It is fun to see that while Yukikaze turns into a leg, this is the release Takara chose to also add the combiner head with. So this below you will see our first look at Raiden's head.
Raiden's head comes with Yukikaze
Official Images for Transformers MPG Yukikaze and First Look at Raiden's Head
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Jun 7, 2022 at 12:25pm CDT
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It is fun to see that while Yukikaze turns into a leg, this is the release Takara chose to also add the combiner head with. So this below you will see our first look at Raiden's head.
Raiden's head comes with Yukikaze
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Comment by o.supreme
Jun 7, 2022
Looks great. Also the price is much easier to take being spaced out. I only have to worry about 2 of them this year. Yukikaze coming out in February 23 will be in next year's tax return season.
Also these releases have caused me to follow the exchange almost daily. Just today it lowered to 75 yen per 1 USD, the lowest in years! Of course it fluctuates constantly it went up and down between 76 and 79 during May.
I hope it holds at this rate or goes lower, but who knows. If Amazon Japan took my payment today for Shouki, it should be about $132 USD, final price, which is fantastic.
Also these releases have caused me to follow the exchange almost daily. Just today it lowered to 75 yen per 1 USD, the lowest in years! Of course it fluctuates constantly it went up and down between 76 and 79 during May.
I hope it holds at this rate or goes lower, but who knows. If Amazon Japan took my payment today for Shouki, it should be about $132 USD, final price, which is fantastic.
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Comment by angtre
Jun 7, 2022
I wonder if the Combiner head can morph in some way in order to remove the lateral "wings" and get a more anime-ish look for Raiden.
Given the cost behind designing and developing these characters, another thing I'm curious about is whether their molds will be released also in the original Diaclone alternate color scheme:
Given the cost behind designing and developing these characters, another thing I'm curious about is whether their molds will be released also in the original Diaclone alternate color scheme:
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Comment by MeGrimlock78
Jun 7, 2022
Someone better come with some turns...pretty silly if they all have straight track.
These look great, but I know little of Raiden. But this DOES make me wanna break out my RID Railracer!
These look great, but I know little of Raiden. But this DOES make me wanna break out my RID Railracer!
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Problem is, while they all have the same scale, namely H0, the gauges are different between the 6. The Shinkansen bots Shouki and Getsuei use normal gauge, while the rest use narrow gauge; that's reflected in the track they come with. Gotta respect that level of detail.
As for size, the standard Shinkalion Z bots are roughly two heads taller than ER Optimus Prime,and Shouki's measurements should be a few pages back and I looked up Shouki's height: 180mm or 7.2 inches. Forget about scaling train modes as they're made for Tomy's Plarail line and thus have SD proportions.
What may help is that Yukikaze is in a Dr. Yellow scheme; those trains are for rail diagnostics along the Shinkansen lines and seeing one is quite a treat for railfans from what I gather.
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Jun 7, 2022
o.supreme wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:Any idea how these scale with the Shinkalion line?
There are measurements, but unfortunately I'm not sure if they are measuring bot mode or train mode, for either line. It would be amazing of both these lines were in scale, and the train modes would fit on HO gauge track just for model train enthusiasts, but hopefully in about a month, we shall see.
Problem is, while they all have the same scale, namely H0, the gauges are different between the 6. The Shinkansen bots Shouki and Getsuei use normal gauge, while the rest use narrow gauge; that's reflected in the track they come with. Gotta respect that level of detail.
As for size, the standard Shinkalion Z bots are roughly two heads taller than ER Optimus Prime,and Shouki's measurements should be a few pages back and I looked up Shouki's height: 180mm or 7.2 inches. Forget about scaling train modes as they're made for Tomy's Plarail line and thus have SD proportions.
angtre wrote:Given the cost behind designing and developing these characters, another thing I'm curious about is whether their molds will be released also in the original Diaclone alternate color scheme
What may help is that Yukikaze is in a Dr. Yellow scheme; those trains are for rail diagnostics along the Shinkansen lines and seeing one is quite a treat for railfans from what I gather.
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Pulse Pre-Order:
https://hasbropulse.com/products/transf ... t-yukikaze
Pretty much everybody has pre orders now except Amazon Japan...
Comment by o.supreme
Jun 8, 2022
Pulse Pre-Order:
https://hasbropulse.com/products/transf ... t-yukikaze
Pretty much everybody has pre orders now except Amazon Japan...
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Comment by chuckdawg1999
Jun 8, 2022
No pre-orders on Amazon Japan yet?
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Comment by blackeyedprime
Jun 8, 2022
not liking the pencil holder legs on two of the bots so far. Thinking third party slightly wins it for me but I'm liking how they are each doing their own thing and this may well win out on trains/combined mode.
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Comment by Nemesis Destron
Jun 8, 2022
Sorry in advance for the dumb question...but after checking out BBTS for these guys why are the prices set the way they are? Are all the figures to be the exact same size or almost? 
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My guess the exchange rate. They are priced in JPY, which was doing better versus the USD when the first 2 were announced last year versus right now. I really nice benefit for those of us who ordered from Amazon.jp
Comment by TF-fan kev777
Jun 9, 2022
Nemesis Destron wrote:Sorry in advance for the dumb question...but after checking out BBTS for these guys why are the prices set the way they are? Are all the figures to be the exact same size or almost?
My guess the exchange rate. They are priced in JPY, which was doing better versus the USD when the first 2 were announced last year versus right now. I really nice benefit for those of us who ordered from Amazon.jp
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Comment by o.supreme
Jun 9, 2022
Any clue on what's going on in with Amazon Japan ( why no listing for Yukikaze yet?)
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Amazon Japan usually takes a while, I'm not surprised
Comment by william-james88
Jun 9, 2022
o.supreme wrote:Any clue on what's going on in with Amazon Japan ( why no listing for Yukikaze yet?)
Amazon Japan usually takes a while, I'm not surprised
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Comment by Nemesis Destron
Jun 9, 2022
@ TF-fan kev777....thanks dude for the insight! 
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Comment by william-james88
Jun 10, 2022
The combiner head for Transformers MPG Raiden comes with the third trainbot and that means you can build the torso then. So Takara showed us what that will look like on their Twitter. We get a nice close up shot of the headsculpt too.
As of right now, all trains are available to order in the west through online collectible stores.
As of right now, all trains are available to order in the west through online collectible stores.
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I dunno, there's something off about that face? It doesn't look very Masterpiece to me.
Comment by AllNewSuperRobot
Jun 10, 2022
I dunno, there's something off about that face? It doesn't look very Masterpiece to me.
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Comment by whacko
Jun 10, 2022
The Moon Studios head looks so much better. Better sculpt, better paint and more cartoon accurate. It looks like Takara is trying for a blend of G1 toy and toon, but they're not really hitting either very well. Those horns on the front of the Takara head are an odd choice because they don't match the G1 toon or toy look at all. They're much too tall.
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This looks like another one of those examples of "we really shouldn't be basing high end figure designs on wonky and inconsistent animation models"...
Comment by AllNewSuperRobot
Jun 10, 2022
whacko wrote:Those horns on the front of the Takara head are an odd choice because they don't match the G1 toon or toy look at all. They're much too tall.
This looks like another one of those examples of "we really shouldn't be basing high end figure designs on wonky and inconsistent animation models"...
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Comment by Emerje
Jun 10, 2022
Yukikaze is on Deep Discount for only $116.68 and free shipping. Amazon Japan isn't likely going to be able to touch that price.
Emerje
Emerje
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Thanks, I took the plunge. I figured I'd lock in the low price in the event the exchange rates aren't as favorable next year.
Comment by TF-fan kev777
Jun 10, 2022
Emerje wrote:Yukikaze is on Deep Discount for only $116.68 and free shipping. Amazon Japan isn't likely going to be able to touch that price.
Emerje
Thanks, I took the plunge. I figured I'd lock in the low price in the event the exchange rates aren't as favorable next year.
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That is a Really good Price, and very tempting. After Tax, DD comes to about $125. With current exchange rates however, MPG-02 Getsuei is down to $121.00 final price after shipping with Amazon Japan . (also a Leg coincidentally). I know exchange rates can vary. However I still want to wait. If nothing else, even if Amazon Japan turns out to be slightly more expensive, there is the advantage of getting the item earlier than most other North American retailers. Also with DD you pay immediately. That can have advantages and disadvantages. I do have the item in my cart just in case, hopefully Amazon Japan will have their listing up soon.
Comment by o.supreme
Jun 10, 2022
Emerje wrote:Yukikaze is on Deep Discount for only $116.68 and free shipping. Amazon Japan isn't likely going to be able to touch that price.
Emerje
That is a Really good Price, and very tempting. After Tax, DD comes to about $125. With current exchange rates however, MPG-02 Getsuei is down to $121.00 final price after shipping with Amazon Japan . (also a Leg coincidentally). I know exchange rates can vary. However I still want to wait. If nothing else, even if Amazon Japan turns out to be slightly more expensive, there is the advantage of getting the item earlier than most other North American retailers. Also with DD you pay immediately. That can have advantages and disadvantages. I do have the item in my cart just in case, hopefully Amazon Japan will have their listing up soon.
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Comment by Nemesis Destron
Jun 11, 2022
I think the head look pretty damn cool despite those tough critics! 
Okay so does anyone feel that when all the figures are finally released
will Takara reach back and release a complete box set like the Dinobots Selects and make some variations and add some extras...?
If this was already thrown out in the ring then sorry for missing it!
Okay so does anyone feel that when all the figures are finally released
will Takara reach back and release a complete box set like the Dinobots Selects and make some variations and add some extras...?If this was already thrown out in the ring then sorry for missing it!
