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Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup at Japanese Retail

Posted by Va'al Oct 6, 2017 at 6:11am CDT 20,997 views
As expected from the multiple in-hand images shown so far, Japanese retail has started carrying the recent offerings in Takara Tomy Transformers Legends line, with LG44 Sharkticon and Targetmasters LG45 Hot Rod and LG46 Kup appearing at a number of stores. Fellow Seibertronian xRotorstormx, currently visiting the country, has sent us images of the figures from Bic Camera store in Shibuya as proof!

Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup
Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup
Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup
Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup
Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup
Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup
Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup
Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup
Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup
Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup
Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup
Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup
Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup
Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup
Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup
Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup
Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup
Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup
Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup
Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup

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Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup at Japanese Retail (view post)
Comment by Randomhero Oct 6, 2017
They certainly are taking their time to get to BBTS. I only ordered Kup but I might have to snag a sharkticon if they’re available in a couple weeks. I found Scourge in box for cheap on eBay with free shipping so it’d be cool to have the sweep head and their deco as an alpha for my legion of sharkticons I already have. Still not gonna bother with Hot Rodimus. Looks nice but I’ve been heard the issues and POTP is starting in a couple months and that one will do. Though I do love his colors
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Comment by Big Grim Oct 6, 2017
I really love that they're doing the Targetmasters. I had Kup and Recoil and a kid and loved em!
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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal Oct 6, 2017
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:And yet, no Targetmaster for Scourge


Maybe they're saving Fracas and Nightstick for special redecos of PotP Jazz as Stepper, and of PotP Inferno as Artfire? ;)

I'd at least buy Stepper, maybe Artfire too (having the MP really discourages his purchase).
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup at Japanese Retail (view post)
Comment by ScottyP Oct 6, 2017
I get it, I really do, but the Million Publishing Stepper and Artfire were so pitch perfect that my desire for any further releases of these characters in a Classics line is gone.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup at Japanese Retail (view post)
Comment by Stuartmaximus Oct 7, 2017
Chefatron has the Legends Sharkticon review up, if anyone's interested
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup at Japanese Retail (view post)
Comment by Va'al Oct 7, 2017
After our sighting in Japan of the Takara Tomy Transformers Legends figures from yesterday, we have a follow up story focusing on the LG45 Targetmaster Hot Rod toy - in particular, the Titan Master facebackpack, as spotted by site owner Seibertron: the lips have irregular bumps instead of a smooth sculpt!

There's a production run error on the face of legends hot rod. I received two different shipments from separate Japanese retailer. 4 of the 6 I received have a flaw on the lower left lip. There are some noticeable bumps on the lip. The one xRotorstormx sent a pic of also has this problem.

Just an fyi to those looking to buy him. You might have to get a few from different sources to get one that doesn't have the flaw.


Images showing off the issue are included below!

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Comment by Randomhero Oct 7, 2017
It’s not herpes! It’s just a coldsore!
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Comment by Amelie Oct 7, 2017
Randomhero wrote:It’s not herpes! It’s just a coldsore!


They're the same thing ;)

Its Herpes. HotRod shouldn't be so eager with the "hot" or the "rodding" it seems.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup at Japanese Retail (view post)
Comment by Kyleor Oct 7, 2017
Randomhero wrote:It’s not herpes! It’s just a coldsore!


There are soooooooo many herpes jokes you can make about this, and they're all wonderfully inappropriate. :saint:
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup at Japanese Retail (view post)
Comment by Jedi Kermit Oct 7, 2017
Isn't the bumbs on Hot Rods lips common on the Titans Return version? Both of mine have them.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup at Japanese Retail (view post)
Comment by Rated X Oct 7, 2017
Damn Hot Rod been doing something I dont wanna know...
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup at Japanese Retail (view post)
Comment by Sabrblade Oct 7, 2017
Looks like someone punched him in the lip.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup at Japanese Retail (view post)
Comment by RodimusPrimal Oct 7, 2017
This sucks! I was going to order this Takara HotRod but there is no way I'm going to now with the chance that I could receive Herpes HotRod. I guess I'll just have to wait until I see him at a convention and can inspect his lips myself. Can't believe it lol
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup at Japanese Retail (view post)
Comment by RustedCross Oct 7, 2017
Ok, so I was annoyed for a minute. Until I looked at my Hasbro version and realized it had the flaw as well. I never noticed it.. Granted it may show more on the Takara version, but I’m not as concerned now.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup at Japanese Retail (view post)
Comment by RodimusRex Oct 7, 2017
Rated X wrote:Damn Hot Rod been doing something I dont wanna know...


That's what happens when you're a KISS Player.

8-) :KREMZEEK: :KREMZEEK: :KREMZEEK: :KREMZEEK:
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup at Japanese Retail (view post)
Comment by Relic0037 Oct 7, 2017
So now I will have to look at the other Transformers on my shelf to see who Hot Lips Hot Rod caught his case of VD from.
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Comment by Jelze Bunnycat Oct 7, 2017
OK, a bit more on the serious side, is this cosmetic problem due to molding, or an excess of paint?
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Comment by Jedi Kermit Oct 7, 2017
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:OK, a bit more on the serious side, is this cosmetic problem due to molding, or an excess of paint?


It is molding. Both of my Titans Return Hot Rods have the same 2 bumps.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup at Japanese Retail (view post)
Comment by Relic0037 Oct 7, 2017
Just sent Roddy off to Doc Ratchet's office, so he should be able to keep his little problem under control.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG44 Sharkticon, LG45 Hot Rod, LG46 Kup at Japanese Retail (view post)
Comment by Nemesis Destron Oct 8, 2017
I haven't checked yet but I wonder if Rodimus from the Chaos set suffered that same disgrace? :VEHI:
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