Official Images - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAVVS05 Drift and Jazz
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Some more Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure official stock images come from fellow Seibertron.com member Sabrblade, taken once again from Amazon Japan, show the versus/and double pack featuring Drift and Jazz - not only tweaked deco on the latter, but entirely new, IDW-accurate head and paintjob on the former. Check out the mirrored images below!
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Posted by Cobotron on September 30th, 2015 @ 10:21am CDT
That Prime deco is www. thebomb.com!
That Drift is something else too.
Posted by william-james88 on September 30th, 2015 @ 10:28am CDT
Starsaber468 wrote:Looks so amazing yet i wish it was voyager class though still it looks great its better than nothing but i wish they would of still done the warrior class versions but anyway cannot see what comes down the line
They did make a warrior class version of the Optimus:
AND DAMN I would have really liked to know these were coming out in advance so I could better plan my purchases. As it stands I already have all these takara molds and have no use for double dipping
Posted by fenrir72 on September 30th, 2015 @ 10:47am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 30th, 2015 @ 11:23am CDT
Drift
That is all
Posted by steals_your_goats on September 30th, 2015 @ 11:40am CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 30th, 2015 @ 12:07pm CDT
Posted by Starsaber468 on September 30th, 2015 @ 1:08pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Starsaber468 wrote:Looks so amazing yet i wish it was voyager class though still it looks great its better than nothing but i wish they would of still done the warrior class versions but anyway cannot see what comes down the line
They did make a warrior class version of the Optimus:
AND DAMN I would have really liked to know these were coming out in advance so I could better plan my purchases. As it stands I already have all these takara molds and have no use for double dipping
I was refering to takara making one though not hasbro being pretty inaccurate
Posted by william-james88 on September 30th, 2015 @ 1:36pm CDT
Starsaber468 wrote:I was refering to takara making one though not hasbro being pretty inaccurate
Takara does have one and they opted for the same deco:
So takara was a warrior clash deco and a leader supreme mode deco available.
Posted by Robogeek1973 on September 30th, 2015 @ 2:30pm CDT
Posted by Cobotron on September 30th, 2015 @ 5:39pm CDT
It would appear that not only can he wear minicons on his forearms as shields, but also on his kneecaps as knee pads.
KeeeeEEEWWWWWLLLLL!
Posted by MGrotusque on September 30th, 2015 @ 8:00pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 30th, 2015 @ 8:28pm CDT
1) Is there supposed to be a gap between the trailer and cab? The pictures on the packaging and instructions say no but there's no way to close it up.
2) Does the truck drag on the ground? It seems like the shoulders sit a little too low.
Posted by william-james88 on September 30th, 2015 @ 8:38pm CDT
MGrotusque wrote:Nice lookin bots but Drift just has too much leg kibble and arm/shoulder bulk. He always has i suppose but it just seems so counter intuitive for a character to be so skilled to look so cumbersome in bot mode.
I find it works to mimic samurai armour with lots of padding at the shoulders and hips. Bu I totally get what you mean and it boggles my mind that they used the same kibble heavy generations mold for generations blurr who has no excuse to look cumbersome.
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Anybody else have TAV21 Optimus Prime? I have two questions"
1) Is there supposed to be a gap between the trailer and cab? The pictures on the packaging and instructions say no but there's no way to close it up.
2) Does the truck drag on the ground? It seems like the shoulders sit a little too low.
I dont have him with me right now so I dont know about number 2 (haha) but I know for sure that there is a gap because I myself thought the same thing. I realized that the pictures angle it so that it seems there is no gap when indeed there is. Maybe this image will help.
Posted by Nemesis Destron on September 30th, 2015 @ 9:04pm CDT
Posted by Umbra on September 30th, 2015 @ 9:30pm CDT
Posted by Flashwave on September 30th, 2015 @ 10:19pm CDT
Is this mold a good mold for an IDW ESQUE Drift, or too blocky? Is this a better Drift in your opinion than say the Generations Drift for posability, play value and general looks? And does the asthetic stand out too muchcompared to the myriad of Generations styles between CW and going back to some of the early Classics or is this Best Drift Ever? Cause I like it but i dont know if I need another Drift and I sont pkan to get the Rid Figg cause I am just not that attached to him
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 30th, 2015 @ 10:31pm CDT
Flashwave wrote:Okay, someone sell me on this mold. I don't have Jazz...
Is this mold a good mold for an IDW ESQUE Drift, or too blocky? Is this a better Drift in your opinion than say the Generations Drift for posability, play value and general looks? And does the asthetic stand out too muchcompared to the myriad of Generations styles between CW and going back to some of the early Classics or is this Best Drift Ever? Cause I like it but i dont know if I need another Drift and I sont pkan to get the Rid Figg cause I am just not that attached to him
Well, I do not have generations Drift, but I can tell you the style does stand out a bit, but the figure is really fun to mess with and transform. His swords are nice hard plastic and they store in every mode very nicely. He's a bit bulky, but that fits some of the japanese armor design to me, and it works on him. Plus the IDW version of this mold has a great head and the colors mesh nicely. They really aren't that far from his current IDW MTMTE look
Posted by william-james88 on September 30th, 2015 @ 10:32pm CDT
Umbra wrote:If the Drift exclusive to Japan, or will it be released stateside too?
Yup, exclusive to Takara. It's just a redeco though, it uses the same mold as the RID drift released stateside.
Flashwave wrote:Okay, someone sell me on this mold. I don't have Jazz...
Is this mold a good mold for an IDW ESQUE Drift, or too blocky? Is this a better Drift in your opinion than say the Generations Drift for posability, play value and general looks? And does the asthetic stand out too muchcompared to the myriad of Generations styles between CW and going back to some of the early Classics or is this Best Drift Ever? Cause I like it but i dont know if I need another Drift and I sont pkan to get the Rid Figg cause I am just not that attached to him
They are both great molds but far from as articulated as the generations toys and very different in style. This Drift is almost like an animated TF version of IDW Drift. I think it is an awesome drift and its transformation and look is more original than the generations toy, but that is when he is seen apart from the rest. As a stand alone toy, it is great. But as part of an IDW set, he would surely stick out like a sore thumb. The feet are just flip down panels for instance. And he<s shorter than the other figures of the generations line.
Maybe this pics will help since this Drift is a redeco of the orange drift in the pic below:
Transformers: Robots In Disguise (2015) Drift Gallery
While the deco changes, the proportions and overal style is the same.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 1st, 2015 @ 12:53am CDT
william-james88 wrote:MGrotusque wrote:Nice lookin bots but Drift just has too much leg kibble and arm/shoulder bulk. He always has i suppose but it just seems so counter intuitive for a character to be so skilled to look so cumbersome in bot mode.
I find it works to mimic samurai armour with lots of padding at the shoulders and hips. Bu I totally get what you mean and it boggles my mind that they used the same kibble heavy generations mold for generations blurr who has no excuse to look cumbersome.chuckdawg1999 wrote:Anybody else have TAV21 Optimus Prime? I have two questions"
1) Is there supposed to be a gap between the trailer and cab? The pictures on the packaging and instructions say no but there's no way to close it up.
2) Does the truck drag on the ground? It seems like the shoulders sit a little too low.
I dont have him with me right now so I dont know about number 2 (haha) but I know for sure that there is a gap because I myself thought the same thing. I realized that the pictures angle it so that it seems there is no gap when indeed there is. Maybe this image will help.
OK I was doing something wrong as you could see the gray ankle joint from the sides. I don't think I had the legs/torso positioned properly.
Posted by william-james88 on October 1st, 2015 @ 9:39am CDT
TAV 29 Bumblebee Supreme Mode
TAV 30 Battle Grimlock
TAV 31 Black Shadow
TAV 32 Rumble & Frenzy
TAV VS 04 Sideswipe S Stepper
TED 13 Drift
TED 14 Fracture
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 1st, 2015 @ 11:50am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 1st, 2015 @ 12:35pm CDT
Posted by no-one on October 1st, 2015 @ 2:10pm CDT
I'm also loving the new rubsign favicon on the internet tab.
Posted by Robogeek1973 on October 1st, 2015 @ 2:25pm CDT
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on October 1st, 2015 @ 2:41pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 1st, 2015 @ 2:53pm CDT
carytheone wrote:Whoa, what's up with that last little flap on Grimlock? Is that new to the mold or have I been living a lie? Actually he appears to have a few extra pivot point on his dino neck as well.
I'm also loving the new rubsign favicon on the internet tab.
I actually have stayed away from looking at this transformation in hope that I dont spoil a possible surprise. Now that you mention something that may be new, I am really tempted to spoil it for myself and see what you are talking about. Sounds super interesting. Do you guys think this is the best remold we have ever gotten? Or does Generations Sandstorm still win that title?
Posted by no-one on October 1st, 2015 @ 3:03pm CDT
That's a hard call. I own Sandstorm and Springer and they are standing next to each other. Most of the time Sandstorm just looks like a yellow and orange Springer. They did do some really awesome retool/remolds on SS though and them VTOLs are most epic.william-james88 wrote:carytheone wrote:Whoa, what's up with that last little flap on Grimlock? Is that new to the mold or have I been living a lie? Actually he appears to have a few extra pivot point on his dino neck as well.
I'm also loving the new rubsign favicon on the internet tab.
I actually have stayed away from looking at this transformation in hope that I dont spoil a possible surprise. Now that you mention something that may be new, I am really tempted to spoil it for myself and see what you are talking about. Sounds super interesting. Do you guys think this is the best remold we have ever gotten? Or does Generations Sandstorm still win that title?
Most of the changes on Battle Grimlock seems to be the head. Looks like a new head, new neck movement (seems to be just for transformation) and a flap that I don't recognize.
I do believe that best retool/remold would make for some lively debate though. Maybe a top 5 list if you haven't done one yet.
If you own FoC Grims, no spoilers here. If not, avoid like the plague.
Posted by william-james88 on October 1st, 2015 @ 4:02pm CDT
carytheone wrote:
I do believe that best retool/remold would make for some lively debate though. Maybe a top 5 list if you haven't done one yet.
If you own FoC Grims, no spoilers here. If not, avoid like the plague.
Well Cary, you see right through me. yes indeed as with most of my questions, this is for an eventual top 5 list. I just look for some affirmation here and there and most of all I look for things I didnt think about. Like Lance Henriksen for best celeb guest voices. How could I forget
But yeah, I have a list going on and its pretty strong, will make for a great discussion. I was just wondering if there were any you had in mind. The tail is totally retooled too.
And I do have FOC grimlock but the G1 version that came with silver Prime from target. For some reason, it sold in canada at the regular price of 16$. Thats paying for the deluxes and getting a free voyager. So I picked it up and I must say I dont mind that grimlock. I hate the plastic and the tail, and the flimsiness but its not a bad design. I have seen far far worse tfs (that is also a list on its own).
Oh and speaking of grimlocks, I tried making a top 5 grimlock toys but that didnt work. It was MP Grimlock as number 1 and then everything else was an honourable mention. While Megatrons and Optimus prime toys are usually the best of a line, it's not the same for Grimlock, he doesnt have too many great toys.
Posted by Robogeek1973 on October 1st, 2015 @ 4:04pm CDT
carytheone wrote:
Most of the changes on Battle Grimlock seems to be the head. Looks like a new head, new neck movement (seems to be just for transformation) and a flap that I don't recognize.
Actually there's a lot more changes than that on this guy. His robot shoulders, hips, chest, and knees are different as well. There's probably more stuff that I'm missing though.
Posted by Cobotron on October 1st, 2015 @ 4:25pm CDT
Hey ya! Too bad it doesn't "get rubbed" when you hover on it.carytheone wrote:I'm also loving the new rubsign favicon on the internet tab.
Just fiddled with my FoC Grim to compare. It looks to me that almost every surface has been re-sculpted except his robo forearms / Dino lower leg.
I have the same FoC that Will mentioned. Was the plastic that bad on all versions of that mold?
I hope Takara traded up the cost of the electronics for better plastic. If not, like his FoC brethren, he'll still look great.
Posted by no-one on October 1st, 2015 @ 4:53pm CDT
I meant as far as transformations spoilers go. Most of the surfaces seems to have been retooled, but transformation wise, it doesn't seem that much has changed.Robogeek1973 wrote:carytheone wrote:Most of the changes on Battle Grimlock seems to be the head. Looks like a new head, new neck movement (seems to be just for transformation) and a flap that I don't recognize.
Actually there's a lot more changes than that on this guy. His robot shoulders, hips, chest, and knees are different as well. There's probably more stuff that I'm missing though.
I have the standard vanillia FoC Grimsy. I've never noticed a plastic issue, but my collection is mostly new stuffs anyway, so I don't really have much to compare too. I think he is a cool bot with nice aesthetics. But I do think Battle Grimlock did it better. Honestly, it kinda looks like the mold was meant for him or they based the animation model off it.Cobotron wrote:Hey ya! Too bad it doesn't "get rubbed" when you hover on it.carytheone wrote:I'm also loving the new rubsign favicon on the internet tab.
Just fiddled with my FoC Grim to compare. It looks to me that almost every surface has been re-sculpted except his robo forearms / Dino lower leg.
I have the same FoC that Will mentioned. Was the plastic that bad on all versions of that mold?
I hope Takara traded up the cost of the electronics for better plastic. If not, like his FoC brethren, he'll still look great.
I guess what I mean is; good job Takara
Posted by Emerje on October 1st, 2015 @ 8:00pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:Hey ya! Too bad it doesn't "get rubbed" when you hover on it.carytheone wrote:I'm also loving the new rubsign favicon on the internet tab.
Just fiddled with my FoC Grim to compare. It looks to me that almost every surface has been re-sculpted except his robo forearms / Dino lower leg.
I have the same FoC that Will mentioned. Was the plastic that bad on all versions of that mold?
I hope Takara traded up the cost of the electronics for better plastic. If not, like his FoC brethren, he'll still look great.
Hasbro typically uses cheaper plastic on "minor" store exclusives, especially the movie stuff. The FOC Grimlock has sturdy plastic, but the one G1 repaint Target exclusive I saw had the neck snapped right off the body in the sealed package. I imagine the chrome will be flaking off in the coming years.
Emerje
Posted by Cobotron on October 1st, 2015 @ 8:17pm CDT
I wouldn't be surprised.Emerje wrote: I imagine the chrome will be flaking off in the coming years.
Emerje
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 1st, 2015 @ 8:53pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 1st, 2015 @ 8:55pm CDT
carytheone wrote:I've never noticed a plastic issue, but my collection is mostly new stuffs anyway, so I don't really have much to compare too.
I highly suggest you look at local thrift shops, church sales and yard sales wherever you are to try to come across some cheap toys from the Cybertron series just so you can feel the difference in plastic and overal construction. It is really worthwhile and I think you would have a lot of fun with them. The transformation schemes are more along the lines of the current RID line but with a lot more heft and paint apps with the most traditional Japanese TF aesthetic I have ever seen for mainline toys released stateside. I hope you can experience the likes of Jetfire, Vector Prime or Landmine one day (just to name a few).
Posted by william-james88 on October 1st, 2015 @ 9:16pm CDT
carytheone wrote:Whoa, what's up with that last little flap on Grimlock? Is that new to the mold or have I been living a lie? Actually he appears to have a few extra pivot point on his dino neck as well.
Oh wow, I decided to watch the video and yeah, that entire beast head transformation is totally new and far more involved (3 steps instead of one). The plastic looks nice and sturdy too
I do have a major problem with his feet being grey. Don know why they couldnt have just used the same black plastic they use in the tip of his tail.
Posted by no-one on October 1st, 2015 @ 9:26pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:carytheone wrote:Whoa, what's up with that last little flap on Grimlock? Is that new to the mold or have I been living a lie? Actually he appears to have a few extra pivot point on his dino neck as well.
Oh wow, I decided to watch the video and yeah, that entire beast head transformation is totally new and far more involved (3 steps instead of one). The plastic looks nice and sturdy too
I do have a major problem with his feet being grey. Don know why they couldnt have just used the same black plastic they use in the tip of his tail.
Probably because of this:
Posted by william-james88 on October 1st, 2015 @ 9:37pm CDT
carytheone wrote:Probably because of this:
THANKS! That is still a bit too much grey in my opinion. That amount does not repesent what the animation model is going for too well.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 1st, 2015 @ 11:31pm CDT
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 15th, 2015 @ 7:17pm CDT
Posted by Hellscream9999 on October 22nd, 2015 @ 12:45pm CDT
You heard it here folks
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=20292
Also includes a new Springload figure., it looks to be a 'spring action' Springload (easy change)
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 22nd, 2015 @ 2:05pm CDT
Also, anyone know where I can find a takara Bumblebee supreme (from the season finale), when it's coming out and how much it is?
Posted by Hellscream9999 on October 22nd, 2015 @ 2:10pm CDT
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Holy cow, a Springload! Even if it is not a warrior, still a cool addition.
Also, anyone know where I can find a takara Bumblebee supreme (from the season finale), when it's coming out and how much it is?
Sorry, looks like you missed out, shoulda acted sooner
You could get it from amazon, if you really want to pay that much
http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-TAV29-Bumblebee-Supreme-mode/dp/B014KHTWXY?tag=seibertron07-20&
You could try here
http://www.agesthreeandup.com/transformers-adventure-tav-29-bumblebee-sublime-mode/
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 22nd, 2015 @ 2:13pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Holy cow, a Springload! Even if it is not a warrior, still a cool addition.
Also, anyone know where I can find a takara Bumblebee supreme (from the season finale), when it's coming out and how much it is?
Sorry, looks like you missed out, shoulda acted sooner
You could get it from amazon, if you really want to pay that much
http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-TAV29-Bumblebee-Supreme-mode/dp/B014KHTWXY?tag=seibertron07-20&
He's really not available anywhere? That's such a shame. I actually now want to get a Bee from the show and the best one is sold out
Posted by Hellscream9999 on October 22nd, 2015 @ 2:18pm CDT
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Holy cow, a Springload! Even if it is not a warrior, still a cool addition.
Also, anyone know where I can find a takara Bumblebee supreme (from the season finale), when it's coming out and how much it is?
Sorry, looks like you missed out, shoulda acted sooner
You could get it from amazon, if you really want to pay that much
http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-TAV29-Bumblebee-Supreme-mode/dp/B014KHTWXY?tag=seibertron07-20&
He's really not available anywhere? That's such a shame. I actually now want to get a Bee from the show and the best one is sold out
Everywhere I saw, tfsource, bbts, amiami...
It's been stated a lot, and I mentioned him back when you asked for him - he was instock then - but you gotta act quick once 'official' or in-hand images come out; check my edit
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 22nd, 2015 @ 2:25pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Holy cow, a Springload! Even if it is not a warrior, still a cool addition.
Also, anyone know where I can find a takara Bumblebee supreme (from the season finale), when it's coming out and how much it is?
Sorry, looks like you missed out, shoulda acted sooner
You could get it from amazon, if you really want to pay that much
http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-TAV29-Bumblebee-Supreme-mode/dp/B014KHTWXY?tag=seibertron07-20&
He's really not available anywhere? That's such a shame. I actually now want to get a Bee from the show and the best one is sold out
Everywhere I saw, tfsource, bbts, amiami...
It's been stated a lot, and I mentioned him back when you asked for him - he was instock then - but you gotta act quick once 'official' or in-hand images come out; check my edit
Dammit. Wished I had actually wanted to get him sooner....
Posted by Hellscream9999 on October 22nd, 2015 @ 2:29pm CDT
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Holy cow, a Springload! Even if it is not a warrior, still a cool addition.
Also, anyone know where I can find a takara Bumblebee supreme (from the season finale), when it's coming out and how much it is?
Sorry, looks like you missed out, shoulda acted sooner
You could get it from amazon, if you really want to pay that much
http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-TAV29-Bumblebee-Supreme-mode/dp/B014KHTWXY?tag=seibertron07-20&
He's really not available anywhere? That's such a shame. I actually now want to get a Bee from the show and the best one is sold out
Everywhere I saw, tfsource, bbts, amiami...
It's been stated a lot, and I mentioned him back when you asked for him - he was instock then - but you gotta act quick once 'official' or in-hand images come out; check my edit
Dammit. Wished I had actually wanted to get him sooner....
Yep, it's not right, but forcing people to make a split second decision can generate sales (and regret and resentment, and...), thus moving product.
I really don't know why their productions runs are so small, they clearly have the market for these figures, even if most of them are exported...
Posted by Robogeek1973 on October 22nd, 2015 @ 2:43pm CDT
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Holy cow, a Springload! Even if it is not a warrior, still a cool addition.
Also, anyone know where I can find a takara Bumblebee supreme (from the season finale), when it's coming out and how much it is?
Sorry, looks like you missed out, shoulda acted sooner
You could get it from amazon, if you really want to pay that much
http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-TAV29-Bumblebee-Supreme-mode/dp/B014KHTWXY?tag=seibertron07-20&
He's really not available anywhere? That's such a shame. I actually now want to get a Bee from the show and the best one is sold out
He was actually at HLJ for a long time and was still there yesterday when I cancelled my preorder for him and the Strongarm/Sideswipe/Fixit three pack.
I don't understand why he's gone completely now though, but I'm willing to bet he'll pop back up once HLJ gets their stock in.