- Transformers Go! G01 Kenzan Samurai
- Transformers Go! G02 Jinbu Samurai
- Transformers Go! G03 Ganoh Samurai
- Transformers Go! G04 Gaidora
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First Wave of Transformers Go! Listed (Not A Beast Hunters Line?)
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Comment by GuyIncognito
Mar 8, 2013
Maybe "Go!" is the Takara version of the Constructo-bots?
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Comment by Mkall
Mar 8, 2013
This intrigues me greatly.
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Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Mar 8, 2013
Already being discussed here
Like I said in there, it's more than likely an error due to matching toy designations and fully Japanese names, which are non-existent in Transformers nowadays.
Like I said in there, it's more than likely an error due to matching toy designations and fully Japanese names, which are non-existent in Transformers nowadays.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Mar 8, 2013
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I'll throw my hat into the "It's gotta be a mistake" ring as well.JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Already being discussed here
Like I said in there, it's more than likely an error due to matching toy designations and fully Japanese names, which are non-existent in Transformers nowadays.
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Comment by KNM2012
Mar 8, 2013
This is all I can say.
1) Autobase Aichi previously reported that the series has no connections to Prime.
2) The GO portion of Go! are figures made by Kabaya.
So in all cases, the first batch (prior to G) might not be an error. As I said before, we have no clue how the series stood out there... And if they are going to do their own thing, especially with the way season 2 ended.
Because remember: Takara never did dub "The Rebirth" until Pioneer published it for them. They did not publish "Beast Wars Metals" or "Beast Wars Returns" until they completed "Beast Wars Neo". So for all we know, this might become an animated series-free line, with them planning out how they will handle the follow-up to season 2 (as again, we have no idea how it has fared in Japan).
That is my 2 cents.
1) Autobase Aichi previously reported that the series has no connections to Prime.
2) The GO portion of Go! are figures made by Kabaya.
So in all cases, the first batch (prior to G) might not be an error. As I said before, we have no clue how the series stood out there... And if they are going to do their own thing, especially with the way season 2 ended.
Because remember: Takara never did dub "The Rebirth" until Pioneer published it for them. They did not publish "Beast Wars Metals" or "Beast Wars Returns" until they completed "Beast Wars Neo". So for all we know, this might become an animated series-free line, with them planning out how they will handle the follow-up to season 2 (as again, we have no idea how it has fared in Japan).
That is my 2 cents.
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Huh, now that makes sense. Kabaya has made stand-alone kits in the past, look at Gaia Cross and Gaia Guardian, with no real "names" for the new characters. The numbering also makes sense, with the "O" and "0" often being confused with eachother. So in a nutshell:
- G01 to G10 are Kabaya figures
- G11 and so on is the main Beast Hunter range
- EG is the EZ range from all lines.
This is confusing...
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Mar 9, 2013
KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:This is all I can say.
1) Autobase Aichi previously reported that the series has no connections to Prime.
2) The GO portion of Go! are figures made by Kabaya.
So in all cases, the first batch (prior to G) might not be an error. As I said before, we have no clue how the series stood out there... And if they are going to do their own thing, especially with the way season 2 ended.
Because remember: Takara never did dub "The Rebirth" until Pioneer published it for them. They did not publish "Beast Wars Metals" or "Beast Wars Returns" until they completed "Beast Wars Neo". So for all we know, this might become an animated series-free line, with them planning out how they will handle the follow-up to season 2 (as again, we have no idea how it has fared in Japan).
That is my 2 cents.
Huh, now that makes sense. Kabaya has made stand-alone kits in the past, look at Gaia Cross and Gaia Guardian, with no real "names" for the new characters. The numbering also makes sense, with the "O" and "0" often being confused with eachother. So in a nutshell:
- G01 to G10 are Kabaya figures
- G11 and so on is the main Beast Hunter range
- EG is the EZ range from all lines.
This is confusing...
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Comment by Mkall
Mar 9, 2013
It should be noted that BBTS now has the same products advertised in the same way, so chances of this being a mistake are getting slimmer and slimmer
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=9338
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=9338
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Comment by SentinelA
Mar 9, 2013
Good bye good TF series. Hello shitty Japanese series. 
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Agreed, and those prices do not look like Kabaya kits to me.
I've preordered them all for now, but I'll cancel if I don't like what I see. Time will tell I suppose, but I'm anxious to see what Takara has up their sleeves.
Comment by xyl360
Mar 9, 2013
Mkall wrote:It should be noted that BBTS now has the same products advertised in the same way, so chances of this being a mistake are getting slimmer and slimmer
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=9338
Agreed, and those prices do not look like Kabaya kits to me.
I've preordered them all for now, but I'll cancel if I don't like what I see. Time will tell I suppose, but I'm anxious to see what Takara has up their sleeves.
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You know, it is possible that these are preorders for whatever figures go with the next US TF series too and that Takara is simply getting ahead of Hasbro in getting the toys to market. We know TF:P is ending so something's got to take it's place. In all likelihood, this could just be whatever Hasbro has come up with for the next line/series so don't get too stressed about it being another Japanese anime TF series just yet. It's been a very long time since Takara did that, and they and Hasbro have been much more 'aligned' these days with regards to fiction and the major toy lines.
Comment by xyl360
Mar 9, 2013
SentinelA wrote:Good bye good TF series. Hello shitty Japanese series.
You know, it is possible that these are preorders for whatever figures go with the next US TF series too and that Takara is simply getting ahead of Hasbro in getting the toys to market. We know TF:P is ending so something's got to take it's place. In all likelihood, this could just be whatever Hasbro has come up with for the next line/series so don't get too stressed about it being another Japanese anime TF series just yet. It's been a very long time since Takara did that, and they and Hasbro have been much more 'aligned' these days with regards to fiction and the major toy lines.
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RiD, Armada, Energon, and Cybertron were all really good and (all four of them) had great associated toy lines.
Comment by RAcast
Mar 9, 2013
SentinelA wrote:Good bye good TF series. Hello shitty Japanese series.
RiD, Armada, Energon, and Cybertron were all really good and (all four of them) had great associated toy lines.
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Agreed!
Comment by Manterax Prime
Mar 9, 2013
RAcast wrote:SentinelA wrote:Good bye good TF series. Hello shitty Japanese series.
RiD, Armada, Energon and Cybertron were all really good and (all four of them) had great associated toy lines.
Agreed!
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You unstruck Energon from my list! What have you DONE!?
Comment by RAcast
Mar 9, 2013
Manterax Prime wrote:RAcast wrote:SentinelA wrote:Good bye good TF series. Hello shitty Japanese series.
RiD, Armada, Energon and Cybertron were all really good and (all four of them) had great associated toy lines.
Agreed!
You unstruck Energon from my list! What have you DONE!?
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Comment by Antron
Mar 9, 2013
Why was none of this GO! stuff covered at Toy Fair?
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This is Takara.
Comment by RAcast
Mar 9, 2013
Antron wrote:Why was none of this GO! stuff covered at Toy Fair?
This is Takara.
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Comment by El Duque
Mar 9, 2013
Site sponsor BigBadToyStore has listed their pre-order of Takara Tomy's Transformes Go! figures:
They have also confirmed that GO1 through G03 will be combiners of some sort. No additional details or images at the moment, but Singapore based retailer The Falcon's Hangar is reporting they will also feature light and sound gimmicks. The Falcon's Hangar is also reporting that GO4 will be a metallic repaint of Deluxe Lazerack.
- GO1 Kenzan Samurai (Police Car)
- GO2 Jinbu Samurai (Jet)
- GO3 Ganoh Samurai (Fire Truck)
- GO4 Gaidora
They have also confirmed that GO1 through G03 will be combiners of some sort. No additional details or images at the moment, but Singapore based retailer The Falcon's Hangar is reporting they will also feature light and sound gimmicks. The Falcon's Hangar is also reporting that GO4 will be a metallic repaint of Deluxe Lazerack.
We've received initial information on the Transformers GO! Line (Japanese release of Beast Hunters) - We can confirm that the first 3 figures do have some sort of combining function, but no details and no images are ready at this time.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu ... egory=9338
Thanks!
Joel
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Though, Armada's toyline was very poor in the articulation department with most (not all, but most) of its figures, thanks to the gimmick.
Comment by Sabrblade
Mar 9, 2013
And Masterforce was an amazing series.RAcast wrote:SentinelA wrote:Good bye good TF series. Hello shitty Japanese series.
RiD, Armada, Energon, and Cybertron were all really good and (all four of them) had great associated toy lines.
Though, Armada's toyline was very poor in the articulation department with most (not all, but most) of its figures, thanks to the gimmick.
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Purely for the lolz!
That, and Energon was pretty good.
Comment by Manterax Prime
Mar 9, 2013
RAcast wrote:Manterax Prime wrote:RAcast wrote:SentinelA wrote:Good bye good TF series. Hello shitty Japanese series.
RiD, Armada, Energon and Cybertron were all really good and (all four of them) had great associated toy lines.
Agreed!
You unstruck Energon from my list! What have you DONE!?
Purely for the lolz!
That, and Energon was pretty good.
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But there were absolutely some gems. Armada Megatron is probably my favorite Megatron in terms of overall design, bar none. Tidal Wave (whom I recently snagged on ebay for an awesome price, that made my freaking DAY) I'm waiting eagrly to receive, because it's just glorious! Obviously there's the threesome of greatness that is Armada Prime. While he lacks articulation...he's just so cool. The greatness of that combo is simply undeniable!
Comment by RAcast
Mar 9, 2013
Sabrblade wrote:And Masterforce was an amazing series.RAcast wrote:SentinelA wrote:Good bye good TF series. Hello shitty Japanese series.
RiD, Armada, Energon, and Cybertron were all really good and (all four of them) had great associated toy lines.
Though, Armada's toyline was very poor in the articulation department with most (not all, but most) of its figures, thanks to the gimmick.
But there were absolutely some gems. Armada Megatron is probably my favorite Megatron in terms of overall design, bar none. Tidal Wave (whom I recently snagged on ebay for an awesome price, that made my freaking DAY) I'm waiting eagrly to receive, because it's just glorious! Obviously there's the threesome of greatness that is Armada Prime. While he lacks articulation...he's just so cool. The greatness of that combo is simply undeniable!
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Comment by First-Aid
Mar 9, 2013
Laserack? That may be the best typo ever.
"They had guns comin' out of their jubblies..."
"They had guns comin' out of their jubblies..."
