New Colour Image of Takara Tomy Transformers LG-EX Big Powered

Don't forget that Sonic Bomber is also an extensive retool of TR Misfire.

Sure, this combined mode may look goofy but it is accurate (to a point) to the original. That said, the level of retooling which went into these has me truly excited as they are all made from three excellent TR molds.

So, any guesses on how much these guys are going to cost? If I can somehow get it for about $150 or less, I'm in. Unfortunately being a LG-EX, I suspect it may be more.

TF-fan kev777 wrote:So, any guesses on how much these guys are going to cost? If I can somehow get it for about $150 or less, I'm in. Unfortunately being a LG-EX, I suspect it may be more.

The mall has them listed for 16200 Yen or $143.33

Randomhero wrote:

TF-fan kev777 wrote:So, any guesses on how much these guys are going to cost? If I can somehow get it for about $150 or less, I'm in. Unfortunately being a LG-EX, I suspect it may be more.

The mall has them listed for 16200 Yen or $143.33

I would pay that no sweat! If it turned to be that same retail price as the recently released Ecore God Fire Convoy.... ....yes I would still pay it!

I'd much rather wait for a Hasbro release, as unlikely as it may seem. Some renaming may be in order tho: King Atlas, Autobot Roadfire... and anything that doesn't have "Sonic" (gotta go fast!) and "Bomber" (for the sensitive types).

this may truly be a case of a toy priced higher than the sum of it's parts.

The average "leader" figure for Titans returns (in Legends) was about $70 (considering 3p retail sites after shipping etc...), the standard "deluxe" were about $35, but always included a Titan Master.

There was only one Leader EX (Greatshot) and goes for about $95. If we guesstimate a "Deluxe EX" would between $40-$50, that comes out to between $170-$190 (for stores like BBTS TF Source etc...) I'm personally hoping it's more conservative, around $160. But Maybe they'll split the difference at $175.

I'm only stating this because there is no direct way (I'm aware of) for fans outside japan to order from mall is there? And even if there were. $143, after shipping, import taxes etc... would probably be close to $170 anyway.

I would love Hasbro to release this, but considering they never did any of the other EX releases I'm doubtful, unless "Brand Unification" really does mean things can o both ways. Someone should have asked Warden at NYCC. Maybe at ToyFare?

Takara Tomy mall? Guess I can stop checking out Amazon Japan

Those colors are sharp! Here's hoping we do get an eventual TFsource or BBTS preorder

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Those colors are sharp! Here's hoping we do get an eventual TFsource or BBTS preorder

They almost always do get in Takara Tomy Mall "exclusives," so I wouldn't worry about this set being available for pre-order soon at US online retail.

o.supreme wrote:this may truly be a case of a toy priced higher than the sum of it's parts.

The average "leader" figure for Titans returns (in Legends) was about $70 (considering 3p retail sites after shipping etc...), the standard "deluxe" were about $35, but always included a Titan Master.

There was only one Leader EX (Greatshot) and goes for about $95. If we guesstimate a "Deluxe EX" would between $40-$50, that comes out to between $170-$190 (for stores like BBTS TF Source etc...) I'm personally hoping it's more conservative, around $160. But Maybe they'll split the difference at $175.

I'm only stating this because there is no direct way (I'm aware of) for fans outside japan to order from mall is there? And even if there were. $143, after shipping, import taxes etc... would probably be close to $170 anyway.

I would love Hasbro to release this, but considering they never did any of the other EX releases I'm doubtful, unless "Brand Unification" really does mean things can o both ways. Someone should have asked Warden at NYCC. Maybe at ToyFare?

I’m sure Wardens response woulda been “they’re making what?”

It’ll be available through online retailers. Half warriors unite were mall exclusives and everyone carried them.

Can’t really argue that the price doesn’t match the sum of the parts when it’s a mall exclusive Takara legends deadlock was $90, same as convobat and TFCC was charging $90 for an exclusive deluxe a couple years ago.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Takara Tomy mall? Guess I can stop checking out Amazon Japan

You could have stopped the moment you read the words LGEX

Randomhero wrote:

o.supreme wrote:this may truly be a case of a toy priced higher than the sum of it's parts.

The average "leader" figure for Titans returns (in Legends) was about $70 (considering 3p retail sites after shipping etc...), the standard "deluxe" were about $35, but always included a Titan Master.

There was only one Leader EX (Greatshot) and goes for about $95. If we guesstimate a "Deluxe EX" would between $40-$50, that comes out to between $170-$190 (for stores like BBTS TF Source etc...) I'm personally hoping it's more conservative, around $160. But Maybe they'll split the difference at $175.

I'm only stating this because there is no direct way (I'm aware of) for fans outside japan to order from mall is there? And even if there were. $143, after shipping, import taxes etc... would probably be close to $170 anyway.

I would love Hasbro to release this, but considering they never did any of the other EX releases I'm doubtful, unless "Brand Unification" really does mean things can o both ways. Someone should have asked Warden at NYCC. Maybe at ToyFare?

I’m sure Wardens response woulda been “they’re making what?”

It’ll be available through online retailers. Half warriors unite were mall exclusives and everyone carried them.

Can’t really argue that the price doesn’t match the sum of the parts when it’s a mall exclusive Takara legends deadlock was $90, same as convobat and TFCC was charging $90 for an exclusive deluxe a couple years ago.

I get what you mean, but the better examples are Grand Max and Unite Warriors Galvatron. The two you mentionned were e-hobby exclusives, not TTMall exclusives.

william-james88 wrote:

Randomhero wrote:

o.supreme wrote:this may truly be a case of a toy priced higher than the sum of it's parts.

The average "leader" figure for Titans returns (in Legends) was about $70 (considering 3p retail sites after shipping etc...), the standard "deluxe" were about $35, but always included a Titan Master.

There was only one Leader EX (Greatshot) and goes for about $95. If we guesstimate a "Deluxe EX" would between $40-$50, that comes out to between $170-$190 (for stores like BBTS TF Source etc...) I'm personally hoping it's more conservative, around $160. But Maybe they'll split the difference at $175.

I'm only stating this because there is no direct way (I'm aware of) for fans outside japan to order from mall is there? And even if there were. $143, after shipping, import taxes etc... would probably be close to $170 anyway.

I would love Hasbro to release this, but considering they never did any of the other EX releases I'm doubtful, unless "Brand Unification" really does mean things can o both ways. Someone should have asked Warden at NYCC. Maybe at ToyFare?

I’m sure Wardens response woulda been “they’re making what?”

It’ll be available through online retailers. Half warriors unite were mall exclusives and everyone carried them.

Can’t really argue that the price doesn’t match the sum of the parts when it’s a mall exclusive Takara legends deadlock was $90, same as convobat and TFCC was charging $90 for an exclusive deluxe a couple years ago.

I get what you mean, but the better examples are Grand Max and Unite Warriors Galvatron. The two you mentionned were e-hobby exclusives, not TTMall exclusives.

I agree but you know what I mean. Being an exclusive bumps the price and it’s a debate whether that’s justified or not. For me it’s just chunks of plastic and sometimes it’s worth it sometimes not. I think I’ll get this. Still need to get Greatshot... I hated victory, still a series I can’t get through but I do like Dai Atlas and I do enjoy those molds

Randomhero wrote:I’m sure Wardens response woulda been “they’re making what?”

Nah, that would've been Archer's response. Warden's a JG1 fan. His response would probably be something like "That set is really cool. We've got some cool stuff too. Check this out..." and then he'd turn our attention to the known Hasbro stuff.

Sabrblade wrote:

Randomhero wrote:I’m sure Wardens response woulda been “they’re making what?”

Nah, that would've been Archer's response. Warden's a JG1 fan. His response would probably be something like "That set is really cool. We've got some cool stuff too. Check this out..." and then he'd turn our attention to the known Hasbro stuff.

He can say it’s cool but yeah we’d more than likely to not get it. Box sets don’t sell well, that’s why we don’t get them anymore it also just comes down to if Takara would share their retools. While we are in a time when Takara and Hasbro are unifying the brand, the legends stuff is still Takara doing their own thing. How long did it take to get the Blast off figure? Hasbro filly admitted for years “Yeah we don’t know if we’ll be releasing that” eventually we did but it took a couple years

Randomhero wrote:

TF-fan kev777 wrote:So, any guesses on how much these guys are going to cost? If I can somehow get it for about $150 or less, I'm in. Unfortunately being a LG-EX, I suspect it may be more.

The mall has them listed for 16200 Yen or $143.33

Do you have a link?

Randomhero wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Randomhero wrote:I’m sure Wardens response woulda been “they’re making what?”

Nah, that would've been Archer's response. Warden's a JG1 fan. His response would probably be something like "That set is really cool. We've got some cool stuff too. Check this out..." and then he'd turn our attention to the known Hasbro stuff.

He can say it’s cool but yeah we’d more than likely to not get it. Box sets don’t sell well, that’s why we don’t get them anymore it also just comes down to if Takara would share their retools. While we are in a time when Takara and Hasbro are unifying the brand, the legends stuff is still Takara doing their own thing. How long did it take to get the Blast off figure? Hasbro filly admitted for years “Yeah we don’t know if we’ll be releasing that” eventually we did but it took a couple years

At the same time, much of that was also likely Hasbro trying to keep people interested in buying their own product (e.g. - CW jet Blast Off) over Takara's version for as long as possible.

Recall how UW Computron was unveiled by Takara at roughly the same time that Hasbro revealed CW Computron at BotCon 2016. When at that con, I asked Warden if there were any feelings towards Takara potentially stealing their thunder by revealing the much more extensively retooled and more G1-accurate UW version that same weekend. Warden cheerfully chuckled at the thought and went right into insisting on how cool the CW version was and all that it had to offer over the UW version.

Thanks Sabr, grabbing that now

Thanks to TakaraTomyMall, we have another Big Powered update for you! As you might recall, earlier today we saw a low quality image show of Big Powered in the full combined alternate form of Dai Atlas, Sonic Bomber, and Roadfire, all of Transformers: Zone fame, and now we have full colored images of the robot modes and individual alternate modes to show you!

These images really show us the extent of the retooling done to the molds, as these 3 figures are based off of Titans Return/Legends Misfire, Twintwist, and Overlord. Important to note is that the tank half of Overlord appears to have had the turret removed entirely, allowing Dai Altas to have 1 singular alternate mode as a jet with tank treads underneath.

We also get a good glimpse at all 3 figures in what appears to be "base modes" and we also see their cool new accessories.

The figure is currently up for pre-order from the Mall for 15,000 yen (Around $135 USD) and has a March 2019 arrival date.

Check out the images below, and let us know what you think of this figure in the comments section below!

Wow, that looks really really good, better than I thought it could!

Part of me is hoping for a Violen Jiger toy... Wonder what figure could be remolded into him?

For those wondering, 1500 Yen for this LGEX toy means BBTS and others will price it at around $150 USD or slightly higher

william-james88 wrote:For those wondering, 1500 Yen for this LGEX toy means BBTS and others will price it at around $150 USD or slightly higher

Thats better than my initial $190-200 range, so that's a good sign

That’s a spicey meatball!

And the description confirms them to be Headmasters.

So is the set a Takara Mall exclusive?

Is Sonic Bomber a new mold?!?!

Of so, can they make it into the Deluxe-sized master version of Cyclonus that we should have gotten?

DecepticonFinishline wrote:Is Sonic Bomber a new mold?!?!

Of so, can they make it into the Deluxe-sized master version of Cyclonus that we should have gotten?

Why would cyclonus be a deluxe?

Anyways, Sonic Bomber is taken from Misfire

william-james88 wrote:

DecepticonFinishline wrote:Is Sonic Bomber a new mold?!?!

Of so, can they make it into the Deluxe-sized master version of Cyclonus that we should have gotten?

Why would cyclonus be a deluxe?

Anyways, Sonic Bomber is taken from Misfire

Oh jeez!!! I couldn't even tell! I do see it now... But only in the shoulders...

Anyhow, Deluxe because ALL of the other Target master characters in Titans Return were Deluxe, and I would like a matching set.

they are a thing of beauty! now lets have Victory Saber as well

Ultra Markus wrote:they are a thing of beauty! now lets have Victory Saber as well

Start by preordering this one. The listing states that if there are not enough preorders, it will not be made.

More pics - https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810119975/?mm181010tf

Sabrblade wrote:https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products-lineup/mall_ex/lgex_bp

Finally, I've been waiting to get Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber for years.

Ultra Markus wrote:they are a thing of beauty! now lets have Victory Saber as well

How about we start with just Star Saber and work it up from there?

Skritz wrote:

Ultra Markus wrote:they are a thing of beauty! now lets have Victory Saber as well

How about we start with just Star Saber and work it up from there?

I'm still under the impression that John Warden wants to make a Hasbro-released Star Saber.

DecepticonFinishline wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

DecepticonFinishline wrote:Is Sonic Bomber a new mold?!?!

Of so, can they make it into the Deluxe-sized master version of Cyclonus that we should have gotten?

Why would cyclonus be a deluxe?

Anyways, Sonic Bomber is taken from Misfire

Oh jeez!!! I couldn't even tell! I do see it now... But only in the shoulders...

Anyhow, Deluxe because ALL of the other Target master characters in Titans Return were Deluxe, and I would like a matching set.

Then go online and get the CHUG Cyclonus that came out ten years ago. It’s been released a half a dozen times

Randomhero wrote:

DecepticonFinishline wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

DecepticonFinishline wrote:Is Sonic Bomber a new mold?!?!

Of so, can they make it into the Deluxe-sized master version of Cyclonus that we should have gotten?

Why would cyclonus be a deluxe?

Anyways, Sonic Bomber is taken from Misfire

Oh jeez!!! I couldn't even tell! I do see it now... But only in the shoulders...

Anyhow, Deluxe because ALL of the other Target master characters in Titans Return were Deluxe, and I would like a matching set.

Then go online and get the CHUG Cyclonus that came out ten years ago. It’s been released a half a dozen times

I have that one about three times, myself. But it still doesn't match the others as it isn't a headmaster titanmaster.

I am s very excited for these, and I don't know why. Their vehicle modes arent even anything and outside of IDW Dai Atlas I have zero attachment to any of the charters. And that 150+ estimated cost is steep (worth it for what it is, just steep).

I do want ... but I know I won't be able to get it. Damn exclusives.

Pics are up of the whole package, robot mode and vehicle mode. And what do I do?! Look at the Headmasters, and they're not based on their Micromaster partners it looks like

Of note is that the Dai Atlas Headmaster confirms him to be based on the Sky Shadow version of the tooling, not Overlord as he uses the Ominus parts, not the Dreadnaut ones.

william-james88 wrote:

Ultra Markus wrote:they are a thing of beauty! now lets have Victory Saber as well

Start by preordering this one. The listing states that if there are not enough preorders, it will not be made.

Can people in the us preorder it too

Skritz wrote:

Ultra Markus wrote:they are a thing of beauty! now lets have Victory Saber as well

How about we start with just Star Saber and work it up from there?

Yeah sure, and then they could do a titan class Grandus

Oh my god this set looks beautiful Now if only I could afford it Oh well, if it shows up on BBTS, I'll check the price there and see if that might be easier to stomach. But seriouly, this set looks amazing and I'd love to have it despite me never personally having had a connection to these characters

I think Dai Atlas is one piece now. I see a notch in his pelvis that the small wheel could fit into.

WOW, this is the must-have set I didn't even know I needed a month ago!

And as perfect as the OverShadow mold turns out to be for Dai Atlas, this makes him the third character I can hear screaming at me in unison: "How has this mold STILL not been retooled into Thunderwing?!?"

Oh,wow. Well those are mighty impressive looking. I wasn’t quite sure how these guys were going to wind up looking in bot mode, but they’re stunning.

Ultra Markus wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Ultra Markus wrote:they are a thing of beauty! now lets have Victory Saber as well

Start by preordering this one. The listing states that if there are not enough preorders, it will not be made.

Can people in the us preorder it too

You need to ship it to a japanese adress. but there are shipping forwArding services out there in Japan that let you ship to them and then they ship it to you.

Emerje can tell you more about that.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I'd much rather wait for a Hasbro release, as unlikely as it may seem. Some renaming may be in order tho: King Atlas, Autobot Roadfire... and anything that doesn't have "Sonic" (gotta go fast!) and "Bomber" (for the sensitive types).

Mayhaps a good time to recycle the name Roadburn if it ever came to that.

william-james88 wrote:Emerje can tell you more about that.

Sure, but the shipping and fees would be so high on a set this big and the impact on the order numbers so low that I wouldn't recommend it. I won't be doing it, I'll be sticking with TFSource.

But I'm not seeing anything on the order page about an order minimum needing to be placed before these are produced, where is this stated? Instead I see a spot that says a limited number is being produced and sales will end when the number is reached. "This item has limited quantity. If it reaches sales reserve number, sales may end before the due date." Sounds like production is a sure thing to me.

Emerje