In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker

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While most of us are still patiently awaiting pre-orders, fans in Japan have already started to receive their MakeToys Battle Tanker upgrade set for RtS G2 Optimus Prime/United G2 Optimus Prime. In hand images been posted to the weibo account of hamatoys, the same set plus a couple of additional shots are also making the rounds on 2Chan. Images mirrored below.

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Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314057)
Posted by alexison on November 18th, 2011 @ 8:26am CST

I cannot wait to get my paws on this.

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314059)
Posted by TheCrookedMan on November 18th, 2011 @ 8:27am CST

I was all meh on this but these in-hand images have changed my tune. Will it work with the US release color scheme?

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314062)
Posted by Requiem Prime on November 18th, 2011 @ 8:35am CST

Sweet, now hows about a preorder?

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314068)
Posted by El Duque on November 18th, 2011 @ 8:50am CST

Requiem Prime wrote:Sweet, now hows about a preorder?

TFsource and BBTS both believe they will get these, but I was impatient and pre-ordered thru Captured Prey.

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314080)
Posted by Mykltron on November 18th, 2011 @ 9:50am CST

Lol, he's holding his own hands.

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314087)
Posted by Samsonator on November 18th, 2011 @ 10:34am CST

See, I'm not so sure about the hands holding hands thing... Inventive way to attach them, yeah... but could have used a back cover so it wasn't so... blatant... Otherwise shaping up to be pretty cool.

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314093)
Posted by Dead Metal on November 18th, 2011 @ 10:57am CST

Mykltron wrote:

Lol, he's holding his own hands.

Lol if they shot lasers we could call them handguns.
Oh god that was bad, even for me.

This looks really good, I think I'll wait till after Christmas though, need my money for other things right now.

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314101)
Posted by Nemesis Destron on November 18th, 2011 @ 11:13am CST

Forces are holding me back on this for QC reasons. So I'm waiting for that one soul that took one for the team to give an over all review here or video review. Even with a couple of minor flaws I can see myself all over this with my still unopened United Prime. :VEHI:

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314134)
Posted by Prime Evil on November 18th, 2011 @ 12:32pm CST

Seeing this pic makes me regret not buying the United version of the figure. I'm still hoping that they will re release this figure. But until then, I ain't paying the after market price for him, still will look good with the RTS version. I just hate the mish mash look in alt mode of the RTS.

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314145)
Posted by --B-- on November 18th, 2011 @ 1:27pm CST

it's a nice upgrade to a lackluster figure, but I still prefer the original laser Optimus. And since I still have it, I passed on this, but I did pick up a RTS Prime from Marshalls the other day, I may have to open it up just for kicks.

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314165)
Posted by kirbenvost on November 18th, 2011 @ 2:44pm CST

It's remarkable how little repainting this would need to become a Scourge upgrade.

Come on Hasbro, you know you want to do it! It's easy and will sell lots of toys.

I heard the Drift swords is only for the first batch. I hate that. Still, I might not even get this set anyway. The price is fairly reasonable, but I can't afford it.

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314212)
Posted by DMSL on November 18th, 2011 @ 4:22pm CST

This set looks superb, i'm not sure yet if i'll be getting this but it sure is tempting.

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314231)
Posted by Sodan-1 on November 18th, 2011 @ 5:24pm CST

The add-on set looks suitably boss on United Laser Prime. The only thing I dislike about this set is how the hands are simply held by the core figure. Looks kind of lame.

On another note: what the hell??!! Where are pre-orders? Maybe MakeToy just have uber love for the home nation and are going to make us Westerners suffer with a delayed release. Something's certainly out of sorts here.

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314242)
Posted by alternator77 on November 18th, 2011 @ 6:10pm CST

so when he runs out of ammo he can throw his massive hands of death at his enemies :lol:

still like this set gotta admit

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314303)
Posted by alexison on November 18th, 2011 @ 9:54pm CST

Sodan-1 wrote:The add-on set looks suitably boss on United Laser Prime. The only thing I dislike about this set is how the hands are simply held by the core figure. Looks kind of lame.

On another note: what the hell??!! Where are pre-orders? Maybe MakeToy just have uber love for the home nation and are going to make us Westerners suffer with a delayed release. Something's certainly out of sorts here.

A friction fit is a better option for you?

Plus, as stated multiple times, if you don't mind paying up front like TFSource, CapturedPrey is a great site. It also appears to be 5-10 bucks cheaper than BBTS.

EDIT: Apologies, the CapturedPrey talk is on another thread.

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314328)
Posted by El Duque on November 18th, 2011 @ 11:15pm CST

Here's a few more from the Planet Iacon facebook page:

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314357)
Posted by Twitchythe3rd on November 19th, 2011 @ 1:25am CST

Dakkamus Prime?

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314362)
Posted by DevastaTTor on November 19th, 2011 @ 1:56am CST

El Duque wrote:
Requiem Prime wrote:Sweet, now hows about a preorder?

TFsource and BBTS both believe they will get these, but I was impatient and pre-ordered thru Captured Prey.

You and me both. They're in KY which is closer to me-hoping that shaves a day or so off the ship time.

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314393)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on November 19th, 2011 @ 6:47am CST

DevastaTTor wrote:
El Duque wrote:
Requiem Prime wrote:Sweet, now hows about a preorder?

TFsource and BBTS both believe they will get these, but I was impatient and pre-ordered thru Captured Prey.

You and me both. They're in KY which is closer to me-hoping that shaves a day or so off the ship time.

I too pre-ordered this through Captured Prey along with the new Kabaya kits.

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314434)
Posted by El Duque on November 19th, 2011 @ 9:54am CST

Courtesy of HK-TF have some in depth looks at MakeToys recently released Battle Tanker upgrade set for RtS G2 Optimus Prime or Takara's United version of the figure. These images give us a look at how armor upgrades attach and the instruction sheet. We've mirrored the images below.

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314437)
Posted by Nemesis Destron on November 19th, 2011 @ 10:11am CST

Please please please let the QC on this be almost flawless and the other thing I'm hoping if for HasTak to do a Nemesis repaint so another Tanker can be in the works! :VEHI:

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314441)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on November 19th, 2011 @ 10:19am CST

i want the drift sword! how can i get that?!? =P~

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314442)
Posted by Rated X on November 19th, 2011 @ 10:22am CST

I want one. However, I wish it didnt have the light up gimmick because it's just a reason to add 50 bucks to the price. Not something Im really gonna use in my display case.

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314445)
Posted by Fistful of Energon on November 19th, 2011 @ 10:36am CST

Simple yet effective at making this already great figure into a truly stand out piece. This has me feeling like I did w/ City Commander all over again :APPLAUSE:

. Looking forward to this set...CMON BBTS! :BOOM:

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314447)
Posted by dragons on November 19th, 2011 @ 10:46am CST

like instructions very much where is perorder

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314482)
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on November 19th, 2011 @ 1:04pm CST

Doubledealer93 wrote:i want the drift sword! how can i get that?!?

Some people who get Battle Tanker and don't have Drift probably aren't gonna use it that much, you should put it in your signature. :grin:

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314491)
Posted by kirbenvost on November 19th, 2011 @ 1:38pm CST

Dangit...this new batch of pics is making me want it more...

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314516)
Posted by Flux Convoy on November 19th, 2011 @ 3:24pm CST

Prime Evil wrote: I just hate the mish mash look in alt mode of the RTS.

That's fair but it's a pretty close homage to what he's based on. Like it or not.

I prefer the United version myself although I did run out to get a RTS one just to be sure which one matched better with this.

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314642)
Posted by alexison on November 19th, 2011 @ 11:37pm CST

I like this set even more with every new picture. I'm a bit surprised how much height it adds. I wasn't expecting it to be that much since the original feet fold up.

cannonfodder4000 wrote:
Doubledealer93 wrote:i want the drift sword! how can i get that?!?

Some people who get Battle Tanker and don't have Drift probably aren't gonna use it that much, you should put it in your signature.

It is limited to the first releases of this set.

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1314703)
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on November 20th, 2011 @ 7:49am CST

amcgrath929 wrote:I like this set even more with every new picture. I'm a bit surprised how much height it adds. I wasn't expecting it to be that much since the original feet fold up.

cannonfodder4000 wrote:
Doubledealer93 wrote:i want the drift sword! how can i get that?!?

Some people who get Battle Tanker and don't have Drift probably aren't gonna use it that much, you should put it in your signature.

It is limited to the first releases of this set.

So that's what the gold sticker on the box was!

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1315073)
Posted by tattood-transformer on November 21st, 2011 @ 10:35am CST

Well the Pre-order on Capture Prey has sold out before I was able to reserve one. :-x

I haven't found it anywhere else, do any of you guys have a link for some place that I may get one?

Thanks

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1315108)
Posted by Kibble on November 21st, 2011 @ 12:19pm CST

Available for pre-order now at BBTS...and who woulda thunk, it's actually cheaper:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1315111)
Posted by tattood-transformer on November 21st, 2011 @ 12:23pm CST

Thanks I just saw that a few minutes ago they must have just put it up recently because it wasn't there this morning. :APPLAUSE:

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1315275)
Posted by kirbenvost on November 21st, 2011 @ 6:27pm CST

Pics have now elevated this to Amazeballs level of coolness.

However, I still want a Scourge version. I will probably regret this later, but I was never that big of a fan of G2 Prime.

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1315586)
Posted by Leader_Ultra_Magnus on November 22nd, 2011 @ 12:35pm CST

I don't have the United G2 Version... as of yet!

Does anyone have any photos of what this will look like with the RTS G2 version of Optimus Prime?

Which one does it look better with?

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1316609)
Posted by Sodan-1 on November 25th, 2011 @ 2:01pm CST

amcgrath929 wrote:
Sodan-1 wrote:The add-on set looks suitably boss on United Laser Prime. The only thing I dislike about this set is how the hands are simply held by the core figure. Looks kind of lame.

A friction fit is a better option for you?

Apologies, I should've worded that better. It's not so much that the hands are held by the figure, but rather the fact that they are so visible that bugs me. Wouldn't have thought it'd take much work to cover them up.

Rated X wrote:However, I wish it didnt have the light up gimmick because it's just a reason to add 50 bucks to the price.

I seriously doubt this would be $50 cheaper without the light up gimmick.

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1316651)
Posted by craggy on November 25th, 2011 @ 4:17pm CST

kirbenvost wrote:Pics have now elevated this to Amazeballs level of coolness. However, I still want a Scourge version. I will probably regret this later, but I was never that big of a fan of G2 Prime.

seconded. I love the design, and if I'd been able to get a G2 Prime once this was announced, I'd be all over it, but am content to wait for the Scourge version...C'mon Hasbro, it's one colour of plastic for the figure, 1 colour of plastic for the windows/eyes and very minimal paint apps. Dooooo it!

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1317968)
Posted by DevastaTTor on November 29th, 2011 @ 9:53pm CST

To the best of my knowledge, this is the first, full video review for the set:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtgjojeD ... ata_player

Not too shabby-just with it was voyager-sized with the add-ons. However, given the original size of the figure, they did a lot with what they had to work with.

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1317981)
Posted by Kibble on November 29th, 2011 @ 10:41pm CST

I still think RtS Prime is a crap figure, but this thing looks epic. Glad I pre-ordered...

Re: In-Hand Images of MakeToys Battle Tanker (1318794)
Posted by juxtapose519 on December 2nd, 2011 @ 11:11am CST

If HasTak would just make toys that look this good in the first play, I wouldn't have to blow all my money on third party ad-ons.