Takara Tomy Goes Wild with a New Kingdom Stock Photos of Megatron, Blackarachnia and Vertebreak

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While Hasbro has been making their intentions for War For Cybertron Kingdom clear, Takara Tomy's plans are finally beginning to take shape. New listings at Takara Tomy Mall show KD-04 Megatron and KD-05 Blackarachnia along with Takara Tomy Mall exclusive KD EX-02 Vertebreak will be released to Japan in April of 2021. This is a month after the previously announced releases of KD-01 Optimus Primal, KD-02 Cheetor, KD-03 Rattrap, and KD EX-01 Paleotrex in March.

The new stock photos give us probably our best looks at Megatron yet from multiple angles. Keep in mind that like other stock photos from Takara Tomy the colors may not be entirely accurate so don't expect that slightly redder shade of purple to stick around long. Interestingly Vertebreak appears to be able to hold 5mm pegs unlike Core class Rattrap and Optimus Prime which have 3mm peg holes in their hands.

Transformers News: Takara Tomy Goes Wild with a New Kingdom Stock Photos of Megatron, Blackarachnia and Vertebreak

See anything you like or any new concerns? I'm personally not so sure how I should feel about Megatron's back kibble. Let us know in Energon Pub forums how you're feeling about these updated looks!

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Comment by Rodimus Prime Nov 6, 2020

Not gonna lie, those colors on Megatron are a turn-off for me. He looks good as a toy, but it's just too loud and I don't think it's even accurate. Blackarachnia on the other hand looks pretty amazing.

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Comment by Sabrblade Nov 6, 2020

Rodimus Prime wrote:Not gonna lie, those colors on Megatron are a turn-off for me. He looks good as a toy, but it's just too loud and I don't think it's even accurate.

They're the wrong colors.

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Comment by King Kuuga Nov 6, 2020

I'm just now noticing that Megatron transforms kinda backwards from his classic toy. On the OG, the wings were mounted on his dino belly, but here the dino back also becomes his robot back.

I don't love how kibble-tastic he is but I guess I'll live with it. This doesn't change my mind of him, noooooo.

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Comment by Emerje Nov 6, 2020

Sabrblade wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:Not gonna lie, those colors on Megatron are a turn-off for me. He looks good as a toy, but it's just too loud and I don't think it's even accurate.
They're the wrong colors.

Yeah, like I said in the article I doubt these colors will stick. Release should be more like the colors we've seen from Hasbro. Remember their photos of Earthrise Alicon? Same idea.

Emerje

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Comment by Rodimus Prime Nov 6, 2020

Emerje wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:Not gonna lie, those colors on Megatron are a turn-off for me. He looks good as a toy, but it's just too loud and I don't think it's even accurate.
They're the wrong colors.

Yeah, like I said in the article I doubt these colors will stick. Release should be more like the colors we've seen from Hasbro. Remember their photos of Earthrise Alicon? Same idea.

Well regardless of what happens, the Kingdom versions of both Primal and Megatron will have to impress me in-hand for me to buy them. As far as representing BW goes, I'm very happy with my 10th anniversary 2-pack from 2006 even if they're outdated by now, and I'll be hard pressed to replace them with the Kingdom figures, scale or no scale.

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Comment by Shockwave_640 Nov 6, 2020

It’s going to be extremely weird if Vertebreak is the only skeleton dino in the Core Class. Especially since he’s not an actual Fossilizer like Paleotrex, Ractonite or the upcoming Pterodactyl Deluxe Wingfinger (supposedly)

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Comment by Emerje Nov 6, 2020

Shockwave_640 wrote:It’s going to be extremely weird if Vertebreak is the only skeleton dino in the Core Class. Especially since he’s not an actual Fossilizer like Paleotrex, Ractonite or the upcoming Pterodactyl Deluxe Wingfinger (supposedly)

I feel like Vertebreak might contain some sort of secret, like an abandoned weapon mode or compatibility with a fossilizer. I find it very suspicious that he's the only Core figure so far with 5mm hands instead of 3mm like Rattrap and Prime. Must be a reason why they found that necessary.

Emerje

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Comment by chuckdawg1999 Nov 6, 2020

Emerje wrote:
Shockwave_640 wrote:It’s going to be extremely weird if Vertebreak is the only skeleton dino in the Core Class. Especially since he’s not an actual Fossilizer like Paleotrex, Ractonite or the upcoming Pterodactyl Deluxe Wingfinger (supposedly)

I feel like Vertebreak might contain some sort of secret, like an abandoned weapon mode or compatibility with a fossilizer. I find it very suspicious that he's the only Core figure so far with 5mm hands instead of 3mm like Rattrap and Prime. Must be a reason why they found that necessary.

Emerje

Hopefully, I'll be able to look into it... sooner than later.

Re: Takara Tomy Goes Wild with a New Kingdom Stock Photos of Megatron, Blackarachnia and Vertebreak (view post)

Comment by just_aCloud Nov 7, 2020

This guy already has a review up and there don't seem to be any fossilizer-esque secrets. Figure looks great though.

https://youtu.be/0hWY2aj_eUY

Also one of those leakers who may-or-may-not-actually-be-correct said wave 3 (I think) would have a character named "Dracodon". This is the same guy who said Arcee + Ractonite would be in Wave 2. Now, just because we have leaked images of them in their packages doesn't actually mean they are coming in wave 2, but if you take it to mean that, then this supposed leaker is on a roll so far.

Only thing is, as discussed on one forum or the other, Vertebreak's alt is a skeleton of a dinosaur called a "Dracorex" so it kind of takes away the credibility that "Dracodon" is actually a different character and not just like a codename for Vertebreak or something.

Anyway, just thought I'd throw those thoughts into the mix.

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Comment by Sabrblade Nov 7, 2020

Takara has Tweeted new pics of Megatron with the correct colors:

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Comment by just_aCloud Nov 7, 2020

Sabrblade wrote:Takara has Tweeted new pics of Megatron with the correct colors:

Phew!!

...THANK YOU.

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Comment by ZeroWolf Nov 8, 2020

Greetings Seibertronians! Thanks to the hard work of fellow Seibertron user, and toy reviewer, Chuckdawg1999, you can now feast your eyes on a video review of the first three releases in the new Core Class, hitting store shelves next year as part of the Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Kingdom line! The first wave includes, Rattrap, Optimus Prime and Vertebreak!

Here's Chucks take on the wave:

Chuckdawg1999 wrote:THY KINGDOM COME! Had to say that, the core class figures from wave 01 are really good, the ball joints may make transformation needlessly fiddly, and they could loosen over time, but they're still entertaining figures that can make great desk toys.

We have embedded the actual video review below for your convenience:

That's not all, fellow Seibertron user, Bone Age has shared a separate video review of Core Class Vertebreak that they found by YouTube toy reviewer, Tef Tef. Again we have embedded the review below for your convenience:

What do you think of these Core Class figures? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!

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Comment by ZeroWolf Nov 8, 2020

Greetings Seibertronians! Fellow Seibertron user, Sabrblade, has informed us that Takara Tomy have taken to Twitter again to share some new photos of the forthcoming Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Kingdom Leader Class Beast Wars Megatron figure! Contrary to the images we last seen from Takara Tomy, these new ones show Megatron in the correct colours. While the first two photos just show Megatron on his own, the last two show a throw down between the two leaders of the Beast factions: Megatron vs Voyager Class Optimus Primal!

Check out the images below!

Both Leader Class Beast Wars Megatron and Voyager Class Optimus Primal are set to be released next year as part ofbthd first wave of Transformers Kingdom toys. Alongside Primal, we'll see a release of Cyclonus and alongside Megatron will be a re-release of Earthrise Leader Class Optimus Prime (now sporting Kingdom packaging).

What do you think of these new images? Did you breathe a sigh of relief that the colours before weren't correct? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!

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Comment by o.supreme Nov 8, 2020

So... Vertebreak is not really a Fossilizer then. He cannot be taken apart, nor is he a weapon for other Transformers.... pre-order cancelled.

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Comment by transformers_va Nov 8, 2020

Wow!! Wtf!! I feared that Kingdom was going to bring down the quality that we saw in Siege (especially) and Earthrise, but these things are awful!! :SICK:

Why did they have to ruin such a good line of toys?

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Comment by ZeroWolf Nov 8, 2020

transformers_va wrote:Wow!! Wtf!! I feared that Kingdom was going to bring down the quality that we saw in Siege (especially) and Earthrise, but these things are awful!! Why did they have to ruin such a good line of toys?

Each to their own, i think these are fantastic and I'm eagerly awaiting the coming Beast Wars

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Comment by Hellscream9999 Nov 8, 2020

ZeroWolf wrote:
transformers_va wrote:Wow!! Wtf!! I feared that Kingdom was going to bring down the quality that we saw in Siege (especially) and Earthrise, but these things are awful!! Why did they have to ruin such a good line of toys?

Each to their own, i think these are fantastic and I'm eagerly awaiting the coming Beast Wars

Yeah, same, even as someone who grew up on BW as a kid, I'm definitely most excited for the new fossilizer additions to the ranks, they all look sick; generations is finally starting to earn the 's' at the end of its name

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Comment by blackeyedprime Nov 8, 2020

core class has meant to be cheap and cheerful -except ewhen paying £13 for a $10 figure. Vertebreak seems cool (and reminds me of potp slash for some reason) but going with out a fossiliser gimmick for it seems odd.
Rattrap is okay but I'm still undecided if I'm going for MP's (mostly KOS) over Kingdom as Cheetors pretty bad and Im hoping eventually one of the fossilizers gives black arachnia her show style mouthy bits otherwise I might have to wait for a RED version of her as neither spider modes work for me at the mo.

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Comment by transformers_va Nov 8, 2020

ZeroWolf wrote:
transformers_va wrote:Wow!! Wtf!! I feared that Kingdom was going to bring down the quality that we saw in Siege (especially) and Earthrise, but these things are awful!! Why did they have to ruin such a good line of toys?

Each to their own, i think these are fantastic and I'm eagerly awaiting the coming Beast Wars

Seriously?!?, you think that OP is "fantastic"? :shock:

That looks cheap as shit!

Re: Takara Tomy Goes Wild with a New Kingdom Stock Photos of Megatron, Blackarachnia and Vertebreak (view post)

Comment by Lore Keeper Nov 8, 2020

I am loving these! There is one thing that kinda bothers me about Megatron though: his shins. They're all bent and contorted looking due to being comprised of the t-rex ankles. A simple hinge at that joint would have done wonders to fix the look. As it stands now, he looks like he's in excruciating pain.

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