In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Go! Samurai Team
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Jun 14, 2013 at 11:52pm CDT
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Comment by Trikeboy
Jun 14, 2013
Honestly, these look like something from a completely different toy line, not Transformers. They look similar to the KIA toyline in Korea. Actually, I'm really not interested in having these in my collection.
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Comment by RAcast
Jun 15, 2013
I knew it was coming but...YIKES, that's a lot of backpack. I hope the Shinobi team fares better, they certainly look better in every robot mode as far as I can tell so far.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Jun 15, 2013
"Ganoh", eh? Guess we finally got an official spelling.
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Comment by The Variable
Jun 15, 2013
The individual robots are rather leggy, aren't they? But I like the fact that they're essentially Getter Robo style combiners. I can already imagine the head and armor portion appearing in a burst of energy and slamming into position after the three components link up.
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Comment by welcometothedarksyde
Jun 15, 2013
Damn these things look awkward. You know, you would have thought that the entirely extra block of plastic for the head/shoulders could have allowed for a ball joint. The concept of samurai Transformers is cool, but the effect is lost when they look so awkward/static. These would have to be at least better molded for me to be interested in even buying them at retail
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Comment by TimothyR
Jun 15, 2013
at first i really didn't like these guys at all.. but now i'm starting to warm up to them.. i wish they were being released over here.. i really like the 3 different combinations for them.. and the extra parts for each combination.
however.. part of me still thinks that these guys look a little like a big lots transformers knock off.
however.. part of me still thinks that these guys look a little like a big lots transformers knock off.
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Comment by cybeast
Jun 15, 2013
Am I the only one who see Blue's combined face as "grinning" of some sort? 
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Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Jun 15, 2013
Just an FYI to everyone, the combiner head pieces do attach to the robot modes so at least they have someplace to go. 
Even though they sport backpacks in combiner mode (which obviously can't be helped) I find it better arranged than some of the Energon Powerlink ones.
Even though they sport backpacks in combiner mode (which obviously can't be helped) I find it better arranged than some of the Energon Powerlink ones.
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Comment by Dead Metal
Jun 15, 2013
Well, the plastic quality and the detailing look kinda nice. So yay?
I just really really find it hard to like these.
They don't look like they belong in the TF Prime line, they don't even look like they belong in any TF line ever. Plus they look awkward and compromised in every mode.
I just really really find it hard to like these.
They don't look like they belong in the TF Prime line, they don't even look like they belong in any TF line ever. Plus they look awkward and compromised in every mode.
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Don't they look like they'd fit into the post g1 things, like Victory etc.?
I quite like the combined mode, I might be interested just for having three of possibilities, except they'll cost too much.
Comment by Mykltron
Jun 15, 2013
Dead Metal wrote:Well, the plastic quality and the detailing look kinda nice. So yay?
I just really really find it hard to like these.
They don't look like they belong in the TF Prime line, they don't even look like they belong in any TF line ever. Plus they look awkward and compromised in every mode.
Don't they look like they'd fit into the post g1 things, like Victory etc.?
I quite like the combined mode, I might be interested just for having three of possibilities, except they'll cost too much.
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Comment by Razama
Jun 15, 2013
Takara needs to stick to paint jobs and small alterations, and leave the robot building to hasbro.. these look soo... unbalanced. i cant see these next to my transformers prime collection much less the neo classics. no.
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Comment by craggy
Jun 15, 2013
pre-ordered the gift set of these guys. But not sure I'll keep it.
They look good, I like the combination gimmick but there's something off about them. Hmmm. Maybe need to see a proper review of them.
They look good, I like the combination gimmick but there's something off about them. Hmmm. Maybe need to see a proper review of them.
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They're more Brave-like in nature, really. Then again, one could argue Victory laid the foundation for Brave, with all the combiners and Victory Saber especially (gotta have those boots!).
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Jun 15, 2013
Mykltron wrote:Dead Metal wrote:Well, the plastic quality and the detailing look kinda nice. So yay?
I just really really find it hard to like these.
They don't look like they belong in the TF Prime line, they don't even look like they belong in any TF line ever. Plus they look awkward and compromised in every mode.
Don't they look like they'd fit into the post g1 things, like Victory etc.?
They're more Brave-like in nature, really. Then again, one could argue Victory laid the foundation for Brave, with all the combiners and Victory Saber especially (gotta have those boots!).
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Very true, very true. Though some of those Energon fellows did pretty well, like Inferno (giant dual shoulder cannnons ftw).
Comment by RAcast
Jun 15, 2013
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Just an FYI to everyone, the combiner head pieces do attach to the robot modes so at least they have someplace to go.
Even though they sport backpacks in combiner mode (which obviously can't be helped) I find it better arranged than some of the Energon Powerlink ones.
Very true, very true. Though some of those Energon fellows did pretty well, like Inferno (giant dual shoulder cannnons ftw).
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Comment by hinomars19
Jun 15, 2013
If you'r a fan of Japanese style robots, these definitely scratch an itch! Although it's a damn shame they are not a lot closer to retail prices. I'd love them, but they are too expensive from what I can find.
And to be honest, they wouldn't really look out of place with CarRobot/RiD figures In fact they excite me they way they did back in 2000 when Beast Machines left me cold. Sadly this time around...I fear I need my money for MPs...
Why do they cost so much? Or am I just seeing inflated import prices? Over £30-£40 for each bot on Kapow. Haven't searched ebay.
And to be honest, they wouldn't really look out of place with CarRobot/RiD figures
In fact they excite me they way they did back in 2000 when Beast Machines left me cold. Sadly this time around...I fear I need my money for MPs...Why do they cost so much? Or am I just seeing inflated import prices? Over £30-£40 for each bot on Kapow. Haven't searched ebay.
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I think I can guess at part of the answer to this.
They're Takara exclusives, so far. That automatically bumps them up an extra ten-twenty quid over a normal toy. They're also pretty big. Each one looks to be around Voyager height. And...Kapow. Sometimes the price you pay for someone else importing stuff is an inflated retail price, but you do get the guarantee that that's all you'll pay, as opposed to importing from elsewhere in the world and possibly getting customs charges on top of much, much higher postage fees.
Comment by craggy
Jun 15, 2013
hinomars19 wrote:Why do they cost so much? Or am I just seeing inflated import prices? Over £30-£40 for each bot on Kapow. Haven't searched ebay.
I think I can guess at part of the answer to this.
They're Takara exclusives, so far. That automatically bumps them up an extra ten-twenty quid over a normal toy. They're also pretty big. Each one looks to be around Voyager height. And...Kapow. Sometimes the price you pay for someone else importing stuff is an inflated retail price, but you do get the guarantee that that's all you'll pay, as opposed to importing from elsewhere in the world and possibly getting customs charges on top of much, much higher postage fees.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Jun 15, 2013
New videos:
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There's a gift set? Anything different from ordering all three separate?
Comment by chuckdawg1999
Jun 15, 2013
craggy wrote:pre-ordered the gift set of these guys. But not sure I'll keep it.
They look good, I like the combination gimmick but there's something off about them. Hmmm. Maybe need to see a proper review of them.
There's a gift set? Anything different from ordering all three separate?
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Comment by Sabrblade
Jun 16, 2013
Nope. Just straight up repackaged, unaltered figures a la the giftsets of the good old days.chuckdawg1999 wrote:craggy wrote:pre-ordered the gift set of these guys. But not sure I'll keep it.
They look good, I like the combination gimmick but there's something off about them. Hmmm. Maybe need to see a proper review of them.
There's a gift set? Anything different from ordering all three separate?
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Comment by LOST Cybertronian
Jun 16, 2013
Seibertron member Sabrblade has pointed us in the direction of 4 new videos showing off the electronic lights and sounds features of Transformers Go! Kenzan. These videos come to us courtesy of Youtube member D Tagoal. Brush up on your Japanese and check out the embedded videos below.
