th, 2015 @ 11:32am CDT

Well, that makes me more hopeful for the series, glad to see Windblade is sticking around, hope she's a regular cast member now. Megatronus looks interesting, still not sure who he exactly is...

But the new look for Optimus is quite cool!

psj333 wrote: Does that mean that Megatron will finally reclaim his rightful place as he really should have, or is he?

We don't know, as per usual.

psj333 wrote:Also, as for Clampdown, is actually inspired by a Decepticon double agent named, Sideways, hence, the episode title?

Nope, it's just because he walks sideways.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1686791)
Posted by MarkNL on May 17th, 2015 @ 2:31pm CDT

Well that looks very nice. Looking forward to hear/see more of it.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1686801)
Posted by Shadowman on May 17th, 2015 @ 2:56pm CDT

Starsaber468 wrote: but he could be the prime known as megatronus

Couldn't be, he's not on fire.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1686865)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 17th, 2015 @ 6:22pm CDT

Shadowman wrote:
Starsaber468 wrote: but he could be the prime known as megatronus

Couldn't be, he's not on fire.

Nor was Aligned Megatronus:

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1686906)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 17th, 2015 @ 9:18pm CDT

2 guesses:
1) That is Optimus in the after-life training with Megatronus "part of the 13" Megatronus for a rising threat.
2) Megatronus is the rising threat and Optimus is finally brought back to life to deal with him.
Plus, is that the Star Saber Optimus is holding?

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1686932)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 17th, 2015 @ 9:59pm CDT

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Plus, is that the Star Saber Optimus is holding?

No, it's the Prime Decepticon Hunter that Optimus was being trained how to use by Micronus in episode 14.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1686971)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 17th, 2015 @ 11:32pm CDT

Is it me or does the animation look a little off in those scenes.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1687066)
Posted by PrymeStriker on May 18th, 2015 @ 9:33am CDT

Starsaber468 wrote:Hey looks like optimus does have a new body wait would that mean no more bumblebees leading the team and optimus leading it if yes that would be awesome

Nope. Nope, that's a terrible idea, stop that. [-(

Sabrblade wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Plus, is that the Star Saber Optimus is holding?
No, it's the Prime Decepticon Hunter that Optimus was being trained how to use by Micronus in episode 14.

You know, I really hate the whole Decepticon Hunter thing. It's like, they were too lazy to give them individual weapons with creative names and was like "well, what does this thingy do? Hunt Decepticons? I'VE COME UP WITH THE MOST AMAZING AND INNOVATIVE TITLE EVER GIVEN TO A WEAPON! :KREMZEEK:

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1687220)
Posted by MaverickPrime on May 18th, 2015 @ 4:48pm CDT

Ineteresting, I wonder if he's the Prime or Megatron upgraded, just like that cool new Optimus design. :-?

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1689838)
Posted by shajaki on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:03pm CDT

The Director of Art for the Transformers Robots in Disguise animated series Jose Lopez has posted some concept art on Instagram of Grimlock! While it largely looks like the final design, it does feature an alternate (very G1 looking) head. Scroll down to see the art and stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all your Transformers News!

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1689843)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on May 24th, 2015 @ 1:10pm CDT

shajaki wrote:The Director of Art for the Transformers Robots in Disguise animated series Jose Lopez has posted some concept art on Instagram of Grimlock! While it largely looks like the final design, it does feature an alternate (very G1 looking) head. Scroll down to see the art and stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all your Transformers News!

Is it just me, or is that G1 styled head looking a bit like it could be a battle mask?

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1689876)
Posted by Deadput on May 24th, 2015 @ 2:17pm CDT

NuclearConvoy wrote:
Is it just me, or is that G1 styled head looking a bit like it could be a battle mask?

I'm pretty sure its obvious that's what it is.

Some of Grimlock's toys have that battle mask (without the visor)

That and the fact that everyone and their motherboard has a battle mask in RID I'm pretty sure Grimlock will use this mask in future episode(s).

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1689881)
Posted by Emerje on May 24th, 2015 @ 2:44pm CDT

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:Some of Grimlock's toys have that battle mask (without the visor)

The Legion figure has the blue visor, though they painted the mask gold.

Capture.JPG

Emerje

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1689920)
Posted by Ironhidensh on May 24th, 2015 @ 4:18pm CDT

I was very impressed by Jazz.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1689931)
Posted by Optimizzy on May 24th, 2015 @ 4:46pm CDT

you know I really dig the look of this grimlock, I just cant be sold on the colors. I dunno. It makes no sense for a dino to be silver and gold but I dont like black and green either. Hopefully they will release a repaint like we saw in the battle game.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1689933)
Posted by fenrir72 on May 24th, 2015 @ 4:49pm CDT

I smell TT remold

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1689988)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 24th, 2015 @ 6:55pm CDT

I am so glad they didn't go with that G1-esque head as his default head. The faced one is SO much more expressive and emotive.

Though, I would be okay with it used as a battle mask, but so far, Grimlock hasn't had a battle mask in any of the first 14 episodes.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1690300)
Posted by TGS1985 on May 25th, 2015 @ 12:54pm CDT

Huh, a Yellow Autobot symbol. I don't recall every seeing one in that color. That said, I can't help but imagine it being something that would drive IDW Ultra Magnus nuts, lol.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1690417)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 25th, 2015 @ 8:09pm CDT

TGS1985 wrote:Huh, a Yellow Autobot symbol. I don't recall every seeing one in that color. That said, I can't help but imagine it being something that would drive IDW Ultra Magnus nuts, lol.

It's red on the final version, thankfully.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1690511)
Posted by TGS1985 on May 25th, 2015 @ 11:26pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
TGS1985 wrote:It's red on the final version, thankfully.

Right, but still interesting that it was a consideration at one point in the design process.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1690512)
Posted by TGS1985 on May 25th, 2015 @ 11:26pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
TGS1985 wrote:It's red on the final version, thankfully.

Right, but still interesting that it was a consideration at one point in the design process.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1690543)
Posted by Va'al on May 26th, 2015 @ 2:03am CDT

Once again via the French TV programming website Programme-TV.com we have listings for more episodes (16 to 21) of the Transformers: Robots in Disguise animated series.

Beware, some of these may contain spoilers, as none have aired in the US or Australia yet, and we're talking about a good advance compared to at least the US show. If you're so inclined, head below to read what's coming on June 10th and 17th on Canal J - translated from French!

16 - Sideswipe loses his head

When the latest team training session leaves Sideswipe wiped out, the young Autobot realises he cannot always rely on physical strength.

17 - Honour above all

Drift returns to Earth in pursuit of Jetstorm. Meanwhile, Bumblebee's team must face an escaped Springload and Quillfire.

18 - Grimlock's Wound

Unaware of Grimlock hiding a severe wound, Bumblebee and the team head towards the ocean in pursuit of a Decepticon.

19 - The champion

Groundpounder, an ancient gladiator become Decepticon, escapes and joins a TV fighting program. Grimlock will have to face him.

20 - Malfunction

Fixit's glitch becomes worse. Denny tries fixing it, but accidentally triggers his security programming. Fully armed, Fixit turns on the others.

21 - Siege

Steeljaw and his gang manage to enter the junkyard, and try freeing the cryofrozen Decepticons while keeping the Autobots away thanks to a sonic wave field. Our heroes will have to show cunning and strategy to enact their plan and take back their base.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1690573)
Posted by psj333 on May 26th, 2015 @ 6:17am CDT

You know, Episode 21 is one episode in which Steeljaw's army will get a shot to free all the Decepticons captured by the Autobots, saying that he will kill the Autobots if they ever try to stop him. Does that means, that all Decepticons will be freed before the Autobots stop him? I don't know about that. But it seems to me that Bumblebee isn't scared of threats.

As for a new Decepticon called, Groundpounder, he will face Grimlock for the very first time. Does that mean that Groundpounder will be the second rival to Grimlock, next to Underbite?

In episode #18, the entire Autobot team travels to the ocean to search for an escaped Decepticon. Could this mean the return of Hammerstrike, a brand-new Decepticon, or both?

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1690591)
Posted by bluecatcinema on May 26th, 2015 @ 9:00am CDT

psj333 wrote:In episode #18, the entire Autobot team travels to the ocean to search for an escaped Decepticon. Could this mean the return of Hammerstrike, a brand-new Decepticon, or both?

I'm guessing it's a new one. Bumblebee and Grimlock took down Hammerstrike by themselves, so the whole team going after him doesn't seem likely.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1690602)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 26th, 2015 @ 9:19am CDT

Keep one thing in mind about these episode titles. Since they are translated from French, it is likely that they aren't quite what the English episode titles are to be officially called.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1690633)
Posted by psj333 on May 26th, 2015 @ 10:13am CDT

That may be true, bluecatcinema. But in case that you didn`t realize, steeljaw is planning to free all the Decepticons and threatened to kills the Autobots if they get in his way. So, I`m pretty sure that we might be able to see Hammerstrike again for the second time, inluding Bisk, Terrashock, Filch, and Ped. That`s not been confirmed,yet. What has been confirmed is that Quillfire and Springload are scheduled to make a reappearance in future episodes.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1690646)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 26th, 2015 @ 10:54am CDT

psj333 wrote:steeljaw is planning to free all the Decepticons and threatened to kills the Autobots if they get in his way.

Where does it say he wants to kill the Autobots?

psj333 wrote:So, I`m pretty sure that we might be able to see Hammerstrike again for the second time,

Except that the ocean episode comes BEFORE the episode Steeljaw tries to free the other Decepticons.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1690665)
Posted by psj333 on May 26th, 2015 @ 12:00pm CDT

Sabrblade, in episode #21, Steeljaw is using aonic field to keep Autobots away, according to the plot description. Don't forget, Hasbro has stated that he is the most dangerous and most fearsome Decepticon to date. To me, that enough to say that Steeljaw is planning to use threats if he has to.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1690681)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on May 26th, 2015 @ 1:03pm CDT

Nicerato to see that they intend to bring back a bunch of characters. The hijinks that the pairing of Quillfire and Springload should be grand fun. Now let's see some toys of these guys!

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1690683)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 26th, 2015 @ 1:05pm CDT

psj333 wrote:Sabrblade, in episode #21, Steeljaw is using aonic field to keep Autobots away, according to the plot description. Don't forget, Hasbro has stated that he is the most dangerous and most fearsome Decepticon to date. To me, that enough to say that Steeljaw is planning to use threats if he has to.

So in other words, it's not a fact that he's trying to kill anyone, but is instead just your interpretation of the description.

Re: Japanese Transformers: Channel App in iTunes Store (1690719)
Posted by psj333 on May 26th, 2015 @ 2:17pm CDT

True, Sabrblade. But even so, no matter what Steeljaw does or says, Bumblebee will do everything within his power to be sure that doesn't happen, as Bumblebee doesn't take threats too easily. As an Autobot, Bumblebee do fear nobody! But you know what? Just because of yoou being a leader, it doesn't really mean that you've been given all rights. No one really does! We must all reassure ourselves that part of Bumblebee's personality is inherited from Rodimus Prime, which means that sometimes, when anyone, including boss characters want to solve a problem, they don't think. They just react without even realizing the risk of their mission. So, if Bee wants to prevent Steeljaw from winning, he put his own life at risk. If I were him, I would wait until my enemy finish what he has to do first, before I would react. Let me ask you this: If your enemy tells you that they have a mission, and he threatens to kill you if you dare jepordize his mission, should you immediately react to this situation, or should you hold back until further notice?

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